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Morocco’s monarch, King Mohammed VI, has issued a directive prohibiting the sacrifice of goats during this year’s Eid al-Adha, citing economic pressures and concerns over livestock health. The monarch cancelled the ritual slaughter, citing six years of severe drought and soaring livestock costs, and urged Moroccans to observe Eid through prayer and charity. The King has announced that he would offer a sacrifice on behalf of the nation, but Moroccans feel that this symbolic gesture doesn’t justify restricting a centuries-old practice that holds deep spiritual significance.&nbsp;&nbsp;The citizens vented their anger and frustration with protests in several cities, viewing the ban as an infringement on religious tradition. Many accuse the government of interfering in religious practices.&nbsp;Moreover, the anger spread further when Moroccan security forces raided homes in multiple cities and regions to confiscate sacrificial sheep, enforcing a royal decree by King Mohammed VI that cancelled the Eid al-Adha ritual this year. People see the decision as a direct infringement on Islamic rituals in a country where Islam is the official religion and the monarch holds the title “Commander of the Faithful.”Videos on social media show police taking away sheep from homes. King Mohammed VI justified the decision by referring to the reduction in livestock numbers and adding that he would “sacrifice on behalf of the people.”Moroccans, however, view the move as an insult to their intelligence and beliefs, and allege that it is a cover-up for the government’s failure to control food prices and protect purchasing power. They stress that Eid al-Adha is not just a tradition but a sacred act of devotion for millions of Muslims. They believe the ritual sacrifice is a moment of spiritual significance and communal unity. The Minister of Religious Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, failed to give a credible explanation for the ban.Angry reactions on social media featured slogans such as: “Is Islam now a crime in Morocco?” and “Eid without Sacrifice… A National Disgrace.”&nbsp;Religious scholars condemned the move as a violation of Islamic foundations and an infringement on the public’s right to observe their faith.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚡️Arab media: Moroccan security forces are raiding homes and confiscating Eid al-Adha sacrifices from citizens following the government’s decision to cancel the ritual of animal sacrifice for Muslims this year. <a href="https://t.co/rtF6qJUGWR">pic.twitter.com/rtF6qJUGWR</a>&mdash; Warfare Analysis (@warfareanalysis) <a href="https://twitter.com/warfareanalysis/status/1928849773030728004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The monarch cancelled the ritual slaughter, citing six years of severe drought and soaring livestock costs, and urged Moroccans to observe Eid through prayer and charity but the people are viewing the ban as an infringement on religious tradition.

Morocco’s monarch, King Mohammed VI, has issued a directive prohibiting the sacrifice of goats during this year’s Eid al-Adha, citing economic pressures and concerns over livestock health. The monarch cancelled the ritual slaughter, citing six years of severe drought and soaring livestock costs, and urged Moroccans to observe Eid through prayer and charity. The King has announced that he would offer a sacrifice on behalf of the nation, but Moroccans feel that this symbolic gesture doesn’t justify restricting a centuries-old practice that holds deep spiritual significance. The citizens vented their anger and frustration with protests in several cities, viewing the ban as an infringement on religious tradition. Many accuse the government of interfering in religious practices. Moreover, the anger spread further when Moroccan security forces raided homes in multiple cities and regions to confiscate sacrificial sheep, enforcing a royal decree by King Mohammed VI that cancelled the Eid al-Adha ritual this year. People see the decision as a direct infringement on Islamic rituals in a country where Islam is the official religion and the monarch holds the title “Commander of the Faithful.” Videos on social media show police taking away sheep from homes. King Mohammed VI justified the decision by referring to the reduction in livestock numbers and adding that he would “sacrifice on behalf of the people.” Moroccans, however, view the move as an insult to their intelligence and beliefs, and allege that it is a cover-up for the government’s failure to control food prices and protect purchasing power. They stress that Eid al-Adha is not just a tradition but a sacred act of devotion for millions of Muslims. They believe the ritual sacrifice is a moment of spiritual significance and communal unity. The Minister of Religious Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, failed to give a credible explanation for the ban. Angry reactions on social media featured slogans such as: “Is Islam now a crime in Morocco?” and “Eid without Sacrifice… A National Disgrace.” Religious scholars condemned the move as a violation of Islamic foundations and an infringement on the public’s right to observe their faith.

The monarch cancelled the ritual slaughter, citing six years of severe drought and soaring livestock costs, and urged Moroccans to observe Eid through prayer and charity but the people are viewing the ban as an infringement on religious tradition.

Morocco authorities seize sacrificial sheep after King bans Eid al-Adha ritual

Trump’s border security adviser Tom Homan warned that he is convinced that the US will suffer a major terrorist attack because of former US president Joe Biden's immigration and border policies.Trump's border czar said there's a possibility of a 9/11 style attack conducted by migrants who illegally snuck across the southern border under Joe Biden."It's coming," he said about the possibility of 9/11-styled attack. "I'm convinced something's coming unless we can find them. It’s only a matter of time," Homan added.Homan expressed concerns about the roughly two million so called "gotaway" migrants whom Border Patrol agents never apprehended during the previous administration.“These 2 million known gotaways scares the hell out of me,” Homan said, adding that he fears some could be terrorists.While speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, the border czar said that it was shocking for him that millions of migrants went to great and extensive heights to avoid detection when the Biden administration was quickly releasing illegal border-crossers into the US.“Why did 2 million illegal aliens pay more to get away?” Homan told Hannity. “They could have paid half of what they paid to cross the border, turn themselves in to Border Patrol agents, get released that same day, get a free airline ticket to the city of their choice, get a free hotel room, get three meals a day, plus free medical care and work authorization.”“Two million people paid more to get away,” he said. “They didn’t want to be vetted. They didn’t want to be fingerprinted. Why?”“This scares the hell out of me and I’ve been doing this for 40 years. It should have scared the hell out of every American what the Biden administration did.”He further described the "gotaways" as the "biggest national security vulnerability this country’s ever seen”, predicting that the US will be dealing with the effects of Biden's border policies for the "next 10 years".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/focus-on-fixing-catholic-church-donald-trumps-border-czar-tom-homan-tells-pope-8653738">Also read: 'Focus on fixing Catholic Church': Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan tells Pope</a>

Trump's border czar said there's a possibility of a 9/11 style attack conducted by migrants who illegally snuck across the southern border under Joe Biden.

Trump’s border security adviser Tom Homan warned that he is convinced that the US will suffer a major terrorist attack because of former US president Joe Biden's immigration and border policies. Trump's border czar said there's a possibility of a 9/11 style attack conducted by migrants who illegally snuck across the southern border under Joe Biden. "It's coming," he said about the possibility of 9/11-styled attack. "I'm convinced something's coming unless we can find them. It’s only a matter of time," Homan added. Homan expressed concerns about the roughly two million so called "gotaway" migrants whom Border Patrol agents never apprehended during the previous administration. “These 2 million known gotaways scares the hell out of me,” Homan said, adding that he fears some could be terrorists. While speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, the border czar said that it was shocking for him that millions of migrants went to great and extensive heights to avoid detection when the Biden administration was quickly releasing illegal border-crossers into the US. “Why did 2 million illegal aliens pay more to get away?” Homan told Hannity. “They could have paid half of what they paid to cross the border, turn themselves in to Border Patrol agents, get released that same day, get a free airline ticket to the city of their choice, get a free hotel room, get three meals a day, plus free medical care and work authorization.” “Two million people paid more to get away,” he said. “They didn’t want to be vetted. They didn’t want to be fingerprinted. Why?” “This scares the hell out of me and I’ve been doing this for 40 years. It should have scared the hell out of every American what the Biden administration did.” He further described the "gotaways" as the "biggest national security vulnerability this country’s ever seen”, predicting that the US will be dealing with the effects of Biden's border policies for the "next 10 years". Also read: 'Focus on fixing Catholic Church': Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan tells Pope

Trump's border czar said there's a possibility of a 9/11 style attack conducted by migrants who illegally snuck across the southern border under Joe Biden.&nbsp;

'Scares the hell out of me': Trump's border czar warns '9/11-style terror attack is coming' because of Biden's border policies

&nbsp;The White House is preparing to take on criticism from Senate Republicans over planned Medicaid cuts by arguing that the changes will only impact those who, in their view, should not have been on the programme in the first place.A group of Republican senators has raised concerns about the proposed cuts to Medicaid in the major tax and spending package passed by the House last month. However, senior officials close to President Donald Trump told POLITICO the reductions are designed to exclude undocumented immigrants and able-bodied individuals who are not working.“This bill will preserve and protect the programs, the social safety net, but it will make it much more common sense,” said Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, on Sunday. “That’s what this bill does. No one will lose coverage as a result,” he added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-applied-there-and-didn-t-get-in-journalist-reveals-why-trump-is-beating-up-harvard-us-president-responds-1748948035479">'I applied there, and didn’t get in': Journalist reveals why Trump is ‘beating up’ Harvard, US president responds</a><h2>Work rules and immigration status key to new eligibility</h2>The legislation would introduce new work requirements for Medicaid and block undocumented immigrants from accessing the programme. Supporters of the bill argue these measures will result in hundreds of billions in savings over the next ten years.According to official projections, around 7.6 million low-income people could lose coverage as a result of the proposed changes. While the White House claims the focus is on narrowing eligibility to those who “deserve” assistance, health experts warn that the effects may extend well beyond undocumented immigrants and unemployed adults.Additional paperwork and tougher requirements could make it more difficult for eligible Americans to stay enrolled, leading to many losing coverage even if they meet the criteria.<h2>Trump officials stress support for elderly and disabled</h2>The administration has continued to publicly stress that the plan will not affect elderly or disabled Americans who rely on Medicaid.“Medicaid does not belong to people who are here illegally, and it does not belong to capable and able-bodied men who refuse to work,” said one White House official.White House spokesperson Kush Desai said Trump would “protect and preserve Medicaid” by “kicking illegal immigrants off of the program and implementing commonsense work requirements,” adding that the public had voted for such policies.<h2>Lessons from past backlash</h2>The proposed changes come despite Republicans facing major setbacks in 2017 over attempts to roll back health care coverage. Efforts to repeal Obamacare that year were met with strong public opposition and were seen as a factor in the GOP’s poor performance in the following midterm elections.But Trump officials believe the current strategy could prove more popular, especially if the cuts are seen as targeted efforts to protect the system for those who need it most.The messaging is also in line with Trump’s policy, framing policies as simple choices between those who belong and those who do not. Just as he has done with immigration and trade, Trump is presenting Medicaid reform as a way to protect American resources from those he sees as taking unfair advantage.

The legislation would introduce new work requirements for Medicaid and block undocumented immigrants from accessing the programme. Supporters of the bill argue these measures will result in hundreds of billions in savings over the next ten years.

The White House is preparing to take on criticism from Senate Republicans over planned Medicaid cuts by arguing that the changes will only impact those who, in their view, should not have been on the programme in the first place. A group of Republican senators has raised concerns about the proposed cuts to Medicaid in the major tax and spending package passed by the House last month. However, senior officials close to President Donald Trump told POLITICO the reductions are designed to exclude undocumented immigrants and able-bodied individuals who are not working. “This bill will preserve and protect the programs, the social safety net, but it will make it much more common sense,” said Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, on Sunday. “That’s what this bill does. No one will lose coverage as a result,” he added. Also read: 'I applied there, and didn’t get in': Journalist reveals why Trump is ‘beating up’ Harvard, US president responds Work rules and immigration status key to new eligibility The legislation would introduce new work requirements for Medicaid and block undocumented immigrants from accessing the programme. Supporters of the bill argue these measures will result in hundreds of billions in savings over the next ten years. According to official projections, around 7.6 million low-income people could lose coverage as a result of the proposed changes. While the White House claims the focus is on narrowing eligibility to those who “deserve” assistance, health experts warn that the effects may extend well beyond undocumented immigrants and unemployed adults. Additional paperwork and tougher requirements could make it more difficult for eligible Americans to stay enrolled, leading to many losing coverage even if they meet the criteria. Trump officials stress support for elderly and disabled The administration has continued to publicly stress that the plan will not affect elderly or disabled Americans who rely on Medicaid. “Medicaid does not belong to people who are here illegally, and it does not belong to capable and able-bodied men who refuse to work,” said one White House official. White House spokesperson Kush Desai said Trump would “protect and preserve Medicaid” by “kicking illegal immigrants off of the program and implementing commonsense work requirements,” adding that the public had voted for such policies. Lessons from past backlash The proposed changes come despite Republicans facing major setbacks in 2017 over attempts to roll back health care coverage. Efforts to repeal Obamacare that year were met with strong public opposition and were seen as a factor in the GOP’s poor performance in the following midterm elections. But Trump officials believe the current strategy could prove more popular, especially if the cuts are seen as targeted efforts to protect the system for those who need it most. The messaging is also in line with Trump’s policy, framing policies as simple choices between those who belong and those who do not. Just as he has done with immigration and trade, Trump is presenting Medicaid reform as a way to protect American resources from those he sees as taking unfair advantage.

The legislation would introduce new work requirements for Medicaid and block undocumented immigrants from accessing the programme. Supporters of the bill argue these measures will result in hundreds of billions in savings over the next ten years.

Illegal immigrants, ‘able-bodied’ non-workers: 7.6 million in US may lose Medicaid, but Trump admin says they ‘didn't deserve it’

US President Donald Trump has responded angrily to claims by journalist and author Michael Wolff, who suggested Trump’s recent attacks on Harvard stem from a personal grudge over not being accepted to the Ivy League university.In an episode of The Daily Beast Podcast, Wolff said, “He didn’t get into Harvard,” and implied that Trump’s aggressive stance against the university may be linked to that. “He needs an enemy. That’s what makes the show great. The Trump show. He picks fantastic enemies, actually. And Harvard, for all it represents, fits right into the Trump show,” Wolff added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-trump-card-to-trade-deal-soon-trump-s-commerce-secy-reflects-on-us-india-ties-amid-deportations-tariff-war-1748945730894">From 'Trump card' to 'trade deal soon': Trump's commerce secretary reflects on India-US ties amid deportations, tariff war</a><h2>Trump slams Wolff and denies ever applying</h2>Trump reacted furiously to the claim on his social media platform, Truth Social, dismissing Wolff as a “Third Rate Reporter.”“Michael Wolff, a Third Rate Reporter, who is laughed at even by the scoundrels of the Fake News, recently stated that the only reason I’m ‘beating up’ on Harvard, is because I applied there, and didn’t get in,” Trump posted on Monday.“That story is totally FALSE, I never applied to Harvard,” he continued. “I graduated from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He is upset because his book about me was a total ‘BOMB.’ Nobody wanted it, because his ‘reporting’ and reputation is so bad!” Trump added.<h2>Trump’s time in university again under scrutiny</h2>Trump has frequently highlighted his degree from Wharton, calling it one of the most difficult schools to get into. He has claimed he graduated at the top of his class, although there is no official confirmation of that.He began his higher education at Fordham University in 1964 before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, graduating in 1968 with a degree in economics.But his academic history has faced criticism and scrutiny over the years. His late sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, is said to have told her niece, Mary Trump, that she once drove him around New York to help him get into college and that someone else had taken his entrance exams for him. That claim was later denied by the widow of the man reportedly involved.A 2019 Washington Post report said Trump’s father and brother also helped secure his place at the University of Pennsylvania through a personal connection.<h2>Trump’s Harvard crackdown intensifies</h2>Trump has recently escalated his criticism of Harvard, freezing its federal funding, challenging its tax-exempt status, and even trying to limit its ability to admit international students.He has accused the university of “liberal bias” and antisemitism, using those arguments to justify his tough stance.When asked whether the president had ever applied to Harvard, a White House spokesperson told USA Today that Trump “didn’t need to apply to an overrated, corrupt institution like Harvard to become a successful businessman and the most transformative President in history.”

“Michael Wolff, a Third Rate Reporter, who is laughed at even by the scoundrels of the Fake News, recently stated that the only reason I’m ‘beating up’ on Harvard, is because I applied there, and didn’t get in,” Trump posted on Monday.

US President Donald Trump has responded angrily to claims by journalist and author Michael Wolff, who suggested Trump’s recent attacks on Harvard stem from a personal grudge over not being accepted to the Ivy League university. In an episode of The Daily Beast Podcast, Wolff said, “He didn’t get into Harvard,” and implied that Trump’s aggressive stance against the university may be linked to that. “He needs an enemy. That’s what makes the show great. The Trump show. He picks fantastic enemies, actually. And Harvard, for all it represents, fits right into the Trump show,” Wolff added. Also read: From 'Trump card' to 'trade deal soon': Trump's commerce secretary reflects on India-US ties amid deportations, tariff war Trump slams Wolff and denies ever applying Trump reacted furiously to the claim on his social media platform, Truth Social, dismissing Wolff as a “Third Rate Reporter.” “Michael Wolff, a Third Rate Reporter, who is laughed at even by the scoundrels of the Fake News, recently stated that the only reason I’m ‘beating up’ on Harvard, is because I applied there, and didn’t get in,” Trump posted on Monday. “That story is totally FALSE, I never applied to Harvard,” he continued. “I graduated from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He is upset because his book about me was a total ‘BOMB.’ Nobody wanted it, because his ‘reporting’ and reputation is so bad!” Trump added. Trump’s time in university again under scrutiny Trump has frequently highlighted his degree from Wharton, calling it one of the most difficult schools to get into. He has claimed he graduated at the top of his class, although there is no official confirmation of that. He began his higher education at Fordham University in 1964 before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, graduating in 1968 with a degree in economics. But his academic history has faced criticism and scrutiny over the years. His late sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, is said to have told her niece, Mary Trump, that she once drove him around New York to help him get into college and that someone else had taken his entrance exams for him. That claim was later denied by the widow of the man reportedly involved. A 2019 Washington Post report said Trump’s father and brother also helped secure his place at the University of Pennsylvania through a personal connection. Trump’s Harvard crackdown intensifies Trump has recently escalated his criticism of Harvard, freezing its federal funding, challenging its tax-exempt status, and even trying to limit its ability to admit international students. He has accused the university of “liberal bias” and antisemitism, using those arguments to justify his tough stance. When asked whether the president had ever applied to Harvard, a White House spokesperson told USA Today that Trump “didn’t need to apply to an overrated, corrupt institution like Harvard to become a successful businessman and the most transformative President in history.”

“Michael Wolff, a Third Rate Reporter, who is laughed at even by the scoundrels of the Fake News, recently stated that the only reason I’m ‘beating up’ on Harvard, is because I applied there, and didn’t get in,” Trump posted on Monday.

'I applied there, and didn’t get in': Journalist reveals why Trump is ‘beating up’ Harvard, US president responds

A wild elephant left the national park in northeastern Thailand and took a stroll into a grocery store for some snacks. The animal was caught on camera toppling shelves and grabbing some food. The elephant named Plai Biang Lek belongs to the Khao Yai National Park. The grocery store owner was surprised to see him make his way into the shop in Pak Chong district of the Nakhon Ratchasima province.&nbsp;The incident happened at 3 pm on Monday. According to local media reports, the store is only a kilometre from one of the park’s entrances. Plai Biang Lek is reportedly often seen near the village bordering the national park. &nbsp;“Locals are accustomed to seeing Plai Biang Lek passing by this particular store, but he has never before attempted to enter,” Khaosod English reported.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/red-sun-two-sun-florida-canada-wildfires-1748941178879">Strange bright red sun seen in Florida baffles people. It has a perfectly simple explanation</a>&nbsp;However, this is the first time it decided to surprise everyone by walking right into a store.The Bangkok Post reported that the store owner was attending to a customer when the elephant strolled in. Both of them immediately rushed out and informed officials about the animal in the store.&nbsp;<h2>Video of elephant in a Thai store</h2>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🤣 An elephant just strolled into a convenience store in Khao Yai, Thailand. On the way out, it helped itself to some rice crackers for the journey 🐘<a href="https://t.co/R6i8r7lYlO">pic.twitter.com/R6i8r7lYlO</a>&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1929546674780741711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The video was shared on Facebook on the page “Here is Khao Yai” and has since gone viral. The elephant can be seen entering the store, almost hitting the ceiling. It then proceeds towards the shelves and looks for some snacks. After taking what he needs, the elephant left the store.Chaos ensued around the animal as it walked inside, but it remained unfazed by all the action. The video shows him grabbing rice crackers before exiting, leaving a huge mess in the store. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.&nbsp;This wasn't its first rendezvous to a public place. Earlier this year, Plai Biang Lek entered a small restaurant looking for food. It went to the outdoor kitchen, and crashed chairs and kitchenware around him. At the time, metal poles had to be used to force Biang Lek to leave the restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A well-known elephant entered a Thai store looking for food, scaring the owner and a customer. It left after getting what it wanted. 

A wild elephant left the national park in northeastern Thailand and took a stroll into a grocery store for some snacks. The animal was caught on camera toppling shelves and grabbing some food. The elephant named Plai Biang Lek belongs to the Khao Yai National Park. The grocery store owner was surprised to see him make his way into the shop in Pak Chong district of the Nakhon Ratchasima province. The incident happened at 3 pm on Monday. According to local media reports, the store is only a kilometre from one of the park’s entrances. Plai Biang Lek is reportedly often seen near the village bordering the national park. “Locals are accustomed to seeing Plai Biang Lek passing by this particular store, but he has never before attempted to enter,” Khaosod English reported. Also Read: Strange bright red sun seen in Florida baffles people. It has a perfectly simple explanation However, this is the first time it decided to surprise everyone by walking right into a store. The Bangkok Post reported that the store owner was attending to a customer when the elephant strolled in. Both of them immediately rushed out and informed officials about the animal in the store. Video of elephant in a Thai store

A well-known elephant entered a Thai store looking for food, scaring the owner and a customer. It left after getting what it wanted.&nbsp;

Video: Infamous elephant enters Thai store, treats itself to delicious snacks

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington DC &nbsp;on Tuesday (June 3) and reflected on India-US ties under President Donald Trump. He also said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future. From immigration to the close relationship between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lutnick spoke on a range of issues that show America is keen to keep India as a close ally.&nbsp;<h2>Here's what Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick&nbsp;</h2><ol><li>On trade: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that he's a “great fan of India” and highlighted that New Delhi is “specifically” addressing Trump's trade concerns. Lutnick expressed his disappointment with India buying its military gear from Russia and said that it has “rubbed the United States the wrong way.” He expressed optimism about India-US trade deal and added that it will be finalised soon.</li></ol>2. On the relationship between PM Modi and Trump: Lutnick called PM Modi and Trump “only leaders of the world who were democratically elected.” "Their relationship is very strong and very positive. That gives me an easy path to trade negotiations because we start from a very positive place..," said the US Secretary of Commerce. He also said that he loves India and President Trump sees India as an important ally.&nbsp;3. On immigration: Lutnick said the success of Indian entrepreneurs in America, individuals of Indian nationality leading and running so many of the “great companies” of America “because they're fantastic entrepreneurs, fantastic business people, smart, thoughtful, educated in every way. “But I think the ordinary path of immigration for America is changing. The Trump Card is coming out. I expect the Trump Card will create really an enormous opportunity for people to have the ability to come to America,” he said, referring to the USD 5 million ‘Trump Gold Card’, on the lines of a Green Card, that will fast-track the process for foreigners to live and work in the US.&nbsp;4. On 'Trump card': Stating that Trump card would be “incredibly successful in India”, Lutnick said that he would visit India when Trump card is launched. “I promise you I'm coming to India…Here's the key. You can become like a green card holder, the equivalent of it, it's the Trump Gold Card. You can do it that way and pay global tax, or you can keep everything the way it is and just pay US tax on US assets, and you pay nothing on your global assets and no inheritance tax, and none of that kind of stuff either.”&nbsp;5. On manufacturing in India: Lutnick said America wants to bring advanced manufacturing back to the United States. “That's a key industrial platform for us, to bring back domestic manufacturing and reshoring in America,” he said, adding that there are an enormous number of product categories that “we are going to be delighted for India to produce.” He said that there will be a trade deal that says certain kinds of industries would be great for India to produce.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. On India-US collaboration on AI, cybersecurity, etc: Lutnick said that Trump admires India and deeply respects all allies. He explained, “Our idea is that we want to embrace our allies and our friends in a way that is much more open than the Biden administration, not even on the same hemisphere. So we love our allies. We want our allies to participate in the AI revolution with us. And if India is interested, which of course it is, and it wants to build giant data centres and be a part of that model, we are ready, willing and look forward to embracing India as a partner and friend in that path."&nbsp;

From immigration to trade deal, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke on a range of issues that show America is keen to keep India as a close ally

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington DC on Tuesday (June 3) and reflected on India-US ties under President Donald Trump. He also said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future. From immigration to the close relationship between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lutnick spoke on a range of issues that show America is keen to keep India as a close ally. Here's what Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick On trade: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that he's a “great fan of India” and highlighted that New Delhi is “specifically” addressing Trump's trade concerns. Lutnick expressed his disappointment with India buying its military gear from Russia and said that it has “rubbed the United States the wrong way.” He expressed optimism about India-US trade deal and added that it will be finalised soon. 2. On the relationship between PM Modi and Trump: Lutnick called PM Modi and Trump “only leaders of the world who were democratically elected.” "Their relationship is very strong and very positive. That gives me an easy path to trade negotiations because we start from a very positive place..," said the US Secretary of Commerce. He also said that he loves India and President Trump sees India as an important ally. 3. On immigration: Lutnick said the success of Indian entrepreneurs in America, individuals of Indian nationality leading and running so many of the “great companies” of America “because they're fantastic entrepreneurs, fantastic business people, smart, thoughtful, educated in every way. “But I think the ordinary path of immigration for America is changing. The Trump Card is coming out. I expect the Trump Card will create really an enormous opportunity for people to have the ability to come to America,” he said, referring to the USD 5 million ‘Trump Gold Card’, on the lines of a Green Card, that will fast-track the process for foreigners to live and work in the US. 4. On 'Trump card': Stating that Trump card would be “incredibly successful in India”, Lutnick said that he would visit India when Trump card is launched. “I promise you I'm coming to India…Here's the key. You can become like a green card holder, the equivalent of it, it's the Trump Gold Card. You can do it that way and pay global tax, or you can keep everything the way it is and just pay US tax on US assets, and you pay nothing on your global assets and no inheritance tax, and none of that kind of stuff either.” 5. On manufacturing in India: Lutnick said America wants to bring advanced manufacturing back to the United States. “That's a key industrial platform for us, to bring back domestic manufacturing and reshoring in America,” he said, adding that there are an enormous number of product categories that “we are going to be delighted for India to produce.” He said that there will be a trade deal that says certain kinds of industries would be great for India to produce. 6. On India-US collaboration on AI, cybersecurity, etc: Lutnick said that Trump admires India and deeply respects all allies. He explained, “Our idea is that we want to embrace our allies and our friends in a way that is much more open than the Biden administration, not even on the same hemisphere. So we love our allies. We want our allies to participate in the AI revolution with us. And if India is interested, which of course it is, and it wants to build giant data centres and be a part of that model, we are ready, willing and look forward to embracing India as a partner and friend in that path."

&nbsp;From immigration to trade deal, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke on a range of issues that show America is keen to keep India as a close ally

From 'Trump card' to 'trade deal soon': Trump's commerce secretary reflects on India-US ties amid deportations, tariff war

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the US disaster agency said he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation. The remark was made during a briefing by David Richardson, who has led FEMA since early May. It was not clear to staff whether he meant it literally, as a joke, or in some other context. The US hurricane season officially began on Sunday and lasts through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast last week that this year's season is expected to bring as many as 10 hurricanes. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA's parent agency, said the comment was a joke and that FEMA is prepared for hurricane season. The spokesperson said under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Richardson "FEMA is shifting from bloated, DC-centric dead weight to a lean, deployable disaster force that empowers state actors to provide relief for their citizens." Richardson said during the briefing that there would be no changes to the agency's disaster response plans despite having told staff to expect a new plan in May, the sources told Reuters. Richardson's comments come amid widespread concern that the departures of a raft of top FEMA officials, staff cuts and reductions in hurricane preparations will leave the agency ill-prepared for a storm season forecast to be above normal. Democrats criticized Richardson following the Reuters report. Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer posted the Reuters headline about Richardson on X and said he was "unaware of why he hasn't been fired yet." Representative Bennie Thompson, the senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee with oversight of FEMA, issued a statement to Reuters that read: "Suffice to say, disaster response is no joke. If you don’t know what or when hurricane season is, you’re not qualified to run FEMA. Get someone knowledgeable in there.” Hurricanes kill dozens of people and cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually across a swath of US states every year. The storms have become increasingly more destructive and costly due to the effects of climate change. Richardson's comment purporting ignorance about hurricane season spread among agency staff, spurring confusion and reigniting concern about his lack of familiarity with FEMA's operations, said three sources. Richardson, who has no disaster response experience, said during Monday's briefing, a daily all-hands meeting held by phone and videoconference, that he will not be issuing a new disaster plan because he does not want to make changes that might counter the FEMA Review Council, the sources said. President Donald Trump created the council to evaluate FEMA. Its members include DHS head Noem, governors and other officials.&nbsp;In a May 15 staff town hall, Richardson said a disaster plan, including tabletop exercises, would be ready for review by May 23. The back-and-forth on updating the disaster plan and a lack of clear strategic guidance have created confusion for FEMA staff, said one source. Richardson has evoked his military experience as a former Marine artillery officer in conversations with staff. Before joining FEMA, he was assistant secretary at DHS' office for countering weapons of mass destruction, which he has told staff he will continue to lead. Richardson was appointed as the new chief of FEMA last month after his predecessor, Cameron Hamilton, was abruptly fired. Hamilton had publicly broken with Trump over the future of the agency, but sources told Reuters that Trump allies had already been maneuvering to oust him because they were unhappy with what they saw as Hamilton's slow-moving effort to restructure FEMA. Trump has said FEMA should be shrunk or even eliminated, arguing states can take on many of its functions, as part of a wider downsizing of the federal government. About 2,000 full-time FEMA staff, one-third of its total, have been terminated or voluntarily left the agency since the start of the Trump administration in January. Despite Noem's prior comments that she plans to eliminate FEMA, in May she approved Richardson's request to retain more than 2,600 short-term disaster response and recovery employees whose terms were set to expire this year, one of the sources said, confirming an earlier report by NBC News. Those short-term staff make up the highest proportion of FEMA employees, about 40%, and are a pillar of the agency's on-the-ground response efforts. FEMA recently sharply reduced hurricane training and workshops for state and local emergency managers due to travel and speaking restrictions imposed on staff, according to prior Reuters reporting. Reporting by Leah Douglas and Ted Hesson in Washington, Nathan Layne in North Carolina; Editing by Ross Colvin, Bill Berkrot and Lincoln Feast.

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the US disaster agency said he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the US disaster agency said he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation. The remark was made during a briefing by David Richardson, who has led FEMA since early May. It was not clear to staff whether he meant it literally, as a joke, or in some other context. The US hurricane season officially began on Sunday and lasts through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast last week that this year's season is expected to bring as many as 10 hurricanes. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA's parent agency, said the comment was a joke and that FEMA is prepared for hurricane season. The spokesperson said under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Richardson "FEMA is shifting from bloated, DC-centric dead weight to a lean, deployable disaster force that empowers state actors to provide relief for their citizens." Richardson said during the briefing that there would be no changes to the agency's disaster response plans despite having told staff to expect a new plan in May, the sources told Reuters. Richardson's comments come amid widespread concern that the departures of a raft of top FEMA officials, staff cuts and reductions in hurricane preparations will leave the agency ill-prepared for a storm season forecast to be above normal. Democrats criticized Richardson following the Reuters report. Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer posted the Reuters headline about Richardson on X and said he was "unaware of why he hasn't been fired yet." Representative Bennie Thompson, the senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee with oversight of FEMA, issued a statement to Reuters that read: "Suffice to say, disaster response is no joke. If you don’t know what or when hurricane season is, you’re not qualified to run FEMA. Get someone knowledgeable in there.” Hurricanes kill dozens of people and cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually across a swath of US states every year. The storms have become increasingly more destructive and costly due to the effects of climate change. Richardson's comment purporting ignorance about hurricane season spread among agency staff, spurring confusion and reigniting concern about his lack of familiarity with FEMA's operations, said three sources. Richardson, who has no disaster response experience, said during Monday's briefing, a daily all-hands meeting held by phone and videoconference, that he will not be issuing a new disaster plan because he does not want to make changes that might counter the FEMA Review Council, the sources said. President Donald Trump created the council to evaluate FEMA. Its members include DHS head Noem, governors and other officials. In a May 15 staff town hall, Richardson said a disaster plan, including tabletop exercises, would be ready for review by May 23. The back-and-forth on updating the disaster plan and a lack of clear strategic guidance have created confusion for FEMA staff, said one source. Richardson has evoked his military experience as a former Marine artillery officer in conversations with staff. Before joining FEMA, he was assistant secretary at DHS' office for countering weapons of mass destruction, which he has told staff he will continue to lead. Richardson was appointed as the new chief of FEMA last month after his predecessor, Cameron Hamilton, was abruptly fired. Hamilton had publicly broken with Trump over the future of the agency, but sources told Reuters that Trump allies had already been maneuvering to oust him because they were unhappy with what they saw as Hamilton's slow-moving effort to restructure FEMA. Trump has said FEMA should be shrunk or even eliminated, arguing states can take on many of its functions, as part of a wider downsizing of the federal government. About 2,000 full-time FEMA staff, one-third of its total, have been terminated or voluntarily left the agency since the start of the Trump administration in January. Despite Noem's prior comments that she plans to eliminate FEMA, in May she approved Richardson's request to retain more than 2,600 short-term disaster response and recovery employees whose terms were set to expire this year, one of the sources said, confirming an earlier report by NBC News. Those short-term staff make up the highest proportion of FEMA employees, about 40%, and are a pillar of the agency's on-the-ground response efforts. FEMA recently sharply reduced hurricane training and workshops for state and local emergency managers due to travel and speaking restrictions imposed on staff, according to prior Reuters reporting. Reporting by Leah Douglas and Ted Hesson in Washington, Nathan Layne in North Carolina; Editing by Ross Colvin, Bill Berkrot and Lincoln Feast.

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the US disaster agency said he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season.

US emergency management chief has no clue of US hurricane season, his remarks leave staff baffled

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering an American woman who had come to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide using the Sarco pod has taken his own life at the age of 47, de Volkskrant reported. The Sarco suicide pod was used for the first time in September last year by a 64-year-old woman who was "seriously ill." Afterwards, the police arrested the man who was present at the site, claiming they saw strangulation marks on the woman's neck.&nbsp;Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, was in the Swiss forest near Merishausen in the canton of Schaffhausen. However, it was alleged that the suicide pod failed to work and Willet was accused of killing the woman with his hands.&nbsp;He was then placed in pre-trial detention for 70 days before being released in early December 2024. During that time, he was not allowed any contact with people outside the facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strangulation-marks-found-on-neck-of-woman-who-died-in-sarco-suicide-pod-investigators-771602">'Strangulation marks' found on neck of woman who died in Sarco suicide pod: Investigators</a>&nbsp;<h2>Detention “traumatised” Florian Willet</h2>&nbsp;Philip Nitschke, director of Exit International and the inventor of the Sarco, said in a statement that "Florian was a changed man" after being "released suddenly and unexpectedly from pre-trial detention."&nbsp;“Gone was his warm smile and self-confidence. In its place was a man who seemed deeply traumatised by the experience of incarceration and the wrongful accusation of strangulation,” Nitschke said.&nbsp;The statement added, "The prosecution alleged that the Sarco had not worked, and that Florian had strangled the woman instead. This allegation has no foundation."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/serbian-woman-parasailing-accident-removes-harness-montenegro-1748920060405">Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death</a>&nbsp;He stated that Florian's "spirit was broken" and his "psychiatric discharge report of January 2025 stated that he was suffering from ‘an acute polymorphic psychotic disorder (F23.0)." He had developed serious psychological problems after he was accused of murder, Nitschke said.&nbsp;<h2>Willet went missing, took his own life in Germany</h2>&nbsp;The Last Resort informed that "Florian ‘fell’ from the third floor of his Zurich apartment building" in early 2025, and underwent three months of rehab and surgery.&nbsp;He was reported missing in recent weeks by his friend. Nitschke says he was in touch with Willet over the past few months, but it was "very difficult to really get through to him."&nbsp;"I suspect that the medical authorities in the prison also saw this and that is why he was released so suddenly," Nitschke said.&nbsp;Willet died by suicide on May 5 in Cologne, Germany, with the help of a specialised organisation, according to Exit International. Assisted suicide is legal in the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469">Get help &amp; support for suicide</a> If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations. &nbsp;

Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, which created the Sarco pod, died by suicide in Germany. He was reported to be severely traumatised after being accused of murdering the woman who used the pod in September last year.

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering an American woman who had come to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide using the Sarco pod has taken his own life at the age of 47, de Volkskrant reported. The Sarco suicide pod was used for the first time in September last year by a 64-year-old woman who was "seriously ill." Afterwards, the police arrested the man who was present at the site, claiming they saw strangulation marks on the woman's neck. Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, was in the Swiss forest near Merishausen in the canton of Schaffhausen. However, it was alleged that the suicide pod failed to work and Willet was accused of killing the woman with his hands. He was then placed in pre-trial detention for 70 days before being released in early December 2024. During that time, he was not allowed any contact with people outside the facility. Also Read: 'Strangulation marks' found on neck of woman who died in Sarco suicide pod: Investigators Detention “traumatised” Florian Willet Philip Nitschke, director of Exit International and the inventor of the Sarco, said in a statement that "Florian was a changed man" after being "released suddenly and unexpectedly from pre-trial detention." “Gone was his warm smile and self-confidence. In its place was a man who seemed deeply traumatised by the experience of incarceration and the wrongful accusation of strangulation,” Nitschke said. The statement added, "The prosecution alleged that the Sarco had not worked, and that Florian had strangled the woman instead. This allegation has no foundation." Also Read: Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death He stated that Florian's "spirit was broken" and his "psychiatric discharge report of January 2025 stated that he was suffering from ‘an acute polymorphic psychotic disorder (F23.0)." He had developed serious psychological problems after he was accused of murder, Nitschke said. Willet went missing, took his own life in Germany The Last Resort informed that "Florian ‘fell’ from the third floor of his Zurich apartment building" in early 2025, and underwent three months of rehab and surgery. He was reported missing in recent weeks by his friend. Nitschke says he was in touch with Willet over the past few months, but it was "very difficult to really get through to him." "I suspect that the medical authorities in the prison also saw this and that is why he was released so suddenly," Nitschke said. Willet died by suicide on May 5 in Cologne, Germany, with the help of a specialised organisation, according to Exit International. Assisted suicide is legal in the country. Get help & support for suicide If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, which created the Sarco pod, died by suicide in Germany. He was reported to be severely traumatised after being accused of murdering the woman who used the pod in September last year.

Man behind Sarco suicide pod takes his own life in Germany with help of 'specialised organisation'

Pakistan's Karachi experienced 9 to 11 low-intensity quakes in over 48 hours. Due to the tremors, the District Malir Jail evacuated the inmates as a temporary measure. While moving them to safety, at least 216 took advantage of the situation and escaped the prison complex on Tuesday (June 3).&nbsp;At the time the tremors were felt, around 6,000 prisoners were present in the facility. Speaking to reporters, Jail Superintendent Arshad Shah confirmed the incident. He also mentioned it was a chaotic situation, the barracks were opened so avoid injury, as there was a fear of the wall collapsing.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/karchi-experienced-three-low-intensity-earthquake-in-a-day-1748933948606">Karachi experienced three low intensity earthquakes in a day</a>&nbsp;During the evacuation, some inmates escaped by breaking the locks and began climbing over the walls. This took place near Mari Gate, where over 1,000 inmates had gathered. As the staff tried to control the situation, one inmate snatched a rifle from the officer and opened fire. This injured Frontier Corps personnel and one police officer. Jail staff were also attacked with stones and sticks by inmates. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-man-arrested-on-charges-of-spying-for-pakistan-20-isi-contacts-found-in-his-phone-1748934872709">Punjab man arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, 20 ISI contacts found in his phone</a>&nbsp;As the situation got out of control, police, Rangers, and Frontier Corps personnel were deployed. In an interview with a local media, Sindh IG Ghulam Nabi Memon confirmed that in an interview that 78 of those who escaped have been recaptured. A search operation is underway to look for the others.As the officials searched the prison complex, they found 50 hiding in the jail quarter, and 19 others were recaptured as they were escaping in rickshaws and other vehicles.

Pakistan's Karachi experienced 9 to 11 low-intensity quakes in over 48 hours. Due to the tremors, the District Malir Jail evacuated the inmates as a temporary measure.

Pakistan's Karachi experienced 9 to 11 low-intensity quakes in over 48 hours. Due to the tremors, the District Malir Jail evacuated the inmates as a temporary measure. While moving them to safety, at least 216 took advantage of the situation and escaped the prison complex on Tuesday (June 3). At the time the tremors were felt, around 6,000 prisoners were present in the facility. Speaking to reporters, Jail Superintendent Arshad Shah confirmed the incident. He also mentioned it was a chaotic situation, the barracks were opened so avoid injury, as there was a fear of the wall collapsing. Also read: Karachi experienced three low intensity earthquakes in a day During the evacuation, some inmates escaped by breaking the locks and began climbing over the walls. This took place near Mari Gate, where over 1,000 inmates had gathered. As the staff tried to control the situation, one inmate snatched a rifle from the officer and opened fire. This injured Frontier Corps personnel and one police officer. Jail staff were also attacked with stones and sticks by inmates. Also read: Punjab man arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, 20 ISI contacts found in his phone As the situation got out of control, police, Rangers, and Frontier Corps personnel were deployed. In an interview with a local media, Sindh IG Ghulam Nabi Memon confirmed that in an interview that 78 of those who escaped have been recaptured. A search operation is underway to look for the others. As the officials searched the prison complex, they found 50 hiding in the jail quarter, and 19 others were recaptured as they were escaping in rickshaws and other vehicles.

Pakistan's Karachi experienced 9 to 11 low-intensity quakes in over 48 hours. Due to the tremors, the District Malir Jail evacuated the inmates as a temporary measure.

Prison break in Pakistan: 216 inmates escape Karachi prison amid earthquake evacuation, only 78 recaptured

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led delegation will visit the United States today (June 3). Ahead of the planned visit, the Indian leader has commented on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of mediation between India and Pakistan after tensions rose between the two nations last month. Stating that he respects the US president, Tharoor clarified that India's understanding of the issue is different.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking to news agency ANI, Tharoor said, "No one needed to persuade us to stop. We had already said to stop. If there was any persuasion by the American president or his senior officials, it would have been the persuasion of the Pakistanis. They would have had to be persuaded. We don't need to be persuaded because we don't want war."&nbsp;Tharoor added, “We have enormous respect for the American presidency, and we will speak with that respect in mind. But broadly speaking, our understanding is a bit different…We had consistently said from the very beginning on May 7th that we were not interested in prolonging the conflict. This is not the opening salvo in some sort of war. All it is is retribution against the terrorists, period. If Pakistan had not reacted, we would not have reacted...”<h2>Trump administration's claims vs India's stance</h2>India, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, launched Operation Sindoor and hit terror targets inside Pakistan killing as many as 100 terrorists. Tensions rose when Pakistan launched drone attacks on military posts and civilian areas in bordering states. In retaliatory action, India launched missiles and attacked Pakistan's airbases. After two days of hostilities, a ceasefire understanding was reached between the DGMOs of both countries. Trump has claimed that it was reached after his intervention. He also claimed that he used trade and tariff to stop the fighting between both countries.&nbsp;India has categorically rejected the claims made by the US president. India said that the understanding reached between the two nations was bilateral and no third-party mediation was involved. India said that they received calls from US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and they were told that any request for a ceasefire should come from the Pakistani side and not any other country. It was after this that the Pakistani DGMO contacted the Indian counterpart and an understanding was reached. India's Ministry of External Affairs has also said that trade was not used in the conversation.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that India needed no persuasion when asked about US President Donald Trump's claims about mediating between India and Pakistan post Operation Sindoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led delegation will visit the United States today (June 3). Ahead of the planned visit, the Indian leader has commented on US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of mediation between India and Pakistan after tensions rose between the two nations last month. Stating that he respects the US president, Tharoor clarified that India's understanding of the issue is different. Speaking to news agency ANI, Tharoor said, "No one needed to persuade us to stop. We had already said to stop. If there was any persuasion by the American president or his senior officials, it would have been the persuasion of the Pakistanis. They would have had to be persuaded. We don't need to be persuaded because we don't want war." Tharoor added, “We have enormous respect for the American presidency, and we will speak with that respect in mind. But broadly speaking, our understanding is a bit different…We had consistently said from the very beginning on May 7th that we were not interested in prolonging the conflict. This is not the opening salvo in some sort of war. All it is is retribution against the terrorists, period. If Pakistan had not reacted, we would not have reacted...” Trump administration's claims vs India's stance India, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, launched Operation Sindoor and hit terror targets inside Pakistan killing as many as 100 terrorists. Tensions rose when Pakistan launched drone attacks on military posts and civilian areas in bordering states. In retaliatory action, India launched missiles and attacked Pakistan's airbases. After two days of hostilities, a ceasefire understanding was reached between the DGMOs of both countries. Trump has claimed that it was reached after his intervention. He also claimed that he used trade and tariff to stop the fighting between both countries. India has categorically rejected the claims made by the US president. India said that the understanding reached between the two nations was bilateral and no third-party mediation was involved. India said that they received calls from US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and they were told that any request for a ceasefire should come from the Pakistani side and not any other country. It was after this that the Pakistani DGMO contacted the Indian counterpart and an understanding was reached. India's Ministry of External Affairs has also said that trade was not used in the conversation.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that India needed no persuasion when asked about US President Donald Trump's claims about mediating between India and Pakistan post Operation Sindoor

'No one needed to persuade us': Shashi Tharoor refutes Trump's Indo-Pak mediation claims ahead of Indian delegation's US visit

A strange sunset seen in Florida this weekend left residents questioning reality. The fireball appeared extremely weird, taking on a dark red and orangish hue on May 31. People were baffled to see the Sun look like a cutout and donning strange colours. Photos posted on social media show a bizarre sun and have attracted several comments.&nbsp;People called it out as proof that we are living in a simulation, with another saying that the matrix seems to be broken. Another user posted a similar picture of the sun taken in Ohio the day before that.&nbsp;In some photos, the sun looks dark red, while in others it looks misty white and red. Some pictures also appeared to show two suns. A few people on social media even thought that they were looking at Mars because of its bright red hue.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">“That’s not the Moon, the Moon is above us” Sunset over Florida this weekend confuses Floridians <a href="https://t.co/Fvxh2u4NWH">pic.twitter.com/Fvxh2u4NWH</a>&mdash; Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1929196835505127607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Was this Mars I saw on wednesday and not the moon? It looked really cool for a sec," a user wrote.&nbsp;<h2>What caused the red sun in Florida?</h2>&nbsp;However, the phenomenon has a perfect explanation. According to meteorologists, the sun can project such colours in certain conditions. In this particular case, the reason was the smoke generated by the Canadian wildfire. &nbsp;This is a rare atmospheric phenomenon and can also happen in places where there is heavy pollution.&nbsp;Andrew Stutzke told WQAD News 8 that when smoke reaches the upper atmosphere, such an effect is created. He added that the visible light spectrum is affected because of smoke. Normally, we can see orange, yellows and greens. But wildfire smoke blocks the shorter wavelengths, that is, green, blue, indigo, and violet. So you are left with red, yellow and orange, and that is what people could see in Florida.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the "Second Sun" effect was the result of light scattering through smoke. Records suggest that similar incidents have been seen in the past as well. A "double sunset" was described by Dr. Robert Plot in 1686.

A strange looking red sun was seen in Florida, Ohio and other regions last week. Some people were shocked to see the strange colour, while others knew what was happening.

A strange sunset seen in Florida this weekend left residents questioning reality. The fireball appeared extremely weird, taking on a dark red and orangish hue on May 31. People were baffled to see the Sun look like a cutout and donning strange colours. Photos posted on social media show a bizarre sun and have attracted several comments. People called it out as proof that we are living in a simulation, with another saying that the matrix seems to be broken. Another user posted a similar picture of the sun taken in Ohio the day before that. In some photos, the sun looks dark red, while in others it looks misty white and red. Some pictures also appeared to show two suns. A few people on social media even thought that they were looking at Mars because of its bright red hue.

A strange looking red sun was seen in Florida, Ohio and other regions last week. Some people were shocked to see the strange colour, while others knew what was happening.

Strange bright red sun seen in Florida baffles people. It has a perfectly simple explanation

Karchi city felt tremors of three low-intensity earthquakes in Pakistan on Monday, June 2, at around 1 PM. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the first two were in Karachi's Gadap and the third one was in Quaidabad. No damage or casualties were reported.The three earthquakes were recorded at an intensity of 3.2 magnitude at Gadap at 1.05 AM and then 3.6 magnitude in the same area, followed by a jolt of 3.2 magnitude in Quaidabad. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Quaidabad also experienced tremors on Sunday evening.Pakistan is situated at the intersection of two tectonic plates- the Eurasian and the Indian, spreading across five seismic zones. However, sometimes it is also affected by the movement of the Arabic Plate.According to local reports, there were tremors felt in Khokhrapar, Malir, Landhi, Future Mor, Gul Ahmed, and Hospital Chowrangi.&nbsp;According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, such low-intensity earthquakes prevent the potential of high-intensity ones. In May, Pakistan experienced seven low-intensity earthquakes from 4.2 to 4.9 in magnitude.

Karchi city felt tremors of three low-intensity earthquakes on June 2, in Gadap and Quaidabad of Karachi, with no reported damage or casualties 

Karchi city felt tremors of three low-intensity earthquakes in Pakistan on Monday, June 2, at around 1 PM. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the first two were in Karachi's Gadap and the third one was in Quaidabad. No damage or casualties were reported. The three earthquakes were recorded at an intensity of 3.2 magnitude at Gadap at 1.05 AM and then 3.6 magnitude in the same area, followed by a jolt of 3.2 magnitude in Quaidabad. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Quaidabad also experienced tremors on Sunday evening. Pakistan is situated at the intersection of two tectonic plates- the Eurasian and the Indian, spreading across five seismic zones. However, sometimes it is also affected by the movement of the Arabic Plate. According to local reports, there were tremors felt in Khokhrapar, Malir, Landhi, Future Mor, Gul Ahmed, and Hospital Chowrangi. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, such low-intensity earthquakes prevent the potential of high-intensity ones. In May, Pakistan experienced seven low-intensity earthquakes from 4.2 to 4.9 in magnitude.

Karchi city felt tremors of three low-intensity earthquakes on June 2, in Gadap and Quaidabad of Karachi, with no reported damage or casualties&nbsp;

Karachi experienced three low intensity earthquakes in a day

An Indian-origin man in Australia suffered a brain injury and is fighting for life after he was allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest by Australian police in Adelaide. The incident is reminiscent of the murder of George Floyd in the US's Minneapolis in 2020. The Indian-origin man has been identified as Gaurav Kundi. &nbsp;The video of the incident has gone viral on social media. It shows the man being forced onto a road in Adelaide's eastern suburbs as he declares that he has done nothing wrong. His partner identified as, Amritpal Kaur, is seen recording the video while crying and urging the police not to act in that manner. Kaur has alleged that Kundi's head collided with the police vehicle. He reportedly lost consciousness after he was tackled to the ground. &nbsp;The man in the video can be heard saying, "I have done nothing wrong." Kaur could be heard screaming, "Yeah, he hasn't done anything, what the hell. Oh my God! They are doing unfair!". &nbsp;As per a report by Australia Today, the police in Adelaide saw the couple arguing in public and mistook the incident as a case of domestic violence. "I stopped filming because I panicked when the officer knelt on him," Kaur told 9News. "The policeman thought he was assaulting me and doing domestic violence on the road but the policeman is wrong...He was just drunk and that's why he is loud, nothing else."&nbsp;Kundi is currently im Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors have said his brain and neck nerves are severely damaged. Australia Today quoted Kaur saying, “Maybe he will wake up if his brain works, or maybe he will not.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, South Australia Police have reportedly launched an internal investigation into the matter and are reviewing body-cam footage. Police Commissioner Grant Stevens backed the officers on duty and said that they acted in line. Stevens has advised that when people die in custody, Commissioner's Inquiries are automatically launched. Given the severity of Kundi's injuries, Stevens has elected to begin the investigation "now, rather than wait".&nbsp;

An Indian-origin man in Australia suffered a brain injury and is fighting for life after he was allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest by Australian police in Adelaide.

An Indian-origin man in Australia suffered a brain injury and is fighting for life after he was allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest by Australian police in Adelaide. The incident is reminiscent of the murder of George Floyd in the US's Minneapolis in 2020. The Indian-origin man has been identified as Gaurav Kundi. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media. It shows the man being forced onto a road in Adelaide's eastern suburbs as he declares that he has done nothing wrong. His partner identified as, Amritpal Kaur, is seen recording the video while crying and urging the police not to act in that manner. Kaur has alleged that Kundi's head collided with the police vehicle. He reportedly lost consciousness after he was tackled to the ground. The man in the video can be heard saying, "I have done nothing wrong." Kaur could be heard screaming, "Yeah, he hasn't done anything, what the hell. Oh my God! They are doing unfair!". As per a report by Australia Today, the police in Adelaide saw the couple arguing in public and mistook the incident as a case of domestic violence. "I stopped filming because I panicked when the officer knelt on him," Kaur told 9News. "The policeman thought he was assaulting me and doing domestic violence on the road but the policeman is wrong...He was just drunk and that's why he is loud, nothing else." Kundi is currently im Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors have said his brain and neck nerves are severely damaged. Australia Today quoted Kaur saying, “Maybe he will wake up if his brain works, or maybe he will not.” Meanwhile, South Australia Police have reportedly launched an internal investigation into the matter and are reviewing body-cam footage. Police Commissioner Grant Stevens backed the officers on duty and said that they acted in line. Stevens has advised that when people die in custody, Commissioner's Inquiries are automatically launched. Given the severity of Kundi's injuries, Stevens has elected to begin the investigation "now, rather than wait".

An Indian-origin man in Australia suffered a brain injury and is fighting for life after he was allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest by Australian police in Adelaide.

'Head slammed on road by cops': Indian-origin man suffers brain injury, fights for life after police brutality in Australia

Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus unveiled the country's new banknotes on Monday. The Bangladeshi currency known as 'taka' earlier had the portrait of the nation's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It had now been replaced by natural landscapes and traditional landmarks including images of Hindu and Buddhist temples. &nbsp;Justifying the decision to remove Bangabandhu's image, authorities in Bangladesh say that the move is a step towards depoliticising national symbols amid heightened political tension in the country. Earlier this year, while announcing the new banknotes, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus had said that they will incorporate the "historical and archaeological architecture of Bangladesh". &nbsp;Giving a glimpse of the new currency notes, Yunus said that he was handed over six newly designed banknotes by Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, accompanied by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma and Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan. This was done following a meeting of the advisory council at the Chief Adviser’s Office.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, accompanied by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma and Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, handed over images of six newly designed… <a href="https://t.co/XBr6wQD2ul">pic.twitter.com/XBr6wQD2ul</a>&mdash; Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefAdviserGoB/status/1929458333838442883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking to news agency AFP, Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank - the country's central bank - said, "Under the new series and design, the notes will not feature any human portraits, but will instead showcase natural landscapes and traditional landmarks."&nbsp;However, Bangladesh Bank said that along with the new notes of three denominations - Taka 1000, Taka 50, and Taka 20 - existing banknotes and coins featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will also remain in circulation.<h2>Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity</h2>Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal accepted on Sunday (June 1) that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina could be charged with crimes against humanity. The court directed investigators to produce Hasina, as well as a former home minister and a former police chief, before the court on June 16. Hasina has been in exile possibly in India since August 2024, when her 15-year reign came to an end after massive protests in the country. Bangladesh has also sent a formal request to India to extradite Hasina. &nbsp;

Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus unveiled the country's new banknotes replacing Mujibur Rahman's portrait

Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus unveiled the country's new banknotes on Monday. The Bangladeshi currency known as 'taka' earlier had the portrait of the nation's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It had now been replaced by natural landscapes and traditional landmarks including images of Hindu and Buddhist temples. Justifying the decision to remove Bangabandhu's image, authorities in Bangladesh say that the move is a step towards depoliticising national symbols amid heightened political tension in the country. Earlier this year, while announcing the new banknotes, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus had said that they will incorporate the "historical and archaeological architecture of Bangladesh". Giving a glimpse of the new currency notes, Yunus said that he was handed over six newly designed banknotes by Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, accompanied by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma and Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan. This was done following a meeting of the advisory council at the Chief Adviser’s Office.

Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus unveiled the country's new banknotes replacing Mujibur Rahman's portrait

Bangladesh's Yunus unveils first specimen of new banknotes, Mujibur Rahman’s portrait replaced - See Pics

In an outreach following the Operation Sindoor, the Indian all-party delegation in Brazil, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, met Ambassador Celso Amorim, Head Adviser to President Lula da Silva. In the interaction, Tharoor highlighted Pakistan's use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy.&nbsp;He said, “This is particularly a troubling matter as it is about the use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy. When we struck those terror bases, the next morning, there is a funeral was conducted by Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who is a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure. The funeral was attended by top police and military officials.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Brasilia, Brazil: While interacting with Ambassador Celso Amorim, Head Adviser of the Special Advisory to the President of the Republic, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, &quot;...LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba) has created this front called Resistance Front, we have been reporting… <a href="https://t.co/FYnQG5roCD">pic.twitter.com/FYnQG5roCD</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1929555912563499297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While displaying the image of the funeral and highlighting Pakistani police and military closeness to the terrorist organisation, he said, "LeT has created this front called The Resistance Front, we have been reporting about The Resistance Front to UN Sanctions Committee, time after time."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-buy-your-military-gear-from-russia-us-commerce-secy-highlights-issues-in-trade-talks-with-india-expresses-optimism-on-possible-deal-1748915907614">'You buy your military gear from Russia...': US Commerce Secy highlights issues in trade talks with India, expresses optimism on possible deal</a>&nbsp;He particularly highlighted the time 'when India encouraged our friends on Security Council to mention The Resistance Front in the press statement that the Security Council issued'.&nbsp;He continued, "The Pakistan government, I am sorry to say that with the support of your friend in China, took out the name, so there is not even a reference. We are not on the Security Council, neither are you. We have to change that situation. Both of us should be on the Council together"&nbsp;In the past, Pakistan's DG ISPR, during a briefing had hastily attempted to cover their tracks, where he presented Hafiz Abdul Rauf, whose records are identical to those mentioned in US' Office of Foreign Assets Control's sanctions list.&nbsp;To make him seem authentic, there was a video byte of him saying, he is a cleric and is a family man.This is on record to prove he's a terrorist, but probably a video of him saying I'm innocent was the need of the hour.

In an outreach following the Operation Sindoor, the Indian all-party delegation in Brazil, highlighted Pakistan's  use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy. 

In an outreach following the Operation Sindoor, the Indian all-party delegation in Brazil, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, met Ambassador Celso Amorim, Head Adviser to President Lula da Silva. In the interaction, Tharoor highlighted Pakistan's use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy. He said, “This is particularly a troubling matter as it is about the use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy. When we struck those terror bases, the next morning, there is a funeral was conducted by Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who is a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure. The funeral was attended by top police and military officials.”

In an outreach following the Operation Sindoor, the Indian all-party delegation in Brazil, highlighted Pakistan's &nbsp;use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy.&nbsp;

Pakistan with help from China erased mentions of The Resistance Front from UNSC press statement: Shashi Tharoor

A flight attendant tried to have her own crew member arrested on suspicion of a snack box theft. According to View from the Wing, the incident unfolded on United Airlines, where a crew member performed a citizen's arrest on another because they thought the other had stolen a snack box from the flight.&nbsp;One flight attendant reportedly took a snack box from the buy-on-board service. A colleague did not think it was alright and looked at it as theft. They reported the incident to senior officials and asked them to be at the gate to check on the suspect and even arrest them, treating it as a criminal matter.&nbsp;The attendant who confronted the other recalled that after the flight was done and the service was over, she checked on the remaining snack boxes. There were a total of four of them. However, after some time, she noticed that only three remained.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/british-airways-flight-attendant-caught-dancing-naked-in-business-class-bathroom-1748670501717">High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet</a>&nbsp;She immediately thought of the attendant who had earlier talked about how they had packed less food. She called the captain and requested that a supervisor be present at the gate. However, the flight reached the destination and all the passengers disembarked. But the supervisor did not show up, and so the attendant told the others that were not to move or touch their baggage.<h2>Flight attendant tried to leave, but was stopped</h2>&nbsp;The crew member who was suspected of stealing the snack box then tried to get their bag and leave. However, the attendant told View From The Wing that Inspector Javert blocked their way. Soon, a supervisor arrived and checked their bag.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/american-airlines-flight-man-drags-attendant-shouts-crazy-1748601257047">'Help me', shouts man on American Airlines flight; removes clothes and drags flight attendant</a>&nbsp;To the surprise of the flight attendant, there was no snack box in their bag. The one who tried to have the other arrested was later suspended for assault and unlawful detention.&nbsp;Taking company items is not allowed by airlines and can get crew members fired. In such cases, a report is sent to the supervisor, and an inquiry is initiated. However, the matter of having the other arrested the other for a missing snack box has attracted reactions of shock.

A flight attendant tried to have her colleague arrested after she suspected them of taking a snack box from the plane. However, the move proved costly to her.

A flight attendant tried to have her own crew member arrested on suspicion of a snack box theft. According to View from the Wing, the incident unfolded on United Airlines, where a crew member performed a citizen's arrest on another because they thought the other had stolen a snack box from the flight. One flight attendant reportedly took a snack box from the buy-on-board service. A colleague did not think it was alright and looked at it as theft. They reported the incident to senior officials and asked them to be at the gate to check on the suspect and even arrest them, treating it as a criminal matter. The attendant who confronted the other recalled that after the flight was done and the service was over, she checked on the remaining snack boxes. There were a total of four of them. However, after some time, she noticed that only three remained. Also Read: High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet She immediately thought of the attendant who had earlier talked about how they had packed less food. She called the captain and requested that a supervisor be present at the gate. However, the flight reached the destination and all the passengers disembarked. But the supervisor did not show up, and so the attendant told the others that were not to move or touch their baggage. Flight attendant tried to leave, but was stopped The crew member who was suspected of stealing the snack box then tried to get their bag and leave. However, the attendant told View From The Wing that Inspector Javert blocked their way. Soon, a supervisor arrived and checked their bag. Also Read: 'Help me', shouts man on American Airlines flight; removes clothes and drags flight attendant To the surprise of the flight attendant, there was no snack box in their bag. The one who tried to have the other arrested was later suspended for assault and unlawful detention. Taking company items is not allowed by airlines and can get crew members fired. In such cases, a report is sent to the supervisor, and an inquiry is initiated. However, the matter of having the other arrested the other for a missing snack box has attracted reactions of shock.

A flight attendant tried to have her colleague arrested after she suspected them of taking a snack box from the plane. However, the move proved costly to her.

Missing snack box triggers drama as flight attendant tries to have colleague arrested

South Koreans are voting for a new president today (May 3) to end months of political turmoil that was sparked after former President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to impose martial law in December 2024. The new leader will face the challenge of stabilizing the political chaos as well as the economy that is reeling after unpredictable trade tariffs by the United States, a major trading partner and a security ally. &nbsp;As per news agency Reuters, turnout is expected to be high with polls open between 6 a.m. (2100 GMT Monday) until 8 p.m. following early voting when more than a third of the 44.39 million eligible voters cast their ballots. As of 11 a.m., 8.1 million people, or just over 18% of the electorate, had voted at 14,295 polling stations around the country, according to the National Election Commission.<h2>Here's all you need to know</h2><ol><li>Liberal frontrunner is Lee Jae-myung from Democratic Party of Korea (DP) and his rival is conservative Kim Moon-soo representing People Power Party (PPP). The candidates vowed to put months of turmoil behind them and breathe new life into an ailing economy.&nbsp;</li></ol>2. &nbsp;Three weeks of official campaigning ended late on Monday. While Lee during the campaign advocated more equity and help for mid-to-low-income families, Kim campaigned on giving businesses more freedom from regulations and labour strife.&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Kim, however, is looming under the shadow of the previous Yoon government and its policies as he was Yoon's labour minister when the former president declared martial law on December 3. Lee has called the election "judgment day" against Kim and his People Power Party accusing them of having condoned the martial law attempt by not fighting harder to thwart it. The conservative Kim, on the other hand, has branded Lee a "dictator" and his Democratic Party a “monster.”&nbsp;4. Exit polls conducted by three television networks will be released at the close of the polls at 8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The frontrunner Lee and his rival Kim cast their ballots during early voting last week. Yoon and his wife voted at a school near their private residence on Tuesday. A poll survey predicted Lee as the winner.&nbsp;6. &nbsp;Ballots will be sorted and counted by machine first, then triple-checked by election officials by hand to verify accuracy. The National Election Commission is scheduled to certify the result on Wednesday (June 4) and the winner's inauguration is expected within hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;7. There will be no presidential transition of two months as the office has remained vacant since Yoon was impeached by parliament and then removed by the Constitutional Court on April 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;

South Koreans are voting for a new president today (May 3) to end months of political turmoil that was sparked after former President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to impose martial law

South Koreans are voting for a new president today (May 3) to end months of political turmoil that was sparked after former President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to impose martial law in December 2024. The new leader will face the challenge of stabilizing the political chaos as well as the economy that is reeling after unpredictable trade tariffs by the United States, a major trading partner and a security ally. As per news agency Reuters, turnout is expected to be high with polls open between 6 a.m. (2100 GMT Monday) until 8 p.m. following early voting when more than a third of the 44.39 million eligible voters cast their ballots. As of 11 a.m., 8.1 million people, or just over 18% of the electorate, had voted at 14,295 polling stations around the country, according to the National Election Commission. Here's all you need to know Liberal frontrunner is Lee Jae-myung from Democratic Party of Korea (DP) and his rival is conservative Kim Moon-soo representing People Power Party (PPP). The candidates vowed to put months of turmoil behind them and breathe new life into an ailing economy. 2. Three weeks of official campaigning ended late on Monday. While Lee during the campaign advocated more equity and help for mid-to-low-income families, Kim campaigned on giving businesses more freedom from regulations and labour strife. 3. Kim, however, is looming under the shadow of the previous Yoon government and its policies as he was Yoon's labour minister when the former president declared martial law on December 3. Lee has called the election "judgment day" against Kim and his People Power Party accusing them of having condoned the martial law attempt by not fighting harder to thwart it. The conservative Kim, on the other hand, has branded Lee a "dictator" and his Democratic Party a “monster.” 4. Exit polls conducted by three television networks will be released at the close of the polls at 8 p.m. 5. The frontrunner Lee and his rival Kim cast their ballots during early voting last week. Yoon and his wife voted at a school near their private residence on Tuesday. A poll survey predicted Lee as the winner. 6. Ballots will be sorted and counted by machine first, then triple-checked by election officials by hand to verify accuracy. The National Election Commission is scheduled to certify the result on Wednesday (June 4) and the winner's inauguration is expected within hours. 7. There will be no presidential transition of two months as the office has remained vacant since Yoon was impeached by parliament and then removed by the Constitutional Court on April 4.

South Koreans are voting for a new president today (May 3) to end months of political turmoil that was sparked after former President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to impose martial law

South Korean presidential elections underway: Yoon Suk Yeol's successor to end months of turmoil | All we know

Traders on the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan have been protesting for the fourth consecutive day over the levying of taxes by the Pakistan Government. They argue that Gilgit-Baltistan is a disputed region, even though Pakistan can administer it, they can't impose taxes.Protestors have been demanding the clearance of over 240 consignments stuck at Sost Dry port for the past seven months.&nbsp;Ashfaq Ahmed, President of Gilgit Baltistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says that employment of 20 thousand traders are associated with this port and these traders are being impacted by the implementation of the port.&nbsp;

According to a report by BBC Urdu, the 24-hour sit-in protest has greatly impacted tourism. Tourists have been stranded on both sides due to the closure of the Karakoram Highway.It had been four days since the protest started, till Monday, and the traders have warned of extended action if the demands are not met. The protest was called by the Pak-China Traders Action Committee: an alliance between the Gilgit-Baltistan Importer and Exporter Association, Gilgit Nagar Chamber of Commerce, and small trade Associations from Nagar, Hunza and Gilgit.&nbsp;The traders say that the Gilgit-Baltistan region has no major source of income, and the Khunjerab Pass between China and Pakistan was the biggest source of income for the locals.Pakistan and China have a border agreement of 1985 that permits permanent residents of Gilgit-Baltistan to exchange goods across the border using traditional barter methods.&nbsp;The traders say that policies of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Customs collectorate are not allowing the domiciles of the GB region with a border pass to trade with Xinjiang of China. Despite the disputed status of the region Pakistan Revenue Department, through a notification, established a check post for sales tax.&nbsp;"Small traders have been exploited for the last five years with various excuses, which we strongly condemn," read a press release from the Gilgit Baltistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.&nbsp;The traders demand full exemption from all illegal taxes, instead of customs duty. They also want a Special Trade Facilitation Package because of the special status of the region.The traders' associations have warned that they will approach the Pakistani Supreme Court and international forums such as the International Court of Justice if their demands are not met.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Protesters Shut Down the China-Pakistan Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan for four consecutive days. Trade and tourism came to a halt as local traders protested federal taxes, calling them unconstitutional in the disputed region.

Traders on the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan have been protesting for the fourth consecutive day over the levying of taxes by the Pakistan Government. They argue that Gilgit-Baltistan is a disputed region, even though Pakistan can administer it, they can't impose taxes. Protestors have been demanding the clearance of over 240 consignments stuck at Sost Dry port for the past seven months. Ashfaq Ahmed, President of Gilgit Baltistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says that employment of 20 thousand traders are associated with this port and these traders are being impacted by the implementation of the port.

Protesters shut down the China-Pakistan Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan for four consecutive days. Trade and tourism came to a halt as local traders protested federal taxes, calling them unconstitutional in the disputed region.

Gilgit-Baltistan protesters block CPEC route over tax dispute

North Korea is known for its tight grip over its citizens. There is a blanket ban on consuming international content, and the state controls what the people watch and hear. It basically wants to cut off all kinds of foreign influence. Controlling every action of the residents has led Kim Jong Un's administration to take some extreme steps. This includes how people express themselves and what words they use.&nbsp;BBC reported that a smartphone smuggled out of the country displayed the ways the state keeps a check on its citizens. The publication found that phones in North Korea are programmed to autocorrect words that are forbidden in the country.&nbsp;For example, the South Korean word "oppa", which means older brother but is also commonly used for friends and even romantic partners, changes to "comrade" when typed. A warning message also pops up - "This word can only be used to describe your siblings."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-black-eye-white-house-farewell-doge-son-x-1748665971348">'Go ahead, punch me...': Musk reveals who gave him the black eye seen at his White House farewell</a>&nbsp;If someone in North Korea is seen using the word "oppa" for someone other than a brother, it would be a hint that they are changing their use based on the South Korean TV shows and films.&nbsp;South Korea is translated to "puppet state", the term North Korea uses for its neighbouring country.&nbsp;<h2>Screenshot sent to the administration every 5 minutes</h2>&nbsp;The phone also takes a screenshot every five minutes, which then goes across to government officials, as a way to keep an eye on the activities. The user has no control over these files. They can be seen listed in a folder, but they cannot open it.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hand-of-god-ultrasound-protecting-unborn-baby-with-heart-defect-1748575947368">Mother says she saw God protecting her unborn baby with heart condition in ultrasound</a> Having people cut off from the outside world helps the North Korean government to control every narrative. All kinds of South Korean entertainment, including music, TV shows and movies, are banned in the country. Reports suggest that under a 2020 law, anyone found consuming or distributing South Korean media content can be handed the death penalty.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the BBC, such people can be publicly executed. One can escape death, but will have to pay for the crime with extreme labour.&nbsp;Other foreign media are also not allowed. The state controls all the media outlets in the country, and the Korean Central News Agency censors content. There have been instances of individuals being publicly sentenced for accessing and distributing foreign media.&nbsp;

North Korea strictly censors everything the citizens watch and do on their phones. It can control what they are doing on their devices and receive a report every 5 minutes.

North Korea is known for its tight grip over its citizens. There is a blanket ban on consuming international content, and the state controls what the people watch and hear. It basically wants to cut off all kinds of foreign influence. Controlling every action of the residents has led Kim Jong Un's administration to take some extreme steps. This includes how people express themselves and what words they use. BBC reported that a smartphone smuggled out of the country displayed the ways the state keeps a check on its citizens. The publication found that phones in North Korea are programmed to autocorrect words that are forbidden in the country. For example, the South Korean word "oppa", which means older brother but is also commonly used for friends and even romantic partners, changes to "comrade" when typed. A warning message also pops up - "This word can only be used to describe your siblings." Also Read: 'Go ahead, punch me...': Musk reveals who gave him the black eye seen at his White House farewell If someone in North Korea is seen using the word "oppa" for someone other than a brother, it would be a hint that they are changing their use based on the South Korean TV shows and films. South Korea is translated to "puppet state", the term North Korea uses for its neighbouring country. Screenshot sent to the administration every 5 minutes The phone also takes a screenshot every five minutes, which then goes across to government officials, as a way to keep an eye on the activities. The user has no control over these files. They can be seen listed in a folder, but they cannot open it. Also Read: Mother says she saw God protecting her unborn baby with heart condition in ultrasound Having people cut off from the outside world helps the North Korean government to control every narrative. All kinds of South Korean entertainment, including music, TV shows and movies, are banned in the country. Reports suggest that under a 2020 law, anyone found consuming or distributing South Korean media content can be handed the death penalty. According to the BBC, such people can be publicly executed. One can escape death, but will have to pay for the crime with extreme labour. Other foreign media are also not allowed. The state controls all the media outlets in the country, and the Korean Central News Agency censors content. There have been instances of individuals being publicly sentenced for accessing and distributing foreign media.

North Korea strictly censors everything the citizens watch and do on their phones. It can control what they are doing on their devices and receive a report every 5 minutes.

Screenshot every 5 minutes: North Korean smartphones are govt moles and can get you killed

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday (June 3) said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future”, adding that talks are in a “very, very good place.” However, US also highlighted the “Russia factor” amid trade talks.&nbsp;DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row during the delegation's visit to Spain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-buy-your-military-gear-from-russia-us-commerce-secy-highlights-issues-in-trade-talks-with-india-expresses-optimism-on-possible-deal-1748915907614">'You buy your military gear from Russia...': US Commerce Secy highlights issues in trade talks with India, expresses optimism on possible deal</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250603/image-1748916997128.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'You buy your military gear from Russia...': US Commerce Secy highlights issues in trade talks with India, expresses optimism on possible deal"></figure>&nbsp;US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday (June 3) said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future”, adding that talks are in a “very, very good place.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-spain-kanimozhi-s-sharp-response-on-dmk-vs-centre-s-national-language-row-1748918123607">'Unity in diversity is our...': In Spain, Kanimozhi's sharp response to DMK vs Centre's national language row - Video</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250603/image-1748919119264.jpeg?rect=(0,6,1012,758)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Unity in diversity is our...': In Spain, Kanimozhi's sharp response to DMK vs Centre's national language row - Video"></figure>&nbsp;DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row during the delegation's visit to Spain. Kanimozhi's responded sharply stating that India's national language is "unity in diversity." Her response had been lauded by all and video of the press conference has gone viral.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-of-6-2-magnitude-jolts-greece-tremors-felt-in-turkey-7-hurt-while-fleeing-in-panic-1748921478162">Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Greece, tremors felt in Turkey; 7 hurt while fleeing in panic</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250603/image-1748921728740.jpeg?rect=(0,40,222,167)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Greece, tremors felt in Turkey; 7 hurt while fleeing in panic"></figure>&nbsp;A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), the EMSC confirmed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-final-rcb-vs-pbks-preview-new-champion-in-waiting-as-bengaluru-punjab-square-off-in-ahmedabad-1748918953215">IPL 2025 final, RCB vs PBKS Preview: New champion in waiting as Bengaluru-Punjab square off in Ahmedabad</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250603/image-1748919847993.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="IPL 2025 final, RCB vs PBKS Preview: New champion in waiting as Bengaluru-Punjab square off in Ahmedabad"></figure>A new Indian Premier League (IPL) champion will be crowned on Tuesday (June 3) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the summit clash.&nbsp;Ukraine's recent audacious drone attack has raised a critical question: Why did Russia fail to detect the attack?&nbsp;

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday (June 3) said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future”, adding that talks are in a “very, very good place.” However, US also highlighted the “Russia factor” amid trade talks. DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row during the delegation's visit to Spain. Click on the headlines to read more 'You buy your military gear from Russia...': US Commerce Secy highlights issues in trade talks with India, expresses optimism on possible deal US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday (June 3) said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future”, adding that talks are in a “very, very good place.” 'Unity in diversity is our...': In Spain, Kanimozhi's sharp response to DMK vs Centre's national language row - Video DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row during the delegation's visit to Spain. Kanimozhi's responded sharply stating that India's national language is "unity in diversity." Her response had been lauded by all and video of the press conference has gone viral. Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Greece, tremors felt in Turkey; 7 hurt while fleeing in panic A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), the EMSC confirmed. IPL 2025 final, RCB vs PBKS Preview: New champion in waiting as Bengaluru-Punjab square off in Ahmedabad A new Indian Premier League (IPL) champion will be crowned on Tuesday (June 3) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the summit clash. Ukraine's recent audacious drone attack has raised a critical question: Why did Russia fail to detect the attack?

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A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), the EMSC confirmed.&nbsp;A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris early Tuesday, according to Turkey’s disaster management agency. Seven people were injured while trying to flee their homes, some even jumped from windows or balconies, Marmaris governor Idris Akbiyik said. There were no immediate reports of serious structural damage.

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), the EMSC confirmed. A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Mediterranean coastal town of Marmaris early Tuesday, according to Turkey’s disaster management agency. Seven people were injured while trying to flee their homes, some even jumped from windows or balconies, Marmaris governor Idris Akbiyik said. There were no immediate reports of serious structural damage.

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Greece, tremors felt in Turkey; 7 hurt while fleeing in panic

A woman plunged 160 feet to her death after she unbuckled her harness while parasailing in Montenegro. The distressing incident was caught on camera. According to a report by Republikka, Tijana Radonjic of Serbia fell into the Adriatic Sea in Budva last Wednesday (May 28). What led her to remove her safety gear is not known.&nbsp;Videos being carried by local media show the 19-year-old parasailing in a bikini. She frantically starts pulling at her life jacket and removes her safety restraints. After she manages to get the waist buckle off, she tries to wriggle herself free from the rest of the gear and soon tumbles down, away from sight.&nbsp;There is no clarity on what led the woman to take the extreme step. Witnesses say that she took off smiling, and everything looked normal at the beginning. She was also recording a video of herself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/british-airways-flight-attendant-caught-dancing-naked-in-business-class-bathroom-1748670501717">High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Put me down’, the woman was heard shouting</h2>&nbsp;However, local reports suggest that she seems to have suffered a panic attack after the people handling her started lifting her higher in the sky. Witnesses say that they heard Radonjic scream "Put me down" before she decided to remove the safety gear and plunge to her death.&nbsp;&nbsp;The <a href="https://x.com/TheLucyShow1/status/1929649824397512929">video </a>is too distressing to be shared here. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/thailand-tiger-park-attacks-indian-man-dangerous-incident-1748595965070">Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction</a>&nbsp;<h2>Serbian woman was offered a free flight</h2>&nbsp;A report by local media outlet Kuirr stated that the woman decided to parasail after being approached by the company on the beach. The Budva agency specialised in water sports and asked Radonjic to participate in a promotional shoot. She was offered a free flight and decided to try out the adventure sport. The owner of the company, Mirko Krdzic, is shocked at the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;He told Kuirr that Radonjic had undergone training before she took off for the actual flight, and he was confused about what exactly had happened up there. Krdzic said that she did not mention or look like she had a fear of flying.&nbsp; The woman's body was pulled out of the Adriatic Sea, and an autopsy was conducted. The results are awaited. Meanwhile, an investigation has also been opened into the incident, and all the equipment is being inspected.

A Serbian woman removed her safety gear and plunged to her death while parasailing in Montenegro. She tumbled into the sea below, shocking everyone who witnessed the tragic incident.

A woman plunged 160 feet to her death after she unbuckled her harness while parasailing in Montenegro. The distressing incident was caught on camera. According to a report by Republikka, Tijana Radonjic of Serbia fell into the Adriatic Sea in Budva last Wednesday (May 28). What led her to remove her safety gear is not known. Videos being carried by local media show the 19-year-old parasailing in a bikini. She frantically starts pulling at her life jacket and removes her safety restraints. After she manages to get the waist buckle off, she tries to wriggle herself free from the rest of the gear and soon tumbles down, away from sight. There is no clarity on what led the woman to take the extreme step. Witnesses say that she took off smiling, and everything looked normal at the beginning. She was also recording a video of herself. Also Read: High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet ‘Put me down’, the woman was heard shouting However, local reports suggest that she seems to have suffered a panic attack after the people handling her started lifting her higher in the sky. Witnesses say that they heard Radonjic scream "Put me down" before she decided to remove the safety gear and plunge to her death. The video is too distressing to be shared here. Discretion is advised. Also Read: Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction Serbian woman was offered a free flight A report by local media outlet Kuirr stated that the woman decided to parasail after being approached by the company on the beach. The Budva agency specialised in water sports and asked Radonjic to participate in a promotional shoot. She was offered a free flight and decided to try out the adventure sport. The owner of the company, Mirko Krdzic, is shocked at the incident. He told Kuirr that Radonjic had undergone training before she took off for the actual flight, and he was confused about what exactly had happened up there. Krdzic said that she did not mention or look like she had a fear of flying. The woman's body was pulled out of the Adriatic Sea, and an autopsy was conducted. The results are awaited. Meanwhile, an investigation has also been opened into the incident, and all the equipment is being inspected.

A Serbian woman removed her safety gear and plunged to her death while parasailing in Montenegro. She tumbled into the sea below, shocking everyone who witnessed the tragic incident.

Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death

DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row during the delegation's visit to Spain. Kanimozhi's responded sharply stating that India's national language is "unity in diversity." Her response had been lauded by all and video of the press conference has gone viral.&nbsp;"You wanted to know about the national language…I think the national language is unity in diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today..," Kanimozhi said.&nbsp;WATCH video here&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Madrid, Spain: While addressing the Indian diaspora, DMK MP Kanimozhi said, &quot;The national language of India is unity and diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today...&quot; <a href="https://t.co/cVBrA99WK3">pic.twitter.com/cVBrA99WK3</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1929573540606386357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DMK and Centre are embroiled in a language row after BJP-led Centre's National Education Policy (NEP) introduced a three-language policy in which Hindi becomes mandatory for all states. The Tamil Nadu government led by DMK has called it an attack on federalism and an imposition of Hindi. &nbsp; &nbsp;Kanimozhi's delegation includes Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party), Mian Altaf Ahmad (Jammu and Kashmir National Conference), Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (Rashtriya Janata Dal), Ashok Kumar Mittal (Aam Aadmi Party), and Former envoys Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf.Hers is among the seven multi-party groups that has been assigned to visit 33 global capitals to engage and expose Pakistan's terror links in the world. Kanimozhi's delegation visit include Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, and Russia.&nbsp;Stating that the delegations around the world have been able to expose the Pakistan-sponsored terror, DMK MP Kanimozhi said, “...There is a difference between the terror attacks in India and many other countries. In India, it is sponsored by a country...We have been able to explain that difference. Our government and Prime Minister have clearly stated that we are no longer prepared to distinguish between nations which sponsor terrorism and terror groups.”&nbsp;

DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism was asked about the ongoing language row in Spain. Her response has gone viral

DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row during the delegation's visit to Spain. Kanimozhi's responded sharply stating that India's national language is "unity in diversity." Her response had been lauded by all and video of the press conference has gone viral. "You wanted to know about the national language…I think the national language is unity in diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today..," Kanimozhi said. WATCH video here

DMK leader Kanimozhi, who is leading India's all-party delegation on exposing Pakistan-based terrorism, was asked about the ongoing language row in Spain. Her response has gone viral

'Unity in diversity is our...': In Spain, Kanimozhi's sharp response to DMK vs Centre's national language row - Video

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday (June 3) said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future”, adding that talks are in a “very, very good place.” Lutnick added that India is among the countries that approached the United States earlier to avoid tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. He said that he's a “great fan of India” and highlighted that New Delhi is “specifically” addressing Trump's trade concerns. Lutnick expressed his disappointment with India buying its military gear from Russia and said that it has "rubbed the United States the wrong way.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC, Lutnick said, “I think to be in a very, very good place, and you should expect a deal between the United States and India in the not-too-distant future.”&nbsp;Explaining the issues between India and United States on trade, Lutnick added, "There were certain things that the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way. For instance, you generally buy your military gear from Russia. That's a way to kind of get under the skin of America if you're going to buy your armaments from Russia. I think India starting to move towards buying military equipment from the United States, which then goes a long way. "&nbsp;“The President calls that out directly and specifically, and the Indian government is addressing it specifically,” he added.<h2>Lutnick highlights the relationship between Modi and Trump</h2>&nbsp;Lutnick highlighted the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump calling them only leaders of the world who were democratically elected. "President Donald Trump is the only person in our administration elected by the full United States of America and so does PM Modi in India - if you think about the world, how many other leaders actually elected by their country very, very rare, so that connection is pretty unique because it's rare. So their relationship is very strong and very positive. That gives me an easy path to trade negotiations because we start from a very positive place..," said the US Secretary of Commerce.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lutnick added, “President Trump is going to make sure he takes care of India, who he deeply, deeply admires and respects, and we are going to have a great, great relationship together.”&nbsp;Earlier, the Trump administration claimed that it used trade and tariffs to stop the fight between India and Pakistan that ensued after Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attacks. India's MEA categorically rejected the mention of trade in talks about the fighting with the US. India has also said that the ceasefire understanding between the two countries was achieved bilaterally and no third-party mediation was involved, refuting the claims made by Trump.&nbsp;

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised soon and talks are in a good place

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday (June 3) said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised “in the not-too-distant future”, adding that talks are in a “very, very good place.” Lutnick added that India is among the countries that approached the United States earlier to avoid tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. He said that he's a “great fan of India” and highlighted that New Delhi is “specifically” addressing Trump's trade concerns. Lutnick expressed his disappointment with India buying its military gear from Russia and said that it has "rubbed the United States the wrong way. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC, Lutnick said, “I think to be in a very, very good place, and you should expect a deal between the United States and India in the not-too-distant future.” Explaining the issues between India and United States on trade, Lutnick added, "There were certain things that the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way. For instance, you generally buy your military gear from Russia. That's a way to kind of get under the skin of America if you're going to buy your armaments from Russia. I think India starting to move towards buying military equipment from the United States, which then goes a long way. " “The President calls that out directly and specifically, and the Indian government is addressing it specifically,” he added. Lutnick highlights the relationship between Modi and Trump Lutnick highlighted the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump calling them only leaders of the world who were democratically elected. "President Donald Trump is the only person in our administration elected by the full United States of America and so does PM Modi in India - if you think about the world, how many other leaders actually elected by their country very, very rare, so that connection is pretty unique because it's rare. So their relationship is very strong and very positive. That gives me an easy path to trade negotiations because we start from a very positive place..," said the US Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick added, “President Trump is going to make sure he takes care of India, who he deeply, deeply admires and respects, and we are going to have a great, great relationship together.” Earlier, the Trump administration claimed that it used trade and tariffs to stop the fight between India and Pakistan that ensued after Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attacks. India's MEA categorically rejected the mention of trade in talks about the fighting with the US. India has also said that the ceasefire understanding between the two countries was achieved bilaterally and no third-party mediation was involved, refuting the claims made by Trump.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that a trade deal soon with India could be finalised in the not-too-distant future

'You buy your military gear from Russia...': US Commerce Secy highlights issues in trade talks with India, expresses optimism on possible deal

Russian negotiators handed two options for a ceasefire to Ukraine during the talks in Istanbul on Monday, said Russian state media.The RIA news agency report said the first option requires Ukraine to start a complete withdrawal of all its forces from four regions that Russia has claimed as its own territory.The second option would be a “package” deal containing several conditions, the RIA report said.&nbsp;The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended barely an hour after they began, said Turkish officials.The talks, held a day after a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s nuclear-capable strategic bombers, began nearly two hours late with no explanation of the delay. The Russian delegation was angry as the talks kicked off, as influential war bloggers called on Moscow to deliver a fearsome retaliatory blow against Kyiv after Ukraine targeted Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers on Sunday.&nbsp;“The eyes of the whole world are focused on the contacts here,” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Russian and Ukrainian delegations as they faced each other on opposite sides of the room in the Ciragan Palace.&nbsp;Russia handed over a memorandum to the Ukrainian side consisting of two parts, said Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky.“We handed over to the Ukrainian side our memorandum, which consists of two parts. The first one is about how to reach a truly lasting peace. The second part highlights the steps to be taken toward a real ceasefire,” he said.The second part provides several options, he added.&nbsp;<h2>The two options in Russia’s ceasfire proposal</h2> The first option of Russia’s ceasefire proposal calls for complete withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Russian-claimed territories, specifically in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The second option involves a series of coordinated measures, including a ban on the redeployment of Ukrainian forces, the cessation of mobilisation efforts, and initiation of demobilisation. It also seeks exclusion of any military presence by third-party countries and the halt of foreign military aid to Kyiv. Besides, Ukraine would have to cease all acts of sabotage against Russia, while both sides would grant mutual amnesty to political prisoners and release detained civilians.&nbsp; The proposal includes the lifting of martial law in Ukraine and mandates that national elections be held no later than one hundred days after martial law is lifted. The proposal envisions a gradual restoration of diplomatic and economic ties between Russia and Ukraine, mutual waivers of claims for wartime damages, and cooperative efforts to reunite families and address the needs of displaced persons.

The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended barely an hour after they began, said Turkish officials. The talks, held a day after a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s nuclear-capable strategic bombers, began nearly two hours late.

Russian negotiators handed two options for a ceasefire to Ukraine during the talks in Istanbul on Monday, said Russian state media. The RIA news agency report said the first option requires Ukraine to start a complete withdrawal of all its forces from four regions that Russia has claimed as its own territory. The second option would be a “package” deal containing several conditions, the RIA report said. The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended barely an hour after they began, said Turkish officials. The talks, held a day after a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s nuclear-capable strategic bombers, began nearly two hours late with no explanation of the delay. The Russian delegation was angry as the talks kicked off, as influential war bloggers called on Moscow to deliver a fearsome retaliatory blow against Kyiv after Ukraine targeted Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers on Sunday. “The eyes of the whole world are focused on the contacts here,” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Russian and Ukrainian delegations as they faced each other on opposite sides of the room in the Ciragan Palace. Russia handed over a memorandum to the Ukrainian side consisting of two parts, said Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky. “We handed over to the Ukrainian side our memorandum, which consists of two parts. The first one is about how to reach a truly lasting peace. The second part highlights the steps to be taken toward a real ceasefire,” he said. The second part provides several options, he added. The two options in Russia’s ceasfire proposal The first option of Russia’s ceasefire proposal calls for complete withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Russian-claimed territories, specifically in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The second option involves a series of coordinated measures, including a ban on the redeployment of Ukrainian forces, the cessation of mobilisation efforts, and initiation of demobilisation. It also seeks exclusion of any military presence by third-party countries and the halt of foreign military aid to Kyiv. Besides, Ukraine would have to cease all acts of sabotage against Russia, while both sides would grant mutual amnesty to political prisoners and release detained civilians. The proposal includes the lifting of martial law in Ukraine and mandates that national elections be held no later than one hundred days after martial law is lifted. The proposal envisions a gradual restoration of diplomatic and economic ties between Russia and Ukraine, mutual waivers of claims for wartime damages, and cooperative efforts to reunite families and address the needs of displaced persons.

The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended barely an hour after they began, said Turkish officials. The talks, held a day after a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s nuclear-capable strategic bombers, began nearly two hours late.

Russia offers two options for ceasefire to Ukraine in Istanbul talks: Russian state media

French President Emmanuel Macron’s wax figure, worth €40,000 ($45,700), was stolen from one of the most popular museums in Paris on Monday (Jun 2). The statue was found missing in the morning, and later it was found that two women and a man carried out the theft by disguising themselves as tourists, then later museum workers, said a police source.&nbsp;The individuals responsible for the crime are Greenpeace activists, who placed Macron’s wax figure in front of the Russian embassy as part of a pro-Ukrainian protest, according to AFP.&nbsp;The activists escaped through an emergency exit with Macron’s figure after covering it with a blanket. They then placed the figure in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports.&nbsp;“For us, France is playing a double game,” said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France.&nbsp;“Emmanuel Macron embodies this double discourse: he supports Ukraine but encourages French companies to continue trading with Russia.”&nbsp;Greenpeace targeted Macron because he had a particular responsibility, said Julliard. He added that the French president “should be the first” among European leaders to stop trade with Russia.&nbsp;Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, France has been one of the most vocal supporters of Kyiv.&nbsp;Macron has also taken a lead in defending Ukraine by forging a coordinated European response after US President Donald Trump rattled the world by directly holding talks with Russia.

The statue was placed in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s wax figure, worth €40,000 ($45,700), was stolen from one of the most popular museums in Paris on Monday (Jun 2). The statue was found missing in the morning, and later it was found that two women and a man carried out the theft by disguising themselves as tourists, then later museum workers, said a police source. The individuals responsible for the crime are Greenpeace activists, who placed Macron’s wax figure in front of the Russian embassy as part of a pro-Ukrainian protest, according to AFP. The activists escaped through an emergency exit with Macron’s figure after covering it with a blanket. They then placed the figure in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports. “For us, France is playing a double game,” said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. “Emmanuel Macron embodies this double discourse: he supports Ukraine but encourages French companies to continue trading with Russia.” Greenpeace targeted Macron because he had a particular responsibility, said Julliard. He added that the French president “should be the first” among European leaders to stop trade with Russia. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, France has been one of the most vocal supporters of Kyiv. Macron has also taken a lead in defending Ukraine by forging a coordinated European response after US President Donald Trump rattled the world by directly holding talks with Russia.

The statue was placed in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports.

Why was French President Macron’s wax figure stolen in Paris?

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Why was French President Macron’s wax figure stolen in Paris?