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Air India Flight AI-171 crashed with 242 people onboard on June 12, 2025, shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. This marks the first fatal accident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the Aviation Industry and might not have come without a warning.Only a year ago, whistleblower and engineer Sam Salehpour publicly alleged that Boeing 787s were being assembled with unsafe shortcuts, such as fuselage sections force-fitted, debris left inside critical joints, and structural gaps which could lead to long-term fatigue and catastrophic mid-air failure.&nbsp;Boeing disputed those claims, saying they were ‘fully confident in the 787 Dreamliner’.&nbsp;Salehpour later testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. He also urged to ground the 787 fleet until full inspections were completed.&nbsp;Boeing insists that there were no safety concerns. It says that after incessant fatigue testing of over 600 in-service 787s and 165,000 cycles had revealed no structural cracking, and they argued the aircraft will maintain its projected lifespan.&nbsp;Substantial issues were raised by credible insiders regarding assembly and manufacturing flaws in the 787 Dreamliner. But no regulatory oversight led to the grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Notably, until now, the Dreamliner was on a clean slate with more than 1,100 aircraft delivered globally. This is the first occasion that Boeing 787 faced a fatality; earlier it had minor hiccups, like a notable in-flight upset on a LATAM flight and cabin pressurisation events, but none resulted in the aircraft being written off .&nbsp;This fatal crash of Ahmedabad, however, draws attention to the revelation of Sam Salehpour, who was advocating for a thorough investigation of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Public perception of Boeing faces renewed scrutiny, even though the causes of the mid-air failure of Air India Flight AI-171 remain unknown. Until now, the 787 had been celebrated as one of the safest modern aircraft types, with this accident marking a critical turning point.

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It revives whistleblower Sam Salehpour’s warnings about structural flaws in 787 assembly, raising serious concerns over Boeing’s safety practices.

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed with 242 people onboard on June 12, 2025, shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. This marks the first fatal accident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the Aviation Industry and might not have come without a warning. Only a year ago, whistleblower and engineer Sam Salehpour publicly alleged that Boeing 787s were being assembled with unsafe shortcuts, such as fuselage sections force-fitted, debris left inside critical joints, and structural gaps which could lead to long-term fatigue and catastrophic mid-air failure. Boeing disputed those claims, saying they were ‘fully confident in the 787 Dreamliner’. Salehpour later testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. He also urged to ground the 787 fleet until full inspections were completed. Boeing insists that there were no safety concerns. It says that after incessant fatigue testing of over 600 in-service 787s and 165,000 cycles had revealed no structural cracking, and they argued the aircraft will maintain its projected lifespan. Substantial issues were raised by credible insiders regarding assembly and manufacturing flaws in the 787 Dreamliner. But no regulatory oversight led to the grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Notably, until now, the Dreamliner was on a clean slate with more than 1,100 aircraft delivered globally. This is the first occasion that Boeing 787 faced a fatality; earlier it had minor hiccups, like a notable in-flight upset on a LATAM flight and cabin pressurisation events, but none resulted in the aircraft being written off . This fatal crash of Ahmedabad, however, draws attention to the revelation of Sam Salehpour, who was advocating for a thorough investigation of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Public perception of Boeing faces renewed scrutiny, even though the causes of the mid-air failure of Air India Flight AI-171 remain unknown. Until now, the 787 had been celebrated as one of the safest modern aircraft types, with this accident marking a critical turning point.

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It revives whistleblower Sam Salehpour’s warnings about structural flaws in 787 assembly, raising serious concerns over Boeing’s safety practices.

From warnings to wreckage: Did Boeing’s ignored red flags foreshadow the Ahmedabad crash?

Hours after an Air India aircraft with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in the ministry's press briefing said that “a lot of people were lost.” The number of casualties in the incident is still unknown and rescue operations are underway.&nbsp;&nbsp;Replying to a question by ANI, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "What has happened in Ahmedabad is a very tragic accident. We have lost a lot of people. We extend our deepest condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. There are several foreigners. You will receive the updates from the relevant departments: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India, and others. That is the latest I can share. It is an evolving situation. The rescue operations are on. We need to wait a little more time for exact details to be put out..."&nbsp;The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. The plane, en route to London, had taken off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm IST.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;What has happened in Ahmedabad is a very tragic accident. We have lost a lot of people,&quot; says MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal . . . . Video: ANI <a href="https://t.co/yJL2o7jw05">pic.twitter.com/yJL2o7jw05</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1933132296921768018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The number of casualties in the Air India aircraft crash in Ahmedabad is still unknown and rescue operations are underway. 

Hours after an Air India aircraft with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in the ministry's press briefing said that “a lot of people were lost.” The number of casualties in the incident is still unknown and rescue operations are underway. Replying to a question by ANI, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "What has happened in Ahmedabad is a very tragic accident. We have lost a lot of people. We extend our deepest condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. There are several foreigners. You will receive the updates from the relevant departments: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India, and others. That is the latest I can share. It is an evolving situation. The rescue operations are on. We need to wait a little more time for exact details to be put out..." The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. The plane, en route to London, had taken off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm IST.

The number of casualties in the Air India aircraft crash in Ahmedabad is still unknown and rescue operations are underway.&nbsp;

Ahmedabad plane crash | 'We have lost a lot of people': Ministry of External Affairs extends condolences on 'tragic accident'

For the fourth day in a row, amid adverse sea conditions, the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) continues to lead the operation to fight the blaze on Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503, off India's southwestern coast. On Thursday (June 12), the Indian Air Force's Russian-origin Mi-17 helicopter was deployed to carry out aerial firefighting by dropping dry chemical powder(a fire suppressant) onto the raging blaze aboard the cargo ship. This in addition to Coast Guard ships that have been on site since Monday, when the fire accident began. The ICG has also deployed its own helicopters and aircraft for this ongoing operation.&nbsp; &nbsp;According to the Indian Coast Guard, at least 1,000kg of dry chemical powder was dropped right onto the core of the fire, using the Air Force's multi-role Mi-17 helicopter. Given that the ablaze vessel is adrift, the ICG said that it is maintaining the position of the cargo ship by using a towline. On Wednesday, an ICG helicopter winched five members of an external salvage team and an aircrew diver onto the burning vessel to facilitate this towing process.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter has dropped at least 1,000kg of dry chemical powder to suppress the fire on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Wan Hai 503. Since Monday, this ship is ablaze off Kerala. 4th day of ops led by <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaCoastGuard</a> underway PS: Rare op of Mi-17 at sea <a href="https://t.co/3eWXCU0T3K">pic.twitter.com/3eWXCU0T3K</a>&mdash; Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/sdhrthmp/status/1933082756202066026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;"Although the external fire has been extinguished, dense smoke continues to emanate, indicating residual internal heat and possible metallic fire. Firefighting efforts remain ongoing, with all responding assets on high alert to ensure complete containment of fire," it was added. &nbsp;About Wan Hai 503 and the fire accident &nbsp;On Monday, 9th&nbsp;June, Singapore-flagged Merchant Vessel Wan Hai, carrying containerized cargo was sailing from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mumbai, India, when it reported onboard explosion while off Kerala, India. At 9:30am, Monday, Indian authorities were alerted about the evolving maritime distress situation, following which the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy deployed their ships and aircraft to render assistance and monitor the situation. &nbsp;The vessel departed Colombo on 6th&nbsp;June and was estimated to reach Mumbai on 9th June, Monday. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard rescued 18 of the ship's 22crew, while the search is on for the remaining four crew members. Given the kind of repeated explosions taking place on the distressed vessel, it is suspected that it has been carrying cargo of hazardous nature. &nbsp;According to the ICG, the ablaze cargo ship carries 2,128 metric tonnes of fuel, and hundreds of containers, including hazardous cargo.&nbsp;

The Indian Air Force's Russian-origin Mi-17 helicopter was deployed to carry out aerial firefighting by dropping dry chemical powder(a fire suppressant) onto the raging blaze aboard the cargo ship

For the fourth day in a row, amid adverse sea conditions, the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) continues to lead the operation to fight the blaze on Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503, off India's southwestern coast. On Thursday (June 12), the Indian Air Force's Russian-origin Mi-17 helicopter was deployed to carry out aerial firefighting by dropping dry chemical powder(a fire suppressant) onto the raging blaze aboard the cargo ship. This in addition to Coast Guard ships that have been on site since Monday, when the fire accident began. The ICG has also deployed its own helicopters and aircraft for this ongoing operation. According to the Indian Coast Guard, at least 1,000kg of dry chemical powder was dropped right onto the core of the fire, using the Air Force's multi-role Mi-17 helicopter. Given that the ablaze vessel is adrift, the ICG said that it is maintaining the position of the cargo ship by using a towline. On Wednesday, an ICG helicopter winched five members of an external salvage team and an aircrew diver onto the burning vessel to facilitate this towing process.

The Indian Air Force's Russian-origin Mi-17 helicopter was deployed to carry out aerial firefighting by dropping dry chemical powder(a fire suppressant) onto the raging blaze aboard the cargo ship

Kerala ship fire: Indian Coast Guard, Air Force handle firefighting on day 4

The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat was boarded by 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals. The plane took off for Gatwick from the Ahmedabad international airport at 1:39 PM but after 5 minutes of flight it crashed.&nbsp;The tragedy has not only come as a shock to Indians but people across the world.&nbsp;The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer took to X and wrote, “The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.&mdash; Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1933108640002588855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Canadian high commission reacted saying, “Canada expresses our deepest condolences following the tragic plane crash in #Ahmedabad. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The High Commission of Canada expresses our deepest condolences following the tragic plane crash in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ahmedabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ahmedabad</a>. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.&mdash; Canada in India (@CanadainIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadainIndia/status/1933117703713128653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong expressed grief over the incident and wrote, "Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Our hearts go out to the passengers and their families. We stand in solidarity with all those affected in this difficult time."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Our hearts go out to the passengers and their families. We stand in solidarity with all those affected in this difficult time.&mdash; Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/China_Amb_India/status/1933119328250994878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Maldivian president Mohamed MuizzuI extended support and wrote, "express profound sadness at the tragic crash of @airindia flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad. At this difficult time, the government and people of #Maldives stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of India."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I express profound sadness at the tragic crash of <a href="https://twitter.com/airindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindia</a> flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad. At this difficult time, the government and people of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maldives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maldives</a> stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of India.&mdash; Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMuizzu/status/1933112916032766452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;“I ask you to convey my sincere sympathy and support to the families of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured in this disaster," the Russian President's telegram says.&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron also offered his condolences on the tragedy and wrote on X, “We have learned with deep emotion of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. In this time of sorrow, I extend our heartfelt thoughts to the victims’ loved ones and to Prime Minister <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi">@NarendraModi”</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have learned with deep emotion of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. In this time of sorrow, I extend our heartfelt thoughts to the victims’ loved ones and to Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NarendraModi</a>.&mdash; Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1933130524098265463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese said, “The news of a passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad is absolutely devastating. In this time of tragedy, Australia’s thoughts are with everyone affected.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The news of a passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad is absolutely devastating. In this time of tragedy, Australia’s thoughts are with everyone affected. Our government is receiving regular updates and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.&mdash; Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/1933126270059176066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney also said in a tweet that his wishes were with the 242 people onboard, including one Canadian. “Devastated to learn of the crash of a London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad, carrying 242 passengers — including one Canadian. My thoughts are with the loved ones of everyone on board,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Devastated to learn of the crash of a London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad, carrying 242 passengers — including one Canadian. My thoughts are with the loved ones of everyone on board. Canada’s transportation officials are in close contact with counterparts…&mdash; Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkJCarney/status/1933138048469844421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

President of Italy, Giorgia Meloni also expressed her grief and condolences, saying, “Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. On behalf of the Italian Government and myself, I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and our full solidarity with the Indian people in this moment of great sorrow.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Profondamente addolorata per il tragico disastro aereo avvenuto ad Ahmedabad. A nome del Governo italiano e mio personale, esprimo le più sincere condoglianze alle famiglie delle vittime e la nostra piena solidarietà al popolo indiano in questo momento di grande dolore.&mdash; Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) <a href="https://twitter.com/GiorgiaMeloni/status/1933126833966403768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed grief on the aviation disaster in Ahmedabad and said in a post on X, “To my friend <a href="https://x.com/PMOIndia">@PMOIndia </a><a href="https://x.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi </a>and the people of India, I was saddened to learn of the tragic Air India crash that has taken the lives of 242 men, women and children. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: To my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and the people of India, I was saddened to learn of the tragic Air India crash that has taken the lives of 242 men, women and children. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen.&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/1933148295607590973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The plane took off for Gatwick from the Ahmedabad international airport at 1:39 PM but after 5 minutes of flight it crashed.

The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat was boarded by 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals. The plane took off for Gatwick from the Ahmedabad international airport at 1:39 PM but after 5 minutes of flight it crashed. The tragedy has not only come as a shock to Indians but people across the world. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer took to X and wrote, “The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families.”

The plane took off for Gatwick from the Ahmedabad international airport at 1:39 PM but after 5 minutes of flight it crashed.

Ahmedabad plane crash 'devastating', says UK PM Keir Starmer, world leaders react

Tensions rise in the Middle East as a war is impending between Iran and Israel. The Jewish state is preparing for an attack on the nuclear facilities in Iran, a move Tehran warns will compel it to retaliate. The Trump administration has already initiated its evacuation for non-essential diplomatic staff from its embassy in Baghdad and is offering voluntary departure for military families stationed in Gulf nations like Bahrain and Kuwait., According to reports from the Washington Post, there is an increasing fear that the talks between Washington and Tehran involving Iran's nuclear program are likely to fall apart. “They are being moved out, because it could be a dangerous place… Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, very simple,” said President Trump.&nbsp;<h2>Nuclear talks on the brink of collapse</h2>The sixth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, in Muscat of Oman. However, both sides have lost confidence in the diplomatic talks. As reported by CBS, Israel has repeatedly vowed to attack nuclear sites in Iran. It has created an atmosphere of war. When both sides are preparing for war, there is little room left for diplomacy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The E3 have had SEVEN YEARS to implement their JCPOA commitments. They have utterly failed, either by design or ineptitude. Instead of displaying remorse or a desire to facilitate diplomacy, the E3 is today promoting confrontation through the absurd demand that Iran must be…&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1932831248180777215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Moreover, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, has blamed the E3 countries for their failure to uphold the commitment of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). Tehran argues that Europe couldn't keep its promises of shielding Iran from economic sanctions from the US, as it promised in 2015. Notably, the US under the Obama administration had agreed to a deal with Iran to halt its uranium enrichment, but in 2018 Trump administration walked out of that deal. Iran argues that it allows Iran the scope to pursue its enrichment plans. Iran now claims that it has lost faith in the US and the European Union, which is using diplomacy as a delaying tactic as Israel prepares for an attack. Iran has repeatedly demanded guarantees that no future U.S. president could unilaterally leave the deal again, a promise Washington cannot legally make.Under the JCPOA, Iran agreed to cap uranium enrichment at 3.67 per cent, well below the level required for weaponisation and agreed to reduce its stockpile and dismantle key centrifuges. In return US would lift sanctions on oil exports, banking and international trade. But in 2018, since Trump walked out of the deal, calling it the "worst deal ever", imposing sweeping sanctions, Iran increased its enrichment to 20-60 per cent and reduced access to the IAEA inspections.&nbsp;"The E3 have had SEVEN YEARS to implement their JCPOA commitments. They have utterly failed, either by design or ineptitude,” said Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran.Iran warns it will strike back. Defence Minister of Iran Aziz Nasirzadeh warned: “Any attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities will result in a direct, forceful response—U.S. bases and allied positions will be targeted.”For over two decades, Israel had been hell bent on stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear power. It had taken multiple overt and covert operations to achieve the objective, including intelligence, sabotage, targeted assassinations, cyberwarfare, and international lobbying. Even though these actions have seemed to make Iran's enrichment process costlier, slower and more politically volatile, all have failed in the end.&nbsp;Now Western officials fear that Iran is just weeks away from acquiring weapon-grade Uranium enrichment at 90 per cent, which shifts the balance of power in the region and makes Israel extremely insecure, as it was the only nation to hold nuclear weapons in the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tensions soar as Israel prepares to strike Iran's nuclear sites, risking war. U.S. evacuates personnel amid collapsing nuclear talks in Oman.

Tensions rise in the Middle East as a war is impending between Iran and Israel. The Jewish state is preparing for an attack on the nuclear facilities in Iran, a move Tehran warns will compel it to retaliate. The Trump administration has already initiated its evacuation for non-essential diplomatic staff from its embassy in Baghdad and is offering voluntary departure for military families stationed in Gulf nations like Bahrain and Kuwait., According to reports from the Washington Post, there is an increasing fear that the talks between Washington and Tehran involving Iran's nuclear program are likely to fall apart. “They are being moved out, because it could be a dangerous place… Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, very simple,” said President Trump. Nuclear talks on the brink of collapse The sixth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, in Muscat of Oman. However, both sides have lost confidence in the diplomatic talks. As reported by CBS, Israel has repeatedly vowed to attack nuclear sites in Iran. It has created an atmosphere of war. When both sides are preparing for war, there is little room left for diplomacy.

Tensions soar as Israel prepares to strike Iran's nuclear sites, risking war. U.S. evacuates personnel amid collapsing nuclear talks in Oman.

Tensions escalate in Middle East as war between Israel and Iran appears imminent

Pakistan's ex-foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said the chances of a full-scale war with India is higher than ever after India carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the killings of 26 tourists in Pahalgam by terrorists that India claims had links to Pakistan.&nbsp;Warning the US lawmakers and diplomats Zardari said the “threshold” for war between his nation and India is lower than ever.&nbsp;While speaking in an interview with the New York Post, Zardari said, "We’re all a lot less safe as a result of this conflict than we were before."&nbsp;"The threshold of full-out military conflict between India and Pakistan has been drastically lowered — the lowest it has ever been in our history, as a result of this conflict," he further said.&nbsp;This comes after India, having suffered decades of terror attacks linked to Pakistan decided to treat them as an act of war, particularly after the Pahalgam massacre.&nbsp;Pakistan has been nervous post operation Sindoor, and has been trying to showcase India as an aggressor on the global platform but has failed.&nbsp;Islamabad has not only supported the LeT proxy accused of Pahalgam attack but has also remained quite on handing over the terrorists and handlers on Pak soil.&nbsp;“As things stand now, if there’s a terrorist attack anywhere in India it immediately means war, and the law of reciprocation means, therefore, if there’s a terrorist attack in Pakistan, we are to also treat it as an act of war," Zardari added.&nbsp;The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 Indians. The attack was carried out based on their faith as most of those killed were Hindus. The terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba was behind the carnage in the resort town of Pahalgam. &nbsp;

While speaking in an interview Zardari said, We’re all a lot less safe as a result of this conflict than we were before.

Pakistan's ex-foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said the chances of a full-scale war with India is higher than ever after India carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the killings of 26 tourists in Pahalgam by terrorists that India claims had links to Pakistan. Warning the US lawmakers and diplomats Zardari said the “threshold” for war between his nation and India is lower than ever. While speaking in an interview with the New York Post, Zardari said, "We’re all a lot less safe as a result of this conflict than we were before." "The threshold of full-out military conflict between India and Pakistan has been drastically lowered — the lowest it has ever been in our history, as a result of this conflict," he further said. This comes after India, having suffered decades of terror attacks linked to Pakistan decided to treat them as an act of war, particularly after the Pahalgam massacre. Pakistan has been nervous post operation Sindoor, and has been trying to showcase India as an aggressor on the global platform but has failed. Islamabad has not only supported the LeT proxy accused of Pahalgam attack but has also remained quite on handing over the terrorists and handlers on Pak soil. “As things stand now, if there’s a terrorist attack anywhere in India it immediately means war, and the law of reciprocation means, therefore, if there’s a terrorist attack in Pakistan, we are to also treat it as an act of war," Zardari added. The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 Indians. The attack was carried out based on their faith as most of those killed were Hindus. The terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba was behind the carnage in the resort town of Pahalgam.

While speaking in an interview Zardari said, "We’re all a lot less safe as a result of this conflict than we were before."

Risk of all-out war with India higher now after recent conflict, says Bilawal Bhutto

Amid fears that Israel might conduct a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, the US on Wednesday (June 11) asked military and other personnel from the Middle East region to leave. This is taking place as there's no progress between Iran and US on negotiations on its nuclear programme.&nbsp;Israel sees a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat. A strike on its nuclear facilities, if it happens, would be aimed at setting Iran's nuclear programme back by decades.&nbsp;Amid these tense developments, here is a look at Iran's nuclear programme, with particular focus on the enrichment of Uranium required for building a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;<h2>What type of uranium is required for creating a nuclear weapon?</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Iran has reportedly stockpiled uranium enriched to 60 per cent of the fissionable U-235 isotope since April 2021. Theoretically, uranium is considered weapons-grade when its isotope U-235 has been enriched to about 90 per cent , which is called highly enriched uranium. As of now, Iran is thought to have enriched Uranium by up to 60 per cent. Again, theoretically, only 20 per cent enriched uranium could be sufficient and is called ‘weapon-usable’. But then, hundreds of kilograms of that material would be required to create a nuclear weapon, which would not be practical.&nbsp;<h2>Iran's nuclear programme timeline</h2> Iran has been enriching uranium for decades, even as it insists that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes.&nbsp;The Iranian nuclear programme started in the 1960s, and progressed to advanced enrichment.&nbsp;<h2> Early years of Iran's nuclear programme</h2> In fact, it is the US which provided Iran with its first research reactor, the TRR. It happened in the 1960s, when relations were better. Under the rule of the Shah of Iran at the time, the country started its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes. The TRR started operation at TNRC in 1967. &nbsp;In the 1970s, Iran ratified the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).<h2> Iran nuclear programme after the Islamic Revolution</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>In the initial years following the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the Shah, Iran halted its nuclear programme. But in subsequent years, the programme was revived, with the expressed intention of using it for peaceful purposes, mainly for agriculture. But slowly, the acquisition of more uranium, the creation of nuclear facilities, and continuing enrichment amid Middle East tensions, drew the suspicion of the international community. Iranian nuclear programme became a cause of concern for Israel, which argued in international fora that a weapon, eventually, could target the Jewish nation, which is its arch rival in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Iran increased enrichment in 2000s, drawing criticism and scrutiny</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In the early 2000s, dissident groups like the National Council of Resistance of Iran drew global attention to Iran's secretive nuclear programme, including enrichment plants.&nbsp;&nbsp;This led to a round of negotiations. The West adopted a carrot and stick policy towards Iran, imposing a number of sanctions while also negotiating with Iran to scale down its nuclear ambitions. &nbsp;<h2>Iran nuclear talks: The era of negotiations</h2> In the period of 2003-2004, &nbsp;Iran made agreements with the UK, France, and Germany to suspend enrichment and accept enhanced inspections of its nuclear facilities, mainly the UN watchdog IAEA. &nbsp;But in the mid-2000s, &nbsp;Iran resumed uranium enrichment activities, including in its key nuclear facility at Natanz.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Iran's nuclear enrichment expansion and US sanctions</h2>In spite of global pressure, Iran continued to gradually enrich uranium, bringing it dangerously close to weapons-grade. The West responded with a number of punitive measures, even as Israel raised alarm at every opportunity to draw attention to the Iranian nuclear programme. In 2006, the UN Security Council banned providing Iran with equipment for uranium enrichment. This happened after Iran announced enrichment of uranium to 3.6 per cent. Between 2007 and 2010, &nbsp;Iran increased the number of centrifuges and enriched uranium to 20 per cent.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Iran nuclear deal : The JCPOA and restrictions on Iran &nbsp;</h2>Under the US administration of Barack Obama, the US and Western powers successfully reached an agreement with Iran on its nuclear programme in 2015. The Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was reached between Iran and the P5+1 - the five permanent members of the UN Security Council - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - plus Germany. The deal aimed to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for relief from western sanctions. Iran agreed to further restrictions and inspections on its nuclear facilities.&nbsp;Under its terms, it was only allowed to possess a certain amount of uranium enriched to 3.67 per cent. The deal went into effect in 2006, and Iran mostly complied with the JCPOA in the 2016-2018 period.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump exits Iran deal, and Iran resumes enrichment &nbsp;</h2>In 2018, Donald Trump, in his first term as president, pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal, essentially leading to the collapse of the JCPOA. Trump, agreeing with what Israel has been saying all those years, alleged that Iran has violated the deal's terms. &nbsp; In the 2018-2020 period, &nbsp;Iran resumed its uranium enrichment activities and expanded its stockpile of nuclear material. In 2021, Iran announced enrichment of up to 60 per cent, which led to alarm in the international community.&nbsp; In the 2021-2025 period, Iran was accused of undermining the terms of the nuclear deal by limiting IAEA access to its data and monitoring equipment.<h2>Iran nuclear negotiations of 2025</h2>&nbsp;Under the new Trump administration, the US resumed negotiations with the Iranian government on its nuclear programme, but talks remained inconclusive. The negotiations were happening amid heightened tensions since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, and subsequent Israeli occupation of Gaza and the ongoing war. The war saw Iran supporting anti-Israeli groups like Hamas, Houthis and Hezbollah, and the proxy war between the two countries intensified. It is in this context that there are now strong speculations that Israel might directly target Iran's nuclear facilities.&nbsp;

Israel sees a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat. A strike on its nuclear facilities, if it happens, would be aimed at setting Iranian nuclear programme back by decades.



Amid fears that Israel might conduct a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, the US on Wednesday (June 11) asked military and other personnel from the Middle East region to leave. This is taking place as there's no progress between Iran and US on negotiations on its nuclear programme. Israel sees a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat. A strike on its nuclear facilities, if it happens, would be aimed at setting Iran's nuclear programme back by decades. Amid these tense developments, here is a look at Iran's nuclear programme, with particular focus on the enrichment of Uranium required for building a nuclear weapon. What type of uranium is required for creating a nuclear weapon? Iran has reportedly stockpiled uranium enriched to 60 per cent of the fissionable U-235 isotope since April 2021. Theoretically, uranium is considered weapons-grade when its isotope U-235 has been enriched to about 90 per cent , which is called highly enriched uranium. As of now, Iran is thought to have enriched Uranium by up to 60 per cent. Again, theoretically, only 20 per cent enriched uranium could be sufficient and is called ‘weapon-usable’. But then, hundreds of kilograms of that material would be required to create a nuclear weapon, which would not be practical. Iran's nuclear programme timeline Iran has been enriching uranium for decades, even as it insists that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes. The Iranian nuclear programme started in the 1960s, and progressed to advanced enrichment. Early years of Iran's nuclear programme In fact, it is the US which provided Iran with its first research reactor, the TRR. It happened in the 1960s, when relations were better. Under the rule of the Shah of Iran at the time, the country started its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes. The TRR started operation at TNRC in 1967. In the 1970s, Iran ratified the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iran nuclear programme after the Islamic Revolution In the initial years following the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the Shah, Iran halted its nuclear programme. But in subsequent years, the programme was revived, with the expressed intention of using it for peaceful purposes, mainly for agriculture. But slowly, the acquisition of more uranium, the creation of nuclear facilities, and continuing enrichment amid Middle East tensions, drew the suspicion of the international community. Iranian nuclear programme became a cause of concern for Israel, which argued in international fora that a weapon, eventually, could target the Jewish nation, which is its arch rival in the region. Iran increased enrichment in 2000s, drawing criticism and scrutiny In the early 2000s, dissident groups like the National Council of Resistance of Iran drew global attention to Iran's secretive nuclear programme, including enrichment plants. This led to a round of negotiations. The West adopted a carrot and stick policy towards Iran, imposing a number of sanctions while also negotiating with Iran to scale down its nuclear ambitions. Iran nuclear talks: The era of negotiations In the period of 2003-2004, Iran made agreements with the UK, France, and Germany to suspend enrichment and accept enhanced inspections of its nuclear facilities, mainly the UN watchdog IAEA. But in the mid-2000s, Iran resumed uranium enrichment activities, including in its key nuclear facility at Natanz. Iran's nuclear enrichment expansion and US sanctions In spite of global pressure, Iran continued to gradually enrich uranium, bringing it dangerously close to weapons-grade. The West responded with a number of punitive measures, even as Israel raised alarm at every opportunity to draw attention to the Iranian nuclear programme. In 2006, the UN Security Council banned providing Iran with equipment for uranium enrichment. This happened after Iran announced enrichment of uranium to 3.6 per cent. Between 2007 and 2010, Iran increased the number of centrifuges and enriched uranium to 20 per cent. Iran nuclear deal : The JCPOA and restrictions on Iran Under the US administration of Barack Obama, the US and Western powers successfully reached an agreement with Iran on its nuclear programme in 2015. The Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was reached between Iran and the P5+1 - the five permanent members of the UN Security Council - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - plus Germany. The deal aimed to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for relief from western sanctions. Iran agreed to further restrictions and inspections on its nuclear facilities. Under its terms, it was only allowed to possess a certain amount of uranium enriched to 3.67 per cent. The deal went into effect in 2006, and Iran mostly complied with the JCPOA in the 2016-2018 period. Trump exits Iran deal, and Iran resumes enrichment In 2018, Donald Trump, in his first term as president, pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal, essentially leading to the collapse of the JCPOA. Trump, agreeing with what Israel has been saying all those years, alleged that Iran has violated the deal's terms. In the 2018-2020 period, Iran resumed its uranium enrichment activities and expanded its stockpile of nuclear material. In 2021, Iran announced enrichment of up to 60 per cent, which led to alarm in the international community. In the 2021-2025 period, Iran was accused of undermining the terms of the nuclear deal by limiting IAEA access to its data and monitoring equipment. Iran nuclear negotiations of 2025 Under the new Trump administration, the US resumed negotiations with the Iranian government on its nuclear programme, but talks remained inconclusive. The negotiations were happening amid heightened tensions since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, and subsequent Israeli occupation of Gaza and the ongoing war. The war saw Iran supporting anti-Israeli groups like Hamas, Houthis and Hezbollah, and the proxy war between the two countries intensified. It is in this context that there are now strong speculations that Israel might directly target Iran's nuclear facilities.

Israel sees a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat. A strike on its nuclear facilities, if it happens, would be aimed at setting Iran's nuclear programme back by decades.&nbsp;

Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities? As US pulls staff from Middle East, here's a timeline of Iran's nuclear programme

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government narrowly survived as the motion to dissolve the Knesset was defeated by a margin of 61 to 53 on Thursday morning. However, political gridlock continues as some of his coalition members backed the opposition's motion.&nbsp;This was an intense moment in Israeli politics as the vote came in between growing infighting in the coalition. Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition, called Netanyahu ‘unfit to rule’. The major infighting surrounding a decade-old rule which exempted Ultra-radical right groups engaged in religious studies from compulsory military service.The United Torah Judaism and Shas parties were engaged in a slugfest with Likud over the draft proposal to enlist ultra-right radicals into the armed forces. The bill was gaining momentum in the pretext of Israel's war following the October 7 terror attack by Hamas. Israel has suffered its highest battlefield casualties and requires more troops.But a last-minute deal within Netanyahu’s government has preserved unity between the coalition. If the United Torah Judaism and Shas parties had voted unisonly, then the dissolution bill would have passed."I am pleased to announce that after long discussions we have reached agreements on the principles on which the draft law will be based", said Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee Yuli Edelstein.A preliminary vote to dissolve the Knesset must pass before the process for new elections can begin. With this motion failing, no new dissolution vote can be brought for six months, barring extraordinary developments.Knesset’s full term ends in October 2026. Out of the 120 seats, a majority of 61 is needed for the dissolution. Even though Netanyahu survived the difference is rajor thin and there had been growing discontent among the coalition over the draft bill. The political turmoil in Israel is far from over. Externally, Netanyahu and his ministers face charges of war crimes and have been indicted by the International Court of Justice. Netanyahu has dodged this attempt to unseat him with sheer resilience and wit that allowed him to call the bluff of United Torah Judaism and the Shas party, which were just trying to stir up a controversy to escape mandatory military service.Their constituencies have been given a lot of financial support and other privileges, and have very little to gain from a new election.

A motion to dissolve the Israeli parliament fell short on June 12, signalling continued political gridlock and growing public unease.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government narrowly survived as the motion to dissolve the Knesset was defeated by a margin of 61 to 53 on Thursday morning. However, political gridlock continues as some of his coalition members backed the opposition's motion. This was an intense moment in Israeli politics as the vote came in between growing infighting in the coalition. Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition, called Netanyahu ‘unfit to rule’. The major infighting surrounding a decade-old rule which exempted Ultra-radical right groups engaged in religious studies from compulsory military service. The United Torah Judaism and Shas parties were engaged in a slugfest with Likud over the draft proposal to enlist ultra-right radicals into the armed forces. The bill was gaining momentum in the pretext of Israel's war following the October 7 terror attack by Hamas. Israel has suffered its highest battlefield casualties and requires more troops. But a last-minute deal within Netanyahu’s government has preserved unity between the coalition. If the United Torah Judaism and Shas parties had voted unisonly, then the dissolution bill would have passed. "I am pleased to announce that after long discussions we have reached agreements on the principles on which the draft law will be based", said Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee Yuli Edelstein. A preliminary vote to dissolve the Knesset must pass before the process for new elections can begin. With this motion failing, no new dissolution vote can be brought for six months, barring extraordinary developments. Knesset’s full term ends in October 2026. Out of the 120 seats, a majority of 61 is needed for the dissolution. Even though Netanyahu survived the difference is rajor thin and there had been growing discontent among the coalition over the draft bill. The political turmoil in Israel is far from over. Externally, Netanyahu and his ministers face charges of war crimes and have been indicted by the International Court of Justice. Netanyahu has dodged this attempt to unseat him with sheer resilience and wit that allowed him to call the bluff of United Torah Judaism and the Shas party, which were just trying to stir up a controversy to escape mandatory military service. Their constituencies have been given a lot of financial support and other privileges, and have very little to gain from a new election.

A motion to dissolve the Israeli parliament fell short on June 12, signalling continued political gridlock and growing public unease.

Netanyahu survives for now: Opposition’s push to dissolve Knesset fails in key vote

Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh has been vandalised by a group of individuals. The property in Sirajganj district is currently being run as a museum showing Tagore's life, and the incident took place on June 8 after an altercation over parking fee at the premises. According to the reports by local media, the matter will be probed by a three-member investigation team.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What triggered the incident?</h2> According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha news agency, the incident occurred following an altercation between an expatriate Bangladeshi national Shah Newaz and a staff of the Rabindra Kacharibari on June 8, the former was confined to an office room by the museum staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;News of the incident spread, sparking outrage among locals. On June 10, protestors gathered near the museum, and staged a human chain and demonstration. Following which a committee was formed to investigate the attack, the team will examine the events and the damage caused.&nbsp;&nbsp;The committee, led by Sheikh Kamal Hossain, Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology, has already visited the site. Md Habibur Rahman, Custodian of the Kacharibari told journalists on Thursday that the authority had temporarily suspended access for visitors into the Kacharibari due to “unavoidable circumstances.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Md Aslam Ali, the Officer-in-Charge of Shahjadpur Police Station, confirmed that a case has been filed by the museum authorities against 50 to 60 individuals believed to be involved in the attack. Among them, 10 to 12 names have also been identified.<h2>BJP links Bangladesh attack to TMC rule in West Bengal</h2> Following the mob attack on Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh, senior BJP leaders have strongly condemned the incident. Amit Malviya, head of the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, and Telangana BJP treasurer Shanthi Kumar criticised the Bangladeshi government and also accused West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress of failing to safeguard Bengal’s heritage, traditions, and civilizational values.&nbsp;Sharing a post on X, Malviya wrote, “Horrible! Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home — the historic Kutchery House in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj — has been vandalised by a violent mob in Bangladesh, under the very nose of Mohammad Yunus’s government. The mob raised hateful slogans against Tagore, shattered windows, and destroyed furniture — an open assault on Bengal’s cultural soul."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Horrible! Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home — the historic Kutchery House in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj — has been vandalised by a violent mob in Bangladesh, under the very nose of Mohammad Yunus’s government. The mob raised hateful slogans against Tagore, shattered windows, and… <a href="https://t.co/r24Yv5OIHx">pic.twitter.com/r24Yv5OIHx</a>&mdash; Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) <a href="https://twitter.com/amitmalviya/status/1933009390476448097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The post added, “Tagore belongs to the world, but he is the pride of every Bengali. Yet across the border, his legacy is being trampled — and here in West Bengal, under Mamata Banerjee’s rule, we are witnessing something eerily similar. Whether it is attacks on temples, disruption of Hindu livelihoods, or the suppression of age-old traditions — Bengal’s civilisational core is under siege. Culture, identity, and faith — all are being targeted. If Tagore is not safe in Bangladesh, can his ideals survive in Bengal?”&nbsp;BJP Telangana State Treasurer Kumar wrote, “Disgraceful! Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh was vandalised right under Yunus’s government, showing blatant disrespect to Bengal’s heritage. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee’s regime mirrors this destruction, temples attacked, Hindu livelihoods crushed, and age-old traditions suppressed. Bengal’s culture and identity are under brutal assault. If Tagore’s legacy can’t be protected across the border, how will his values survive under Mamata’s failed leadership?”&nbsp;Initial probe of the incident is being probed by the Department of Archaeology, and the investigating committee has been asked to submit its report within the next five working days.&nbsp;

Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh has been vandalised by a group of individuals. The property in Sirajganj district is currently being run as a museum showing Tagore's life, and the incident took place on June 8 after an altercation over parking fee at the premises.

Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh has been vandalised by a group of individuals. The property in Sirajganj district is currently being run as a museum showing Tagore's life, and the incident took place on June 8 after an altercation over parking fee at the premises. According to the reports by local media, the matter will be probed by a three-member investigation team. What triggered the incident? According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha news agency, the incident occurred following an altercation between an expatriate Bangladeshi national Shah Newaz and a staff of the Rabindra Kacharibari on June 8, the former was confined to an office room by the museum staff. News of the incident spread, sparking outrage among locals. On June 10, protestors gathered near the museum, and staged a human chain and demonstration. Following which a committee was formed to investigate the attack, the team will examine the events and the damage caused. The committee, led by Sheikh Kamal Hossain, Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology, has already visited the site. Md Habibur Rahman, Custodian of the Kacharibari told journalists on Thursday that the authority had temporarily suspended access for visitors into the Kacharibari due to “unavoidable circumstances.” Md Aslam Ali, the Officer-in-Charge of Shahjadpur Police Station, confirmed that a case has been filed by the museum authorities against 50 to 60 individuals believed to be involved in the attack. Among them, 10 to 12 names have also been identified. BJP links Bangladesh attack to TMC rule in West Bengal Following the mob attack on Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh, senior BJP leaders have strongly condemned the incident. Amit Malviya, head of the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, and Telangana BJP treasurer Shanthi Kumar criticised the Bangladeshi government and also accused West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress of failing to safeguard Bengal’s heritage, traditions, and civilizational values. Sharing a post on X, Malviya wrote, “Horrible! Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home — the historic Kutchery House in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj — has been vandalised by a violent mob in Bangladesh, under the very nose of Mohammad Yunus’s government. The mob raised hateful slogans against Tagore, shattered windows, and destroyed furniture — an open assault on Bengal’s cultural soul."

Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh has been vandalised by a group of individuals. The property in Sirajganj district is currently being run as a museum showing Tagore's life, and the incident took place on June 8 after an altercation over parking fee at the premises.

Mob vandalises Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh

A man in Florida flew for free on over 120 flights over six years by impersonating pilots and attendants. He has been charged with wire fraud, identity theft, and fraud against various airlines. Tiron Alexander claimed to be employed with seven different airlines to fly nonrev, that is, fly at no cost. He used the internal ticket portal of one airline to book flights on other airlines as well.&nbsp;To accomplish his mission, Alexander got his hands on the credentials of actual airline employees. He even stole their badge numbers to prove that he worked with the airlines. He had a total of 30 sets of credentials that he used to book flights for free. The impostor claimed to be either a pilot or a flight attendant to gain benefits.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/denied-boarding-for-being-late-man-calls-in-with-fake-bomb-threat-from-own-phone-to-delay-flight-gets-caught-1749619653738">Angry at being turned away from gate, man calls in with fake bomb threat to delay flight</a>&nbsp;Alexander booked the flights through the Spirit Airlines employee travel portal. Notably, most airlines have reciprocal arrangements with other airlines, which allow employees to book tickets with them using an internal travel booking site.&nbsp;He knew about the system and so gained access to the details of different staff members. The fraudster punched in their data, such as their date of joining, badge number and name of their employer to avail the free flights.&nbsp;<h2>Man flew for free from 2018 to 2024</h2>&nbsp;According to the Department of Justice, he carried out his fraudulent activities from 2018 to 2024. He undertook 34 trips with Spirit Airlines by posing as an employee of other carriers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/british-airways-flight-attendant-caught-dancing-naked-in-business-class-bathroom-1748670501717">High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet</a>&nbsp;Alexander's airline carrier website application process revealed that he worked for seven different airlines, and he held 30 different badge numbers and dates of hire. He posed as a pilot and sometimes as a flight attendant. "Alexander booked more than 120 free flights by falsely claiming to be a flight attendant," the court documents stated.&nbsp;He now faces up to 20 years in federal prison and monetary fines.

A Florida man took inspiration from Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer Catch Me If You Can, and impersonated over 30 pilots and flight attendants to fly for free over 120 times in six years. 

A man in Florida flew for free on over 120 flights over six years by impersonating pilots and attendants. He has been charged with wire fraud, identity theft, and fraud against various airlines. Tiron Alexander claimed to be employed with seven different airlines to fly nonrev, that is, fly at no cost. He used the internal ticket portal of one airline to book flights on other airlines as well. To accomplish his mission, Alexander got his hands on the credentials of actual airline employees. He even stole their badge numbers to prove that he worked with the airlines. He had a total of 30 sets of credentials that he used to book flights for free. The impostor claimed to be either a pilot or a flight attendant to gain benefits. Also Read: Angry at being turned away from gate, man calls in with fake bomb threat to delay flight Alexander booked the flights through the Spirit Airlines employee travel portal. Notably, most airlines have reciprocal arrangements with other airlines, which allow employees to book tickets with them using an internal travel booking site. He knew about the system and so gained access to the details of different staff members. The fraudster punched in their data, such as their date of joining, badge number and name of their employer to avail the free flights. Man flew for free from 2018 to 2024 According to the Department of Justice, he carried out his fraudulent activities from 2018 to 2024. He undertook 34 trips with Spirit Airlines by posing as an employee of other carriers. Also Read: High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet Alexander's airline carrier website application process revealed that he worked for seven different airlines, and he held 30 different badge numbers and dates of hire. He posed as a pilot and sometimes as a flight attendant. "Alexander booked more than 120 free flights by falsely claiming to be a flight attendant," the court documents stated. He now faces up to 20 years in federal prison and monetary fines.

A Florida man took inspiration from Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer Catch Me If You Can, and impersonated over 30 pilots and flight attendants to fly for free over 120 times in six years.&nbsp;

Inspired by Leonardo? Man flies for free over 120 times in 6 years by posing as pilots and attendants

Residents of Peshawar were jolted by a mild earthquake on Wednesday (June 11), with tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, Geo News reported, citing the Seismological Centre. According to Geo News, the epicentre of the earthquake was located in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountain range, at a depth of 211 kilometres. No immediate damage or casualties were reported following the tremors.&nbsp;This latest quake comes nearly a month after a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Mardan, Swat, Nowshera, Swabi, and North Waziristan. That quake also had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 230 kilometres, with coordinates recorded at latitude 36.63 N and longitude 71.13 E, Geo News reported. Earlier in April, two more earthquakes had hit various regions across Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan is prone to seismic activity as it lies on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Indian plate's northward push into the Eurasian plate causes frequent tremors in the region. Meanwhile, Geo News highlighted that the port city of Karachi has experienced nearly 30 mild quakes in recent days. Chief Meteorologist Aamir Haider explained that the Landhi Fault Line had become active after decades and is currently undergoing a normalisation phase.

Residents of Peshawar were jolted by a mild earthquake on Wednesday (June 11), with tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, Geo News reported, citing the Seismological Centre. 

Residents of Peshawar were jolted by a mild earthquake on Wednesday (June 11), with tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, Geo News reported, citing the Seismological Centre. According to Geo News, the epicentre of the earthquake was located in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountain range, at a depth of 211 kilometres. No immediate damage or casualties were reported following the tremors. This latest quake comes nearly a month after a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Mardan, Swat, Nowshera, Swabi, and North Waziristan. That quake also had its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region at a depth of 230 kilometres, with coordinates recorded at latitude 36.63 N and longitude 71.13 E, Geo News reported. Earlier in April, two more earthquakes had hit various regions across Pakistan. Pakistan is prone to seismic activity as it lies on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Indian plate's northward push into the Eurasian plate causes frequent tremors in the region. Meanwhile, Geo News highlighted that the port city of Karachi has experienced nearly 30 mild quakes in recent days. Chief Meteorologist Aamir Haider explained that the Landhi Fault Line had become active after decades and is currently undergoing a normalisation phase.

Residents of Peshawar were jolted by a mild earthquake on Wednesday (June 11), with tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, Geo News reported, citing the Seismological Centre.&nbsp;

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peshawar in Pakistan

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault on Wednesday. In West Asia, the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers to an aid distribution center, saying at least five people were killed and multiple others injured. In Several parts of the United States people are gearing up for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday (June 14). In India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for the state as “widespread” rain is predicted in several districts of the state until June 17.Click on the headlines to read more<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/harvey-weinstein-found-guilty-in-new-york-sex-crimes-retrial-no-verdict-on-rape-1749673776358">Harvey Weinstein found guilty in New York sex crimes retrial, no verdict on rape</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749673850013.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Harvey Weinstein found guilty in New York sex crimes retrial, no verdict on rape"></figure>Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault on Wednesday (Jun 11) at his retrial. The Former movie mogul was found not guilty of another, while has not reached a verdict on a rape charge after hearing testimony from his alleged victims.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-members-of-gaza-humanitarian-foundation-killed-in-hamas-attack-says-us-backed-aid-group-1749692342499">Five members of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation killed in Hamas attack, says US-backed aid group</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749692649233.jpg?rect=(0,57,910,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Five members of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation killed in Hamas attack, says US-backed aid group"></figure>The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers to an aid distribution center, saying at least five people were killed and multiple others injured.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-45-million-dictator-style-military-parade-in-washington-dc-will-be-met-by-no-kings-protest-1749699193307">Ode to Army or birthday hoopla? 'No Kings' protests to greet $45 million 'dictator-style' parade in Washington DC</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749700004674.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ode to Army or birthday hoopla? 'No Kings' protests to greet $45 million 'dictator-style' parade in Washington DC"></figure>Several parts of the United States are gearing up for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday (June 14). The White House is hosting a military parade in Washington DC, supposedly to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the US Army. However, it is the same day President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday. So, it is being perceived as a dictator-style parade that Trump is throwing for himself.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-rains-imd-issues-7-day-warning-for-widespread-rainfall-across-state-1749694124550">Karnataka rains: IMD issues 7-day warning for ‘widespread’ rainfall across state</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250612/image-1749694345401.jpg?rect=(0,270,3157,2363)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Karnataka rains: IMD issues 7-day warning for ‘widespread’ rainfall across state"></figure>After a brief pause of nearly two weeks, the southwest monsoon has once again become active, lashing several parts of Karnataka with heavy rainfall in the early hours of Thursday (Jun 12). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for the state as “widespread” rain is predicted in several districts of the state until June 17.Meghalaya Court remands all 5 key accused in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case

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Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual assault on Wednesday. In West Asia, the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers to an aid distribution center, saying at least five people were killed and multiple others injured. In Several parts of the United States people are gearing up for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday (June 14). In India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for the state as “widespread” rain is predicted in several districts of the state until June 17. Click on the headlines to read more Harvey Weinstein found guilty in New York sex crimes retrial, no verdict on rape Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault on Wednesday (Jun 11) at his retrial. The Former movie mogul was found not guilty of another, while has not reached a verdict on a rape charge after hearing testimony from his alleged victims. Five members of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation killed in Hamas attack, says US-backed aid group The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers to an aid distribution center, saying at least five people were killed and multiple others injured. Ode to Army or birthday hoopla? 'No Kings' protests to greet $45 million 'dictator-style' parade in Washington DC Several parts of the United States are gearing up for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday (June 14). The White House is hosting a military parade in Washington DC, supposedly to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the US Army. However, it is the same day President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday. So, it is being perceived as a dictator-style parade that Trump is throwing for himself. Karnataka rains: IMD issues 7-day warning for ‘widespread’ rainfall across state After a brief pause of nearly two weeks, the southwest monsoon has once again become active, lashing several parts of Karnataka with heavy rainfall in the early hours of Thursday (Jun 12). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for the state as “widespread” rain is predicted in several districts of the state until June 17. Meghalaya Court remands all 5 key accused in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case

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Cheers but also boos met US President Donald Trump as he attended a performance Wednesday of "Les Miserables" at Washington's premier cultural institution, which he has effectively seized control of since returning to power in January.&nbsp;Trump's appearance at the opening night of the hit musical "Les Miserables" at the renowned Kennedy Center could hardly have been more politically charged.&nbsp;The 78-year-old Republican recently orchestrated a conservative takeover of the famed arts venue, reportedly prompting some "Les Mis" cast members to boycott the show.&nbsp;"I couldn't care less. Honestly, I couldn't. All I do is run the country well," Trump told reporters when asked about a boycott as he arrived with First Lady Melania Trump.&nbsp;The show's tale of revolutionary fervor, featuring street protesters in 19th century France manning the barricades against a repressive leader also seemed to take on new relevance as the United States itself faces fresh turbulence over Trump's governance.&nbsp;When the presidential couple appeared Wednesday evening on the central balcony, emblazoned with a presidential seal, booing audience members appeared to struggle to make themselves heard over cheers and chants of "USA! USA!"&nbsp;<h2>- 'Dictatorial' behavior - &nbsp;</h2>Trump, who was joined by Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance at the premiere, has recently sent in troops to deal with protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.&nbsp;"We're going to have a safe country... Remember, if I wasn't there... Los Angeles would have been burning to the ground," Trump insisted to reporters.&nbsp;California officials accuse him of "dictatorial" behavior and of manufacturing a confrontation by deploying thousands of National Guard troops and US Marines.&nbsp;"I think the irony is probably lost on him," Peter Loge, director of George Washington University's School of Media, told AFP.&nbsp;California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, who has harshly criticized Trump's actions in his state, reacted on X to news that Trump was attending the musical with the plea: "Someone explain the plot to him."&nbsp;The social injustice portrayed in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel -- coupled with songs such as "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "I Dreamed a Dream" -- has long resonated with audiences around the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Billionaire Trump, who had announced his decision to attend "Les Miserables" before the Los Angeles protests erupted, says he too has long been a fan.&nbsp;<h2>- 'Love the songs' - &nbsp;</h2>The real estate tycoon has played songs from the show at his rallies and political events. "I love the songs, I love the play," Trump told Fox News Digital last week.&nbsp;Asked which of the play's characters he most identified with, however, Trump punted to his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;"That's a tough one... you better answer that one, honey," Trump replied.&nbsp;His attendance is yet another show of strength after installing himself as chairman of the center and replacing the entire board with loyalists in February.&nbsp;Loge said Trump's presence there was part of a broader effort at image-making by the reality TV star-turned-president.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Les Mis is a great spectacle. And it sounds smart. It's not just a show, it sounds like it stands for something," he said.&nbsp;Trump's takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center faced opposition in some quarters. A historically bipartisan-supported institution, it has never been led by a US president before.&nbsp;Hit show "Hamilton" canceled its run there in response.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump countered by saying he had "never liked" the rap musical, which is about the birth of the United States and its first treasury secretary.&nbsp;Several key figures at the Kennedy Center -- including TV producer Shonda Rhimes who created "Grey's Anatomy" and musician Ben Folds -- resigned from their leadership positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;And the Vances -- Usha Vance is one of the new board members -- were booed by the Kennedy Center audience at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra in March.&nbsp;Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center comes amid a broader assault on what he deems "woke" programming at cultural institutions, including the famed Smithsonian museums, as well as universities.

The 78-year-old Republican recently orchestrated a conservative takeover of the famed arts venue, The Kennedy Center, reportedly prompting some "Les Mis" cast members to boycott the show.

Cheers but also boos met US President Donald Trump as he attended a performance Wednesday of "Les Miserables" at Washington's premier cultural institution, which he has effectively seized control of since returning to power in January. Trump's appearance at the opening night of the hit musical "Les Miserables" at the renowned Kennedy Center could hardly have been more politically charged. The 78-year-old Republican recently orchestrated a conservative takeover of the famed arts venue, reportedly prompting some "Les Mis" cast members to boycott the show. "I couldn't care less. Honestly, I couldn't. All I do is run the country well," Trump told reporters when asked about a boycott as he arrived with First Lady Melania Trump. The show's tale of revolutionary fervor, featuring street protesters in 19th century France manning the barricades against a repressive leader also seemed to take on new relevance as the United States itself faces fresh turbulence over Trump's governance. When the presidential couple appeared Wednesday evening on the central balcony, emblazoned with a presidential seal, booing audience members appeared to struggle to make themselves heard over cheers and chants of "USA! USA!" - 'Dictatorial' behavior - Trump, who was joined by Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance at the premiere, has recently sent in troops to deal with protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles. "We're going to have a safe country... Remember, if I wasn't there... Los Angeles would have been burning to the ground," Trump insisted to reporters. California officials accuse him of "dictatorial" behavior and of manufacturing a confrontation by deploying thousands of National Guard troops and US Marines. "I think the irony is probably lost on him," Peter Loge, director of George Washington University's School of Media, told AFP. California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, who has harshly criticized Trump's actions in his state, reacted on X to news that Trump was attending the musical with the plea: "Someone explain the plot to him." The social injustice portrayed in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel -- coupled with songs such as "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "I Dreamed a Dream" -- has long resonated with audiences around the world. Billionaire Trump, who had announced his decision to attend "Les Miserables" before the Los Angeles protests erupted, says he too has long been a fan. - 'Love the songs' - The real estate tycoon has played songs from the show at his rallies and political events. "I love the songs, I love the play," Trump told Fox News Digital last week. Asked which of the play's characters he most identified with, however, Trump punted to his wife. "That's a tough one... you better answer that one, honey," Trump replied. His attendance is yet another show of strength after installing himself as chairman of the center and replacing the entire board with loyalists in February. Loge said Trump's presence there was part of a broader effort at image-making by the reality TV star-turned-president. "Les Mis is a great spectacle. And it sounds smart. It's not just a show, it sounds like it stands for something," he said. Trump's takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center faced opposition in some quarters. A historically bipartisan-supported institution, it has never been led by a US president before. Hit show "Hamilton" canceled its run there in response. Trump countered by saying he had "never liked" the rap musical, which is about the birth of the United States and its first treasury secretary. Several key figures at the Kennedy Center -- including TV producer Shonda Rhimes who created "Grey's Anatomy" and musician Ben Folds -- resigned from their leadership positions. And the Vances -- Usha Vance is one of the new board members -- were booed by the Kennedy Center audience at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra in March. Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center comes amid a broader assault on what he deems "woke" programming at cultural institutions, including the famed Smithsonian museums, as well as universities.

The 78-year-old Republican recently orchestrated a conservative takeover of the famed arts venue, The Kennedy Center, reportedly prompting some "Les Mis" cast members to boycott the show.

Donald Trump cheered, jeered at 'Les Miserables' debut in Washington

The legacy media parroting the Israeli narrative dismissed Greta Thunberg and the Freedom Flotilla as photo ops, but this might just have set the precedent to protest against the Zionist regime, which has besieged the land of Gaza.&nbsp;The campaign marks a significant moment for the international solidarity as thousands more from trade unions, rights groups, medical sectors, and civil society belonging to 50 different countries are gathering in Cairo, Egypt for the Global march towards the Gaza strip aspiring to end the ethnic cleansing, establish a stable humanitarian corridor and expose Israeli war crimes.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is the Global March</h2>A group of people led by citizens of the Maghreb, a Northwest African region, is marching from Tunisia via Libya and Cairo to Rafah in a symbolic effort to draw attention to the Western Media, which has normalised the killing of civilians, children and pressure world leaders to take action on Gaza. The Sumud convoy will be joined by people from 50 different countries in Cairo.“This convoy is not about delivering aid – it’s about delivering a message…A message of solidarity, resistance, and international pressure”, said Haifa Mansura, a Tunisian activist and co-organiser.“It’s not just the silence of Europe we’re confronting – it’s the silence of Arab leaders,” said Tunisian journalist and activist Fadiya Al-Husseini.The Sumud (resilience) Convoy is led by the Coordination of Joint Action for Palestine. Approximately 120 vehicles, nine buses, and roughly 1,700 participants are travelling from Tunisia. They will be joined by volunteers from different countries who will start arriving in Cairo today (June 12), and then travel to the city of Arish, from where they will begin their on-foot march to Rafah on June 15.German lawyer Melanie Schweitzer said that the march is a peaceful civil disobedience movement, and the convoy does not just intend to reach Gaza, but they intend to stage a sit-in at the crossing in Rafah. Irish activist Karen Moynihan said that the organisers have been contacting Egyptian embassies and their national diplomatic missions to ensure safe passage through Cairo. While Egypt has not denied entry, it has asked the convoy to obtain official permits on its journey to Gaza.The protestors are ready to endure hardship as a symbolic consonance and solidarity with the hardship of Gaza's residents, who have been subjected to persecution and slaughter over the last 20 months.<h2>Greta's fall from grace</h2>The meteoric rise of Greta Thunberg as a face of the Green Capitalism arch has met with a significant fall from the grace of Western media, as many in the Western media are calling her an ‘attention-seeking narcissist’, the same media which once allowed her abundant screen time. This is primarily because she was no longer a naive climate justice activist and started to connect the dots that climate justice can not exist in isolation from social justice. She started linking climate change to extractive capitalism of fossil fuel companies, to colonial exploitation of indigenous lands, carbon inequality to racial and class injustice, environmental destruction to military occupation and war economies, silence on Palestine to Western hypocrisy on human rights and justice. This alerted the faces of global capitalism, making them uncomfortable. Before Greta's voyage with Freedom Flotilla, every other voyage had met with a tragic end, notably being attacked and having been intercepted. But this Madleen voyage, even though intercepted, motivated people who are willing to stand for a cause, instead of standing in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thousands belonging to trade unions, rights groups, medical sectors, and civil society in 50 different countries are gathering in Cairo, Egypt, for the Global March towards the Gaza Strip.

The legacy media parroting the Israeli narrative dismissed Greta Thunberg and the Freedom Flotilla as photo ops, but this might just have set the precedent to protest against the Zionist regime, which has besieged the land of Gaza. The campaign marks a significant moment for the international solidarity as thousands more from trade unions, rights groups, medical sectors, and civil society belonging to 50 different countries are gathering in Cairo, Egypt for the Global march towards the Gaza strip aspiring to end the ethnic cleansing, establish a stable humanitarian corridor and expose Israeli war crimes.

Thousands belonging to trade unions, rights groups, medical sectors, and civil society in 50 different countries are gathering in Cairo, Egypt, for the Global March towards the Gaza Strip.

Israel stopped 12, thousands more are approaching Gaza

China is likely to slash imports of low-grade coal from Indonesia this year, dealing a blow to one of its key suppliers as weak domestic demand, surging output, and climate goals reshape the world’s biggest coal market.Indonesian coal, particularly lignite or brown coal, has been a staple of China’s thermal coal mix over the past few years. But this trade is now being undercut by collapsing prices and shifting policy priorities in Beijing.&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;reported that Li Xuegang, a senior official at the China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association, said at the Coaltrans China conference in Beijing that the country’s tighter emissions rules would “slash demand for low-heating and poor-quality grades”.“Imports of low-calorie coal are no longer economically viable given the current price levels and China’s domestic supply,” said Li, warning that the fall in overall coal imports in 2025 could be steeper than expected, possibly dropping by 50 to 100 million tonnes compared to 2024’s record 543 million tonnes.<h2>Why is Indonesian coal in the firing line?</h2>Indonesia, one of China’s top overseas coal suppliers, is particularly vulnerable to the shift. The bulk of its exports to China are lignite, a highly polluting, low-energy fuel that’s now under scrutiny as China doubles down on decarbonisation.Chinese utilities had long blended Indonesian lignite with higher-grade coal to power thermal plants, but this practice is losing favour.&nbsp;China’s domestic coal production surged to 4.7 billion tonnes in 2024. Over the first four months of 2025, China produced 1.58 billion tonnes of coal, which was 6.6 per cent higher than the output booked for the same period a year earlier. In April alone, China produced 3.8 per cent more coal than a year ago, at 389.31 million tonnes.With stockpiles swelling and renewables taking a growing share of the electricity mix, utilities now have easier access to higher-quality domestic or imported alternatives.In May, China’s coal imports dropped for the third consecutive month, falling to 36.04 million tonnes from 43.82 million tonnes in April. Cumulative imports for the first five months of 2025 are down 8 per cent year-on-year, official data shows. This trend is expected to accelerate in the latter half of the year.<h2>China’s broader energy landscape</h2>China’s coal policy is now walking a tightrope between energy security and climate commitments. After being hit by power shortages earlier this decade, Beijing approved a wave of new coal power projects to stabilise its grid.&nbsp;Yet, even as approvals rose again in 2025, thermal power output fell 4 per cent in the first four months, with wind and solar stepping up to meet rising electricity demand.Renewables now account for 26 per cent of China’s power output, while coal’s share dipped to a record low of 54 per cent in April, according to energy think tank Ember. But coal remains critical, especially with power demand expected to rise due to expanding data centres and high-tech manufacturing.Domestically, coal production is projected to increase by 70 to 80 million tonnes this year. Officials believe production will only peak around 2027, providing a buffer to reduce imports further.With local supplies strong and emissions pressure mounting, Indonesia’s once-lucrative lignite exports to China may continue to fade. The result could not only reshape regional trade dynamics but also signal a quiet but significant shift in China’s carbon trajectory.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)

The bulk of Indonesia's exports to China are lignite, a highly polluting, low-energy fuel that’s now under scrutiny as China doubles down on decarbonisation

China is likely to slash imports of low-grade coal from Indonesia this year, dealing a blow to one of its key suppliers as weak domestic demand, surging output, and climate goals reshape the world’s biggest coal market. Indonesian coal, particularly lignite or brown coal, has been a staple of China’s thermal coal mix over the past few years. But this trade is now being undercut by collapsing prices and shifting policy priorities in Beijing. Reuters reported that Li Xuegang, a senior official at the China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association, said at the Coaltrans China conference in Beijing that the country’s tighter emissions rules would “slash demand for low-heating and poor-quality grades”. “Imports of low-calorie coal are no longer economically viable given the current price levels and China’s domestic supply,” said Li, warning that the fall in overall coal imports in 2025 could be steeper than expected, possibly dropping by 50 to 100 million tonnes compared to 2024’s record 543 million tonnes. Why is Indonesian coal in the firing line? Indonesia, one of China’s top overseas coal suppliers, is particularly vulnerable to the shift. The bulk of its exports to China are lignite, a highly polluting, low-energy fuel that’s now under scrutiny as China doubles down on decarbonisation. Chinese utilities had long blended Indonesian lignite with higher-grade coal to power thermal plants, but this practice is losing favour. China’s domestic coal production surged to 4.7 billion tonnes in 2024. Over the first four months of 2025, China produced 1.58 billion tonnes of coal, which was 6.6 per cent higher than the output booked for the same period a year earlier. In April alone, China produced 3.8 per cent more coal than a year ago, at 389.31 million tonnes. With stockpiles swelling and renewables taking a growing share of the electricity mix, utilities now have easier access to higher-quality domestic or imported alternatives. In May, China’s coal imports dropped for the third consecutive month, falling to 36.04 million tonnes from 43.82 million tonnes in April. Cumulative imports for the first five months of 2025 are down 8 per cent year-on-year, official data shows. This trend is expected to accelerate in the latter half of the year. China’s broader energy landscape China’s coal policy is now walking a tightrope between energy security and climate commitments. After being hit by power shortages earlier this decade, Beijing approved a wave of new coal power projects to stabilise its grid. Yet, even as approvals rose again in 2025, thermal power output fell 4 per cent in the first four months, with wind and solar stepping up to meet rising electricity demand. Renewables now account for 26 per cent of China’s power output, while coal’s share dipped to a record low of 54 per cent in April, according to energy think tank Ember. But coal remains critical, especially with power demand expected to rise due to expanding data centres and high-tech manufacturing. Domestically, coal production is projected to increase by 70 to 80 million tonnes this year. Officials believe production will only peak around 2027, providing a buffer to reduce imports further. With local supplies strong and emissions pressure mounting, Indonesia’s once-lucrative lignite exports to China may continue to fade. The result could not only reshape regional trade dynamics but also signal a quiet but significant shift in China’s carbon trajectory. (With inputs from agencies)

The bulk of Indonesia's exports to China are lignite, a highly polluting, low-energy fuel that’s now under scrutiny as China doubles down on decarbonisation

China’s crackdown on low-grade coal puts Indonesian exports at risk

Several parts of the United States are gearing up for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday (June 14). The White House is hosting a military parade in Washington DC, supposedly to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the US Army. However, it is the same day President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday. So, it is being perceived as a dictator-style parade that Trump is throwing for himself.&nbsp;This comes as protests against the raids carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue in Los Angeles. Trump deployed National Guard and active-duty Marines to protect the ICE agents, drawing flak for his actions. California Governor Gavin Newsom took legal action against the Trump Administration. The protests have spread to cities like New York, Atlanta and Chicago.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-won-t-allow-mob-rule-in-america-white-house-says-as-protests-spread-across-us-1749671196870">‘Trump won’t allow mob rule in America’: White House says as protests spread across US</a>&nbsp;Saturday protests had been in the pipeline even before troops were moved into LA and tensions escalated over immigration efforts.&nbsp;<h2>DC military parade “wasteful”, akin to authoritarian regimes</h2>&nbsp;Critics have slammed the military parade, calling it "wasteful" and driven by "ego", with such exhibitions only being seen among authoritarian regimes. The parade is estimated to cost $45 million. This includes $16 million for damage that would be caused to roads by tanks and other heavy vehicles. An estimated 6,500 US troops, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft will be part of the military parade in DC.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unrest-provoked-by-white-house-la-mayor-bass-slams-trump-s-double-standard-1749680392504">Unrest ‘provoked by White House’: LA Mayor Bass slams Trump’s ‘double standard’</a>&nbsp;US Senator Adam Schiff (D-California), called it a "dictator-style military parade", saying that Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Xi Jinping are known for throwing such parades.&nbsp;US Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinios), an Army veteran, wrote on social media, “Trump is throwing himself a $30 million birthday parade just to stroke his own ego," and called it "an egotistical, nonsensical birthday parade."&nbsp;<h2>Trump warns protesters</h2>&nbsp;Saturday protests are being held under the banner of &nbsp;"No Kings". Meanwhile, Trump has warned people who planned to protest at the upcoming parade, saying, "For those who want to protest, they’re going to be met with very big force."&nbsp;This is not the first time a military parade is happening in the US. In 1991, President George HW Bush hosted a military parade to mark the end of the First Gulf War. On the day, tanks and thousands of troops marched in DC.&nbsp;President Dwight D. Eisenhower (R) and President John F. Kennedy (D) had also hosted similar events in the past. &nbsp;

Washington DC military parade: Donald Trump is celebrating his birthday on the same day as the military parade, with critics calling it something that only dictators do.

Several parts of the United States are gearing up for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday (June 14). The White House is hosting a military parade in Washington DC, supposedly to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the US Army. However, it is the same day President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday. So, it is being perceived as a dictator-style parade that Trump is throwing for himself. This comes as protests against the raids carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue in Los Angeles. Trump deployed National Guard and active-duty Marines to protect the ICE agents, drawing flak for his actions. California Governor Gavin Newsom took legal action against the Trump Administration. The protests have spread to cities like New York, Atlanta and Chicago. Also Read: ‘Trump won’t allow mob rule in America’: White House says as protests spread across US Saturday protests had been in the pipeline even before troops were moved into LA and tensions escalated over immigration efforts. DC military parade “wasteful”, akin to authoritarian regimes Critics have slammed the military parade, calling it "wasteful" and driven by "ego", with such exhibitions only being seen among authoritarian regimes. The parade is estimated to cost $45 million. This includes $16 million for damage that would be caused to roads by tanks and other heavy vehicles. An estimated 6,500 US troops, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft will be part of the military parade in DC. Also Read: Unrest ‘provoked by White House’: LA Mayor Bass slams Trump’s ‘double standard’ US Senator Adam Schiff (D-California), called it a "dictator-style military parade", saying that Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Xi Jinping are known for throwing such parades. US Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinios), an Army veteran, wrote on social media, “Trump is throwing himself a $30 million birthday parade just to stroke his own ego," and called it "an egotistical, nonsensical birthday parade." Trump warns protesters Saturday protests are being held under the banner of "No Kings". Meanwhile, Trump has warned people who planned to protest at the upcoming parade, saying, "For those who want to protest, they’re going to be met with very big force." This is not the first time a military parade is happening in the US. In 1991, President George HW Bush hosted a military parade to mark the end of the First Gulf War. On the day, tanks and thousands of troops marched in DC. President Dwight D. Eisenhower (R) and President John F. Kennedy (D) had also hosted similar events in the past.

Washington DC military parade: Donald Trump is celebrating his birthday on the same day as the military parade, with critics calling it something that only dictators do.

Ode to Army or birthday hoopla? 'No Kings' protests to greet $45 million 'dictator-style' parade in Washington DC

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers to an aid distribution center, saying at least five people were killed and multiple others injured.&nbsp;The group said in a statement that around 10 pm local time (1900 GMT) "a bus carrying more than two dozen members of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation team... were brutally attacked by Hamas."&nbsp;"We are still gathering facts, but what we know is devastating: there are at least five fatalities, multiple injuries, and fear that some of our team members may have been taken hostage," the statement read.&nbsp;In an email to AFP the group said all the passengers on the bus were Palestinian and all were aid workers. They were en route to GHF's distribution center in the area west of Khan Younis.&nbsp;"We condemn this heinous and deliberate attack in the strongest possible terms," the group said in its statement. "These were aid workers. Humanitarians. Fathers, brothers, sons and friends, who were risking their lives every day to help others."&nbsp;An officially private effort with opaque funding and backed by Israel, GHF began operations on May 26 after Israel completely cut off supplies into Gaza for more than two months, sparking warnings of mass famine.&nbsp;But GHF's first week of operations, in which it said it had distributed more than seven million meals' worth of food, has been marred by criticism.&nbsp;The Israeli military faces allegations of shooting into crowds of civilians rushing to pick up aid packages near GHF sites.&nbsp;Israeli authorities and the GHF -- which uses contracted US security -- denied any such incident took place.&nbsp;The United Nations and major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the foundation over concerns it was designed to cater to Israeli military objectives.

The group said in a statement that around 10 pm local time (1900 GMT) "a bus carrying more than two dozen members of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation team... were brutally attacked by Hamas."

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers to an aid distribution center, saying at least five people were killed and multiple others injured. The group said in a statement that around 10 pm local time (1900 GMT) "a bus carrying more than two dozen members of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation team... were brutally attacked by Hamas." "We are still gathering facts, but what we know is devastating: there are at least five fatalities, multiple injuries, and fear that some of our team members may have been taken hostage," the statement read. In an email to AFP the group said all the passengers on the bus were Palestinian and all were aid workers. They were en route to GHF's distribution center in the area west of Khan Younis. "We condemn this heinous and deliberate attack in the strongest possible terms," the group said in its statement. "These were aid workers. Humanitarians. Fathers, brothers, sons and friends, who were risking their lives every day to help others." An officially private effort with opaque funding and backed by Israel, GHF began operations on May 26 after Israel completely cut off supplies into Gaza for more than two months, sparking warnings of mass famine. But GHF's first week of operations, in which it said it had distributed more than seven million meals' worth of food, has been marred by criticism. The Israeli military faces allegations of shooting into crowds of civilians rushing to pick up aid packages near GHF sites. Israeli authorities and the GHF -- which uses contracted US security -- denied any such incident took place. The United Nations and major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the foundation over concerns it was designed to cater to Israeli military objectives.

The group said in a statement that around 10 pm local time (1900 GMT) "a bus carrying more than two dozen members of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation team... were brutally attacked by Hamas."

Five members of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation killed in Hamas attack, says US-backed aid group

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jun 11) said that US personnel were being moved from Middle East as “it could be a dangerous place” amid tensions with Iran.&nbsp;This comes as nuclear talks with Iran faltered, growing fears of a regional conflict. He added that Tehran “can’t have a nuclear weapon,” amid speculation that Israel could launch an attack on Tehran’s facilities.&nbsp;“Well they are being moved out because it could be a dangerous place,” Trump told reporters before attending a showing of “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Trump’s remarks come after reports suggesting that embassy staff were being relocated from the Middle East.&nbsp;Earlier on Wednesday (Jun 11) Iran threatened to strike US military bases in the region if a conflict breaks out.&nbsp;A US official earlier said that embassy staff in Iraq were being reduced over security concerns. Some reports also suggested that personnel were being moved from Bahrain and Kuwait.“We’ve given notice to move out and we’ll see what happens,” Trump said.&nbsp;He added, “They can’t have a nuclear weapon, very simple. We’re not going to allow that.”&nbsp;So far, there have been five rounds of talks between Washington and Tehran since April to strike a nuclear deal to replace the 2015 accord that Trump threw out during his first term in 2018. Both sides were scheduled to hold talks again in coming days.&nbsp;While Trump recently expressed optimism about the progress of talks, he said in a recent interview published on Wednesday that he was “less confident” about reaching a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump has warned of military action if diplomacy fails.&nbsp;The US president said that he pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against striking nuclear facilities in Iran, but suggested that he was losing patience.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran warned of retaliation against any attack.&nbsp;“All its bases are within our reach, we have access to them, and without hesitation we will target all of them in the host countries,” Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said in response to Trump’s warning.

Trump said that Tehran “can’t have a nuclear weapon,” amid speculation that Israel could launch an attack on Tehran’s facilities.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jun 11) said that US personnel were being moved from Middle East as “it could be a dangerous place” amid tensions with Iran. This comes as nuclear talks with Iran faltered, growing fears of a regional conflict. He added that Tehran “can’t have a nuclear weapon,” amid speculation that Israel could launch an attack on Tehran’s facilities. “Well they are being moved out because it could be a dangerous place,” Trump told reporters before attending a showing of “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Trump’s remarks come after reports suggesting that embassy staff were being relocated from the Middle East. Earlier on Wednesday (Jun 11) Iran threatened to strike US military bases in the region if a conflict breaks out. A US official earlier said that embassy staff in Iraq were being reduced over security concerns. Some reports also suggested that personnel were being moved from Bahrain and Kuwait. “We’ve given notice to move out and we’ll see what happens,” Trump said. He added, “They can’t have a nuclear weapon, very simple. We’re not going to allow that.” So far, there have been five rounds of talks between Washington and Tehran since April to strike a nuclear deal to replace the 2015 accord that Trump threw out during his first term in 2018. Both sides were scheduled to hold talks again in coming days. While Trump recently expressed optimism about the progress of talks, he said in a recent interview published on Wednesday that he was “less confident” about reaching a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump has warned of military action if diplomacy fails. The US president said that he pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against striking nuclear facilities in Iran, but suggested that he was losing patience. Meanwhile, Iran warned of retaliation against any attack. “All its bases are within our reach, we have access to them, and without hesitation we will target all of them in the host countries,” Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said in response to Trump’s warning.

Trump said that Tehran “can’t have a nuclear weapon,” amid speculation that Israel could launch an attack on Tehran’s facilities.

‘Could be a dangerous place’: Trump on personnel being moved from Middle East amid Iran tensions

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shot back at a reporter for asking a “stupid question” over potential protests at US President Donald Trump’s military parade on Saturday (Jun 14).&nbsp;During a press briefing on Wednesday (Jun 11), a reporter asked Leavitt whether Trump would allow peaceful protests on Saturday after he issued a stark warning for any protestors who plan to disrupt the military parade in Washington.&nbsp;Leavitt snapped at the reporter, saying, “Of course the president supports peaceful protests, what a stupid question.”&nbsp;Leavitt earlier said that Trump “absolutely supports peaceful protests, he supports the First Amendment, he supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard.”&nbsp;“He does not support violence of any kind, he does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their jobs,” she added.&nbsp;“It’s very clear for the president what he supports and what he does not,” Leavitt said. “Unfortunately for Democrats that line has not been made clear, and they’ve allowed this unrest and violence to continue and the president has had to step in.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Earlier on Tuesday (Jun 10), Trump said, “If there’s any protesters that want to come out, they will be met with very big force.”&nbsp;“I haven’t heard about a protest, but you know, these are people that hate our country,” he said at the White House. “But they will be met with very heavy force.”&nbsp;A large military parade and festival is set to take place on Saturday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army, which is also falling on Trump’s birthday. Hundreds of thousands of people have been estimated to witness the parade in Washington.&nbsp;The Trump administration’s decision to deploy thousands of troops to Los Angeles has been met been heavy criticism by California authorities, who have called the president’s move “dictatorial” and “un-American”. The protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles have now spread across several other cities in the US.&nbsp;“The president supports the right of Americans to peacefully protest, he supports the First Amendment, but that is not the majority of the behaviour that we have seen taking place in Los Angeles,” Leavitt said. “We have seen mobs of violent rioters and agitators assaulting law enforcement officers, assaulting our federal immigration authorities.”

Leavitt earlier said that Trump “absolutely supports peaceful protests, he supports the First Amendment, he supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shot back at a reporter for asking a “stupid question” over potential protests at US President Donald Trump’s military parade on Saturday (Jun 14). During a press briefing on Wednesday (Jun 11), a reporter asked Leavitt whether Trump would allow peaceful protests on Saturday after he issued a stark warning for any protestors who plan to disrupt the military parade in Washington. Leavitt snapped at the reporter, saying, “Of course the president supports peaceful protests, what a stupid question.” Leavitt earlier said that Trump “absolutely supports peaceful protests, he supports the First Amendment, he supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard.” “He does not support violence of any kind, he does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their jobs,” she added. “It’s very clear for the president what he supports and what he does not,” Leavitt said. “Unfortunately for Democrats that line has not been made clear, and they’ve allowed this unrest and violence to continue and the president has had to step in.”

Leavitt earlier said that Trump “absolutely supports peaceful protests, he supports the First Amendment, he supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard.”

‘What a stupid question’: Leavitt snaps at reporter for asking if Trump would allow ‘peaceful protests’

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (Jun 11) said that the unrest in her city had been “provoked by the White House”, calling the deployment of troops “a drastic and chaotic escalation”. She alleged “everyday Angelenos” seeking work are being arrested instead of violent criminals, which the Trump administration claims to be targeting.&nbsp;Bass said that the curfew in the city “will go on as long as they are needed”. She added, “If there are raids, if there are soldiers marching up and down our streets, I would imagine the curfew would continue.”&nbsp;She also said she wants to speak with Trump, adding that she wants him to “understand the significance of what is happening here”.&nbsp;On ABC News reports claiming there are more US troops deployed in Los Angeles than in Iraq and Syria combined, Bass said, “There are reports that if all the military that have been designated to be deployed, if you add them all up it’s more military than are serving today in Iraq. And the money that is being spent - $134m - all of our cities could use that money.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Drastic and chaotic escalation'</h2>&nbsp;Bass said that the unrest is “isolated to several streets” of downtown Los Angeles, accusing the Trump administration of lying that the whole city is in chaos. “If you drive a few blocks out of downtown, you don’t know that anything is happening in the city at all,” she said.&nbsp;“When you raid Home Depots and workplaces, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armoured caravans through our streets – you’re not trying to keep anyone safe, you’re trying to cause fear and panic,” she said.&nbsp;“And when you start deploying federalised troops on the heels of these raids, it is a drastic and chaotic escalation and completely unnecessary”, she added. “These aren’t the criminals the administration is allegedly targeting; these are mothers and fathers, restaurant workers, seamstresses, home-care workers, everyday Angelenos trying to make a living.”&nbsp;<h2>Bass calls out ‘double standard’ of Trump</h2>&nbsp;The Los Angeles mayor called out Trump’s “double standard” on his pardoning of January 6 rioters.“And given that I was there on January 6 and saw an insurrection take place, the idea that this – what is happening here – is an insurrection is just false. And I think it is deliberately false, I don’t think they’re confused,” she said.&nbsp;Bass highlighted that while the Trump administration has been touting the number of arrests made during unrest, most were made for “failure to disperse” and curfew violation, and not for looting or vandalism, she says.

Bass said that the curfew in the city “will go on as long as they are needed”. She added, “If there are raids, if there are soldiers marching up and down our streets, I would imagine the curfew would continue.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (Jun 11) said that the unrest in her city had been “provoked by the White House”, calling the deployment of troops “a drastic and chaotic escalation”. She alleged “everyday Angelenos” seeking work are being arrested instead of violent criminals, which the Trump administration claims to be targeting. Bass said that the curfew in the city “will go on as long as they are needed”. She added, “If there are raids, if there are soldiers marching up and down our streets, I would imagine the curfew would continue.” She also said she wants to speak with Trump, adding that she wants him to “understand the significance of what is happening here”. On ABC News reports claiming there are more US troops deployed in Los Angeles than in Iraq and Syria combined, Bass said, “There are reports that if all the military that have been designated to be deployed, if you add them all up it’s more military than are serving today in Iraq. And the money that is being spent - $134m - all of our cities could use that money.” ‘Drastic and chaotic escalation' Bass said that the unrest is “isolated to several streets” of downtown Los Angeles, accusing the Trump administration of lying that the whole city is in chaos. “If you drive a few blocks out of downtown, you don’t know that anything is happening in the city at all,” she said. “When you raid Home Depots and workplaces, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armoured caravans through our streets – you’re not trying to keep anyone safe, you’re trying to cause fear and panic,” she said. “And when you start deploying federalised troops on the heels of these raids, it is a drastic and chaotic escalation and completely unnecessary”, she added. “These aren’t the criminals the administration is allegedly targeting; these are mothers and fathers, restaurant workers, seamstresses, home-care workers, everyday Angelenos trying to make a living.” Bass calls out ‘double standard’ of Trump The Los Angeles mayor called out Trump’s “double standard” on his pardoning of January 6 rioters. “And given that I was there on January 6 and saw an insurrection take place, the idea that this – what is happening here – is an insurrection is just false. And I think it is deliberately false, I don’t think they’re confused,” she said. Bass highlighted that while the Trump administration has been touting the number of arrests made during unrest, most were made for “failure to disperse” and curfew violation, and not for looting or vandalism, she says.

Bass said that the curfew in the city “will go on as long as they are needed”. She added, “If there are raids, if there are soldiers marching up and down our streets, I would imagine the curfew would continue.”

Unrest ‘provoked by White House’: LA Mayor Bass slams Trump’s ‘double standard’

The White House on Wednesday (Jun 11) said that US President Donald Trump would not allow “mob rule” as protests spread across the United States against his immigration policies. This comes after the Trump administration deployed thousands of military personnel after clashes during protests in Los Angeles.&nbsp;During the press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the Democratic governor of California and mayor of Los Angeles, claiming they had “fanned the flames” amid the clashes.&nbsp;“President Trump will never allow mob rule to prevail in America,” Leavitt said at the White House. The television screens showed visuals of burning vehicles and masked rioters.&nbsp;“The most basic duty of government is to preserve law and order, and this administration embraces that sacred responsibility,” she said.&nbsp;Leavitt’s remarks come a day after Trump’s speech at the Fort Bragg military base on Tuesday (Jun 10), in which he said that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” Los Angeles and called the protesters “animals”.&nbsp;California authorities have criticised Trump's moves, saying that the deployment of troops is unnecessary and will inflame the situation. California Governor Gavin Newsom has called the president’s actions “dictatorial” and “un-American”.&nbsp;“Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass shamefully failed to meet their sworn obligations to their citizens,” Leavitt said, accusing Newsom of having “fanned the flames and demonized our brave ICE officers.”&nbsp;Trump has also called the protesters “paid insurrectionists”, claiming that some of them had professional anti-riot equipment.&nbsp;“It’s a good question the president is raising, and one we are looking into, about who is funding these insurrectionists,” Leavitt said when asked by AFP about the president’s comments.&nbsp;The protests erupted on June 6 after the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials carried out raids across Los Angeles as part of Trump’s crackdown against illegal immigrants. This triggered anger in local communities and civil rights groups, who called the raids heavy-handed and unjust. The protest soon turned into violent clashes with law enforcement, following which National Guard troops were deployed.

During the press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the Democratic governor of California and mayor of Los Angeles, claiming they had “fanned the flames” amid the clashes.

The White House on Wednesday (Jun 11) said that US President Donald Trump would not allow “mob rule” as protests spread across the United States against his immigration policies. This comes after the Trump administration deployed thousands of military personnel after clashes during protests in Los Angeles. During the press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the Democratic governor of California and mayor of Los Angeles, claiming they had “fanned the flames” amid the clashes. “President Trump will never allow mob rule to prevail in America,” Leavitt said at the White House. The television screens showed visuals of burning vehicles and masked rioters. “The most basic duty of government is to preserve law and order, and this administration embraces that sacred responsibility,” she said. Leavitt’s remarks come a day after Trump’s speech at the Fort Bragg military base on Tuesday (Jun 10), in which he said that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” Los Angeles and called the protesters “animals”. California authorities have criticised Trump's moves, saying that the deployment of troops is unnecessary and will inflame the situation. California Governor Gavin Newsom has called the president’s actions “dictatorial” and “un-American”. “Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass shamefully failed to meet their sworn obligations to their citizens,” Leavitt said, accusing Newsom of having “fanned the flames and demonized our brave ICE officers.” Trump has also called the protesters “paid insurrectionists”, claiming that some of them had professional anti-riot equipment. “It’s a good question the president is raising, and one we are looking into, about who is funding these insurrectionists,” Leavitt said when asked by AFP about the president’s comments. The protests erupted on June 6 after the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials carried out raids across Los Angeles as part of Trump’s crackdown against illegal immigrants. This triggered anger in local communities and civil rights groups, who called the raids heavy-handed and unjust. The protest soon turned into violent clashes with law enforcement, following which National Guard troops were deployed.

During the press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the Democratic governor of California and mayor of Los Angeles, claiming they had “fanned the flames” amid the clashes.

‘Trump won’t allow mob rule in America’: White House says as protests spread across US

Days after the fallout with tech giant Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said that he does not have “hard feelings” for the Tesla boss. Hinting at a patch-up, Trump added that he could reconcile with Musk as they both had a good relationship. Trump's reconciliation offer comes days after he said that he was "not interested in talking" with Elon Musk.&nbsp;Speaking to New York post, Trump said, “Look, I have no hard feelings. I was really surprised that that happened. He went after a bill that's phenomenal. He just — I think he feels very badly that he said that, actually.” Answering if he could reconcile with Musk, and forgive him, he said,&nbsp;“I haven’t really thought about it actually. I would imagine he wants to speak to me. If I were him, I would want to speak to me. Maybe he’s already called. You’d have to ask him.” “We had a good relationship and I just wish him well, very well actually.”&nbsp;Soon after Trump's statement in the podcast, billionaire Elon Musk said that he regretted some of the social media posts he made on US President Trump. "I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far," he wrote on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also said, “But we have to straighten out the country… “And my sole function now is getting this country back to a level higher than it’s ever been. And I think we can do that.” Asked about Musk’s recent behaviour, Trump replied, “I don’t know what his problem is, really… I haven’t thought too much about him in the last little while.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, NYT also reported that Musk personally contacted the POTUS before posting ‘gone too far’ apology on X.<h2>Trump-Musk breakup</h2>Trump and Musk had a massive fallout over a $5 trillion tax and spending bill after the tech mogul left the Department of Government Efficiancy (DOGE). It all started when Elon Musk in a social media post, called the bill "outrageous and a disgusting abomination".&nbsp;When Trump in a press conference said that Musk knew about the bill since the very beginning, Musk called him a liar and said that the “big and ugly” bill would raise the national debt significantly. &nbsp;The bill includes tax cuts, Medicaid reductions, and increased border spending. Musk, a key ally of President Trump, who donated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, made explosive revelations in an all-out war of words on social media prompting the US president to say that their “relationship is now over.”&nbsp;Musk in a post on X claimed that Trump's name is in Epstein's files, only to delete the post later, while Donald Trump said that the tech giant “will face consequences” if he funds the Democrats. Musk even went on to claim that Trump would lose the 2024 Presidential polls without him.&nbsp;The end of the bromance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump may be short-lived as both now look towards reconciliation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Days after the fallout with tech giant Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said that he does not have hard feelings for the Tesla boss

Days after the fallout with tech giant Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said that he does not have “hard feelings” for the Tesla boss. Hinting at a patch-up, Trump added that he could reconcile with Musk as they both had a good relationship. Trump's reconciliation offer comes days after he said that he was "not interested in talking" with Elon Musk. Speaking to New York post, Trump said, “Look, I have no hard feelings. I was really surprised that that happened. He went after a bill that's phenomenal. He just — I think he feels very badly that he said that, actually.” Answering if he could reconcile with Musk, and forgive him, he said, “I haven’t really thought about it actually. I would imagine he wants to speak to me. If I were him, I would want to speak to me. Maybe he’s already called. You’d have to ask him.” “We had a good relationship and I just wish him well, very well actually.” Soon after Trump's statement in the podcast, billionaire Elon Musk said that he regretted some of the social media posts he made on US President Trump. "I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far," he wrote on X. Trump also said, “But we have to straighten out the country… “And my sole function now is getting this country back to a level higher than it’s ever been. And I think we can do that.” Asked about Musk’s recent behaviour, Trump replied, “I don’t know what his problem is, really… I haven’t thought too much about him in the last little while.” Meanwhile, NYT also reported that Musk personally contacted the POTUS before posting ‘gone too far’ apology on X. Trump-Musk breakup Trump and Musk had a massive fallout over a $5 trillion tax and spending bill after the tech mogul left the Department of Government Efficiancy (DOGE). It all started when Elon Musk in a social media post, called the bill "outrageous and a disgusting abomination". When Trump in a press conference said that Musk knew about the bill since the very beginning, Musk called him a liar and said that the “big and ugly” bill would raise the national debt significantly. The bill includes tax cuts, Medicaid reductions, and increased border spending. Musk, a key ally of President Trump, who donated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, made explosive revelations in an all-out war of words on social media prompting the US president to say that their “relationship is now over.” Musk in a post on X claimed that Trump's name is in Epstein's files, only to delete the post later, while Donald Trump said that the tech giant “will face consequences” if he funds the Democrats. Musk even went on to claim that Trump would lose the 2024 Presidential polls without him. The end of the bromance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump may be short-lived as both now look towards reconciliation.

Days after the fallout with tech giant Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said that he does not have “hard feelings” for the Tesla boss

Trump, Musk patch up soon? US president ready to forgive Tesla boss after Elon's 'gone too far' apology

Despite mounting evidence of Pakistan's support of terrorism, specially after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, a US general has chosen to praise Islamabad over what he claims as “counterterrorism.” The Commander of the United States Central Command, General Michael Kurilla, described Pakistan as a "phenomenal partner in the counterterrorism world", highlighting Islamabad's role in operations against ISIS-Khorasan, but not mentioning anything about Pakistan's safe haven to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). This statement by Kurilla during congressional testimony, comes days after India's Operation Sindoor delegations travelled across 32 countries exposing Pakistan's links to terror outfits and Islamabad's support to terrorism.&nbsp;<h2>What General Michael Kurilla said?</h2>Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, General Kurilla advocated for maintaining strategic ties with both India and Pakistan. ON Pakistan, he added, “They are in an active counterterrorism fight right now, and they have been a phenomenal partner in the counterterrorism world.” "We need to have a relationship with Pakistan and with India. I do not believe it is a binary switch that we can't have one with Pakistan if we have a relationship with India," he said. "We should look at the merits of the relationship for the positives that it has."&nbsp;General Kurilla also said that Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir undertook "dozens of operations" along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to target ISIS-K fighters. Noting that ISIS-K operates from Afghanistan and is one of the most active terrorist groups attempting attacks worldwide, he added, “Through a phenomenal partnership with Pakistan, they have gone after ISIS-Khorasan, killing dozens of them. Through a relationship we have with them, [and] providing intelligence, they have captured at least five ISIS-Khorasan high-value individuals.”<h2>India's EAM Jaishankar reminds the West about Osama Bin Laden</h2>Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, during a visit to Brussels, reaffirmed India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. He reminded the international community that terrorist Osama Bin Laden was given a safe haven in a Pakistani military town. Speaking to European news website Euractiv, EAM Jaishankar said, “Let me remind you of something - there was a man named Osama bin Laden. Why did he, of all people, feel safe living for years in a Pakistani military town, right next to their equivalent of West Point?... I want the world to understand - this isn't merely an India-Pakistan issue. It's about terrorism. And that very same terrorism will eventually come back to haunt you.”<h2>India exposes Pak-based terror</h2>Despite the statement by General Kurilla, Indian delegations around the world exposed Pakistan reminding the world about incidents where Islamabad openly backed terror groups. India also refuted US President Donald Trump's mediation claims over the Indo-Pak ceasefire understanding. The delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met US Vice President JD Vance and said that the meeting was a “good one.” and Vance understood the Indian position on mediation claims. India has clearly stated that mediation implies equivalence between the two parties. And there can be no equivalence between Pakistan, which is an incubator of terrorism, and India, a victim of terror. New Delhi has also urged the West to see India's action against Pakistan not as a border conflict but as a war on terrorism.&nbsp;

Despite mounting evidence of Pakistan's support of terrorism, US General Michael Kurilla has praised Islamabad's counterterrorism role

Despite mounting evidence of Pakistan's support of terrorism, specially after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, a US general has chosen to praise Islamabad over what he claims as “counterterrorism.” The Commander of the United States Central Command, General Michael Kurilla, described Pakistan as a "phenomenal partner in the counterterrorism world", highlighting Islamabad's role in operations against ISIS-Khorasan, but not mentioning anything about Pakistan's safe haven to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). This statement by Kurilla during congressional testimony, comes days after India's Operation Sindoor delegations travelled across 32 countries exposing Pakistan's links to terror outfits and Islamabad's support to terrorism. What General Michael Kurilla said? Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, General Kurilla advocated for maintaining strategic ties with both India and Pakistan. ON Pakistan, he added, “They are in an active counterterrorism fight right now, and they have been a phenomenal partner in the counterterrorism world.” "We need to have a relationship with Pakistan and with India. I do not believe it is a binary switch that we can't have one with Pakistan if we have a relationship with India," he said. "We should look at the merits of the relationship for the positives that it has." General Kurilla also said that Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir undertook "dozens of operations" along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to target ISIS-K fighters. Noting that ISIS-K operates from Afghanistan and is one of the most active terrorist groups attempting attacks worldwide, he added, “Through a phenomenal partnership with Pakistan, they have gone after ISIS-Khorasan, killing dozens of them. Through a relationship we have with them, [and] providing intelligence, they have captured at least five ISIS-Khorasan high-value individuals.” India's EAM Jaishankar reminds the West about Osama Bin Laden Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, during a visit to Brussels, reaffirmed India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. He reminded the international community that terrorist Osama Bin Laden was given a safe haven in a Pakistani military town. Speaking to European news website Euractiv, EAM Jaishankar said, “Let me remind you of something - there was a man named Osama bin Laden. Why did he, of all people, feel safe living for years in a Pakistani military town, right next to their equivalent of West Point?... I want the world to understand - this isn't merely an India-Pakistan issue. It's about terrorism. And that very same terrorism will eventually come back to haunt you.” India exposes Pak-based terror Despite the statement by General Kurilla, Indian delegations around the world exposed Pakistan reminding the world about incidents where Islamabad openly backed terror groups. India also refuted US President Donald Trump's mediation claims over the Indo-Pak ceasefire understanding. The delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met US Vice President JD Vance and said that the meeting was a “good one.” and Vance understood the Indian position on mediation claims. India has clearly stated that mediation implies equivalence between the two parties. And there can be no equivalence between Pakistan, which is an incubator of terrorism, and India, a victim of terror. New Delhi has also urged the West to see India's action against Pakistan not as a border conflict but as a war on terrorism.

Despite mounting evidence of Pakistan's support of terrorism, US General Michael Kurilla has praised Islamabad's counterterrorism role

Despite evidence on Islamabad's terror links, US general praises Pakistan's 'counterterrorism' role

A deepfake video clip of PTI’s interim Chairman Barrister Ali Gohar allegedly urging overseas Pakistanis to protest against the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir in the US on June 14 was widely shared by party supporters on Tuesday, creating a storm in the political circles.&nbsp;As the deepfake video was shared and re-shared on social media, Gohar clarified, saying the clip is “fake and AI-generated”.He said that he has not made any such call for protest and the video is a deepfake.&nbsp;As per reports, a senior trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues.Some reports also claimed that Field Marshal Asim Munir would also visit Washington around the same time, but neither US nor Pakistani officials have confirmed this so far.The official dates for such visits are often withheld due to political sensitivities, said sources.&nbsp;In a tweet, PTI’s Secretary for Overseas Affairs, Sajjad Burki, called for a protest outside the Pakistani embassy in Washington on June 14, coinciding with the expected presence of senior Pakistani officials in the US capital. &nbsp;On Tuesday, an X user shared an 18-second clip showing Barrister Gohar urging overseas Pakistanis to participate in a protest on June 14 against the army chief.A fact-check to determine the veracity of the claim showed that the user had earlier shared many other AI-generated images and videos.&nbsp;However, as per reports, Munir is scheduled to visit the US to attend the US Army’s celebrations marking its 250th anniversary on Saturday (June 14) in Washington, DC.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will start his official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest during some high-level meetings.&nbsp;Over the last few months, the UAE has expressed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan and announced a $2 billion debt rollover.Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Wednesday that the visit reflected the “deep-rooted fraternal ties” between Pakistan and the UAE, marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors.&nbsp;“PM Shehbaz will hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” the press release said.&nbsp;

As per reports, a trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues. Munir is also reportedly scheduled to attend the US Army’s celebrations on June 14 in Washington, DC.

A deepfake video clip of PTI’s interim Chairman Barrister Ali Gohar allegedly urging overseas Pakistanis to protest against the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir in the US on June 14 was widely shared by party supporters on Tuesday, creating a storm in the political circles. As the deepfake video was shared and re-shared on social media, Gohar clarified, saying the clip is “fake and AI-generated”. He said that he has not made any such call for protest and the video is a deepfake. As per reports, a senior trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues. Some reports also claimed that Field Marshal Asim Munir would also visit Washington around the same time, but neither US nor Pakistani officials have confirmed this so far. The official dates for such visits are often withheld due to political sensitivities, said sources. In a tweet, PTI’s Secretary for Overseas Affairs, Sajjad Burki, called for a protest outside the Pakistani embassy in Washington on June 14, coinciding with the expected presence of senior Pakistani officials in the US capital. On Tuesday, an X user shared an 18-second clip showing Barrister Gohar urging overseas Pakistanis to participate in a protest on June 14 against the army chief. A fact-check to determine the veracity of the claim showed that the user had earlier shared many other AI-generated images and videos. However, as per reports, Munir is scheduled to visit the US to attend the US Army’s celebrations marking its 250th anniversary on Saturday (June 14) in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will start his official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest during some high-level meetings. Over the last few months, the UAE has expressed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan and announced a $2 billion debt rollover. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Wednesday that the visit reflected the “deep-rooted fraternal ties” between Pakistan and the UAE, marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors. “PM Shehbaz will hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” the press release said.

As per reports, a trade delegation from Pakistan is due in Washington this week for talks with United States officials on the recently imposed American tariffs and related economic issues. Munir is also reportedly scheduled to attend the US Army’s celebrations on June 14 in Washington, DC.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (June 11) called Russia an "aggressor" when Senator Mitch Connell pressed him with questions on the Russia-Ukraine war.Sen McConnell asked, "Who’s the aggressor, and who’s the victim in the conflict?" Hegseth without any hesitation, said, "Russia is the aggressor."When further asked which side do you want to win, the Pentagon chief dodged the question and said that US President Donald Trump is committed to peace in the conflict."Ultimately, peace serves our national interests, and we think the interests of both parties, even if that outcome will not be preferable to many in this room and many in our country," he said.However, earlier in February, the US opposed calling Russia the aggressor in the war with Ukraine in a Group of 7 statement being drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.This came after Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war, while Russia was the one who attacked first on Ukraine.In April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country would like to have a "common understanding that Russia is the aggressor"."(Y)ou shouldn't be saying that Ukraine and Russia started this war, I believe that it's painful for our people to hear," Zelensky added.The Ukrainian president said that Ukraine is defending against Russia's war and did not start it, comparing Ukraine's relations with Russia and the US as the opposite of one another.Coming to the senator pressing Hegseth on Wednesday, he further asked, "Which side is President Xi pulling for?"Hegseth responded that there’s no doubt that China would prefer that Vladimir Putin have a good outcome."Well, as was stated by both of you, we obviously understand, unfortunately, under this administration and the policy, excuse me, under the previous administration and the policies they pursued, it has driven Russia and China closer together," Hegseth said."So there’s no doubt that China would prefer that Vladimir Putin have a good outcome, but it would also prefer a prolonged conflict that would keep us and other countries tied down and incapable of paying attention to the malign influence of China elsewhere," he added.

When further asked which side do you want to win, the Pentagon chief dodged the question and said that US President Donald Trump is committed to peace in the conflict.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (June 11) called Russia an "aggressor" when Senator Mitch Connell pressed him with questions on the Russia-Ukraine war. Sen McConnell asked, "Who’s the aggressor, and who’s the victim in the conflict?" Hegseth without any hesitation, said, "Russia is the aggressor." When further asked which side do you want to win, the Pentagon chief dodged the question and said that US President Donald Trump is committed to peace in the conflict. "Ultimately, peace serves our national interests, and we think the interests of both parties, even if that outcome will not be preferable to many in this room and many in our country," he said. However, earlier in February, the US opposed calling Russia the aggressor in the war with Ukraine in a Group of 7 statement being drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. This came after Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war, while Russia was the one who attacked first on Ukraine. In April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country would like to have a "common understanding that Russia is the aggressor". "(Y)ou shouldn't be saying that Ukraine and Russia started this war, I believe that it's painful for our people to hear," Zelensky added. The Ukrainian president said that Ukraine is defending against Russia's war and did not start it, comparing Ukraine's relations with Russia and the US as the opposite of one another. Coming to the senator pressing Hegseth on Wednesday, he further asked, "Which side is President Xi pulling for?" Hegseth responded that there’s no doubt that China would prefer that Vladimir Putin have a good outcome. "Well, as was stated by both of you, we obviously understand, unfortunately, under this administration and the policy, excuse me, under the previous administration and the policies they pursued, it has driven Russia and China closer together," Hegseth said. "So there’s no doubt that China would prefer that Vladimir Putin have a good outcome, but it would also prefer a prolonged conflict that would keep us and other countries tied down and incapable of paying attention to the malign influence of China elsewhere," he added.

When further asked which side do you want to win, the Pentagon chief dodged the question and said that US President Donald Trump is committed to peace in the conflict.

'Which side do you want to win in Ukraine war'?: Hegseth dodges Senator McConnell question but calls Russia 'AGGRESSOR'

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Trump in a post on Truth Social, laid out the details of the deal, saying that full magnets and any necessary rare earths will be supplied to the US.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-relationship-is-excellent-us-china-finalises-trade-deal-trump-announces-from-tariffs-to-rare-earths-all-details-inside-1749644215637">'RELATIONSHIP IS EXCELLENT': Trump announces US-China trade deal</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749644674821.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'RELATIONSHIP IS EXCELLENT': US-China finalise trade deal, Trump announces | From tariffs to rare earths - All details inside"></figure>After weeks of US-China trade war, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 11) announced that they have reached a deal with China, subject to final approval with Chinese President Xi Jinping.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-musk-patch-up-soon-us-president-says-i-have-no-hard-feelings-as-elon-issues-gone-too-far-apology-1749648574038">Trump, Musk patch up soon? 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First bowler was in Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749655970152.jpg?rect=(0,322,3674,2756)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Rabada becomes second bowler to take five-for in WTC Final. First bowler was in Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025"></figure>Kagiso Rabada has created history after taking a five-for on day 1 (June11) of the WTC Final against Australia at Lord's in London (UK).&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Days after the fallout with tech giant Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said that he does not have “hard feelings” for the Tesla boss. Hinting at a patch-up, Trump added that he could reconcile with Musk as they both had a good relationship. Trump's reconciliation offer comes days after he said that he was "not interested in talking" with Elon Musk. After weeks of US-China trade war, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 11) announced that they have reached a deal with China, subject to final approval with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump in a post on Truth Social, laid out the details of the deal, saying that full magnets and any necessary rare earths will be supplied to the US. Click on the headlines to read more 'RELATIONSHIP IS EXCELLENT': Trump announces US-China trade deal After weeks of US-China trade war, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 11) announced that they have reached a deal with China, subject to final approval with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump, Musk patch up soon? US president says 'I have no hard feelings' as Elon issues 'gone too far' apology Days after the fallout with tech giant Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said that he does not have “hard feelings” for the Tesla boss. Bangladesh's Yunus not in race for top post, reveals his real 'job' for April 2026 polls Days after announcing the national polls date, Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus said that there was "no way" he wanted to continue in power after the polls in April next year. 'Great win' for Trump: Tariffs to stay for now after US court's nod days after saying ‘president exceeded his authority’ US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 11 ) praised a federal appeals court decision that upheld his sweeping tariff measures, calling it “a great and important win for the US.” Iran's BIG warning to US: Tehran to target American bases if nuclear talks fail and conflict breaks out Amid the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh on Wednesday (June 11) warned America that if nuclear talks break down and conflict emerges with the US, they will target American bases. From TikTok sensation to ICE detention: Khaby Lame leaves US after immigration crackdown World's most prominent TikTok star Khaby Lame, has left the US on Wednesday (June 11) after the US immigration authorities detained him days ago, for overstaying his visa. Tesla's FIRST robotaxi to roll out soon in Austin Tesla's long-awaited driverless robotaxi will finally hit the road next week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in a post on X. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Photo of Sonam Raghuvanshi with alleged lover Raj Kushwaha surfaces as probe continues An undated photo of Sonam Raghuvanshi, woman accused of killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, with her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha has surfaced. The two can be seen smiling in the picture. Karan Johar on Kartik Aryan and Ananya Panday’s pairing in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri: 'They look amazing together' Filmmaker and director Karan Johar, known for his eye for fresh and exciting pairings, is all praise for Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s chemistry in the upcoming romantic entertainer Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Rabada becomes second bowler to take five-for in WTC Final. First bowler was in Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025 Kagiso Rabada has created history after taking a five-for on day 1 (June11) of the WTC Final against Australia at Lord's in London (UK).

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