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As a US federal court blocked the majority of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Australia has reiterated its views on the trade duties, calling them “unjustified”.&nbsp;The Australian trade minister, Don Farrell, said that the government will study the ruling “closely”, adding that “they may be subject to further legal processes through the courts.”&nbsp;“We will study this ruling of the US Federal Courts on reciprocal tariffs closely and note that they may be subject to further legal processes through the courts,” he said.&nbsp;Farrell added that the government would push for US tariffs on Australian goods to be dropped entirely.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Albanese Government has been consistent in the view that these tariffs on Australian imports into the US are unjustified,” Farrell said in a statement. “We will continue to engage and strongly advocate for the removal of tariffs.”&nbsp;“The Albanese Government will always stand up for Australia’s national interests, including Australian jobs and Australian industries,” he said.&nbsp;The Trump administration had announced hefty tariffs on Australia, as with almost all other allies of the United States. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier criticised the move by saying it was “against the spirit of our two nations’ enduring friendship.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, several other countries have also reacted to the US court’s move. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that it was aware of the ruling, but would “wait for more details before commenting further.”&nbsp;Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi also responded to the court’s decision, saying that Tokyo would “carefully examine the details of the ruling and its implications and respond appropriately.”&nbsp;On Wednesday (May 28), a US federal court blocked the majority of the US president’s sweeping tariffs, a decision the White House said “unelected judges” have no right to weigh in on.&nbsp;The US federal court, in its ruling, said that Trump, by igniting a global trade war, has overstepped his constitutional authority with across-the-board levies.

The Australian trade minister, Don Farrell, said that the government will study the ruling “closely”, adding that “they may be subject to further legal processes through the courts.”

As a US federal court blocked the majority of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Australia has reiterated its views on the trade duties, calling them “unjustified”. The Australian trade minister, Don Farrell, said that the government will study the ruling “closely”, adding that “they may be subject to further legal processes through the courts.” “We will study this ruling of the US Federal Courts on reciprocal tariffs closely and note that they may be subject to further legal processes through the courts,” he said. Farrell added that the government would push for US tariffs on Australian goods to be dropped entirely. “The Albanese Government has been consistent in the view that these tariffs on Australian imports into the US are unjustified,” Farrell said in a statement. “We will continue to engage and strongly advocate for the removal of tariffs.” “The Albanese Government will always stand up for Australia’s national interests, including Australian jobs and Australian industries,” he said. The Trump administration had announced hefty tariffs on Australia, as with almost all other allies of the United States. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier criticised the move by saying it was “against the spirit of our two nations’ enduring friendship.” Meanwhile, several other countries have also reacted to the US court’s move. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that it was aware of the ruling, but would “wait for more details before commenting further.” Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi also responded to the court’s decision, saying that Tokyo would “carefully examine the details of the ruling and its implications and respond appropriately.” On Wednesday (May 28), a US federal court blocked the majority of the US president’s sweeping tariffs, a decision the White House said “unelected judges” have no right to weigh in on. The US federal court, in its ruling, said that Trump, by igniting a global trade war, has overstepped his constitutional authority with across-the-board levies.

The Australian trade minister, Don Farrell, said that the government will study the ruling “closely”, adding that “they may be subject to further legal processes through the courts.”

Australia lauds US court ruling on Trump tariffs, reiterates trade duties are ‘unjustified’

Iran on Thursday (May 29) responded to India's query about missing nationals, stating that they are coordinating with relevant judicial authorities and updating the Indian Embassy accordingly. This comes after India on May 28, confirmed that three Indians — identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud — had travelled to Iran for business purposes between December 2024 and early January 2025 and are now missing. "The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India in Tehran is also being kept informed of the proceedings within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran through coordination with the Consular Affairs Department," the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X.&nbsp; Additionally, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its press briefing on Thursday said that the Iranian side is cooperating and the Indian Embassy is extending all possible help. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also&nbsp;raised the issue with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Ravanchi during a recent diplomatic engagement in New Delhi.&nbsp;“We are in touch with the Iranian authorities for locating them, their safety and security, and their eventual return home. We are receiving good cooperation from the Iranian side and we are also in touch with the families of the missing people. We are extending all possible help...”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India… <a href="https://t.co/Gs7elOjejL">https://t.co/Gs7elOjejL</a>— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iran_in_India/status/1927976400646197309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran has warned Indian citizens against “unauthorized individuals or illegal Indian agencies”.&nbsp;“Given the nature of this incident, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorized individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries.”, read a post on X by Iran's embassy in India.<h2>What happened?</h2>The families of the three missing men have expressed grave concern and fear of their possible detention by Iranian security forces. The three men are residents of Sangrur, Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab. As per reports, they are missing since May last year. They took a flight from Delhi and were supposed to reach Australia on a work permit. However, the agents took them to Iran under the pretext of a temporary stay there. The family of the missing men allege that they have been kidnapped.&nbsp;

Iran responded to India's query about 3 missing nationals stating that they are coordinating with relevant judicial authorities and updating the Indian Embassy accordingly

Iran on Thursday (May 29) responded to India's query about missing nationals, stating that they are coordinating with relevant judicial authorities and updating the Indian Embassy accordingly. This comes after India on May 28, confirmed that three Indians — identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud — had travelled to Iran for business purposes between December 2024 and early January 2025 and are now missing. "The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities. The Embassy of the Republic of India in Tehran is also being kept informed of the proceedings within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran through coordination with the Consular Affairs Department," the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said in a post on X. Additionally, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its press briefing on Thursday said that the Iranian side is cooperating and the Indian Embassy is extending all possible help. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also raised the issue with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Ravanchi during a recent diplomatic engagement in New Delhi. “We are in touch with the Iranian authorities for locating them, their safety and security, and their eventual return home. We are receiving good cooperation from the Iranian side and we are also in touch with the families of the missing people. We are extending all possible help...”

Iran on Thursday (May 29) responded to India's query about missing nationals, stating that they are coordinating with relevant judicial authorities and updating the Indian Embassy accordingly.

'Do not be deceived...': Iran says investigating case of 3 missing Indians, warns people against 'illegal travel agents'

&nbsp; OnlyFans model Chelsea Perkins, aka Sabrina Savage, on Tuesday (May 27) pleaded guilty to killing a man execution-style by shooting him in the back of the head.Perkins, a Coast Guard veteran, alleges that the man, identified as 31-year-old Matthew Dunmire, raped her for four years.<h2>A murder plot</h2>35-year-old Perkins, as per reports, lured Dunmire to a secluded hiking trail on 6 March 2021, before shooting him in the back of his head.The OnlyFans model claims that she and Dunmire went to high school together, and that he raped her during that time.Seeking revenge, Perkins, as per Mirror, invited Dunmire, an aspiring musician, to meet her at the Matthew Dunmire. She travelled over 300 miles from Virginia to Ohio to carry out her nefarious plan.As per the police, the two hiked off-trail into a secluded area where Perkins, using a handgun, shot him in the back of his head. Dunmire's body was found three days later by hikers.However, it took eight months for Perkins to be arrested for murder as police pieced together what happened using witness reports, cell phone records and other evidence.In a shocking twist, after murdering Dunmire, she herself became the target of a murder plot at the hands of his parents but survived. Tommie Lynn Dunmire and John Nelson McQuillen, the parents of Matthew Dunmire, travelled to Perkins' home in November 2021 and tried to kill her. The mother, Tommie Lynn, shot herself after getting pulled over by the police as they fled the scene.A guilty pleaPerkins pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and to using a firearm to commit a crime of violence on federal property.She faces between 20 and 25 years in prison for her crimes. Her sentencing is scheduled for 9 September, 2025.A police report from 2017 has corroborated her claims of rape. However, as per the report, due to lack of evidence, Perkins' complaint did not go any further. Following that, she joined the Coast Guard, where she met her husband. After leaving the Coast Guard, she started working as an OnlyFans model under the alias Sabrina Savage, reports Cleveland.com.&nbsp;

35-year-old Perkins, as per reports, lured Dunmire to a secluded hiking trail on 6 March 2021, before shooting him in the back of his head.

OnlyFans model Chelsea Perkins, aka Sabrina Savage, on Tuesday (May 27) pleaded guilty to killing a man execution-style by shooting him in the back of the head. Perkins, a Coast Guard veteran, alleges that the man, identified as 31-year-old Matthew Dunmire, raped her for four years. A murder plot 35-year-old Perkins, as per reports, lured Dunmire to a secluded hiking trail on 6 March 2021, before shooting him in the back of his head. The OnlyFans model claims that she and Dunmire went to high school together, and that he raped her during that time. Seeking revenge, Perkins, as per Mirror, invited Dunmire, an aspiring musician, to meet her at the Matthew Dunmire. She travelled over 300 miles from Virginia to Ohio to carry out her nefarious plan. As per the police, the two hiked off-trail into a secluded area where Perkins, using a handgun, shot him in the back of his head. Dunmire's body was found three days later by hikers. However, it took eight months for Perkins to be arrested for murder as police pieced together what happened using witness reports, cell phone records and other evidence. In a shocking twist, after murdering Dunmire, she herself became the target of a murder plot at the hands of his parents but survived. Tommie Lynn Dunmire and John Nelson McQuillen, the parents of Matthew Dunmire, travelled to Perkins' home in November 2021 and tried to kill her. The mother, Tommie Lynn, shot herself after getting pulled over by the police as they fled the scene. A guilty plea Perkins pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and to using a firearm to commit a crime of violence on federal property. She faces between 20 and 25 years in prison for her crimes. Her sentencing is scheduled for 9 September, 2025. A police report from 2017 has corroborated her claims of rape. However, as per the report, due to lack of evidence, Perkins' complaint did not go any further. Following that, she joined the Coast Guard, where she met her husband. After leaving the Coast Guard, she started working as an OnlyFans model under the alias Sabrina Savage, reports Cleveland.com.

35-year-old Perkins, as per reports, lured Dunmire to a secluded hiking trail on 6 March 2021, before shooting him in the back of his head.

OnlyFans model Sabrina Savage 'executes' man who allegedly raped her in school

A woman in South Africa has been handed a life sentence for trafficking and selling his six-year-old daughter to a "healer". The girl had light skin and turquoise blue eyes, and this led the man to reach out to the mother to buy the girl, a court in Cape Town heard.&nbsp;Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking. As Judge Nathan Erasmus told them about their punishment, they showed no remorse for their actions.&nbsp;The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The police are yet to find any traces of the little girl, except for a few pieces of clothes. During a trial that lasted six weeks, it was revealed that a woman who claimed to be a "sangoma" - a traditional healer, approached Racquel for Joshlin's "blue eyes and fair complexion."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beth-martin-british-woman-dies-turkey-heart-goes-missing-1748401560655">British woman died mysteriously after landing in Istanbul. Someone removed her heart</a>&nbsp;<h2>Who are sangomas?</h2>&nbsp;People in South Africa believe that sangomas can talk to the spirits of their ancestors. They reportedly use their power to heal their followers. The law of the country recognises sangomas under the Traditional Health Practitioners Act of 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;A major search operation has been underway in South Africa for Joshlin. Her grandmother, Amanda Smith-Daniels, begged Racquel before the sentencing to tell her where the child is.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/prophecy-for-humans-from-ghost-baba-vanga-japan-operation-sindoor-1748429160925">Another dire prophecy for humans, this time from a GHOST. '...or Earth will die'</a>&nbsp;During the entire trial, none of the three criminals testified, nor did they ask anyone else to be their witness. Meanwhile, at least 30 people recalled Joshlin's life and the events leading up to her disappearance. One of them also revealed that Racquel had admitted to her that she had sold the girl to a sangoma.&nbsp;<h2>Mother confessed to neighbour that she had sold her daughter</h2>&nbsp;Lourentia Lombaard, Smith's friend and neighbour, told the court that the mother confessed to her about doing "something silly", confiding to her that she had sold her daughter to a healer. This was before the girl disappeared.&nbsp;A few days later, she saw the mother get into a car with Joshlin and another woman, whom she believed was the sangoma. One of Joshlin's teachers told the court that the mother once told her that her daughter was already "on a ship, inside a container, and they were on the way to West Africa".&nbsp;A pastor revealed to the court that he overheard Racquel talking about selling her three children for 20,000 rand, or $1,114.&nbsp;The police arrested a sangoma last year. However, she was released for lack of evidence. In March, police found bloody clothes near the area where Joshlin lived. Western Cape province police commissioner Thembisile Patekile told reporters that their goal is to find the "child alive." &nbsp;

The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The mother is said to have sold her daughter to a healer for her “blue eyes” and “fair complexion.”

A woman in South Africa has been handed a life sentence for trafficking and selling his six-year-old daughter to a "healer". The girl had light skin and turquoise blue eyes, and this led the man to reach out to the mother to buy the girl, a court in Cape Town heard. Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking. As Judge Nathan Erasmus told them about their punishment, they showed no remorse for their actions. The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The police are yet to find any traces of the little girl, except for a few pieces of clothes. During a trial that lasted six weeks, it was revealed that a woman who claimed to be a "sangoma" - a traditional healer, approached Racquel for Joshlin's "blue eyes and fair complexion." Also Read: British woman died mysteriously after landing in Istanbul. Someone removed her heart Who are sangomas? People in South Africa believe that sangomas can talk to the spirits of their ancestors. They reportedly use their power to heal their followers. The law of the country recognises sangomas under the Traditional Health Practitioners Act of 2007. A major search operation has been underway in South Africa for Joshlin. Her grandmother, Amanda Smith-Daniels, begged Racquel before the sentencing to tell her where the child is. Also Read: Another dire prophecy for humans, this time from a GHOST. '...or Earth will die' During the entire trial, none of the three criminals testified, nor did they ask anyone else to be their witness. Meanwhile, at least 30 people recalled Joshlin's life and the events leading up to her disappearance. One of them also revealed that Racquel had admitted to her that she had sold the girl to a sangoma. Mother confessed to neighbour that she had sold her daughter Lourentia Lombaard, Smith's friend and neighbour, told the court that the mother confessed to her about doing "something silly", confiding to her that she had sold her daughter to a healer. This was before the girl disappeared. A few days later, she saw the mother get into a car with Joshlin and another woman, whom she believed was the sangoma. One of Joshlin's teachers told the court that the mother once told her that her daughter was already "on a ship, inside a container, and they were on the way to West Africa". A pastor revealed to the court that he overheard Racquel talking about selling her three children for 20,000 rand, or $1,114. The police arrested a sangoma last year. However, she was released for lack of evidence. In March, police found bloody clothes near the area where Joshlin lived. Western Cape province police commissioner Thembisile Patekile told reporters that their goal is to find the "child alive."

The girl named Joshlin Smith vanished from outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town, in February 2024. The mother is said to have sold her daughter to a healer for her “blue eyes” and “fair complexion.”

Mother who sold 6-year-old daughter for her 'blue eyes' and 'fair complexion' to Zulu healer sentenced

A South Korean Navy patrol plane with four people aboard crashed in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday (May 29). South Korea's navy in a statement said that it was a maritime patrol aircraft and it crashed near a military base. The crash happened at 1:43 p.m. (0443 GMT), the South Korean navy added. The navy is trying to confirm the cause of the accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cho Young-sang, a navy officer overseeing the search efforts, said in a televised briefing that workers found the bodies of two crew members and were preparing to transfer them to a nearby hospital&nbsp;South Korea's Navy stated, “A P-3 maritime patrol aircraft that took off for training from an air base in Pohang at 1:43 p.m. crashed at a nearby location due to unidentified reasons.”&nbsp;

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Rescue workers and firefighters have reached the location. Yonhap News Agency also released photos showing firefighters and at least one water truck at the scene.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just in – Naval Aircraft Crash in Pohang, South Korea A naval patrol plane with four people aboard has crashed in Nam-gu, Pohang. Authorities have confirmed the incident, while the Navy reports that a military aircraft went down and damage is currently being assessed. Emergency… <a href="https://t.co/1xSAoAdKML">https://t.co/1xSAoAdKML</a> <a href="https://t.co/HfqBaiYsWU">pic.twitter.com/HfqBaiYsWU</a>&mdash; Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeatherMonitors/status/1927965371233095935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The incident comes months after one of South Korea’s deadliest aviation accidents. In December, a Jeju Air passenger jet crashed at Muan International Airport in the south of the country, killing 179 of the 181 people on board.&nbsp;(This is a developing story)

A South Korean Navy patrol plane with four people aboard crashed in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday 

A South Korean Navy patrol plane with four people aboard crashed in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday (May 29). South Korea's navy in a statement said that it was a maritime patrol aircraft and it crashed near a military base. The crash happened at 1:43 p.m. (0443 GMT), the South Korean navy added. The navy is trying to confirm the cause of the accident. Cho Young-sang, a navy officer overseeing the search efforts, said in a televised briefing that workers found the bodies of two crew members and were preparing to transfer them to a nearby hospital South Korea's Navy stated, “A P-3 maritime patrol aircraft that took off for training from an air base in Pohang at 1:43 p.m. crashed at a nearby location due to unidentified reasons.”

A South Korean Navy patrol plane with four people aboard crashed in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday&nbsp;

South Korean navy patrol plane crashes, 2 dead; rescue operations underway - Video

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Larry Ellison loves shooting balls in the basket in his superyacht Musashi. He has a man chasing the yacht on a speedboat to collect the balls that fall into the ocean.

Superyachts are the toy of the rich. Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Roman Abramovich, and Mark Zuckerberg all own sailing beauties. While they are a symbol of luxury, they are also the bane of the environment. These fuel-guzzling beasts are major culprits when it comes to heating up the climate. This has not stopped the rich from using them. Larry Ellison, who co-founded software company Oracle Corporation, seems to want to play his part in helping the environment. However, he seems to be missing the point. According to a Reddit post that draws on an article in Luxury Launches, Ellison loves playing basketball on his $160 million superyacht. The 288-foot superyacht, Musashi, offers him a place to shoot hoops. Balls can go tumbling down the boat into the ocean. Also Read: 'It's over for humanity': 'Creepy' video of two women is hiding something sinister Ellison is aware of the plastic pollution that the presence of basketballs in the ocean can cause.' Larry Ellison's idea to remove plastic pollution from ocean So, he has a man who follows the yacht in a speedboat and picks them up. Ellison might be trying to keep the ocean free of plastic, but in doing so, he is forgetting the amount of pollution the speedboat is causing. In fact, experts say that the speedboat warms the planet several notches more than the harm a basketball would ever cause. People are shocked to see him indulging in a wasteful practice, and left angry messages under the Reddit post. Also Read: Another dire prophecy for humans, this time from a GHOST. '...or Earth will die' Surveys and reports over the years have found that the richest people on the planet are mostly responsible for heating it up. According to a study released in May this year, 10 per cent of the world's richest individuals have a higher carbon footprint than the poorest 50 per cent. In fact, they have been responsible for two-thirds of observed global warming since 1990. "Our study shows that extreme climate impacts are not just the result of abstract global emissions, instead, we can directly link them to our lifestyle and investment choices, which in turn are linked to wealth," lead author Sarah Schongart, from the ETH Zurich in Switzerland, said. The study was published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Richest 1% need to cut their emissions by 97% by 2030 Meanwhile, an Oxfam survey earlier this year found that the habits of the super-rich have led them to consume their share of carbon emissions for 2025 in just the first 10 days of January, with 2.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. In contrast, the world's poorest 50 per cent produce this much emissions in about three years. The richest one per cent release around 76 tonnes of CO2 each year. The world needs to meet the 1.5°C goal, and for this, Oxfam noted that the richest 1 per cent would have to cut their emissions by 97 per cent by 2030.

Larry Ellison loves shooting balls in the basket in his superyacht Musashi. He has a man chasing the yacht on a speedboat to collect the balls that fall into the ocean.

Billionaire called out for trying to fix a problem created by a leisurely activity on his superyacht

A woman is facing felony child abuse charges after she hit a kid on the plane who called her "fat". Kristy Crampton smacked a child on an Allegiant Airlines flight that was leaving the Sanford-Orlando International Airport in Florida. According to a police report from the Sanford Airport Police, the woman had an outburst after which the pilot called the police, People reported.&nbsp;Kristy told the police that the child was being "very rude" and "disrespectful" to her. She said they called her "fat" and "Miss Piggy," the latter a Muppets character.&nbsp;This is when she hit him. The pilot was informed about the commotion officials who called about an alleged "disturbance" on board. When the police reached the airplane, Crampton and those with her were exiting the gate, after "voluntarily" deplaning.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/delta-flight-detroit-los-angeles-detour-sick-dog-1748494310251">5-hour flight with 181 passengers takes 482 km detour to save pet dog</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;The woman told the police that first she took away his phone. However, she smacked the child after he continued to be rude and kept misbehaving.&nbsp;<h2>Woman hit child with fist and water bottle</h2>&nbsp;Witnesses told the police that the woman hit the child with her fist and a water bottle. She is also reported to have "slammed" their head into the window. According to the police report, the child covered their head in an attempt to save themselves from the attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jamie-foxx-saw-a-white-clone-of-himself-walk-in-after-he-suffered-a-stroke-1748082172900">Jamie Foxx saw a 'white clone' of himself walk in after he suffered a stroke</a>&nbsp;Others on board also said that the woman was "whipping the s--- out of the kid."&nbsp;She was "not correcting the child," a witness told police, adding, "She was abusing [them]."&nbsp;However, flight attendants told the police that they did not witness the incident.&nbsp;Notably, the child and the woman were part of the same group that was in Florida to visit Disney World. However, it is not known whether they were related. Other details, such as the age of the victim, have not been revealed. Kristy was released on a $10,000 bond and has been ordered by a judge not to contact the child, WFTV reported. &nbsp;

A woman smacked a child who called her fat. She reportedly banged his head onto the plane window and hit them with her fist and a bottle.

A woman is facing felony child abuse charges after she hit a kid on the plane who called her "fat". Kristy Crampton smacked a child on an Allegiant Airlines flight that was leaving the Sanford-Orlando International Airport in Florida. According to a police report from the Sanford Airport Police, the woman had an outburst after which the pilot called the police, People reported. Kristy told the police that the child was being "very rude" and "disrespectful" to her. She said they called her "fat" and "Miss Piggy," the latter a Muppets character. This is when she hit him. The pilot was informed about the commotion officials who called about an alleged "disturbance" on board. When the police reached the airplane, Crampton and those with her were exiting the gate, after "voluntarily" deplaning. Also Read: 5-hour flight with 181 passengers takes 482 km detour to save pet dog The woman told the police that first she took away his phone. However, she smacked the child after he continued to be rude and kept misbehaving. Woman hit child with fist and water bottle Witnesses told the police that the woman hit the child with her fist and a water bottle. She is also reported to have "slammed" their head into the window. According to the police report, the child covered their head in an attempt to save themselves from the attack. Also Read: Jamie Foxx saw a 'white clone' of himself walk in after he suffered a stroke Others on board also said that the woman was "whipping the s--- out of the kid." She was "not correcting the child," a witness told police, adding, "She was abusing [them]." However, flight attendants told the police that they did not witness the incident. Notably, the child and the woman were part of the same group that was in Florida to visit Disney World. However, it is not known whether they were related. Other details, such as the age of the victim, have not been revealed. Kristy was released on a $10,000 bond and has been ordered by a judge not to contact the child, WFTV reported.

Kristy told the police that the child was being "very rude" and "disrespectful" to her. She said they called her "fat" and "Miss Piggy," the latter a Muppets character.

'Whipped the s**t out of the kid': Woman bangs child's head into plane window for calling her fat

Donald Trump may be lying about his health, believe a majority of United States citizens, according to a new poll.This comes as former US President Joe Biden, who had stirred quite a bit of debate over his health and mental faculties, was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.<h2>Liar liar pants on fire?</h2>As per a YouGov/Economist poll, 45 per cent of Americans believe that the 78-year-old US president was "not at all" or "not very" transparent about his health.The survey, which had 1,660 participants, was conducted between May 23 and May 26. While 45 per cent of people thought Trump was lying about his health woes, a smaller number of people, albeit only by a narrow margin, believed he was totally transparent.62 per cent of the survey respondents believe that the ageing president – who happens to be the oldest president to be sworn in as the President of the United States – must release his medical records to the public. They say it was his duty to disclose any health conditions that may affect his ability to serve as the Commander-in-Chief. Meanwhile, 28 per cent said that the POTUS, like any other person, had the right to keep medical records private.The survey also asked people if they believe Biden was transparent about his health: 82 per cent answered in the negative.As per a Mirror report, the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 per cent.<h2>Trump's dementia risk</h2>As per the report, like with Biden, there have been concerns about Trump's physical and mental health, including the possibility of dementia. The neurological disease reportedly runs in the Trump family.However, in April, a report from the White House physician sought to lay such fears to rest and claimed that Trump was in "excellent cognitive and physical health".It must be noted that just months before, a disastrous presidential debate between Biden and Trump gave rise to concerns about Biden's mental health faculties; a doctor's report declared the Democrat "fit to serve". With that in mind, concerns about Trump's health seem all the more plausible. &nbsp;

As per a YouGov/Economist poll, 45 per cent of Americans believe that the 78-year-old US president was "not at all" or "not very" transparent about his health.

Donald Trump may be lying about his health, believe a majority of United States citizens, according to a new poll. This comes as former US President Joe Biden, who had stirred quite a bit of debate over his health and mental faculties, was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Liar liar pants on fire? As per a YouGov/Economist poll, 45 per cent of Americans believe that the 78-year-old US president was "not at all" or "not very" transparent about his health. The survey, which had 1,660 participants, was conducted between May 23 and May 26. While 45 per cent of people thought Trump was lying about his health woes, a smaller number of people, albeit only by a narrow margin, believed he was totally transparent. 62 per cent of the survey respondents believe that the ageing president – who happens to be the oldest president to be sworn in as the President of the United States – must release his medical records to the public. They say it was his duty to disclose any health conditions that may affect his ability to serve as the Commander-in-Chief. Meanwhile, 28 per cent said that the POTUS, like any other person, had the right to keep medical records private. The survey also asked people if they believe Biden was transparent about his health: 82 per cent answered in the negative. As per a Mirror report, the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 per cent. Trump's dementia risk As per the report, like with Biden, there have been concerns about Trump's physical and mental health, including the possibility of dementia. The neurological disease reportedly runs in the Trump family. However, in April, a report from the White House physician sought to lay such fears to rest and claimed that Trump was in "excellent cognitive and physical health". It must be noted that just months before, a disastrous presidential debate between Biden and Trump gave rise to concerns about Biden's mental health faculties; a doctor's report declared the Democrat "fit to serve". With that in mind, concerns about Trump's health seem all the more plausible.

As per a YouGov/Economist poll, 45 per cent of Americans believe that the 78-year-old US president was "not at all" or "not very" transparent about his health.

Trump lying about his health, has dementia? 45% of Americans think so, reveals new poll

A new COVID-19 variant, considered to be highly contagious and responsible for increased number of Covid cases in China has been detected in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the variant as NB.1.8.1.&nbsp;First detected in international travelers arriving at US airports between late March and early April, the strain has been found through surveillance testing at major airports including California, Virginia, New York City and Washington State. Fresh cases have emerged in Ohio, Rhode Island, and Hawaii.&nbsp;Although the number of confirmed Covid cases in the US is not spiraling, the rapid spread in China and parts of Asia due to the variant remains a cause for concern. scientists too have warned that the variant may be more transmissible.&nbsp;The NB.1.8.1. Covid variant is already a dominant strain in South-East Asia. The percentage of respiratory samples being tested for COVID 19 in densely populated financial hub of Hong Kong are coming positive and is at the year's highest level. Also, 31 deaths were reported in the week ending May 3.&nbsp;In Singapore too, the variant has played a dominant role. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data Singapore reported a rise from 11,100 cases during April 20-26 to 14,200 during April 27-May 3, which is an increase of 28 per cent. &nbsp;US health experts remain cautious&nbsp;Dr. Amy Edwards of Case Western Reserve University, while speaking to CBS News said NB.1.8.1 does not appear to cause more severe illness but What they're seeing in China, Hong Kong, and elsewhere is a sharp uptick in hospitalisations."&nbsp;According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the new variant of Covid has mostly been detected in people who recently visited several countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, France, Spain, Vietnam, and Taiwan, which points to a global spread.&nbsp;Covid variant NB.1.8.1.&nbsp;The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8 subvariants as “Variants Under Monitoring”, not as “Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest”.&nbsp;“Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,” the WHO said.&nbsp;However, the variant has the capability to increase transmissibility and immune evasion as it carries spike protein mutations—A435S, V445H, and T478I.&nbsp;Is the fresh Covid surge concerning?&nbsp;Though, the COVID 19 cases have been increasing, it is not as high as the last two years. However, the recent cases are a departure from typical respiratory virus behaviour, which usually increases during colder months. There has been a slight deviation, the virus is now showing its capabilities of spreading and causing illness even during the summer months. &nbsp;

First detected in international travelers arriving at US airports between late March and early April, the strain has been found through surveillance testing at major airports.

A new COVID-19 variant, considered to be highly contagious and responsible for increased number of Covid cases in China has been detected in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the variant as NB.1.8.1. First detected in international travelers arriving at US airports between late March and early April, the strain has been found through surveillance testing at major airports including California, Virginia, New York City and Washington State. Fresh cases have emerged in Ohio, Rhode Island, and Hawaii. Although the number of confirmed Covid cases in the US is not spiraling, the rapid spread in China and parts of Asia due to the variant remains a cause for concern. scientists too have warned that the variant may be more transmissible. The NB.1.8.1. Covid variant is already a dominant strain in South-East Asia. The percentage of respiratory samples being tested for COVID 19 in densely populated financial hub of Hong Kong are coming positive and is at the year's highest level. Also, 31 deaths were reported in the week ending May 3. In Singapore too, the variant has played a dominant role. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data Singapore reported a rise from 11,100 cases during April 20-26 to 14,200 during April 27-May 3, which is an increase of 28 per cent. US health experts remain cautious Dr. Amy Edwards of Case Western Reserve University, while speaking to CBS News said NB.1.8.1 does not appear to cause more severe illness but What they're seeing in China, Hong Kong, and elsewhere is a sharp uptick in hospitalisations." According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the new variant of Covid has mostly been detected in people who recently visited several countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, France, Spain, Vietnam, and Taiwan, which points to a global spread. Covid variant NB.1.8.1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8 subvariants as “Variants Under Monitoring”, not as “Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest”. “Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,” the WHO said. However, the variant has the capability to increase transmissibility and immune evasion as it carries spike protein mutations—A435S, V445H, and T478I. Is the fresh Covid surge concerning? Though, the COVID 19 cases have been increasing, it is not as high as the last two years. However, the recent cases are a departure from typical respiratory virus behaviour, which usually increases during colder months. There has been a slight deviation, the virus is now showing its capabilities of spreading and causing illness even during the summer months.

First detected in international travelers arriving at US airports between late March and early April, the strain has been found through surveillance testing at major airports.

New COVID 19 variant linked to China detected in US, fresh cases emerge

A medical emergency on board a Delta flight recently led to the pilot taking a 482-kilometre detour. However, the passenger who fell sick wasn't a human but a dog. The incident happened on Delta Air Lines Flight 694 from Detroit to Los Angeles on Monday. According to a statement by the airline, a pooch was in distress and so the captain decided to reroute towards Minneapolis, where the owner and the dog got off.&nbsp;After the flight was in the air for about an hour, flight attendants were informed that a dog was in medical distress. They announced the matter, seeking someone on the flight who could help the pet animal. A veterinarian on board came forward and provided the pet emergency care. However, the doctor determined that the dog needed professional treatment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pigeons-on-plane-stowaway-wisconsin-minneapolis-flight-birds-1748411411890">'We have a wildlife situation': Rogue pigeons give plane passengers a scare</a>&nbsp;So, instead of continuing with the five-hour flight, the crew decided to land the plane at the nearest airport. The Airbus A320, with 181 passengers and six crew on board, made a 482-kilometre detour to Delta’s Minneapolis–St Paul hub. The decision led to the flight being delayed by two-and-a-half hours.&nbsp;<h2>First reported instance of flight diversion to save an animal</h2>Flights are often turned around for medical emergencies. However, this is reportedly the first time when a detour was taken to save an animal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/aisle-lice-passengers-on-plane-in-rush-to-get-off-turkey-fine-1748422803172">Are you an aisle lice? THIS country will punish those who stand up too early to get off the plane</a>&nbsp;A Delta spokesperson said in a statement, "The safety of our customers and people comes before everything else at Delta. That’s why Delta flight 694 diverted to MSP to ensure a cabin pet that became ill received proper care."&nbsp;The dog and the owner were met with medical personnel at the gate on arrival. Before leaving the tarmac again, the pilot assured the passengers that the dog was safe and would survive.

A Delta flight from Detroit to Los Angeles took a detour to save a pet dog who underwent sudden medical distress on the flight. The plane was delayed by more than two and a half hours.

A medical emergency on board a Delta flight recently led to the pilot taking a 482-kilometre detour. However, the passenger who fell sick wasn't a human but a dog. The incident happened on Delta Air Lines Flight 694 from Detroit to Los Angeles on Monday. According to a statement by the airline, a pooch was in distress and so the captain decided to reroute towards Minneapolis, where the owner and the dog got off. After the flight was in the air for about an hour, flight attendants were informed that a dog was in medical distress. They announced the matter, seeking someone on the flight who could help the pet animal. A veterinarian on board came forward and provided the pet emergency care. However, the doctor determined that the dog needed professional treatment. Also Read: 'We have a wildlife situation': Rogue pigeons give plane passengers a scare So, instead of continuing with the five-hour flight, the crew decided to land the plane at the nearest airport. The Airbus A320, with 181 passengers and six crew on board, made a 482-kilometre detour to Delta’s Minneapolis–St Paul hub. The decision led to the flight being delayed by two-and-a-half hours. First reported instance of flight diversion to save an animal Flights are often turned around for medical emergencies. However, this is reportedly the first time when a detour was taken to save an animal. Also Read: Are you an aisle lice? THIS country will punish those who stand up too early to get off the plane A Delta spokesperson said in a statement, "The safety of our customers and people comes before everything else at Delta. That’s why Delta flight 694 diverted to MSP to ensure a cabin pet that became ill received proper care." The dog and the owner were met with medical personnel at the gate on arrival. Before leaving the tarmac again, the pilot assured the passengers that the dog was safe and would survive.

A Delta flight from Detroit to Los Angeles took a detour to save a pet dog who underwent sudden medical distress on the flight. The plane was delayed by more than two and a half hours.

5-hour flight with 181 passengers takes 482 km detour to save pet dog

A US federal court has blocked former President Donald Trump’s sweeping "America First" tariffs, ruling that he overstepped constitutional authority—prompting criticism from the White House, which said “unelected judges” had no right to intervene.Meanwhile, drama unfolded on X as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that Grok AI would be integrated into the app, only for Elon Musk to deny it, sparking confusion over a reported $300 million deal. Musk also announced his departure from the US government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), raising speculation about Donald Trump’s broader strategy for his second term.&nbsp;In a massive data breach, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler revealed that over 184 million logins and passwords, including data from 29 governments, were leaked from an unsecured, unencrypted server.Click on the headlines to read more<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-court-blocks-trump-s-america-first-global-tariffs-says-potus-overstepped-constitutional-authority-1748486008895">US court blocks Trump's 'America First' global tariffs, says POTUS overstepped constitutional authority</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250529/image-1748486555701.jpg?rect=(0,64,896,672)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US court blocks Trump's 'America First' global tariffs, says POTUS overstepped constitutional authority"></figure>In a major blow to the Donald Trump administration, a US federal court on Wednesday (May 28) blocked the majority of the US president's sweeping tariffs, a decision the White House said "unelected judges" have no right to weigh in on.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pavel-durov-claims-grok-ai-coming-to-telegram-elon-musk-denies-300m-deal-drama-unfolds-on-x-1748492640515">Pavel Durov claims Grok AI coming to Telegram, Elon Musk denies: $300M deal drama unfolds on X</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250529/image-1748492700264.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Pavel Durov claims Grok AI coming to Telegram, Elon Musk denies: $300M deal drama unfolds on X"></figure>Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday (May 28) announced that Telegram users would soon have access to Grok AI; however, Elon Musk, whose company owns the chatbot, quickly denied the claim.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-exits-us-government-is-this-donald-trump-s-plan-to-make-america-great-again-1748489299528">Elon Musk exits US government. Is this Donald Trump's plan to 'Make America Great Again?'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250529/image-1748490122695.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Elon Musk exits US government. Is this Donald Trump's plan to 'Make America Great Again?'"></figure>Ever since US President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term, Elon Musk has always been in the frame. The two were almost inseparable, and now there's a twist in the tale as Musk announces his time in DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) comes to an end.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/massive-data-leak-from-29-countries-instagram-facebook-google-microsoft-1748488158870">184,162,718 logins and passwords leaked from mystery database, including govt data from 29 countries</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250529/image-1748488929891.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="184,162,718 logins and passwords leaked from mystery database, including govt data from 29 countries"></figure>A massive data breach has exposed more than 184 million passwords linked to Apple, Google and Facebook. This includes usernames and passwords, and social media logins to bank accounts. This was revealed by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler in a new report. According to Fowler, the compromised passwords were in an unmanaged server, which was unencrypted and had no password protection.Watch | India's global outreach continues, Panama condemns Pahalgam attack

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A US federal court has blocked former President Donald Trump’s sweeping "America First" tariffs, ruling that he overstepped constitutional authority—prompting criticism from the White House, which said “unelected judges” had no right to intervene. Meanwhile, drama unfolded on X as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that Grok AI would be integrated into the app, only for Elon Musk to deny it, sparking confusion over a reported $300 million deal. Musk also announced his departure from the US government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), raising speculation about Donald Trump’s broader strategy for his second term. In a massive data breach, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler revealed that over 184 million logins and passwords, including data from 29 governments, were leaked from an unsecured, unencrypted server. Click on the headlines to read more US court blocks Trump's 'America First' global tariffs, says POTUS overstepped constitutional authority In a major blow to the Donald Trump administration, a US federal court on Wednesday (May 28) blocked the majority of the US president's sweeping tariffs, a decision the White House said "unelected judges" have no right to weigh in on. Pavel Durov claims Grok AI coming to Telegram, Elon Musk denies: $300M deal drama unfolds on X Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday (May 28) announced that Telegram users would soon have access to Grok AI; however, Elon Musk, whose company owns the chatbot, quickly denied the claim. Elon Musk exits US government. Is this Donald Trump's plan to 'Make America Great Again?' Ever since US President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term, Elon Musk has always been in the frame. The two were almost inseparable, and now there's a twist in the tale as Musk announces his time in DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) comes to an end. 184,162,718 logins and passwords leaked from mystery database, including govt data from 29 countries A massive data breach has exposed more than 184 million passwords linked to Apple, Google and Facebook. This includes usernames and passwords, and social media logins to bank accounts. This was revealed by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler in a new report. According to Fowler, the compromised passwords were in an unmanaged server, which was unencrypted and had no password protection. Watch | India's global outreach continues, Panama condemns Pahalgam attack

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Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday (May 28) announced that Telegram users would soon have access to Grok AI; however, Elon Musk, whose company owns the chatbot, quickly denied the claim.<h2>Telegram-xAI deal happening or not?</h2>On X, Durov wrote "Together, we win" and claimed that "This summer, Telegram users will gain access to the best AI technology on the market."The Telegram CEO claimed that he and Musk have "agreed to a 1-year partnership to bring xAI's Grok to our billion+ users and integrate it across all Telegram apps".However, just hours later, Musk called out Durov's claims and, in a reply to the Telegram CEO's post, wrote, "No deal has been signed".<h2>Drama brewing?</h2>While netizens were all geared up for drama, Durov, in an apparent attempt to salvage the situation, acknowledging Musk's statement, claimed that a deal has been “agreed in principle, but formalities are pending”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">True. Agreed in principle, but formalities are pending.&mdash; Pavel Durov (@durov) <a href="https://twitter.com/durov/status/1927848037126140042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Durov's trigger-happy post has prompted X users to question, "Why would someone announce a deal before it’s inked on paper?"One user commented, "you should not say things until the ink is dry," while a second user said, "Bro, don’t blow the deal for breaking the news first".Yet another pointed out that "Agreed in principle doesn't mean anything". "I agree in principle with Amazon that deliveries should be fast and on time. It doesn’t mean I’m partners with them. How funny that Elon called you out," they added.<h2>Musk-Durov's $300 million partnership</h2>The much-awaited deal comes with a whopping $300 million price. As per Durov – if the deal goes through – in exchange for implementing Grok AI across its platform, Telegram will receive $300 million in cash and equity, plus 50 per cent of the revenue from xAI subscriptions sold via Telegram.With this deal, xAI would also gain access to Telegram's wide user base of more than one billion – as per Durov's estimates.

On X, Pavel Durov wrote, "Together, we win," and claimed that he and Musk have "agreed to a 1-year partnership to bring xAI's Grok to our billion+ users and integrate it across all Telegram apps".

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday (May 28) announced that Telegram users would soon have access to Grok AI; however, Elon Musk, whose company owns the chatbot, quickly denied the claim. Telegram-xAI deal happening or not? On X, Durov wrote "Together, we win" and claimed that "This summer, Telegram users will gain access to the best AI technology on the market." The Telegram CEO claimed that he and Musk have "agreed to a 1-year partnership to bring xAI's Grok to our billion+ users and integrate it across all Telegram apps". However, just hours later, Musk called out Durov's claims and, in a reply to the Telegram CEO's post, wrote, "No deal has been signed". Drama brewing? While netizens were all geared up for drama, Durov, in an apparent attempt to salvage the situation, acknowledging Musk's statement, claimed that a deal has been “agreed in principle, but formalities are pending”.

On X, Pavel Durov wrote, "Together, we win," and claimed that he and Musk have "agreed to a 1-year partnership to bring xAI's Grok to our billion+ users and integrate it across all Telegram apps".

Pavel Durov claims Grok AI coming to Telegram, Elon Musk denies: $300M deal drama unfolds on X

The English translation of a Kannada short-story collection –&nbsp;Hasina Mattu Itara Kathegalu —&nbsp;Heart Lamp, by Banu Mushtaq and translated by Deepa Bhasthi, has won the International Booker Prize for 2025, sparking global interest in Indian literature.&nbsp;Heart Lamp&nbsp;is a collection of twelve short stories detailing the lives of ordinary Muslim women living in Southern India. The stories tackle complex issues of inheritance, female sexual autonomy, divorce, marriage, love and desire in a country that is becoming increasingly restrictive.&nbsp;Mushtaq, a lawyer and activist by profession, is known in the literary world for her sharp criticism of social structures and championing of social causes. The stories aptly reflect this struggle for a better world.&nbsp;Here’s why the book is an absolute must-read:<h2>Women written by women</h2>The stories in&nbsp;Heart Lamp, like&nbsp;‘High Heeled Shoe’, ‘Stone-Slabs for Shaista Mahal” and&nbsp;‘Red Lungi, among others, have fully formed female characters and are a testament to the magic of women writing women, as they are devoid of any form of victimisation or demonisation of the gender. The only true villain in the book is patriarchy.<h2>Sharp critique of male privilege</h2>Mushtaq, in her story&nbsp;‘Black Cobras’, delivers witty and sarcastic criticism of male privilege and the different scale on which men and women are judged.&nbsp;In a rather moving moment, Aashraf, a woman abandoned by her husband for not giving birth to a baby boy, laments that&nbsp;“A man is everybody’s best friend. His past does not rise up to dance in public. The present doesn’t touch him. The future doesn’t move him, nor is it a mystery. He does not have to remain shyly in the shadows. He does not have to say who he belongs to. He does not need to seek forgiveness, not ever at all, because nothing he does is a mistake.”&nbsp;The skin-deep frustration felt in these words is emblematic of the privilege that many men enjoy, often at the cost of their wives, mothers, sisters and daughters.Banu Mushtaq has aptly captured male hubris as well. Aashraf’s husband, angry with her demands for equal rights for her dying baby, says,&nbsp;“If you who squat to pee have this much arrogance, how much arrogance should I, who stand to piss, have?”&nbsp;<h2>Unique translation</h2>Books published in non-Western languages often lose their flavour when translated for Western audiences and especially to English. This is very noticeable in other acclaimed books like&nbsp;One Part Woman&nbsp;(Mathorupagan) by Perumal Murugan and&nbsp;Tomb of Sand (Ret-Samadhi) by Geetanjali Shree.&nbsp;But Heart Lamp does not suffer from this. In a refreshing take, the authors have chosen not to translate hyper-local words like the Kannada&nbsp;‘seragu’&nbsp;and the Hindi&nbsp;‘Muttawali’ into their bland English versions. No explanations have been offered, too, forcing the reader to go exploring to find the meaning from mere context and narrative itself. It almost feels like a rebellion of sorts by Mushtaq and Bhashti against the hegemony of the West in the literary world.<h2>Acknowledgement of privilege&nbsp;</h2> Deepa Bhasthi, in a fascinating chapter, explains her process of translation and how Mushtaq grew up with the&nbsp;Bandaya Sahitya movement in Kannada literature and wrote to rebel against and demand accountability from a world that sees men and chooses to ignore women. Bhasthi also explains her choice of retaining certain linguistic elements from Kannada.&nbsp;&nbsp;But most importantly, she acknowledges her own privilege as an upper-caste person belonging to a majority religion and how even literature, like all other things in the country, depends on one’s privilege, making Heart Lamp worthy of not just the Booker but also our immediate attention.

Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi’s Heart Lamp is a feminist decimation of religious dogma, patriarchy and small-mindedness, making it a must-read for all of us.

The English translation of a Kannada short-story collection – Hasina Mattu Itara Kathegalu — Heart Lamp, by Banu Mushtaq and translated by Deepa Bhasthi, has won the International Booker Prize for 2025, sparking global interest in Indian literature. Heart Lamp is a collection of twelve short stories detailing the lives of ordinary Muslim women living in Southern India. The stories tackle complex issues of inheritance, female sexual autonomy, divorce, marriage, love and desire in a country that is becoming increasingly restrictive. Mushtaq, a lawyer and activist by profession, is known in the literary world for her sharp criticism of social structures and championing of social causes. The stories aptly reflect this struggle for a better world. Here’s why the book is an absolute must-read: Women written by women The stories in Heart Lamp, like ‘High Heeled Shoe’, ‘Stone-Slabs for Shaista Mahal” and ‘Red Lungi, among others, have fully formed female characters and are a testament to the magic of women writing women, as they are devoid of any form of victimisation or demonisation of the gender. The only true villain in the book is patriarchy. Sharp critique of male privilege Mushtaq, in her story ‘Black Cobras’, delivers witty and sarcastic criticism of male privilege and the different scale on which men and women are judged. In a rather moving moment, Aashraf, a woman abandoned by her husband for not giving birth to a baby boy, laments that “A man is everybody’s best friend. His past does not rise up to dance in public. The present doesn’t touch him. The future doesn’t move him, nor is it a mystery. He does not have to remain shyly in the shadows. He does not have to say who he belongs to. He does not need to seek forgiveness, not ever at all, because nothing he does is a mistake.” The skin-deep frustration felt in these words is emblematic of the privilege that many men enjoy, often at the cost of their wives, mothers, sisters and daughters. Banu Mushtaq has aptly captured male hubris as well. Aashraf’s husband, angry with her demands for equal rights for her dying baby, says, “If you who squat to pee have this much arrogance, how much arrogance should I, who stand to piss, have?” Unique translation Books published in non-Western languages often lose their flavour when translated for Western audiences and especially to English. This is very noticeable in other acclaimed books like One Part Woman (Mathorupagan) by Perumal Murugan and Tomb of Sand (Ret-Samadhi) by Geetanjali Shree. But Heart Lamp does not suffer from this. In a refreshing take, the authors have chosen not to translate hyper-local words like the Kannada ‘seragu’ and the Hindi ‘Muttawali’ into their bland English versions. No explanations have been offered, too, forcing the reader to go exploring to find the meaning from mere context and narrative itself. It almost feels like a rebellion of sorts by Mushtaq and Bhashti against the hegemony of the West in the literary world. Acknowledgement of privilege Deepa Bhasthi, in a fascinating chapter, explains her process of translation and how Mushtaq grew up with the Bandaya Sahitya movement in Kannada literature and wrote to rebel against and demand accountability from a world that sees men and chooses to ignore women. Bhasthi also explains her choice of retaining certain linguistic elements from Kannada. But most importantly, she acknowledges her own privilege as an upper-caste person belonging to a majority religion and how even literature, like all other things in the country, depends on one’s privilege, making Heart Lamp worthy of not just the Booker but also our immediate attention.

Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi’s Heart Lamp is a feminist decimation of religious dogma, patriarchy and small-mindedness, making it a must-read for all of us.

Heart Lamp Book Review | Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi deliver a fiery critique of patriarchy

Ever since US President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term, Elon Musk has always been in the frame. The two were almost inseparable, and now there's a twist in the tale as Musk announces his time in DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) comes to an end.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his X post, he makes it a point to mention it was as scheduled. Is it as portrayed or just like Musk masked signs of Starship's failure with a better-phrased statement: 'lot of good data to review'.&nbsp;As ambiguous as it seems at the face of it, Musk wrote with clarity, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The &nbsp;DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."&nbsp;With DOGE, the duo planned to curb wasteful spending in the country and to accomplish that they were on a job-slashing spree, be it NASA or US Postal Services. No department was spared, so, much so that they asked for accountability in a manner which came as a huge surprise to senior officials. 'What did you do last week?' federal workers received a mail asking them to justify their job and role in the organisation. One would think of it as tyranny, while many would look at it as a school monitor on a rampage. Either or both are very justifiable, as the reasoning is only fitting in the scenario.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The <a href="https://twitter.com/DOGE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DOGE</a> mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1927877957852266518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Is America happy with this move? Does it mean many jobs are safe? Well, only time will tell.&nbsp;At a time when Denmark is increasing its retirement age to 70 by 2040, the US is putting job security at a very wobbly stage. Will Musk retract his X post? Will the decision be reversed? Only questions, and many of them.&nbsp;

Trump and Musk were almost inseparable, and now there's a twist in the tale as Musk announces his time in DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) comes to an end. 



Ever since US President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term, Elon Musk has always been in the frame. The two were almost inseparable, and now there's a twist in the tale as Musk announces his time in DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) comes to an end. In his X post, he makes it a point to mention it was as scheduled. Is it as portrayed or just like Musk masked signs of Starship's failure with a better-phrased statement: 'lot of good data to review'. As ambiguous as it seems at the face of it, Musk wrote with clarity, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government." With DOGE, the duo planned to curb wasteful spending in the country and to accomplish that they were on a job-slashing spree, be it NASA or US Postal Services. No department was spared, so, much so that they asked for accountability in a manner which came as a huge surprise to senior officials. 'What did you do last week?' federal workers received a mail asking them to justify their job and role in the organisation. One would think of it as tyranny, while many would look at it as a school monitor on a rampage. Either or both are very justifiable, as the reasoning is only fitting in the scenario.

Trump and Musk were almost inseparable, and now there's a twist in the tale as Musk announces his time in DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) comes to an end.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elon Musk exits US government. Is this part of Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' plan?

In a major blow to Donald Trump, a US federal court on Wednesday (May 28) blocked the majority of the US president's sweeping tariffs, a decision the White House said "unelected judges" have no right to weigh in on.The US federal court, in its ruling, said that Trump, by igniting a global trade war, has overstepped his constitutional authority with across-the-board levies.<h2>Not a blank cheque</h2>The court's ruling comes in two separate cases, which argue that the POTUS violated Congress's power of the purse – brought forward by businesses and a coalition of state governmentsThe three-judge panel at the Court of International Trade also struck down Trump's use of emergency powers to impose across-the-board import duties on countries China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. The court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the president a blank cheque to rewrite trade policy."The question in the two cases before the court is whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 ("IEEPA") delegates these powers to the president in the form of authority to impose unlimited tariffs on goods from nearly every country in the world," wrote the three-judge panel in an unsigned opinion."The court does not read IEEPA to confer such unbounded authority and sets aside the challenged tariffs imposed thereunder," it noted, adding that any interpretation that "delegates unlimited tariff authority is unconstitutional".<h2>White House reacts</h2>The White House, as per AFP, has been given 10 days to complete the bureaucratic process and halt the tariffs.Slamming the ruling, the White House argued that "unelected judges" have no right to weigh in on Trump's handling of the issue."President Trump pledged to put America first, and the administration is committed to using every lever of executive power to address this crisis and restore American greatness," said Trump's spokesperson Kush Desai.While the statement did not mention if Trump was seeking legal recourse, multiple US outlets said that his administration has already filed an appeal.The Trump camp also reacted with fury. Stephen Miller, one of Trump's closest White House aides on social media, decried a "judicial coup", which he claimed was out of control.Trump has long justified the tariffs as a response to "national emergencies" like trade deficits and drug trafficking. Critics like Gregory W. Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, however, say this was a "bogus" pretext. He said that the court has confirmed that "these tariffs are an illegal abuse of executive power.""Trump's declaration of a bogus national emergency to justify his global trade war was an absurd and unlawful use of IEEPA," he added.

The US federal court, in its ruling, said that Trump, by igniting a global trade war, has overstepped his constitutional authority with across-the-board levies.

In a major blow to Donald Trump, a US federal court on Wednesday (May 28) blocked the majority of the US president's sweeping tariffs, a decision the White House said "unelected judges" have no right to weigh in on. The US federal court, in its ruling, said that Trump, by igniting a global trade war, has overstepped his constitutional authority with across-the-board levies. Not a blank cheque The court's ruling comes in two separate cases, which argue that the POTUS violated Congress's power of the purse – brought forward by businesses and a coalition of state governments The three-judge panel at the Court of International Trade also struck down Trump's use of emergency powers to impose across-the-board import duties on countries China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. The court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the president a blank cheque to rewrite trade policy. "The question in the two cases before the court is whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 ("IEEPA") delegates these powers to the president in the form of authority to impose unlimited tariffs on goods from nearly every country in the world," wrote the three-judge panel in an unsigned opinion. "The court does not read IEEPA to confer such unbounded authority and sets aside the challenged tariffs imposed thereunder," it noted, adding that any interpretation that "delegates unlimited tariff authority is unconstitutional". White House reacts The White House, as per AFP, has been given 10 days to complete the bureaucratic process and halt the tariffs. Slamming the ruling, the White House argued that "unelected judges" have no right to weigh in on Trump's handling of the issue. "President Trump pledged to put America first, and the administration is committed to using every lever of executive power to address this crisis and restore American greatness," said Trump's spokesperson Kush Desai. While the statement did not mention if Trump was seeking legal recourse, multiple US outlets said that his administration has already filed an appeal. The Trump camp also reacted with fury. Stephen Miller, one of Trump's closest White House aides on social media, decried a "judicial coup", which he claimed was out of control. Trump has long justified the tariffs as a response to "national emergencies" like trade deficits and drug trafficking. Critics like Gregory W. Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, however, say this was a "bogus" pretext. He said that the court has confirmed that "these tariffs are an illegal abuse of executive power." "Trump's declaration of a bogus national emergency to justify his global trade war was an absurd and unlawful use of IEEPA," he added.

The US federal court, in its ruling, said that Trump, by igniting a global trade war, has overstepped his constitutional authority with across-the-board levies.

US court blocks Trump's 'America First' global tariffs, says POTUS overstepped constitutional authority

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) reiterated that nuclear talks with Iran are going well and revealed that he had spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against striking Iran amid talks. He added that there are two outcomes possible in the ongoing negotiations — one that is “violent,” which the US would rather avoid, and the second, a deal.&nbsp;“We’ll find out if that means anything,” he said to reporters in the Oval Office. &nbsp;“I think we’re going to see something very sensible...People will be surprised by what’s happening there,” Trump added.&nbsp;&nbsp;President Trump also acknowledged that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against taking any actions that could threaten ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Iran over a new nuclear deal.&nbsp;“Well, I’d like to be honest. Yes, I did. Next question, please?” Trump said when asked if he had warned Netanyahu against strikes. Trump added, “I didn't warn him. I told him it wasn't appropriate. There are good talks. It's not appropriate now. If we can solve it through a document.... blowing up the labs without anyone being in them - that would be better. I told him it wasn't appropriate because we are very close to a solution. But that could change at any moment. It could change over a phone call... But right now I think they want to make a deal and it could save a lot of lives."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨WATCH: Trump in response to a journalist&#39;s question about Netanyahu and an attack on Iran: I warned Netanyahu not to attack Iran because it could sabotage the nuclear talks. I didn&#39;t warn him. I told him it wasn&#39;t appropriate. There are good talks. It&#39;s not appropriate now. If… <a href="https://t.co/2IdiiZfyQF">pic.twitter.com/2IdiiZfyQF</a>&mdash; Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) <a href="https://twitter.com/JewishWarrior13/status/1927773146913866115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Iran-US nuclear talks</h2>Meanwhile, Iran said it would be able to survive if negotiations with the US over its nuclear programme fail to secure a deal. "It's not like we will die of hunger if they refuse to negotiate with us or impose sanctions," Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian was quoted as saying by state media about the talks with Washington. “We will find a way to survive.”&nbsp;The negotiations aim to resolve a decades-long dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions, and Trump has threatened Iran with crippling economic sanctions and bombing if no new nuclear agreement is reached. The fifth round of Oman-mediated talks between the US and Iran was held last week in Rome. While Iran has stated that it will not suspend its enrichment of uranium to secure a deal on its nuclear programme with the United States, America said it cannot accept any Iranian enrichment.

US President Donald Trump reiterated that nuclear talks with Iran are going well and revealed that he had spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against striking Iran amid talks

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) reiterated that nuclear talks with Iran are going well and revealed that he had spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against striking Iran amid talks. He added that there are two outcomes possible in the ongoing negotiations — one that is “violent,” which the US would rather avoid, and the second, a deal. “We’ll find out if that means anything,” he said to reporters in the Oval Office. “I think we’re going to see something very sensible...People will be surprised by what’s happening there,” Trump added. President Trump also acknowledged that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against taking any actions that could threaten ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Iran over a new nuclear deal. “Well, I’d like to be honest. Yes, I did. Next question, please?” Trump said when asked if he had warned Netanyahu against strikes. Trump added, “I didn't warn him. I told him it wasn't appropriate. There are good talks. It's not appropriate now. If we can solve it through a document.... blowing up the labs without anyone being in them - that would be better. I told him it wasn't appropriate because we are very close to a solution. But that could change at any moment. It could change over a phone call... But right now I think they want to make a deal and it could save a lot of lives."

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) reiterated that nuclear talks with Iran are going well and revealed that he had spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against striking Iran amid talks.&nbsp;

'Very inappropriate': Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu not to strike Iran amid nuclear talks with US, stays hopeful for the deal

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) issued a big statement regarding the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, claiming that he will find out in about two weeks if Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the ongoing war. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the US Attorney at the White House, Trump said that he isn't sure if Putin wants to end the war and if “he's tapping America along.” He warned that he would deal with Putin “differently” if he was tapping the US.&nbsp;"I'll let you know in about two weeks... we're going to find out whether or not he's tapping us along — and if he is, we'll respond a little bit differently," Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump: ◾️I will let you know within 2 weeks if Putin is tapping us along or not, if he is we will respond differently. ◾️I cannot tell if Putin wants to end the war. ◾️Putin is playing with fire. ◾️I am disappointed at what happened a couple of nights now where people… <a href="https://t.co/ZN5nIU8bbh">pic.twitter.com/ZN5nIU8bbh</a>&mdash; Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1927767394216272233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The US president also opined that Putin is playing with fire and expressed his disappointment over Russian strike in Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks. “Putin is playing with fire…I am disappointed at what happened a couple of nights ago - where people were killed - in the middle of what you would call a negotiation,” Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">REPORTER: Do you still believe that Putin actually wants to end the war?<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;I can&#39;t tell you that, but I&#39;ll let you know in about two weeks... we&#39;re going to find out whether or not he&#39;s tapping us along — and if he is, we&#39;ll respond a little bit differently.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/PlQ1YooKqk">pic.twitter.com/PlQ1YooKqk</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1927765075877646376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump’s latest comments came after he called the Kremlin leader “CRAZY” over the weekend following a mass Russian air attack on Kyiv. “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD..“He’s playing with fire!” Trump said on his Truth Social.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and himself to end the war. This was outrightly rejected by the Kremlin. Putin had also refused to meet Zelensky in Turkey earlier this month. At that time, Trump was on his Middle East tour and had said that both leaders would meet soon to end the war.&nbsp;“I don’t believe anything’s going to happen, whether you like it or not, until he and I get together,” Trump said. “But we’re going to have to get it solved because too many people are dying.”<h2>Russia proposes second round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul</h2>Russia on Wednesday said it had drafted a peace "memorandum" outlining its terms for ending the Ukraine conflict and would present it to Kyiv at direct talks in Istanbul next Monday. "Our delegation... is ready to present this memorandum to the Ukrainian delegation and provide the necessary explanations during a second round of direct talks in Istanbul on Monday, June 2," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said that he is not sure if Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wants to end the Russia Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) issued a big statement regarding the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, claiming that he will find out in about two weeks if Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the ongoing war. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the US Attorney at the White House, Trump said that he isn't sure if Putin wants to end the war and if “he's tapping America along.” He warned that he would deal with Putin “differently” if he was tapping the US. "I'll let you know in about two weeks... we're going to find out whether or not he's tapping us along — and if he is, we'll respond a little bit differently," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump said that he is not sure if his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war

Trump fed up with 'CRAZY' Putin? US president says 'will find out in 2 weeks if he wants to end Russia-Ukraine war'

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets in Russian territory.&nbsp;“There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory,” Merz said, adding that the weapons could be produced “both in Ukraine and here in Germany.”He made the remark at a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier this week, Merz said in a TV interview that Ukraine’s allies were no longer putting range restrictions on arms provided to Kyiv.&nbsp;&nbsp;Merz said on Wednesday that defence ministers from both countries would sign a memorandum of understanding for the production of long-range weapons systems but he declined to provide technical details or name the manufacturers involved.&nbsp;“We want to talk about production and we will not publicly discuss details,” he said when asked by reporters in Berlin if Germany would supply Kyiv with its Taurus missiles.Merz took office recently and soon promised to bolster German support for Ukraine and said that there were “no longer” any range restrictions on weapons supplied by Kyiv’s Western allies.The Taurus has a range of 500 km (310 miles) and could reach deeper into Russian territory than other far-range missiles.Merz has emphasised that a decision on lifting range restrictions was taken by Western allies months ago.&nbsp;Merz is sounding more assertive in support for Ukraine than his predecessor, Olaf Scholz.During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”.&nbsp;<h2>Kremlin slams Merz, says it’s a further provocation&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Reacting to the announcement, the Kremlin has warned that any decision to end range restrictions on the missiles that Ukraine can use would be a quite dangerous change in policy that would harm efforts to reach a political deal.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision by Merz was a further provocation of the war in Ukraine.“This is a very dangerous trend, an irresponsible position that Germany is taking,” Peskov said.&nbsp;The Ukraine war, which is now in its fourth year, has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Moscow controls roughly one-fifth of the country’s territory, including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.

During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”.

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets in Russian territory. “There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory,” Merz said, adding that the weapons could be produced “both in Ukraine and here in Germany.” He made the remark at a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier this week, Merz said in a TV interview that Ukraine’s allies were no longer putting range restrictions on arms provided to Kyiv. Merz said on Wednesday that defence ministers from both countries would sign a memorandum of understanding for the production of long-range weapons systems but he declined to provide technical details or name the manufacturers involved. “We want to talk about production and we will not publicly discuss details,” he said when asked by reporters in Berlin if Germany would supply Kyiv with its Taurus missiles. Merz took office recently and soon promised to bolster German support for Ukraine and said that there were “no longer” any range restrictions on weapons supplied by Kyiv’s Western allies. The Taurus has a range of 500 km (310 miles) and could reach deeper into Russian territory than other far-range missiles. Merz has emphasised that a decision on lifting range restrictions was taken by Western allies months ago. Merz is sounding more assertive in support for Ukraine than his predecessor, Olaf Scholz. During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”. Kremlin slams Merz, says it’s a further provocation Reacting to the announcement, the Kremlin has warned that any decision to end range restrictions on the missiles that Ukraine can use would be a quite dangerous change in policy that would harm efforts to reach a political deal. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision by Merz was a further provocation of the war in Ukraine. “This is a very dangerous trend, an irresponsible position that Germany is taking,” Peskov said. The Ukraine war, which is now in its fourth year, has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Moscow controls roughly one-fifth of the country’s territory, including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.

During his press conference with Zelensky, Merz promised Ukraine continued support for as long as necessary, warning Moscow that its refusal to take part in further peace talks would have “real consequences”.

German chancellor Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles, Kremlin reacts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military has killed Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar in an air strike on May 13. Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Yahya Sinwar, had taken over the group after Yahya's death in October 2024.&nbsp;Three Indian nationals have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian government has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement to ensure their safe recovery. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the missing individuals—identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud—had travelled to Iran for business purposes. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-gaza-chief-muhammad-sinwar-killed-announces-israeli-pm-netanyahu-1748440512737">Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar killed, announces Israeli PM Netanyahu</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250528/image-1748443798877.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Who is Mohammad Sinwar, nicknamed 'the shadow' by IDF, now killed by Israel"></figure>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military had killed Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar in an air strike on May 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-indians-go-missing-in-iran-embassy-seeks-urgent-action-from-tehran-1748430749911">3 Indians go missing in Iran; embassy seeks ‘urgent’ action from Tehran</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250528/image-1748431292837.jpg?rect=(0,155,929,695)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="3 Indians go missing in Iran; embassy seeks ‘urgent’ action from Tehran"></figure>Three Indian nationals have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian government has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement to ensure their safe recovery. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the missing individuals—identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud—had travelled to Iran for business purposes&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-trump-putin-meet-ukrainian-president-calls-for-trilateral-meeting-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-1748431329201">Zelensky-Trump-Putin meet? Ukrainian president calls for trilateral meeting to end Russia-Ukraine war</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/dev/wion/images/2025/20250505/YuHzficGqdm55rBnyuEJ.png" alt="Zelensky says Trump’s presence at peace talks would prompt Putin to attend"></figure>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and him, to discuss terms to end the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hit-sanaa-international-airport-in-yemen-again-last-plane-used-by-houthis-destroyed-1748434438394">Israel hit Sanaa international airport in Yemen AGAIN, last plane used by Houthis destroyed</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250528/image-1748435311944.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel hit Sanaa international airport in Yemen AGAIN, last plane used by Houthis destroyed - Video"></figure>Israel on Wednesday (May 28) struck Houthi targets including the last remaining plane used by the group at Sanaa International Airport. 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Melania Trump reacts to conspiracy theory amid Trump-Harvard row</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250528/image-1748436925466.jpeg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Did Harvard reject Barron Trump? 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Here are the top 10 stories from across the world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military has killed Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar in an air strike on May 13. Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Yahya Sinwar, had taken over the group after Yahya's death in October 2024. Three Indian nationals have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian government has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement to ensure their safe recovery. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the missing individuals—identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud—had travelled to Iran for business purposes. Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar killed, announces Israeli PM Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military had killed Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar in an air strike on May 13. 3 Indians go missing in Iran; embassy seeks ‘urgent’ action from Tehran Three Indian nationals have gone missing in Iran, and the Indian government has initiated urgent diplomatic engagement to ensure their safe recovery. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the missing individuals—identified as Yogesh Panchal, Mohammad Sadeeque, and Sumeet Sud—had travelled to Iran for business purposes Zelensky-Trump-Putin meet? Ukrainian president calls for trilateral meeting to end Russia-Ukraine war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and him, to discuss terms to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Israel hit Sanaa international airport in Yemen AGAIN, last plane used by Houthis destroyed Israel on Wednesday (May 28) struck Houthi targets including the last remaining plane used by the group at Sanaa International Airport. Israel said that the action was taken after the Yemen-based terrorists launched missiles towards the country on May 27. Paedophile French surgeon who abused 300 kids in his care sentenced to 20 years in jail Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, the retired surgeon who admitted to sexually assaulting or raping 299 patients in hospitals in western France between 1989 and 2014 while they were under anaesthesia or were waking up after surgery, has been sentenced to a maximum term of 20 years in jail. ‘Shoot me, bury me here in Ganabhaban,’ thundered defiant Sheikh Hasina before fleeing Dhaka Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was defiant and unbending, ready to brave the violent students’ protests when senior Armed Forces officers urged her to step down, and shouted at them, “Then shoot me and bury me here, in Ganabhaban.” Did Harvard reject Barron Trump? Melania Trump reacts to conspiracy theory amid Trump-Harvard row Amid US President Donald Trump's standoff with Harvard University, there was a controversy making rounds on social media, with theories claiming that Trump's son Barron Trump was not accepted to the school. Obstacle for international students in US - Social media vetting | Here's all you need to know about Trump admin's new rule As US President Donald Trump has been pushing for more strict rules for foreigners coming into the United States, the State Department has now introduced a new obstacle for international students. Spirit row: Internet labels Deepika Padukone ‘alpha’ and Sandeep Reddy Vanga ‘Andhra Tate’ amid casting controversy Internet calls Deepika Padukone ‘alpha’ for making ‘man child’ Sandeep Reddy Vanga cry amid casting controversy over Vanga's new film Spirit. French Open: Carlos Alcaraz eases into third round with dominant win over Fabian Marozsan; Ruud exits early Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has eased into the third round of the ongoing French Open 2-025 after a dominant win over Fabian Marozsan of Hungary on Wednesday (May 28).

<h2>Here are the top 10 stories from across the world.</h2>

Top 10 world news: Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar killed; 3 Indians go missing in Iran, and more

US President Donald Trump's aide Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to significantly increase daily arrests to 3,000 per week, in a "tense" meeting last week, Axios reported.The new target will be triple the number of arrests made by ICE agents during the early days of Trump's second term.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/how-trump-crackdown-on-harvard-foreign-students-could-hit-the-us-economy-1748171526606">Also read: How Trump’s crackdown on Harvard’s foreign students could hit the US economy?</a>&nbsp;The administration deported 17,000 people in April, according to ICE, which is a 29 percent increase over April 2024, according to NBC News.As the House passed Trump's "big beautiful bill" last week, Capitol Hill Republicans are working on providing an extra $147 billion in immigration funds over the next 10 years.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-s-tax-bill-could-hit-us-immigrants-including-indians-hard-1747937908959">WATCH | Trump's tax bill could hit US immigrants including Indians hard</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Noem however, took a "milder approach" during the meeting held in Washington, Miller adopted a "harsh" tone with agents and "had people leaving the meeting feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren't reached,” according to Axios report.Notably, this is not the first time Miller has “yelled” at senior US officials about getting deportation numbers up.“Keeping President Trump's promise to deport illegal aliens is something the administration takes seriously,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement to The Independent.“We are committed to aggressively and efficiently removing illegal aliens from the United States, and ensuring our law enforcement officers have the resources necessary to do so. The safety of the American people depends upon it,” Jackson added.Meanwhile, DHS and ICE have requested more staffing, bed space and resources. The ICE also signed agreements to add more bed space to existing detention spaces in the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-government-revokes-harvard-s-right-to-enroll-foreign-students-1747971192850">WATCH | US government revokes Harvard's right to enroll foreign students</a>

Noem however, took a "milder approach" during the meeting held in Washington, Miller adopted a "harsh" tone with agents and “had people leaving the meeting feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren't reached.”

US President Donald Trump's aide Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to significantly increase daily arrests to 3,000 per week, in a "tense" meeting last week, Axios reported. The new target will be triple the number of arrests made by ICE agents during the early days of Trump's second term. Also read: How Trump’s crackdown on Harvard’s foreign students could hit the US economy? The administration deported 17,000 people in April, according to ICE, which is a 29 percent increase over April 2024, according to NBC News. As the House passed Trump's "big beautiful bill" last week, Capitol Hill Republicans are working on providing an extra $147 billion in immigration funds over the next 10 years. WATCH | Trump's tax bill could hit US immigrants including Indians hard Noem however, took a "milder approach" during the meeting held in Washington, Miller adopted a "harsh" tone with agents and "had people leaving the meeting feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren't reached,” according to Axios report. Notably, this is not the first time Miller has “yelled” at senior US officials about getting deportation numbers up. “Keeping President Trump's promise to deport illegal aliens is something the administration takes seriously,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement to The Independent. “We are committed to aggressively and efficiently removing illegal aliens from the United States, and ensuring our law enforcement officers have the resources necessary to do so. The safety of the American people depends upon it,” Jackson added. Meanwhile, DHS and ICE have requested more staffing, bed space and resources. The ICE also signed agreements to add more bed space to existing detention spaces in the US. WATCH | US government revokes Harvard's right to enroll foreign students

Noem however, took a "milder approach" during the meeting held in Washington, Miller adopted a "harsh" tone with agents and “had people leaving the meeting feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren't reached.”

'Triple the arrests': US officials Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller 'yelled at' ICE agents to arrest 3,000 immigrants per day

Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, the retired surgeon who admitted to sexually assaulting or raping 299 patients in hospitals in western France between 1989 and 2014 while they were under anaesthesia or were waking up after surgery, has been sentenced to a maximum term of 20 years in jail. Le Scouarnec, dressed in black, stood emotionless in court listening to judge Aude Burési deliver the verdict. He had admitted the charges in March in this case and is already in jail after being convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2020 for rape and sexual assault of four females, including a girl next door and two of his nieces.&nbsp;Judge Burési said the court had taken into account the fact that the former surgeon had especially sought out unwell, vulnerable, and sedated victims.&nbsp;The sentence has a mandatory minimum term of two-thirds, and because Le Scouarnec has already served seven years, he may be eligible for parole by 2030. Amélie Lévêque, one of Le Scouarnec’s victims, said, “To think one day he could walk down the street, see people—that upsets me. We [the victims] no longer have a normal life while they’re giving him back that life, and that disgusts me.”“Twenty years is little compared to the number of victims in this trial. It is time for the law to change so we can have more appropriate sentences,” said Francesca Satta, a lawyer for some other victims.&nbsp;Le Scouarnec’s lawyer, Maxime Tessier, said he has no intention of appealing. Le Scouarnec has been dubbed France’s most prolific paedophile.&nbsp; &nbsp;The former doctor has been on trial in Brittany since late February, and during this time dozens of his victims have testified, telling the court how the abuse they sustained as children shaped their lives.&nbsp;In March, Le Scouarnec admitted to sexually abusing all 299 victims. He even maintained diaries in which he jotted down the assaults in graphic detail, which allowed police to track down his victims—many of whom had no memory of the abuse they suffered while in his care.&nbsp;“I can no longer look at myself the same way because I am a paedophile and a child rapist,” Le Scouarnec said during his last statements to the court last week.

In March, Le Scouarnec admitted to sexually abusing all 299 victims. He even maintained diaries in which he jotted down the assaults in graphic detail, which allowed police to track down his victims—many of whom had no memory of the abuse they suffered while in his care.

Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, the retired surgeon who admitted to sexually assaulting or raping 299 patients in hospitals in western France between 1989 and 2014 while they were under anaesthesia or were waking up after surgery, has been sentenced to a maximum term of 20 years in jail. Le Scouarnec, dressed in black, stood emotionless in court listening to judge Aude Burési deliver the verdict. He had admitted the charges in March in this case and is already in jail after being convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2020 for rape and sexual assault of four females, including a girl next door and two of his nieces. Judge Burési said the court had taken into account the fact that the former surgeon had especially sought out unwell, vulnerable, and sedated victims. The sentence has a mandatory minimum term of two-thirds, and because Le Scouarnec has already served seven years, he may be eligible for parole by 2030. Amélie Lévêque, one of Le Scouarnec’s victims, said, “To think one day he could walk down the street, see people—that upsets me. We [the victims] no longer have a normal life while they’re giving him back that life, and that disgusts me.” “Twenty years is little compared to the number of victims in this trial. It is time for the law to change so we can have more appropriate sentences,” said Francesca Satta, a lawyer for some other victims. Le Scouarnec’s lawyer, Maxime Tessier, said he has no intention of appealing. Le Scouarnec has been dubbed France’s most prolific paedophile. The former doctor has been on trial in Brittany since late February, and during this time dozens of his victims have testified, telling the court how the abuse they sustained as children shaped their lives. In March, Le Scouarnec admitted to sexually abusing all 299 victims. He even maintained diaries in which he jotted down the assaults in graphic detail, which allowed police to track down his victims—many of whom had no memory of the abuse they suffered while in his care. “I can no longer look at myself the same way because I am a paedophile and a child rapist,” Le Scouarnec said during his last statements to the court last week.

In March, Le Scouarnec admitted to sexually abusing all 299 victims. He even maintained diaries in which he jotted down the assaults in graphic detail, which allowed police to track down his victims—many of whom had no memory of the abuse they suffered while in his care.

Paedophile French surgeon who abused 300 kids in his care sentenced to 20 years in jail

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military had killed Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar in an air strike on May 13. His confirmation came days after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Sinwar was "likely killed" in an airstrike on Gaza. Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Yahya Sinwar, had taken over the group after Yahya's death in October 2024. &nbsp;Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military in a firefight in the Palestine enclave.<h2>Who is Muhammad Sinwar?</h2>Muhammad Sinwar, nicknamed ‘the shadow’ by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), was born in 1975 in a Khan Younis refugee camp. Sinwar's family fled from Al-Majdal Asqalan during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. He joined the military movement of Hamas in 1991 and in 2005, he became the commander of Hamas' Khan Younis brigade.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Muhammad Sinwar came into prominence after the abduction of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006. This led to the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas in which 1027 prisoners were released in exchange for Shalit. The prisoners included Yahya Sinwar, who was serving a life sentence for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers in 1989.&nbsp;Prior to this, Sinwar was arrested by Israel in 1991 for suspected terrorism, serving only less than a year in custody before being released. He was also arrested by the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah in the 1990s. The IDF named him ‘the shadow’ because of his presence “behind the scenes.” The IDF has long been trying to eliminate Sinwar and reports state that he survived as many as six assassination attempts by Israel till May 2021. In 2014, Hamas had falsely announced that he was killed.&nbsp;After the killing of Yahya Sinwar, Israel made Muhammad Sinwar one of the most wanted men in Gaza, placing a $300,000 bounty on him. Hamas escalated its attacks and recruitment efforts under Muhammad Sinwar and all major Gaza operations were handle by him.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Muhammad Sinwar Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Yahya Sinwar had taken over the group after Yahya's death in October 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military had killed Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar in an air strike on May 13. His confirmation came days after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Sinwar was "likely killed" in an airstrike on Gaza. Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Yahya Sinwar, had taken over the group after Yahya's death in October 2024. Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military in a firefight in the Palestine enclave. Who is Muhammad Sinwar? Muhammad Sinwar, nicknamed ‘the shadow’ by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), was born in 1975 in a Khan Younis refugee camp. Sinwar's family fled from Al-Majdal Asqalan during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. He joined the military movement of Hamas in 1991 and in 2005, he became the commander of Hamas' Khan Younis brigade. However, Muhammad Sinwar came into prominence after the abduction of the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in 2006. This led to the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas in which 1027 prisoners were released in exchange for Shalit. The prisoners included Yahya Sinwar, who was serving a life sentence for the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers in 1989. Prior to this, Sinwar was arrested by Israel in 1991 for suspected terrorism, serving only less than a year in custody before being released. He was also arrested by the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah in the 1990s. The IDF named him ‘the shadow’ because of his presence “behind the scenes.” The IDF has long been trying to eliminate Sinwar and reports state that he survived as many as six assassination attempts by Israel till May 2021. In 2014, Hamas had falsely announced that he was killed. After the killing of Yahya Sinwar, Israel made Muhammad Sinwar one of the most wanted men in Gaza, placing a $300,000 bounty on him. Hamas escalated its attacks and recruitment efforts under Muhammad Sinwar and all major Gaza operations were handle by him.

Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Yahya Sinwar, had taken over the group after Yahya's death in October 2024.

Who is Mohammad Sinwar, nicknamed 'the shadow' by IDF, now killed by Israel

People who are attractive tend to earn more, but this advantage diminishes for those with higher levels of intelligence, says a study that analysed the life and career of 37,000 employees in the UK and US.&nbsp;Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent.&nbsp;The study analysed data from the National Child Development Study (NCDS), which tracked more than 17,000 Britons born during a single week in March 1958. The subjects were assessed on everything from education and income to cognitive ability from childhood.&nbsp;They were graded on their looks at the ages of 7 and 11, and then their earnings at ages 33, 42, 47, 51 and 55. The exercise revealed a consistent trend—attractive people earned significantly more, on average.However, there was a striking exception: this benefit disappeared for the most intellectually gifted, or in other words, beauty boosted earnings—except for the brainy.&nbsp;Dr Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics, the author of the study, carried out similar analyses using data of more than 20,000 Americans and found that the pattern was the same: attractive people earned more at the ages of 22, 29, and 38—but only if they were of average or below-average intelligence. For the most intelligent, beauty made little difference to earnings.One likely explanation is that employers have less inclination to reward superficial traits in professions that demand more intelligence.&nbsp;In contrast, in roles that require less brainpower, a winning smile might tip the balance in promotion decisions without a severe impact on job performance.&nbsp;However, in a study published in the International Journal of Manpower, Kanazawa says our brains evolved millions of years ago to deal with a very different world to the one in which we now live.“For the most part, our ancestors hunted and gathered, every day. And the primary context in which our ancestors evaluated members of the opposite sex was mating,” Kanazawa writes.&nbsp;He adds that the most convincing explanation for modern humans treating attractive individuals more favourably is because, on some level, they yield to an evolutionary urge to impress or attract them as potential mates. This impulse to treat beautiful people better is strong and heterosexuals may be guided by it, even when they are confronted with somebody of the same sex.He further says that workers in particular professions, whether superiors or subordinates, often share similar levels of intelligence.&nbsp;He concluded that occupations that tend to attract less intelligent bosses, who oversee less intelligent workers, are more susceptible to being swayed by good looks, which means that their attractive subordinates benefit from a beauty premium.In sharp contrast, clever bosses who supervise clever workers in “high IQ” jobs override such evolutionary instincts.

Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent.

People who are attractive tend to earn more, but this advantage diminishes for those with higher levels of intelligence, says a study that analysed the life and career of 37,000 employees in the UK and US. Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent. The study analysed data from the National Child Development Study (NCDS), which tracked more than 17,000 Britons born during a single week in March 1958. The subjects were assessed on everything from education and income to cognitive ability from childhood. They were graded on their looks at the ages of 7 and 11, and then their earnings at ages 33, 42, 47, 51 and 55. The exercise revealed a consistent trend—attractive people earned significantly more, on average. However, there was a striking exception: this benefit disappeared for the most intellectually gifted, or in other words, beauty boosted earnings—except for the brainy. Dr Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics, the author of the study, carried out similar analyses using data of more than 20,000 Americans and found that the pattern was the same: attractive people earned more at the ages of 22, 29, and 38—but only if they were of average or below-average intelligence. For the most intelligent, beauty made little difference to earnings. One likely explanation is that employers have less inclination to reward superficial traits in professions that demand more intelligence. In contrast, in roles that require less brainpower, a winning smile might tip the balance in promotion decisions without a severe impact on job performance. However, in a study published in the International Journal of Manpower, Kanazawa says our brains evolved millions of years ago to deal with a very different world to the one in which we now live. “For the most part, our ancestors hunted and gathered, every day. And the primary context in which our ancestors evaluated members of the opposite sex was mating,” Kanazawa writes. He adds that the most convincing explanation for modern humans treating attractive individuals more favourably is because, on some level, they yield to an evolutionary urge to impress or attract them as potential mates. This impulse to treat beautiful people better is strong and heterosexuals may be guided by it, even when they are confronted with somebody of the same sex. He further says that workers in particular professions, whether superiors or subordinates, often share similar levels of intelligence. He concluded that occupations that tend to attract less intelligent bosses, who oversee less intelligent workers, are more susceptible to being swayed by good looks, which means that their attractive subordinates benefit from a beauty premium. In sharp contrast, clever bosses who supervise clever workers in “high IQ” jobs override such evolutionary instincts.

Research spanning decades indicates that those who are physically attractive generally earn more than those with average looks, but a new study suggests the beauty advantage mainly benefits only those who aren’t particularly intelligent.

Your good looks help enhance your income—unless you’re also very smart, says study

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military had killed Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Muhammad Sinwar."We eliminated Mohammed Sinwar," Netanyahu told a parliament plenary session.Israeli media reported that Sinwar was targeted in Israeli air strikes in southern Gaza earlier this month.Sinwar was elevated to the top ranks of the Hamas terror group last year after Israel killed his brother Yahya Sinwar.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hamas-leader-muhammad-sinwar-killed-by-idf-in-gaza-reports-1747571810571">WATCH | Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar killed by IDF in Gaza: reports</a>&nbsp;Earlier this month, Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz said that Mohammed Sinwar, a top Hamas commander and younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, was "likely killed" in an airstrike on Gaza last week.Speaking during a closed-door meeting with parliamentarians, Katz said, “Based on all indications, Mohammed Sinwar was killed.”The Israeli military had targeted underground infrastructure beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, believing Hamas was operating there, according to The Wall Street Journal.Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath reported that Sinwar's body was found in a tunnel under Khan Younis, along with the bodies of ten of his aides.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-leader-mohammed-sinwar-body-gaza-1747566717396">Also read: Israel says Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar likely dead; body found in tunnel</a><h2>Who is Mohammed Sinwar?</h2>Mohammed Sinwar, born in Khan Younis in 1975, followed in his brother’s footsteps and joined Hamas in the late 1980s or early 1990s. He was arrested by Israeli forces in 1991 for suspected militant activity and spent less than a year in jail.Sinwar stepped up as a key figure in Gaza after Israel reportedly killed his brother, Yahya Sinwar, last October.Notably, Yahya was the mastermind behind the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel that ignited the ongoing war in Gaza.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hit-sanaa-international-airport-in-yemen-again-last-plane-used-by-houthis-destroyed-1748434438394">Also read: Israel hit Sanaa international airport in Yemen AGAIN, last plane used by Houthis destroyed - Video</a>

Sinwar was elevated to the top ranks of the Hamas terror group last year after Israel killed his brother Yahya Sinwar.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (May 28) announced that the Israeli military had killed Hamas Gaza chief and brother of slain former chief Muhammad Sinwar. "We eliminated Mohammed Sinwar," Netanyahu told a parliament plenary session. Israeli media reported that Sinwar was targeted in Israeli air strikes in southern Gaza earlier this month. Sinwar was elevated to the top ranks of the Hamas terror group last year after Israel killed his brother Yahya Sinwar. WATCH | Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar killed by IDF in Gaza: reports Earlier this month, Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz said that Mohammed Sinwar, a top Hamas commander and younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, was "likely killed" in an airstrike on Gaza last week. Speaking during a closed-door meeting with parliamentarians, Katz said, “Based on all indications, Mohammed Sinwar was killed.” The Israeli military had targeted underground infrastructure beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, believing Hamas was operating there, according to The Wall Street Journal. Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath reported that Sinwar's body was found in a tunnel under Khan Younis, along with the bodies of ten of his aides. Also read: Israel says Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar likely dead; body found in tunnel Who is Mohammed Sinwar? Mohammed Sinwar, born in Khan Younis in 1975, followed in his brother’s footsteps and joined Hamas in the late 1980s or early 1990s. He was arrested by Israeli forces in 1991 for suspected militant activity and spent less than a year in jail. Sinwar stepped up as a key figure in Gaza after Israel reportedly killed his brother, Yahya Sinwar, last October. Notably, Yahya was the mastermind behind the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel that ignited the ongoing war in Gaza. Also read: Israel hit Sanaa international airport in Yemen AGAIN, last plane used by Houthis destroyed - Video

Sinwar was elevated to the top ranks of the Hamas terror group last year after Israel killed his brother Yahya Sinwar.

Hamas Gaza chief Muhammad Sinwar killed, announces Israeli PM Netanyahu

May 28, 1998, Pakistan conducted six underground nuclear tests in Chagai, Balochistan, that altered the strategic dynamics of South Asia forever. Pakistan became the seventh nuclear power in the world and the first Muslim nation to hold Nuclear Power. Pakistan commemorates May 28 as "Youm-e-Takbir", which translates to “Day of God’s Greatness” or "The Day of Greatness". The journey, however, was a mixture of resilience, scientific brilliance, fear, insecurity and existential threat.&nbsp;<h2>Where it all started&nbsp;</h2>“If India builds the bomb, we will eat grass, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own,” said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1965, not in Parliament or closed doors, but to international media.This statement is emblematic of the logic of Pakistan's nuclearisation.There was domestic turmoil in India over nuclearisation. The wounds from the war with China in 1962 were fresh. In 1964, China detonated its first nuclear bomb at Lop Nor. India started contemplating its own nuclear program. Amid great internal resistance and pressure from the international community over non-nuclear proliferation in 1974, India detonated its first Nuclear Bomb, code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’, deep in the deserts of Pokhran. Across the border, Pakistan’s then-Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto saw it not just as a threat, but as a warning. The scars of the independence of Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, were deep.<h2>The spy who built the bomb</h2>While the whole world was busy with the noise of the Cold War and the Soviet-Afghanistan conflict, Pakistan was silently developing its nuclear program with assistance from China. Abdul Qadeer Khan, born in India, a nuclear physicist, metallurgical engineer, was the father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. It is opined that he borrowed classified nuclear centrifuge designs from the Dutch company URENCO, where he was working.&nbsp;He was later convicted by a Dutch court of nuclear espionage, selling nuclear secrets to North Korea, Iran, and Libya, making nuclear proliferation a global phenomenon. But many believed he was just the face of the program sponsored by the Pakistani state.&nbsp;Former CIA director George Tenet called Khan ‘at least as dangerous as Osama-bin-laden’.Either way, by 1980, he was working in a lab in Kahuta on the uranium enrichment of Pakistan. The town became synonymous with nuclear secrecy. It was deep, secretive, and hidden under layers of deception; scientists maintained code names, shipments were disguised, and carried around in a ghostly manner.<h2>The tensions, sanctions, and sabotage&nbsp;</h2>“India has acquired nuclear weapons at very great cost, very great risk and at very great sacrifice to intimidate and blackmail Pakistan. . . To extract political concessions, to establish domination over the sub-continent, to exercise hegemony over the neighbouring states,” said Bhutto, reacting to the &nbsp;1974 tests of India.&nbsp;Deterrence was the sole motto, according to Bhutto, for some time in Pakistan's nuclear programme. The second was self-reliance. The limitations of the Mutual Defence Alliance of 1953 and its membership of SEATO and CENTO were already exposed. Pakistan argued that it had been facing an arms embargo from the United States; India was supposed to face the same, but since India was not using US weaponry, that embargo only worked with Pakistan. Post 1965 Soviet Union started pouring India with weapons. This made Pakistan extremely uncomfortable and changed the dynamic of the military balance.&nbsp;In the 1980s, the CIA started monitoring Pakistan through its satellites. The Pressler Amendment of 1990 threatened to impose various sanctions on Pakistan if it ever crossed the nuclear threshold.&nbsp;“We had Mossad plans to hit Kahuta. The risk of a nuclear Pakistan was too high,” &nbsp;said a retired Israeli Air Force officer, as quoted in Haaretz.&nbsp;Pakistan continued to deny it and built its nuclear capacity in silence. By the early 1990s, everyone knew it had it, but never tested it.By May 11 and 13 of 1998, India conducted five nuclear detonations. Immediately, Pakistan faced numerous pressures to exercise restraint. Bill Clinton personally connected with the Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and advised, “Don’t test. If you do, you’ll trigger a dangerous arms race”However, Pakistan was boiling internally; they wanted to test their mettle. People in Islamabad and Karachi urged not to let go of this chance. &nbsp;After the test of May 13 in India, the rhetoric was such that the nuclear weapon was being corroborated with religion, and the question was about parity between Hindu and Muslim. Indian nuclear tests were considered as the ‘Hindu Bomb’; Pakistan's tests were needed for a ‘Muslim Bomb’.<h2>Youm-e-Takbir</h2>May 28, 1998, Pakistan detonated its first nuclear weapon in Chagai, Balochistan. Sanctions followed immediately, but Pakistan had shown its dedication and perseverance."Today, we have restored the balance of power in South Asia,” said Nawaz Sharif in a statement. The West was outraged, but Pakistan was jubilant. It had achieved what it had set out to do: parity with India.More than a decade later, how has it fared?The most inseparable or unsaid part of Pakistan's nuclear doctrine was its foreign policy ambition to attain its objectives in the Kashmir valley. The nuclear capability has deterred India on numerous occasions from pursuing military actions against Pakistan. Since 1998, Pakistan have been propagating Kashmir as a nuclear flash point.Muslim religious leader Qazi Hussain Ahmed, in September 1994, urged the Bhutto government: “Let us wage jihad for Kashmir. A nuclear armed Pakistan would deter India from a wider conflict”. &nbsp;However, the recent developments have shown that Pakistan can not continue supporting terrorism in Kashmir, flexing its nuclear muscle. It has to manage deterrence, and at the same time, avoid a conventional conflict.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

As Pakistan commemorates the 27th anniversary of its nuclear tests on Youm-e-Takbir. Let us look at the journey that altered the strategic dynamics of South Asia forever. 

May 28, 1998, Pakistan conducted six underground nuclear tests in Chagai, Balochistan, that altered the strategic dynamics of South Asia forever. Pakistan became the seventh nuclear power in the world and the first Muslim nation to hold Nuclear Power. Pakistan commemorates May 28 as "Youm-e-Takbir", which translates to “Day of God’s Greatness” or "The Day of Greatness". The journey, however, was a mixture of resilience, scientific brilliance, fear, insecurity and existential threat. Where it all started “If India builds the bomb, we will eat grass, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own,” said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1965, not in Parliament or closed doors, but to international media. This statement is emblematic of the logic of Pakistan's nuclearisation. There was domestic turmoil in India over nuclearisation. The wounds from the war with China in 1962 were fresh. In 1964, China detonated its first nuclear bomb at Lop Nor. India started contemplating its own nuclear program. Amid great internal resistance and pressure from the international community over non-nuclear proliferation in 1974, India detonated its first Nuclear Bomb, code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’, deep in the deserts of Pokhran. Across the border, Pakistan’s then-Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto saw it not just as a threat, but as a warning. The scars of the independence of Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, were deep. The spy who built the bomb While the whole world was busy with the noise of the Cold War and the Soviet-Afghanistan conflict, Pakistan was silently developing its nuclear program with assistance from China. Abdul Qadeer Khan, born in India, a nuclear physicist, metallurgical engineer, was the father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. It is opined that he borrowed classified nuclear centrifuge designs from the Dutch company URENCO, where he was working. He was later convicted by a Dutch court of nuclear espionage, selling nuclear secrets to North Korea, Iran, and Libya, making nuclear proliferation a global phenomenon. But many believed he was just the face of the program sponsored by the Pakistani state. Former CIA director George Tenet called Khan ‘at least as dangerous as Osama-bin-laden’. Either way, by 1980, he was working in a lab in Kahuta on the uranium enrichment of Pakistan. The town became synonymous with nuclear secrecy. It was deep, secretive, and hidden under layers of deception; scientists maintained code names, shipments were disguised, and carried around in a ghostly manner. The tensions, sanctions, and sabotage “India has acquired nuclear weapons at very great cost, very great risk and at very great sacrifice to intimidate and blackmail Pakistan. . . To extract political concessions, to establish domination over the sub-continent, to exercise hegemony over the neighbouring states,” said Bhutto, reacting to the 1974 tests of India. Deterrence was the sole motto, according to Bhutto, for some time in Pakistan's nuclear programme. The second was self-reliance. The limitations of the Mutual Defence Alliance of 1953 and its membership of SEATO and CENTO were already exposed. Pakistan argued that it had been facing an arms embargo from the United States; India was supposed to face the same, but since India was not using US weaponry, that embargo only worked with Pakistan. Post 1965 Soviet Union started pouring India with weapons. This made Pakistan extremely uncomfortable and changed the dynamic of the military balance. In the 1980s, the CIA started monitoring Pakistan through its satellites. The Pressler Amendment of 1990 threatened to impose various sanctions on Pakistan if it ever crossed the nuclear threshold. “We had Mossad plans to hit Kahuta. The risk of a nuclear Pakistan was too high,” said a retired Israeli Air Force officer, as quoted in Haaretz. Pakistan continued to deny it and built its nuclear capacity in silence. By the early 1990s, everyone knew it had it, but never tested it. By May 11 and 13 of 1998, India conducted five nuclear detonations. Immediately, Pakistan faced numerous pressures to exercise restraint. Bill Clinton personally connected with the Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and advised, “Don’t test. If you do, you’ll trigger a dangerous arms race” However, Pakistan was boiling internally; they wanted to test their mettle. People in Islamabad and Karachi urged not to let go of this chance. After the test of May 13 in India, the rhetoric was such that the nuclear weapon was being corroborated with religion, and the question was about parity between Hindu and Muslim. Indian nuclear tests were considered as the ‘Hindu Bomb’; Pakistan's tests were needed for a ‘Muslim Bomb’. Youm-e-Takbir May 28, 1998, Pakistan detonated its first nuclear weapon in Chagai, Balochistan. Sanctions followed immediately, but Pakistan had shown its dedication and perseverance. "Today, we have restored the balance of power in South Asia,” said Nawaz Sharif in a statement. The West was outraged, but Pakistan was jubilant. It had achieved what it had set out to do: parity with India. More than a decade later, how has it fared? The most inseparable or unsaid part of Pakistan's nuclear doctrine was its foreign policy ambition to attain its objectives in the Kashmir valley. The nuclear capability has deterred India on numerous occasions from pursuing military actions against Pakistan. Since 1998, Pakistan have been propagating Kashmir as a nuclear flash point. Muslim religious leader Qazi Hussain Ahmed, in September 1994, urged the Bhutto government: “Let us wage jihad for Kashmir. A nuclear armed Pakistan would deter India from a wider conflict”. However, the recent developments have shown that Pakistan can not continue supporting terrorism in Kashmir, flexing its nuclear muscle. It has to manage deterrence, and at the same time, avoid a conventional conflict.

As Pakistan commemorates the 27th anniversary of its nuclear tests on Youm-e-Takbir. Let us look at the journey that altered the strategic dynamics of South Asia forever.&nbsp;

Youm-e-Takbir: How Pakistan became a nuclear power

India's Foreign Minister Vikram Misri was in Japan, where he met senior officials of the administration. During his visit, he engaged with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi, and the two sides reviewed the salient issues in the multi-dimensional bilateral ties between India and Japan.&nbsp;The MEA in a statement said, "The foreign secretary appreciated the support to and solidarity with India demonstrated by the government and the people of Japan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam."&nbsp;In this regular high-level contact between the two sides in effort to further deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. It included political relations, defence and security, economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on issues of topical importance.&nbsp;The statement further added, "Foreign Secretary’s visit and his meetings today provided yet another opportunity to reflect on and reaffirm the two countries' shared determination to fight terrorism in all forms and manifestations as well as the support infrastructure behind acts of terror." India's stand against terrorism has been stern and clear; it will not be tolerant towards any act of terror. Operation Sindoor was a retaliatory move to target and destroy terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Prime Minister Modi said this operation has not stopped but is now a part of India's national doctrine against terrorism. PM Modi in his recent address said, "In 1947, when Maa Bharti (referring to India) was partitioned, shackles should have been broken, but instead arms were cut as the country was divided into three parts. On that very night, the first terrorist attack took place in Kashmir. A part of Maa Bharti was captured by Pakistan using terrorists in the name of Mujahideen." "If only these Mujahideen were killed that night… and Sardar Patel's wish was that until we get PoK, our armed forces should not stop. But no one listened to him, and now we have been facing this (terrorism) for the last 75 years," he added.

India's Foreign Minister Vikram Misri was in Japan, where he met senior officials of the administration. During his visit, he engaged with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi.

India's Foreign Minister Vikram Misri was in Japan, where he met senior officials of the administration. During his visit, he engaged with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi, and the two sides reviewed the salient issues in the multi-dimensional bilateral ties between India and Japan. The MEA in a statement said, "The foreign secretary appreciated the support to and solidarity with India demonstrated by the government and the people of Japan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam." In this regular high-level contact between the two sides in effort to further deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. It included political relations, defence and security, economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on issues of topical importance. The statement further added, "Foreign Secretary’s visit and his meetings today provided yet another opportunity to reflect on and reaffirm the two countries' shared determination to fight terrorism in all forms and manifestations as well as the support infrastructure behind acts of terror." India's stand against terrorism has been stern and clear; it will not be tolerant towards any act of terror. Operation Sindoor was a retaliatory move to target and destroy terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Prime Minister Modi said this operation has not stopped but is now a part of India's national doctrine against terrorism. PM Modi in his recent address said, "In 1947, when Maa Bharti (referring to India) was partitioned, shackles should have been broken, but instead arms were cut as the country was divided into three parts. On that very night, the first terrorist attack took place in Kashmir. A part of Maa Bharti was captured by Pakistan using terrorists in the name of Mujahideen." "If only these Mujahideen were killed that night… and Sardar Patel's wish was that until we get PoK, our armed forces should not stop. But no one listened to him, and now we have been facing this (terrorism) for the last 75 years," he added.

India's Foreign Minister Vikram Misri was in Japan, where he met senior officials of the administration. During his visit, he engaged with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi.

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