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Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai was in the White House on Wednesday (July 9) to meet US President Donald Trump. As both leaders were sharing pleasantries, Trump was surprised by Boakai’s fluency in English, which is listed as Liberia’s official language. He was quick to inquire where he learned the language from, trying to trace where he gets his eloquent speech.&nbsp;"Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States, and we believe in your policy of making America great again," said President Boakai before advocating for America’s investment in Liberia.&nbsp;<h2>Watch the video here:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Awkward? Trump asks Liberian leader where he learned English - turns out, it’s Liberia’s official language . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONUncut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONUncut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Liberia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Liberia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a> <a href="https://t.co/rVrX4AKzOu">pic.twitter.com/rVrX4AKzOu</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1943259875351630043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He added, "We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity."&nbsp;Just as the Liberian president paused, Trump’s expression was a giveaway that he didn’t expect such fluent speech. And instantaneously, he said, “Such good English.” He further inquired, "Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?"&nbsp;&nbsp;“In Liberia?" Trump asked. "Yes sir," Boakai said.&nbsp;"That's very interesting. I have people at this table who can't speak nearly as well,” he continued.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-official-suggests-assassinating-trump-while-sunbathing-in-mar-a-lago-theres-a-problem-he-doesn-t-trump-laughs-at-iranian-threat-news-1752133521653">Iran official suggests assassinating Trump while sunbathing in Mar-a-Lago. Theres' a problem: He doesn't...</a>&nbsp;While people are amused by the fact, Trump did not research enough about Liberia before meeting leader from the African nation. English is their official language and with that the country speaks over 20 indigenous languages. Founded in 1822, Liberia was formed by American Colonisation Society (ACS) as a colony for free Black Americans.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the US Office of Historian,&nbsp;in 1816, a group of white Americans founded the ACS to deal with the “problem” of the growing number of free blacks in the United States by resettling them in&nbsp;Africa. The resulting state of Liberia would become the second (after Haiti) black republic in the world at that time.

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai was in the White House on Wednesday (July 9) to meet US President Donald Trump. As both leaders were sharing pleasantries, Trump was surprised by Boakai’s fluency in English, which is listed as Liberia’s official language.

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai was in the White House on Wednesday (July 9) to meet US President Donald Trump. As both leaders were sharing pleasantries, Trump was surprised by Boakai’s fluency in English, which is listed as Liberia’s official language. He was quick to inquire where he learned the language from, trying to trace where he gets his eloquent speech. "Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States, and we believe in your policy of making America great again," said President Boakai before advocating for America’s investment in Liberia. Watch the video here:

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai was in the White House on Wednesday (July 9) to meet US President Donald Trump. As both leaders were sharing pleasantries, Trump was surprised by Boakai’s fluency in English, which is listed as Liberia’s official language.

Where did you learn English? Trump marvelled at Liberia President Boakai's fluency in his country's official language

India, US talk trade amid Trump tariff threat: Amid crunch talks for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US as the Trump tariff threat looms, India has proposed retaliatory tariffs under WTO rules in response to the US "safeguard" tariffs on steel and aluminium. The first phase of a BTA, which could be a ‘mini-deal’ is expected to be inked by September-October. But that will cross the August 1 deadline given by US President Donald Trump for countries to reach trade deals with the US, or face tariffs. What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached? Here is what you should know:<h2>What is the status of India-US trade deal?</h2>Even as he sent out letters to several trading partner countries, Trump continued to say that a deal is likely with India.The two sides are racing to finalise the BTA as soon as possible, having missed the deadline of July 9, the date till which Trump had frozen the tariffs.An Indian commerce ministry team is preparing for another round of negotiations in Washington on the trade deal, according to indian media reports.<h2>India's offers and differences with US on tariffs and trade</h2>India has offered zero tariffs on 60 per cent of US imports worth $23 billion. New Delhi has also promised preferential access for 90 per cent of US goods, as well as cuts on items like bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidson bikes.The US insists on lower tariffs on agriculture and dairy products. It wants access to the Indian market for the controversial Genetically Modified or GM crops. On these issues, India has remained firm in protecting the interests of the Indian farmers. India has also reportedly resisted a US demand to reduce its 'Made in India' origin rule from 60 per cent to 35 per cent.<h2>What tariffs could hit India if no trade deal is reached by August 1?</h2>Trump has expressed optimism about a trade deal with India. It is quite possible that he would extend the deadline for the same with India ‘on good faith’.&nbsp;But if a deal is not reached, India could face a 10 per cent 'universal tariff' on all imports from India, as imposed by the US president in April. In addition, India could face an extra 17 per cent reciprocal tariff. The overall tariff rate, therefore, could be 27 per cent.<h2>Which sectors of India are facing US tariffs?</h2>Perhaps the biggest import tariffs could be on steel and aluminium, which could be raised up to 50 per cent. Indian auto imports could face 25 per cent tariff, though Indian parts coming via Canada and Mexico might get exemptions.Also exempted, as of now, are pharmaceutical, semiconductor and copper imports from India. Certain minerals and energy products critical to the US economy might also be exempt. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-issues-fresh-tariff-letters-for-6-countries-1752084934139/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-issues-fresh-tariff-letters-for-6-countries-1752084934139/embed</a><h2>How will India-specific tariffs affect Indian exporters?</h2>The key sectors from India that could be hit by tariffs are gems, jewellery, marine products, electronics and auto parts.Textile imports from India could face up to 27 per cent tariff. Still, Indian textile and apparel might get a relative advantage, given that China, the main exporter to the US, is facing 145 per cent tariffs.<h2>US has a trade deficit with India and Trump wants to change it</h2>Indian exports to the US stood at around $129 billion in 2024, with pharmaceuticals alone accounting for $13 billion.The US has a trade deficit of $45 billion with India, which is a major grievance of Trump. He is taking the tariff route to reduce this gap.The Trump administration estimates US tariff revenues of around $34.8 billion per year from India, assuming there is no trade drop.<h2>Prognosis: What will happen to Indian exports to the US if no deal is reached?</h2>There will be high costs on some key Indian goods as mentioned above. Tariffs could reduce India's competitiveness and lead to a decline in Indian exports to the US, as they'd be less attractive for US importers. Despite deep concessions offered by India, differences remain on agricultural trade.Both nations are aiming to reach 'Mission 500', a goal of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The coming weeks would be critical in deciding the future of India-US trade.&nbsp;

What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached and Trump tariffs are imposed? Here is what you should know

India, US talk trade amid Trump tariff threat: Amid crunch talks for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US as the Trump tariff threat looms, India has proposed retaliatory tariffs under WTO rules in response to the US "safeguard" tariffs on steel and aluminium. The first phase of a BTA, which could be a ‘mini-deal’ is expected to be inked by September-October. But that will cross the August 1 deadline given by US President Donald Trump for countries to reach trade deals with the US, or face tariffs. What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached? Here is what you should know: What is the status of India-US trade deal? Even as he sent out letters to several trading partner countries, Trump continued to say that a deal is likely with India. The two sides are racing to finalise the BTA as soon as possible, having missed the deadline of July 9, the date till which Trump had frozen the tariffs. An Indian commerce ministry team is preparing for another round of negotiations in Washington on the trade deal, according to indian media reports. India's offers and differences with US on tariffs and trade India has offered zero tariffs on 60 per cent of US imports worth $23 billion. New Delhi has also promised preferential access for 90 per cent of US goods, as well as cuts on items like bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidson bikes. The US insists on lower tariffs on agriculture and dairy products. It wants access to the Indian market for the controversial Genetically Modified or GM crops. On these issues, India has remained firm in protecting the interests of the Indian farmers. India has also reportedly resisted a US demand to reduce its 'Made in India' origin rule from 60 per cent to 35 per cent. What tariffs could hit India if no trade deal is reached by August 1? Trump has expressed optimism about a trade deal with India. It is quite possible that he would extend the deadline for the same with India ‘on good faith’. But if a deal is not reached, India could face a 10 per cent 'universal tariff' on all imports from India, as imposed by the US president in April. In addition, India could face an extra 17 per cent reciprocal tariff. The overall tariff rate, therefore, could be 27 per cent. Which sectors of India are facing US tariffs? Perhaps the biggest import tariffs could be on steel and aluminium, which could be raised up to 50 per cent. Indian auto imports could face 25 per cent tariff, though Indian parts coming via Canada and Mexico might get exemptions. Also exempted, as of now, are pharmaceutical, semiconductor and copper imports from India. Certain minerals and energy products critical to the US economy might also be exempt. https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-issues-fresh-tariff-letters-for-6-countries-1752084934139/embed How will India-specific tariffs affect Indian exporters? The key sectors from India that could be hit by tariffs are gems, jewellery, marine products, electronics and auto parts. Textile imports from India could face up to 27 per cent tariff. Still, Indian textile and apparel might get a relative advantage, given that China, the main exporter to the US, is facing 145 per cent tariffs. US has a trade deficit with India and Trump wants to change it Indian exports to the US stood at around $129 billion in 2024, with pharmaceuticals alone accounting for $13 billion. The US has a trade deficit of $45 billion with India, which is a major grievance of Trump. He is taking the tariff route to reduce this gap. The Trump administration estimates US tariff revenues of around $34.8 billion per year from India, assuming there is no trade drop. Prognosis: What will happen to Indian exports to the US if no deal is reached? There will be high costs on some key Indian goods as mentioned above. Tariffs could reduce India's competitiveness and lead to a decline in Indian exports to the US, as they'd be less attractive for US importers. Despite deep concessions offered by India, differences remain on agricultural trade. Both nations are aiming to reach 'Mission 500', a goal of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The coming weeks would be critical in deciding the future of India-US trade.

What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached and Trump tariffs are imposed? Here is what you should know &nbsp;

Deal or no deal? India races with trade talks amid Trump tariff threat, proposes retaliatory rates on US steel, aluminium

Donald Trump's cost-cutting spree continues as his administration is preparing to let go of over 2,000 NASA staff members. According to reports, the layoffs include several senior members whose invaluable experience was a boon for the space agency. A total of 2,145 employees will reportedly be asked to go. This includes those in senior-level government ranks. The method of cutting them out would include early retirement, buyouts, and deferred resignations. Of the total number, 1,818 of these NASA staff members work in core mission areas like science and human space flight. All the others in the list are in support roles, such as information technology (IT). This has left several people questioning the Trump administration and how it would affect NASA in view of the upcoming space missions. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/sound-of-the-big-bang-suggests-earth-is-inside-a-2-billion-light-year-wide-void-1752058450698">2-billion-light-year-wide cosmic void cocoons Earth and even the Milky Way</a>&nbsp;The Trump administration has already announced proposed budget cuts for 2026 for NASA, hitting dozens of science programs and missions. The one most likely to suffer would be the Artemis mission that plans to land humans on the Moon again after over 50 years. Earlier reports suggest that Trump plans on cutting a whopping 50 per cent of NASA's science budget. The Planetary Society feared at the time that this would mean massive layoffs, a fear that could soon come true. To avert a potential disaster, the group had supporters sign a letter which was sent to the White House, asking them not to go ahead with budget cuts. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-is-unknowingly-sending-signals-to-alien-civilisations-200-light-years-away-1752059769260">Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Extinction-level event for NASA’</h2>It also turned to social media to save the day for NASA. The society wrote on X, "This would be nothing short of an extinction-level event for NASA's science and exploration, losing that much money, that fast, would force NASA to make so many terrible decisions." The video pointed out that if NASA's budget is cut, it would mean the cancellation of several missions to space. "You like missions to Venus? Too bad, they're gone. What about missions to Mars? Deep space? The sun? Earth? Anywhere? Active missions that are producing science right now? Too bad. Those are probably gone too."&nbsp;Former chiefs of NASA's science Mission Directorate warned last week that is NASA's budgets are cut, it could put China in the pole position in space missions. Seven of them also signed a joint letter calling out the White House's proposed 47 per cent budget cuts. The letter states, "The economics of these proposed cuts ignore a fundamental truth: investments in NASA science have been and are a powerful driver of the U.S. economy and technological leadership."

NASA could be forced to lay off over 2,000 people because of the budget cuts in 2026. Donald Trump isn't interested in funding the space agency and has already announced a massive pullback in terms of money for NASA, affecting several space missions.

Donald Trump's cost-cutting spree continues as his administration is preparing to let go of over 2,000 NASA staff members. According to reports, the layoffs include several senior members whose invaluable experience was a boon for the space agency. A total of 2,145 employees will reportedly be asked to go. This includes those in senior-level government ranks. The method of cutting them out would include early retirement, buyouts, and deferred resignations. Of the total number, 1,818 of these NASA staff members work in core mission areas like science and human space flight. All the others in the list are in support roles, such as information technology (IT). This has left several people questioning the Trump administration and how it would affect NASA in view of the upcoming space missions. Also Read: 2-billion-light-year-wide cosmic void cocoons Earth and even the Milky Way The Trump administration has already announced proposed budget cuts for 2026 for NASA, hitting dozens of science programs and missions. The one most likely to suffer would be the Artemis mission that plans to land humans on the Moon again after over 50 years. Earlier reports suggest that Trump plans on cutting a whopping 50 per cent of NASA's science budget. The Planetary Society feared at the time that this would mean massive layoffs, a fear that could soon come true. To avert a potential disaster, the group had supporters sign a letter which was sent to the White House, asking them not to go ahead with budget cuts. Also Read: Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens ‘Extinction-level event for NASA’ It also turned to social media to save the day for NASA. The society wrote on X, "This would be nothing short of an extinction-level event for NASA's science and exploration, losing that much money, that fast, would force NASA to make so many terrible decisions." The video pointed out that if NASA's budget is cut, it would mean the cancellation of several missions to space. "You like missions to Venus? Too bad, they're gone. What about missions to Mars? Deep space? The sun? Earth? Anywhere? Active missions that are producing science right now? Too bad. Those are probably gone too." Former chiefs of NASA's science Mission Directorate warned last week that is NASA's budgets are cut, it could put China in the pole position in space missions. Seven of them also signed a joint letter calling out the White House's proposed 47 per cent budget cuts. The letter states, "The economics of these proposed cuts ignore a fundamental truth: investments in NASA science have been and are a powerful driver of the U.S. economy and technological leadership."

NASA could be forced to lay off over 2,000 people because of the budget cuts in 2026. Donald Trump isn't interested in funding the space agency and has already announced a massive pullback in terms of money for NASA, affecting several space missions.

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Grok AI will be available in Tesla cars next week "at the latest," the EV manufacturer's CEO, Elon Musk, said in an X post on Thursday (July 10). Musk's AI company xAI rolled out Grok 4, its new flagship AI model, on Wednesday (July 9). Although Musk had previously announced that Tesla cars would have Grok, the billionaire CEO has not revealed a timeline.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon. Next week at the latest.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1943251229511160001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is Grok?</h2>Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, Musk's AI company. It came out in late 2023 and has had multiple quick updates since then. The most recent version- Grok 4- came out this week and boasts improved reasoning skills, quicker response times and the ability to tackle sophisticated tasks such as solving math problems or creating visuals on the fly.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-grok-4-is-smarter-than-phd-holders-but-it-might-lack-common-sense-1752132981172">Elon Musk’s Grok 4 is smarter than PhD holders, but it might lack common sense!</a>&nbsp;It's also been built to work together with several AI agents internally, so it's more comfortable working with high-level thought and multi-step directives. Previous iterations of the chatbot were criticized for generating objectionable content, which is why xAI has included more stringent filters and moderation systems in the latest version.<h2>How it will work in Teslas?</h2>In Tesla vehicles, Grok will be a hands-free voice assistant that can respond to natural language prompts. Drivers will be able to ask questions regarding routes, traffic or vehicle diagnostics and Grok will provide responses in real time. The system is being trained to be conversational and context-aware, with the aim of making in-car interaction more intuitive and smoother. The assistant will be integrated into the Tesla interface itself, meaning drivers will not have to use third-party software or devices.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grok-under-fire-turkey-to-launch-probe-into-musk-owned-chatbot-here-s-why-1752074283157">Grok under fire: Turkey to launch probe into Musk-owned chatbot - Here's why</a>

Grok to be available in Tesla vehicles very soon, says Elon Musk

Grok AI will be available in Tesla cars next week "at the latest," the EV manufacturer's CEO, Elon Musk, said in an X post on Thursday (July 10). Musk's AI company xAI rolled out Grok 4, its new flagship AI model, on Wednesday (July 9). Although Musk had previously announced that Tesla cars would have Grok, the billionaire CEO has not revealed a timeline.

The update was shared on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, where he confirmed that the integration is almost complete

Pakistan's Field Marshal and Army Chief, Asim Munir, is all set to have a luxury tour to Sri Lanka while his country is on the edge of economic collapse. Munir’s upcoming “diplomatic" visit to Sri Lanka from July 20–23 is less a state mission and more a taxpayer-funded royal holiday, as per News 18 report.&nbsp;In his lavish trip, Munir will fly on a special aircraft, enjoy ceremonial bike escorts, embark on luxury city tours, and take not one but multiple helicopter rides. He is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka’s famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Adam’s Peak.&nbsp;The Pak general is reported to stay at one of Colombo’s most opulent five-star hotels.&nbsp;This came just weeks after Munir was seen shopping in a high-end American mall just before a key meeting with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Pakistan grants 500% salary hike for top lawmakers, month after IMF’s $1bn bailout&nbsp;This is not the first time that the general public in Pakistan struggles for a livelihood while top officials enjoy the government funds. In early June this year, Pakistan officially gave a massive hike to top lawmakers, just a month after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a bailout of $1 billion. As per the latest report, the Shehbaz Sharif-led government has raised the monthly salary of the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman to ₹1.3 million (approx. $12k).&nbsp;Previously, the speaker was getting ₹205,000 per month.&nbsp;The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs issued the notification on May 29, but details surfaced on Friday, Samaa TV reported.&nbsp;The ground reality of Pakistan's economy&nbsp;Pakistan is now world's fourth-largest borrower from the IMF (International Monetary Fund).The country is stuck under $10.4 billion loan, clearly showing Pakistan is everything but an economically stable country.&nbsp;As per the data till March 2023, Inflation in Pakistan touched 35.37 per cent. This was the highest in nearly 50 years in the country's history.&nbsp;Pakistan is also going through a crisis as its public debt continues to spiral, with most of its budget being eaten up loan installments.&nbsp;

This came just weeks after Munir was seen shopping in a high-end American mall just before a key meeting with US President Donald Trump.



Pakistan's Field Marshal and Army Chief, Asim Munir, is all set to have a luxury tour to Sri Lanka while his country is on the edge of economic collapse. Munir’s upcoming “diplomatic" visit to Sri Lanka from July 20–23 is less a state mission and more a taxpayer-funded royal holiday, as per News 18 report. In his lavish trip, Munir will fly on a special aircraft, enjoy ceremonial bike escorts, embark on luxury city tours, and take not one but multiple helicopter rides. He is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka’s famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Adam’s Peak. The Pak general is reported to stay at one of Colombo’s most opulent five-star hotels. This came just weeks after Munir was seen shopping in a high-end American mall just before a key meeting with US President Donald Trump. Pakistan grants 500% salary hike for top lawmakers, month after IMF’s $1bn bailout This is not the first time that the general public in Pakistan struggles for a livelihood while top officials enjoy the government funds. In early June this year, Pakistan officially gave a massive hike to top lawmakers, just a month after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a bailout of $1 billion. As per the latest report, the Shehbaz Sharif-led government has raised the monthly salary of the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman to ₹1.3 million (approx. $12k). Previously, the speaker was getting ₹205,000 per month. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs issued the notification on May 29, but details surfaced on Friday, Samaa TV reported. The ground reality of Pakistan's economy Pakistan is now world's fourth-largest borrower from the IMF (International Monetary Fund). The country is stuck under $10.4 billion loan, clearly showing Pakistan is everything but an economically stable country. As per the data till March 2023, Inflation in Pakistan touched 35.37 per cent. This was the highest in nearly 50 years in the country's history. Pakistan is also going through a crisis as its public debt continues to spiral, with most of its budget being eaten up loan installments.

This came just weeks after Munir was seen shopping in a high-end American mall just before a key meeting with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;

From 5-star hotels to luxury cities - Asim Munir to have lavish Sri Lanka trip while Pakistan stays on IMF life support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (July 10) stressed that Ukraine needs a "Marshall plan-style" effort to guide its reconstruction, in light of escalating Russia's attack on Ukraine. During the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Zelensky told leaders that the daily Russian attacks amount to "terrorism".Beginning with thanking hosts and partners for supporting Ukraine, Zelensky further stressed that Ukrainians now face attacks by hundreds of drones, every single night, calling it "pure terrorism".“This is exactly what Putin wants, for our people to suffer, to flee Ukraine, and for homes, schools, for life itself to be destroyed everywhere, not just near the frontlines," he said.Zelensky urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, adding that "We should develop it together". He continues, that it's not just charity, but investment.“Rebuilding Ukraine is not just about our country. It’s also about your countries, your companies, technology, your jobs, the way we rebuild our country can also modernise your infrastructure and industries.”The Ukrainian president added that Europe should "clearly agree that frozen Russian assets should go towards Ukraine’s recovery.”“Not only the income from these assets, but the assets themselves must be used and much more actively than they are now to help save lives," Zelensky said, while addressing the world leaders at the conference.<h2>'€10bn contracts to be signed'</h2>Zelensky pointed out that around 200 agreements are ready to be signed at the conference, which are worth €10 billion."Putin has only two real allies, terror and winter, and we must respond to both," he said, adding, "All of us must keep up the pressure on Russia.""All of us must keep working for defence so that we can bring a real ceasefire as soon as possible," the Ukrainian president said.<h2>'Bring abducted children back'</h2>The Ukrainian president called for bringing the abducted children back, while thanking partners for their help so far.“We must explore every possible way to bring our children back home to their families, to Ukraine, so they don’t forget who they are,” he said.Zelensky further lauded partner countries' efforts during their war with Russia. “We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he said.'Increase investments when Russia increases attacks'Zelensky urged world leaders to increase their investments when Russia increases attacks, stressing the need to step up Ukraine's air defence systems."I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks," he said.He further called out Russia's claims that it was ready for talks and false accusations that Ukraine was not willing to engage, calling it "propaganda".Referring to last night's attacks on Ukraine, Zelensky said, “Now everyone sees that Putin has rejected every peace proposal and is escalating the violence."

Beginning with thanking hosts and partners for supporting Ukraine, Zelensky further stressed that Ukrainians now face attacks by hundreds of drones, every single night, calling it pure terrorism.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (July 10) stressed that Ukraine needs a "Marshall plan-style" effort to guide its reconstruction, in light of escalating Russia's attack on Ukraine. During the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Zelensky told leaders that the daily Russian attacks amount to "terrorism". Beginning with thanking hosts and partners for supporting Ukraine, Zelensky further stressed that Ukrainians now face attacks by hundreds of drones, every single night, calling it "pure terrorism". “This is exactly what Putin wants, for our people to suffer, to flee Ukraine, and for homes, schools, for life itself to be destroyed everywhere, not just near the frontlines," he said. Zelensky urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, adding that "We should develop it together". He continues, that it's not just charity, but investment. “Rebuilding Ukraine is not just about our country. It’s also about your countries, your companies, technology, your jobs, the way we rebuild our country can also modernise your infrastructure and industries.” The Ukrainian president added that Europe should "clearly agree that frozen Russian assets should go towards Ukraine’s recovery.” “Not only the income from these assets, but the assets themselves must be used and much more actively than they are now to help save lives," Zelensky said, while addressing the world leaders at the conference. '€10bn contracts to be signed' Zelensky pointed out that around 200 agreements are ready to be signed at the conference, which are worth €10 billion. "Putin has only two real allies, terror and winter, and we must respond to both," he said, adding, "All of us must keep up the pressure on Russia." "All of us must keep working for defence so that we can bring a real ceasefire as soon as possible," the Ukrainian president said. 'Bring abducted children back' The Ukrainian president called for bringing the abducted children back, while thanking partners for their help so far. “We must explore every possible way to bring our children back home to their families, to Ukraine, so they don’t forget who they are,” he said. Zelensky further lauded partner countries' efforts during their war with Russia. “We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he said. 'Increase investments when Russia increases attacks' Zelensky urged world leaders to increase their investments when Russia increases attacks, stressing the need to step up Ukraine's air defence systems. "I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks," he said. He further called out Russia's claims that it was ready for talks and false accusations that Ukraine was not willing to engage, calling it "propaganda". Referring to last night's attacks on Ukraine, Zelensky said, “Now everyone sees that Putin has rejected every peace proposal and is escalating the violence."

Beginning with thanking hosts and partners for supporting Ukraine, Zelensky further stressed that Ukrainians now face attacks by hundreds of drones, every single night, calling it "pure terrorism".

Post WWII style Marshall Plan for Ukraine? Zelensky urges leaders to use frozen Russian assets to rebuild Kyiv

Pakistan's field marshal Asim Munir is expected to visit Sri Lanka later this month, likely around 21st July. The visit comes given the historic defence cooperation between the two countries, including Pakistan's support to Sri Lanka during its fight against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).&nbsp;Pakistan supplied military hardware, munitions, and provided training to Sri Lankan forces, which was instrumental in defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2009. This support included intelligence sharing and military equipment. The visit of Pakistan's field marshal Asim Munir comes years after the visit of Pakistani PM Imran Khan to the country, way back in 2021. That year, Pakistan had offered Sri Lanka a $50 million defence credit line even as both countries undertook military exercises. Nawaz Sharif, as Pakistani PM had visited the country in 2016.&nbsp;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;Pakistan has actively promoted the sale of JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka to modernize its air force, but this has not materialised. The 5th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue (AFDD) in April 2025, held in Islamabad. It was led by Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha.&nbsp;Pakistan's current high commissioner to Sri Lanka is Major General (Retired) Faheem Ul Aziz, HI(M). A former Pakistani Army officer, he was commissioned in the Baloch Regiment, he held several key positions during his military career, including General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 12th Infantry Division in Murree (2013–2015) and Director General of the National Guards in Karachi. Number of previous Pakistani envoys to the country have had military backgrounds.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/viral-video-marathi-language-row-maharashtra-vs-north-indians-hindi-language-policy-latest-marathi-working-in-haryana-couldnt-speak-haryanvi-1752139218342">'This is your nation, do what you'...: A Marathi was found working in Haryana amid anti-north Indian sentiment in Maharashtra. Then, this happened</a>

Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir likely to visit Sri Lanka this month

Pakistan's field marshal Asim Munir is expected to visit Sri Lanka later this month, likely around 21st July. The visit comes given the historic defence cooperation between the two countries, including Pakistan's support to Sri Lanka during its fight against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Pakistan supplied military hardware, munitions, and provided training to Sri Lankan forces, which was instrumental in defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in 2009. This support included intelligence sharing and military equipment. The visit of Pakistan's field marshal Asim Munir comes years after the visit of Pakistani PM Imran Khan to the country, way back in 2021. That year, Pakistan had offered Sri Lanka a $50 million defence credit line even as both countries undertook military exercises. Nawaz Sharif, as Pakistani PM had visited the country in 2016. Also Read: China asks public servants to resist 'seductive beauty of spies' in massive honeytrap warning Pakistan has actively promoted the sale of JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka to modernize its air force, but this has not materialised. The 5th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue (AFDD) in April 2025, held in Islamabad. It was led by Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha. Pakistan's current high commissioner to Sri Lanka is Major General (Retired) Faheem Ul Aziz, HI(M). A former Pakistani Army officer, he was commissioned in the Baloch Regiment, he held several key positions during his military career, including General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 12th Infantry Division in Murree (2013–2015) and Director General of the National Guards in Karachi. Number of previous Pakistani envoys to the country have had military backgrounds. Also Read: 'This is your nation, do what you'...: A Marathi was found working in Haryana amid anti-north Indian sentiment in Maharashtra. Then, this happened

Pakistan supplied military hardware, munitions, and provided training to Sri Lankan forces, which was instrumental in defeating the LTTE in 2009. This support included intelligence sharing and military equipment

An Indian origin student pilot was one of the two individuals killed in a disastrous midair crash between two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday (July 10), according to the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto on Wednesday. &nbsp;The accident took place on Tuesday morning, some 400 metres from a runway belonging to Harv's Air pilot school near Steinbach South Airport in the southern Manitoba of Canada.&nbsp;The deceased pilots have been identified as 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen.&nbsp;"With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the Consulate General said in a post on X.<h2>See the post below:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the…&mdash; IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainToronto/status/1942982982861783133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sreehari already had his private pilot's licence and was in the process of getting his commercial pilot certification, local media reports said. Two student pilots were conducting takeoff and landing practice in small Cessna single-engine aircraft at the time of the crashes, said Adam Penner, Harv's Air pilot training school president.&nbsp;Both pilots, says Penner, seemed to have attempted to land simultaneously and crashed a few hundred yards from the small airstrip. The aircraft had radios on board, but neither pilot seems to have noticed the other approaching, a New York Post report says.&nbsp;Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers declared both pilots dead at the site and said there were no passengers. Harv's Air pilot training academy, founded by Penner's parents in the early 1970s, trains around 400 student pilots annually and has students from all over the globe-- training for professional and recreational use.

Canada air collision: Indian-origin student pilot killed in tragic crash

An Indian origin student pilot was one of the two individuals killed in a disastrous midair crash between two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday (July 10), according to the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto on Wednesday. The accident took place on Tuesday morning, some 400 metres from a runway belonging to Harv's Air pilot school near Steinbach South Airport in the southern Manitoba of Canada. The deceased pilots have been identified as 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen. "With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the Consulate General said in a post on X. See the post below:

The deceased pilots have been identified as 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen

A man in China dressed like a woman, had sex with reportedly over 1,000 men, secretly filmed them and posted the videos online. Police said the 38-year-old is now under arrest for sharing obscene content. Meanwhile, Chinese social media is appalled to learn of the terrible act committed by the man, who some say could be in his 60s. The incident happened in the city of Nanjing in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. The man is surnamed Jiao and earned from a membership fee he charged every person joining the online group to view his videos. Some of his videos got leaked and led some of the men he had slept with to recognise themselves. They filed a police complaint against Jiao. The creepy case is trending across Chinese social media.&nbsp;According to SCMP, the man dressed as a woman and painted his face. He wore a wig, make-up and long skirts. Jiao called these men over to his house, where he had installed a hidden camera that filmed his sexual exploits. Jiao, who also goes by the name “Nanjing Uncle Red” on social media, charged a membership fee of 150 yuan (US$21) per person. Some of the men who got intimate with him are said to have realised that he was a cross-dressing man. He did not charge the men for sex, but asked them to bring small gifts, such as fruits, food, etc.&nbsp;<h2>Close-up images of men circulating on social media</h2>Jiao claims to have slept with 1,691 men. However, the police believe the figure is exaggerated. No information has been released on the exact number of people he engaged with, and also about how much money he made out of the eerie practice. The police have warned people not to share clips and photos from Jiao's videos. But, close-up images of the men involved are circulating on Chinese social media. Family members and friends recognised some of them. There were others who saw these men and found their social media accounts.&nbsp;<h2>Women linked to Nanjing Uncle Red's victims concerned for their health</h2>Those revealed include a man whose mother teaches at a kindergarten, and another who was caught by his fiancée. People are now concerned about the health issues this horrific revelation could have led to. A woman noted, “I wonder how many women are victims behind these men." Another raised the concern that, going by the number of men he had targeted, "it is scary as you do not know whether those around you are one of Uncle Red’s visitors." Meanwhile, Nanjing’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention told Chinese media outlet Jimu News that they have proposed giving health check-ups to those who are worried that they might be affected. China Newsweek quoted a lawyer as saying that if someone who is aware that they are carrying a contagious disease has unprotected sex with several people, they could be jailed for three to 10 years.

A man nicknamed Nanjing Uncle Red in China has been arrested for having sex with over 1000 men, secretly filming them and then posting the videos online. He used to make money by charging people who wanted to watch. 

A man in China dressed like a woman, had sex with reportedly over 1,000 men, secretly filmed them and posted the videos online. Police said the 38-year-old is now under arrest for sharing obscene content. Meanwhile, Chinese social media is appalled to learn of the terrible act committed by the man, who some say could be in his 60s. The incident happened in the city of Nanjing in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. The man is surnamed Jiao and earned from a membership fee he charged every person joining the online group to view his videos. Some of his videos got leaked and led some of the men he had slept with to recognise themselves. They filed a police complaint against Jiao. The creepy case is trending across Chinese social media. According to SCMP, the man dressed as a woman and painted his face. He wore a wig, make-up and long skirts. Jiao called these men over to his house, where he had installed a hidden camera that filmed his sexual exploits. Jiao, who also goes by the name “Nanjing Uncle Red” on social media, charged a membership fee of 150 yuan (US$21) per person. Some of the men who got intimate with him are said to have realised that he was a cross-dressing man. He did not charge the men for sex, but asked them to bring small gifts, such as fruits, food, etc. Close-up images of men circulating on social media Jiao claims to have slept with 1,691 men. However, the police believe the figure is exaggerated. No information has been released on the exact number of people he engaged with, and also about how much money he made out of the eerie practice. The police have warned people not to share clips and photos from Jiao's videos. But, close-up images of the men involved are circulating on Chinese social media. Family members and friends recognised some of them. There were others who saw these men and found their social media accounts. Women linked to Nanjing Uncle Red's victims concerned for their health Those revealed include a man whose mother teaches at a kindergarten, and another who was caught by his fiancée. People are now concerned about the health issues this horrific revelation could have led to. A woman noted, “I wonder how many women are victims behind these men." Another raised the concern that, going by the number of men he had targeted, "it is scary as you do not know whether those around you are one of Uncle Red’s visitors." Meanwhile, Nanjing’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention told Chinese media outlet Jimu News that they have proposed giving health check-ups to those who are worried that they might be affected. China Newsweek quoted a lawyer as saying that if someone who is aware that they are carrying a contagious disease has unprotected sex with several people, they could be jailed for three to 10 years.

A man nicknamed Nanjing Uncle Red in China has been arrested for having sex with over 1,000 men, secretly filming them and then posting the videos online. He used to make money by charging people who wanted to watch.&nbsp;

Chinese man dressed as woman to have sex with 1,691 men and make money

After setting the whole internet upside down, a Dubai visa advisory service company, Rayad Group, isued an apology on Wednesday (July 9) for spreading rumours about the UAE Golden Visa. The company accepted the "full responsibility" for spreading “incorrect” information around teh visa. Earlier, the Rayad group's statement had claimed that the UAE government would offer a lifetime Golden Visa for approximately ₹23.30 lakh. The apology came after the &nbsp;UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) reported that quoted the Rayad group.&nbsp;ICP said that the group's statement had no legal standing. It was further reported that the amount mentioned by Rayad Group was the fee it would charge for facilitating the golden visa under the UAE immigration rules.&nbsp;"We apologise unreservedly for the public confusion caused by recent reports and commentary, and we take full responsibility for ensuring future communications are clear, accurate, and consistent with the UAE's stringent regulatory frameworks," the Rayad Group said in its apology statement.&nbsp;"We also wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge that certain public comments made by Rayad Group’s Managing Director were misplaced and have contributed to the misinterpretation of our role and the nature of the initiative in question," the statement added.&nbsp;“These statements did not accurately reflect our intent, our scope of services, or the limitations of our authority in relation to the UAE Golden Visa programme. To reiterate with full clarity: no guaranteed visa, fixed-price programme, or lifetime residency product currently exists, and the Rayad Group does not offer, support, participate, or endorse any such arrangement," it further said.&nbsp;It all started when Rayad Group MD Rayad Kamal Ayub called it a golden opportunity for Indians to get the UAE's Golden Visa on Sunday (July 6).&nbsp;“On the day we read the news, we knew this was fake. There is no such thing as a ‘lifetime Golden Visa’,” said Masiuddin Mohammed from the Quality Government Service Centre in Dubai Investment Park 1, Khaleej Times reported.

ICP said that the group statement had no legal standing. It was further reported that the amount mentioned by Rayad Group was the fee it would charge for facilitating the golden visa under the UAE immigration rules.

After setting the whole internet upside down, a Dubai visa advisory service company, Rayad Group, isued an apology on Wednesday (July 9) for spreading rumours about the UAE Golden Visa. The company accepted the "full responsibility" for spreading “incorrect” information around teh visa. Earlier, the Rayad group's statement had claimed that the UAE government would offer a lifetime Golden Visa for approximately ₹23.30 lakh. The apology came after the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) reported that quoted the Rayad group. ICP said that the group's statement had no legal standing. It was further reported that the amount mentioned by Rayad Group was the fee it would charge for facilitating the golden visa under the UAE immigration rules. "We apologise unreservedly for the public confusion caused by recent reports and commentary, and we take full responsibility for ensuring future communications are clear, accurate, and consistent with the UAE's stringent regulatory frameworks," the Rayad Group said in its apology statement. "We also wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge that certain public comments made by Rayad Group’s Managing Director were misplaced and have contributed to the misinterpretation of our role and the nature of the initiative in question," the statement added. “These statements did not accurately reflect our intent, our scope of services, or the limitations of our authority in relation to the UAE Golden Visa programme. To reiterate with full clarity: no guaranteed visa, fixed-price programme, or lifetime residency product currently exists, and the Rayad Group does not offer, support, participate, or endorse any such arrangement," it further said. It all started when Rayad Group MD Rayad Kamal Ayub called it a golden opportunity for Indians to get the UAE's Golden Visa on Sunday (July 6). “On the day we read the news, we knew this was fake. There is no such thing as a ‘lifetime Golden Visa’,” said Masiuddin Mohammed from the Quality Government Service Centre in Dubai Investment Park 1, Khaleej Times reported.

ICP said that the group's statement had no legal standing. It was further reported that the amount mentioned by Rayad Group was the fee it would charge for facilitating the golden visa under the UAE immigration rules.

There's no 'Lifetime GOLDEN VISA' for Dubai: Here's how a fake claim fooled everyone on internet

Iran's Trump ‘assassination plan’: Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 9) laughed off a threat by an Iranian official who had suggested that the US president could be attacked with drones while sunbathing at his Florida mansion, Mar-a-Lago.<h2>What was the threat to Trump by Iranian official?</h2>The threat reportedly came from Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Speaking on Iran state TV, Larijani reportedly said, "As he lies there with his stomach to the sun [in Trump's Florida mansion], a small drone might hit him in the navel. It’s very simple.”<h2>How US President Donald Trump laughed off ‘drone idea' to kill him</h2>On Wednesday (July 10), a reporter read out Larijani's comments to Trump at a press conference and asked the US president, "Do you think that's a real threat? And when is the last time you went sunbathing anyway?"Trump laughed it off, saying, "It's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it [sunbathing].""I guess it's a threat. I'm not sure it's a threat, actually, but perhaps it is," he added.<h2>Iranian threats to Trump are nothing new</h2>Trump's comments on Larijani's alleged threat to his life came just weeks after US B2 bombers hit suspected Iranian nuclear sites, which ended the 12-day Iran-Israel war.Iran International, an expatriate outlet, reported that an Iranian website had raised around $40 million for “retribution against those who mock and threaten the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,” and a $100 million bounty for Trump’s assassination.Iran's official Fars News Agency promoted that campaign, urging demonstrations against Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.<h2>Hardliners want Iran to assassinate Trump, but its president is cautious</h2>In recent comments to US news personality Tucker Carlson, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian distanced his government from any threat to assassinate Trump.The hardliner Iranian newspaper wrote that avenging Trump is nearly a national demand, amid warnings against such actions against Trump or Israeli leaders.<h2>Assassination plots against Trump with Iranian links</h2>There have been several attempts or plots to assassinate Trump. Last year, one such plot was traced to alleged Iranian operatives.There have been worries expressed in the American media that Iranian 'sleeper cells' in the US could be activated to assassinate Trump.<h2>Why Iran might want to assassinate Trump</h2>Part of the reason why Trump is in the Iranian crosshairs is the assassination of the legendary Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.The general of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps was killed in Iraq in 2020 on orders from Trump during his first term as president.Interestingly enough, that killing used a drone, similar to the way Larijani imagines Trump could be killed in his Florida mansion.

"A small drone might hit him in the navel. It’s very simple,” an Iranian official said, according to reports. This is how Trump reacted to the ‘assassination threat’:

Iran's Trump ‘assassination plan’: Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 9) laughed off a threat by an Iranian official who had suggested that the US president could be attacked with drones while sunbathing at his Florida mansion, Mar-a-Lago. What was the threat to Trump by Iranian official? The threat reportedly came from Mohammad-Javad Larijani, a senior advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Speaking on Iran state TV, Larijani reportedly said, "As he lies there with his stomach to the sun [in Trump's Florida mansion], a small drone might hit him in the navel. It’s very simple.” How US President Donald Trump laughed off ‘drone idea' to kill him On Wednesday (July 10), a reporter read out Larijani's comments to Trump at a press conference and asked the US president, "Do you think that's a real threat? And when is the last time you went sunbathing anyway?" Trump laughed it off, saying, "It's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it [sunbathing]." "I guess it's a threat. I'm not sure it's a threat, actually, but perhaps it is," he added. Iranian threats to Trump are nothing new Trump's comments on Larijani's alleged threat to his life came just weeks after US B2 bombers hit suspected Iranian nuclear sites, which ended the 12-day Iran-Israel war. Iran International, an expatriate outlet, reported that an Iranian website had raised around $40 million for “retribution against those who mock and threaten the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,” and a $100 million bounty for Trump’s assassination. Iran's official Fars News Agency promoted that campaign, urging demonstrations against Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Hardliners want Iran to assassinate Trump, but its president is cautious In recent comments to US news personality Tucker Carlson, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian distanced his government from any threat to assassinate Trump. The hardliner Iranian newspaper wrote that avenging Trump is nearly a national demand, amid warnings against such actions against Trump or Israeli leaders. Assassination plots against Trump with Iranian links There have been several attempts or plots to assassinate Trump. Last year, one such plot was traced to alleged Iranian operatives. There have been worries expressed in the American media that Iranian 'sleeper cells' in the US could be activated to assassinate Trump. Why Iran might want to assassinate Trump Part of the reason why Trump is in the Iranian crosshairs is the assassination of the legendary Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. The general of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps was killed in Iraq in 2020 on orders from Trump during his first term as president. Interestingly enough, that killing used a drone, similar to the way Larijani imagines Trump could be killed in his Florida mansion.

"A small drone might hit him in the navel. It’s very simple,” an Iranian official said, according to reports. This is how Trump reacted to the ‘assassination threat’:

Iran official suggests assassinating Trump while sunbathing in Mar-a-Lago. There's a problem: He doesn't...

Thirty-one workers were rescued after the collapse of one industrial tunnel in Wilmington, Los Angeles, United States, on Wednesday, said the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The collapse occurred deep within the Los Angeles Effluent Outfall Tunnel, the $630.5 million Clearwater project, which is currently under construction. The collapse of the tunnel was reported just before 8 pm near the intersection of South Figueroa Street and Q Street.According to a report in the New York Times, Fire Department personnel were sent to the accident site, including specially trained search and rescue teams, equipped to handle confined-space tunnel rescues. The incident occurred in the Clearwater Project, which is designed to carry treated, clean wastewater from the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the ocean.L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn confirmed that all 31 workers were safely rescued, with no visible injuries reported. To escape the collapsing section of the tunnel, the workers had to climb over a 12- to 15-foot-high mound of soil.<h3>What went wrong in Tunnel?</h3>Before the structure partially collapsed, workers were operating a tunnel boring machine, which is used to excavate tunnels. Fire officials stated that when the loose dirt fell, it was more than 15 feet high, according to a report by NBC Los Angeles."It was determined that a structure failure of the tunnel line occurred approximately 5 to 6 miles in..." said LAFD chief Villanueva. "The workers had to climb through debris. They had to make themselves out through, and then rescuers actually came to them to assist them out."Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hailed the effort of LAFD in a post on X, stating that over 100 LAFD responders have been deployed, including Urban Search and Rescue teams and acted immediately to respond to this emergency.“I just spoke with many of the workers who were trapped,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shared in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Thank you to all of our brave first responders who acted immediately. You are L.A.'s true heroes.”“The City of Los Angeles has mobilised resources to the tunnel collapse in Wilmington. More than 100 LAFD responders have been deployed, including Urban Search and Rescue teams. Thank you to all of those who are acting immediately to respond to this emergency,” Bass said in another post.The incident occurred nearly 6 miles inside the tunnel, making the rescue operation extremely challenging. The collapse happened at a location deep underground, about 450 feet below the surface, with only one access point located miles away, as per the HT report.The tunnel, being constructed by Flatiron Dragados, spans 7 miles in length and 18 feet in diameter. It's part of L.A. County’s Clearwater Project, aimed at upgrading the ageing wastewater infrastructure, which dates back to 1937 and 1958.&nbsp;

The incident occurred in the Clearwater Project, which is designed to carry treated, clean wastewater from the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the ocean. And, the collapse of the tunnel was reported just before 8 pm near the intersection of South Figueroa Street and Q Street.

Thirty-one workers were rescued after the collapse of one industrial tunnel in Wilmington, Los Angeles, United States, on Wednesday, said the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The collapse occurred deep within the Los Angeles Effluent Outfall Tunnel, the $630.5 million Clearwater project, which is currently under construction. The collapse of the tunnel was reported just before 8 pm near the intersection of South Figueroa Street and Q Street. According to a report in the New York Times, Fire Department personnel were sent to the accident site, including specially trained search and rescue teams, equipped to handle confined-space tunnel rescues. The incident occurred in the Clearwater Project, which is designed to carry treated, clean wastewater from the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the ocean. L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn confirmed that all 31 workers were safely rescued, with no visible injuries reported. To escape the collapsing section of the tunnel, the workers had to climb over a 12- to 15-foot-high mound of soil. What went wrong in Tunnel? Before the structure partially collapsed, workers were operating a tunnel boring machine, which is used to excavate tunnels. Fire officials stated that when the loose dirt fell, it was more than 15 feet high, according to a report by NBC Los Angeles. "It was determined that a structure failure of the tunnel line occurred approximately 5 to 6 miles in..." said LAFD chief Villanueva. "The workers had to climb through debris. They had to make themselves out through, and then rescuers actually came to them to assist them out." Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hailed the effort of LAFD in a post on X, stating that over 100 LAFD responders have been deployed, including Urban Search and Rescue teams and acted immediately to respond to this emergency. “I just spoke with many of the workers who were trapped,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shared in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Thank you to all of our brave first responders who acted immediately. You are L.A.'s true heroes.” “The City of Los Angeles has mobilised resources to the tunnel collapse in Wilmington. More than 100 LAFD responders have been deployed, including Urban Search and Rescue teams. Thank you to all of those who are acting immediately to respond to this emergency,” Bass said in another post. The incident occurred nearly 6 miles inside the tunnel, making the rescue operation extremely challenging. The collapse happened at a location deep underground, about 450 feet below the surface, with only one access point located miles away, as per the HT report. The tunnel, being constructed by Flatiron Dragados, spans 7 miles in length and 18 feet in diameter. It's part of L.A. County’s Clearwater Project, aimed at upgrading the ageing wastewater infrastructure, which dates back to 1937 and 1958.

The incident occurred in the Clearwater Project, which is designed to carry treated, clean wastewater from the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the ocean. And, the collapse of the tunnel was reported just before 8 pm near the intersection of South Figueroa Street and Q Street.

Wilmington tunnel with 31 workers collapses in Los Angeles — Here’s what happened next

China on Thursday said it foiled three spying plots, including one in which a government official was lured&nbsp;into a honeytrap put in motion by what it described as a “seductive beauty”. The nation ordered its employees to be vigilant against such ploys by foreign threats. China's security ministry said in a communique that foreign spies are increasingly becoming active in infiltrating&nbsp;the nation and stealing secrets. It further claimed that public officials were their targets. It, however, refrained from naming any country&nbsp;that is behind such plots.&nbsp;The ministry flagged a lack of belief and a weakened sense of discipline in officials who choose or are forced to divulge Chinese state secrets.&nbsp;"Individual officials have caused the damaging effects of leaking secrets due to a lack of belief, a weakened sense of discipline, and a loosened awareness of rules... harming national security and interests," the ministry said.<h2>Honeytrap in China</h2>The Chinese ministry illustrated its concern with the case of an employee, surnamed Li, who fell victim to a “meticulously designed honeytrap” as he was travelling abroad for work. It said Li was unable to resist the seductive beauty of an intelligence agent of another country. He was blackmailed with "intimate photos".&nbsp;"Unable to resist the seductive beauty of the foreign intelligence agent," Li was then blackmailed with "intimate photos" and forced to hand over official documents once back in China, it said.&nbsp;Li was sentenced to five years in prison for spying against China, the statement said.&nbsp;Another case involved a municipal cadre called Hou, who secretly photographed confidential documents and sold them to foreign spy agencies to recover lost savings from a gambling addiction. He also also punished.&nbsp;In a third case, the ministry said, a young official lost his job because he shared confidential information with a relative who sent the information to spy agencies abroad.

China on Thursday said it foiled three spying plots, including one in which a government official was lured into a honeytrap put in motion by what it described as a “seductive beauty”. The nation ordered its employees to be vigilant against such ploys by foreign threats.

China on Thursday said it foiled three spying plots, including one in which a government official was lured into a honeytrap put in motion by what it described as a “seductive beauty”. The nation ordered its employees to be vigilant against such ploys by foreign threats. China's security ministry said in a communique that foreign spies are increasingly becoming active in infiltrating the nation and stealing secrets. It further claimed that public officials were their targets. It, however, refrained from naming any country that is behind such plots. The ministry flagged a lack of belief and a weakened sense of discipline in officials who choose or are forced to divulge Chinese state secrets. "Individual officials have caused the damaging effects of leaking secrets due to a lack of belief, a weakened sense of discipline, and a loosened awareness of rules... harming national security and interests," the ministry said. Honeytrap in China The Chinese ministry illustrated its concern with the case of an employee, surnamed Li, who fell victim to a “meticulously designed honeytrap” as he was travelling abroad for work. It said Li was unable to resist the seductive beauty of an intelligence agent of another country. He was blackmailed with "intimate photos". "Unable to resist the seductive beauty of the foreign intelligence agent," Li was then blackmailed with "intimate photos" and forced to hand over official documents once back in China, it said. Li was sentenced to five years in prison for spying against China, the statement said. Another case involved a municipal cadre called Hou, who secretly photographed confidential documents and sold them to foreign spy agencies to recover lost savings from a gambling addiction. He also also punished. In a third case, the ministry said, a young official lost his job because he shared confidential information with a relative who sent the information to spy agencies abroad.

China flagged a lack of belief and a weakened sense of discipline in officials who choose or are forced to divulge Chinese state secrets.&nbsp;

China asks public servants to resist 'seductive beauty of spies' in massive honeytrap warning

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with first responders and workers rescued from an industrial tunnel collapse in the Wilmington area on Wednesday (July 9). 31 workers were trapped in the tunnel, with a diameter of 18 feet, that collapsed. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said in a statement that the tunnel was being constructed for municipal wastewater management.&nbsp;While speaking to the reporters, Mayor Bass said, “All of the men who were in that tunnel are rescued and safe. We had an opportunity to speak with them. We had an opportunity to make sure they were able to reach their family members. Many anxious family members were here waiting.”&nbsp;She added, “We spoke to the paramedics while they examined the men as they came up. And I just have to tell you that we are all blessed today in Los Angeles.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">LAFD has just reported that all workers who were trapped in the tunnel in Wilmington are now out and accounted for. I just spoke with many of the workers who were trapped. Thank you to all of our brave first responders who acted immediately. You are L.A.&#39;s true heroes. <a href="https://t.co/6hdAwbH1MI">pic.twitter.com/6hdAwbH1MI</a>&mdash; Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MayorOfLA/status/1943170100955070632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She wrote, “LAFD has just reported that all workers who were trapped in the tunnel in Wilmington are now out and accounted for. I just spoke with many of the workers who were trapped. Thank you to all of our brave first responders who acted immediately.”&nbsp;As she was monitoring the situation, she was posting updates from her social media handle. Once the rescue operation was complete lauded the LAFD was lauded for their efforts, calling them 'LA's true heroes.'

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with first responders and workers rescued from an industrial tunnel collapse in the Wilmington area on Wednesday (July 9).

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with first responders and workers rescued from an industrial tunnel collapse in the Wilmington area on Wednesday (July 9). 31 workers were trapped in the tunnel, with a diameter of 18 feet, that collapsed. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said in a statement that the tunnel was being constructed for municipal wastewater management. While speaking to the reporters, Mayor Bass said, “All of the men who were in that tunnel are rescued and safe. We had an opportunity to speak with them. We had an opportunity to make sure they were able to reach their family members. Many anxious family members were here waiting.” She added, “We spoke to the paramedics while they examined the men as they came up. And I just have to tell you that we are all blessed today in Los Angeles.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with first responders and workers rescued from an industrial tunnel collapse in the Wilmington area on Wednesday (July 9).

'True heroes': LA mayor lauds first responders for rescuing all workers trapped in tunnel

After their demand for the release of their father from jail, Imran Khan's children faced the threat of being them from entering Pakistan. The Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, on Wednesday (July 9) warned that the Pakistani government could deny the entry of the former prime minister's sons if they travel the country to &nbsp;“spread discord”.&nbsp;Imran’s sons: Suleman Khan (28) and Qasim Khan (26) called out for their father's jail term since Khan's arrest in August 2023 against the &nbsp;£190 million corruption case. It was the first time the two had publicly talked about their father’s incarceration.&nbsp;Khan's youngest son, Qasim, posted on the social media platform X on Monday (July 7), calling for his father's release. He said in the post that the PTI founder had been imprisoned for 700 days and cut off from his family and even his personal physician.&nbsp;It was a day after Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, told reporters outside the Adiala Jail that the two would join an upcoming PTI protest movement.&nbsp;Addressing the matter on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Malik said the government had no issue with Qasim and Suleiman entering Pakistan, provided they do not engage in protests or political activity.&nbsp;“If they intend to get a visa to visit Pakistan, the concerned authorities in the interior ministry will look at their purpose of visit … But their aunt (Aleema) said … that they are coming to join the PTI movement,” the minister said.&nbsp;“We have no issue with them coming here, but we have an issue with them participating in political activity as foreign nationals," he added.&nbsp;He also said that he does not believe that "they will actually come here … If they had any family values, they would have come to see their father earlier.”&nbsp;

It was a day after Khan sister, Aleema Khan, told reporters outside the Adiala Jail that the two would join an upcoming PTI protest movement.



After their demand for the release of their father from jail, Imran Khan's children faced the threat of being them from entering Pakistan. The Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, on Wednesday (July 9) warned that the Pakistani government could deny the entry of the former prime minister's sons if they travel the country to “spread discord”. Imran’s sons: Suleman Khan (28) and Qasim Khan (26) called out for their father's jail term since Khan's arrest in August 2023 against the £190 million corruption case. It was the first time the two had publicly talked about their father’s incarceration. Khan's youngest son, Qasim, posted on the social media platform X on Monday (July 7), calling for his father's release. He said in the post that the PTI founder had been imprisoned for 700 days and cut off from his family and even his personal physician. It was a day after Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, told reporters outside the Adiala Jail that the two would join an upcoming PTI protest movement. Addressing the matter on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Malik said the government had no issue with Qasim and Suleiman entering Pakistan, provided they do not engage in protests or political activity. “If they intend to get a visa to visit Pakistan, the concerned authorities in the interior ministry will look at their purpose of visit … But their aunt (Aleema) said … that they are coming to join the PTI movement,” the minister said. “We have no issue with them coming here, but we have an issue with them participating in political activity as foreign nationals," he added. He also said that he does not believe that "they will actually come here … If they had any family values, they would have come to see their father earlier.”

It was a day after Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, told reporters outside the Adiala Jail that the two would join an upcoming PTI protest movement.&nbsp;

'SPREADING DISCORD': Two words that could get Imran Khan's sons banned from Pakistan. Here's why

Trump wants African nations to host US deportees: US President Donald Trump met leaders of some African nations on Wednesday (July 9). Reports are now saying that one of the areas of focus was for some of these countries to host illegal migrants and asylum seekers deported by the US. A report in the Wall Street Journal said the US State Department simultaneously sent proposals to these nations, mostly in West Africa, requesting them to accept migrants deported from the US whose home countries are unwilling or slow to receive them. Note that in the past, more than 100 Indian illegal migrants were sent to third countries like Panama for ‘processing’, before being sent to India.<h2>Trump bats for ‘safe third country agreements’</h2>Trump held the summit with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Gabon, and Guinea-Bissau at the White House. At the outset, he said: “I hope we can bring down the high rates of people overstaying visas, and also make progress on the safe third country agreements.” &nbsp;This set the tone for the meeting, in which he also discussed trade, development, civil conflict and poverty in these nations.<h2>US migrant deportation plan for Africa</h2>The US proposal to send illegal migrants and deportees to third countries is eerily similar to the much-reviled and failed ‘Rwanda plan’ of Britain. According to the WSJ report, an internal State Department document suggested that the African countries would need to accept the “dignified, safe, and timely transfer" from the US of third-country nationals. As per the memo seen by WSJ, the countries would have to agree “not to return transferred migrants to their home country or country of former habitual residence until a final decision has been made on their asylum claims.<h2>Did the African leaders accept the proposal to take in migrants from third countries?</h2>As per the report, it's not clear if any of the African leaders who met Trump agreed to the proposals. None of them talked about it while interacting with the media.&nbsp;Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, the brain behind third country deportation idea, was present at Trump's summit with the African leaders.&nbsp;<h2>Trump put pressure on African leaders to accept US deportees: Report</h2>The WSJ report cited a State Department official as saying that US diplomats were instructed to tell African counterparts that hosting third-country nationals was ‘the most important issue’ for Trump.They were told that cooperation on migration was “critical in improving commercial ties with the US,” indicating there was clear pressure on the African nations to cooperate on taking in deportees. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/104-indians-deported-from-us-land-in-india-8693758/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/104-indians-deported-from-us-land-in-india-8693758/embed</a><h2>Third-country deportations are ongoing, with Supreme Court backing&nbsp;</h2>It has now become a frequent trend for the US to send illegal migrants and asylum seekers, including those from India, to third countries. In February this year, more than 100 migrants were sent to Panama. In May, eight migrants were marked for deportation to South Sudan: only one among them was a native of that African country.The US has already put forth requests to Libya, Rwanda, Benin, Eswatini, Moldova, Mongolia, and Kosovo to take US deportees. Recently, the US Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s ability to deport migrants to third countries, overturning lower court rulings.<h2>'Serious criminals, sex offenders being sent away'</h2>Trump and his administration have often justified sending the migrants packing to other countries, citing their alleged criminal records for robbery, sexual offences and murder.US officials have maintained that Trump had the authority to remove serious criminals from the US and send them to other countries if their home countries refuse to take them. In most cases, the home countries are Mexico or other Latin American nations.<h2>African leaders are not happy about end of USAID, but Trump gave it a trade spin</h2>West African nations were hit the hardest by the end of USAID operations on July 1. But at the summit, Trump gave it a trade spin.“We have closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse…and we’re working tirelessly to forge new economic opportunities involving both the United States and many African nations,” He said at the summit.<h2>Carrots and sticks: Trump is expanding travel bans on African countries</h2>Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly going to add many African countries in the expanded travel ban 2.0, including the ones whose leaders he met on Wednesday. &nbsp;Gabon, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal are among 36 countries that might get added in the ban.The main concerns about these countries are migration and narcotic drugs.Senegal, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau are seen as both transit and origin points for migration. Many of these countries have drug trafficking networks.These issues have likely come up in the Trump administration's discussions with African nations.In all likelihood, Trump will use a combination of punitive measures like travel ban, and incentives like trade and investment to lure these African nations into accepting illegal migrants and deportees from third countries.&nbsp;

Recently, more than 100 Indian illegal migrants were sent to third countries like Panama for ‘processing’, before being sent to India. Soon, such migrants could be sent to West Africa, if a reported Trump administration move comes true

Trump wants African nations to host US deportees: US President Donald Trump met leaders of some African nations on Wednesday (July 9). Reports are now saying that one of the areas of focus was for some of these countries to host illegal migrants and asylum seekers deported by the US. A report in the Wall Street Journal said the US State Department simultaneously sent proposals to these nations, mostly in West Africa, requesting them to accept migrants deported from the US whose home countries are unwilling or slow to receive them. Note that in the past, more than 100 Indian illegal migrants were sent to third countries like Panama for ‘processing’, before being sent to India. Trump bats for ‘safe third country agreements’ Trump held the summit with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Gabon, and Guinea-Bissau at the White House. At the outset, he said: “I hope we can bring down the high rates of people overstaying visas, and also make progress on the safe third country agreements.” This set the tone for the meeting, in which he also discussed trade, development, civil conflict and poverty in these nations. US migrant deportation plan for Africa The US proposal to send illegal migrants and deportees to third countries is eerily similar to the much-reviled and failed ‘Rwanda plan’ of Britain. According to the WSJ report, an internal State Department document suggested that the African countries would need to accept the “dignified, safe, and timely transfer" from the US of third-country nationals. As per the memo seen by WSJ, the countries would have to agree “not to return transferred migrants to their home country or country of former habitual residence until a final decision has been made on their asylum claims. Did the African leaders accept the proposal to take in migrants from third countries? As per the report, it's not clear if any of the African leaders who met Trump agreed to the proposals. None of them talked about it while interacting with the media. Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, the brain behind third country deportation idea, was present at Trump's summit with the African leaders. Trump put pressure on African leaders to accept US deportees: Report The WSJ report cited a State Department official as saying that US diplomats were instructed to tell African counterparts that hosting third-country nationals was ‘the most important issue’ for Trump. They were told that cooperation on migration was “critical in improving commercial ties with the US,” indicating there was clear pressure on the African nations to cooperate on taking in deportees. https://www.wionews.com/videos/104-indians-deported-from-us-land-in-india-8693758/embed Third-country deportations are ongoing, with Supreme Court backing It has now become a frequent trend for the US to send illegal migrants and asylum seekers, including those from India, to third countries. In February this year, more than 100 migrants were sent to Panama. In May, eight migrants were marked for deportation to South Sudan: only one among them was a native of that African country. The US has already put forth requests to Libya, Rwanda, Benin, Eswatini, Moldova, Mongolia, and Kosovo to take US deportees. Recently, the US Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s ability to deport migrants to third countries, overturning lower court rulings. 'Serious criminals, sex offenders being sent away' Trump and his administration have often justified sending the migrants packing to other countries, citing their alleged criminal records for robbery, sexual offences and murder. US officials have maintained that Trump had the authority to remove serious criminals from the US and send them to other countries if their home countries refuse to take them. In most cases, the home countries are Mexico or other Latin American nations. African leaders are not happy about end of USAID, but Trump gave it a trade spin West African nations were hit the hardest by the end of USAID operations on July 1. But at the summit, Trump gave it a trade spin. “We have closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse…and we’re working tirelessly to forge new economic opportunities involving both the United States and many African nations,” He said at the summit. Carrots and sticks: Trump is expanding travel bans on African countries Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly going to add many African countries in the expanded travel ban 2.0, including the ones whose leaders he met on Wednesday. Gabon, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal are among 36 countries that might get added in the ban. The main concerns about these countries are migration and narcotic drugs. Senegal, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau are seen as both transit and origin points for migration. Many of these countries have drug trafficking networks. These issues have likely come up in the Trump administration's discussions with African nations. In all likelihood, Trump will use a combination of punitive measures like travel ban, and incentives like trade and investment to lure these African nations into accepting illegal migrants and deportees from third countries.

Recently, more than 100 Indian illegal migrants were sent to third countries like Panama for ‘processing’, before being sent to India. Soon, such migrants could be sent to West Africa, if a reported Trump administration move comes true

Illegal migrants to US, including from India, take note: Trump might send you to… West Africa

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, the US State Department and Russia's foreign ministry said. It would be the second in-person meeting between Rubio and Lavrov, and comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine drags on.&nbsp;The first meeting between the top diplomats took place in Saudi Arabia in February as part of the Trump administration's effort to re-establish bilateral relations and help negotiate an end to the war.&nbsp;"I can confirm: such a meeting is being worked out," TASS state news agency cited Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying on Thursday.Trump, who returned to power this year promising a swift end to the war that began in 2022, had taken a more conciliatory tone toward Moscow in a departure from predecessor Joe Biden's staunch support for Kyiv.&nbsp;But on Tuesday, a day after Trump approved sending U.S. defensive weapons to Ukraine, he aimed unusually direct criticism at Putin, saying the Kremlin leader's statements on moving towards peace were "meaningless".&nbsp;Trump has also said he was considering supporting a bill that would impose steep sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on nations that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other exports.&nbsp;When asked on Wednesday about Trump's criticism of Putin, the Kremlin said Moscow was "calm" regarding the criticism and that it would continue to try to fix a "broken" U.S.-Russia relationship.&nbsp;At a conference of Ukraine-friendly nations in Rome on Wednesday, Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in what Kyiv described as a "substantive" conversation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-the-us-running-low-on-patriot-missiles-trump-vows-more-weapons-for-ukraine-even-as-pentagon-warns-of-shortages-1752074066141">Is US running low on Patriot missiles? Trump vows more weapons for Ukraine even as Pentagon warns of shortages</a>&nbsp;Russia targeted Ukraine with a record 728 drones early on Wednesday, the latest attack in a series of escalating air assaults in recent weeks that have involved hundreds of drones in addition to ballistic missiles, straining Ukrainian air defences at a perilous moment in the war.&nbsp;In his first visit to Asia since taking office, Rubio is in Kuala Lumpur to meet with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and with senior Malaysian government officials.&nbsp;The trip is part of an effort to renew U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific and look beyond the conflicts in the Middle East and Europe that have consumed much of the Trump administration's attention, with Rubio balancing dual responsibilities as secretary of state and national security adviser.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, the US State Department and Russia's foreign ministry said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, the US State Department and Russia's foreign ministry said. It would be the second in-person meeting between Rubio and Lavrov, and comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine drags on. The first meeting between the top diplomats took place in Saudi Arabia in February as part of the Trump administration's effort to re-establish bilateral relations and help negotiate an end to the war. "I can confirm: such a meeting is being worked out," TASS state news agency cited Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying on Thursday. Trump, who returned to power this year promising a swift end to the war that began in 2022, had taken a more conciliatory tone toward Moscow in a departure from predecessor Joe Biden's staunch support for Kyiv. But on Tuesday, a day after Trump approved sending U.S. defensive weapons to Ukraine, he aimed unusually direct criticism at Putin, saying the Kremlin leader's statements on moving towards peace were "meaningless". Trump has also said he was considering supporting a bill that would impose steep sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on nations that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other exports. When asked on Wednesday about Trump's criticism of Putin, the Kremlin said Moscow was "calm" regarding the criticism and that it would continue to try to fix a "broken" U.S.-Russia relationship. At a conference of Ukraine-friendly nations in Rome on Wednesday, Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in what Kyiv described as a "substantive" conversation. Also read: Is US running low on Patriot missiles? Trump vows more weapons for Ukraine even as Pentagon warns of shortages Russia targeted Ukraine with a record 728 drones early on Wednesday, the latest attack in a series of escalating air assaults in recent weeks that have involved hundreds of drones in addition to ballistic missiles, straining Ukrainian air defences at a perilous moment in the war. In his first visit to Asia since taking office, Rubio is in Kuala Lumpur to meet with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and with senior Malaysian government officials. The trip is part of an effort to renew U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific and look beyond the conflicts in the Middle East and Europe that have consumed much of the Trump administration's attention, with Rubio balancing dual responsibilities as secretary of state and national security adviser.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, the US State Department and Russia's foreign ministry said.

Rubio to meet Russia's Lavrov in Malaysia as Trump considers sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

A Delta Air Lines flight diverted to a remote island due to indications of an engine problem, leaving the passengers stuck there for 29 hours, Business Insider reported. Flight 127 left Madrid around 1 pm on Sunday for New York - a trip that should have lasted seven hours. But it did not go as planned. The plane diverted to a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean after four hours into the journey, Flightradar24 data shows. An hour after turning around over the ocean, it landed at Lajes Airport on the Portuguese island of Terceira. It is part of the Azores archipelago, that is over 1,600 kilometres away from the mainland. The airport caters to only a few airlines and is also used by military aircraft. This meant that the passengers of the Delta flight could not be sent off from the island anytime soon. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-escaping-police-sucked-in-by-plane-engine-at-milan-airport-1752045158444">'Don't look out': Bloody scene unfolds at Milan airport after a man reportedly throws himself into plane engine</a>&nbsp;Delta had to send another plane to the island from New York for the passengers. According to flight-tracking data, the second plane took off from JFK airport five hours after Flight 127 landed in the Azores. It reached Terceira at 2 am and left at 9 pm on Monday. Flight 9927 landed in New York at 10:22 pm ET, nearly 31 hours after the scheduled landing of the first flight. The Airbus A330, the 21-year-old plane which originally took the passengers to the island, is still parked at the Azores airport. A Delta spokesperson said that the pilots followed protocol and took the plane to the nearest airport after sensing that something could be wrong with the plane. "We sincerely apologise to our customers for their experience and the delay in their travels," the Delta spokesperson said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bomb-threat-rip-text-triggers-panic-forces-american-airlines-plane-to-turn-around-1751701730466">Bomb threat? RIP text triggers panic, forces American Airlines plane to turn around</a>&nbsp;<h2>'Be grateful your plane didn't crash in the sea', airport staff member tells passenger&nbsp;</h2>In 2023, a similar incident happened with Delta when a flight was diverted to the Lajes Airport. The flight from Ghana suffered a "mechanical issue with a backup oxygen system", after which it was turned towards the nearest airport. In that case, passengers spend 12 hours on the island. They complained of a lack of communication from the airline or airport officials. One of the passengers wrote a public complaint on Facebook, stating that they were told to drink water from bathroom faucets, and Delta abandoned them. The crew was taken to a hotel while the passengers were left at the airport in an enclosed space. They were told they would be given food, but only got ham sandwiches, juice boxes, and crackers after "begging and pleading." A passenger told Business Insider that the staff told them not to "start a revolution" and that they should "be grateful for a second chance at life." Kiaundra Eggleston, a passenger, posted a video of a female staff member at the airport and wrote, "This female rep told us we should be grateful that they allowed us to be here and our plane didn't crash in the sea."

A Delta Air Lines flight from Madrid to New York diverted to a remote island in the Atlantic. Passengers remained stuck there for nearly 29 hours. The airline said the pilots did what they should have as part of security protocol. 

A Delta Air Lines flight diverted to a remote island due to indications of an engine problem, leaving the passengers stuck there for 29 hours, Business Insider reported. Flight 127 left Madrid around 1 pm on Sunday for New York - a trip that should have lasted seven hours. But it did not go as planned. The plane diverted to a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean after four hours into the journey, Flightradar24 data shows. An hour after turning around over the ocean, it landed at Lajes Airport on the Portuguese island of Terceira. It is part of the Azores archipelago, that is over 1,600 kilometres away from the mainland. The airport caters to only a few airlines and is also used by military aircraft. This meant that the passengers of the Delta flight could not be sent off from the island anytime soon. Also Read: 'Don't look out': Bloody scene unfolds at Milan airport after a man reportedly throws himself into plane engine Delta had to send another plane to the island from New York for the passengers. According to flight-tracking data, the second plane took off from JFK airport five hours after Flight 127 landed in the Azores. It reached Terceira at 2 am and left at 9 pm on Monday. Flight 9927 landed in New York at 10:22 pm ET, nearly 31 hours after the scheduled landing of the first flight. The Airbus A330, the 21-year-old plane which originally took the passengers to the island, is still parked at the Azores airport. A Delta spokesperson said that the pilots followed protocol and took the plane to the nearest airport after sensing that something could be wrong with the plane. "We sincerely apologise to our customers for their experience and the delay in their travels," the Delta spokesperson said. Also Read: Bomb threat? RIP text triggers panic, forces American Airlines plane to turn around 'Be grateful your plane didn't crash in the sea', airport staff member tells passenger In 2023, a similar incident happened with Delta when a flight was diverted to the Lajes Airport. The flight from Ghana suffered a "mechanical issue with a backup oxygen system", after which it was turned towards the nearest airport. In that case, passengers spend 12 hours on the island. They complained of a lack of communication from the airline or airport officials. One of the passengers wrote a public complaint on Facebook, stating that they were told to drink water from bathroom faucets, and Delta abandoned them. The crew was taken to a hotel while the passengers were left at the airport in an enclosed space. They were told they would be given food, but only got ham sandwiches, juice boxes, and crackers after "begging and pleading." A passenger told Business Insider that the staff told them not to "start a revolution" and that they should "be grateful for a second chance at life." Kiaundra Eggleston, a passenger, posted a video of a female staff member at the airport and wrote, "This female rep told us we should be grateful that they allowed us to be here and our plane didn't crash in the sea."

A Delta Air Lines flight from Madrid to New York diverted to a remote island in the Atlantic. Passengers remained stuck there for nearly 29 hours. The airline said the pilots did what they should have as part of security protocol.&nbsp;

Delta passengers grounded at remote island for 29 hours after 21-year-old plane takes detour

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA. The announcement was made by Trump on his Truth Social platform, calling him "a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period." This role has remained vacant since Trump withdrew the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman.The nomination of Jared Isaacman was withdrawn by Trump in May 2025, citing a review of his “prior associations.” Now, Sean Duffy, will take over the post that has been in the limelight following Trump's feud with billionaire Elon Musk, who backed Isaacman.<h3>Who is Sean Duffy?</h3>A former Republican congressman from Hayward, Wisconsin, Sean Duffy's background also includes being a lumberjack, athlete, reality TV star, prosecutor, and Fox News host. He holds a degree in marketing from St. Mary’s University and a J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law, according to a report on the website of the US Department of Transportation.His journey in television started when he was in his twenties with the MTV reality TV show, “The Real World”. He was also cast on the show: “Road Rules All Stars,” where he met his better half, 'Rachel Campos-Duffy'. They have been married for 25 years and are currently America’s first and longest-married reality TV couple with nine children together.Duffy was the District Attorney of Ashland County, Wisconsin, for ten years before serving in Congress. He won the election from the tea party wave in 2010. During his first candidacy for Congress, Duffy was considered an underdog. However, he managed to grab the attention of the entire state with his campaign ads. During the campaign, he told voters that he came from a “long line of lumberjacks” and would bring his axe to Washington.Duffy spent nearly nine years in the House of Representatives, where he served on the Financial Services Committee and chaired its subcommittee on insurance and housing. After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy.He is among several Fox figures tapped by Trump for key roles in his Cabinet, including Pete Hegseth, now serving as defence secretary. Duffy is a father of nine, with his youngest child born with a heart condition.This comes amid reports that the administration is preparing to reduce NASA’s senior workforce by over 2,100 through early retirements, buyouts, and postponed resignations, in line with Trump’s recent announcement. &nbsp;

After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA. The announcement was made by Trump on his Truth Social platform, calling him "a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period." This role has remained vacant since Trump withdrew the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman. The nomination of Jared Isaacman was withdrawn by Trump in May 2025, citing a review of his “prior associations.” Now, Sean Duffy, will take over the post that has been in the limelight following Trump's feud with billionaire Elon Musk, who backed Isaacman. Who is Sean Duffy? A former Republican congressman from Hayward, Wisconsin, Sean Duffy's background also includes being a lumberjack, athlete, reality TV star, prosecutor, and Fox News host. He holds a degree in marketing from St. Mary’s University and a J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law, according to a report on the website of the US Department of Transportation. His journey in television started when he was in his twenties with the MTV reality TV show, “The Real World”. He was also cast on the show: “Road Rules All Stars,” where he met his better half, 'Rachel Campos-Duffy'. They have been married for 25 years and are currently America’s first and longest-married reality TV couple with nine children together. Duffy was the District Attorney of Ashland County, Wisconsin, for ten years before serving in Congress. He won the election from the tea party wave in 2010. During his first candidacy for Congress, Duffy was considered an underdog. However, he managed to grab the attention of the entire state with his campaign ads. During the campaign, he told voters that he came from a “long line of lumberjacks” and would bring his axe to Washington. Duffy spent nearly nine years in the House of Representatives, where he served on the Financial Services Committee and chaired its subcommittee on insurance and housing. After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy. He is among several Fox figures tapped by Trump for key roles in his Cabinet, including Pete Hegseth, now serving as defence secretary. Duffy is a father of nine, with his youngest child born with a heart condition. This comes amid reports that the administration is preparing to reduce NASA’s senior workforce by over 2,100 through early retirements, buyouts, and postponed resignations, in line with Trump’s recent announcement.

After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy.

From reality TV to rocket science: Sean Duffy appointed as interim NASA administrator. Who is he?

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and other cities of the National Capital Region on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km.&nbsp;The central bank of Pakistan is planning to launch a digital currency, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced that the country is already launching a pilot project for the same. The announcement came on Wednesday (July 9), in which the governor said that legislation is being finalised to regulate virtual assets.&nbsp;Jay Chaudhry, an alumnus of IIT BHU, has emerged as the wealthiest Indian-American in the United States, with a net worth exceeding $17.9 billion. This fact was revealed in a list of America's Richest Immigrants 2025, which was compiled by Forbes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/strong-earthquake-jolts-delhi-noida-ghaziabad-1752118585988">Earthquake jolts Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250710/image-1752118778375.jpg?rect=(0,65,733,549)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Earthquake jolts Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad">Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and other cities of the National Capital Region on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/building-up-our-capacity-pakistan-to-launch-digital-currency-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-1752121052483">'Building up our capacity': Pakistan to launch digital currency? Here's all you need to know</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250710/image-1752121462284.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Building up our capacity': Pakistan to launch digital currency? Here's all you need to know"></figure>The central bank of Pakistan is planning to launch a digital currency, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced that the country is already launching a pilot project for the same. The announcement came on Wednesday (July 9), in which the governor said that legislation is being finalised to regulate virtual assets. At the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, Ahmad said Pakistan was “building up our capacity on the central bank digital currency” and hoped to roll out a pilot soon.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-donkey-bomb-kills-soldier-in-colombia-here-s-what-happened-1752115725987">'Donkey bomb' kills soldier in Colombia. Here's what happened</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250710/image-1752116024063.jpg?rect=(48,0,1280,960)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Donkey bomb' kills soldier in Colombia. Here's what happened"></figure>A bomb attached to a donkey exploded in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The attack took place in Valdivia in Colombia's Antioquia department; the authorities attributed it to the ELN, a left-wing extremist group. The conflict-torn South American country faces its worst violence in a decade, with the government suspending peace talks with the group.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/quebec-tourism-ad-is-making-americans-emotional-with-its-unexpected-ending-watch-1752115891063">Quebec Tourism ad is making Americans emotional with its unexpected ending. Watch</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250710/image-1752117335522.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Quebec Tourism ad is making Americans emotional with its unexpected ending. Watch"></figure>Quebec Tourism Council's latest ad targeted at Americans is going viral on social media. The ad starts off with a woman concierge asking a man in French how she could help him. The man replies, "Sorry, I don't speak French. I am just visiting."&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH | Will Pakistan government ban entry to Imran Khan's sons?<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-pakistan-government-ban-entry-to-imran-khan-s-sons-1752120003153/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-pakistan-government-ban-entry-to-imran-khan-s-sons-1752120003153/embed</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and other cities of the National Capital Region on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km. The central bank of Pakistan is planning to launch a digital currency, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced that the country is already launching a pilot project for the same. The announcement came on Wednesday (July 9), in which the governor said that legislation is being finalised to regulate virtual assets. Jay Chaudhry, an alumnus of IIT BHU, has emerged as the wealthiest Indian-American in the United States, with a net worth exceeding $17.9 billion. This fact was revealed in a list of America's Richest Immigrants 2025, which was compiled by Forbes. Earthquake jolts Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and other cities of the National Capital Region on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km. 'Building up our capacity': Pakistan to launch digital currency? Here's all you need to know The central bank of Pakistan is planning to launch a digital currency, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced that the country is already launching a pilot project for the same. The announcement came on Wednesday (July 9), in which the governor said that legislation is being finalised to regulate virtual assets. At the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, Ahmad said Pakistan was “building up our capacity on the central bank digital currency” and hoped to roll out a pilot soon. 'Donkey bomb' kills soldier in Colombia. Here's what happened A bomb attached to a donkey exploded in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The attack took place in Valdivia in Colombia's Antioquia department; the authorities attributed it to the ELN, a left-wing extremist group. The conflict-torn South American country faces its worst violence in a decade, with the government suspending peace talks with the group. Quebec Tourism ad is making Americans emotional with its unexpected ending. Watch Quebec Tourism Council's latest ad targeted at Americans is going viral on social media. The ad starts off with a woman concierge asking a man in French how she could help him. The man replies, "Sorry, I don't speak French. I am just visiting." WATCH | Will Pakistan government ban entry to Imran Khan's sons? https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-pakistan-government-ban-entry-to-imran-khan-s-sons-1752120003153/embed

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

Morning news brief: Earthquake jolts Delhi, NCR; 'Donkey bomb' kills soldier in Colombia, and more

The central bank of Pakistan is planning to launch a digital currency, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced that the country is already launching a pilot project for the same. The announcement came on Wednesday (July 9), in which the governor said that legislation is being finalised to regulate virtual assets. At the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, Ahmad said Pakistan was “building up our capacity on the central bank digital currency” and hoped to roll out a pilot soon. &nbsp;&nbsp;The governor said a new law would "lay down the foundations for the licensing and regulation" of virtual assets. Ahmad also said that the Pakistani central bank is in talks with some tech partners as well. This came just months after Pakistan set up the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). The institution is exploring bitcoin mining using surplus energy and has appointed Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as a strategic adviser. &nbsp;Pakistan is planning to establish a state-run bitcoin reserve. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-strong-earthquake-tremor-jolts-delhi-ncr-residents-rush-out-of-house-1752120903209/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-strong-earthquake-tremor-jolts-delhi-ncr-residents-rush-out-of-house-1752120903209/embed</a>&nbsp;In May of this year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated that virtual assets were not illegal. But advised financial institutions not to engage with them until a formal licensing framework was in place in the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;"There are risks associated, and at the same time, there are opportunities in this new emerging field. So we have to evaluate and manage the risk very carefully, and at the same time not let go of the opportunity," Ahmad said while speaking at the summit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In May of this year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated that virtual assets were not illegal. But advised financial institutions not to engage with them until a formal licensing framework was in place in the country.  



The central bank of Pakistan is planning to launch a digital currency, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced that the country is already launching a pilot project for the same. The announcement came on Wednesday (July 9), in which the governor said that legislation is being finalised to regulate virtual assets. At the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, Ahmad said Pakistan was “building up our capacity on the central bank digital currency” and hoped to roll out a pilot soon. The governor said a new law would "lay down the foundations for the licensing and regulation" of virtual assets. Ahmad also said that the Pakistani central bank is in talks with some tech partners as well. This came just months after Pakistan set up the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). The institution is exploring bitcoin mining using surplus energy and has appointed Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as a strategic adviser. Pakistan is planning to establish a state-run bitcoin reserve. https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-strong-earthquake-tremor-jolts-delhi-ncr-residents-rush-out-of-house-1752120903209/embed In May of this year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated that virtual assets were not illegal. But advised financial institutions not to engage with them until a formal licensing framework was in place in the country. "There are risks associated, and at the same time, there are opportunities in this new emerging field. So we have to evaluate and manage the risk very carefully, and at the same time not let go of the opportunity," Ahmad said while speaking at the summit.

In May of this year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated that virtual assets were not illegal. But advised financial institutions not to engage with them until a formal licensing framework was in place in the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;

'Building up our capacity': Pakistan to launch digital currency? Here's all you need to know

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is set to be executed in Yemen on 16 July 2025, will not be hanged. Capital punishment in Yemen is permitted with four methods. However, only one of them is mostly used. Yemen's penal code lists stoning, hanging, and beheading as methods that can be used to execute a person sentenced to death. However, shooting is the only method in use today. More specifically, the executioner targets the heart of the person, destroying the spinal vertebrae in the process. Nimisha Priya was convicted of the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mahdi. He was her former business partner whom she accused of physically torturing her. Mahdi's chopped-up body was found in 2017, after which Nimisha was charged with the killing. She is currently lodged in the Sanaa central jail in the capital of Yemen.&nbsp;While last-ditch efforts are on to save her, she can only avoid the death penalty if Mahdi's family pardons her. Babu John, social activist and member of the Save Nimisha Priya Council, told the BBC, "We are still waiting for their pardon or any other demands. The execution date has been conveyed by the Director General of Prosecution to the jail authorities. We are still trying to save her. But ultimately, the family has to agree to pardon." But if all efforts fail and Yemen goes ahead with the execution, it would not be by hanging. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-execution-date-nears-final-attempts-to-save-nimisha-priya-underway-in-yemen-1752055537890">As execution date nears, final attempts to save Nimisha Priya underway in Yemen</a><h2>Death by firing in Yemen</h2>In Yemen, capital punishment is delivered via shooting, specifically at the heart of the person. They are laid face down on the ground, a rug or a blanket. Only one executioner carries out the shooting with an automatic rifle. A medical practitioner points to the heart's position before the shooting. The man fires multiple rounds into the back of the person, specifically trying to hit the heart. Nimisha is expected to be subjected to the same fate. Yemen allows both private and public executions. Meanwhile, stoning has not been used for hundreds of years. Also Read:&nbsp;&nbsp;Yemen is notorious for its capital punishment practices that have invited criticism from several quarters. Human rights organisations have expressed concern that people are handed death sentences after unfair trials. According to official records, more than 13 people were executed in 2023. However, it is alleged that most executions are not made public, and the number could be much higher.&nbsp;<h2>Nimisha Priya execution date</h2>Samuel Jerome, a social worker who has been involved in the Nimisha Priya case, told WION that he received a call on his Yemeni phone number while he was in India, informing him about the date of Nimisha's execution. The call was supposedly from the Chairman of Prisons in Yemen. Jerome verified the details with his contacts in Yemen and confirmed that it was authentic. Jerome said they had earlier talked to Mahdi's family, asking for forgiveness. "We had negotiations with his father and brother, asking for forgiveness. The concept of blood money is that the victim's side has to first forgive, and then the sum has to be paid. We offered to pay $1million (over Rs 8.5 crore) and also some other assurances. However, there was no response from the family after that," he said. However, now that the execution order has been issued, he says it would be futile to reach out to the family again since it could not have been done without the victim family's consent. &nbsp;

Yemeni law allows for a person to be executed in four ways - shooting, hanging, stoning and beheading. However, only one of these methods is typically used today. It also lets executions be carried out in public.

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is set to be executed in Yemen on 16 July 2025, will not be hanged. Capital punishment in Yemen is permitted with four methods. However, only one of them is mostly used. Yemen's penal code lists stoning, hanging, and beheading as methods that can be used to execute a person sentenced to death. However, shooting is the only method in use today. More specifically, the executioner targets the heart of the person, destroying the spinal vertebrae in the process. Nimisha Priya was convicted of the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mahdi. He was her former business partner whom she accused of physically torturing her. Mahdi's chopped-up body was found in 2017, after which Nimisha was charged with the killing. She is currently lodged in the Sanaa central jail in the capital of Yemen. While last-ditch efforts are on to save her, she can only avoid the death penalty if Mahdi's family pardons her. Babu John, social activist and member of the Save Nimisha Priya Council, told the BBC, "We are still waiting for their pardon or any other demands. The execution date has been conveyed by the Director General of Prosecution to the jail authorities. We are still trying to save her. But ultimately, the family has to agree to pardon." But if all efforts fail and Yemen goes ahead with the execution, it would not be by hanging. Also Read: As execution date nears, final attempts to save Nimisha Priya underway in Yemen Death by firing in Yemen In Yemen, capital punishment is delivered via shooting, specifically at the heart of the person. They are laid face down on the ground, a rug or a blanket. Only one executioner carries out the shooting with an automatic rifle. A medical practitioner points to the heart's position before the shooting. The man fires multiple rounds into the back of the person, specifically trying to hit the heart. Nimisha is expected to be subjected to the same fate. Yemen allows both private and public executions. Meanwhile, stoning has not been used for hundreds of years. Also Read: Yemen is notorious for its capital punishment practices that have invited criticism from several quarters. Human rights organisations have expressed concern that people are handed death sentences after unfair trials. According to official records, more than 13 people were executed in 2023. However, it is alleged that most executions are not made public, and the number could be much higher. Nimisha Priya execution date Samuel Jerome, a social worker who has been involved in the Nimisha Priya case, told WION that he received a call on his Yemeni phone number while he was in India, informing him about the date of Nimisha's execution. The call was supposedly from the Chairman of Prisons in Yemen. Jerome verified the details with his contacts in Yemen and confirmed that it was authentic. Jerome said they had earlier talked to Mahdi's family, asking for forgiveness. "We had negotiations with his father and brother, asking for forgiveness. The concept of blood money is that the victim's side has to first forgive, and then the sum has to be paid. We offered to pay $1million (over Rs 8.5 crore) and also some other assurances. However, there was no response from the family after that," he said. However, now that the execution order has been issued, he says it would be futile to reach out to the family again since it could not have been done without the victim family's consent.

Yemeni law allows for a person to be executed in four ways - shooting, hanging, stoning and beheading. However, only one of these methods is typically used today. It also lets executions be carried out in public.

Nimisha Priya case: Yemen executes prisoners with a bullet through the heart

Quebec Tourism Council's latest ad targeted at Americans is going viral on social media. The ad starts off with a woman concierge asking a man in French how she could help him. The man replies, "Sorry, I don't speak French. I am just visiting." The woman welcomes him and asks, "Where are you visiting from?" The man replies, "I am American." Her expression changes, and she presses a switch underneath her desk, and it seems like she is ringing an alarm bell. Now it seems like the woman is not happy to see an American. But then she goes out of her desk with a big smile and gives the man a giant hug. The tagline reads - "Come, hug it out." Americans have been reacting to the ad that was released around a month ago. Most of them could not believe the unexpected twist at the end of the Quebec commercial.&nbsp;<h2>Donald Trump's tussle with Canada</h2>Things haven't been great between the US and Canada ever since Donald Trump took over as president. He has been taking a jab at the country for months, even calling for it to become the 51st US state. Canadians have not been happy about it, and even booed the US national anthem at an NBA matchup. Trump threatened to slap Canada with massive tariffs, and that's when things got bad. But the Quebec ad appears to be trying to bridge the gap and make peace. Americans are getting emotional over the ad, with one person saying, "I was not ready for that ending."&nbsp;"Anyone else want a Canadian Hug? This ad is bold, with a surprise ending," another wrote. "As an American...I need that hug tbh," one person said. Another admitted that the trajectory of the ad seemed to be going towards a direction where it looked like it would end up mocking the Americans. "I thought we were going to get made fun of, I'm crying instead." Others were sure that the receptionist would get angry at the man for not speaking French. But the twist shocked them. "I have to admit, I thought she would freak out on him because he doesn't speak French. I wasn't expecting the happy ending," a user wrote.&nbsp;Canadians, known for being polite, ended up the winners in the ad. Several people on social media said that they could use an American hug right now. "Hey. As an American, I wanna hug a Canadian rn bro I'm scared," one wrote, with another adding, "And finally, you have the people wishing they could have a Canadian hug right now."

Quebec Tourism Councils latest ad is making Americans emotional with its welcoming vibe. It has gone viral on social media as Americans are left surprised by the twist towards the end. America and Canada have not been on great terms since Donald Trump took over.

Quebec Tourism Council's latest ad targeted at Americans is going viral on social media. The ad starts off with a woman concierge asking a man in French how she could help him. The man replies, "Sorry, I don't speak French. I am just visiting." The woman welcomes him and asks, "Where are you visiting from?" The man replies, "I am American." Her expression changes, and she presses a switch underneath her desk, and it seems like she is ringing an alarm bell. Now it seems like the woman is not happy to see an American. But then she goes out of her desk with a big smile and gives the man a giant hug. The tagline reads - "Come, hug it out." Americans have been reacting to the ad that was released around a month ago. Most of them could not believe the unexpected twist at the end of the Quebec commercial. Donald Trump's tussle with Canada Things haven't been great between the US and Canada ever since Donald Trump took over as president. He has been taking a jab at the country for months, even calling for it to become the 51st US state. Canadians have not been happy about it, and even booed the US national anthem at an NBA matchup. Trump threatened to slap Canada with massive tariffs, and that's when things got bad. But the Quebec ad appears to be trying to bridge the gap and make peace. Americans are getting emotional over the ad, with one person saying, "I was not ready for that ending." "Anyone else want a Canadian Hug? This ad is bold, with a surprise ending," another wrote. "As an American...I need that hug tbh," one person said. Another admitted that the trajectory of the ad seemed to be going towards a direction where it looked like it would end up mocking the Americans. "I thought we were going to get made fun of, I'm crying instead." Others were sure that the receptionist would get angry at the man for not speaking French. But the twist shocked them. "I have to admit, I thought she would freak out on him because he doesn't speak French. I wasn't expecting the happy ending," a user wrote. Canadians, known for being polite, ended up the winners in the ad. Several people on social media said that they could use an American hug right now. "Hey. As an American, I wanna hug a Canadian rn bro I'm scared," one wrote, with another adding, "And finally, you have the people wishing they could have a Canadian hug right now."

Quebec Tourism Council's latest ad is making Americans emotional with its welcoming vibe. It has gone viral on social media as Americans are left surprised by the twist towards the end. America and Canada haven't been on great terms since Donald Trump took over.

Quebec Tourism ad is making Americans emotional with its unexpected ending. Watch

A bomb attached to a donkey exploded in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The attack took place in Valdivia in Colombia's Antioquia department; the authorities attributed it to the ELN, a left-wing extremist group. The conflict-torn South American country faces its worst violence in a decade, with the government suspending peace talks with the group.&nbsp;The peace talks were stopped by the government after it blamed ELN for over 100 deaths in raids near the Venezuela&nbsp;border. Since then, the left group has intensified its attacks on the country's security forces.&nbsp;Antioquia governor Andres Julian Rendon announced the attack in a post on X, saying one officer was killed and two were injured.&nbsp;The attackers strapped the donkey with explosives and sent it toward a group of soldiers, he added.&nbsp;With the stated goal of achieving "total peace" after decades of conflict, leftist President Gustavo Petro took office in 2022 and reopened peace talks with an array of armed groups.&nbsp;Colombia has enjoyed almost a decade of relative peace since the signing of a deal in 2016 led to the disarmament of its biggest rebel army, the FARC.&nbsp;Yet pockets of the country are still controlled by assorted left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and drug cartels vying for control of narcotics production, illegal mining, and trafficking routes, reported AFP.&nbsp;During Petro's term, observers say armed groups financed by the cocaine trade have only grown stronger.

A bomb attached to a donkey exploded in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The attack took place in Valdivia in Colombia's Antioquia department; the authorities attributed it to the ELN, a left-wing extremist group.

A bomb attached to a donkey exploded in northwest Colombia on Wednesday, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The attack took place in Valdivia in Colombia's Antioquia department; the authorities attributed it to the ELN, a left-wing extremist group. The conflict-torn South American country faces its worst violence in a decade, with the government suspending peace talks with the group. The peace talks were stopped by the government after it blamed ELN for over 100 deaths in raids near the Venezuela border. Since then, the left group has intensified its attacks on the country's security forces. Antioquia governor Andres Julian Rendon announced the attack in a post on X, saying one officer was killed and two were injured. The attackers strapped the donkey with explosives and sent it toward a group of soldiers, he added. With the stated goal of achieving "total peace" after decades of conflict, leftist President Gustavo Petro took office in 2022 and reopened peace talks with an array of armed groups. Colombia has enjoyed almost a decade of relative peace since the signing of a deal in 2016 led to the disarmament of its biggest rebel army, the FARC. Yet pockets of the country are still controlled by assorted left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and drug cartels vying for control of narcotics production, illegal mining, and trafficking routes, reported AFP. During Petro's term, observers say armed groups financed by the cocaine trade have only grown stronger.

Antioquia governor Andres Julian Rendon announced the attack in a post on X, saying one officer was killed and two were injured.

'Donkey bomb' kills soldier in Colombia. Here's what happened

OpenAI is likely to release an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks to challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, said a Reuters report, citing three people familiar with the developments. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web.&nbsp;&nbsp;If OpenAI’s browser is adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, it would impact Google’s share of advertisement revenue. Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.Sources said that OpenAI’s browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites.&nbsp;The sources declined to be identified, saying they are not authorised to speak publicly on the matter.&nbsp;<h2>OpenAI faced stiff competition from Google and Anthropic</h2>&nbsp;Sam Altman-led OpenAI flipped the tech industry with the launch of its AI chatbot ChatGPT in late 2022. After its initial success, OpenAI has faced stiff competition from rivals like Google and startup Anthropic and is seeking new areas of growth.A web browser would allow OpenAI to directly integrate its AI agent products, such as Operator, into the browsing experience, enabling the browser to carry out tasks on behalf of the user.The browser’s access to a user’s web activity would make it the ideal platform for AI “agents” that can take actions on their behalf, like booking reservations or filling out forms, directly within the websites they use.&nbsp;<h2>With 3bn users, Google holds more than two-thirds of global market</h2>&nbsp;Google Chrome is used by more than 3 billion people and currently holds more than two-thirds of the worldwide browser market, according to web analytics firm StatCounter. Apple’s Safari lags far behind with a 16% share.OpenAI said last month that it has 3 million paying business users for ChatGPT.Other AI startups like The Browser Company and Brave have announced AI-powered browsers capable of performing actions on a user’s behalf this year. Perplexity, a well-funded startup known for its search engine, also launched its AI browser, Comet, on Wednesday.

Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.

OpenAI is likely to release an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks to challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, said a Reuters report, citing three people familiar with the developments. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. If OpenAI’s browser is adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, it would impact Google’s share of advertisement revenue. Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default. Sources said that OpenAI’s browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites. The sources declined to be identified, saying they are not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. OpenAI faced stiff competition from Google and Anthropic Sam Altman-led OpenAI flipped the tech industry with the launch of its AI chatbot ChatGPT in late 2022. After its initial success, OpenAI has faced stiff competition from rivals like Google and startup Anthropic and is seeking new areas of growth. A web browser would allow OpenAI to directly integrate its AI agent products, such as Operator, into the browsing experience, enabling the browser to carry out tasks on behalf of the user. The browser’s access to a user’s web activity would make it the ideal platform for AI “agents” that can take actions on their behalf, like booking reservations or filling out forms, directly within the websites they use. With 3bn users, Google holds more than two-thirds of global market Google Chrome is used by more than 3 billion people and currently holds more than two-thirds of the worldwide browser market, according to web analytics firm StatCounter. Apple’s Safari lags far behind with a 16% share. OpenAI said last month that it has 3 million paying business users for ChatGPT. Other AI startups like The Browser Company and Brave have announced AI-powered browsers capable of performing actions on a user’s behalf this year. Perplexity, a well-funded startup known for its search engine, also launched its AI browser, Comet, on Wednesday.

Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.

OpenAI to release AI-powered web browser, challenge Google Chrome

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in Washington on Wednesday that he and US President Donald Trump share unanimity in efforts to secure a hostage deal but won’t agree to one at any price. “President Trump and I have a common goal. I want to achieve the release of our hostages. We want to end Hamas rule in Gaza. We want to make sure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel anymore,” Netanyahu told reporters at the Capitol before meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Netanyahu said he and Trump have the same strategy and tactics for securing a deal and that they don’t involve US pressure on Israel.&nbsp;“President Trump wants a deal, but not at any price. I want a deal, but not at any price. Israel has security requirements and other requirements, and we’re working together to try to achieve it,” Netanyahu said.&nbsp;On Tuesday, though, the US leaned on Israel to ease its stance regarding the partial withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza during the temporary truce under discussion, an Arab official told The Times of Israel.&nbsp;Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with President Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire.Netanyahu said on X that the leaders also discussed the consequences and possibilities of “the great victory we achieved over Iran”.Netanyahu is making his third US visit since Trump took office on January 20 and had earlier told reporters that while he did not think Israel's campaign in the Palestinian enclave was done, negotiators are “certainly working” on a ceasefire.&nbsp;<h2>Israel not seeking to displace Gazans: Netanyahu</h2>&nbsp;PM Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Israel is not seeking to displace Palestinians forcibly but would offer the opportunity to leave to those interested in leaving.“We’re not pushing out anyone, and I don’t think that’s President Trump’s suggestion,” Netanyahu says in response to a question from a reporter at the Capitol.When Trump introduced his plan to take over Gaza for the first time in February, he talked about permanently relocating the entire population. He has since distanced himself from such rhetoric and rarely speaks publicly of the plan.However, Netanyahu has reportedly told Likud lawmakers that Israel is destroying every building in Gaza so that Palestinians have nowhere to go other than outside the Strip.&nbsp;“It’s called the freedom of choice, and nothing more than that. No coercion, no forcible dislocation. If people want to leave Gaza, they should have the right to do so and not be held at the point of a gun by Hamas,” Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu insisted that Israel is not seeking to displace Palestinians forcibly but would offer the opportunity to leave to those interested in leaving. However, Netanyahu reportedly told Likud lawmakers that Israel is destroying every building in Gaza so that Palestinians have nowhere to go.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in Washington on Wednesday that he and US President Donald Trump share unanimity in efforts to secure a hostage deal but won’t agree to one at any price. “President Trump and I have a common goal. I want to achieve the release of our hostages. We want to end Hamas rule in Gaza. We want to make sure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel anymore,” Netanyahu told reporters at the Capitol before meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Netanyahu said he and Trump have the same strategy and tactics for securing a deal and that they don’t involve US pressure on Israel. “President Trump wants a deal, but not at any price. I want a deal, but not at any price. Israel has security requirements and other requirements, and we’re working together to try to achieve it,” Netanyahu said. On Tuesday, though, the US leaned on Israel to ease its stance regarding the partial withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza during the temporary truce under discussion, an Arab official told The Times of Israel. Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with President Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Netanyahu said on X that the leaders also discussed the consequences and possibilities of “the great victory we achieved over Iran”. Netanyahu is making his third US visit since Trump took office on January 20 and had earlier told reporters that while he did not think Israel's campaign in the Palestinian enclave was done, negotiators are “certainly working” on a ceasefire. Israel not seeking to displace Gazans: Netanyahu PM Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Israel is not seeking to displace Palestinians forcibly but would offer the opportunity to leave to those interested in leaving. “We’re not pushing out anyone, and I don’t think that’s President Trump’s suggestion,” Netanyahu says in response to a question from a reporter at the Capitol. When Trump introduced his plan to take over Gaza for the first time in February, he talked about permanently relocating the entire population. He has since distanced himself from such rhetoric and rarely speaks publicly of the plan. However, Netanyahu has reportedly told Likud lawmakers that Israel is destroying every building in Gaza so that Palestinians have nowhere to go other than outside the Strip. “It’s called the freedom of choice, and nothing more than that. No coercion, no forcible dislocation. If people want to leave Gaza, they should have the right to do so and not be held at the point of a gun by Hamas,” Netanyahu said.

Netanyahu insisted that Israel is not seeking to displace Palestinians forcibly but would offer the opportunity to leave to those interested in leaving. However, Netanyahu reportedly told Likud lawmakers that Israel is destroying every building in Gaza so that Palestinians have nowhere to go.

‘President Trump and I have common goal, want Gaza deal, but not at any price,’ says Netanyahu

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