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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Jul 7) said that he had nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, presenting the Republican leader with a letter he sent to the Nobel Peace Prize committee. The show of diplomatic camaraderie comes as Trump hosted a White House dinner where he pressed Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza, now approaching its second year. This was Netanyahu’s third visit to Washington since Trump returned to office and came as indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in Qatar.<h2>Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize</h2>"He's forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region after the other," said Netanyahu at the dinner with Trump at the White House. Trump is known for complaining about perceived bias and how he gets overlooked by the Norwegian Nobel Committee despite his many Nobel Peace Prize nominations. The leader has claimed credit for mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan – a claim rejected by New Delhi, Serbia, and Kosovo. He has also demanded credit for "keeping peace" between Egypt and Ethiopia and brokering the Abraham Accords.<h2>What happened at the White House dinner?</h2>As per AFP, the two leaders sat across a long formal table, trading pleasantries in front of reporters as Trump insisted progress was being made. "I don't think there is a hold up. I think things are going along very well," Trump said when asked what was preventing a breakthrough. He also expressed confidence that Hamas was ready to negotiate an end to the conflict. "They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire," Trump said when asked if clashes with Israeli troops might derail peace talks.Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the bloodshed, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said.<h2>Qatar talks continue</h2>The meeting in Washington coincided with a second day of indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar. Representatives from both sides were reportedly in separate rooms in the same building, according to sources familiar with the talks.Despite the diplomatic overtures, negotiations in Doha ended Monday with "no breakthrough", a Palestinian official told AFP. Talks are expected to resume later this week.Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to join the discussions in Qatar in the coming days in a bid to move things forward. The US proposal on the table includes a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 Israeli hostages and several bodies by Hamas. In turn, Israel would have to free Palestinian detainees from its prisons. Hamas has also sought security guarantees, a withdrawal timeline for Israeli troops, and the reinstatement of UN-led aid operations inside Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump’s spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, emphasised that "The utmost priority for the president right now in the Middle East is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages." She said Trump wants Hamas to accept the current US-backed proposal immediately, especially after Israel signalled its support for the plan.

Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the war, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Jul 7) said that he had nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, presenting the Republican leader with a letter he sent to the Nobel Peace Prize committee. The show of diplomatic camaraderie comes as Trump hosted a White House dinner where he pressed Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza, now approaching its second year. This was Netanyahu’s third visit to Washington since Trump returned to office and came as indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in Qatar. Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize "He's forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region after the other," said Netanyahu at the dinner with Trump at the White House. Trump is known for complaining about perceived bias and how he gets overlooked by the Norwegian Nobel Committee despite his many Nobel Peace Prize nominations. The leader has claimed credit for mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan – a claim rejected by New Delhi, Serbia, and Kosovo. He has also demanded credit for "keeping peace" between Egypt and Ethiopia and brokering the Abraham Accords. What happened at the White House dinner? As per AFP, the two leaders sat across a long formal table, trading pleasantries in front of reporters as Trump insisted progress was being made. "I don't think there is a hold up. I think things are going along very well," Trump said when asked what was preventing a breakthrough. He also expressed confidence that Hamas was ready to negotiate an end to the conflict. "They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire," Trump said when asked if clashes with Israeli troops might derail peace talks. Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the bloodshed, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said. Qatar talks continue The meeting in Washington coincided with a second day of indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar. Representatives from both sides were reportedly in separate rooms in the same building, according to sources familiar with the talks. Despite the diplomatic overtures, negotiations in Doha ended Monday with "no breakthrough", a Palestinian official told AFP. Talks are expected to resume later this week. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to join the discussions in Qatar in the coming days in a bid to move things forward. The US proposal on the table includes a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 Israeli hostages and several bodies by Hamas. In turn, Israel would have to free Palestinian detainees from its prisons. Hamas has also sought security guarantees, a withdrawal timeline for Israeli troops, and the reinstatement of UN-led aid operations inside Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump’s spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, emphasised that "The utmost priority for the president right now in the Middle East is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages." She said Trump wants Hamas to accept the current US-backed proposal immediately, especially after Israel signalled its support for the plan.

Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the war, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said.

Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire at White House dinner, Netanyahu says ‘we don’t care’ about Palestinian statehood

Developing nations at the BRICS summit resisted President Donald Trump’s accusation of being “anti-American” while Brazil’s president said on Monday that the world does not need an “emperor” after the US leader threatened extra tariffs on the bloc. Trump’s threat came on Sunday night as the US government prepared to finalise dozens of trade deals with a range of countries before his July 9 deadline for the imposition of significant “retaliatory tariffs”. At the end of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva struck a defiant note when asked by journalists about the tariff threat from Trump and said, “The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor.”&nbsp;<h2>‘BRICS making people uncomfortable’: Lula</h2>&nbsp;“This is a set of countries that wants to find another way of organizing the world from the economic perspective. I think that’s why the BRICS are making people uncomfortable,” Lula said.&nbsp;In February, Trump had warned that the BRICS would face “100% tariffs” if they tried to undermine the role of the US dollar in global trade.&nbsp;Lula repeated on Monday his view that global trade needs alternatives to the US dollar. “The world needs to find a way that our trade relations don’t have to pass through the dollar,” Lula told journalists. “Obviously, we have to be responsible about doing that carefully. Our central banks have to discuss it with central banks from other countries,” he added.&nbsp;South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters that BRICS does not seek to compete with any other power and expressed confidence in reaching a trade deal with the US.&nbsp;<h2>‘BRICS for win-win cooperation, does not target any country’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;“Tariffs should not be used as a tool for coercion and pressuring,” Mao Ning, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in Beijing. The BRICS advocates for "win-win cooperation," she added, and "does not target any country."Many BRICS members and the group’s partner nations are highly dependent on trade with the United States.&nbsp;Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, accusing both nations of unfair trade practices in official letters sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.Later, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia and Kazakhstan, 30% on South Africa, and 40% on Laos and Myanmar.

In February, President Donald Trump had warned that the BRICS would face “100% tariffs” if they tried to undermine the role of the US dollar in global trade. Lula repeated his view on Monday that global trade needs alternatives to the US dollar.

Developing nations at the BRICS summit resisted President Donald Trump’s accusation of being “anti-American” while Brazil’s president said on Monday that the world does not need an “emperor” after the US leader threatened extra tariffs on the bloc. Trump’s threat came on Sunday night as the US government prepared to finalise dozens of trade deals with a range of countries before his July 9 deadline for the imposition of significant “retaliatory tariffs”. At the end of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva struck a defiant note when asked by journalists about the tariff threat from Trump and said, “The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor.” ‘BRICS making people uncomfortable’: Lula “This is a set of countries that wants to find another way of organizing the world from the economic perspective. I think that’s why the BRICS are making people uncomfortable,” Lula said. In February, Trump had warned that the BRICS would face “100% tariffs” if they tried to undermine the role of the US dollar in global trade. Lula repeated on Monday his view that global trade needs alternatives to the US dollar. “The world needs to find a way that our trade relations don’t have to pass through the dollar,” Lula told journalists. “Obviously, we have to be responsible about doing that carefully. Our central banks have to discuss it with central banks from other countries,” he added. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters that BRICS does not seek to compete with any other power and expressed confidence in reaching a trade deal with the US. ‘BRICS for win-win cooperation, does not target any country’ “Tariffs should not be used as a tool for coercion and pressuring,” Mao Ning, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in Beijing. The BRICS advocates for "win-win cooperation," she added, and "does not target any country." Many BRICS members and the group’s partner nations are highly dependent on trade with the United States. Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, accusing both nations of unfair trade practices in official letters sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Later, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia and Kazakhstan, 30% on South Africa, and 40% on Laos and Myanmar.

In February, President Donald Trump had warned that the BRICS would face “100% tariffs” if they tried to undermine the role of the US dollar in global trade. Lula repeated his view on Monday that global trade needs alternatives to the US dollar.

World does not want an ‘emperor’, Lula tells Trump after tariff threat to BRICS nations

US President Donald Trump expects the mediators in the ongoing negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal to reach an agreement this week, and they have been sounded accordingly, said an Arab diplomat involved in the talks. The message is being passed along to both Israel and Hamas with a warning against disappointing Trump this time, confirmed another individual privy to the developments, said a Times of Israel report. Progress has been made during proximity talks that have been held over the past two days in Doha, particularly on the issue of humanitarian aid, said the Arab diplomat. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations will be significantly limited, if not ended completely, the diplomat added.Hamas has demanded a surge of aid through the UN and other international organisations, which Israel has massively restricted, except for GHF.&nbsp;The American aid organization has been facing criticism for forcing Gazans to walk long distances while crossing IDF lines, and often coming under attack, in order to pick up boxes of food. Israel says the mechanism is necessary to prevent Hamas from diverting aid.&nbsp;Negotiators in Doha have also discussed the exact parameters of Israel’s partial withdrawal from Gaza during the 60-day ceasefire under discussion, and Israeli officials came to Qatar with a map of the withdrawal they envision.Hamas has been demanding that Israel pull back to where its troops were stationed before the previous ceasefire began collapsing on March 2, but the terror group has shown flexibility on this issue.&nbsp;<h2>US envoy Witkoff will be in Doha to push Gaza talks</h2>&nbsp;White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing that US special envoy to the Mideast, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Doha later this week to advance a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.Leavitt said an “agreeable and appropriate” ceasefire proposal is on the table after Israel backed it, and urged Hamas to do the same.Hamas said over the weekend that it responded positively to the proposal, while submitting three reservations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would not accept.&nbsp;Leavitt said in the briefing that Trump’s “utmost priority” is to end the war in Gaza and ensure return all of the remaining hostages.Trump is seemingly keen on trying to seize on any momentum created by the weakening of Iran to push both sides for a breakthrough in the 21-month Gaza war.

Negotiators have also discussed the exact parameters of Israel’s partial withdrawal from Gaza during the 60-day ceasefire under discussion, and Israeli officials came to Qatar with a map of the withdrawal they envision. US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Doha to advance the deal.

US President Donald Trump expects the mediators in the ongoing negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal to reach an agreement this week, and they have been sounded accordingly, said an Arab diplomat involved in the talks. The message is being passed along to both Israel and Hamas with a warning against disappointing Trump this time, confirmed another individual privy to the developments, said a Times of Israel report. Progress has been made during proximity talks that have been held over the past two days in Doha, particularly on the issue of humanitarian aid, said the Arab diplomat. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations will be significantly limited, if not ended completely, the diplomat added. Hamas has demanded a surge of aid through the UN and other international organisations, which Israel has massively restricted, except for GHF. The American aid organization has been facing criticism for forcing Gazans to walk long distances while crossing IDF lines, and often coming under attack, in order to pick up boxes of food. Israel says the mechanism is necessary to prevent Hamas from diverting aid. Negotiators in Doha have also discussed the exact parameters of Israel’s partial withdrawal from Gaza during the 60-day ceasefire under discussion, and Israeli officials came to Qatar with a map of the withdrawal they envision. Hamas has been demanding that Israel pull back to where its troops were stationed before the previous ceasefire began collapsing on March 2, but the terror group has shown flexibility on this issue. US envoy Witkoff will be in Doha to push Gaza talks White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing that US special envoy to the Mideast, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Doha later this week to advance a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Leavitt said an “agreeable and appropriate” ceasefire proposal is on the table after Israel backed it, and urged Hamas to do the same. Hamas said over the weekend that it responded positively to the proposal, while submitting three reservations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would not accept. Leavitt said in the briefing that Trump’s “utmost priority” is to end the war in Gaza and ensure return all of the remaining hostages. Trump is seemingly keen on trying to seize on any momentum created by the weakening of Iran to push both sides for a breakthrough in the 21-month Gaza war.

Negotiators have also discussed the exact parameters of Israel’s partial withdrawal from Gaza during the 60-day ceasefire under discussion, and Israeli officials came to Qatar with a map of the withdrawal they envision. US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Doha to advance the deal.

Trump pushing Israel and Hamas to clinch ceasefire and hostage release deal this week: Report

The death toll in the flash floods across Texas rose to 95 as rescuers continue to comb the flood-affected areas of the state. Sheriff Calvin Boyd, said in a media briefing on Monday that the number of people dead in Burnet County has reached four. Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that 91 people, including 28 children, have died as a result of flash flooding in Texas, adding that President Donald Trump will visit the state later this week, but she didn’t provide further details about the timing of the trip. “President Trump loves you. We are praying for you, and he will be traveling to see you later this week,” Leavitt said. “But of course, we want to do it at the most appropriate time on the ground for state and local officials. We don’t want to interrupt the recovery efforts,” she added. Camp Mystic in Kerr County said on Monday that it is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counsellors. Dozens of people across the region are still unaccounted for, including 10 girls and one counsellor from Camp Mystic, said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha.&nbsp;Moreover, excessive rainfall is again likely in South-central Texas, threatening to bring further flooding to the ravaged region as search operations for the missing continue for a fourth day. National Weather Service flash flood warnings still remain in parts of Texas.&nbsp;The death toll in Kerr County has risen to 75, bringing the total number of victims from the flooding in the state to 89. As per details, 75 people, including 27 children, died in Kerr County; six people died in Travis County; three people died in Burnet County; two each died in Kendall and Williamson; and one died in Tom Green.&nbsp;Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said 75 bodies have been recovered in the county, including 48 adults and 27 children.&nbsp;The bodies of 15 adults and nine children are still pending identification, he said, adding 10 campers and one counsellor from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for.&nbsp;Ted Cruz adds that “nothing will fill the voids in these mums and dads’ hearts”, and stresses that now is the time “to reach out, support each other”.“Texas will come through,” he added.

Camp Mystic in Kerr County said on Monday that it is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counsellors. Dozens of people across the region are still unaccounted for, including 10 girls and one counsellor from Camp Mystic, said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha.

The death toll in the flash floods across Texas rose to 95 as rescuers continue to comb the flood-affected areas of the state. Sheriff Calvin Boyd, said in a media briefing on Monday that the number of people dead in Burnet County has reached four. Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that 91 people, including 28 children, have died as a result of flash flooding in Texas, adding that President Donald Trump will visit the state later this week, but she didn’t provide further details about the timing of the trip. “President Trump loves you. We are praying for you, and he will be traveling to see you later this week,” Leavitt said. “But of course, we want to do it at the most appropriate time on the ground for state and local officials. We don’t want to interrupt the recovery efforts,” she added. Camp Mystic in Kerr County said on Monday that it is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counsellors. Dozens of people across the region are still unaccounted for, including 10 girls and one counsellor from Camp Mystic, said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha. Moreover, excessive rainfall is again likely in South-central Texas, threatening to bring further flooding to the ravaged region as search operations for the missing continue for a fourth day. National Weather Service flash flood warnings still remain in parts of Texas. The death toll in Kerr County has risen to 75, bringing the total number of victims from the flooding in the state to 89. As per details, 75 people, including 27 children, died in Kerr County; six people died in Travis County; three people died in Burnet County; two each died in Kendall and Williamson; and one died in Tom Green. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said 75 bodies have been recovered in the county, including 48 adults and 27 children. The bodies of 15 adults and nine children are still pending identification, he said, adding 10 campers and one counsellor from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for. Ted Cruz adds that “nothing will fill the voids in these mums and dads’ hearts”, and stresses that now is the time “to reach out, support each other”. “Texas will come through,” he added.

Camp Mystic in Kerr County said on Monday that it is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counsellors. Dozens of people across the region are still unaccounted for, including 10 girls and one counsellor from Camp Mystic, said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha.

At least 95 dead, including 27 from Camp Mystic, dozens still missing amid threats of more storms in Texas

Russia’s former transport minister, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in his car on Monday (July 07), shortly after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. He had a gunshot wound, and preliminary findings suggest he died by suicide, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. “Today, in the Odintsovo district [of Moscow]… Roman Vladimirovich Starovoit was found in his car with a gunshot wound,” a spokesperson told state-run TASS news agency. Officials are still examining the scene, but early indications point to suicide.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-60-000-to-kill-a-scientist-150-000-for-netanyahu-inside-iran-s-failed-spy-network-in-israel-how-did-it-operate-1751886463920">'$60,000 to kill a scientist, $150,000 for Netanyahu': Inside Iran’s failed spy network in Israel —&nbsp;How did&nbsp;it&nbsp;operate?</a><h2>Who was Roman Starovoit?</h2>Roman Starovoit had only been in his role as transport minister since May 2024, having taken office after Putin began a new six-year term as president. Before that, he served as the governor of Russia’s Kursk region for nearly five years. His leadership in Kursk came under heavy criticism last year when Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into the region. It took months of intense fighting before Russian troops regained control, leaving widespread destruction behind.<h2>Putin’s decree gave no reason for sacking</h2>Earlier on Monday, the Kremlin released a decree announcing Starovoit’s removal from the transport ministry but did not provide any reasons for the dismissal. He will be replaced by Andrei Nikitin, the current deputy transport minister, who will now take over as acting minister.When asked whether Putin’s decision showed a loss of trust in Starovoit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov replied, “Loss of trust is mentioned if there is a loss of trust. There is no such wording in the [Kremlin] decree.”<h2>Was the dismissal linked to corruption?</h2>Some political analysts believe the dismissal may be linked to a corruption probe in the Kursk region, where Starovoit was previously governor. Russian newspaper reports, cited by the Moscow Times, claimed the decision to remove him had been made “several months ago”.Several high-ranking officials, including Starovoit’s successor Alexei Smirnov, have already been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of public funds meant for building fortifications along the Ukrainian border.Smirnov and his deputy are accused of embezzling 1 billion rubles (around $12.7 million), with investigators claiming the funds were diverted from defence construction efforts in Kursk. Political analyst Yevgeny Minchenko, also cited by the Moscow Times, called Starovoit’s dismissal “predictable”, saying, “The Kursk region situation has caught up with him.”

Roman Starovoit had only been in his role as transport minister since May 2024, having taken office after Putin began a new six-year term as president. Before that, he served as the governor of Russia’s Kursk region for nearly five years.

Russia’s former transport minister, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in his car on Monday (July 07), shortly after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. He had a gunshot wound, and preliminary findings suggest he died by suicide, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. “Today, in the Odintsovo district [of Moscow]… Roman Vladimirovich Starovoit was found in his car with a gunshot wound,” a spokesperson told state-run TASS news agency. Officials are still examining the scene, but early indications point to suicide. Also read: '$60,000 to kill a scientist, $150,000 for Netanyahu': Inside Iran’s failed spy network in Israel — How did it operate? Who was Roman Starovoit? Roman Starovoit had only been in his role as transport minister since May 2024, having taken office after Putin began a new six-year term as president. Before that, he served as the governor of Russia’s Kursk region for nearly five years. His leadership in Kursk came under heavy criticism last year when Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into the region. It took months of intense fighting before Russian troops regained control, leaving widespread destruction behind. Putin’s decree gave no reason for sacking Earlier on Monday, the Kremlin released a decree announcing Starovoit’s removal from the transport ministry but did not provide any reasons for the dismissal. He will be replaced by Andrei Nikitin, the current deputy transport minister, who will now take over as acting minister. When asked whether Putin’s decision showed a loss of trust in Starovoit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov replied, “Loss of trust is mentioned if there is a loss of trust. There is no such wording in the [Kremlin] decree.” Was the dismissal linked to corruption? Some political analysts believe the dismissal may be linked to a corruption probe in the Kursk region, where Starovoit was previously governor. Russian newspaper reports, cited by the Moscow Times, claimed the decision to remove him had been made “several months ago”. Several high-ranking officials, including Starovoit’s successor Alexei Smirnov, have already been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of public funds meant for building fortifications along the Ukrainian border. Smirnov and his deputy are accused of embezzling 1 billion rubles (around $12.7 million), with investigators claiming the funds were diverted from defence construction efforts in Kursk. Political analyst Yevgeny Minchenko, also cited by the Moscow Times, called Starovoit’s dismissal “predictable”, saying, “The Kursk region situation has caught up with him.”

Roman Starovoit had only been in his role as transport minister since May 2024, having taken office after Putin began a new six-year term as president. Before that, he served as the governor of Russia’s Kursk region for nearly five years.

'Corruption, money embezzlement': Why did Putin fire Roman Starovoit? Ex-Russian minister who ‘died by suicide’

US President Donald Trump has come out in strong support of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. He called Bolsonaro a victim of "witch hunt," and told the Brazilian authorities to "leave Bolsonaro alone". Trump on Monday (July 7) took to Truth Social and wrote, "Brazil is doing a terrible thing on their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro. I have watched, as has the World, as they have done nothing but come after him, day after day, night after night, month after month, year after year! He is not guilty of anything, except having fought for THE PEOPLE."&nbsp;"I have gotten to know Jair Bolsonaro, and he was a strong Leader, who truly loved his Country — Also, a very tough negotiator on TRADE," trump further said.&nbsp;He warned that the people of Brazil 'will not stand' the treatment being meted out to the former president.&nbsp;"The Great People of Brazil will not stand for what they are doing to their former President. I’ll be watching the WITCH HUNT of Jair Bolsonaro, his family, and thousands of his supporters, very closely. The only Trial that should be happening is a Trial by the Voters of Brazil — It’s called an Election. LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE!," he wrote.&nbsp;After Trump cam out in support of Bolsonaro, Gleisi Hoffmann, head of the ruling Workers’ Party and Brazil’s Minister for Institutional Relations, hit back saying that the US President is interfering in the country’s judicial process.&nbsp;“Trump is wrong if he thinks he can interfere with Brazil’s judicial process,” Hoffmann said in a statement.&nbsp;“Trump should focus on his own issues, which are plenty, and respect Brazil’s sovereignty and our judicial system,” she further said.&nbsp;Bolsonaro, who is close to Trump is on trial on charges of plotting a coup to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump warned that the people of Brazil will not stand the treatment being meted out to the former president Jair Bolsonaro and his family.

US President Donald Trump has come out in strong support of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. He called Bolsonaro a victim of "witch hunt," and told the Brazilian authorities to "leave Bolsonaro alone". Trump on Monday (July 7) took to Truth Social and wrote, "Brazil is doing a terrible thing on their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro. I have watched, as has the World, as they have done nothing but come after him, day after day, night after night, month after month, year after year! He is not guilty of anything, except having fought for THE PEOPLE." "I have gotten to know Jair Bolsonaro, and he was a strong Leader, who truly loved his Country — Also, a very tough negotiator on TRADE," trump further said. He warned that the people of Brazil 'will not stand' the treatment being meted out to the former president. "The Great People of Brazil will not stand for what they are doing to their former President. I’ll be watching the WITCH HUNT of Jair Bolsonaro, his family, and thousands of his supporters, very closely. The only Trial that should be happening is a Trial by the Voters of Brazil — It’s called an Election. LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE!," he wrote. After Trump cam out in support of Bolsonaro, Gleisi Hoffmann, head of the ruling Workers’ Party and Brazil’s Minister for Institutional Relations, hit back saying that the US President is interfering in the country’s judicial process. “Trump is wrong if he thinks he can interfere with Brazil’s judicial process,” Hoffmann said in a statement. “Trump should focus on his own issues, which are plenty, and respect Brazil’s sovereignty and our judicial system,” she further said. Bolsonaro, who is close to Trump is on trial on charges of plotting a coup to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023.

Trump warned that the people of Brazil 'will not stand' the treatment being meted out to the former president Jair Bolsonaro and his family.

Bolsonaro a victim of 'witch hunt' leave him alone, says Trump to Brazil

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, accusing both nations of unfair trade practices. In official letters sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said the new tariffs will take effect from 1 August. This marks the start of a fresh trade push. Earlier, Trump said that he plans to send “12, maybe 15” letters to major trading partners announcing new tariffs.&nbsp;Later, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia and Kazakhstan, 30% on South Africa, and 40% on Laos and Myanmar.White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Trump would sign an executive order on Monday formally delaying the original July 9 deadline to August 1."There will be additional letters in the coming days," Leavitt said, adding, "we are close" on some deals.The US has reached only two agreements so far, with Britain and Vietnam. &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-no-one-s-been-arrested-o-clock-elon-musk-slams-trump-s-fbi-and-doj-over-epstein-memo-1751899376879">‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo</a><h2>Letters accuse both countries of unfair trade deals</h2>Trump’s letters to the leaders of Japan and South Korea are nearly identical, blaming both nations for long-term trade imbalances with the US. He posted the full text of his message to Japan and South Korea on Truth Social.Here are excerpts from his letter to Japan<blockquote>“We have had years to discuss our Trading Relationship with Japan,” Trump wrote to Prime Minister Shigeru, “and have concluded that we must move away from these longterm, and very persistent, Trade Deficits engendered by Japan’s Tariff, and Non Tariff, Policies and Trade Barriers.”“Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal. Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Japan a Tariff of only 25% on any and all Japanese products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.”</blockquote><h2>No tariffs if companies move production to the US</h2>In the same letter, Trump urged Japanese firms to manufacture in the United States, promising fast-track approvals.<blockquote>“Goods transshipped to evade a higher Tariff will be subject to that higher Tariff. Please understand that the 25% number is far less than what is needed to eliminate the Trade Deficit disparity we have with your Country,” he wrote.“There will be no Tariff if Japan, or companies within your Country, decide to build or manufacture product within the United States and, in fact, we will do everything possible to get approvals quickly, professionally, and routinely, in other words, in a matter of weeks.”</blockquote><h2>More tariff letters expected soon</h2>The White House is expected to release more letters to other major US trading partners throughout the week, as part of what Trump describes as a new phase in his America First trade policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leavitt refused to disclose which other countries will receive the tariff letters, and said, "I'll let the president reveal those in very due time. Keep your eyes on Truth Social."&nbsp;

In official letters sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said the new tariffs will take effect from 1 August.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, accusing both nations of unfair trade practices. In official letters sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said the new tariffs will take effect from 1 August. This marks the start of a fresh trade push. Earlier, Trump said that he plans to send “12, maybe 15” letters to major trading partners announcing new tariffs. Later, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Malaysia and Kazakhstan, 30% on South Africa, and 40% on Laos and Myanmar. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Trump would sign an executive order on Monday formally delaying the original July 9 deadline to August 1. "There will be additional letters in the coming days," Leavitt said, adding, "we are close" on some deals. The US has reached only two agreements so far, with Britain and Vietnam. Also read: ‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo Letters accuse both countries of unfair trade deals Trump’s letters to the leaders of Japan and South Korea are nearly identical, blaming both nations for long-term trade imbalances with the US. He posted the full text of his message to Japan and South Korea on Truth Social. Here are excerpts from his letter to Japan “We have had years to discuss our Trading Relationship with Japan,” Trump wrote to Prime Minister Shigeru, “and have concluded that we must move away from these longterm, and very persistent, Trade Deficits engendered by Japan’s Tariff, and Non Tariff, Policies and Trade Barriers.” “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal. Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Japan a Tariff of only 25% on any and all Japanese products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.” No tariffs if companies move production to the US In the same letter, Trump urged Japanese firms to manufacture in the United States, promising fast-track approvals. “Goods transshipped to evade a higher Tariff will be subject to that higher Tariff. Please understand that the 25% number is far less than what is needed to eliminate the Trade Deficit disparity we have with your Country,” he wrote. “There will be no Tariff if Japan, or companies within your Country, decide to build or manufacture product within the United States and, in fact, we will do everything possible to get approvals quickly, professionally, and routinely, in other words, in a matter of weeks.” More tariff letters expected soon The White House is expected to release more letters to other major US trading partners throughout the week, as part of what Trump describes as a new phase in his America First trade policy. Leavitt refused to disclose which other countries will receive the tariff letters, and said, "I'll let the president reveal those in very due time. Keep your eyes on Truth Social."

In official letters sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said the new tariffs will take effect from 1 August.

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Capgemini, a French business and technology transformation player, and WNS, a business transformation and services firm, announced on Monday (July 7, 2025) that they have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which Capgemini will acquire WNS for a total cash consideration of $3.3 billion. French IT services giant Capgemini announced the acquisition of business transformation services firm WNS for $3.3 billion, excluding debt, on Monday, in a move that will expand the company’s generative AI and agentic AI capabilities. Capgemini said the two entered a definitive transaction agreement, wherein London-based WNS will be acquired for a cash consideration of $76.50 a share, a premium of 17 per cent to the last closing share price. “Capgemini’s acquisition of WNS will provide the group with the scale and vertical sector expertise to capture that rapidly emerging strategic opportunity created by the paradigm shift from traditional BPS to Agentic AI-powered Intelligent Operations,” chief executive officer Aiman Ezzat said.&nbsp;“Together we will create a leader in Intelligent Operations, uniquely positioned to support organisations in their AI-powered business process transformation, blending the critical capabilities needed from consulting, technology and platforms to deep process and industry expertise,” Ezzat added.This will address the client needs for agentic AI-driven process transformation to deliver efficiency and agility through hyper-automation while achieving superior business outcomes.&nbsp;<h2>Transaction to help seize Intelligent Operations strategic market opportunity</h2>&nbsp;Capgemini said the transaction would immediately unlock cross-selling opportunities. It would also lay the foundations to build the capabilities to seize the Intelligent Operations strategic market opportunity.“With combined revenues of €1.9 billion in 2024 in Digital BPS, this will strengthen Capgemini’s ability to accompany clients on their business and technology transformation journeys,” it added.&nbsp;WNS CEO Keshav R Murugesh said, “By combining our deep domain and process expertise with Capgemini’s global reach, cutting-edge Gen AI and Agentic AI capabilities, a robust partner ecosystem, and advanced technology platforms, we are creating a powerful proposition that accelerates enterprise reinvention.”“As a recognised leader in the Digital Business Process Services space, we see the next wave of transformation being driven by intelligent, domain-centric operations that unlock strategic value for our clients. Organisations that have already digitised are now seeking to reimagine their operating models by embedding AI at the core—shifting from automation to autonomy,” the WNS CEO added. The portfolio of WNS includes blue-chip clients like United Airlines, Aviva, M&amp;T Bank, Centrica, and McCain Foods.&nbsp;A media statement from Capgemini said the total cash consideration would amount to $3.3 billion, excluding WNS’s net financial debt. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both Capgemini’s and WNS’ Boards of Directors and is expected to close by the end of the year.&nbsp;

A media statement from Capgemini said the total cash consideration would amount to $3.3 billion, excluding WNS’s net financial debt. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both Capgemini’s and WNS’ Boards of Directors and is expected to close by the end of the year.

Capgemini, a French business and technology transformation player, and WNS, a business transformation and services firm, announced on Monday (July 7, 2025) that they have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which Capgemini will acquire WNS for a total cash consideration of $3.3 billion. French IT services giant Capgemini announced the acquisition of business transformation services firm WNS for $3.3 billion, excluding debt, on Monday, in a move that will expand the company’s generative AI and agentic AI capabilities. Capgemini said the two entered a definitive transaction agreement, wherein London-based WNS will be acquired for a cash consideration of $76.50 a share, a premium of 17 per cent to the last closing share price. “Capgemini’s acquisition of WNS will provide the group with the scale and vertical sector expertise to capture that rapidly emerging strategic opportunity created by the paradigm shift from traditional BPS to Agentic AI-powered Intelligent Operations,” chief executive officer Aiman Ezzat said. “Together we will create a leader in Intelligent Operations, uniquely positioned to support organisations in their AI-powered business process transformation, blending the critical capabilities needed from consulting, technology and platforms to deep process and industry expertise,” Ezzat added. This will address the client needs for agentic AI-driven process transformation to deliver efficiency and agility through hyper-automation while achieving superior business outcomes. Transaction to help seize Intelligent Operations strategic market opportunity Capgemini said the transaction would immediately unlock cross-selling opportunities. It would also lay the foundations to build the capabilities to seize the Intelligent Operations strategic market opportunity. “With combined revenues of €1.9 billion in 2024 in Digital BPS, this will strengthen Capgemini’s ability to accompany clients on their business and technology transformation journeys,” it added. WNS CEO Keshav R Murugesh said, “By combining our deep domain and process expertise with Capgemini’s global reach, cutting-edge Gen AI and Agentic AI capabilities, a robust partner ecosystem, and advanced technology platforms, we are creating a powerful proposition that accelerates enterprise reinvention.” “As a recognised leader in the Digital Business Process Services space, we see the next wave of transformation being driven by intelligent, domain-centric operations that unlock strategic value for our clients. Organisations that have already digitised are now seeking to reimagine their operating models by embedding AI at the core—shifting from automation to autonomy,” the WNS CEO added. The portfolio of WNS includes blue-chip clients like United Airlines, Aviva, M&T Bank, Centrica, and McCain Foods. A media statement from Capgemini said the total cash consideration would amount to $3.3 billion, excluding WNS’s net financial debt. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both Capgemini’s and WNS’ Boards of Directors and is expected to close by the end of the year.

A media statement from Capgemini said the total cash consideration would amount to $3.3 billion, excluding WNS’s net financial debt. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both Capgemini’s and WNS’ Boards of Directors and is expected to close by the end of the year.

Capgemini acquires WNS for $3.3 billion with focus on AI growth

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According to a report published in Mathrubhumi, it has been revealed through an Right To Information (RTI) Act that the Kerala government sponsored the trip of 41 influencers selected to give a boost to the southern state as a global tourist destination. ‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during last month’s intense 12-day conflict between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with US media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said, “They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed.” MNS leader’s drunk, shirtless son abused after hitting my car, claims Mumbai woman | Watch A Mumbai woman has alleged that Rahil Javed Shaikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, hit her car in a drunk state and then hurled expletives at her. 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The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday.&nbsp;This is being seen as a move by the Washington to fulfill its pledge to help Syria end isolation from the international financial system and rebuild after a devastating civil war. A week earlier, Trump had signed an executive order terminating a U.S. sanctions program on Syria.&nbsp;"In consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I hereby revoke the designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization," the memo signed by Rubio read.&nbsp;The Syria's foreign ministry had no immediate comment on the revocation by the US.&nbsp;What is al-Nusrah Front&nbsp;Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, was previously al-Qaeda’s Syria branch, or Nusra Front. In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al-Assad and ousted him as the president of the country.&nbsp;HTS has claimed to have severed ties with the al-Qaeda many years ago and says it aims at building an inclusive and democratic Syria.&nbsp;Hayat Tahrir al-Sham emerged during the early stages of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 against the government of &nbsp;Bashar al-Assad.&nbsp;It was an offshoot of the Nusra Front, the official al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. But in 2016 the organistaion claimed to cut ties with &nbsp;Nusra Front and a year later adopted the new name Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This allowed the organisation to move away, not completely though, from the jihadist ideologies of al-Qaida and focus on Syrian specific isuues like local governance, economy iand humanitarian aid.&nbsp;Despite these changes, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s core ideology continued to be associated with Jihad and the primary objective being overthrowing the Assad government, which was finally achieved in December last year. &nbsp;

 In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al Assad and ousted him.

The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday. This is being seen as a move by the Washington to fulfill its pledge to help Syria end isolation from the international financial system and rebuild after a devastating civil war. A week earlier, Trump had signed an executive order terminating a U.S. sanctions program on Syria. "In consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I hereby revoke the designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization," the memo signed by Rubio read. The Syria's foreign ministry had no immediate comment on the revocation by the US. What is al-Nusrah Front Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, was previously al-Qaeda’s Syria branch, or Nusra Front. In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al-Assad and ousted him as the president of the country. HTS has claimed to have severed ties with the al-Qaeda many years ago and says it aims at building an inclusive and democratic Syria. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham emerged during the early stages of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 against the government of Bashar al-Assad. It was an offshoot of the Nusra Front, the official al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. But in 2016 the organistaion claimed to cut ties with Nusra Front and a year later adopted the new name Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This allowed the organisation to move away, not completely though, from the jihadist ideologies of al-Qaida and focus on Syrian specific isuues like local governance, economy iand humanitarian aid. Despite these changes, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s core ideology continued to be associated with Jihad and the primary objective being overthrowing the Assad government, which was finally achieved in December last year.

&nbsp;In December last year, HTS along with other Islamist rebels under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted a strong offensive against Bashar al-Assad and ousted him.

Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

An Indian mom of two has spoken back at critics on the internet after her child wearing a leash on a family vacation to New York City was filmed. Shubhangi Jagota, a Canadian-based Indian woman, posted a video of her 3.5-year-old son running and jumping in Times Square, securely attached to his dad by a child leash.&nbsp;She wrote in her caption, “He’s 3.5 and we’re not ashamed to say we put him on a leash. In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip. Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that—without giving us a heart attack every 5 minutes. He got to explore without holding hands every second. We got peace of mind knowing he wasn’t getting lost or—let’s be real—stolen. The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning. We ordered a set of 2 —one 8.2 ft and one 4.92 ft. We used the longer one for NYC and it worked out perfectly.”

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Jagota said that the leash enabled their energetic toddler to experience the city while remaining close enough to be safe without the hassle of holding hands all the time or worrying about him getting away. "He got to have his hands-free adventure. We got reassurance he wasn't getting lost or—let's be real—kidnapped. The bonus? He thought we were on the leash. He deemed himself the sheriff and us captives. Honestly, everyone won," she continued.&nbsp;The mother said that she used two varieties of leashes, a shorter one in populated areas and a longer one in open areas, to strike a balance between freedom and safety. The comments on the video were disabled, apparently to avoid any backlash.&nbsp;Though safety harnesses are common at venues such as theme parks, airports, shopping centers, and festivals, the trend has been widely criticised on social media as "inhumane" or "lazy parenting." Nonetheless, parents of toddlers, particularly those with more than one children, frequently come to the defense of the device as a useful safety tool, especially at non-familiar or busy venues.

Not ashamed Mother justifies why she leashed her toddler son in New York city

An Indian mom of two has spoken back at critics on the internet after her child wearing a leash on a family vacation to New York City was filmed. Shubhangi Jagota, a Canadian-based Indian woman, posted a video of her 3.5-year-old son running and jumping in Times Square, securely attached to his dad by a child leash. She wrote in her caption, “He’s 3.5 and we’re not ashamed to say we put him on a leash. In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip. Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that—without giving us a heart attack every 5 minutes. He got to explore without holding hands every second. We got peace of mind knowing he wasn’t getting lost or—let’s be real—stolen. The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning. We ordered a set of 2 —one 8.2 ft and one 4.92 ft. We used the longer one for NYC and it worked out perfectly.”

Shubhangi Jagota, a Canadian-based Indian woman, posted a video of her 3.5-year-old son running and jumping in Times Square, securely attached to his dad by a child leash

'Not ashamed': Mother justifies why she leashed her toddler son in New York city

The defence ministry of Turkey said on Monday that a dozen Turkish soldiers died of methane gas poisoning while searching a cave in northern Iraq for remains of a fellow soldier killed by Kurdish militants three years ago. The defence ministry gave an initial death toll of eight but later raised it to 12. “Four others of our heroic comrades in arms, affected by methane gas, have died ... bringing the total number of victims to 12,” the ministry said on X. Methane is a colourless, odourless, flammable gas that can cause asphyxiation in high concentration. “During a search operation in a cave ... previously known to have been used as a hospital... 19 of our personnel were exposed to methane gas,” the ministry said.The ministry said the incident took place in the “Claw-Lock Operation region”—a reference to an operation launched against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, in northern Iraq in April 2022 to clear militants holed up in caves along the border.It said the soldier whose body was being searched had been killed by “terrorist gunfire”.Recovery teams have been searching the area for the past three years.&nbsp;<h2>40-year-conflict with PKK</h2>&nbsp;Turkey and the PKK have waged a 40-year conflict that has often spilled over into Iraq and Syria, with an estimated 40,000 people losing their lives.The cave is located at an altitude of 852 metres (2,795 feet) and was previously used as a field hospital by the PKK.Turkey is currently in talks with the PKK on ending the conflict after the group agreed to halt its armed struggle.&nbsp;The soldiers had been searching for the remains of a fellow soldier previously killed by Kurdish militants.“We pray for God's mercy upon our heroic martyrs who lost their lives in this tragic event,” the ministry said Monday, also expressing hope for a rapid recovery for other troops that were affected.

Turkey and the PKK have waged a 40-year conflict that has often spilled over into Iraq and Syria, with an estimated 40,000 people losing their lives. Turkey is currently in talks with the PKK on ending the conflict after the group agreed to halt its armed struggle.

The defence ministry of Turkey said on Monday that a dozen Turkish soldiers died of methane gas poisoning while searching a cave in northern Iraq for remains of a fellow soldier killed by Kurdish militants three years ago. The defence ministry gave an initial death toll of eight but later raised it to 12. “Four others of our heroic comrades in arms, affected by methane gas, have died ... bringing the total number of victims to 12,” the ministry said on X. Methane is a colourless, odourless, flammable gas that can cause asphyxiation in high concentration. “During a search operation in a cave ... previously known to have been used as a hospital... 19 of our personnel were exposed to methane gas,” the ministry said. The ministry said the incident took place in the “Claw-Lock Operation region”—a reference to an operation launched against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, in northern Iraq in April 2022 to clear militants holed up in caves along the border. It said the soldier whose body was being searched had been killed by “terrorist gunfire”. Recovery teams have been searching the area for the past three years. 40-year-conflict with PKK Turkey and the PKK have waged a 40-year conflict that has often spilled over into Iraq and Syria, with an estimated 40,000 people losing their lives. The cave is located at an altitude of 852 metres (2,795 feet) and was previously used as a field hospital by the PKK. Turkey is currently in talks with the PKK on ending the conflict after the group agreed to halt its armed struggle. The soldiers had been searching for the remains of a fellow soldier previously killed by Kurdish militants. “We pray for God's mercy upon our heroic martyrs who lost their lives in this tragic event,” the ministry said Monday, also expressing hope for a rapid recovery for other troops that were affected.

Turkey and the PKK have waged a 40-year conflict that has often spilled over into Iraq and Syria, with an estimated 40,000 people losing their lives. Turkey is currently in talks with the PKK on ending the conflict after the group agreed to halt its armed struggle.

12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body

Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients.The document also said that no further charges will be filed, apart from those already brought against Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for child sex trafficking.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-disappointment-kash-patel-once-pushed-epstein-conspiracies-now-leads-trump-s-fbi-and-dismisses-them-but-maga-isn-t-buying-it-1751892825511">‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;buying&nbsp;it</a>The FBI also plans to release surveillance footage that it says confirms Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial.<h2>Trump loyalists turn on FBI over ‘missing’ Epstein list</h2>The update triggered a backlash from MAGA influencers and Trump allies, many of whom had long claimed the files would reveal damning information about political elites.Musk, who once claimed Donald Trump was in the Epstein files, and later retracted it posted on X, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk wrote on X, alongside an image of a fake “Jeffrey Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero. He also posted a meme of a man applying clown makeup, ending with the words, “There is no Epstein list.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again … <a href="https://t.co/CO9xJz68Tf">pic.twitter.com/CO9xJz68Tf</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942132189229162960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Pam Bondi once promised release, now under fire</h2>Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened. MAGA influencer Chad Prather wrote, “You told us it existed and now you say it doesn’t? America deserves answers.”Robby Starbuck added, “Pam Bondi said the Epstein client list was on her desk… Now the DOJ she leads claims that there’s no Epstein client list. Sorry but this is unacceptable.”Laura Loomer, a far-right commentator, accused Bondi of “lying” and criticised the timing of the DOJ’s update, saying, “Who releases a statement about the Epstein files on the Sunday night of 4th of July weekend?”<h2>FBI leaders once doubted Epstein’s death, now backtrack</h2>Before joining the FBI, both current Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino had pushed claims that Epstein didn’t kill himself. They have since changed their stance. “He killed himself. I’ve seen the whole file,” Bongino said in May.

Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened.

Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients. The document also said that no further charges will be filed, apart from those already brought against Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for child sex trafficking. Also read: ‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it The FBI also plans to release surveillance footage that it says confirms Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial. Trump loyalists turn on FBI over ‘missing’ Epstein list The update triggered a backlash from MAGA influencers and Trump allies, many of whom had long claimed the files would reveal damning information about political elites. Musk, who once claimed Donald Trump was in the Epstein files, and later retracted it posted on X, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk wrote on X, alongside an image of a fake “Jeffrey Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero. He also posted a meme of a man applying clown makeup, ending with the words, “There is no Epstein list.”

Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened.

‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during last month’s intense 12-day conflict between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with US media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said, “They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed.”He added that the attack happened while he was attending a meeting, “It was not the United States that was behind the attempt on my life. It was Israel. I was in a meeting… they tried to bombard the area in which we were holding that meeting.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-disappointment-kash-patel-once-pushed-epstein-conspiracies-now-leads-trump-s-fbi-and-dismisses-them-but-maga-isn-t-buying-it-1751892825511">‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;buying&nbsp;it</a>His comments appeared to refer to Israel’s large-scale bombing campaign on Iranian territory launched on 13 June, which reportedly killed several senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists.<h2>Over 900 killed in Iran during Israeli strikes</h2>The airstrikes came just days before Tehran and Washington were set to resume nuclear negotiations on 12 April. Iran’s judiciary said that more than 900 people were killed across the country during the Israeli attacks. Israel, in turn, faced a wave of retaliatory drone and missile strikes that killed 28 people, according to Israeli officials.The war marked a rare confrontation between the two nations and saw the United States join Israel in targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz.<h2>Pezeshkian says Iran open to nuclear talks, if trust is restored</h2>Despite the deadly conflict, President Pezeshkian expressed readiness to return to nuclear negotiations, but said trust was a major concern. “We see no problem in re-entering the negotiations,” Pezeshkian told Carlson. However, he warned that Iran needed guarantees from Washington, “There is a condition… for restarting the talks. How are we going to trust the United States again?”Referring to the recent airstrikes, he added, “We re-entered the negotiations, then how can we know for sure that in the middle of the talks the Israeli regime will not be given the permission again to attack us?”

The airstrikes came just days before Tehran and Washington were set to resume nuclear negotiations on 12 April. Iran’s judiciary said that more than 900 people were killed across the country during the Israeli attacks.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during last month’s intense 12-day conflict between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with US media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said, “They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed.” He added that the attack happened while he was attending a meeting, “It was not the United States that was behind the attempt on my life. It was Israel. I was in a meeting… they tried to bombard the area in which we were holding that meeting.” Also read: ‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it His comments appeared to refer to Israel’s large-scale bombing campaign on Iranian territory launched on 13 June, which reportedly killed several senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists. Over 900 killed in Iran during Israeli strikes The airstrikes came just days before Tehran and Washington were set to resume nuclear negotiations on 12 April. Iran’s judiciary said that more than 900 people were killed across the country during the Israeli attacks. Israel, in turn, faced a wave of retaliatory drone and missile strikes that killed 28 people, according to Israeli officials. The war marked a rare confrontation between the two nations and saw the United States join Israel in targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz. Pezeshkian says Iran open to nuclear talks, if trust is restored Despite the deadly conflict, President Pezeshkian expressed readiness to return to nuclear negotiations, but said trust was a major concern. “We see no problem in re-entering the negotiations,” Pezeshkian told Carlson. However, he warned that Iran needed guarantees from Washington, “There is a condition… for restarting the talks. How are we going to trust the United States again?” Referring to the recent airstrikes, he added, “We re-entered the negotiations, then how can we know for sure that in the middle of the talks the Israeli regime will not be given the permission again to attack us?”

The airstrikes came just days before Tehran and Washington were set to resume nuclear negotiations on 12 April. Iran’s judiciary said that more than 900 people were killed across the country during the Israeli attacks.

‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war

Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations.&nbsp;Starovoyt was appointed transport minister in May 2024 after performing his duties as the governor of the Kursk region bordering Ukraine for five years. No reason was given by the Russian authorities for firing him form the job.&nbsp;After Starovoyt was sacked by Putin, former governor of the Novgorod region, Andrei Nikitin was appointed acting transport minister. &nbsp;"At present, in the president's opinion, Andrei Nikitin's professional qualities and experience will best contribute to ensuring that this agency, which the president described as extremely important, fulfils its tasks and functions," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov after Starovoyt was removed from his duties.&nbsp;Who was Roman Starovoit<ul><li> Roman Starovoit was appointed as the head of the Ministry of Transport in May 2024</li><li>Before that, he served as governor of the Kursk region for five years since September 2019</li><li>In 2012-2018, Starovoit headed Rosavtodor</li><li>In 2010-2012, he was a referent, deputy director of the Department of Industry and Infrastructure of the Government of Russia</li><li>Starovoit was born in Kursk and was a candidate of pedagogical sciences</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starovoyt was appointed transport minister in May 2024 after performing his duties as the governor of the Kursk region bordering Ukraine for five years.

Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations. Starovoyt was appointed transport minister in May 2024 after performing his duties as the governor of the Kursk region bordering Ukraine for five years. No reason was given by the Russian authorities for firing him form the job. After Starovoyt was sacked by Putin, former governor of the Novgorod region, Andrei Nikitin was appointed acting transport minister. "At present, in the president's opinion, Andrei Nikitin's professional qualities and experience will best contribute to ensuring that this agency, which the president described as extremely important, fulfils its tasks and functions," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov after Starovoyt was removed from his duties. Who was Roman Starovoit Roman Starovoit was appointed as the head of the Ministry of Transport in May 2024 Before that, he served as governor of the Kursk region for five years since September 2019 In 2012-2018, Starovoit headed Rosavtodor In 2010-2012, he was a referent, deputy director of the Department of Industry and Infrastructure of the Government of Russia Starovoit was born in Kursk and was a candidate of pedagogical sciences

Starovoyt was appointed transport minister in May 2024 after performing his duties as the governor of the Kursk region bordering Ukraine for five years.

Sacked by Putin, former Russian transport minister kills himself hours later

Police blocked roads and heavily deployed in the deserted streets of Kenya's usually bustling capital on Monday to prevent gatherings to mark annual pro-democracy rallies after recent demonstrations descended into violent clashes. Many people appeared to be staying home rather than attend the so-called Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) marches to commemorate July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi.&nbsp;Around midday, AFP saw running battles with a group of anti-riot&nbsp;police who fired teargas at a small gathering of around 50 young men, with some of the crowd throwing rocks at officers. Young Kenyans, frustrated over economic stagnation, corruption and police brutality, are once again engaging in protests that have degenerated into looting and violence, leaving dozens dead and thousands of businesses destroyed.&nbsp;Protesters accuse the authorities of paying armed vandals to discredit their movement, while the government has compared the demonstrations to an "attempted coup". On Monday, the streets of central Nairobi were quiet after police mounted roadblocks on the main roads, restricting entry to areas that were the epicentre of previous rallies.Many businesses were closed for the day. "I have never witnessed the city centre like this," security guard Edmond Khayimba, 29, told AFP.&nbsp;Leading activist Hanifa Adan wrote on X: “The police getting rained on as they block every road while we stay at home warming our beds.” "Total shutdown and forced holiday executed by the state," she said. Local TV stations also showed small gatherings on Nairobi's outskirts and in several towns elsewhere.<h2>‘Ruto must go’&nbsp;</h2>Social media and rising economic expectations have fanned anger over inequalities in a country where around 80 percent are trapped in informal, poorly paid jobs. But a crackdown by the police -- at least 80 people have died in protests since June last year and dozens have been detained illegally -- has scared many off the streets.&nbsp;On Sunday, men, some armed with sticks, forced their way into the compound of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission during a press conference calling for an end to "enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings". Nairobi motorbike driver Rogers Onsomu, 32, told AFP that while town was deserted, he hoped demonstrators would come out later, and criticised Ruto's government.&nbsp;"What he has promised the country, (he) is not delivering," Onsomu said. “The youths are protesting because of many things, like healthcare.” "As the constitution say, the power belongs to people," he said. "So this slogan of 'Ruto Must Go'.&nbsp;We will not relent and we will keep it going each and every day."<h2>‘The world is different’</h2>Since being elected in 2022, President William Ruto has forged an alliance with the main opposition leader Raila Odinga, leaving no clear challenger ahead of the next vote in 2027.But each violent crackdown fuels further unrest, said activist Nerima Wako. "Every time people organise a protest, they kill more people, so it just continues to feed off itself," she said.&nbsp;The previous demonstration on June 25 -- intended to mark the peak of last year's deadly anti-government rallies -- turned violent and left 19 people dead, according to rights groups. Police made hundreds of arrests. Gabrielle Lynch, an African politics expert at Britain's University of Warwick, said the government appeared to be recycling tactics from the 1990s. "But we're not in the nineties," she said. "They don't seem to have realised the world is different."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nairobi tense as large police presence blocks protesters

Police blocked roads and heavily deployed in the deserted streets of Kenya's usually bustling capital on Monday to prevent gatherings to mark annual pro-democracy rallies after recent demonstrations descended into violent clashes. Many people appeared to be staying home rather than attend the so-called Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) marches to commemorate July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi. Around midday, AFP saw running battles with a group of anti-riot police who fired teargas at a small gathering of around 50 young men, with some of the crowd throwing rocks at officers. Young Kenyans, frustrated over economic stagnation, corruption and police brutality, are once again engaging in protests that have degenerated into looting and violence, leaving dozens dead and thousands of businesses destroyed. Protesters accuse the authorities of paying armed vandals to discredit their movement, while the government has compared the demonstrations to an "attempted coup". On Monday, the streets of central Nairobi were quiet after police mounted roadblocks on the main roads, restricting entry to areas that were the epicentre of previous rallies. Many businesses were closed for the day. "I have never witnessed the city centre like this," security guard Edmond Khayimba, 29, told AFP. Leading activist Hanifa Adan wrote on X: “The police getting rained on as they block every road while we stay at home warming our beds.” "Total shutdown and forced holiday executed by the state," she said. Local TV stations also showed small gatherings on Nairobi's outskirts and in several towns elsewhere. ‘Ruto must go’ Social media and rising economic expectations have fanned anger over inequalities in a country where around 80 percent are trapped in informal, poorly paid jobs. But a crackdown by the police -- at least 80 people have died in protests since June last year and dozens have been detained illegally -- has scared many off the streets. On Sunday, men, some armed with sticks, forced their way into the compound of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission during a press conference calling for an end to "enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings". Nairobi motorbike driver Rogers Onsomu, 32, told AFP that while town was deserted, he hoped demonstrators would come out later, and criticised Ruto's government. "What he has promised the country, (he) is not delivering," Onsomu said. “The youths are protesting because of many things, like healthcare.” "As the constitution say, the power belongs to people," he said. "So this slogan of 'Ruto Must Go'. We will not relent and we will keep it going each and every day." ‘The world is different’ Since being elected in 2022, President William Ruto has forged an alliance with the main opposition leader Raila Odinga, leaving no clear challenger ahead of the next vote in 2027. But each violent crackdown fuels further unrest, said activist Nerima Wako. "Every time people organise a protest, they kill more people, so it just continues to feed off itself," she said. The previous demonstration on June 25 -- intended to mark the peak of last year's deadly anti-government rallies -- turned violent and left 19 people dead, according to rights groups. Police made hundreds of arrests. Gabrielle Lynch, an African politics expert at Britain's University of Warwick, said the government appeared to be recycling tactics from the 1990s. "But we're not in the nineties," she said. "They don't seem to have realised the world is different." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

On Sunday (July 6), men, some armed with sticks, forced their way into the compound of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission during a press conference calling for an end to “enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings”

Donald Trump’s FBI has concluded there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein kept a secret “client list”, blackmailed powerful individuals, or was murdered, directly contradicting years of speculation, some of which was once pushed by the same people now leading the agency.The revelations, first reported by Axios, come from a two-page memo summarising the findings of an internal Justice Department investigation under the Trump administration. It comes shortly after Elon Musk publicly accused Trump of being named in the long-rumoured Epstein files, an accusation he later deleted.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-new-america-party-gets-support-from-mark-cuban-anthony-scaramucci-here-s-who-wants-in-1751803571320">'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in</a><h2>Elon Musk’s accusation went viral</h2>In early June, Musk escalated his feud with Donald Trump by writing on X, “Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.” The post was deleted later. Trump responded by dismissing the claim, telling NBC News, “That’s called old news… Even Epstein’s lawyer said I had nothing to do with it.” He added, “I was not at all friendly with him [Epstein] for probably 18 years before he died.”<h2>The memo: No client list, no blackmail, no conspiracy</h2>The FBI memo reviewed by Axios said there was “no credible evidence” that Epstein was running a blackmail operation or maintained a so-called “client list”. Investigators said they found no grounds to charge anyone else and had viewed prison footage that backed up the official ruling that Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019.Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi, who previously said she had access to Epstein’s client list and promised to release it, has not commented since the FBI memo came out. Earlier this year, she told Fox News, “It’s sitting on my desk right now to review… Americans have a right to know.” At that time, Trump Jr. also chimed in, reposting news that Bondi had the files and adding “LFG” — let’s f***ing go.<h2>From conspiracy to contradiction: What changed?</h2>The memo’s publication marks a sharp turnaround, especially from figures like Kash Patel, who is now Trump’s FBI director. Before his appointment, Patel was one of the most vocal Epstein conspiracy theorists in pro-Trump media. Dan Bongino, now deputy director of the FBI, also frequently questioned the official version of Epstein’s death, suggesting a cover-up. Both now say Epstein died by suicide and there is no wider plot.“He killed himself,” Bongino said in May on Fox News. “I’ve seen the whole file.” Yet many on the right remain unconvinced. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) posted in May, “THIS IS NOT WHAT WE OR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ASKED FOR and a complete disappointment. GET US THE INFORMATION WE ASKED FOR!”<h2>What the Epstein memo didn’t reveal</h2>Despite the FBI’s statement, some key questions remain. Bondi had earlier said that the FBI initially gave her only a few hundred pages, but eventually handed over thousands of documents. She claimed they contained flight logs, victim names, and more. As of now, the full contents of those documents have not been made public. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s long-time associate, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking of minors and related charges. No further prosecutions are planned.

In early June, Musk escalated his feud with Donald Trump by writing on X, “Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.” The post was deleted later.

Donald Trump’s FBI has concluded there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein kept a secret “client list”, blackmailed powerful individuals, or was murdered, directly contradicting years of speculation, some of which was once pushed by the same people now leading the agency. The revelations, first reported by Axios, come from a two-page memo summarising the findings of an internal Justice Department investigation under the Trump administration. It comes shortly after Elon Musk publicly accused Trump of being named in the long-rumoured Epstein files, an accusation he later deleted. Also read: 'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in Elon Musk’s accusation went viral In early June, Musk escalated his feud with Donald Trump by writing on X, “Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.” The post was deleted later. Trump responded by dismissing the claim, telling NBC News, “That’s called old news… Even Epstein’s lawyer said I had nothing to do with it.” He added, “I was not at all friendly with him [Epstein] for probably 18 years before he died.” The memo: No client list, no blackmail, no conspiracy The FBI memo reviewed by Axios said there was “no credible evidence” that Epstein was running a blackmail operation or maintained a so-called “client list”. Investigators said they found no grounds to charge anyone else and had viewed prison footage that backed up the official ruling that Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019. Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi, who previously said she had access to Epstein’s client list and promised to release it, has not commented since the FBI memo came out. Earlier this year, she told Fox News, “It’s sitting on my desk right now to review… Americans have a right to know.” At that time, Trump Jr. also chimed in, reposting news that Bondi had the files and adding “LFG” — let’s f***ing go. From conspiracy to contradiction: What changed? The memo’s publication marks a sharp turnaround, especially from figures like Kash Patel, who is now Trump’s FBI director. Before his appointment, Patel was one of the most vocal Epstein conspiracy theorists in pro-Trump media. Dan Bongino, now deputy director of the FBI, also frequently questioned the official version of Epstein’s death, suggesting a cover-up. Both now say Epstein died by suicide and there is no wider plot. “He killed himself,” Bongino said in May on Fox News. “I’ve seen the whole file.” Yet many on the right remain unconvinced. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) posted in May, “THIS IS NOT WHAT WE OR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ASKED FOR and a complete disappointment. GET US THE INFORMATION WE ASKED FOR!” What the Epstein memo didn’t reveal Despite the FBI’s statement, some key questions remain. Bondi had earlier said that the FBI initially gave her only a few hundred pages, but eventually handed over thousands of documents. She claimed they contained flight logs, victim names, and more. As of now, the full contents of those documents have not been made public. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s long-time associate, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking of minors and related charges. No further prosecutions are planned.

In early June, Musk escalated his feud with Donald Trump by writing on X, “Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.” The post was deleted later.

‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it

Several residents have left the remote islands in southern Japan that have been shaken by nearly 1,600 quakes in the past few days. The islands, such as Tokara and Akuseki, have been experiencing seismic activities since 21 June following a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck last week, officials said.According to a report on the BBC, Tokara Island reported no major damage. In addition, no tsunami warning was also issued but authorities have advised residents to prepare to evacuate if required.As per Channel News Asia, no major physical damage was also reported from the hardest-hit Akuseki island, which was hit by a 5.1-magnitude quake overnight. Officials added that out of 89 residents of Akuseki Island, 44 had evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday, while 15 other residents left another nearby island."It's very scary to even fall asleep," a resident of Tokara island told the regional broadcaster MBC. "It feels like it's always shaking." The Tokara region has seen earthquake clusters before, but local media reports that the current surge in tremors is unusually frequent.Roughly 700 residents are spread across seven of the 12 Tokara Islands. Some of these remote islands lack hospitals, with the closest medical facility located at least six hours away by ferry in the prefectural capital, Kagoshima.Meanwhile, the municipality in Akuseki Island, made up of seven inhabited and five uninhabited islands, lies approximately 11 hours by ferry from Kagoshima. Since 21 June, the region has experienced what seismologists call a "quake swarm," with 1,582 tremors reported by early Monday.<h3>Why are the southern islands experiencing consecutive seismic activity?</h3>Experts believe the seismic activity may be linked to an underwater volcano and magma movement, though they admit it's difficult to predict when the quakes will stop. "We cannot foresee what might happen in the future. We cannot see when this will end," Mayor Kubo told reporters.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar surge in earthquakes occurred in September 2023 when 346 earthquakes were documented. Japan, located at the convergence of four major tectonic plates along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world.Home to around 125 million people, the archipelago typically experiences approximately 1,500 quakes each year, accounting for roughly 18 per cent of the world’s seismic activity. Recently, concerns over a possible major quake have discouraged some foreign tourists — fears largely driven by misinformation circulating on social media.One cause of alarm was a manga comic that was reissued in 2021, which falsely predicted a catastrophic event on 5 July 2025, a date that ultimately passed without incident.&nbsp;

Japan, home to around 125 million people, located at the convergence of four major tectonic plates along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world, typically experiencing approximately 1,500 quakes each year.

Several residents have left the remote islands in southern Japan that have been shaken by nearly 1,600 quakes in the past few days. The islands, such as Tokara and Akuseki, have been experiencing seismic activities since 21 June following a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck last week, officials said. According to a report on the BBC, Tokara Island reported no major damage. In addition, no tsunami warning was also issued but authorities have advised residents to prepare to evacuate if required. As per Channel News Asia, no major physical damage was also reported from the hardest-hit Akuseki island, which was hit by a 5.1-magnitude quake overnight. Officials added that out of 89 residents of Akuseki Island, 44 had evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday, while 15 other residents left another nearby island. "It's very scary to even fall asleep," a resident of Tokara island told the regional broadcaster MBC. "It feels like it's always shaking." The Tokara region has seen earthquake clusters before, but local media reports that the current surge in tremors is unusually frequent. Roughly 700 residents are spread across seven of the 12 Tokara Islands. Some of these remote islands lack hospitals, with the closest medical facility located at least six hours away by ferry in the prefectural capital, Kagoshima. Meanwhile, the municipality in Akuseki Island, made up of seven inhabited and five uninhabited islands, lies approximately 11 hours by ferry from Kagoshima. Since 21 June, the region has experienced what seismologists call a "quake swarm," with 1,582 tremors reported by early Monday. Why are the southern islands experiencing consecutive seismic activity? Experts believe the seismic activity may be linked to an underwater volcano and magma movement, though they admit it's difficult to predict when the quakes will stop. "We cannot foresee what might happen in the future. We cannot see when this will end," Mayor Kubo told reporters. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar surge in earthquakes occurred in September 2023 when 346 earthquakes were documented. Japan, located at the convergence of four major tectonic plates along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world. Home to around 125 million people, the archipelago typically experiences approximately 1,500 quakes each year, accounting for roughly 18 per cent of the world’s seismic activity. Recently, concerns over a possible major quake have discouraged some foreign tourists — fears largely driven by misinformation circulating on social media. One cause of alarm was a manga comic that was reissued in 2021, which falsely predicted a catastrophic event on 5 July 2025, a date that ultimately passed without incident.

Japan, home to around 125 million people, located at the convergence of four major tectonic plates along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world, typically experiencing approximately 1,500 quakes each year.

'Scary to even fall asleep': Panic grips citizens after Japan's southern islands hit by over 1600 earthquakes in three weeks

Japan has been experiencing hundreds of earthquakes in the last few days, with about 40 tremors recorded on Monday (Jul 7) as of 4 pm IST, according to the data from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The remote islands in the southern part of Japan have been hardest hit, forcing the evacuation of residents, the local mayor Genichiro Kubo said on Monday (Jul 7).&nbsp;Following nearly 1,600 quakes in recent weeks, dozens of residents were evacuated. Although there has been no major damage on the hardest-hit Akuseki island, despite a 5.1 magnitude earthquake overnight, the almost non-stop jolts since June 21 have stressed the people in the area.&nbsp;Out of the 89 residents of Akuseki, 44 have evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday (Jul 6), while 15 others also left another island nearby, Kubo said during a press conference.&nbsp;<h2>What are experts saying?</h2>&nbsp;According to seismologists, the region has experienced a swarm of 1,582 quakes since June 21. Experts believe the cause behind these constant quakes may be an underwater volcano and flows of magma. However, they cannot predict how long the tremors will last.&nbsp;“We cannot foresee what might happen in the future. We cannot see when this will end,” Mayor Kubo told reporters.&nbsp;According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded.&nbsp;Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The island nation lies on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. With a population of about 125 million people, Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the earthquakes in the world.&nbsp;Recently, a manga comic reissued in 2021, which predicted a major disaster on July 5, 2025, has created a frenzy over social media. This also resulted in holding off some foreign tourists from coming to the country. However, the prediction failed as no such disaster occurred in the country on the specified date.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded.

Japan has been experiencing hundreds of earthquakes in the last few days, with about 40 tremors recorded on Monday (Jul 7) as of 4 pm IST, according to the data from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The remote islands in the southern part of Japan have been hardest hit, forcing the evacuation of residents, the local mayor Genichiro Kubo said on Monday (Jul 7). Following nearly 1,600 quakes in recent weeks, dozens of residents were evacuated. Although there has been no major damage on the hardest-hit Akuseki island, despite a 5.1 magnitude earthquake overnight, the almost non-stop jolts since June 21 have stressed the people in the area. Out of the 89 residents of Akuseki, 44 have evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday (Jul 6), while 15 others also left another island nearby, Kubo said during a press conference. What are experts saying? According to seismologists, the region has experienced a swarm of 1,582 quakes since June 21. Experts believe the cause behind these constant quakes may be an underwater volcano and flows of magma. However, they cannot predict how long the tremors will last. “We cannot foresee what might happen in the future. We cannot see when this will end,” Mayor Kubo told reporters. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded. Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The island nation lies on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. With a population of about 125 million people, Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the earthquakes in the world. Recently, a manga comic reissued in 2021, which predicted a major disaster on July 5, 2025, has created a frenzy over social media. This also resulted in holding off some foreign tourists from coming to the country. However, the prediction failed as no such disaster occurred in the country on the specified date.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded.

What is happening in Japan? Nearly 1,600 quakes in 3 weeks force evacuations in remote islands

China on Monday (Jul 7) said that the BRICS is not seeking “confrontation”. This comes in response to the threats made by US President Donald Trump to impose an additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries aligning with the bloc’s “anti-America” policies. On the warnings made by Trump, Russia made a similar statement, saying that BRICS does not undermine other countries. This comes as the intergovernmental organisation, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and other nations, is holding its 17th summit in Brazil.&nbsp;In a statement, China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said, “Regarding the imposition of tariffs, China has repeatedly stated its position that trade and tariff wars have no winners and protectionism offers no way forward.”&nbsp;In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “Any Country aligning itself with the anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”&nbsp;Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) also confirmed that he would start sending the first letters on tariffs and trade deals to several countries on Monday (Jul 7) as the deadline for the temporary pause on duties nears.&nbsp;Defending the grouping, Beijing on Monday said that BRICS is “an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries.”&nbsp;“It advocates openness, inclusivity and win-win cooperation,” Mao said. “It does not engage in camp confrontation and is not targeted at any country.”&nbsp;<h2>BRICS statement on Trump’s tariff threats</h2>&nbsp;In a joint statement, the BRICS condemned the increase in tariffs, without naming Trump. The bloc’s members expressed “serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff” measures, which were “inconsistent with WTO (World Trade Organization) rules”. The statement added that those restrictions “threaten to reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty.”&nbsp;The BRICS Summit in Brazil was marked by the absence of two important leaders – China’s President Xi Jinping did not attend the summit first time since he became his country’s leader, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who joined the via videoconference, as he avoids foreign travel due to an international arrest warrant issued after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) also confirmed that he would start sending the first letters on tariffs and trade deals to several countries on Monday (Jul 7) as the deadline for the temporary pause on duties nears.

China on Monday (Jul 7) said that the BRICS is not seeking “confrontation”. This comes in response to the threats made by US President Donald Trump to impose an additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries aligning with the bloc’s “anti-America” policies. On the warnings made by Trump, Russia made a similar statement, saying that BRICS does not undermine other countries. This comes as the intergovernmental organisation, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and other nations, is holding its 17th summit in Brazil. In a statement, China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said, “Regarding the imposition of tariffs, China has repeatedly stated its position that trade and tariff wars have no winners and protectionism offers no way forward.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “Any Country aligning itself with the anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) also confirmed that he would start sending the first letters on tariffs and trade deals to several countries on Monday (Jul 7) as the deadline for the temporary pause on duties nears. Defending the grouping, Beijing on Monday said that BRICS is “an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries.” “It advocates openness, inclusivity and win-win cooperation,” Mao said. “It does not engage in camp confrontation and is not targeted at any country.” BRICS statement on Trump’s tariff threats In a joint statement, the BRICS condemned the increase in tariffs, without naming Trump. The bloc’s members expressed “serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff” measures, which were “inconsistent with WTO (World Trade Organization) rules”. The statement added that those restrictions “threaten to reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty.” The BRICS Summit in Brazil was marked by the absence of two important leaders – China’s President Xi Jinping did not attend the summit first time since he became his country’s leader, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who joined the via videoconference, as he avoids foreign travel due to an international arrest warrant issued after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) also confirmed that he would start sending the first letters on tariffs and trade deals to several countries on Monday (Jul 7) as the deadline for the temporary pause on duties nears.

Not seeking ‘confrontation’: China, Russia react to Trump’s additional 10% tariff threat on BRICS nations

Before launching its missile barrage and a brutal war against Israel, Iran built up a secret espionage network inside the country, made up of more than 30 Israeli citizens, many of whom were approached with offers of money through anonymous messages on Telegram, The Guardian reported. The extent of Tehran’s network has shocked Israeli officials, even as it failed in its aim to assassinate high-profile Israeli figures.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-how-israel-built-nuclear-weapons-and-kept-them-a-secret-for-decades-the-elaborate-deception-that-fooled-the-us-and-world-1750271364381">How Israel built nuclear weapons and kept them a secret for decades? The elaborate deception that fooled the&nbsp;US&nbsp;and&nbsp;world</a><h2>How it started: Anonymous texts and crypto payments</h2>The campaign began with a message from accounts like “news agency” or “Tehran-Quds”, asking recipients for war-related information in exchange for payment. Some messages openly referenced Muslim solidarity and came with links to continue the conversation via Telegram, where users were offered small sums to perform low-risk errands.Once initial trust was established, recipients were asked to install apps for PayPal and cryptocurrency transactions. Rewards increased with each completed task. One suspect earned nearly $1,000 just for checking if a black bag had been buried in a local park. There was no bag, but he sent a video to prove it and was given more tasks, handing out leaflets, putting up graffiti against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and eventually photographing military sites.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-how-did-iran-get-american-f-14-tomcats-fighter-jet-and-why-is-it-still-flying-them-years-after-us-retired-them-1750260034881">How did Iran get American F-14 'Tomcats' fighter jet, and why is it still flying them years after US&nbsp;retired&nbsp;them?</a><h2>Photos helped guide Iranian missile strikes</h2>A key focus of the spy network was to gather images of sensitive locations. As per the Guardian report, one Israeli of Azeri descent allegedly turned it into a family operation, collecting images of the Nevatim airbase, the Glilot military intelligence HQ, and Iron Dome batteries. He also sent images of the Weizmann Institute, Israel’s premier research centre, which Iran later struck during its 12-day war with Israel.<h2>The $60,000 offer to kill a nuclear scientist</h2>After sending photos of a nuclear scientist’s home, one recruit was offered $60,000 to kill the scientist and his family. He allegedly assembled a hit squad of four Palestinian Israeli men, but they failed to get past the security gate at the Weizmann Institute. Days later, he returned alone to take more photos and was paid $709. He was also asked to plant a GPS tracker on the scientist’s car, but refused.<h2>Iran’s “spray and pray” strategy</h2>Yossi Melman, an Israeli intelligence expert, told Guardian Shin Bet officials described Iran’s method as a “spray-and-pray” approach, focusing on a wide base of low-level recruits in hopes that some might evolve into long-term agents. Many of the accused carried out minor tasks but backed out when asked to cross the line into violence. As a result, Israel’s security services were able to expose the network before it could inflict serious damage. Only one person has been convicted so far from the wave of espionage arrests.<h2>Million-dollar murder-for-hire: The case of Moti Maman</h2>Mordechai “Moti” Maman, 72, is among the most high-profile names from the investigations. Maman was lured into Iran via Turkey under the guise of a business opportunity in dried fruit. Inside Iran, he was offered thousands of dollars to leave guns or money in Israel, take photos of crowded public areas, and deliver threats to other agents. Later, the Iranians raised the stakes, offering $150,000 to kill Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, or Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.According to prosecutors, Maman offered to arrange the job through underworld contacts but demanded $1 million. The Iranians changed their demand, offering $400,000 to kill former PM Naftali Bennett instead. Talks collapsed, and Maman was eventually arrested in Tel Aviv. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for unauthorised entry into an enemy state and contact with a foreign agent. His lawyer claims he only pretended to go along with the plan out of fear and had no idea he was entering Iran during the initial trip.

The campaign began with a message from accounts like “news agency” or “Tehran-Quds”, asking recipients for war-related information in exchange for payment. Once initial trust was established, recipients were asked to install apps for PayPal and cryptocurrency transactions.

Before launching its missile barrage and a brutal war against Israel, Iran built up a secret espionage network inside the country, made up of more than 30 Israeli citizens, many of whom were approached with offers of money through anonymous messages on Telegram, The Guardian reported. The extent of Tehran’s network has shocked Israeli officials, even as it failed in its aim to assassinate high-profile Israeli figures. Also read: How Israel built nuclear weapons and kept them a secret for decades? The elaborate deception that fooled the US and world How it started: Anonymous texts and crypto payments The campaign began with a message from accounts like “news agency” or “Tehran-Quds”, asking recipients for war-related information in exchange for payment. Some messages openly referenced Muslim solidarity and came with links to continue the conversation via Telegram, where users were offered small sums to perform low-risk errands. Once initial trust was established, recipients were asked to install apps for PayPal and cryptocurrency transactions. Rewards increased with each completed task. One suspect earned nearly $1,000 just for checking if a black bag had been buried in a local park. There was no bag, but he sent a video to prove it and was given more tasks, handing out leaflets, putting up graffiti against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and eventually photographing military sites. Also read: How did Iran get American F-14 'Tomcats' fighter jet, and why is it still flying them years after US retired them? Photos helped guide Iranian missile strikes A key focus of the spy network was to gather images of sensitive locations. As per the Guardian report, one Israeli of Azeri descent allegedly turned it into a family operation, collecting images of the Nevatim airbase, the Glilot military intelligence HQ, and Iron Dome batteries. He also sent images of the Weizmann Institute, Israel’s premier research centre, which Iran later struck during its 12-day war with Israel. The $60,000 offer to kill a nuclear scientist After sending photos of a nuclear scientist’s home, one recruit was offered $60,000 to kill the scientist and his family. He allegedly assembled a hit squad of four Palestinian Israeli men, but they failed to get past the security gate at the Weizmann Institute. Days later, he returned alone to take more photos and was paid $709. He was also asked to plant a GPS tracker on the scientist’s car, but refused. Iran’s “spray and pray” strategy Yossi Melman, an Israeli intelligence expert, told Guardian Shin Bet officials described Iran’s method as a “spray-and-pray” approach, focusing on a wide base of low-level recruits in hopes that some might evolve into long-term agents. Many of the accused carried out minor tasks but backed out when asked to cross the line into violence. As a result, Israel’s security services were able to expose the network before it could inflict serious damage. Only one person has been convicted so far from the wave of espionage arrests. Million-dollar murder-for-hire: The case of Moti Maman Mordechai “Moti” Maman, 72, is among the most high-profile names from the investigations. Maman was lured into Iran via Turkey under the guise of a business opportunity in dried fruit. Inside Iran, he was offered thousands of dollars to leave guns or money in Israel, take photos of crowded public areas, and deliver threats to other agents. Later, the Iranians raised the stakes, offering $150,000 to kill Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, or Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. According to prosecutors, Maman offered to arrange the job through underworld contacts but demanded $1 million. The Iranians changed their demand, offering $400,000 to kill former PM Naftali Bennett instead. Talks collapsed, and Maman was eventually arrested in Tel Aviv. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for unauthorised entry into an enemy state and contact with a foreign agent. His lawyer claims he only pretended to go along with the plan out of fear and had no idea he was entering Iran during the initial trip.

The campaign began with a message from accounts like “news agency” or “Tehran-Quds”, asking recipients for war-related information in exchange for payment. Once initial trust was established, recipients were asked to install apps for PayPal and cryptocurrency transactions.

'$60,000 to kill a scientist, $150,000 for Netanyahu': Inside Iran’s failed spy network in Israel — How did it operate?

Alongside promoting his new his political party, tech giant Elon Musk is also attacking his old foe Scott Bessent. In a latest post on X, he has called Bessent a ‘Soros stooge’ once again. This comes after Bessent said that Musk should focus on “business activities and not political activities.” Last week, Elon Musk announced that he is forming the 'American Party,' a day after Trump signed 'Big, Beautiful’ Bill' into law. He said that the party has been formed to challenge the 'uniparty' system of Republicans and Democrats. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he said in a post on X.&nbsp;Speaking on CNN on Sunday, the US Treasury secretary, suggested that the boards of Musk’s businesses would be displeased by his plans to mount a political party. “I imagine that those boards of directors did not like this announcement yesterday, and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political activities,” the Treasury secretary said. He also took a dig at Musk, saying that the “principles” of Doge had been “popular”, but Musk was “was not”. In response, Musk called him a ‘Soros stooge’ and claimed that he ‘cannot do math.’ He also said that the polling was positive for him that is why US President Trump used him during election campaign.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Scott Bessent: &quot;The Principles Of DOGE Were Very Popular... Elon Was Not&quot;<a href="https://t.co/uNAlhcRi28">https://t.co/uNAlhcRi28</a> &quot;I imagine that the boards of directors at his various companies... will be encouraging him to focus on business activities, not political activities.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/nZFSElo4tT">pic.twitter.com/nZFSElo4tT</a>&mdash; RCP Video (@rcpvideo) <a href="https://twitter.com/rcpvideo/status/1941872985167536244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751886133599.png"></figure><h2>Are Bessent and Soros related?</h2>Scott Bessent&nbsp;secured an internship with Jim Rogers, a co-founder of the Quantum Fund with George Soros in 1984. Later in 1991, he joined Soros Fund Management (SFM), founded by George Soros and became head of the London office, overseeing European investments. In 1992, played a key role in the firm’s famous $1 billion profit from shorting the British pound during the Black Wednesday crisis, working under Soros and Stanley Druckenmiller. He was described as a protégé of Soros and was instrumental in spotting weaknesses in the UK housing market that informed the trade. In 2000, he left SFM to launch Bessent Capital, his own hedge fund, with $200 million in seed capital from Soros. The fund struggled and closed in 2005. Later in 2011, he returned to Soros Fund Management as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), overseeing billions in assets. He left SFM in 2015, reportedly due to frustrations working under Soros and his son.<h2>Elon Musk vs Scott Bessent in the White House</h2>A nasty brawl between Bessent and Elon Musk took place in the White House West Wing. Bessent repeatedly shouted "F*** you!" during the West Wing brawl. Musk in response called Bessent a 'Soros agent' and accused him of having run "a failed hedge fund." The dispute began because Musk had attempted to select Gary Shapley to lead the IRS – without first getting Bessent’s approval. The White House did not deny the reports about the brawl with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, “Disagreements are a normal part of any healthy policy process, and ultimately everyone knows they serve at the pleasure of President Trump.”

Old foes Scott Bessent and Elon Musk are fighting again. The details of a nasty brawl between the two are out earlier. Now, they are fighting over Musk's new American party and his opposition to Donald Trump's big beautiful bill

Alongside promoting his new his political party, tech giant Elon Musk is also attacking his old foe Scott Bessent. In a latest post on X, he has called Bessent a ‘Soros stooge’ once again. This comes after Bessent said that Musk should focus on “business activities and not political activities.” Last week, Elon Musk announced that he is forming the 'American Party,' a day after Trump signed 'Big, Beautiful’ Bill' into law. He said that the party has been formed to challenge the 'uniparty' system of Republicans and Democrats. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he said in a post on X. Speaking on CNN on Sunday, the US Treasury secretary, suggested that the boards of Musk’s businesses would be displeased by his plans to mount a political party. “I imagine that those boards of directors did not like this announcement yesterday, and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political activities,” the Treasury secretary said. He also took a dig at Musk, saying that the “principles” of Doge had been “popular”, but Musk was “was not”. In response, Musk called him a ‘Soros stooge’ and claimed that he ‘cannot do math.’ He also said that the polling was positive for him that is why US President Trump used him during election campaign.

Old foes Scott Bessent and Elon Musk are fighting again. The details of a nasty brawl between the two are out earlier. Now, they are fighting over Musk's new American party and his opposition to Donald Trump's big beautiful bill

Musk calls Bessent 'Soros stooge' over his 'business, not his political activities' advice: Here's what happened so far

Elon Musk and the America Party: Elon Musk announced the ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump over a spending bill that could raise the US deficit. Musk, who had donated an estimated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, recently resigned from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.<h2>Trump has shifted parties multiple times</h2>Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 1987, but his relationship with the party waxed and waned over the years, before he took over its reins. He was associated with the Reform Party in 1999. In 2001, he became a Democrat. For some time, he declared himself as an Independent. In 2021, soon after he lost the Presidential election, Trump's aides floated the idea of a&nbsp; Patriot Party.<h2>So, was Trump a Democrat?</h2>Yes, Trump was a registered Democrat from August 2001 to September 2009. In this period, he expressed stronger identification with Democratic economic policies and donated to Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He even donated to his 2024 Democratic rival for president, Kamala Harris, twice. For a period of time, his donations was higher to Democrats than Republicans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump, the political flip-flopper always had his business interests in mind</h2>Trump’s political donations reflected his shifting affiliations, which were more about preserving his business interests. From 1989 to 2009, more than half of his $1.4 million donations went to Democrats, according to ballotpedia.org website. It was ideological consistency, but access to elite and influence that led him to either Dems or GOP, as noted by analysts like Emma Shortis and David Smith.<h2>Trump’s political and party shifts over years</h2>Trump has changed party affiliations at least five times since the 1980s: Republican (1987), Reform/Independence Party (1999), Democrat (2001), back to Republican (2009), Independent (2011) before returning as Republican in 2012. Here is a more detailed breakup:In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan, New York. This was his first formal and open affiliation with the GOP. In 1988, he attempted to be considered as George HW Bush’s running mate in the Republican presidential race. Bush was dismissive of him.&nbsp;In 1999, Trump switched his affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. That party was a state affiliate of the national Reform Party of former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Trump formed an exploratory committee to seek the Reform Party’s presidential nomination for the 2000 election, won the Reform Party primaries in California and Michigan. He withdrew from the race in February 2000 due to inner-party discord.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed</a>In 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party. He was a registered Democrat till 2009, and even considered running for president in 2004 as a Democrat. In 2008, Trump initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary but backed Republican John McCain in the general election.In 2009, Trump returned to the Republican Party, re-registering as a Republican. In 2011 December, he declared himself as an independent. He even flirted with a third-party presidential run in 2012 . But the same year, Trump re-registered as a Republican and endorsed Mitt Romney for president.<h2>Attempts to form Patriot Party in 2021</h2>After Trump rejected his Presidential race loss of 2020, his aides and supporters explored the idea of a third party, the Patriot Party. The party was supposed to be aligned with Trumpism: nationalist, populist and anti-establishment. But the idea was not his, though inspired by him. The party idea collapsed within days as Trump chose to remain within the GOP. Patriot Party was largely notional. It was not registered and didnt' get ballot access.

His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.

Elon Musk and the America Party: Elon Musk announced the ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump over a spending bill that could raise the US deficit. Musk, who had donated an estimated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, recently resigned from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician. Trump has shifted parties multiple times Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 1987, but his relationship with the party waxed and waned over the years, before he took over its reins. He was associated with the Reform Party in 1999. In 2001, he became a Democrat. For some time, he declared himself as an Independent. In 2021, soon after he lost the Presidential election, Trump's aides floated the idea of a Patriot Party. So, was Trump a Democrat? Yes, Trump was a registered Democrat from August 2001 to September 2009. In this period, he expressed stronger identification with Democratic economic policies and donated to Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He even donated to his 2024 Democratic rival for president, Kamala Harris, twice. For a period of time, his donations was higher to Democrats than Republicans. Trump, the political flip-flopper always had his business interests in mind Trump’s political donations reflected his shifting affiliations, which were more about preserving his business interests. From 1989 to 2009, more than half of his $1.4 million donations went to Democrats, according to ballotpedia.org website. It was ideological consistency, but access to elite and influence that led him to either Dems or GOP, as noted by analysts like Emma Shortis and David Smith. Trump’s political and party shifts over years Trump has changed party affiliations at least five times since the 1980s: Republican (1987), Reform/Independence Party (1999), Democrat (2001), back to Republican (2009), Independent (2011) before returning as Republican in 2012. Here is a more detailed breakup: In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan, New York. This was his first formal and open affiliation with the GOP. In 1988, he attempted to be considered as George HW Bush’s running mate in the Republican presidential race. Bush was dismissive of him. In 1999, Trump switched his affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. That party was a state affiliate of the national Reform Party of former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Trump formed an exploratory committee to seek the Reform Party’s presidential nomination for the 2000 election, won the Reform Party primaries in California and Michigan. He withdrew from the race in February 2000 due to inner-party discord. https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed In 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party. He was a registered Democrat till 2009, and even considered running for president in 2004 as a Democrat. In 2008, Trump initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary but backed Republican John McCain in the general election. In 2009, Trump returned to the Republican Party, re-registering as a Republican. In 2011 December, he declared himself as an independent. He even flirted with a third-party presidential run in 2012 . But the same year, Trump re-registered as a Republican and endorsed Mitt Romney for president. Attempts to form Patriot Party in 2021 After Trump rejected his Presidential race loss of 2020, his aides and supporters explored the idea of a third party, the Patriot Party. The party was supposed to be aligned with Trumpism: nationalist, populist and anti-establishment. But the idea was not his, though inspired by him. The party idea collapsed within days as Trump chose to remain within the GOP. Patriot Party was largely notional. It was not registered and didnt' get ballot access.

His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.

Trump is angry at Musk idea of America Party. But he's a flip-flopper, flirted with multiple parties and backed Democrats too

The owners of the pet lion that leapt over a wall and attacked a woman and two children in the city of Lahore in Pakistan have been arrested. The woman and her two young sons, aged 5 and 7, were hospitalised, after an attack on them in a street when the lion escaped from a farmhouse in Johan town's neighborhood on Thursday (July 3). Security camera video released by police shows the lion jumping over a concrete wall and attacking a woman from behind, knocking her to the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;The man can be seen sprinting out of the property the lion had escaped from with an object in his hand and chasing the lion off the woman, before it ran away further down the road where the children were attacked. The children sustained injuries on their face and arm injuries, but are in stable condition, according to news agency Associated Press.&nbsp;Lahore Police posted a video on social media in which they said that the lion escaped after an open cage at the farmhouse and was caught by owners, who immediately placed it in a vehicle and went into hiding in another district. Muhammad Faisal Kamran, Deputy Inspector General of Lahore Police Operations, said three people were arrested on Friday morning. “We’ve also captured the lion and transferred it to wildlife authorities,” Kamran was quoted saying.&nbsp;Lahore police also shared an image of three men in a police cell and video of the lion in a cage. Local media said the owner also did not have a license for keeping the lion and would be charged under the Wildlife Act, which could see them serving a maximum seven-year prison term or a fine of $17,500, as per reports.&nbsp;Keeping wild cats as pets is a status symbol in Pakistan and is not rare, but it needs a license, and big cats have to be housed outside of city limits. “This unfortunate incident highlights how wild animals are often kept in such places without a license, or permission — with no legal procedures followed — endangering the lives of many people,” Kamran was quoted saying in an interview.&nbsp;The government on Sunday (July 6) also announced that it was launching a province-wide crackdown against those keeping big cats without a valid license. To date, 13 lions have been seized and five have been arrested for violating wildlife laws.

Pakistan pet lions owners arrested after woman two children injured in attack

The owners of the pet lion that leapt over a wall and attacked a woman and two children in the city of Lahore in Pakistan have been arrested. The woman and her two young sons, aged 5 and 7, were hospitalised, after an attack on them in a street when the lion escaped from a farmhouse in Johan town's neighborhood on Thursday (July 3). Security camera video released by police shows the lion jumping over a concrete wall and attacking a woman from behind, knocking her to the ground. The man can be seen sprinting out of the property the lion had escaped from with an object in his hand and chasing the lion off the woman, before it ran away further down the road where the children were attacked. The children sustained injuries on their face and arm injuries, but are in stable condition, according to news agency Associated Press. Lahore Police posted a video on social media in which they said that the lion escaped after an open cage at the farmhouse and was caught by owners, who immediately placed it in a vehicle and went into hiding in another district. Muhammad Faisal Kamran, Deputy Inspector General of Lahore Police Operations, said three people were arrested on Friday morning. “We’ve also captured the lion and transferred it to wildlife authorities,” Kamran was quoted saying. Lahore police also shared an image of three men in a police cell and video of the lion in a cage. Local media said the owner also did not have a license for keeping the lion and would be charged under the Wildlife Act, which could see them serving a maximum seven-year prison term or a fine of $17,500, as per reports. Keeping wild cats as pets is a status symbol in Pakistan and is not rare, but it needs a license, and big cats have to be housed outside of city limits. “This unfortunate incident highlights how wild animals are often kept in such places without a license, or permission — with no legal procedures followed — endangering the lives of many people,” Kamran was quoted saying in an interview. The government on Sunday (July 6) also announced that it was launching a province-wide crackdown against those keeping big cats without a valid license. To date, 13 lions have been seized and five have been arrested for violating wildlife laws.

Security camera video provided by police showed the lion jumping onto a concrete wall and attacking a woman from behind

Pakistan pet lion's owners arrested after woman, two children injured in attack

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United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on BRICS nations and countries aligning with the group. Though Trump has been taking an anti-BRICS stance since his first term, it is notable that his threat comes soon after BRICS Summit culminated in Brazil and the group issued a statement condemning the strikes on Iran. It must be recalled that Trump had in 2024 issued a stern warning to BRICS member countries and their allies, threatening to impose 100 per cent tariffs if they proceed with plans to introduce or support a currency to replace the US dollar in international trade. However, his latest statement, even as he has finalised a trade deal with China and is soon going to announce a similar deal with India, hints at a connection between the two incidents. BRICS was founded by Brazil, Russia,&nbsp;India, China, and South Africa, but last year, the group expanded to include Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. In addition to new members, the bloc has 10 strategic partner countries, a category created at last year’s summit that includes Belarus, Cuba, and Vietnam.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>BRICS statement on Iran</h2>The BRICS bloc on Sunday (July 6) condemned the military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities and called them a clear violation of international laws, without directly naming the United States or Israel. “We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and express grave concern over the subsequent escalation of the security situation in the Middle East. We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in violation of international law and relevant resolutions of the IAEA. Nuclear safeguards, safety, and security must always be upheld, including in armed conflicts, to protect people and the environment from harm. In this context, we reiterate our support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at addressing regional challenges. We call upon the United Nations Security Council to be seized of this matter.” The declaration avoided naming any country, but can be termed as a diplomatic victory for Tehran, Israel launched a massive campaign against Iran targeting its nuclear and military facilities and killing top commanders in what it now calls a 12-day war. The US also hit Iranian nuclear sites Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan.&nbsp;<h2>Trump announces additional tariff of 10% on BRICS nation</h2>A day after the BRICS statement, Trump issued a warning to countries aligning with BRICS, saying that they would be charged an additional 10 percent tariff. He termed the BRICS group as following an "anti-American policy." The US President did not clarify or expand on the “anti-American policies” reference. Although, he did not connect it to the BRICS statement on Iran, and his post came after he announced that the first set of tariff letters, including trade deals, would be sent to several countries, starting Monday (July 7). "Any Country aligning itself with the anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has announced additional 10 percent tariffs on BRICS nations. This comes after the BRICS summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, which denounced the attacks on Iran

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on BRICS nations and countries aligning with the group. Though Trump has been taking an anti-BRICS stance since his first term, it is notable that his threat comes soon after BRICS Summit culminated in Brazil and the group issued a statement condemning the strikes on Iran. It must be recalled that Trump had in 2024 issued a stern warning to BRICS member countries and their allies, threatening to impose 100 per cent tariffs if they proceed with plans to introduce or support a currency to replace the US dollar in international trade. However, his latest statement, even as he has finalised a trade deal with China and is soon going to announce a similar deal with India, hints at a connection between the two incidents. BRICS was founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but last year, the group expanded to include Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. In addition to new members, the bloc has 10 strategic partner countries, a category created at last year’s summit that includes Belarus, Cuba, and Vietnam. BRICS statement on Iran The BRICS bloc on Sunday (July 6) condemned the military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities and called them a clear violation of international laws, without directly naming the United States or Israel. “We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and express grave concern over the subsequent escalation of the security situation in the Middle East. We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in violation of international law and relevant resolutions of the IAEA. Nuclear safeguards, safety, and security must always be upheld, including in armed conflicts, to protect people and the environment from harm. In this context, we reiterate our support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at addressing regional challenges. We call upon the United Nations Security Council to be seized of this matter.” The declaration avoided naming any country, but can be termed as a diplomatic victory for Tehran, Israel launched a massive campaign against Iran targeting its nuclear and military facilities and killing top commanders in what it now calls a 12-day war. The US also hit Iranian nuclear sites Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. Trump announces additional tariff of 10% on BRICS nation A day after the BRICS statement, Trump issued a warning to countries aligning with BRICS, saying that they would be charged an additional 10 percent tariff. He termed the BRICS group as following an "anti-American policy." The US President did not clarify or expand on the “anti-American policies” reference. Although, he did not connect it to the BRICS statement on Iran, and his post came after he announced that the first set of tariff letters, including trade deals, would be sent to several countries, starting Monday (July 7). "Any Country aligning itself with the anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

US President Donald Trump has announced additional 10 percent tariffs on BRICS nations. This comes after the BRICS summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, which denounced the attacks on Iran

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Trump kicks off new trade war with tariffs on Japan, S Korea and 5 more nations

Capgemini acquires WNS for $3.3 billion with focus on AI growth

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Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham revoked by US

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12 Turkey soldiers die of methane poisoning in bid to find fallen soldier’s body

Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo

‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war

Sacked by Putin, former Russian transport minister kills himself hours later

Nairobi tense as large police presence blocks protesters

Kash Patel once pushed Epstein theories, now leads Trump’s FBI & dismisses them

Panic grips citizens after Japan's southern islands hit by over 1600 earthquakes

Nearly 1,600 quakes in 3 weeks force evacuations in Japan's remote islands

China, Russia react to Trump’s additional 10% tariff threat on BRICS nations

'$150,000 to kill Netanyahu': Inside Iran’s failed spy network in Israel

Musk calls Bessent 'Soros stooge' over his 'business, not his politics' advice

Trump is angry at Musk, but he's flirted with third party ideas, backed Dems

Pakistan pet lion's owners arrested after woman, two children injured in attack

From UAE to Oman: THESE nations have zero income tax burden: Here's why

Trump threatens 10% tariff on BRICS after group condemned Iran strikes?