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US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had terminated all trade discussions with Canada, over what he called “egregious tariffs” on a digital services tax on American tech companies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Canada as “a very difficult country to trade with” and said that its levy on tech firms—the first payment for which is due Monday—“is a direct and blatant attack on our Country.” “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately,” Trump wrote. “We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period.”&nbsp;Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the United States. Currently, the US has a tariff rate of 25% applied to non-USMCA goods that are imported from Canada. That excludes energy products, on which Trump has applied a 10% tariff rate. Canada also bears much of the brunt of Trump’s 50% tax on steel and aluminum imports, as it is the largest foreign supplier of these materials to the US.&nbsp;

Last week Canada’s finance minister said that he would not delay implementation of a digital services tax even as US trade talks continue. Any firm that makes more than $15 million off of Canadian internet users is subject to a 3% tax on those revenues.&nbsp;“We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult Country to TRADE with, including the fact that they have charged our Farmers as much as 400% Tariffs, for years, on Dairy Products, has just announced that they are putting a Digital Services Tax on our American Technology Companies, which is a direct and blatant attack on our Country,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately.”&nbsp;Trump’s announcement reignites the trade war between the two neighbours, ending a period of some cordial relations following the election of Mark Carney as Canadian prime minister.

“Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately,” Trump wrote. “We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period.”

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had terminated all trade discussions with Canada, over what he called “egregious tariffs” on a digital services tax on American tech companies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Canada as “a very difficult country to trade with” and said that its levy on tech firms—the first payment for which is due Monday—“is a direct and blatant attack on our Country.” “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately,” Trump wrote. “We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period.” Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the United States. Currently, the US has a tariff rate of 25% applied to non-USMCA goods that are imported from Canada. That excludes energy products, on which Trump has applied a 10% tariff rate. Canada also bears much of the brunt of Trump’s 50% tax on steel and aluminum imports, as it is the largest foreign supplier of these materials to the US.

“Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately,” Trump wrote. “We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period.”

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada, cites ‘egregious tariffs’ on US tech firms

A day after India condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, the Bangladesh government on Friday (June 27) said that the shrine was razed along with numerous other unauthorised structures erected alongside railway tracks, but only after the idol was dismantled and submerged in a river nearby. Against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations since the appointment of a caretaker government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus last August, the external affairs ministry berated Bangladeshi authorities on Thursday for the razing of the Durga temple in the Khilkhet sector of Dhaka.&nbsp;Bangladesh's foreign ministry, in a press release, said that last year, the local Hindu community installed a temporary "puja mandap" on a plot of land belonging to Bangladesh Railways without taking permission beforehand. The railways had allowed it with the promise that the organisers would dismantle the mandap once the puja festival was complete.&nbsp;“Regrettably, after the Puja was over in October 2024, the organisers declined to remove the makeshift Mandap violating the mutual agreement. Rather they established a ‘Maha Kali’ (Kali Murti) there,” the statement said. In December 2024, the railway authorities held consultations with local community representatives and organisers of the mandap and issued a notification asking for the removal of all unauthorised installations, including vendors, hundreds of shops and offices of political party “illegally built” on either side of the rail tracks, the statement said.&nbsp;After repeated reminders to those who illegally occupied the land, Bangladesh Railways asked for the removal of all unauthorised installations during June 24-25. “Finally, on 26th June, following due process, Bangladesh Railways proceeded to peaceful eviction of all unauthorised structures along the rail track in Khilkhet area,” the statement said.&nbsp;“In the course of the eviction process, the idol of the makeshift Mandap was immersed in the nearby Balu River, in due reverence, with the participation of the members of the local Hindu community,” the statement said. The removal of unauthorised structures to recover government land is a “regular and lawful administrative activity”.&nbsp;The statement added, “While the laws of the land ensure full protection to all places of worship without discriminating against any built in conformity with law, it is not permissible for any to build any religious structure encroaching public land under any circumstances.”&nbsp;On Friday, minority groups in Bangladesh held protests in Dhaka on Friday (June 27) after a makeshift temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Durga was demolished by the South Asian nation's rail authorities. India has condemned the demolition, saying extremist groups were clamouring for its destruction, and slamming the interim government of Muhammad Yunus.&nbsp;The Durga temple located in Khilkhet, Dhaka was demolished by Bangladesh Railway authorities on Thursday. According to reports, the authorities claimed that the temple was built illegally on railway land. The temple committee secretary, Arjun Roy, said there was no prior notice, adding "We are very disheartened over the incident."&nbsp;According to reports, more than 500 people, carrying sticks, surrounded the temple before its demolition. The mob demanded the temple's removal. Bulldozers arrived at the scene and the Durga temple was demolished amid a large police presence, said the reports. The temple destruction led to widespread anger among Bangladeshi Hindus.&nbsp;On Friday, a human chain protest was held in Dhaka by minority organisations such as the Bangladesh Sanatani Group and Sanatani Andolan in Shahbagh. Calling the demolition a 'brutal scene that hurt our sentiments’, Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council's Manindra Kumar Nath said, "We condemned such acts of destructive and violent religious frenzy. In protest of this, the Sanatani society has woken up today."Nath said the government was "instigating a particular community."

It was built on rail land Bangladesh ministry defends Hindu temple demolition

A day after India condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, the Bangladesh government on Friday (June 27) said that the shrine was razed along with numerous other unauthorised structures erected alongside railway tracks, but only after the idol was dismantled and submerged in a river nearby. Against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations since the appointment of a caretaker government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus last August, the external affairs ministry berated Bangladeshi authorities on Thursday for the razing of the Durga temple in the Khilkhet sector of Dhaka. Bangladesh's foreign ministry, in a press release, said that last year, the local Hindu community installed a temporary "puja mandap" on a plot of land belonging to Bangladesh Railways without taking permission beforehand. The railways had allowed it with the promise that the organisers would dismantle the mandap once the puja festival was complete. “Regrettably, after the Puja was over in October 2024, the organisers declined to remove the makeshift Mandap violating the mutual agreement. Rather they established a ‘Maha Kali’ (Kali Murti) there,” the statement said. In December 2024, the railway authorities held consultations with local community representatives and organisers of the mandap and issued a notification asking for the removal of all unauthorised installations, including vendors, hundreds of shops and offices of political party “illegally built” on either side of the rail tracks, the statement said. After repeated reminders to those who illegally occupied the land, Bangladesh Railways asked for the removal of all unauthorised installations during June 24-25. “Finally, on 26th June, following due process, Bangladesh Railways proceeded to peaceful eviction of all unauthorised structures along the rail track in Khilkhet area,” the statement said. “In the course of the eviction process, the idol of the makeshift Mandap was immersed in the nearby Balu River, in due reverence, with the participation of the members of the local Hindu community,” the statement said. The removal of unauthorised structures to recover government land is a “regular and lawful administrative activity”. The statement added, “While the laws of the land ensure full protection to all places of worship without discriminating against any built in conformity with law, it is not permissible for any to build any religious structure encroaching public land under any circumstances.” On Friday, minority groups in Bangladesh held protests in Dhaka on Friday (June 27) after a makeshift temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Durga was demolished by the South Asian nation's rail authorities. India has condemned the demolition, saying extremist groups were clamouring for its destruction, and slamming the interim government of Muhammad Yunus. The Durga temple located in Khilkhet, Dhaka was demolished by Bangladesh Railway authorities on Thursday. According to reports, the authorities claimed that the temple was built illegally on railway land. The temple committee secretary, Arjun Roy, said there was no prior notice, adding "We are very disheartened over the incident." According to reports, more than 500 people, carrying sticks, surrounded the temple before its demolition. The mob demanded the temple's removal. Bulldozers arrived at the scene and the Durga temple was demolished amid a large police presence, said the reports. The temple destruction led to widespread anger among Bangladeshi Hindus. On Friday, a human chain protest was held in Dhaka by minority organisations such as the Bangladesh Sanatani Group and Sanatani Andolan in Shahbagh. Calling the demolition a 'brutal scene that hurt our sentiments’, Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council's Manindra Kumar Nath said, "We condemned such acts of destructive and violent religious frenzy. In protest of this, the Sanatani society has woken up today." Nath said the government was "instigating a particular community."

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council condemned such acts of destructive and violent religious frenzy even as India slammed the Bangladeshi government

'It was built on rail land': Bangladesh ministry defends Hindu temple demolition

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) warned Iran after Iranian Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's bold remarks against Trump as he claimed victory over US regime in Israel-Iran war. Trump lambasted Khamenei, warning that it will only get worse for them.The US president said that Iran is always so "angry, hostile, and unhappy". Further, describing what they have done to themselves, Trump said "look at what it has gotten them - burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them."In a post on Truth Social, Trump slammed Iran and Supreme Leader Khamenei for his statements made on Thursday, warning the US president.He further warned that it will "only get worse!", hoping that the leadership of Iran would realize that "you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR."Saved from 'ugly death'Trump stressed that he saved Khamenei form a very "ugly and ignominious death", adding that he knew exactly where Iranian leader was sheltered amid the continuous assassination threats from Israel during the 12-day Israel-Iran war.Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie."As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, "THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!"," the US president said.He continued that in the "final act of the war", Trump demanded Israel to bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran for "perhaps the final knockout"."Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far. During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery - The sanctions are BITING!," he added.With even more frustration, the US president said, that, "Instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more."He pressed that Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, warning that things will only get worse for them.&nbsp;

Trump further warned that it will "only get worse!", hoping that the leadership of Iran would realize that "you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR."

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) warned Iran after Iranian Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's bold remarks against Trump as he claimed victory over US regime in Israel-Iran war. Trump lambasted Khamenei, warning that it will only get worse for them. The US president said that Iran is always so "angry, hostile, and unhappy". Further, describing what they have done to themselves, Trump said "look at what it has gotten them - burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them." In a post on Truth Social, Trump slammed Iran and Supreme Leader Khamenei for his statements made on Thursday, warning the US president. He further warned that it will "only get worse!", hoping that the leadership of Iran would realize that "you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR." Saved from 'ugly death' Trump stressed that he saved Khamenei form a very "ugly and ignominious death", adding that he knew exactly where Iranian leader was sheltered amid the continuous assassination threats from Israel during the 12-day Israel-Iran war. Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie. "As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, "THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!"," the US president said. He continued that in the "final act of the war", Trump demanded Israel to bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran for "perhaps the final knockout". "Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far. During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery - The sanctions are BITING!," he added. With even more frustration, the US president said, that, "Instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more." He pressed that Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, warning that things will only get worse for them.

Trump further warned that it will "only get worse!", hoping that the leadership of Iran would realize that "you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR."

'WILL ONLY GET WORSE': Trump's BIG WARNING to 'burned out' Iran after Khamenei claims victory over US regime

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) stressed that he saved Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a very "ugly and ignominious death", adding that he knew exactly where the Iranian leader was sheltered amid the continuous assassination threats from Israel during the 12-day Israel-Iran war.Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie."As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, "THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!"," the US president said.He continued that in the "final act of the war", Trump demanded Israel to bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran for "perhaps the final knockout"."Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far. During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery - The sanctions are BITING!," he added.With even more frustration, the US president said, that, "Instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more."He pressed that Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, warning that things will only get worse for them.Further, explaining what Iran has become, Trump said that they are always "so angry, hostile, and unhappy, and look at what it has gotten them - A burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them."He further warned that it will "only get worse!", hoping that the leadership of Iran would realize that "you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR."

Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) stressed that he saved Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a very "ugly and ignominious death", adding that he knew exactly where the Iranian leader was sheltered amid the continuous assassination threats from Israel during the 12-day Israel-Iran war. Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie. "As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, "THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!"," the US president said. He continued that in the "final act of the war", Trump demanded Israel to bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran for "perhaps the final knockout". "Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far. During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery - The sanctions are BITING!," he added. With even more frustration, the US president said, that, "Instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more." He pressed that Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, warning that things will only get worse for them. Further, explaining what Iran has become, Trump said that they are always "so angry, hostile, and unhappy, and look at what it has gotten them - A burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them." He further warned that it will "only get worse!", hoping that the leadership of Iran would realize that "you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR."

Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie.

'SAVED HIM FROM VERY UGLY, IGNOMINIOUS DEATH': Trump says he knew where Khamenei was hidden, warns 'it'll only get worse'

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would bomb Iran again ‘without question’ if it continues enriching uranium. Trump said he would “absolutely” bomb Iran again if intelligence indicated the country was still able to enrich uranium to nuclear-weapons grade. Trump was addressing a press conference in the White House when he was asked whether he would consider fresh air strikes if last week’s sorties were not successful in ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He replied, “Sure. Without question. Absolutely.” Responding to a question on the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Trump said, “Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated... We had some fake news for a little while—the same people that covered the Hunter Biden laptop was from Russia... I don’t believe that they’re going to go back into nuclear anytime soon.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: Iran&#39;s nuclear sites were OBLITERATED... We had some Fake News for a little while— the same people that covered the Hunter Biden laptop was from Russia... I don&#39;t believe that they&#39;re going to go back into nuclear anytime soon. <a href="https://t.co/cj2mXW1OhQ">pic.twitter.com/cj2mXW1OhQ</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1938632117631484326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Asked whether he believes Iran has given up its nuclear ambitions after last week’s US strikes, Trump told reporters, “Time will tell.”“But I don’t believe that they’re going to go back into nuclear anytime soon. They spent over a trillion dollars on nuclear, and they never got it together,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>Trump expects Iran to open itself to international inspection</h2>&nbsp;Trump also said that he “expects Iran to open itself to international inspection to verify it doesn’t restart its nuclear programme.”The president said that he would want the International Atomic Energy Agency or some other trusted entity to have full rights to conduct inspections in Iran.&nbsp;Trump also reiterated his assertion that Iran hasn’t moved any material from the site since it was struck by the US. He has also claimed that Iran wasn’t able to move any material beforehand, though European intelligence agencies dispute the assessment.&nbsp;Trump also insisted that Iran wants to return to negotiations on its nuclear programme and said, “So Iran wants to meet. As you know, their sites were obliterated, their very evil nuclear sites.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘IAEA head’s insistence to visit Iran sites is meaningless, malign’</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran may reject any request by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog for visits to Iranian nuclear sites. He said the IAEA chief’s request to visit bombed nuclear sites suggests ‘malign intent’.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Parliament of Iran has voted for a halt to collaboration with the IAEA until the safety and security of our nuclear activities can be guaranteed. This is a direct result of <a href="https://twitter.com/rafaelmgrossi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rafaelmgrossi</a>&#39;s regrettable role in obfuscating the fact that the Agency—a full decade ago—already…&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1938619328397488281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘Good-faith talks’ with Iran needed, says Speaker Johnson</h2>&nbsp;After classified briefings with top White House officials on the recent strikes in Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters at the Capitol Friday morning it was clear “a major setback” had been struck to Iran’s nuclear programme and called for direct diplomacy to follow.“We now need Iran to engage with us in direct, good-faith talks, negotiations,” said Johnson.“They need to sit down at the table with us and ensure that peace is truly lasting.”The briefings, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left some unconvinced that the operation had achieved its goals.California Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, said it’s unclear “how far they’ve actually set back” Iran’s programme. Khanna and others criticized Trump for not consulting Congress beforehand.

Trump also reiterated his assertion that Iran hasn’t moved any material from the site since it was struck by the US. He has also claimed that Iran wasn’t able to move any material beforehand, though European intelligence agencies dispute the assessment.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would bomb Iran again ‘without question’ if it continues enriching uranium. Trump said he would “absolutely” bomb Iran again if intelligence indicated the country was still able to enrich uranium to nuclear-weapons grade. Trump was addressing a press conference in the White House when he was asked whether he would consider fresh air strikes if last week’s sorties were not successful in ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He replied, “Sure. Without question. Absolutely.” Responding to a question on the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Trump said, “Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated... We had some fake news for a little while—the same people that covered the Hunter Biden laptop was from Russia... I don’t believe that they’re going to go back into nuclear anytime soon.”

Trump also reiterated his assertion that Iran hasn’t moved any material from the site since it was struck by the US. He has also claimed that Iran wasn’t able to move any material beforehand, though European intelligence agencies dispute the assessment.

Trump: Don’t think Iran will ‘go back to nuclear’ soon, will bomb again if they do

Ukraine was the largest importer of major arms in the world in the 2020-24 period, marking a nearly hundredfold rise in imports compared with the figures for 2015-19, due to its ongoing war with Russia since 2022. India was the second-largest arms importer, though its total trade figures decreased by 9.3% between 2015-19 and 2020-24, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India was the biggest arms export destination for Russia and France, though the volume with Moscow has significantly reduced. China is out of the list of top 10 arms importers for the first time since 1990-94, highlighting its rising domestic arms manufacturing.The largest share of Indian arms imports (36%) came from Russia, considerably less than in 2015-19 (55%) and 2010-14 (72%).&nbsp;Among the top 10 nations following Ukraine (8.8%) and India (8.3%) were Qatar (6.8%), Saudi Arabia (6.8%), Pakistan (4.6%), Japan (3.9%), Australia (3.5%), Egypt (3.3%), the USA (3.1%), and Kuwait (2.9%).&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan imports grew by 61%</h2>&nbsp;“Arms imports by Pakistan grew by 61% between 2015–19 and 2020–24, and China became its dominant supplier, accounting for 81% of Pakistan’s arms imports in 2020–24, compared with 74% in 2015–19,” the SIPRI report said.European arms imports grew overall by 155% as the continent rearms itself, while the US increased its share of global arms exports to 43%.Russia’s exports fell by 64%, accounting for 7.8% of global arms exports, as it fell behind France (9.6%), which emerged as the second-largest arms exporter in 2020-24.&nbsp;Russia delivered major arms to 33 countries in 2020-24, of which two-thirds went to three countries: India (38%), China (17%), and Kazakhstan (11%).&nbsp;<h2>French arms exports register growth</h2>&nbsp;France exported arms to 65 countries, and its exports of major arms to other European countries almost tripled between 2015–19 and 2020–24 (+187%). “This was mainly due to deliveries of combat aircraft to Greece and Croatia and arms supplies to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022,” the report said.India received the largest share of French arms exports (28%)—almost twice the share that went to all European recipients combined (15%).India inked contracts for 36 Rafale fighter jets and six Scorpene-class conventional submarines from France and has more mega deals lined up.&nbsp;&nbsp;Italy, with a 4.8% share of arms sales, jumped from 10th to sixth place on the exporters list.&nbsp;The report said that at least 35 countries have sent weapons to Ukraine since 2022, and substantial deliveries are in the pipeline. The country received 8.8% of global arms imports in 2020-24.“Most of the major arms supplied to Ukraine came from the USA (45%), followed by Germany (12%), and Poland (11%). Ukraine was the only European nation among the top 10 importers in 2020–24, although many other European countries significantly increased their arms imports in the period.”“The figures reflect the rearmament taking place in Europe in response to the threat from Russia,” said Mathew George, programme director at SIPRI.

India was the biggest arms export destination for Russia and France, though the volume with Moscow has significantly reduced. China is out of the list of top 10 arms importers for the first time since 1990-94, highlighting its rising domestic arms manufacturing.

Ukraine was the largest importer of major arms in the world in the 2020-24 period, marking a nearly hundredfold rise in imports compared with the figures for 2015-19, due to its ongoing war with Russia since 2022. India was the second-largest arms importer, though its total trade figures decreased by 9.3% between 2015-19 and 2020-24, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India was the biggest arms export destination for Russia and France, though the volume with Moscow has significantly reduced. China is out of the list of top 10 arms importers for the first time since 1990-94, highlighting its rising domestic arms manufacturing. The largest share of Indian arms imports (36%) came from Russia, considerably less than in 2015-19 (55%) and 2010-14 (72%). Among the top 10 nations following Ukraine (8.8%) and India (8.3%) were Qatar (6.8%), Saudi Arabia (6.8%), Pakistan (4.6%), Japan (3.9%), Australia (3.5%), Egypt (3.3%), the USA (3.1%), and Kuwait (2.9%). Pakistan imports grew by 61% “Arms imports by Pakistan grew by 61% between 2015–19 and 2020–24, and China became its dominant supplier, accounting for 81% of Pakistan’s arms imports in 2020–24, compared with 74% in 2015–19,” the SIPRI report said. European arms imports grew overall by 155% as the continent rearms itself, while the US increased its share of global arms exports to 43%. Russia’s exports fell by 64%, accounting for 7.8% of global arms exports, as it fell behind France (9.6%), which emerged as the second-largest arms exporter in 2020-24. Russia delivered major arms to 33 countries in 2020-24, of which two-thirds went to three countries: India (38%), China (17%), and Kazakhstan (11%). French arms exports register growth France exported arms to 65 countries, and its exports of major arms to other European countries almost tripled between 2015–19 and 2020–24 (+187%). “This was mainly due to deliveries of combat aircraft to Greece and Croatia and arms supplies to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022,” the report said. India received the largest share of French arms exports (28%)—almost twice the share that went to all European recipients combined (15%). India inked contracts for 36 Rafale fighter jets and six Scorpene-class conventional submarines from France and has more mega deals lined up. Italy, with a 4.8% share of arms sales, jumped from 10th to sixth place on the exporters list. The report said that at least 35 countries have sent weapons to Ukraine since 2022, and substantial deliveries are in the pipeline. The country received 8.8% of global arms imports in 2020-24. “Most of the major arms supplied to Ukraine came from the USA (45%), followed by Germany (12%), and Poland (11%). Ukraine was the only European nation among the top 10 importers in 2020–24, although many other European countries significantly increased their arms imports in the period.” “The figures reflect the rearmament taking place in Europe in response to the threat from Russia,” said Mathew George, programme director at SIPRI.

India was the biggest arms export destination for Russia and France, though the volume with Moscow has significantly reduced. China is out of the list of top 10 arms importers for the first time since 1990-94, highlighting its rising domestic arms manufacturing.

India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine. Check other nations in top 10

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) said that the US will reach a deal with India, adding that his administration will be sending letters very quickly to most countries for the deal. Trump was speaking at the media briefing at the White House, discussing several pressing issues.The US president said that a "full trade barrier dropping", while talking about the India-US trade deal."India...we will reach a deal. We will be going to have a &nbsp;full trade barrier dropping," he said, adding, "I am not sure this will be all happening ...but we are going to wait for it."While talking about the deal with China and the UK, the US president said that it is through and the administration will "send letters very quickly to most countries for the deal."Earlier on Thursday, Trump said a "very big" trade deal with India could be on the cards. This comes days after Trump signed a new agreement with China.Speaking at the “Big Beautiful Bill” event at the White House, Trump said the US was “going to open up India,” further hinting at significant progress in a trade agreement."Everybody wants to make a deal and have a part of it. Remember a few months ago, the press was saying, 'You really have anybody of any interest? Well, we just signed with China yesterday. We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where we're going to open up India, in the China deal, we are starting to open up China," he said.This comes as a senior-level Indian delegation, led by Chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal, reached Washington to hold discussions on the possible trade deal.The US has been raising concerns over high tariffs by India on automobiles and agriculture products apart from other barriers to trade. Moreover, the discussions are also focused on reducing sector specific tariffs on steel, aluminium and auto parts.&nbsp;

While talking about the deal with China and the UK, the US president said that it is through and the administration will "send letters very quickly to most countries for the deal."

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) said that the US will reach a deal with India, adding that his administration will be sending letters very quickly to most countries for the deal. Trump was speaking at the media briefing at the White House, discussing several pressing issues. The US president said that a "full trade barrier dropping", while talking about the India-US trade deal. "India...we will reach a deal. We will be going to have a full trade barrier dropping," he said, adding, "I am not sure this will be all happening ...but we are going to wait for it." While talking about the deal with China and the UK, the US president said that it is through and the administration will "send letters very quickly to most countries for the deal." Earlier on Thursday, Trump said a "very big" trade deal with India could be on the cards. This comes days after Trump signed a new agreement with China. Speaking at the “Big Beautiful Bill” event at the White House, Trump said the US was “going to open up India,” further hinting at significant progress in a trade agreement. "Everybody wants to make a deal and have a part of it. Remember a few months ago, the press was saying, 'You really have anybody of any interest? Well, we just signed with China yesterday. We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where we're going to open up India, in the China deal, we are starting to open up China," he said. This comes as a senior-level Indian delegation, led by Chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal, reached Washington to hold discussions on the possible trade deal. The US has been raising concerns over high tariffs by India on automobiles and agriculture products apart from other barriers to trade. Moreover, the discussions are also focused on reducing sector specific tariffs on steel, aluminium and auto parts.

While talking about the deal with China and the UK, the US president said that it is through and the administration will "send letters very quickly to most countries for the deal."

'Full trade barrier dropping': Trump says will reach a trade deal with India as Indian delegation reaches Washington

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US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Click on the headlines to know more 'GIANT WIN in SCOTUS': Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions - Is it a win for birthright citizenship order? US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month. Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks Six died and more than 80,000 were displaced by a severe flood in Southwestern China's Guizhou province since Tuesday. The Duliu River in Rongjiang saw its most extreme flood ever, with water surging at a peak of 11,360 cubic meters per second and rising a staggering 11 meters above normal levels. Trump’s Iran strike sends chilling signal to nuclear-armed North Korea. What's next for Kim Jong Un? While American B-2 bombers streak across Iran, bombing facilities related to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, policymakers and experts in East Asia were already preoccupied with a key question: What message does this send to North Korea, a nation whose nuclear program is much more advanced than that of Iran? Operation Red Wedding: How Israel pulled off 'Game of Thrones' style attack on Iran The Israeli military this month executed a full-planned operation on June 13 to target Iranian nuclear facilities and eliminate its top military commanders. One of their operations was dubbed "Red Wedding" on the infamous Game of Thrones massacre, executing one of their biggest operations. ‘Charade at Pak’s behest’: India says Indus Treaty arbitration court is itself illegal, rejects ‘ruling’ on J&K dams India has rejected a Court of Arbitration ruling that issued a “supplemental award” on its competence concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, and called it a flagrant violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. 'Engineering issue': British High Commission issues statement on F-35 fighter jet stuck in Kerala The British High Commission on Friday (June 27) issued a statement regarding the UK F35-B aircraft that was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India on June 14. Not diesel but water! 19 vehicles in MP chief minister's convoy towed after fuel fiasco-WATCH A total of 19 cars from Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav's convoy had to be towed on Thursday (June 26) as water was filled in instead of diesel. The incident took place at a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district where the chief minister was supposed to visit an event on Friday (June 27), news agency PTI reported. The Family Man Season 3 first look: Manoj Bajpayee returns as Shrikant Tiwari, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur play antagonists It’s finally happening! The much-awaited season 3 of The Family Man is coming soon. On Friday, makers provided the first glimpse of The Family Man 3, which will have Manoj Bajpayee reprising his role as Srikant Tiwari who impeccably fulfills his duties towards his country as an elite undercover spy while coping with the responsibilities of a doting father and husband in a middle-class family. Actress Priyamani also returns as his wife in the series. ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league.

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Top 10 world news: Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions; Russia ready for fresh talks with Ukraine, and more

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Calling it an "amazing and a big decision", Trump further thanked Justice Barrett, Justice Barrett, Justice Roberts, Alito, Kavanaugh and Thomas, and said that they are "great people".Trump is speaking to the media at the White House following the US Supreme Court's decision on lower court's powers and birthright citizenship.He said that he would "promptly file" to press on with an effort to end birthright citizenship. He said that his administration “can now promptly file to proceed” with policies that had been enjoined nationwide.The US president lamented Trump that his administration has been “hit with more nationwide injunctions than were issued than in the entire 20th century together – think about it, the entire 20th century, me”.He also attacked the "radical left judges", saying that the use of nationwide injunctions was “a grave threat to democracy” and a “colossal abuse of power”.In a 6-3 ruling stemming from Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, the court said nationwide injunctions issued by lower court judges "likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts."However, the top court did not immediately rule on the constitutionality of Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.Following the order, Trump took to Truth Social, calling it a "GIANT WIN" in the SCOTUS, adding that even the birthright citizenship hoax has been indirectly hit hard."GIANT WIN in the United States Supreme Court! Even the Birthright Citizenship Hoax has been, indirectly, hit hard. It had to do with the babies of slaves (same year!), not the SCAMMING of our Immigration process. Congratulations to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Solicitor General John Sauer, and the entire DOJ," he posted.&nbsp;

The US president lamented Trump that his administration has been “hit with more nationwide injunctions than were issued than in the entire 20th century together – think about it, the entire 20th century, me”.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) called the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions a "travesty for the rule of law", stressing that it is a "monumental victory for the Constitution". This comes after the US Supreme Court curbed the power of lone federal judges to block executive actions. Calling it an "amazing and a big decision", Trump further thanked Justice Barrett, Justice Barrett, Justice Roberts, Alito, Kavanaugh and Thomas, and said that they are "great people". Trump is speaking to the media at the White House following the US Supreme Court's decision on lower court's powers and birthright citizenship. He said that he would "promptly file" to press on with an effort to end birthright citizenship. He said that his administration “can now promptly file to proceed” with policies that had been enjoined nationwide. The US president lamented Trump that his administration has been “hit with more nationwide injunctions than were issued than in the entire 20th century together – think about it, the entire 20th century, me”. He also attacked the "radical left judges", saying that the use of nationwide injunctions was “a grave threat to democracy” and a “colossal abuse of power”. In a 6-3 ruling stemming from Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, the court said nationwide injunctions issued by lower court judges "likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts." However, the top court did not immediately rule on the constitutionality of Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Following the order, Trump took to Truth Social, calling it a "GIANT WIN" in the SCOTUS, adding that even the birthright citizenship hoax has been indirectly hit hard. "GIANT WIN in the United States Supreme Court! Even the Birthright Citizenship Hoax has been, indirectly, hit hard. It had to do with the babies of slaves (same year!), not the SCAMMING of our Immigration process. Congratulations to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Solicitor General John Sauer, and the entire DOJ," he posted.

The US president lamented Trump that his administration has been “hit with more nationwide injunctions than were issued than in the entire 20th century together – think about it, the entire 20th century, me”.

'GIANT WIN in SCOTUS': Trump lauds SC's ruling on limiting injunctions - Is it a win for birthright citizenship order?

On a stage meant to uphold the ideals of transparency and truth, the White House press briefing room has long been a symbol of America’s commitment to a free press. But on Thursday morning (June 26), that symbol took a hit. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made headlines not for policy clarifications or presidential announcements, but for publicly questioning the journalistic integrity of CNN national security reporter Natasha Bertrand. In doing so, Leavitt didn’t just single out a reporter—she triggered a deeper debate about where the line lies between government accountability and institutional intimidation of the press.<h3>The incident</h3>During the press briefing on Thursday (June 26), Leavitt launched a pointed attack on Bertrand, criticising her past reporting. During the briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also called out CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand. She said, “This is a reporter who has been used by people who dislike Donald Trump to push fake and false narrative. She should be ashamed of herself. And that's not what reporting is. That's not what reporting is. Journalism is trying to find the facts and the truth.” It’s not the first time a government official has taken issue with a reporter’s work, but the context matters. This wasn’t a private complaint or an offhand remark. It was a public rebuke from the White House podium—arguably the most powerful communications platform in the country—against a journalist from one of the nation’s largest networks.<h3>The bigger picture</h3>While Leavitt’s comments may have played well to certain partisan audiences who view mainstream media as inherently biased, they also represent something more troubling: the normalisation of public officials attacking individual reporters by name. In democracies, government and media are expected to operate in tension—each holding the other accountable. But when that tension devolves into targeted delegitimisation, we inch toward a dangerous erosion of democratic norms.&nbsp;Natasha Bertrand, who has reported extensively on intelligence and national security, is no stranger to controversy or criticism. But what distinguishes this episode is the public nature of the condemnation—and the power imbalance behind it. When someone in Leavitt’s position calls out a journalist during an official briefing, the chilling effect goes far beyond the individual. It sends a message to the broader press corps: tread carefully, or be next.<h3>Is this justified scrutiny or institutional pressure?</h3>Some may argue that calling out perceived media bias is fair game—after all, journalists aren’t above criticism. But that defense misses the point. The issue here isn’t whether reporters should be held accountable. They absolutely should. The question is: Who gets to do that, and how?&nbsp;There are mechanisms for challenging inaccurate reporting—editorial rebuttals, fact-checks, ombudsman reviews, or even interviews to set the record straight. What shouldn't happen is the use of an official government pulpit to discredit specific journalists, especially those involved in covering sensitive political or security matters.&nbsp;In this case, Leavitt’s attack on Bertrand wasn’t an offhand deflection. It was a deliberate attempt to question her credibility. The political optics are hard to ignore.<h3>A pattern worth watching</h3>This isn’t an isolated incident. Around the world, governments that wish to avoid scrutiny often begin by undermining the credibility of the press. We’ve seen this playbook before—in Russia, Turkey, Hungary, and elsewhere. Discredit the journalist, question the platform, and soon, the public no longer trusts any version of the truth but the one they’re handed.In the US, press freedom is protected by the First Amendment, but legal protections mean little if public trust in journalism is steadily corroded by attacks from the highest levels of power.<h3>The line we cannot cross</h3>The freedom of the press is not just about protecting journalists from censorship—it’s about ensuring that no public official can dictate which questions are valid or which messengers are allowed to ask them.&nbsp;Karoline Leavitt may believe she was defending the administration from media bias. But in doing so from the podium of the White House press room, she stepped into territory where free societies should never feel comfortable: where the government judges the legitimacy of the press. In the end, the story isn’t about Bertrand alone. It’s about the signal this moment sends. If calling out a journalist by name becomes normalised from the highest office in the land, then the next reporter may hesitate before asking the uncomfortable question—and that, more than any partisan debate, is the real threat to democracy.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Who gets to judge the media Trumps Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remarks raises questions on journalistic freedom

On a stage meant to uphold the ideals of transparency and truth, the White House press briefing room has long been a symbol of America’s commitment to a free press. But on Thursday morning (June 26), that symbol took a hit. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made headlines not for policy clarifications or presidential announcements, but for publicly questioning the journalistic integrity of CNN national security reporter Natasha Bertrand. In doing so, Leavitt didn’t just single out a reporter—she triggered a deeper debate about where the line lies between government accountability and institutional intimidation of the press. The incident During the press briefing on Thursday (June 26), Leavitt launched a pointed attack on Bertrand, criticising her past reporting. During the briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also called out CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand. She said, “This is a reporter who has been used by people who dislike Donald Trump to push fake and false narrative. She should be ashamed of herself. And that's not what reporting is. That's not what reporting is. Journalism is trying to find the facts and the truth.” It’s not the first time a government official has taken issue with a reporter’s work, but the context matters. This wasn’t a private complaint or an offhand remark. It was a public rebuke from the White House podium—arguably the most powerful communications platform in the country—against a journalist from one of the nation’s largest networks. The bigger picture While Leavitt’s comments may have played well to certain partisan audiences who view mainstream media as inherently biased, they also represent something more troubling: the normalisation of public officials attacking individual reporters by name. In democracies, government and media are expected to operate in tension—each holding the other accountable. But when that tension devolves into targeted delegitimisation, we inch toward a dangerous erosion of democratic norms. Natasha Bertrand, who has reported extensively on intelligence and national security, is no stranger to controversy or criticism. But what distinguishes this episode is the public nature of the condemnation—and the power imbalance behind it. When someone in Leavitt’s position calls out a journalist during an official briefing, the chilling effect goes far beyond the individual. It sends a message to the broader press corps: tread carefully, or be next. Is this justified scrutiny or institutional pressure? Some may argue that calling out perceived media bias is fair game—after all, journalists aren’t above criticism. But that defense misses the point. The issue here isn’t whether reporters should be held accountable. They absolutely should. The question is: Who gets to do that, and how? There are mechanisms for challenging inaccurate reporting—editorial rebuttals, fact-checks, ombudsman reviews, or even interviews to set the record straight. What shouldn't happen is the use of an official government pulpit to discredit specific journalists, especially those involved in covering sensitive political or security matters. In this case, Leavitt’s attack on Bertrand wasn’t an offhand deflection. It was a deliberate attempt to question her credibility. The political optics are hard to ignore. A pattern worth watching This isn’t an isolated incident. Around the world, governments that wish to avoid scrutiny often begin by undermining the credibility of the press. We’ve seen this playbook before—in Russia, Turkey, Hungary, and elsewhere. Discredit the journalist, question the platform, and soon, the public no longer trusts any version of the truth but the one they’re handed. In the US, press freedom is protected by the First Amendment, but legal protections mean little if public trust in journalism is steadily corroded by attacks from the highest levels of power. The line we cannot cross The freedom of the press is not just about protecting journalists from censorship—it’s about ensuring that no public official can dictate which questions are valid or which messengers are allowed to ask them. Karoline Leavitt may believe she was defending the administration from media bias. But in doing so from the podium of the White House press room, she stepped into territory where free societies should never feel comfortable: where the government judges the legitimacy of the press. In the end, the story isn’t about Bertrand alone. It’s about the signal this moment sends. If calling out a journalist by name becomes normalised from the highest office in the land, then the next reporter may hesitate before asking the uncomfortable question—and that, more than any partisan debate, is the real threat to democracy. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Karoline Leavitt spent nearly two minutes ranting about Bertrand during her White House press briefing, accusing the CNN reporter of publishing a “false narrative” and having a history of reporting false information

Who gets to judge the media? Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remarks raises questions on journalistic freedom

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month.&nbsp;But apart from massive prisoner swaps, the negotiations have not led to any movement towards calling off the conflict, spurred by Russia's military campaign in February 2022."As for the memorandums, naturally, nothing unexpected occurred. these are two completely opposite memorandums," Putin said during a press conference in Minsk, Belarus. "That's why negotiations are being organised and conducted, in order to find a path to bringing them closer together," he said.&nbsp;Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Russia's offensive, which has forced millions from their homes and devastated much of eastern Ukraine. At negotiations, Russia has insisted that Ukraine surrender even more territory and relinquish Western weapons aid as a pre-requisite to a peace agreement -- conditions Kyiv calls unacceptable. Putin has repeatedly rejected the appeals for a standstill ceasefire and has stepped up his air raids as his troops push forward across the front lines, taking yet more territory beyond the five Ukrainian territories Russia says it has already annexed.&nbsp;He indicated that the two parties would "continue further contact" once exchanges of prisoners agreed upon at the talks on June 2 had been finalised. The two parties have had several exchanges since they came to an agreement to free over 1,000 detained soldiers each -- all wounded, sick or below 25 years. Russia is also willing to transfer the remains of 3,000 slain Ukrainian soldiers, Putin added.&nbsp;He also recognised some fiscal stress from the military operation, which has seen Russia heavily ramp up its weapons and soldier expenditure. "6.3 percent of Russia's GDP is spent on defence requirements. That's 13.5 trillion rubles ($172 billion)," Putin said.&nbsp;"It's a lot," Putin said, admitting it had the potential to cause headaches for the government budget. "We paid for it through inflation, but now we are struggling with this inflation," he added. During a press conference after a meeting with allies in Belarus, Putin also criticized the "brash" commitment by NATO members to boost their defence expenditure to five percent of GDP.

Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin 

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (June 27) said that the peace demands of Russia and Ukraine were "absolutely contradictory", following two rounds of peace negotiations which have been unable to move the parties closer to a sought-after ceasefire. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators exchanged memorandums setting out their respective blueprints for how the three-year-old conflict should end at peace negotiations in Istanbul earlier this month. But apart from massive prisoner swaps, the negotiations have not led to any movement towards calling off the conflict, spurred by Russia's military campaign in February 2022. "As for the memorandums, naturally, nothing unexpected occurred. these are two completely opposite memorandums," Putin said during a press conference in Minsk, Belarus. "That's why negotiations are being organised and conducted, in order to find a path to bringing them closer together," he said. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Russia's offensive, which has forced millions from their homes and devastated much of eastern Ukraine. At negotiations, Russia has insisted that Ukraine surrender even more territory and relinquish Western weapons aid as a pre-requisite to a peace agreement -- conditions Kyiv calls unacceptable. Putin has repeatedly rejected the appeals for a standstill ceasefire and has stepped up his air raids as his troops push forward across the front lines, taking yet more territory beyond the five Ukrainian territories Russia says it has already annexed. He indicated that the two parties would "continue further contact" once exchanges of prisoners agreed upon at the talks on June 2 had been finalised. The two parties have had several exchanges since they came to an agreement to free over 1,000 detained soldiers each -- all wounded, sick or below 25 years. Russia is also willing to transfer the remains of 3,000 slain Ukrainian soldiers, Putin added. He also recognised some fiscal stress from the military operation, which has seen Russia heavily ramp up its weapons and soldier expenditure. "6.3 percent of Russia's GDP is spent on defence requirements. That's 13.5 trillion rubles ($172 billion)," Putin said. "It's a lot," Putin said, admitting it had the potential to cause headaches for the government budget. "We paid for it through inflation, but now we are struggling with this inflation," he added. During a press conference after a meeting with allies in Belarus, Putin also criticized the "brash" commitment by NATO members to boost their defence expenditure to five percent of GDP.

Putin also said that Russia is ready to hand over another 3,000 bodies of soldiers to Ukraine

Russia is ready for new round of talks in Istanbul, says Putin

President Donald J. Trump has proposed a $1.01 trillion national defence budget request for fiscal year 2026. It is a 13.4% increase from fiscal year 2025 and includes $848.3 billion for discretionary budget and $113.3 billion in mandatory funding through congressional reconciliation. The US Department of Defence said, “This historic defence budget prioritises strengthening homeland security and deterring Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.” The budget also prioritises “revitalising the defence industrial base and maintaining our commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” it said. The 113 billion dollars in mandatory reconciliation funding would address the president’s priorities and include shipbuilding, missile defence, munitions production, and quality-of-life initiatives for the nation’s warfighters, said senior defence department and military leaders during a media briefing at the Pentagon.The proposed budget breaks down to 197.4 billion dollars for the Army, 292.2 billion dollars for the Navy, 301.1 billion dollars for the Air Force, and 170.9 billion dollars defence-wide.&nbsp;It also addresses military readiness and training, as well as quality-of-life improvements for service members and their families. The budget also includes a 3.8 per cent pay raise and a five billion dollar investment in unaccompanied housing for service members.&nbsp;The budget recommendations also included reducing procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft, and the funding would go toward modernisation of the jet’s capabilities.Roughly one billion dollars was allocated for investment in spare parts to address the F-35’s sustainment and readiness challenges.&nbsp;“This historic defence budget prioritizes strengthening homeland security, deterring Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific [region], revitalising the defence industrial base and maintaining our commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” a senior defence official told reporters.&nbsp;It provides $25 billion toward initial investment in the proposed Golden Dome for America comprehensive missile defence initiative, and $60 billion for nuclear enterprise modernisation, including all three legs of the nation’s nuclear triad.&nbsp;The request allocates $3.5 billion for the Air Force’s planned F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet platform and $15.1 billion in cybersecurity for joint, all-domain manoeuvring and protecting US interests in cyberspace.&nbsp;&nbsp;It also recommends cancellation of the E-7 Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft programme due to “survivability concerns in a contested environment.”&nbsp;

The budget request also reduced procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft, and the funding would go toward modernisation of the jet’s capabilities. Roughly one billion dollars was allocated for investment in F-35's spare parts for readiness challenge.

President Donald J. Trump has proposed a $1.01 trillion national defence budget request for fiscal year 2026. It is a 13.4% increase from fiscal year 2025 and includes $848.3 billion for discretionary budget and $113.3 billion in mandatory funding through congressional reconciliation. The US Department of Defence said, “This historic defence budget prioritises strengthening homeland security and deterring Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.” The budget also prioritises “revitalising the defence industrial base and maintaining our commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” it said. The 113 billion dollars in mandatory reconciliation funding would address the president’s priorities and include shipbuilding, missile defence, munitions production, and quality-of-life initiatives for the nation’s warfighters, said senior defence department and military leaders during a media briefing at the Pentagon. The proposed budget breaks down to 197.4 billion dollars for the Army, 292.2 billion dollars for the Navy, 301.1 billion dollars for the Air Force, and 170.9 billion dollars defence-wide. It also addresses military readiness and training, as well as quality-of-life improvements for service members and their families. The budget also includes a 3.8 per cent pay raise and a five billion dollar investment in unaccompanied housing for service members. The budget recommendations also included reducing procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft, and the funding would go toward modernisation of the jet’s capabilities. Roughly one billion dollars was allocated for investment in spare parts to address the F-35’s sustainment and readiness challenges. “This historic defence budget prioritizes strengthening homeland security, deterring Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific [region], revitalising the defence industrial base and maintaining our commitment to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” a senior defence official told reporters. It provides $25 billion toward initial investment in the proposed Golden Dome for America comprehensive missile defence initiative, and $60 billion for nuclear enterprise modernisation, including all three legs of the nation’s nuclear triad. The request allocates $3.5 billion for the Air Force’s planned F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet platform and $15.1 billion in cybersecurity for joint, all-domain manoeuvring and protecting US interests in cyberspace. It also recommends cancellation of the E-7 Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft programme due to “survivability concerns in a contested environment.”

The budget request also reduced procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft, and the funding would go toward modernisation of the jet’s capabilities. Roughly one billion dollars was allocated for investment in F-35 spare parts for readiness.

US hikes defence budget by 13.4%, proposes $1.01 trillion expenditure for 2026

While American B-2 bombers streak across Iran, bombing facilities related to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, policymakers and experts in East Asia were already preoccupied with a key question: What message does this send to North Korea, a nation whose nuclear program is much more advanced than that of Iran? Experts warn that Washington's military interventions might make Pyongyang more determined to step up its weapons program and expand coordination with Russia, as well as harden its leader Kim Jong Un's conviction that nuclear weapons are the ultimate defense against US-enforced regime change.&nbsp;Even after years of attempts to dissuade North Korea from keeping its nuclear weapons program, the Kim regime is believed to have several nuclear weapons, along with missiles capable of reaching the United States – thus, any potential military attack on the Korean Peninsula would have immensely greater risks.&nbsp;President Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities will inevitably further strengthen the legitimacy of North Korea's long-held policy of regime survival and nuclear armament," Lim Eul-chul, a professor of North Korean studies at South Korea's Kyungnam University was quoted saying to CNN. "North Korea views the recent US air strike as a preemptive military attack and will probably speed up efforts to improve its own preemptive nuclear missile capability," added Lim.&nbsp;That speed, experts warn, might be delivered by way of Russian support, as a result of an emerging military romance the two neighbors have embarked upon since Moscow invaded Ukraine. Since it was formally established in 2024, North Korea's strategic alliance with Russia has emerged as a very important economic and military lifeline for Pyongyang in the face of continuing Western sanctions.&nbsp;"Under the strategic partnership with Russia, Pyongyang will tend to proceed to cooperative weapons development, cooperative military drills, technology exchange, and increased mutual interdependence in economic and military areas," Lim explained.&nbsp;North Korea has dispatched over 14,000 troops and millions of ammunition, including missiles and rockets, to support Russia's invasion, says a report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), a program composed of 11 United Nations members. Russia has returned the favour by supplying North Korea with diverse precious pieces of weaponry and technology, such as air defense systems, anti-aircraft missiles, electronic warfare capabilities and refined petroleum.&nbsp;These activities "enables North Korea to finance its military projects and continue to expand its ballistic missiles programmes, which are themselves illegal under several (UN Security Council resolutions), and acquire first-hand exposure to contemporary warfare," the study showed.&nbsp;In Kim's view, recent US military intervention in Iran is following a disturbing pattern of logic: countries without nuclear power, from Iraq and Libya to Iran, are susceptible to US intervention, Victor Cha, Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies was quoted saying to CNN. North Korea, having now tested six nuclear devices and built long-range missiles, regards its arsenal as non-negotiable.&nbsp;As described by Cha, Washington's attacks against Tehran's nuclear facilities will certainly make an indelible mark on the Kim regime. "The strikes against Iran will only reinforce two things for North Korea, neither one of which plays well for US policy," he said. "One: the US has no use-of-force alternative for North Korea's nuclear program like they did with Israel and Iran. Two: the attack only confirms in Kim Jong Un's mind his commitment to continue seeking and having a nuclear arsenal."&nbsp;And the difference between Iran and North Korea is dramatic, especially when it comes to nuclear weapons. Iran, on the other hand, has not yet produced a deliverable nuclear weapon and its uranium enrichment had still fallen below the level for weaponisation, the International Atomic Energy Agency's most recent estimate said.&nbsp;It had also engaged in years of diplomatic efforts with the US and Western nations regarding its nuclear program, diplomacy that was ostensibly still active when Trump authorised B-2 stealth bombers to release "bunker busting" bombs on Iran's nuclear sites. North Korea is estimated to have between 40 and 50 warheads, as well as the capability to deliver them throughout the region and possibly even to the US mainland.

Trumps Iran strike sends chilling signal to nuclear armed North Korea Whats next for Kim Jong Un

While American B-2 bombers streak across Iran, bombing facilities related to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, policymakers and experts in East Asia were already preoccupied with a key question: What message does this send to North Korea, a nation whose nuclear program is much more advanced than that of Iran? Experts warn that Washington's military interventions might make Pyongyang more determined to step up its weapons program and expand coordination with Russia, as well as harden its leader Kim Jong Un's conviction that nuclear weapons are the ultimate defense against US-enforced regime change. Even after years of attempts to dissuade North Korea from keeping its nuclear weapons program, the Kim regime is believed to have several nuclear weapons, along with missiles capable of reaching the United States – thus, any potential military attack on the Korean Peninsula would have immensely greater risks. President Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities will inevitably further strengthen the legitimacy of North Korea's long-held policy of regime survival and nuclear armament," Lim Eul-chul, a professor of North Korean studies at South Korea's Kyungnam University was quoted saying to CNN. "North Korea views the recent US air strike as a preemptive military attack and will probably speed up efforts to improve its own preemptive nuclear missile capability," added Lim. That speed, experts warn, might be delivered by way of Russian support, as a result of an emerging military romance the two neighbors have embarked upon since Moscow invaded Ukraine. Since it was formally established in 2024, North Korea's strategic alliance with Russia has emerged as a very important economic and military lifeline for Pyongyang in the face of continuing Western sanctions. "Under the strategic partnership with Russia, Pyongyang will tend to proceed to cooperative weapons development, cooperative military drills, technology exchange, and increased mutual interdependence in economic and military areas," Lim explained. North Korea has dispatched over 14,000 troops and millions of ammunition, including missiles and rockets, to support Russia's invasion, says a report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), a program composed of 11 United Nations members. Russia has returned the favour by supplying North Korea with diverse precious pieces of weaponry and technology, such as air defense systems, anti-aircraft missiles, electronic warfare capabilities and refined petroleum. These activities "enables North Korea to finance its military projects and continue to expand its ballistic missiles programmes, which are themselves illegal under several (UN Security Council resolutions), and acquire first-hand exposure to contemporary warfare," the study showed. In Kim's view, recent US military intervention in Iran is following a disturbing pattern of logic: countries without nuclear power, from Iraq and Libya to Iran, are susceptible to US intervention, Victor Cha, Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies was quoted saying to CNN. North Korea, having now tested six nuclear devices and built long-range missiles, regards its arsenal as non-negotiable. As described by Cha, Washington's attacks against Tehran's nuclear facilities will certainly make an indelible mark on the Kim regime. "The strikes against Iran will only reinforce two things for North Korea, neither one of which plays well for US policy," he said. "One: the US has no use-of-force alternative for North Korea's nuclear program like they did with Israel and Iran. Two: the attack only confirms in Kim Jong Un's mind his commitment to continue seeking and having a nuclear arsenal." And the difference between Iran and North Korea is dramatic, especially when it comes to nuclear weapons. Iran, on the other hand, has not yet produced a deliverable nuclear weapon and its uranium enrichment had still fallen below the level for weaponisation, the International Atomic Energy Agency's most recent estimate said. It had also engaged in years of diplomatic efforts with the US and Western nations regarding its nuclear program, diplomacy that was ostensibly still active when Trump authorised B-2 stealth bombers to release "bunker busting" bombs on Iran's nuclear sites. North Korea is estimated to have between 40 and 50 warheads, as well as the capability to deliver them throughout the region and possibly even to the US mainland.

Despite yearslong efforts to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program, the Kim regime is thought to possess multiple nuclear weapons, as well as missiles that can potentially reach the United States&nbsp;

Trump’s Iran strike sends chilling signal to nuclear-armed North Korea. What's next for Kim Jong Un?

After more than three years of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine's military has now come up with its first-ever military recruiting campaign, targeting women, to take them in tech roles in Ukraine's Army, to fight against Russia.Ukraine’s 13th National Guard Khartiia Brigade shared a message across all social media accounts. "Her strength is her mind. Her choice is Khartiia," the message written in a sleek neon green script read.The brigade launched its first-ever women's military campaign, to attract them to tech roles in Ukraine's military.As of 2025, around 70,000 women are serving in Ukraine's nearly million-strong military, according to defence. However, it still lacks a welcoming environment for female soldiers, as the military service faces Soviet-rooted prejudice, limitations on education, career growth and access to combat positions.However, some units like Khartiia, which are comparatively progressive, are working to change the situation. Particularly, they are moderately changing internal practices to better integrate women into units.<h2>What is Khartiia brigade?</h2>The 13th Khartiia Brigade is a combat brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, formed in 2022, to fight against Russia's war. It was founded by volunteers to defend the country against Russia's aggression from the Kharkiv region.Khartiia hopes to make women feel they are welcomed and can thrive in different positions in the Ukrainian army.As the war worsens, the Ukrainian military needs all the help it can get in attracting new recruits to face Russia in the brutal war.Ukraine's army doesn't conscript women, hence female volunteers represent a highly motivated and under-utilised category in the army, as per the activists."Motivated women are better at any job than unmotivated men," said Alina Andreieva, a drone operator in Khartiia’s reconnaissance unit.She was obsessed with the idea of recruiting women since she joined the Ukraine army about a year and a half ago, Andreieva told the Kyiv Independent.Another key example of a woman in the Ukrainian army is of a 21-year-old nurse, who requested to be identified only by her callsign "Jess". She is a part of Khartiaa and quickly became a key operator of ground robotic systems within months of joining the brigade."I quickly learned basic things like soldering and assembling communication kits for our drones and figured out how the drones worked (and was then able to) propose new ideas — different flight controllers and what we could connect to them to make it informative," she told the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;

Some units like Khartiia, which are comparatively progressive, are working to change the situation. Particularly, they are moderately changing internal practices to better integrate women into units.

After more than three years of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine's military has now come up with its first-ever military recruiting campaign, targeting women, to take them in tech roles in Ukraine's Army, to fight against Russia. Ukraine’s 13th National Guard Khartiia Brigade shared a message across all social media accounts. "Her strength is her mind. Her choice is Khartiia," the message written in a sleek neon green script read. The brigade launched its first-ever women's military campaign, to attract them to tech roles in Ukraine's military. As of 2025, around 70,000 women are serving in Ukraine's nearly million-strong military, according to defence. However, it still lacks a welcoming environment for female soldiers, as the military service faces Soviet-rooted prejudice, limitations on education, career growth and access to combat positions. However, some units like Khartiia, which are comparatively progressive, are working to change the situation. Particularly, they are moderately changing internal practices to better integrate women into units. What is Khartiia brigade? The 13th Khartiia Brigade is a combat brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, formed in 2022, to fight against Russia's war. It was founded by volunteers to defend the country against Russia's aggression from the Kharkiv region. Khartiia hopes to make women feel they are welcomed and can thrive in different positions in the Ukrainian army. As the war worsens, the Ukrainian military needs all the help it can get in attracting new recruits to face Russia in the brutal war. Ukraine's army doesn't conscript women, hence female volunteers represent a highly motivated and under-utilised category in the army, as per the activists. "Motivated women are better at any job than unmotivated men," said Alina Andreieva, a drone operator in Khartiia’s reconnaissance unit. She was obsessed with the idea of recruiting women since she joined the Ukraine army about a year and a half ago, Andreieva told the Kyiv Independent. Another key example of a woman in the Ukrainian army is of a 21-year-old nurse, who requested to be identified only by her callsign "Jess". She is a part of Khartiaa and quickly became a key operator of ground robotic systems within months of joining the brigade. "I quickly learned basic things like soldering and assembling communication kits for our drones and figured out how the drones worked (and was then able to) propose new ideas — different flight controllers and what we could connect to them to make it informative," she told the Kyiv Independent.

Some units like Khartiia, which are comparatively progressive, are working to change the situation. Particularly, they are moderately changing internal practices to better integrate women into units.

Manpower shortage? Ukraine begins 'FIRST-EVER' female recruiting campaign to fight against Russia's aggression

Six died and more than 80,000 were displaced by a severe flood in Southwestern China's Guizhou province since Tuesday. The Duliu River in Rongjiang saw its most extreme flood ever, with water surging at a peak of 11,360 cubic meters per second and rising a staggering 11 meters above normal levels.&nbsp;China is calling it an "exceptionally large flood", with Xinhua reporting on Thursday, with many sources calling it the worst flood ever recorded. Floodwaters, described as a "once-in-50‑years" event, have largely receded, triggering rescue operations and the start of clean-up.&nbsp;“Many low-lying areas in the province have been flooded, and the infrastructure of several cities has been severely damaged, leading to traffic jams, communication disruptions, and some residents being trapped,” reported Xinhua.&nbsp;However, hundreds of rural villages remain vulnerable and isolated due to damaged roads and infrastructure. There had been a severe downstream impact, with people living along the Liu river, especially in Melin township, having to endure water 4m above the safety thresholds.&nbsp;The East-Asian monsoon has intensified due to climate change, which has brought record-breaking rainfall in China. China, which had already faced a tropical depression in the form of Typhoon Wutip, is now faced with another storm that was predicted to land in Hainan and Guangdong on Thursday, according to China's National Meteorological Centre.&nbsp; China, just like North-east India, have faced Summer floods for millennia. But scientists say climate change has increased the volume of rain, and subsequent flooding could set off “black swan” events such as dam collapses.Authorities remain on high alert. The China National Development and Reform Commission has allocated $14 million in disaster relief for Guizhou. On Friday, June 27, China have launched a new plan with 70 per cent central coverage for all residents and farmers in flood-prone and detention zones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

China's Guizhou province is reeling from a severe flood which killed six and displaced 80,000; it is bracing for a second tropical depression in two weeks.

Six died and more than 80,000 were displaced by a severe flood in Southwestern China's Guizhou province since Tuesday. The Duliu River in Rongjiang saw its most extreme flood ever, with water surging at a peak of 11,360 cubic meters per second and rising a staggering 11 meters above normal levels. China is calling it an "exceptionally large flood", with Xinhua reporting on Thursday, with many sources calling it the worst flood ever recorded. Floodwaters, described as a "once-in-50‑years" event, have largely receded, triggering rescue operations and the start of clean-up. “Many low-lying areas in the province have been flooded, and the infrastructure of several cities has been severely damaged, leading to traffic jams, communication disruptions, and some residents being trapped,” reported Xinhua. However, hundreds of rural villages remain vulnerable and isolated due to damaged roads and infrastructure. There had been a severe downstream impact, with people living along the Liu river, especially in Melin township, having to endure water 4m above the safety thresholds. The East-Asian monsoon has intensified due to climate change, which has brought record-breaking rainfall in China. China, which had already faced a tropical depression in the form of Typhoon Wutip, is now faced with another storm that was predicted to land in Hainan and Guangdong on Thursday, according to China's National Meteorological Centre. China, just like North-east India, have faced Summer floods for millennia. But scientists say climate change has increased the volume of rain, and subsequent flooding could set off “black swan” events such as dam collapses. Authorities remain on high alert. The China National Development and Reform Commission has allocated $14 million in disaster relief for Guizhou. On Friday, June 27, China have launched a new plan with 70 per cent central coverage for all residents and farmers in flood-prone and detention zones.

China's Guizhou province is reeling from a severe flood which killed six and displaced 80,000; it is bracing for a second tropical depression in two weeks.

Six died and nearly 80,000 displaced in severe flood as China braces for second tropical cyclone in two weeks

&nbsp; Days after the Trump organisation announced plans to launch a US-made smartphone, the wireless service provider and phone company T1 phone's website no longer promises the phones will be made in America. The company Trump Mobile before the launch of the phone last week by Trumps son had said that its golden T1 phone would be “designed and built in the United States." The company had "MADE IN THE USA" written in bold letters on its website.&nbsp;However, &nbsp;the “Made in USA” claim, was dropped around June 22 by the company, reported CNN based on captures of the site by the Internet Archive.&nbsp;Now the company says the T1 8002 phone is "designed with American values in mind" which is different from the "Made &nbsp;in the USA" featured earlier.&nbsp;The change on the website has come after industry analysts expressed doubt over the phone’s American origins and pointed towards specifications resembling a phone made by a Chinese manufacturer.&nbsp;Amid questions being raise about the changes on the website, a spokesperson for Trump Mobile speaking to CNN said that "the T1 phones are proudly being made in America" and shunned all claims by saying "Speculation to the contrary is simply inaccurate."&nbsp;In an official statement from the Trump Tower on June 16, Trump Mobile partner Pat O’Brien said, "we are going to be doing phones that we are going to build in America.” Later, &nbsp;Eric Trump in an interview to media personality Benny Johnson said "eventually all the phones can be built in the United States of America."&nbsp;The changes on the website was first reported by the news site The Verge.&nbsp;Cell phone technology expert Francisco Jeronimo speaking to the Associated Press spoke about how difficult it is to manufacture a phone in America itself due to lack infrastructure and the higher cost involved.&nbsp;“Whether it is possible or not to build this phone in the US depends on what you consider ‘build,’” Jeronimo said.&nbsp;"If it’s a question of assembling components and targeting small volumes, I suppose it’s somehow possible. You can always get the components from China and assemble them by hand somewhere," he added.&nbsp;The Trump company has come up with the idea in order to tap into MAGA enthusiasm for the president. &nbsp;Eric and Don Jr., sone of President Donald Trump had announced earlier this month that they would offer mobile phone plans for $47.45 a month, which refers to their father’s status as the 45th and 47th president. &nbsp;

The change on the website has come after industry analysts expressed doubt over the phone’s American origins

Days after the Trump organisation announced plans to launch a US-made smartphone, the wireless service provider and phone company T1 phone's website no longer promises the phones will be made in America. The company Trump Mobile before the launch of the phone last week by Trumps son had said that its golden T1 phone would be “designed and built in the United States." The company had "MADE IN THE USA" written in bold letters on its website. However, the “Made in USA” claim, was dropped around June 22 by the company, reported CNN based on captures of the site by the Internet Archive. Now the company says the T1 8002 phone is "designed with American values in mind" which is different from the "Made in the USA" featured earlier. The change on the website has come after industry analysts expressed doubt over the phone’s American origins and pointed towards specifications resembling a phone made by a Chinese manufacturer. Amid questions being raise about the changes on the website, a spokesperson for Trump Mobile speaking to CNN said that "the T1 phones are proudly being made in America" and shunned all claims by saying "Speculation to the contrary is simply inaccurate." In an official statement from the Trump Tower on June 16, Trump Mobile partner Pat O’Brien said, "we are going to be doing phones that we are going to build in America.” Later, Eric Trump in an interview to media personality Benny Johnson said "eventually all the phones can be built in the United States of America." The changes on the website was first reported by the news site The Verge. Cell phone technology expert Francisco Jeronimo speaking to the Associated Press spoke about how difficult it is to manufacture a phone in America itself due to lack infrastructure and the higher cost involved. “Whether it is possible or not to build this phone in the US depends on what you consider ‘build,’” Jeronimo said. "If it’s a question of assembling components and targeting small volumes, I suppose it’s somehow possible. You can always get the components from China and assemble them by hand somewhere," he added. The Trump company has come up with the idea in order to tap into MAGA enthusiasm for the president. Eric and Don Jr., sone of President Donald Trump had announced earlier this month that they would offer mobile phone plans for $47.45 a month, which refers to their father’s status as the 45th and 47th president.

The change on the website has come after industry analysts expressed doubt over the phone’s American origins

Trump company drops 'Made in USA' label for new phone from its website, heats up debate

After the 12-day war between Israel and Iran over Iran's building nuclear weapons, the US is now exploring a range of proposals to get Tehran back on table for further negotiations, according to four sources familiar with the matter, CNN reported. The proposals include easing sanctions, releasing billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds, and much more.This further includes a $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, according to the sources.Despite the 12-day war and Israeli attacks on Iran, people mediating from the US and the Middle East were in talks with the Iranians over the past two weeks.The officials from US President Donald Trump administration stressed that several proposals have been floated to the Iranians. However, there is just one consistent non-negotiable thing, zero Iranian enrichment of uranium, which Iran has consistently said it requires.<h2>What all does the proposal include?</h2>Among all the terms discussed between the US and Iran, some include an estimated $20-30 billion investment in a new Iranian non-enrichment nuclear program that would be used for civilian energy purposes.The money would not directly come from the US, one official insisted, saying that he prefers its Arab partners foot the bill.Meanwhile, in earlier rounds of talks, investment in Iran's nuclear energy facilities was discussed.“The US is willing to lead these talks” with Iran, the Trump administration official told CNN. “And someone is going to need to pay for the nuclear program to be built, but we will not make that commitment.”While, some other incentives include removing sanctions on Iran and allowing them the $6 billion, which has been froze in foreign bank accounts.Another key proposal they gave is for US-backed allies in the Gulf to pay to replace the Fordow nuclear facility, which was hit by the US bunker-buster bombs last weekend during Israel-Iran war.“There are a lot of ideas being thrown around by different people and a lot of them are trying to be creative,” one of the sources told CNN.

The officials from US President Donald Trump administration stressed that several proposals have been floated to the Iranians. However, there is just one consistent non-negotiable thing, zero Iranian enrichment of uranium, which Iran has consistently said it requires.

After the 12-day war between Israel and Iran over Iran's building nuclear weapons, the US is now exploring a range of proposals to get Tehran back on table for further negotiations, according to four sources familiar with the matter, CNN reported. The proposals include easing sanctions, releasing billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds, and much more. This further includes a $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, according to the sources. Despite the 12-day war and Israeli attacks on Iran, people mediating from the US and the Middle East were in talks with the Iranians over the past two weeks. The officials from US President Donald Trump administration stressed that several proposals have been floated to the Iranians. However, there is just one consistent non-negotiable thing, zero Iranian enrichment of uranium, which Iran has consistently said it requires. What all does the proposal include? Among all the terms discussed between the US and Iran, some include an estimated $20-30 billion investment in a new Iranian non-enrichment nuclear program that would be used for civilian energy purposes. The money would not directly come from the US, one official insisted, saying that he prefers its Arab partners foot the bill. Meanwhile, in earlier rounds of talks, investment in Iran's nuclear energy facilities was discussed. “The US is willing to lead these talks” with Iran, the Trump administration official told CNN. “And someone is going to need to pay for the nuclear program to be built, but we will not make that commitment.” While, some other incentives include removing sanctions on Iran and allowing them the $6 billion, which has been froze in foreign bank accounts. Another key proposal they gave is for US-backed allies in the Gulf to pay to replace the Fordow nuclear facility, which was hit by the US bunker-buster bombs last weekend during Israel-Iran war. “There are a lot of ideas being thrown around by different people and a lot of them are trying to be creative,” one of the sources told CNN.

The officials from US President Donald Trump administration stressed that several proposals have been floated to the Iranians. However, there is just one consistent non-negotiable thing, zero Iranian enrichment of uranium, which Iran has consistently said it requires.

'$30bn civil nuclear deal, unfreeze funds': Trump admin offers Iran to resume nuclear talks | Proposal details INSIDE

June 27, 1954, marked the beginning of the nuclear energetics history. The Soviet Union achieved a milestone in energy production, by launching the world's first nuclear power plant at Obninsk. This center produced 5,000 kilowatts of electricity through the use of enriched uranium, setting the stage for nuclear energy generation in peacetime in the nation. Obninsk Atomic Power Plant– world's first atomic power plant which symbolised the peaceful application of nuclear science, especially during the Cold War years, completed 60 years in 2024. The plant is situated in the village of Pyatkino in Obninsk town, approximately 150 kms from Moscow, Russia. It was officially opened on June 26, 1954. India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, who supported India's peaceful exploitation of nuke energy strong-voiced, had also visited the Obninsk plant. Igor Kurchatov who is famously regarded as "the father of the Soviet Atomic Weapons Programme", played a key role in the establishment of this plant. The 5 MW facility was previously used by the town to generate electricity. However, with the progress in nuclear technology not only of Russia, but also internationally, the reactor became uneconomical and hence it was closed down in 2002. &nbsp;Even though the plant was running well, its primary objective was to utilise it for experimental work such as research work in medicine and space.&nbsp;After Obninsk, the Soviets quickly developed their nuclear capabilities, with the Siberian atomic power station at Novosibirsk opening in 1958 and with a capacity more than one hundred times greater. The development of nuclear energy was initially linked to military goals, for the Soviet Union aimed to demonstrate its technological superiority and excellence after it successfully tested its first atomic bomb in 1949. But with the commissioning of the Obninsk plant, the attention then turned towards peaceful uses of nuclear energy, which would be pivotal in serving the country's energy needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Though visions of swift expansion existed, economic stress created a deceleration of new building by the late 1950s, although the Soviet Union remained active in developing different reactor types and uses of atomic power throughout the following decades. Though the nuclear project was intended to represent achievement and enhance people's lives, it also came with safety and environmental issues, concerns that increased after incidents such as the Chernobyl disaster.&nbsp;During WWII the Soviet Union started to develop the nuclear weapons. The process of its creation was headed by scholar physician, academic IV Kurchatov. In 1943 he established a Moscow research center, Laboratory N 2, which further was restructured into the Nuclear Energy Institute. In 1948, a plutonium plant with several industry reactors was constructed, in August 1949 the first Soviet nuclear bomb was detonated. When the beneficiated uranium production was planned and created on an industrial scale, the debates of issues and directions of energetic nuclear reactors construction for further use in transport and electric power and heat extraction started. On Kurchatov's order the Russian doctors EL Feinberg and NA Dollegeal began working on designing the nuclear power plant reactor.&nbsp;Apart from energy production, the Obninskoye nuclear power plant reactor was also a base for test studies and isotopes production for medicine requirements. The operation experience of the first experimental nuclear power plant fully confirmed the correctness of engineering solutions taken by the masters of nuclear industry that allowed initiating a large-scale program of nuclear power plants construction in the Soviet Union.&nbsp;In May 1954, the reactor was commissioned and in June of the same year Obninskoye nuclear power generated its very first industry current breaking the path of utilising the nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Obninskoye nuclear power plant had been successfully functioning for nearly 48 years.&nbsp;On April 29, 2002 at 11:31am, Moscow time the first world nuclear power plant reactor in Obninskoye was shut down. The plant was shut down for economic reasons solely because it 'was becoming increasingly more costly each year to keep it in secure condition,' the RF Ministry of Nuclear Energy press office reported.

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June 27, 1954, marked the beginning of the nuclear energetics history. The Soviet Union achieved a milestone in energy production, by launching the world's first nuclear power plant at Obninsk. This center produced 5,000 kilowatts of electricity through the use of enriched uranium, setting the stage for nuclear energy generation in peacetime in the nation. Obninsk Atomic Power Plant– world's first atomic power plant which symbolised the peaceful application of nuclear science, especially during the Cold War years, completed 60 years in 2024. The plant is situated in the village of Pyatkino in Obninsk town, approximately 150 kms from Moscow, Russia. It was officially opened on June 26, 1954. India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, who supported India's peaceful exploitation of nuke energy strong-voiced, had also visited the Obninsk plant. Igor Kurchatov who is famously regarded as "the father of the Soviet Atomic Weapons Programme", played a key role in the establishment of this plant. The 5 MW facility was previously used by the town to generate electricity. However, with the progress in nuclear technology not only of Russia, but also internationally, the reactor became uneconomical and hence it was closed down in 2002. Even though the plant was running well, its primary objective was to utilise it for experimental work such as research work in medicine and space. After Obninsk, the Soviets quickly developed their nuclear capabilities, with the Siberian atomic power station at Novosibirsk opening in 1958 and with a capacity more than one hundred times greater. The development of nuclear energy was initially linked to military goals, for the Soviet Union aimed to demonstrate its technological superiority and excellence after it successfully tested its first atomic bomb in 1949. But with the commissioning of the Obninsk plant, the attention then turned towards peaceful uses of nuclear energy, which would be pivotal in serving the country's energy needs. Though visions of swift expansion existed, economic stress created a deceleration of new building by the late 1950s, although the Soviet Union remained active in developing different reactor types and uses of atomic power throughout the following decades. Though the nuclear project was intended to represent achievement and enhance people's lives, it also came with safety and environmental issues, concerns that increased after incidents such as the Chernobyl disaster. During WWII the Soviet Union started to develop the nuclear weapons. The process of its creation was headed by scholar physician, academic IV Kurchatov. In 1943 he established a Moscow research center, Laboratory N 2, which further was restructured into the Nuclear Energy Institute. In 1948, a plutonium plant with several industry reactors was constructed, in August 1949 the first Soviet nuclear bomb was detonated. When the beneficiated uranium production was planned and created on an industrial scale, the debates of issues and directions of energetic nuclear reactors construction for further use in transport and electric power and heat extraction started. On Kurchatov's order the Russian doctors EL Feinberg and NA Dollegeal began working on designing the nuclear power plant reactor. Apart from energy production, the Obninskoye nuclear power plant reactor was also a base for test studies and isotopes production for medicine requirements. The operation experience of the first experimental nuclear power plant fully confirmed the correctness of engineering solutions taken by the masters of nuclear industry that allowed initiating a large-scale program of nuclear power plants construction in the Soviet Union. In May 1954, the reactor was commissioned and in June of the same year Obninskoye nuclear power generated its very first industry current breaking the path of utilising the nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Obninskoye nuclear power plant had been successfully functioning for nearly 48 years. On April 29, 2002 at 11:31am, Moscow time the first world nuclear power plant reactor in Obninskoye was shut down. The plant was shut down for economic reasons solely because it 'was becoming increasingly more costly each year to keep it in secure condition,' the RF Ministry of Nuclear Energy press office reported.

Igor Kurchatov, also known as ‘the father of the Soviet Atomic Weapons Programme’, played a key role in the establishment of this plant

After a 12-day intensive war and a shaky ceasefire with Israel, Iran has now denied continuing its long-due nuclear talks with America. Speaking at an interview with the state TV on Thursday (June 26), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “I say explicitly that no agreement, arrangement or discussion has taken place regarding the initiation of new negotiations." "Some of the speculation about the resumption of negotiations should not be taken seriously," he added. Although there has not been any statement on this by the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This came in contrast to the statement of US President Donald Trump, who said on Wednesday that Iran and the US would talk next week and “may” sign an agreement on the nuclear programme. &nbsp;The next week's talk would have been the first meeting since the 12-day war between Iran and Israel - which was later joined by Trump.&nbsp;Some of the prominent officials of Iran, including the Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian, have expressed the urgency of resuming the US-Iran talks; many others, including Argachi, have opposed it in the wake of the conflict.The strong statement by Arghachi came after the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, slammed Washington and accused the Trump administration of "betrayal" and negotiating in "bad faith." The Iranian foreign minister has also echoed the stance. Tehran made it clear that the recent joint military actions by Israel and the US targeting Iran's nuclear facilities have altered the landscape for any further round of talks.Tehran's refusal to further talks is a possible result of the accusation by the Islamic Republic that Washington is not a reliable negotiating partner. Khamenei pointed out the unreliability of the US after America targeted three nuke sites of Iran. Khamenei downplayed the damage from the strikes but called the attack American "arrogance."&nbsp;Trump drops bunker-buster bombs on Iran's Fordow, targets 2 other nuke sites&nbsp;After claiming that he was not planning to join Israel's military actions in Iran, US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday (June 22) that the US launched an aerial strike on Iran, targeting top nuclear facilities. America struck three key nuke sites of Iran - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in its first intervention in the ongoing Israel-Iran war that started on June 13 after Israel struck Iran.&nbsp;In its strike on Iran's Fordow, the US used around 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs and weapons. Trump announced the US intervention in the war on social media after striking the nuclear facilities of Iran. The American president called the airstrikes a "very successful military operation" against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led Iran. Moreover, he said the objective of the strikes was the "destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror."&nbsp;How much damage has Iran faced&nbsp;As per the American news agency CBS News, US defence officials said that three American B-2 bombers were used to strike the Fordow nuclear site of Iran. Each of the B-2s was armed by 2 US-made "bunker-buster" bombs - also known as GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, or MOPs bombs. These bombs are extremely heavy in weight and can only be dropped using a B-2.&nbsp;Iran's key nuke facility, Fordow, was attacked by the US. It is Iran's high-grade uranium enrichment facility and is buried around 300 feet under a mountain. Apart from this, Natanz and Isfahan, two other nuclear sites, were also targeted by the US via Tomahawk missiles launched by submarines.&nbsp;The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a social media post that there was "no increase in off-site radiation levels" after the US strike. Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation also confirmed the US attacks on its three nuclear facilities but said the strikes will not stop it from progressing in its nuclear program.&nbsp;The condition of Iran's nuke sites&nbsp;The US strike came after nine days of continuous bombing by Israel on Iran's top nuclear facilities. The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been set back by two years - a claim thatTehran continues to deny. Moreover, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mahdi Mohammadi, said that nothing "exceptional" had happened after the US struck Iran.&nbsp;"From Iran's perspective, nothing exceptional had happened. Iran had been anticipating an attack on the Fordow site for several nights, and the site had been evacuated some time ago. Even if an attack had occurred, no irreparable damage had been recorded," he said.&nbsp;

After a 12-day intensive war and a shaky ceasefire with Israel, Iran has now denied continuing its long-due nuclear talks with America. Abbas Araghchi said there is that no agreement, arrangement or discussion has taken place regarding the initiation of new negotiations.

After a 12-day intensive war and a shaky ceasefire with Israel, Iran has now denied continuing its long-due nuclear talks with America. Speaking at an interview with the state TV on Thursday (June 26), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “I say explicitly that no agreement, arrangement or discussion has taken place regarding the initiation of new negotiations." "Some of the speculation about the resumption of negotiations should not be taken seriously," he added. Although there has not been any statement on this by the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This came in contrast to the statement of US President Donald Trump, who said on Wednesday that Iran and the US would talk next week and “may” sign an agreement on the nuclear programme. The next week's talk would have been the first meeting since the 12-day war between Iran and Israel - which was later joined by Trump. Some of the prominent officials of Iran, including the Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian, have expressed the urgency of resuming the US-Iran talks; many others, including Argachi, have opposed it in the wake of the conflict. The strong statement by Arghachi came after the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, slammed Washington and accused the Trump administration of "betrayal" and negotiating in "bad faith." The Iranian foreign minister has also echoed the stance. Tehran made it clear that the recent joint military actions by Israel and the US targeting Iran's nuclear facilities have altered the landscape for any further round of talks. Tehran's refusal to further talks is a possible result of the accusation by the Islamic Republic that Washington is not a reliable negotiating partner. Khamenei pointed out the unreliability of the US after America targeted three nuke sites of Iran. Khamenei downplayed the damage from the strikes but called the attack American "arrogance." Trump drops bunker-buster bombs on Iran's Fordow, targets 2 other nuke sites After claiming that he was not planning to join Israel's military actions in Iran, US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday (June 22) that the US launched an aerial strike on Iran, targeting top nuclear facilities. America struck three key nuke sites of Iran - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in its first intervention in the ongoing Israel-Iran war that started on June 13 after Israel struck Iran. In its strike on Iran's Fordow, the US used around 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs and weapons. Trump announced the US intervention in the war on social media after striking the nuclear facilities of Iran. The American president called the airstrikes a "very successful military operation" against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led Iran. Moreover, he said the objective of the strikes was the "destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." How much damage has Iran faced As per the American news agency CBS News, US defence officials said that three American B-2 bombers were used to strike the Fordow nuclear site of Iran. Each of the B-2s was armed by 2 US-made "bunker-buster" bombs - also known as GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, or MOPs bombs. These bombs are extremely heavy in weight and can only be dropped using a B-2. Iran's key nuke facility, Fordow, was attacked by the US. It is Iran's high-grade uranium enrichment facility and is buried around 300 feet under a mountain. Apart from this, Natanz and Isfahan, two other nuclear sites, were also targeted by the US via Tomahawk missiles launched by submarines. The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a social media post that there was "no increase in off-site radiation levels" after the US strike. Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation also confirmed the US attacks on its three nuclear facilities but said the strikes will not stop it from progressing in its nuclear program. The condition of Iran's nuke sites The US strike came after nine days of continuous bombing by Israel on Iran's top nuclear facilities. The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been set back by two years - a claim that Tehran continues to deny. Moreover, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mahdi Mohammadi, said that nothing "exceptional" had happened after the US struck Iran. "From Iran's perspective, nothing exceptional had happened. Iran had been anticipating an attack on the Fordow site for several nights, and the site had been evacuated some time ago. Even if an attack had occurred, no irreparable damage had been recorded," he said.

After a 12-day intensive war and a shaky ceasefire with Israel, Iran has now denied continuing its long-due nuclear talks with America. Abbas Araghchi said, “I say explicitly that no agreement, arrangement or discussion has taken place regarding the initiation of new negotiations."

EXPLAINED: Why Ali Khamenei-led Iran backs off from its nuke talks with US

China has revealed a mosquito-like spy drone, built to fly quietly and secretly for dangerous missions. The tiny drone will be used for potential use in surveillance, cybercrime and even biowarfare, raising global concerns.The tiny drone cum spy cam was developed by China's National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) and was featured on CCTV7, China's official military channel.The state media published a video of the 0.6 cm drone, in which the scientists are seen holding up the mosquito-like robot which they say will perform a range of military and civilian activities.NUDT student Liang Hexiang held up the robot and said, “Here in my hand is a mosquito-like type of robot. Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield.”It looks like a harmless insect, but its features will shock anyone. The drone has two yellow, leaf-shaped wings, a sleek black body and three slender legs."If China is able to produce mosquito-sized drones, it would likely be interested in using them for various intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, especially in places that larger drones struggle to access, such as indoor areas," Sam Bresnick, a research associate at Georgetown's Centre for Security and Emerging Technology told Telegraph."These drones could be used to track individuals or listen in on conversations," he said, reported Express US.The drone can be controlled by a smartphone and is part of NUDT's wider work in bio-inspired robotics, including human-like machines and insect-scale flyers.Reminds people of Black MirrorPeople have been comparing this shocking mosquito spy drone to an episode of the sci-fi show Black Mirror, in which robot bees were hijacked to kill people.According to experts, it might look like a harmless weapon but could become a dangerous thing.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The state media published a video of the 0.6 cm drone, in which the scientists are seen holding up the mosquito-like robot which they say will perform a range of military and civilian activities.

China has revealed a mosquito-like spy drone, built to fly quietly and secretly for dangerous missions. The tiny drone will be used for potential use in surveillance, cybercrime and even biowarfare, raising global concerns. The tiny drone cum spy cam was developed by China's National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) and was featured on CCTV7, China's official military channel. The state media published a video of the 0.6 cm drone, in which the scientists are seen holding up the mosquito-like robot which they say will perform a range of military and civilian activities. NUDT student Liang Hexiang held up the robot and said, “Here in my hand is a mosquito-like type of robot. Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield.” It looks like a harmless insect, but its features will shock anyone. The drone has two yellow, leaf-shaped wings, a sleek black body and three slender legs. "If China is able to produce mosquito-sized drones, it would likely be interested in using them for various intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, especially in places that larger drones struggle to access, such as indoor areas," Sam Bresnick, a research associate at Georgetown's Centre for Security and Emerging Technology told Telegraph. "These drones could be used to track individuals or listen in on conversations," he said, reported Express US. The drone can be controlled by a smartphone and is part of NUDT's wider work in bio-inspired robotics, including human-like machines and insect-scale flyers. Reminds people of Black Mirror People have been comparing this shocking mosquito spy drone to an episode of the sci-fi show Black Mirror, in which robot bees were hijacked to kill people. According to experts, it might look like a harmless weapon but could become a dangerous thing.

The state media published a video of the 0.6 cm drone, in which the scientists are seen holding up the mosquito-like robot which they say will perform a range of military and civilian activities.

Mosquito sized spy drone? China REVEALS dangerous microdrone for special covert missions

As Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary in mayoral polls in New York, some Republicans are calling on Donald Trump’s administration to revoke his citizenship and deport him from the country or use the Communist Control Act of 1954 against him. Mamdani became a US citizen in 2018. US President Trump called him “100% Communist Lunatic.” Trump also described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voice ‘grating.’ “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!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.<h2>What is Communist Control Act?</h2>The Communist Control Act outlawed the Communist Party of the United States (CPUSA) and aimed to curb the perceived threat of communism during the Cold War. It was signed into law by President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1954.It was passed during the height of anti-communist sentiment in the United States, especially during the McCarthy era. It declared the Communist Party to be a criminal organisation and prohibited Communist Party membership.<h2>Can Zohran Mamdani be arrested based on this law?</h2>Practically, the Communist Control Act cannot be used against Zohran Mamdani, because he identifies with Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which essentially is not a communist party. Though the Communist Control Act is technically still on the books, it has not been enforced in decades. The DSA operates openly as a political advocacy organization, not a secretive revolutionary group, and participates in electoral politics within democratic frameworks. Earlier, United States v. Robel (1967), where the Supreme Court struck down provisions of similar laws for infringing on constitutional rights. Even if Trump wanted to invoke this law, he cannot do so without judicial and legislative support. The Department of Justice would have to agree to prosecute someone under the law. Passed during a time of strong anti-communist sentiment, influenced by the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and fears of Soviet infiltration, the use of the law now can lead to larger political debate. The Act technically remains on the books, but it is not enforced and is considered a relic of Cold War-era legislation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Communist Control Act outlawed the Communist Party of the United States (CPUSA) and aimed to curb the perceived threat of communism

As Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary in mayoral polls in New York, some Republicans are calling on Donald Trump’s administration to revoke his citizenship and deport him from the country or use the Communist Control Act of 1954 against him. Mamdani became a US citizen in 2018. US President Trump called him “100% Communist Lunatic.” Trump also described his looks as ‘terrible’ and his voice ‘grating.’ “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!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. What is Communist Control Act? The Communist Control Act outlawed the Communist Party of the United States (CPUSA) and aimed to curb the perceived threat of communism during the Cold War. It was signed into law by President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1954.It was passed during the height of anti-communist sentiment in the United States, especially during the McCarthy era. It declared the Communist Party to be a criminal organisation and prohibited Communist Party membership. Can Zohran Mamdani be arrested based on this law? Practically, the Communist Control Act cannot be used against Zohran Mamdani, because he identifies with Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which essentially is not a communist party. Though the Communist Control Act is technically still on the books, it has not been enforced in decades. The DSA operates openly as a political advocacy organization, not a secretive revolutionary group, and participates in electoral politics within democratic frameworks. Earlier, United States v. Robel (1967), where the Supreme Court struck down provisions of similar laws for infringing on constitutional rights. Even if Trump wanted to invoke this law, he cannot do so without judicial and legislative support. The Department of Justice would have to agree to prosecute someone under the law. Passed during a time of strong anti-communist sentiment, influenced by the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and fears of Soviet infiltration, the use of the law now can lead to larger political debate. The Act technically remains on the books, but it is not enforced and is considered a relic of Cold War-era legislation.

The Communist Control Act outlawed the Communist Party of the United States (CPUSA) and aimed to curb the perceived threat of communism. Republicans want Trump to use this against Zohran Mamdani

Trump to use Communist Control Act against Zohran Mamdani? Here's what it means - is his deportation possible?

After India refused to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China on Thursday (June 26), India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Chinese Defence that India has the right to defend after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir. The conversation underlined India's concerns over China's support to Pakistan during the May conflict.&nbsp;A day after the meeting, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar backed Rajnath Singh's stance on the joint statement. The Foreign Minister explained teh reason behind the decision of India not to sign the statement. Without taking the name of a Pakistani, Jaishankar said “one country” part of the SCO wanted no mention of terrorism in the joint statement, despite the SCO being formed to fight terrorism.&nbsp;"The SCO was formed to fight terrorism. When Rajnath Singh went to the Defence Ministers' Meeting and there was a discussion on the outcome document, one country said they do not want a reference to that," Jaishankar said. "Rajnath Singh's view rightly was, without that reference, that when the main purpose of the organisation is to fight terrorism, and you are not allowing a reference to that, he expressed his unwillingness to accept... SCO runs with unanimity," the foreign minister added. "So Rajnath ji clearly said that if there is no mention of terrorism in the statement, we will not sign it," he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did not sign the document as it “would have diluted India’s stand."&nbsp;What is SCO?&nbsp;SCO is a major grouping of 10 countries – China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus- that focuses on issues like counterterrorism, connectivity, etc. China is the host of the grouping for this year and will also be hosting the defence minister meeting in July and the summit in September.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After India refused to sign a joint declaration at the SCO Defence Ministers meeting in China on Thursday (June 26), India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Chinese Defence that India has the right to defend after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir. 

After India refused to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China on Thursday (June 26), India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Chinese Defence that India has the right to defend after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir. The conversation underlined India's concerns over China's support to Pakistan during the May conflict. A day after the meeting, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar backed Rajnath Singh's stance on the joint statement. The Foreign Minister explained teh reason behind the decision of India not to sign the statement. Without taking the name of a Pakistani, Jaishankar said “one country” part of the SCO wanted no mention of terrorism in the joint statement, despite the SCO being formed to fight terrorism. "The SCO was formed to fight terrorism. When Rajnath Singh went to the Defence Ministers' Meeting and there was a discussion on the outcome document, one country said they do not want a reference to that," Jaishankar said. "Rajnath Singh's view rightly was, without that reference, that when the main purpose of the organisation is to fight terrorism, and you are not allowing a reference to that, he expressed his unwillingness to accept... SCO runs with unanimity," the foreign minister added. "So Rajnath ji clearly said that if there is no mention of terrorism in the statement, we will not sign it," he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did not sign the document as it “would have diluted India’s stand." What is SCO? SCO is a major grouping of 10 countries – China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus- that focuses on issues like counterterrorism, connectivity, etc. China is the host of the grouping for this year and will also be hosting the defence minister meeting in July and the summit in September.

After India refused to sign a joint declaration at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in China on Thursday (June 26), India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Chinese Defence that India has the right to defend after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Amid concerns over China's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh told SCO India has right to defend after Pahalgam attack

Amid claims that American strikes on Iran did not destroy its nuclear sites, Pentagon on Thursday (June 26) released test footage showing how bunker-busters work. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the footage during a press conference stating that the media is spinning the story of a “highly successful” strike. The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, and claimed that these have been completely ‘obliterated.’ Trump slammed the US media particularly, CNN, for asking question on the intelligence report leak that suggested US strike did not damage the nuclear sites. Trump accused Democrats of leaking the intelligence report about US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for prosecution of those responsible. There is no public evidence supporting his claims but the Trump administration has vowed to punish those who were responsible for the leaks.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Pentagon releases test footage showing how bunker-busters work.<a href="https://twitter.com/SecDef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecDef</a> Hegseth: “Because of the hatred of this press... your people are trying to leak &amp; spin that it wasn&#39;t successful. It&#39;s irresponsible.” Gen. “Razin” Caine, on the mission: “I have chills..talking about this.” <a href="https://t.co/nS1q6ml7Ae">pic.twitter.com/nS1q6ml7Ae</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1938259832416391576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier, Hegseth addressed the media at the Pentagon and said, “Strikes in Iran were highly successful, it was a resounding success and brought the end of the war. Trump created the conditions to end war destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. What other presidents talked about, President Trump achieved. This is a historic moment." “Leaked preliminary report is based on lynchpin assumptions. Rafael Grossi also said that US strikes caused enormous damage. This is a historically successful mission," he added.&nbsp;Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also addressed the media and said, “We received intel on Monday that Iran intended to attack US bases in the region. Patriot cruise were deployed from Korea and Japan. We were joined in this engagement with Qatari Patriot cruise. In the days preceding the fordo attacks Iranians tried to cover the shafts with concrete."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance since a ceasefire in the war with Israel. "The American president exaggerated events in unusual ways, and it turned out that he needed this exaggeration," Khamenei said, rejecting US claims Iran's nuclear programme had been set back by decades. The strikes, he insisted, had done "nothing significant" to Iran's nuclear infrastructure.<h2>Iran-Israel-US conflict</h2>Tensions heightened between Israel and Iran on June 13 when Israel under Operation Rising Lion, targeted Iran's nuclear sites and killed top commanders. In retaliation, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, and hit Israeli cities, citing the ‘right to respond.’ The situation worsened day by day with both countries attacking each other with missiles and drones. The US, in a major escalation of tensions, entered he war on June 21, launched Operation Midnight Hammer and hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely, Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In response, Iran hit US bases Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Soon after this on June 24, US President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which intially faltered but has held forth since then.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the footage is being shared with the media so that they cannot spin the story of a “highly successful” strike.

Amid claims that American strikes on Iran did not destroy its nuclear sites, Pentagon on Thursday (June 26) released test footage showing how bunker-busters work. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the footage during a press conference stating that the media is spinning the story of a “highly successful” strike. The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran, namely Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, and claimed that these have been completely ‘obliterated.’ Trump slammed the US media particularly, CNN, for asking question on the intelligence report leak that suggested US strike did not damage the nuclear sites. Trump accused Democrats of leaking the intelligence report about US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for prosecution of those responsible. There is no public evidence supporting his claims but the Trump administration has vowed to punish those who were responsible for the leaks.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the footage during a press conference stating that the media is spinning the story of a “highly successful” strike.

US shares video proof of 'HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL' strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - WATCH how bunker busters work

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will now calculate a parking fee for the British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet as it continues to be grounded in Kerala. As per a report by the Indian Defence Research wing, for 12 days of parking, the total fee would be 3,685.22 USD (INR 26,261 × 12 = INR 315,132). The F-35B's prolonged stay at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is highly unusual, as it marks the first time this advanced fighter jet has been stranded abroad. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case. There is no official confirmation on how the parking fee would be charged and who would pay the bill. Notably, in March, US President Donald Trump pitched the sale of F-35 jets to India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” "Diversion of F-35 is normal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully aware of and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is given, and IAF is in coordination with all agencies," an IAF spokesperson said last week. The jet, believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off Kerala's coast, landed in Thiruvananthapuram after reporting low fuel levels, reported news agency PTI. The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, landed in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14. The British jet, parked at Bay 4 of Thiruvananthapuram's airport, is guarded by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel.&nbsp;The cutting-edge F-35B, known for its short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and advanced sensor systems, is one of the world's most expensive and technologically advanced fighter jets. Manufactured by the US's Lockheed Martin, its sleek design helps in evading enemy radars, making it stealth.&nbsp;

Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So how would the parking charges be calculated

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will now calculate a parking fee for the British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet as it continues to be grounded in Kerala. As per a report by the Indian Defence Research wing, for 12 days of parking, the total fee would be 3,685.22 USD (INR 26,261 × 12 = INR 315,132). The F-35B's prolonged stay at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is highly unusual, as it marks the first time this advanced fighter jet has been stranded abroad. Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So the same yardstick may not be applicable in this case. There is no official confirmation on how the parking fee would be charged and who would pay the bill. Notably, in March, US President Donald Trump pitched the sale of F-35 jets to India. Meanwhile, a team of engineers from the UK and the US will arrive soon to rectify the snag. If it is not successful, arrangements may have to be made to move the jet out using a freighter plane. A British High Commission spokesperson said: “We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as possible. We thank the Indian authorities for their continued support.” "Diversion of F-35 is normal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is fully aware of and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All assistance is given, and IAF is in coordination with all agencies," an IAF spokesperson said last week. The jet, believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off Kerala's coast, landed in Thiruvananthapuram after reporting low fuel levels, reported news agency PTI. The British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, landed in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14. The British jet, parked at Bay 4 of Thiruvananthapuram's airport, is guarded by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. The cutting-edge F-35B, known for its short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability and advanced sensor systems, is one of the world's most expensive and technologically advanced fighter jets. Manufactured by the US's Lockheed Martin, its sleek design helps in evading enemy radars, making it stealth.

Usually, the airport operator charges a parking fee based on the aircraft's weight. But the fighter jet is lightweight and it is not a scheduled flight. So how would the parking charges be calculated

Parking charge for UK's F-35 stuck in Kerala for more than 10 days is...

he 2013 Hollywood film Gravity, which won seven Oscars, was about astronauts who live aboard the International space station and the mortal dangers posed by space debris. While the film is hailed as a cinematic masterpiece that offered a realistic glimpse into life in space, all of it was a result of sophisticated computer-generated imagery or what we commonly call graphics. In 2021, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had&nbsp; facilitated the space travel of popular actress Yulia Pereslid and Producer-Director Klim Shipenko to the International Space Station, where the duo filmed the Russian movie "Vyzov" (English translation: The Challenge) during their 12-day stay, 400 kilometers above the earth's surface.&nbsp;In October 2021, the actor-director duo flew to space on Russia's Soyuz rocket and capsule, led by veteran Russian astronaut Anton Shkaplerov. Their mission was to film the first-ever feature-length movie in space made by professional movie crew. Produced by Russia's Yellow, Black and White studio and Channel One Russia, in partnership with Roscomos, the movie Vyzov was reportedly aimed at popularizing Russia’s space activities, and glorifying the cosmonaut(astronaut) profession and inspiring future generations. A video capturing and summarizing this unique out-of-the world commercial film project is available on Roscosmos' <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0UF3QSYTRs">Youtube page</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The film's plot revolves around a Russian cosmonaut who faces a grave medical emergency while aboard the space station and the challenging mission to save him. The rescue mission involves flying a Russian surgeon to the space station, and to revive the dying cosmonaut.&nbsp;Actress Yulia Peresild played the role of the surgeon, Zhenya, while Russian three astronauts who were then aboard the space station- Novitskiy, Dubrov and Shkaplerov - also played a part in the film. Producer-Director Shipenko performed all crucial behind-the-scene roles, including director, make-up artist, sound editor and cinematographer. About 40 minutes of the film's165 minutes runtime was filmed aboard the space station by the daring Director who flew up all the way from earth. The remaining parts of the film were shot across various locations in Russia. In total, around 30 hours of 4K quality film footage was shot aboard the space station.&nbsp;Released in April 2023, the film was reportedly received with great enthusiasm at the box office and raked in a significant amount of money. The total cost of making "The Challenge," has not been released, but it was reported to be at least $11.6 million by Russian media.Roscosmos promoted the film as a means to demonstrate the rapid training of a crew for spaceflight. it was also an opportunity to attract women towards the country's cosmonaut corps. Actress Yulia Peresild is only the fifth Russian woman to fly into space, and she is one among more than 65 female astronauts worldwide. Russian Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first in woman in space, back in 1963.&nbsp;How the actress and director were chosen for spaceflight&nbsp; &nbsp;According to reports, multiple award-winning Russian actor Yulia Pereslid, then aged 37, was chosen from a pool of 3,000 applicants and 20 finalists. Being a professional actor, she had no formal education or real exposure to human spaceflight prior to this film Vyzov.&nbsp;Klim Shipenko, then aged 38, is a film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. His earlier credits include the 2017 feature film "Salyut 7," which was loosely based on the real 1985 mission to the last of the Soviet Union's Salyut-class space stations. He too did not have any spaceflight experience prior to the film Vyzov. Cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, then aged 49, had already logged more than 533 days, and had served on three International Space Station expedition crews in 2012, 2015 and 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;A backup crew of three members - actor, director, and cosmonaut were also selected and kept ready, as is common with most space missions.According to top Roscosmos officials of the time, the film was also an experiment to see if two ordinary people(professional actor and director) can be trained and prepared to undertake a two-week mission to the International Space Station, which is usually the workplace of professional astronauts or scientists-turned-astronauts. The actor-director duo were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, Near Moscow. Reports say, the actor and director underwent rigorous training ahead of their spaceflight. The training involved doing centrifuge and vibration stand tests, training flights in zero gravity, and parachute training, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;When Tom Cruise wanted to fly to space and film there&nbsp;For several decades, Hollywood star Tom Cruise, known for his insane and death-defying stunts has enthralled audiences with his action thrillers. In the year 2020, reports said that Tom Cruise was looking to push his limits further and wanted to fly to space and make an action film there, in partnership with NASA and SpaceX. Had that happened, Cruise would have established himself as the first professional actor to film in the microgravity(weightless) environment of space. Some reports claim that Russia's Roscosmos announced the project to film Vyzov, after it emerged that Tom Cruise was working with director Doug Liman to fly to space and film a movie aboard the Space station.&nbsp;&nbsp;A professional film crew aiming to undertake space travel and accomplishing spaceflight (Vyzov film crew), is an indication of how far humanity has progressed with human spaceflight technology and how techno-commercial advancements have significantly reduced the cost of undertaking human spaceflight.- -either as a tourist or a professional astronaut.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Russian actress Yulia Peresild, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov and director-producer Klim Shipenko. The trio flew to the space station in October 2021 to film the full-length commercial film Vyzov, creating a record.

he 2013 Hollywood film Gravity, which won seven Oscars, was about astronauts who live aboard the International space station and the mortal dangers posed by space debris. While the film is hailed as a cinematic masterpiece that offered a realistic glimpse into life in space, all of it was a result of sophisticated computer-generated imagery or what we commonly call graphics. In 2021, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had facilitated the space travel of popular actress Yulia Pereslid and Producer-Director Klim Shipenko to the International Space Station, where the duo filmed the Russian movie "Vyzov" (English translation: The Challenge) during their 12-day stay, 400 kilometers above the earth's surface. In October 2021, the actor-director duo flew to space on Russia's Soyuz rocket and capsule, led by veteran Russian astronaut Anton Shkaplerov. Their mission was to film the first-ever feature-length movie in space made by professional movie crew. Produced by Russia's Yellow, Black and White studio and Channel One Russia, in partnership with Roscomos, the movie Vyzov was reportedly aimed at popularizing Russia’s space activities, and glorifying the cosmonaut(astronaut) profession and inspiring future generations. A video capturing and summarizing this unique out-of-the world commercial film project is available on Roscosmos' Youtube page. The film's plot revolves around a Russian cosmonaut who faces a grave medical emergency while aboard the space station and the challenging mission to save him. The rescue mission involves flying a Russian surgeon to the space station, and to revive the dying cosmonaut. Actress Yulia Peresild played the role of the surgeon, Zhenya, while Russian three astronauts who were then aboard the space station- Novitskiy, Dubrov and Shkaplerov - also played a part in the film. Producer-Director Shipenko performed all crucial behind-the-scene roles, including director, make-up artist, sound editor and cinematographer. About 40 minutes of the film's165 minutes runtime was filmed aboard the space station by the daring Director who flew up all the way from earth. The remaining parts of the film were shot across various locations in Russia. In total, around 30 hours of 4K quality film footage was shot aboard the space station. Released in April 2023, the film was reportedly received with great enthusiasm at the box office and raked in a significant amount of money. The total cost of making "The Challenge," has not been released, but it was reported to be at least $11.6 million by Russian media. Roscosmos promoted the film as a means to demonstrate the rapid training of a crew for spaceflight. it was also an opportunity to attract women towards the country's cosmonaut corps. Actress Yulia Peresild is only the fifth Russian woman to fly into space, and she is one among more than 65 female astronauts worldwide. Russian Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first in woman in space, back in 1963. How the actress and director were chosen for spaceflight According to reports, multiple award-winning Russian actor Yulia Pereslid, then aged 37, was chosen from a pool of 3,000 applicants and 20 finalists. Being a professional actor, she had no formal education or real exposure to human spaceflight prior to this film Vyzov. Klim Shipenko, then aged 38, is a film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. His earlier credits include the 2017 feature film "Salyut 7," which was loosely based on the real 1985 mission to the last of the Soviet Union's Salyut-class space stations. He too did not have any spaceflight experience prior to the film Vyzov. Cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, then aged 49, had already logged more than 533 days, and had served on three International Space Station expedition crews in 2012, 2015 and 2018. A backup crew of three members - actor, director, and cosmonaut were also selected and kept ready, as is common with most space missions. According to top Roscosmos officials of the time, the film was also an experiment to see if two ordinary people(professional actor and director) can be trained and prepared to undertake a two-week mission to the International Space Station, which is usually the workplace of professional astronauts or scientists-turned-astronauts. The actor-director duo were trained at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, Near Moscow. Reports say, the actor and director underwent rigorous training ahead of their spaceflight. The training involved doing centrifuge and vibration stand tests, training flights in zero gravity, and parachute training, among others. When Tom Cruise wanted to fly to space and film there For several decades, Hollywood star Tom Cruise, known for his insane and death-defying stunts has enthralled audiences with his action thrillers. In the year 2020, reports said that Tom Cruise was looking to push his limits further and wanted to fly to space and make an action film there, in partnership with NASA and SpaceX. Had that happened, Cruise would have established himself as the first professional actor to film in the microgravity(weightless) environment of space. Some reports claim that Russia's Roscosmos announced the project to film Vyzov, after it emerged that Tom Cruise was working with director Doug Liman to fly to space and film a movie aboard the Space station. A professional film crew aiming to undertake space travel and accomplishing spaceflight (Vyzov film crew), is an indication of how far humanity has progressed with human spaceflight technology and how techno-commercial advancements have significantly reduced the cost of undertaking human spaceflight.- -either as a tourist or a professional astronaut.

Russian actress Yulia Peresild, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov and director-producer Klim Shipenko. The trio flew to the space station in October 2021 to film the full-length commercial film Vyzov, creating a record.

When a Russian Actress, Director flew to the space station and made a movie...

The White House has found a new way to keep the humour intact after the United States President Donald Trump was called ‘Daddy’ by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The White House on Friday (June 27) posted a video showing a T-shirt design with Trump photo and ‘Daddy Home’ written in the background. The video had ‘Daddy Home’ track by Usher added to it. Trump's ‘Daddy’ saga began when Mark Rutte said that Trump behaved like a 'Daddy' in dealing with Iran and Israel. Rutte's remark was in response to Trump's usual comparison of Iran and Israel as “two school kids.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">America’s back. Daddy’s home. <a href="https://t.co/dmhpC5YRDm">pic.twitter.com/dmhpC5YRDm</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1938410263394328865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How ‘Daddy’ saga began and how is it going?</h2>Ahead of boarding Air Force One to attend the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, Trump asked about violation of ceasefire by Israel and Iran. He &nbsp; angrily answered, "The two countries have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the fuck they're doing, do you understand that?" Trump on June 24 declared that a ceasefire had been agreed between Israel and Iran and war had stopped, but both countries violated it soon after his announcement and fired missiles at each other. This was a major upset for Trump, who warned Israel against bombing Iran and lost his cool in front of reporters.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Don’t mess with Trump. Very harsh words for Israel (and Iran). The F bomb comment is probably the most accurate statement about this conflict that I have ever heard. <a href="https://t.co/f7xDIfNa9H">pic.twitter.com/f7xDIfNa9H</a>&mdash; Crowder CEO (@GmorganJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/GmorganJr/status/1937474472145047886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During a conversation with Mark Rutte in the Netherlands on the sidelines of the NATO Summit, Trump was asked by him about Iran and Israel. Trump compared the West Asian adversaries to “two kids in a school yard” who “fight like hell". He added, "You know, they fight like hell. You can't stop them. Let them fight for about two, three minutes, then it's easier to stop." Rutte interjected, laughing: “And then daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get them to stop,” referring to Trump's usage of the F-word. Trump laughed at Rutte's remark and said, “Everyone said 'Well, you have to use a certain word.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">NEW: Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte refers to President Trump as ‘Daddy’ while Trump was talking about Israel &amp; Iran’s peace deal. Trump: They had a big fight. Like two kids in a schoolyard. Let them fight for about two minutes. Then it&#39;s easier to stop them. Rutte: And… <a href="https://t.co/dpG7C7bakY">pic.twitter.com/dpG7C7bakY</a>&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1937864879257669826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Later, during a press briefing, a Sky News reporter asked Trump whether he saw NATO allies as his children in light of the nickname given by Rutte. Trump smiled at the question while Secretary of State Marco Rubio chuckled while standing behind him. "No, he likes me. I think he likes me. If he doesn't, I'll let you know. I'll come back and I'll hit him hard, OK…He did it very affectionately though, ‘Daddy, you’re my daddy,'” Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Better angle of Marco Rubio&#39;s reaction after reporter asks a question to &quot;daddy&quot; Donald Trump <a href="https://t.co/iRsT26DhE5">pic.twitter.com/iRsT26DhE5</a>&mdash; Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliespiering/status/1937888346786746857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, Rutte, during an interaction with Reuters, denied calling Trump ‘daddy’ while he praised the US president for his role in the Iran-Israel conflict. "In Europe, I sometimes hear countries say, 'Hey Mark, will the US stay with us?' and I said that sounds a bit like a small child asking his daddy, 'Are you still staying with the family?'" he said. “In that sense, I used the word 'daddy.' I was not calling President Trump that.” When asked whether this analogy implied that other NATO members are like children who are only now maturing, Rutte responded that they have already grown up but now recognise the need to take on greater responsibility.&nbsp;The White House appeared to lean into the humour, posting a playful edit of the moment on X (formerly Twitter). They shared the video of President Donald Trump at the NATO summit, set to the tune of Usher’s Daddy’s Home. Within minutes, “Daddy” became the internet’s favourite new moniker for Trump.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🎶 Daddy’s home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy. President Donald J. Trump attended the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. <a href="https://t.co/asJb5FD2Ii">pic.twitter.com/asJb5FD2Ii</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1938053287535616085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Interestingly, this is not the first time Trump has been called ‘Daddy’. In a 2023 interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, golfer John Daly <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tuckercarlson/video/7312855307552853294">said</a> he and fellow golfers “want Daddy Trump back.” Trump posted about the reference on Truth Social <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/111586208943521719">at the time</a> and <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/112315147940969000">again a few months later</a>. Daly has said he has called Trump “daddy” since the two met in 1992.

Donald Trump loves to give nicknames. However, after the recently held NATO Summit, he seems to be embracing one - ‘Daddy’. The White House is going gaga over it: Here's how it began and how it is going

The White House has found a new way to keep the humour intact after the United States President Donald Trump was called ‘Daddy’ by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The White House on Friday (June 27) posted a video showing a T-shirt design with Trump photo and ‘Daddy Home’ written in the background. The video had ‘Daddy Home’ track by Usher added to it. Trump's ‘Daddy’ saga began when Mark Rutte said that Trump behaved like a 'Daddy' in dealing with Iran and Israel. Rutte's remark was in response to Trump's usual comparison of Iran and Israel as “two school kids.”

Donald Trump loves to give nicknames. However, after the recently held NATO Summit, he seems to be embracing one - ‘Daddy’. The White House is going gaga over it: Here's how it began and how it is going

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White House embraces Trump's ‘Daddy' nickname: How it began vs how it is going