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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Former Pak Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, speaking to Al-Jazeera, says that thousands of Abdur Raufs (terrorists) exist in Pakistan. Pak military officials have attended many funerals.... Pakistan leaders have gone totally morally bankrupt! <a href="https://t.co/sRJRVMWSe4">pic.twitter.com/sRJRVMWSe4</a>&mdash; Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeghUpdates/status/1942765168116535560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During an interview with Al Jazeera, Pakistani leader Hina Rabbani Khar claimed that the person in the viral image shown by India was not a terrorist. However, she was interrupted by the interviewer, who said that the Pakistan Army did not say the image was fake 

In a television interview, Pakistan's former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar was fact-checked about the viral image of a global terrorist with the Pakistan Army present at the funeral of terrorists killed by India during Operation Sindoor. During an interview with Al Jazeera, Khar claimed that the person in the viral image was not a terrorist. However, she was interrupted by the interviewer who said that Pakistan Army did not say the image was fake in press conferences after India's Operation Sindoor. "I am telling you, with authority, with evidence which has been shared with the whole world, that this is not the man that you (India) are claiming it to be. That this is not the man that you are claiming it to be. There are a million Abdul Raufs in Pakistan," the Pakistani politician said, showing the widely circulated image of Rauf at the funeral procession. "They said that he's a member of a political party, and they released his national ID number. That ID number is the same one as on the US sanctions list. So, according to the US sanctions terrorist list, this man is a terrorist," the journalist told Khar. On this, Khar again attempted to claim that the man on the photo and the terrorist are different people. "The Pakistani army is defending this man (in viral photo). The Pakistani army is not defending the person who is proscribed by the US. The ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations of Pakistan Army) categorically has said that this is not the same person, and you just sat over here and told me that they just defended him and did not say it is not the same person." Nevertheless, the interviewer reminded her that the national ID numbers of the US-designated terrorist and the man in the photo are the same.

During an interview with Al Jazeera, Pakistani leader Hina Rabbani Khar claimed that the person in the viral image shown by India was not a terrorist. However, she was interrupted by the interviewer, who said that the Pakistan Army did not say the image was fake&nbsp;

'There are million Abdul Raufs...': Pak leader Hina Rabbani embarrassed on TV for claiming terrorist as common man - Watch

China on Wednesday dismissed claims by Germany that the Chinese military had directed a laser at a German aircraft over the Red Sea. The country's foreign minister said today that Berlin's accusations were "completely inconsistent&nbsp;with the facts".&nbsp;Germany claimed on Tuesday that an aircraft, while participating in an EU-led missing to protect ship traffic in the Red Sea against possible pirate attacks, was targeted by a laser. Beijing rejected the accusation, asking Berlin to adopt what it called a pragmatic attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning called for strengthening communication between&nbsp;China and the NATO member nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Both sides should adopt a pragmatic attitude, strengthen communication in a timely manner, and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations," she added.&nbsp;She said Chinese naval vessels had been carrying out escort duties in the Gulf of Aden and, in Somali waters, "contributing to the safety of international shipping lanes".&nbsp;Berlin called the alleged incident completely unacceptable, claiming that the reconnaissance aircraft involved had been forced to abandon its mission and return to a base in Djibouti.&nbsp;Germany didn't reveal what kind of laser weapon had been used.&nbsp;The incident took place in July near the coast of Yemen. A "blinding laser", which disrupts the operation of an aircraft, was allegedly directed at the aircraft.&nbsp;&nbsp;China has been accused several times in recent years of using lasers in similar incidents. China sent up its first base in Djibouti in 2016. The facility is strategically placed between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The country claims it only uses the base to resupply navy ships, support regional peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, and combat piracy.

China on Wednesday dismissed claims by Germany that the Chinese military had directed a laser at a German aircraft over the Red Sea. The country's foreign minister said today that Berlin's accusations were "completely inconsistent with the facts".

China on Wednesday dismissed claims by Germany that the Chinese military had directed a laser at a German aircraft over the Red Sea. The country's foreign minister said today that Berlin's accusations were "completely inconsistent with the facts". Germany claimed on Tuesday that an aircraft, while participating in an EU-led missing to protect ship traffic in the Red Sea against possible pirate attacks, was targeted by a laser. Beijing rejected the accusation, asking Berlin to adopt what it called a pragmatic attitude. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning called for strengthening communication between China and the NATO member nation. "Both sides should adopt a pragmatic attitude, strengthen communication in a timely manner, and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations," she added. She said Chinese naval vessels had been carrying out escort duties in the Gulf of Aden and, in Somali waters, "contributing to the safety of international shipping lanes". Berlin called the alleged incident completely unacceptable, claiming that the reconnaissance aircraft involved had been forced to abandon its mission and return to a base in Djibouti. Germany didn't reveal what kind of laser weapon had been used. The incident took place in July near the coast of Yemen. A "blinding laser", which disrupts the operation of an aircraft, was allegedly directed at the aircraft. China has been accused several times in recent years of using lasers in similar incidents. China sent up its first base in Djibouti in 2016. The facility is strategically placed between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The country claims it only uses the base to resupply navy ships, support regional peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, and combat piracy.

Germany claimed on Tuesday that an aircraft, while participating in an EU-led missing to protect ship traffic in the Red Sea against possible pirate attacks, was targeted by a laser.&nbsp;

China vs Germany over laser attack; Beijing gives 'pragmatic attitude' advice

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud has gotten murkier with the latest release of a cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender. The tech billionaire on X, slamming Trump, claimed that the US government was "deeply broken" and has "not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list." His claim comes as reports suggest that Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have concluded that there was no evidence that sex offender Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list" or was murdered. The Tesla CEO also invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>Elon Musk posted a meme on his X account that says, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested than anyone on Epstein's client list". he posted this along with the caption, "They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list," adding "Government is deeply broken".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list. Government is deeply broken. <a href="https://t.co/YndRadQUBE">pic.twitter.com/YndRadQUBE</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942636971450589642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another post, the tech billionaire claimed that Steve Bannon, Trump's former aide and advisor, was in the notorious Epstein files. However, he did not offer any evidence to back his claim but, in yet another post, said, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?”.<h2>Who is Peanut?</h2>Elon Musk with his post has dragged "Peanut the Squirrel" into his bromance turned sour with Trump. Peanut was an internet-famous squirrel, and seems like Elon Musk is not over his death. The orphaned squirrel belonged to Mark Longo, who rescued him in 2017. Longo documented Peanut's and other rescue animals' lives on Instagram on an account which amassed close to a whopping one million followers.However, in October 2024, Peanut was detained by authorities and was later euthanised by the State of New York. Despite dramatic uproar over Peanut's detention, the euthanisation was carried out, as owning a squirrel is illegal in New York. Soon after, Musk, along with thousands of netizens, took to social media to condemn the killing of the beloved internet pet and said, "The government should not be allowed to barge into your house and kill your pet! That’s messed up...Even if it is illegal to have a pet squirrel (which it shouldn’t be), why kill PNut instead of simply releasing him into the forest!?". At the time, in another post, he also said that "President @realDonaldTrump will save the squirrels 🐿️ 😢 RIP P’Nut." However, a lot has changed since then. Musk has gone from being a Trump ally to a Trump adversary, and given the drama, it seems like this might be only the beginning of this feud.&nbsp;

Elon Musk, while slamming US President Donald Trump on X over the Epstein files, invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud has gotten murkier with the latest release of a cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender. The tech billionaire on X, slamming Trump, claimed that the US government was "deeply broken" and has "not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list." His claim comes as reports suggest that Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have concluded that there was no evidence that sex offender Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list" or was murdered. The Tesla CEO also invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know. What did Musk say? Elon Musk posted a meme on his X account that says, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested than anyone on Epstein's client list". he posted this along with the caption, "They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list," adding "Government is deeply broken".

Elon Musk, while slamming US President Donald Trump on X over the Epstein files, invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.

Musk goes nuts over Epstein files, slams Trump: 'They killed Peanut...Government is deeply broken'

The phenomenon of the Full Moon occurs when the Earth lies precisely in line in between the sun and the moon. In 2025, moon lovers can expect 12 mesmerising full moons, each with its traditional name and significance. Here is a comprehensive guide to the 2025 full moon calendar, including names, phases, peak times, and tips on how to make the most of every lunar moment.<h2>What is a Full Moon?</h2>A Full Moon is the time of the moon and the Earth's rotational period when both of them align in a straight line with the sun. This alignment ensures that the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under the sunlight. The next full moon in India is on July 10.&nbsp;<h2>What are the Types of Full Moons?</h2>There are different types of Full Moons. Here are some well-known Full Moon types&nbsp;Super Moon: When a Full Moon collides with the moon's closest point to the Earth, it's called a Super Moon.&nbsp;Blue Moon: The second Full Moon in a calendar month.Blood Moon: A Reddish Full Moon seen during a lunar eclipse.Micro Moon: A Full Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth.Harvest Moon: The Full Moon closest to the Autumn Equinox.<h2>Upcoming Full Moon dates &amp; names for 2025</h2>|Jul 10| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Buck Moon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; |18:38|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jul 11, 12:08 AM|Aug 9| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sturgeon Moon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;|08:56| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aug 9, 2:26 PM|Sep 7| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Corn / Harvest Moon &nbsp; &nbsp;|23:09|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sep 8, 4:39 AM|Oct 7| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hunter’s Moon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;|13:48|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Oct 7, 7:18 PM|Nov 5| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Beaver Moon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;|05:20| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nov 5, 10:50 AM|Dec 5| &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cold Moon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;|22:15|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dec 6, 3:45 AM<h2>Best times to watch the Full Moon?</h2>The best time to watch a Full Moon is just after the moonrise or just before its moonset, when it appears larger due to the Horizon illusion. People should usually attempt to look at the moon at night, far from urban lights and pollution. During perigee, a Super Moon appears brighter than usual.

The Full Moon will be visible on July 10 for moon lovers. Here is a comprehensive guide to the upcoming 2025 full moon calendar. 

The phenomenon of the Full Moon occurs when the Earth lies precisely in line in between the sun and the moon. In 2025, moon lovers can expect 12 mesmerising full moons, each with its traditional name and significance. Here is a comprehensive guide to the 2025 full moon calendar, including names, phases, peak times, and tips on how to make the most of every lunar moment. What is a Full Moon? A Full Moon is the time of the moon and the Earth's rotational period when both of them align in a straight line with the sun. This alignment ensures that the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under the sunlight. The next full moon in India is on July 10. What are the Types of Full Moons? There are different types of Full Moons. Here are some well-known Full Moon types Super Moon: When a Full Moon collides with the moon's closest point to the Earth, it's called a Super Moon. Blue Moon: The second Full Moon in a calendar month. Blood Moon: A Reddish Full Moon seen during a lunar eclipse. Micro Moon: A Full Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth. Harvest Moon: The Full Moon closest to the Autumn Equinox. Upcoming Full Moon dates & names for 2025 |Jul 10| Buck Moon |18:38| Jul 11, 12:08 AM |Aug 9| Sturgeon Moon |08:56| Aug 9, 2:26 PM |Sep 7| Corn / Harvest Moon |23:09| Sep 8, 4:39 AM |Oct 7| Hunter’s Moon |13:48| Oct 7, 7:18 PM |Nov 5| Beaver Moon |05:20| Nov 5, 10:50 AM |Dec 5| Cold Moon |22:15| Dec 6, 3:45 AM Best times to watch the Full Moon? The best time to watch a Full Moon is just after the moonrise or just before its moonset, when it appears larger due to the Horizon illusion. People should usually attempt to look at the moon at night, far from urban lights and pollution. During perigee, a Super Moon appears brighter than usual.

The Full Moon will be visible on July 10 for moon lovers. Here is a comprehensive guide to the upcoming 2025 full moon calendar.&nbsp;

2025 Full Moon calendar: Dates, names, phases, best time to watch each one and more

Barbie just took another step towards inclusivity, and this one is towards including children living with a chronic health condition: Type 1 diabetes. Mattel has launched its first Barbie with type 1 diabetes, the latest addition to its expanding range of inclusive dolls. The new Barbie doll has been designed in collaboration with the nonprofit Breakthrough T1D and, among other things, comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with Barbie-pink heart-shaped medical tape.<h2>Type 1 Diabetes Barbie</h2>The new Barbie doll has been launched and is available for purchase on the Mattel website and Amazon under the name "Barbie Fashionistas Doll With Type 1 Diabetes in Polka Dot Outfit" for $10.99. The doll which comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with Barbie-pink heart-shaped medical tape also sports an insulin pump, a smartphone with a glucose-tracking app, and a roomy handbag for everyday essentials like snacks.As per Mattel, the goal behind launching this doll is to "enable more children to see themselves reflected and encourage doll play that extends beyond a child's lived experience" — especially those managing lifelong conditions like diabetes."Barbie helps shape children’s early perceptions of the world," said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls. "By reflecting medical conditions like T1D, we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love," she added. According to Berger, this was "an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation".<h2>What is T1 Diabetes?</h2>Type 1 diabetes, often diagnosed in childhood, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Daily management — including blood sugar monitoring and insulin intake — becomes a permanent part of life. Karen Addington, CEO of Breakthrough T1D UK, called the new Barbie "a powerful role model" for kids with the condition. "I’m absolutely thrilled that Barbie now includes a doll with type 1 diabetes. For children with T1D who don’t often see themselves represented, this doll will be a powerful role model, celebrating their strength and bringing recognition, inclusion, and joy to their play," she said.<h2>Barbie and inclusivity</h2>Barbie's evolution toward greater diversity has accelerated in recent years. The first Black Barbie was introduced in the 1960s, with Hispanic dolls arriving in the 1980s. More recently, Mattel has added dolls in under-represented careers, and since 2019, Barbies with visible disabilities have joined the line up. The Barbie Fashionistas line now includes over 175 different dolls featuring a wide range of skin tones, hair textures, body shapes, and medical conditions. Among them are Barbies who use wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs, a Barbie with Down’s syndrome, a doll with vitiligo, and one with hearing aids. There's even a Barbie who is blind.

The new Barbie doll has been designed in collaboration with the nonprofit Breakthrough T1D and, among other things, comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with Barbie-pink heart-shaped medical tape.

Barbie just took another step towards inclusivity, and this one is towards including children living with a chronic health condition: Type 1 diabetes. Mattel has launched its first Barbie with type 1 diabetes, the latest addition to its expanding range of inclusive dolls. The new Barbie doll has been designed in collaboration with the nonprofit Breakthrough T1D and, among other things, comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with Barbie-pink heart-shaped medical tape. Type 1 Diabetes Barbie The new Barbie doll has been launched and is available for purchase on the Mattel website and Amazon under the name "Barbie Fashionistas Doll With Type 1 Diabetes in Polka Dot Outfit" for $10.99. The doll which comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with Barbie-pink heart-shaped medical tape also sports an insulin pump, a smartphone with a glucose-tracking app, and a roomy handbag for everyday essentials like snacks. As per Mattel, the goal behind launching this doll is to "enable more children to see themselves reflected and encourage doll play that extends beyond a child's lived experience" — especially those managing lifelong conditions like diabetes. "Barbie helps shape children’s early perceptions of the world," said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls. "By reflecting medical conditions like T1D, we ensure more kids can see themselves in the stories they imagine and the dolls they love," she added. According to Berger, this was "an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation". What is T1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes, often diagnosed in childhood, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Daily management — including blood sugar monitoring and insulin intake — becomes a permanent part of life. Karen Addington, CEO of Breakthrough T1D UK, called the new Barbie "a powerful role model" for kids with the condition. "I’m absolutely thrilled that Barbie now includes a doll with type 1 diabetes. For children with T1D who don’t often see themselves represented, this doll will be a powerful role model, celebrating their strength and bringing recognition, inclusion, and joy to their play," she said. Barbie and inclusivity Barbie's evolution toward greater diversity has accelerated in recent years. The first Black Barbie was introduced in the 1960s, with Hispanic dolls arriving in the 1980s. More recently, Mattel has added dolls in under-represented careers, and since 2019, Barbies with visible disabilities have joined the line up. The Barbie Fashionistas line now includes over 175 different dolls featuring a wide range of skin tones, hair textures, body shapes, and medical conditions. Among them are Barbies who use wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs, a Barbie with Down’s syndrome, a doll with vitiligo, and one with hearing aids. There's even a Barbie who is blind.

The new Barbie doll has been designed in collaboration with the nonprofit Breakthrough T1D and, among other things, comes equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with Barbie-pink heart-shaped medical tape.

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Houthis escalate Red Sea ship attacks: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released footage of a major attack and sinking of a merchant vessel over the weekend, even as they killed three people in an attack on another cargo ship, in a major escalation of hostilities in the Red Sea. The attacks, in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction, are the biggest this year. Here is what happened.<h2>Three mariners killed in Houthi attack on Greek cargo ship</h2>The Yemen-based Houthis attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity C, and killed three mariners on Monday (Jul 7). Two others were injured in the attack, said the European Union naval force. Eternity C, &nbsp;a Greek-owned vessel, was moving towards the Suez Canal when attacked by the terrorists. The Houthis approached the ship in small boats and used bomb-carrying drones for the attack.The security guards fired at the Houthis in response, and one of the wounded crew lost his leg, said the EU naval force. The crew remained stuck on board the vessel, which has since been drifting in the Red Sea, it said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthi-strikes-escalate-in-red-sea-two-crew-members-injured-two-others-missing-in-fresh-attack-1751960706453/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthi-strikes-escalate-in-red-sea-two-crew-members-injured-two-others-missing-in-fresh-attack-1751960706453/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>How the attack on Magic Seas unfurled</h2>In professional-level footage of nearly three minutes released on Monday night, the Houthis showed the attack on Sunday on the other ship, Magic Seas, including its complete sinking.The Houthis used drones, missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and smll arms fire in the attack, forcing the crew of 22 to abandon the ship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What the video of Houthi attack on Magic Seas ship shows</h2>The footage is near-professional level. Drones capture close shots of the vessel. From a distance, the bombing is shown. The ship is attacked by explosions from its hull to its tail. Drones continued to capture the slow sinking of the ship. At one point, it appeared to break in two and take in massive amounts of water. Then the ship is shown sinking wholly, leading to a massive surge of of water.A longer video of the attack, described on X as ‘WILD FOOTAGE,’ &nbsp;showed a handful of Houthi fighters storming the bridge of the ship and attacking it.&nbsp; The different angles of the video show them detonating explosives and leaving the ship in what could be speedboats or skiffs.&nbsp;Drone footage showed what appeared to be a time-lapse of the ship sinking.

<h2>First attack against commercial vessel in 2025</h2>&nbsp;The Houthis likely used bomb-carrying drone boats, small arms and rocket-propelled grenades in the attack. They are shown chanting “God is the greatest; death to America; death to Israel; curse the Jews; victory to Islam.”&nbsp; The European Union described the sinking of Magic Seas as the first attack against a commercial vessel in 2025. This, said the EU, marked a serious escalation.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">‼️Yemen&#39;s Houthis sank the MAGIC SEAS ship. <a href="https://t.co/KuQqDtdTN5">pic.twitter.com/KuQqDtdTN5</a>&mdash; MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1942639065079361799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The attacks by Houthis on commercial shipping in Red Sea are the biggest this year in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction

Houthis escalate Red Sea ship attacks: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released footage of a major attack and sinking of a merchant vessel over the weekend, even as they killed three people in an attack on another cargo ship, in a major escalation of hostilities in the Red Sea. The attacks, in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction, are the biggest this year. Here is what happened. Three mariners killed in Houthi attack on Greek cargo ship The Yemen-based Houthis attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity C, and killed three mariners on Monday (Jul 7). Two others were injured in the attack, said the European Union naval force. Eternity C, a Greek-owned vessel, was moving towards the Suez Canal when attacked by the terrorists. The Houthis approached the ship in small boats and used bomb-carrying drones for the attack. The security guards fired at the Houthis in response, and one of the wounded crew lost his leg, said the EU naval force. The crew remained stuck on board the vessel, which has since been drifting in the Red Sea, it said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthi-strikes-escalate-in-red-sea-two-crew-members-injured-two-others-missing-in-fresh-attack-1751960706453/embed How the attack on Magic Seas unfurled In professional-level footage of nearly three minutes released on Monday night, the Houthis showed the attack on Sunday on the other ship, Magic Seas, including its complete sinking. The Houthis used drones, missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and smll arms fire in the attack, forcing the crew of 22 to abandon the ship. What the video of Houthi attack on Magic Seas ship shows The footage is near-professional level. Drones capture close shots of the vessel. From a distance, the bombing is shown. The ship is attacked by explosions from its hull to its tail. Drones continued to capture the slow sinking of the ship. At one point, it appeared to break in two and take in massive amounts of water. Then the ship is shown sinking wholly, leading to a massive surge of of water. A longer video of the attack, described on X as ‘WILD FOOTAGE,’ showed a handful of Houthi fighters storming the bridge of the ship and attacking it. The different angles of the video show them detonating explosives and leaving the ship in what could be speedboats or skiffs. Drone footage showed what appeared to be a time-lapse of the ship sinking.

The attacks by Houthis on commercial shipping in Red Sea are the biggest this year in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction

'WILD FOOTAGE': Houthi rebels attacked ship, SANK it whole, chanted death to America. Then they killed 3 in another ship

United States President Donald Trump told his campaign donors last year that he had made a bomb threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to audio tapes aired by CNN. The audio tapes were obtained by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, authors of the new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America. They reportedly obtained the tapes from Trump's fundraisers in New York and Florida.&nbsp;“With Putin, I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m gonna bomb the s**t out of Moscow. I’m telling you, I have no choice—the public.’ So he goes like, ‘I don’t believe you.’ He said, ‘No way.’ And I said, ‘Way,” Trump told his donors. He repeated similar things about his conversation with the Chinese president. “I’m with President Xi of China. I said the same thing to him. I said, you know, ‘If you go into Taiwan, I’m gonna bomb the s–-t out of Beijing.’ He thought I was crazy. He said, ‘Beijing?! You’re gonna bomb-’ I said, ‘I have no choice. I got to bomb you. We’re gonna bomb Bei-’ and he didn’t believe me either.” Trump claimed that both the leader believed him "10 percent." About student protests, he said that he would throw the protesting students out of the country. “One thing I’d do is any student that protests, I would throw them out of the country. Those people made a big mistake. Throw them out of the country, and I think that will stop it.”<h2>Trump, Russia-Ukraine war and Taiwan-China conflict</h2>In 2022, Trump was quoted as saying that he had a “very strong conversation” with his Russian counterpart. He had then insisted that he “won’t go into the great details of the conversation because nobody has to know that.” During his campaign trail last year, Trump had claimed several times that he would end the Ukraine-Russia war in a day - something he hasn't been able to fulfil six months into his presidency. Last week, Trump spoke to Putin and said that he is not very happy and there is no progress in the matter.&nbsp;About the conflict between China and Taiwan, Trump had in February refused to comment on the matter, stating his “good relationship” with Jinping, adding that he would not want to see himself in that position to choose between Taiwan and China. In May 2025, he said that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be “catastrophic.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had also said that the US reiterates its stance of opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo of the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion. &nbsp;

According to new audio tapes, United States President Donald Trump claimed that in a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he had issued ‘bomb threat’ to them

United States President Donald Trump told his campaign donors last year that he had made a bomb threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to audio tapes aired by CNN. The audio tapes were obtained by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, authors of the new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America. They reportedly obtained the tapes from Trump's fundraisers in New York and Florida. “With Putin, I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m gonna bomb the s**t out of Moscow. I’m telling you, I have no choice—the public.’ So he goes like, ‘I don’t believe you.’ He said, ‘No way.’ And I said, ‘Way,” Trump told his donors. He repeated similar things about his conversation with the Chinese president. “I’m with President Xi of China. I said the same thing to him. I said, you know, ‘If you go into Taiwan, I’m gonna bomb the s–-t out of Beijing.’ He thought I was crazy. He said, ‘Beijing?! You’re gonna bomb-’ I said, ‘I have no choice. I got to bomb you. We’re gonna bomb Bei-’ and he didn’t believe me either.” Trump claimed that both the leader believed him "10 percent." About student protests, he said that he would throw the protesting students out of the country. “One thing I’d do is any student that protests, I would throw them out of the country. Those people made a big mistake. Throw them out of the country, and I think that will stop it.” Trump, Russia-Ukraine war and Taiwan-China conflict In 2022, Trump was quoted as saying that he had a “very strong conversation” with his Russian counterpart. He had then insisted that he “won’t go into the great details of the conversation because nobody has to know that.” During his campaign trail last year, Trump had claimed several times that he would end the Ukraine-Russia war in a day - something he hasn't been able to fulfil six months into his presidency. Last week, Trump spoke to Putin and said that he is not very happy and there is no progress in the matter. About the conflict between China and Taiwan, Trump had in February refused to comment on the matter, stating his “good relationship” with Jinping, adding that he would not want to see himself in that position to choose between Taiwan and China. In May 2025, he said that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be “catastrophic.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had also said that the US reiterates its stance of opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo of the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion.

According to new audio tapes, United States President Donald Trump claimed that in a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he had issued ‘bomb threat’ to them

'Gonna bomb s**t out of Moscow, Beijing': Trump told Putin, Xi Jinping - Bombshell audio REVEALS

In Oman, drivers who take traffic rules lightly or violate them would now have to escape eyes in the sky. As per reports, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has begun the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered smart systems that would monitor traffic violations, especially the use of mobile phones while driving and the failure to wear seat belts. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that distracted driving, particularly due to the use of mobile phones, poses one of the greatest modern threats to road safety. Oman's AI-driven traffic violation system is part of the Royal Oman Police's (ROP) broader strategy to enhance road safety.<h2>What would the AI do?</h2>As per Brigadier Eng. Ali bin Sulayem Al Falahi, Director-General of Traffic at the ROP, the cutting-edge technology has been designed to analyse data and enforce traffic laws more effectively. As cited by 'The Arabian Stories', he said that the ROP was implementing a comprehensive monitoring system that integrates smart traffic lights along with the AI-supported cameras. The cameras, he said, are capable of detecting traffic violations without any need for human intervention.Brigadier Al Falahi also said that in the Sultanate the most common traffic violations include speeding, running red lights and seatbelt non-compliance. Additionally, cases of distracted driving, mainly due to the use of mobile phones, is also common.<h2>What would be the penalties for traffic violations caught by AI cameras?</h2>As per Al Falahi, gradual legal actions would be taken, penalties for traffic violations would range from temporary licence suspension to mandatory driving qualification courses to vehicles would be impounded. Meanwhile, if a driver commits repeated violations, their driving licence would be permanently cancelled.<h2>Texting and driving: A growing modern problem</h2>AS per the WHO, mobile phone use has led to a growing problem of driver distraction. In a 2011 report, the organisation warned, "Distracted driving is a serious and growing threat to road safety. With more and more people owning mobile phones, and the rapid introduction of new “in-vehicle” communication systems, this problem is likely to escalate globally in the coming years." As per Gulf News, globally, every year, around 1.19 million people die in road accidents, and another 20 to 50 million suffer non-fatal injuries. &nbsp;

Oman's AI-driven traffic violation system is part of the Royal Oman Police's (ROP) broader strategy to enhance road safety.

In Oman, drivers who take traffic rules lightly or violate them would now have to escape eyes in the sky. As per reports, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has begun the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered smart systems that would monitor traffic violations, especially the use of mobile phones while driving and the failure to wear seat belts. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that distracted driving, particularly due to the use of mobile phones, poses one of the greatest modern threats to road safety. Oman's AI-driven traffic violation system is part of the Royal Oman Police's (ROP) broader strategy to enhance road safety. What would the AI do? As per Brigadier Eng. Ali bin Sulayem Al Falahi, Director-General of Traffic at the ROP, the cutting-edge technology has been designed to analyse data and enforce traffic laws more effectively. As cited by 'The Arabian Stories', he said that the ROP was implementing a comprehensive monitoring system that integrates smart traffic lights along with the AI-supported cameras. The cameras, he said, are capable of detecting traffic violations without any need for human intervention. Brigadier Al Falahi also said that in the Sultanate the most common traffic violations include speeding, running red lights and seatbelt non-compliance. Additionally, cases of distracted driving, mainly due to the use of mobile phones, is also common. What would be the penalties for traffic violations caught by AI cameras? As per Al Falahi, gradual legal actions would be taken, penalties for traffic violations would range from temporary licence suspension to mandatory driving qualification courses to vehicles would be impounded. Meanwhile, if a driver commits repeated violations, their driving licence would be permanently cancelled. Texting and driving: A growing modern problem AS per the WHO, mobile phone use has led to a growing problem of driver distraction. In a 2011 report, the organisation warned, "Distracted driving is a serious and growing threat to road safety. With more and more people owning mobile phones, and the rapid introduction of new “in-vehicle” communication systems, this problem is likely to escalate globally in the coming years." As per Gulf News, globally, every year, around 1.19 million people die in road accidents, and another 20 to 50 million suffer non-fatal injuries.

Oman's AI-driven traffic violation system is part of the Royal Oman Police's (ROP) broader strategy to enhance road safety.

AI cameras to catch distracted drivers in Oman — texting at the wheel could cost your licence

"Release Imran Khan" movement: Pakistan, as well as its diaspora, are witnessing a mass movement for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader's UK-based sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, are at the forefront of this movement. This is significant as his sons had not been active in politics. The movement, which started with protests across Pakistan and abroad, has the potential to shake the Pakistani government to its core. Here is what you should know.<h2>Imran Khan's sister announces nationwide movement to free him</h2>Aleema Khan, Imran Khan’s sister, announced on Tuesday (July 8) that the PTI would launch a nationwide protest after the Islamic month of Muharram. The protest will see significant escalation on August 5, the day that marks two years of Khan’s incarceration, and thereafter.&nbsp;Aleema also said that Sulaiman and Qasim would actively participate, showing a personal commitment to their father’s cause.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>'Uprising is the only way out': Imran Khan has refused negotiations</h2>&nbsp;Imran Khan has ruled out negotiations with the government, and stressed that a public uprising is the only way forward. He has exhausted most of his legal paths to release, having also faced judicial setbacks such as the recent Supreme Court ruling that denied PTI its reserved seats in National Assembly, the Pakistani parliament.&nbsp;The younger Khans' involvement will add a new dimension to the campaign, invigorating party workers and supporters at home and abroad.&nbsp;<h2>What is the PTI demanding?&nbsp;</h2>PTI is demanding Imran Khan's release. In jail since August 2023, the founder of PTI faces multiple charges, including corruption and anti-terrorism violations. Khan and his supporters claim that the charges are politically motivated. The movement to release Imran Khan is backed by Khan’s family and PTI supporters. It will challenge the authority of the Shehbaz Sharif government and demand justice. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/heres-what-pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-received-in-jail-on-eid-ul-fitr-8909402/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/heres-what-pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-received-in-jail-on-eid-ul-fitr-8909402/embed</a><h2>Sulaiman and Qasim: How will Imran Khan's sons take part in the movement to free their father?</h2>Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, Imran Khan's sons with his first wife, Jemima Goldsmith, are based out of London. In recent months, the duo broke their silence to advocate for his release.They spoke about the inhumane prison conditions of Khan, including solitary confinement and the lack of basic rights like access to lawyers, family, or electricity.In a long interview aired on YouTube in May, Sulaiman and Qasim publicly appealed to global leaders like the US President Donald Trump to intervene in the matter.They urged international pressure on the Pakistani government to secure the release of their father. The young Khans, who had stayed away from politics, accused the Pakistani government of suppressing dissent.&nbsp;The brothers will be visiting the US and engage with human rights groups and raising awareness about alleged injustices against Khan. They are expected to join the protest movement in person in Pakistan at some point.<h2>Why is Imran Khan in jail?</h2>Khan, 72, in jail over several cases, will be finishing two years behind bars this August. From terrorism to corruption, some 150 cases have been slapped against him. Khan and his third wife Bushra Bibi were again sentenced to prison in January in the al-Qadir Trust case. That case is about bribes allegedly taken by Khan's government from real estate businessman Malik Riaz Hussain of the Bahria Town Ltd, in exchange for legalising laundered money amounting to some 50 billion Pakistani rupees, which the UK authorities had returned to Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader's UK-based sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, are at the forefront of this movement. This is significant as his sons had not been active in politics. 

"Release Imran Khan" movement: Pakistan, as well as its diaspora, are witnessing a mass movement for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader's UK-based sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, are at the forefront of this movement. This is significant as his sons had not been active in politics. The movement, which started with protests across Pakistan and abroad, has the potential to shake the Pakistani government to its core. Here is what you should know. Imran Khan's sister announces nationwide movement to free him Aleema Khan, Imran Khan’s sister, announced on Tuesday (July 8) that the PTI would launch a nationwide protest after the Islamic month of Muharram. The protest will see significant escalation on August 5, the day that marks two years of Khan’s incarceration, and thereafter. Aleema also said that Sulaiman and Qasim would actively participate, showing a personal commitment to their father’s cause. 'Uprising is the only way out': Imran Khan has refused negotiations Imran Khan has ruled out negotiations with the government, and stressed that a public uprising is the only way forward. He has exhausted most of his legal paths to release, having also faced judicial setbacks such as the recent Supreme Court ruling that denied PTI its reserved seats in National Assembly, the Pakistani parliament. The younger Khans' involvement will add a new dimension to the campaign, invigorating party workers and supporters at home and abroad. What is the PTI demanding? PTI is demanding Imran Khan's release. In jail since August 2023, the founder of PTI faces multiple charges, including corruption and anti-terrorism violations. Khan and his supporters claim that the charges are politically motivated. The movement to release Imran Khan is backed by Khan’s family and PTI supporters. It will challenge the authority of the Shehbaz Sharif government and demand justice. https://www.wionews.com/videos/heres-what-pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-received-in-jail-on-eid-ul-fitr-8909402/embed Sulaiman and Qasim: How will Imran Khan's sons take part in the movement to free their father? Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, Imran Khan's sons with his first wife, Jemima Goldsmith, are based out of London. In recent months, the duo broke their silence to advocate for his release. They spoke about the inhumane prison conditions of Khan, including solitary confinement and the lack of basic rights like access to lawyers, family, or electricity. In a long interview aired on YouTube in May, Sulaiman and Qasim publicly appealed to global leaders like the US President Donald Trump to intervene in the matter. They urged international pressure on the Pakistani government to secure the release of their father. The young Khans, who had stayed away from politics, accused the Pakistani government of suppressing dissent. The brothers will be visiting the US and engage with human rights groups and raising awareness about alleged injustices against Khan. They are expected to join the protest movement in person in Pakistan at some point. Why is Imran Khan in jail? Khan, 72, in jail over several cases, will be finishing two years behind bars this August. From terrorism to corruption, some 150 cases have been slapped against him. Khan and his third wife Bushra Bibi were again sentenced to prison in January in the al-Qadir Trust case. That case is about bribes allegedly taken by Khan's government from real estate businessman Malik Riaz Hussain of the Bahria Town Ltd, in exchange for legalising laundered money amounting to some 50 billion Pakistani rupees, which the UK authorities had returned to Pakistan.

&nbsp;The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader's UK-based sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, are at the forefront of this movement. This is significant as his sons had not been active in politics.&nbsp;

RELEASE IMRAN KHAN NOW: The movement that could shake Pakistan govt to its core is led by his sons Sulaiman and Qasim Khan

Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladesh prime minister who was ousted from power and the nation by a bloody uprising last year, had authorised a violent crackdown on the students' agitation. In a leaked audio, she purportedly authorised the use of lethal weapons against the protestors. Around 1400 people died in last year's unrest. Hasina, fearing reprisals, fled to India in a military chopper from Dhaka.&nbsp;In the audio, leaked in March and verified by the BBC, the former Bangladesh leader authorised security forces to "use lethal weapons" and said that "wherever they find them, they will shoot". The protests, which began as an agitation against job quotas for the relatives of those who fought the war of independence against Pakistan, descended into utter chaos, with lakhs of citizens engaging in violent protests, which subsequently forced Hasina to flee Bangladesh.&nbsp;The call in which she allegedly gave the order took place on July 18, BBC reported, citing sources. Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department has claimed that the voice in the call matched that of the ousted politician, who is facing criminal proceedings in absentia in a host of cases.&nbsp;The Awami League, Hasina's beleaguered party, said it can't confirm the authenticity of the tape. The report also claimed underreporting of the number of people killed in the police's crackdown on the agitation. 60 police officers had been arrested over their alleged role in the violence.&nbsp;The International Crimes Tribunal last month sentenced Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison in a contempt of court case.&nbsp;Hasina has been charged in absentia with committing crimes against humanity. She is also facing a case over allegedly issuing orders that led to the mass killings of protestors.&nbsp;Her party, meanwhile, categorically denied the charges.&nbsp;"The Awami League categorically denies and rejects claims that some of its senior leaders, including the prime minister herself, were personally responsible for or directed the use of lethal force against crowds," a spokesperson for the party said.&nbsp;It further added that the decisions made by the government in response to the agitation were proportionate and made in good faith.

Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladesh prime minister who was ousted from power and the nation by a bloody uprising last year, had authorised a violent crackdown on the students' agitation.

Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladesh prime minister who was ousted from power and the nation by a bloody uprising last year, had authorised a violent crackdown on the students' agitation. In a leaked audio, she purportedly authorised the use of lethal weapons against the protestors. Around 1400 people died in last year's unrest. Hasina, fearing reprisals, fled to India in a military chopper from Dhaka. In the audio, leaked in March and verified by the BBC, the former Bangladesh leader authorised security forces to "use lethal weapons" and said that "wherever they find them, they will shoot". The protests, which began as an agitation against job quotas for the relatives of those who fought the war of independence against Pakistan, descended into utter chaos, with lakhs of citizens engaging in violent protests, which subsequently forced Hasina to flee Bangladesh. The call in which she allegedly gave the order took place on July 18, BBC reported, citing sources. Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department has claimed that the voice in the call matched that of the ousted politician, who is facing criminal proceedings in absentia in a host of cases. The Awami League, Hasina's beleaguered party, said it can't confirm the authenticity of the tape. The report also claimed underreporting of the number of people killed in the police's crackdown on the agitation. 60 police officers had been arrested over their alleged role in the violence. The International Crimes Tribunal last month sentenced Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison in a contempt of court case. Hasina has been charged in absentia with committing crimes against humanity. She is also facing a case over allegedly issuing orders that led to the mass killings of protestors. Her party, meanwhile, categorically denied the charges. "The Awami League categorically denies and rejects claims that some of its senior leaders, including the prime minister herself, were personally responsible for or directed the use of lethal force against crowds," a spokesperson for the party said. It further added that the decisions made by the government in response to the agitation were proportionate and made in good faith.

The International Crimes Tribunal last month sentenced Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison in a contempt of court case.

Sheikh Hasina gave lethal weapons, find-and-shoot orders against Bangladesh protestors: Report

Mobile phone addiction: Indian parents, are you monitoring how much time your child spends on mobile phones, TV screens and computers daily? If it is more than two hours, it is double the recommended limit per day. This is the shocking claim made in a recent study, which found that even children aged below two are spending an average of 1.2 hours on screens, at an age that is supposed to be completely without screens.&nbsp;<h2>Why are children spending more time on TV and mobiles? How it starts way too early</h2>It starts quite early. Parents are now using mobile phones as pacifiers for children. It is not uncommon to see them switching on their mobile phones and handing them over to children, even babies, to stop them from crying. Many parents play the lullabies and nursery songs on YouTube and other apps to keep their child busy and engaged while they go about their chores. It is having a detrimental effect on the children.<h2>What does the shocking study say about Indian children's screen time?</h2>The new study was conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Raipur. It concluded that kids aged below five in India are spending an average of 2.2 hours on screens, every day. This is double the recommended limit, said the study by Ashish Khobragade and M Swathi Shenoy of AIIMS Raipur.&nbsp; For children under two, the mean screen time is 1.2 hours, as per the study published in Cureus.&nbsp;For that age, most guidelines say that screentime should be completely avoided.<h2>Screentime can slow language development, says study on Indian children</h2>The study linked excessive screen exposure to a slowdown in language development, and decreased cognitive function.Poor social skills, obesity, disturbed sleep, and concentration problems are other side effects, said the research, which reached its conclusions based on a meta-analysis of 10 studies involving 2,857 children.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/teens-ditch-screens-a-new-trend-emerges-774821/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/teens-ditch-screens-a-new-trend-emerges-774821/embed</a><h2>Tech-free zones, screen time limits, and offline interactions needed</h2>Among the suggestions made in the study are ‘tech-free zones’ and consistent screen time limits. It also recommended more offline interactions, which in plain terms means playing with other kids and spending time with parents and family members.&nbsp;Nearly 60-70 per cent of children under five years are spending more time on screen than recommended, Dr DK Gupta of Felix Hospitals told the Times of India newspaper in a report on the study.&nbsp;Gupta warned that excessive screentime could lead to "serious physical and behavioural problems."&nbsp;<h2>Lead by example: Parents should reduce their own screentime</h2>The main issue here is that parents these days use a lot of screen time, either for work or recreation. It is only natural for the child to be attracted to mobile phones and want to play, considering them as toys. Once hooked, it is really difficult to wean them off.Dr Gupta told ToI that parents should become role models and reduce their own screen time at home first.In the north indian city of Ghaziabad, a chief medical officer issued an advisory urging parents to engage kids in outdoor and social activities to counter mobile addiction.&nbsp;"I get children as young as 10- to 12-year-olds... complaining about restlessness" when screen use is limited, often showing aggressive behaviour," the ToI reported a doctor as saying.

Even children aged below two are spending an average of 1.2 hours on screens, whereas this age is supposed to be completely without screens.
 

Mobile phone addiction: Indian parents, are you monitoring how much time your child spends on mobile phones, TV screens and computers daily? If it is more than two hours, it is double the recommended limit per day. This is the shocking claim made in a recent study, which found that even children aged below two are spending an average of 1.2 hours on screens, at an age that is supposed to be completely without screens. Why are children spending more time on TV and mobiles? How it starts way too early It starts quite early. Parents are now using mobile phones as pacifiers for children. It is not uncommon to see them switching on their mobile phones and handing them over to children, even babies, to stop them from crying. Many parents play the lullabies and nursery songs on YouTube and other apps to keep their child busy and engaged while they go about their chores. It is having a detrimental effect on the children. What does the shocking study say about Indian children's screen time? The new study was conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Raipur. It concluded that kids aged below five in India are spending an average of 2.2 hours on screens, every day. This is double the recommended limit, said the study by Ashish Khobragade and M Swathi Shenoy of AIIMS Raipur. For children under two, the mean screen time is 1.2 hours, as per the study published in Cureus. For that age, most guidelines say that screentime should be completely avoided. Screentime can slow language development, says study on Indian children The study linked excessive screen exposure to a slowdown in language development, and decreased cognitive function. Poor social skills, obesity, disturbed sleep, and concentration problems are other side effects, said the research, which reached its conclusions based on a meta-analysis of 10 studies involving 2,857 children. https://www.wionews.com/videos/teens-ditch-screens-a-new-trend-emerges-774821/embed Tech-free zones, screen time limits, and offline interactions needed Among the suggestions made in the study are ‘tech-free zones’ and consistent screen time limits. It also recommended more offline interactions, which in plain terms means playing with other kids and spending time with parents and family members. Nearly 60-70 per cent of children under five years are spending more time on screen than recommended, Dr DK Gupta of Felix Hospitals told the Times of India newspaper in a report on the study. Gupta warned that excessive screentime could lead to "serious physical and behavioural problems." Lead by example: Parents should reduce their own screentime The main issue here is that parents these days use a lot of screen time, either for work or recreation. It is only natural for the child to be attracted to mobile phones and want to play, considering them as toys. Once hooked, it is really difficult to wean them off. Dr Gupta told ToI that parents should become role models and reduce their own screen time at home first. In the north indian city of Ghaziabad, a chief medical officer issued an advisory urging parents to engage kids in outdoor and social activities to counter mobile addiction. "I get children as young as 10- to 12-year-olds... complaining about restlessness" when screen use is limited, often showing aggressive behaviour," the ToI reported a doctor as saying.

Even children aged below two are spending an average of 1.2 hours on screens, whereas this age is supposed to be completely without screens. &nbsp;

Indian parents, BEWARE! Is your child spending over 2.5 hours on phones, computers, TV screens daily? That's…

The Airports Council International (ACI) World has released the 2025 Edition of its World Airport Traffic Dataset, listing the world’s busiest airports in 2024 across three major categories: passenger traffic, air cargo volumes, and aircraft movements. 


World's 10 busiest airports of 2024 revealed: Can you guess which Indian city made it to the list?

In India, a Bharat Bandh has started. It has been launched by 10 central trade unions and several opposition parties, protesting economic reforms they claim are anti-worker and pro-corporate.&nbsp;The death toll from the devastating Texas flash floods has climbed to 109, with over 160 people still missing. Governor Greg Abbott warned that the number of unaccounted individuals could rise as rescue efforts continue amid worsening weather.&nbsp;In France, a fast-moving wildfire is threatening Marseille, spreading at an alarming 1.2 km per minute due to dry conditions and strong winds. The blaze has forced the shutdown of the city’s airport and disrupted train services.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Elon Musk stirred controversy by urging Donald Trump to release sealed Jeffrey Epstein files and alleged that Steve Bannon is also named in the documents.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bharat-bandh-which-parties-and-trade-unions-are-protesting-against-the-modi-government-1752035840777">Bharat Bandh: Which parties and trade unions are protesting against the Modi government?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250709/image-1752036263737.jpeg?rect=(0,0,1280,960)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Bharat Bandh: Which parties and trade unions are protesting against the Modi government?"></figure>On Wednesday (Jul 9) trade unions and opposition parties across India staged a "Bharat Bandh" against the Narendra Modi government, alleging that the central government was pushing economic reforms that weaken workers' rights. The nationwide protest against government policies described as pro-corporate and anti-worker has been called by 10 central trade unions and farmers' and workers' organisations.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-flash-flood-death-toll-hits-109-over-160-still-missing-as-grim-search-continues-1752022147131">Texas flash flood: Death toll hits 109, over 160 still missing ‘more could be added to list’, warns governor</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250709/image-1752022416993.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Texas flash flood: Death toll hits 109, with over 160 still missing ‘more could be added to list’, warns governor"></figure>The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas has risen to 109, as more than 160 people still remain unaccounted for four days after the flash floods, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (Jul 8), as rescue workers race against time and worsening weather. As the hopes of finding those missing start to fade, Abbott warned that the list of those unaccounted for could lengthen yet. "Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-wildfire-spreading-at-1-2-km-per-minute-endangers-marseille-apocalyptic-guerrilla-warfare-1752028652484">France wildfire spreading at 1.2 km per minute, endangers Marseille: 'Apocalyptic...guerrilla warfare'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250709/image-1752029475976.jpg?rect=(0,4,1065,799)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="France wildfire spreading at 1.2 km per minute, endangers Marseille: 'Apocalyptic...guerrilla warfare'"></figure>A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing its airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. Despite all efforts, the fire couldn't be contained, said the European nation's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau. The fire was fanning out due to high wind speeds and parched vegetation after a heatwave, firefighters said, adding that it had spread across a 1,730-acre area. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-makes-big-claim-about-steve-bannon-mentions-trump-and-epstein-files-again-1752029408164">'If he won’t release...': Elon Musk makes BIG claim about Steve Bannon, mentions Trump and Epstein files AGAIN</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250709/image-1752030960161.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'If he won’t release...': Elon Musk makes BIG claim about Steve Bannon, mentions Trump and Epstein files AGAIN"></figure>Tech billionaire Elon Musk has not only challenged United States President Donald Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender, but has also gone on a tirade over it. He dropped a massive claim about Steve Bannon, former advisor and a close personal aide of Trump. The Tesla and SpaceX boss said,“Bannon is in the Epstein files."&nbsp;Watch | ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over women's prosecution<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-taliban-leaders-over-women-s-prosecution-1752037196247/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-taliban-leaders-over-women-s-prosecution-1752037196247/embed</a>&nbsp;

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In India, a Bharat Bandh has started. It has been launched by 10 central trade unions and several opposition parties, protesting economic reforms they claim are anti-worker and pro-corporate. The death toll from the devastating Texas flash floods has climbed to 109, with over 160 people still missing. Governor Greg Abbott warned that the number of unaccounted individuals could rise as rescue efforts continue amid worsening weather. In France, a fast-moving wildfire is threatening Marseille, spreading at an alarming 1.2 km per minute due to dry conditions and strong winds. The blaze has forced the shutdown of the city’s airport and disrupted train services. Meanwhile, Elon Musk stirred controversy by urging Donald Trump to release sealed Jeffrey Epstein files and alleged that Steve Bannon is also named in the documents. Click on the headlines to read more Bharat Bandh: Which parties and trade unions are protesting against the Modi government? On Wednesday (Jul 9) trade unions and opposition parties across India staged a "Bharat Bandh" against the Narendra Modi government, alleging that the central government was pushing economic reforms that weaken workers' rights. The nationwide protest against government policies described as pro-corporate and anti-worker has been called by 10 central trade unions and farmers' and workers' organisations. Texas flash flood: Death toll hits 109, over 160 still missing ‘more could be added to list’, warns governor The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas has risen to 109, as more than 160 people still remain unaccounted for four days after the flash floods, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (Jul 8), as rescue workers race against time and worsening weather. As the hopes of finding those missing start to fade, Abbott warned that the list of those unaccounted for could lengthen yet. "Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added. France wildfire spreading at 1.2 km per minute, endangers Marseille: 'Apocalyptic...guerrilla warfare' A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing its airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. Despite all efforts, the fire couldn't be contained, said the European nation's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau. The fire was fanning out due to high wind speeds and parched vegetation after a heatwave, firefighters said, adding that it had spread across a 1,730-acre area. 'If he won’t release...': Elon Musk makes BIG claim about Steve Bannon, mentions Trump and Epstein files AGAIN Tech billionaire Elon Musk has not only challenged United States President Donald Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender, but has also gone on a tirade over it. He dropped a massive claim about Steve Bannon, former advisor and a close personal aide of Trump. The Tesla and SpaceX boss said,“Bannon is in the Epstein files." Watch | ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over women's prosecution https://www.wionews.com/videos/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-taliban-leaders-over-women-s-prosecution-1752037196247/embed

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Russia has discovered a major oil reserve in Antarctica, a finding that could change world dynamics. Newsweek reported that over the last few expeditions, an estimated 511 billion barrels of oil have been found in the frozen land by Russian researchers. This makes it one of the largest untapped oil reserves in the world. When compared to the oil reserves and output in other parts of the world, the Antarctic finding is around ten times greater than what has been extracted from the North Sea over the last 50 years. This oil is also nearly double Saudi Arabia’s known oil reserves. Russian research ships carrying out scientific expeditions in Antarctica claim to have uncovered this vast oil resource. However, in doing so, Russia is supposedly breaking international laws.<h2>Oil discovered in Antarctica</h2>The oil reserves were discovered in the Weddell Sea. This region lies in the "British part" of Antarctica and is part of its territorial interest in Antarctica. There are overlapping territorial claims by Argentina and Chile as well. Despite the competing claims, Russia has gone ahead and explored the region. This has led experts to doubt Russia's intentions. According to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica is only a zone for scientific research and no military activity or resource exploitation should be carried here. Several countries, like the US and UK, are signatories to it as the aim of the treaty is to prevent the exploitation of Antarctica's resources for economic gain. But Russia's so-called "scientific expeditions" could be breaking this treaty, as experts point out what it could be doing in the garb of science. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ufo-in-new-york-man-recalls-moment-he-saw-spooky-shiny-sphere-flying-near-his-new-york-plane-1751969884213">Man recalls moment he saw SPOOKY SHINY SPHERE flying near his New York plane</a><h2>Oil discovery in Antarctica could trigger international conflicts</h2>Professor Klaus Dodds, an expert in geopolitics from the United Kingdom’s Royal Holloway College, told Newsweek, that Russia has been carrying out seismic studies in Antarctica, which could likely undermine the international norms surrounding seismic surveys. He warned that Russian scientists are checking for resources rather than conducting pure research. He says this could trigger full-scale resource extraction operations, undermining the ban on mining and drilling in Antarctica. There are concerns that this could lead to international conflicts since energy resources have been a major trigger for such scenarios. This comes as Russia and the West stand at loggerheads about Ukraine and the war that has been on since 2022. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/string-of-structural-anomalies-south-of-gomati-creek-reignite-search-for-sunken-city-of-dwarka-1751961911015">String of structural anomalies south of Gomati creek reignite search for sunken city of Dwarka</a> &nbsp;<h2>Russia denies exploiting oil reserves</h2>Meanwhile, Russia has assured that its activities in Antarctica align with the Antarctic Treaty, with the Russian government saying in a statement that its research in the region is purely scientific, and it is not working towards exploiting the discovered oil reserves. The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has called for Russia to be held accountable for its actions in Antarctica. Meanwhile, China has set up its fifth research base on the continent, adding to the tensions. This has led experts to speculate that the two countries could form a closer partnership in the region. &nbsp;

Antarctica is a place that no country is allowed to explore for personal financial gain. Russia has found a massive oil reserve here, but claims it does not intend to exploit it. But concerns have been raised that this finding could lead to a world war. 

Russia has discovered a major oil reserve in Antarctica, a finding that could change world dynamics. Newsweek reported that over the last few expeditions, an estimated 511 billion barrels of oil have been found in the frozen land by Russian researchers. This makes it one of the largest untapped oil reserves in the world. When compared to the oil reserves and output in other parts of the world, the Antarctic finding is around ten times greater than what has been extracted from the North Sea over the last 50 years. This oil is also nearly double Saudi Arabia’s known oil reserves. Russian research ships carrying out scientific expeditions in Antarctica claim to have uncovered this vast oil resource. However, in doing so, Russia is supposedly breaking international laws. Oil discovered in Antarctica The oil reserves were discovered in the Weddell Sea. This region lies in the "British part" of Antarctica and is part of its territorial interest in Antarctica. There are overlapping territorial claims by Argentina and Chile as well. Despite the competing claims, Russia has gone ahead and explored the region. This has led experts to doubt Russia's intentions. According to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica is only a zone for scientific research and no military activity or resource exploitation should be carried here. Several countries, like the US and UK, are signatories to it as the aim of the treaty is to prevent the exploitation of Antarctica's resources for economic gain. But Russia's so-called "scientific expeditions" could be breaking this treaty, as experts point out what it could be doing in the garb of science. Also Read: Man recalls moment he saw SPOOKY SHINY SPHERE flying near his New York plane Oil discovery in Antarctica could trigger international conflicts Professor Klaus Dodds, an expert in geopolitics from the United Kingdom’s Royal Holloway College, told Newsweek, that Russia has been carrying out seismic studies in Antarctica, which could likely undermine the international norms surrounding seismic surveys. He warned that Russian scientists are checking for resources rather than conducting pure research. He says this could trigger full-scale resource extraction operations, undermining the ban on mining and drilling in Antarctica. There are concerns that this could lead to international conflicts since energy resources have been a major trigger for such scenarios. This comes as Russia and the West stand at loggerheads about Ukraine and the war that has been on since 2022. Also Read: String of structural anomalies south of Gomati creek reignite search for sunken city of Dwarka Russia denies exploiting oil reserves Meanwhile, Russia has assured that its activities in Antarctica align with the Antarctic Treaty, with the Russian government saying in a statement that its research in the region is purely scientific, and it is not working towards exploiting the discovered oil reserves. The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has called for Russia to be held accountable for its actions in Antarctica. Meanwhile, China has set up its fifth research base on the continent, adding to the tensions. This has led experts to speculate that the two countries could form a closer partnership in the region.

World War? Antarctica is a place that no country is allowed to explore for personal financial gain. Russia has found a massive oil reserve here, but claims it doesn't intend to exploit it. But concerns have been raised that this finding could lead to a world war.&nbsp;

511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how

Days after the devastating Texas flash floods killed more than 100 individuals, Ruidoso, a village in New Mexico, US, experienced dangerous flooding on Tuesday after heavy rain. After rising currents washed away several homes, the US National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency in Ruidoso.Lynn Crawford, a mayor of Ruidoso has confirmed the reports of mudslides and gas leaks at homes that had been washed away or damaged in the floods. The sudden floodwaters have also trapped several people in the village. In response, more than two dozen emergency responders rescued people.According to a report by the New York Times, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for the area around the village of Ruidoso, which was engulfed in wildfires last year. Meanwhile, Kerry Gladden, a spokeswoman for the village of Ruidoso reported on late Tuesday afternoon of no immediate deaths.However, three people were rushed to the hospital and were in stable condition as of Tuesday evening, a spokeswoman at the Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center said.Several visuals of the floods surfaced on social media. In a video, it shows an entire house being swept away due to the high intensity of the water. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">EMERGENCY ALERT🚨 Video: Life threatening Flood Emergency is Unfolding as Rivers have Surge 20 Feet in 30 Minutes Multiple Residents are Trapped with Homes being Washed Away Ruidoso | NewMexico At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a life threatening flash… <a href="https://t.co/qn85XIdsDP">pic.twitter.com/qn85XIdsDP</a>&mdash; Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealAlexJones/status/1942736405098107340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The US National Weather Service stated that the Rio Ruidoso river appears to have rosed to more than 20 feet (six meters), submerging multiple bridges in the area. "A DANGEROUS situation is unfolding in RUIDOSO!" the agency said on X."A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY remains in effect! Seek HIGHER GROUND NOW! Do NOT attempt to drive through the floodwaters. The current will carry away your vehicle!"<h3>Texas floods</h3>The situation in New Mexico followed after the situation in neighbouring Texas remained grim, as more than 160 people remained unaccounted after the devastating floods. According to Governor Greg Abbott, the floods have claimed 109 lives so far. During the incident, at least 27 girls and counsellors who were staying at a youth summer camp on the Guadalupe River lost their lives. &nbsp;

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for the area around the village of Ruidoso, which was engulfed in wildfires last year. Meanwhile, Kerry Gladden, a spokeswoman for the village of Ruidoso reported on late Tuesday afternoon of no immediate deaths.

Days after the devastating Texas flash floods killed more than 100 individuals, Ruidoso, a village in New Mexico, US, experienced dangerous flooding on Tuesday after heavy rain. After rising currents washed away several homes, the US National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency in Ruidoso. Lynn Crawford, a mayor of Ruidoso has confirmed the reports of mudslides and gas leaks at homes that had been washed away or damaged in the floods. The sudden floodwaters have also trapped several people in the village. In response, more than two dozen emergency responders rescued people. According to a report by the New York Times, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for the area around the village of Ruidoso, which was engulfed in wildfires last year. Meanwhile, Kerry Gladden, a spokeswoman for the village of Ruidoso reported on late Tuesday afternoon of no immediate deaths. However, three people were rushed to the hospital and were in stable condition as of Tuesday evening, a spokeswoman at the Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center said. Several visuals of the floods surfaced on social media. In a video, it shows an entire house being swept away due to the high intensity of the water.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for the area around the village of Ruidoso, which was engulfed in wildfires last year. Meanwhile, Kerry Gladden, a spokeswoman for the village of Ruidoso reported on late Tuesday afternoon of no immediate deaths.

After Texas, flash floods hit New Mexico; River over flows, houses swept away in Ruidoso Village

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has not only challenged United States President Donald Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender, but has also gone on a tirade over it. He dropped a massive claim about Steve Bannon, former advisor and a close personal aide of Trump. The Tesla and SpaceX boss said,&nbsp;“Bannon is in the Epstein files." Elon Musk offered no further details or evidence on Bannon’s role in the Epstein files. Earlier, Musk had claimed that Bannon would go to prison soon. Slamming Trump in another post, Musk said, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?" After his public breakup with Trump last month, Musk had also claimed that the name of the POTUS is in the Epstein files. He later deleted his post and apologised, saying that he went too far.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942653394168246464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Blackmail&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942719651101958247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Musk's latest comments come after US President Trump, during a cabinet meeting, asked, “You still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?” Trump was visibly exasperated, as a reporter asked the question on Tuesday, a day after the Justice Department released a memo concluding that “no further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted” in the investigation of Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the main target of critics over the controversial files, added, “He committed suicide.” Earlier this week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes.<h2>What are Epstein Files?</h2>The Epstein files are a collection of legal documents, court records, and investigative materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier accused of operating a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. These files have drawn international attention due to Epstein’s links to high-profile figures in politics, business, and entertainment. A major part of the Epstein files comes from court cases, a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most outspoken accusers. In early 2024, hundreds of pages of these court documents were unsealed, revealing names, emails, and testimonies involving powerful individuals, however, large portions remain sealed or redacted. Jeffrey Epstein died under controversial circumstances in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.&nbsp;

Elon Musk publicly challenged Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose connections to powerful global figures remain the subject of intense speculation. He has also made massive claim about Steve Bannon

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has not only challenged United States President Donald Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender, but has also gone on a tirade over it. He dropped a massive claim about Steve Bannon, former advisor and a close personal aide of Trump. The Tesla and SpaceX boss said, “Bannon is in the Epstein files." Elon Musk offered no further details or evidence on Bannon’s role in the Epstein files. Earlier, Musk had claimed that Bannon would go to prison soon. Slamming Trump in another post, Musk said, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?" After his public breakup with Trump last month, Musk had also claimed that the name of the POTUS is in the Epstein files. He later deleted his post and apologised, saying that he went too far.

Elon Musk publicly challenged Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose connections to powerful global figures remain the subject of intense speculation. He has also made massive claim about Steve Bannon

'If he won’t release...': Elon Musk makes BIG claim about Steve Bannon, mentions Trump and Epstein files AGAIN

Wildfires have engulfed nations across the world as a heatwave triggers a dry atmosphere. Several countries are in the midst of raging wildfires, while others have witnessed a short blaze, but the fuse can ne re-lit at any time again because of the hot weather. 

All the wildfires burning right now - List of Countries battling blazes

A new report has painted a stark picture of US military spending: over the past five years, more than half of the Pentagon's discretionary budget has gone to private contractors — a staggering $2.4 trillion — in what is being described as a "continuing and massive transfer of wealth from taxpayers to fund war and weapons manufacturing". The study by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Brown University's Costs of War project, first reported by The Guardian, details how the lion's share of the Pentagon's $4.4 trillion discretionary budget between 2020 and 2024 ended up in the hands of arms makers and defence tech firms.<h2>What did the report find?</h2>As per the report, between 2020 and 2024, the five largest Pentagon defence contractors — Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman — alone secured $771 billion in contracts. Overall, private firms received as much as 54 per cent of the department's discretionary spending."High Pentagon budgets are often justified because the funds are ‘for the troops'," said William D. Hartung, one of the report’s authors. However, he explained that as the report shows "the majority of the department's budget goes to corporations, money that has as much to do with special interest lobbying as it does with any rational defense planning." He added that "Much of this funding has been wasted on dysfunctional or overpriced weapons systems and extravagant compensation packages."The report also projects that the Trump administration's latest Pentagon budget will push overall US military spending past $1 trillion a year. This, despite Trump's early claims that he might slash defence spending, a $157 billion increase was pushed through Congress under his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," effectively continuing — and even expanding — former president Joe Biden's administration's high defence budget. As per the report, since 2000, the US military budget has nearly doubled – an increase of 99 per cent."These figures represent a continuing and massive transfer of wealth from taxpayers to fund war and weapons manufacturing," said Stephanie Savell, director of the Costs of War project.&nbsp; The report authors say that the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, contrary to the projections, "did not result in a peace dividend". Instead, "President Biden requested, and Congress authorised, even higher annual budgets for the Pentagon, and President Trump is continuing that same trajectory of escalating military budgets.The report also highlights the sharp difference between what the US' Congress spent on development vs what it spent on defence. When calculated for inflation, the military spending clearly dwarfs the approximate $356 billion spent on diplomacy, development and humanitarian aid.

As per the report, between 2020 and 2024, the five largest Pentagon defence contractors — Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman — alone secured $771 billion in contracts.

A new report has painted a stark picture of US military spending: over the past five years, more than half of the Pentagon's discretionary budget has gone to private contractors — a staggering $2.4 trillion — in what is being described as a "continuing and massive transfer of wealth from taxpayers to fund war and weapons manufacturing". The study by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Brown University's Costs of War project, first reported by The Guardian, details how the lion's share of the Pentagon's $4.4 trillion discretionary budget between 2020 and 2024 ended up in the hands of arms makers and defence tech firms. What did the report find? As per the report, between 2020 and 2024, the five largest Pentagon defence contractors — Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman — alone secured $771 billion in contracts. Overall, private firms received as much as 54 per cent of the department's discretionary spending. "High Pentagon budgets are often justified because the funds are ‘for the troops'," said William D. Hartung, one of the report’s authors. However, he explained that as the report shows "the majority of the department's budget goes to corporations, money that has as much to do with special interest lobbying as it does with any rational defense planning." He added that "Much of this funding has been wasted on dysfunctional or overpriced weapons systems and extravagant compensation packages." The report also projects that the Trump administration's latest Pentagon budget will push overall US military spending past $1 trillion a year. This, despite Trump's early claims that he might slash defence spending, a $157 billion increase was pushed through Congress under his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," effectively continuing — and even expanding — former president Joe Biden's administration's high defence budget. As per the report, since 2000, the US military budget has nearly doubled – an increase of 99 per cent. "These figures represent a continuing and massive transfer of wealth from taxpayers to fund war and weapons manufacturing," said Stephanie Savell, director of the Costs of War project. The report authors say that the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, contrary to the projections, "did not result in a peace dividend". Instead, "President Biden requested, and Congress authorised, even higher annual budgets for the Pentagon, and President Trump is continuing that same trajectory of escalating military budgets. The report also highlights the sharp difference between what the US' Congress spent on development vs what it spent on defence. When calculated for inflation, the military spending clearly dwarfs the approximate $356 billion spent on diplomacy, development and humanitarian aid.

As per the report, between 2020 and 2024, the five largest Pentagon defence contractors — Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman — alone secured $771 billion in contracts.

'War and weapons' over welfare? Report exposes Pentagon's $2.4 trillion 'wealth transfer' to private contractors

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing its airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. Despite all efforts, the fire couldn't be contained, said the European nation's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau. The fire was fanning out due to high wind speeds and parched vegetation after a heatwave, firefighters said, adding that it had spread across a 1,730-acre area.&nbsp;The fire, which started in a vehicle in the area of Pennes-Mirabeau, north of Marseille, sent plumes of acrid smoke billowing into the sky, causing the airport to close its runways shortly after midday. 54 flights had to be cancelled and 14 were redirected. The train traffic was also highly impacted, with more than a dozen trains canceling their trips in and out of the city. The minister said 400 people had been evacuated and 63 houses sustained damage. At least 100 people were injured.&nbsp;Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan warned residents on X that the fire was at the doors of the city. He also cautioned them against crowding the road in a bid to escape the city, to leave the way for rescue and fire services.&nbsp;Retailleau said about 800 firefighters were pressed into fighting the fire that raged on "all night".&nbsp;Mayor Payan said that the firefighter battalion was waging what he described as a "guerrilla warfare, hoses in hand", BBC reported.&nbsp;The peak speed of the spread of the fire is 1.2 km per minute. Wind gusts, dense vegetation, and steep slopes are exacerbating an already delicate situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a state visit to the UK, urged residents to follow safety instructions&nbsp;&nbsp;Julien Coffinier, the airport's president, said he had "never experienced a situation of this magnitude".&nbsp;A resident of the city described the fire as "very striking and apocalyptic".&nbsp;Meanwhile, another wildfire, fanning out with a speed of 60 km per hour, has destroyed 2000 hectares in Narbonne. More than 1,000 firefighters from around the country were seeking to contain it.

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing the airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. 

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing its airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. Despite all efforts, the fire couldn't be contained, said the European nation's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau. The fire was fanning out due to high wind speeds and parched vegetation after a heatwave, firefighters said, adding that it had spread across a 1,730-acre area. The fire, which started in a vehicle in the area of Pennes-Mirabeau, north of Marseille, sent plumes of acrid smoke billowing into the sky, causing the airport to close its runways shortly after midday. 54 flights had to be cancelled and 14 were redirected. The train traffic was also highly impacted, with more than a dozen trains canceling their trips in and out of the city. The minister said 400 people had been evacuated and 63 houses sustained damage. At least 100 people were injured. Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan warned residents on X that the fire was at the doors of the city. He also cautioned them against crowding the road in a bid to escape the city, to leave the way for rescue and fire services. Retailleau said about 800 firefighters were pressed into fighting the fire that raged on "all night". Mayor Payan said that the firefighter battalion was waging what he described as a "guerrilla warfare, hoses in hand", BBC reported. The peak speed of the spread of the fire is 1.2 km per minute. Wind gusts, dense vegetation, and steep slopes are exacerbating an already delicate situation. French President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a state visit to the UK, urged residents to follow safety instructions Julien Coffinier, the airport's president, said he had "never experienced a situation of this magnitude". A resident of the city described the fire as "very striking and apocalyptic". Meanwhile, another wildfire, fanning out with a speed of 60 km per hour, has destroyed 2000 hectares in Narbonne. More than 1,000 firefighters from around the country were seeking to contain it.

Marseille wildfire: The fire, which started in a vehicle in the area of Pennes-Mirabeau, north of Marseille, sent plumes of acrid smoke billowing into the sky.

France wildfire spreading at 1.2 km per minute, endangers Marseille: 'Apocalyptic...guerrilla warfare'

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas has risen to 109, as more than 160 people still remain unaccounted for four days after the flash floods, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (Jul 8), as rescue workers race against time and worsening weather. As the hopes of finding those missing start to fade, Abbott warned that the list of those unaccounted for could lengthen yet. "Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.<h2>Texas flash floods: What happened?</h2>The floods, triggered by intense overnight rainfall late last week, tore through central Texas in the early hours of Friday, catching many off guard. Kerr County, which lies in a region often dubbed "Flash Flood Alley," has been the hardest hit—with 94 confirmed fatalities. Among the dead are at least 27 young girls and counsellors who were staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River, when the floodwaters surged through. They were asleep in their cabins when the river burst its banks.&nbsp;As of Tuesday evening, five campers, one counsellor, and another child not connected to the camp remained missing. "There's nothing more important in our hearts and minds than the people of this community, especially those who are still lost," said Abbot.<h2>Grim search continues amid predictions of more rain</h2>Rescue and recovery teams using helicopters, drones, cadaver dogs, and boats to navigate the waterlogged debris continue the grim search for survivors and the remains of the deceased. However, the work is slow, dangerous, and emotionally taxing."When we're trying to make these recoveries, these large piles can be very obstructive, and to get in deep into these piles, it's very hazardous," said Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens.&nbsp;“It's extremely treacherous, time-consuming. It's dirty work, the water is still there,” he added. Heavy rain is forecast to return this week, adding urgency to the search—but officials insist it won't stop the effort. "Rain "won't deter" their efforts, Baker said.

"Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Texas has risen to 109, as more than 160 people still remain unaccounted for four days after the flash floods, said Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday (Jul 8), as rescue workers race against time and worsening weather. As the hopes of finding those missing start to fade, Abbott warned that the list of those unaccounted for could lengthen yet. "Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added. Texas flash floods: What happened? The floods, triggered by intense overnight rainfall late last week, tore through central Texas in the early hours of Friday, catching many off guard. Kerr County, which lies in a region often dubbed "Flash Flood Alley," has been the hardest hit—with 94 confirmed fatalities. Among the dead are at least 27 young girls and counsellors who were staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River, when the floodwaters surged through. They were asleep in their cabins when the river burst its banks. As of Tuesday evening, five campers, one counsellor, and another child not connected to the camp remained missing. "There's nothing more important in our hearts and minds than the people of this community, especially those who are still lost," said Abbot. Grim search continues amid predictions of more rain Rescue and recovery teams using helicopters, drones, cadaver dogs, and boats to navigate the waterlogged debris continue the grim search for survivors and the remains of the deceased. However, the work is slow, dangerous, and emotionally taxing. "When we're trying to make these recoveries, these large piles can be very obstructive, and to get in deep into these piles, it's very hazardous," said Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens. “It's extremely treacherous, time-consuming. It's dirty work, the water is still there,” he added. Heavy rain is forecast to return this week, adding urgency to the search—but officials insist it won't stop the effort. "Rain "won't deter" their efforts, Baker said.

"Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing," Abbott told reporters. "There very likely could be more added to that list," he added.

Texas flash flood: Death toll hits 109, with over 160 still missing ‘more could be added to list’, warns governor

The Trump administration is seeking to ban the sale of farmland anywhere in the United States to Chinese buyers and other foreign adversaries, said top officials. US Department of Agriculture chief Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that the US government will take measures to ban the sale of farmland nationwide to Chinese buyers and other foreign adversaries, citing threats to national security and food security.&nbsp; In a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem, Rollins said the administration would work with state partners and pursue executive actions to halt the purchases.&nbsp;She also announced plans to increase oversight of existing farmland owned by entities from countries like China, Russia, and Iran.According to USDA data, Chinese investors currently own 265,000 acres of US land, about half of which is tied to a single company—Smithfield Foods, which was acquired in 2013 by WH Group, a Chinese conglomerate led by tycoon Wan Long.&nbsp;The Chinese ownership of farmland in the US has dropped sharply in recent years, declining from 384,000 acres in 2021.&nbsp;<h2>‘Foreign adversaries can no longer assume we’re not watching’</h2>&nbsp;“No longer can foreign adversaries assume we’re not watching,” Hegseth said on Tuesday. He added that the Pentagon would move to bar sales of farmland to foreign adversaries near military bases and said the effort would help secure the US food supply for soldiers, “especially in a contingency.”&nbsp;Lawmakers have stepped up scrutiny of farmland acquisitions by Chinese entities after a controversial land deal in North Dakota. In 2022, Chinese-owned Fufeng Group purchased 370 acres for a corn milling facility roughly 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base. Local officials ultimately blocked the project, citing national security concerns.&nbsp;The case brought into focus the existing loopholes in the Treasury Department’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regulations that allowed Chinese-owned firms to purchase land near military installations that have not been officially classified as sensitive locations.

Rollins also announced plans to increase oversight of existing farmland owned by entities from countries like China, Russia, and Iran. According to USDA data, Chinese investors currently own 265,000 acres of US land, about half of which is tied to a single company—Smithfield Foods.

The Trump administration is seeking to ban the sale of farmland anywhere in the United States to Chinese buyers and other foreign adversaries, said top officials. US Department of Agriculture chief Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that the US government will take measures to ban the sale of farmland nationwide to Chinese buyers and other foreign adversaries, citing threats to national security and food security. In a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem, Rollins said the administration would work with state partners and pursue executive actions to halt the purchases. She also announced plans to increase oversight of existing farmland owned by entities from countries like China, Russia, and Iran. According to USDA data, Chinese investors currently own 265,000 acres of US land, about half of which is tied to a single company—Smithfield Foods, which was acquired in 2013 by WH Group, a Chinese conglomerate led by tycoon Wan Long. The Chinese ownership of farmland in the US has dropped sharply in recent years, declining from 384,000 acres in 2021. ‘Foreign adversaries can no longer assume we’re not watching’ “No longer can foreign adversaries assume we’re not watching,” Hegseth said on Tuesday. He added that the Pentagon would move to bar sales of farmland to foreign adversaries near military bases and said the effort would help secure the US food supply for soldiers, “especially in a contingency.” Lawmakers have stepped up scrutiny of farmland acquisitions by Chinese entities after a controversial land deal in North Dakota. In 2022, Chinese-owned Fufeng Group purchased 370 acres for a corn milling facility roughly 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base. Local officials ultimately blocked the project, citing national security concerns. The case brought into focus the existing loopholes in the Treasury Department’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regulations that allowed Chinese-owned firms to purchase land near military installations that have not been officially classified as sensitive locations.

Rollins also announced plans to increase oversight of existing farmland owned by entities from countries like China, Russia, and Iran. According to the USDA data, Chinese investors currently own 265,000 acres of US land, about half of which is tied to a single company—Smithfield Foods.

US to bar Chinese, other rivals from buying farmland, citing national and food security

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said BRICS was set up to hurt the United States and to “degenerate” the dollar, which he called “king”, adding that all countries in the bloc, including India, would face a 10 per cent tariff. When asked about India’s position, considering its status as a significant US trade partner and BRICS member, Trump clarified that no exceptions would be made. Trump explicitly stated that India’s membership in BRICS means it would be subject to the same additional 10% tariffs planned for the entire bloc. “They (India) have to pay 10 per cent if they are in BRICS, because BRICS was set up to hurt us, to degenerate our dollar, to take it off as a standard. That is okay if they want to play their game, I can play their game too. So anybody that is in BRICS is getting a 10 per cent charge. If they (India), they’re gonna have to pay a 10 per cent tariff,” Trump told reporters.&nbsp;<h2>‘Countries seeking to challenge the dollar are gonna have to pay a big price’</h2>&nbsp;He added that countries seeking to challenge the dollar “are gonna have to pay a big price,” and said, “I don’t think any of them is willing to pay that price.”Trump said he believed BRICS had “largely broke up,” adding, “I thought BRICS was, and I said it a year ago, that it largely broke up, but there are a couple of them hanging around.”“BRICS is not, in my opinion, a serious threat, but what they try to do is to destroy the dollar so that another country can take over and be the standard, and we are not gonna lose the standard,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘Country needs a smart leader to protect the dollar’s global standing’</h2>&nbsp;Taking a swipe at former president Joe Biden, Trump said the country needs a smart leader to protect the dollar’s global standing, warning that under “a stupid president like the last one,” the US could lose its position as the issuer of the world’s standard currency, a loss he compared to “losing a war, a major world war.”“If you have a smart president, you will never lose the standard. If you have a stupid president like the last one, you would lose the standard. You wouldn’t have the dollars here. And if we lost the world standard dollar, that would be like losing a war, a major world war. We would not be the same country any longer. The dollar is king. We are gonna keep it that way,” Trump added.

Trump said the country needs a smart leader to protect the dollar’s global standing, warning that under “a stupid president like the last one,” the US could lose its position as the issuer of the world’s standard currency, a loss he compared to “losing a war, a major world war.”

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said BRICS was set up to hurt the United States and to “degenerate” the dollar, which he called “king”, adding that all countries in the bloc, including India, would face a 10 per cent tariff. When asked about India’s position, considering its status as a significant US trade partner and BRICS member, Trump clarified that no exceptions would be made. Trump explicitly stated that India’s membership in BRICS means it would be subject to the same additional 10% tariffs planned for the entire bloc. “They (India) have to pay 10 per cent if they are in BRICS, because BRICS was set up to hurt us, to degenerate our dollar, to take it off as a standard. That is okay if they want to play their game, I can play their game too. So anybody that is in BRICS is getting a 10 per cent charge. If they (India), they’re gonna have to pay a 10 per cent tariff,” Trump told reporters. ‘Countries seeking to challenge the dollar are gonna have to pay a big price’ He added that countries seeking to challenge the dollar “are gonna have to pay a big price,” and said, “I don’t think any of them is willing to pay that price.” Trump said he believed BRICS had “largely broke up,” adding, “I thought BRICS was, and I said it a year ago, that it largely broke up, but there are a couple of them hanging around.” “BRICS is not, in my opinion, a serious threat, but what they try to do is to destroy the dollar so that another country can take over and be the standard, and we are not gonna lose the standard,” he added. ‘Country needs a smart leader to protect the dollar’s global standing’ Taking a swipe at former president Joe Biden, Trump said the country needs a smart leader to protect the dollar’s global standing, warning that under “a stupid president like the last one,” the US could lose its position as the issuer of the world’s standard currency, a loss he compared to “losing a war, a major world war.” “If you have a smart president, you will never lose the standard. If you have a stupid president like the last one, you would lose the standard. You wouldn’t have the dollars here. And if we lost the world standard dollar, that would be like losing a war, a major world war. We would not be the same country any longer. The dollar is king. We are gonna keep it that way,” Trump added.

Trump said the country needs a smart leader to protect the dollar’s global standing, warning that under “a stupid president like the last one,” the US could lose its position as the issuer of the world’s standard currency, a loss he compared to “losing a war, a major world war.”

‘Dollar is king’: Trump says BRICS was set up to hurt us, all nations in bloc will face 10% tariff

US President Donald Trump said he 'doesn't know' who initially ordered the pause of missiles and ammunition to Ukraine while talking to reporters during his Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday (July 08). "I don't know, why don't you tell me?" Trump said in response to a reporter's question.This comes after Trump publicly contradicted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a White House dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-america-party-eyeing-2026-midterms-with-america-party-and-has-some-unlikely-allies-here-s-who-s-backing-him-1751994680742">'In touch with Elon and his team': Musk eyeing 2026 midterms with ‘America Party’ and has some unlikely allies - Here’s</a><h2>Trump contradicts Hegseth on Ukraine aid</h2>Speaking Monday night, Trump said the United States will send more “defensive weapons” to Kyiv despite a recent Pentagon decision to pause military assistance. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves. They’re getting hit very hard now,” Trump said, while Hegseth, seated beside him, nodded along visibly. The move caught attention online, with some describing it as yet another public embarrassment for the former Fox News host, who has faced a string of such moments since taking over at the Pentagon.<h2>Defence secretary’s authority under question</h2>The Pentagon’s decision to pause weapons shipments, first reported by Politico, was reportedly driven by Elbridge Colby, a top policy official, and sparked pushback from Republican allies of Trump. Some accused defence officials of freezing aid without presidential approval, a claim the administration has denied.Trump himself distanced from the move during a recent call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly saying he was not responsible for the delay.<h2>White House says, 'It was a routine review'</h2>On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected suggestions the freeze was unauthorised. “This was a standard review by the Pentagon of all weapons and all aid and all support that the United States is providing all countries and all regions around the world, not just Ukraine,” she said. Leavitt insisted the review had been initiated by Hegseth himself as part of a wider evaluation of global defence commitments.<h2>Pentagon confirms shipments will resume</h2>Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell issued a statement confirming new weapons will now be sent to Ukraine. “At President Trump’s direction, the Department of Defense is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while we work to secure a lasting peace,” he said. The Pentagon, however, declined to clarify when exactly the freeze began or when Hegseth was made aware of the president’s reversal.<h2>Not the first time Trump has sidelined his defence chief</h2>Trump’s public dismissal of the weapons pause is not the first time he has undercut Hegseth. Last month, Trump floated the idea of regime change in Iran shortly after Hegseth had declared the US operation “was not and has not been about regime change.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance had echoed similar messaging, only for Trump to dismantle it with a social media post.

This comes after Trump publicly contradicted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a White House dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US President Donald Trump said he 'doesn't know' who initially ordered the pause of missiles and ammunition to Ukraine while talking to reporters during his Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday (July 08). "I don't know, why don't you tell me?" Trump said in response to a reporter's question. This comes after Trump publicly contradicted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a White House dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Also read: 'In touch with Elon and his team': Musk eyeing 2026 midterms with ‘America Party’ and has some unlikely allies - Here’s Trump contradicts Hegseth on Ukraine aid Speaking Monday night, Trump said the United States will send more “defensive weapons” to Kyiv despite a recent Pentagon decision to pause military assistance. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves. They’re getting hit very hard now,” Trump said, while Hegseth, seated beside him, nodded along visibly. The move caught attention online, with some describing it as yet another public embarrassment for the former Fox News host, who has faced a string of such moments since taking over at the Pentagon. Defence secretary’s authority under question The Pentagon’s decision to pause weapons shipments, first reported by Politico, was reportedly driven by Elbridge Colby, a top policy official, and sparked pushback from Republican allies of Trump. Some accused defence officials of freezing aid without presidential approval, a claim the administration has denied. Trump himself distanced from the move during a recent call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly saying he was not responsible for the delay. White House says, 'It was a routine review' On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected suggestions the freeze was unauthorised. “This was a standard review by the Pentagon of all weapons and all aid and all support that the United States is providing all countries and all regions around the world, not just Ukraine,” she said. Leavitt insisted the review had been initiated by Hegseth himself as part of a wider evaluation of global defence commitments. Pentagon confirms shipments will resume Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell issued a statement confirming new weapons will now be sent to Ukraine. “At President Trump’s direction, the Department of Defense is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while we work to secure a lasting peace,” he said. The Pentagon, however, declined to clarify when exactly the freeze began or when Hegseth was made aware of the president’s reversal. Not the first time Trump has sidelined his defence chief Trump’s public dismissal of the weapons pause is not the first time he has undercut Hegseth. Last month, Trump floated the idea of regime change in Iran shortly after Hegseth had declared the US operation “was not and has not been about regime change.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance had echoed similar messaging, only for Trump to dismantle it with a social media post.

This comes after Trump publicly contradicted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a White House dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'I don’t know, why don’t you tell me?': Trump roasts reporter over Ukraine weapons pause – Did Hegseth or someone else make the call?

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jul 8) said that Britain’s 2020 departure from the European Union was “deeply regrettable”, adding that the result of its 2016 referendum was respected. He made the remarks during his address in the UK parliament, marking his first visit by an EU head of state since Brexit.&nbsp;It was “a decision that we respect even if we found it deeply regrettable,” Macron told UK lawmakers during his speech, which covered a range of topics. He added that the two countries must renew their century-old alliance to face down an array of threats.&nbsp;“As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, deeply committed to multilateralism, the United Kingdom and France must once again show the world that our alliance can make all the difference,” he said. “Clearly, we have to work together... to protect the international order as we fought (for) it after the Second World War.”&nbsp;Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday. After coming to power last year, the British leader has been working to reset relations with European capitals following years of tensions fueled by Brexit.&nbsp;The French leader insisted that European countries will “never abandon Ukraine” in its war with Russia while demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Macron and Starmer also hold a meeting of the coalition on Thursday “to discuss stepping up support for Ukraine and further increasing pressure on Russia”, Starmer’s office confirmed on Monday (Jul 7).&nbsp;The 30-nation coalition is aimed at how to support a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, including the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces. According to the French presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be joining the talks.

Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jul 8) said that Britain’s 2020 departure from the European Union was “deeply regrettable”, adding that the result of its 2016 referendum was respected. He made the remarks during his address in the UK parliament, marking his first visit by an EU head of state since Brexit. It was “a decision that we respect even if we found it deeply regrettable,” Macron told UK lawmakers during his speech, which covered a range of topics. He added that the two countries must renew their century-old alliance to face down an array of threats. “As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, deeply committed to multilateralism, the United Kingdom and France must once again show the world that our alliance can make all the difference,” he said. “Clearly, we have to work together... to protect the international order as we fought (for) it after the Second World War.” Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday. After coming to power last year, the British leader has been working to reset relations with European capitals following years of tensions fueled by Brexit. The French leader insisted that European countries will “never abandon Ukraine” in its war with Russia while demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Macron and Starmer also hold a meeting of the coalition on Thursday “to discuss stepping up support for Ukraine and further increasing pressure on Russia”, Starmer’s office confirmed on Monday (Jul 7). The 30-nation coalition is aimed at how to support a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, including the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces. According to the French presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be joining the talks.

Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday.

Macron says Brexit ‘deeply regrettable’ but insists ‘UK, France must work together’

A day after the FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, closing the long-standing case, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) tried to dodge questions on Epstein during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as he furiously blasted when reporters asked questions related to his case.During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in.He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, "Are you still talking about Jeffery Epstein?”Trump did not hesitate to call him a "creep", saying that we have so much to discuss, why are people still talking about him?“We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” the president continued.“Do you want to waste the time, and you feel like answering?” he asked Bondi who confirmed she would answer.Trump said that it seems like a "desecration", saying that it's hard to believe that you are asking questions about him when so much else is happening.“I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas,” he said.However, Trump did not realise that some of his biggest supporters are among those people who are still pushing for answers about Epstein.Earlier on Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported.This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.

During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, “Are you still talking about him?”

A day after the FBI concludes Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, closing the long-standing case, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) tried to dodge questions on Epstein during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as he furiously blasted when reporters asked questions related to his case. During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, "Are you still talking about Jeffery Epstein?” Trump did not hesitate to call him a "creep", saying that we have so much to discuss, why are people still talking about him? “We have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things, and are people still talking about this guy, this creep? That is unbelievable,” the president continued. “Do you want to waste the time, and you feel like answering?” he asked Bondi who confirmed she would answer. Trump said that it seems like a "desecration", saying that it's hard to believe that you are asking questions about him when so much else is happening. “I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this where we’re having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas,” he said. However, Trump did not realise that some of his biggest supporters are among those people who are still pushing for answers about Epstein. Earlier on Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that no evidence supported sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in jail. During the probe, the investigators also found that there was no secret “client list” tied to him or that he blackmailed powerful figures or kept a roster of high-profile clients for illicit purposes, Axios reported. This marks the first time the Trump administration has formally challenged conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and activities, narratives previously amplified by the FBI’s top officials before Trump appointed them.

During the cabinet meeting, a reporter asked questions about Epstein to Attorney General Pam Bondi. As Bondi was just about to answer the question, Trump jumped in. He furiously said that this guy (Jeffrey Epstein) has been talked about for years, asking, “Are you still talking about him?”

'This creep': Trump furiously dodges question on Jeffrey Epstein, asks Bondi, 'Do you want to waste the time?'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross on Tuesday. The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in recognition of PM Modi’s significant contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms.It was the 26th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014, and the third on his current five-nation visit, which kicked off on July 2. In his address, PM Narendra Modi said, “... I want to thank my friend, President Lula, for the warm welcome accorded to us in Rio and Brasilia... The President conferring Brazil’s highest honour on me is not just a matter of pride for me, but for 140 crore Indians... President Lula is the chief architect of India-Brazil strategic partnership... I dedicate this honour to our friendship and his deep commitment towards India... We have decided to take bilateral trade to $20 billion in the next five years... Football is the soul of Brazil, while cricket is the Indians’ passion. Whether the ball goes beyond the boundary or is in the goal post, a partnership of $20 billion is not difficult...”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with Brazil&#39;s highest honour — 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMModiInBrazil?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMModiInBrazil</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaBrazilRelations?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaBrazilRelations</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/indiainbrazil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@indiainbrazil</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/LulaOficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LulaOficial</a> |… <a href="https://t.co/vR6U1gcYKB">pic.twitter.com/vR6U1gcYKB</a>&mdash; All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/airnewsalerts/status/1942629143360971211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Modi further said, “In the field of energy, our cooperation is constantly increasing. Environment and clean energy are the main priorities of both countries. To increase cooperation in this field, today’s agreement will give a new momentum to our green goals. I congratulate President Lula on this year’s COP 30 meeting being held in Brazil. Increasing defence cooperation is an indication of our deep mutual trust. We will continue with our efforts to bring together our defence industry...”&nbsp;Our thinking on the fight against terrorism is aligned—zero-tolerance and zero-double standards, Modi said after talks with the Brazilian president.“We are unanimous that all disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” PM Modi said in a reflection on the ongoing armed conflicts in the world.&nbsp;

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Today, as the world navigates through tension and uncertainty, India-Brazil partnership is a vital pillar of stability and balance, Modi added.&nbsp;Earlier, PM Modi was accorded a unique 114-horse welcome at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.&nbsp;He also enjoyed an Indian classical musical presentation at his ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received him.&nbsp;India and Brazil also exchanged MoUs in the presence of PM Modi and President Lula on Tuesday.This visit of PM Modi to Brazil reportedly marks the first bilateral visit to Brazil by an Indian prime minister in nearly six decades.

Our thinking on the fight against terrorism is aligned—zero-tolerance and zero-double standards, Modi said after talks with the Brazilian president. Today, as the world navigates through tension and uncertainty, India-Brazil partnership is a vital pillar of stability and balance, Modi added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross on Tuesday. The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in recognition of PM Modi’s significant contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms. It was the 26th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014, and the third on his current five-nation visit, which kicked off on July 2. In his address, PM Narendra Modi said, “... I want to thank my friend, President Lula, for the warm welcome accorded to us in Rio and Brasilia... The President conferring Brazil’s highest honour on me is not just a matter of pride for me, but for 140 crore Indians... President Lula is the chief architect of India-Brazil strategic partnership... I dedicate this honour to our friendship and his deep commitment towards India... We have decided to take bilateral trade to $20 billion in the next five years... Football is the soul of Brazil, while cricket is the Indians’ passion. Whether the ball goes beyond the boundary or is in the goal post, a partnership of $20 billion is not difficult...”

Our thinking on the fight against terrorism is aligned—zero-tolerance and zero-double standards, Modi said after talks with the Brazilian president. Today, as the world navigates through tension and uncertainty, India-Brazil partnership is a vital pillar of stability and balance, Modi added.

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