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All applicants for F, M, and J non-immigrant US visas intended for students will need to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to ‘public,’ the State Department announced in a release on Saturday (June 21). The US visa is "a privilege, not a right", and its screening does not stop after a visa has been issued and authorities may revoke it if one breaks the law, it said.&nbsp;"We use all available information in our visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those who pose a threat to US national security. Under new guidance, we will conduct a comprehensive and thorough vetting, including online presence, of all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J non-immigrant classifications," the US State Department said.The order to all applicants to change their social media profiles to a "public" setting will allow vetting of the candidates, it said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/R2fnZNUWDe">pic.twitter.com/R2fnZNUWDe</a>&mdash; Department of State (@StateDept) <a href="https://twitter.com/StateDept/status/1936411705044533332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Our overseas posts will resume scheduling F, M, and J non-immigrant visa applications soon. Applicants should check the relevant embassy or consulate website for appointment availability. Every visa adjudication is a national security decision.&nbsp;"The United States must be vigilant during the visa issuance process to ensure that those applying for admission into the United States do not intend to harm Americans and our national interests, and that all applicants credibly establish their eligibility for the visa sought, including that they intend to engage in activities consistent with the terms for their admission," the State Department said.&nbsp;A few weeks back, The US Embassy in India in post on X said, “The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of U.S. law.” On Monday (June 9), an Indian student was handcuffed and brutally pinned to the ground by officials at the Newark airport in the United States and deported back to India like a “criminal”, claimed a social media user who shared videos and pictures of the incident. The disturbing video that showed the Indian student pinned to the floor was shared on social media by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who said that the youngster was crying and was treated like a “criminal” by authorities.&nbsp;Jain called on the Indian Embassy in the United States to look into the incident and help the student. “I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal,” he wrote on X. “He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy,” added Jain, president of HealthBots AI.

Making your profile public key to student visa? US sets new rule for university applicants

All applicants for F, M, and J non-immigrant US visas intended for students will need to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to ‘public,’ the State Department announced in a release on Saturday (June 21). The US visa is "a privilege, not a right", and its screening does not stop after a visa has been issued and authorities may revoke it if one breaks the law, it said. "We use all available information in our visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those who pose a threat to US national security. Under new guidance, we will conduct a comprehensive and thorough vetting, including online presence, of all student and exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J non-immigrant classifications," the US State Department said. The order to all applicants to change their social media profiles to a "public" setting will allow vetting of the candidates, it said.

The order to all applicants to change their social media profiles to a ‘public’ setting will allow vetting of the candidates

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that a centrifuge manufacturing workshop inside Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan was among the targets hit by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday (Jun 21). In the statement, IAEA Director General Grossi said that there was no nuclear material present at the site and therefore, the attack on it will have no radiological consequences. The latest attack marked the second confirmed IDF attack on the Isfahan site since Israel hit nuclear and military facilities inside Iran on June 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;The IAEA said that the workshop made the machines used to enrich uranium and was previously under IAEA monitoring and verification as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including with installed Agency cameras. “We know this facility well. There was no nuclear material at this site and therefore, the attack on it will have no radiological consequences,” Director General Grossi said. Earlier, the IAEA had said that the Tehran Research Center, where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested, and a workshop in the city of Karaj, where different centrifuge components were manufactured, were hit by Israel.&nbsp;Director General Grossi on Friday told the United Nations Security Council that “attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security” in the country, adding: “Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur.” The IAEA warned against striking nuclear sites, stating that it may lead to nuclear contamination that would pose<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/genetic-mutations-acute-radiation-syndrome-what-is-nuclear-contamination-health-risks-over-israel-s-attack-on-iran-nuclear-facilities-explained-1750505580210"> dangerous health risks.</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin shared a video showing a nuclear facility in Isfahan, claiming it to be the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-developing-a-nuclear-weapon-israel-reveals-exact-location-inside-isfahan-nuclear-site-where-iran-is-allegedly-converting-enriched-uranium-1750512494013">exact location </a>where Iran is conducting the reconversion of enriched uranium. The IDF claimed that this is the stage that comes in the process of developing a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.&nbsp;

In the statement, IAEA Director General Grossi said that there was no nuclear material present at the site and therefore, the attack on it will have no radiological consequences.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that a centrifuge manufacturing workshop inside Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan was among the targets hit by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday (Jun 21). In the statement, IAEA Director General Grossi said that there was no nuclear material present at the site and therefore, the attack on it will have no radiological consequences. The latest attack marked the second confirmed IDF attack on the Isfahan site since Israel hit nuclear and military facilities inside Iran on June 13. The IAEA said that the workshop made the machines used to enrich uranium and was previously under IAEA monitoring and verification as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including with installed Agency cameras. “We know this facility well. There was no nuclear material at this site and therefore, the attack on it will have no radiological consequences,” Director General Grossi said. Earlier, the IAEA had said that the Tehran Research Center, where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested, and a workshop in the city of Karaj, where different centrifuge components were manufactured, were hit by Israel. Director General Grossi on Friday told the United Nations Security Council that “attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security” in the country, adding: “Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur.” The IAEA warned against striking nuclear sites, stating that it may lead to nuclear contamination that would pose dangerous health risks. Meanwhile, Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin shared a video showing a nuclear facility in Isfahan, claiming it to be the exact location where Iran is conducting the reconversion of enriched uranium. The IDF claimed that this is the stage that comes in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

In the statement, IAEA Director General Grossi said that there was no nuclear material present at the site and therefore, the attack on it will have no radiological consequences.

'NO nuclear material...': IAEA says centrifuge manufacturing workshop hit as Israel strikes Iran's Isfahan site

At least eight people have been killed after a hot air balloon crashed in Brazil. According to the governor of Santa Catarina state, 21 people had been on board. “We are all shocked by the accident involving a balloon in Praia Grande, this Saturday morning. Our rescue team is already on site… So far, we have confirmed eight deaths and two survivors,” local governor Jorginho Mello said on X. Video posted to social media shows a hot air balloon catch fire while in the sky. The balloon then deflates and falls to the ground.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🚨Fatal Hot Air Balloon Crash in Brazil 🇧🇷 At least eight people perished when a hot air balloon with 22 passengers crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, after catching fire mid-air. <a href="https://t.co/PycXTo7g6N">pic.twitter.com/PycXTo7g6N</a>&mdash; aircraftmaintenancengineer (@airmainengineer) <a href="https://twitter.com/airmainengineer/status/1936429058902135268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thirteen survivors were transported to nearby hospitals, according to the fire department. Praia Grande is a well-known destination for hot-air ballooning, especially during June festivities that honor Catholic saints like Saint John.&nbsp;On June 15, One person died and 19 others were injured after a hot air balloon crashed in Turkey. The accident happened near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province, the Ilhas News Agency said.&nbsp;The pilot died and 19 Indonesian tourists were injured, with the incident happening after a sudden change of wind, as per the officials. The balloon was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said."Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to hospital.&nbsp;Another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early morning, injuring 12 Indian tourists who were taken to hospital, local media said.&nbsp;Last month in Mexico, at least twelve people were injured in a hot air balloon crash near an archaeological site near Mexico City on Friday, local authorities said.

At least 8 dead after hot air balloon crash in Brazil

At least eight people have been killed after a hot air balloon crashed in Brazil. According to the governor of Santa Catarina state, 21 people had been on board. “We are all shocked by the accident involving a balloon in Praia Grande, this Saturday morning. Our rescue team is already on site… So far, we have confirmed eight deaths and two survivors,” local governor Jorginho Mello said on X. Video posted to social media shows a hot air balloon catch fire while in the sky. The balloon then deflates and falls to the ground.

At least 8 dead after hot air balloon crash in Brazil-Video

On the ninth day of Operation Rising Lion, Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin revealed the exact location inside the Isfahan nuclear site where Iran is conducting the reconversion of enriched uranium. The IDF claimed that this is the stage that comes in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. Sharing a video, the IDF said that it has hit the site several times and shared a video of how it looks after the latest strike. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned about striking nuclear sites, stating that it may lead to nuclear contamination that would pose dangerous health risks.&nbsp;“Overnight, we deepened the strike on the nuclear site in Isfahan and in western Iran. On the screen, you can see the site where reconversion of enriched uranium takes place. This is the stage following enrichment in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. We had already struck the site in the operation’s opening blow—and last night, we struck it again in a wide-scale strike to reinforce our achievements. This is how the site now looks following the latest strike,” IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“Overnight, we deepened the strike on the nuclear site in Isfahan and in western Iran. On the screen, you can see the site where reconversion of enriched uranium takes place. This is the stage following enrichment in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. We had already… <a href="https://t.co/UbWO3M8PBV">pic.twitter.com/UbWO3M8PBV</a>— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1936401914670829827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Israel killed Hamas' October 7 mastermind Saeez Izadi</h2>The IAF fighter jets carried out the operation overnight and killed the October 7 mastermind Saeed Izadi, while he was hiding in the city of Qom. The Israeli forces have been continuously tracking him for the past days, IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said, adding that they completed the operation overnight. "He was one of the few founders and chief orchestrators of the plan to annihilate the State of Israel—alongside Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad Deif, and other murderous terrorists," BG Effie Defrin said. The spokesperson stressed that Izaadi was one of the "key orchestrators" of the brutal October 7 terror attack and was one of the few who knew about the attack before it was executed. Moreover, &nbsp;the spokesperson added that Izadi was the main link between the Iranian regime and Hamas. “The blood of many Israelis is on his hands.” We will continue to pursue the orchestrators of October 7th—every last one of them, he said.&nbsp;_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin revealed the exact location inside the Isfahan nuclear site where Iran is conducting the reconversion of enriched uranium

On the ninth day of Operation Rising Lion, Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin revealed the exact location inside the Isfahan nuclear site where Iran is conducting the reconversion of enriched uranium. The IDF claimed that this is the stage that comes in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. Sharing a video, the IDF said that it has hit the site several times and shared a video of how it looks after the latest strike. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned about striking nuclear sites, stating that it may lead to nuclear contamination that would pose dangerous health risks. “Overnight, we deepened the strike on the nuclear site in Isfahan and in western Iran. On the screen, you can see the site where reconversion of enriched uranium takes place. This is the stage following enrichment in the process of developing a nuclear weapon. We had already struck the site in the operation’s opening blow—and last night, we struck it again in a wide-scale strike to reinforce our achievements. This is how the site now looks following the latest strike,” IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said.

Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin revealed the exact location inside the Isfahan nuclear site where Iran is conducting the reconversion of enriched uranium

'Developing a nuclear weapon...': Israel reveals EXACT location inside Isfahan where Iran is allegedly converting enriched uranium

As conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred key authority to the Supreme Council of the Iranian military, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as per a report.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to a report by Iran Insight, Khamenei has been relocated to an underground bunker in Lavizan, northeast Tehran, along with close family members, including his son Mojtaba and he has transferred the powers to IRGC. &nbsp;The report came ahead of Khamenei's televised address in which he threatened US against getting directly involved with Israel in the conflict with Iran. He also stated that "Iran will not surrender", in what is being seen as his response to US president Donald Trump.&nbsp;Trump had demanded "unconditional surrender" and had said that US and Israel knows about the whereabouts of Khamenei.Iran Insight also reported that the new delegation of authority is seen as a precaution to ensure continuity of command if Khamenei is killed.&nbsp;Netanyahu said that if Israel were to kill Khamenei, the ongoing war could end. &nbsp;Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Khamenei could meet the same fate as former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. US President Trump stepped up his rhetoric against Iran's supreme leader saying that he &nbsp;will not killed "for now," while demanding “unconditional surrender.”<h2>Can the Supreme Leader transfer power to the IRGC?</h2>Under Iran's system of government, Khamenei has supreme command of the armed forces, the power to declare war, and can appoint or dismiss senior figures including military commanders and judges. Constitutionally, the process of succession is mentioned in Article 107 and Article 111, as mentioned in Iranian government website. The Assembly of Experts is responsible for appointing the new Supreme Leader. If the Supreme Leader dies, resigns, or is removed, the Assembly of Experts must meet immediately to appoint a successor.&nbsp;However, as per 1979 Constitution of Iran, the Supreme Leader cannot formally transfer political power to either the IRGC or the regular military. The supreme leader is the commander-in-chief, but military, though powerful, is not a governing institution in a formal constitutional sense.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nevertheless, in practice, due to overwhelming powers of the Supreme leader, he can empower IRGC leaders and military men by appointing them to top political, military, and economic roles. He can also expand their role in governance, security, and economy.&nbsp;<h2>Line of succession and hierarchy in the Iranian government&nbsp;</h2>The line of succession after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is not publicly fixed or formally designated. Son of the supreme leader - Mojtaba Khamenei - is seen as the top contender due to close ties with IRGC. Next is Sadeq Larijani, mmber of the Guardian Council and Expediency Council and former head of the judiciary. Several high-ranking clerics like Ahmad Khatami and Alireza Arafi are also in line. There has been no formal announcement about the transfer of power to military yet.&nbsp;The hierarchy in the Iranian government is layered with Supreme Leader Khamenei at the top - holding ultimate authority over all branches of government, the military, and key policy decisions. Then comes the Guardian Council that is a powerful 12-member body that plays a key role in controlling who can run for office and shaping Iran’s political landscape. It includes 6 clerics appointed by the Supreme Leader. Alongside this is the Assembly of experts, consisting of 88 elected clerics, elected by public vote, but candidates are vetted by the Guardian Council. After this, comes the president, judiciary and expediency council.

According to a report, Khamenei has been relocated to an underground bunker and has transferred key authority the Iranian military including IRGC

As conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred key authority to the Supreme Council of the Iranian military, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as per a report. According to a report by Iran Insight, Khamenei has been relocated to an underground bunker in Lavizan, northeast Tehran, along with close family members, including his son Mojtaba and he has transferred the powers to IRGC. The report came ahead of Khamenei's televised address in which he threatened US against getting directly involved with Israel in the conflict with Iran. He also stated that "Iran will not surrender", in what is being seen as his response to US president Donald Trump. Trump had demanded "unconditional surrender" and had said that US and Israel knows about the whereabouts of Khamenei. Iran Insight also reported that the new delegation of authority is seen as a precaution to ensure continuity of command if Khamenei is killed. Netanyahu said that if Israel were to kill Khamenei, the ongoing war could end. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Khamenei could meet the same fate as former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. US President Trump stepped up his rhetoric against Iran's supreme leader saying that he will not killed "for now," while demanding “unconditional surrender.” Can the Supreme Leader transfer power to the IRGC? Under Iran's system of government, Khamenei has supreme command of the armed forces, the power to declare war, and can appoint or dismiss senior figures including military commanders and judges. Constitutionally, the process of succession is mentioned in Article 107 and Article 111, as mentioned in Iranian government website. The Assembly of Experts is responsible for appointing the new Supreme Leader. If the Supreme Leader dies, resigns, or is removed, the Assembly of Experts must meet immediately to appoint a successor. However, as per 1979 Constitution of Iran, the Supreme Leader cannot formally transfer political power to either the IRGC or the regular military. The supreme leader is the commander-in-chief, but military, though powerful, is not a governing institution in a formal constitutional sense. Nevertheless, in practice, due to overwhelming powers of the Supreme leader, he can empower IRGC leaders and military men by appointing them to top political, military, and economic roles. He can also expand their role in governance, security, and economy. Line of succession and hierarchy in the Iranian government The line of succession after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is not publicly fixed or formally designated. Son of the supreme leader - Mojtaba Khamenei - is seen as the top contender due to close ties with IRGC. Next is Sadeq Larijani, mmber of the Guardian Council and Expediency Council and former head of the judiciary. Several high-ranking clerics like Ahmad Khatami and Alireza Arafi are also in line. There has been no formal announcement about the transfer of power to military yet. The hierarchy in the Iranian government is layered with Supreme Leader Khamenei at the top - holding ultimate authority over all branches of government, the military, and key policy decisions. Then comes the Guardian Council that is a powerful 12-member body that plays a key role in controlling who can run for office and shaping Iran’s political landscape. It includes 6 clerics appointed by the Supreme Leader. Alongside this is the Assembly of experts, consisting of 88 elected clerics, elected by public vote, but candidates are vetted by the Guardian Council. After this, comes the president, judiciary and expediency council.

According to a report, Khamenei has been relocated to an underground bunker and has transferred key authority the Iranian military including IRGC

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Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been detained in Iran for more than three years for espionage charges, which the couple have denied. France President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday demanded that Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris be released. In a telephonic conversation between Macron and the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian French President condemned the ‘inhuman’ detention of the French nationals.&nbsp;Kohler, a 40-year-old literature teacher from eastern France and her partner, Jacques Paris, in his 70s, were arrested on May 7, 2022, while on their holiday visit in Iran.&nbsp;According to the French Foreign Ministry, “They are being held in shameful conditions and have been able to receive only four consular visits, under very restrictive conditions”&nbsp;Iran is believed to hold around 20 European nationals, many of whose cases have never been published, in what some Western governments describe as a strategy of hostage-taking aimed at extracting concessions from the West.Most of them are held in Evin prison, in a northern district of the Iranian capital. It is noted that at least two strikes landed at the places where prisoners are held."Since May 30, we've had no news, no sign of life from Jacques and Cecile, and the French authorities haven't been able to obtain any information either," said Noemie Kohler to AFP.&nbsp;France has taken the ICJ over the detention of their citizens. It accused Iran "of violating its obligation to provide consular protection" to the pair, who "have been held hostage... detained in appalling conditions that amount to torture,"&nbsp;"This move by France is, at best, an attempt to exploit a legal and judicial institution," foreign ministry spokesman of Iran, Esmaeil Baghaei, said, calling the step "pointless" and saying Iran would "defend itself".In a post on the social media platform X, Macron wrote, "I also expressed my deep concern about Iran’s nuclear program. Here again, my position is clear: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, and it is up to Iran to provide full guarantees that its intentions are peaceful. I am convinced that a path exists to end war and avoid even greater dangers."&nbsp;The situation remains tense in Iran, with the ongoing scuffle with Israel, and the US is mulling over another military adventure in the Middle East, leaving the fate of the prisoners in the dark. &nbsp;

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, demanded the immediate release of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran for more than 3 years

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been detained in Iran for more than three years for espionage charges, which the couple have denied. France President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday demanded that Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris be released. In a telephonic conversation between Macron and the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian French President condemned the ‘inhuman’ detention of the French nationals. Kohler, a 40-year-old literature teacher from eastern France and her partner, Jacques Paris, in his 70s, were arrested on May 7, 2022, while on their holiday visit in Iran. According to the French Foreign Ministry, “They are being held in shameful conditions and have been able to receive only four consular visits, under very restrictive conditions” Iran is believed to hold around 20 European nationals, many of whose cases have never been published, in what some Western governments describe as a strategy of hostage-taking aimed at extracting concessions from the West. Most of them are held in Evin prison, in a northern district of the Iranian capital. It is noted that at least two strikes landed at the places where prisoners are held. "Since May 30, we've had no news, no sign of life from Jacques and Cecile, and the French authorities haven't been able to obtain any information either," said Noemie Kohler to AFP. France has taken the ICJ over the detention of their citizens. It accused Iran "of violating its obligation to provide consular protection" to the pair, who "have been held hostage... detained in appalling conditions that amount to torture," "This move by France is, at best, an attempt to exploit a legal and judicial institution," foreign ministry spokesman of Iran, Esmaeil Baghaei, said, calling the step "pointless" and saying Iran would "defend itself". In a post on the social media platform X, Macron wrote, "I also expressed my deep concern about Iran’s nuclear program. Here again, my position is clear: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, and it is up to Iran to provide full guarantees that its intentions are peaceful. I am convinced that a path exists to end war and avoid even greater dangers." The situation remains tense in Iran, with the ongoing scuffle with Israel, and the US is mulling over another military adventure in the Middle East, leaving the fate of the prisoners in the dark.

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, demanded the immediate release of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran for more than 3 years

Macron demands release of French couple held in Iran for over three years

Fred Trump III is the nephew of US President Donald Trump and son of Fred Trump Jr. He has raised concerns about his uncle’s mental health, stressing that there’s a troubled history of dementia in the family. He raised concerns about Trump’s mental health, suggesting that he has observed troubled similarities to other family members too. He recalled that their grandfather, Trump’s father, also suffered from Alzheimer's for eight years before he died in 1999.During an interview on SiriusXM’s The Dean Obeidallah Show last Friday, Fred Trump III stressed that dementia has been there in his family, saying that the recent signs in Trump’s behaviour have shown the similarity“You know, Donald said, 'Oh, my father was tiptop until the end.' I can assure you, that was not the case. I know what I saw in my grandfather,” Fred Trump III said, as reported by the Irish Star.&nbsp;<h2>'Just cant stick to a message'</h2>&nbsp;“I know what I saw in Donald's older sister, my aunt Maryanne, who in the end ... I am not a doctor, I don't pretend to be. I just, I know the warning signs from both of my grandfathers." Fred said.He added, “But the things he's spewing and the craziness, and he just can't stick to a message. And he used to be able to stick to a message.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-mocking-joe-biden-for-cognitive-decline-us-president-donald-trump-himself-cant-recall-details-of-his-favourite-cognitive-test-8954872">Also read: After mocking Biden for cognitive decline, Trump himself can't recall details of his 'favourite' cognitive test</a>&nbsp;Fred Trump III recently authored All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way, a revealing memoir that delves into the complex dynamics, conflicts, and legacy of the Trump family.In the past, Trump has made comments on the declining cognitive health of Joe Biden, accusing him of mental decline during the election campaign.&nbsp;

In the past, Trump has made comments on the declining cognitive health of Joe Biden, accusing him of mental decline.

Fred Trump III is the nephew of US President Donald Trump and son of Fred Trump Jr. He has raised concerns about his uncle’s mental health, stressing that there’s a troubled history of dementia in the family. He raised concerns about Trump’s mental health, suggesting that he has observed troubled similarities to other family members too. He recalled that their grandfather, Trump’s father, also suffered from Alzheimer's for eight years before he died in 1999. During an interview on SiriusXM’s The Dean Obeidallah Show last Friday, Fred Trump III stressed that dementia has been there in his family, saying that the recent signs in Trump’s behaviour have shown the similarity “You know, Donald said, 'Oh, my father was tiptop until the end.' I can assure you, that was not the case. I know what I saw in my grandfather,” Fred Trump III said, as reported by the Irish Star. 'Just cant stick to a message' “I know what I saw in Donald's older sister, my aunt Maryanne, who in the end ... I am not a doctor, I don't pretend to be. I just, I know the warning signs from both of my grandfathers." Fred said. He added, “But the things he's spewing and the craziness, and he just can't stick to a message. And he used to be able to stick to a message.” Also read: After mocking Biden for cognitive decline, Trump himself can't recall details of his 'favourite' cognitive test Fred Trump III recently authored All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way, a revealing memoir that delves into the complex dynamics, conflicts, and legacy of the Trump family. In the past, Trump has made comments on the declining cognitive health of Joe Biden, accusing him of mental decline during the election campaign.

In the past, Trump has made comments on the declining cognitive health of Joe Biden, accusing him of mental decline.

'Can't stick to a message': Is Trump suffering from dementia? Here's what his nephew warned about US president's mental health

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly named three clerics as potential successors while hiding in a bunker in the face of assassination threats by Israel during the ongoing conflict. According to The New York Times, quoting three Iranian officials close to the development, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has started appointing successors to top generals who were assassinated in Israeli bombing raids.&nbsp;Interestingly, contrary to earlier reports, the officials said Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is not among the clerics shortlisted to succeed him – despite previous claims that he was being groomed for the role. As reported by The New York Times, 86-year-old Khamenei is cognizant of the likelihood of being targeted by Israel or the United States for assassination -- something that would be perceived by him as martyrdom, Iranian officials say.&nbsp;In the light of this threat, Khamenei has gone the unusual route of instructing the Assembly of Experts – the clerical assembly responsible for choosing Iran's next supreme leader – to move quickly and pick a successor from among the three candidates he has nominated himself.&nbsp;Normally, the selection of a new supreme leader takes months with extensive deliberations and several candidates. But with the nation now engaged in war, officials told NYT that Khamenei wishes to facilitate a swift and orderly transition to protect both the Islamic Republic and his legacy. “The top priority is the preservation of the state,” NYT quoted Vali Nasr, a leading Iran expert and professor at Johns Hopkins University, as saying. “It is all calculative and pragmatic,” Nasr added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, old social media post of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have surfaced drawing attention for his unexpectedly liberal and feminist tone. Some over a old post show Khamenei expressing support for women’s rights, sharing an interest in poetry, and backing the Black Lives Matter movement.&nbsp;These resurfaced remarks show a surprisingly different image of Khamenei, prompting many on social media to call him progressive in his views. In several women-focused posts, he not only advocated for gender equality but also expressed thoughts on love and relationships. In a post on X (formerly known as twitter), Khamenei said, "Man has a responsibility to understand #woman's needs and feelings and must not be neglectful toward her #emotional state." Comparing the strength between both the gender, he highlighted, “Women are stronger than men. Women can completely control and influence men with their wisdom and delicacy.”

Inside Khameneis bunker Succession planning amid Israels assassination threats Report

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly named three clerics as potential successors while hiding in a bunker in the face of assassination threats by Israel during the ongoing conflict. According to The New York Times, quoting three Iranian officials close to the development, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has started appointing successors to top generals who were assassinated in Israeli bombing raids. Interestingly, contrary to earlier reports, the officials said Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is not among the clerics shortlisted to succeed him – despite previous claims that he was being groomed for the role. As reported by The New York Times, 86-year-old Khamenei is cognizant of the likelihood of being targeted by Israel or the United States for assassination -- something that would be perceived by him as martyrdom, Iranian officials say. In the light of this threat, Khamenei has gone the unusual route of instructing the Assembly of Experts – the clerical assembly responsible for choosing Iran's next supreme leader – to move quickly and pick a successor from among the three candidates he has nominated himself. Normally, the selection of a new supreme leader takes months with extensive deliberations and several candidates. But with the nation now engaged in war, officials told NYT that Khamenei wishes to facilitate a swift and orderly transition to protect both the Islamic Republic and his legacy. “The top priority is the preservation of the state,” NYT quoted Vali Nasr, a leading Iran expert and professor at Johns Hopkins University, as saying. “It is all calculative and pragmatic,” Nasr added. Meanwhile, amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, old social media post of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have surfaced drawing attention for his unexpectedly liberal and feminist tone. Some over a old post show Khamenei expressing support for women’s rights, sharing an interest in poetry, and backing the Black Lives Matter movement. These resurfaced remarks show a surprisingly different image of Khamenei, prompting many on social media to call him progressive in his views. In several women-focused posts, he not only advocated for gender equality but also expressed thoughts on love and relationships. In a post on X (formerly known as twitter), Khamenei said, "Man has a responsibility to understand #woman's needs and feelings and must not be neglectful toward her #emotional state." Comparing the strength between both the gender, he highlighted, “Women are stronger than men. Women can completely control and influence men with their wisdom and delicacy.”

Under normal circumstances, the process of appointing a new supreme leader can take months, involving intense deliberations and multiple candidates

Inside Khamenei’s bunker: Succession planning amid Israel's assassination threats-Report

Israeli fighter jets claimed to kill October 7 attack mastermind Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran's elite Quds Force, on June 21 (Saturday). Israel and Iran continue to attack each other's region as the war enters into the second week.The IAF fighter jets carried out the operation overnight and killed the October 7 mastermind, while he was hiding in the city of Qom."Overnight, IAF fighter jets, with precise guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, eliminated Saeed Izadi, the Commander of the Palestine Corps in the Quds Force. We eliminated him while he was in a hideout in the city of Qom, in the heart of Iran," IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said on Saturday during a briefing.

The hiding place where Said Izadi was killed

He added that Izaadi's location was revealed following a concentrated intelligence effort, while also showing the picture of his hideout.<h2>How did they kill him?</h2>The Israeli forces have been continuously tracking him for the past days, IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said, adding that they completed the operation overnight.Izaadi invested great effort in advancing the ideology and objectives of the extremist Iranian regime. "He was one of the few founders and chief orchestrators of the plan to annihilate the State of Israel—alongside Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad Deif, and other murderous terrorists."The spokesperson stressed that Izaadi was one of the "key orchestrators" of the brutal October 7 terror attack and was one of the few who knew about the attack before it was executed.“In his role, he coordinated military efforts between the Iranian regime and Hamas in Lebanon and Gaza. He facilitated terrorist activity and managed budgets transferred directly from Iran to Hamas in Gaza,” the spokesperson said.Moreover, Izadi was the main link between the Iranian regime and Hamas. “The blood of many Israelis is on his hands.” We will continue to pursue the orchestrators of October 7th—every last one of them, the spokesperson added.&nbsp;

The IAF fighter jets carried out the operation overnight and killed the October 7 mastermind, while he was hiding in the city of Qom.

Israeli fighter jets claimed to kill October 7 attack mastermind Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran's elite Quds Force, on June 21 (Saturday). Israel and Iran continue to attack each other's region as the war enters into the second week. The IAF fighter jets carried out the operation overnight and killed the October 7 mastermind, while he was hiding in the city of Qom. "Overnight, IAF fighter jets, with precise guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, eliminated Saeed Izadi, the Commander of the Palestine Corps in the Quds Force. We eliminated him while he was in a hideout in the city of Qom, in the heart of Iran," IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said on Saturday during a briefing.

The IAF fighter jets carried out the operation overnight and killed the October 7 mastermind, while he was hiding in the city of Qom.

How Israel killed Hamas' October 7 mastermind Saeez Izadi - Image REVEALS his Iran's hideout

Israel has struck several nuclear facilities in Iran since June 13. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is closely monitoring the situation at those sites. In a statement to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the agency detailed the current situation at Iran's nuclear sites. &nbsp;“The level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site has remained unchanged and at normal levels, indicating no external radiological impact on the population or the environment,” the IAEA statement said.<h2>What is nuclear contamination?</h2>Nuclear contamination, also known as radioactive contamination, refers to the uncontrolled release and spread of radioactive substances into the environment. It can pose serious health, environmental, and economic risks, especially if not properly contained or managed. Health Risks<ul><li>Increases the risk of cancer, genetic mutations, and organ damage, especially with prolonged or high-dose exposure</li><li>From short-term high doses, leading to nausea, hair loss, internal bleeding, and death, it can lead to Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS)</li><li>Even low doses over time can increase the risk of thyroid cancer, leukemia, and birth defects</li><li>Ingesting radioactive particles through milk, vegetables, seafood, or water can be deadly over time</li></ul><h2>What risks do these strikes pose?</h2>Peter Bryant, a professor at the University of Liverpool in England, who specialises in radiation protection science and nuclear energy policy, told AP that he is not too concerned about fallout risks from the strikes so far. He noted that the Arak site was not operational while the Natanz facility was underground and no release of radiation was reported. "The issue is controlling what has happened inside that facility, but nuclear facilities are designed for that," he said. "Uranium is only dangerous if it gets physically inhaled or ingested or gets into the body at low enrichments," he added. &nbsp;James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said an attack on Bushehr "could cause an absolute radiological catastrophe", but that attacks on enrichment facilities were "unlikely to cause significant off-site consequences". Before uranium goes into a nuclear reactor it is barely radioactive, he said. "The chemical form uranium hexafluoride is toxic ... but it actually doesn't tend to travel large distances and it's barely radioactive. So far the radiological consequences of Israel's attacks have been virtually nil," he added, while stating his opposition to Israel's campaign. Bennett of the University of Leicester said it would be "foolhardy for the Israelis to attack" Bushehr because they could pierce the reactor, which would mean releasing radioactive material into the atmosphere.

Israel has struck several nuclear facilities in Iran since June 13, leading to fears of nuclear contamination. Here's what we know

Israel has struck several nuclear facilities in Iran since June 13. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is closely monitoring the situation at those sites. In a statement to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the agency detailed the current situation at Iran's nuclear sites. “The level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site has remained unchanged and at normal levels, indicating no external radiological impact on the population or the environment,” the IAEA statement said. What is nuclear contamination? Nuclear contamination, also known as radioactive contamination, refers to the uncontrolled release and spread of radioactive substances into the environment. It can pose serious health, environmental, and economic risks, especially if not properly contained or managed. Health Risks Increases the risk of cancer, genetic mutations, and organ damage, especially with prolonged or high-dose exposure From short-term high doses, leading to nausea, hair loss, internal bleeding, and death, it can lead to Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) Even low doses over time can increase the risk of thyroid cancer, leukemia, and birth defects Ingesting radioactive particles through milk, vegetables, seafood, or water can be deadly over time What risks do these strikes pose? Peter Bryant, a professor at the University of Liverpool in England, who specialises in radiation protection science and nuclear energy policy, told AP that he is not too concerned about fallout risks from the strikes so far. He noted that the Arak site was not operational while the Natanz facility was underground and no release of radiation was reported. "The issue is controlling what has happened inside that facility, but nuclear facilities are designed for that," he said. "Uranium is only dangerous if it gets physically inhaled or ingested or gets into the body at low enrichments," he added. James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said an attack on Bushehr "could cause an absolute radiological catastrophe", but that attacks on enrichment facilities were "unlikely to cause significant off-site consequences". Before uranium goes into a nuclear reactor it is barely radioactive, he said. "The chemical form uranium hexafluoride is toxic ... but it actually doesn't tend to travel large distances and it's barely radioactive. So far the radiological consequences of Israel's attacks have been virtually nil," he added, while stating his opposition to Israel's campaign. Bennett of the University of Leicester said it would be "foolhardy for the Israelis to attack" Bushehr because they could pierce the reactor, which would mean releasing radioactive material into the atmosphere.

Israel has struck several nuclear facilities in Iran since June 13, leading to fears of nuclear contamination. Here's what we know

Genetic mutations, acute radiation syndrome: What is nuclear contamination? Health risks over Israel's attack on Iran nuclear facilities | EXPLAINED

Established in the 1950s, Unit 8200 is the largest in the Israeli Defence Forces, specialised in cyberwarfare, signal intelligence, code decryption and military intelligence. For more than a decade, it had been haunting Iran from the shadows, but Iran finally salvaged some retribution. Iranian barrage of missiles targeted the Israel Defence Forces Unit 8200, known as Aman, in the early hours of June 17, 2025, the fifth day of the Israel-Iran conflict. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it was ‘the centre for planning terror operations and evils of the Zionist regime (Mossad) in Tel Aviv'. Following the strike, Israel had imposed media censorship on the Glilot, Herzliya. It was apparent that the hunter was being hunted now. However, there are no confirmed reports of the extent of damage.&nbsp;On several occasions, Iran had faced sabotage in its nuclear facility, and numerous covert strikes on its missile systems, from Stuxnets to providing covert intelligence for assassinations. Here are the five times the IDF's Unit 8200 caused major damage to Iran's infrastructure, nuclear and missile facilities.<h2>Stuxnet: The World’s First Cyber Weapon (2010)</h2>Unit 8200 is credited with developing Stuxnet, along with the National Security Agency of the USA. It was a 500-kilobyte computer worm designed primarily to target Iran's Natanz nuclear facility by sabotaging Uranium centrifuges. Regarded as the first cyber weapon, it destroyed approximately 1,000 centrifuges at the facility. Although not officially identified by Iran, Stuxnet's damage was acknowledged publicly by Iranian officials."This attack could have damaged many centrifuges without destroying so many that the plant operator would have become suspicious," Reuters quoted a report by the Institute for Science and International Security.&nbsp;<h2>Cyberattack on Iran’s Oil Terminal Systems (2012–2013)</h2>Following the pressure of the international sanctions, Iran claimed an attack on its Oil Terminal Systems in May 2012. While no one claimed responsibility for the attack, US officials were quoted by WSJ as saying this was orchestrated by Israel. Although it did not cause major damage, it disabled oil export terminals and the data server. Although Israel denied involvement, analysts linked Israel's Unit 8200. “The results of our technical analysis support the hypothesis that [the worm] was developed by a government agency of a nation state with significant budget and effort,” said the Crysys laboratory in Hungary. Experts claim the virus named W32 Flamer was there in the system for more than two years lying dormant and struck suddenly to sabotage the systems.<h2>Disruption of Iranian Missile Guidance Networks (2020–2022)</h2>According to Defence Insider reports, Iranian Missile Guidance Networks were disrupted by Unit 8200. This electronic warfare and cyber operation scrambled guidance systems and spoofed telemetry data. This resulted in failed test launches and limited Iran's capability to develop long-range missiles.<h2>Hacking Iran’s Fuel Distribution Network (October 2021)</h2>In a major attack, 4300 petrol stations went offline in October 2021, across Iran. Users trying to purchase at the gas stations received a display reading "cyberattack 64411", which is associated with a hotline to the Ayatollah's office. This left the country paralysed, and public digital signage was hacked to read “Khamenei, where’s our fuel?” Insiders linked the embarrassment to Israeli cyber ops.&nbsp;<h2>Intelligence for Covert Strikes &amp; Assassinations (2010–2022)</h2>Unit 8200 is believed to have provided real-time signals intelligence (SIGINT) enabling Mossad and IDF operations, including the assassinations of nuclear scientists like Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and strikes on Iranian weapons convoys in Syria. Even though these operations are universally attributed to Mossad, Unit 8200 works as the nervous system of Mossad and the IDF, as per the reports by The Guardian and Politico.&nbsp;Each of these operations remains in the shadow with no clear attribution from any government sources; there have been claims and counterclaims without real and credible information. With its June 17 missile strike, Iran claims it has turned the tables, hitting the very infrastructure that once struck it silently. While Israel continues to deny such claims, there have been independent sources that use satellite images to verify the impact, but the extent of damage remains debatable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

From Stuxnet to missile sabotage, Israel’s elite cyber Unit 8200 has quietly struck Iran for years. On June 17, Tehran claimed it hit back with missiles.

Established in the 1950s, Unit 8200 is the largest in the Israeli Defence Forces, specialised in cyberwarfare, signal intelligence, code decryption and military intelligence. For more than a decade, it had been haunting Iran from the shadows, but Iran finally salvaged some retribution. Iranian barrage of missiles targeted the Israel Defence Forces Unit 8200, known as Aman, in the early hours of June 17, 2025, the fifth day of the Israel-Iran conflict. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it was ‘the centre for planning terror operations and evils of the Zionist regime (Mossad) in Tel Aviv'. Following the strike, Israel had imposed media censorship on the Glilot, Herzliya. It was apparent that the hunter was being hunted now. However, there are no confirmed reports of the extent of damage. On several occasions, Iran had faced sabotage in its nuclear facility, and numerous covert strikes on its missile systems, from Stuxnets to providing covert intelligence for assassinations. Here are the five times the IDF's Unit 8200 caused major damage to Iran's infrastructure, nuclear and missile facilities. Stuxnet: The World’s First Cyber Weapon (2010) Unit 8200 is credited with developing Stuxnet, along with the National Security Agency of the USA. It was a 500-kilobyte computer worm designed primarily to target Iran's Natanz nuclear facility by sabotaging Uranium centrifuges. Regarded as the first cyber weapon, it destroyed approximately 1,000 centrifuges at the facility. Although not officially identified by Iran, Stuxnet's damage was acknowledged publicly by Iranian officials. "This attack could have damaged many centrifuges without destroying so many that the plant operator would have become suspicious," Reuters quoted a report by the Institute for Science and International Security. Cyberattack on Iran’s Oil Terminal Systems (2012–2013) Following the pressure of the international sanctions, Iran claimed an attack on its Oil Terminal Systems in May 2012. While no one claimed responsibility for the attack, US officials were quoted by WSJ as saying this was orchestrated by Israel. Although it did not cause major damage, it disabled oil export terminals and the data server. Although Israel denied involvement, analysts linked Israel's Unit 8200. “The results of our technical analysis support the hypothesis that [the worm] was developed by a government agency of a nation state with significant budget and effort,” said the Crysys laboratory in Hungary. Experts claim the virus named W32 Flamer was there in the system for more than two years lying dormant and struck suddenly to sabotage the systems. Disruption of Iranian Missile Guidance Networks (2020–2022) According to Defence Insider reports, Iranian Missile Guidance Networks were disrupted by Unit 8200. This electronic warfare and cyber operation scrambled guidance systems and spoofed telemetry data. This resulted in failed test launches and limited Iran's capability to develop long-range missiles. Hacking Iran’s Fuel Distribution Network (October 2021) In a major attack, 4300 petrol stations went offline in October 2021, across Iran. Users trying to purchase at the gas stations received a display reading "cyberattack 64411", which is associated with a hotline to the Ayatollah's office. This left the country paralysed, and public digital signage was hacked to read “Khamenei, where’s our fuel?” Insiders linked the embarrassment to Israeli cyber ops. Intelligence for Covert Strikes & Assassinations (2010–2022) Unit 8200 is believed to have provided real-time signals intelligence (SIGINT) enabling Mossad and IDF operations, including the assassinations of nuclear scientists like Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and strikes on Iranian weapons convoys in Syria. Even though these operations are universally attributed to Mossad, Unit 8200 works as the nervous system of Mossad and the IDF, as per the reports by The Guardian and Politico. Each of these operations remains in the shadow with no clear attribution from any government sources; there have been claims and counterclaims without real and credible information. With its June 17 missile strike, Iran claims it has turned the tables, hitting the very infrastructure that once struck it silently. While Israel continues to deny such claims, there have been independent sources that use satellite images to verify the impact, but the extent of damage remains debatable.

From Stuxnet to missile sabotage, Israel's elite cyber intelligence Unit 8200 has quietly struck Iran for decades, read about five occasions when it caused major damage to Iran's infrastructure, nuclear and missile facilities.

5 times Israel’s Unit 8200 waged cyber war on Iran

The June 13 Israel attack on Iran was not just planned a night before the operation but took years of planning and efforts. It all goes back to 2018, when Israel's national intelligence agency Mossad, in a covert operation, stole 500 kg of nuclear documents from a Tehran warehouse.Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" on June 13 with "pre-emptive strikes" on Iran, attacking its nuclear facilities, while also killing top military officials and nuclear scientists. But it didn't happen overnight, rather, Mossad was planning it since long back.A small team of Israeli Mossad agents infiltrated a nondescript warehouse in southern Tehran on the night of January 31, 2018. They had 6 hours and 29 minutes to carry the whole operation as only during this window, it was not guarded as the morning guard was expected to arrive after those 6 hours. They knew all this after conducting an year of surveillance.<h2>What did they steal?</h2>The Mossad agents stole 50,000 pages and 163 CDs containing blueprints, technical diagrams, photographs, memos, and plans. It was all related to Iran's nuclear weapons programme, which has been denied by them so far.The agents prioritised binders marked with bomb designs and warhead development. They used torches that could melt through 32 safes, to enter the warehouse. All the material they carried to Israel, weighed half a tonne (55 kg).For years, they have been mapping guard routines, with proper planning, surveillance, and calculations. They even studied alarm systems and neutralised them without detection.Later, a senior Israeli intelligence official described the mission as feeling like a scene from George Clooney's "Ocean 11".No one noticed the theft, until the next morning when the guard found the doors broken and vaults emptied.The documents carried by Mossad, some dating back to "Project Amad", allegedly showed secret testing, warhead miniaturisation, and blueprints to fit nuclear devices like Shahab-3 missiles.<h2>Three months later...</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage three months later. He stood beside a stack of black folders and discs, accusing Iran of lying to the world.The Israeli PM's presentation later help convinced the White House to formally exit the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Later after independent reviews, Western intelligence agencies also agreed.The documents pointed to Iran's nuclear ambitions. However, Iran dismissed the archive as forged. But, this time there was evidence.<h2>What did it reveal?</h2>The file had references to uranium deuteride, a substance only known for its use in nuclear initiators, and a secret chamber at the Parchin military base, that is suspected to have housed high-explosive tests for nuclear triggers.It further showed that Iran continued organising and preserving its nuclear knowledge even after the 2015 deal, moving materials to obscure locations and hiding documents from international inspectors and plotting test sites.<h2>Operation Rising Lion</h2>On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, while also killing top military officials and nuclear scientists.The situation has spiralled quickly, with missile and drone attacks from both sides. Although the United States says it is not directly involved, it has helped defend Israeli airspace using missile systems like Patriot and THAAD to intercept incoming Iranian attacks.

A small team of Israeli Mossad agents infiltrated a nondescript warehouse in southern Tehran on the night of January 31, 2018.

The June 13 Israel attack on Iran was not just planned a night before the operation but took years of planning and efforts. It all goes back to 2018, when Israel's national intelligence agency Mossad, in a covert operation, stole 500 kg of nuclear documents from a Tehran warehouse. Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" on June 13 with "pre-emptive strikes" on Iran, attacking its nuclear facilities, while also killing top military officials and nuclear scientists. But it didn't happen overnight, rather, Mossad was planning it since long back. A small team of Israeli Mossad agents infiltrated a nondescript warehouse in southern Tehran on the night of January 31, 2018. They had 6 hours and 29 minutes to carry the whole operation as only during this window, it was not guarded as the morning guard was expected to arrive after those 6 hours. They knew all this after conducting an year of surveillance. What did they steal? The Mossad agents stole 50,000 pages and 163 CDs containing blueprints, technical diagrams, photographs, memos, and plans. It was all related to Iran's nuclear weapons programme, which has been denied by them so far. The agents prioritised binders marked with bomb designs and warhead development. They used torches that could melt through 32 safes, to enter the warehouse. All the material they carried to Israel, weighed half a tonne (55 kg). For years, they have been mapping guard routines, with proper planning, surveillance, and calculations. They even studied alarm systems and neutralised them without detection. Later, a senior Israeli intelligence official described the mission as feeling like a scene from George Clooney's "Ocean 11". No one noticed the theft, until the next morning when the guard found the doors broken and vaults emptied. The documents carried by Mossad, some dating back to "Project Amad", allegedly showed secret testing, warhead miniaturisation, and blueprints to fit nuclear devices like Shahab-3 missiles. Three months later... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage three months later. He stood beside a stack of black folders and discs, accusing Iran of lying to the world. The Israeli PM's presentation later help convinced the White House to formally exit the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Later after independent reviews, Western intelligence agencies also agreed. The documents pointed to Iran's nuclear ambitions. However, Iran dismissed the archive as forged. But, this time there was evidence. What did it reveal? The file had references to uranium deuteride, a substance only known for its use in nuclear initiators, and a secret chamber at the Parchin military base, that is suspected to have housed high-explosive tests for nuclear triggers. It further showed that Iran continued organising and preserving its nuclear knowledge even after the 2015 deal, moving materials to obscure locations and hiding documents from international inspectors and plotting test sites. Operation Rising Lion On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, while also killing top military officials and nuclear scientists. The situation has spiralled quickly, with missile and drone attacks from both sides. Although the United States says it is not directly involved, it has helped defend Israeli airspace using missile systems like Patriot and THAAD to intercept incoming Iranian attacks.

A small team of Israeli Mossad agents infiltrated a nondescript warehouse in southern Tehran on the night of January 31, 2018.

'500 kg of nuclear blueprint': How Mossad 2018 op EXPOSED Iran's nuclear ambitions, triggering Operation Rising Lion

Amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, a US envoy at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday stumbled and accidentally blamed Jerusalem for spreading "chaos, terror and suffering" in the Middle East before realising her mistake.&nbsp;The US Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to the UN, Dorothy Shea, was giving a speech during the UNSC, condemning Iran's activities against Israel.&nbsp;"Israel's government has also spread chaos, terror and suffering throughout the region," Shea reads out. She then takes an awkward pause, shakes her head as she quickly corrects herself and repeats the sentence, “Iran's government has also spread chaos, terror and suffering throughout the region.” She continues with her speech, “Let us not forget that the Iranian government was an enabling and ideological material force behind Hamas's deadly assault on Israel.” &nbsp;This slip-up by the senior US diplomat on a stage as large as the United Nations Security Council went viral on social media.&nbsp;In her speech, Shea also emphasised that it is not too late for the Iranian government "to do the right thing". She reiterated US President Donald Trump's statements and said that Iran "must completely abandon its nuclear enrichment program and all aspirations of acquiring a nuclear weapon". Dorothy Shea stated that Israel has repeatedly called for Israel's destruction as well as for "death to America".&nbsp;As much as she confirmed the US was not involved in Israeli raids on Iran, the American diplomat said, “Let there be no doubt that the United States continues to stand with Israel and supports its actions against Iran's nuclear ambitions.” The American diplomat explained that Iran's leaders could have avoided the current war if they had accepted an agreement that would have prevented them from ever having a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;By rejecting the deal, Shea explained, Iran has everything it requires to have a nuclear weapon, adding that the only thing left for it to have now is a decision by its top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 BREAKING: US ambassador Dorothy Shea accidentally says something honest at the UN Security Council “Israel’s government has also spread chaos, terror, and suffering throughout the region...” A Freudian slip for the ages: <a href="https://t.co/lnwPsDkHov">pic.twitter.com/lnwPsDkHov</a>&mdash; Decensored News (@decensorednews) <a href="https://twitter.com/decensorednews/status/1936100492045640063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump will be making a decision on joining Israel in attacking Iran or not, in two weeks as the war between Israel and Iran continues for a week now with Israel attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities and military officials. During White House briefing, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that trump will “make a decision on whether to attack Iran within two weeks.”&nbsp;"Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks," Trump said in a statement read out by his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt.&nbsp;The White House added that “correspondence has continued with Iran.” An Israeli official on Thursday told The Times of Israel that it expects that US President Donald Trump will join the strikes against Iran’s nuclear program. “The expectation is that they join, but no one is pushing them,” says the official. “They have to make their own decision.”“We’ll know in the next 24-48 hours,” the official estimated, before the White House said that the US president will decide in the next two weeks.

Oops! US envoy accidentally blames Israel for ‘chaos and terror’ at UN- WATCH

Amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, a US envoy at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday stumbled and accidentally blamed Jerusalem for spreading "chaos, terror and suffering" in the Middle East before realising her mistake. The US Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to the UN, Dorothy Shea, was giving a speech during the UNSC, condemning Iran's activities against Israel. "Israel's government has also spread chaos, terror and suffering throughout the region," Shea reads out. She then takes an awkward pause, shakes her head as she quickly corrects herself and repeats the sentence, “Iran's government has also spread chaos, terror and suffering throughout the region.” She continues with her speech, “Let us not forget that the Iranian government was an enabling and ideological material force behind Hamas's deadly assault on Israel.” This slip-up by the senior US diplomat on a stage as large as the United Nations Security Council went viral on social media. In her speech, Shea also emphasised that it is not too late for the Iranian government "to do the right thing". She reiterated US President Donald Trump's statements and said that Iran "must completely abandon its nuclear enrichment program and all aspirations of acquiring a nuclear weapon". Dorothy Shea stated that Israel has repeatedly called for Israel's destruction as well as for "death to America". As much as she confirmed the US was not involved in Israeli raids on Iran, the American diplomat said, “Let there be no doubt that the United States continues to stand with Israel and supports its actions against Iran's nuclear ambitions.” The American diplomat explained that Iran's leaders could have avoided the current war if they had accepted an agreement that would have prevented them from ever having a nuclear weapon. By rejecting the deal, Shea explained, Iran has everything it requires to have a nuclear weapon, adding that the only thing left for it to have now is a decision by its top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The US Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to the UN, Dorothy Shea, was delivering a speech at the UNSC, condemning Iran's actions against Israel

A model in Taiwan known for her car show has died after she was given a "milk injection" by a renowned doctor. Cai Yuxin is a figure loved by her followers who have been seeing her at car shows. Her height and appearance fetched her thousands of followers. Despite professional success, Cai had been suffering from insomnia. So she approached the "Godfather of Liposuction", who administered the anaesthetic propofol to treat her condition.Cai was advised the sleep therapy by a friend, after which she sought help on May 25. She underwent a procedure known as the “milk injection” at Fairy Clinic in Taipei. It is named so because of its milky appearance. The propofol treatment is a potent, short-acting intravenous anaesthetic commonly employed for sedation and anaesthesia in clinical settings.Wu Shaohu, the clinic director and a prominent cosmetic doctor, was treating her. He gave her the injection to sedate her. Soon after, he left the room, leaving only a male assistant in charge. He did not have a nursing licence. According to United Daily News, the setup was faulty, and the rate of the intravenous drip increased. This caused a larger dose of anaesthetic to be delivered in a shorter time frame. Cai suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/booking-blunder-lands-british-airways-crew-at-orgy-hotel-in-milan-1750490101106">Booking blunder lands BA crew at sleazy S&amp;M motel in Milan, report unfit to fly because of the ruckus</a>&nbsp;By this time, Wu had left the clinic and was not available to help. The assistant made a video call, and Wu guided him to perform CPR on Cai while he tried to return to the clinic as soon as possible. By the time he reached, Cai had stopped breathing. She was rushed to a hospital where she remained in a coma for 18 days. She was pulled off life support on June 12.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-deeply-eerie-i-can-feel-it-in-my-body-creepy-voice-greets-people-calling-their-homes-in-iran-1750474670889">'Do you remember me?' Deeply eerie, creepy voice greets people calling homes in Iran</a>&nbsp;Wu is now under investigation on potential charges of causing serious injury due to negligence and violating the Medical Care Act. People are now up in arms against Wu for not only giving propofol to Cai, but for leaving her in the care of an inexperienced person. In Taiwan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has classified propofol as a Schedule IV controlled substance. It can only be administered by qualified professionals under appropriate monitoring.Experts have slammed those who use propofol to treat insomnia, terming it an unethical practice. People are now calling for strict action against those responsible for Cai's death.

A famous car model in Taiwan sought sleep therapy from the 'Godfather of Liposuction', and was given the 'milk injection.' An error led to her death.

A model in Taiwan known for her car show has died after she was given a "milk injection" by a renowned doctor. Cai Yuxin is a figure loved by her followers who have been seeing her at car shows. Her height and appearance fetched her thousands of followers. Despite professional success, Cai had been suffering from insomnia. So she approached the "Godfather of Liposuction", who administered the anaesthetic propofol to treat her condition. Cai was advised the sleep therapy by a friend, after which she sought help on May 25. She underwent a procedure known as the “milk injection” at Fairy Clinic in Taipei. It is named so because of its milky appearance. The propofol treatment is a potent, short-acting intravenous anaesthetic commonly employed for sedation and anaesthesia in clinical settings. Wu Shaohu, the clinic director and a prominent cosmetic doctor, was treating her. He gave her the injection to sedate her. Soon after, he left the room, leaving only a male assistant in charge. He did not have a nursing licence. According to United Daily News, the setup was faulty, and the rate of the intravenous drip increased. This caused a larger dose of anaesthetic to be delivered in a shorter time frame. Cai suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest. Also Read: Booking blunder lands BA crew at sleazy S&M motel in Milan, report unfit to fly because of the ruckus By this time, Wu had left the clinic and was not available to help. The assistant made a video call, and Wu guided him to perform CPR on Cai while he tried to return to the clinic as soon as possible. By the time he reached, Cai had stopped breathing. She was rushed to a hospital where she remained in a coma for 18 days. She was pulled off life support on June 12. Also Read: 'Do you remember me?' Deeply eerie, creepy voice greets people calling homes in Iran Wu is now under investigation on potential charges of causing serious injury due to negligence and violating the Medical Care Act. People are now up in arms against Wu for not only giving propofol to Cai, but for leaving her in the care of an inexperienced person. In Taiwan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has classified propofol as a Schedule IV controlled substance. It can only be administered by qualified professionals under appropriate monitoring. Experts have slammed those who use propofol to treat insomnia, terming it an unethical practice. People are now calling for strict action against those responsible for Cai's death.

A famous car model in Taiwan sought sleep therapy from the 'Godfather of Liposuction', and was given the 'milk injection.' An error led to her death.

Taiwanese model dies after seeking treatment for insomnia from 'Godfather of Liposuction'

Sri Lanka has welcomed the Indian announcement on evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis intensifies. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka said, that this "This gesture exemplifies the spirit of regional solidarity&nbsp;and trusted friendship that our nationals have built over decades".&nbsp; This is not the first time India has evacuated nationals from neighbouring countries during a crisis. During the 2022 Operation Ganga evacuation from Ukraine, India had evacuated foreign nationals from neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. During 2020, evacuation from Wuhan, China during the outbreak of COVID, India evacuated Maldives nationals. The Sri Lankan Deputy Foreign minister hoped that the situation in west Asia will come to normal soon. Full Interview:&nbsp;Indian mission in Tehran has announced&nbsp;that they will help in evacuation&nbsp;of Sri Lankan nationals. If you can give your reaction to this?Arun Hemachandra: Well, in light of the rapidly escalating situation in the region, I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Government of India for their timely and generous assistance in facilitating the evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Under Operation Sindhu, not only&nbsp; Indian citizens were brought to safety, but the Indian authorities also extended their helping hand to Sri Lankans and other South Asian nationals. This gesture exemplifies the spirit of regional solidarity and trusted friendship that our nationals have built over decades.&nbsp;Sir, perhaps if you can talk about the number of Sri Lankan nationals in Iran to give a broader view to us, and I believe that the Sri Lankan government also announced last week that you are moving your embassy to north of Iran?Arun Hemachandra: Due to the tensions seen in the region, we took a decision to shift the embassy from Iran to the northern part of Iran. And overall, there are 30 plus Sri Lankans living in Iran, as per the statistics that we have, including the embassy staff. So we are grateful, once again, to India's External Affairs Ministry and Indian Embassy in Tehran for their proactive coordination and the care they extended.&nbsp;What is the Sri Lankan stance of the West Asian crisis? If you can put in perspective. Arun Hemachandra: The primary motive at the moment is the safety of Sri Lankan citizens, those who are in Israel as well as Iran. So we are looking forward to making sure that each and every Sri Lankan citizen is protected and safeguarded. And in terms of the bilateral relationship, we do have relationships with both nations. And so we are really watching this situation, and then we hope there will be normalcy very soon.

Sri Lankan minister Hemachandra lauds Indian evacuation of Sri Lankans from Iran

Sri Lanka has welcomed the Indian announcement on evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran as the West Asia crisis intensifies. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka said, that this "This gesture exemplifies the spirit of regional solidarity and trusted friendship that our nationals have built over decades". This is not the first time India has evacuated nationals from neighbouring countries during a crisis. During the 2022 Operation Ganga evacuation from Ukraine, India had evacuated foreign nationals from neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. During 2020, evacuation from Wuhan, China during the outbreak of COVID, India evacuated Maldives nationals. The Sri Lankan Deputy Foreign minister hoped that the situation in west Asia will come to normal soon. Full Interview: Indian mission in Tehran has announced that they will help in evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals. If you can give your reaction to this? Arun Hemachandra: Well, in light of the rapidly escalating situation in the region, I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Government of India for their timely and generous assistance in facilitating the evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Under Operation Sindhu, not only Indian citizens were brought to safety, but the Indian authorities also extended their helping hand to Sri Lankans and other South Asian nationals. This gesture exemplifies the spirit of regional solidarity and trusted friendship that our nationals have built over decades. Sir, perhaps if you can talk about the number of Sri Lankan nationals in Iran to give a broader view to us, and I believe that the Sri Lankan government also announced last week that you are moving your embassy to north of Iran? Arun Hemachandra: Due to the tensions seen in the region, we took a decision to shift the embassy from Iran to the northern part of Iran. And overall, there are 30 plus Sri Lankans living in Iran, as per the statistics that we have, including the embassy staff. So we are grateful, once again, to India's External Affairs Ministry and Indian Embassy in Tehran for their proactive coordination and the care they extended. What is the Sri Lankan stance of the West Asian crisis? If you can put in perspective. Arun Hemachandra: The primary motive at the moment is the safety of Sri Lankan citizens, those who are in Israel as well as Iran. So we are looking forward to making sure that each and every Sri Lankan citizen is protected and safeguarded. And in terms of the bilateral relationship, we do have relationships with both nations. And so we are really watching this situation, and then we hope there will be normalcy very soon.

This is not the first time India has evacuated nationals from neighbouring countries during a crisis

Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump in a stark warning to a group of reporters, said that they were "in danger". This happened when the president was being asked questions about the Israel-Iran war after he gave himself a "two-week" deadline to decide on joining Israel in attacking Iran.The reporters were asking Trump questions at an airfield in New Jersey about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.“Are you worried Iran’s proxies would wage terror attacks against American targets abroad if you order military action?” a reporter asked the US president.“We’re always concerned about that, and we have to take them out and be very strong,” Trump responded.<h2>'You're even in danger'</h2>The US president continued saying, "You’re even in danger talking to me right now. Do you know that? You are in danger talking to me right now, so I should probably get out of here. But you guys are actually in danger. Can you believe it?”Trump will be making a decision on joining Israel in attacking Iran or not, in two weeks as the war between Israel and Iran has continued for more than a week now. During the White House briefing, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that Trump will “make a decision on whether to attack Iran within two weeks.”"Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks," Trump said in a statement read out by his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt.Meanwhile, an Israeli official on Thursday told The Times of Israel that it expects that US President Donald Trump will join the strikes against Iran’s nuclear program.“The expectation is that they join, but no one is pushing them,” says the official. “They have to make their own decision.”The ongoing conflict is the most direct confrontation between Israel and Iran in recent years. The ongoing war has at its root Iran's nuclear programme, which Israel views as an existential threat, claiming it’s a cover for building a bomb—something Tehran denies.

The reporters were asking Trump questions at an airfield in New Jersey about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump in a stark warning to a group of reporters, said that they were "in danger". This happened when the president was being asked questions about the Israel-Iran war after he gave himself a "two-week" deadline to decide on joining Israel in attacking Iran. The reporters were asking Trump questions at an airfield in New Jersey about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “Are you worried Iran’s proxies would wage terror attacks against American targets abroad if you order military action?” a reporter asked the US president. “We’re always concerned about that, and we have to take them out and be very strong,” Trump responded. 'You're even in danger' The US president continued saying, "You’re even in danger talking to me right now. Do you know that? You are in danger talking to me right now, so I should probably get out of here. But you guys are actually in danger. Can you believe it?” Trump will be making a decision on joining Israel in attacking Iran or not, in two weeks as the war between Israel and Iran has continued for more than a week now. During the White House briefing, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that Trump will “make a decision on whether to attack Iran within two weeks.” "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks," Trump said in a statement read out by his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, an Israeli official on Thursday told The Times of Israel that it expects that US President Donald Trump will join the strikes against Iran’s nuclear program. “The expectation is that they join, but no one is pushing them,” says the official. “They have to make their own decision.” The ongoing conflict is the most direct confrontation between Israel and Iran in recent years. The ongoing war has at its root Iran's nuclear programme, which Israel views as an existential threat, claiming it’s a cover for building a bomb—something Tehran denies.

The reporters were asking Trump questions at an airfield in New Jersey about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

'YOU'RE IN DANGER': Trump warns reporters when asked about Israel-Iran war

The war between Israel and Iran is being very expensive. Billions of rupees are spent each day on air defense equipment, which has caused a weapons shortage. Having spent $67 billion on the Gaza campaign, the cost of the war with Iran is also escalating day by day.The conflict with Iran is costing Israel very dearly. On one hand, Israeli weapons are being destroyed and on the other, billions of rupees are being used up in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.&nbsp;&nbsp;The catch is that Israel does not possess sufficient air defense missiles to wage the war against Iran for an extended period. But during the shortage of weapons, America has again assisted and weapons were delivered to Israel in 14 cargo planes. Each blast not only destroys things but also squanders crores of rupees. It doesn't matter whether Israel bombs Iran or defends itself against Iran's attack, the war costs are mounting with each blast. Israel is spending 17 billion rupees each day on air defense systems alone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel's Arrow Air Defense missile costs about 16 crores. David Sling missiles cost about 8 crores. Now whether it is Iran's suicide drones or ballistic missiles, crores of rupees worth missiles are being launched daily from Israeli air defense. Billions of rupees have been spent by Israel in the war with Gaza and Iran. In 2024, Israel incurred an expenditure of 67 billion dollars in the Gaza operation. Now Israel is spending around six thousand crores rupees daily in the ongoing conflict with Iran.&nbsp;Over Rs 2500 crore alone is being spent on fuel and weapons daily. Israel's Finance Ministry says that when one lakh soldiers are deployed, approximately Rs 270 crore is incurred on their salaries and arrangements daily. Despite such massive expenditure, Israel has a massive lack of air defense. Yet, as per a new report, another stockpile of weapons has been dispatched to Israel by America once again.&nbsp;14 cargo planes have arrived in Israel. America and Germany have sent weapons. 800 cargo planes have arrived in Israel after the Gaza operation. Details of the weapons carried by cargo planes are unknown but Israel's air defense is thought to be strengthened.&nbsp;As per American news reports, Israel is employing Arrow-3 missiles. There could be an enormous lack of Arrow-3 missiles in the future times. Iran's ballistic missiles will not be intercepted in the future. The issue of worry for America is that if the war against Iran prolongs for a long duration, then how will Israel be saved. The US is also deploying more Navy to give Israel aerial protection from Iran. Now, drones are being intercepted by fighter aircraft as well as air defense, but air-to-air missiles are utilized for that. If Iran keeps on launching drones attacks, then Israel will also run low on air-to-air missiles by a great deal.

Every blast burns billions: Israel struggles to keep pace amid conflict with Iran

The war between Israel and Iran is being very expensive. Billions of rupees are spent each day on air defense equipment, which has caused a weapons shortage. Having spent $67 billion on the Gaza campaign, the cost of the war with Iran is also escalating day by day. The conflict with Iran is costing Israel very dearly. On one hand, Israeli weapons are being destroyed and on the other, billions of rupees are being used up in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. The catch is that Israel does not possess sufficient air defense missiles to wage the war against Iran for an extended period. But during the shortage of weapons, America has again assisted and weapons were delivered to Israel in 14 cargo planes. Each blast not only destroys things but also squanders crores of rupees. It doesn't matter whether Israel bombs Iran or defends itself against Iran's attack, the war costs are mounting with each blast. Israel is spending 17 billion rupees each day on air defense systems alone. Israel's Arrow Air Defense missile costs about 16 crores. David Sling missiles cost about 8 crores. Now whether it is Iran's suicide drones or ballistic missiles, crores of rupees worth missiles are being launched daily from Israeli air defense. Billions of rupees have been spent by Israel in the war with Gaza and Iran. In 2024, Israel incurred an expenditure of 67 billion dollars in the Gaza operation. Now Israel is spending around six thousand crores rupees daily in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Over Rs 2500 crore alone is being spent on fuel and weapons daily. Israel's Finance Ministry says that when one lakh soldiers are deployed, approximately Rs 270 crore is incurred on their salaries and arrangements daily. Despite such massive expenditure, Israel has a massive lack of air defense. Yet, as per a new report, another stockpile of weapons has been dispatched to Israel by America once again. 14 cargo planes have arrived in Israel. America and Germany have sent weapons. 800 cargo planes have arrived in Israel after the Gaza operation. Details of the weapons carried by cargo planes are unknown but Israel's air defense is thought to be strengthened. As per American news reports, Israel is employing Arrow-3 missiles. There could be an enormous lack of Arrow-3 missiles in the future times. Iran's ballistic missiles will not be intercepted in the future. The issue of worry for America is that if the war against Iran prolongs for a long duration, then how will Israel be saved. The US is also deploying more Navy to give Israel aerial protection from Iran. Now, drones are being intercepted by fighter aircraft as well as air defense, but air-to-air missiles are utilized for that. If Iran keeps on launching drones attacks, then Israel will also run low on air-to-air missiles by a great deal.

After spending $67 billion on the Gaza operation, the expenditure on the war with Iran is also increasing continuously

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been monitoring Iranian nuclear sites as Israel continues to attack nuclear facilities. The agency's Director General Rafael Grossi in a statement to the United Nations Security Council, said that if Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is attacked, the consequences could be most serious.Bushehr is an operating nuclear power plant and &nbsp;hosts thousands of kilograms of nuclear material."Countries 7 of the region have reached out directly to me to express their concerns," Grossi said, adding that in case of an attack on this power plant, a direct hit could result in a very high release of radioactivity to the environment."Similarly, a hit that disabled the only two lines supplying electrical power to the plant could cause its reactor’s core to melt, which could result in a high release of radioactivity to the environment," he noted.Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur, the statement read.Continuing about Bushehr, in a worst case, both scenarios would require protective actions, including evacuations and sheltering of the population or the need to take stable iodine, "with the reach extending to distances from a few to several hundred kilometres."Moreover, radiation monitoring would need to cover distances of several hundred kilometres and food restrictions may need to be implemented.Grossi further called on maximum restraint, saying that the military escalation threatens lives and delays indispensable work towards a diplomatic solution for the long-term assurance that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon."The IAEA, just as has been the case with the military conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, will not stand idle during this conflict," he added.&nbsp;

Bushehr is an operating nuclear power plant and  hosts thousands of kilograms of nuclear material.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been monitoring Iranian nuclear sites as Israel continues to attack nuclear facilities. The agency's Director General Rafael Grossi in a statement to the United Nations Security Council, said that if Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is attacked, the consequences could be most serious. Bushehr is an operating nuclear power plant and hosts thousands of kilograms of nuclear material. "Countries 7 of the region have reached out directly to me to express their concerns," Grossi said, adding that in case of an attack on this power plant, a direct hit could result in a very high release of radioactivity to the environment. "Similarly, a hit that disabled the only two lines supplying electrical power to the plant could cause its reactor’s core to melt, which could result in a high release of radioactivity to the environment," he noted. Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur, the statement read. Continuing about Bushehr, in a worst case, both scenarios would require protective actions, including evacuations and sheltering of the population or the need to take stable iodine, "with the reach extending to distances from a few to several hundred kilometres." Moreover, radiation monitoring would need to cover distances of several hundred kilometres and food restrictions may need to be implemented. Grossi further called on maximum restraint, saying that the military escalation threatens lives and delays indispensable work towards a diplomatic solution for the long-term assurance that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon. "The IAEA, just as has been the case with the military conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, will not stand idle during this conflict," he added.

Bushehr is an operating nuclear power plant and &nbsp;hosts thousands of kilograms of nuclear material.

1,000 kg nuclear bombshell: Why attack on Iran’s Bushehr plant could trigger catastrophic fallout

A group of boys were in for a pleasant surprise when they came across none other than David Beckham parked right in a car next to them. A video of the moment shows them gleeing and ecstatic to see Sir David Beckham driving a car. The football legend can be seen smiling at them, making a memory they will remember for a lifetime. Social media can't get enough of a smiling Beckham, who turned around and made their day.Tosin Sokoya was out on the roads of London with his friends when he started filming from the car window. His camera caught Beckham in the next car. They could not believe that they were seeing Beckham in the flesh on a London road. Beckham wholeheartedly acknowledges the love and delivers a wide smile. The boys can be heard saying, “No! No, bro, no way — seriously though?!"&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Imagine pulling up next to David Beckham in traffic 😅 (Via tosin_sokoya) <a href="https://t.co/58KSrxKLmU">pic.twitter.com/58KSrxKLmU</a>&mdash; Mail Sport (@MailSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MailSport/status/1935654468344754513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video was shared multiple times and eventually reached Beckham also. He reposted it on Instagram Story and told his fans, "They were like rev your engine bruh. I was like I’m 50 I don’t do that anymore… @tosin_sokoya Good to see you boys."Tosin's day was made once again when Beckham shared his video, and he made another video in acknowledgement.Tosin asked Beckham to rev his engine. The 49-year-old football icon laughed and said, "I’m too old to rev anything." The encounter lasted 30 seconds and the cars drove off after the signal changed. “Crazy, what the hell just happened?!” Tosin said.Social media burst with joy and happiness after witnessing such a raw moment filled with emotions. A user wrote, “This is what social media is exactly about, capturing authentic, real-life moments, not staged, just raw."Another said, “I was smiling hard throughout the video as if it was me who met him. David is so nice."People also took a dig at the caption of the video - “David Beckham met me in traffic today… Wbu?” Netizens asked, "Did you meet Beckham, or did Beckham meet you?"

Tosin Sokoya was out on the roads of London with his friends when he started filming from the car window. His camera caught Beckham in the next car. They could not believe that they were seeing David Beckham. 

A group of boys were in for a pleasant surprise when they came across none other than David Beckham parked right in a car next to them. A video of the moment shows them gleeing and ecstatic to see Sir David Beckham driving a car. The football legend can be seen smiling at them, making a memory they will remember for a lifetime. Social media can't get enough of a smiling Beckham, who turned around and made their day. Tosin Sokoya was out on the roads of London with his friends when he started filming from the car window. His camera caught Beckham in the next car. They could not believe that they were seeing Beckham in the flesh on a London road. Beckham wholeheartedly acknowledges the love and delivers a wide smile. The boys can be heard saying, “No! No, bro, no way — seriously though?!"

Tosin Sokoya was out on the roads of London with his friends when he started filming from the car window. His camera caught Beckham in the next car. They could not believe that they were seeing David Beckham.&nbsp;

'I’m too old to rev anything': Fan's surprise encounter with David Beckham has everyone smiling

The Embassy of Iran in India on Wednesday shared a statement made by the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) where he said that they (IAEA) did not have any proof that Iran is going to make nuclear weapons.&nbsp;In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, admits that Iran was not going to make a nuclear weapon. “What we reported was that we did not have any proof of a systematic effort (by Iran) to move toward a nuclear weapon. ”&nbsp;The post featured an interview with Grossi to CNN, which was posted by Iranian Press TV.&nbsp;In the interview, Director General Grossi answering the question on nuclear weapons in Iran said, "What we informed and what we reported was that we did not have, as in coincidence with some of the sources you mentioned there, that we did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon."&nbsp;According to a previous report by the Times of Israel citing Hebrew media, it was reported on Sunday that Israel discovered that Iranian scientists had conducted successful experiments in the design process of a nuclear weapon, bringing it weeks away from being able to produce a bomb.&nbsp;Times of Israel reported that this "golden information" was presented by intelligence officials to the political leadership before the decision was made to carry out preemptive strikes on Friday, along with the concern that Israel didn't know everything and that Tehran could be at an even more advanced stage in building a nuclear bomb than the available information showed, Army Radio reported, citing unnamed security officials.&nbsp;The US State Department on Tuesday (local time) reaffirmed the Trump administration's stance on Iran's nuclear program, emphasising that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.&nbsp;Addressing a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that President Donald Trump's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities has been consistent since taking office.&nbsp;"Now with the conflict between Iran and Israel, President Trump is also clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon...The fact that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon is clear. As the white house reminds us, since taking office, President Trump has clearly stated that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon...," said Bruce.&nbsp;The developments follow after Israel and Iran are trading strikes for a sixth day, with civilians in flashpoint areas facing waves of attacks. Israel's defence minister said the country plans on striking "very significant targets in Tehran."&nbsp;Early Wednesday local time, explosions from incoming Iranian missiles were reported over Tel Aviv. &nbsp;

In the interview, Director General Grossi answering the question on nuclear weapons in Iran, said, "We did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon."

The Embassy of Iran in India on Wednesday shared a statement made by the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) where he said that they (IAEA) did not have any proof that Iran is going to make nuclear weapons. In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, admits that Iran was not going to make a nuclear weapon. “What we reported was that we did not have any proof of a systematic effort (by Iran) to move toward a nuclear weapon. ” The post featured an interview with Grossi to CNN, which was posted by Iranian Press TV. In the interview, Director General Grossi answering the question on nuclear weapons in Iran said, "What we informed and what we reported was that we did not have, as in coincidence with some of the sources you mentioned there, that we did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon." According to a previous report by the Times of Israel citing Hebrew media, it was reported on Sunday that Israel discovered that Iranian scientists had conducted successful experiments in the design process of a nuclear weapon, bringing it weeks away from being able to produce a bomb. Times of Israel reported that this "golden information" was presented by intelligence officials to the political leadership before the decision was made to carry out preemptive strikes on Friday, along with the concern that Israel didn't know everything and that Tehran could be at an even more advanced stage in building a nuclear bomb than the available information showed, Army Radio reported, citing unnamed security officials. The US State Department on Tuesday (local time) reaffirmed the Trump administration's stance on Iran's nuclear program, emphasising that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Addressing a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that President Donald Trump's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities has been consistent since taking office. "Now with the conflict between Iran and Israel, President Trump is also clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon...The fact that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon is clear. As the white house reminds us, since taking office, President Trump has clearly stated that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon...," said Bruce. The developments follow after Israel and Iran are trading strikes for a sixth day, with civilians in flashpoint areas facing waves of attacks. Israel's defence minister said the country plans on striking "very significant targets in Tehran." Early Wednesday local time, explosions from incoming Iranian missiles were reported over Tel Aviv.

In the interview, Director General Grossi answering the question on nuclear weapons in Iran, said, "We did not have any proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon."

'Did not have any proof of effort to move into a nuclear weapon': IAEA Chief on Iran

Israel has eliminated another senior official of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said the nation's military on Saturday (Jun 21). As per the Israeli military, Behnam Shahriyari, commander of the Quds Force's Weapons Transfer Unit in the IRGC, was killed in a precise IDF strike in western Iran. The announcement of Shahriyari's elimination follows that of another top IRGC commander, Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran's elite Quds Force. As per the Israeli Defence Forces, Shahriyari was neutralised "more than 1,000 km from Israel while travelling in western Iran".<h2>A 'severe blow' to terrorist organisations surrounding Israel</h2>Lauding Shahriyari's killing as a "severe blow to the ability of the terrorist organisations surrounding Israel," the IDF said that the "heavy damage" wrought by Israeli forces would cripple their ability to "regroup and strengthen".<h2>Who was Behnam Shahriyari?</h2>As per the IDF, Shahriyari was the commander of Unit 190. The Quds Force's weapon unit, believed to be responsible for covert arms transfers from Iran to proxy groups across the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen. Transfer Unit in the IRGC. He was reportedly "responsible for all weapons transfers from the Iranian regime to its proxies across the Middle East" and played a key role in directly advancing the "Iranian regime's plan to destroy Israel"."Shahriyari worked directly with the Hezbollah and Hamas terror organisations, as well as with the Houthi regime and other groups, thereby supplying numerous missiles and rockets that were fired at Israeli territory during the war," said the IDF in a statement. It also posted a video of the precision strike that took out Behnam Shahriyari. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🔴ELIMINATED: Behnam Shahriyari, commander of the Quds Force’s Weapons Transfer Unit in the IRGC, was eliminated in a precise IDF strike in western Iran. Shahriyari was responsible for all weapons transfers from the Iranian regime to its proxies across the Middle East in order… <a href="https://t.co/O9nEjuauuW">pic.twitter.com/O9nEjuauuW</a>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1936323398595994024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In addition to weapons, the IDF said that the IRGC commander "oversaw the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars annually to terror organisations through his unique connections in Turkey and Lebanon, using a network of front companies, currency exchanges, and money couriers."On X, the Israeli military said that his killing was a "severe blow to the ability of the terror organisations surrounding the State of Israel to rearm after having suffered heavy losses at the hands of the IDF during the war." Shahriyari had reportedly been on Israel’s radar since at least 2009.

Lauding Shahriyari's killing as a "severe blow to the ability of the terrorist organisations surrounding Israel," the IDF said that the "heavy damage" wrought by Israeli forces would cripple their ability "regroup and strengthen".

Israel has eliminated another senior official of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said the nation's military on Saturday (Jun 21). As per the Israeli military, Behnam Shahriyari, commander of the Quds Force's Weapons Transfer Unit in the IRGC, was killed in a precise IDF strike in western Iran. The announcement of Shahriyari's elimination follows that of another top IRGC commander, Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran's elite Quds Force. As per the Israeli Defence Forces, Shahriyari was neutralised "more than 1,000 km from Israel while travelling in western Iran". A 'severe blow' to terrorist organisations surrounding Israel Lauding Shahriyari's killing as a "severe blow to the ability of the terrorist organisations surrounding Israel," the IDF said that the "heavy damage" wrought by Israeli forces would cripple their ability to "regroup and strengthen". Who was Behnam Shahriyari? As per the IDF, Shahriyari was the commander of Unit 190. The Quds Force's weapon unit, believed to be responsible for covert arms transfers from Iran to proxy groups across the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen. Transfer Unit in the IRGC. He was reportedly "responsible for all weapons transfers from the Iranian regime to its proxies across the Middle East" and played a key role in directly advancing the "Iranian regime's plan to destroy Israel". "Shahriyari worked directly with the Hezbollah and Hamas terror organisations, as well as with the Houthi regime and other groups, thereby supplying numerous missiles and rockets that were fired at Israeli territory during the war," said the IDF in a statement. It also posted a video of the precision strike that took out Behnam Shahriyari.

Lauding Shahriyari's killing as a "severe blow to the ability of the terrorist organisations surrounding Israel," the IDF said that the "heavy damage" wrought by Israeli forces would cripple their ability "regroup and strengthen".

Who was Behnam Shahriyari? Israel eliminates top IRGC weapon smuggler in precision strike deep inside Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday hinted at a historic deal with the Ivy League school, which may end the high-profile confrontation with the Federal Government.&nbsp;"We have been working closely with Harvard, and it is very possible that a Deal will be announced over the next week or so. They have acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations and appear to be committed to doing what is right. If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be “mindbogglingly” HISTORIC, and very good for our Country," said Trump in a Truth Social Post on Friday. However, the details of the deal were not discussed in the post.&nbsp;

On the other hand, in a significant development, Federal Judge Allison Burroughs on Friday granted a preliminary (but effectively long-term) injunction to permanently halt the Trump administration's withdrawal of its ability to enrol foreign students at the university. But all the legal hurdles of Harvard will not vanish right away; however, it gives the Ivy League school a boost as it faces stern challenges from the government.&nbsp;Judge Burroughs also directed the Federal Government to issue guidance to consular and customs officers to disregard the revocation and document compliance within 72 hours.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had earlier revoked Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification on May 22. This move threatened to deport approximately 7,000 students, about one quarter of the student body, to deportation. Then, Trump followed up with a proclamation on June 4 to deny Harvard the ability to enrol foreign students, which was temporarily blocked by Judge Burroughs.The injunction will prevent the Federal Government's May 22 revocation. However, the government can impose categorical restrictions on Harvard's ability to host students, instructors, and researchers on F and J visas. Burroughs did not completely do away with the June 4 proclamation; it is temporarily restrained by an order till Monday.&nbsp;

Federal Judge blocks Trump’s move to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students, granting a long-term injunction. A possible historic deal is also in talks, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday hinted at a historic deal with the Ivy League school, which may end the high-profile confrontation with the Federal Government. "We have been working closely with Harvard, and it is very possible that a Deal will be announced over the next week or so. They have acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations and appear to be committed to doing what is right. If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be “mindbogglingly” HISTORIC, and very good for our Country," said Trump in a Truth Social Post on Friday. However, the details of the deal were not discussed in the post.

Federal Judge blocks Trump’s move to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students, granting a long-term injunction. A possible historic deal is also in talks, says Trump

Trump teases 'Mindbogglingly' HISTORIC deal with Harvard - Is the fight finally over?

The former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has never shied away from speaking her mind. And this time she wasn't any different. In a candid moment on the latest episode of The Light Podcast (IMO), in whish she spoke at length about parenting and her experience of raising daughters, Michelle said she is 'glad' she does not have a son with husband and former US President Barack Obama.&nbsp;While speaking with her brother Craig Robinson and radio host Angie Martinez on IMO, Mitchell, who is 61 jokingly said she has no regrets and that he would’ve just been a “pint-sized version” of her husband, Barack Obama, reported the New York Post.&nbsp;“I'm so glad I didn't have a boy because he would have been a Barack Obama," said Michelle.&nbsp;Martinez then laughingly said the concept of a "Baby Barack" was “amazing.” Michelle countered saying, “No, I would’ve felt for him.&nbsp;A chunk of the podcast was shared on X after which it went viral.&nbsp;One of the X user on seeing the video wrote, “She just keeps on dissing him but she has the two girls?? While another said &nbsp;“That marriage is over.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Michelle Obama says she&#39;s &quot;so glad&quot; she didn&#39;t have a son &quot;because he would have been a Barack Obama&quot; 😬 <a href="https://t.co/9C0FEz5BXM">pic.twitter.com/9C0FEz5BXM</a>&mdash; Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jules31415/status/1936244082147201111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in the same episode, Michelle appeared to take a veiled swipe at Obama, who has enjoyed practising his golf game post-presidency.&nbsp;“Parenting is like fly-fishing. Never been fly fishing but from what I’ve seen about it it’s all in the wrist it’s a very delicate balance... it’s like nothing works the same way every time,” she said.“It’s elegance, right? It’s not dunk and drop and grab... We should go fly fishing. Better than golfing,” she laughing said.&nbsp;

Michelle spoke at length about parenting and her experience of raising daughters during the podcast.

The former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has never shied away from speaking her mind. And this time she wasn't any different. In a candid moment on the latest episode of The Light Podcast (IMO), in whish she spoke at length about parenting and her experience of raising daughters, Michelle said she is 'glad' she does not have a son with husband and former US President Barack Obama. While speaking with her brother Craig Robinson and radio host Angie Martinez on IMO, Mitchell, who is 61 jokingly said she has no regrets and that he would’ve just been a “pint-sized version” of her husband, Barack Obama, reported the New York Post. “I'm so glad I didn't have a boy because he would have been a Barack Obama," said Michelle. Martinez then laughingly said the concept of a "Baby Barack" was “amazing.” Michelle countered saying, “No, I would’ve felt for him. A chunk of the podcast was shared on X after which it went viral. One of the X user on seeing the video wrote, “She just keeps on dissing him but she has the two girls?? While another said “That marriage is over.”

Michelle spoke at length about parenting and her experience of raising daughters during the podcast.

'Glad' did not have a son', says Michelle Obama. Here's why she made the comment

A major goof-up landed the British Airways crew in Italy at a shady motel in Milan. The pilots and crew had to put up at an "orgy hotel" after the outsourced travel desk made a blunder. The airline usually puts them up at a regular hotel, but this time, it was completely booked up. They were to stay at an alternative four-star hotel, but the agency confused the names. They reported the next day that all kinds of sleazy activities were going on in adjacent rooms the entire night, which didn't let them get proper rest. Many of them declared themselves unfit to fly the next day.The agency was supposed to book the four-star Mo.om Hotel in Varese. Instead, they booked the Mo.om Motel, where rooms are rented by the hour for sexual activities, View From the Wing reported. The pilots and flight attendants had no choice but to spend the night there. They were horrified by everything they saw in the rooms and around them.The rooms had bondage beds and sex swings. There were mirrors on the ceilings, bondage items like cages and leather harnesses and sex toys. One of the rooms even had a bathtub in the shape of a vagina.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jaipur-5-star-hotel-room-couple-sex-no-curtains-traffic-jam-1750399471057">Couple forgets to draw curtains of 5-star Jaipur hotel room while getting intimate, triggers traffic jam</a>&nbsp;The crew reported hearing strange noises from other rooms the entire night. There were &nbsp;“suspicious fluids” in several rooms, plus prostitution and drug dealing in the parking lot.Due to a lack of rest, many of them said they couldn't fly the next morning. However, the airline did not report a delay due to the incident. Talking about the booking blunder, British Airways said, "A small number of crew were moved to unapproved hotel rooms due to availability issues with our usual provider, without our knowledge. We are urgently investigating to prevent a repeat."British Airways is also in the news for removing water bottles on its long-haul flights. It is a test run for now, where individual water bottles will not be available in the economy and premium economy cabins. The airline said it is aimed at saving the environment, but others think it is merely a cost-cutting measure. &nbsp;

British Airways pilots and crew had to stay at a sleazy motel after a mistake with the name of the hotel had them booked at the wrong place. 

A major goof-up landed the British Airways crew in Italy at a shady motel in Milan. The pilots and crew had to put up at an "orgy hotel" after the outsourced travel desk made a blunder. The airline usually puts them up at a regular hotel, but this time, it was completely booked up. They were to stay at an alternative four-star hotel, but the agency confused the names. They reported the next day that all kinds of sleazy activities were going on in adjacent rooms the entire night, which didn't let them get proper rest. Many of them declared themselves unfit to fly the next day. The agency was supposed to book the four-star Mo.om Hotel in Varese. Instead, they booked the Mo.om Motel, where rooms are rented by the hour for sexual activities, View From the Wing reported. The pilots and flight attendants had no choice but to spend the night there. They were horrified by everything they saw in the rooms and around them. The rooms had bondage beds and sex swings. There were mirrors on the ceilings, bondage items like cages and leather harnesses and sex toys. One of the rooms even had a bathtub in the shape of a vagina. Also Read: Couple forgets to draw curtains of 5-star Jaipur hotel room while getting intimate, triggers traffic jam The crew reported hearing strange noises from other rooms the entire night. There were “suspicious fluids” in several rooms, plus prostitution and drug dealing in the parking lot. Due to a lack of rest, many of them said they couldn't fly the next morning. However, the airline did not report a delay due to the incident. Talking about the booking blunder, British Airways said, "A small number of crew were moved to unapproved hotel rooms due to availability issues with our usual provider, without our knowledge. We are urgently investigating to prevent a repeat." British Airways is also in the news for removing water bottles on its long-haul flights. It is a test run for now, where individual water bottles will not be available in the economy and premium economy cabins. The airline said it is aimed at saving the environment, but others think it is merely a cost-cutting measure.

British Airways pilots and crew had to stay at a sleazy motel after a mistake with the name of the hotel had them booked at the wrong place.&nbsp;

Airline crew lands at sleazy S&M motel in Milan after agency's booking blunder

Israel on Saturday (Jun 21) claimed that it had killed Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran's elite Quds Force, in a precision missile strike on an apartment in the city of Qom. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, in a statement, declared that Izadi has been eliminated. The killing marks the latest elimination of Iranian high-level commanders by Israel. Calling it a "major achievement" and retribution for the October 7 attack, Katz said that Izadi "funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre".<h2>Who was Mohammad Saeed Izadi?</h2>Izadi was the commander of the Palestine Corps within the IRGC’s elite Quds Force. He is believed to be the lead in overseeing Iran s operational and logistical support to Palestinian militant groups, primarily Hamas and PIJ.As per the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Centre, Izadi led efforts to smuggle weapons, provide funding, and train terror groups in Gaza and the West Bank.He is also believed to be responsible for strengthening coordination between Palestinian factions and Hezbollah, as well as the former Assad regime in Syria.Mohammad Saeed Izadi, as per reports, was a key figure in Iran's support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). He reportedly helped arm and finance the groups ahead of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel."He funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre," said Katz.The Israeli defence minister said that Izadi's elimination was "a major achievement for Israeli intelligence and the Air Force," and added that it was "justice for the murdered and the hostages.""Israel's long arm will reach all its enemies," he vowed.Israeli intelligence agencies have long accused Izadi of coordinating multi-front assaults on Israel involving Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian proxies. This comes as Israel reportedlylaunched a series of strikes on Iran’s nuclear site in Isfahan early Saturday. Citing a security official, Iranian state-linked Fars news agency reported that multiple attacks were carried out, with most of the blasts linked to Iranian air defence systems intercepting incoming threats. As per the report, there was no leakage of hazardous materials and no risk to public safety.&nbsp;

Calling it a "major achievement" and retribution for the October 7 attack, Katz said that Izadi "funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre".

Israel on Saturday (Jun 21) claimed that it had killed Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran's elite Quds Force, in a precision missile strike on an apartment in the city of Qom. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, in a statement, declared that Izadi has been eliminated. The killing marks the latest elimination of Iranian high-level commanders by Israel. Calling it a "major achievement" and retribution for the October 7 attack, Katz said that Izadi "funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre". Who was Mohammad Saeed Izadi? Izadi was the commander of the Palestine Corps within the IRGC’s elite Quds Force. He is believed to be the lead in overseeing Iran s operational and logistical support to Palestinian militant groups, primarily Hamas and PIJ. As per the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Centre, Izadi led efforts to smuggle weapons, provide funding, and train terror groups in Gaza and the West Bank. He is also believed to be responsible for strengthening coordination between Palestinian factions and Hezbollah, as well as the former Assad regime in Syria. Mohammad Saeed Izadi, as per reports, was a key figure in Iran's support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). He reportedly helped arm and finance the groups ahead of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. "He funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre," said Katz. The Israeli defence minister said that Izadi's elimination was "a major achievement for Israeli intelligence and the Air Force," and added that it was "justice for the murdered and the hostages." "Israel's long arm will reach all its enemies," he vowed. Israeli intelligence agencies have long accused Izadi of coordinating multi-front assaults on Israel involving Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian proxies. This comes as Israel reportedlylaunched a series of strikes on Iran’s nuclear site in Isfahan early Saturday. Citing a security official, Iranian state-linked Fars news agency reported that multiple attacks were carried out, with most of the blasts linked to Iranian air defence systems intercepting incoming threats. As per the report, there was no leakage of hazardous materials and no risk to public safety.

Calling it a "major achievement" and retribution for the October 7 attack, Katz said that Izadi "funded and armed Hamas ahead of the October 7 massacre".

Who was Mohammed Izadi? Israel claims top IRGC commander who armed Hamas for Oct 7 attack, eliminated in Qom airstrike

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the internet is already exploding with memes and finding a reason to laugh about it. The announcement from Islamabad came after Trump lamented that despite having brokered so many peace deals across the world, he would never get a Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan cited his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" in averting a major disaster between the two countries. Earlier this week, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir met Trump over lunch after he praised him for his role and stated that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize.Social media users are roasting both Trump and Pakistan over the announcement. A user wrote, "Oh my goodness, what brown noseers. What do they want from him?" (sic)&nbsp;Another person took a shot at both Trump and Pakistan: "Maybe he should do a “trade deal” with the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Afterthought : Pakistan and Trump both have something in common – begging. One begs for dollars, the other begs for attention."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-rues-not-getting-the-nobel-peace-prize-for-stopping-wars-pakistan-recommends-his-name-1750478735149">Pakistan recommends Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after he rues not getting one for 'stopping wars'</a>&nbsp;A user wrote, "So…….Pakistan formally nominated President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize? Was that before or after Trump did his sad sack rant on X?"Another said, "Trump really, really,really wants a Nobel Peace Prize."&nbsp;<h2>Trump says he shoud have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize ‘4-5 times’</h2>&nbsp;On Friday, Trump said that he should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize "four or five times." "They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.” On Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had brokered a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. He quickly changed the subject and wrote, "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pats-own-back-for-congo-rwanda-peace-deal-claims-won-t-get-a-nobel-peace-prize-no-matter-what-i-do-1750467827956">Trump complains 'won't get Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,' pats own back for Congo-Rwanda peace deal</a>&nbsp;Another user linked the peace prize recommendation with the US mulling an attack on Iran. "Smart move by Pakistan stroking #Trumps ego because if he does go to war with Iran now he is not &nbsp;worthy of a Peace award.""Has Iran attacked America?!! Trump is to dumb to understand Pakistan motive here." &nbsp;People also pointed out that Pakistan stands to gain something from this announcement."Just wait. &nbsp;In 5,...4....3...2...1... Pakistan announces new military equipment or some other handout from Trump.""Whoever is managing Pakistan they are doing it very well."&nbsp;Asim Munir recently met Trump for lunch at the White House. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said before the meeting, “Trump would host Munir after he called for the president to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.""Turns out, all that Ceasefire drama was for a medal. And Asim Munir? Sold out for a dinner plate," a user wrote on X.

Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: People are mocking Trump and Pakistan after the latter named the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he avoided a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. 

Pakistan has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the internet is already exploding with memes and finding a reason to laugh about it. The announcement from Islamabad came after Trump lamented that despite having brokered so many peace deals across the world, he would never get a Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan cited his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" in averting a major disaster between the two countries. Earlier this week, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir met Trump over lunch after he praised him for his role and stated that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize. Social media users are roasting both Trump and Pakistan over the announcement. A user wrote, "Oh my goodness, what brown noseers. What do they want from him?" (sic) Another person took a shot at both Trump and Pakistan: "Maybe he should do a “trade deal” with the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Afterthought : Pakistan and Trump both have something in common – begging. One begs for dollars, the other begs for attention." Also Read: Pakistan recommends Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after he rues not getting one for 'stopping wars' A user wrote, "So…….Pakistan formally nominated President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize? Was that before or after Trump did his sad sack rant on X?" Another said, "Trump really, really,really wants a Nobel Peace Prize." Trump says he shoud have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize ‘4-5 times’ On Friday, Trump said that he should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize "four or five times." "They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.” On Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had brokered a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. He quickly changed the subject and wrote, "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan". "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo." Also Read: Trump complains 'won't get Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,' pats own back for Congo-Rwanda peace deal Another user linked the peace prize recommendation with the US mulling an attack on Iran. "Smart move by Pakistan stroking #Trumps ego because if he does go to war with Iran now he is not worthy of a Peace award." "Has Iran attacked America?!! Trump is to dumb to understand Pakistan motive here." People also pointed out that Pakistan stands to gain something from this announcement. "Just wait. In 5,...4....3...2...1... Pakistan announces new military equipment or some other handout from Trump." "Whoever is managing Pakistan they are doing it very well." Asim Munir recently met Trump for lunch at the White House. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said before the meeting, “Trump would host Munir after he called for the president to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan." "Turns out, all that Ceasefire drama was for a medal. And Asim Munir? Sold out for a dinner plate," a user wrote on X.

Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: People are mocking Trump and Pakistan after the latter named the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he avoided a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;

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