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As volatile protests continue in Los Angeles, second-largest US city, for the fifth straight day over immigration raids and a night-time curfew imposed in part of downtown by the mayor, President Donald Trump called for one year in jail for protesters that burn the American flag.&nbsp;Trump calls for jail term&nbsp;While speaking at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Tuesday, Trump said, "They proudly carry flags of other countries, but they don't carry the American flag. They only burn it."&nbsp;"People that burn the American flag should go to jail for one year. And we'll see if we can get that done," he added.&nbsp;According to Fox News, Trump' administration is working with some senators to pass a law that gives jail time to flag-burning protesters.&nbsp;Flag burning is considered a form of political expression and protected under the First Amendment after the Supreme Court ruled in the 1989 Texas v. Johnson case.&nbsp;Curfew in LA&nbsp;Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids.“I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.&nbsp;This comes after a federal judge denied California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an immediate restraining order to block the Trump administration's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles.&nbsp;On Tuesday, the Los Angeles police made 197 arrests up from 114 on Monday, 40 on Sunday and 27 on Saturday.&nbsp;According to the 23 businesses had been looted on Monday night, but an estimate of financial losses to the city from the at-times violent disorder was not given. &nbsp;

Trump administration is working with some senators to pass a law that gives jail time to flag-burning protesters.

As volatile protests continue in Los Angeles, second-largest US city, for the fifth straight day over immigration raids and a night-time curfew imposed in part of downtown by the mayor, President Donald Trump called for one year in jail for protesters that burn the American flag. Trump calls for jail term While speaking at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Tuesday, Trump said, "They proudly carry flags of other countries, but they don't carry the American flag. They only burn it." "People that burn the American flag should go to jail for one year. And we'll see if we can get that done," he added. According to Fox News, Trump' administration is working with some senators to pass a law that gives jail time to flag-burning protesters. Flag burning is considered a form of political expression and protected under the First Amendment after the Supreme Court ruled in the 1989 Texas v. Johnson case. Curfew in LA Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. “I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters. This comes after a federal judge denied California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an immediate restraining order to block the Trump administration's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles police made 197 arrests up from 114 on Monday, 40 on Sunday and 27 on Saturday. According to the 23 businesses had been looted on Monday night, but an estimate of financial losses to the city from the at-times violent disorder was not given.

Trump administration is working with some senators to pass a law that gives jail time to flag-burning protesters.

Los Angeles protest: Trump slams protestors burning US flags, vows to float one year jail term

The Los Angeles Police Department on Tuesday (June 10) said that “dozens of arrests” have been made as several protest groups continue to gather in the designated curfew zone.&nbsp;In a post on X, it said, “Multiple groups continue to congregate on 1st St between Spring and Alameda. Those groups are being addressed and mass arrests are being initiated. Curfew is in effect.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Multiple groups continue to congregate on 1st St between Spring and Alameda. Those groups are being addressed and mass arrests are being initiated. Curfew is in effect.&mdash; LAPD Central Division (@LAPDCentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAPDCentral/status/1932651371347825148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Dozens of arrests have been made f﻿or failing to disperse at the scene of an Unlawful Assembly,” the police said in a later post.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-protests-mayor-declares-local-emergency-issues-curfew-1749604231909">Los Angeles protests: Mayor declares local emergency, issues curfew</a>&nbsp;Similar protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration have now spread to major cities like New York, Chicago, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco, Atlanta and more.&nbsp;Meanwhile, up to 100 employees reportedly suspected of being in the country illegally were caught, witnesses said, in what immigration officers claimed was its largest Nebraska enforcement action since President Donald Trump became president.&nbsp;Outside of Glenn Valley Foods, community activists, a pastor among them, reported seeing individuals being taken out of the plant. Some were put into three 15-passenger vans. Others were put onto a bus with boarded windows and a law enforcement escort.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a>: Anti-ICE “protestors” are now JUMPING ON TOP OF ICE vehicles as they leave with detainees in Nebraska These people need STIFF PENALTIES and PERP WALKS, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJusticeDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJusticeDept</a> THE LA ANARCHY IS SPREADING, and it must stop NOW! <a href="https://t.co/bHJ1VGhZzR">pic.twitter.com/bHJ1VGhZzR</a>&mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1932527271396393204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids.&nbsp;“I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.&nbsp;This comes after a federal judge denied California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an immediate restraining order to block the Trump administration's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles protests: Amid curfew, mass arrests being initiated as protestors flout orders, says LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Department on Tuesday (June 10) said that “dozens of arrests” have been made as several protest groups continue to gather in the designated curfew zone. In a post on X, it said, “Multiple groups continue to congregate on 1st St between Spring and Alameda. Those groups are being addressed and mass arrests are being initiated. Curfew is in effect.”

The police said that dozens of arrests have been made f﻿or failing to disperse at the scene of an Unlawful Assembly

Amid the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles, now Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said that Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace &amp; order.&nbsp;In a post on X, the Governor said, “Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace &amp; order. Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal &amp; will lead to arrest. @TexasGuard will use every tool &amp; strategy to help law enforcement maintain order.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace &amp; order. Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal &amp; will lead to arrest.<a href="https://twitter.com/TexasGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasGuard</a> will use every tool &amp; strategy to help law enforcement maintain order. <a href="https://t.co/rS8b5zgE3T">https://t.co/rS8b5zgE3T</a>&mdash; Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1932656855764861152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Our law enforcement officers are on the frontlines to KEEP Texas a law and order state. To have their back, I am signing a law to ensure they can use every tool available to combat criminals without being targeted by rogue prosecutors. We support our law enforcement officers,” he further added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. “I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.&nbsp;This comes after a federal judge denied California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an immediate restraining order to block the Trump administration's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles.&nbsp;Speaking at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids.&nbsp;“This anarchy will not stand. We will not allow federal agents to be attacked, and we will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy,” Trump said.

Texas to deploy National Guard to maintain order after protests Governor Greg Abbott

Amid the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles, now Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said that Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order. In a post on X, the Governor said, “Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order. Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest. @TexasGuard will use every tool & strategy to help law enforcement maintain order.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said that Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace &amp; order

Texas to deploy National Guard to 'maintain order' after protests: Governor Greg Abbott

A man came up with the weirdest plan to delay a flight after he was denied boarding. He called in about a bomb threat, saying a man walked onto the flight with the explosive in a bag. All the passengers were removed from the Spirit Airlines flight from Detroit to Los Angeles, and it was thoroughly checked by the FBI and bomb-sniffing dogs. The man later reached the airport to catch the same flight and was arrested. He had made the mistake of calling in from his own phone, and so was easily tracked down as the culprit.&nbsp;John Charles Robinson, 23, was to take the Spirit flight 2145 for LA. However, he was late and returned from the boarding gate. He was rebooked for a later flight but was furious about being denied entry. So he called Spirit Airlines reservations and told them that someone planned to bomb the plane. Robinson made the ruse more elaborate by describing how the suspect looked.&nbsp;<h2>Plane was checked, and everyone was screened again</h2>&nbsp;This triggered a full-scale security protocol. The plane was halted and security agents swarmed the flight. Everyone was asked to get off the plane after which the FBI went through every nook and cranny. All the passengerd were re-screened before being allowed to board.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/southwest-airlines-bomb-hoax-wife-complaints-about-husband-1749263268814">Disgruntled wife calls police on husband, tells them he is carrying a BOMB on plane</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Robinson reached the airport to catch the same flight since it was now delayed. He paid the price for his stupidity of making the call using his cellphone. FBI agents arrested him and questioned him about his actions. He admitted to the hoax bomb threat and said he did it because he wanted to delay the flight so he could board.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/missing-snack-box-triggers-drama-as-flight-attendant-tries-to-have-colleague-arrested-1748930273873">Missing snack box triggers drama as flight attendant tries to have colleague arrested</a>&nbsp;He now faces up to 10 years in prison for his impulsive actions. He has been released on $10,000 bond and will be in court on June 27.&nbsp;<h2>Flight attendant calls with a bomb threat to avoid flying with ex-boyfriend</h2>&nbsp;This is not the first time that someone has called a hoax bomb threat to turn things in their favour, only to get caught later. Two years back, a flight attendant did the same. She used her daughter's phone to make a bomb threat call to avoid flying with her ex-boyfriend. He was also a crew member and had started dating another attendant.&nbsp;&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;All three of them were supposed to work the same flight. However, the woman was not crazy about the idea and so called the captain with a bomb threat. She was later arrested.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/american-airlines-flight-man-drags-attendant-shouts-crazy-1748601257047">'Help me', shouts man on American Airlines flight; removes clothes and drags flight attendant</a><h2>Angry wife makes hoax bomb call, gets husband arrested</h2>&nbsp;A woman recently called security, telling them her husband was travelling on a flight with a bomb. He was arrested and taken away, but nothing was found in his bag. The FBI reached the woman's house, and she is now facing legal action. &nbsp;

A man in Detroit was angry because he was denied boarding on a flight because he was late. So he decided to call in with a hoax bomb threat. He wanted to delay the flight so that he could board it. 

A man came up with the weirdest plan to delay a flight after he was denied boarding. He called in about a bomb threat, saying a man walked onto the flight with the explosive in a bag. All the passengers were removed from the Spirit Airlines flight from Detroit to Los Angeles, and it was thoroughly checked by the FBI and bomb-sniffing dogs. The man later reached the airport to catch the same flight and was arrested. He had made the mistake of calling in from his own phone, and so was easily tracked down as the culprit. John Charles Robinson, 23, was to take the Spirit flight 2145 for LA. However, he was late and returned from the boarding gate. He was rebooked for a later flight but was furious about being denied entry. So he called Spirit Airlines reservations and told them that someone planned to bomb the plane. Robinson made the ruse more elaborate by describing how the suspect looked. Plane was checked, and everyone was screened again This triggered a full-scale security protocol. The plane was halted and security agents swarmed the flight. Everyone was asked to get off the plane after which the FBI went through every nook and cranny. All the passengerd were re-screened before being allowed to board. Also Read: Disgruntled wife calls police on husband, tells them he is carrying a BOMB on plane Meanwhile, Robinson reached the airport to catch the same flight since it was now delayed. He paid the price for his stupidity of making the call using his cellphone. FBI agents arrested him and questioned him about his actions. He admitted to the hoax bomb threat and said he did it because he wanted to delay the flight so he could board. Also Read: Missing snack box triggers drama as flight attendant tries to have colleague arrested He now faces up to 10 years in prison for his impulsive actions. He has been released on $10,000 bond and will be in court on June 27. Flight attendant calls with a bomb threat to avoid flying with ex-boyfriend This is not the first time that someone has called a hoax bomb threat to turn things in their favour, only to get caught later. Two years back, a flight attendant did the same. She used her daughter's phone to make a bomb threat call to avoid flying with her ex-boyfriend. He was also a crew member and had started dating another attendant. Also Read: High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet All three of them were supposed to work the same flight. However, the woman was not crazy about the idea and so called the captain with a bomb threat. She was later arrested. Also Read: 'Help me', shouts man on American Airlines flight; removes clothes and drags flight attendant Angry wife makes hoax bomb call, gets husband arrested A woman recently called security, telling them her husband was travelling on a flight with a bomb. He was arrested and taken away, but nothing was found in his bag. The FBI reached the woman's house, and she is now facing legal action.

A man in Detroit was angry because he was denied boarding on a flight because he was late. So he decided to call in with a hoax bomb threat. He wanted to delay the flight so that he could board it.&nbsp;

Angry at being turned away from gate, man calls in with fake bomb threat to delay flight

A New York Post photojournalist Toby Canham was shot in the forehead with a rubber bullet by police during the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles.&nbsp;“I’m just standing there working, and then all of a sudden … I mean, I was sort of semi-conscious of the fact that the guy was aiming at me or aiming in my direction, and that thing traveled so quickly. Next thing I knew, I was just flattened, it struck me on the head and I was down,” he was quoted saying to CNN on Tuesday.&nbsp;The rubber bullet left a huge red mark on his forehead that was still visible on Tuesday. He went to the hospital afterward but wasn’t otherwise injured, he said.&nbsp;“The initial response from law enforcement, you know, there was no standoff. It was almost like straight into it with the tools at their disposal to hold people back,” he said. “And there are obviously people in that crowd angry, lashing out at police, and objects being thrown and stuff like that," he added.<h3>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">California police shot New York Post photographer Toby Canham in the head with a rubber bullet during Los Angeles’ protest Sunday evening. <a href="https://t.co/hapN5q13CO">pic.twitter.com/hapN5q13CO</a>&mdash; 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 (@Newsboxpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/Newsboxpost/status/1932470664818049067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier, an Australian journalist was shot at with a rubber bullet while she was covering the anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles. A video circulated on social media showed the journalist and 9News reporter, Lauren Tomasi, was at the site of the protest and reporting about the ground situation when she was hit by a bullet on her leg on camera on Sunday (June 8). In the viral clip, Tomasi can be heard saying that "after hours of standing off, this situation has now rapidly deteriorated, the LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA".&nbsp;“You just f***ing shot the reporter!” a bystander was heard yelling in the video.<h3>Watch the video here:</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Watch: Australian journalist hit with rubber bullet during LA protests<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LosAngeles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LosAngeles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Journalist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Journalist</a> <a href="https://t.co/wmcI4yKC4u">pic.twitter.com/wmcI4yKC4u</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1932010169434771748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cop directly aimed at me American photojournalist shot on forehead with rubber bullet during LA protest recalls frightful moment

A New York Post photojournalist Toby Canham was shot in the forehead with a rubber bullet by police during the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles. “I’m just standing there working, and then all of a sudden … I mean, I was sort of semi-conscious of the fact that the guy was aiming at me or aiming in my direction, and that thing traveled so quickly. Next thing I knew, I was just flattened, it struck me on the head and I was down,” he was quoted saying to CNN on Tuesday. The rubber bullet left a huge red mark on his forehead that was still visible on Tuesday. He went to the hospital afterward but wasn’t otherwise injured, he said. “The initial response from law enforcement, you know, there was no standoff. It was almost like straight into it with the tools at their disposal to hold people back,” he said. “And there are obviously people in that crowd angry, lashing out at police, and objects being thrown and stuff like that," he added. Watch the video here:

The rubber bullet left a huge red mark on his forehead. He went to the hospital afterward but wasn’t otherwise injured

Cop 'directly aimed at me': American photojournalist shot on forehead with rubber bullet during LA protest recalls frightful moment

Australian airline Qantas said on Wednesday (June 11) it would shut down Jetstar Asia, its Singapore-based budget carrier, by the end of July. &nbsp;After 20 years of operation, the discount airline has been facing supply cost rises, airport fee woes and stiff competition from rivals like AirAsia and Scoot. More than 500 employees will be laid off.&nbsp;The operations will gradually be phased down in the next seven weeks, according to the Qantas announcement.&nbsp;<h2>What will happen to passengers who have already booked Jetstar Asia flights?</h2> Announcing the closure, Qantas said passengers who had already booked Jetstar Asia flights would be fully refunded.&nbsp;The airline will notify passengers if their flights are impacted, and will contact those with tickets beyond &nbsp;31 July.&nbsp;Some of the passengers might be given seats on other flights of the Qantas group.&nbsp;Those who booked using travel agents, or via other airlines, were told to contact them directly.&nbsp;<h2>What will happen to Jetstar employees? &nbsp;</h2>According to reports, the staff will be given redundancy benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Our focus is on supporting them through this process and helping them to find new roles in the industry," said Jetstar Group chief executive Stephanie Tully.&nbsp;<h2>The reason for closing Jetstar Asia &nbsp;</h2>Qantas Group Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson said in a statement that Jetstar Asia's supplier cost rose by up 200 per cent. In this financial year, it had losses of around 35 million Australian dollars.&nbsp;Quantas, the national airline of Australia, will save some $326 million by shutting down Jetstar Asia, which it can use for renewing its own aircraft fleet.&nbsp; Some 13 planes freed up by the closure will be used in Australia-New Zealand routes.<h2>How big is the impact of Jetstar Asia shutting down? &nbsp;</h2>The mainly Asian airline had some 16 routes that could be hit by the closure.&nbsp;&nbsp;These routes were between Singapore and Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. &nbsp;Qantas will continue to operate flights in Asia under its Jetstar Airways arm, to countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Japan.&nbsp;<h2>The story of Jetstar Asia</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Jetstar Asia was launched in 2004 and was in operation for more than 20 years.&nbsp;It was known for popularising budget air travel.&nbsp; Customers reacting to its shuttering described the airline as warm and efficient.

Qantas Group Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson said in a statement that Jetstar Asias supplier cost rose by up 200 per cent. In this financial year, it had losses of around 35 million Australian dollars.

Australian airline Qantas said on Wednesday (June 11) it would shut down Jetstar Asia, its Singapore-based budget carrier, by the end of July. After 20 years of operation, the discount airline has been facing supply cost rises, airport fee woes and stiff competition from rivals like AirAsia and Scoot. More than 500 employees will be laid off. The operations will gradually be phased down in the next seven weeks, according to the Qantas announcement. What will happen to passengers who have already booked Jetstar Asia flights? Announcing the closure, Qantas said passengers who had already booked Jetstar Asia flights would be fully refunded. The airline will notify passengers if their flights are impacted, and will contact those with tickets beyond 31 July. Some of the passengers might be given seats on other flights of the Qantas group. Those who booked using travel agents, or via other airlines, were told to contact them directly. What will happen to Jetstar employees? According to reports, the staff will be given redundancy benefits. "Our focus is on supporting them through this process and helping them to find new roles in the industry," said Jetstar Group chief executive Stephanie Tully. The reason for closing Jetstar Asia Qantas Group Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson said in a statement that Jetstar Asia's supplier cost rose by up 200 per cent. In this financial year, it had losses of around 35 million Australian dollars. Quantas, the national airline of Australia, will save some $326 million by shutting down Jetstar Asia, which it can use for renewing its own aircraft fleet. Some 13 planes freed up by the closure will be used in Australia-New Zealand routes. How big is the impact of Jetstar Asia shutting down? The mainly Asian airline had some 16 routes that could be hit by the closure. These routes were between Singapore and Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Qantas will continue to operate flights in Asia under its Jetstar Airways arm, to countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Japan. The story of Jetstar Asia Jetstar Asia was launched in 2004 and was in operation for more than 20 years. It was known for popularising budget air travel. Customers reacting to its shuttering described the airline as warm and efficient.

The operations will taper down in the next seven weeks, according to the Qantas announcement.&nbsp;

Will your flight be affected? This airline in Singapore is shutting down and laying off 500 staff

On June 10, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the US on charges of attempting to commit acts of terrorism. He has been charged with trying to provide material support to ISIS.&nbsp;&nbsp;US FBI Director Kash Patel said, “Khan allegedly tried to enter the United States to commit an attack on the Jewish community in New York City, planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting around the one-year anniversary of the attack on Gaza by Hamas.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Major news… earlier this afternoon, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the United States on charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting to commit acts of terrorism. In the fall of last year, Khan…&mdash; FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1932584825866604772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thanking the FBI and its partners, he added, “Khan has now been extradited to New York to face American justice. I want to thank our teams and partners for their diligent work in this case and for executing the mission.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-11-injured-in-south-carolina-beach-town-mass-shooting-1748229383570">At least 11 injured in South Carolina beach town mass shooting</a>&nbsp;Washington has also learnt that in 2024, Khan had allegedly made plans to travel from Canada to New York. This was to orchestrate a mass shooting in support of ISIS at a Jewish Center in Brooklyn. It was planned on the one year anniversary of the October 7 attack in Israel. Canadian authorities arrested him on September 4, a month before the terror plot could be executed.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-us-extradited-tahawwur-rana-pak-should-hand-over-hafiz-saeed-lakhvi-indian-envoy-1747659731216"> ‘US extradited Tahawwur Rana, Pak should hand over Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi’: Indian envoy</a>&nbsp;Jay Clayton, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said, “He planned to use automatic weapons to kill as many members of our Jewish community as possible, all in support of ISIS. Khan’s deadly, antisemitic plan was thwarted. Khan will now face justice in New York.”&nbsp;Khan has also provided details on how he planned to cross over to the US from the Canadian border to orchestrate the attack. He will now face the American justice system.

On June 10, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the US on charges of attempting to commit acts of terrorism. He has been charged with trying to provide material support to ISIS. 

On June 10, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the US on charges of attempting to commit acts of terrorism. He has been charged with trying to provide material support to ISIS. US FBI Director Kash Patel said, “Khan allegedly tried to enter the United States to commit an attack on the Jewish community in New York City, planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting around the one-year anniversary of the attack on Gaza by Hamas.”

On June 10, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the US on charges of attempting to commit acts of terrorism. He has been charged with trying to provide material support to ISIS.&nbsp;

Pakistani man planning 'ISIS-inspired mass shooting' on Brooklyn Jewish centre extradited to US

The sixth Iran-US nuclear talks is likely planned for Sunday, Tehran announced as the two sides seem to be stuck in a standoff over uranium enrichment almost two months into the high-stakes talks.&nbsp;It followed as European powers and the United States submitted a censure motion to the UN nuclear watchdog as part of an attempt to increase pressure on Iran despite Tehran's threats.&nbsp;Iran said it will submit a counter-proposal to the new Washington draft, which it had condemned for not providing sanctions relief in exchange for limiting its nuclear program.&nbsp;"The next round of Iran-US indirect talks is being planned for next Sunday in Muscat," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement on Tuesday. &nbsp;There was no comment immediately available from mediator Oman, where some of the earlier rounds were hosted, while Washington indicated the talks could take place as early as Thursday.&nbsp;The two arch-enemies have held five rounds of talks since April, the highest-level contact since President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of a 2015 nuclear deal during his first term.&nbsp;Trump said the next session was expected on Thursday, although a source close to preparations indicated it would likely be on Friday or Saturday.&nbsp;Iran's chief negotiator, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, will be present at the annual Oslo Forum in Norway on Thursday, his office added.&nbsp;On May 31, following the fifth round of negotiations, Iran announced that it had received "elements" of a US proposal for a deal, which Araghchi has denounced for its "ambiguities".&nbsp;Tehran has said that the proposal did not include issues previously raised in the talks such as the removal of sanctions -- a fundamental demand of Tehran, which has been under their weight for years.&nbsp;On Monday, foreign ministry spokesman Baqaei announced that Iran would make a "reasonable, logical and balanced" counter-proposal.<h3>‘National interests’</h3>Trump announced that the next round of negotiations could determine whether a nuclear deal can be done to prevent military action.&nbsp;In one of the main sticking points, Tehran has asserted its right to enrich uranium as "non-negotiable", while Washington dubbed any Iranian enrichment as "a red line".&nbsp;At present, Iran enriches uranium to 60 percent, well over the 3.67-percent threshold established in the 2015 accord and short but close to the 90 percent required for a nuclear warhead.&nbsp;The United States and other Western nations, along with Israel, have long accused Iran of attempting to gain atomic weapons, while Tehran has maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.&nbsp;In an interview on Tuesday, Iranian deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi declared there was no "deadlock" in the negotiations, and that the subsequent round would be the first where the parties are going to negotiate "any written material".&nbsp;"Any negotiations with an international dimension come with their own sensitivities and require a great deal of patience for them to reach a result," he told the official IRNA news agency.&nbsp;"What matters to us is that we can safeguard the national interests of the country through these talks, and that is how we proceed."&nbsp;A group of Iranian legislators in a statement released on Tuesday said that the United States had made the negotiations a "strategic trap" in collaboration with Israel.&nbsp;On Monday, the United Nations nuclear monitor opened a Board of Governors meeting in Vienna that will run until Friday to debate Iran's atomic endeavors and other matters.&nbsp;In a previous statement on Tuesday, Araghchi had again criticised the proposed resolution.&nbsp;"Any ill-considered and destructive decision in the Board of Governors against Iran will be met with an appropriate response," Araghchi said during a phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.

Sixth round of Iran-US nuclear talks likely on Sunday amid uranium enrichment standoff

The sixth Iran-US nuclear talks is likely planned for Sunday, Tehran announced as the two sides seem to be stuck in a standoff over uranium enrichment almost two months into the high-stakes talks. It followed as European powers and the United States submitted a censure motion to the UN nuclear watchdog as part of an attempt to increase pressure on Iran despite Tehran's threats. Iran said it will submit a counter-proposal to the new Washington draft, which it had condemned for not providing sanctions relief in exchange for limiting its nuclear program. "The next round of Iran-US indirect talks is being planned for next Sunday in Muscat," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement on Tuesday. There was no comment immediately available from mediator Oman, where some of the earlier rounds were hosted, while Washington indicated the talks could take place as early as Thursday. The two arch-enemies have held five rounds of talks since April, the highest-level contact since President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of a 2015 nuclear deal during his first term. Trump said the next session was expected on Thursday, although a source close to preparations indicated it would likely be on Friday or Saturday. Iran's chief negotiator, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, will be present at the annual Oslo Forum in Norway on Thursday, his office added. On May 31, following the fifth round of negotiations, Iran announced that it had received "elements" of a US proposal for a deal, which Araghchi has denounced for its "ambiguities". Tehran has said that the proposal did not include issues previously raised in the talks such as the removal of sanctions -- a fundamental demand of Tehran, which has been under their weight for years. On Monday, foreign ministry spokesman Baqaei announced that Iran would make a "reasonable, logical and balanced" counter-proposal. ‘National interests’ Trump announced that the next round of negotiations could determine whether a nuclear deal can be done to prevent military action. In one of the main sticking points, Tehran has asserted its right to enrich uranium as "non-negotiable", while Washington dubbed any Iranian enrichment as "a red line". At present, Iran enriches uranium to 60 percent, well over the 3.67-percent threshold established in the 2015 accord and short but close to the 90 percent required for a nuclear warhead. The United States and other Western nations, along with Israel, have long accused Iran of attempting to gain atomic weapons, while Tehran has maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. In an interview on Tuesday, Iranian deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi declared there was no "deadlock" in the negotiations, and that the subsequent round would be the first where the parties are going to negotiate "any written material". "Any negotiations with an international dimension come with their own sensitivities and require a great deal of patience for them to reach a result," he told the official IRNA news agency. "What matters to us is that we can safeguard the national interests of the country through these talks, and that is how we proceed." A group of Iranian legislators in a statement released on Tuesday said that the United States had made the negotiations a "strategic trap" in collaboration with Israel. On Monday, the United Nations nuclear monitor opened a Board of Governors meeting in Vienna that will run until Friday to debate Iran's atomic endeavors and other matters. In a previous statement on Tuesday, Araghchi had again criticised the proposed resolution. "Any ill-considered and destructive decision in the Board of Governors against Iran will be met with an appropriate response," Araghchi said during a phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.

Iran has said it will present a counter-proposal to the latest draft from Washington, which it had criticised for failing to offer sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear programme

Scientists have claimed that Egyptian pyramids are hiding a second city underneath them. This comes after the same researchers said in March that they had discovered secret chambers under one of the Giza pyramids. At the time, experts dismissed their findings, saying ground-penetrating radar cannot possibly peer thousands of feet below the surface.Italian researchers Corrado Malanga, Filippo Biondi, and Armando Mei said in March that they used radar pulses to scan the ground and detected 2,000ft tall vertical cylinders below the Khafre Pyramid. They claimed there were a total of eight of them with spiral-like structures spun around them. The scientists claim to have discovered chambers, pipes and a water system, all of which converged into cube-shaped structures.&nbsp;<h2>Hidden city discovered under smallest pyramid</h2>&nbsp;This time they have discovered similar structures under the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza. The scientists think that their discovery proves the existence of an underground city.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/starlink-satellites-are-leaking-signals-that-are-blocking-the-study-of-early-universe-1749534527194">10,000 times stronger: A leak in Starlink satellites is blocking signals from first stars of the universe</a>&nbsp;Biondi told Daily Mail that Menkaure and Khafre are connected, with a 90 per cent chance that the two pyramids share the same pillars.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-detect-huge-city-under-the-giza-pyramids-in-egypt-8880016">Scientists detect huge city under Giza pyramids in Egypt. Not possible, experts say</a>&nbsp;The study has not been peer reviewed or published in a scientific journal. Other experts have brushed aside their claims, calling it fake news. Archaeologist, Dr Zahi Hawass, called the discovery "bu****it.&nbsp;<h2>Giza pyramids, a mystery</h2>&nbsp;The Giza complex in Egypt has remained a mystery to modern humans who are yet to find how ancient people built these mammoth, astronomically aligned structures. The Giza complex includes the Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, pyramids, along with the Great Sphinx.&nbsp;&nbsp;The team believes their latest discoveries hold the clues to the pyramids and prove that there is much more at play than is visible. In fact, a whole "megastucture" is hiding under the sands of Giza.&nbsp;“We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex,” Biondi told the Mail.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/20000-year-old-labyrinth-with-3000-rooms-lies-under-egypt-pyramid-9012892">20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces</a>&nbsp;<h2>Ancient civilisation killed by comet built the lost cities 38,000 years ago, scientists claim</h2>&nbsp;The team says the objective analysis of the tomography data strongly indicates the presence of large structures under Menkaure, as the ones identified under Khafre. A dense system of tunnels connects the underground pyramid complexes, hinting at the presence of entire cities buried deep beneath them.&nbsp;The team believes the hidden cities were built by a lost ancient civilisation around 38,000 years old. However, the pyramids are believed to be only 4,500 years old. They have based their claims on the assumption that an advanced prehistoric society was killed by a comet around 12,800 years ago. &nbsp;

Another lost city has been detected under the Egyptian pyramids by a group of Italian scientists who claimed in March that they had found mammoth structures thousands of feet below the ground. 

Scientists have claimed that Egyptian pyramids are hiding a second city underneath them. This comes after the same researchers said in March that they had discovered secret chambers under one of the Giza pyramids. At the time, experts dismissed their findings, saying ground-penetrating radar cannot possibly peer thousands of feet below the surface. Italian researchers Corrado Malanga, Filippo Biondi, and Armando Mei said in March that they used radar pulses to scan the ground and detected 2,000ft tall vertical cylinders below the Khafre Pyramid. They claimed there were a total of eight of them with spiral-like structures spun around them. The scientists claim to have discovered chambers, pipes and a water system, all of which converged into cube-shaped structures. Hidden city discovered under smallest pyramid This time they have discovered similar structures under the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza. The scientists think that their discovery proves the existence of an underground city. Also Read: 10,000 times stronger: A leak in Starlink satellites is blocking signals from first stars of the universe Biondi told Daily Mail that Menkaure and Khafre are connected, with a 90 per cent chance that the two pyramids share the same pillars. Also Read: Scientists detect huge city under Giza pyramids in Egypt. Not possible, experts say The study has not been peer reviewed or published in a scientific journal. Other experts have brushed aside their claims, calling it fake news. Archaeologist, Dr Zahi Hawass, called the discovery "bu****it. Giza pyramids, a mystery The Giza complex in Egypt has remained a mystery to modern humans who are yet to find how ancient people built these mammoth, astronomically aligned structures. The Giza complex includes the Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, pyramids, along with the Great Sphinx. The team believes their latest discoveries hold the clues to the pyramids and prove that there is much more at play than is visible. In fact, a whole "megastucture" is hiding under the sands of Giza. “We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex,” Biondi told the Mail. Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces Ancient civilisation killed by comet built the lost cities 38,000 years ago, scientists claim The team says the objective analysis of the tomography data strongly indicates the presence of large structures under Menkaure, as the ones identified under Khafre. A dense system of tunnels connects the underground pyramid complexes, hinting at the presence of entire cities buried deep beneath them. The team believes the hidden cities were built by a lost ancient civilisation around 38,000 years old. However, the pyramids are believed to be only 4,500 years old. They have based their claims on the assumption that an advanced prehistoric society was killed by a comet around 12,800 years ago.

Another lost city has been detected under the Egyptian pyramids by a group of Italian scientists who claimed in March that they had found mammoth structures thousands of feet below the ground.&nbsp;

Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers. 'Bu****it', says expert

The Axiom-4 mission represents a historic milestone for India's space programme, marking the first time an Indian astronaut would visit the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a decorated Indian Air Force pilot, was set to become India's second astronaut in space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's pioneering journey in 1984. This mission is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NASA, and Axiom Space, showcasing India's growing partnership in international space exploration.&nbsp;The mission is particularly significant as it marks the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary after more than 40 years. The crew of four includes Commander Peggy Whitson (a veteran NASA astronaut), Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from India, and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. During their planned two-week stay at the ISS, the crew was scheduled to conduct over 60 scientific experiments representing 31 countries, making it one of the most research-intensive missions to the space station.<h2>Technical issue: Understanding what went wrong</h2>The Axiom-4 mission, originally scheduled for launch on June 11, 2025, has been postponed due to a critical technical issue discovered during pre-launch testing. To understand why this postponement was necessary, let's break down the technical terms in simple language.<h2>What is a static fire test?</h2>Think of a static fire test as a "dress rehearsal" for the rocket's engines. Just like how a pilot tests an aircraft engine before takeoff, rocket engineers fire up the rocket's engines while it's still firmly bolted to the launch pad. The rocket doesn't move anywhere – it's held down by massive clamps and restraints.&nbsp;During this test, the rocket's engines roar to life for a few seconds, allowing engineers to check if everything is working properly. They monitor fuel flow, engine performance, temperatures, pressures, and hundreds of other parameters. It's like taking your car to a mechanic who revs the engine while it's parked to check if it's running smoothly.<h2>What does ‘seven-second hot test’ mean?</h2>A "seven second hot test" simply means the rocket engines were fired for exactly seven seconds during the static fire test. Why seven seconds? This duration is long enough to check all the engine systems and parameters, but short enough to conserve fuel and minimise wear on the equipment.&nbsp;Imagine lighting a gas stove burner for seven seconds – long enough to see if it ignites properly, burns steadily, and has the right flame colour, but not so long that you waste gas or overheat the stove. Similarly, seven seconds gives engineers enough data to verify that the rocket engines are performing as expected.<h2>Understanding rocket anatomy: Booster stage and propulsion bay</h2>To understand where the leak occurred, it's helpful to know how a rocket is structured. Think of the Falcon 9 rocket as a multi-story building:&nbsp;Booster stage (first stage): This is the bottom section of the rocket – like the ground floor of a building. It contains nine powerful Merlin engines and does the heavy lifting during launch. Just as the ground floor supports the entire building, the booster stage supports the entire rocket and provides the main thrust to lift off from Earth and climb through the atmosphere. After about 2-3 minutes of flight, when the rocket reaches a certain altitude, this stage separates and either lands back on Earth (for reuse) or falls into the ocean.&nbsp;Propulsion bay: Think of this as the "engine room" within the booster stage. Just like a ship has an engine room where all the machinery is housed, the propulsion bay contains all the equipment that feeds fuel and oxygen to the rocket engines. This includes pumps, valves, pipes, tanks, and control systems. It's like the kitchen of a restaurant – you don't see it from the dining area, but it's where all the important work happens to make everything function.The propulsion bay is located at the bottom of the booster stage, surrounding and supporting the nine Merlin engines. When engineers say they found a leak "in the propulsion bay," they mean somewhere in this engine room area – possibly in the pipes carrying liquid oxygen, the valves controlling flow, or the connections between different components.<h2>What is LOX and why is it critical?</h2>LOX stands for Liquid Oxygen – basically, the oxygen we breathe, but super-cooled to -183°C (-297°F) until it becomes a liquid. Why use liquid instead of gas? Imagine trying to carry enough air for a long journey – you'd need enormous tanks. But if you could compress all that air into liquid form, you'd need much smaller containers. That's exactly why rockets use liquid oxygen.&nbsp;In a rocket engine, fuel (like kerosene) cannot burn without oxygen – just like a candle cannot burn in a vacuum. Since space has no air, rockets must carry their own oxygen supply. LOX serves as this oxygen source, mixing with fuel to create the controlled explosions that propel the rocket forward.&nbsp;The leaked LOX is like having a gas leak in your kitchen – potentially dangerous and definitely something that needs immediate attention before you can safely cook (or in this case, launch).<h2>How was the leak discovered, and why is it dangerous?</h2>During the seven-second hot test, sensors and cameras monitor every aspect of the rocket's performance. Engineers detected that LOX was escaping from somewhere in the propulsion bay – possibly from a valve, pipe joint, or seal that wasn't holding properly.While this might sound minor, a LOX leak is extremely serious for several reasons:&nbsp;Fire and explosion risk: LOX makes everything around it highly flammable. Even materials that normally don't burn easily can ignite violently in the presence of concentrated oxygen. It's like having a super-charged environment where any spark could cause a massive fire.Extreme cold damage: At -183°C, escaping LOX can freeze and damage other components in the propulsion bay. Imagine pouring liquid nitrogen on electronic equipment – it can crack pipes, freeze valves shut, and make metal components brittle.Engine performance issues: If LOX is leaking out, it means the engines aren't getting the right amount of oxygen for proper combustion. This could cause engines to perform poorly, shut down unexpectedly, or even explode during flight.Crew safety: With four astronauts aboard, any system malfunction during launch could be catastrophic. The launch and initial ascent are the most dangerous parts of any space mission.<h2>Why was this postponement was necessary?</h2>Some people might wonder if such a delay is really necessary for what seems like a small leak. However, the space industry has learned from tragic accidents that seemingly minor problems can lead to disasters.&nbsp;The postponement demonstrates several important principles:&nbsp;Zero tolerance for known risks: In human spaceflight, there's a rule – if you know about a problem, you fix it before flying. No exceptions. This approach has made modern spaceflight much safer than it was in earlier decades.International standards: The collaboration between ISRO, SpaceX, Axiom Space, and NASA means that the highest international safety standards must be met. Each organization has its own rigorous requirements, and all must be satisfied.Learning from history: Space agencies remember accidents like the Challenger and Columbia disasters, where small problems led to tragic losses. Today's cautious approach prevents such tragedies.&nbsp;Technical excellence: India's participation in this mission showcases the country's commitment to world-class space operations. Being willing to delay shows ISRO's dedication to doing things right, not just fast.&nbsp;The Repair Process: What happens next&nbsp;Fixing the LOX leak involves several steps:&nbsp;Finding the Exact Problem: Engineers must locate exactly where the leak is occurring. This might involve detailed inspections, pressure tests, and examining every component in the propulsion bay.&nbsp;Making Repairs: Depending on the source, repairs might involve replacing faulty seals, tightening connections, or swapping out damaged components entirely.&nbsp;Testing the Fix: After repairs, engineers will run more tests to ensure the problem is solved and no new issues have been created.&nbsp;Final Validation: Multiple safety reviews and possibly another static fire test will verify that everything is working perfectly.&nbsp;Regulatory Approval: NASA and other authorities must approve all repairs before giving permission for launch.&nbsp;This process might take days or weeks, depending on the complexity of the problem. But this time investment is essential for mission success and crew safety.&nbsp;A Symbol of Responsible Space Exploration&nbsp;While disappointing for those eagerly awaiting this historic mission, the postponement actually demonstrates the maturity of India's space programme. ISRO's willingness to delay the mission shows that the organization prioritizes safety over schedule pressure – a hallmark of world-class space agencies.&nbsp;This careful approach ensures that when Group Captain Shukla finally makes his journey to space, it will be as safe as humanly possible. The delay also allows time for additional preparations and checks, potentially making the eventual mission even more successful.&nbsp;Looking ForwardThe Axiom-4 mission will eventually launch, carrying with it the hopes and dreams of millions of Indians. When it does, Group Captain Shukla will not only make history as the first Indian to visit the ISS but will also represent India's commitment to international cooperation and technical excellence in space exploration.&nbsp;The postponement serves as a reminder that space travel, despite decades of advancement, remains one of humanity's most challenging endeavors. Every successful mission is built on countless hours of careful preparation, testing, and unwavering attention to safety. This methodical approach is what makes it possible for humans to safely journey to the stars.&nbsp;In the words often used in the space industry: "Better to be on the ground wishing you were in space, than in space wishing you were on the ground." The current delay ensures that when the Axiom-4 crew finally reaches the ISS, they'll arrive safely and ready to conduct groundbreaking research that will benefit all of humanity.

Axiom-4 mission is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NASA, and Axiom Space, showcasing India's growing partnership in international space exploration.

The Axiom-4 mission represents a historic milestone for India's space programme, marking the first time an Indian astronaut would visit the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a decorated Indian Air Force pilot, was set to become India's second astronaut in space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's pioneering journey in 1984. This mission is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NASA, and Axiom Space, showcasing India's growing partnership in international space exploration. The mission is particularly significant as it marks the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary after more than 40 years. The crew of four includes Commander Peggy Whitson (a veteran NASA astronaut), Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from India, and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. During their planned two-week stay at the ISS, the crew was scheduled to conduct over 60 scientific experiments representing 31 countries, making it one of the most research-intensive missions to the space station. Technical issue: Understanding what went wrong The Axiom-4 mission, originally scheduled for launch on June 11, 2025, has been postponed due to a critical technical issue discovered during pre-launch testing. To understand why this postponement was necessary, let's break down the technical terms in simple language. What is a static fire test? Think of a static fire test as a "dress rehearsal" for the rocket's engines. Just like how a pilot tests an aircraft engine before takeoff, rocket engineers fire up the rocket's engines while it's still firmly bolted to the launch pad. The rocket doesn't move anywhere – it's held down by massive clamps and restraints. During this test, the rocket's engines roar to life for a few seconds, allowing engineers to check if everything is working properly. They monitor fuel flow, engine performance, temperatures, pressures, and hundreds of other parameters. It's like taking your car to a mechanic who revs the engine while it's parked to check if it's running smoothly. What does ‘seven-second hot test’ mean? A "seven second hot test" simply means the rocket engines were fired for exactly seven seconds during the static fire test. Why seven seconds? This duration is long enough to check all the engine systems and parameters, but short enough to conserve fuel and minimise wear on the equipment. Imagine lighting a gas stove burner for seven seconds – long enough to see if it ignites properly, burns steadily, and has the right flame colour, but not so long that you waste gas or overheat the stove. Similarly, seven seconds gives engineers enough data to verify that the rocket engines are performing as expected. Understanding rocket anatomy: Booster stage and propulsion bay To understand where the leak occurred, it's helpful to know how a rocket is structured. Think of the Falcon 9 rocket as a multi-story building: Booster stage (first stage): This is the bottom section of the rocket – like the ground floor of a building. It contains nine powerful Merlin engines and does the heavy lifting during launch. Just as the ground floor supports the entire building, the booster stage supports the entire rocket and provides the main thrust to lift off from Earth and climb through the atmosphere. After about 2-3 minutes of flight, when the rocket reaches a certain altitude, this stage separates and either lands back on Earth (for reuse) or falls into the ocean. Propulsion bay: Think of this as the "engine room" within the booster stage. Just like a ship has an engine room where all the machinery is housed, the propulsion bay contains all the equipment that feeds fuel and oxygen to the rocket engines. This includes pumps, valves, pipes, tanks, and control systems. It's like the kitchen of a restaurant – you don't see it from the dining area, but it's where all the important work happens to make everything function. The propulsion bay is located at the bottom of the booster stage, surrounding and supporting the nine Merlin engines. When engineers say they found a leak "in the propulsion bay," they mean somewhere in this engine room area – possibly in the pipes carrying liquid oxygen, the valves controlling flow, or the connections between different components. What is LOX and why is it critical? LOX stands for Liquid Oxygen – basically, the oxygen we breathe, but super-cooled to -183°C (-297°F) until it becomes a liquid. Why use liquid instead of gas? Imagine trying to carry enough air for a long journey – you'd need enormous tanks. But if you could compress all that air into liquid form, you'd need much smaller containers. That's exactly why rockets use liquid oxygen. In a rocket engine, fuel (like kerosene) cannot burn without oxygen – just like a candle cannot burn in a vacuum. Since space has no air, rockets must carry their own oxygen supply. LOX serves as this oxygen source, mixing with fuel to create the controlled explosions that propel the rocket forward. The leaked LOX is like having a gas leak in your kitchen – potentially dangerous and definitely something that needs immediate attention before you can safely cook (or in this case, launch). How was the leak discovered, and why is it dangerous? During the seven-second hot test, sensors and cameras monitor every aspect of the rocket's performance. Engineers detected that LOX was escaping from somewhere in the propulsion bay – possibly from a valve, pipe joint, or seal that wasn't holding properly. While this might sound minor, a LOX leak is extremely serious for several reasons: Fire and explosion risk: LOX makes everything around it highly flammable. Even materials that normally don't burn easily can ignite violently in the presence of concentrated oxygen. It's like having a super-charged environment where any spark could cause a massive fire. Extreme cold damage: At -183°C, escaping LOX can freeze and damage other components in the propulsion bay. Imagine pouring liquid nitrogen on electronic equipment – it can crack pipes, freeze valves shut, and make metal components brittle. Engine performance issues: If LOX is leaking out, it means the engines aren't getting the right amount of oxygen for proper combustion. This could cause engines to perform poorly, shut down unexpectedly, or even explode during flight. Crew safety: With four astronauts aboard, any system malfunction during launch could be catastrophic. The launch and initial ascent are the most dangerous parts of any space mission. Why was this postponement was necessary? Some people might wonder if such a delay is really necessary for what seems like a small leak. However, the space industry has learned from tragic accidents that seemingly minor problems can lead to disasters. The postponement demonstrates several important principles: Zero tolerance for known risks: In human spaceflight, there's a rule – if you know about a problem, you fix it before flying. No exceptions. This approach has made modern spaceflight much safer than it was in earlier decades. International standards: The collaboration between ISRO, SpaceX, Axiom Space, and NASA means that the highest international safety standards must be met. Each organization has its own rigorous requirements, and all must be satisfied. Learning from history: Space agencies remember accidents like the Challenger and Columbia disasters, where small problems led to tragic losses. Today's cautious approach prevents such tragedies. Technical excellence: India's participation in this mission showcases the country's commitment to world-class space operations. Being willing to delay shows ISRO's dedication to doing things right, not just fast. The Repair Process: What happens next Fixing the LOX leak involves several steps: Finding the Exact Problem: Engineers must locate exactly where the leak is occurring. This might involve detailed inspections, pressure tests, and examining every component in the propulsion bay. Making Repairs: Depending on the source, repairs might involve replacing faulty seals, tightening connections, or swapping out damaged components entirely. Testing the Fix: After repairs, engineers will run more tests to ensure the problem is solved and no new issues have been created. Final Validation: Multiple safety reviews and possibly another static fire test will verify that everything is working perfectly. Regulatory Approval: NASA and other authorities must approve all repairs before giving permission for launch. This process might take days or weeks, depending on the complexity of the problem. But this time investment is essential for mission success and crew safety. A Symbol of Responsible Space Exploration While disappointing for those eagerly awaiting this historic mission, the postponement actually demonstrates the maturity of India's space programme. ISRO's willingness to delay the mission shows that the organization prioritizes safety over schedule pressure – a hallmark of world-class space agencies. This careful approach ensures that when Group Captain Shukla finally makes his journey to space, it will be as safe as humanly possible. The delay also allows time for additional preparations and checks, potentially making the eventual mission even more successful. Looking Forward The Axiom-4 mission will eventually launch, carrying with it the hopes and dreams of millions of Indians. When it does, Group Captain Shukla will not only make history as the first Indian to visit the ISS but will also represent India's commitment to international cooperation and technical excellence in space exploration. The postponement serves as a reminder that space travel, despite decades of advancement, remains one of humanity's most challenging endeavors. Every successful mission is built on countless hours of careful preparation, testing, and unwavering attention to safety. This methodical approach is what makes it possible for humans to safely journey to the stars. In the words often used in the space industry: "Better to be on the ground wishing you were in space, than in space wishing you were on the ground." The current delay ensures that when the Axiom-4 crew finally reaches the ISS, they'll arrive safely and ready to conduct groundbreaking research that will benefit all of humanity.

Axiom-4 mission is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NASA, and Axiom Space, showcasing India's growing partnership in international space exploration.

Axiom-4 mission delayed again: Understanding LOX leak issue

Tulsi Gabbard, intelligence chief in Donald Trump's administration, has issued an ominous warning to humanity. She shared a video in which she talked about how the world is standing on the brink of a "nuclear holocaust" because of "political elite and warmongers" who probably have bunkers to safeguard themselves and their families.Gabbard's video on her X account showed her standing in the city of Hiroshima, which was rocked by an atom bomb during World War II. She describes her experience as "haunting" that "will stay with me forever." She recalls the horror stories she heard of the aftermath and how millions of lives were changed forever.The Indian-American then warned that while the bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was "tiny", with a yield of "just 15 kilotons", today's nuclear bombs are humongous, about 100 kilotons to 1 megaton.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-much-to-stop-paid-insurrectionists-animals-trump-s-move-to-send-the-national-guard-to-la-comes-with-a-134-million-price-tag-1749578694386">Trump's move to send the National Guard to LA comes with a $134 million price tag</a>&nbsp;<h2>Devastating scenario for the world if nuclear bomb is dropped</h2>&nbsp;"A single nuclear bomb could kill millions in just minutes," she warned in the clip.Sharing a visualisation of a bomb dropping on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Gabbard says, "Just one of these nuclear bombs would vapourise everything at its core, people, buildings, life itself. The shockwave would crush structures miles away, killing and maiming countless people."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">I recently visited Hiroshima, and stood at the epicenter of a city scarred by the unimaginable horror caused by a single nuclear bomb dropped in 1945. What I saw, the stories I heard, and the haunting sadness that remains, will stay with me forever. <a href="https://t.co/TmxmxiGwnV">pic.twitter.com/TmxmxiGwnV</a>&mdash; Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/1932368919039459348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She painted a bleak picture of the world as the fallout of the nuclear bomb, saying a "nuclear winter" will set in, blocking all sunlight, plunging the world into darkness, "killing crops and starving billions.""Radioactive poison will spread in the soil and air, subjecting people to agonising deaths. Acid rain would scar Earth."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-futuristic-ufo-buga-sphere-has-wires-increased-in-weight-invisible-energy-dried-up-grass-around-it-shocking-claims-by-mexican-scientists-1749546077492">UFO Buga sphere has wires; 'invisible energy' dried up grass around it, SHOCKING claims by Mexican scientists</a>&nbsp;<h2>World is closer to "nuclear annihilation"&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Gabbard said this is the reality facing the world today, and it is closer to the brink of "nuclear annihilation" as the elite carelessly stir up tensions between nuclear powers. She stated that they "perhaps have access to nuclear shelters for themselves and their families, that regular people won't have access to."She urged people to stand up and demand an "end to this madness".&nbsp;<h2>Ongoing wars in the world and nuclear threats</h2>&nbsp;Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a war since 2022, with no end in sight. Vladimir Putin has often issued nuclear threats in the past three years. According to a report by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), "Russia has the largest and most diverse nuclear weapons stockpile that, along with its deployed ground, air and sea-based delivery systems", can bring catastrophe.Meanwhile, China also has nuclear weapons and advanced delivery systems and has been "expanding, diversifying and modernising" its stockpile.&nbsp;

Tulsi Gabbard has painted a bleak picture of the world if a nuclear bomb is dropped, adding that warmongers have bunkers to hide in, leaving common people out to die.

Tulsi Gabbard, intelligence chief in Donald Trump's administration, has issued an ominous warning to humanity. She shared a video in which she talked about how the world is standing on the brink of a "nuclear holocaust" because of "political elite and warmongers" who probably have bunkers to safeguard themselves and their families. Gabbard's video on her X account showed her standing in the city of Hiroshima, which was rocked by an atom bomb during World War II. She describes her experience as "haunting" that "will stay with me forever." She recalls the horror stories she heard of the aftermath and how millions of lives were changed forever. The Indian-American then warned that while the bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was "tiny", with a yield of "just 15 kilotons", today's nuclear bombs are humongous, about 100 kilotons to 1 megaton. Also Read: Trump's move to send the National Guard to LA comes with a $134 million price tag Devastating scenario for the world if nuclear bomb is dropped "A single nuclear bomb could kill millions in just minutes," she warned in the clip. Sharing a visualisation of a bomb dropping on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Gabbard says, "Just one of these nuclear bombs would vapourise everything at its core, people, buildings, life itself. The shockwave would crush structures miles away, killing and maiming countless people."

Tulsi Gabbard has painted a bleak picture of the world if a nuclear bomb is dropped, adding that warmongers have bunkers to hide in, leaving common people out to die.

Warmongers will hide in 'bunkers' as the world burns from a 'nuclear holocaust', Tulsi Gabbard issues chilling warning

Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden on late Tuesday (June 10) after being deported from Israel. Greta was being detained alongside other activists aboard a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-protests-mayor-declares-local-emergency-issues-curfew-1749604231909">Los Angeles protests: Mayor declares local emergency, issues curfew</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749604260262.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Los Angeles protests: Mayor declares local emergency, issues curfew"></figure>Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greta-thunberg-back-in-sweden-after-deportation-from-israel-says-image-of-her-and-idf-soldier-is-pr-stunt-1749610653805">Greta Thunberg back in Sweden after deportation from Israel, says image of her and IDF soldier is 'PR stunt'</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749610958200.jpg?rect=(0,29,454,341)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Greta Thunberg back in Sweden after deportation from Israel, says image of her and IDF soldier is 'PR stunt'">Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden on late Tuesday (June 10) after being deported from Israel. Greta Thunberg was being detained alongside other activists aboard a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/spacex-postpones-launch-of-axiom-4-mission-carrying-india-s-shubhanshu-shukla-again-1749605224586">SpaceX postpones launch of Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla again</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749605619285.jpg?rect=(1,0,1200,899)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="SpaceX postpones launch of Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla again"></figure>SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of the Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station, saying that additional time is needed “to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections” on the Falcon 9 rocket. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-being-invaded-by-foreign-enemy-trump-claims-full-blown-assault-on-peace-in-california-by-rioters-1749591156394">Los Angeles being invaded by ‘foreign enemy’: Trump claims ‘full-blown assault on peace’ in California</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250611/image-1749591179053.jpg?rect=(0,58,908,682)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Los Angeles being invaded by ‘foreign enemy’: Trump claims ‘full-blown assault on peace’ in California"></figure>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 10) claimed that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids. Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv as Moscow escalates bombardment despite US's calls for ceasefire

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Morning news brief: Greta Thunberg back in Sweden after deportation from Israel; LA mayor issues curfew amid protest, and more

Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden on late Tuesday (June 10) after being deported from Israel. Greta was being detained alongside other activists aboard a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. Click on the headlines to read more Los Angeles protests: Mayor declares local emergency, issues curfew Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. Greta Thunberg back in Sweden after deportation from Israel, says image of her and IDF soldier is 'PR stunt' Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden on late Tuesday (June 10) after being deported from Israel. Greta Thunberg was being detained alongside other activists aboard a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. SpaceX postpones launch of Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla again SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of the Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station, saying that additional time is needed “to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections” on the Falcon 9 rocket. Los Angeles being invaded by ‘foreign enemy’: Trump claims ‘full-blown assault on peace’ in California US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 10) claimed that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids. Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv as Moscow escalates bombardment despite US's calls for ceasefire

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Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden on late Tuesday (June 10) after being deported from Israel.&nbsp;Greta was being detained alongside other activists aboard a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group’s yacht, the Madleen, was intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday before being towed to Ashdod port.&nbsp;Greta was welcomed by some 30 flag-waving supporters cheering her on as she arrived in Stockholm's Arlanda airport, according to AFP.&nbsp;During a layover in Paris, Thunberg alleged Israel had "kidnapped" her and the other activists. On being asked whether she was scared when the security forces boarded the Madleen sailboat, Thunberg said, "What I'm afraid of is that people are silent during an ongoing genocide".&nbsp;"What I feel most is concern for the continued violations of international law and war crimes that Israel is guilty of," Thunberg told reporters.&nbsp;She accused Israel of carrying out a "systematic genocide" and "systematic starvation of over two million people" in Gaza.&nbsp;"We must act, we must demand that our government acts, and we must act ourselves when our complicit governments do not step up," Thunberg added.&nbsp;The 22-year-old also dismissed the viral image of her receiving a sandwich from an IDF soldier as a 'PR stunt' by Israel as she arrived in France, hitting back at allegations of moral grandstanding after her 'freedom flotilla' was intercepted on Monday.'&nbsp;“Greta Thunberg is departing Israel on a flight to France,” Israel’s foreign ministry posted on X, along with two photos of Thunberg aboard a plane. The activist was among 12 campaigners arrested for trying to break the Israeli naval blockade in a symbolic gesture aimed at drawing attention to Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis. “The passengers of the ‘Selfie Yacht’ arrived at Ben Gurion airport to depart from Israel and return to their home countries,” the Israeli foreign ministry said on X. “Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and leave Israel will be brought before a judicial authority,” it added.

Greta Thunberg back in Sweden after deportation from Israel says image of her and IDF soldier is PR stunt

Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden on late Tuesday (June 10) after being deported from Israel. Greta was being detained alongside other activists aboard a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group’s yacht, the Madleen, was intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday before being towed to Ashdod port. Greta was welcomed by some 30 flag-waving supporters cheering her on as she arrived in Stockholm's Arlanda airport, according to AFP. During a layover in Paris, Thunberg alleged Israel had "kidnapped" her and the other activists. On being asked whether she was scared when the security forces boarded the Madleen sailboat, Thunberg said, "What I'm afraid of is that people are silent during an ongoing genocide". "What I feel most is concern for the continued violations of international law and war crimes that Israel is guilty of," Thunberg told reporters. She accused Israel of carrying out a "systematic genocide" and "systematic starvation of over two million people" in Gaza. "We must act, we must demand that our government acts, and we must act ourselves when our complicit governments do not step up," Thunberg added. The 22-year-old also dismissed the viral image of her receiving a sandwich from an IDF soldier as a 'PR stunt' by Israel as she arrived in France, hitting back at allegations of moral grandstanding after her 'freedom flotilla' was intercepted on Monday.' “Greta Thunberg is departing Israel on a flight to France,” Israel’s foreign ministry posted on X, along with two photos of Thunberg aboard a plane. The activist was among 12 campaigners arrested for trying to break the Israeli naval blockade in a symbolic gesture aimed at drawing attention to Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis. “The passengers of the ‘Selfie Yacht’ arrived at Ben Gurion airport to depart from Israel and return to their home countries,” the Israeli foreign ministry said on X. “Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and leave Israel will be brought before a judicial authority,” it added.

Activist Greta Thunberg returned home to Sweden after being deported from Israel

Greta Thunberg back in Sweden after deportation from Israel, says image of her and IDF soldier is 'PR stunt'

Russia and Ukraine said Tuesday they had exchanged captured soldiers, the second stage of an agreement struck at peace talks last week for each side to free more than 1,000 prisoners.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday's exchange saw "the return of our injured and severely wounded warriors from Russian captivity."&nbsp;Neither side said how many soldiers had been freed in the swap -- the second in as many days following another exchange on Monday.&nbsp;The two sides had agreed in Istanbul last week to release all wounded soldiers and all under the age of 25.&nbsp;Russia's defence ministry said: "In accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, the second group of Russian servicemen was returned."&nbsp;Zelensky said further exchanges would follow.&nbsp;"The exchanges are to continue. We are doing everything we can to find and return every single person who is in captivity."The agreement had appeared in jeopardy over the weekend, with both sides trading accusations of attempting to thwart the exchange.&nbsp;Russia says Ukraine has still not agreed to collect the bodies of killed soldiers, after Moscow said more than 1,200 corpses were waiting in refrigerated trucks near the border.&nbsp;Russia said it had agreed to hand over the remains of 6,000 killed Ukrainian soldiers, while Kyiv said it would be an "exchange".&nbsp;Moscow and Kyiv have carried out dozens of prisoner exchanges since Russia invaded in 2022, triggering Europe's largest conflict since World War II.

Neither side said how many soldiers had been freed in the swap -- the second in as many days following another exchange on Monday.

Russia and Ukraine said Tuesday they had exchanged captured soldiers, the second stage of an agreement struck at peace talks last week for each side to free more than 1,000 prisoners. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday's exchange saw "the return of our injured and severely wounded warriors from Russian captivity." Neither side said how many soldiers had been freed in the swap -- the second in as many days following another exchange on Monday. The two sides had agreed in Istanbul last week to release all wounded soldiers and all under the age of 25. Russia's defence ministry said: "In accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, the second group of Russian servicemen was returned." Zelensky said further exchanges would follow. "The exchanges are to continue. We are doing everything we can to find and return every single person who is in captivity." The agreement had appeared in jeopardy over the weekend, with both sides trading accusations of attempting to thwart the exchange. Russia says Ukraine has still not agreed to collect the bodies of killed soldiers, after Moscow said more than 1,200 corpses were waiting in refrigerated trucks near the border. Russia said it had agreed to hand over the remains of 6,000 killed Ukrainian soldiers, while Kyiv said it would be an "exchange". Moscow and Kyiv have carried out dozens of prisoner exchanges since Russia invaded in 2022, triggering Europe's largest conflict since World War II.

Neither side said how many soldiers had been freed in the swap -- the second in as many days following another exchange on Monday.

Russia, Ukraine conclude second round of prisoner swap

SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of the Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station, saying that additional time is needed “to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections” on the Falcon 9 rocket.&nbsp;It is the second time that the space mission has been delayed. Earlier, the mission was postponed from June 10 to June 11 due to weather conditions. SpaceX said that a new launch date will be announced later.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a statement, the space company said on X, “Standing down from tomorrow’s Falcon 9 launch of Ax-4 to the Space Station to allow additional time for SpaceX teams to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections."&nbsp;It added, "Once complete – and pending Range availability – we will share a new launch date.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Standing down from tomorrow’s Falcon 9 launch of Ax-4 to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a> to allow additional time for SpaceX teams to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections. Once complete – and pending Range availability – we will share a new launch date <a href="https://t.co/FwRc8k2Bc0">pic.twitter.com/FwRc8k2Bc0</a>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1932599956336173058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The Indian Space Research Organisation issued a similar statement regarding the delay of the space mission.&nbsp;“As part of launch vehicle preparation to validate the performance of booster stage of Falcon 9 launch vehicle, seven second of hot test was carried out on the launch pad. It is understood that LOX leakage was detected in the propulsion bay during the test,” ISRO chairman V Narayanan said a statement on X.&nbsp;“Based on the discussion on this topic by ISRO team with the experts of Axiom and SpaceX it has been decided to correct the leak and carry out necessary validation test before clearing for the launch. Hence the launch of Axiom 04 slated for &nbsp;11th June 2025 for sending first Indian Gaganyatri to ISS is postponed,” the statement added.&nbsp;Earlier on Tuesday (Jun 10), the space agencies said they were closely watching weather patterns at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.&nbsp;

SpaceX said that additional time is needed “to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections” on the Falcon 9 rocket.

SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of the Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station, saying that additional time is needed “to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections” on the Falcon 9 rocket. It is the second time that the space mission has been delayed. Earlier, the mission was postponed from June 10 to June 11 due to weather conditions. SpaceX said that a new launch date will be announced later. In a statement, the space company said on X, “Standing down from tomorrow’s Falcon 9 launch of Ax-4 to the Space Station to allow additional time for SpaceX teams to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections." It added, "Once complete – and pending Range availability – we will share a new launch date.”

SpaceX said that additional time is needed “to repair the LOx leak identified during post static fire booster inspections” on the Falcon 9 rocket.

SpaceX postpones launch of Axiom-4 mission carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla again

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids.&nbsp;“I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.&nbsp;This comes after a federal judge denied California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an immediate restraining order to block the Trump administration's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles.&nbsp;Speaking at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids.&nbsp;“This anarchy will not stand. We will not allow federal agents to be attacked, and we will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy,” Trump said.&nbsp;“What you’re witnessing in California is a full-blown assault on peace, on public order and national sovereignty, carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags with the aim of continuing a foreign invasion of our country,” he added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, California authorities have criticised Trump's moves, saying that 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;&nbsp;Trump’s deployment of the military and the National Guard poses “imminent harm to State Sovereignty, deprives the State of vital resources, escalates tensions and promotes (rather than quells) civil unrest,” State Attorney General Rob Bonta told Judge Charles Breyer in US District Court in San Francisco.&nbsp;“Sending trained warfighters onto the streets is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy,” Newsom said in a statement later. “Donald Trump is behaving like a tyrant, not a President.”&nbsp;

“I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday (Jun 10) declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the second-largest city of the United States as the unrest and vandalism continue amid protests against immigration raids. “I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters. This comes after a federal judge denied California Governor Gavin Newsom's request for an immediate restraining order to block the Trump administration's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. Speaking at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids. “This anarchy will not stand. We will not allow federal agents to be attacked, and we will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy,” Trump said. “What you’re witnessing in California is a full-blown assault on peace, on public order and national sovereignty, carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags with the aim of continuing a foreign invasion of our country,” he added. Meanwhile, California authorities have criticised Trump's moves, saying that 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”. Trump’s deployment of the military and the National Guard poses “imminent harm to State Sovereignty, deprives the State of vital resources, escalates tensions and promotes (rather than quells) civil unrest,” State Attorney General Rob Bonta told Judge Charles Breyer in US District Court in San Francisco. “Sending trained warfighters onto the streets is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy,” Newsom said in a statement later. “Donald Trump is behaving like a tyrant, not a President.”

“I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting,” Bass told reporters.

Los Angeles protests: Mayor declares local emergency, issues curfew

Top officials from the United States and China on Tuesday (Jun 10) said they reached an agreement on a “framework” after two days of high-level trade talks in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, saying that concerns regarding rare earths “will be resolved.” Although the framework requires approval from leaders in Washington and Beijing, the officials said.&nbsp;Following the talks, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told reporters, “We’re moving as quickly as we can.” He added, “We feel positive about engaging with the Chinese.”&nbsp;China International Trade Representative Li Chenggang separately told reporters, “Our communication has been very professional, rational, in-depth and candid.” He expressed hope that progress made during talks in London would help boost trust between both sides.&nbsp;Earlier on Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that trade talks with Chinese counterparts had been productive as both sides seek to negotiate a deal on tariffs. The talks stretched into the night on the second day of discussions between the US and China.&nbsp;Bessent left the meetings earlier to return to Washington for testimony before Congress, reported AFP, citing a US official. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade envoy Jamieson Greer, who were also part of the delegation, will continue the talks with Chinese counterparts.&nbsp;Lutnick told Bloomberg Television on Tuesday that the negotiations with China were “going well”.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Monday (Jun 9), US President Donald Trump told reporters, “We are doing well with China. China’s not easy.”&nbsp;The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached. The current round of talks is expected to focus on China’s export of rare earth minerals, which are used in a range of things, including electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and green technology.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, saying that concerns regarding rare earths “will be resolved.” Although the framework requires approval from leaders in Washington and Beijing, the officials said.

Top officials from the United States and China on Tuesday (Jun 10) said they reached an agreement on a “framework” after two days of high-level trade talks in London. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, saying that concerns regarding rare earths “will be resolved.” Although the framework requires approval from leaders in Washington and Beijing, the officials said. Following the talks, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told reporters, “We’re moving as quickly as we can.” He added, “We feel positive about engaging with the Chinese.” China International Trade Representative Li Chenggang separately told reporters, “Our communication has been very professional, rational, in-depth and candid.” He expressed hope that progress made during talks in London would help boost trust between both sides. Earlier on Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that trade talks with Chinese counterparts had been productive as both sides seek to negotiate a deal on tariffs. The talks stretched into the night on the second day of discussions between the US and China. Bessent left the meetings earlier to return to Washington for testimony before Congress, reported AFP, citing a US official. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade envoy Jamieson Greer, who were also part of the delegation, will continue the talks with Chinese counterparts. Lutnick told Bloomberg Television on Tuesday that the negotiations with China were “going well”. On Monday (Jun 9), US President Donald Trump told reporters, “We are doing well with China. China’s not easy.” The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached. The current round of talks is expected to focus on China’s export of rare earth minerals, which are used in a range of things, including electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and green technology.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, saying that concerns regarding rare earths “will be resolved.” Although the framework requires approval from leaders in Washington and Beijing, the officials said.

US, China officials agree to ‘framework’ after trade talks in London, say concerns over rare earths ‘will be resolved’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday (Jun 10) that trade talks with Chinese counterparts in London had been productive as both sides seek to negotiate a deal on tariffs. This comes as the meetings stretch into the night on the second day of discussions between the US and China.&nbsp;Bessent left the meetings earlier to return to Washington for testimony before Congress, reported AFP, citing a US official. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade envoy Jamieson Greer, who were also part of the delegation, will continue the talks with Chinese counterparts.Earlier on Tuesday, Lutnick told Bloomberg Television that the negotiations with China were “going well”.&nbsp;On Monday (Jun 9), US President Donald Trump told reporters, “We are doing well with China. China’s not easy.”&nbsp;The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached. The current round of talks is expected to focus on China’s export of rare earth minerals, which are used in a range of things, including electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and green technology.&nbsp;“In Geneva, we had agreed to lower tariffs on them, and they had agreed to release the magnets and rare earths that we need throughout the economy,” Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Monday.&nbsp;He added that while Beijing was releasing some supplies, “it was going a lot slower than some companies believed was optimal.”&nbsp;“Our expectation is that after the handshake, any export controls from the US will be eased, and the rare earths will be released in volume,” Hassett said.&nbsp;Tensions between Washington and Beijing have risen since Trump took office in January this year and unleashed a tariff war against several trade allies. The Geneva talks temporarily brought down US tariffs on China from 145 per cent to 30 per cent and China’s tariffs on American goods from 125 per cent to 10 per cent. However, Trump later accused China of “totally violating” the deal.

The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday (Jun 10) that trade talks with Chinese counterparts in London had been productive as both sides seek to negotiate a deal on tariffs. This comes as the meetings stretch into the night on the second day of discussions between the US and China. Bessent left the meetings earlier to return to Washington for testimony before Congress, reported AFP, citing a US official. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade envoy Jamieson Greer, who were also part of the delegation, will continue the talks with Chinese counterparts. Earlier on Tuesday, Lutnick told Bloomberg Television that the negotiations with China were “going well”. On Monday (Jun 9), US President Donald Trump told reporters, “We are doing well with China. China’s not easy.” The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached. The current round of talks is expected to focus on China’s export of rare earth minerals, which are used in a range of things, including electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and green technology. “In Geneva, we had agreed to lower tariffs on them, and they had agreed to release the magnets and rare earths that we need throughout the economy,” Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Monday. He added that while Beijing was releasing some supplies, “it was going a lot slower than some companies believed was optimal.” “Our expectation is that after the handshake, any export controls from the US will be eased, and the rare earths will be released in volume,” Hassett said. Tensions between Washington and Beijing have risen since Trump took office in January this year and unleashed a tariff war against several trade allies. The Geneva talks temporarily brought down US tariffs on China from 145 per cent to 30 per cent and China’s tariffs on American goods from 125 per cent to 10 per cent. However, Trump later accused China of “totally violating” the deal.

The recent negotiations at the UK’s historic Lancaster House were followed by the trade talks in Geneva last month, after which a temporary agreement to lower tariffs was reached.

US-China trade talks ‘going well’ as Treasury chief Bessent returns to Washington

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 10) claimed that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids.&nbsp;Speaking about the protests in Los Angeles at Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, the US president described the protestors as “animals” who “proudly carry the flags of other countries”. He further got the soldiers to boo the names of former president Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom, with whom he recently echanged heated remarks over deployment of thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles.&nbsp;“This anarchy will not stand. We will not allow federal agents to be attacked, and we will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy,” Trump said.&nbsp;“What you’re witnessing in California is a full-blown assault on peace, on public order and national sovereignty, carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags with the aim of continuing a foreign invasion of our country,” he added.&nbsp;Trump also claimed that Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “paid troublemakers, agitators, and insurrectionists” in Los Angeles.&nbsp;&nbsp;“In Los Angeles, the governor of California, the mayor of Los Angeles, they’re incompetent and they paid troublemakers, agitators and insurrectionists. They’re engaged in this willful attempt to nullify federal law, and aid the occupation of the city by criminal invaders”, the president said.&nbsp;Trump has linked the protestors to “uncontrolled migration”, adding that Europe must act too, reiterating his administration’s stance on the subject.“As the entire world can now see, uncontrolled migration leads to chaos, dysfunction and disorder,” Trump said.&nbsp;“And you know what? They have it in Europe too. It’s happening in many of the countries of Europe. They better do something before it's too late.”&nbsp;<h2>California asks federal judge to block Trump’s troop deployments</h2>&nbsp;Trump’s move has been criticised by California authorities, who said 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;On Tuesday (Jun 10), Newsom asked a federal judge to quickly block Trump administration’s order to deploy National Guard and Marines in response to the protests in Los Angeles.&nbsp;Trump’s deployment of the military and the National Guard poses “imminent harm to State Sovereignty, deprives the State of vital resources, escalates tensions and promotes (rather than quells) civil unrest,” State Attorney General Rob Bonta told Judge Charles Breyer in US District Court in San Francisco.&nbsp;“Sending trained warfighters onto the streets is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy,” Newsom said in a statement later.&nbsp;“Donald Trump is behaving like a tyrant, not a President,” the governor added. “We ask the court to immediately block these unlawful actions.”

Speaking about the protests in Los Angeles at Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, the US president said, “We will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy”.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 10) claimed that the rioters in Los Angeles bearing foreign flags were part of a “foreign invasion”. He vowed to “liberate” the city following protests, which were sparked by immigration raids. Speaking about the protests in Los Angeles at Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, the US president described the protestors as “animals” who “proudly carry the flags of other countries”. He further got the soldiers to boo the names of former president Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom, with whom he recently echanged heated remarks over deployment of thousands of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. “This anarchy will not stand. We will not allow federal agents to be attacked, and we will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy,” Trump said. “What you’re witnessing in California is a full-blown assault on peace, on public order and national sovereignty, carried out by rioters bearing foreign flags with the aim of continuing a foreign invasion of our country,” he added. Trump also claimed that Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “paid troublemakers, agitators, and insurrectionists” in Los Angeles. “In Los Angeles, the governor of California, the mayor of Los Angeles, they’re incompetent and they paid troublemakers, agitators and insurrectionists. They’re engaged in this willful attempt to nullify federal law, and aid the occupation of the city by criminal invaders”, the president said. Trump has linked the protestors to “uncontrolled migration”, adding that Europe must act too, reiterating his administration’s stance on the subject. “As the entire world can now see, uncontrolled migration leads to chaos, dysfunction and disorder,” Trump said. “And you know what? They have it in Europe too. It’s happening in many of the countries of Europe. They better do something before it's too late.” California asks federal judge to block Trump’s troop deployments Trump’s move has been criticised by California authorities, who said 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”. On Tuesday (Jun 10), Newsom asked a federal judge to quickly block Trump administration’s order to deploy National Guard and Marines in response to the protests in Los Angeles. Trump’s deployment of the military and the National Guard poses “imminent harm to State Sovereignty, deprives the State of vital resources, escalates tensions and promotes (rather than quells) civil unrest,” State Attorney General Rob Bonta told Judge Charles Breyer in US District Court in San Francisco. “Sending trained warfighters onto the streets is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy,” Newsom said in a statement later. “Donald Trump is behaving like a tyrant, not a President,” the governor added. “We ask the court to immediately block these unlawful actions.”

Speaking about the protests in Los Angeles at Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina, the US president said, “We will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy”.

Los Angeles being invaded by ‘foreign enemy’: Trump claims ‘full-blown assault on peace’ in California

US Vice President JD Vance blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom as the tensions between the Trump administration and local officials escalate over the deployment of National Guard and Marines in the protest-hit city of Los Angeles.&nbsp;Taking to X, the vice president blamed Newsom for his “policies that encouraged mass migration into California” and told him to “stop accusing Donald Trump.”&nbsp;“Gavin Newsom says he didn't have a problem until Trump got involved. Both of these photos were taken before the president authorized the national guard to go protect our border patrol in California. Does this look like ‘no problem’?” Vance said.&nbsp;“If you want to know why illegal aliens flocked to your state, stop accusing Donald Trump. Look in the mirror,” he said. “If you want to know why border patrol fear for their lives over enforcing the law, look in the mirror.”&nbsp;“It was your policies that encouraged mass migration into California. Your policies that protected those migrants from common sense law enforcement. Your policies that offered massive welfare benefits to reward illegal immigrants. Your policies that allowed those illegal migrants (and their sympathizers) to assault our law enforcement. Your policies that allowed Los Angeles to turn into a war zone,” he added. “You sure as hell had a problem before President Trump came along.”&nbsp;Vance also blamed Newsom for extending medicaid to illegal immigrants in 2024, accusing him that “elected to take healthcare from impoverished and disabled Californians and give it to illegal aliens.”&nbsp;“And now, everything is President Trump's fault? Give me a break,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;Vance alleged that Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “fomented and encouraged the riots… to promote mass migration into our country.”&nbsp;“Democratic leadership has no solution for the economy, for prosperity, or for security. They use their power when they're in the majority to import millions of illegal immigrants and when they're in opposition they do everything possible to prevent deportations,” the vice president said.

Taking to X, the vice president blamed Newsom for his “policies that encouraged mass migration into California” and told him to “stop accusing Donald Trump.”

US Vice President JD Vance blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom as the tensions between the Trump administration and local officials escalate over the deployment of National Guard and Marines in the protest-hit city of Los Angeles. Taking to X, the vice president blamed Newsom for his “policies that encouraged mass migration into California” and told him to “stop accusing Donald Trump.” “Gavin Newsom says he didn't have a problem until Trump got involved. Both of these photos were taken before the president authorized the national guard to go protect our border patrol in California. Does this look like ‘no problem’?” Vance said. “If you want to know why illegal aliens flocked to your state, stop accusing Donald Trump. Look in the mirror,” he said. “If you want to know why border patrol fear for their lives over enforcing the law, look in the mirror.” “It was your policies that encouraged mass migration into California. Your policies that protected those migrants from common sense law enforcement. Your policies that offered massive welfare benefits to reward illegal immigrants. Your policies that allowed those illegal migrants (and their sympathizers) to assault our law enforcement. Your policies that allowed Los Angeles to turn into a war zone,” he added. “You sure as hell had a problem before President Trump came along.” Vance also blamed Newsom for extending medicaid to illegal immigrants in 2024, accusing him that “elected to take healthcare from impoverished and disabled Californians and give it to illegal aliens.” “And now, everything is President Trump's fault? Give me a break,” he wrote on X. Vance alleged that Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “fomented and encouraged the riots… to promote mass migration into our country.” “Democratic leadership has no solution for the economy, for prosperity, or for security. They use their power when they're in the majority to import millions of illegal immigrants and when they're in opposition they do everything possible to prevent deportations,” the vice president said.

Taking to X, the vice president blamed Newsom for his “policies that encouraged mass migration into California” and told him to “stop accusing Donald Trump.”

‘The problem is YOU’: JD Vance blames Newsom amid LA unrest, says California governor should ‘look in the mirror’

President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests could cost the federal government $134 million, according to the Pentagon’s budget chief.Speaking before Congress on Tuesday (June 10), acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn MacDonnell said the estimate includes expenses for travel, accommodation, and food for thousands of service members now stationed in California.“Think of how much veteran nutrition assistance and housing he could be providing instead of dishonoring these troops using them as pawns,” California Governer Newsom wrote on X,<h2>4,700 troops sent to California despite opposition</h2>Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to assist local law enforcement, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Both leaders have said the troops are not needed and have launched a legal challenge against the move, arguing it undermines state authority.During a House budget hearing, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the decision, claiming state officials had failed to maintain order. “The governor of California has failed to protect his people, along with the mayor of Los Angeles,” Hegseth said during an exchange with Representative Pete Aguilar. “And so President Trump has said he will protect our agents. And our Guard and Marines are proud to do it,” he added.Trump considers invoking the Insurrection ActWith protests stretching into another week, Trump has not ruled out invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act, a federal law that allows presidents to deploy military forces within the country in rare circumstances.“If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see,” Trump said from the Oval Office when asked whether he would use the act. The last time it was triggered was during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.Pressed on how he would determine what qualifies as an insurrection, Trump responded, “Take a look at what’s happening,” adding that certain areas of Los Angeles appeared to be experiencing one.<h2>Trump slams LA protesters as ‘paid insurrectionists’</h2>Trump continued to escalate his rhetoric, accusing demonstrators of being deliberately disruptive. “We have people they look in your face and they spit right in your face, they’re animals, and these are paid insurrectionists, these are paid troublemakers, they’re agitators, they’re paid,” he told reporters.He repeated his belief that many of those protesting against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were not acting independently. “These are paid insurrectionists, or agitators, or troublemakers, you can call it whatever you want.”

Speaking before Congress on Tuesday (June 10), acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn MacDonnell said the estimate includes expenses for travel, accommodation, and food for thousands of service members now stationed in California.

President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests could cost the federal government $134 million, according to the Pentagon’s budget chief. Speaking before Congress on Tuesday (June 10), acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn MacDonnell said the estimate includes expenses for travel, accommodation, and food for thousands of service members now stationed in California. “Think of how much veteran nutrition assistance and housing he could be providing instead of dishonoring these troops using them as pawns,” California Governer Newsom wrote on X, 4,700 troops sent to California despite opposition Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to assist local law enforcement, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Both leaders have said the troops are not needed and have launched a legal challenge against the move, arguing it undermines state authority. During a House budget hearing, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the decision, claiming state officials had failed to maintain order. “The governor of California has failed to protect his people, along with the mayor of Los Angeles,” Hegseth said during an exchange with Representative Pete Aguilar. “And so President Trump has said he will protect our agents. And our Guard and Marines are proud to do it,” he added. Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act With protests stretching into another week, Trump has not ruled out invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act, a federal law that allows presidents to deploy military forces within the country in rare circumstances. “If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see,” Trump said from the Oval Office when asked whether he would use the act. The last time it was triggered was during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Pressed on how he would determine what qualifies as an insurrection, Trump responded, “Take a look at what’s happening,” adding that certain areas of Los Angeles appeared to be experiencing one. Trump slams LA protesters as ‘paid insurrectionists’ Trump continued to escalate his rhetoric, accusing demonstrators of being deliberately disruptive. “We have people they look in your face and they spit right in your face, they’re animals, and these are paid insurrectionists, these are paid troublemakers, they’re agitators, they’re paid,” he told reporters. He repeated his belief that many of those protesting against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were not acting independently. “These are paid insurrectionists, or agitators, or troublemakers, you can call it whatever you want.”

Speaking before Congress on Tuesday (June 10), acting Pentagon comptroller Bryn MacDonnell said the estimate includes expenses for travel, accommodation, and food for thousands of service members now stationed in California.

'Dishonoring troops, using them as pawns': Trump's move to send the National Guard to LA comes with a $134 million price tag

The US Justice Department deliberately fuelled Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) conspiracy theories for decades, misleading the public and even their own personnel.In recent years, theories have been built and circulated about Area 51 military base, a classified US Air Force facility in the Nevada desert, including stories of orb-like UFOs that US military pilots have spotted and mysterious sightings around military bases.Far-right Republicans have also accused the purported "deep state" of hiding UFO-related truth from the public as well as the government.According to the Wall Street Journal, a Department of Defence review found that in the 1980s, an Air Force colonel was sent on a mission to spread false information, hence creating rumours about it.He then visited a bar near Area 51 and gave the owner fake photos of flying saucers, which raised new UFO rumours around the secretive military base.The now-retired colonel later confessed to Pentagon investigators, saying that the mission was aimed to divert attention from the real purpose of the site, that was, testing the then-secret F-117 Nighthawk stealth aircraft.According to officials, embedding the programme within alien folklore was the best way to shield it from Soviet surveillance during the Cold War.The US defence agencies allegedly used these myths several times to protect sensitive military developments.All this came into light when in July 2022, the Pentagon established the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) across air, sea, and space.Sean Kirkpatrick, the first director of the AARO, reviewed government documents from 1945 and interrogated current and former military officers.After the probe, it was found that the US military intentionally planted UFO conspiracy theories, including those linked to Area 51.The Pentagon shared disinformation, including photoshopped images of flying saucers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1000-for-every-us-baby-here-s-what-we-know-about-trump-s-savings-accounts-plan-for-american-babies-1749578329966">Also read: $1000 for every US baby? Here's what we know about ‘Trump’s Savings Accounts’ plan for American babies?</a>

Far-right Republicans have also accused the purported "deep state" of hiding UFO-related truth from the public as well as the government.

The US Justice Department deliberately fuelled Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) conspiracy theories for decades, misleading the public and even their own personnel. In recent years, theories have been built and circulated about Area 51 military base, a classified US Air Force facility in the Nevada desert, including stories of orb-like UFOs that US military pilots have spotted and mysterious sightings around military bases. Far-right Republicans have also accused the purported "deep state" of hiding UFO-related truth from the public as well as the government. According to the Wall Street Journal, a Department of Defence review found that in the 1980s, an Air Force colonel was sent on a mission to spread false information, hence creating rumours about it. He then visited a bar near Area 51 and gave the owner fake photos of flying saucers, which raised new UFO rumours around the secretive military base. The now-retired colonel later confessed to Pentagon investigators, saying that the mission was aimed to divert attention from the real purpose of the site, that was, testing the then-secret F-117 Nighthawk stealth aircraft. According to officials, embedding the programme within alien folklore was the best way to shield it from Soviet surveillance during the Cold War. The US defence agencies allegedly used these myths several times to protect sensitive military developments. All this came into light when in July 2022, the Pentagon established the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) across air, sea, and space. Sean Kirkpatrick, the first director of the AARO, reviewed government documents from 1945 and interrogated current and former military officers. After the probe, it was found that the US military intentionally planted UFO conspiracy theories, including those linked to Area 51. The Pentagon shared disinformation, including photoshopped images of flying saucers. Also read: $1000 for every US baby? Here's what we know about ‘Trump’s Savings Accounts’ plan for American babies?

Far-right Republicans have also accused the purported "deep state" of hiding UFO-related truth from the public as well as the government.

Hiding aliens to planting UFOs: What's the TRUTH behind Area 51 rumours spread by US military?

California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the two recently spoke, amid rising tensions over the deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I called him up to tell him he’s gotta do a better job,” adding that Governor Newsom was “causing a lot of potential death.”But shortly after, Newsom contradicted the president on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “There was no call. Not even a voicemail. Americans should be alarmed that a President deploying Marines onto our streets doesn’t even know who he’s talking to.”<h2>Marines and National Guard deployed to LA</h2>President Trump has ordered 700 US Marines and doubled the number of National Guard troops to 4,000 to control the protests in Los Angeles, sparked by recent immigration raids. This action has drawn strong criticism from California’s leadership.Newsom described the deployment as fulfilling “the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president.” The state has now filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that sending troops without state approval violates California’s sovereignty.It marks the first time since 1965 that a US president has deployed troops to a city without the governor’s consent.<h2>Trump floats idea of arresting Newsom</h2>The situation escalated further when Trump was asked on Monday (June 9) if he would support the arrest of Governor Newsom. The president replied, “I would do it … I think it would be a great thing,” and went on to call the governor “grossly incompetent.”Newsom responded strongly, saying, “The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America.”He added, “I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, this is a line we cannot cross as a nation, this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”<h2>What are the LA protests about?</h2>The protests erupted after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of arrests in Los Angeles. This week alone, 118 people were detained in the city. Nationwide, ICE is reportedly making about 2,000 arrests per day.These actions have angered city leaders and residents. All 15 members of the Los Angeles City Council issued a joint statement: “We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants.”

President Trump has ordered 700 US Marines and doubled the number of National Guard troops to 4,000 to control the protests in Los Angeles, sparked by recent immigration raids. This action has drawn strong criticism from California’s leadership.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the two recently spoke, amid rising tensions over the deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I called him up to tell him he’s gotta do a better job,” adding that Governor Newsom was “causing a lot of potential death.” But shortly after, Newsom contradicted the president on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “There was no call. Not even a voicemail. Americans should be alarmed that a President deploying Marines onto our streets doesn’t even know who he’s talking to.” Marines and National Guard deployed to LA President Trump has ordered 700 US Marines and doubled the number of National Guard troops to 4,000 to control the protests in Los Angeles, sparked by recent immigration raids. This action has drawn strong criticism from California’s leadership. Newsom described the deployment as fulfilling “the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president.” The state has now filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that sending troops without state approval violates California’s sovereignty. It marks the first time since 1965 that a US president has deployed troops to a city without the governor’s consent. Trump floats idea of arresting Newsom The situation escalated further when Trump was asked on Monday (June 9) if he would support the arrest of Governor Newsom. The president replied, “I would do it … I think it would be a great thing,” and went on to call the governor “grossly incompetent.” Newsom responded strongly, saying, “The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America.” He added, “I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, this is a line we cannot cross as a nation, this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.” What are the LA protests about? The protests erupted after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of arrests in Los Angeles. This week alone, 118 people were detained in the city. Nationwide, ICE is reportedly making about 2,000 arrests per day. These actions have angered city leaders and residents. All 15 members of the Los Angeles City Council issued a joint statement: “We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants.”

President Trump has ordered 700 US Marines and doubled the number of National Guard troops to 4,000 to control the protests in Los Angeles, sparked by recent immigration raids. This action has drawn strong criticism from California’s leadership.

'US should be alarmed': Newsom rejects Trump claim of call amid rising tensions over LA protests - 'No call, not even a voicemail'

US President Donald Trump has announced a federal program as he proposes a government-funded $1000 investment account for American babies, calling it "Trump savings accounts".Unofficially known as "Trump Accounts" or "MAGA Accounts", the program is part of a broader tax-cut package that recently passed the House.Trump made the announcement at a White House roundtable, in presence of over a dozen CEOs, including &nbsp;from Uber, Goldman Sachs and Dell Technologies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-would-increase-deficit-by-2-4-trillion-says-cbo-1749058573412">Also read: Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ would increase deficit by $2.4 trillion, says CBO</a><h2>Trump’s Savings Accounts plan explained</h2>Every US citizen born after December 31, 2024 and before January 1, 2029, the federal government will make a one-time contribution of $1,000 into a tax-deferred account that will track the overall stock market, US President Trump said.The accounts will be controlled and operated by the baby's guardian and will allow additional private contributions of up to $5000 annually.Calling it a "pro-family initiative", Trump said that it will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation.Mike Johnson, the House speaker, was also present at the roundtable. He called it a "bold, transformative policy" that gives every eligible American child a financial head start from day one.While Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" has cleared the House, it is still pending to go through the Senate.The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued a report last week warning that the “Big Beautiful Bill" is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.Trump has been optimistic about the returns, as he said that the beneficiaries would "really be getting a big jump on life, especially if we get a little bit lucky with some of the numbers and the economies into the future”.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-is-disappointed-with-the-big-beautiful-bill-1748407088947">Also read: &nbsp;Elon Musk is disappointed with the 'Big Beautiful Bill'</a>

Unofficially known as Trump Accounts or MAGA Accounts, the program is part of a broader tax-cut package that recently passed the House.

US President Donald Trump has announced a federal program as he proposes a government-funded $1000 investment account for American babies, calling it "Trump savings accounts". Unofficially known as "Trump Accounts" or "MAGA Accounts", the program is part of a broader tax-cut package that recently passed the House. Trump made the announcement at a White House roundtable, in presence of over a dozen CEOs, including from Uber, Goldman Sachs and Dell Technologies. Also read: Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ would increase deficit by $2.4 trillion, says CBO Trump’s Savings Accounts plan explained Every US citizen born after December 31, 2024 and before January 1, 2029, the federal government will make a one-time contribution of $1,000 into a tax-deferred account that will track the overall stock market, US President Trump said. The accounts will be controlled and operated by the baby's guardian and will allow additional private contributions of up to $5000 annually. Calling it a "pro-family initiative", Trump said that it will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation. Mike Johnson, the House speaker, was also present at the roundtable. He called it a "bold, transformative policy" that gives every eligible American child a financial head start from day one. While Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" has cleared the House, it is still pending to go through the Senate. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued a report last week warning that the “Big Beautiful Bill" is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Trump has been optimistic about the returns, as he said that the beneficiaries would "really be getting a big jump on life, especially if we get a little bit lucky with some of the numbers and the economies into the future”. Also read: Elon Musk is disappointed with the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Unofficially known as "Trump Accounts" or "MAGA Accounts", the program is part of a broader tax-cut package that recently passed the House.

$1000 for every US baby? Here's what we know about ‘Trump’s Savings Accounts’ plan for American babies

As the Trump administration sent thousands of National Guards to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, he stressed that the military would be there until there was no danger.While speaking in the Oval Office, the US president was asked about how long the National Guard will remain in California.“It’s common sense … When there’s no danger, they’ll leave,” he said, adding that “you would’ve had a horrible situation had I not sent them in”.Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he anticipates the military will remain in Los Angeles for 60 days.Hegseth told the House committee that he’s anticipating military personnel to stay in Los Angeles for 60 days to “ensure that those rioters, looters and thugs on the other side assaulting our police officers know that we’re not going anywhere”.The US president further repeated his claim that anti-Ice demonstrators in Los Angeles are “paid insurrectionists, or agitators, or troublemakers, you can call it whatever you want”.<h2>Trump targets California governor</h2>The US president said that he last spoke to California Governor Gavin Newsom "a day ago".“I called him up to tell him he’s gotta do a better job,” Trump said, claiming without evidence that the governor was “causing a lot of potential death”.<h2>Trump might invoke Insurrection Act</h2>When asked about whether he would invoke the Insurrection Act, Trump said, "If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see."He then called the past two days in LA "terrible".Trump said he would “take a look at what’s happening”, adding that he believed there were certain areas of LA that seemed to experience where “you could’ve called it an insurrection”.Earlier in the day, Trump defended his decision to send thousands of troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, claiming the city would have been destroyed without federal intervention.“If I didn’t ‘SEND IN THE TROOPS’ to Los Angeles the last three nights, that once beautiful and great City would be burning to the ground right now, much like 25,000 houses burned to the ground in L.A. due to an incompetent Governor and Mayor," he said in a post on Truth Social.The federal government has now deployed 700 US Marines to the LA area. Additionally, the number of National Guard troops has doubled to 4,000 to help manage the demonstrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he anticipates the military will remain in Los Angeles for 60 days.

As the Trump administration sent thousands of National Guards to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, he stressed that the military would be there until there was no danger. While speaking in the Oval Office, the US president was asked about how long the National Guard will remain in California. “It’s common sense … When there’s no danger, they’ll leave,” he said, adding that “you would’ve had a horrible situation had I not sent them in”. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he anticipates the military will remain in Los Angeles for 60 days. Hegseth told the House committee that he’s anticipating military personnel to stay in Los Angeles for 60 days to “ensure that those rioters, looters and thugs on the other side assaulting our police officers know that we’re not going anywhere”. The US president further repeated his claim that anti-Ice demonstrators in Los Angeles are “paid insurrectionists, or agitators, or troublemakers, you can call it whatever you want”. Trump targets California governor The US president said that he last spoke to California Governor Gavin Newsom "a day ago". “I called him up to tell him he’s gotta do a better job,” Trump said, claiming without evidence that the governor was “causing a lot of potential death”. Trump might invoke Insurrection Act When asked about whether he would invoke the Insurrection Act, Trump said, "If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see." He then called the past two days in LA "terrible". Trump said he would “take a look at what’s happening”, adding that he believed there were certain areas of LA that seemed to experience where “you could’ve called it an insurrection”. Earlier in the day, Trump defended his decision to send thousands of troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, claiming the city would have been destroyed without federal intervention. “If I didn’t ‘SEND IN THE TROOPS’ to Los Angeles the last three nights, that once beautiful and great City would be burning to the ground right now, much like 25,000 houses burned to the ground in L.A. due to an incompetent Governor and Mayor," he said in a post on Truth Social. The federal government has now deployed 700 US Marines to the LA area. Additionally, the number of National Guard troops has doubled to 4,000 to help manage the demonstrations.

Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he anticipates the military will remain in Los Angeles for 60 days.

When will National Guard leave Los Angeles? Here's what Trump, Hegseth said as immigration protests continue

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia starting Sunday. This will be the first foreign visit of PM Modi since India’s Operation Sindoor, which saw strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists on April 22 saw the brutal killing of over 20 people in India’s famous tourist site of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The PM’s first stop during the visit will be in Cyprus, even as India increases its engagement with the wider Mediterranean region. During the visit, PM Modi will meet Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, with the signing of some MoUs also being under consideration.&nbsp;Cyprus has backed India’s candidacy for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and actively supported stronger India-EU relations. It is after more than two decades that an Indian Prime Minister is travelling to Cyprus, the last being Atal Bihari Vajpayee in October 2002.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sources said, “Indian PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus, this Sunday will be important, and will have substantial elements. Cyprus has always helped India, and played a key role during the evacuation of Indians from Libya and Lebanon during the crisis.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The visit to Cyprus by the Indian PM comes even as Pakistan has close ties with Turkiye, and northern Cyprus is under Turkish occupation, which started after the 1974 Turkish invasion of the country.&nbsp;India has called for adherence to UNSC resolutions on Cyprus that called for withdrawal of foreign troops from the island and condemned Turkish actions in northern Cyprus, including the establishment of the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).&nbsp;&nbsp;PM Modi then travels to Canada for the G7 summit that takes place in Kananaskis, Alberta. India has been invited to the G7 summit continuously since 2019, as the country’s economic weight grows in the global economy and world political order.&nbsp;The invite was extended last week by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid attempts to salvage India-Canada bilateral ties that suffered a disastrous blow in former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s leadership.&nbsp;Trudeau had accused Indian involvement in the killing of India-listed terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian national, but gave no evidence to back the charges.&nbsp;No bilateral agenda has been released so far, and it is not yet known if PM Modi will hold any bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, other than with the host, Canada PM Carney.&nbsp;If a meeting with US President Trump materialises then this will be the first bilateral between the two since Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Trump had claimed that he had played a role in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, something that India has rejected.&nbsp;Leaders of Australia, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, and Ukraine are also reported to have been invited to the summit.&nbsp;The three-nation tour will conclude with PM Modi’s visit to Croatia. The visit was expected to happen last month but was postponed due to the conflict with Pakistan. It is after several decades that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting the Balkans, the last being Indira Gandhi, who visited the then Yugoslavia in 1967.&nbsp;The focus is on trade ties between the two countries. India’s exports to Croatia include aluminum ingots, chemicals and fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, machinery and equipment, metals, ready-made garments and textiles, rubber, and plastics, while India imports plastic and rubber machinery, instruments and appliances for measuring and testing, food products, and wood products.

The visit to Cyprus by the Indian Prime Minister comes even as Pakistan shares close ties with Türkiye, and northern Cyprus is under Turkish occupation, which started after the 1974 Turkish invasion of the country.

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia starting Sunday. This will be the first foreign visit of PM Modi since India’s Operation Sindoor, which saw strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists on April 22 saw the brutal killing of over 20 people in India’s famous tourist site of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The PM’s first stop during the visit will be in Cyprus, even as India increases its engagement with the wider Mediterranean region. During the visit, PM Modi will meet Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, with the signing of some MoUs also being under consideration. Cyprus has backed India’s candidacy for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and actively supported stronger India-EU relations. It is after more than two decades that an Indian Prime Minister is travelling to Cyprus, the last being Atal Bihari Vajpayee in October 2002. Sources said, “Indian PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus, this Sunday will be important, and will have substantial elements. Cyprus has always helped India, and played a key role during the evacuation of Indians from Libya and Lebanon during the crisis.” The visit to Cyprus by the Indian PM comes even as Pakistan has close ties with Turkiye, and northern Cyprus is under Turkish occupation, which started after the 1974 Turkish invasion of the country. India has called for adherence to UNSC resolutions on Cyprus that called for withdrawal of foreign troops from the island and condemned Turkish actions in northern Cyprus, including the establishment of the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). PM Modi then travels to Canada for the G7 summit that takes place in Kananaskis, Alberta. India has been invited to the G7 summit continuously since 2019, as the country’s economic weight grows in the global economy and world political order. The invite was extended last week by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid attempts to salvage India-Canada bilateral ties that suffered a disastrous blow in former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s leadership. Trudeau had accused Indian involvement in the killing of India-listed terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian national, but gave no evidence to back the charges. No bilateral agenda has been released so far, and it is not yet known if PM Modi will hold any bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, other than with the host, Canada PM Carney. If a meeting with US President Trump materialises then this will be the first bilateral between the two since Operation Sindoor. Trump had claimed that he had played a role in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, something that India has rejected. Leaders of Australia, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, and Ukraine are also reported to have been invited to the summit. The three-nation tour will conclude with PM Modi’s visit to Croatia. The visit was expected to happen last month but was postponed due to the conflict with Pakistan. It is after several decades that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting the Balkans, the last being Indira Gandhi, who visited the then Yugoslavia in 1967. The focus is on trade ties between the two countries. India’s exports to Croatia include aluminum ingots, chemicals and fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, machinery and equipment, metals, ready-made garments and textiles, rubber, and plastics, while India imports plastic and rubber machinery, instruments and appliances for measuring and testing, food products, and wood products.

The visit to Cyprus by the Indian Prime Minister comes even as Pakistan shares close ties with Türkiye, and northern Cyprus is under Turkish occupation, which started after the 1974 Turkish invasion of the country.

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