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Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple airbases deep inside Russian territory. In other news, a 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US' Colorado.&nbsp; In India, ruling party, BJP, denies reports on using Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-s-operation-spider-web-stuns-russia-bears-similarities-to-israel-s-pager-attack-on-hezbollah-1748801205110">Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web stuns Russia, bears similarities to Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748802619988.jpg?rect=(0,211,1267,950)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web stuns Russia, bears similarities to Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah">Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple airbases deep inside Russian territory simultaneously on Sunday, June 1, is an unprecedented attack by Kyiv in the over three years of the war that started in February 2022.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colorado-molotov-attack-who-is-mohamed-sabry-soliman-pro-palestine-suspect-who-was-granted-visa-by-biden-admin-1748835863783">Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin?</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748836205782.png?rect=(0,200,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin?"> A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror". &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-bjp-use-col-sofia-qureshi-wing-commander-vyomika-singh-as-campaign-faces-here-s-what-party-said-1748837088430">Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748837293254.jpg?rect=(0,51,798,599)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said"></figure>Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-false-and-fabricated-reports-israel-denies-deadly-rafah-aid-centre-strike-that-killed-31-hamas-open-for-fresh-ceasefire-talks-1748809359984">'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748809511619.png?rect=(0,240,1440,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks"></figure>Israel has strongly denied claims that its forces were behind a deadly incident at a US-backed aid centre in Rafah, Gaza, where 31 people reportedly died on Sunday.&nbsp;Watch | <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/1929389194646053042">Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims</a>

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A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">An Islamist terrorist named Mohamad Soliman set Jews on fire in Boulder, Colorado. This is the second terrorist attack in 10 days in the US where the perpetrator screams ‘Free Palestine’. It’s time for ‘Free Palestine’ to be OFFICIALLY considered a terrorist chant. <a href="https://t.co/ech7HFIUvQ">pic.twitter.com/ech7HFIUvQ</a>&mdash; Dr. Maalouf ‏ (@realMaalouf) <a href="https://twitter.com/realMaalouf/status/1929315765645115554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, took to the social media platform X and wrote, "A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien. He was granted a tourist visa by the Biden Administration and then he illegally overstayed that visa. In response, the Biden Administration gave him a work permit."&nbsp;"Suicidal migration must be fully reversed," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien. He was granted a tourist visa by the Biden Administration and then he illegally overstayed that visa. In response, the Biden Administration gave him a work permit. Suicidal migration must be fully reversed.&mdash; Stephen Miller (@StephenM) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenM/status/1929354625104109637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman?</h2>As per some unconfirmed reports citing senior Department of Homeland Security sources, Soliman is an Egyptian national . He entered US on a non-immigrant visa in 2022.&nbsp;As per a report by CNN, Soliman was denied a visa for US in 2005.&nbsp;During the attack, Soliman was heard chanting "Free Palestine" (a pro-Palestine slogan), "How many children you killed," "We have to end Zionists," and "They are killers".&nbsp;The accused was also injured during the attack and was taken to the hospital. Although, there are no charges against him so far, authorities have said they will hold Soliman “fully accountable”

<h2>What happened?</h2> Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.&nbsp;Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. They were all participants of 'Run for Their Lives', an American Jewish group that organises public walks to call for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas.&nbsp;Calling the horrific attack a "targeted terror attack", FBI director Kash Patel on X said that they were "aware of and fully investigating" the attack in Boulder, Colorado.&nbsp;

Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin? 

A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror".

The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror".

Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin?

In the United States' Colorado, several people were injured on Sunday (Jun 1) in a "targeted terror attack" that saw a man throwing Molotov cocktail bombs on a peaceful protest in support of Israelis held hostage in Gaza.Calling the horrific attack a "targeted terror attack", FBI director Kash Patel on X said that they were "aware of and fully investigating" the attack in Boulder, Colorado.<h2>What happened?</h2>Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. They were all participants of 'Run for Their Lives', an American Jewish group that organises public walks to call for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas.The attacker has been identified by the FBI as Mohamed Sabry Soliman. He was also injured in the attack.According to the investigative agency, he used a "makeshift flamethrower" and hurled an "incendiary device" into the crowd.<h2>What was the motive behind the Colorado Molotov attack?</h2>At a press conference, FBI special agent Mark Michalek confirmed that the suspect was heard shouting "Free Palestine" during the horrific attack. Michalek said that the attacker would be held "fully accountable"."In the coming days decisions will be made about what charges to file and where, there 's a couple of different options. But what I would stress now is that we are fully united 100%, in making sure the charges we bring hold the attacker fully accountable," he said.AFP reports that in an apparent video of the attack, a shirtless man holding bottles in his hand could be seen pacing as the grass in front of himHe can be heard screaming, "End Zionists!", "Palestine is free!" and "They are killers!" towards several people in red t-shirts as they tend to an injured person lying on the ground.Watch the video here

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BOULDER, COLORADO - Apparent video shows the suspect in the targeted terror attack holding Molotov spray bottle. Third video is emergency presser immediately after the incident. SUSPECT IDENTIFIED as Mohamad Soliman in the Boulder terror attack shows him screaming at nearby… <a href="https://t.co/CaY2fetfHK">pic.twitter.com/CaY2fetfHK</a>&mdash; Kharma Reflection (@KharmaRene) <a href="https://twitter.com/KharmaRene/status/1929314926192980405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Other videos show smoke rising as people rush to aid the victims.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨BREAKING IN BOULDER, COLORADO🚨 According to multiple witnesses and the Boulder Police Department, an attack occurred at 13th and Pearl Streets, with reports of several victims, including children. Jewish protesters, known to march weekly to call for the release of hostages,… <a href="https://t.co/9MQWI8R5QU">pic.twitter.com/9MQWI8R5QU</a>&mdash; Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahisCensored/status/1929287215236206963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is the second such attack in recent days. Previously, two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on 21 May 2025 outside a Jewish museum in Washington.As per reports, the suspect has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. He reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before gunning down the two Israeli staffers. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

In the United States' Colorado, several people were injured on Sunday (Jun 1) in a "targeted terror attack" that saw a man throwing Molotov cocktail bombs on a peaceful protest in support of Israelis held hostage in Gaza. Calling the horrific attack a "targeted terror attack", FBI director Kash Patel on X said that they were "aware of and fully investigating" the attack in Boulder, Colorado. What happened? Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. They were all participants of 'Run for Their Lives', an American Jewish group that organises public walks to call for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas. The attacker has been identified by the FBI as Mohamed Sabry Soliman. He was also injured in the attack. According to the investigative agency, he used a "makeshift flamethrower" and hurled an "incendiary device" into the crowd. What was the motive behind the Colorado Molotov attack? At a press conference, FBI special agent Mark Michalek confirmed that the suspect was heard shouting "Free Palestine" during the horrific attack. Michalek said that the attacker would be held "fully accountable". "In the coming days decisions will be made about what charges to file and where, there 's a couple of different options. But what I would stress now is that we are fully united 100%, in making sure the charges we bring hold the attacker fully accountable," he said. AFP reports that in an apparent video of the attack, a shirtless man holding bottles in his hand could be seen pacing as the grass in front of him He can be heard screaming, "End Zionists!", "Palestine is free!" and "They are killers!" towards several people in red t-shirts as they tend to an injured person lying on the ground. Watch the video here

Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Six injured as man throws Molotov cocktail bombs on pro-Israel protest in Colorado; FBI calls it 'targeted terror attack'

Israel has strongly denied claims that its forces were behind a deadly incident at a US-backed aid centre in Rafah, Gaza, where 31 people reportedly died on Sunday.In a post shared on social media, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) rejected what it described as “false and fabricated reports” that alleged Israeli troops had opened fire on civilians gathering for humanitarian aid.“False reports have been spread in recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza,” read the statement.“Findings from an initial inquiry indicate that the IDF did not fire at civilians while they were near or within the humanitarian aid distribution site and that reports to this effect are false,” it added.<h2>US-backed group also denies any incident or injuries</h2>The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is based in the United States and runs the aid centre in Rafah, also pushed back against the reports.“It is false and fabricated. All aid was distributed today without incident,” the group said in a statement accessed by the BBC.GHF also accused Hamas of spreading misinformation. “We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated,” the foundation said.This follows earlier comments made by the GHF to the Associated Press, where it had acknowledged that Israeli forces “fired warning shots” near the centre.<h2>31 deaths reported by Gaza health ministry</h2>Despite the denials, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said that at least 31 people were killed in the attack near the aid centre.Israel has insisted it had no role in the casualties, instead suggesting that gunmen had opened fire on civilians at the site. The full details surrounding the incident remain unclear.<h2>UN condemns growing danger at aid distribution points</h2>The United Nations expressed alarm over rising violence near humanitarian zones and shelters across Gaza.Calling the enclave the “hungriest place on earth,” the UN criticised the newly created aid distribution networks, run in part by the US and Israel, describing them as “death traps” for innocent civilians.<h3>Hamas says it is open to new round of ceasefire talks</h3>Meanwhile, Hamas has announced that it is prepared to begin a new round of indirect negotiations with Israel to resolve key issues surrounding a ceasefire and hostage release.The group said the aim was to reach a deal that “ensures relief for our people and an end to the humanitarian catastrophe, ultimately leading to a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of the occupation forces.”However, Hamas did not clarify whether it was withdrawing a recent ceasefire proposal that US envoy Steve Witkoff had described as “totally unacceptable” and accused of setting back progress.

“False reports have been spread in recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza,” read the statement.

Israel has strongly denied claims that its forces were behind a deadly incident at a US-backed aid centre in Rafah, Gaza, where 31 people reportedly died on Sunday. In a post shared on social media, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) rejected what it described as “false and fabricated reports” that alleged Israeli troops had opened fire on civilians gathering for humanitarian aid. “False reports have been spread in recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza,” read the statement. “Findings from an initial inquiry indicate that the IDF did not fire at civilians while they were near or within the humanitarian aid distribution site and that reports to this effect are false,” it added. US-backed group also denies any incident or injuries The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is based in the United States and runs the aid centre in Rafah, also pushed back against the reports. “It is false and fabricated. All aid was distributed today without incident,” the group said in a statement accessed by the BBC. GHF also accused Hamas of spreading misinformation. “We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated,” the foundation said. This follows earlier comments made by the GHF to the Associated Press, where it had acknowledged that Israeli forces “fired warning shots” near the centre. 31 deaths reported by Gaza health ministry Despite the denials, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said that at least 31 people were killed in the attack near the aid centre. Israel has insisted it had no role in the casualties, instead suggesting that gunmen had opened fire on civilians at the site. The full details surrounding the incident remain unclear. UN condemns growing danger at aid distribution points The United Nations expressed alarm over rising violence near humanitarian zones and shelters across Gaza. Calling the enclave the “hungriest place on earth,” the UN criticised the newly created aid distribution networks, run in part by the US and Israel, describing them as “death traps” for innocent civilians. Hamas says it is open to new round of ceasefire talks Meanwhile, Hamas has announced that it is prepared to begin a new round of indirect negotiations with Israel to resolve key issues surrounding a ceasefire and hostage release. The group said the aim was to reach a deal that “ensures relief for our people and an end to the humanitarian catastrophe, ultimately leading to a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of the occupation forces.” However, Hamas did not clarify whether it was withdrawing a recent ceasefire proposal that US envoy Steve Witkoff had described as “totally unacceptable” and accused of setting back progress.

“False reports have been spread in recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza,” read the statement.

'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks

The FBI is facing internal chaos as Director Kash Patel continues to remove staff considered disloyal to the Trump administration. According to The New York Times, Patel has been pushing senior officials to take polygraph tests at an “rapid rate” as part of his campaign to prevent leaks from the agency.One senior official told the Times he was pushed out last month after being forced to take a lie detector test. He said he believed he was targeted because he had not told Patel that his wife had taken a knee during the 2020 protests against police brutality in Washington, D.C.Others have said the threat of polygraphs is being used to scare staff into silence, preventing them from speaking out about Patel’s decisions or criticising his leadership.<h2>Trump ally leads controversial FBI shake-up</h2>Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden, particularly over the FBI’s past handling of the Russiagate investigation and Trump’s retention of classified documents.Soon after taking charge, Patel reportedly asked about installing a direct phone line between his office and the White House—raising concerns about possible political interference. He has also drawn criticism for wanting to use a private security team instead of FBI-provided protection.<h2>Senior staff purged, elite unit disbanded</h2>Under Patel, the FBI has seen an unprecedented shake-up. Many senior agents and executives have been demoted, placed on leave without explanation, or forced out altogether, according to the Times report.A notable move involved disbanding a high-level investigations team in Washington, DC, which had been looking into Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.Internal critics say the wave of firings, reassignments and early retirements has wiped out years of national security experience. They also argue that the agency is now unwilling to tolerate dissent, especially regarding actions taken by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Both Vance and Hegseth were reportedly involved in a leak scandal linked to the messaging app Signal.

Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden.

The FBI is facing internal chaos as Director Kash Patel continues to remove staff considered disloyal to the Trump administration. According to The New York Times, Patel has been pushing senior officials to take polygraph tests at an “rapid rate” as part of his campaign to prevent leaks from the agency. One senior official told the Times he was pushed out last month after being forced to take a lie detector test. He said he believed he was targeted because he had not told Patel that his wife had taken a knee during the 2020 protests against police brutality in Washington, D.C. Others have said the threat of polygraphs is being used to scare staff into silence, preventing them from speaking out about Patel’s decisions or criticising his leadership. Trump ally leads controversial FBI shake-up Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden, particularly over the FBI’s past handling of the Russiagate investigation and Trump’s retention of classified documents. Soon after taking charge, Patel reportedly asked about installing a direct phone line between his office and the White House—raising concerns about possible political interference. He has also drawn criticism for wanting to use a private security team instead of FBI-provided protection. Senior staff purged, elite unit disbanded Under Patel, the FBI has seen an unprecedented shake-up. Many senior agents and executives have been demoted, placed on leave without explanation, or forced out altogether, according to the Times report. A notable move involved disbanding a high-level investigations team in Washington, DC, which had been looking into Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Internal critics say the wave of firings, reassignments and early retirements has wiped out years of national security experience. They also argue that the agency is now unwilling to tolerate dissent, especially regarding actions taken by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Both Vance and Hegseth were reportedly involved in a leak scandal linked to the messaging app Signal.

Kash Patel was appointed FBI Director by President Donald Trump earlier this year. He was tasked with ending what Republicans describe as the agency’s “weaponisation” under former President Joe Biden.

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Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple Russian airbases deep inside Russian territory simultaneously on Sunday, June 1, is an unprecedented attack by Kyiv in the over three years of the war that started in February 2022.The assault, codenamed “Operation Spider Web”, is said to have been personally overseen by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and indicates highly sophisticated intelligence and logistical planning.&nbsp;Kyiv’s attack is daring and gives it a leg up after being badly pulverised by Moscow since President Donald Trump assumed charge in the White House.&nbsp;Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) sources said “Operation Spider Web” took one year-and-a-half to organise. The long-term planning and deception involved in it draw an eerie similarity with Israel’s pager attacks that killed and crippled Hezbollah men in Lebanon and Syria. It is likely that war historians will rank Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web somewhere along with Israel’s pager attacks.&nbsp;The Russian military air bases that Ukraine targeted are hundreds of kilometres away from Kyiv, with some of them being as far as about 2,000 and 5,000 kilometres.&nbsp;Sources say the SBU first smuggled the First-Person View (FPV) drones into Russia, and then followed up with mobile wooden cabins.&nbsp;Once on Russian soil, the drones were hidden inside these cabins, which had been placed on trucks that were stationed at vantage positions near the airfields on target. The roofs of the cabins were remotely opened at the time of attack, allowing the drones to take off and hit the nearby airbases.&nbsp;All, easier said than done.&nbsp;<h2>Russia’s military assets prove vulnerable</h2>&nbsp;The use of drones so close to the targets means that traditional Russian self-defence systems like S-300 / S-400 long range SAMs, and even their shorter-range counterparts, Pantsir SA-22s, did not prove effective.&nbsp;It also shows a complete failure of the Russian intelligence network, as there was no warning that such an attack was coming up and could damage its prized military assets.&nbsp;Moscow will henceforth be worried about the safety of its military assets even deep inside Russian territory.Videos have emerged on social media showing drones flying off from cabins and headed to strike the military aircraft.Ukraine has pegged the damage caused by its drone attacks at over $7 billion, which may be far-fetched, as are most claims by opposite sides in a war.&nbsp;Ukraine triumphantly claims to have hit Russia’s TU-95s (the large strategic bomber known as “Bear”), TU-22M3s (supersonic long-range bomber) and A-50 (early warning and control aircraft).&nbsp;<h2>Over 40 Russian aircraft hit, claims Kyiv</h2>&nbsp;Kyiv claims its drones destroyed over 40 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers and surveillance planes.&nbsp;In contrast, the ‘pager attack’ on Hezbollah, known as “Operation Grim Beeper” took place in September 2024and was planned years ago, much before the onset of the Gaza War.Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, infiltrated Hezbollah’s communication supply network and planted explosives inside pagers and walkie-talkies used by the group to avoid being tracked by tech surveillance.These devices were remotely activated and exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria, killing at least 42 people and injuring over 3,500, mostly Hezbollah members and some civilians.&nbsp;Operation Grim Beeper was a significant intelligence coup for Israel as it showcased Mossad’s clever planning and deep infiltration and how it duped Hezbollah into buying thousands of rigged walkie-talkies and pagers without realising they were made in Israel.&nbsp;Both operations demonstrate the evolving nature of modern warfare, where technology and intelligence play pivotal roles.Ukraine’s drone strike exemplifies advanced logistical capabilities and the use of unmanned systems to penetrate deep into enemy territory, while Israel’s pager attack pointed out the vulnerabilities in communication systems and highlighted the potential for cyber and electronic warfare to disrupt adversary operations.&nbsp;Ukraine’s operation targeted military infrastructure, while Israel's attack focused on using Hezbollah's communication network to cripple its operational effectiveness.&nbsp;Both underscore the increasing importance of technological and cyber capabilities in contemporary conflicts, where sophisticated intelligence and electronic warfare strategies complement traditional military engagements.&nbsp;<h2>Attack comes on the eve of Moscow-Kyiv direct talks</h2>&nbsp;The Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed that several military planes were hit in the drone attacks. Ukraine’s attack comes on the eve of the second round of direct talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Istanbul on Monday for a ceasefire deal and eventually bring the war to end.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) sources said “Operation Spider Web” took one year-and-a-half to organise. The long-term planning and deception involved in it draw an eerie similarity with Israel’s pager attacks that killed and crippled Hezbollah men in Lebanon and Syria.

Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple Russian airbases deep inside Russian territory simultaneously on Sunday, June 1, is an unprecedented attack by Kyiv in the over three years of the war that started in February 2022. The assault, codenamed “Operation Spider Web”, is said to have been personally overseen by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and indicates highly sophisticated intelligence and logistical planning. Kyiv’s attack is daring and gives it a leg up after being badly pulverised by Moscow since President Donald Trump assumed charge in the White House. Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) sources said “Operation Spider Web” took one year-and-a-half to organise. The long-term planning and deception involved in it draw an eerie similarity with Israel’s pager attacks that killed and crippled Hezbollah men in Lebanon and Syria. It is likely that war historians will rank Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web somewhere along with Israel’s pager attacks. The Russian military air bases that Ukraine targeted are hundreds of kilometres away from Kyiv, with some of them being as far as about 2,000 and 5,000 kilometres. Sources say the SBU first smuggled the First-Person View (FPV) drones into Russia, and then followed up with mobile wooden cabins. Once on Russian soil, the drones were hidden inside these cabins, which had been placed on trucks that were stationed at vantage positions near the airfields on target. The roofs of the cabins were remotely opened at the time of attack, allowing the drones to take off and hit the nearby airbases. All, easier said than done. Russia’s military assets prove vulnerable The use of drones so close to the targets means that traditional Russian self-defence systems like S-300 / S-400 long range SAMs, and even their shorter-range counterparts, Pantsir SA-22s, did not prove effective. It also shows a complete failure of the Russian intelligence network, as there was no warning that such an attack was coming up and could damage its prized military assets. Moscow will henceforth be worried about the safety of its military assets even deep inside Russian territory. Videos have emerged on social media showing drones flying off from cabins and headed to strike the military aircraft. Ukraine has pegged the damage caused by its drone attacks at over $7 billion, which may be far-fetched, as are most claims by opposite sides in a war. Ukraine triumphantly claims to have hit Russia’s TU-95s (the large strategic bomber known as “Bear”), TU-22M3s (supersonic long-range bomber) and A-50 (early warning and control aircraft). Over 40 Russian aircraft hit, claims Kyiv Kyiv claims its drones destroyed over 40 Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers and surveillance planes. In contrast, the ‘pager attack’ on Hezbollah, known as “Operation Grim Beeper” took place in September 2024and was planned years ago, much before the onset of the Gaza War. Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, infiltrated Hezbollah’s communication supply network and planted explosives inside pagers and walkie-talkies used by the group to avoid being tracked by tech surveillance. These devices were remotely activated and exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria, killing at least 42 people and injuring over 3,500, mostly Hezbollah members and some civilians. Operation Grim Beeper was a significant intelligence coup for Israel as it showcased Mossad’s clever planning and deep infiltration and how it duped Hezbollah into buying thousands of rigged walkie-talkies and pagers without realising they were made in Israel. Both operations demonstrate the evolving nature of modern warfare, where technology and intelligence play pivotal roles. Ukraine’s drone strike exemplifies advanced logistical capabilities and the use of unmanned systems to penetrate deep into enemy territory, while Israel’s pager attack pointed out the vulnerabilities in communication systems and highlighted the potential for cyber and electronic warfare to disrupt adversary operations. Ukraine’s operation targeted military infrastructure, while Israel's attack focused on using Hezbollah's communication network to cripple its operational effectiveness. Both underscore the increasing importance of technological and cyber capabilities in contemporary conflicts, where sophisticated intelligence and electronic warfare strategies complement traditional military engagements. Attack comes on the eve of Moscow-Kyiv direct talks The Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed that several military planes were hit in the drone attacks. Ukraine’s attack comes on the eve of the second round of direct talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Istanbul on Monday for a ceasefire deal and eventually bring the war to end.

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) sources said “Operation Spider Web” took one year-and-a-half to organise. The long-term planning and deception involved in it draw an eerie similarity with Israel’s pager attacks that killed and crippled Hezbollah men in Lebanon and Syria.

Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web stuns Russia, bears similarities to Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah

A Secret Service whistleblower has reportedly told Republican Senator Josh Hawley that Joe Biden would sometimes get lost in his own closet at the White House. The claim, which adds to growing concerns about the former president’s mental sharpness, was shared by Hawley during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.“He told me that Biden used to get lost in his closet in the mornings at the White House,” Hawley said. “I mean, the guy literally stumbling around in the White House residence couldn’t find his way out of his own closet. The president of the United States,” he added.Hawley, a close ally of Donald Trump and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the information came from a Secret Service agent who had been part of Biden’s detail.<h2>Senator says Biden's mental state may be a major scandal</h2>Hawley used the story to highlight what he called a growing scandal surrounding Biden’s cognitive state while in office. “This is outrageous. We were lied to,” he said.The White House has not responded to the claim. A spokesperson for Biden did not return a request for comment.<h2>Book reveals deeper concerns about Biden's condition</h2>Questions about Biden’s mental fitness have been around for a while, but they have intensified in recent weeks following the release of Original Sin, a book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson.The book includes details from people close to Biden. One story claims aides considered using a wheelchair if he won re-election. Another says Biden did not recognise his longtime friend George Clooney at a fundraising event.<h2>Republicans push for more scrutiny</h2>Republicans in Congress have started investigations into Biden’s mental condition while he was president. Rep. James Comer has raised doubts about the legality of orders signed by an autopen, arguing they might not be valid. However, legal experts have pushed back against that idea.<h2>Biden hits back at critics, then exits race</h2>Biden, 82, who recently revealed he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, has dismissed the claims. In an interview with CNN, he said sarcastically, “You can see that I’m mentally incompetent, and I can’t walk, and I can beat the hell out of both of them,” referring to the book’s authors.His mental condition became a central issue in the 2024 election, especially after a poor debate performance in June against Trump. Biden later withdrew from the race, giving Kamala Harris just a few months to campaign as the Democratic nominee.“I don’t have any regrets,” Biden told CNN. “I think we’re at one of those inflection points in history, where the decisions we make in the next little bit are going to determine what things look like for the next 20 years.”

Hawley, a close ally of Donald Trump and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the information came from a Secret Service agent who had been part of Biden’s detail.

A Secret Service whistleblower has reportedly told Republican Senator Josh Hawley that Joe Biden would sometimes get lost in his own closet at the White House. The claim, which adds to growing concerns about the former president’s mental sharpness, was shared by Hawley during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. “He told me that Biden used to get lost in his closet in the mornings at the White House,” Hawley said. “I mean, the guy literally stumbling around in the White House residence couldn’t find his way out of his own closet. The president of the United States,” he added. Hawley, a close ally of Donald Trump and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the information came from a Secret Service agent who had been part of Biden’s detail. Senator says Biden's mental state may be a major scandal Hawley used the story to highlight what he called a growing scandal surrounding Biden’s cognitive state while in office. “This is outrageous. We were lied to,” he said. The White House has not responded to the claim. A spokesperson for Biden did not return a request for comment. Book reveals deeper concerns about Biden's condition Questions about Biden’s mental fitness have been around for a while, but they have intensified in recent weeks following the release of Original Sin, a book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson. The book includes details from people close to Biden. One story claims aides considered using a wheelchair if he won re-election. Another says Biden did not recognise his longtime friend George Clooney at a fundraising event. Republicans push for more scrutiny Republicans in Congress have started investigations into Biden’s mental condition while he was president. Rep. James Comer has raised doubts about the legality of orders signed by an autopen, arguing they might not be valid. However, legal experts have pushed back against that idea. Biden hits back at critics, then exits race Biden, 82, who recently revealed he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, has dismissed the claims. In an interview with CNN, he said sarcastically, “You can see that I’m mentally incompetent, and I can’t walk, and I can beat the hell out of both of them,” referring to the book’s authors. His mental condition became a central issue in the 2024 election, especially after a poor debate performance in June against Trump. Biden later withdrew from the race, giving Kamala Harris just a few months to campaign as the Democratic nominee. “I don’t have any regrets,” Biden told CNN. “I think we’re at one of those inflection points in history, where the decisions we make in the next little bit are going to determine what things look like for the next 20 years.”

Hawley, a close ally of Donald Trump and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the information came from a Secret Service agent who had been part of Biden’s detail.

'Stumbling around in the White House': Secret Service whistleblower says Biden ‘got lost in his closet,’ claims close Trump ally

After Ukraine on Sunday (June 1) launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian jets and its airbases, Russia confirmed that several of its military aircraft “caught fire”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Russia also said that suspects have been detained.&nbsp;"In the regions of Murmansk and Irkutsk, several aircraft caught fire following the launch of FPV drones from a territory located in the immediate vicinity of the airfields," the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram, referring to first-person view drones. It added that there were no casualties and that several "participants" had been arrested.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/40-russian-jets-hit-nearly-400-drones-downed-ukraine-counters-russia-s-biggest-drone-attack-what-we-know-1748788873469">40 Russian jets hit, nearly 400 drones downed, claims Ukraine | What we know</a>&nbsp;The statement from the Russian defense m said that Kiev carried out a terrorist attack using FPV drones against airfields in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan and Amur regions. In the Ivanovo, Ryazan and Amur regions all attacks were repelled, while in the Murmansk and Irkutsk regions, several aircraft caught fire. The drones were launched from the territory located in the immediate vicinity of these airfields. The fires have been extinguished. There were no casualties among military personnel or civilians, it further read.&nbsp;Russia also said two bridges that collapsed in regions bordering Ukraine were brought down by explosions. Officials were treating them as "acts of terrorism" but had not immediately accused Ukraine.&nbsp;On Sunday (June 1), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a delegation led by his minister Rustem Umerov will be in Istanbul on Monday (June 2) for talks with Russia. "I have also defined our position before the Monday meeting in Istanbul", which includes priorities to reach "a complete and unconditional ceasefire" and the return of prisoners and abducted children, he said on social media on Sunday (June 1).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-more-mujib-but-hindu-buddhist-temples-bangladesh-drops-hasina-s-father-s-image-from-new-currency-1748789448198">No more Mujib but Hindu, Buddhist temples: Bangladesh drops Hasina's father's image from new currency</a>

Russia confirms Ukraines drone attack suspects detained

After Ukraine on Sunday (June 1) launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian jets and its airbases, Russia confirmed that several of its military aircraft “caught fire”. Russia also said that suspects have been detained. "In the regions of Murmansk and Irkutsk, several aircraft caught fire following the launch of FPV drones from a territory located in the immediate vicinity of the airfields," the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram, referring to first-person view drones. It added that there were no casualties and that several "participants" had been arrested. Also Read: 40 Russian jets hit, nearly 400 drones downed, claims Ukraine | What we know The statement from the Russian defense m said that Kiev carried out a terrorist attack using FPV drones against airfields in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan and Amur regions. In the Ivanovo, Ryazan and Amur regions all attacks were repelled, while in the Murmansk and Irkutsk regions, several aircraft caught fire. The drones were launched from the territory located in the immediate vicinity of these airfields. The fires have been extinguished. There were no casualties among military personnel or civilians, it further read. Russia also said two bridges that collapsed in regions bordering Ukraine were brought down by explosions. Officials were treating them as "acts of terrorism" but had not immediately accused Ukraine. On Sunday (June 1), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a delegation led by his minister Rustem Umerov will be in Istanbul on Monday (June 2) for talks with Russia. "I have also defined our position before the Monday meeting in Istanbul", which includes priorities to reach "a complete and unconditional ceasefire" and the return of prisoners and abducted children, he said on social media on Sunday (June 1). Also Read: No more Mujib but Hindu, Buddhist temples: Bangladesh drops Hasina's father's image from new currency

Russia confirmed that several of its military aircraft ‘caught fire’ after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack

Russia confirms Ukraine's drone attacks on its airfields, says it has detained some suspects

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Ukraine on Sunday (June 1) launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian jets and its airbases as it geared up for talks in Istanbul with Moscow counterparts on Monday (June 2) to explore hope of a ceasefire.&nbsp;The operation, named, 'Operation Spider’s Web' was carried out by Ukraine’s security service (SBU), targeted four airbases in what could be the most damaging drone strike of the three-year war. &nbsp;Confirming the strike, an SBU source said, “Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU.”&nbsp;What all airbases were targeted?&nbsp;Video clip from Belaya base in Siberia shows rows of Russian strategic and nuclear bombers burning, while heavy plumes of black smoke were seen rising above Olenya air base in the Arctic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Drones also targeted the Ivanovo air base, northeast of Moscow, and Dyagilevo base, south of the capital.&nbsp;A massive explosion has also shook the Russian Arctic city of Severomorsk, which is home to the Northern Fleet’s main naval base, although the damage is not yet clear.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇺🇦🇷🇺 Final Map of the Locations of the &quot;Web&quot; Operation by Ukraine&#39;s SBU in Russia: - Olenya Air Base in the Murmansk Region - Belaya Air Base in the Irkutsk Region - Ivanovo Air Base in the Ivanovo Region - Dyagilevo Air Base in the Ryazan Region - Severomorsk (Main… <a href="https://t.co/fK6MVdAndh">pic.twitter.com/fK6MVdAndh</a>&mdash; Conflict Dispatch (@ConflictDISP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConflictDISP/status/1929158321916830019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is Ukraine's first air attack in Siberia since the start of the war&nbsp;Ukrainian secret services released a video that they say shows several aircraft on fire on Belaya air base in eastern Siberia, more than 4,200 kilometers from Ukraine. "Ukrainian security services are carrying out a large-scale special operation aimed at destroying enemy bombers far from the front, in Russia," they said, adding more than 40 aircraft had been hit.&nbsp;&nbsp;They also claimed the attack targeted the airfields of Diaguilevo, Olenia, Ivanovo, and Belaya. However, these claims are yet to be verified.&nbsp;The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) also shared photos that allegedly show preparations for an attack on a Russian airfield.&nbsp;How &nbsp;'Operation Spider’s Web' was organised?&nbsp;Sources in the SBU said, "Special operation "Web", which resulted in the SBU's downing of 41 Russian strategic aviation aircraft, was organised for over a year and a half. The operation was personally supervised by the President of Ukraine, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Volodymyr Zelenskyy."&nbsp;&nbsp;A source with Ukraine's SBU security service said the coordinated attacks inside Russia were "aimed at destroying enemy bombers far from the front".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: Ukraine releases pictures showing how they smuggled into the drones that destroyed large parts of Russia’s Strategic Air Force today. They smuggled FPV drones into Russia. They later in hid the drones in wooden compartments of modified cargo trucks. They hired… <a href="https://t.co/VtHw2lBTVS">pic.twitter.com/VtHw2lBTVS</a>&mdash; Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) <a href="https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1929172046098952333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sources further said that the SBU's first smuggled FPV drones into Russia, followed later by mobile wooden cabins.&nbsp;Once in Russian territory, the drones were hidden under the roofs of these cabins, which had been placed on to trucks. At the time of the attack, the roofs were remotely opened, allowing the drones to take off and hit the nearby airbases.&nbsp;Videos have also emerged showing drones emerging from the roof of one of the vehicles involved. Ukraine estimates the damage caused by the attacks at over $2bn (£1.5bn).&nbsp;The targets hit included TU-95s (the large strategic bomber known as “Bear”), TU-22M3s (supersonic long-range bomber) and A-50 (early warning and control aircraft).&nbsp;Ukraine's SBU security service on Sunday claimed that it had hit Russian military planes worth a combined $7 billion in a wave of drone strikes on Russian air bases thousands of kilometres behind the front lines.&nbsp;"$7 billion: This is the estimated cost of the enemy's strategic aviation, which was hit today as a result of the SBU's special operation," the agency said in a social media post.&nbsp;Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

40 Russian jets hit nearly 400 drones downed Ukraine counters Russias biggest drone attack What we know

Ukraine on Sunday (June 1) launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian jets and its airbases as it geared up for talks in Istanbul with Moscow counterparts on Monday (June 2) to explore hope of a ceasefire. The operation, named, 'Operation Spider’s Web' was carried out by Ukraine’s security service (SBU), targeted four airbases in what could be the most damaging drone strike of the three-year war. Confirming the strike, an SBU source said, “Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU.” What all airbases were targeted? Video clip from Belaya base in Siberia shows rows of Russian strategic and nuclear bombers burning, while heavy plumes of black smoke were seen rising above Olenya air base in the Arctic. Drones also targeted the Ivanovo air base, northeast of Moscow, and Dyagilevo base, south of the capital. A massive explosion has also shook the Russian Arctic city of Severomorsk, which is home to the Northern Fleet’s main naval base, although the damage is not yet clear.

The operation, named, 'Operation Spider’s Web' was carried out by Ukraine’s security service (SBU), targeted four airbases in what could be the most damaging drone strike of the three-year war

40 Russian jets hit, nearly 400 drones downed, claims Ukraine | What we know

The prosecutors of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh formally charged former prime minister Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity along with former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun for the violent crackdown on the July 2024 uprising led by students.&nbsp;Hasina has rejected the charges as politically motivated. Bangladesh Television (BTV), the country’s national broadcaster, telecast the proceedings live.&nbsp;The ICT was set up by Hasina in 2009 to investigate crimes committed by the Pakistani army during Bangladesh’s war for independence in 1971.&nbsp;The 2024 student-led uprising that ultimately led to her ouster. The trial of the 77-year-old leader, currently living in self-imposed exile in India, began on Sunday.&nbsp;Mohammad Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor at Bangladesh’s domestic International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), alleged that Hasina orchestrated a “systemic attack” on protests against her government.“Upon scrutinising the evidence, we reached the conclusion that it was a coordinated, widespread and systematic attack,” Islam told the court in his opening statement, said a Dhaka Tribune report.&nbsp;“The accused unleashed all law enforcement agencies and her armed party members to crush the uprising.” After taking the charges into cognisance, the tribunal directed investigators to produce all three accused before the court on June 16. Hasina and Kamal are absconding, while ex-IGP Mamun is already in custody.&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule in Bangladesh ended on August 5 last year after a violent uprising. Hasina resigned and fled to India after the protesters almost converged on her official residence in Dhaka.&nbsp;She faces multiple cases in Bangladeshi courts, where she is accused of numerous charges like mass murders and crimes against humanity and enforced disappearances.In a first, Bangladesh’s ICT allowed state-run BTV to broadcast the hearing of the case against the former prime minister.&nbsp;&nbsp;Islam brought charges of “abetment, incitement, complicity, facilitation, conspiracy, and failure to prevent mass murder during the July uprising” against Hasina and the two men.“This is not an act of vendetta, but a commitment to the principle that, in a democratic country, there is no room for crimes against humanity,” he said.&nbsp;The investigators have gathered video footage, audio recordings, Hasina’s phone calls, documentation of helicopter and drone activity, along with testimonies from victims of the crackdown in their investigation.&nbsp;The case listed 81 people as witnesses, Islam said.

Hasina has rejected the charges as politically motivated. Bangladesh Television, the country’s national broadcaster, telecast the proceedings live. The ICT was set up by Hasina in 2009 to investigate crimes committed by the Pakistani army during Bangladesh’s war for independence in 1971.

The prosecutors of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh formally charged former prime minister Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity along with former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun for the violent crackdown on the July 2024 uprising led by students. Hasina has rejected the charges as politically motivated. Bangladesh Television (BTV), the country’s national broadcaster, telecast the proceedings live. The ICT was set up by Hasina in 2009 to investigate crimes committed by the Pakistani army during Bangladesh’s war for independence in 1971. The 2024 student-led uprising that ultimately led to her ouster. The trial of the 77-year-old leader, currently living in self-imposed exile in India, began on Sunday. Mohammad Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor at Bangladesh’s domestic International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), alleged that Hasina orchestrated a “systemic attack” on protests against her government. “Upon scrutinising the evidence, we reached the conclusion that it was a coordinated, widespread and systematic attack,” Islam told the court in his opening statement, said a Dhaka Tribune report. “The accused unleashed all law enforcement agencies and her armed party members to crush the uprising.” After taking the charges into cognisance, the tribunal directed investigators to produce all three accused before the court on June 16. Hasina and Kamal are absconding, while ex-IGP Mamun is already in custody. Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule in Bangladesh ended on August 5 last year after a violent uprising. Hasina resigned and fled to India after the protesters almost converged on her official residence in Dhaka. She faces multiple cases in Bangladeshi courts, where she is accused of numerous charges like mass murders and crimes against humanity and enforced disappearances. In a first, Bangladesh’s ICT allowed state-run BTV to broadcast the hearing of the case against the former prime minister. Islam brought charges of “abetment, incitement, complicity, facilitation, conspiracy, and failure to prevent mass murder during the July uprising” against Hasina and the two men. “This is not an act of vendetta, but a commitment to the principle that, in a democratic country, there is no room for crimes against humanity,” he said. The investigators have gathered video footage, audio recordings, Hasina’s phone calls, documentation of helicopter and drone activity, along with testimonies from victims of the crackdown in their investigation. The case listed 81 people as witnesses, Islam said.

Hasina has rejected the charges as politically motivated. Bangladesh Television, the country’s national broadcaster, telecast the proceedings live. The ICT was set up by Hasina in 2009 to investigate crimes committed by the Pakistani army during Bangladesh’s war for independence in 1971.

Sheikh Hasina charged with ‘crimes against humanity’ as trial begins in Bangladesh

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video on social media that had communal overtones. In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community. Geert Wilders, a member of the Dutch Parliament and the leader of the right-wing Party for Freedom, has said the influencer's arrest is a "disgrace for freedom of speech" and has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure she is freed.&nbsp;"Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It's a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don't punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her @narendramodi," Wilders said in a post on X. The photo with the post read, “All eyes on Sharmistha.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It’s a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don’t punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/AmyMek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmyMek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sharmishta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sharmishta</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IStandwithSharmishta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IStandwithSharmishta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReleaseSharmistha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReleaseSharmistha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeSharmishta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FreeSharmishta</a> <a href="https://t.co/YhGSLhuyr2">pic.twitter.com/YhGSLhuyr2</a>&mdash; Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) <a href="https://twitter.com/geertwilderspvv/status/1928899909043765424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Who is Sharmishta Panoli?Sharmishtha Panoli is 22 years of age and studies law at the Pune Law University. She has been active on social media for a while and has a strong following on her Instagram. Her public Instagram handle has over 93k followers.&nbsp;On 14 May 2025, she posted a video in response to a Pakistani social media user questioning India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people based on their religion.&nbsp;In the clip, that went viral Panoli criticised Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Operation Sindoor that India carried out against terror camps in Pakistan.&nbsp;After facing backlash Panoli deleted the video and wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody. So anybody is hurt, I'm sorry… Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts.”

Dutch MP Geert Wilders condemns arrest of Indian influencer Sharmistha Panoli, urges PM Modi to ensure she is freed

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video on social media that had communal overtones. In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community. Geert Wilders, a member of the Dutch Parliament and the leader of the right-wing Party for Freedom, has said the influencer's arrest is a "disgrace for freedom of speech" and has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure she is freed. "Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It's a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don't punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her @narendramodi," Wilders said in a post on X. The photo with the post read, “All eyes on Sharmistha.”

In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor

US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again, this time by reposting a wild conspiracy theory that claims President Joe Biden was “executed” in 2020 and replaced by clones.On Saturday night, Trump shared a message from a supporter on his Truth Social platform. The post read, “There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones double &amp; robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. Democrats dont know the difference.”The report has thrust Biden into a bizarre category of public figures accused of being secretly replaced, a list that already includes pop stars like Paul McCartney and Avril Lavigne.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack-targeting-russian-airbases-military-aircraft-report-1748779448172">Ukraine launches massive drone attack, targeting Russian airbases, military aircraft: Reports</a><h2>A history of body double theories</h2>Biden is far from the first to be caught up in this type of speculation. Conspiracy theories about celebrities being replaced after their death have circulated for decades. Rumours about Paul McCartney's supposed death have lingered since 1969, and Avril Lavigne has faced similar claims since the early 2000s.Even Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was at the centre of such theories during Trump’s first term. Claims that a body double had replaced her became so widespread that the White House issued an official statement dismissing the idea as a “non-story.”<h2>Supporters push fringe claims with photos and ‘proof’</h2>Following Trump’s report, supporters flooded the replies with memes and supposed evidence to back the outlandish claim.Some users pointed out that Biden’s eye colour had allegedly changed after 2020. Others claimed that his ear lobes had gone from being unattached to attached, offering this as “proof” that the real Biden had been swapped with a double. Several people even claimed to have spotted differences in his signature or used side-by-side photos from different decades to support their argument.A few went further, suggesting that Biden had been “executed by a military tribunal” and replaced by “robotic entities.”<h2>Trump’s conspiracy-laden weekend continues</h2>The clone theory wasn’t the only conspiracy Trump pushed over the weekend. On Friday night, he reposted another claim accusing CBS of hiding footage from his 2015 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In reality, the segment is freely available on YouTube.This comes at a time when Biden is under scrutiny for his age and health, especially after recently revealing he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The diagnosis sparked further backlash from the MAGA camp, with some, including Trump, calling for an investigation into Biden’s White House doctor. Critics allege the doctor gave Trump a clean bill of health in July despite concerns.

Biden is far from the first to be caught up in this type of speculation. Conspiracy theories about celebrities being replaced after their death have circulated for decades.

US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again, this time by reposting a wild conspiracy theory that claims President Joe Biden was “executed” in 2020 and replaced by clones. On Saturday night, Trump shared a message from a supporter on his Truth Social platform. The post read, “There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones double & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. Democrats dont know the difference.” The report has thrust Biden into a bizarre category of public figures accused of being secretly replaced, a list that already includes pop stars like Paul McCartney and Avril Lavigne. Also read: Ukraine launches massive drone attack, targeting Russian airbases, military aircraft: Reports A history of body double theories Biden is far from the first to be caught up in this type of speculation. Conspiracy theories about celebrities being replaced after their death have circulated for decades. Rumours about Paul McCartney's supposed death have lingered since 1969, and Avril Lavigne has faced similar claims since the early 2000s. Even Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was at the centre of such theories during Trump’s first term. Claims that a body double had replaced her became so widespread that the White House issued an official statement dismissing the idea as a “non-story.” Supporters push fringe claims with photos and ‘proof’ Following Trump’s report, supporters flooded the replies with memes and supposed evidence to back the outlandish claim. Some users pointed out that Biden’s eye colour had allegedly changed after 2020. Others claimed that his ear lobes had gone from being unattached to attached, offering this as “proof” that the real Biden had been swapped with a double. Several people even claimed to have spotted differences in his signature or used side-by-side photos from different decades to support their argument. A few went further, suggesting that Biden had been “executed by a military tribunal” and replaced by “robotic entities.” Trump’s conspiracy-laden weekend continues The clone theory wasn’t the only conspiracy Trump pushed over the weekend. On Friday night, he reposted another claim accusing CBS of hiding footage from his 2015 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In reality, the segment is freely available on YouTube. This comes at a time when Biden is under scrutiny for his age and health, especially after recently revealing he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The diagnosis sparked further backlash from the MAGA camp, with some, including Trump, calling for an investigation into Biden’s White House doctor. Critics allege the doctor gave Trump a clean bill of health in July despite concerns.

Biden is far from the first to be caught up in this type of speculation. Conspiracy theories about celebrities being replaced after their death have circulated for decades.

‘There is no Joe Biden’: Trump boosts wild claim that Biden was executed in 2020 and was replaced by 'robotic soulless clone'

Ukraine has reportedly launched a massive drone attack against Russia, reportedly targeting over 40 Russian bombers and the Olenya and Belaya airbases with FPV drones.&nbsp;The Ukrainian media has also reported the development, citing sources from the SBU.&nbsp;The Russian governor of the Irkutsk region confirmed the attack, saying Ukrainian remote-piloted aircraft attacked a military unit in the village of Sridni, the first such attack in Siberia. “Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU,” a source told the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;"Ukrainian security services are carrying out a large-scale special operation aimed at destroying enemy bombers far from the front, in Russia," the source said, adding more than 40 aircraft had been hit and a fire broke out the targeted Belaya air base.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">❗️Russia’s Irkutsk region governor confirms 1st DRONE attack in Siberia Says military unit targeted Army and civilian responders already mobilized to tackle threat, source of drone launch blocked <a href="https://t.co/jMgCajhXbT">pic.twitter.com/jMgCajhXbT</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1929137870054334534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Right now, the Security Service of Ukraine is conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy enemy bomber aircraft in the rear of the Russian Federation. SBU drones are practicing on aircraft that bomb Ukrainian cities every night. Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," an SBU official was quoted as saying by the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;Army and civilian responders have already been mobilised to tackle the threat, and the source of the drone launch has been blocked, as per an RT report. Ukrainian delegation will be in Istanbul on Monday for talks with Russia: Zelensky&nbsp; &nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a delegation led by his minister Rustem Umerov will be in Istanbul on Monday (June 2) for talks with Russia. "I have also defined our position before the Monday meeting in Istanbul", which includes priorities to reach "a complete and unconditional ceasefire" and the return of prisoners and abducted children, he said on social media on Sunday (June 1).

Ukraine launches massive drone attack, targeting Russian airbases, military aircraft: Reports

Ukraine has reportedly launched a massive drone attack against Russia, reportedly targeting over 40 Russian bombers and the Olenya and Belaya airbases with FPV drones. The Ukrainian media has also reported the development, citing sources from the SBU. The Russian governor of the Irkutsk region confirmed the attack, saying Ukrainian remote-piloted aircraft attacked a military unit in the village of Sridni, the first such attack in Siberia. “Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU,” a source told the Kyiv Independent. "Ukrainian security services are carrying out a large-scale special operation aimed at destroying enemy bombers far from the front, in Russia," the source said, adding more than 40 aircraft had been hit and a fire broke out the targeted Belaya air base.

As per reports, at least 40 Russian bombers and military aircraft were reportedly hit in an operation by Ukraine’s Security Service

Federal grand juries in Milwaukee and Los Angeles indicted two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom and a US lawful permanent resident, with interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking (Los Angeles) and conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of the Arms Export Control Act (Milwaukee).&nbsp;“As alleged, the defendants targeted a US resident for exercising his constitutional right to free speech and conspired to traffic sensitive American military technology to the Chinese regime,” said deputy attorney General Todd Blanche.&nbsp;&nbsp;“This is a blatant assault on both our national security and our democratic values. This Justice Department will not tolerate foreign repression on US soil, nor will we allow hostile nations to infiltrate or exploit our defense systems. We will act decisively to expose and dismantle these threats wherever they emerge.”&nbsp;“The defendants allegedly plotted to harass and interfere with an individual who criticized the actions of the People’s Republic of China while exercising their constitutionally protected free speech rights within the United States of America,” said FBI deputy director Dan Bongino.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The same individuals also are charged with trying to obtain and export sensitive U.S. military technology to China. I want to commend the good work of the FBI and our partners in the U.S and overseas in putting a stop to these illegal activities.”&nbsp;According to court documents, beginning in October 2023, Cui and Miller enlisted two individuals (Individual 1 and Individual 2) inside the United States to carry out a plot to prevent the victim from protesting President Xi’s appearance at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;The victim had previously made public statements in opposition to the policies and actions of the PRC government and President Xi.&nbsp;“The indictment alleges that Chinese foreign actors targeted a victim in our nation because he criticized the Chinese government and its president,” said US attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California.&nbsp;&nbsp;“My office will continue to use all legal methods available to hold accountable foreign nationals engaging in criminal activity on our soil.”&nbsp;Unbeknownst to Cui and Miller, Individual 1 and Individual 2 were affiliated with and acting at the direction of the FBI.&nbsp;In the weeks leading up to the APEC summit, Cui and Miller directed and coordinated an interstate scheme to surveil the victim, to install a tracking device on the victim’s car, to slash the tires on the victim’s car, and to purchase and destroy a pair of artistic statues created by the victim depicting President Xi and President Xi’s wife.&nbsp;A similar scheme took place in the spring of 2025, after the victim announced that he planned to make public an online video feed depicting two new artistic statues of President Xi and his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with these plots, Cui and Miller paid two other individuals (Individual 3 and Individual 4), approximately $36,500 to convince the victim to desist from the online display of the statues. Unbeknownst to Cui and Miller, Individual 3 and Individual 4 were also affiliated with and acting at the direction of the FBI.&nbsp;According to court documents, beginning in November 2023, Miller and Cui solicited the procurement of US defense articles, including missiles, air defense radar, drones, and cryptographic devices with associated crypto ignition keys for unlawful export from the United States to the People’s Republic of China from two individuals (Individual 5 and Individual 6).&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with the scheme, Cui and Miller discussed with individuals 5 and 6 ways to export a cryptographic device from the United States to the People’s Republic of China, including concealing the device in a blender, small electronics, or motor starter, and shipping the device first to Hong Kong. Cui and Miller paid approximately $10,000 as a deposit for the cryptographic device via a courier in the United States and a wire transfer to a US bank account.&nbsp;If convicted, Cui and Miller face the following maximum penalties: five years in prison for conspiracy; five years in prison for interstate stalking; 20 years in prison for violation of the Arms Export Control Act; and 10 years in prison for smuggling.&nbsp;The FBI is investigating the case. The United States is coordinating with Serbian authorities regarding the pending extraditions of Cui and Miller from Serbia.

British and Chinese nationals indicted for alleged plot to smuggle US military technology to China

Federal grand juries in Milwaukee and Los Angeles indicted two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom and a US lawful permanent resident, with interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking (Los Angeles) and conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of the Arms Export Control Act (Milwaukee). “As alleged, the defendants targeted a US resident for exercising his constitutional right to free speech and conspired to traffic sensitive American military technology to the Chinese regime,” said deputy attorney General Todd Blanche. “This is a blatant assault on both our national security and our democratic values. This Justice Department will not tolerate foreign repression on US soil, nor will we allow hostile nations to infiltrate or exploit our defense systems. We will act decisively to expose and dismantle these threats wherever they emerge.” “The defendants allegedly plotted to harass and interfere with an individual who criticized the actions of the People’s Republic of China while exercising their constitutionally protected free speech rights within the United States of America,” said FBI deputy director Dan Bongino. “The same individuals also are charged with trying to obtain and export sensitive U.S. military technology to China. I want to commend the good work of the FBI and our partners in the U.S and overseas in putting a stop to these illegal activities.” According to court documents, beginning in October 2023, Cui and Miller enlisted two individuals (Individual 1 and Individual 2) inside the United States to carry out a plot to prevent the victim from protesting President Xi’s appearance at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November 2023. The victim had previously made public statements in opposition to the policies and actions of the PRC government and President Xi. “The indictment alleges that Chinese foreign actors targeted a victim in our nation because he criticized the Chinese government and its president,” said US attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California. “My office will continue to use all legal methods available to hold accountable foreign nationals engaging in criminal activity on our soil.” Unbeknownst to Cui and Miller, Individual 1 and Individual 2 were affiliated with and acting at the direction of the FBI. In the weeks leading up to the APEC summit, Cui and Miller directed and coordinated an interstate scheme to surveil the victim, to install a tracking device on the victim’s car, to slash the tires on the victim’s car, and to purchase and destroy a pair of artistic statues created by the victim depicting President Xi and President Xi’s wife. A similar scheme took place in the spring of 2025, after the victim announced that he planned to make public an online video feed depicting two new artistic statues of President Xi and his wife. In connection with these plots, Cui and Miller paid two other individuals (Individual 3 and Individual 4), approximately $36,500 to convince the victim to desist from the online display of the statues. Unbeknownst to Cui and Miller, Individual 3 and Individual 4 were also affiliated with and acting at the direction of the FBI. According to court documents, beginning in November 2023, Miller and Cui solicited the procurement of US defense articles, including missiles, air defense radar, drones, and cryptographic devices with associated crypto ignition keys for unlawful export from the United States to the People’s Republic of China from two individuals (Individual 5 and Individual 6). In connection with the scheme, Cui and Miller discussed with individuals 5 and 6 ways to export a cryptographic device from the United States to the People’s Republic of China, including concealing the device in a blender, small electronics, or motor starter, and shipping the device first to Hong Kong. Cui and Miller paid approximately $10,000 as a deposit for the cryptographic device via a courier in the United States and a wire transfer to a US bank account. If convicted, Cui and Miller face the following maximum penalties: five years in prison for conspiracy; five years in prison for interstate stalking; 20 years in prison for violation of the Arms Export Control Act; and 10 years in prison for smuggling. The FBI is investigating the case. The United States is coordinating with Serbian authorities regarding the pending extraditions of Cui and Miller from Serbia.

If convicted, the two will face the following maximum penalties: Five years in prison for conspiracy; five years in prison for interstate stalking; 20 years in prison for violation of the Arms Export Control Act; and 10 years in prison for smuggling

Senior leaders of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the Pakistan-based extremist outfit founded by 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, have claimed credit for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, saying that they took revenge for Pakistan’s dismemberment in 1971, and revealed that they played a role in the massive anti-government protests last year in Dhaka.The provocative claims were made in public speeches earlier this week by JuD leaders Saifullah Kasuri and Muzammil Hashmi.Hashmi is a UN-designated terrorist.&nbsp;Speaking at a rally in Allahabad, near Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Kasuri invoked the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and called the 2024 unrest in Dhaka a “revenge” for it. &nbsp;“I was four years old when Pakistan was dismembered in 1971. The then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi had declared that she’d drowned the two-nation theory in Khaleej (Bay of Bengal). On May 10, l …we have taken the revenge of 1971,” Kasuri said while addressing supporters in Allahabad, about 400 km from Lahore. &nbsp;Kasuri was referring to the 1971 Liberation War, in which Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) gained independence following Pakistan’s surrender to Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters. &nbsp;In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack.&nbsp;“I was not allowed to attend his funeral. On the day of his funeral, I cried a lot,” Kasuri said, but did not reveal who did not let him attend the burial, though senior officers of the military, police, and civilian administration of Punjab province attended the funeral of Mudassar and two other JuD members as was revealed in several photographs in the media, underlining the terror outfit’s clout and backing by the Pakistani establishment.&nbsp;<h2>‘We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying’</h2>&nbsp;Referring to the April 22 attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, Kasuri said, “I was in my constituency meeting with the people when the Pahalgam incident took place. India made me the mastermind of this attack. India made my city, Kasur, popular in the world.”&nbsp;He then menacingly said, “We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, speaking at an event in Gujranwala, about 80 km from Lahore, Muzammil Hashmi addressed Indian leadership, saying, “We defeated you in Bangladesh last year...”Hashmi’s remarks referred to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, which came after large-scale student-led anti-government protests.Following her removal, Hasina fled to India, and three days later, Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh.Consequently, diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have improved dramatically after Hasina’s departure.&nbsp;These admissions by senior leaders of the terrorist groups expose Pakistan’s duplicity and again bring Islamabad under international scrutiny for its backing to extremist elements.&nbsp;Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani remarked, “The rhetoric of Jihadi extremists at their public rallies makes it difficult for the rest of the world to believe official assertions that Pakistan is no longer sponsoring them.”

In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack.

Senior leaders of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the Pakistan-based extremist outfit founded by 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, have claimed credit for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, saying that they took revenge for Pakistan’s dismemberment in 1971, and revealed that they played a role in the massive anti-government protests last year in Dhaka. The provocative claims were made in public speeches earlier this week by JuD leaders Saifullah Kasuri and Muzammil Hashmi. Hashmi is a UN-designated terrorist. Speaking at a rally in Allahabad, near Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Kasuri invoked the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and called the 2024 unrest in Dhaka a “revenge” for it. “I was four years old when Pakistan was dismembered in 1971. The then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi had declared that she’d drowned the two-nation theory in Khaleej (Bay of Bengal). On May 10, l …we have taken the revenge of 1971,” Kasuri said while addressing supporters in Allahabad, about 400 km from Lahore. Kasuri was referring to the 1971 Liberation War, in which Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) gained independence following Pakistan’s surrender to Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters. In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack. “I was not allowed to attend his funeral. On the day of his funeral, I cried a lot,” Kasuri said, but did not reveal who did not let him attend the burial, though senior officers of the military, police, and civilian administration of Punjab province attended the funeral of Mudassar and two other JuD members as was revealed in several photographs in the media, underlining the terror outfit’s clout and backing by the Pakistani establishment. ‘We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying’ Referring to the April 22 attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, Kasuri said, “I was in my constituency meeting with the people when the Pahalgam incident took place. India made me the mastermind of this attack. India made my city, Kasur, popular in the world.” He then menacingly said, “We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying.” Meanwhile, speaking at an event in Gujranwala, about 80 km from Lahore, Muzammil Hashmi addressed Indian leadership, saying, “We defeated you in Bangladesh last year...” Hashmi’s remarks referred to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, which came after large-scale student-led anti-government protests. Following her removal, Hasina fled to India, and three days later, Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh. Consequently, diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have improved dramatically after Hasina’s departure. These admissions by senior leaders of the terrorist groups expose Pakistan’s duplicity and again bring Islamabad under international scrutiny for its backing to extremist elements. Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani remarked, “The rhetoric of Jihadi extremists at their public rallies makes it difficult for the rest of the world to believe official assertions that Pakistan is no longer sponsoring them.”

In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack.

‘Took revenge for 1971’: Hafiz Saeed’s terror outfit JuD claims credit for Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in Bangladesh

A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, has been classified as "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) following a dramatic rise in global cases and hospitalisations.<h2>WHO issues warning</h2>The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nb-1-8-1-lf-7-covid-variants-detected-in-india-reveals-insacog-data-3-infants-test-positive-in-karnataka-1748084179651">NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka</a> It has become the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong and has been identified in multiple countries, including popular holiday destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Egypt. Cases have also been identified in a number of states in the United States — including New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island.<h2>How dangerous is NB. 1.8.1?</h2>WHO, in its report, said that while under monitoring, the variant is deemed to be low-risk. The currently available vaccines "remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease," it said, despite the increase in cases and hospitalisations.The health body also said that currently there was no indication that the variant could lead to more serious illness than any other COVID-19 variant in circulation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-cases-in-india-rise-to-3-395-four-deaths-recorded-in-24-hours-1748746482442">COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours</a>It also said that despite NB. 1.8.1 getting detected in multiple holiday spots, there was currently no need to restrict travel and trade or close borders.However, the WHO has urged countries to stay alert and adjust their responses as needed."WHO recommends that countries remain vigilant, adapt to evolving epidemiological trends, and leverage COVID-19 management strategies to strengthen systems for all respiratory disease threats. Member States should continue offering COVID-19 vaccines in line with WHO recommendations," it said in an advisory.

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, has been classified as "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) following a dramatic rise in global cases and hospitalisations. WHO issues warning The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases. Also read | NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka It has become the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong and has been identified in multiple countries, including popular holiday destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Egypt. Cases have also been identified in a number of states in the United States — including New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island. How dangerous is NB. 1.8.1? WHO, in its report, said that while under monitoring, the variant is deemed to be low-risk. The currently available vaccines "remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease," it said, despite the increase in cases and hospitalisations. The health body also said that currently there was no indication that the variant could lead to more serious illness than any other COVID-19 variant in circulation. Also read | COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours It also said that despite NB. 1.8.1 getting detected in multiple holiday spots, there was currently no need to restrict travel and trade or close borders. However, the WHO has urged countries to stay alert and adjust their responses as needed. "WHO recommends that countries remain vigilant, adapt to evolving epidemiological trends, and leverage COVID-19 management strategies to strengthen systems for all respiratory disease threats. Member States should continue offering COVID-19 vaccines in line with WHO recommendations," it said in an advisory.

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

New COVID-19 variant alert! NB. 1.8.1 under WHO monitoring; becomes dominant strain in China and Hong Kong

Iran on Sunday (Jun 1) warned of retaliation if European powers “exploit” UN reports claiming the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up production of highly enriched uranium.&nbsp;According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent, nearly the 90 per cent level needed for atomic weapons.&nbsp;The report says that Iran’s total amount of enriched uranium now exceeds 45 times the limit authorised under a 2015 agreement with global powers, and is at approximately 9,247.6 kilograms, reported AFP.&nbsp;During a phone conversation on Saturday (May 31), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told IAEA chief Rafael Grossi that “Iran will respond to any inappropriate action by the European parties” to the 2015 agreement, referring to Britain, France and Germany.&nbsp;The European nations warned Iran of imposing sanctions if they deemed its nuclear programme could threaten the continent’s security.&nbsp;According to the statement, Araghchi urged Grossi to stop “parties from exploiting” the nuclear watchdog report to “advance their political objectives.”Iran has denied the claim that it is seeking nuclear weapons and said that it needs the uranium for civilian power production.&nbsp;<h2>US-Iran nuclear talks</h2>&nbsp;Iran on Saturday (May 31) confirmed receiving “elements” of a US proposal for a potential nuclear deal. Meanwhile, the White House announced that the United States sent a “detailed” proposal to Tehran, adding that it is in Tehran’s “best interest” to accept it.&nbsp;However, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the proposal was described as a series of bullet points rather than a full draft, calling on Iran to stop all enrichment of uranium. Instead, it proposes creating a regional grouping including the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations, to produce nuclear power.&nbsp;As of now, five rounds of negotiations have taken place between Washington and Tehran.

According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent, nearly the 90 per cent level needed for atomic weapons.

Iran on Sunday (Jun 1) warned of retaliation if European powers “exploit” UN reports claiming the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up production of highly enriched uranium. According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent, nearly the 90 per cent level needed for atomic weapons. The report says that Iran’s total amount of enriched uranium now exceeds 45 times the limit authorised under a 2015 agreement with global powers, and is at approximately 9,247.6 kilograms, reported AFP. During a phone conversation on Saturday (May 31), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told IAEA chief Rafael Grossi that “Iran will respond to any inappropriate action by the European parties” to the 2015 agreement, referring to Britain, France and Germany. The European nations warned Iran of imposing sanctions if they deemed its nuclear programme could threaten the continent’s security. According to the statement, Araghchi urged Grossi to stop “parties from exploiting” the nuclear watchdog report to “advance their political objectives.” Iran has denied the claim that it is seeking nuclear weapons and said that it needs the uranium for civilian power production. US-Iran nuclear talks Iran on Saturday (May 31) confirmed receiving “elements” of a US proposal for a potential nuclear deal. Meanwhile, the White House announced that the United States sent a “detailed” proposal to Tehran, adding that it is in Tehran’s “best interest” to accept it. However, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the proposal was described as a series of bullet points rather than a full draft, calling on Iran to stop all enrichment of uranium. Instead, it proposes creating a regional grouping including the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations, to produce nuclear power. As of now, five rounds of negotiations have taken place between Washington and Tehran.

According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent, nearly the 90 per cent level needed for atomic weapons.

Iran warns against European ‘exploitation’ of UN report on its uranium enrichment

Russian investigators, in a statement on Sunday (Jun 1), said that "explosions" had caused the collapse of two bridges in Kursk and Bryansk, border regions along the Ukraine border.<h2>An act of terrorism?</h2>&nbsp;The Russian Investigative Committee in a statement said that "A road bridge collapsed as a result of a blast" in the Bryansk region at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday (May 31).It added that in the Kursk region early on Sunday, at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT), "a railway bridge was also blown up".As per Russian media reports, the incidents are being investigated as “acts of terrorism”.The Russian state RIA news agency, citing Svetlana Petrenko, a spokesperson from Russia's Investigative Committee, reported that the alleged explosions “have been classified as acts of terrorism”.<h2>What happened in Kursk and Bryansk?</h2>In Russia's Bryansk region, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train.As news of the train derailment broke, Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" without providing additional details.Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said.Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.Meanwhile, in the Kursk region, a bridge collapse caused a freight train to fall onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations."Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein, the region's governor, said on Telegram. According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident.<h2>Is Ukraine to blame?</h2>&nbsp;

Russia says ‘explosions’ caused bridge collapse, train derailment in Kursk and Bryansk. Ukraine to blame?

Russian investigators, in a statement on Sunday (Jun 1), said that "explosions" had caused the collapse of two bridges in Kursk and Bryansk, border regions along the Ukraine border. An act of terrorism? The Russian Investigative Committee in a statement said that "A road bridge collapsed as a result of a blast" in the Bryansk region at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday (May 31). It added that in the Kursk region early on Sunday, at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT), "a railway bridge was also blown up". As per Russian media reports, the incidents are being investigated as “acts of terrorism”. The Russian state RIA news agency, citing Svetlana Petrenko, a spokesperson from Russia's Investigative Committee, reported that the alleged explosions “have been classified as acts of terrorism”. What happened in Kursk and Bryansk? In Russia's Bryansk region, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train. As news of the train derailment broke, Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" without providing additional details. Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said. Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site. Meanwhile, in the Kursk region, a bridge collapse caused a freight train to fall onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. "Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein, the region's governor, said on Telegram. According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident. Is Ukraine to blame?

"A road bridge collapsed as a result of a blast" in the Bryansk region at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday (May 31), said the Russian Investigative Committee in a statement.

Russia says ‘explosions’ caused bridge collapses, train derailments in Kursk and Bryansk. Ukraine to blame?

A day after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged its allies in Asia to boost defence spending as China was “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific”, Beijing protested against U.S for calling China a threat.&nbsp;The Chinese foreign ministry on Sunday (June 1) accused Hegseth of ignoring the call for peace from regional countries and touting the Cold War mentality.&nbsp;Urging the U.S. to stop inciting conflict and confrontation in the region, the ministry said, "No country in the world deserves to be called a hegemonic power other than the U.S. itself, who is also the primary factor undermining the peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific."&nbsp;What Pete Hegseth said&nbsp;Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense forum, in Singapore on Saturday (May 31) Hegseth said “There is no reason to sugarcoat it. The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent," adding “Beijing is credibly preparing potentially to use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.”&nbsp;He stressed that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces are training daily to take military action against Taiwan, the democratic island of 23 million people that it claims as its own part.&nbsp;He also said that the Chinese premier Xi Jinping has ordered his military to make preparations for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027.&nbsp;“The PLA is building the military needed to do it, training for it every day and rehearsing for the real deal,” Hegseth said.&nbsp;Raising the alarm, Hegseth urged Asian countries to boost their defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product, on the lines of NATO allies.&nbsp;“So it doesn’t make sense for countries in Europe to do that while key allies in Asia spend less on defense in the face of an even more formidable threat, not to mention North Korea,” he said.&nbsp;Hegseth also acknowledged the the Chinese threat can not be fought alone and it requires all its allies to stand up to Beijing for which defence spending has to be increased.&nbsp;“China’s behavior towards its neighbors and the world is a wake-up call. And an urgent one,” the US defense chief further said, adding “We ask – and indeed, we insist – that our allies and partners do their part on defense."&nbsp;He also urged his partners in the region to stand against Beijing on the Taiwan issue and other regional disputes like the the South China Sea. &nbsp;

The Chinese foreign ministry on Sunday (June 1) accused Hegseth of ignoring the call for peace from regional countries and touting the Cold War mentality.

A day after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged its allies in Asia to boost defence spending as China was “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific”, Beijing protested against U.S for calling China a threat. The Chinese foreign ministry on Sunday (June 1) accused Hegseth of ignoring the call for peace from regional countries and touting the Cold War mentality. Urging the U.S. to stop inciting conflict and confrontation in the region, the ministry said, "No country in the world deserves to be called a hegemonic power other than the U.S. itself, who is also the primary factor undermining the peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific." What Pete Hegseth said Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense forum, in Singapore on Saturday (May 31) Hegseth said “There is no reason to sugarcoat it. The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent," adding “Beijing is credibly preparing potentially to use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.” He stressed that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces are training daily to take military action against Taiwan, the democratic island of 23 million people that it claims as its own part. He also said that the Chinese premier Xi Jinping has ordered his military to make preparations for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027. “The PLA is building the military needed to do it, training for it every day and rehearsing for the real deal,” Hegseth said. Raising the alarm, Hegseth urged Asian countries to boost their defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product, on the lines of NATO allies. “So it doesn’t make sense for countries in Europe to do that while key allies in Asia spend less on defense in the face of an even more formidable threat, not to mention North Korea,” he said. Hegseth also acknowledged the the Chinese threat can not be fought alone and it requires all its allies to stand up to Beijing for which defence spending has to be increased. “China’s behavior towards its neighbors and the world is a wake-up call. And an urgent one,” the US defense chief further said, adding “We ask – and indeed, we insist – that our allies and partners do their part on defense." He also urged his partners in the region to stand against Beijing on the Taiwan issue and other regional disputes like the the South China Sea.

The Chinese foreign ministry on Sunday (June 1) accused Hegseth of ignoring the call for peace from regional countries and touting the Cold War mentality.

'US undermining stability in the Asia-Pacific": China slams Hegseth for comment 'Beijing is preparing to invade Taiwan'

Iran on Saturday (May 31) confirmed receiving “elements” of a US proposal for a potential nuclear deal. This comes after the White House announced that the United States sent a “detailed” proposal to Tehran, adding that it is in Tehran’s “best interest” to accept it.&nbsp;In a statement on X, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi “paid a short visit to Tehran today to present elements of a US proposal which will be appropriately responded to in line with the principles, national interests and rights of the people of Iran.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, the White House said that a “detailed” proposal has been sent to Iran.&nbsp;“Special Envoy Witkoff has sent a detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime, and it's in their best interest to accept it,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.&nbsp;However, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the proposal was described as a series of bullet points rather than a full draft, calling on Iran to stop all enrichment of uranium. Instead, it proposes creating a regional grouping including the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations, to produce nuclear power.&nbsp;The development comes after a UN report said that the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium.&nbsp;<h2>Iran warns against European ‘exploitation’ of UN report</h2>&nbsp;Iran on Sunday (Jun 1) warned of retaliation if European powers “exploit” UN reports claiming the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up production of highly enriched uranium.&nbsp;According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent, nearly the 90 per cent level needed for atomic weapons.&nbsp;<h2>US-Iran talks</h2>&nbsp;As of now, five rounds of negotiations have taken place between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp;After the recent discussions in Rome, Iran said that it is open to compromises on its nuclear program amid talks with the United States, but uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable, Tehran's Foreign Ministry told CNN, suggesting Washington understands this position.

The development comes after a UN report said that the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium.

Iran on Saturday (May 31) confirmed receiving “elements” of a US proposal for a potential nuclear deal. This comes after the White House announced that the United States sent a “detailed” proposal to Tehran, adding that it is in Tehran’s “best interest” to accept it. In a statement on X, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi “paid a short visit to Tehran today to present elements of a US proposal which will be appropriately responded to in line with the principles, national interests and rights of the people of Iran.” Meanwhile, the White House said that a “detailed” proposal has been sent to Iran. “Special Envoy Witkoff has sent a detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime, and it's in their best interest to accept it,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. However, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the proposal was described as a series of bullet points rather than a full draft, calling on Iran to stop all enrichment of uranium. Instead, it proposes creating a regional grouping including the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations, to produce nuclear power. The development comes after a UN report said that the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium. Iran warns against European ‘exploitation’ of UN report Iran on Sunday (Jun 1) warned of retaliation if European powers “exploit” UN reports claiming the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up production of highly enriched uranium. According to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60 per cent, nearly the 90 per cent level needed for atomic weapons. US-Iran talks As of now, five rounds of negotiations have taken place between Washington and Tehran. After the recent discussions in Rome, Iran said that it is open to compromises on its nuclear program amid talks with the United States, but uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable, Tehran's Foreign Ministry told CNN, suggesting Washington understands this position.

The development comes after a UN report said that the Middle Eastern nation has stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium.

US claims ‘detailed’ nuclear proposal shared with Iran; Tehran contradicts, says only received ‘elements’

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (May 31) denied the reports claiming that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively during the 2024 campaign trail of US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;This comes after The New York Times reported that drug use by Trump’s close advisor “went well beyond occasional use,” which resulted in bladder problems.Musk accused the media outlet of “lying”, adding that he has acknowledged his use of “prescription ketamine” a few years ago already on social media.&nbsp;Replying to a post on X, the Tesla CEO wrote, “To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their a** off.”&nbsp;“I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then,” he added.&nbsp;Musk was responding to a post on X that said, “Given Elon Musk’s business track record, any drugs he’s taking should be put in the public’s drinking water.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😂💯 Also, to be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their ass off. I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on 𝕏, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1928894163975631307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>What did report claim?</h2>&nbsp;The tech billionaire has earlier acknowledged the use of ketamine, saying that it was prescribed for depression and was taking it every two weeks. He also suggested that using the drug had a positive impact on his work.&nbsp;In the report, The New York Times claimed that Musk allegedly used substances such as hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and ketamine during the presidential campaign of 2024, after which Donald Trump came to power.&nbsp;Reacting to the accusation, Musk responded by saying, “I’m in meetings with dozens to hundreds of people every day and am photographed constantly. If this bs from the NYT were true, it would have been EXTREMELY obvious.”&nbsp;The report came as Musk’s time at the White House as a special employee ended after 130 days. He had been serving as the chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) since the beginning of Trump’s second term in January. Musk has said that he will continue to play the role of Trump’s advisor and will keep visiting DOGE. &nbsp;

The tech billionaire has earlier acknowledged the use of ketamine, saying that it was prescribed for depression and was taking it every two weeks.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (May 31) denied the reports claiming that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively during the 2024 campaign trail of US President Donald Trump. This comes after The New York Times reported that drug use by Trump’s close advisor “went well beyond occasional use,” which resulted in bladder problems. Musk accused the media outlet of “lying”, adding that he has acknowledged his use of “prescription ketamine” a few years ago already on social media. Replying to a post on X, the Tesla CEO wrote, “To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their a** off.” “I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then,” he added. Musk was responding to a post on X that said, “Given Elon Musk’s business track record, any drugs he’s taking should be put in the public’s drinking water.”

The tech billionaire has earlier acknowledged the use of ketamine, saying that it was prescribed for depression and was taking it every two weeks.

‘Lying their a** off’: Musk says he used ‘prescription ketamine’ amid drug use controversy

South Korea's leading candidates held major campaign events Sunday, two days out from a snap presidential election triggered by its former leader's removal after his disastrous declaration of martial law.The June 3 election is set to cap months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon Suk Yeol's brief suspension of civilian rule in December, for which he was impeached and removed from office.All major polls have put liberal Lee Jae-myung well ahead in the presidential race, with the latest Gallup survey showing 49 per cent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate.Kim Moon-soo, from the conservative People Power Party (PPP) -- Yoon's former party -- trailed Lee on 35 per cent.The 60-year-old Lee began his rally in his hometown of Andong, 240 kilometres (149 miles) southeast of Seoul, telling his supporters he would seek to weaken the concentration of development in the capital region and boost non-Seoul areas."We should not simply seek a regional equal development strategy but rather provide more incentives for non-Seoul regions to support them more," said Lee, wearing a bulletproof vest.Lee has been campaigning with additional security measures, including bulletproof shields set up on the podium.He was stabbed in the neck in January 2024 in Busan by a man pretending to be a supporter, who later confessed that his intention was to kill Lee to prevent him from becoming president.Lee is set to campaign in Busan later Sunday.Kim Moon-soo was scheduled to campaign in the greater Seoul area, and kicked off a rally on Sunday in nearby Suwon by commenting on rival Lee's security measures."Look, I'm not wearing a bullet proof vest, right? But Lee is now even using bulletproof shields, feeling the vest isn't enough," he said."With such bulletproof measures, Lee is poised to impose his own dictatorship and we must stop it," Kim added.Nearly 35 per cent of voters have already cast their ballots -- taking advantage of two days of early voting earlier last week, according to the National Election Commission.

All major polls have put liberal Lee Jae-myung well ahead in the presidential race, with the latest Gallup survey showing 49 per cent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate.

South Korea's leading candidates held major campaign events Sunday, two days out from a snap presidential election triggered by its former leader's removal after his disastrous declaration of martial law. The June 3 election is set to cap months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon Suk Yeol's brief suspension of civilian rule in December, for which he was impeached and removed from office. All major polls have put liberal Lee Jae-myung well ahead in the presidential race, with the latest Gallup survey showing 49 per cent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate. Kim Moon-soo, from the conservative People Power Party (PPP) -- Yoon's former party -- trailed Lee on 35 per cent. The 60-year-old Lee began his rally in his hometown of Andong, 240 kilometres (149 miles) southeast of Seoul, telling his supporters he would seek to weaken the concentration of development in the capital region and boost non-Seoul areas. "We should not simply seek a regional equal development strategy but rather provide more incentives for non-Seoul regions to support them more," said Lee, wearing a bulletproof vest. Lee has been campaigning with additional security measures, including bulletproof shields set up on the podium. He was stabbed in the neck in January 2024 in Busan by a man pretending to be a supporter, who later confessed that his intention was to kill Lee to prevent him from becoming president. Lee is set to campaign in Busan later Sunday. Kim Moon-soo was scheduled to campaign in the greater Seoul area, and kicked off a rally on Sunday in nearby Suwon by commenting on rival Lee's security measures. "Look, I'm not wearing a bullet proof vest, right? But Lee is now even using bulletproof shields, feeling the vest isn't enough," he said. "With such bulletproof measures, Lee is poised to impose his own dictatorship and we must stop it," Kim added. Nearly 35 per cent of voters have already cast their ballots -- taking advantage of two days of early voting earlier last week, according to the National Election Commission.

All major polls have put liberal Lee Jae-myung well ahead in the presidential race, with the latest Gallup survey showing 49 per cent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate.

South Korea presidential candidates rally ahead of June 3 vote

A bridge collapsed overnight and derailed a train in Russia's Kursk region, the region's governor said on Sunday (Jun 1). This comes just hours after a similar incident killed at least seven people in Bryansk, another region bordering Ukraine."Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein said on Telegram.The second incident reportedly involved a freight locomotive and happened at the 48&nbsp;km mark of the Trosna-Kalinovka highway in the Zheleznogorsk district.As the bridge collapsed, the freight train fell down onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.&nbsp; According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident. The entire staff has been taken to the hospital and is under the supervision of doctors. Emergency services are on scene and are monitoring the situation, said Khinshtein.Meanwhile, the road onto which the train fell has been closed, and a detour has been put in place for the traffic.The cause of the bridge collapse is yet to be established.<h2>Bryansk train derailed</h2>At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border.&nbsp;Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details.Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured."There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said.Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.

Second bridge collapses in Russia: After Bryansk, another train derailed in Kursk region

A bridge collapsed overnight and derailed a train in Russia's Kursk region, the region's governor said on Sunday (Jun 1). This comes just hours after a similar incident killed at least seven people in Bryansk, another region bordering Ukraine. "Last night... in the Zheleznogorsk district, a bridge collapsed while a freight locomotive was passing. Part of the train fell onto the road below the bridge," Alexander Khinshtein said on Telegram. The second incident reportedly involved a freight locomotive and happened at the 48 km mark of the Trosna-Kalinovka highway in the Zheleznogorsk district. As the bridge collapsed, the freight train fell down onto the road that was located under the bridge. Upon derailment, the locomotive caught fire; however, the blaze was quickly localised by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary information, one of the locomotive drivers injured his legs in the accident. The entire staff has been taken to the hospital and is under the supervision of doctors. Emergency services are on scene and are monitoring the situation, said Khinshtein. Meanwhile, the road onto which the train fell has been closed, and a detour has been put in place for the traffic. The cause of the bridge collapse is yet to be established. Bryansk train derailed At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details. Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said. Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.

Second bridge collapses in Russia: After Bryansk, another train derailed in Kursk region

Second bridge collapse in Russia: After Bryansk, another train derailed in Kursk region

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The active number of COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 3,395, while four deaths were recorded in 24 hours. In other news, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge Meanwhile, monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in several parts of India. Click on the headlines to read more COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours As India is witnessing a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases, the active number of cases has risen to 3,395 in just ten days. Kerala has recorded the maximum number of these infections, with 1,336 patients currently, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on 31 May. 7 dead, dozens injured as bridge collapses on train in Russia's Bryansk region; 'Illegal interference' suspected At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Authorities, as per reports, have sought to blame "illegal interference" for the tragic incident. India's monsoon wreaks havoc: 5 dead in Assam, red alerts in Kerala and Sikkim As the monsoon arrives in various parts of India, several areas in Assam, Kerala, and other places have become waterlogged due to heavy rainfall. Priyanka Chopra’s daughter Malti rocks her Met Gala hat and gloves in cute throwback| Watch Priyanka Chopra gave fans a heartwarming glimpse into her 2025 Met Gala prep with a cute video featuring her and Nick Jonas’s daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The toddler was seen adorably trying on Priyanka’s wide-brimmed black hat and shoes from the event. Watch | India slams Pakistan at UN glaciers' meet

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At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Authorities, as per reports, have sought to blame "illegal interference" for the tragic incident.<h2>What happened?</h2>At around 10:44 pm local time (1944 GMT), a train travelling from the Russian border town of Klimovo to the capital Moscow was derailed after a bridge collapsed on it.The incident happened as the train was between Pilshino and Vygonichi stations, said the railway operator on Telegram. It did not affect other train traffic, added the operator.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/opec-eyes-fresh-oil-output-hike-what-it-means-for-global-energy-markets-1748695330119">OPEC+ eyes fresh oil output hike: What it means for global energy markets</a>Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details.Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured."There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said.Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site.Videos circulating online captured the chaotic aftermath, with onlookers shouting for help. "How did the bridge collapse? There are children there!" a woman can be heard screaming.<h2>“Illegal interference”: Is Ukraine to blame?</h2>The scene of the incident is located merely 100 kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.While Kyiv has not commented, Russian authorities have blamed "illegal interference" for the incident. However, it has not elaborated on what it means by that.Previously, Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting critical infrastructure, including railways used to move troops and weapons.Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the collapse. The incident comes amid reports of a possible meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul as part of a US-led diplomatic push to end the war. &nbsp;

Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details.

At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Authorities, as per reports, have sought to blame "illegal interference" for the tragic incident. What happened? At around 10:44 pm local time (1944 GMT), a train travelling from the Russian border town of Klimovo to the capital Moscow was derailed after a bridge collapsed on it. The incident happened as the train was between Pilshino and Vygonichi stations, said the railway operator on Telegram. It did not affect other train traffic, added the operator. Also read | OPEC+ eyes fresh oil output hike: What it means for global energy markets Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details. Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on Telegram confirmed the casualties and said at least 69 people, including three children, were injured. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks," he said. Rescue efforts continued through the night, with photos showing twisted metal, debris, and emergency crews on site. Videos circulating online captured the chaotic aftermath, with onlookers shouting for help. "How did the bridge collapse? There are children there!" a woman can be heard screaming. “Illegal interference”: Is Ukraine to blame? The scene of the incident is located merely 100 kilometres away from the Ukrainian border. While Kyiv has not commented, Russian authorities have blamed "illegal interference" for the incident. However, it has not elaborated on what it means by that. Previously, Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting critical infrastructure, including railways used to move troops and weapons. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the collapse. The incident comes amid reports of a possible meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul as part of a US-led diplomatic push to end the war.

Moscow Railways blamed the collapse on "illegal interference" but did not provide further details.

7 dead, dozens injured as bridge collapses onto train in Russia's Bryansk region; 'Illegal interference' suspected

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