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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (Jul 1) firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Washington used trade pressure to push India and Pakistan toward a ceasefire after New Delhi launched its Operation Sindoor in May of this year. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India would no longer allow a “free pass” for terrorism.<h2>Jaishankar dismisses Trump's 'trade pressure’ claim</h2>Speaking during a conversation with Newsweek, the Indian foreign minister offered a sharp counter to the narrative emerging from the White House, calling it inconsistent with events as they unfolded. Jaishankar said he was in the room when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance had a telephonic conversation regarding the tensions of May 9.Jaishankar said that Vance made it clear during the conversation that Pakistan was threatening a massive assault if certain conditions were not met. However, he said that Modi was "impervious" to the threats and said that there would be a response from India. He then confirmed that Islamabad launched a massive attack that night, to which India responded swiftly and appropriately.He further revealed that the next day, he received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed Pakistan's willingness to hold talks. When asked about Trump's claims of using trade to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict, Jaishankar said, "No, I don't think so. I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiating with numbers and lines and products and making their trade-offs. I think they're very professional and very focused about it." Despite India's denials, Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "brokering" peace between the two nations.<h2>Pahalgam was "economic warfare", no more free pass for terrorism: Jaishankar</h2>During the interview, Jaishankar also stressed that India will no longer allow terrorists to act as proxies while giving immunity to the states that sponsor them."We are not going to yield to nuclear blackmail that you know there could be escalation, and therefore we should not do anything," he said.Describing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as an act of "economic warfare," Jaishankar noted that it was meant not only to kill but to crush the backbone of Kashmir's tourism-driven economy. India's "message to the world has to be that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, that there should be no circumstances, no excuse, no justification, under which you would allow, support, finance, sponsor terrorist acts." He added that “no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies and we will do what we have to do to defend our people.” &nbsp;

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India won't allow a “free pass” for terrorism.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (Jul 1) firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Washington used trade pressure to push India and Pakistan toward a ceasefire after New Delhi launched its Operation Sindoor in May of this year. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India would no longer allow a “free pass” for terrorism. Jaishankar dismisses Trump's 'trade pressure’ claim Speaking during a conversation with Newsweek, the Indian foreign minister offered a sharp counter to the narrative emerging from the White House, calling it inconsistent with events as they unfolded. Jaishankar said he was in the room when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance had a telephonic conversation regarding the tensions of May 9. Jaishankar said that Vance made it clear during the conversation that Pakistan was threatening a massive assault if certain conditions were not met. However, he said that Modi was "impervious" to the threats and said that there would be a response from India. He then confirmed that Islamabad launched a massive attack that night, to which India responded swiftly and appropriately. He further revealed that the next day, he received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed Pakistan's willingness to hold talks. When asked about Trump's claims of using trade to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict, Jaishankar said, "No, I don't think so. I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiating with numbers and lines and products and making their trade-offs. I think they're very professional and very focused about it." Despite India's denials, Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "brokering" peace between the two nations. Pahalgam was "economic warfare", no more free pass for terrorism: Jaishankar During the interview, Jaishankar also stressed that India will no longer allow terrorists to act as proxies while giving immunity to the states that sponsor them. "We are not going to yield to nuclear blackmail that you know there could be escalation, and therefore we should not do anything," he said. Describing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as an act of "economic warfare," Jaishankar noted that it was meant not only to kill but to crush the backbone of Kashmir's tourism-driven economy. India's "message to the world has to be that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, that there should be no circumstances, no excuse, no justification, under which you would allow, support, finance, sponsor terrorist acts." He added that “no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies and we will do what we have to do to defend our people.”

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India won't allow a “free pass” for terrorism.

Jaishankar refutes Trump used 'trade pressure' to solve India-Pak tensions, calls Pahalgam terror attack 'act of economic warfare'

Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary for the killing of four young university students in 2022 in Idaho. He will get four consecutive life sentences without parole, and a 10-year sentence for the burglary charge, according to US media reports. &nbsp;For the time being, he has avoided the death penalty, shocking the loved ones of the victims. The case is sensational for multiple reasons: similarities to the Dexter TV series, lack of a motive, and the fact that Bryan had studied criminal justice, forensics and psychology.<h2>What happened in Idaho? The Dexter killer murders of 2022</h2>On the night of 13 November 2022, University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were stabbed to death in an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. The victims, aged between 20 and 21, were sleeping when they were murdered. At least two people survived the stabbing attack.<h2>Dexter killer: Who is Bryan Kohberger?</h2>The suspect of the Idaho stabbing murders, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, has an associate degree in psychology and studied forensics. Bryan, born on 21 November 1994, &nbsp;has a masters degree in Criminal Justice from DeSales University in Pennsylvania and was pursuing a criminology PhD at the Washington State University. H was also working as a teaching assistant in the university. His campus was some 13 kilometres away from Moscow, Idaho.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/meghalaya-murder-case-police-reveal-2-weapons-used-to-kill-raja-raghuvanshi-1750251344981/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/meghalaya-murder-case-police-reveal-2-weapons-used-to-kill-raja-raghuvanshi-1750251344981/embed</a>&nbsp;According to reports, Kohnberger had exhibited behaviour issues that led to his removal as a teaching assistant in December 2022, a few weeks after the murders. There had been complaints against his conduct towards women.&nbsp;The 30-year-old had been diagnosed with obsessive–compulsive disorder and autism spectrum disorder.<h2>Why did he kill four students?</h2>Kohberger was arrested in December 2022 and charged with the murders. No credible relationship has been established between the victims and Bryan Kohberger, making it a very curious case.The motive also continues to be unclear. According to reports, Bryan had sent Instagram messages to one of the victims and had photos of her, but she did not respond.<h2>Idaho stabbings: Similarities with Dexter TV series</h2>Brian was dubbed the ‘Idaho Dexter killer’ in a section of the media due to similarities with the crime series Dexter. Actions of the titular character of the series, Dexter Morgan, had striking similarities to those of Bryan. In the TV show, Morgan is a serial killer who targeted other criminals. The other parallels with the series are the use of knives in the murders, and the premeditated and calculated nature of the murders.<h2>How was Bryan linked to the crime and arrested?</h2>For many days, the crime remained a mystery case. Later, the investigators used DNA from a knife sheath at the crime scene, eventually linking Kohberger to the murders. They were able to zero in on him by tracking his vehicle and mobile phone activity at the time of the killings.Mobile phone data showed that he visited the crime area multiple times. Surveillance cameras had captured his white sedan circling the house. He was arrested in Pennsylvania weeks after the killings.<h2>'We are beyond furious': Guilty plea upsets Idaho stabbing victim families</h2>The likelihood of Bryan avoiding death penalty has upset victim families. According to attorney Shanon Gray, the family of Kaylee Goncalves said: “We are beyond furious at the State of Idaho. They have failed us. Please give us some time. This was very unexpected.”&nbsp;Aubrie Goncalves, Kaylee’s 18-year-old sister said: “Bryan Kohberger facing a life in prison means he would still get to speak, form relationships, and engage with the world."&nbsp;"Meanwhile, our loved ones have been silenced forever,” AP news agency quoted her as saying. &nbsp;<h2>Idaho killer avoids the death penalty: Autism alibi</h2>Kohberger’s lawyers had earlier tried to get the death penalty removed, noting that he had been diagnosed with autism. It is rare that plea agreements are rejected. If it happens, he could withdraw his guilty plea. The Idaho Dexter killer is not yet out of the woods, but could escape the gallows. One question remains: Did he use all his knowledge of criminology, criminal justice, forensics and psychology to carry out what he thought was a ‘perfect crime’? And without a proper motive, was he just carrying out an experiment?&nbsp;

For the time being, Bryan Kohberger has avoided the death penalty, shocking the loved ones of the victims. The case is sensational for multiple reasons: similarities to the Dexter TV series, lack of a motive, and the fact that Bryan had studied criminal justice, forensics and psychology.

Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary for the killing of four young university students in 2022 in Idaho. He will get four consecutive life sentences without parole, and a 10-year sentence for the burglary charge, according to US media reports. For the time being, he has avoided the death penalty, shocking the loved ones of the victims. The case is sensational for multiple reasons: similarities to the Dexter TV series, lack of a motive, and the fact that Bryan had studied criminal justice, forensics and psychology. What happened in Idaho? The Dexter killer murders of 2022 On the night of 13 November 2022, University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were stabbed to death in an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. The victims, aged between 20 and 21, were sleeping when they were murdered. At least two people survived the stabbing attack. Dexter killer: Who is Bryan Kohberger? The suspect of the Idaho stabbing murders, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, has an associate degree in psychology and studied forensics. Bryan, born on 21 November 1994, has a masters degree in Criminal Justice from DeSales University in Pennsylvania and was pursuing a criminology PhD at the Washington State University. H was also working as a teaching assistant in the university. His campus was some 13 kilometres away from Moscow, Idaho. https://www.wionews.com/videos/meghalaya-murder-case-police-reveal-2-weapons-used-to-kill-raja-raghuvanshi-1750251344981/embed According to reports, Kohnberger had exhibited behaviour issues that led to his removal as a teaching assistant in December 2022, a few weeks after the murders. There had been complaints against his conduct towards women. The 30-year-old had been diagnosed with obsessive–compulsive disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Why did he kill four students? Kohberger was arrested in December 2022 and charged with the murders. No credible relationship has been established between the victims and Bryan Kohberger, making it a very curious case. The motive also continues to be unclear. According to reports, Bryan had sent Instagram messages to one of the victims and had photos of her, but she did not respond. Idaho stabbings: Similarities with Dexter TV series Brian was dubbed the ‘Idaho Dexter killer’ in a section of the media due to similarities with the crime series Dexter. Actions of the titular character of the series, Dexter Morgan, had striking similarities to those of Bryan. In the TV show, Morgan is a serial killer who targeted other criminals. The other parallels with the series are the use of knives in the murders, and the premeditated and calculated nature of the murders. How was Bryan linked to the crime and arrested? For many days, the crime remained a mystery case. Later, the investigators used DNA from a knife sheath at the crime scene, eventually linking Kohberger to the murders. They were able to zero in on him by tracking his vehicle and mobile phone activity at the time of the killings. Mobile phone data showed that he visited the crime area multiple times. Surveillance cameras had captured his white sedan circling the house. He was arrested in Pennsylvania weeks after the killings. 'We are beyond furious': Guilty plea upsets Idaho stabbing victim families The likelihood of Bryan avoiding death penalty has upset victim families. According to attorney Shanon Gray, the family of Kaylee Goncalves said: “We are beyond furious at the State of Idaho. They have failed us. Please give us some time. This was very unexpected.” Aubrie Goncalves, Kaylee’s 18-year-old sister said: “Bryan Kohberger facing a life in prison means he would still get to speak, form relationships, and engage with the world." "Meanwhile, our loved ones have been silenced forever,” AP news agency quoted her as saying. Idaho killer avoids the death penalty: Autism alibi Kohberger’s lawyers had earlier tried to get the death penalty removed, noting that he had been diagnosed with autism. It is rare that plea agreements are rejected. If it happens, he could withdraw his guilty plea. The Idaho Dexter killer is not yet out of the woods, but could escape the gallows. One question remains: Did he use all his knowledge of criminology, criminal justice, forensics and psychology to carry out what he thought was a ‘perfect crime’? And without a proper motive, was he just carrying out an experiment?

For the time being, Bryan Kohberger has avoided the death penalty, shocking the loved ones of the victims. The case is sensational for multiple reasons: similarities to the Dexter TV series, lack of a motive, and the fact that Bryan had studied criminal justice, forensics and psychology.

'Dexter killer': This criminology PhD student stabbed four youth to death. Now, he's trying to avoid the death penalty

A father overboard on a Disney cruise ship jumped to rescue his 5-year-old daughter as she fell off the ship. The incident happened on June 29 as the Disney Dream was returning to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night Bahamian sailing, including a stop at Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The girl fell off the deck of the fourth floor and was followed by her father. Both of them stayed afloat for twenty minutes before being rescued by the crew.Several reports say the father was setting his daughter up for a photo on the fourth floor as she fell off the ship. In a Facebook post, passenger Kevin Furuta said, “A girl fell overboard from the 4th deck &amp; her dad went in after her ... Thankfully the DCL rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!”"The Crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water," reported USA Today, quoting a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson.&nbsp;The 4000 people-capacity ship was moving very quickly. It drifted away even after the 'Man overboard' rang out over the ship’s intercom. The captain turned the ship around, and a small tender ship was deployed with people. They reached the father-daughter duo and brought them back to the ship. Videos on social media show people cheering for them as they were being rescued by the crew. No injuries were reported.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The weight of being a father we don&#39;t talk about a lot is you literally have to be ready to die to save your children at any given second. Thank God for strong fathers. Father jumps overboard to save his 5-year-old daughter, who fell off a Disney cruise ship 👇 <a href="https://t.co/yBfFuJUXZO">pic.twitter.com/yBfFuJUXZO</a>&mdash; Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) <a href="https://twitter.com/jason_howerton/status/1939781329593254038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 FATHER OF THE YEAR A father jumped into the ocean to save his young daughter after she fell overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship! The 5 year old girl fell from Deck 4 and her dad immediately went in after her. This Dad is a HERO and a First Class Father all the way! <a href="https://t.co/nNAmpRDQd1">pic.twitter.com/nNAmpRDQd1</a>&mdash; Alec Lace (@AlecLace) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlecLace/status/1939764025169998323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes”, Disney Cruiseline mentioned in a statement to the PEOPLE.The incident described by many as scary, as many of these cases turn fatal, and rescues are not often successful but the heroic effort of the father has won the hearts of everyone on the ship and the internet.&nbsp;

Father jumps overboard to save his 5-year-old daughter, who fell off a Disney cruise ship from the 4th deck into the ocean. No injuries were reported as the father-daughter duo was rescued by the crew of the ship.

A father overboard on a Disney cruise ship jumped to rescue his 5-year-old daughter as she fell off the ship. The incident happened on June 29 as the Disney Dream was returning to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night Bahamian sailing, including a stop at Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The girl fell off the deck of the fourth floor and was followed by her father. Both of them stayed afloat for twenty minutes before being rescued by the crew. Several reports say the father was setting his daughter up for a photo on the fourth floor as she fell off the ship. In a Facebook post, passenger Kevin Furuta said, “A girl fell overboard from the 4th deck & her dad went in after her ... Thankfully the DCL rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!” "The Crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water," reported USA Today, quoting a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson. The 4000 people-capacity ship was moving very quickly. It drifted away even after the 'Man overboard' rang out over the ship’s intercom. The captain turned the ship around, and a small tender ship was deployed with people. They reached the father-daughter duo and brought them back to the ship. Videos on social media show people cheering for them as they were being rescued by the crew. No injuries were reported.

Father jumps overboard to save his 5-year-old daughter, who fell off a Disney cruise ship from the 4th deck into the ocean. No injuries were reported as the father-daughter duo was rescued by the crew of the ship.

Dad jumps from Disney cruise to save 5-year-old daughter who fell overboard

A police officer with the Hollywood, Florida, Police Department is going viral for her looks. Detective De Andrade has become the face of the Hollywood police department as the Fourth of July approaches and is being dubbed the "world's hottest police officer". The official Instagram page of the police department shows De Andrade urging people to follow the rules as they head to the beach on the holiday. The Hollywood police department lists things people should and should not do. De Andrade says in the video, "If you are heading to Hollywood Beach on the Fourth of July, here are some rules you have to follow."&nbsp;"All rules are posted at each entrance to the sand — please take some time to review them before heading to the beach!" the detective says in the video. "Also, traffic during the weekend will be heavy. Parking spots and driveways will fill up quickly. Please prepare for traffic delays and plan accordingly. And remember, together we keep Hollywood safe," De Andrade adds. The accompanying note by the police department lists everything that people are not allowed to do at the beach. "Let’s celebrate responsibly! Our officers will be on duty to ensure public safety and compliance," the note ends.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/worlds-sexiest-athlete-alica-schmidt-goes-viral-amid-hook-up-claims-heres-the-truth-749642">World's sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt goes viral amid 'hook-up' claims. Here's the truth</a>&nbsp;In another video, Detective De Andrade can be seen with Fire Inspector Ramos of the Hollywood Fire Rescue. They warn people not to use fireworks and sparklers on Hollywood Beach on the Fourth of July. "We want to remind you that fireworks are not allowed on Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk. These items aren't just prohibited, they are potentially dangerous. Fireworks can cause burns, eye injuries and other serious accidents, putting both users and people nearby at risk," De Andrade and Ramos say in the video.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alica-schmidt-worlds-sexiest-athlete-floors-fans-with-vacation-pics-758019">Alica Schmidt, world's sexiest athlete, floors fans with vacation pics</a><h2>Hollywood Detective De Andrade's other videos</h2>&nbsp;The note reads, “With 4th of July just around the corner, we want to remind everyone: Fireworks and sparklers are NOT allowed on Hollywood Beach or the Broadwalk.” Detective De Andrade can also be seen in several other videos posted to the Hollywood, Florida Police Department's Instagram page, urging people to remain cautious in different situations. One of them is about not leaving kids and pets inside cars as the temperatures rise, as it can be potentially dangerous. In another video, she and another fire officer inform people about the hurricane season and how they are there to help people.&nbsp;

Worlds hottest police officer goes viral as Fourth of July approaches: Detective De Andrade lists out the dos and donts as people head to Hollywood Beach over the Fourth of July weekend.

A police officer with the Hollywood, Florida, Police Department is going viral for her looks. Detective De Andrade has become the face of the Hollywood police department as the Fourth of July approaches and is being dubbed the "world's hottest police officer". The official Instagram page of the police department shows De Andrade urging people to follow the rules as they head to the beach on the holiday. The Hollywood police department lists things people should and should not do. De Andrade says in the video, "If you are heading to Hollywood Beach on the Fourth of July, here are some rules you have to follow." "All rules are posted at each entrance to the sand — please take some time to review them before heading to the beach!" the detective says in the video. "Also, traffic during the weekend will be heavy. Parking spots and driveways will fill up quickly. Please prepare for traffic delays and plan accordingly. And remember, together we keep Hollywood safe," De Andrade adds. The accompanying note by the police department lists everything that people are not allowed to do at the beach. "Let’s celebrate responsibly! Our officers will be on duty to ensure public safety and compliance," the note ends. Also Read: World's sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt goes viral amid 'hook-up' claims. Here's the truth In another video, Detective De Andrade can be seen with Fire Inspector Ramos of the Hollywood Fire Rescue. They warn people not to use fireworks and sparklers on Hollywood Beach on the Fourth of July. "We want to remind you that fireworks are not allowed on Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk. These items aren't just prohibited, they are potentially dangerous. Fireworks can cause burns, eye injuries and other serious accidents, putting both users and people nearby at risk," De Andrade and Ramos say in the video. Also Read: Alica Schmidt, world's sexiest athlete, floors fans with vacation pics Hollywood Detective De Andrade's other videos The note reads, “With 4th of July just around the corner, we want to remind everyone: Fireworks and sparklers are NOT allowed on Hollywood Beach or the Broadwalk.” Detective De Andrade can also be seen in several other videos posted to the Hollywood, Florida Police Department's Instagram page, urging people to remain cautious in different situations. One of them is about not leaving kids and pets inside cars as the temperatures rise, as it can be potentially dangerous. In another video, she and another fire officer inform people about the hurricane season and how they are there to help people.

World's hottest police officer goes viral as Fourth of July approaches: Detective De Andrade lists out the dos and don'ts as people head to Hollywood Beach over the Fourth of July weekend.

'World's hottest police officer' goes viral as Fourth of July approaches

India is working with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance cruise shipping connectivity, and promote sustainable tourism across the Indo-Pacific region, said the Indian government. India is hosting the second edition of the ASEAN Cruise dialogue, and this is the first time that the event is being held in India. According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea. It typically starts from one port, visits two or three other ports and returns to the origin port, making it a loop or circuit.&nbsp;The meeting held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is being attended by all the member nations of ASEAN: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor Leste. According to India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, this multilateral dialogue is meant to develop collaboration and cooperation to promote&nbsp;the cruise shipping industry and make use of its full potential.During the ongoing meet, the delegation will visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Mamallapuram, near Chennai. They will deliberate on heritage-led cruise tourism and deeper ASEAN–India collaboration. Delegates will also tour the shore temples and rock-cut monuments, highlighting India’s cultural and coastal tourism appeal."We are joining hands so that, in this part of the world, ASEAN and India can play an important role. India plans to operationalise 5,000 km of navigable waterways to enhance cruise connectivity with ASEAN nations. India plans to work with ASEAN countries to develop cruise tourism and tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal as well as the Indian Ocean region. An integrated cruise network linking Indian ports with ASEAN destinations, supported by real-time tracking and modern terminals, is being envisaged which will be deliberated in this meet," Sonowal said. Highlighting the growth in the Indian cruise shipping sector, the minister said that there has been a more than fivefold growth in passengers over the last decade.Event participants include government officials and policy leaders, as well as industry leaders from the region. They are also deliberating on connectivity gaps, regulatory best practices, and pathways to promote inclusive and sustainable cruise growth in the region. The Government of India envisions the ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue as a recurring multilateral forum that will serve as a strategic enabler for regional maritime growth and people-to-people connectivity. This edition marks a significant step in positioning India and ASEAN at the centre of cruise tourism in the Indo-Pacific. &nbsp;

According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea. 

India is working with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance cruise shipping connectivity, and promote sustainable tourism across the Indo-Pacific region, said the Indian government. India is hosting the second edition of the ASEAN Cruise dialogue, and this is the first time that the event is being held in India. According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea. It typically starts from one port, visits two or three other ports and returns to the origin port, making it a loop or circuit. The meeting held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is being attended by all the member nations of ASEAN: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor Leste. According to India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, this multilateral dialogue is meant to develop collaboration and cooperation to promote the cruise shipping industry and make use of its full potential. During the ongoing meet, the delegation will visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Mamallapuram, near Chennai. They will deliberate on heritage-led cruise tourism and deeper ASEAN–India collaboration. Delegates will also tour the shore temples and rock-cut monuments, highlighting India’s cultural and coastal tourism appeal. "We are joining hands so that, in this part of the world, ASEAN and India can play an important role. India plans to operationalise 5,000 km of navigable waterways to enhance cruise connectivity with ASEAN nations. India plans to work with ASEAN countries to develop cruise tourism and tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal as well as the Indian Ocean region. An integrated cruise network linking Indian ports with ASEAN destinations, supported by real-time tracking and modern terminals, is being envisaged which will be deliberated in this meet," Sonowal said. Highlighting the growth in the Indian cruise shipping sector, the minister said that there has been a more than fivefold growth in passengers over the last decade. Event participants include government officials and policy leaders, as well as industry leaders from the region. They are also deliberating on connectivity gaps, regulatory best practices, and pathways to promote inclusive and sustainable cruise growth in the region. The Government of India envisions the ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue as a recurring multilateral forum that will serve as a strategic enabler for regional maritime growth and people-to-people connectivity. This edition marks a significant step in positioning India and ASEAN at the centre of cruise tourism in the Indo-Pacific.

According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea.&nbsp;

India working with ASEAN to develop Caribbean-like Cruise circuit, Govt says

Donald Trump's aides are once again at risk of their communication getting leaked. An Iran-linked cyberattack group, which previously hacked US President Trump's 2024 campaign, has threatened to release a trove of emails stolen from his associates. The Trump associates at risk from this impending leak include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels, and the POTUS' advisor Roger Stone and his lawyer Lindsey Halligan. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100&nbsp;GB) of emails which they have stolen.<h2>What's in the emails?</h2>As per a Reuters report, the news agency was in communication with the hackers 'Robert'. While Robert did not disclose the exact content of the emails, they raised the possibility of selling the material.<h2>FBI launches investigation</h2>The hack has been slammed as "an unconscionable cyber-attack" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, the White House and the FBI shared a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, who vowed that "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law".Labelling the cyberattack "Digital propaganda", cyberdefence agency CISA in a post on X said that the targets of the hack were "no coincidence". It added that “This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honourable public servants who serve our country with distinction.”

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<h2>Who is the hacker group 'Robert'?</h2>The hackers who operate under the pseudonym Robert materialised in the final months of the 2024 presidential campaign. At the time, they claimed to have breached the emails of a few of trump allies, including Wiles. They then distributed the emails to journalists.As per Reuters, it managed to authenticate some emails, including one which appeared to be a financial agreement between Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, who is now Trump's health secretary. Other material released at the time included a discussion of settlement negotiations between Trump and Daniels.In September 2024, the US Justice Department, in an indictment, alleged that the Robert hacking operation was run by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. But this information is yet to be confirmed or denied by "Robert".&nbsp;

 The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100 GB) of emails which they have stolen.

Donald Trump's aides are once again at risk of their communication getting leaked. An Iran-linked cyberattack group, which previously hacked US President Trump's 2024 campaign, has threatened to release a trove of emails stolen from his associates. The Trump associates at risk from this impending leak include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels, and the POTUS' advisor Roger Stone and his lawyer Lindsey Halligan. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100 GB) of emails which they have stolen. What's in the emails? As per a Reuters report, the news agency was in communication with the hackers 'Robert'. While Robert did not disclose the exact content of the emails, they raised the possibility of selling the material. FBI launches investigation The hack has been slammed as "an unconscionable cyber-attack" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, the White House and the FBI shared a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, who vowed that "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law". Labelling the cyberattack "Digital propaganda", cyberdefence agency CISA in a post on X said that the targets of the hack were "no coincidence". It added that “This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honourable public servants who serve our country with distinction.”

&nbsp;The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100&nbsp;GB) of emails which they have stolen.

Who is ‘ROBERT’? Iran-linked hackers claim to have 100 GB of Trump aides’ emails, threaten to sell them | Explained

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release.&nbsp;During the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21. In the press release, MEA stated, "They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, which India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific." Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of terrorism.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that "terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere." "A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlighting the exhibition's significance, he noted that "today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost." Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism, citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, "The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release. During the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21. In the press release, MEA stated, "They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, which India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific." Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of terrorism. Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that "terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere." "A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms," he added. Highlighting the exhibition's significance, he noted that "today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost." Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism, citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, "The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

S Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1

S Jaishankar in Washington, will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attend Quad meeting

Donald Trump and Elon Musk - once best buddies - are now again at war publically on 'big beautiful bill' as marathon voting session in the US Senate on the bill is underway on Tuesday. While Trump claims that the bill will increase defence budget and help secure the nation, Musk claims that it will increase the debt ceiling, thus increasing the national debt and burdening the Americans. While both Trump and Musk are right, the real reason why the two former best friends are facing off on the bill may be different from what is stated.&nbsp;<h2>Why is Elon Musk opposing ‘big beautiful bill’?</h2><ol><li>Trump's tax bill does away with major portions of former President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, known as the IRA, which includes tax credits of up to $7,500 for EV purchases among many other incentives. This seems to be a major reason why the Tesla boss is opposing the bill - if Donald Trump and his team are to be believed. The elimination of $7,500 federal EV tax credit by September 30, 2025, which directly affect Tesla’s US sales by making their vehicles more expensive for consumers. Musk has in a post last year said, “Take away the subsidies. It will only help Tesla,” adding, “Also remove the subsidies from all industries!” However, as the Senate votes on the bill, he and Tesla are arguing for the continuation of the tax credit. This change comes as Tesla has already restructured its supply chains and battery sourcing to meet the strict requirements of the IRA, so repealing the subsidy now would undermine those costly adjustments. Currently, 10 Tesla vehicle models qualify for the $7,500 IRA tax credit. <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751354370159.png"></li></ol>2. Secondly, the bill also threatens tax incentives for solar energy, battery storage, and clean grid infrastructure, which would negatively impactTesla’s growing energy business. “Abruptly ending the energy tax credits would threaten America’s energy independence and the reliability of our grid”, said Tesla’s solar power unit in its own <a href="https://x.com/teslaenergy/status/1927930314787016743">post</a> on X last month. “There is no change to tax incentives for oil &amp; gas, just EV/solar,” said Musk in a follow-up post. Although Musk has criticised subsidies in the past, in this case, he sees the bill as a politically driven attack on clean energy, favouring the fossil fuel industry over technological innovation. He said in a post last month, ”It’s a fossil fuel protection act in disguise.”&nbsp;3. Another crucial point regarding the bill is a clause that includes a "special rule" to keep IRA tax credits in place through "taxable year" 2026 but only for automakers that haven't yet sold 200,000 EV units by the end of 2025. Investors dot com pointed out that this would be beneficial for Rivian, Lucid and other EV startups while Tesla, General Motors, Ford and others would not be able to take advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Moreover, the House-passed tax and spending bill would not only repeal many EV incentives, but it also includes a provision for the Federal Highway Administration to impose a $250 annual fee registration for an EV vehicle and a $100 annual fee for hybrid vehicles. This proposal aims to ensure that EV owners, contribute to road maintenance, as the current funding model relies heavily on gasoline taxes which EVs bypass. Supporters argue it's a necessary step for fairness and infrastructure funding, critics worry it could hinder EV adoption and contradict climate goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump and Elon Musk - once best buddies - are now again at war publically on big beautiful bill as marathon voting session in the US Senate on the bill is underway 

Donald Trump and Elon Musk - once best buddies - are now again at war publically on 'big beautiful bill' as marathon voting session in the US Senate on the bill is underway on Tuesday. While Trump claims that the bill will increase defence budget and help secure the nation, Musk claims that it will increase the debt ceiling, thus increasing the national debt and burdening the Americans. While both Trump and Musk are right, the real reason why the two former best friends are facing off on the bill may be different from what is stated. Why is Elon Musk opposing ‘big beautiful bill’? Trump's tax bill does away with major portions of former President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, known as the IRA, which includes tax credits of up to $7,500 for EV purchases among many other incentives. This seems to be a major reason why the Tesla boss is opposing the bill - if Donald Trump and his team are to be believed. The elimination of $7,500 federal EV tax credit by September 30, 2025, which directly affect Tesla’s US sales by making their vehicles more expensive for consumers. Musk has in a post last year said, “Take away the subsidies. It will only help Tesla,” adding, “Also remove the subsidies from all industries!” However, as the Senate votes on the bill, he and Tesla are arguing for the continuation of the tax credit. This change comes as Tesla has already restructured its supply chains and battery sourcing to meet the strict requirements of the IRA, so repealing the subsidy now would undermine those costly adjustments. Currently, 10 Tesla vehicle models qualify for the $7,500 IRA tax credit. 2. Secondly, the bill also threatens tax incentives for solar energy, battery storage, and clean grid infrastructure, which would negatively impact Tesla’s growing energy business. “Abruptly ending the energy tax credits would threaten America’s energy independence and the reliability of our grid”, said Tesla’s solar power unit in its own post on X last month. “There is no change to tax incentives for oil & gas, just EV/solar,” said Musk in a follow-up post. Although Musk has criticised subsidies in the past, in this case, he sees the bill as a politically driven attack on clean energy, favouring the fossil fuel industry over technological innovation. He said in a post last month, ”It’s a fossil fuel protection act in disguise.” 3. Another crucial point regarding the bill is a clause that includes a "special rule" to keep IRA tax credits in place through "taxable year" 2026 but only for automakers that haven't yet sold 200,000 EV units by the end of 2025. Investors dot com pointed out that this would be beneficial for Rivian, Lucid and other EV startups while Tesla, General Motors, Ford and others would not be able to take advantage. 4. Moreover, the House-passed tax and spending bill would not only repeal many EV incentives, but it also includes a provision for the Federal Highway Administration to impose a $250 annual fee registration for an EV vehicle and a $100 annual fee for hybrid vehicles. This proposal aims to ensure that EV owners, contribute to road maintenance, as the current funding model relies heavily on gasoline taxes which EVs bypass. Supporters argue it's a necessary step for fairness and infrastructure funding, critics worry it could hinder EV adoption and contradict climate goals.

While &nbsp;US President Donald Trump claims that the bill will increase defence budget and help secure the nation, tech giant Elon Musk claims that it will increase the debt ceiling, thus increasing the national debt and burdening the Americans. Both are right and wrong

Trump-Musk feud in out in the open AGAIN! Why is Tesla boss opposing US president's ‘big beautiful bill’? WION Explains

Hundreds of naturalised citizens of the US could be stripped of their citizenship if they are charged with certain crimes, as mentioned in a new Department of Justice guideline. A memo issued on June 11 by the justice department prioritises for denaturalisation those charged with terrorism, national security crimes, child abuse, gang membership and financial crimes. The move is part of efforts to ramp up the immigration crackdown of the Trump administration. Legal permanent residents and naturalised citizens risk deportation when the new guidelines kick in. Here is what you should know:&nbsp;<h2>DoJ memo seeks 'civil denaturalisation'</h2>Those facing charges of war crimes, extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses could be denaturalised. Those convicted of crimes or who pose ongoing threats to the US will also be prioritised for denaturalisation. The memo said the Civil Division will 'prioritise and maximally pursue' denaturalisation proceedings in all such cases, supported by evidence.<h2>What is naturalisation? How many naturalised citizens are in the US?</h2>Thousands of people who migrate to the US become naturalised citizens after passing certain criteria and tests. These requirements are established under the Immigration and Nationality Act or INA. As per data from 2022, some 24.5 million out of 46.2 mn immigrants in the US are naturalised citizens, a significant 53 per cent. More than 7.9 million people became naturalised citizens of the US in the past decade.<h2>Trump administration has denaturalised many, but Obama started it</h2>Denaturalisation was once a rare occurrence in the US, but is increasing under the Trump presidency. In fact, denaturalisation cases began under the Obama administration, mainly targeting naturalisation fraud cases. The Trump administration is taking this to new heights. At least 110 denaturalisation cases were referred to the Justice Department for prosecution since January 2017 by the US migration agency, the USCIS. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-is-indian-community-alarmed-over-trumps-end-birthright-citizenship-order-8174165/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-is-indian-community-alarmed-over-trumps-end-birthright-citizenship-order-8174165/embed</a><h2>What does the Justice Department memo say on denaturalising criminals?</h2>The memo, written by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumat, said that pursuing denaturalisation is among the DOJ Civil Division's "top five enforcement priorities." In the line of fire would be cases where naturalisation was procured illegally, or by concealing material facts or by 'willful misrepresentation,' as per the memo. Below is a more detailed breakdown:<h2>Categories of crimes that can lead to denaturalisation</h2>As per the DoJ memo, the categories of crimes that could lead to denaturalisation are:&nbsp;&gt; Danger to national security, including terrorism, espionage, or the unlawful export from the US of sensitive goods, technology or information&gt; Torture, war crimes, or other human rights violations&gt; Involvement with criminal gangs, transnational criminal organisations, or drug cartels&gt; Felonies not disclosed during the naturalisation process&gt; Human trafficking, sex offences, or violent crimes&gt;financial fraud, including Paycheck Protection Program, loan fraud and Medicaid/Medicare fraud&gt; Fraud against private individuals, funds, or corporations&gt; Naturalisation done through government corruption, fraud, ormisrepresentations<h2>Denaturalisation: Worries over lack of due process, potential misuse</h2>Experts quoted in the US media cautioned that such denaturalisation through litigation could violate due process of law and violate constitutionally guaranteed rights. There is also fear that denaturalisation could be used to 'police immigrants' and violate free speech rights. Interestingly, antisemitism is among the potential causes for denaturalisation. This could be used against anti-Israel protesters, like the Trump government did against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is a green card holder. At least one person - a convicted collector and distributor of child sexual abuse material- has already been denaturalised.

The move is part of efforts to ramp up the immigration crackdown of  Trump administration. Legal permanent residents and naturalised citizens risk deportation when the new guidelines kick in. Here is what you should know:

Hundreds of naturalised citizens of the US could be stripped of their citizenship if they are charged with certain crimes, as mentioned in a new Department of Justice guideline. A memo issued on June 11 by the justice department prioritises for denaturalisation those charged with terrorism, national security crimes, child abuse, gang membership and financial crimes. The move is part of efforts to ramp up the immigration crackdown of the Trump administration. Legal permanent residents and naturalised citizens risk deportation when the new guidelines kick in. Here is what you should know: DoJ memo seeks 'civil denaturalisation' Those facing charges of war crimes, extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses could be denaturalised. Those convicted of crimes or who pose ongoing threats to the US will also be prioritised for denaturalisation. The memo said the Civil Division will 'prioritise and maximally pursue' denaturalisation proceedings in all such cases, supported by evidence. What is naturalisation? How many naturalised citizens are in the US? Thousands of people who migrate to the US become naturalised citizens after passing certain criteria and tests. These requirements are established under the Immigration and Nationality Act or INA. As per data from 2022, some 24.5 million out of 46.2 mn immigrants in the US are naturalised citizens, a significant 53 per cent. More than 7.9 million people became naturalised citizens of the US in the past decade. Trump administration has denaturalised many, but Obama started it Denaturalisation was once a rare occurrence in the US, but is increasing under the Trump presidency. In fact, denaturalisation cases began under the Obama administration, mainly targeting naturalisation fraud cases. The Trump administration is taking this to new heights. At least 110 denaturalisation cases were referred to the Justice Department for prosecution since January 2017 by the US migration agency, the USCIS. https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-is-indian-community-alarmed-over-trumps-end-birthright-citizenship-order-8174165/embed What does the Justice Department memo say on denaturalising criminals? The memo, written by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumat, said that pursuing denaturalisation is among the DOJ Civil Division's "top five enforcement priorities." In the line of fire would be cases where naturalisation was procured illegally, or by concealing material facts or by 'willful misrepresentation,' as per the memo. Below is a more detailed breakdown: Categories of crimes that can lead to denaturalisation As per the DoJ memo, the categories of crimes that could lead to denaturalisation are: > Danger to national security, including terrorism, espionage, or the unlawful export from the US of sensitive goods, technology or information > Torture, war crimes, or other human rights violations > Involvement with criminal gangs, transnational criminal organisations, or drug cartels > Felonies not disclosed during the naturalisation process > Human trafficking, sex offences, or violent crimes >financial fraud, including Paycheck Protection Program, loan fraud and Medicaid/Medicare fraud > Fraud against private individuals, funds, or corporations > Naturalisation done through government corruption, fraud, or misrepresentations Denaturalisation: Worries over lack of due process, potential misuse Experts quoted in the US media cautioned that such denaturalisation through litigation could violate due process of law and violate constitutionally guaranteed rights. There is also fear that denaturalisation could be used to 'police immigrants' and violate free speech rights. Interestingly, antisemitism is among the potential causes for denaturalisation. This could be used against anti-Israel protesters, like the Trump government did against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is a green card holder. At least one person - a convicted collector and distributor of child sexual abuse material- has already been denaturalised.

The move is part of efforts to ramp up the immigration crackdown of &nbsp;President Donald Trump's administration. Legal permanent residents and naturalised citizens risk deportation when the new guidelines kick in. Here is what you should know:

You could lose US citizenship for these crimes. Know new denaturalisation process guidelines

India's premier defence research institute, DRDO, is looking to upgrade its intercontinental ballistic missile, Agni-5, to join the elite club of the United States and China. The reconfigured Agni-5 will be capable of penetrating 100 meters underground with its 7500 kg conventional warhead. This comes against the background of the GBU-57 bunker busters being used in the June 22 strike on the Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow and Natanz, however, instead of opting for the United States’ GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) and China’s DF-15B missile India is looking to upgrade its indegeniously developed Agni-5. So, here is a breakdown of how it compares with the established global bunker-busters.<h2>Delivery platform</h2>GBU-57 is a large conventional bomb designed to be delivered by bomber aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit. On the other hand, China's DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities. It is a land-based ballistic missile with regional strike range. Agni-5 is a land-based road mobile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, capable of delivering flexibility in launch. The road mobility and launch independence make Agni-5 cost-effective, making it more survivable than air-dropped MOPs requiring to travel in contested airspace.<h2>Weight and penetration capacity</h2>GBU-57 weighs roughly 13,600 kg with approximately 2,700 kilograms of explosive&nbsp;and can penetrate 60 meters of reinforced concrete. DF-15 weighs around 500–750 kg, with penetration capacity widely unknown but expected to be around 20 meters. India's Agni-5 is lighter than GBU-57 at 7,500 kg but heavier than DF-15 with a penetration capacity of 100 meters of reinforced concrete. So Agni-5 is engineered for deeper penetration, possibly via higher impact velocity and shaped charges. DF-15C lags far behind.<h2>Speed and reach</h2>GBU-57, when dropped from 50,000 feet, has an expected impact velocity of Mach 1, has a range of approximately 11,100 km, similar to that of the bomber; on the other hand, DF-15C can reach a speed of Mach 6 to Mach 8 and can reach up to 700 km. Indian Agni-5 missile has a speed of Mach 8 and Mach 20 and can reach up to 2500 km. So, Agni-5 gets an edge over the other two with its hypersonic speed reduces the reaction time of opponents, and its range also offers an advantage over GBU-57, which is limited by the bomber's speed and range.While the GBU-57 have proven capabilities, Agni-5 is still under development, but is supposed to be more lethal and destructive than Agni-5. However, the DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities, limited by both range, speed, and penetration capacities significantly lower than both GBU-57 and Agni-5. India's missile offers unmatched strategic capabilities, especially being more versatile with speed, mobility, and deep-strike precision. Its enhanced range offers a chance of survivability as it can strike deep within enemy territory without risking a pilot's life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

India’s leap into hypersonic, deep-strike conventional capability signals its entry into an elite club. But how does its 7,500-kg Agni-5 variant stack up against the world’s most powerful bunker-busting weapons?

India's premier defence research institute, DRDO, is looking to upgrade its intercontinental ballistic missile, Agni-5, to join the elite club of the United States and China. The reconfigured Agni-5 will be capable of penetrating 100 meters underground with its 7500 kg conventional warhead. This comes against the background of the GBU-57 bunker busters being used in the June 22 strike on the Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow and Natanz, however, instead of opting for the United States’ GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) and China’s DF-15B missile India is looking to upgrade its indegeniously developed Agni-5. So, here is a breakdown of how it compares with the established global bunker-busters. Delivery platform GBU-57 is a large conventional bomb designed to be delivered by bomber aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit. On the other hand, China's DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities. It is a land-based ballistic missile with regional strike range. Agni-5 is a land-based road mobile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, capable of delivering flexibility in launch. The road mobility and launch independence make Agni-5 cost-effective, making it more survivable than air-dropped MOPs requiring to travel in contested airspace. Weight and penetration capacity GBU-57 weighs roughly 13,600 kg with approximately 2,700 kilograms of explosive and can penetrate 60 meters of reinforced concrete. DF-15 weighs around 500–750 kg, with penetration capacity widely unknown but expected to be around 20 meters. India's Agni-5 is lighter than GBU-57 at 7,500 kg but heavier than DF-15 with a penetration capacity of 100 meters of reinforced concrete. So Agni-5 is engineered for deeper penetration, possibly via higher impact velocity and shaped charges. DF-15C lags far behind. Speed and reach GBU-57, when dropped from 50,000 feet, has an expected impact velocity of Mach 1, has a range of approximately 11,100 km, similar to that of the bomber; on the other hand, DF-15C can reach a speed of Mach 6 to Mach 8 and can reach up to 700 km. Indian Agni-5 missile has a speed of Mach 8 and Mach 20 and can reach up to 2500 km. So, Agni-5 gets an edge over the other two with its hypersonic speed reduces the reaction time of opponents, and its range also offers an advantage over GBU-57, which is limited by the bomber's speed and range. While the GBU-57 have proven capabilities, Agni-5 is still under development, but is supposed to be more lethal and destructive than Agni-5. However, the DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile with bunker-busting capabilities, limited by both range, speed, and penetration capacities significantly lower than both GBU-57 and Agni-5. India's missile offers unmatched strategic capabilities, especially being more versatile with speed, mobility, and deep-strike precision. Its enhanced range offers a chance of survivability as it can strike deep within enemy territory without risking a pilot's life.

India’s leap into hypersonic, deep-strike conventional capability signals its entry into an elite club. But how does its 7,500-kg Agni-5 variant stack up against the world’s most powerful bunker-busting weapons?

India’s Agni-5 missile upgrade: How the 7,500-kg hypersonic bunker-buster compares with US GBU-57 and China’s DF-15

To get more housing built across the state, California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom passed major changes to the 50-year-old California Environmental Quality Act on Monday. For these years, this law has enabled environmental advocates to delay suburban expansion and empowered local residents and other dissenters to block projects they opposed. It has also become a common tool for critics to challenge nearly all types of development initiatives.<h3>What is a landmark environmental law?</h3>The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is one of the most significant environmental laws of the state. The Act sets up a state policy of sustainability in response to “create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in harmony to fulfil the social and economic requirements of present and future generations.”CEQA mandates that state and local authorities identify and assess the major environmental effects of proposed developments and implement all practical measures to minimise or eliminate those impacts.<h3>Does Governor Newsom threaten to reject the state budget?</h3>In a rare show of bipartisan agreement, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills that avoid rigorous environmental review requirements for certain housing and infrastructure projects, aiming to remove costly obstacles and speed up development.Though CEQA has long been considered a pillar of California’s environmental policy, Democrats acknowledged that the state’s strict regulations had contributed to a severe housing crisis affecting its nearly 40 million residents. Environmental groups criticised the move, but lawmakers ultimately prioritised housing needs over procedural protections, marking a shift in the approach to development in California.“If we can’t address this issue, we’re going to lose trust, and that’s just the truth,” Newsom, a Democrat, said in a news conference, the New York Times reported. “And so this is so much bigger in many ways than the issue itself. It is about the reputation of not just Sacramento and the legislative leadership and executive leadership, but the reputation of the state of California," he added.Over the past decades, discussions hovering over changing the law have repeatedly surfaced, thwarted only by opposition from environmentalists and local governments. In addition, Newsom also threatened to reject the state budget until lawmakers rolled back CEQA.Meanwhile, survey director for the Public Policy Institute of California, Mark Baldassare, said, “This has created a different political environment." “Voters have been telling us in our polling for quite a while that the cost of housing is a big problem, but maybe for the elected officials, the election itself was a wake-up call," he added.On Monday, environmentalists flooded a legislative hearing room, emphasising that the sweeping changes could hurt sensitive ecosystems and ease the process to build manufacturing sites that could result in more pollution. Some Democratic lawmakers also flagged concerns, highlighting that the legislation could pose a threat to the habitat of certain species of butterflies, bears and bighorn sheep. “Jeopardising those whole ecosystems, I think, is a risk that we don’t want to take,” said State Senator Catherine Blakespear, a Democrat.<h3>CEQA lead to unforeseen consequences?</h3>As governor, Republican Ronald Reagan signed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) into law in 1970, during a period when his party was more in step with environmental priorities. The act emerged from a shared understanding among state leaders that California’s vast natural landscapes, its forests, coastlines, and mountains, needed protection from increasing smog, water pollution, traffic, and unchecked suburban development.Over time, however, even some environmental advocates have acknowledged that CEQA, while well-intentioned, led to unforeseen consequences. Originally intended to apply mainly to government-led projects, a 1972 court ruling extended its reach to many private developments as well.For years, Republicans have criticised CEQA for damaging California’s business environment. So it’s significant that Democrats, under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership, have now steered the party away from a law that once reflected core Democratic values.Faced with worsening homelessness and soaring living costs, state lawmakers have increasingly focused on fixing the housing crisis. The Legislature has passed hundreds of bills in recent years to speed up construction, often trying to work around CEQA’s restrictions rather than overhaul it directly, until now.

CEQA mandates that state and local authorities identify and assess the major environmental effects of proposed developments and implement all practical measures to minimise or eliminate those impacts.

To get more housing built across the state, California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom passed major changes to the 50-year-old California Environmental Quality Act on Monday. For these years, this law has enabled environmental advocates to delay suburban expansion and empowered local residents and other dissenters to block projects they opposed. It has also become a common tool for critics to challenge nearly all types of development initiatives. What is a landmark environmental law? The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is one of the most significant environmental laws of the state. The Act sets up a state policy of sustainability in response to “create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in harmony to fulfil the social and economic requirements of present and future generations.” CEQA mandates that state and local authorities identify and assess the major environmental effects of proposed developments and implement all practical measures to minimise or eliminate those impacts. Does Governor Newsom threaten to reject the state budget? In a rare show of bipartisan agreement, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills that avoid rigorous environmental review requirements for certain housing and infrastructure projects, aiming to remove costly obstacles and speed up development. Though CEQA has long been considered a pillar of California’s environmental policy, Democrats acknowledged that the state’s strict regulations had contributed to a severe housing crisis affecting its nearly 40 million residents. Environmental groups criticised the move, but lawmakers ultimately prioritised housing needs over procedural protections, marking a shift in the approach to development in California. “If we can’t address this issue, we’re going to lose trust, and that’s just the truth,” Newsom, a Democrat, said in a news conference, the New York Times reported. “And so this is so much bigger in many ways than the issue itself. It is about the reputation of not just Sacramento and the legislative leadership and executive leadership, but the reputation of the state of California," he added. Over the past decades, discussions hovering over changing the law have repeatedly surfaced, thwarted only by opposition from environmentalists and local governments. In addition, Newsom also threatened to reject the state budget until lawmakers rolled back CEQA. Meanwhile, survey director for the Public Policy Institute of California, Mark Baldassare, said, “This has created a different political environment." “Voters have been telling us in our polling for quite a while that the cost of housing is a big problem, but maybe for the elected officials, the election itself was a wake-up call," he added. On Monday, environmentalists flooded a legislative hearing room, emphasising that the sweeping changes could hurt sensitive ecosystems and ease the process to build manufacturing sites that could result in more pollution. Some Democratic lawmakers also flagged concerns, highlighting that the legislation could pose a threat to the habitat of certain species of butterflies, bears and bighorn sheep. “Jeopardising those whole ecosystems, I think, is a risk that we don’t want to take,” said State Senator Catherine Blakespear, a Democrat. CEQA lead to unforeseen consequences? As governor, Republican Ronald Reagan signed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) into law in 1970, during a period when his party was more in step with environmental priorities. The act emerged from a shared understanding among state leaders that California’s vast natural landscapes, its forests, coastlines, and mountains, needed protection from increasing smog, water pollution, traffic, and unchecked suburban development. Over time, however, even some environmental advocates have acknowledged that CEQA, while well-intentioned, led to unforeseen consequences. Originally intended to apply mainly to government-led projects, a 1972 court ruling extended its reach to many private developments as well. For years, Republicans have criticised CEQA for damaging California’s business environment. So it’s significant that Democrats, under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership, have now steered the party away from a law that once reflected core Democratic values. Faced with worsening homelessness and soaring living costs, state lawmakers have increasingly focused on fixing the housing crisis. The Legislature has passed hundreds of bills in recent years to speed up construction, often trying to work around CEQA’s restrictions rather than overhaul it directly, until now.

CEQA mandates that state and local authorities identify and assess the major environmental effects of proposed developments and implement all practical measures to minimise or eliminate those impacts.

What is California's landmark environmental law? Leaders scale it back to tackle housing crisis

Amid tech giant Elon Musk's campaign against the ‘big beautiful bill’, United States President Donald Trump has said that he would have to return to South Africa if he didnt get EV subsidies. The US president also claimed that he was always against the EV mandate - the key clause that seems to be the reason for Tesla boss' opposition to the bill. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the EV mandate was a part of his campaign and Musk knew this. He said that Elon Musk, who owns Tesla, gets “more subsidies than any human in history.” He also said that without subsidy, Musk would be forced to "close shop and head back home to South Africa." This is the first time Trump has spoken about Musk's South African origin. In the USA, electric vehicle (EV) buyers can receive a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and up to $4,000 for used EVs.&nbsp;&nbsp;A sweeping tax and spending bill recently passed by the House (now under marathon vote in the US Senate) includes a new $250 annual federal fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners, regardless of when they bought their car. The fee would be collected by the Federal Highway Administration and is intended to ensure EV drivers contribute to the Highway Trust Fund. That fund is traditionally supported by gas taxes paid by drivers of internal combustion vehicles. However, consumer advocates point out that the proposed $250 fee is actually more than three times what a typical new gas-powered car owner pays in federal gas taxes each year.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751348961729.png"></figure>&nbsp;Earlier, Musk slammed the ‘Big Beautiful bill’ and said that if it is passed, a new political party will be formed in America. In a series of posts, Musk explained how the tax and spending bill will increase the national debt in America and claimed that both the political parties - Republicans and Democrats - have done anything to decrease the national debt. &nbsp;The country’s biggest Republican donor last elections also said that he would back primary challengers against nearly every single Republican in Congress. Last month, US President Trump and Musk had a public fallout over their disagreements on the bill. Last month, Trump and Musk had a public fallout over their disagreements on the bill.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1939806847504105683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He also said, “Anyone who campaigned on the PROMISE of REDUCING SPENDING , but continues to vote on the BIGGEST DEBT ceiling increase in HISTORY will see their face on this poster in the primary next year,” Musk said in another post. The billionaire also declared that every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for this bill would “lose their primary next year.”

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are facing each other publically again over the 'big beautiful bill. This time, Trump has said that Musk would have to return to South Africa if he did not get the massive EV subsidy in the USA 

Amid tech giant Elon Musk's campaign against the ‘big beautiful bill’, United States President Donald Trump has said that he would have to return to South Africa if he didnt get EV subsidies. The US president also claimed that he was always against the EV mandate - the key clause that seems to be the reason for Tesla boss' opposition to the bill. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the EV mandate was a part of his campaign and Musk knew this. He said that Elon Musk, who owns Tesla, gets “more subsidies than any human in history.” He also said that without subsidy, Musk would be forced to "close shop and head back home to South Africa." This is the first time Trump has spoken about Musk's South African origin. In the USA, electric vehicle (EV) buyers can receive a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and up to $4,000 for used EVs. A sweeping tax and spending bill recently passed by the House (now under marathon vote in the US Senate) includes a new $250 annual federal fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners, regardless of when they bought their car. The fee would be collected by the Federal Highway Administration and is intended to ensure EV drivers contribute to the Highway Trust Fund. That fund is traditionally supported by gas taxes paid by drivers of internal combustion vehicles. However, consumer advocates point out that the proposed $250 fee is actually more than three times what a typical new gas-powered car owner pays in federal gas taxes each year. Earlier, Musk slammed the ‘Big Beautiful bill’ and said that if it is passed, a new political party will be formed in America. In a series of posts, Musk explained how the tax and spending bill will increase the national debt in America and claimed that both the political parties - Republicans and Democrats - have done anything to decrease the national debt. The country’s biggest Republican donor last elections also said that he would back primary challengers against nearly every single Republican in Congress. Last month, US President Trump and Musk had a public fallout over their disagreements on the bill. Last month, Trump and Musk had a public fallout over their disagreements on the bill.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are facing each other publically again over the 'big beautiful bill. This time, Trump has said that Musk would have to return to South Africa if he did not get the massive EV subsidy in the USA&nbsp;

'Head back home to South Africa': Trump WARNS of DOGE action on Musk as Tesla boss widens campaign against 'big beautiful bill'

A racist row has erupted in the United States over a video of Indian-origin New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani eating rice with his hands. It all began when Congressman Brandon Gill made a racist remark stating that “civilised people in America” do not eat in that manner. While netizens slammed him for his remark, they also pointed out that his wife is Danielle D'Souza Gill is of Indian-origin. Now, Danielle D'Souza Gill has defended her husband's remark and said that she uses a fork to eat rice. Zohran Mamdani claimed victory in the Democratic Primary for the New York mayoral elections after his rival Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. US President Donald Trump has called Mamdani “100 percent Communist lunatic.”<h2>Racist row on Mamdani's post</h2>Danielle's post also went viral with many X users questioning the need to issue a statement that belittled India. "You are bragging about something that stupid?" one wrote. Some users posted a photo of her father Dinesh D'Souza eating with his hand and called Danielle a liar. 30-year-old Danielle D'Souza Gill, daughter of right-wing commentator Dinesh D'Souza, is an author and commentator. Daniell got married to Brandon Gill in 2017. Recently, Brandon was criticized for denouncing mass migration as he compared a photo of California in 1960 with California today. At that time, too, he was reminded that his wife's family had migrated to the US.&nbsp;The Indian-origin wife of Congressman Brandon Gill, said she always used a fork to eat rice and never grew up eating rice with her hands. Mamdani's video from the campaign of the Democratic Primary went viral on Sunday in which he is seen eating biryani with his hands. &nbsp;It was compared with Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy sitting barefoot for an interview. Republican leader Brandon Gill jumped into the Indian-hatred spree and called Mamdani ‘uncivilized’. "Civilized people in America don't eat like this. If you refuse to adopt Western customs, go back to the Third World," he said. His wife, &nbsp;Danielle D'Souza Gill, jumped into the controversy when it was pointed out that she is of Indian-origin. “I did not grow up eating rice with my hands and have always used a fork. I was born in America. I’m a Christian MAGA patriot. My father’s extended family lives in India, and they are also Christian and they use forks too,” she said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751347193849.png"></figure><h2>'100% communist lunatic': Trump on Mamdani</h2>Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump slammed Zohran Mamdani and described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voice ‘grating.’ In two posts on Truth Social, the US president not only criticised Mamdani but also Democratic leaders including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who serves as US representative for New York's 14th congressional district. Trump also called Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’ He wrote on Truth Social, “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him,” Trump said, adding in a sarcastic remark at the end - “Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!”

 It all began when Congressman Brandon Gill made a racist remark over Zohran Mamdani's video in which he was eating Biryani with his hands. Gill stated that “civilised people in America” do not eat in that manner.

A racist row has erupted in the United States over a video of Indian-origin New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani eating rice with his hands. It all began when Congressman Brandon Gill made a racist remark stating that “civilised people in America” do not eat in that manner. While netizens slammed him for his remark, they also pointed out that his wife is Danielle D'Souza Gill is of Indian-origin. Now, Danielle D'Souza Gill has defended her husband's remark and said that she uses a fork to eat rice. Zohran Mamdani claimed victory in the Democratic Primary for the New York mayoral elections after his rival Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat. US President Donald Trump has called Mamdani “100 percent Communist lunatic.” Racist row on Mamdani's post Danielle's post also went viral with many X users questioning the need to issue a statement that belittled India. "You are bragging about something that stupid?" one wrote. Some users posted a photo of her father Dinesh D'Souza eating with his hand and called Danielle a liar. 30-year-old Danielle D'Souza Gill, daughter of right-wing commentator Dinesh D'Souza, is an author and commentator. Daniell got married to Brandon Gill in 2017. Recently, Brandon was criticized for denouncing mass migration as he compared a photo of California in 1960 with California today. At that time, too, he was reminded that his wife's family had migrated to the US. The Indian-origin wife of Congressman Brandon Gill, said she always used a fork to eat rice and never grew up eating rice with her hands. Mamdani's video from the campaign of the Democratic Primary went viral on Sunday in which he is seen eating biryani with his hands. It was compared with Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy sitting barefoot for an interview. Republican leader Brandon Gill jumped into the Indian-hatred spree and called Mamdani ‘uncivilized’. "Civilized people in America don't eat like this. If you refuse to adopt Western customs, go back to the Third World," he said. His wife, Danielle D'Souza Gill, jumped into the controversy when it was pointed out that she is of Indian-origin. “I did not grow up eating rice with my hands and have always used a fork. I was born in America. I’m a Christian MAGA patriot. My father’s extended family lives in India, and they are also Christian and they use forks too,” she said. '100% communist lunatic': Trump on Mamdani Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump slammed Zohran Mamdani and described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voice ‘grating.’ In two posts on Truth Social, the US president not only criticised Mamdani but also Democratic leaders including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who serves as US representative for New York's 14th congressional district. Trump also called Mamdani ‘100% communist lunatic.’ He wrote on Truth Social, “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him,” Trump said, adding in a sarcastic remark at the end - “Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!”

&nbsp;It all began when Congressman Brandon Gill made a racist remark over Zohran Mamdani's video in which he was eating Biryani with his hands. Gill stated that “civilised people in America” do not eat in that manner.

'Have always used fork': Zohran Mamdani's rice-eating video stirs racism debate: How it unfolded

Passengers are being warned not to wear leggings or tight jeans on the plane because of the health hazards they pose. Leggings are often seen as comfortable clothing on long-haul flights. However, they aren't completely safe if you wear them on the plane. Experts point out the health risks posed by tight clothes on planes. Dr. Hugh Pabarue, a vein specialist with Metro Vein Centers, told the Huffington Post, that certain clothing affects blood circulation. People remain seated for long hours on planes, and if you do so wearing tight clothes, then there is a risk of developing thrombosis.Pabarue said the clothes one wears while flying "can significantly impact our circulation," adding, "tight clothing is not recommended." "Wearing leggings and other restrictive garments such as skinny jeans that are too tight reduces blood’s ability to flow into and out of the legs." He also warned about developing conditions like "compartment syndrome or meralgia paresthetica," that can cause "numbness, tingling, and severe leg pain."&nbsp;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>&nbsp;Sitting for long hours can lead to blood pooling in the legs. This can trigger the risk of thrombosis, a serious leg condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the leg. This can be aggravated by clothes that cling to the body, cutting off circulation. So, tight clothes are a no-no when flying on a plane. Senior stylist at PrettyLittleThing, Sophie O’Neill, told Express UK that the human body swells while flying. Denim is an incredibly tight material, and can make things worse.&nbsp;<h2>What to wear on aeroplanes?</h2>&nbsp;Dr. Peter J. Pappas, a vascular surgeon with the Center for Vein Restoration, told The Mirror that instead of regular leggings, one can wear specialised legwear. This includes "medical-grade compression stockings" as they "prevent the swelling and provide pain relief to your calf muscles." These stockings apply a gentle pressure, boosting blood and lymphatic fluid to move upwards, preventing blood from pooling in the lower portions. The issue is also primarily with skinny jeans, so one can also opt for baggy jeans that aren't too tight on the waist or legs.&nbsp;

One particular type of clothing you should not wear on aeroplanes: Experts have warned American passengers against wearing outfits that restrict blood flow since they can trigger health issues as people remain seated for long hours on planes.

Passengers are being warned not to wear leggings or tight jeans on the plane because of the health hazards they pose. Leggings are often seen as comfortable clothing on long-haul flights. However, they aren't completely safe if you wear them on the plane. Experts point out the health risks posed by tight clothes on planes. Dr. Hugh Pabarue, a vein specialist with Metro Vein Centers, told the Huffington Post, that certain clothing affects blood circulation. People remain seated for long hours on planes, and if you do so wearing tight clothes, then there is a risk of developing thrombosis. Pabarue said the clothes one wears while flying "can significantly impact our circulation," adding, "tight clothing is not recommended." "Wearing leggings and other restrictive garments such as skinny jeans that are too tight reduces blood’s ability to flow into and out of the legs." He also warned about developing conditions like "compartment syndrome or meralgia paresthetica," that can cause "numbness, tingling, and severe leg pain." Also Read: The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political Sitting for long hours can lead to blood pooling in the legs. This can trigger the risk of thrombosis, a serious leg condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the leg. This can be aggravated by clothes that cling to the body, cutting off circulation. So, tight clothes are a no-no when flying on a plane. Senior stylist at PrettyLittleThing, Sophie O’Neill, told Express UK that the human body swells while flying. Denim is an incredibly tight material, and can make things worse. What to wear on aeroplanes? Dr. Peter J. Pappas, a vascular surgeon with the Center for Vein Restoration, told The Mirror that instead of regular leggings, one can wear specialised legwear. This includes "medical-grade compression stockings" as they "prevent the swelling and provide pain relief to your calf muscles." These stockings apply a gentle pressure, boosting blood and lymphatic fluid to move upwards, preventing blood from pooling in the lower portions. The issue is also primarily with skinny jeans, so one can also opt for baggy jeans that aren't too tight on the waist or legs.

One particular type of clothing you should not wear on aeroplanes: Experts have warned American passengers against wearing outfits that restrict blood flow since they can trigger health issues as people remain seated for long hours on planes.

BEWARE! Do you wear THIS piece of clothing on aeroplanes? Expert warning says...

Antarctica is cold and unwelcoming for humans. Several countries have set up scientific bases there, and only a handful of people live in these buildings. The land is cold and harsh, but what about the air several miles above it? Of the nearly 100,000 aeroplanes that operate every day, not a single one flies over Antarctica. One would argue that sitting inside an aeroplane at that height should be fine even when flying over the cold South Pole. However, there are strong reasons why planes do not fly over the airspace of Antarctica, and they have nothing to do with politics or international diplomacy.&nbsp;Flight data shows that over 90 per cent of flight miles each year are covered above the Equator. The logical reason is that a vast majority of the population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. However, what happens when one wants to fly between Australia or New Zealand and South America? A flight over Antarctica would considerably cut down on travel time. But that doesn't happen.&nbsp;<h2>Why are there no planes over Antarctica? ETOPS rules for planes</h2>&nbsp;The reason planes do not fly over Antarctica is that regulations dictate that planes should always remain in range of a functioning airport in case they need to make an emergency landing. Since Antarctica lacks such an airport, planes do not fly over the landmass itself, although they might brush off its boundary. The Extended-Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) rules out flying close to or over the South Pole. Airlines are bound by ETOPS, which sets the distance a plane can be from an airport at any given time.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/drunk-passenger-pulls-woman-s-hair-is-zip-tied-after-maniacal-episode-on-southwest-flight-1750304391881">Drunk passenger pulls woman's hair, is zip tied after maniacal episode on flight in New York</a>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/woman-strips-naked-on-plane-parades-down-the-aisle-demanding-to-get-off-8829935">Woman strips naked on plane, parades down the aisle demanding to get off</a><h2>The FAA set of rules for flying over South Pole</h2>&nbsp;The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also has a set of rules <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/airlines">airlines </a>must follow if they want to operate over the polar regions. "The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires U.S. operators to obtain specific approval to conduct polar operations. The approval process validates airlines' preparedness to conduct such operations. The FAA defines the North Polar area of operations as the area lying north of 78 deg north latitude," it said. These mandatory guidelines lead to airlines ditching the Antarctic airspace.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/woman-strips-naked-stabs-and-bites-people-at-texas-airport-8894979">Naked woman stabs and bites people at Texas airport, identifies as Disney princesses</a> &nbsp;A few planes do fly into Antarctica, but only with supplies needed for those living in the research hubs. It lacks a proper airport where planes can land and refuel frequently. It all boils down to the harsh weather of Antarctica. The world's largest desert witnesses extreme winds, sometimes blowing at speeds up to 200 miles per hour, that could pose a serious risk to flight operations. The region is also prone to sudden storms and blizzards, making it unsafe for aeroplanes.&nbsp;<h2>Harsh winds in Antarctica</h2>&nbsp;Antarctica also witnesses what are called the powerful katabatic winds. In other continents, the wind gets colder as you go higher. At the top of the troposphere, it's around -60 degrees. However, in Antarctica, the surface is so cold that the air is warmer in the higher reaches. Cold air sinks, and the phenomenon, coupled with the fact that Antarctica is at a higher elevation, leads to the air cascading downwards. These winds are so brutal that aeroplanes cannot manoeuvre through them and would never be able to land safely.

The real reasons why planes don't fly over Antarctica: The South Pole is harsh and cold, so humans don't live there. But why don't planes fly over the airspace of Antarctica? There are several reasons for this, and no, they are not political.

Antarctica is cold and unwelcoming for humans. Several countries have set up scientific bases there, and only a handful of people live in these buildings. The land is cold and harsh, but what about the air several miles above it? Of the nearly 100,000 aeroplanes that operate every day, not a single one flies over Antarctica. One would argue that sitting inside an aeroplane at that height should be fine even when flying over the cold South Pole. However, there are strong reasons why planes do not fly over the airspace of Antarctica, and they have nothing to do with politics or international diplomacy. Flight data shows that over 90 per cent of flight miles each year are covered above the Equator. The logical reason is that a vast majority of the population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. However, what happens when one wants to fly between Australia or New Zealand and South America? A flight over Antarctica would considerably cut down on travel time. But that doesn't happen. Why are there no planes over Antarctica? ETOPS rules for planes The reason planes do not fly over Antarctica is that regulations dictate that planes should always remain in range of a functioning airport in case they need to make an emergency landing. Since Antarctica lacks such an airport, planes do not fly over the landmass itself, although they might brush off its boundary. The Extended-Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) rules out flying close to or over the South Pole. Airlines are bound by ETOPS, which sets the distance a plane can be from an airport at any given time. Also Read: Drunk passenger pulls woman's hair, is zip tied after maniacal episode on flight in New York Also Read: Woman strips naked on plane, parades down the aisle demanding to get off The FAA set of rules for flying over South Pole The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also has a set of rules airlines must follow if they want to operate over the polar regions. "The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires U.S. operators to obtain specific approval to conduct polar operations. The approval process validates airlines' preparedness to conduct such operations. The FAA defines the North Polar area of operations as the area lying north of 78 deg north latitude," it said. These mandatory guidelines lead to airlines ditching the Antarctic airspace. Also Read: Naked woman stabs and bites people at Texas airport, identifies as Disney princesses A few planes do fly into Antarctica, but only with supplies needed for those living in the research hubs. It lacks a proper airport where planes can land and refuel frequently. It all boils down to the harsh weather of Antarctica. The world's largest desert witnesses extreme winds, sometimes blowing at speeds up to 200 miles per hour, that could pose a serious risk to flight operations. The region is also prone to sudden storms and blizzards, making it unsafe for aeroplanes. Harsh winds in Antarctica Antarctica also witnesses what are called the powerful katabatic winds. In other continents, the wind gets colder as you go higher. At the top of the troposphere, it's around -60 degrees. However, in Antarctica, the surface is so cold that the air is warmer in the higher reaches. Cold air sinks, and the phenomenon, coupled with the fact that Antarctica is at a higher elevation, leads to the air cascading downwards. These winds are so brutal that aeroplanes cannot manoeuvre through them and would never be able to land safely.

Why don't aeroplanes fly over Antarctica? Of the thousands of planes that ferry people every day, none of them fly over Antarctica. It can prove to be a shorter route for some planes, but that doesn't make them fly over the cold desert. Here is why.

The REAL reason why planes don't fly over Antarctica...and no, it is not political

&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahmed-al-sharaa-s-riyadh-meeting-with-trump-pays-off-as-us-lifts-syria-sanctions-what-s-in-the-executive-order-what-it-means-1751339260495">Trump lifts US sanctions on Syria: What's in the executive order and what it means for Ahmed al-Sharaa?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751339421306.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump lifts US sanctions on Syria: What's in the executive order and what it means for Ahmed al-Sharaa?"></figure>In a major development, US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 30) signed an executive order terminating the sanctions program on Syria, and the White House said that it was done to support the country to rebuild after a devastating civil war.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-arrests-four-leman-magazine-journalists-over-alleged-cartoon-on-prophet-muhammad-1751331471325">Turkey arrests four LeMan magazine journalists over alleged cartoon on Prophet Muhammad</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751331904159.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Satire or blasphemy? Turkey arrests four LeMan magazine journalists over alleged cartoon on Prophet Muhammad"></figure>Four journalists from LeMan, a long-running Turkish satirical magazine, were detained by police on Monday (Jun 30) after a recent cartoon—interpreted by some as depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses—sparked outrage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-america-party-will-be-formed-elon-musk-s-massive-declaration-ahead-of-senate-vote-on-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-1751334789034">'America Party will be formed...': Elon Musk's MASSIVE declaration ahead of Senate vote on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751338338050.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'America Party will be formed...': Elon Musk's MASSIVE declaration ahead of Senate vote on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'"></figure>Tech giant Elon Musk has said that if the US President's ‘Big Beautiful bill’ is passed, a new political party will be formed in America. In a series of posts, Musk explained how the tax and spending bill will increase the national debt in America. He also claimed that both the political parties - Republicans and Democrats - are just two parties with different names, and neither has done anything to decrease the national debt.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shefali-jariwala-death-actress-close-friend-reveals-last-moments-before-her-demise-1751333767031">Shefali Jariwala death: Actress' close friend reveals last moments before her demise</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751334146967.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Shefali Jariwala death: Actress' close friend reveals last moments before her demise"></figure>The tragic and sudden death of Shefali Jariwala has shocked the entire nation. Reports indicate that the actress had suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Mumbai. During a podcast with Vickey Lalwani, Shefali Jariwala's best friend, Pooja Ghai, shared what Shefali Jariwala did on the day before her death.&nbsp;&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia takes first village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-takes-first-village-in-ukraine-s-dnipropetrovsk-1751342410688/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-takes-first-village-in-ukraine-s-dnipropetrovsk-1751342410688/embed</a>&nbsp;

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Morning news brief: Trump lifts US sanctions on Syria; row over caricature in Turkey, and more

In a major development, US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 30) signed an executive order terminating the sanctions program on Syria, and the White House said that it was done to support the country to rebuild after a devastating civil war. This would allow an end to the country's isolation from the international financial system. The move will also allow the US to maintain sanctions on Syria's ousted former president Bashar al-Assad, his associates, human rights abusers, drug traffickers, people linked to chemical weapons activities, the Islamic State and ISIS affiliates and proxies for Iran, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters in a briefing. President Trump had met Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Riyadh in May, in what was called a significant policy shift.&nbsp;Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December in a lightning offensive by Islamist-led rebels and Syria has since taken steps to re-establish international ties. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said Trump's termination of the Syria sanctions program would "open door of long-awaited reconstruction and development," according to a post by the foreign minister on social media platform X. He said the move would "lift the obstacle" against economic recovery and open the country to the international community. Trump's unexpected meeting with Sharaa in Riyadh in the presence of Mohammad Bin Salman had hinted at a major geopolitical turn of events vis-à-vis Syria's future and its relations with the West.<h2>What's in the executive order?</h2>The White House in a fact sheet said the order directs the Secretary of State to review the terrorism designations of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a rebel group that Sharaa led that has roots in al Qaeda, as well as Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. It also added that the Trump administration would continue to monitor Syria's progress on key priorities, including “taking concrete steps toward normalising ties with Israel, addressing foreign terrorists, deporting Palestinian terrorists and banning Palestinian terrorist groups.”<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-al-qaeda-terrorist-to-trumps-tough-attractive-guy-story-of-syrian-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-9073460">From al-Qaeda terrorist to Trump's ‘tough attractive guy’</a></h2>In May, when Trump met Sharaa, he shook hands with him and said, "young, attractive guy. Tough guy. Strong past. Very strong past. Fighter. He’s got a real shot at pulling it together." The US president also announced the lifting of Assad-era sanctions on Syria and urged al-Sharaa to recognise Israel, intending to expand his<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-daddy-trump-to-make-israel-friends-of-arab-nations-witkoff-says-big-announcement-about-abraham-accords-expected-what-is-it-1750929140839"> Abraham Accords.</a> America embracing Ahmed al-Sharaa aka Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani - once a US-designated terrorist whose Al-Nusra front was an offshoot of Osama Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda - became a path-breaking moment in the contemporary history of West Asia.&nbsp;Ahmed al-Sharaa founded the al-Nusra Front, an offshoot of al-Qaeda, which played a major role in the Syrian conflict. But by 2016, al-Sharaa publicly broke away from al-Qaeda, rebranding his organization as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), signalling a shift toward a more localised Syrian agenda.Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rise to power in Syria was the result of a swift military campaign and a carefully managed political transition. In late 2024, forces loyal to al-Sharaa, under the banner of HTS, launched a major offensive against the Syrian Arab Army. This campaign culminated in the capture of Damascus on December 8, forcing then-President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country, seeking refuge in Russia. Later, he was chosen as interim president of Syria. He started using his birth name - al-Sharaa - to project himself as legitimate political figure and to distance himself from his past with terrorist organisation al-Qaeda. &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has kept his promise: He has signed an executive order lifting Assad-era sanctions on Syria. He had promised the same during his meeting with the new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh in May this year. 

In a major development, US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 30) signed an executive order terminating the sanctions program on Syria, and the White House said that it was done to support the country to rebuild after a devastating civil war. This would allow an end to the country's isolation from the international financial system. The move will also allow the US to maintain sanctions on Syria's ousted former president Bashar al-Assad, his associates, human rights abusers, drug traffickers, people linked to chemical weapons activities, the Islamic State and ISIS affiliates and proxies for Iran, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters in a briefing. President Trump had met Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Riyadh in May, in what was called a significant policy shift. Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December in a lightning offensive by Islamist-led rebels and Syria has since taken steps to re-establish international ties. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said Trump's termination of the Syria sanctions program would "open door of long-awaited reconstruction and development," according to a post by the foreign minister on social media platform X. He said the move would "lift the obstacle" against economic recovery and open the country to the international community. Trump's unexpected meeting with Sharaa in Riyadh in the presence of Mohammad Bin Salman had hinted at a major geopolitical turn of events vis-à-vis Syria's future and its relations with the West. What's in the executive order? The White House in a fact sheet said the order directs the Secretary of State to review the terrorism designations of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a rebel group that Sharaa led that has roots in al Qaeda, as well as Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. It also added that the Trump administration would continue to monitor Syria's progress on key priorities, including “taking concrete steps toward normalising ties with Israel, addressing foreign terrorists, deporting Palestinian terrorists and banning Palestinian terrorist groups.” From al-Qaeda terrorist to Trump's ‘tough attractive guy’ In May, when Trump met Sharaa, he shook hands with him and said, "young, attractive guy. Tough guy. Strong past. Very strong past. Fighter. He’s got a real shot at pulling it together." The US president also announced the lifting of Assad-era sanctions on Syria and urged al-Sharaa to recognise Israel, intending to expand his Abraham Accords. America embracing Ahmed al-Sharaa aka Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani - once a US-designated terrorist whose Al-Nusra front was an offshoot of Osama Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda - became a path-breaking moment in the contemporary history of West Asia. Ahmed al-Sharaa founded the al-Nusra Front, an offshoot of al-Qaeda, which played a major role in the Syrian conflict. But by 2016, al-Sharaa publicly broke away from al-Qaeda, rebranding his organization as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), signalling a shift toward a more localised Syrian agenda. Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rise to power in Syria was the result of a swift military campaign and a carefully managed political transition. In late 2024, forces loyal to al-Sharaa, under the banner of HTS, launched a major offensive against the Syrian Arab Army. This campaign culminated in the capture of Damascus on December 8, forcing then-President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country, seeking refuge in Russia. Later, he was chosen as interim president of Syria. He started using his birth name - al-Sharaa - to project himself as legitimate political figure and to distance himself from his past with terrorist organisation al-Qaeda.

US President Donald Trump has kept his promise: He has signed an executive order lifting Assad-era sanctions on Syria. He had promised the same during his meeting with the new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh in May this year.&nbsp;

Trump lifts US sanctions on Syria: What's in the executive order and what it means for Ahmed al-Sharaa?

Tech giant Elon Musk has said that if the US President's ‘Big Beautiful bill’ is passed, a new political party will be formed in America. In a series of posts, Musk explained how the tax and spending bill will increase the national debt in America. He also claimed that both the political parties - Republicans and Democrats - are just two parties with different names, and neither has done anything to decrease the national debt. He also shared several posts in which former US Congressman Ron Paul explained how the bill would lead to bankruptcy. Last month, US President Donald Trump and Musk had a public fallout over their disagreements on the bill. The country’s biggest Republican donor last elections also said that he would back primary challengers against nearly every single Republican in Congress.&nbsp;Elon Musk in a post on X, said, “If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.” He also said, “Anyone who campaigned on the PROMISE of REDUCING SPENDING , but continues to vote on the BIGGEST DEBT ceiling increase in HISTORY will see their face on this poster in the primary next year,” Musk said in another post. The billionaire also declared that every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for this bill would “lose their primary next year.”

<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250701/image-1751338464728.png"></figure><h2>What is ‘Big Beautiful Bill’?</h2>The Trump administration termed the bill as “generational opportunity to deliver the long-term changes Americans voted for.” It aims to cut federal spending, increase defence spending and calls for raising the debt ceiling upto $5 trillion. The legislation also includes restrictions on Medicaid, which provides government-sponsored health care for low-income and disabled Americans. Additionally, it increases the cap on the state and local tax deduction, raising it from $10,000 to $40,000. There are several other legislation that the bill calls for, including an asylum fee and and pause of AI regulations. Senate's marathon vote on amendments to Trump’s one big beautiful bill is underway.

Tech giant Elon Musk - the biggest Republican donor - has restarted his campaign against US President Donald Trump big beautiful bill. He has given an exact date for the formation of the ‘America Party’ as the tax bill goes for Senate vote

Tech giant Elon Musk has said that if the US President's ‘Big Beautiful bill’ is passed, a new political party will be formed in America. In a series of posts, Musk explained how the tax and spending bill will increase the national debt in America. He also claimed that both the political parties - Republicans and Democrats - are just two parties with different names, and neither has done anything to decrease the national debt. He also shared several posts in which former US Congressman Ron Paul explained how the bill would lead to bankruptcy. Last month, US President Donald Trump and Musk had a public fallout over their disagreements on the bill. The country’s biggest Republican donor last elections also said that he would back primary challengers against nearly every single Republican in Congress. Elon Musk in a post on X, said, “If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.” He also said, “Anyone who campaigned on the PROMISE of REDUCING SPENDING , but continues to vote on the BIGGEST DEBT ceiling increase in HISTORY will see their face on this poster in the primary next year,” Musk said in another post. The billionaire also declared that every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for this bill would “lose their primary next year.”

Tech giant Elon Musk - the biggest Republican donor - has restarted his campaign against US President Donald Trump's ‘big beautiful bill’. He has given an exact date for the formation of the ‘America Party’ as the tax bill goes for Senate vote.

'America Party will be formed...': Elon Musk's MASSIVE declaration ahead of Senate vote on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Donald Trump ranted against former US president Barack Obama after Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) compared the former's Israel-Iran negotiations to Obama's Iran agreement. Now he is being mocked on social media for his outburst and the "noise" he is known to make about everything. On Monday morning, Trump took to Truth Social to proclaim loudly that comparing him with Obama is almost criminal. Trump wrote, "Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama, who paid them $Billions under the stupid 'road to a Nuclear Weapon JCPOA (which would now be expired!), nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities."&nbsp;Notably, Coons suggested that the Trump administration is considering entering into deal with Iran similar to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) struck by former President Obama. He was discussing on Fox News the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Coons suggested that the Trump administration is mulling a $30 billion deal with Iran that would allow for the development of civilian nuclear facilities.&nbsp;<h2>What did Coons say about Trump and Iran?</h2>&nbsp;“I’ll just note that President Trump, by press accounts, is now moving towards negotiation and offering Iran a deal that looks somewhat similar to the Iran deal that was offered by Obama, tens of billions of dollars of incentives and reduced sanctions in exchange for abandoning their nuclear program,” Coons said in his Sunday interview. Trump went berserk over the suggestion and called Coons a "SleazeBag". "Never heard of this ridiculous idea,” the president wrote late Friday on Truth Social.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-political-suicide-split-govt-better-musk-continues-tirade-against-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-here-s-what-he-says-now-1751270025759">Musk continues tirade against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Here's what he says now</a><h2>Social media mocks Trump</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump's tirades and the habit of shouting about everything he does in the world are making him a subject of mockery on the internet. His repeated use of the word "OBLITERATED" especially came under fire. A user wrote on X, "Who in the world taught them this word 'OBLITERATED'?"&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-envoy-continues-communication-with-iran-white-house-1751337889365/embed&nbsp;Another user cited how Trump was wrong about everything he claims to have done. "Trump barking again: 'We obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities.' Reality check: You obliterated nothing but your own credibility. Iran never begged you, and never will. You were never open for diplomacy — only for Israel's script... The harsh truth? You weren't feared — just ignored. History will remember your threats as noise, not strategy."&nbsp;Another user called Trump an "utter clown" for making noise about his role in the Iran-Israel crisis. One person couldn't believe that the president of a country broke protocol to toot his own horn even before officials could confirm that anything had happened. "He violated a military standard by immediately suggesting success without waiting for intelligence level confirmation. He is truly unhinged." &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has become the subject of mockery on social media for shouting at the top of his lungs about everything he does. Trump is angry and irritated after he was compared to Barack Obama by Senator Chris Coons.

Donald Trump ranted against former US president Barack Obama after Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) compared the former's Israel-Iran negotiations to Obama's Iran agreement. Now he is being mocked on social media for his outburst and the "noise" he is known to make about everything. On Monday morning, Trump took to Truth Social to proclaim loudly that comparing him with Obama is almost criminal. Trump wrote, "Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama, who paid them $Billions under the stupid 'road to a Nuclear Weapon JCPOA (which would now be expired!), nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities." Notably, Coons suggested that the Trump administration is considering entering into deal with Iran similar to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) struck by former President Obama. He was discussing on Fox News the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Coons suggested that the Trump administration is mulling a $30 billion deal with Iran that would allow for the development of civilian nuclear facilities. What did Coons say about Trump and Iran? “I’ll just note that President Trump, by press accounts, is now moving towards negotiation and offering Iran a deal that looks somewhat similar to the Iran deal that was offered by Obama, tens of billions of dollars of incentives and reduced sanctions in exchange for abandoning their nuclear program,” Coons said in his Sunday interview. Trump went berserk over the suggestion and called Coons a "SleazeBag". "Never heard of this ridiculous idea,” the president wrote late Friday on Truth Social. Also Read: Musk continues tirade against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Here's what he says now Social media mocks Trump Meanwhile, Trump's tirades and the habit of shouting about everything he does in the world are making him a subject of mockery on the internet. His repeated use of the word "OBLITERATED" especially came under fire. A user wrote on X, "Who in the world taught them this word 'OBLITERATED'?" https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-envoy-continues-communication-with-iran-white-house-1751337889365/embed Another user cited how Trump was wrong about everything he claims to have done. "Trump barking again: 'We obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities.' Reality check: You obliterated nothing but your own credibility. Iran never begged you, and never will. You were never open for diplomacy — only for Israel's script... The harsh truth? You weren't feared — just ignored. History will remember your threats as noise, not strategy." Another user called Trump an "utter clown" for making noise about his role in the Iran-Israel crisis. One person couldn't believe that the president of a country broke protocol to toot his own horn even before officials could confirm that anything had happened. "He violated a military standard by immediately suggesting success without waiting for intelligence level confirmation. He is truly unhinged."

US President Donald Trump has become the subject of mockery on social media for shouting at the top of his lungs about everything he does. Trump is angry and irritated after he was compared to Barack Obama by Senator Chris Coons.

'Who in the world taught them this word OBLITERATED?' Netizens mock Trump for his rant against Obama

More than 14 million people—many of them children—could die by the end of this decade as a direct consequence of the Donald Trump administration's sweeping rollback of US foreign aid, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The research arrives just as world leaders gather in Seville, Spain, this week for a UN conference hoping to bolster the reeling aid sector—one that the United States has conspicuously chosen to skip. The study warns that Trump's funding cuts could potentially reverse "two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations".<h2>Study findings</h2>The new study by a team of international researchers from Spain, Brazil, Mozambique and the United States paints a grim picture. As per AFP, before Trump's return to the White House, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) provided over 40 per cent of the global humanitarian funding. Just two weeks into his 2nd term as POTUS, Trump's then-close advisor and DOGE chief Elon Musk was seen boasting about how he put the aid agency "through the woodchipper".Drawing on health data from 133 low- and middle-income countries, researchers found that USAID helped prevent nearly 91 million deaths between 2001 and 2021—more than any other source of humanitarian funding during that period. But with foreign aid funding slashed by around 83 per cent – a figure announced by the US government earlier this year – those hard-won gains are now at risk.The funding cuts "risk abruptly halting – and even reversing – two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations," said Davide Rasella, a global health expert at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and co-author of the study."For many low- and middle-income countries, the resulting shock would be comparable in scale to a global pandemic or a major armed conflict," he added.The researchers estimate that by 2030, more than 14 million preventable deaths could occur if the current level of US disengagement continues, including over 4.5 million children under the age of five. That's roughly 700,000 young children dying each year.The findings underscore how devastating the pullback from global aid could be, not just symbolically, but in sheer human cost. USAID's funding might have seemed modest—just 0.3 per cent of total US federal spending—it carried enormous weight. "US citizens contribute about 17 cents per day to USAID, around $64 per year," said study co-author James Macinko of UCLA. "I think most people would support continued USAID funding if they knew just how effective such a small contribution can be to saving millions of lives."

The funding cuts "risk abruptly halting – and even reversing – two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations," said Davide Rasella, a global health expert at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and co-author of the study.

More than 14 million people—many of them children—could die by the end of this decade as a direct consequence of the Donald Trump administration's sweeping rollback of US foreign aid, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The research arrives just as world leaders gather in Seville, Spain, this week for a UN conference hoping to bolster the reeling aid sector—one that the United States has conspicuously chosen to skip. The study warns that Trump's funding cuts could potentially reverse "two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations". Study findings The new study by a team of international researchers from Spain, Brazil, Mozambique and the United States paints a grim picture. As per AFP, before Trump's return to the White House, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) provided over 40 per cent of the global humanitarian funding. Just two weeks into his 2nd term as POTUS, Trump's then-close advisor and DOGE chief Elon Musk was seen boasting about how he put the aid agency "through the woodchipper". Drawing on health data from 133 low- and middle-income countries, researchers found that USAID helped prevent nearly 91 million deaths between 2001 and 2021—more than any other source of humanitarian funding during that period. But with foreign aid funding slashed by around 83 per cent – a figure announced by the US government earlier this year – those hard-won gains are now at risk. The funding cuts "risk abruptly halting – and even reversing – two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations," said Davide Rasella, a global health expert at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and co-author of the study. "For many low- and middle-income countries, the resulting shock would be comparable in scale to a global pandemic or a major armed conflict," he added. The researchers estimate that by 2030, more than 14 million preventable deaths could occur if the current level of US disengagement continues, including over 4.5 million children under the age of five. That's roughly 700,000 young children dying each year. The findings underscore how devastating the pullback from global aid could be, not just symbolically, but in sheer human cost. USAID's funding might have seemed modest—just 0.3 per cent of total US federal spending—it carried enormous weight. "US citizens contribute about 17 cents per day to USAID, around $64 per year," said study co-author James Macinko of UCLA. "I think most people would support continued USAID funding if they knew just how effective such a small contribution can be to saving millions of lives."

The funding cuts "risk abruptly halting – and even reversing – two decades of progress in health among vulnerable populations," said Davide Rasella, a global health expert at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and co-author of the study.

Trump's foreign aid cuts could cost a lot — 14 million lives by 2030, to be exact: Study

Four journalists from LeMan, a long-running Turkish satirical magazine, were detained by police on Monday (Jun 30) after a recent cartoon—interpreted by some as depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses—sparked outrage. According to reports, one of the four individuals has been identified as cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan. The others have been identified as C.O a graphic designer, &nbsp;Z.A., the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, and A. Y., the institutional director of the magazine. The cartoon drew strong condemnation from Türkiye government officials and religious conservatives who accused the artists of insulting religious values.<h2>What did the cartoon depict?</h2>The drawing shows two bearded and winged figures shaking hands in the clouds as missiles rained down below. It has been widely seen as a commentary on religious harmony in contrast to ongoing violence on Earth. However, it drew strong condemnation from government officials and religious conservatives.In multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter), Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the arrests, sharing videos of the four journalists being arrested. In one of the videos, the cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan, can be seen being handcuffed and escorted up a staircase by police. "I once again curse those who try to sow discord by drawing caricatures of our Prophet Muhammad," Yerlikaya wrote, adding "The person named D.P. who made this vile drawing has been caught and taken into custody...These shameless individuals will be held accountable before the law."Three additional videos posted by the minister show officers forcefully detaining three other men—one of them barefoot—as they were removed from their homes and pushed into police vans. Among the men are the graphic designer, the editor-in-chief and the &nbsp;Institutional Director of Leman magazine. Authorities, as per Reuters, have said that six people in total face detention orders in connection with the cartoon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Peygamber Efendimizin (S.A.V) karikatürünü yaparak nifak tohumları ekmeye çalışanları bir kez daha lanetliyorum. Bu alçak çizimi yapan D.P. adlı şahıs yakalanarak gözaltına alınmıştır. Bir kez daha yineliyorum: Bu hayasızlar hukuk önünde hesap verecektir. <a href="https://t.co/7xYe94B65d">pic.twitter.com/7xYe94B65d</a>&mdash; Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/AliYerlikaya/status/1939773771822366734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hadsiz derginin grafikeri C.O. adlı şahıs da yakalanarak gözaltına alındı. Sevgili Peygamberimize (S.A.V.) yönelik gerçekleştirilen bu alçaklık hukuk önünde hak ettiği cezayı görecektir. <a href="https://t.co/deWsbRWPFi">pic.twitter.com/deWsbRWPFi</a>&mdash; Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/AliYerlikaya/status/1939792126767759454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Emniyet güçlerimiz tarafından, Peygamber Efendimizi (S.A.V.) çizme hadsizliğini yapan derginin Müessese Müdürü A. Y. adlı şahıs da yakalanarak gözaltına alındı. <a href="https://t.co/JR2IraE11U">pic.twitter.com/JR2IraE11U</a>&mdash; Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/AliYerlikaya/status/1939808470330425838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Investigation launched under 'Crime of Publicly Inciting Hatred and Enmity or Degrading Sections of the Public'</h2>Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç said an investigation had been launched under Article 216 of the Turkish penal code, which criminalises incitement to hatred or enmity. The law has been widely criticised by human rights advocates as a tool often used to silence dissent.LeMan, on X issued a statement defending the cartoon and its intent. The magazine said it regretted that some readers found the illustration offensive but insisted the outrage stemmed from misinterpretation. According to LeMan, Pehlevan's drawing aimed to depict "the suffering of a Muslim man killed in Israeli attacks" and "to highlight the righteousness of the oppressed Muslim people, with no intention whatsoever of belittling religious values". The magazine also said that it “reject the stigma imposed on us, as there is no depiction of our Prophet.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">+öldürülen bir müslümanı konu ederek mazlum Müslüman halkın haklılığını çizmek istemiş olup dini değerleri aşağılama amacı asla bulunmamaktadır. Bize sürülen lekeyi kabul etmiyoruz zira Peygamber efendimizin tasviri yoktur. Karikatürü böyle yorumlamak için çok kötü niyetli olmak+— LeMan (@lemandergisi) <a href="https://twitter.com/lemandergisi/status/1939774801515577561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“To interpret the cartoon in such a way requires extreme malice,” it added. In another post the magazine noted that "The most commonly given and populous name in the world is Muhammad, Mehmet, Mamadu (all of which are used by Muslims to honour the name of our Prophet). Currently, there are 200 million people bearing the name Muhammad." The statement added condemnation for "those who cause misunderstandings and provocateurs. We invite our well-intentioned brothers who protest to understand us correctly."The magazine accused some online accounts of engaging in a deliberate smear campaign and called on judicial authorities to act with fairness. "During this sensitive period that our country is going through, we call upon the Ministry of Justice and the units responsible for ensuring security to take action against those who are chasing after sparks," it said.Later in the evening, video footage of a group of protesters marching to Leman's office in central Istanbul emerged on social media. Shouting slogans, some in the crowd were seen kicking the doors of the building. Turkey has long drawn criticism for its restrictions on press freedom. The country ranks 158th out of 180 in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders.

According to reports, one of the four individuals has been identified as cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan. The others have been identified as C.O a graphic designer,  Z.A., the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, and A. Y., the institutional director of the magazine. 

Four journalists from LeMan, a long-running Turkish satirical magazine, were detained by police on Monday (Jun 30) after a recent cartoon—interpreted by some as depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses—sparked outrage. According to reports, one of the four individuals has been identified as cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan. The others have been identified as C.O a graphic designer, Z.A., the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, and A. Y., the institutional director of the magazine. The cartoon drew strong condemnation from Türkiye government officials and religious conservatives who accused the artists of insulting religious values. What did the cartoon depict? The drawing shows two bearded and winged figures shaking hands in the clouds as missiles rained down below. It has been widely seen as a commentary on religious harmony in contrast to ongoing violence on Earth. However, it drew strong condemnation from government officials and religious conservatives. In multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter), Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the arrests, sharing videos of the four journalists being arrested. In one of the videos, the cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan, can be seen being handcuffed and escorted up a staircase by police. "I once again curse those who try to sow discord by drawing caricatures of our Prophet Muhammad," Yerlikaya wrote, adding "The person named D.P. who made this vile drawing has been caught and taken into custody...These shameless individuals will be held accountable before the law." Three additional videos posted by the minister show officers forcefully detaining three other men—one of them barefoot—as they were removed from their homes and pushed into police vans. Among the men are the graphic designer, the editor-in-chief and the Institutional Director of Leman magazine. Authorities, as per Reuters, have said that six people in total face detention orders in connection with the cartoon.

According to reports, one of the four individuals has been identified as cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan. The others have been identified as C.O a graphic designer, &nbsp;Z.A., the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, and A. Y., the institutional director of the magazine.&nbsp;

Satire or blasphemy? Turkey arrests four LeMan magazine journalists over alleged cartoon on Prophet Muhammad

In Idaho, United States, on Sunday (Jun 29), a late-night wildfire, SOS, turned deadly as firefighters responding to the blaze were ambushed by an unidentified shooter on Canfield Mountain. Two firefighters were killed during the attack, and one other was injured. Preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was carried out by one lone gunman. In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on the mountain alongside a gun that might be the weapon used. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush.<h2>What happened in Idaho?</h2>On Sunday (Jun 29), local firefighters responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain were ambushed by unknown assailant(s). Authorities confirmed that emergency crews had reached the scene of the fire around 1:30 pm local time. About 30 minutes later, gunshots were reported. The attack, as per the sheriff, was carried out with high-powered rifles.Following gunshot reports, a shelter-in-place order was imposed, which was later lifted.Idaho Governor Brad Little called the act "a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters". He added that “multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”<h2>Shooter found dead</h2>At a press conference early on Monday (Jun 30), Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that authorities have found a "deceased male" near a "firearm" on Canfield Mountain. Following the discovery, the shelter-in-place order was "being lifted", said Sheriff Norris. When asked if there were other active shooters, the sheriff said that based on the preliminary assessment, they "believe that was the only shooter".Sheriff Norris said that while they would've liked to preserve the scene because the Coeur d'Alene wildfire was still blazing, the body, presumably the shooter, had to be moved to another location. "There is no threat to the community at this time," he said.Norris added that authorities believe that the Coeur d'Alene fire was started "intentionally" and that responding firefighters were ambushed and "did not have a chance". He told reporters that they "do believe that the suspect started the fire and that it was an ambush and it was intentional... These firefighters did not have a chance."The details of the two firefighters killed in the ambush have not been released. A third firefighter was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency surgery. "He is fighting for his life, but he's in stable condition," said the sheriff.Earlier authorities said that the attack was carried out using a high-powered rifle. However, they have not released additional information on the firearm found or if it matched the description.<h2>Who is Travis Decker?</h2>While authorities are yet to release the name of the shooting suspect or identify the deceased man they've found on Canfield Mountain, speculation online suggests that it could be a man identified as Travis Decker.Travis Decker is a former soldier and is accused of murdering his three minor daughters – 5-year-old Olivia Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 9-year-old Paityn Decker. As per reports, he suffocated the three young girls using plastic bags. As per the Wenatchee Police Department, the three were found near the Rock Island Campground on 2 June, 2025. Decker had picked up the girls from their mother's place for a planned visitation.<h2>Where is Travis Decker?</h2>Travis Decker, wanted for his daughters' murders, has been missing for around a month. The 32-year-old man is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder. At the time of the murders, he was believed to be homeless and living out of a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck with a Washington license plate D20165C.The army veteran, as per reports, was trained in survival training. As per a court affidavit submitted by a deputy US marshal, he "frequently engaged in hiking, camping, survival skill practice, and hunting and even lived off the grid in the backwoods for approximately 2.5 months on one occasion".&nbsp;

In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on Canfield mountain alongside a gun. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush.

In Idaho, United States, on Sunday (Jun 29), a late-night wildfire, SOS, turned deadly as firefighters responding to the blaze were ambushed by an unidentified shooter on Canfield Mountain. Two firefighters were killed during the attack, and one other was injured. Preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was carried out by one lone gunman. In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on the mountain alongside a gun that might be the weapon used. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush. What happened in Idaho? On Sunday (Jun 29), local firefighters responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain were ambushed by unknown assailant(s). Authorities confirmed that emergency crews had reached the scene of the fire around 1:30 pm local time. About 30 minutes later, gunshots were reported. The attack, as per the sheriff, was carried out with high-powered rifles. Following gunshot reports, a shelter-in-place order was imposed, which was later lifted. Idaho Governor Brad Little called the act "a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters". He added that “multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.” Shooter found dead At a press conference early on Monday (Jun 30), Sheriff Bob Norris confirmed that authorities have found a "deceased male" near a "firearm" on Canfield Mountain. Following the discovery, the shelter-in-place order was "being lifted", said Sheriff Norris. When asked if there were other active shooters, the sheriff said that based on the preliminary assessment, they "believe that was the only shooter". Sheriff Norris said that while they would've liked to preserve the scene because the Coeur d'Alene wildfire was still blazing, the body, presumably the shooter, had to be moved to another location. "There is no threat to the community at this time," he said. Norris added that authorities believe that the Coeur d'Alene fire was started "intentionally" and that responding firefighters were ambushed and "did not have a chance". He told reporters that they "do believe that the suspect started the fire and that it was an ambush and it was intentional... These firefighters did not have a chance." The details of the two firefighters killed in the ambush have not been released. A third firefighter was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency surgery. "He is fighting for his life, but he's in stable condition," said the sheriff. Earlier authorities said that the attack was carried out using a high-powered rifle. However, they have not released additional information on the firearm found or if it matched the description. Who is Travis Decker? While authorities are yet to release the name of the shooting suspect or identify the deceased man they've found on Canfield Mountain, speculation online suggests that it could be a man identified as Travis Decker. Travis Decker is a former soldier and is accused of murdering his three minor daughters – 5-year-old Olivia Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 9-year-old Paityn Decker. As per reports, he suffocated the three young girls using plastic bags. As per the Wenatchee Police Department, the three were found near the Rock Island Campground on 2 June, 2025. Decker had picked up the girls from their mother's place for a planned visitation. Where is Travis Decker? Travis Decker, wanted for his daughters' murders, has been missing for around a month. The 32-year-old man is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder. At the time of the murders, he was believed to be homeless and living out of a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck with a Washington license plate D20165C. The army veteran, as per reports, was trained in survival training. As per a court affidavit submitted by a deputy US marshal, he "frequently engaged in hiking, camping, survival skill practice, and hunting and even lived off the grid in the backwoods for approximately 2.5 months on one occasion".

In a press conference, Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris confirmed that a deceased man, assumed to be the shooter, had been found on Canfield mountain alongside a gun. What happened, the suspects, and more – here's all you need to know about the Idaho firefighter ambush.

Idaho firefighter ambush: Who is Travis Decker? Is he the shooter? What happened on Canfield Mountain? | Explained

US: Idaho shooting suspect identified as Wess Roley killed two firefighters trying to douse the fire on Sunday (June 29). According to initial reports, the 20-year-old set a bush fire and then shot at the first responders. Talking to news outlet CNN, his grandfather said that he was looking to switch from his family’s tree service business to a career in wildland firefighting. “He wanted to be a fireman — he was doing tree work and he wanted to be a fireman in the forest. As far as I know, he was actually pursuing it,” said Dale Roley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idaho-firefighter-ambush-authorities-confirm-identity-of-the-suspect-1751300111333">Idaho firefighter ambush: Authorities confirm identity of the suspect</a>&nbsp;While talking to the media, Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said that firefighters were responding to a 911 call about a brush fire on Canfield Mountain when a gunman opened fire on them. “This was a total ambush. These firefighters didn’t have a chance.”&nbsp; Norris highlighted Roley did not have a criminal record, but police in the area had interacted with him several times for trespassing calls, as it appeared he may have been living in his car and sometimes parked on private property. The sheriff mentioned that Roley was always cooperative during these “very minor” incidents, and prima facie did not merit any mental health interventions.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The entire State of Idaho grieves the profound loss of the firefighters killed in the shocking ambush in North Idaho. I have ordered flags to fly at half-staff effective immediately. Please join Teresa and me as we continue to pray for the victims and their loved ones. <a href="https://t.co/hUtZbyt3bF">pic.twitter.com/hUtZbyt3bF</a>&mdash; Brad Little (@GovernorLittle) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovernorLittle/status/1939715339702677589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Reacting to the fatal incident, Idaho Govenor Brad Little said in a statement expressed, “The entire State of Idaho grieves the profound loss of the firefighters killed in the shocking ambush in North Idaho. All our public safety officers, especially our firefighters, bravely confront danger on a daily basis but we have never seen a heinous act of violence like this on our firefighters before. This is not Idaho. This indescribable loss is felt deeply by all those in the firefighting community and beyond. Please join Teresa and me as we continue to pray for the victims and their loved ones.”

Idaho shooting suspect identified as Wess Roley killed two firefighters trying to douse the fire on Sunday (June 29). According to initial reports, the 20-year-old set a bush fire and then shot at the first responders. 

US: Idaho shooting suspect identified as Wess Roley killed two firefighters trying to douse the fire on Sunday (June 29). According to initial reports, the 20-year-old set a bush fire and then shot at the first responders. Talking to news outlet CNN, his grandfather said that he was looking to switch from his family’s tree service business to a career in wildland firefighting. “He wanted to be a fireman — he was doing tree work and he wanted to be a fireman in the forest. As far as I know, he was actually pursuing it,” said Dale Roley. Read More: Idaho firefighter ambush: Authorities confirm identity of the suspect While talking to the media, Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said that firefighters were responding to a 911 call about a brush fire on Canfield Mountain when a gunman opened fire on them. “This was a total ambush. These firefighters didn’t have a chance.” Norris highlighted Roley did not have a criminal record, but police in the area had interacted with him several times for trespassing calls, as it appeared he may have been living in his car and sometimes parked on private property. The sheriff mentioned that Roley was always cooperative during these “very minor” incidents, and prima facie did not merit any mental health interventions.

Idaho shooting suspect identified as Wess Roley killed two firefighters trying to douse the fire on Sunday (June 29). According to initial reports, the 20-year-old set a bush fire and then shot at the first responders.&nbsp;

Idaho shooting suspect who killed fire dept officials wanted to be a firefighter

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet US President Donald Trump, he will be in the White House on July 7. US administration official told the news agency AFP on Monday (June 30). In the recent briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had mentioned that Netanyahu had ‘expressed interest’ in visiting the United States. This would be the third meeting between the two leaders; they are likely to discuss a hostage return deal and, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp; Leavitt also told reporters that Ron Dermer, a top adviser to Netanyahu, is in the US to meet with officials at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on July 7 for talks with President Donald Trump, a US administration official told AFP Monday, as Washington presses for a ceasefire in Gaza. On Sunday (June 29), Trump wrote on Truth Social, “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK.”&nbsp; After the Israel-Iran war, Trump is ready to broker a peace deal with Israel and Hamas in a war that began in October 2023, which has killed over 56,500 Palestinians, and the offensive continues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-hear-from-trump-and-his-trade-team-very-soon-white-house-confirms-us-india-trade-deal-in-final-stages-1751319828104">'Will hear from President Trump and his team very soon...': White House confirms US-India trade deal in final stages</a> On June 26, Trump had said he was shocked to hear that Netanyahu was charged with corruption. In his Truth Social post, he wrote, “I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister! Bibi and I just went through hell together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his love for the incredible holy land. Anybody else would have suffered losses, embarrassment, and chaos!”&nbsp;He continues, “Bibi Netanyahu was a warrior, like perhaps no other warrior in the history of Israel, and the result was something that nobody thought was possible, a complete elimination of potentially one of the biggest and most powerful nuclear weapons anywhere in the World, and it was going to happen, soon! We were fighting, literally, for those of Israel, and there is nobody in Israel’s history that fought harder or more competently than Bibi Netanyahu. Despite all of this, I just learned that Bibi has been summoned to Court on Monday for the continuation of this long-running politically motivated case, “concerning cigars, a Bugs Bunny doll, and numerous other unfair charges” in order to do him great harm.” “He has been going through this “Horror Show” since May of 2020 – unheard of! This is the first time a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has ever been on trial. Such a witch hunt, for a man who has given so much, is unthinkable to me. He deserves much better than this,” Trump added. &nbsp;

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet US President Donald Trump, he will be in the White House on July 7. US administration official told the news agency AFP on Monday (June 30). 

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet US President Donald Trump, he will be in the White House on July 7. US administration official told the news agency AFP on Monday (June 30). In the recent briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had mentioned that Netanyahu had ‘expressed interest’ in visiting the United States. This would be the third meeting between the two leaders; they are likely to discuss a hostage return deal and, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Leavitt also told reporters that Ron Dermer, a top adviser to Netanyahu, is in the US to meet with officials at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on July 7 for talks with President Donald Trump, a US administration official told AFP Monday, as Washington presses for a ceasefire in Gaza. On Sunday (June 29), Trump wrote on Truth Social, “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK.” After the Israel-Iran war, Trump is ready to broker a peace deal with Israel and Hamas in a war that began in October 2023, which has killed over 56,500 Palestinians, and the offensive continues. Also read: 'Will hear from President Trump and his team very soon...': White House confirms US-India trade deal in final stages On June 26, Trump had said he was shocked to hear that Netanyahu was charged with corruption. In his Truth Social post, he wrote, “I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister! Bibi and I just went through hell together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his love for the incredible holy land. Anybody else would have suffered losses, embarrassment, and chaos!” He continues, “Bibi Netanyahu was a warrior, like perhaps no other warrior in the history of Israel, and the result was something that nobody thought was possible, a complete elimination of potentially one of the biggest and most powerful nuclear weapons anywhere in the World, and it was going to happen, soon! We were fighting, literally, for those of Israel, and there is nobody in Israel’s history that fought harder or more competently than Bibi Netanyahu. Despite all of this, I just learned that Bibi has been summoned to Court on Monday for the continuation of this long-running politically motivated case, “concerning cigars, a Bugs Bunny doll, and numerous other unfair charges” in order to do him great harm.” “He has been going through this “Horror Show” since May of 2020 – unheard of! This is the first time a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has ever been on trial. Such a witch hunt, for a man who has given so much, is unthinkable to me. He deserves much better than this,” Trump added.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet US President Donald Trump, he will be in the White House on July 7. US administration official told the news agency AFP on Monday (June 30).&nbsp;

Trump to host Benjamin Netanyahu at White House on July 7. A Gaza ceasefire possible?

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon. This comes a week after Trump sealed a deal with China and said some ‘very big’ is in the pipeline with India. &nbsp; Leavitt in response to the news agency ANI's question, when asked about the US President's last week announcement that the trade deal with India is close and this could happen anytime soon said, “Yes, the President said that last week (that the US and India are very close to a trade deal), and it remains true. I just spoke to our Secretary of Commerce about it. He was in the Oval Office with the President. They are finalising these agreements, and you'll hear from the President and his trade team very soon when it comes to India.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | &quot;Yes, the President said that last week (that the US and India are very close to a trade deal), and it remains true. I just spoke to our Secretary of Commerce about it. He was in the Oval Office with the President. They are finalising these agreements, and you&#39;ll hear… <a href="https://t.co/l9pzzjGhM5">pic.twitter.com/l9pzzjGhM5</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1939747533804511690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She also emphasised, “India remains a very strategic ally in the Asia Pacific and the President has a very good relationship with Prime Minister Modi &amp; he will continue to have that.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-thinks-zohran-mamdani-will-completely-crush-new-york-city-here-s-why-1751317675048">Trump thinks Zohran Mamdani 'will completely crush New York City', here's why</a> &nbsp; On June 26, Trump while announcing a deal with China said, “We just signed a trade deal with China. We're not going to make deals with everybody. But we're having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India, a very big one. We're going to open up India. In the China deal, we're starting to open up China. Things that never really could have happened, and the relationship with every country has been very good.” &nbsp; The mention of the deal with India comes ahead of the July 9 deadline. Trump has earlier assured Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are working overtime, making deals with other countries.

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon. 

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon. This comes a week after Trump sealed a deal with China and said some ‘very big’ is in the pipeline with India. Leavitt in response to the news agency ANI's question, when asked about the US President's last week announcement that the trade deal with India is close and this could happen anytime soon said, “Yes, the President said that last week (that the US and India are very close to a trade deal), and it remains true. I just spoke to our Secretary of Commerce about it. He was in the Oval Office with the President. They are finalising these agreements, and you'll hear from the President and his trade team very soon when it comes to India.”

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon.&nbsp;

'Will hear from President Trump and his team very soon...': White House confirms US-India trade deal in final stages

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt&nbsp;in a briefing said Mamdani ‘pedals anti-semitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, wants Israel abolished and believes wealthy Americans should not exist’.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants the 33-year-old mayoral candidate deported as per his recent calls. Leavitt&nbsp;responded, "I haven't heard him say that. I haven't heard him call for that. But certainly he does not want this individual to be elected. I was just speaking to him about it and [Mamdani's] radical policies that will completely crush New York City, which is obviously a city that the president holds near and dear to his heart.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-jerome-you-are-as-usual-too-late-trump-s-message-to-fed-chair-powell-1751304618487">'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell</a>&nbsp;She continued, "Look, the president is always willing to work with everyone. He's working with Democrats across the country, Democrat governors. And he said he'll work with people on the far left. He works with Republicans. He works with people in the middle. He wants to do what's right for America," Leavitt said.&nbsp;Mamdani, while speaking to news outlet NBC, had said, "I don't think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality.” In his campaigns, he had mentioned making the city affordable by taxing the rich.&nbsp;"But surely someone who holds these values and is quite literally a communist and condemns every value that makes this country great: common sense, law and order, low taxes, working hard, and earning your keep in this country. He's against all of that. And I think the president would find it difficult to work with someone like that, if he is elected. I'm sure you'll hear more from the president on that, but we'll have to see. Hopefully, the voters of New York City choose wisely,” Leavitt said when asked if Trump is willing to work with Mamdani if elected as the mayor of New York.

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’.

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a briefing said Mamdani ‘pedals anti-semitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, wants Israel abolished and believes wealthy Americans should not exist’. During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants the 33-year-old mayoral candidate deported as per his recent calls. Leavitt responded, "I haven't heard him say that. I haven't heard him call for that. But certainly he does not want this individual to be elected. I was just speaking to him about it and [Mamdani's] radical policies that will completely crush New York City, which is obviously a city that the president holds near and dear to his heart.” Also read: 'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell She continued, "Look, the president is always willing to work with everyone. He's working with Democrats across the country, Democrat governors. And he said he'll work with people on the far left. He works with Republicans. He works with people in the middle. He wants to do what's right for America," Leavitt said. Mamdani, while speaking to news outlet NBC, had said, "I don't think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality.” In his campaigns, he had mentioned making the city affordable by taxing the rich. "But surely someone who holds these values and is quite literally a communist and condemns every value that makes this country great: common sense, law and order, low taxes, working hard, and earning your keep in this country. He's against all of that. And I think the president would find it difficult to work with someone like that, if he is elected. I'm sure you'll hear more from the president on that, but we'll have to see. Hopefully, the voters of New York City choose wisely,” Leavitt said when asked if Trump is willing to work with Mamdani if elected as the mayor of New York.

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’.

Trump thinks Zohran Mamdani 'will completely crush New York City', here's why

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Trump thinks Zohran Mamdani 'will completely crush New York City', here's why