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India has quietly emerged as one of the most income-equal countries in the world, according to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief. With a Gini Index of 25.5, India ranks fourth globally in income equality, behind only the Slovak Republic (24.1), Slovenia (24.3), and Belarus (24.4). The Gini Index positions India ahead of the United States (41.8), China (35.7), and all G7 and G20 countries. This shift marks a significant change in India’s economic narrative, which has historically been associated with high levels of inequality.&nbsp;<h2>What is a Gini Index?</h2> The Gini Index is a global standard used to measure income inequality within a country. Ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (complete inequality), a lower score indicates a more balanced income distribution. With a Gini score of 25.5, India falls into the 'moderately low' inequality bracket (25–30).&nbsp;<h2>Decline in Poverty and Improved Distribution</h2>&nbsp;India’s current score marks a notable improvement from 28.8 in 2011. The World Bank reports that, between 2011 and 2023, India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty. The poverty rate, which stood at 16.2 per cent in 2011, has now dropped to just 2.3 percent based on the international poverty line of $2.15 per day. During this period, India’s Gini Index improved from 28.8 to 25.5, reflecting more equitable income distribution. The World Bank attributes this progress to focused policy interventions aimed at poverty reduction and ensuring benefits reach the lowest-income households.&nbsp;The country’s economic gains are increasingly being shared more evenly, a notable contrast to widening inequality trends in several developed nations. The World Bank data suggests that India’s model, which is emphasising more on targeted delivery, financial access, and digital identification, has played a key role in fostering inclusive growth.&nbsp;<h2>Role of Welfare and Digital Governance</h2>&nbsp;The release also highlights on key government schemes playing important role in this transformation. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), PM Vishwakarma Yojana and, Ayushman Bharat yojana. The Stand-Up India initiative and PM Vishwakarma Yojana have supported entrepreneurship among marginalised groups. Meanwhile, food security under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has benefited people nationwide.

The Gini Index positions India ahead of the United States (41.8), China (35.7), and all G7 and G20 countries.

India has quietly emerged as one of the most income-equal countries in the world, according to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief. With a Gini Index of 25.5, India ranks fourth globally in income equality, behind only the Slovak Republic (24.1), Slovenia (24.3), and Belarus (24.4). The Gini Index positions India ahead of the United States (41.8), China (35.7), and all G7 and G20 countries. This shift marks a significant change in India’s economic narrative, which has historically been associated with high levels of inequality. What is a Gini Index? The Gini Index is a global standard used to measure income inequality within a country. Ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (complete inequality), a lower score indicates a more balanced income distribution. With a Gini score of 25.5, India falls into the 'moderately low' inequality bracket (25–30). Decline in Poverty and Improved Distribution India’s current score marks a notable improvement from 28.8 in 2011. The World Bank reports that, between 2011 and 2023, India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty. The poverty rate, which stood at 16.2 per cent in 2011, has now dropped to just 2.3 percent based on the international poverty line of $2.15 per day. During this period, India’s Gini Index improved from 28.8 to 25.5, reflecting more equitable income distribution. The World Bank attributes this progress to focused policy interventions aimed at poverty reduction and ensuring benefits reach the lowest-income households. The country’s economic gains are increasingly being shared more evenly, a notable contrast to widening inequality trends in several developed nations. The World Bank data suggests that India’s model, which is emphasising more on targeted delivery, financial access, and digital identification, has played a key role in fostering inclusive growth. Role of Welfare and Digital Governance The release also highlights on key government schemes playing important role in this transformation. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), PM Vishwakarma Yojana and, Ayushman Bharat yojana. The Stand-Up India initiative and PM Vishwakarma Yojana have supported entrepreneurship among marginalised groups. Meanwhile, food security under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has benefited people nationwide.

The Gini Index positions India ahead of the United States (41.8), China (35.7), and all G7 and G20 countries.

India rises to 4th globally in income equality, ahead of US and China: World Bank

A village in a poor region in Bangladesh has become notorious for the kidney trade. The village of Baiguni, which is located in the impoverished nation's Kalai Upazila region, is often called the "village of one kidney" because several residents have one of their two kidneys for monetary reward. In 2023, the British Medical Journal Global Health reported that one in every 35 adults in the region has sold a kidney. Most donors are men in their early 30s, who were lured by the kidney racket with the promise of becoming rich.&nbsp;83 percent of those surveyed in the journal's study said they were forced to sell their organ because of abject poverty.&nbsp;Safiruddin, 45, is one of those who sold their kidneys. Since the operation, a dull ache in his side has diminished&nbsp;his quality&nbsp;of life.&nbsp;He sold his kidney in India for just 2900 dollars, reported Al Jazeera. He hopes for the transaction that is now proving costly, where he would uplift his family, bogged down by abject poverty afflicting the region. However, the money fell short -- his underconstruction house remains unfinished, and he remains as poor as before.&nbsp;He still toils&nbsp;as a daily wage worker in a cold storage facility, reeling under the health problems that emerged from the loss of his kidney.&nbsp;“I gave my kidney so my family could have a better life. I did everything for my wife and children,” he told the channel.&nbsp;He reportedly came to India on a medical visa after the brokers arranged for his flights, documents, and other formalities.&nbsp;His identity was altered, and his kidney was transplanted into an unknown recipient whom he had never met. “I don’t know who got my kidney," he said.&nbsp;In India, laws only permit organ donations between close relatives or with special government permits.&nbsp;Monir Moniruzzaman, a Michigan State University professor and a member of the World Health Organization’s Task Force on Organ Transplantation, revealed the modus operandi of those involved in this racket. He said the seller's name is typically changed, and a familial relationship is established with the recipient using fake documents.&nbsp;"Forged national IDs support the claim, making it appear as though the donor is a relative, such as a sister, daughter, or another family member, donating an organ out of compassion,” he added.Safiruddin said that the brokers never returned his passport. He didn't receive the required post-operation treatment.&nbsp;Most of these kidneys are sold in Bangladesh and India, reported Al Jazeera. Poverty and a short supply of organs have created an illegal market in the country.&nbsp;Josna Begum, 45, a woman from Binai village in Kalai Upazila, is another victim of the kidney-selling racket. She and her husband, Belal, were lured into selling their kidneys in India in 2019.She now describes her decision as a mistake. She said that the brokers had first promised her $4100 for the illegal kidney donation. They raised the promised amount to $5700 to convince her but paid only $2500 after the operation.&nbsp;Josna said her passport and identification documents were handled entirely by the brokers. “I was OK with them taking away the prescriptions. But I asked for my passport. They never gave it back,” she told the channel.&nbsp;Belal later deserted Josna and married another woman. She now suffers from chronic pain and can't do any heavy work. She is struggling to procure medicines due to her financial problems.&nbsp;Mohammad Sajal, a businessman in Dhaka, sold his kidney to repay debt. He was promised $8200 but was only paid $2900.&nbsp;Assistant Inspector General Enamul Haque Sagor of the Bangladesh Police acknowledged the kidney trade in the country. He says the police have been cracking down on such people.

A village in a poor region in Bangladesh has become notorious for the kidney trade. The village of Baiguni, which is located in the impoverished nation's Kalai Upazila region, is often called the "village of one kidney" because several residents have one of their two kidneys for monetary reward.

A village in a poor region in Bangladesh has become notorious for the kidney trade. The village of Baiguni, which is located in the impoverished nation's Kalai Upazila region, is often called the "village of one kidney" because several residents have one of their two kidneys for monetary reward. In 2023, the British Medical Journal Global Health reported that one in every 35 adults in the region has sold a kidney. Most donors are men in their early 30s, who were lured by the kidney racket with the promise of becoming rich. 83 percent of those surveyed in the journal's study said they were forced to sell their organ because of abject poverty. Safiruddin, 45, is one of those who sold their kidneys. Since the operation, a dull ache in his side has diminished his quality of life. He sold his kidney in India for just 2900 dollars, reported Al Jazeera. He hopes for the transaction that is now proving costly, where he would uplift his family, bogged down by abject poverty afflicting the region. However, the money fell short -- his underconstruction house remains unfinished, and he remains as poor as before. He still toils as a daily wage worker in a cold storage facility, reeling under the health problems that emerged from the loss of his kidney. “I gave my kidney so my family could have a better life. I did everything for my wife and children,” he told the channel. He reportedly came to India on a medical visa after the brokers arranged for his flights, documents, and other formalities. His identity was altered, and his kidney was transplanted into an unknown recipient whom he had never met. “I don’t know who got my kidney," he said. In India, laws only permit organ donations between close relatives or with special government permits. Monir Moniruzzaman, a Michigan State University professor and a member of the World Health Organization’s Task Force on Organ Transplantation, revealed the modus operandi of those involved in this racket. He said the seller's name is typically changed, and a familial relationship is established with the recipient using fake documents. "Forged national IDs support the claim, making it appear as though the donor is a relative, such as a sister, daughter, or another family member, donating an organ out of compassion,” he added. Safiruddin said that the brokers never returned his passport. He didn't receive the required post-operation treatment. Most of these kidneys are sold in Bangladesh and India, reported Al Jazeera. Poverty and a short supply of organs have created an illegal market in the country. Josna Begum, 45, a woman from Binai village in Kalai Upazila, is another victim of the kidney-selling racket. She and her husband, Belal, were lured into selling their kidneys in India in 2019. She now describes her decision as a mistake. She said that the brokers had first promised her $4100 for the illegal kidney donation. They raised the promised amount to $5700 to convince her but paid only $2500 after the operation. Josna said her passport and identification documents were handled entirely by the brokers. “I was OK with them taking away the prescriptions. But I asked for my passport. They never gave it back,” she told the channel. Belal later deserted Josna and married another woman. She now suffers from chronic pain and can't do any heavy work. She is struggling to procure medicines due to her financial problems. Mohammad Sajal, a businessman in Dhaka, sold his kidney to repay debt. He was promised $8200 but was only paid $2900. Assistant Inspector General Enamul Haque Sagor of the Bangladesh Police acknowledged the kidney trade in the country. He says the police have been cracking down on such people.

83 percent of those surveyed in the journal's study said they were forced to sell their organ because of abject poverty.

Inside Bangladesh's 'village of one kidney': Victim promised $5700, received half, and pain

In a terrifying incident at the Texas flood, residents along with their homes were swept away by water from the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4. Neighbours who barely managed to escape could not confirm the details of the family. The home was captured by KSAT drone footage being swept away around the length of a football field till the Guadalupe River.Scott Walden, a neighbour, showed concern as he could not confirm the survival of the family.&nbsp;“I had no idea that something like this could happen,” Walden said. “And then, holy s---. Stuff started to hit the walls, and my wife jumped up and looked out the back porch, and it was a river.”Walden said that the water came so fast that they couldn't evacuate.&nbsp;"By the time I went to get my keys to move my truck out of the way to back up across the street, the water had risen and flooded my truck.”&nbsp;The flow of the water was powerful and fast; it swept them away three house lengths.&nbsp;"We finally ended up snagged on a big bush,” Walden said. “So, we hung on to the bush until we got rescued.”Walden said that they were rescued after 30 minutes by police who formed a human chain. He also said that out of his two dogs, only one survived.&nbsp;Kerville, Texas, was hit the hardest by the flash flooding, as heavy rain swelled two forks of the Guadalupe River before they converged and flowed “through the city.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

Residents on Waterfront Drive in Kerrville share the ordeal of a horrific incident in the Guadalupe River Flood, in which a home was being swept away, with neighbours surviving barely, and can not confirm the whereabouts of the family.

In a terrifying incident at the Texas flood, residents along with their homes were swept away by water from the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4. Neighbours who barely managed to escape could not confirm the details of the family. The home was captured by KSAT drone footage being swept away around the length of a football field till the Guadalupe River. Scott Walden, a neighbour, showed concern as he could not confirm the survival of the family. “I had no idea that something like this could happen,” Walden said. “And then, holy s---. Stuff started to hit the walls, and my wife jumped up and looked out the back porch, and it was a river.” Walden said that the water came so fast that they couldn't evacuate. "By the time I went to get my keys to move my truck out of the way to back up across the street, the water had risen and flooded my truck.” The flow of the water was powerful and fast; it swept them away three house lengths. "We finally ended up snagged on a big bush,” Walden said. “So, we hung on to the bush until we got rescued.” Walden said that they were rescued after 30 minutes by police who formed a human chain. He also said that out of his two dogs, only one survived. Kerville, Texas, was hit the hardest by the flash flooding, as heavy rain swelled two forks of the Guadalupe River before they converged and flowed “through the city.”

Residents on Waterfront Drive in Kerrville share the ordeal of a horrific incident in the Guadalupe River Flood, in which a home was being swept away, with neighbours surviving barely, and can not confirm the whereabouts of the family.

'We hung on to the bush until we got rescued': Home swept away in Texas flood

Former vice president Kamala Harris came under fire for posting a grim note on social media on the Fourth of July, along with a photo of last year’s festivities with her husband, Douglas Emhoff, but cropped out former President Joe Biden. Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president.&nbsp;“This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better,” Harris wrote on X. “But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.”&nbsp;Trump supporters criticised the former president for making dull remarks on the occasion of celebration across the nation.&nbsp;“Kamala cropping Joe out is very symbolic,” said Link Lauren, a former senior adviser to Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. He also posted a picture taken at the same moment from a different angle, showing Biden and his wife standing close to Harris and her husband.&nbsp;Criticising the tone of her message, a person said, “LMFAO!!!! Things are GREAT right now. You are always so negative!!” Another said, “I’m taking a moment to reflect on how much worse things would have been if you’d won.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better. But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation. <a href="https://t.co/pYxJVw0fiD">pic.twitter.com/pYxJVw0fiD</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1941195772080553989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;A user wrote in comments, “Is Kamala drunk?” While another said, “Because you lost, America still has a chance at greatness.” A person said, “Just think how bad it would be, if you won the election. Thank god, we have someone trying to fix the wrong you and Joey did, during his administration.”&nbsp;Taking a jibe at her for losing in the 2024 elections against Trump, a person wrote, “Reflect on how utterly rejected you were in the primary and general elections.” Another mocked, “Okay but who is this?” A person said, “Things are actually great right now, thanks for losing badly.”&nbsp;“You betrayed us when you, not only opened the doors wide to illegal immigration, but did so without any vetting. I don’t know who you stand together with, but it is not someone we want,” one person said.

Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president.

Former vice president Kamala Harris came under fire for posting a grim note on social media on the Fourth of July, along with a photo of last year’s festivities with her husband, Douglas Emhoff, but cropped out former President Joe Biden. Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president. “This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better,” Harris wrote on X. “But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.” Trump supporters criticised the former president for making dull remarks on the occasion of celebration across the nation. “Kamala cropping Joe out is very symbolic,” said Link Lauren, a former senior adviser to Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. He also posted a picture taken at the same moment from a different angle, showing Biden and his wife standing close to Harris and her husband. Criticising the tone of her message, a person said, “LMFAO!!!! Things are GREAT right now. You are always so negative!!” Another said, “I’m taking a moment to reflect on how much worse things would have been if you’d won.”

Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president.

‘Is Kamala drunk?’ Netizens slam former vice president over grim July 4 post that crops out Biden

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (July 5) that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to end the Ukraine war, adding that he was "very unhappy" with the July 3 phone call between the two leaders. "It just seems like he wants to go all the way and just keep killing people. It's not good. I wasn't happy with it," Trump told reporters.When asked about supplying Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, he replied, “Yeah, we might.” "They're going to need something because they're being hit pretty hard," Trump added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-developing-nuclear-missile-that-could-hit-india-us-what-are-intercontinental-nuclear-ballistic-missiles-why-is-washington-worried-1750869386417">Pakistan developing nuclear missile that could hit India, US: What are Intercontinental Nuclear Ballistic Missiles? Why is Washington&nbsp;worried?</a>This is not the first time Trump has said he would give Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv. “We’re going to see if we can make some available. You know, they’re very hard to get,” Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in The Hague. He was responding to questions about whether Washington would send more air defence help to Kyiv. Trump added, “We were supplying them to Israel, and they’re very effective, 100% effective. Hard to believe how effective.”&nbsp;“They do want that more than any other thing,” he said. The US-built Patriot systems are currently critical in defending Ukrainian cities from incoming Russian ballistic missiles, which have intensified in recent weeks.<h2>What is the Patriot missile system?</h2>The Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is the US Army’s most advanced surface-to-air missile system. It can intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and modern aircraft across all altitudes and in all weather conditions.The system is combat-tested and has been used by the US and its allies for decades. It first saw action during the 1991 Gulf War and was also used during the 2003 Iraq invasion.<h2>Who uses it?</h2>Apart from the United States, several other countries operate the Patriot system, including Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and more. In recent years, countries like Poland, Sweden, Romania, and Taiwan have also acquired the system to boost their defences.<h2>Key features of the Patriot air defence system</h2>• Mobile system: Includes radar units, command and control stations, power generators, and missile launchers, all mounted on trucks.• Advanced tracking: Uses a track-via-missile (TVM) guidance system, which receives midcourse correction signals from the ground.• Range and altitude: Depending on the version, Patriot interceptors can hit targets up to 160 km away and at altitudes of over 24 km.• Radar reach: The system’s radar can detect targets over 150 km away.• Quick response: Interceptor missiles can launch within nine seconds, with flight times ranging up to three and a half minutes.

The announcement came after a closed-door meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump said that the Patriots were at the top of Kyiv’s list of military requests. 

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (July 5) that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to end the Ukraine war, adding that he was "very unhappy" with the July 3 phone call between the two leaders. "It just seems like he wants to go all the way and just keep killing people. It's not good. I wasn't happy with it," Trump told reporters. When asked about supplying Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, he replied, “Yeah, we might.” "They're going to need something because they're being hit pretty hard," Trump added. Also read: Pakistan developing nuclear missile that could hit India, US: What are Intercontinental Nuclear Ballistic Missiles? Why is Washington worried? This is not the first time Trump has said he would give Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv. “We’re going to see if we can make some available. You know, they’re very hard to get,” Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in The Hague. He was responding to questions about whether Washington would send more air defence help to Kyiv. Trump added, “We were supplying them to Israel, and they’re very effective, 100% effective. Hard to believe how effective.” “They do want that more than any other thing,” he said. The US-built Patriot systems are currently critical in defending Ukrainian cities from incoming Russian ballistic missiles, which have intensified in recent weeks. What is the Patriot missile system? The Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is the US Army’s most advanced surface-to-air missile system. It can intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and modern aircraft across all altitudes and in all weather conditions. The system is combat-tested and has been used by the US and its allies for decades. It first saw action during the 1991 Gulf War and was also used during the 2003 Iraq invasion. Who uses it? Apart from the United States, several other countries operate the Patriot system, including Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and more. In recent years, countries like Poland, Sweden, Romania, and Taiwan have also acquired the system to boost their defences. Key features of the Patriot air defence system • Mobile system: Includes radar units, command and control stations, power generators, and missile launchers, all mounted on trucks. • Advanced tracking: Uses a track-via-missile (TVM) guidance system, which receives midcourse correction signals from the ground. • Range and altitude: Depending on the version, Patriot interceptors can hit targets up to 160 km away and at altitudes of over 24 km. • Radar reach: The system’s radar can detect targets over 150 km away. • Quick response: Interceptor missiles can launch within nine seconds, with flight times ranging up to three and a half minutes.

The announcement came after a closed-door meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump said that the Patriots were at the top of Kyiv’s list of military requests.&nbsp;

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In a horrifying incident, more than a dozen passengers on the Manchester-bound plane got injured as they tried to flee the plane when a fire alert went off moments before take-off at Majorca's Palma airport this morning.Some people were captured fleeing the plane via one of its wings before jumping to the tarmac. The emergency department was immediately informed about the situation and promptly rushed to the scene, according to the Arab Times.Regional medical emergency response coordinators said that 18 people needed assistance, saying that they suffered "minor injuries."The airline later issued a statement, saying that ‘a false fire warning light indication’ went off, triggering a frantic response from passengers and rescue staff.<h2>Watch video here&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 Incident at Palma Airport: Ryanair Plane Fire Leads to Evacuation On Saturday night, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (reg. G-RUKN) experienced a small fire while taxiing for takeoff at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI/LEPA) on flight RK3446 to Manchester. The captain reported a… <a href="https://t.co/93ZHtDvaxi">pic.twitter.com/93ZHtDvaxi</a>&mdash; Fahad Naim (@Fahadnaimb) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fahadnaimb/status/1941434020027580775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The cabin crew received the call at 12:35 am and they immediately alerted the emergency services. Four ambulances reached the spot along with airport-based firefighters and the Civil Guard."We received an alert about a fire on a plane on the ground at Palma airport at 12.36 am today," a spokesman for a regional government-run emergency response coordination centre confirmed early this morning."Four ambulances were sent to the scene which were two basic life support units and two advanced life support units," the spokesman said.The spokesman said that they were all minor, adding that three went to the Clinica Rotger and three to the Palmaplanas Hospital.According to reports, an airport worker was overheard telling a colleague on a walkie-talkie, "Do you know the plane has emergency exits?". He said this as scared travellers were filmed jumping to the tarmac from one of its wings."Plane about to leave from apron 10 or eight and now the people are jumping from the wing onto the ground," he added."Something’s happening, something’s happening, they’re evacuating the plane. Now the firefighters are coming," the worker said.The flight from Palma to Manchester was discontinued due to a false fire warning light indication, the spokesperson for Ryanair said.

Some people were captured fleeing the plane via one of its wings before jumping to the tarmac. The emergency department was immediately informed about the situation and promptly rushed to the scene, according to the Arab Times.

In a horrifying incident, more than a dozen passengers on the Manchester-bound plane got injured as they tried to flee the plane when a fire alert went off moments before take-off at Majorca's Palma airport this morning. Some people were captured fleeing the plane via one of its wings before jumping to the tarmac. The emergency department was immediately informed about the situation and promptly rushed to the scene, according to the Arab Times. Regional medical emergency response coordinators said that 18 people needed assistance, saying that they suffered "minor injuries." The airline later issued a statement, saying that ‘a false fire warning light indication’ went off, triggering a frantic response from passengers and rescue staff. Watch video here

Some people were captured fleeing the plane via one of its wings before jumping to the tarmac. The emergency department was immediately informed about the situation and promptly rushed to the scene, according to the Arab Times.

Passengers jump from plane's wing after fire alert on Spain flight, triggers panic - WATCH video

A "catastrophic" flash flood has killed at least 24 people in south-central Texas, with the authorities desperately searching for at least 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp. The floods were triggered by torrential rains in what the authorities described as the "most dangerous river valley in the United States".&nbsp;"At this point, we're at about 24 fatalities," Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha told a press conference as rescue teams scrambled to locate stranded residents in the region northwest of San Antonio.&nbsp;Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said that some of the deceased were children. Another official said that around 25 people were missing.&nbsp;The missing girls were part of a group of around 750 children at Camp Mystem, a summer camp for girls. The flash flood was triggered after the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (eight meters) in 45 minutes.&nbsp;However, the officials hope that the missing girls could be "in a tree or just out of communication".&nbsp;&nbsp;Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he was signing a "disaster declaration" to boost resources in the affected region.&nbsp;Around 500 personnel and 14 helicopters had been pressed into the rescue operation. At least 237 people had been rescued or evacuated by emergency personnel.&nbsp;Houses were swept&nbsp;away by the flash flood, which was caused by heavy overnight rain. The rain of up to 12 inches – one-third of Kerr County's annual average – caused the sudden swelling in the river.&nbsp;Governor Abbott said the authorities would not stop the search until "everyone is accounted for".&nbsp;Public safety official Martin warned of "another wave" that could impact other counties in the state, adding that "this is not going to end today".&nbsp;The local officials weren't forewarned about the floods. "We didn't know this flood was coming," Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said on Friday.&nbsp;"This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States," he added, referring to the Guadalupe River.&nbsp;Meanwhile, forecasters have issued a flood warning for the county. They have asked those living near the river to move to higher ground.

A "catastrophic" flash flood has killed at least 24 people in south-central Texas, with the authorities desperately searching for at least 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp. The floods were triggered by torrential rains.

A "catastrophic" flash flood has killed at least 24 people in south-central Texas, with the authorities desperately searching for at least 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp. The floods were triggered by torrential rains in what the authorities described as the "most dangerous river valley in the United States". "At this point, we're at about 24 fatalities," Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha told a press conference as rescue teams scrambled to locate stranded residents in the region northwest of San Antonio. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said that some of the deceased were children. Another official said that around 25 people were missing. The missing girls were part of a group of around 750 children at Camp Mystem, a summer camp for girls. The flash flood was triggered after the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (eight meters) in 45 minutes. However, the officials hope that the missing girls could be "in a tree or just out of communication". Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he was signing a "disaster declaration" to boost resources in the affected region. Around 500 personnel and 14 helicopters had been pressed into the rescue operation. At least 237 people had been rescued or evacuated by emergency personnel. Houses were swept away by the flash flood, which was caused by heavy overnight rain. The rain of up to 12 inches – one-third of Kerr County's annual average – caused the sudden swelling in the river. Governor Abbott said the authorities would not stop the search until "everyone is accounted for". Public safety official Martin warned of "another wave" that could impact other counties in the state, adding that "this is not going to end today". The local officials weren't forewarned about the floods. "We didn't know this flood was coming," Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said on Friday. "This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States," he added, referring to the Guadalupe River. Meanwhile, forecasters have issued a flood warning for the county. They have asked those living near the river to move to higher ground.

Texas Flood: Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said that some of the deceased were children. Another official said that around 25 people were missing.

Flood in 'most dangerous valley' in US' Texas: How Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in 45 minutes

In a shocking incident, one person was killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis on Saturday. The incident took place a day after the United States celebrated the nation's Independence Day.&nbsp;Deputy police operations chief Tanya Terry told a news conference on Saturday that the shooting took place at 1.27 am (0527 GMT). The police are investigating the crime.&nbsp;&nbsp;One person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crime, whereas five people were rushed to the hospital for treatment. One person walked into a hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Three of the victims, including the deceased, are juveniles, said the police officer. She didn't reveal the ages and conditions of the other victims.&nbsp;The investigators have recovered firearms from the scene and have detained seven people for questioning.&nbsp;&nbsp;Indianapolis police chief Chris Bailey condemned recurring violence in the city's downtown area, particularly involving youngsters.&nbsp;&nbsp;He told reporters: “A kid is dead tonight. It is unacceptable.”&nbsp;He claimed the police arrested 20 people throughout the night and recovered guns from minors.&nbsp;He said they also found an assault rifle stuffed in the front of a minor.&nbsp;He slammed parents for allowing "hundreds of unsupervised kids" to roam the area at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We are not your children's keeper. You are. Parents and guardians have got to step up," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;He said thousands of people had turned up downtown for fireworks and left peacefully, but others stayed and "caused trouble."&nbsp;Gun violence has become common across the United States because of lax gun laws. Many states have few barriers to the purchasing of firearms, despite widespread support for greater gun control.&nbsp;This year, there have been 189 mass shootings in the country, according to the Gun Violence Archive. It characterizes mass shootings as incidents in which four or more people are shot.

In a shocking incident, one person was killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis on Saturday. The incident took place a day after the United States celebrated the nation's Independence Day.



In a shocking incident, one person was killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis on Saturday. The incident took place a day after the United States celebrated the nation's Independence Day. Deputy police operations chief Tanya Terry told a news conference on Saturday that the shooting took place at 1.27 am (0527 GMT). The police are investigating the crime. One person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crime, whereas five people were rushed to the hospital for treatment. One person walked into a hospital. Three of the victims, including the deceased, are juveniles, said the police officer. She didn't reveal the ages and conditions of the other victims. The investigators have recovered firearms from the scene and have detained seven people for questioning. Indianapolis police chief Chris Bailey condemned recurring violence in the city's downtown area, particularly involving youngsters. He told reporters: “A kid is dead tonight. It is unacceptable.” He claimed the police arrested 20 people throughout the night and recovered guns from minors. He said they also found an assault rifle stuffed in the front of a minor. He slammed parents for allowing "hundreds of unsupervised kids" to roam the area at night. "We are not your children's keeper. You are. Parents and guardians have got to step up," he added. He said thousands of people had turned up downtown for fireworks and left peacefully, but others stayed and "caused trouble." Gun violence has become common across the United States because of lax gun laws. Many states have few barriers to the purchasing of firearms, despite widespread support for greater gun control. This year, there have been 189 mass shootings in the country, according to the Gun Violence Archive. It characterizes mass shootings as incidents in which four or more people are shot.

Indianapolis&nbsp;shooting: Three of the victims, including the deceased, are juveniles, said the police.

US news: 7 shot in Indianapolis; police chief slams parents, says not your children's keeper

As the situation in Gaza worsens, the doctors there have warned that hundreds of babies are at risk of death amid a shortage of baby milk. This comes as Israel continues to restrict the humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip. The doctors are now running out of the specialised formula meant for premature babies and are forced to use the regular formula.The Head of Paediatrics at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said that his ward had only about a week's worth of infant formula remaining.“I can’t begin to describe how bad things are. Right now, we have enough formula for about one week. But we also have infants outside the hospital without any access to milk. It’s catastrophic,” the doctor told the Guardian.According to the doctors, the food aid that comes through the controversial US-Israeli-backed private company Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), does not include infant formula.The doctor warned that the situation here is "horrifying". "You should see the children arriving. They’re just skin and bones. It’s horrifying. The real solution is to end the war, open the crossings, and allow baby formula in.”Hanaa al-Taweel, a 27-year-old mother of five children at al-Nuseirat refugee camp, said she was unable to breastfeed as she herself was not getting enough food, while adding that she struggled to find infant formula for her 13-month-old child.“The problem of getting milk started since my son’s birth, as due to my malnutrition and general weakness I wasn’t able to breastfeed my baby,” al-Taweel said.Doctors said that her son is suffering from stunting due to malnutrition. She said that she feels sadness and fear for her children, adding, "I try to keep a small piece of bread next to me when he sleeps because he wakes up often asking for food.""I fear they will die from hunger, thirst, and disease," she added.Amnesty International has accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against civilians in Gaza, saying that it was a tactic intended "to inflict genocide against Palestinians”.

A 27-year-old mother of five children at al-Nuseirat refugee camp, said she was unable to breastfeed as she herself was not getting enough food, while adding that she struggled to find infant formula for her 13-month-old child.

As the situation in Gaza worsens, the doctors there have warned that hundreds of babies are at risk of death amid a shortage of baby milk. This comes as Israel continues to restrict the humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip. The doctors are now running out of the specialised formula meant for premature babies and are forced to use the regular formula. The Head of Paediatrics at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said that his ward had only about a week's worth of infant formula remaining. “I can’t begin to describe how bad things are. Right now, we have enough formula for about one week. But we also have infants outside the hospital without any access to milk. It’s catastrophic,” the doctor told the Guardian. According to the doctors, the food aid that comes through the controversial US-Israeli-backed private company Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), does not include infant formula. The doctor warned that the situation here is "horrifying". "You should see the children arriving. They’re just skin and bones. It’s horrifying. The real solution is to end the war, open the crossings, and allow baby formula in.” Hanaa al-Taweel, a 27-year-old mother of five children at al-Nuseirat refugee camp, said she was unable to breastfeed as she herself was not getting enough food, while adding that she struggled to find infant formula for her 13-month-old child. “The problem of getting milk started since my son’s birth, as due to my malnutrition and general weakness I wasn’t able to breastfeed my baby,” al-Taweel said. Doctors said that her son is suffering from stunting due to malnutrition. She said that she feels sadness and fear for her children, adding, "I try to keep a small piece of bread next to me when he sleeps because he wakes up often asking for food." "I fear they will die from hunger, thirst, and disease," she added. Amnesty International has accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against civilians in Gaza, saying that it was a tactic intended "to inflict genocide against Palestinians”.

A 27-year-old mother of five children at al-Nuseirat refugee camp, said she was unable to breastfeed as she herself was not getting enough food, while adding that she struggled to find infant formula for her 13-month-old child.

'They're just skin and bones': Gaza doctors warn about 'horrifying' ordeal of children as hundreds of babies' lives at risk

In a horrifying account revealed by female survivors who have come forward with gut-wrenching testimonials detailing the torture they endured while being imprisoned in a so-called ‘re-education camp' across the Xinjiang province in the People’s Republic of China. Their stories published by the Daily Mail, alleges sadistic conditions – systematic torture, mass sterilisation, mysterious injections, organ extractions and gang rape.&nbsp;Prisoners' testimony shows they were being wrapped in a ‘tiger chair’ with their legs tied to a bench as bricks attached to the bottom of their feet forced their legs backwards, causing them unimaginable pain.&nbsp;<h2>Testimony of survivors</h2>Sayragul Sauytbay, a Uyghur Muslim, in 2017, was forced into a camp to teach other prisoners Mandarin. After being released in a 2019 interview with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, she detailed the horrific world inside the prison. The prisoners were shackled, sleep deprived and subjected to humiliating punishments. She also described that those punishments were carried out in a 'black room'. She compared the savagery of those prisons in the Xinjiang region with that of the Jewish concentration camps.&nbsp;She described a gruesome incident where an elderly woman's skin was removed from her body slowly, for a minor act of defiance. Other tortures included being forced to sit on a chair covered with nails, beatings with electrified truncheons and having fingernails torn out.&nbsp;She also said there was constant surveillance with cameras and a centralised control room just like the 'panopticon' conceived by Jeremy Bentham.&nbsp;Women were raped and others were forced to watch the act and guards were monitoring their reaction.&nbsp;'While they were raping her they checked to see how we were reacting. People who turned their head or closed their eyes, and those who looked angry or shocked, were taken away and we never saw them again,' said Sauytbay ‘It was awful. I will never forget the feeling of helplessness, of not being able to help her.’Mihirgul Tursun, a prisoner who escaped a detention camp, detailed the torture and abuse she experienced at the hands of Chinese authorities. In a 2018 press conference in Washington, she said that she was interrogated for four days without sleep. She was forced to shave her head and was subjected to intrusive medical examinations. She recalled one incident where she was taken to a room where she was placed in a high chair, and her legs and arms were locked in place.&nbsp;'The authorities put a helmet-like thing on my head, and each time I was electrocuted, my whole body would shake violently and I would feel the pain in my veins,' Tursun said.'I don't remember the rest. White foam came out of my mouth, and I began to lose consciousness,' Tursun said. 'The last word I heard them saying is that you being a Uyghur is a crime.'A more chilling incident, Cheng Pei Ming, a survivor who was persecuted by the Chinese authorities for his religious beliefs. He was taken to a hospital where the doctors pressured him to sign a consent form; on refusing to do so, he was injected with a substance which made him unconscious. When he woke up, he saw a large incision down the left side of his chest. On thorough examination, he figured out that part of his lung and liver had been taken. &nbsp;China denies any claims of wrongdoing; however, &nbsp;according to the report by Daily Mail, they admitted that organs were taken from executed prisoners up until 2015.<h2>Human rights situation of Uyghur Muslims</h2>According to rights groups, since 2014, China has committed serious human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. Over a million people are suffering in concentration camps, which the Chinese authority calls re-education camps. In addition to the detention camps, there were cases of forced sterilisation, forced contraception, and forced abortion. According to the statistics of the Chinese government, the birth rate of Uyghurs fell by 60 per cent in 2017-18.Speaking at the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, World Uyghur Congress former president and a leading Uyghur rights advocate, Dolkun Isa, said, "The situation of Uyghurs in East Turkestan is still dire. Still, a million people are suffering in concentration camps. Forced labour is still an issue. There are still one million Uyghur children separated from their families and subjected to forced labour. Forced separation is still the case in East Turkestan.""In the last couple of years, the Chinese government has been organising propaganda tours, bringing some journalists, particularly from Global Sources and even some Western countries, inviting them and just showing them around. They use these delegations as propaganda tools, trying to whitewash the ongoing genocide in East Turkestan against the Uyghurs," he saidChinese security agencies started an orchestrated campaign against Uyghurs in 1996, after alleged separatism and illegal religious activities, prompting many to flee to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Central Asian Republics. Many critics say US security agencies were involved in stirring up unrest in the Xinjiang region. The crackdown by the Chinese Communist Party has been hard, while many equate it to another genocide.&nbsp;

Surrviovor testimony reveal sadistic conditions; torture, rape and organ Harvesting in China’s secret prisons for Uyghur Muslim which Chinese government calls  ‘re-education camp'.

In a horrifying account revealed by female survivors who have come forward with gut-wrenching testimonials detailing the torture they endured while being imprisoned in a so-called ‘re-education camp' across the Xinjiang province in the People’s Republic of China. Their stories published by the Daily Mail, alleges sadistic conditions – systematic torture, mass sterilisation, mysterious injections, organ extractions and gang rape. Prisoners' testimony shows they were being wrapped in a ‘tiger chair’ with their legs tied to a bench as bricks attached to the bottom of their feet forced their legs backwards, causing them unimaginable pain. Testimony of survivors Sayragul Sauytbay, a Uyghur Muslim, in 2017, was forced into a camp to teach other prisoners Mandarin. After being released in a 2019 interview with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, she detailed the horrific world inside the prison. The prisoners were shackled, sleep deprived and subjected to humiliating punishments. She also described that those punishments were carried out in a 'black room'. She compared the savagery of those prisons in the Xinjiang region with that of the Jewish concentration camps. She described a gruesome incident where an elderly woman's skin was removed from her body slowly, for a minor act of defiance. Other tortures included being forced to sit on a chair covered with nails, beatings with electrified truncheons and having fingernails torn out. She also said there was constant surveillance with cameras and a centralised control room just like the 'panopticon' conceived by Jeremy Bentham. Women were raped and others were forced to watch the act and guards were monitoring their reaction. 'While they were raping her they checked to see how we were reacting. People who turned their head or closed their eyes, and those who looked angry or shocked, were taken away and we never saw them again,' said Sauytbay ‘It was awful. I will never forget the feeling of helplessness, of not being able to help her.’ Mihirgul Tursun, a prisoner who escaped a detention camp, detailed the torture and abuse she experienced at the hands of Chinese authorities. In a 2018 press conference in Washington, she said that she was interrogated for four days without sleep. She was forced to shave her head and was subjected to intrusive medical examinations. She recalled one incident where she was taken to a room where she was placed in a high chair, and her legs and arms were locked in place. 'The authorities put a helmet-like thing on my head, and each time I was electrocuted, my whole body would shake violently and I would feel the pain in my veins,' Tursun said. 'I don't remember the rest. White foam came out of my mouth, and I began to lose consciousness,' Tursun said. 'The last word I heard them saying is that you being a Uyghur is a crime.' A more chilling incident, Cheng Pei Ming, a survivor who was persecuted by the Chinese authorities for his religious beliefs. He was taken to a hospital where the doctors pressured him to sign a consent form; on refusing to do so, he was injected with a substance which made him unconscious. When he woke up, he saw a large incision down the left side of his chest. On thorough examination, he figured out that part of his lung and liver had been taken. China denies any claims of wrongdoing; however, according to the report by Daily Mail, they admitted that organs were taken from executed prisoners up until 2015. Human rights situation of Uyghur Muslims According to rights groups, since 2014, China has committed serious human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. Over a million people are suffering in concentration camps, which the Chinese authority calls re-education camps. In addition to the detention camps, there were cases of forced sterilisation, forced contraception, and forced abortion. According to the statistics of the Chinese government, the birth rate of Uyghurs fell by 60 per cent in 2017-18. Speaking at the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, World Uyghur Congress former president and a leading Uyghur rights advocate, Dolkun Isa, said, "The situation of Uyghurs in East Turkestan is still dire. Still, a million people are suffering in concentration camps. Forced labour is still an issue. There are still one million Uyghur children separated from their families and subjected to forced labour. Forced separation is still the case in East Turkestan." "In the last couple of years, the Chinese government has been organising propaganda tours, bringing some journalists, particularly from Global Sources and even some Western countries, inviting them and just showing them around. They use these delegations as propaganda tools, trying to whitewash the ongoing genocide in East Turkestan against the Uyghurs," he said Chinese security agencies started an orchestrated campaign against Uyghurs in 1996, after alleged separatism and illegal religious activities, prompting many to flee to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Central Asian Republics. Many critics say US security agencies were involved in stirring up unrest in the Xinjiang region. The crackdown by the Chinese Communist Party has been hard, while many equate it to another genocide.

Surrviovor testimony reveal sadistic conditions; torture, rape and organ harvesting in China’s secret prisons for Uyghur Muslim in Xinjiang, which Chinese government calls &nbsp;‘re-education camp'.

Inside China's secret prison: Mass sterilisation, organ extractions and gang rape

Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism on Friday (Jul 4) called for legal action against popular music streaming app Spotify, accusing the Swedish platform of hosting content that violates the country’s cultural and religious values. In a statement, Batuhan Mumcu alleged that Spotify failed to remove content that targets religious figures and government officials despite repeated warnings from Turkish authorities.&nbsp;“Content that targets our religious and national values and insults the beliefs of our society has not been corrected in any way; discrimination and rights violations against our artists have been ignored,” Mumcu said in a post on X.&nbsp;He further said that “under the guise of ‘playlists’ on the platform, the content on Spotify “disregards our religious sensitivities toward our Prophet Hz. Muhammad (s.a.v.), deliberately and absolutely unacceptably targeting the beliefs, sacred values, and spiritual world of our people.”&nbsp;“Content that targets the esteemed wife of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, incompatible with the cultural and moral values of our nation, insidiously provocative, and morally unacceptable, undermining the unity and solidarity of our society, has been identified,” he added.&nbsp;Mumcu further said that the “irresponsibility and lack of oversight, which disregards the sensitivities of our society, has now become a legal matter.” He said, “I would like to emphasize that I will personally follow this process and ensure that every step is taken to ensure no violation goes unpunished.”&nbsp;The minister noted that they have been closely monitoring the content published on Spotify for a long time and have conveyed “necessary warnings to the relevant parties through our institutions. However, we observe that Spotify persistently refuses to take the necessary steps despite all our previous warnings.”&nbsp;On Friday, Turkey’s antitrust board opened an investigation to determine whether the Stockholm-based company violates competition in the music industry through its strategies and policies in Turkey, according to a statement on the Competition Board’s website.&nbsp;In a statement, Spotify said that it has a clear commitment to Turkey and its laws. “We are cooperating with the investigation, are actively seeking to understand it, and will work toward a swift, constructive resolution,” a company spokesperson said.&nbsp;Earlier this week, four employees of satirical magazine LeMan were arrested for allegedly inciting the public to hatred and hostility. In recent months, several opposition politicians, journalists and others have been jailed as the government intensified its crackdown on dissent.&nbsp;“We will continue to stand up for the religious and national values, culture, beliefs, societal identity, artists, and music of our unique country,” Mumcu said.

The minister noted that they have been closely monitoring the content published on Spotify for a long time and have conveyed “necessary warnings to the relevant parties through our institutions. 

Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism on Friday (Jul 4) called for legal action against popular music streaming app Spotify, accusing the Swedish platform of hosting content that violates the country’s cultural and religious values. In a statement, Batuhan Mumcu alleged that Spotify failed to remove content that targets religious figures and government officials despite repeated warnings from Turkish authorities. “Content that targets our religious and national values and insults the beliefs of our society has not been corrected in any way; discrimination and rights violations against our artists have been ignored,” Mumcu said in a post on X. He further said that “under the guise of ‘playlists’ on the platform, the content on Spotify “disregards our religious sensitivities toward our Prophet Hz. Muhammad (s.a.v.), deliberately and absolutely unacceptably targeting the beliefs, sacred values, and spiritual world of our people.” “Content that targets the esteemed wife of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, incompatible with the cultural and moral values of our nation, insidiously provocative, and morally unacceptable, undermining the unity and solidarity of our society, has been identified,” he added. Mumcu further said that the “irresponsibility and lack of oversight, which disregards the sensitivities of our society, has now become a legal matter.” He said, “I would like to emphasize that I will personally follow this process and ensure that every step is taken to ensure no violation goes unpunished.” The minister noted that they have been closely monitoring the content published on Spotify for a long time and have conveyed “necessary warnings to the relevant parties through our institutions. However, we observe that Spotify persistently refuses to take the necessary steps despite all our previous warnings.” On Friday, Turkey’s antitrust board opened an investigation to determine whether the Stockholm-based company violates competition in the music industry through its strategies and policies in Turkey, according to a statement on the Competition Board’s website. In a statement, Spotify said that it has a clear commitment to Turkey and its laws. “We are cooperating with the investigation, are actively seeking to understand it, and will work toward a swift, constructive resolution,” a company spokesperson said. Earlier this week, four employees of satirical magazine LeMan were arrested for allegedly inciting the public to hatred and hostility. In recent months, several opposition politicians, journalists and others have been jailed as the government intensified its crackdown on dissent. “We will continue to stand up for the religious and national values, culture, beliefs, societal identity, artists, and music of our unique country,” Mumcu said.

The minister noted that they have been closely monitoring the content published on Spotify for a long time and have conveyed “necessary warnings to the relevant parties through our institutions.&nbsp;

‘Insidiously provocative, morally unacceptable’: Turkey warns legal action against Spotify over offensive content

A political expert in California has warned of political polarisation in the United States, stating that the second Civil War could break out in the next 10 years. Daily Mail quoted Professor Benjamin Cohen from the University of California-Santa Barbara as saying that California could secede from the US, and this would trigger a civil war. Cohen noted in a university release that California could declare its independence from the US in 2035 because of the growing friction with the federal government. He says that it all comes down to identity which will motivate people to separate from the US. Cohen added that although this scenario looks impossible right now, things can change because in the so-called 'dream states', there is a movement to rally behind specific causes towards which people have a sense of attachment. So they would not want to remain part of the greater US family. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-gavin-newsom-and-will-he-run-for-us-president-california-governor-s-open-war-with-trump-over-la-violence-hints-at-ambition-profile-1749527973561">Gavin Newsom for US president? California governor's open war with Trump over LA violence hints at ambition</a>&nbsp;"Identity can be a very powerful motivator. That's why I worry about the risk of civil war. When it comes to something as strong as a sense of community identity, rationalism falls by the wayside," Cohen said. "It's difficult for me to imagine how things would divide up if there were a civil war. But the probability of such a war is substantially greater than zero," he wrote. Cohen said that the thought that states would secede from the US was an "underappreciated phenomenon." In this case, those states would form a new independent nation. They would no longer be governed by the US Constitution, federal laws, and the federal government. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-tv-host-zhu-slammed-for-giving-chicken-drumsticks-to-boys-heres-why-it-is-a-problem-1751711327213">Chinese TV host slammed for giving chicken drumsticks to boys. Here's why it is a problem</a>&nbsp;<h2>California would break first, showing signs of resentment</h2>Cohen added even though California would be the first state to break away, there are other states where people want to change geographic borders to suit their political ideologies. He gave the example of New York City which has heavily leaned Democratic for years. However, the rest of New York State has favoured Republicans. Meanwhile, California has already started showing signs of anger. Recent riots in Los Angeles over the federal government's mass deportation of illegal immigrants are proof of the growing resentment in the state. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japan-hit-by-5-3-magnitude-earthquake-weather-agency-denies-links-to-manga-prediction-1751695926134">Japan hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake, weather agency denies links to manga prediction</a>&nbsp;A major portion of Americans also believe that there is a chance of a civil war breaking out in the US soon. A YouGov poll recently found that 40 per cent of Americans believe it's either "somewhat or very likely" the US will have another civil war within 10 years. The June 30 YouGov poll surveyed 1,111 adult US citizens, of which 31 per cent said that America will become a fascist dictatorship by 2035. Another 20 per cent think the US will turn communist by then. According to the US Supreme Court, no state can secede from the nation without the consent of all other states in the union. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nankai-trough-megaquake-could-kill-300000-people-japan-govt-acknowledges-risk-ramps-up-measures-1751684163613">Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures</a>&nbsp;Other studies have found that more and more Americans are growing frustrated and the government is reaching a critical breaking point. They believe that the country might stop functioning as a democracy within the next 10 years. Cohen noted the feelings of the Americans and wrote, "It seems to me we cannot ignore the risks of the current fissures and fragmentation — the breakdown of a sense of community."&nbsp; &nbsp;

An expert in international political economy from the University of California-Santa Barbara has warned of a civil war in the US. This could happen as soon as 2035. Some people think the US will cease to be a democracy soon.

A political expert in California has warned of political polarisation in the United States, stating that the second Civil War could break out in the next 10 years. Daily Mail quoted Professor Benjamin Cohen from the University of California-Santa Barbara as saying that California could secede from the US, and this would trigger a civil war. Cohen noted in a university release that California could declare its independence from the US in 2035 because of the growing friction with the federal government. He says that it all comes down to identity which will motivate people to separate from the US. Cohen added that although this scenario looks impossible right now, things can change because in the so-called 'dream states', there is a movement to rally behind specific causes towards which people have a sense of attachment. So they would not want to remain part of the greater US family. Also Read: Gavin Newsom for US president? California governor's open war with Trump over LA violence hints at ambition "Identity can be a very powerful motivator. That's why I worry about the risk of civil war. When it comes to something as strong as a sense of community identity, rationalism falls by the wayside," Cohen said. "It's difficult for me to imagine how things would divide up if there were a civil war. But the probability of such a war is substantially greater than zero," he wrote. Cohen said that the thought that states would secede from the US was an "underappreciated phenomenon." In this case, those states would form a new independent nation. They would no longer be governed by the US Constitution, federal laws, and the federal government. Also Read: Chinese TV host slammed for giving chicken drumsticks to boys. Here's why it is a problem California would break first, showing signs of resentment Cohen added even though California would be the first state to break away, there are other states where people want to change geographic borders to suit their political ideologies. He gave the example of New York City which has heavily leaned Democratic for years. However, the rest of New York State has favoured Republicans. Meanwhile, California has already started showing signs of anger. Recent riots in Los Angeles over the federal government's mass deportation of illegal immigrants are proof of the growing resentment in the state. Also Read: Japan hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake, weather agency denies links to manga prediction A major portion of Americans also believe that there is a chance of a civil war breaking out in the US soon. A YouGov poll recently found that 40 per cent of Americans believe it's either "somewhat or very likely" the US will have another civil war within 10 years. The June 30 YouGov poll surveyed 1,111 adult US citizens, of which 31 per cent said that America will become a fascist dictatorship by 2035. Another 20 per cent think the US will turn communist by then. According to the US Supreme Court, no state can secede from the nation without the consent of all other states in the union. Also Read: Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures Other studies have found that more and more Americans are growing frustrated and the government is reaching a critical breaking point. They believe that the country might stop functioning as a democracy within the next 10 years. Cohen noted the feelings of the Americans and wrote, "It seems to me we cannot ignore the risks of the current fissures and fragmentation — the breakdown of a sense of community."

An expert in international political economy from the University of California-Santa Barbara has warned of a civil war in the US. This could happen as soon as 2035. Some people think the US will cease to be a democracy soon.

Expert warns of civil war and a split in US by 2035. THIS state will be first to break away

Chinese examinations can get really tough and competitive. This prompted one of the female students to get a man to impersonate her and take an exam on her behalf. The bizarre incident unfolded in Wuhan where a male student of the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law tried to write an exam for a woman. The news of a man dressing up like a woman, with a wig, face mask and a hair band spread in the Chinese online community. The university has confirmed the incident and is taking action against those involved. While the identity of the man has not been revealed, the woman who got him to write the paper on her behalf is surnamed Li. Images of the man running away from the exam hall are circulating on social media. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-tv-host-zhu-slammed-for-giving-chicken-drumsticks-to-boys-heres-why-it-is-a-problem-1751711327213">Chinese TV host slammed for giving chicken drumsticks to boys. Here's why it is a problem</a>&nbsp;<h2>Man wore a wig, face mask and hair band</h2>A person wrote about the incident: “I heard someone was caught impersonating a candidate during the senior accounting exam this morning. Apparently, it was a man dressed as a woman?” The man had dressed up as a woman complete with a wig and a hair band and was taking the exam. However, an invigilator got suspicious and could clearly see that this person was wearing a wig. They asked the impersonator to remove the wig, after which he ran from the room. Reportedly, another student in the hall recognised the man. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/length-of-a-man-s-fingers-can-reveal-his-sex-drive-shorter-finger-means-1751705942841">Length of a man's fingers can reveal his sex drive. Shorter index finger means...</a>&nbsp;The unravelling happened at an internal university exam. The incident happened on June 24 and the university confirmed it the next day. It also announced the name of the female student who got the man to take the exam. The female student surnamed Li allegedly hired the man she met online to take the Advanced Accounting exam on her behalf. It is not known whether the man was paid to do so. Meanwhile, as per university regulations, she is facing academic expulsion. The incident got people on social media talking. One of them highlighted the lengths people can go to to succeed in exams in China. "The pressure to succeed in Chinese academia is immense," a user wrote, adding that expulsion for "cheating is a huge blow to her future prospects." Meanwhile, some of them saw the hilarity of the situation, wondering why would a man agree to wear a wig which is so "obvious."

A man dressed up as a woman to give an exam on her behalf in China. He obviously got caught in the middle of the exam. Social media is amused by the incident and people cannot believe how he thought he would pull it off. 

Chinese examinations can get really tough and competitive. This prompted one of the female students to get a man to impersonate her and take an exam on her behalf. The bizarre incident unfolded in Wuhan where a male student of the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law tried to write an exam for a woman. The news of a man dressing up like a woman, with a wig, face mask and a hair band spread in the Chinese online community. The university has confirmed the incident and is taking action against those involved. While the identity of the man has not been revealed, the woman who got him to write the paper on her behalf is surnamed Li. Images of the man running away from the exam hall are circulating on social media. Also Read: Chinese TV host slammed for giving chicken drumsticks to boys. Here's why it is a problem Man wore a wig, face mask and hair band A person wrote about the incident: “I heard someone was caught impersonating a candidate during the senior accounting exam this morning. Apparently, it was a man dressed as a woman?” The man had dressed up as a woman complete with a wig and a hair band and was taking the exam. However, an invigilator got suspicious and could clearly see that this person was wearing a wig. They asked the impersonator to remove the wig, after which he ran from the room. Reportedly, another student in the hall recognised the man. Also Read: Length of a man's fingers can reveal his sex drive. Shorter index finger means... The unravelling happened at an internal university exam. The incident happened on June 24 and the university confirmed it the next day. It also announced the name of the female student who got the man to take the exam. The female student surnamed Li allegedly hired the man she met online to take the Advanced Accounting exam on her behalf. It is not known whether the man was paid to do so. Meanwhile, as per university regulations, she is facing academic expulsion. The incident got people on social media talking. One of them highlighted the lengths people can go to to succeed in exams in China. "The pressure to succeed in Chinese academia is immense," a user wrote, adding that expulsion for "cheating is a huge blow to her future prospects." Meanwhile, some of them saw the hilarity of the situation, wondering why would a man agree to wear a wig which is so "obvious."

A man dressed up as a woman to give an exam on her behalf in China. He obviously got caught in the middle of the exam. Social media is amused by the incident, and people cannot believe how he thought he would pull it off.&nbsp;

'The wig was too...': Man dressed up as woman to cheat in an exam. What happened next has...

A popular TV host in China is facing backlash for openly favouring boys over girls. Zhu Dan, known for &nbsp;TV programmes like Do You Remember and The X Factor, admitted on camera during a show that “boys need more nutrition to grow" than girls. While cooking chicken soup on the variety show Wonderland, the 44-year-old categorically stated that the drumsticks should be given to the two boys, and the chicken wing should be served to the girl. Zhu is married to actor Zhou Yiwei and has a son and a daughter. Her statement on television has infuriated people across China where chicken drumsticks are considered a desirable cut of meat and are often only presented to someone one is leaning towards. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-pop-mart-s-wang-ning-became-china-s-10th-richest-after-global-labubu-frenzy-1751622686398">How Pop Mart’s Wang Ning became China’s 10th richest after global Labubu frenzy</a>&nbsp;<h2>Give the drumsticks to boys, Zhu said on TV</h2>Zhu later openly admitted that she likes boys more than girls. While telling a show member to give the chicken drumsticks to the boys, Zhu said, "The two young men are still growing and need more nutrition to develop." She then stated that chicken wings should be given to another female guest, 21-year-old Ouyang Didi. Notably, the boys - Zhou Yiran and Dong Sicheng - &nbsp;were 25 and 28 years old. After witnessing the entire chicken soup saga, another participant on the show, actress Ning Jing, asked Zhu if she "particularly favoured boys". Zhu replied without hesitating, “A little”.Zhu continued to flame the fire by saying more inappropriate things. She added that the reason why parents favour children of the opposite sex is because of &nbsp;“heterosexual attraction”. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/length-of-a-man-s-fingers-can-reveal-his-sex-drive-shorter-finger-means-1751705942841">Length of a man's fingers can reveal his sex drive. Shorter index finger means...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Zhu has angered people in China</h2>The popular host said that this is why fathers prefer daughters and mothers prefer sons. In China, historically a male child has been preferred over females. While the thinking has changed in most parts of the country, in some regions it still remains a problem. This is the same in India, where the problem has led to banning sex identification of a child before birth. Zhu's words on national television have triggered anger and enraged people. People on social media slammed Zhu for saying such things. A user wrote, “The most ridiculous thing is that she doesn’t even realise it’s inappropriate to say such things on a show. As a host who literally works with her mouth, shouldn’t she at least know what’s appropriate to say? I honestly don’t understand how she became a nationally famous host." Another said, "So she thinks that girls don’t need nutrition to grow up?" Zhu has responded to the criticism and issued a public apology on June 18. She said "had seen all criticisms and suggestions,” and thanked people for the feedback. She said she will try to "correct and grow". Zhu was earlier in the eye of a storm when she confused the names of several celebrities at a fashion show.

On national television, Chinese TV host Zhu favoured two boys. She talked about how she felt about boys and girls and who she preferred. She openly admitted her love for boys and is being criticised for it. 

A popular TV host in China is facing backlash for openly favouring boys over girls. Zhu Dan, known for TV programmes like Do You Remember and The X Factor, admitted on camera during a show that “boys need more nutrition to grow" than girls. While cooking chicken soup on the variety show Wonderland, the 44-year-old categorically stated that the drumsticks should be given to the two boys, and the chicken wing should be served to the girl. Zhu is married to actor Zhou Yiwei and has a son and a daughter. Her statement on television has infuriated people across China where chicken drumsticks are considered a desirable cut of meat and are often only presented to someone one is leaning towards. Also Read: How Pop Mart’s Wang Ning became China’s 10th richest after global Labubu frenzy Give the drumsticks to boys, Zhu said on TV Zhu later openly admitted that she likes boys more than girls. While telling a show member to give the chicken drumsticks to the boys, Zhu said, "The two young men are still growing and need more nutrition to develop." She then stated that chicken wings should be given to another female guest, 21-year-old Ouyang Didi. Notably, the boys - Zhou Yiran and Dong Sicheng - were 25 and 28 years old. After witnessing the entire chicken soup saga, another participant on the show, actress Ning Jing, asked Zhu if she "particularly favoured boys". Zhu replied without hesitating, “A little”. Zhu continued to flame the fire by saying more inappropriate things. She added that the reason why parents favour children of the opposite sex is because of “heterosexual attraction”. Also Read: Length of a man's fingers can reveal his sex drive. Shorter index finger means... Zhu has angered people in China The popular host said that this is why fathers prefer daughters and mothers prefer sons. In China, historically a male child has been preferred over females. While the thinking has changed in most parts of the country, in some regions it still remains a problem. This is the same in India, where the problem has led to banning sex identification of a child before birth. Zhu's words on national television have triggered anger and enraged people. People on social media slammed Zhu for saying such things. A user wrote, “The most ridiculous thing is that she doesn’t even realise it’s inappropriate to say such things on a show. As a host who literally works with her mouth, shouldn’t she at least know what’s appropriate to say? I honestly don’t understand how she became a nationally famous host." Another said, "So she thinks that girls don’t need nutrition to grow up?" Zhu has responded to the criticism and issued a public apology on June 18. She said "had seen all criticisms and suggestions,” and thanked people for the feedback. She said she will try to "correct and grow". Zhu was earlier in the eye of a storm when she confused the names of several celebrities at a fashion show.

On national television, Chinese TV host Zhu favoured two boys. She talked about how she felt about boys and girls and who she preferred. She openly admitted her love for boys and is being criticised for it.&nbsp;

Chinese TV host slammed for giving chicken drumsticks to boys. Here's why it is a problem

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (June 4) that Iran had not agreed to inspection of its nuclear program or even to give up enriching uranium. Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said Tehran's nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location.&nbsp;"I would say it's set back permanently," Trump said as he travelled to New Jersey after an Independence Day celebration at the White House. "I would think they'd have to start at a different location. And if they did start, it would be a problem."&nbsp;‘Take it or leave it’ tariff letters&nbsp;Trump also said that he has signed letters to 12 countries describing various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the US. He said that the letters with a “take it or leave it” offer will be sent to the countries on Monday (July 7). Trump rejected the request to name the countries that are expected to receive the letters. He said he would make the names public on Monday only.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump had told reporters on Thursday (July 3) that the first batch of the letters would be dispatched on Friday (July 4), only on the national holiday in the US. But the date has now shifted.&nbsp;In April this year, Trump announced a 10 per cent base tariff rate and additional amounts for most countries, some hitting as high as 50 per cent. The move was part of a global trade war. Although all but the 10 per cent base rate were subsequently suspended for 90 days to allow more time for negotiations to secure deals. That 90-day period ends on July 9.&nbsp;

Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said the Tehran nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location.



US President Donald Trump said on Friday (June 4) that Iran had not agreed to inspection of its nuclear program or even to give up enriching uranium. Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said Tehran's nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location. "I would say it's set back permanently," Trump said as he travelled to New Jersey after an Independence Day celebration at the White House. "I would think they'd have to start at a different location. And if they did start, it would be a problem." ‘Take it or leave it’ tariff letters Trump also said that he has signed letters to 12 countries describing various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the US. He said that the letters with a “take it or leave it” offer will be sent to the countries on Monday (July 7). Trump rejected the request to name the countries that are expected to receive the letters. He said he would make the names public on Monday only. Earlier, Trump had told reporters on Thursday (July 3) that the first batch of the letters would be dispatched on Friday (July 4), only on the national holiday in the US. But the date has now shifted. In April this year, Trump announced a 10 per cent base tariff rate and additional amounts for most countries, some hitting as high as 50 per cent. The move was part of a global trade war. Although all but the 10 per cent base rate were subsequently suspended for 90 days to allow more time for negotiations to secure deals. That 90-day period ends on July 9.

Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said Tehran's nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location.&nbsp;

Iran has started nuclear programme at different location after war with Israel? Here's what Trump says

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Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials told news agency PTI on Saturday (Jul 5). Nehal Modi, who is also implicated in the PNB scam case, was taken into custody on Friday (Jul 4), according to the US Department of Justice.&nbsp;As per the complaint filed by the US prosecution, Nehal Modi’s extradition proceedings, which were jointly submitted by the CBI and ED, are being pursued on money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 and criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).&nbsp;Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India. The investigation by the central agencies revealed that he played a key role in laundering schemes on behalf of his brother, Nirav Modi. Reportedly, the fraud was orchestrated by the two brothers and their uncle, Mehul Choksi.&nbsp;The officials have alleged that Nehal helped in counselling and transferring a large amount of illegal funds through a network of shell companies and overseas transactions, violating Indian laws. According to the charge sheet filed by the ED, he was charged with destruction of evidence and “knowingly and intentionally” assisting Nirav Modi in his alleged illegal acts.&nbsp;Born and brought up in Belgium, Nehal Modi’s next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17, when he is expected to seek bail. However, US prosecutors are expected to oppose the bail, PTI reported, citing officials. Meanwhile, Nirav Modi has been lodged in a London prison and is facing extradition proceedings after being arrested in the UK at India’s request.

Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India.

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials told news agency PTI on Saturday (Jul 5). Nehal Modi, who is also implicated in the PNB scam case, was taken into custody on Friday (Jul 4), according to the US Department of Justice. As per the complaint filed by the US prosecution, Nehal Modi’s extradition proceedings, which were jointly submitted by the CBI and ED, are being pursued on money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 and criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India. The investigation by the central agencies revealed that he played a key role in laundering schemes on behalf of his brother, Nirav Modi. Reportedly, the fraud was orchestrated by the two brothers and their uncle, Mehul Choksi. The officials have alleged that Nehal helped in counselling and transferring a large amount of illegal funds through a network of shell companies and overseas transactions, violating Indian laws. According to the charge sheet filed by the ED, he was charged with destruction of evidence and “knowingly and intentionally” assisting Nirav Modi in his alleged illegal acts. Born and brought up in Belgium, Nehal Modi’s next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17, when he is expected to seek bail. However, US prosecutors are expected to oppose the bail, PTI reported, citing officials. Meanwhile, Nirav Modi has been lodged in a London prison and is facing extradition proceedings after being arrested in the UK at India’s request.

Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India.

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, arrested in US on India’s extradition request

US President Donald Trump has signed letters to 12 countries describing various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the US. He said that the letters with a “take it or leave it” offer will be sent to the countries on Monday (July 7). While speaking to the reporter aboard Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, &nbsp;Trump rejected the request to name the countries that are expected to receive the letters. He said he would make the names public on Monday only.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump had told reporters on Thursday (July 3) that the first batch of the letters would be dispatched on Friday (July 4) only, on the national holiday in the US. But the date has now shifted.&nbsp;In April this year, Trump announced a 10 per cent base tariff rate and additional amounts for most countries, some hitting as high as 50 per cent. The move was part of a global trade war. Although all but the 10 per cent base rate were subsequently suspended for 90 days to allow more time for negotiations to secure deals. That 90-day period ends on July 9.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump also said on Friday that the imposed tariffs can even be higher than the earlier set percentage. He said that the tariff can go as high as 70 per cent.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trump also said on Friday that the imposed tariffs can even be higher than the earlier set percentage. He said that the tariff can go as high as 70 per cent. 

US President Donald Trump has signed letters to 12 countries describing various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the US. He said that the letters with a “take it or leave it” offer will be sent to the countries on Monday (July 7). While speaking to the reporter aboard Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump rejected the request to name the countries that are expected to receive the letters. He said he would make the names public on Monday only. Earlier, Trump had told reporters on Thursday (July 3) that the first batch of the letters would be dispatched on Friday (July 4) only, on the national holiday in the US. But the date has now shifted. In April this year, Trump announced a 10 per cent base tariff rate and additional amounts for most countries, some hitting as high as 50 per cent. The move was part of a global trade war. Although all but the 10 per cent base rate were subsequently suspended for 90 days to allow more time for negotiations to secure deals. That 90-day period ends on July 9. Meanwhile, Trump also said on Friday that the imposed tariffs can even be higher than the earlier set percentage. He said that the tariff can go as high as 70 per cent.

Trump also said on Friday that the imposed tariffs can even be higher than the earlier set percentage. He said that the tariff can go as high as 70 per cent.&nbsp;

Trump to send ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters to 12 countries on THIS day. Will tariff go even higher?

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama told thousands of Tibetan exiles gathered in his hilltop Himalayan home that he hopes to live for "another 30 or 40 years" to continue serving humanity and the Buddhist faith. His remarks come as thousands of exiled Tibetans prayed for the Buddhist spiritual leader's long health on the eve of his 90th birthday and as uncertainty reigns about his successor, the 15th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."<h2>Why does the Dalai Lama want to live another 30–40 years?</h2>The Tibetan spiritual leader said he wants to continue "to serve sentient beings and the Buddha Dharma", he said, referring to the teachings of the Buddha.Tenzin Gyatso is believed by followers to be the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. He has spent over six decades in exile since fleeing Lhasa in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Speaking to his followers at the main temple in the Indian Himalayan town, he said, "In my life, I have encountered people from all walks of life, those with faith in religion and others with no interest in it at all. This is only natural, as individuals have different mental dispositions", he said, speaking in Tibetan."Yet, the common desire shared by all, including the Tibetan people, is the wish to avoid suffering and to experience happiness."At 90, the Dalai Lama remains in good health; however, his advancing age has become a cause of concern for his followers. Speaking to AFP, 27-year-old Dorje Dolma, who fled Tibet to India said, "Seeing him turn 90 today fills me with happiness, but also a deep sadness." She said that the Dalai Lama's "good health brings me joy, but his age sometimes worries me."This is a common sentiment among the Dalai Lama's followers. Just a few days back, the Tibetan spiritual leader announced that the 600-year-old tradition would continue and that his reincarnation would be chosen by a trust set up by him. While speaking about his reincarnation on Wednesday (Jul 2), the Dalai Lama dismissed China's participation in selecting his successor. The Tibetan spiritual leader said that only a foundation founded by him, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, will recognise his future reincarnation. He insisted that no one, China or anyone else, has “authority to interfere” in the process.&nbsp;

 "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama told thousands of Tibetan exiles gathered in his hilltop Himalayan home that he hopes to live for "another 30 or 40 years" to continue serving humanity and the Buddhist faith. His remarks come as thousands of exiled Tibetans prayed for the Buddhist spiritual leader's long health on the eve of his 90th birthday and as uncertainty reigns about his successor, the 15th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years." Why does the Dalai Lama want to live another 30–40 years? The Tibetan spiritual leader said he wants to continue "to serve sentient beings and the Buddha Dharma", he said, referring to the teachings of the Buddha. Tenzin Gyatso is believed by followers to be the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. He has spent over six decades in exile since fleeing Lhasa in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Speaking to his followers at the main temple in the Indian Himalayan town, he said, "In my life, I have encountered people from all walks of life, those with faith in religion and others with no interest in it at all. This is only natural, as individuals have different mental dispositions", he said, speaking in Tibetan. "Yet, the common desire shared by all, including the Tibetan people, is the wish to avoid suffering and to experience happiness." At 90, the Dalai Lama remains in good health; however, his advancing age has become a cause of concern for his followers. Speaking to AFP, 27-year-old Dorje Dolma, who fled Tibet to India said, "Seeing him turn 90 today fills me with happiness, but also a deep sadness." She said that the Dalai Lama's "good health brings me joy, but his age sometimes worries me." This is a common sentiment among the Dalai Lama's followers. Just a few days back, the Tibetan spiritual leader announced that the 600-year-old tradition would continue and that his reincarnation would be chosen by a trust set up by him. While speaking about his reincarnation on Wednesday (Jul 2), the Dalai Lama dismissed China's participation in selecting his successor. The Tibetan spiritual leader said that only a foundation founded by him, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, will recognise his future reincarnation. He insisted that no one, China or anyone else, has “authority to interfere” in the process.

&nbsp;"So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."

At 90, Dalai Lama says he’s not done yet — hopes to live another 30-40 more years

Due to the massive popularity of the Ayodhya Ram temple among devotees, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has commenced its 5th special Ramayana train tour. It was started on January 22 last year by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The tour is named "Shri Ramayana Yatra" and will start on July 25, 2025.&nbsp;What locations will the tour cover?&nbsp;The tour will cover more than 30 destinations in India that are associated with the Hindu God, Lord Ram. As per a press note issued by the IRCTC, the tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on July 25 and will be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train, having modern amenities.&nbsp;"The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of amazing features including two restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, a foot massager," the press note read.The tour will begin from Ayodhya and will go to Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi and finally Rameshwaram island in South India before returning to Delhi.&nbsp;The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) officials said that since the inauguration of the Rama temple in Ayodhya in January 2024, the religious and cultural tourism has got a huge boost as devotees from different walks of life are visiting these places with a lot of interest.&nbsp;"Since the inauguration, this is the 5th Ramayan tour which we are holding and all our previous tours received encouraging response from the travellers and pilgrims," an IRCTC personnel said.&nbsp;How much will it cost?&nbsp;The Shri Ramayana Yatra will cost around ₹1,17,975 per person for 3 AC, ₹1,40,120 per person for 2 AC and ₹1,66,380 for 1 AC class cabin and ₹1,79,515 for 1 AC coupe.&nbsp;The IRCTC said that the package price includes the train journey, accommodation in 3-star category hotels for 1 AC, 2 AC and 3 AC. The cost also includes all meals (vegetarian only), all transfers and sightseeing in AC Coaches, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers, etc. &nbsp; What facilities will be provided?&nbsp;As per the IRCTC press note, "the fully air-conditioned train provides three types of accommodation viz. 1st AC, 2nd AC and 3rd AC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach." The tour will be completed in 17 days, and the first destination is Ayodhya, where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi and Ram Ki Paidi (Saryu ghat).&nbsp;After visiting the birthplace of Sita (Lord Ram's wife), the tour will move to Buxar, where the sightseeing will include Ramrekha ghat and Rameshwarnath temple.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per a press note issued by the IRCTC, the tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on July 25 and will be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train, having modern amenities.

Due to the massive popularity of the Ayodhya Ram temple among devotees, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has commenced its 5th special Ramayana train tour. It was started on January 22 last year by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The tour is named "Shri Ramayana Yatra" and will start on July 25, 2025. What locations will the tour cover? The tour will cover more than 30 destinations in India that are associated with the Hindu God, Lord Ram. As per a press note issued by the IRCTC, the tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on July 25 and will be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train, having modern amenities. "The State of Art Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of amazing features including two restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, a foot massager," the press note read. The tour will begin from Ayodhya and will go to Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi and finally Rameshwaram island in South India before returning to Delhi. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) officials said that since the inauguration of the Rama temple in Ayodhya in January 2024, the religious and cultural tourism has got a huge boost as devotees from different walks of life are visiting these places with a lot of interest. "Since the inauguration, this is the 5th Ramayan tour which we are holding and all our previous tours received encouraging response from the travellers and pilgrims," an IRCTC personnel said. How much will it cost? The Shri Ramayana Yatra will cost around ₹1,17,975 per person for 3 AC, ₹1,40,120 per person for 2 AC and ₹1,66,380 for 1 AC class cabin and ₹1,79,515 for 1 AC coupe. The IRCTC said that the package price includes the train journey, accommodation in 3-star category hotels for 1 AC, 2 AC and 3 AC. The cost also includes all meals (vegetarian only), all transfers and sightseeing in AC Coaches, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Managers, etc. What facilities will be provided? As per the IRCTC press note, "the fully air-conditioned train provides three types of accommodation viz. 1st AC, 2nd AC and 3rd AC. The train has enhanced security features of CCTV cameras and Security Guards for each coach." The tour will be completed in 17 days, and the first destination is Ayodhya, where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Hanuman Garhi and Ram Ki Paidi (Saryu ghat). After visiting the birthplace of Sita (Lord Ram's wife), the tour will move to Buxar, where the sightseeing will include Ramrekha ghat and Rameshwarnath temple.

As per a press note issued by the IRCTC, the tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on July 25 and will be operated in Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train, having modern amenities.

IRCTC launches Shri Ramayana Yatra 2025: 17-day tour, 30 destinations linked to Lord Ram. How much will it cost? Details inside

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jul 4) expressed his dissatisfaction with President Vladimir Putin and remarked he was "very unhappy" about his call with the Russian leader on the war in Ukraine. Trump commented that Putin just wanted to "keep killing people", and described the situation as "no good". Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said, “It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way; just keep killing people, it's no good.” He also hinted that Moscow may face tough US sanctions.<h2>Looming US sanctions on Russia</h2>The US president, while talking about how he was "unhappy" with Putin, also hinted at his willingness to toughen sanctions against Russia, even as he has spent the last six months attempting to persuade the Russian president to end the war.Referring to his conversations with Putin, Trump said that he may be expecting sanctions. "We talk about sanctions a lot," said the POTUS, adding, "He understands that it may be coming."Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky describes Russian strikes a 'deliberately massive'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-describes-russian-strikes-a-deliberately-massive-1751698805330/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-describes-russian-strikes-a-deliberately-massive-1751698805330/embed</a>Trump, who in the past has been very critical of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said that he had a "very strategic call" with the leader of the war-torn nation on Friday. Amid mounting concerns in Kyiv over US military aid deliveries, Zelensky, as per AFP, earlier said that the two leaders have agreed to work to "strengthen" Ukraine's air defences after Moscow's largest drone and missile barrage in over three years of the war so far.The US President also told reporters that he and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a separate call on Friday, discussed sending Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. However, he added that while he had not yet agreed to do so, Merz "feels they have to be protected".&nbsp;

 Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said, “It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way; just keep killing people, it's no good.” He also hinted that Moscow may face tough US sanctions.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jul 4) expressed his dissatisfaction with President Vladimir Putin and remarked he was "very unhappy" about his call with the Russian leader on the war in Ukraine. Trump commented that Putin just wanted to "keep killing people", and described the situation as "no good". Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said, “It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way; just keep killing people, it's no good.” He also hinted that Moscow may face tough US sanctions. Looming US sanctions on Russia The US president, while talking about how he was "unhappy" with Putin, also hinted at his willingness to toughen sanctions against Russia, even as he has spent the last six months attempting to persuade the Russian president to end the war. Referring to his conversations with Putin, Trump said that he may be expecting sanctions. "We talk about sanctions a lot," said the POTUS, adding, "He understands that it may be coming." Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky describes Russian strikes a 'deliberately massive' https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-describes-russian-strikes-a-deliberately-massive-1751698805330/embed Trump, who in the past has been very critical of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said that he had a "very strategic call" with the leader of the war-torn nation on Friday. Amid mounting concerns in Kyiv over US military aid deliveries, Zelensky, as per AFP, earlier said that the two leaders have agreed to work to "strengthen" Ukraine's air defences after Moscow's largest drone and missile barrage in over three years of the war so far. The US President also told reporters that he and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a separate call on Friday, discussed sending Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. However, he added that while he had not yet agreed to do so, Merz "feels they have to be protected".

&nbsp;Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said, “It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way; just keep killing people, it's no good.” He also hinted that Moscow may face tough US sanctions.

‘Very unhappy’: Trump says Putin wants to 'just keep killing people,' hints at tough US sanctions

An American Airlines plane returned to its origin airport after a person snooping in on a fellow passenger's phone was alarmed by a text message that read RIP. The person who had received the message was flying to Dallas following a relative's passing away. The message was sent in response to the death of the person, as RIP is an acronym for Rest In Peace. However, the person next to this passenger read it and alerted the crew about it. They interpreted the message to mean a bomb threat, Puerto Rico's Office of Explosives and Public Safety noted. Local news outlet Primera Hora reported that the incident happened on July 3 on a flight going from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Dallas, Texas. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/the-real-reason-why-planes-do-not-fly-over-antarctica-1751342090234">The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political</a><h2>Airport security questioned the passengers</h2>The passenger's concern about the message led to the flight returning to the origin airport after being in the air for 32 minutes. As soon as the aeroplane landed, airport security and the Transportation Security Administration reached the tarmac and carried out a thorough inspection. The passenger who raised the alarm was also questioned by the officials about the message. The person who received the RIP message was also asked about the reason. The man said that a relative had passed away in Dallas and he was going there to help them with the arrangements. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/amelia-earhart-vanished-in-1937-a-strange-occurrence-hints-she-was-on-this-island-1751531256076">Amelia Earhart vanished in 1937. A strange occurrence hints she was on THIS island</a>&nbsp;The incident led to the plane being delayed by around three-and-a-half hours. Passengers were forced to remain on board the plane for the entire time of the investigation. No arrests were made in the strange saga. "It was a mix-up that was handled in accordance with safety protocols. There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers," Aerostar Airport Holdings' operations director, Nelman Nevarez, said in a statement. The group manages the airport in San Juan. "Safety and security are our top priorities and we apologise to our customers for the inconvenience."

The strange incident on an American Airlines plane led to the flight being delayed by over three and a half hours. How the passenger interpreted RIP to mean a bomb threat is not clear.

An American Airlines plane returned to its origin airport after a person snooping in on a fellow passenger's phone was alarmed by a text message that read RIP. The person who had received the message was flying to Dallas following a relative's passing away. The message was sent in response to the death of the person, as RIP is an acronym for Rest In Peace. However, the person next to this passenger read it and alerted the crew about it. They interpreted the message to mean a bomb threat, Puerto Rico's Office of Explosives and Public Safety noted. Local news outlet Primera Hora reported that the incident happened on July 3 on a flight going from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Dallas, Texas. Also Read: The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political Airport security questioned the passengers The passenger's concern about the message led to the flight returning to the origin airport after being in the air for 32 minutes. As soon as the aeroplane landed, airport security and the Transportation Security Administration reached the tarmac and carried out a thorough inspection. The passenger who raised the alarm was also questioned by the officials about the message. The person who received the RIP message was also asked about the reason. The man said that a relative had passed away in Dallas and he was going there to help them with the arrangements. Also Read: Amelia Earhart vanished in 1937. A strange occurrence hints she was on THIS island The incident led to the plane being delayed by around three-and-a-half hours. Passengers were forced to remain on board the plane for the entire time of the investigation. No arrests were made in the strange saga. "It was a mix-up that was handled in accordance with safety protocols. There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers," Aerostar Airport Holdings' operations director, Nelman Nevarez, said in a statement. The group manages the airport in San Juan. "Safety and security are our top priorities and we apologise to our customers for the inconvenience."

The strange incident on an American Airlines plane led to the flight being delayed by over three and a half hours. How the passenger interpreted RIP to mean a bomb threat is not clear.

Bomb threat? RIP text triggers panic, forces American Airlines plane to turn around

Japan’s remote Tokara Islands has been rattle by several (hundreds) earthquakes in the last few days, instilling fear among people of a major catastrophe. Now a quake with a magnitude of 5.3 shook islands in southwestern Japan on Saturday (July 5).&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake struck off the Tokara island chain at 6:29 a.m. at a depth of about 20 kilometers, reported the local media. No tsunami warning was issued.&nbsp;This comes amid predictions made by a manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant who had foretold a 2011 disaster and speculated a major calamity striking Japan in early July.&nbsp;In her comic book The Future I Saw, Tatsuki claims that Japan will witness a massive disaster on July 5, 2025. The book, originally published in 1999 says that cities will sink into the sea and a mega-tsunami, stronger than the one in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake will hit the country.&nbsp;Japan weather agency denies links to manga prediction&nbsp;And though, a quake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale did hit the islands on Saturday (July 5), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that the tremor was not connected to viral manga prediction, reported the local media.&nbsp;Seismologists, too have dismissed any link between the recent activity and the prediction, highlighting that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake and its magnitude.&nbsp;Tokara Islands lies between the southern tip of Kyushu and the Okinawa islands, in a seismically active stretch of southwestern Japan, small frequent earthquakes are nothing new for the region.&nbsp;Since June 21, the Tokara island chain area has seen over 1,000 earthquakes. A temblor with a magnitude of 5.5, had jolted the area on Thursday too.&nbsp;Since the 2011 prediction came true, Tatsuki has gained immense popularity. His comic book The Future I Saw, has sold over 900,000 copies including printed editions in Chinese, according to the book’s publisher. &nbsp;

Seismologists, too have dismissed any link between the recent activity and the prediction, highlighting that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake

Japan’s remote Tokara Islands has been rattle by several (hundreds) earthquakes in the last few days, instilling fear among people of a major catastrophe. Now a quake with a magnitude of 5.3 shook islands in southwestern Japan on Saturday (July 5). According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake struck off the Tokara island chain at 6:29 a.m. at a depth of about 20 kilometers, reported the local media. No tsunami warning was issued. This comes amid predictions made by a manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant who had foretold a 2011 disaster and speculated a major calamity striking Japan in early July. In her comic book The Future I Saw, Tatsuki claims that Japan will witness a massive disaster on July 5, 2025. The book, originally published in 1999 says that cities will sink into the sea and a mega-tsunami, stronger than the one in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake will hit the country. Japan weather agency denies links to manga prediction And though, a quake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale did hit the islands on Saturday (July 5), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that the tremor was not connected to viral manga prediction, reported the local media. Seismologists, too have dismissed any link between the recent activity and the prediction, highlighting that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake and its magnitude. Tokara Islands lies between the southern tip of Kyushu and the Okinawa islands, in a seismically active stretch of southwestern Japan, small frequent earthquakes are nothing new for the region. Since June 21, the Tokara island chain area has seen over 1,000 earthquakes. A temblor with a magnitude of 5.5, had jolted the area on Thursday too. Since the 2011 prediction came true, Tatsuki has gained immense popularity. His comic book The Future I Saw, has sold over 900,000 copies including printed editions in Chinese, according to the book’s publisher.

Seismologists, too have dismissed any link between the recent activity and the prediction, highlighting that there is no scientific way to predict an earthquake

Japan hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake, weather agency denies links to manga prediction

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that his country &nbsp;has now idea where the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Masood Azhar is. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Bhutto said that Islamabad has no knowledge of the whereabouts of the terrorist, who as mainly involved in the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Bhutto said that if India provides any evidence of Azhar's presence in Pakistan, Islamabad would arret the terrorist.&nbsp;Bhutto said, “If and when the Indian government shares information with us that he is on Pakistani soil, we would be more than happy to arrest him.” He claimed that so far, India has not given any information. Moreover, Bhutto also suggest that Pakistan believes Azhar could be in Afghanistan, citing his involvement in the Afghan jihad.“It’s not possible for Pakistan to do what NATO couldn’t do in Afghanistan. There is no reason for us to want anyone of concern to be active,” he told the Qatar news agency.&nbsp;Who is Masood Azhar? Masood Azhar is the most wanted by India for his role in several terror attacks, including the IC814 hijack in 1999, and the Parliament attack in 2001. He was listed as a designated terrorist by the UNSC in 2019.The terror mastermind survived the precision strike and later released a statement saying at least 10 of his family members and four close associates were killed in Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Among those killed in the air strike on the Markaz Subhan Allah complex were Masood Azhar’s elder sister, her husband, his nephew, and his niece. The 18-acre facility that functioned as a JeM hub was reduced to rubble, but Masood Azhar survived and is believed to be hiding somewhere with the help of the Pakistani establishment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He claimed that so far, India has not given any information. Moreover, Bhutto also suggest that Pakistan believes Azhar could be in Afghanistan, citing his involvement in the Afghan jihad.

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that his country has now idea where the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Masood Azhar is. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Bhutto said that Islamabad has no knowledge of the whereabouts of the terrorist, who as mainly involved in the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Bhutto said that if India provides any evidence of Azhar's presence in Pakistan, Islamabad would arret the terrorist. Bhutto said, “If and when the Indian government shares information with us that he is on Pakistani soil, we would be more than happy to arrest him.” He claimed that so far, India has not given any information. Moreover, Bhutto also suggest that Pakistan believes Azhar could be in Afghanistan, citing his involvement in the Afghan jihad. “It’s not possible for Pakistan to do what NATO couldn’t do in Afghanistan. There is no reason for us to want anyone of concern to be active,” he told the Qatar news agency. Who is Masood Azhar? Masood Azhar is the most wanted by India for his role in several terror attacks, including the IC814 hijack in 1999, and the Parliament attack in 2001. He was listed as a designated terrorist by the UNSC in 2019. The terror mastermind survived the precision strike and later released a statement saying at least 10 of his family members and four close associates were killed in Operation Sindoor. Among those killed in the air strike on the Markaz Subhan Allah complex were Masood Azhar’s elder sister, her husband, his nephew, and his niece. The 18-acre facility that functioned as a JeM hub was reduced to rubble, but Masood Azhar survived and is believed to be hiding somewhere with the help of the Pakistani establishment.

He claimed that so far, India has not given any information. Moreover, Bhutto also suggest that Pakistan believes Azhar could be in Afghanistan, citing his involvement in the Afghan jihad.

Where is Masood Azhar? Bilawal Bhutto says Pakistan doesn't know BUT...

For weeks, social media buzzed with fear. A popular manga predicted doom, an apocalyptic earthquake striking Japan this morning. The question on everyone's lips was, What if the eerie prophecy comes true?People held their breath. As the hour passed, the sun rose, and Japan awoke not to tremors but to silence. Relief swept the nation, but experts warn the threat isn’t over.The Earth did not crack open. The sea did not rise. At 4:18 a.m. on July 5, as predicted. It is a normal day today in Japan.A manga artist’s viral prophecy of a catastrophic earthquake predicted to erupt from the depths of the Pacific between Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines failed to materialise.The forecast had fuelled mass speculation, flight cancellations, and endless social media chatter. What made this prediction so viral and scary to many is the fact that about 1,000 earthquakes rattled the Tokara island chain south of the Kyushu region in Japan. But when the clock struck, nothing came. The viral prophecy failed. There was no megaquake or tsunami. Yet beneath the surface of relief lies a deeper truth; science says Japan isn’t out of danger.Geologists and disaster agencies quickly stepped in to calm the hysteria while reaffirming a more pressing reality: Japan remains one of the most quake-prone countries in the world. Japan’s Meteorological Agency reminded citizens that while manga can't predict earthquakes, seismic activity is constant and sometimes sudden. But despite the advances in science, predicting earthquakes accurately remains a far-fetched dream.While the prediction of the cartoonist popularly known as the 'New Baba Vanga' failed, the hype and hysteria are slowly turning attention to what really matters: preparation over prediction.In two weeks from now, Japan will be voting for the upper house elections. The issue of disaster preparedness and management is slowly turning into a major policy issue. Every political party is promising to strengthen disaster response measures and promptly address issues related to ageing infrastructure.Japan is one of the most seismically active nations on Earth, owing to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where many tectonic plates meet. It experiences about 1,500 earthquakes each year. However, most of these tremblors are mild. But sometimes there is a massive one. In the year 2011, a 9.1 earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean, triggering a massive tsunami into the northeast coast. It claimed more than 18,000 lives.&nbsp;

A manga artist’s viral prophecy of a catastrophic earthquake predicted to erupt from the depths of the Pacific between Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines failed to materialise.

For weeks, social media buzzed with fear. A popular manga predicted doom, an apocalyptic earthquake striking Japan this morning. The question on everyone's lips was, What if the eerie prophecy comes true? People held their breath. As the hour passed, the sun rose, and Japan awoke not to tremors but to silence. Relief swept the nation, but experts warn the threat isn’t over. The Earth did not crack open. The sea did not rise. At 4:18 a.m. on July 5, as predicted. It is a normal day today in Japan. A manga artist’s viral prophecy of a catastrophic earthquake predicted to erupt from the depths of the Pacific between Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines failed to materialise. The forecast had fuelled mass speculation, flight cancellations, and endless social media chatter. What made this prediction so viral and scary to many is the fact that about 1,000 earthquakes rattled the Tokara island chain south of the Kyushu region in Japan. But when the clock struck, nothing came. The viral prophecy failed. There was no megaquake or tsunami. Yet beneath the surface of relief lies a deeper truth; science says Japan isn’t out of danger. Geologists and disaster agencies quickly stepped in to calm the hysteria while reaffirming a more pressing reality: Japan remains one of the most quake-prone countries in the world. Japan’s Meteorological Agency reminded citizens that while manga can't predict earthquakes, seismic activity is constant and sometimes sudden. But despite the advances in science, predicting earthquakes accurately remains a far-fetched dream. While the prediction of the cartoonist popularly known as the 'New Baba Vanga' failed, the hype and hysteria are slowly turning attention to what really matters: preparation over prediction. In two weeks from now, Japan will be voting for the upper house elections. The issue of disaster preparedness and management is slowly turning into a major policy issue. Every political party is promising to strengthen disaster response measures and promptly address issues related to ageing infrastructure. Japan is one of the most seismically active nations on Earth, owing to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where many tectonic plates meet. It experiences about 1,500 earthquakes each year. However, most of these tremblors are mild. But sometimes there is a massive one. In the year 2011, a 9.1 earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean, triggering a massive tsunami into the northeast coast. It claimed more than 18,000 lives.

A manga artist’s viral prophecy of a catastrophic earthquake predicted to erupt from the depths of the Pacific between Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines failed to materialise.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil. Indian PM Modi will be in Rio de Janeiro for the BRICS summit from 6th to 7th July. Iran recently became a member of the grouping, and India backed the country's inclusion in the mega grouping, whose focus is on economic exchanges.This will be the 1st bilateral between the two leaders since the West Asia crisis, which saw exchanges of missiles and rockets between Israel and Iran. India's key focus during the crisis was the evacuation of its nationals. Under Operation Sindhu or India, India evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran and Israel.Iran, in a special gesture, had opened its airspace for the evacuation of Indians from Mashhad to Delhi on special flights, for which the Indian government had extended its gratitude. India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal last month said, "we would like to thank the Government of Iran. As you would know, we made a request and they opened their airspace for us to evacuate our nationals. We are grateful to the Government of Iran for this special gesture." Many of the evacuations also took place via land borders into Armenia and Turkmenistan.Iran has been a close civilisational neighbour of India, and Delhi has invested heavily in Chabahar port, which helps it with connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia as well. In May 2024, India signed a 10-year agreement to operate a terminal, investing around $550 million, including in the Chabahar-Zahedan railway. This year, India and Iran are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. &nbsp;

This will be the 1st bilateral between the 2 leaders since the West Asia crisis, which saw exchanges of missiles and rockets between Israel and Iran. India's key focus during the crisis was the evacuation of its nationals. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil. Indian PM Modi will be in Rio de Janeiro for the BRICS summit from 6th to 7th July. Iran recently became a member of the grouping, and India backed the country's inclusion in the mega grouping, whose focus is on economic exchanges. This will be the 1st bilateral between the two leaders since the West Asia crisis, which saw exchanges of missiles and rockets between Israel and Iran. India's key focus during the crisis was the evacuation of its nationals. Under Operation Sindhu or India, India evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran and Israel. Iran, in a special gesture, had opened its airspace for the evacuation of Indians from Mashhad to Delhi on special flights, for which the Indian government had extended its gratitude. India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal last month said, "we would like to thank the Government of Iran. As you would know, we made a request and they opened their airspace for us to evacuate our nationals. We are grateful to the Government of Iran for this special gesture." Many of the evacuations also took place via land borders into Armenia and Turkmenistan. Iran has been a close civilisational neighbour of India, and Delhi has invested heavily in Chabahar port, which helps it with connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia as well. In May 2024, India signed a 10-year agreement to operate a terminal, investing around $550 million, including in the Chabahar-Zahedan railway. This year, India and Iran are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations.

This will be the 1st bilateral between the two leaders since the West Asia crisis, which saw exchanges of missiles and rockets between Israel and Iran. India's key focus during the crisis was the evacuation of its nationals.&nbsp;

Indian PM Narendra Modi, Iran Prez Masoud Pezeshkian to meet on the sidelines of BRICS Summit

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PM Modi, Iran Prez Masoud Pezeshkian to meet on the sidelines of BRICS Summit