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Value-based leadership has become very important. We call it Dharmic leadership in the Sanatan Dharma tradition. We can also call it Vedic leadership, said Gauranga Das Prabhu—a spiritual teacher, monk, and sustainability advocate.

Value-based leadership has become very important. We call it Dharmic leadership in the Sanatan Dharma tradition. We can also call it Vedic leadership, said Gauranga Das Prabhu—a spiritual teacher, monk, and sustainability advocate.

Value-based leadership has become very important: Gauranga Das Prabhu

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally meant for Ukraine were redirected by US President Donald Trump’s administration to American forces stationed in the Middle East.Speaking to ABC News on 8 June, Zelensky confirmed that the missiles would have helped Ukraine defend against ongoing drone strikes from Russia, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones. On 1 June alone, Russia launched a record 472 drones in a single night.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russia-launches-biggest-drone-strike-on-ukraine-since-inception-of-war-kyiv-downs-two-russian-aircraft-1749467560974">'479 drones, 20 missiles': Russia launches BIGGEST drone strike on Ukraine since inception of war; Kyiv downs two Russian aircraft</a><h2>“We counted on this project,” says Zelensky</h2>“We have big problems with Shaheds… we will find all the tools to destroy them,” Zelensky said. “We counted on this project — 20,000 missiles. Anti-Shahed missiles. It was not expensive, but it’s a special technology,” he said.He said the missile transfer plan was initially agreed with then-Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin under President Joe Biden’s administration.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-putin-zelensky-trump-s-children-fighting-remark-here-s-what-he-said-1749405687191">‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;he&nbsp;said</a><h2>US Pentagon cited ‘urgent’ need for redirection</h2>According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration reallocated the munitions, including special fuzes used in the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, for use by US troops in the Middle East. The Pentagon later told Congress in a classified message that the move was considered an “urgent issue” by current Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.<h2>Trump halted Ukraine military aid after re-election</h2>Since his return to office in January, Trump has blocked new military aid packages to Ukraine and has shown reluctance towards continuing assistance. Aid was only resumed after Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire proposal during peace talks held in Jeddah on 11 March.Notably, Hegseth did not attend the recent Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting on 4 June, marking the first such absence by a US defence secretary since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.<h2>Kyiv warns of intensified Russian drone threat</h2>A source from Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent that Russia is preparing to launch over 500 long-range drones per night in upcoming strikes, as it boosts drone production and builds more launch sites.In response, Kyiv is urging its Western allies to provide more air defence systems, including US-made Patriot batteries, and invest in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production.

Zelensky confirmed that the missiles would have helped Ukraine defend against ongoing drone strikes from Russia, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally meant for Ukraine were redirected by US President Donald Trump’s administration to American forces stationed in the Middle East. Speaking to ABC News on 8 June, Zelensky confirmed that the missiles would have helped Ukraine defend against ongoing drone strikes from Russia, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones. On 1 June alone, Russia launched a record 472 drones in a single night. Also read: '479 drones, 20 missiles': Russia launches BIGGEST drone strike on Ukraine since inception of war; Kyiv downs two Russian aircraft “We counted on this project,” says Zelensky “We have big problems with Shaheds… we will find all the tools to destroy them,” Zelensky said. “We counted on this project — 20,000 missiles. Anti-Shahed missiles. It was not expensive, but it’s a special technology,” he said. He said the missile transfer plan was initially agreed with then-Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin under President Joe Biden’s administration. Also read: ‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s what he said US Pentagon cited ‘urgent’ need for redirection According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration reallocated the munitions, including special fuzes used in the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, for use by US troops in the Middle East. The Pentagon later told Congress in a classified message that the move was considered an “urgent issue” by current Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump halted Ukraine military aid after re-election Since his return to office in January, Trump has blocked new military aid packages to Ukraine and has shown reluctance towards continuing assistance. Aid was only resumed after Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire proposal during peace talks held in Jeddah on 11 March. Notably, Hegseth did not attend the recent Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting on 4 June, marking the first such absence by a US defence secretary since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Kyiv warns of intensified Russian drone threat A source from Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent that Russia is preparing to launch over 500 long-range drones per night in upcoming strikes, as it boosts drone production and builds more launch sites. In response, Kyiv is urging its Western allies to provide more air defence systems, including US-made Patriot batteries, and invest in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production.

Zelensky confirmed that the missiles would have helped Ukraine defend against ongoing drone strikes from Russia, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones.

“We counted on them”: Zelensky says 20,000 US anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine were diverted to Middle East by Trump admin

NATO chief Mark Rutte will be seeking a “quantum leap” in defence capacities including a “400 per cent increase” in air and missile defence spending to “protect” the alliance nations in case of any aggression from Russia.“We see in Ukraine how Russia delivers terror from above, so we will strengthen the shield that protects our skies,” NATO Secretary General Rutte is scheduled to say in a speech to the Chatham House think tank in London on Monday, as per the comments released in a statement.&nbsp;Russia will remain an imminent threat to NATO even if there is peace in Ukraine, and hence the Western alliance needs to increase its air and missiles defences by 400%, Rutte, the head of the organisation, will say on Monday.&nbsp;<h2>‘We need a quantum leap in our collective defence’</h2>&nbsp;“The fact is, we need a quantum leap in our collective defence,” he was to say.&nbsp;“We must have more forces and capabilities to implement our defence plans in full. Our militaries also need thousands more armoured vehicles and tanks, millions more artillery shells,” Rutte will say in his appeal.&nbsp;“NATO has to become a stronger, fairer and more lethal alliance,” he will add.&nbsp;Rutte will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday ahead of his speech, their second Downing Street talks since Starmer came into power in July 2024.Last week, Britain announced plans to build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and six munitions factories to rearm the country in response to “threats” from Russia.The Starmer government has already pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has been coercing alliance members to announce a major hike in their military budgets.He is pushing NATO members to raise their defence spending to five per cent of their gross domestic product (GDP), up from the current target of two per cent.&nbsp;US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said last week in Brussels the allies were close to an agreement on the five-percent target, which could be formalised at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, later this month.&nbsp;NATO members have been scrambling to bolster their defence capabilities since Russia launched its war against Ukraine in February 2022.

Last week, Britain announced plans to build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and six munitions factories to rearm the country in response to “threats” from Russia. The Starmer government has already pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027.

NATO chief Mark Rutte will be seeking a “quantum leap” in defence capacities including a “400 per cent increase” in air and missile defence spending to “protect” the alliance nations in case of any aggression from Russia. “We see in Ukraine how Russia delivers terror from above, so we will strengthen the shield that protects our skies,” NATO Secretary General Rutte is scheduled to say in a speech to the Chatham House think tank in London on Monday, as per the comments released in a statement. Russia will remain an imminent threat to NATO even if there is peace in Ukraine, and hence the Western alliance needs to increase its air and missiles defences by 400%, Rutte, the head of the organisation, will say on Monday. ‘We need a quantum leap in our collective defence’ “The fact is, we need a quantum leap in our collective defence,” he was to say. “We must have more forces and capabilities to implement our defence plans in full. Our militaries also need thousands more armoured vehicles and tanks, millions more artillery shells,” Rutte will say in his appeal. “NATO has to become a stronger, fairer and more lethal alliance,” he will add. Rutte will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday ahead of his speech, their second Downing Street talks since Starmer came into power in July 2024. Last week, Britain announced plans to build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and six munitions factories to rearm the country in response to “threats” from Russia. The Starmer government has already pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027. US President Donald Trump has been coercing alliance members to announce a major hike in their military budgets. He is pushing NATO members to raise their defence spending to five per cent of their gross domestic product (GDP), up from the current target of two per cent. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said last week in Brussels the allies were close to an agreement on the five-percent target, which could be formalised at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, later this month. NATO members have been scrambling to bolster their defence capabilities since Russia launched its war against Ukraine in February 2022.

Last week, Britain announced plans to build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and six munitions factories to rearm the country in response to “threats” from Russia. The Starmer government has already pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027.

NATO chief calls for 400% increase in alliance’s air defence, citing threat from Russia

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At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.”

Elon Musk’s exit from his White House role as a “special government employee” and his subsequent clash with US President Donald Trump is having a ripple effect across the federal government. Staffers brought in during his time are now being shown the door, some reportedly without choice. According to a report by The Washington Post, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which 'Dogefather' Musk championed, is now seeing its influence decline. Many agencies are reversing the mass dismissals that took place under former President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce. Also read: ‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink DOGE staffers quietly removed from FAA roles At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.” Their online profiles inside the FAA now show no job title, no department, no manager, not even an email address. Sources told the Post that managers explained their removal by noting the team owed its creation and power to an executive order, not an act of Congress, and that Musk was stepping down after his term as a “special government employee” ended. “So they’re being pushed out,” one employee told the POst. Musk-Trump fallout accelerated the shake-up The shift comes amid a falling-out between Musk and Trump, who once appeared to be close. Relations turned sour when Musk publically denounced Trump's 'big beautiful' tax spending bill. As a result, DOGE’s support within the Trump faction has collapsed. White House insists DOGE mission will continue Despite the exodus of Musk-aligned staff, the Trump administration says its commitment to government efficiency remains firm. “DOGE is in the DNA of the federal government, and the president is committed to seeing this mission through,” said White House spokesperson Harrison Fields. Officials added that the White House has proposed more than $160 billion in agency budget cuts starting October, including a request to cancel $9 billion in global health and public broadcasting funds. These proposals aim to test Congress’s support for continuing DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts.

At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.”

‘They’re being pushed out’: With 'Dogefather' Musk out, Trump admin is showing door to DOGE staff - Report

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The vegetarians aligned themselves more with values linked to power, indicating the desire for control over people and resources. They also exhibited traits signifying higher levels of personal ambition and a stronger appetite for “excitement, novelty, and challenge in life”.

The long-held belief of vegetarians being peace-loving, gentle, and kind-hearted idealists is just a myth and no longer holds true, says a new research. The findings of the study further suggest that vegetarians aren’t just interested in protecting the planet—they’re also eager to take charge of it. Vegetarians possess a stronger yearning to wield power than their meat-eating counterparts. They also value social status more and are less inclined to hold dear virtues like kindness and conformity. The variance in the attitude of meat eaters and non-meat eaters was relatively small, but Professor John Nezlek of SWPS University in Warsaw, who led the study, stresses that the findings are important since they dispute the outdated 1970s stereotype of vegetarians being gentle, tofu-eating pacifists. Rather, compared to their meat-eating counterparts, they were more inclined to embrace values traditionally associated with masculinity. “There’s this long association between meat and masculinity. It’s far more common for women to adopt vegetarianism than men, and there are three main reasons that people become vegetarians: health, the environment and animal welfare ethics,” said Nezlek. “When you pile all of that together, you might start to think that vegetarians would be more benevolent, a little less assertive, generally more ‘huggy’ people — but I found the complete opposite.” The study surveyed the values of over 3,500 adults from the United States and Poland, including around 800 vegetarians. Participants were shown brief profiles of fictional characters, accompanied by statements like, “Being very successful is important to him. He likes to impress other people.” When they were asked, “Do you see yourself in that person?”, they responded on a scale from one (they are not like me at all) to six (they are very much like me). In both the countries, the vegetarians were aligning themselves more with values linked to power, indicating the desire for control over people and resources. They also exhibited traits signifying higher levels of personal ambition and a stronger appetite for “excitement, novelty, and challenge in life”. In sharp contrast, meat eaters tended to prioritise values like benevolence (caring for loved ones), security (safety and societal stability), conformity (avoiding conflict), and tradition (honouring established norms). However, the study, published in the journal PLOS One, did not find a big variation in the personal values of vegetarians and meat eaters, and the average difference between them was just “small to moderate”. “These are small differences, but small effects can have large outcomes over time and accumulatively,” Nezlek said, while believing that the results reflect how vegetarians have historically felt like a “besieged minority” in Western societies. “If you look at it through that lens, it starts to make sense: to maintain a vegetarian diet, a certain psychological toughness might be required,” he said.

The vegetarians aligned themselves more with values linked to power, indicating the desire for control over people and resources. They also exhibited traits signifying higher levels of personal ambition and a stronger appetite for “excitement, novelty, and challenge in life”.

Vegetarians have stronger desire to wield power than meat eaters, finds study. But why?

Ukraine has reported the largest drone strike since the war began over three years ago, with Russia launching 479 drones overnight, according to Ukraine’s air force on Monday (June 9). Alongside the drones, 20 missiles of various types were also fired towards different regions of the country.The strikes mainly targeted central and western Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said. Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted in mid-air, with 277 drones and 19 missiles destroyed by air defences. The air force claimed that only 10 reached their targets, and that one person was injured in the assault.WION has not independently verified these figures.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-putin-zelensky-trump-s-children-fighting-remark-here-s-what-he-said-1749405687191">‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;he&nbsp;said</a><h2>Russia steps up its offensive and urgent call for more air defences</h2>The wave of aerial attacks comes as Russia steps up its ground offensive in the eastern and northeastern parts of the 1,000-kilometre front line. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the situation on the battlefield remains “very difficult”, particularly in those regions.Zelensky repeated Ukraine’s urgent need for more Western military support, especially air defence systems, to counter Russia’s growing firepower.While two rounds of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were held in Istanbul recently, they have only resulted in agreements to exchange prisoners and the remains of fallen soldiers, with no breakthrough on a broader ceasefire or settlement.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-successful-air-force-operation-ukraine-says-it-downed-russia-s-top-warplane-what-is-the-su-35-fighter-jet-1749296028135">'Successful Air Force operation': Ukraine says it downed Russia’s TOP warplane - What is the Su-35 fighter jet?</a><h2>Ukrainian forces claim strike on Russian airfield</h2>Ukraine’s military also claimed a night-time special operation on Savasleyka airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, nearly 400 miles from the border. The base is used by Russia to launch MiG-31K jets armed with Kinzhal ballistic missiles, which have previously struck Ukrainian targets.“According to preliminary information, two units of enemy aircraft were hit (probably MiG-31 and Su-30/34 aircraft),” said the Ukrainian general staff.“The results of the combat operation are being clarified.”No specific details were provided about how the operation was carried out or the extent of the damage. However, this marks another attempt by Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian territory, just a week after drones reportedly targeted Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers during Operation Spiderweb.Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed it shot down 49 Ukrainian drones over seven regions of the country overnight.

The strikes mainly targeted central and western Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said. Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted in mid-air, with 277 drones and 19 missiles destroyed by air defences.

Ukraine has reported the largest drone strike since the war began over three years ago, with Russia launching 479 drones overnight, according to Ukraine’s air force on Monday (June 9). Alongside the drones, 20 missiles of various types were also fired towards different regions of the country. The strikes mainly targeted central and western Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said. Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted in mid-air, with 277 drones and 19 missiles destroyed by air defences. The air force claimed that only 10 reached their targets, and that one person was injured in the assault. WION has not independently verified these figures. Also read: ‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s what he said Russia steps up its offensive and urgent call for more air defences The wave of aerial attacks comes as Russia steps up its ground offensive in the eastern and northeastern parts of the 1,000-kilometre front line. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the situation on the battlefield remains “very difficult”, particularly in those regions. Zelensky repeated Ukraine’s urgent need for more Western military support, especially air defence systems, to counter Russia’s growing firepower. While two rounds of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were held in Istanbul recently, they have only resulted in agreements to exchange prisoners and the remains of fallen soldiers, with no breakthrough on a broader ceasefire or settlement. Also read: 'Successful Air Force operation': Ukraine says it downed Russia’s TOP warplane - What is the Su-35 fighter jet? Ukrainian forces claim strike on Russian airfield Ukraine’s military also claimed a night-time special operation on Savasleyka airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, nearly 400 miles from the border. The base is used by Russia to launch MiG-31K jets armed with Kinzhal ballistic missiles, which have previously struck Ukrainian targets. “According to preliminary information, two units of enemy aircraft were hit (probably MiG-31 and Su-30/34 aircraft),” said the Ukrainian general staff. “The results of the combat operation are being clarified.” No specific details were provided about how the operation was carried out or the extent of the damage. However, this marks another attempt by Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian territory, just a week after drones reportedly targeted Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers during Operation Spiderweb. Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed it shot down 49 Ukrainian drones over seven regions of the country overnight.

The strikes mainly targeted central and western Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said. Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted in mid-air, with 277 drones and 19 missiles destroyed by air defences.&nbsp;

'479 drones, 20 missiles': Russia launches BIGGEST drone strike on Ukraine since inception of war; Kyiv downs two Russian aircraft

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Iranian intelligence agencies have obtained a large trove of sensitive Israeli documents, some related to the nuclear plans and facilities of Tehran's arch enemy, Iran's state media reported on Saturday.

Iranian intelligence agencies have obtained a large trove of sensitive Israeli documents, some related to the nuclear plans and facilities of Tehran's arch enemy, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. There was no immediate official comment from Israel and it was not clear whether the report was linked to a reported, opens new tab hacking of an Israeli nuclear research centre last year that Tehran is choosing to divulge now amid heightened tensions over its nuclear programme. Also read: Iran deports 34000 Pakistani nationals "Although the operation to obtain the documents was carried out some time ago, the sheer volume of materials and the need to transport them safely into Iran necessitated a news blackout to ensure they reached the designated protected locations," state-run PressTV reported, quoting unnamed sources. "(Sources familiar with the matter) also noted that the abundance of documents is so vast that reviewing them, along with viewing images and videos, has consumed a significant amount of time," PressTV added, without giving details of the documents. Also read: Iran orders Chinese materials for nearly 800 ballistic missiles ahead of nuclear deal with US In 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli agents had seized a huge "archive" of Iranian documents showing Tehran had done more nuclear work than previously known. US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with bombing if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme. But Trump in April reportedly blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favour of negotiating a deal with Tehran. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against the country's interests, rejecting a central US demand in talks to resolve a decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Iranian intelligence agencies have obtained a large trove of sensitive Israeli documents, some related to the nuclear plans and facilities of Tehran's arch enemy, Iran's state media reported on Saturday.

Iran reveals it obtained sensitive Israeli nuclear documents

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).&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Someone asked her if she was okay, to which she replied, “I'm good.” The news agency issued a statement saying, "This incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers journalists can face while reporting from the frontlines of protests, underscoring the importance of their role in providing vital information.”

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&nbsp;What’s happening in LA?&nbsp;Los Angeles has become the epicentre of major anti-ICE protests following a series of large-scale immigration raids by federal agents across the city.&nbsp;Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the streets of LA on Saturday (June 7) to curb the “lawlessness”.&nbsp;‘Hit a cop, you’re going to jail’&nbsp;Donald Trump’s FBI Director Kash Patel issued a stark warning to protesters in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying anyone who hits a cop will be “going to jail.”&nbsp;“Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you. If the local police force won’t back our men and women on the thin blue line, we FBI, will,” Patel said in a post on the social media platform X.

'You just f***ing shot the reporter!': Australian journalist shot at while covering LA protest | WATCH

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". “You just f***ing shot the reporter!” a bystander was heard yelling in the video. Someone asked her if she was okay, to which she replied, “I'm good.” The news agency issued a statement saying, "This incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers journalists can face while reporting from the frontlines of protests, underscoring the importance of their role in providing vital information.”

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 at the site when she was hit by a bullet on her leg on camera on Sunday (June 8).&nbsp;

A new travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump's administration on mainly Muslim-majority and Middle Eastern countries came into effect post midnight on Monday (June 9).<h2> Trump travel ban 2.0: Which countries are affected?</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>The ban will mainly affect citizens of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The citizens of these 12 countries will be completely banned from entering the US.&nbsp;The Afghans on Special Immigrant Visas are exempted. These are people who worked with, and helped the US forces and administration during the two-decade US occupation of that country.&nbsp;Afghanistan remains one of the largest source countries for resettled refugees, with 14,000 people arriving in the one-year period up to September 2024, since the Taliban takeover of 2021. In its broader form, the Trump travel ban will affect seven more countries, whose citizens will face further scrutiny before entering.&nbsp;These countries are Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.<h2> Terrorism, poor vetting process, visa overstays are causes</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The travel ban is being imposed apparently due to terrorism allegedly emanating from the listed countries, lack of proper pre-departure vetting, and lack of cooperation from these countries on deportations.&nbsp;Officials also said the countries named had high visa overstay rates, and failure in sharing identity and threat information. The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, was cited by Trump in defending the travel ban. The Egyptian suspect had overstayed a tourist visa. But notably, Egypt is not on the travel ban list.&nbsp;According to the Trump administration, eight of the 12 banned countries in the new list have had high visa overstay record.<h2>Travel ban amid massive immigration crackdown</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>The new Trump crackdown came even as pitched battles were being fought in Los Angeles between people and police during protests against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).&nbsp;The Trump administration's crackdown on migration has targeted people from across the southern border as well as students from different countries who had entered the country legally.&nbsp;<h2>How will travel ban affect citizens of listed countries?</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>It is expected that those with visas already issued can enter the US even after the ban kicked in.&nbsp;The new travel ban order, signed by Trump last week, will not affect visas already issued to those in the list. But if applicants do not meet the stricter norms under the ban, their applications will be rejected from Monday.&nbsp;Most of the listed countries do not send a lot of people to the US in any case. But Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela are exceptions, as they have been among the top source countries of immigration. In Haiti, people are trying to escape poverty, hunger, gang violence and political turmoil.&nbsp;<h2> Is this travel ban different from that of Trump's first term?</h2> The new travel ban is limited in scope than the sweeping 'Muslim country ban' executive order of Trump's first term. That ban had rejected entry to thousands of people from Muslim-majority nations. For the current ban, Trump took into account passport screening deficiencies, refusal of countries to take back their citizens from the US, and visa overstay data from the Homeland Security department.<h2> Trump travel ban criticised</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The new travel ban was slammed by activists, particularly those supporting refugees from Afghanistan. Trump had suspended refugee resettlement as part of the flurry of orders on day one of his return to the White House. Abby Maxman, president of Oxfam America, was among those who criticised the travel ban, even as hundreds of people fought the immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles.&nbsp;&nbsp;“This policy is not about national security – it is about sowing division and vilifying communities that are seeking safety and opportunity in the United States,” Maxman said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The citizens of these 12 countries will be completely banned from entering the US. The Afghans on Special Immigrant Visas are exempted.

A new travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump's administration on mainly Muslim-majority and Middle Eastern countries came into effect post midnight on Monday (June 9). Trump travel ban 2.0: Which countries are affected? The ban will mainly affect citizens of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The citizens of these 12 countries will be completely banned from entering the US. The Afghans on Special Immigrant Visas are exempted. These are people who worked with, and helped the US forces and administration during the two-decade US occupation of that country. Afghanistan remains one of the largest source countries for resettled refugees, with 14,000 people arriving in the one-year period up to September 2024, since the Taliban takeover of 2021. In its broader form, the Trump travel ban will affect seven more countries, whose citizens will face further scrutiny before entering. These countries are Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Terrorism, poor vetting process, visa overstays are causes The travel ban is being imposed apparently due to terrorism allegedly emanating from the listed countries, lack of proper pre-departure vetting, and lack of cooperation from these countries on deportations. Officials also said the countries named had high visa overstay rates, and failure in sharing identity and threat information. The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, was cited by Trump in defending the travel ban. The Egyptian suspect had overstayed a tourist visa. But notably, Egypt is not on the travel ban list. According to the Trump administration, eight of the 12 banned countries in the new list have had high visa overstay record. Travel ban amid massive immigration crackdown The new Trump crackdown came even as pitched battles were being fought in Los Angeles between people and police during protests against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Trump administration's crackdown on migration has targeted people from across the southern border as well as students from different countries who had entered the country legally. How will travel ban affect citizens of listed countries? It is expected that those with visas already issued can enter the US even after the ban kicked in. The new travel ban order, signed by Trump last week, will not affect visas already issued to those in the list. But if applicants do not meet the stricter norms under the ban, their applications will be rejected from Monday. Most of the listed countries do not send a lot of people to the US in any case. But Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela are exceptions, as they have been among the top source countries of immigration. In Haiti, people are trying to escape poverty, hunger, gang violence and political turmoil. Is this travel ban different from that of Trump's first term? The new travel ban is limited in scope than the sweeping 'Muslim country ban' executive order of Trump's first term. That ban had rejected entry to thousands of people from Muslim-majority nations. For the current ban, Trump took into account passport screening deficiencies, refusal of countries to take back their citizens from the US, and visa overstay data from the Homeland Security department. Trump travel ban criticised The new travel ban was slammed by activists, particularly those supporting refugees from Afghanistan. Trump had suspended refugee resettlement as part of the flurry of orders on day one of his return to the White House. Abby Maxman, president of Oxfam America, was among those who criticised the travel ban, even as hundreds of people fought the immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles. “This policy is not about national security – it is about sowing division and vilifying communities that are seeking safety and opportunity in the United States,” Maxman said.

The citizens of these 12 countries will be completely banned from entering the US. The Afghans on Special Immigrant Visas are exempted.

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65-year-old Peggy Whitson, the American astronaut leading the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, has spent a total of 675 days in space so far. After having cumulatively spent 675 days in space over a period of 23 years, she's all set to blast off on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on June 10 for a two-week stay at the International Space Station.&nbsp;&nbsp;Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most time spent in space cumulatively by an American astronaut and by any woman astronaut globally. Among American astronauts, Sunita Williams is placed second with a cumulative 608 days in space.<h2>From Baconsfield, Iowa to Astronauts Hall of Fame</h2>&nbsp;Born February 9, 1960, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Peggy Whitson's hometown is Baconsfield, Iowa, a countryside with a population of less than 20 people. Recalling her upbringing, Whitson said, "The biggest lessons I learnt growing up on a farm were- determination, diligence to get the job done. My parents are the hardest working people I knew, they taught me that work ethic and never to quit."&nbsp;A Doctorate in Biochemistry from Rice University, Whitson worked in various capacities at NASA’s Johnson Space Center from 1989 to 1993. In April 1996, she was selected as an Astronaut Candidate and started training in August 1996. She had her maiden spaceflight in 2002.&nbsp;In her stint with NASA, Whitson has completed two six-month missions and a third, nearly one year mission, aboard the International Space Station. In 2018, Whitson retired from NASA and joined the American private firm Axiom Space, where she is presently serving as Director of human spaceflight. Whitson also led the Axiom-2 private spaceflight mission. Whitson's space and science experience: Spanning over 37 years&nbsp; On May 31st 2025, Peggy Whitson was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. However, Peggy couldn't attend the event as she was in quarantine ahead of her Axiom-4 spaceflight.<h2>Peggy Whitson's Spaceflight records</h2>&nbsp;On Axiom-2, Whitson became the first female commander of a private space mission, adding to her accomplishments as the first female commander of the International Space Station(ISS), the only woman to serve as ISS commander twice, and the first woman, non-military chief of NASA’s Astronaut Office. During her three previous space missions to the Space Station, she conducted 10 spacewalks, logging over 60 hours. Throughout Whitson’s career, she has contributed to hundreds of experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science, and Earth science. Axiom-4 will be Whitson's fifth mission to the Space Station and the second time that she is leading a commercial mission.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/isro-s-shubhanshu-shukla-how-the-indian-astronaut-s-space-experiments-could-change-life-in-space-on-mars-and-in-a-multiplanetary-future-1749299478920">ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: How the Indian astronaut’s space experiments could change life in space, on Mars, and in a multiplanetary future</a>&nbsp;Peggy Whitson is the third person to have flown multiple times on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. By the time she completes the Axiom-4 mission, she will have spent a total of 690 days in space. Whitson also has the distinction of flying on the American Space Shuttle, the Russian Soyuz Capsule, and the SpaceX Crew Dragon, all of which are vehicles that ferry astronauts to and from the Space Station.<h2>About Axiom-4 Mission</h2>&nbsp;Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they will stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will lead the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary.&nbsp;This mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/isro-s-shubhanshu-shukla-stunning-views-indian-astronaut-will-see-from-space-1749218326497">ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: Stunning views Indian astronaut will see from space (See photos)</a>&nbsp;Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. &nbsp;

65-year-old Peggy Whitson, the American astronaut leading the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, has spent a total of 675 days in space so far. 

65-year-old Peggy Whitson, the American astronaut leading the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, has spent a total of 675 days in space so far. After having cumulatively spent 675 days in space over a period of 23 years, she's all set to blast off on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on June 10 for a two-week stay at the International Space Station. Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most time spent in space cumulatively by an American astronaut and by any woman astronaut globally. Among American astronauts, Sunita Williams is placed second with a cumulative 608 days in space. From Baconsfield, Iowa to Astronauts Hall of Fame Born February 9, 1960, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Peggy Whitson's hometown is Baconsfield, Iowa, a countryside with a population of less than 20 people. Recalling her upbringing, Whitson said, "The biggest lessons I learnt growing up on a farm were- determination, diligence to get the job done. My parents are the hardest working people I knew, they taught me that work ethic and never to quit." A Doctorate in Biochemistry from Rice University, Whitson worked in various capacities at NASA’s Johnson Space Center from 1989 to 1993. In April 1996, she was selected as an Astronaut Candidate and started training in August 1996. She had her maiden spaceflight in 2002. In her stint with NASA, Whitson has completed two six-month missions and a third, nearly one year mission, aboard the International Space Station. In 2018, Whitson retired from NASA and joined the American private firm Axiom Space, where she is presently serving as Director of human spaceflight. Whitson also led the Axiom-2 private spaceflight mission. Whitson's space and science experience: Spanning over 37 years On May 31st 2025, Peggy Whitson was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. However, Peggy couldn't attend the event as she was in quarantine ahead of her Axiom-4 spaceflight. Peggy Whitson's Spaceflight records On Axiom-2, Whitson became the first female commander of a private space mission, adding to her accomplishments as the first female commander of the International Space Station(ISS), the only woman to serve as ISS commander twice, and the first woman, non-military chief of NASA’s Astronaut Office. During her three previous space missions to the Space Station, she conducted 10 spacewalks, logging over 60 hours. Throughout Whitson’s career, she has contributed to hundreds of experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science, and Earth science. Axiom-4 will be Whitson's fifth mission to the Space Station and the second time that she is leading a commercial mission. Also read: ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: How the Indian astronaut’s space experiments could change life in space, on Mars, and in a multiplanetary future Peggy Whitson is the third person to have flown multiple times on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. By the time she completes the Axiom-4 mission, she will have spent a total of 690 days in space. Whitson also has the distinction of flying on the American Space Shuttle, the Russian Soyuz Capsule, and the SpaceX Crew Dragon, all of which are vehicles that ferry astronauts to and from the Space Station. About Axiom-4 Mission Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they will stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will lead the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. This mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance. Also read: ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: Stunning views Indian astronaut will see from space (See photos) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4.

65-year-old Peggy Whitson, the American astronaut leading the upcoming Axiom-4 mission, has spent a total of 675 days in space so far.&nbsp;

675 days in Space: All about Peggy Whitson, superwoman Astronaut leading Axiom-4

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has recently praised his wife Latifa al-Droubi, saying she has been a pillar of support when his resistance forces fought against the regime of ousted president Bashar al-Assad for over a decade.&nbsp;Al-Sharaa, who has made several high-profile public appearances with his wife during his state visits, has revealed in recent interviews that the couple had lived in remote mountains and caves, and frequently changed residences due to the political turmoil in Syria.&nbsp;<h2>Latifa lived in caves, shelters, chicken coops</h2>&nbsp;Latifa "lived with me in 49 different homes and followed me from caves to shelters, even chicken coops," said al-Sharaa, who assumed office as transitional president of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.&nbsp;Latifa's appearances, after being hidden from public view till a few months ago, raised a significant public interest in her. &nbsp;&nbsp;Here is what you should know about Latifa al-Droubi.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Latifa al-Droubi, Syrian First Lady?</h2> Born in 1984 in Al-Qaryatayn, a rural town in Syria's Homs governorate, Latifa comes from a politically well-known family of Syria.&nbsp;The mother of three sons has a master's degree in Arabic language and literature.&nbsp;<h2>Hailing from an influential family</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Latifa comes from the influential al-Droubi family, whose political history can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era.&nbsp;One of Latifa's ancestors was Alaa Al-Din Al-Droubi, according to Turkish media reports.&nbsp;He was Syria’s second prime minister in 1920 under King Faisal I, but had only a month's stint before being assassinated.&nbsp;Latifa is also reportedly a relative of the Syrian Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Al-Droubi.<h2> How Latifa and al-Shaara met</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>According to reports, Latifa and her future husband, al-Sharaa, met while both were Damascus University students.&nbsp;They married in 2012, just a year into the Syrian civil war, and from then on, she led a low-profile life.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to al-Shaara, he often asked her to move to safer places, but she refused.&nbsp;Observers have pointed out that al-Shaara is taking his wife to high-profile state visits like those in Saudi Arabia and Turkey as he wants to project a more moderate image of his transitional government.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Who is Latifa al Droubi, Syrian leader Ahmed al Sharaas wife? Born in 1984 in al Qaryatayn, a rural town in Syrias Homs governorate, Latifa comes from a politically well-known family of Syria 

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has recently praised his wife Latifa al-Droubi, saying she has been a pillar of support when his resistance forces fought against the regime of ousted president Bashar al-Assad for over a decade. Al-Sharaa, who has made several high-profile public appearances with his wife during his state visits, has revealed in recent interviews that the couple had lived in remote mountains and caves, and frequently changed residences due to the political turmoil in Syria. Latifa lived in caves, shelters, chicken coops Latifa "lived with me in 49 different homes and followed me from caves to shelters, even chicken coops," said al-Sharaa, who assumed office as transitional president of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Latifa's appearances, after being hidden from public view till a few months ago, raised a significant public interest in her. Here is what you should know about Latifa al-Droubi. Who is Latifa al-Droubi, Syrian First Lady? Born in 1984 in Al-Qaryatayn, a rural town in Syria's Homs governorate, Latifa comes from a politically well-known family of Syria. The mother of three sons has a master's degree in Arabic language and literature. Hailing from an influential family Latifa comes from the influential al-Droubi family, whose political history can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era. One of Latifa's ancestors was Alaa Al-Din Al-Droubi, according to Turkish media reports. He was Syria’s second prime minister in 1920 under King Faisal I, but had only a month's stint before being assassinated. Latifa is also reportedly a relative of the Syrian Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Al-Droubi. How Latifa and al-Shaara met According to reports, Latifa and her future husband, al-Sharaa, met while both were Damascus University students. They married in 2012, just a year into the Syrian civil war, and from then on, she led a low-profile life. According to al-Shaara, he often asked her to move to safer places, but she refused. Observers have pointed out that al-Shaara is taking his wife to high-profile state visits like those in Saudi Arabia and Turkey as he wants to project a more moderate image of his transitional government.

Al-Sharaa, who has made several high-profile public appearances with his wife during his state visits, has revealed in recent interviews that the couple had lived in remote mountains and caves, and frequently changed residences due to the political turmoil in Syria.&nbsp;

'She lived with me in caves, shelters, even chicken coops': Who is Latifa al-Droubi, Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's wife?

Amid the fear of attacks by Russia, Germany is planning to expand its network of bomb-proof Cold War-era bunkers and shelters to protect itself, as the country’s most senior civil protection officer warned of a possible attack in the next four years.&nbsp;Talking to the newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), said that Germany must face the reality of potential conflict, and it is not prepared for it.&nbsp;“For a long time, there was a widespread belief in Germany that war was not a scenario for which we needed to prepare,” the official told Süddeutsche Zeitung.&nbsp;“That has changed. We are concerned about the risk of a major war of aggression in Europe,” he added.How will Germany do it?&nbsp;The official said that there is a need for a nationwide effort to identify and convert tunnels, underground stations, car parks, and cellars of public buildings into protective shelters. He said that the country needs to “quickly create space for 1 million people”.&nbsp;Tiesler said his department will share a complete plan regarding it later this summer.&nbsp;The official said that constraining new bunkers would be time-consuming, costly, and would not suffice. Hence, the government needs to assess the existing structures.&nbsp;Why sudden urgency?&nbsp;Since it invaded Ukraine, Russia has posed a danger to many neighbouring countries, like Germany.&nbsp;Currently, only around 580 of Germany’s 2,000 Cold War-era bunkers and protective spaces remain operational, with most requiring multimillion-euro upgrades.&nbsp;What else needs to be done?&nbsp;Tiesler stressed his suggestion that there is a need to improve public information systems, including mobile apps and road signs, to direct people to nearby shelters. &nbsp;&nbsp;He also said that Germany's warning sirens also need to be upgraded, and the country also needs better cybersecurity for existing alert apps.&nbsp;

Germany to expand its Cold War-era bunkers against potential Russian attack. How will it happen?

Amid the fear of attacks by Russia, Germany is planning to expand its network of bomb-proof Cold War-era bunkers and shelters to protect itself, as the country’s most senior civil protection officer warned of a possible attack in the next four years. Talking to the newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), said that Germany must face the reality of potential conflict, and it is not prepared for it. “For a long time, there was a widespread belief in Germany that war was not a scenario for which we needed to prepare,” the official told Süddeutsche Zeitung. “That has changed. We are concerned about the risk of a major war of aggression in Europe,” he added. How will Germany do it? The official said that there is a need for a nationwide effort to identify and convert tunnels, underground stations, car parks, and cellars of public buildings into protective shelters. He said that the country needs to “quickly create space for 1 million people”. Tiesler said his department will share a complete plan regarding it later this summer. The official said that constraining new bunkers would be time-consuming, costly, and would not suffice. Hence, the government needs to assess the existing structures. Why sudden urgency? Since it invaded Ukraine, Russia has posed a danger to many neighbouring countries, like Germany. Currently, only around 580 of Germany’s 2,000 Cold War-era bunkers and protective spaces remain operational, with most requiring multimillion-euro upgrades. What else needs to be done? Tiesler stressed his suggestion that there is a need to improve public information systems, including mobile apps and road signs, to direct people to nearby shelters. He also said that Germany's warning sirens also need to be upgraded, and the country also needs better cybersecurity for existing alert apps.

Amid the fear of attacks by Russia, Germany is planning to expand its bomb-proof Cold War-era bunkers to protect itself, as the country’s most senior civil protection officer warned of a possible attack in the next four years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LA protest: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement on anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, after which she was massively trolled online.&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X, Harris said, “Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city. Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to promote chaos.”&nbsp;“In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is part of the Trump administration’s cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division,” former VP said.&nbsp;She further added that the Trump administration’s actions are “not about public safety – they’re about stoking fear.”&nbsp;“Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process. Protest is a powerful tool – essential in the fight for justice. And as the LAPD, Mayor, and Governor have noted, demonstrations in defense of our immigrant neighbors have been overwhelmingly peaceful,” she added.&nbsp;“I continue to support millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms,” the former VP concluded.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My statement on what&#39;s unfolding in Los Angeles. <a href="https://t.co/rujs8mrVPK">pic.twitter.com/rujs8mrVPK</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1931856677881667634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

'America dodged a bullet when they rejected you and Tim Walz'&nbsp;After her statement, people on social media grilled her and said that now she should understand why she lost the presidential election in 2024.&nbsp;“You're a liar! Your claim of peaceful protests is baseless—DHS reports 118 arrests today in LA due to violent riots against ICE officers, with slashed tires and defaced property. We have evidence!” one X user wrote.&nbsp;Meanwhile, another added, “You support foreigners attacking and injuring American cops? Do you understand now why you lost?”&nbsp;“Nobody cares what you have to say...,” one user wrote.“Yep, America dodged a bullet when they rejected you and Tim Walz. Thank you for confirming this,” said a fourth one.&nbsp;

Kamala Harris grilled by Americans for her statement on LA protest: Here is what she said  


LA protest: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement on anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, after which she was massively trolled online. Taking to the social media platform X, Harris said, “Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city. Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to promote chaos.” “In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is part of the Trump administration’s cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division,” former VP said. She further added that the Trump administration’s actions are “not about public safety – they’re about stoking fear.” “Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process. Protest is a powerful tool – essential in the fight for justice. And as the LAPD, Mayor, and Governor have noted, demonstrations in defense of our immigrant neighbors have been overwhelmingly peaceful,” she added. “I continue to support millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms,” the former VP concluded.

LA protest: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement on anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, after which she was massively trolled online.

Kamala Harris grilled by Americans for her statement on LA protest: Here’s what she said

Greta Thunberg was detained on Monday (June 9) by Israeli authorities while on her way to deliver aid to Gaza on a ship. The Swedish activist claimed she was kidnapped, while reports said the flotilla was towed towards Israel. The ship sailed towards Gaza to protest Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Israeli authorities called her and her supporters 'Hamas propaganda spokespeople.'&nbsp;Thunberg, who became famous for her Friday school-bunking protests to drive awareness on the climate crisis, is controversy's child. She has hogged the limelight over various protests, mainly on climate, but has been a polarising figure, drawing equal amounts of admiration and scorn.&nbsp;She was at the centre of controversy in India for sharing a 'tool kit' on disruptive activism.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here is a look at the most controversial moments in the life of Greta Thunberg.&nbsp;<h2>School strike for climate justice</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Grata was aged 15 when she started skipping school to protest outside the Swedish parliament in 2018. In her one-person protest for several days, she held a placard 'School Strike for Climate', leading to a global youth movement called 'Fridays for Future'. As many of these protests involved students bunking classes to hold climate justice protests, many criticised it as an excuse to skip classes.<h2> Global Climate Strikes and famous UN Climate Summit speech : 'How dare you'</h2>&nbsp;In subsequent years, Greta led climate justice protests in more than 160 countries. In 2019, she arrived at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York in a yacht to avoid flying, and made a speech.&nbsp;Her speech at the summit became famous for the 'how dare you' remark. &nbsp;“You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words… How dare you!,” she asked global leaders who she accused of failing to act on climate crisis.<h2> Blah blah blah speech</h2>&nbsp;At a protest during climate summit of COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, Thunberg made another speech slamming world leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her famous words were: “Build back better. Blah, blah, blah. Green economy. Blah, blah, blah. Net zero by 2050. Blah, blah, blah.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Against the Wall’ remark&nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Thunberg said in 2019 that world leaders should be put "against the wall," which was seen as an incitement to violence. She later apologised and said it was from a Swedish expression, asking for holding leaders accountable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>India toolkit controversy</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>In 2021, Greta shared an activist ‘toolkit’ to support the then ongoing farmers' protest against the Indian governemnt's agri reform laws. She later deleted the post, which caused a political furore in India over alleged foreign interference in its internal affairs, and related conspiracy theories.<h2>Deutsche Bahn train Incident</h2> Greta shared a picture of herself on the floor, appearing to show how trains are overcrowded in Germany. But rail authorities said she had been offered a first-class seat. Greta later said she got the seat after a four-hour wait.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>'Staged arrest' in German coal mine protest</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Greta was held in Lützerath, Germany, while protesting against a coal mine expansion in 2023. She was accused of staging her arrest and being a crisis actor, though it was later confirmed that the arrest was indeed real.&nbsp;<h2>Pro-Palestinian activism</h2>&nbsp;In 2024, German authorities blocked Greta from addressing a pro-Palestinian student rally, calling her 'prone to violence', citing that her supporters attacked officers.&nbsp;When she invited Afghan and Palestinian women to speak at a climate protest in 2023 in Amsterdam, a man interrupted her, asking her not to bring political issues into a climate justice protest. She said, 'no climate justice on occupied land'. &nbsp; Named the youngest Time Person of the Year in 2019 at the age of 16, Greta is no friend of US President Donald Trump, who once tweeted that the activist should work on her "Anger Management problem."&nbsp;She has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize several times.

Greta Thunberg Gaza aid ship arrest Swedish activist controversies all you need to know Israel Hamas Freedom Flotilla

Greta Thunberg was detained on Monday (June 9) by Israeli authorities while on her way to deliver aid to Gaza on a ship. The Swedish activist claimed she was kidnapped, while reports said the flotilla was towed towards Israel. The ship sailed towards Gaza to protest Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Israeli authorities called her and her supporters 'Hamas propaganda spokespeople.' Thunberg, who became famous for her Friday school-bunking protests to drive awareness on the climate crisis, is controversy's child. She has hogged the limelight over various protests, mainly on climate, but has been a polarising figure, drawing equal amounts of admiration and scorn. She was at the centre of controversy in India for sharing a 'tool kit' on disruptive activism. Here is a look at the most controversial moments in the life of Greta Thunberg. School strike for climate justice Grata was aged 15 when she started skipping school to protest outside the Swedish parliament in 2018. In her one-person protest for several days, she held a placard 'School Strike for Climate', leading to a global youth movement called 'Fridays for Future'. As many of these protests involved students bunking classes to hold climate justice protests, many criticised it as an excuse to skip classes. Global Climate Strikes and famous UN Climate Summit speech : 'How dare you' In subsequent years, Greta led climate justice protests in more than 160 countries. In 2019, she arrived at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York in a yacht to avoid flying, and made a speech. Her speech at the summit became famous for the 'how dare you' remark. “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words… How dare you!,” she asked global leaders who she accused of failing to act on climate crisis. Blah blah blah speech At a protest during climate summit of COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, Thunberg made another speech slamming world leaders. Her famous words were: “Build back better. Blah, blah, blah. Green economy. Blah, blah, blah. Net zero by 2050. Blah, blah, blah.” ‘Against the Wall’ remark Thunberg said in 2019 that world leaders should be put "against the wall," which was seen as an incitement to violence. She later apologised and said it was from a Swedish expression, asking for holding leaders accountable. India toolkit controversy In 2021, Greta shared an activist ‘toolkit’ to support the then ongoing farmers' protest against the Indian governemnt's agri reform laws. She later deleted the post, which caused a political furore in India over alleged foreign interference in its internal affairs, and related conspiracy theories. Deutsche Bahn train Incident Greta shared a picture of herself on the floor, appearing to show how trains are overcrowded in Germany. But rail authorities said she had been offered a first-class seat. Greta later said she got the seat after a four-hour wait. 'Staged arrest' in German coal mine protest Greta was held in Lützerath, Germany, while protesting against a coal mine expansion in 2023. She was accused of staging her arrest and being a crisis actor, though it was later confirmed that the arrest was indeed real. Pro-Palestinian activism In 2024, German authorities blocked Greta from addressing a pro-Palestinian student rally, calling her 'prone to violence', citing that her supporters attacked officers. When she invited Afghan and Palestinian women to speak at a climate protest in 2023 in Amsterdam, a man interrupted her, asking her not to bring political issues into a climate justice protest. She said, 'no climate justice on occupied land'. Named the youngest Time Person of the Year in 2019 at the age of 16, Greta is no friend of US President Donald Trump, who once tweeted that the activist should work on her "Anger Management problem." She has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize several times.

Thunberg, who became famous for her Friday school-bunking protests to drive awareness on the climate crisis, is controversy's child. Here are some of the biggest such incidents

Greta Thunberg, activist or attention hog? You can love or hate her, but you can't ignore her | Her controversies, listed

The spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide India and Bangladesh in working for people's welfare, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Yunus' letter was a response to PM Modi's message conveying Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Bangladeshi people and the interim chief adviser.&nbsp;Yunus posted both letters in an X post on Sunday.&nbsp;In his letter, he said that PM Modi's "thoughtful" message “reflects the shared values” between the two countries. The chief adviser also extended his wishes to the prime minister and the people of India.&nbsp;"I am confident that the spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide our nations to work together for the well-being of our peoples," he said in the letter dated June 6.&nbsp;Yunus added that the festival is a "time of reflection, which brings communities together in the spirit of festivity, sacrifice, generosity and unity, and inspires us all to work together for the greater benefits of the people across the world".&nbsp;In his letter dated June 4, PM Modi said the festival is an "integral part of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India".&nbsp;He said it "reminds us of the timeless values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world".&nbsp;Eid al-Adha is one of the main Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Abraham, considered a prophet by Abrahamic religions, to sacrifice his son to obey the command of God.&nbsp;

Confident that the spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide our nations: Bangladesh's Yunus writes to PM Modi

The spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide India and Bangladesh in working for people's welfare, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yunus' letter was a response to PM Modi's message conveying Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Bangladeshi people and the interim chief adviser. Yunus posted both letters in an X post on Sunday. In his letter, he said that PM Modi's "thoughtful" message “reflects the shared values” between the two countries. The chief adviser also extended his wishes to the prime minister and the people of India. "I am confident that the spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide our nations to work together for the well-being of our peoples," he said in the letter dated June 6. Yunus added that the festival is a "time of reflection, which brings communities together in the spirit of festivity, sacrifice, generosity and unity, and inspires us all to work together for the greater benefits of the people across the world". In his letter dated June 4, PM Modi said the festival is an "integral part of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India". He said it "reminds us of the timeless values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world". Eid al-Adha is one of the main Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Abraham, considered a prophet by Abrahamic religions, to sacrifice his son to obey the command of God.

The spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide India and Bangladesh in working for people's welfare, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Confident that the spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide our nations': Bangladesh's Yunus writes to PM Modi

Tensions escalated in Los Angeles as thousands of protesters marched through the streets following President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of the National Guard, shutting down a major freeway and burning autonomous cars on the road as local police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs to control the crowd.&nbsp;Some officers patrolled through the streets while others in riot gear stood behind Guard troops sent to protect federal properties like a detention center where some of the immigrants were brought over the past few days.&nbsp;The clashes happened on the third day of protests against Trump's immigration crackdown in the area, as the deployment of about 300 federal troops triggered outrage and anxiety among some residents.&nbsp;By noon, hundreds marched outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, where individuals were being held following previous immigration raids. Protesters directed chants of "shame" and "go home" at members of the National Guard, who stood shoulder to shoulder with long guns and riot shields.&nbsp;Minutes afterward, the Los Angeles Police Department fired rounds of crowd-control ammunition to break up the protesters, whom they described as having gathered unlawfully. Most of the group later shifted to stop traffic on the 101 freeway until California Highway Patrol officers drove them off the highway by late afternoon.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump took it to Truth Social. He posted, “A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals. &nbsp;Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations — But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve. I am directing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, in coordination with all other relevant Departments and Agencies, to take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion, and put an end to these Migrant riots. Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

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<h3>What are the LA protests about?</h3>The unrest began on Friday (June 6) after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of operations in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 118 people were arrested this week in LA alone, with nationwide ICE arrests averaging 2,000 per day.&nbsp;The actions triggered widespread protests across the city and drew harsh criticism from local leaders. All 15 city council members issued a joint statement rejecting the raids.&nbsp;“We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants,” the statement said. “We will not abide by fear tactics to support extreme political agendas… Los Angeles will continue to be a place that values and dignifies every human being,” it added.<h3>What did California governor Gavin Newsom say?</h3>California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticised the federal government’s move to override state authority and take control of the National Guard.&nbsp;“The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle,” he posted on X.&nbsp;The situation escalated further when US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that active-duty Marines could be sent if violence continued. In response, Newsom said the idea of using Marines on American streets was “deranged”.&nbsp;“The Secretary of Defense is now threatening to deploy active-duty Marines on American soil against its own citizens. This is deranged behaviour,” he added.

Protesters vs US National Guard in Los Angeles: Cars set on fire as clashes against immigration raids enter day 3

Tensions escalated in Los Angeles as thousands of protesters marched through the streets following President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of the National Guard, shutting down a major freeway and burning autonomous cars on the road as local police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash bangs to control the crowd. Some officers patrolled through the streets while others in riot gear stood behind Guard troops sent to protect federal properties like a detention center where some of the immigrants were brought over the past few days. The clashes happened on the third day of protests against Trump's immigration crackdown in the area, as the deployment of about 300 federal troops triggered outrage and anxiety among some residents. By noon, hundreds marched outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, where individuals were being held following previous immigration raids. Protesters directed chants of "shame" and "go home" at members of the National Guard, who stood shoulder to shoulder with long guns and riot shields. Minutes afterward, the Los Angeles Police Department fired rounds of crowd-control ammunition to break up the protesters, whom they described as having gathered unlawfully. Most of the group later shifted to stop traffic on the 101 freeway until California Highway Patrol officers drove them off the highway by late afternoon. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump took it to Truth Social. He posted, “A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals. Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations — But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve. I am directing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, in coordination with all other relevant Departments and Agencies, to take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion, and put an end to these Migrant riots. Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

US President Donald Trump has deployed National Guard troops in Los Angeles as federal agents faced off against demonstrators following immigration raids

Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 8) underlined the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, highlighting the government’s focus on women-led development over the past 11 years.&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-media-gimmick-for-publicity-greta-s-selfie-yacht-carrying-gaza-aid-is-safe-and-diverts-to-israel-here-s-what-happened-1749439097670">‘Media gimmick for publicity’: Greta’s ‘selfie yacht’ carrying Gaza aid is ‘safe’ and diverts to Israel | Here’s what happened</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250609/image-1749439240984.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Media gimmick for publicity’: Greta’s ‘selfie yacht’ carrying Gaza aid is ‘safe’ and diverts to Israel | Here’s what happened"></figure>Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-redefined-women-led-development-over-past-11-years-as-cornerstone-of-india-s-progress-says-pm-modi-1749437877753">Government redefined women-led development over past 11 years as cornerstone of India’s progress, says PM Modi</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250609/image-1749438273430.jpg?rect=(0,29,454,341)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Government redefined women-led development over past 11 years as cornerstone of India’s progress, says PM Modi">Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 8) underlined the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, highlighting the government’s focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/authorities-crack-down-on-boss-iptv-and-affiliate-illegal-iptv-services-users-warned-of-criminal-charges-and-deportation-risks-1749439296878">Authorities crack down on boss IPTV and affiliate illegal IPTV services: Users warned of criminal charges and deportation risks</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250609/image-1749439374618.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Authorities crack down on boss IPTV and affiliate illegal IPTV services: Users warned of criminal charges and deportation risks"></figure>A major international crackdown has uncovered an extensive illegal Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) operation streaming pirated content across various digital platforms. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greta-thunberg-kidnapped-video-claims-madleen-ship-carrying-gaza-aid-attacked-by-israeli-forces-here-s-all-we-know-1749437577685">Greta Thunberg ‘kidnapped’? Video claims Madleen ship carrying Gaza aid ‘attacked’ by Israeli forces | Here’s all we know</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250609/image-1749437903835.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Greta Thunberg ‘kidnapped’? Video claims Madleen ship carrying Gaza aid ‘attacked’ by Israeli forces | Here’s all we know"> In a video that surfaced online, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed that she and other people - onboard the Mladen ship carrying aid for Gaza have been kidnapped by the Israeli forces. This came after a report by the Daily Mail that several Israeli ships had surrounded Greta’s ship, and some of the Israeli troops had entered Greta’s ship. Pilgrims nearing the end of Hajj gathered in Mina to perform the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual at the three Jamarat pillars

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Morning news brief: Greta’s selfie yacht carrying Gaza aid is safe; government redefined women-led development, says PM Modi, and more

Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 8) underlined the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, highlighting the government’s focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. Click on the headlines for more ‘Media gimmick for publicity’: Greta’s ‘selfie yacht’ carrying Gaza aid is ‘safe’ and diverts to Israel | Here’s what happened Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship. Government redefined women-led development over past 11 years as cornerstone of India’s progress, says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 8) underlined the transformative role played by women in the journey towards a developed India, highlighting the government’s focus on women-led development over the past 11 years. Authorities crack down on boss IPTV and affiliate illegal IPTV services: Users warned of criminal charges and deportation risks A major international crackdown has uncovered an extensive illegal Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) operation streaming pirated content across various digital platforms. Greta Thunberg ‘kidnapped’? Video claims Madleen ship carrying Gaza aid ‘attacked’ by Israeli forces | Here’s all we know In a video that surfaced online, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed that she and other people - onboard the Mladen ship carrying aid for Gaza have been kidnapped by the Israeli forces. This came after a report by the Daily Mail that several Israeli ships had surrounded Greta’s ship, and some of the Israeli troops had entered Greta’s ship. Pilgrims nearing the end of Hajj gathered in Mina to perform the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual at the three Jamarat pillars

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Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship.&nbsp;The Israeli Foreign Ministry took to the social media platform X and shared a photo of Greta in which she was seen smiling.&nbsp;“Greta Thunberg is currently on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits,” the ministry wrote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Greta Thunberg is currently on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits. <a href="https://t.co/pjWSr0lOsE">pic.twitter.com/pjWSr0lOsE</a>&mdash; Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraelMFA/status/1931902793427603580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The ministry further shared a video of the crew members of Greta’s ship in which they were seen wearing life jackets and smiling while Israeli troops distributed sandwiches and water to them.&nbsp;“All the passengers of the ‘selfie yacht’ are safe and unharmed. They were provided with sandwiches and water. The show is over,” the ministry wrote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All the passengers of the ‘selfie yacht’ are safe and unharmed. They were provided with sandwiches and water. The show is over. <a href="https://t.co/tLZZYcspJO">pic.twitter.com/tLZZYcspJO</a>&mdash; Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraelMFA/status/1931885257604645074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

‘Selfie yacht’&nbsp;Israel also took a dig at the Gaza aid ship by calling it a “selfie yacht” and claiming that it was just for publicity and a “media gimmick.”&nbsp;“The 'selfie yacht' of the 'celebrities' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel. The passengers are expected to return to their home countries,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote on X.&nbsp;“While Greta and others attempted to stage a media provocation whose sole purpose was to gain publicity — and which included less than a single truckload of aid,” Israel alleged.&nbsp;“There are ways to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip — they do not involve Instagram selfies. The tiny amount of aid that was on the yacht and not consumed by the “celebrities” will be transferred to Gaza through real humanitarian channels,” the ministry declared.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The “selfie yacht” of the “celebrities” is safely making its way to the shores of Israel. The passengers are expected to return to their home countries. While Greta and others attempted to stage a media provocation whose sole purpose was to gain publicity — and which included… <a href="https://t.co/eEZSJJHVfd">pic.twitter.com/eEZSJJHVfd</a>&mdash; Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraelMFA/status/1931877539871338775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;What happened?&nbsp;&nbsp;This all happened after a report by the Daily Mail that several Israeli ships had surrounded Greta’s ship, and some of the Israeli troops had entered Greta’s ship.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a video that surfaced online, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed that she and other people - onboard the Mladen ship carrying aid for Gaza have been kidnapped by the Israeli forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;“My name is Greta Thunberg, and I am from Sweden,” Greta said in the video.&nbsp;“If you see this video, we are being intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel. I urge all my friends, family, and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible,” she added in the clip, asking for help.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Media gimmick for publicity: Greta selfie yacht carrying Gaza aid is safe and diverts to Israel | Here is what happened 


Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship. The Israeli Foreign Ministry took to the social media platform X and shared a photo of Greta in which she was seen smiling. “Greta Thunberg is currently on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits,” the ministry wrote.

Just after the reports emerged that Greta Thunberg’s Mladen, which was carrying aid for Gaza, was surrounded by Israeli troops, Netanyahu’s foreign ministry shared photos and videos of the “safe” and “unharmed” crew of the ship.

‘Media gimmick for publicity’: Greta’s ‘selfie yacht’ carrying Gaza aid is ‘safe’ and diverts to Israel | Here’s what happened

In a video that surfaced online, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed that she and other people - onboard the Mladen ship carrying aid for Gaza have been kidnapped by the Israeli forces. This came after a report by the Daily Mail that several Israeli ships had surrounded Greta’s ship, and some of the Israeli troops had entered Greta’s ship.&nbsp;&nbsp;“My name is Greta Thunberg, and I am from Sweden,” Greta said in the video.&nbsp;“If you see this video, we are being intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel. I urge all my friends, family, and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible,” she added in the clip, asking for help.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Greta Thunberg has been kidnapped by lsrael. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Madleen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Madleen</a> <a href="https://t.co/9sdmYkutLV">pic.twitter.com/9sdmYkutLV</a>&mdash; Muhammad Smiry 🇵🇸 (@MuhammadSmiry) <a href="https://twitter.com/MuhammadSmiry/status/1931874198592593939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Furthermore, the &nbsp;Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) confirmed that the Israeli military has boarded its Gaza-bound ship.&nbsp;FCC also shared a photo of the crew wearing life jackets and wrote on its Telegram, "Connection has been lost on the 'Madleen'. The Israeli army has boarded the vessel.”&nbsp;“Quadcopters are surrounding the ship, spraying it with a white paint-like substance. Communications are jammed, and disturbing sounds are being played over the radio,” it added.&nbsp;Moreover, Mahmud Abu-Odeh, a Germany-based press officer with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, told AFP that "the activists seemed to be arrested".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SOS! the volunteers on &#39;Madleen&#39; have been kidnapped by Israeli forces. Rima Hassan is a French citizen. Pressure the foreign ministries and help us keep them safe! E: alertes.cdc@diplomatie.gouv.fr &amp; courrier.scec@diplomatie.gouv.fr X : <a href="https://twitter.com/francediplo_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FranceDiplo_EN</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/francediplo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@francediplo</a> &amp;… <a href="https://t.co/hypzpbwhV8">pic.twitter.com/hypzpbwhV8</a>&mdash; Freedom Flotilla Coalition (@GazaFFlotilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/GazaFFlotilla/status/1931888550162903357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What’s Israel's response?&nbsp;The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Navy had directed the boat to change course as it approached "a restricted area".&nbsp;"The tiny amount of aid that was on the yacht and not consumed by the 'celebrities' will be transferred to Gaza through real humanitarian channels," the ministry said.&nbsp; 'IDF to ensure that...'&nbsp;This came after Israel’s representative statements that it will do everything to stop the aid boat from reaching Gaza.&nbsp;“I have instructed the IDF to ensure that the ‘Madleen’ flotilla does not reach Gaza,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday (June 8).&nbsp; &nbsp;

Greta Thunberg kidnapped? Video claims Madleen ship carrying Gaza aid attacked by Israeli forces | Here is all we know

In a video that surfaced online, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed that she and other people - onboard the Mladen ship carrying aid for Gaza have been kidnapped by the Israeli forces. This came after a report by the Daily Mail that several Israeli ships had surrounded Greta’s ship, and some of the Israeli troops had entered Greta’s ship. “My name is Greta Thunberg, and I am from Sweden,” Greta said in the video. “If you see this video, we are being intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel. I urge all my friends, family, and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible,” she added in the clip, asking for help.

In a video that surfaced online, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed that she and other people - onboard the Mladen ship carrying aid for Gaza have been kidnapped by the Israeli forces.

Greta Thunberg ‘kidnapped’? Video claims Madleen ship carrying Gaza aid ‘attacked’ by Israeli forces | Here’s all we know

No one was killed but several people were injured and taken to hospital Sunday (June 8) when a skydiving plane carrying 20 passengers and crew crashed in the US state of Tennessee, authorities said.&nbsp;A twin-engine plane used for skydiving expeditions crashed shortly after mid-day in Tullahoma, south of Nashville, according to local and federal officials.&nbsp;"There were no casualties," city spokesman Lyle Russell said in a statement sent to AFP.&nbsp;He said a total of 20 passengers and crew were onboard the DeHavilaSnd DH-6 Twin Otter when it crashed at the Tullahoma Regional Airport at around 12:30 pm (1730 GMT).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/la-protest-trump-2000-national-guard-los-angeles-marines-next-all-you-need-to-know-1749400097503">Trump sends 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles. Are Marines next? - All you need to know</a>&nbsp;`"Three were sent for medical treatment via helicopter and one sent by ground transport for more serious injuries to local hospitals," he said, adding that "other minor injuries were treated by first responders on scene."&nbsp;Russell said that "no ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged and there were no injuries reported from the ground."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-idf-muhammad-sinwar-killed-in-gaza-tunnel-strike-1749409149433">‘He died the way he lived, underground’: IDF shares 'proof' Muhammad Sinwar killed in Gaza tunnel strike – Who was Hamas’ ‘Shadow Man’?</a>&nbsp;The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the crash, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police at the scene.&nbsp;Images posted on social media by the highway patrol showed a small, white plane with blue trim with its nose buried into the grass and its tail and a wing broken off behind it, with police vehicles with flashing lights parked nearby.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-putin-zelensky-trump-s-children-fighting-remark-here-s-what-he-said-1749405687191">‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;he&nbsp;said</a>

Several injured as plane with 20 aboard crashes in Tennessee: US authorities

No one was killed but several people were injured and taken to hospital Sunday (June 8) when a skydiving plane carrying 20 passengers and crew crashed in the US state of Tennessee, authorities said. A twin-engine plane used for skydiving expeditions crashed shortly after mid-day in Tullahoma, south of Nashville, according to local and federal officials. "There were no casualties," city spokesman Lyle Russell said in a statement sent to AFP. He said a total of 20 passengers and crew were onboard the DeHavilaSnd DH-6 Twin Otter when it crashed at the Tullahoma Regional Airport at around 12:30 pm (1730 GMT). Also Read: Trump sends 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles. Are Marines next? - All you need to know `"Three were sent for medical treatment via helicopter and one sent by ground transport for more serious injuries to local hospitals," he said, adding that "other minor injuries were treated by first responders on scene." Russell said that "no ground facilities or airport facilities were damaged and there were no injuries reported from the ground." Also Read: ‘He died the way he lived, underground’: IDF shares 'proof' Muhammad Sinwar killed in Gaza tunnel strike – Who was Hamas’ ‘Shadow Man’? The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the crash, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police at the scene. Images posted on social media by the highway patrol showed a small, white plane with blue trim with its nose buried into the grass and its tail and a wing broken off behind it, with police vehicles with flashing lights parked nearby. Also Read: ‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s what he said

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein conceded that he acted "immorally" but insisted he did nothing criminal as jury deliberations on his fate in his sex crimes retrial paused for the weekend Friday. &nbsp;Jurors said after two days that they needed "more time" to deliberate on a verdict for Weinstein.He is on trial again after a New York state appeals court threw out his 2020 convictions, citing irregularities in the original proceedings. The former movie industry titan's 23 year prison sentence for the initial conviction was thrown out, but he remains imprisoned for separate offenses.Although Weinstein did not take the stand, he spoke out in an interview aired by FOX5 television Friday as the jury considered six weeks of testimony. &nbsp;"I have regrets that I put my family through this, that I put my wife through this, and I acted immorally..., but never illegal, never criminal, never anything," he said. &nbsp;Weinstein pointed to comments by his defense attorney Arthur Aidala who suggested the three women who testified against him at trial "had four million reasons to testify, as in dollars." &nbsp;Judge Curtis Farber issued initial instructions Thursday to jurors, one of whom had to be swapped out for an alternate after falling ill, before they retired to consider their verdict. &nbsp;He called on the panel to use "common sense" for this "very important decision" and reminded them that Weinstein was "presumed innocent." &nbsp;On Friday, the jury panel of 12 heard a read back of emotional testimony from Weinstein's former assistant Miriam Haley. &nbsp;The jury must decide whether Weinstein -- accused by dozens of women of being a sexual predator -- is guilty of sexual assaults in 2006 on Haley and former model Kaja Sokola, and of rape in 2013 of then-aspiring actress Jessica Mann. &nbsp;<h2>- 'Playground stuff' -</h2>One juror came forward on Friday to report tensions between his fellow panelists, alleging "people are being shunned. It's playground stuff." &nbsp;He asked to resign as a juror, but Farber denied his request. &nbsp;Aidala requested that a mistrial be declared, but the judge denied his motion, and the jury will continue to deliberate Weinstein's fate Monday. &nbsp;On Wednesday, prosecutor Nicole Blumberg summarized the evidence of the three alleged victims of Weinstein who testified at the trial for jurors saying simply "he raped three women, they all said no." &nbsp;The Hollywood figure had "all the power" and "all the control" over the alleged victims, which is why jurors should find him guilty, she said. &nbsp;"The defendant thought the rules did not apply to him, now it is the time to let him know that the rules apply to him. &nbsp;"There is no reasonable doubt; tell the defendant what he already knows -- that he is guilty of the three crimes." &nbsp;Weinstein's defense attorney insisted the sexual encounters were consensual, pointing to a "casting couch" dynamic between the movie mogul and the women. &nbsp;Weinstein, the producer of box office hits "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love," has never acknowledged wrongdoing. &nbsp;The cinema magnate, whose downfall in 2017 sparked the global #MeToo movement, has been on trial since April 15 in a scruffy Manhattan courtroom. &nbsp;He is already serving a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted in California in a separate for raping and assaulting a European actress more than a decade ago.

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein conceded that he acted "immorally" but insisted he did nothing criminal as jury deliberations on his fate in his sex crimes retrial.

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein conceded that he acted "immorally" but insisted he did nothing criminal as jury deliberations on his fate in his sex crimes retrial paused for the weekend Friday. Jurors said after two days that they needed "more time" to deliberate on a verdict for Weinstein. He is on trial again after a New York state appeals court threw out his 2020 convictions, citing irregularities in the original proceedings. The former movie industry titan's 23 year prison sentence for the initial conviction was thrown out, but he remains imprisoned for separate offenses. Although Weinstein did not take the stand, he spoke out in an interview aired by FOX5 television Friday as the jury considered six weeks of testimony. "I have regrets that I put my family through this, that I put my wife through this, and I acted immorally..., but never illegal, never criminal, never anything," he said. Weinstein pointed to comments by his defense attorney Arthur Aidala who suggested the three women who testified against him at trial "had four million reasons to testify, as in dollars." Judge Curtis Farber issued initial instructions Thursday to jurors, one of whom had to be swapped out for an alternate after falling ill, before they retired to consider their verdict. He called on the panel to use "common sense" for this "very important decision" and reminded them that Weinstein was "presumed innocent." On Friday, the jury panel of 12 heard a read back of emotional testimony from Weinstein's former assistant Miriam Haley. The jury must decide whether Weinstein -- accused by dozens of women of being a sexual predator -- is guilty of sexual assaults in 2006 on Haley and former model Kaja Sokola, and of rape in 2013 of then-aspiring actress Jessica Mann. - 'Playground stuff' - One juror came forward on Friday to report tensions between his fellow panelists, alleging "people are being shunned. It's playground stuff." He asked to resign as a juror, but Farber denied his request. Aidala requested that a mistrial be declared, but the judge denied his motion, and the jury will continue to deliberate Weinstein's fate Monday. On Wednesday, prosecutor Nicole Blumberg summarized the evidence of the three alleged victims of Weinstein who testified at the trial for jurors saying simply "he raped three women, they all said no." The Hollywood figure had "all the power" and "all the control" over the alleged victims, which is why jurors should find him guilty, she said. "The defendant thought the rules did not apply to him, now it is the time to let him know that the rules apply to him. "There is no reasonable doubt; tell the defendant what he already knows -- that he is guilty of the three crimes." Weinstein's defense attorney insisted the sexual encounters were consensual, pointing to a "casting couch" dynamic between the movie mogul and the women. Weinstein, the producer of box office hits "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love," has never acknowledged wrongdoing. The cinema magnate, whose downfall in 2017 sparked the global #MeToo movement, has been on trial since April 15 in a scruffy Manhattan courtroom. He is already serving a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted in California in a separate for raping and assaulting a European actress more than a decade ago.

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein conceded that he acted "immorally" but insisted he did nothing criminal as jury deliberations on his fate in his sex crimes retrial&nbsp;

Harvey Weinstein concedes he acted 'immorally' as jury deliberations pause

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency have confirmed that the body of Hamas commander Muhammad Sinwar was found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.The military said Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, was killed in an airstrike on 13 May targeting the underground tunnel system. The strike also killed Muhammad Shabana, commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, head of the South Khan Younis Battalion.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-putin-zelensky-trump-s-children-fighting-remark-here-s-what-he-said-1749405687191">‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;he&nbsp;said</a>“Mohammad Sinwar was responsible for the deaths of countless civilians. He was eliminated in an IDF &amp; ISA strike on May 13,” the IDF said in a statement.<h2>Confirmed identity through recovered ID cards and documents</h2>According to Israeli forces, the tunnel acted as a Hamas command centre. Troops reached the site days after the strike and recovered Sinwar’s body along with those of other Hamas members.Several items belonging to Sinwar and Shabana were found, including ID cards, personal documents and weapons.“Just in case you still had doubts about his identity, here’s Sinwar’s Israeli and Hamas documentation, as well as his driver’s licence,” the IDF said in a follow-up post.“He died the way he lived—underground,” it added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-won-t-reach-gaza-israel-warns-antisemite-greta-thunberg-to-turn-back-who-all-are-aboard-the-ship-1749390636101">‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are&nbsp;aboard the ship?</a><h2>Who was Muhammad Sinwar?</h2>Muhammad Sinwar, born on 16 September 1975, grew up in the Khan Younis refugee camp. His family were originally from the Palestinian town of Majdal, fleeing during the 1948 Nakba.Nicknamed “the Shadow Man” and “the Living Dead”, Sinwar had been on Israel’s wanted list for years. Israeli authorities accused him of helping plan the October 7 attacks and of playing a major role in Hamas’ military operations in Gaza.Sinwar rose through the ranks of Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades, surviving multiple assassination attempts.

The military said Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, was killed in an airstrike on 13 May targeting the underground tunnel system. The strike also killed Muhammad Shabana, commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, head of the South Khan Younis Battalion.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency have confirmed that the body of Hamas commander Muhammad Sinwar was found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The military said Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, was killed in an airstrike on 13 May targeting the underground tunnel system. The strike also killed Muhammad Shabana, commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, head of the South Khan Younis Battalion. Also read: ‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s what he said “Mohammad Sinwar was responsible for the deaths of countless civilians. He was eliminated in an IDF & ISA strike on May 13,” the IDF said in a statement. Confirmed identity through recovered ID cards and documents According to Israeli forces, the tunnel acted as a Hamas command centre. Troops reached the site days after the strike and recovered Sinwar’s body along with those of other Hamas members. Several items belonging to Sinwar and Shabana were found, including ID cards, personal documents and weapons. “Just in case you still had doubts about his identity, here’s Sinwar’s Israeli and Hamas documentation, as well as his driver’s licence,” the IDF said in a follow-up post. “He died the way he lived—underground,” it added. Also read: ‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are aboard the ship? Who was Muhammad Sinwar? Muhammad Sinwar, born on 16 September 1975, grew up in the Khan Younis refugee camp. His family were originally from the Palestinian town of Majdal, fleeing during the 1948 Nakba. Nicknamed “the Shadow Man” and “the Living Dead”, Sinwar had been on Israel’s wanted list for years. Israeli authorities accused him of helping plan the October 7 attacks and of playing a major role in Hamas’ military operations in Gaza. Sinwar rose through the ranks of Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades, surviving multiple assassination attempts.

The military said Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, was killed in an airstrike on 13 May targeting the underground tunnel system. The strike also killed Muhammad Shabana, commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, head of the South Khan Younis Battalion.

‘He died the way he lived, underground’: IDF shares 'proof' Muhammad Sinwar killed in Gaza tunnel strike – Who was Hamas’ ‘Shadow Man’?

ABC News has suspended senior political correspondent Terry Moran after he posted a scathing personal comment online targeting Donald Trump’s adviser Stephen Miller.In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement.“Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He’s a world-class hater,” Moran wrote. “You can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate,” he addedHe also called President Donald Trump “a world-class hater”, and added, “His hatred [is] only a means to an end, and that end [is] his own glorification. That’s his spiritual nourishment.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bypass-security-no-tracking-no-records-elon-musk-s-doge-secretly-transmitted-white-house-data-via-starlink-1749380621741">‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White&nbsp;House&nbsp;data via Starlink</a><h2>ABC says post violates standards</h2>Following the uproar, ABC News issued a statement confirming Moran’s suspension.“ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the network said. “The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,” it added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-s-most-followed-star-khaby-lame-detained-by-ice-then-posts-on-instagram-where-is-he-now-1749393420879">'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now?</a><h2>White House, Miller and Vance hit back</h2>White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a screenshot of Moran’s post on her account and called the comments “unhinged and unacceptable”.“This is unhinged and unacceptable,” she wrote. “We have reached out to @ABC to inquire about how they plan to hold Terry accountable,” she added.Stephen Miller also responded, saying Moran’s outburst revealed the “radical” nature of mainstream media.“For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose,” he said.Vice President JD Vance called Moran’s post “a vile smear” and said it was “dripping with hatred.”“As it happens, I know Stephen quite well. And he’s motivated by love of country,” Vance added.<h2>Who is Terry Moran?</h2>Terry Moran, born in Chicago, earned a degree in English from Lawrence University in 1982. He started his journalism career writing for The New Republic before moving into broadcast journalism with Court TV, where he covered major trials including those of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers.He rose to prominence covering the Clinton presidency and Al Gore’s campaign before joining ABC News. As co-anchor of Nightline, Moran interviewed Barack Obama nine times in one-on-one conversations.

In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement.

ABC News has suspended senior political correspondent Terry Moran after he posted a scathing personal comment online targeting Donald Trump’s adviser Stephen Miller. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement. “Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He’s a world-class hater,” Moran wrote. “You can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate,” he added He also called President Donald Trump “a world-class hater”, and added, “His hatred [is] only a means to an end, and that end [is] his own glorification. That’s his spiritual nourishment.” Also read: ‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink ABC says post violates standards Following the uproar, ABC News issued a statement confirming Moran’s suspension. “ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the network said. “The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,” it added. Also read: 'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now? White House, Miller and Vance hit back White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a screenshot of Moran’s post on her account and called the comments “unhinged and unacceptable”. “This is unhinged and unacceptable,” she wrote. “We have reached out to @ABC to inquire about how they plan to hold Terry accountable,” she added. Stephen Miller also responded, saying Moran’s outburst revealed the “radical” nature of mainstream media. “For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose,” he said. Vice President JD Vance called Moran’s post “a vile smear” and said it was “dripping with hatred.” “As it happens, I know Stephen quite well. And he’s motivated by love of country,” Vance added. Who is Terry Moran? Terry Moran, born in Chicago, earned a degree in English from Lawrence University in 1982. He started his journalism career writing for The New Republic before moving into broadcast journalism with Court TV, where he covered major trials including those of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers. He rose to prominence covering the Clinton presidency and Al Gore’s campaign before joining ABC News. As co-anchor of Nightline, Moran interviewed Barack Obama nine times in one-on-one conversations.

In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement.

‘He eats his hate’: Who is Terry Moran? Journalist suspended after explosive post calling Trump, aide Stephen Miller 'world-class haters'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country is open to a ceasefire brokered by the United States, as he accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of seeking Ukraine’s “total defeat”.In an exclusive interview with ABC News on Sunday (June 08), Zelensky insisted that only “hard pressure” from the US and its European allies would be enough to push Putin towards a diplomatic solution.“Then they will stop the war,” Zelensky said. “I am convinced that the president of the United States has all the powers and enough leverage to step up,” he added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/la-protest-trump-2000-national-guard-los-angeles-marines-next-all-you-need-to-know-1749400097503">Trump sends 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles. Are Marines next? - All you need to know</a><h2>Ukraine rejects past ceasefires as Russia kept launching attacks</h2>Zelensky warned that temporary ceasefires in the past were never respected by Russia, as missile strikes and attacks continued.“People have to understand that we are under strikes, under attack every day,” he said. “You might remember that when they were talking about ceasefires, they still continued attacking and launching strikes,” he added.Zelensky said Ukraine is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire without demanding a US security guarantee, as long as Russia also halts hostilities.<h2>Zelensky disagrees with Trump’s ‘children fighting’ comparison</h2>Zelensky pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s comments, where Trump compared the war in Ukraine to “two young children fighting like crazy”.The remark was made during Trump’s meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office. Trump said the war in Ukraine is like "two young children fighting like crazy" and "sometimes you're better off letting them fight for a while and then pulling them apart."Zelensky recalled the story of a Ukrainian man who lost his wife and children in a missile strike. “He told me, ‘I’m still looking for them beside me in the flat. And they are not there,’” Zelensky said.“Do people who haven’t lost the kids feel something like that? Probably not. Can a president who is in America feel exactly like this father? No,” he added."We are not kids with Putin at the playground in the park. This is why I am saying he is a murderer who came to this park to kill the kids," he said.<h2>Operation ‘Spiderweb’: Ukraine’s major strike on Russian bombers</h2>Just days earlier, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone attack targeting Russian airfields. The operation, called “Spiderweb”, reportedly destroyed around a third of Russia’s strategic bombers.Zelensky said the secret mission had been in planning for 18 months and only hit military targets.“We can only counter [Russia’s aggression] with force. We understood if [Ukraine’s special services could] take some steps, we can stop [Russia] in their tracks,” Zelensky said.<h2>Kremlin calls it terrorism, Zelensky says it’s a clean military operation</h2>Russia called the drone attacks “an act of terrorism”, a claim Zelensky strongly rejected.“It’s [a] clean and clear military operation. It’s a step that showed everyone that we do not want this war,” he said. “We do not want to fight.”

Zelensky warned that temporary ceasefires in the past were never respected by Russia, as missile strikes and attacks continued.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country is open to a ceasefire brokered by the United States, as he accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of seeking Ukraine’s “total defeat”. In an exclusive interview with ABC News on Sunday (June 08), Zelensky insisted that only “hard pressure” from the US and its European allies would be enough to push Putin towards a diplomatic solution. “Then they will stop the war,” Zelensky said. “I am convinced that the president of the United States has all the powers and enough leverage to step up,” he added. Also read: Trump sends 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles. Are Marines next? - All you need to know Ukraine rejects past ceasefires as Russia kept launching attacks Zelensky warned that temporary ceasefires in the past were never respected by Russia, as missile strikes and attacks continued. “People have to understand that we are under strikes, under attack every day,” he said. “You might remember that when they were talking about ceasefires, they still continued attacking and launching strikes,” he added. Zelensky said Ukraine is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire without demanding a US security guarantee, as long as Russia also halts hostilities. Zelensky disagrees with Trump’s ‘children fighting’ comparison Zelensky pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s comments, where Trump compared the war in Ukraine to “two young children fighting like crazy”. The remark was made during Trump’s meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office. Trump said the war in Ukraine is like "two young children fighting like crazy" and "sometimes you're better off letting them fight for a while and then pulling them apart." Zelensky recalled the story of a Ukrainian man who lost his wife and children in a missile strike. “He told me, ‘I’m still looking for them beside me in the flat. And they are not there,’” Zelensky said. “Do people who haven’t lost the kids feel something like that? Probably not. Can a president who is in America feel exactly like this father? No,” he added. "We are not kids with Putin at the playground in the park. This is why I am saying he is a murderer who came to this park to kill the kids," he said. Operation ‘Spiderweb’: Ukraine’s major strike on Russian bombers Just days earlier, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone attack targeting Russian airfields. The operation, called “Spiderweb”, reportedly destroyed around a third of Russia’s strategic bombers. Zelensky said the secret mission had been in planning for 18 months and only hit military targets. “We can only counter [Russia’s aggression] with force. We understood if [Ukraine’s special services could] take some steps, we can stop [Russia] in their tracks,” Zelensky said. Kremlin calls it terrorism, Zelensky says it’s a clean military operation Russia called the drone attacks “an act of terrorism”, a claim Zelensky strongly rejected. “It’s [a] clean and clear military operation. It’s a step that showed everyone that we do not want this war,” he said. “We do not want to fight.”

Zelensky warned that temporary ceasefires in the past were never respected by Russia, as missile strikes and attacks continued.

‘Putin is a murderer who came to kill the kids’: Zelensky hits back at Trump’s ‘children fighting’ remark — Here’s what he said

National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 8) morning, following orders from former US President Donald Trump to send 2,000 service members to the city in response to protests over federal immigration raids.The White House confirmed that the National Guard would remain in Los Angeles for a 60-day period to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester”.Despite the deployment, California already has over 75,000 uniformed law enforcement personnel across its state, county, and city levels. The Los Angeles Police Department alone has around 9,000 officers.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-won-t-reach-gaza-israel-warns-antisemite-greta-thunberg-to-turn-back-who-all-are-aboard-the-ship-1749390636101">‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are&nbsp;aboard the ship?</a><h2>Why has Trump sent in National Guard?</h2>Explaining the decision to deploy troops, Trump said demonstrations disrupting immigration enforcement were “a form of rebellion” against the federal government.Using powers under Title 10 of the US Code, which allows the President to federalise the National Guard during rebellion or threats to public order, Trump ordered the troops to active duty.On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can’t do their jobs, which everyone knows they can’t, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS &amp; LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bypass-security-no-tracking-no-records-elon-musk-s-doge-secretly-transmitted-white-house-data-via-starlink-1749380621741">‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White&nbsp;House&nbsp;data via Starlink</a>He added, “Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest… Masks will not be allowed to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide, and why?”<h2>What are the LA protests about?</h2>The unrest began on Friday after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of operations in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 118 people were arrested this week in LA alone, with nationwide ICE arrests averaging 2,000 per day.The actions triggered widespread protests across the city and drew harsh criticism from local leaders. All 15 city council members issued a joint statement rejecting the raids.“We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants,” the statement said. “We will not abide by fear tactics to support extreme political agendas… Los Angeles will continue to be a place that values and dignifies every human being,” it added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-distraction-from-epstein-files-netizens-suggest-trump-is-distracting-voters-with-la-protests-national-guard-showdown-1749386782990">‘Distraction from Epstein files?’: Netizens suggest Trump is ‘distracting’ voters with LA protests, National Guard showdown</a>Mayor Karen Bass also denounced the raids, saying, “These tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city… we will not stand for this.”<h2>What did California Governor Gavin Newsom say?</h2>California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticised the federal government’s move to override state authority and take control of the National Guard.“The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle,” he posted on X.The situation escalated further when US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that active-duty Marines could be sent if violence continued. In response, Newsom said the idea of using Marines on American streets was “deranged”.“The Secretary of Defense is now threatening to deploy active-duty Marines on American soil against its own citizens. This is deranged behaviour,” he added.

The unrest began on Friday after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of operations in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 118 people were arrested this week in LA alone, with nationwide ICE arrests averaging 2,000 per day.

National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 8) morning, following orders from former US President Donald Trump to send 2,000 service members to the city in response to protests over federal immigration raids. The White House confirmed that the National Guard would remain in Los Angeles for a 60-day period to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester”. Despite the deployment, California already has over 75,000 uniformed law enforcement personnel across its state, county, and city levels. The Los Angeles Police Department alone has around 9,000 officers. Also read: ‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are aboard the ship? Why has Trump sent in National Guard? Explaining the decision to deploy troops, Trump said demonstrations disrupting immigration enforcement were “a form of rebellion” against the federal government. Using powers under Title 10 of the US Code, which allows the President to federalise the National Guard during rebellion or threats to public order, Trump ordered the troops to active duty. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can’t do their jobs, which everyone knows they can’t, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!” Also read: ‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink He added, “Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest… Masks will not be allowed to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide, and why?” What are the LA protests about? The unrest began on Friday after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of operations in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 118 people were arrested this week in LA alone, with nationwide ICE arrests averaging 2,000 per day. The actions triggered widespread protests across the city and drew harsh criticism from local leaders. All 15 city council members issued a joint statement rejecting the raids. “We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants,” the statement said. “We will not abide by fear tactics to support extreme political agendas… Los Angeles will continue to be a place that values and dignifies every human being,” it added. Also read: ‘Distraction from Epstein files?’: Netizens suggest Trump is ‘distracting’ voters with LA protests, National Guard showdown Mayor Karen Bass also denounced the raids, saying, “These tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city… we will not stand for this.” What did California Governor Gavin Newsom say? California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticised the federal government’s move to override state authority and take control of the National Guard. “The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle,” he posted on X. The situation escalated further when US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that active-duty Marines could be sent if violence continued. In response, Newsom said the idea of using Marines on American streets was “deranged”. “The Secretary of Defense is now threatening to deploy active-duty Marines on American soil against its own citizens. This is deranged behaviour,” he added.

The unrest began on Friday after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a new wave of operations in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 118 people were arrested this week in LA alone, with nationwide ICE arrests averaging 2,000 per day.

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Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz has made it clear that the country will not allow an aid ship carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and eleven others to break its naval blockade of Gaza. Katz said the move is necessary to prevent arms from being delivered to Hamas. Active COVID 19 cases in India breached the 6,000 mark on Sunday (June 8) with 378 new infections reported in the last 24 hours,. According to the Union Health Ministry data the total number of active Covid-19 cases is 6,133, while the toll recorded since January now stands at 65. Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-won-t-reach-gaza-israel-warns-antisemite-greta-thunberg-to-turn-back-who-all-are-aboard-the-ship-1749390636101">‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are&nbsp;aboard the ship?</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749390829526.jpg?rect=(0,96,576,432)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are&nbsp;aboard the ship?">Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz has made it clear that the country will not allow an aid ship carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and eleven others to break its naval blockade of Gaza. Katz said the move is necessary to prevent arms from being delivered to Hamas. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-covid-update-378-new-covid-infections-reported-in-last-24-hours-breach-6-000-mark-1749378888104">India Covid update: 378 new infections reported in last 24 hours, breach 6,000 mark</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749379231118.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India Covid update: 378 new infections reported in last 24 hours, breach 6,000 mark"></figure>Active COVID 19 cases in India breached the 6,000 mark on Sunday (June 8) with 378 new infections reported in the last 24 hours,. According to the Union Health Ministry data the total number of active Covid-19 cases is 6,133, while the toll recorded since January now stands at 65. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-went-nuclear-on-trump-can-he-ever-return-to-us-president-s-good-books-here-s-what-jd-vance-has-to-say-1749383195989">Elon Musk ‘went nuclear’ on Trump, can he ever return to US President's good books? Here's what JD Vance has to say</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749383343354.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Elon Musk ‘went nuclear’ on Trump, can he ever return to US President's good books? Here's what JD Vance has to say"></figure>US Vice President JD Vance weighed in on whether Elon Musk can ever mend ties with Donald Trump after their public fallout earlier this week. Trump and his former 'first buddy' have exchanged sharp jabs on social media, with Musk even suggesting Trump’s name was on “the Epstein files”. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-miguel-uribe-turbay-the-colombian-presidential-candidate-shot-at-campaign-rally-1749392139081">Who is Miguel Uribe Turbay? The Colombian presidential candidate shot at campaign rally</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749393568354.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Who is Miguel Uribe Turbay? The Colombian presidential candidate shot at campaign rally"></figure>Miguel Uribe Turbay, a right-leaning Colombian politician and a candidate for the 2026 presidential elections, was shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bypass-security-no-tracking-no-records-elon-musk-s-doge-secretly-transmitted-white-house-data-via-starlink-1749380621741">‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White&nbsp;House&nbsp;data via Starlink</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749381321827.png?rect=(0,246,1440,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White&nbsp;House&nbsp;data via Starlink"></figure>Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) installed a Starlink Wi-Fi terminal on the White House roof and used it to transmit a large amount of data, all of it undetected, a report by The Washington Post has revealed.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-tamil-one-of-the-greatest-languages-of-india-says-amit-shah-regrets-not-knowing-it-1749395392763">‘Tamil one of the greatest languages of India,’ says Amit Shah, regrets not knowing it</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749396182175.jpg?rect=(0,174,1260,943)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Tamil one of the greatest languages of India,’ says Amit Shah, regrets not knowing it"></figure>Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Tamil as one of the greatest languages of India and offered an apology for not knowing it and being unable to convey his message in the language. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meghalaya-murder-mystery-what-happened-before-they-vanished-inside-the-tourist-couple-s-last-12-hours-1749393185719">Meghalaya murder mystery | What happened before they vanished? Inside the tourist couple’s last 12 hours</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749393415262.jpg?rect=(0,103,482,361)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Meghalaya murder mystery | What happened before they vanished? Inside the tourist couple’s last 12 hours">The 12 hours that a Madhya Pradesh couple spent at East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya's Nongriat village while visiting the famous double-decker living root bridge have now been explained, say investigators who interviewed the villagers and recorded their statements. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-to-invoke-1950-law-fast-track-deportation-of-illegal-immigrants-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-1749389821721">Assam to invoke 1950 law, fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749390137085.jpg?rect=(0,61,1420,1064)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Assam to invoke 1950 law, fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma"></figure>Assam will now use a 1950 law to fast-track the deportation of illegal immigrants and not rely on taking the expulsion proceedings through the Foreigners Tribunals that are long-drawn, after a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India observed that the state does not always need to go through the judiciary to identify and deport foreigners. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-is-10-years-behind-pakistan-shahid-afridi-bizarre-remark-sparks-outrage-is-he-on-drugs-ask-netizens-1749391523302">‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749391932828.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens"></figure>Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made headlines again for all the wrong reasons. Known for spitting venom against India with his over-the-top political and personal comments, Afridi's latest remarks made netizens question, ‘Is he on drugs?’ <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-s-most-followed-star-khaby-lame-detained-by-ice-then-posts-on-instagram-where-is-he-now-1749393420879">'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250608/image-1749394286040.webp?rect=(0,162,1278,959)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now?"></figure>Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, was detained by US immigration authorities earlier this month for overstaying his visa, according to an official statement provided to Men’s Journal by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz has made it clear that the country will not allow an aid ship carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and eleven others to break its naval blockade of Gaza. Katz said the move is necessary to prevent arms from being delivered to Hamas. Active COVID 19 cases in India breached the 6,000 mark on Sunday (June 8) with 378 new infections reported in the last 24 hours,. According to the Union Health Ministry data the total number of active Covid-19 cases is 6,133, while the toll recorded since January now stands at 65. Click on the headlines to read more ‘You won't reach Gaza’: Israel warns 'antisemite' Greta Thunberg to 'turn back' - Who all are aboard the ship? Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz has made it clear that the country will not allow an aid ship carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and eleven others to break its naval blockade of Gaza. Katz said the move is necessary to prevent arms from being delivered to Hamas. India Covid update: 378 new infections reported in last 24 hours, breach 6,000 mark Active COVID 19 cases in India breached the 6,000 mark on Sunday (June 8) with 378 new infections reported in the last 24 hours,. According to the Union Health Ministry data the total number of active Covid-19 cases is 6,133, while the toll recorded since January now stands at 65. Elon Musk ‘went nuclear’ on Trump, can he ever return to US President's good books? Here's what JD Vance has to say US Vice President JD Vance weighed in on whether Elon Musk can ever mend ties with Donald Trump after their public fallout earlier this week. Trump and his former 'first buddy' have exchanged sharp jabs on social media, with Musk even suggesting Trump’s name was on “the Epstein files”. Who is Miguel Uribe Turbay? The Colombian presidential candidate shot at campaign rally Miguel Uribe Turbay, a right-leaning Colombian politician and a candidate for the 2026 presidential elections, was shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. ‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) installed a Starlink Wi-Fi terminal on the White House roof and used it to transmit a large amount of data, all of it undetected, a report by The Washington Post has revealed. ‘Tamil one of the greatest languages of India,’ says Amit Shah, regrets not knowing it Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Tamil as one of the greatest languages of India and offered an apology for not knowing it and being unable to convey his message in the language. Meghalaya murder mystery | What happened before they vanished? Inside the tourist couple’s last 12 hours The 12 hours that a Madhya Pradesh couple spent at East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya's Nongriat village while visiting the famous double-decker living root bridge have now been explained, say investigators who interviewed the villagers and recorded their statements. Assam to invoke 1950 law, fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam will now use a 1950 law to fast-track the deportation of illegal immigrants and not rely on taking the expulsion proceedings through the Foreigners Tribunals that are long-drawn, after a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India observed that the state does not always need to go through the judiciary to identify and deport foreigners. ‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made headlines again for all the wrong reasons. Known for spitting venom against India with his over-the-top political and personal comments, Afridi's latest remarks made netizens question, ‘Is he on drugs?’ 'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now? Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, was detained by US immigration authorities earlier this month for overstaying his visa, according to an official statement provided to Men’s Journal by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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