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Former Russian President and Russian Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, responded to Trump's Truth social post, saying that “I only know of one REALLY BAD thing- WWIII”.&nbsp;In a post on the social media platform X, Medvedev said, “Regarding Trump's words about Putin 'playing with fire' and 'really bad things' happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Regarding Trump&#39;s words about Putin &quot;playing with fire&quot; and &quot;really bad things&quot; happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!&mdash; Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedvedevRussiaE/status/1927427723028238477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This came as a response to President Trump's warning that Russia had avoided really bad consequences solely due to Trump.&nbsp;"What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realise 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!" said Trump in a Truth Social post.The speculation from the European Union was right, Trump finally admitted that he was trying his best to protect Vladimir Putin.Russian state media, Russia Today, mocked Trump and suggested that we should wait till tomorrow until he changes his mind.&nbsp;"President Trump warns Moscow, claiming Russia avoided ‘REALLY BAD’ consequences only thanks to him ‘Putin doesn’t realise… he’s playing with fire!’ — Trump’s message leaves little room for misinterpretation Until he posts the opposite tomorrow morning"

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Trump warns Moscow, claiming Russia avoided ‘REALLY BAD’ consequences only thanks to him ‘Putin doesn’t realize… he’s playing with fire!’ — Trump’s message leaves little room for misinterpretation Until he posts the opposite tomorrow morning <a href="https://t.co/AOTjt3uYLS">pic.twitter.com/AOTjt3uYLS</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1927392457710268523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

These war of words on social media epitomises the intersection of the US global diplomacy and Trump's quirky self-contradiction, which is becoming usual for everyone around him. Even the Russian officials and media interpret them as the same. Trump wants to believe that his past relationship with Putin is deterring any global conflict. However, the statements of Russian officials are a mixture of mockery and menace. As Dmitry Medvedev hints at the spectre of WWIII, the international community is left wondering whether Trump's remarks are a mixture of warning or boasting or just another drama in his political theatrics.

President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin that Russia avoided “REALLY BAD” consequences only because of him. In response, Dmitry Medvedev invoked the threat of World War III, escalating tensions online.

Former Russian President and Russian Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, responded to Trump's Truth social post, saying that “I only know of one REALLY BAD thing- WWIII”. In a post on the social media platform X, Medvedev said, “Regarding Trump's words about Putin 'playing with fire' and 'really bad things' happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!”

President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin that Russia avoided “REALLY BAD” consequences only because of him. In response, Dmitry Medvedev invoked the threat of World War III, escalating tensions online.

Trump warns Putin he ‘Played With Fire’; former Russian President Medvedev fires back with WWIII threat

A couple in the United States shared how ordering a meal at a McDonald's drive-thru instead ended up with them holding three bags of cash. Residents of Hermitage in Tennessee, the couple went to the food outlet and ordered their regular choice of food. ABC13News reported that when they opened their bags, they were shocked to find wads of cash.&nbsp;Greg and Stacye Terry were handed the regular brown bags in 2013 by the person serving at the window. They took them and drove away. But, after they opened the bags, they saw three clear plastic bags. They took them out and saw that they were filled with money. CBS News Channel 5 reported that they contained thousands of dollars in cash.&nbsp;<h2>“You are not going to believe this…”</h2>&nbsp;There had been a terrible mix-up at the outlet when they were handed the bags. The money was earnings for the previous day and was supposed to be deposited in the bank. It was packed and kept in a McDonald's bag along with the food orders. The person who served Greg and Stacye mistakenly handed them the one with the cash.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/podcast-host-uses-chatgpt-to-get-100-free-mcdonalds-meals-1748333715739">Podcast host slammed for disgusting ChatGPT tactic to get 100 free McDonald's meals</a>&nbsp;When Greg opened the bag, he said to Stacye, "You are not going to believe this".&nbsp;When the staff member noticed the mistake, they ran after their truck all the way to their house. Thankfully, it wasn't a long chase as they lived only a few minutes away from the outlet. When the employee told them about the money that was meant to be deposited in the bank, the couple promptly returned the money.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/australian-actress-clare-mccann-cryopreserve-dead-son-s-body-who-died-by-suicide-1748327510647">$200,000 within 7 days: Australian actress wants to freeze 13-year-old son's dead body for future revival</a>&nbsp;Stacye said, "The second that he said it was their deposit, my first thing was, let's get in the truck and take it back. There is no other way to have it. I couldn't live with myself."&nbsp;<h2>McDonald's outlet owner thanked the couple</h2>&nbsp;The McDonald's outlet owner and operator, Phil Gray, heaved a sigh of relief upon getting the money back and thanked the couple. "We are grateful for this customer and the action they took upon realising our error," Gray said. He added, it was good to be "part of a community with the values that were evidenced by this person's actions."&nbsp;In another similar incident, a woman named Joann Oliver, of Georgia, bought a sandwich from KFC. She soon realised that one of the plastic bags contained money. She called non-emergency services and returned the money. A total of $543 was in it, the day's collection.&nbsp;

A McDonalds employee handed a bag full of cash to a couple at the drive-thru instead of their food. The person ran after the truck all the way to their house. Here is what happened next.

A couple in the United States shared how ordering a meal at a McDonald's drive-thru instead ended up with them holding three bags of cash. Residents of Hermitage in Tennessee, the couple went to the food outlet and ordered their regular choice of food. ABC13News reported that when they opened their bags, they were shocked to find wads of cash. Greg and Stacye Terry were handed the regular brown bags in 2013 by the person serving at the window. They took them and drove away. But, after they opened the bags, they saw three clear plastic bags. They took them out and saw that they were filled with money. CBS News Channel 5 reported that they contained thousands of dollars in cash. “You are not going to believe this…” There had been a terrible mix-up at the outlet when they were handed the bags. The money was earnings for the previous day and was supposed to be deposited in the bank. It was packed and kept in a McDonald's bag along with the food orders. The person who served Greg and Stacye mistakenly handed them the one with the cash. Also Read: Podcast host slammed for disgusting ChatGPT tactic to get 100 free McDonald's meals When Greg opened the bag, he said to Stacye, "You are not going to believe this". When the staff member noticed the mistake, they ran after their truck all the way to their house. Thankfully, it wasn't a long chase as they lived only a few minutes away from the outlet. When the employee told them about the money that was meant to be deposited in the bank, the couple promptly returned the money. Also Read: $200,000 within 7 days: Australian actress wants to freeze 13-year-old son's dead body for future revival Stacye said, "The second that he said it was their deposit, my first thing was, let's get in the truck and take it back. There is no other way to have it. I couldn't live with myself." McDonald's outlet owner thanked the couple The McDonald's outlet owner and operator, Phil Gray, heaved a sigh of relief upon getting the money back and thanked the couple. "We are grateful for this customer and the action they took upon realising our error," Gray said. He added, it was good to be "part of a community with the values that were evidenced by this person's actions." In another similar incident, a woman named Joann Oliver, of Georgia, bought a sandwich from KFC. She soon realised that one of the plastic bags contained money. She called non-emergency services and returned the money. A total of $543 was in it, the day's collection.

A McDonald's employee handed a bag full of cash to a couple at the drive-thru instead of their food. The person ran after the truck all the way to their house. Here's what happened next.

A McDonald's employee gave a couple three bags of cash instead of their food. Here's what happened next

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Future of Maradona death trial in doubt as scandal-hit judge steps down

A key judge in the trial of late Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona's medical team stepped down on Tuesday, amid a scandal that has thrown the future of the high-profile case into doubt. Julieta Makintach, dubbed the "judge of god," recused herself after it emerged she had been shooting a racy miniseries about the months-old trial, potentially breaking a string of ethics rules. Maradona died in November 2020, at age 60, while recovering from brain surgery. His seven-person medical team is on trial over the conditions of his home convalescence, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent. After a series of police raids and a one-week suspension of the case, 47-year-old Makintach was on Tuesday accused of violating her impartiality, of influence peddling and even bribery over her role in the documentary miniseries "Divine Justice." A trailer for the feature was played in court showing Makintach stalking the halls of justice in high heels as grim details of the footballing legend's demise were relayed. According to a script, the miniseries would follow Makintach as she "reconstructs the death of Maradona and certain painful milestones of his life related to abandonment." Footage appeared to contain unauthorised recordings allegedly made inside the courtroom, a violation of court rules. Tuesday's hearing was marked by insults, recriminations, shouting and tears. In a bitter exchange, prosecutor Patricio Ferrari accused Makintach of behaving "like an actress and not a judge." As the trailer was played, defense lawyer Rodolfo Baque jumped out of his chair to shout "trash!" at the judge. Daughter Gianinna Maradona tried to calm him, before she and Maradona's former partner, Veronica Ojeda, both began sobbing uncontrollably. Makintach sat with her head bowed, biting her lip and eventually said she had "no choice" but to recuse herself as one of the case's three justices. ‘Dark, ugly and lonely’ Her removal is an embarrassment for Argentina's judicial system and could yet derail a trial being watched by football diehards around the globe. Maradona -- considered one of the world's greatest ever players -- died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema. Those responsible for his medical care face prison terms between eight and 25 years if convicted of homicide with possible intent. The charges relate to their decision to allow him to recover from major surgery at home, and the conditions of his care. Gianinna Maradona has claimed her father was kept in "a dark, ugly and lonely" place and that his carers were more interested in money than his welfare. The court will decide on Thursday whether the trial will go ahead or be scrapped and then restarted. Some of the plaintiffs have called for a new trial, saying they felt proceedings have been tainted by scandal. "Everyone now feels that this is compromised," said Mario Baudry, the lawyer for Maradona's ex-partner Ojeda. "It's healthiest to start over from scratch," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

His seven-person medical team is on trial over the conditions of his home convalescence, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to Panama, delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during his 3-day visit to the US, met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler. The key focus of the meet is to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies to stop scheduling new appointments for student visas as it gears up to expand social media screenings for applicants. Russian Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, responded to Trump's Truth social post, saying that “I only know of one REALLY BAD thing- WWIII”. Click on the headlines to know more Operation Sindoor outreach | 'Our desire to be left alone not reciprocated by other side': Shashi Tharoor slams Pakistan for promoting terrorism Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington: Early convening of India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue in focus India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during his 3-day visit to the US, met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler. The key focus of the meet is to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. Trump administration pauses student visa appointments for ‘expansion of social media screening’ President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies to stop scheduling new appointments for student visas as it gears up to expand social media screenings for applicants. Trump warns Putin he ‘Played With Fire’; Medvedev fires back with WWIII threat Russian Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, responded to Trump's Truth social post, saying that “I only know of one REALLY BAD thing- WWIII”. Watch | Trump media to sell stock to buy Bitcoin

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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during his 3-day visit to the US, met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler. The key focus of the meet is to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;The two leaders discussed the early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech and trade collaboration.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance 🇮🇳🇺🇸 cooperation in critical &amp; emerging technologies. They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech &amp; trade collaboration. <a href="https://t.co/QocLyCMVQd">pic.twitter.com/QocLyCMVQd</a>&mdash; India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianEmbassyUS/status/1927518306535137461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Indian Embassy in the US tweeted a photograph of the officials, the post read: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance cooperation in critical &amp; emerging technologies. They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech &amp; trade collaboration.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-king-charles-brought-trump-and-canada-us-relations-in-his-historic-throne-speech-here-s-what-he-said-1748361948197">How King Charles brought Trump and Canada-US relations in his HISTORIC throne speech - Here's what he said</a>&nbsp;The foreign secretary, who is currently in Washington, DC, commenced his official visit on May 27 to meet with senior officials of the US administration.&nbsp;MEA in a statement said, "Misri will meet senior officials of the US administration. The visit is a follow-up to the prime minister’s visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides had launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce &amp; Technology) for the 21st Century."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-warns-putin-he-played-with-fire-medvedev-fires-back-with-wwiii-threat-1748398287014">Trump Warns Putin He ‘Played With Fire’; Medvedev Fires Back With WWIII Threat</a>&nbsp;Prior to this visit, Misri was in Japan in continuation of the regular high-level contacts between the two sides in effort to further deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.&nbsp;"During his meeting with his counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi, the two sides reviewed the salient issues in the multi-dimensional bilateral ties between India and Japan, including political relations, defence and security, economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on issues of topical importance."

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during his 3-day visit to the US, met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler. 

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during his 3-day visit to the US, met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler. The key focus of the meet is to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The two leaders discussed the early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech and trade collaboration.

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during his 3-day visit to the US, met Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler.&nbsp;

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington: Early convening of India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue in focus

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies to stop scheduling new appointments for student visas as it gears up to expand social media screenings for applicants.&nbsp;According to a memo sent to diplomatic posts on Tuesday (May 27), Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered to halt the appointments for students and foreign exchange visas “until further guidance is issued”.&nbsp;The state department memo directed the US embassies to remove any unfilled appointments for student visas, but go ahead with those that were already scheduled.&nbsp;“Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor … visa appointment capacity until further guidance is issued [separate telegram], which we anticipate in the coming days,” read the cable, which was first reported by Politico.&nbsp;State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Tuesday, “We take very seriously the process of vetting who it is that comes into the country, and we’re going to continue to do that.”&nbsp;Last month, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would screen some applicants, including those seeking student visas, for “antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals.”&nbsp;Recently, the Trump administration has been in dispute with some of the country’s most elite, with the president accusing them of antisemitism on campus and upholding discriminatory admissions policies.&nbsp;The administration has stopped hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to universities. Many students were deported, while thousands had their visas revoked. Many of these moves were blocked by US courts.&nbsp;A week earlier, the DHS banned enrollment of international students at Harvard University. Following this, the Ivy League university filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, citing “blatant violation” of the First Amendment of the US Constitution.&nbsp;Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justified the move by saying Harvard was “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.”&nbsp;

According to a memo sent to diplomatic posts on Tuesday (May 27), Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered to halt the appointments for students and foreign exchange visas “until further guidance is issued”.

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies to stop scheduling new appointments for student visas as it gears up to expand social media screenings for applicants. According to a memo sent to diplomatic posts on Tuesday (May 27), Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered to halt the appointments for students and foreign exchange visas “until further guidance is issued”. The state department memo directed the US embassies to remove any unfilled appointments for student visas, but go ahead with those that were already scheduled. “Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor … visa appointment capacity until further guidance is issued [separate telegram], which we anticipate in the coming days,” read the cable, which was first reported by Politico. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Tuesday, “We take very seriously the process of vetting who it is that comes into the country, and we’re going to continue to do that.” Last month, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would screen some applicants, including those seeking student visas, for “antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals.” Recently, the Trump administration has been in dispute with some of the country’s most elite, with the president accusing them of antisemitism on campus and upholding discriminatory admissions policies. The administration has stopped hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to universities. Many students were deported, while thousands had their visas revoked. Many of these moves were blocked by US courts. A week earlier, the DHS banned enrollment of international students at Harvard University. Following this, the Ivy League university filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, citing “blatant violation” of the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justified the move by saying Harvard was “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.”

According to a memo sent to diplomatic posts on Tuesday (May 27), Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered to halt the appointments for students and foreign exchange visas “until further guidance is issued”.

Trump administration pauses student visa appointments for ‘expansion of social media screening’

US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy with an audacious offer: Canada can have access to the United States' cutting-edge "Golden Dome" missile defence system — but only if it agrees to become the 51st US state.&nbsp;“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Donald J. Trump Truth Social 05.27.25 05:41 PM EST <a href="https://t.co/XdQqIDb6De">pic.twitter.com/XdQqIDb6De</a>&mdash; Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpDailyPosts/status/1927481464871891441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Canada has not officially responded to the claim made by Donald Trump.&nbsp;Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has acknowledged that his government is in talks with the US regarding participation in the Golden Dome program. “Is it a good idea for Canada? Yes, it is good to have protections in place for Canadians,” Carney said during a press conference last week. "We cooperate if necessary but not necessarily cooperate," he was quoted saying.&nbsp;What Is ‘Golden Dome’ system?&nbsp;Trump's Golden Dome is a missile shield system. As per the US president, once fully constructed, it would protect the nation from missiles launched from space and land.&nbsp;"Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world, and even if they are launched from space," Trump said."This is very important for the success and even survival of our country," he added.&nbsp;The Republican leader said that the Golden Dome has more expansive goals, and would "deploy next-generation technologies across the land, sea and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that the system would protect "the homeland from cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, drones, whether they're conventional or nuclear."

Trump offers Canada free access to ‘Golden Dome’ defence system—But only if it joins the US

US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy with an audacious offer: Canada can have access to the United States' cutting-edge "Golden Dome" missile defence system — but only if it agrees to become the 51st US state. “I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.

US President Donald Trump said Canada could join the Golden Dome missile defence system for $61 billion, but it would be free if they became the 51st state

A mother of two from England died after reaching Turkey for a vacation, and it was later revealed that her heart was missing. The hospital in Istanbul that treated her is being accused of removing her heart, although it denied that the woman underwent any kind of surgery on their premises.Beth Martin started feeling unwell on the flight to Istanbul and thought she had food poisoning.&nbsp;Hours after landing, it got worse, and she was hospitalised at the Marmara University Hospital in Istanbul. Beth passed away the next day. The hospital is now under scrutiny and is being investigated.&nbsp;Her husband, Luke Martin, claims the hospital did not help him with proper details of what led to his wife's sudden death. Meanwhile, Turkish officials suspect him of poisoning her before they took off from England.<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>UK woman died of "cardiac arrest due to multiple organ failure", the Turkish ministry said</h2>&nbsp;The Turkish Ministry of Health said Martin died from "cardiac arrest due to multiple organ failure", without elaborating on what triggered her organs to shut down.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/buga-sphere-ufo-colombia-aliens-warning-message-1748317396999">Is Buga sphere a warning sign from aliens? Mystery grows around UFO</a>&nbsp;Luke claims he was initially denied access to see his wife’s body. However, he finally managed to arrange for her wife's body to return to Portsmouth. British coroners carried out an autopsy and were shocked to find that Beth's heart was missing. Her family suspects the hospital removed the organ while she was being treated.<h2>Was Beth poisoned?</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Turkish hospital has refuted all allegations, asserting she "did not undergo any surgical procedures" at the hospital. The Marmara University Hospital, said in a statement, that Luke told them he suspected that someone had poisoned them before they left England. So the matter was classified as a “forensic case”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-big-one-earthquake-prediction-year-1748340197093">Scientists now know the EXACT year Big One, a devastating earthquake, will hit California. It can happen as soon as...</a>&nbsp;The hospital said that it carried our a "preliminary autopsy [without incision] in accordance with the forensic case procedure”.&nbsp;Turkish authorities have launched a formal investigation into Beth Martin’s death. Meanwhile, her family has been left devastated and is searching for answers.&nbsp;The family has set up a GoFundMe page to raise 250,000 pounds. Luke says on the page that the armed cops interrogated him in the hospital parking lot, and he was "grilled, accused and broken beyond repair."&nbsp;Coroners in England are also trying to figure out what caused the multiple organ failure. The final reports are expected to take at least six months.&nbsp;

A British woman mysteriously died after landing in Istanbul. The hospital thinks her husband poisoned her. Her husband claims the Turkish hospital removed her heart. 

A mother of two from England died after reaching Turkey for a vacation, and it was later revealed that her heart was missing. The hospital in Istanbul that treated her is being accused of removing her heart, although it denied that the woman underwent any kind of surgery on their premises. Beth Martin started feeling unwell on the flight to Istanbul and thought she had food poisoning. Hours after landing, it got worse, and she was hospitalised at the Marmara University Hospital in Istanbul. Beth passed away the next day. The hospital is now under scrutiny and is being investigated. Her husband, Luke Martin, claims the hospital did not help him with proper details of what led to his wife's sudden death. Meanwhile, Turkish officials suspect him of poisoning her before they took off from England. UK woman died of "cardiac arrest due to multiple organ failure", the Turkish ministry said The Turkish Ministry of Health said Martin died from "cardiac arrest due to multiple organ failure", without elaborating on what triggered her organs to shut down. Also Read: Is Buga sphere a warning sign from aliens? Mystery grows around UFO Luke claims he was initially denied access to see his wife’s body. However, he finally managed to arrange for her wife's body to return to Portsmouth. British coroners carried out an autopsy and were shocked to find that Beth's heart was missing. Her family suspects the hospital removed the organ while she was being treated. Was Beth poisoned? Meanwhile, the Turkish hospital has refuted all allegations, asserting she "did not undergo any surgical procedures" at the hospital. The Marmara University Hospital, said in a statement, that Luke told them he suspected that someone had poisoned them before they left England. So the matter was classified as a “forensic case”. Also Read: Scientists now know the EXACT year Big One, a devastating earthquake, will hit California. It can happen as soon as... The hospital said that it carried our a "preliminary autopsy [without incision] in accordance with the forensic case procedure”. Turkish authorities have launched a formal investigation into Beth Martin’s death. Meanwhile, her family has been left devastated and is searching for answers. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to raise 250,000 pounds. Luke says on the page that the armed cops interrogated him in the hospital parking lot, and he was "grilled, accused and broken beyond repair." Coroners in England are also trying to figure out what caused the multiple organ failure. The final reports are expected to take at least six months.

A British woman mysteriously died after landing in Istanbul. The hospital thinks her husband poisoned her. Her husband claims the Turkish hospital removed her heart.&nbsp;

British woman died mysteriously after landing in Istanbul. Someone removed her heart

Donald Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced on Tuesday (May 27) that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is all set to remove COVID-19 booster shots for children and pregnant women from its recommended immunisation. The US health secretary announced the decision on the social media platform X.&nbsp;"Hi everybody, I'm Robert F Kennedy Jr, your HHS secretary, and I am here today with NIH Director Dr Jay Bhattacharya and FDA Commissioner Dr Marty Makary. I couldn't be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the Covid vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC," Kennedy said.&nbsp;Kennedy claimed that former US president Joe Biden last year “urged healthy children to get yet another Covid shot despite the lack of any clinical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children”.&nbsp;In the video announcement, Bhattacharya said the announcement was “common sense and good science”.&nbsp;Dorit Reiss, a law professor at the University of California San Francisco who has closely followed attempts to circumscribe access to COVID-19 vaccines, told The Guardian, “The secretary has never been involved in making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations - any vaccine recommendations."&nbsp;"I am surprised at the open contempt they are showing to the process and not even pretend to do it in a substantive and deliberative way,” Reiss added.&nbsp;“If only because I would think they want to make it as litigation proof as they can," the professor added.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump's Health Secretary RFK Jr drops COVID-19 boosters for kids, pregnant women from CDC list

Donald Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced on Tuesday (May 27) that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is all set to remove COVID-19 booster shots for children and pregnant women from its recommended immunisation. The US health secretary announced the decision on the social media platform X. "Hi everybody, I'm Robert F Kennedy Jr, your HHS secretary, and I am here today with NIH Director Dr Jay Bhattacharya and FDA Commissioner Dr Marty Makary. I couldn't be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the Covid vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC," Kennedy said. Kennedy claimed that former US president Joe Biden last year “urged healthy children to get yet another Covid shot despite the lack of any clinical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children”. In the video announcement, Bhattacharya said the announcement was “common sense and good science”. Dorit Reiss, a law professor at the University of California San Francisco who has closely followed attempts to circumscribe access to COVID-19 vaccines, told The Guardian, “The secretary has never been involved in making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations - any vaccine recommendations." "I am surprised at the open contempt they are showing to the process and not even pretend to do it in a substantive and deliberative way,” Reiss added. “If only because I would think they want to make it as litigation proof as they can," the professor added.

Donald Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced on Tuesday (May 27) that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is all set to remove COVID-19 booster shots for children and pregnant women from its recommended immunisation.&nbsp;

'Common sense'? Trump's Health Secretary RFK Jr drops COVID-19 boosters for kids, pregnant women from CDC list

US President Donald Trump once again slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that he is playing with fire as the war between Russia-Ukraine continues for more than three years now.Trump on Tuesday took to Truth Social, and stressed that Putin doesn't realised that if it weren't for him, "lots of bad things would have happened to Russia.""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 in his post.post

Earlier on Monday, Trump called Putin “absolutely CRAZY” for “needlessly killing a lot of people”.“I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers.”However, Kremlin spokesperson react to Trump's remarks, saying that it may be due to “emotional overload” at this “very important moment.”“We are really grateful to the Americans and to President Trump personally for their assistance in organising and launching this negotiation process,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added when asked about Trump’s remarks, reported Reuters.Trump’s comments come following a Russian strike in 30 Ukrainian cities and villages over the weekend that killed at least 12 people, including three children.Notably, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier said that Washington’s “silence” over recent Russian attacks was encouraging Putin. He also urged “strong pressure” on Moscow with tougher sanctions.Weeks ago, Trump also insisted that there would be no peace between Russia and Ukraine "until (Vladimir) Putin and I get together". Following news of the Russian President Putin skipping the vital talks, US President Trump said that it was "obvious" Putin was going to snub the Istanbul peace talks.&nbsp;

Trump on Tuesday took to Truth Social, and stressed that Putin doesn't realised that if it weren't for him, "lots of bad things would have happened to Russia."

US President Donald Trump once again slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that he is playing with fire as the war between Russia-Ukraine continues for more than three years now. Trump on Tuesday took to Truth Social, and stressed that Putin doesn't realised that if it weren't for him, "lots of bad things would have happened to Russia." "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 in his post. post

Trump on Tuesday took to Truth Social, and stressed that Putin doesn't realised that if it weren't for him, "lots of bad things would have happened to Russia."

'Putin playing with fire': Trump slams Russian president, says REALLY BAD things would have happened if weren't for him

King Charles III delivered a historic throne speech, addressing the Canadian parliament on Tuesday (May 27), acknowledging that the Senate is gathered on the "unceded territory" of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.&nbsp;India's stand on the Indus Water Treaty remains steady; reiterating that fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 26) highlighted excerpts from the pact.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the probe continued, it was revealed that Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was aware that she was interacting with officials from Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-king-charles-brought-trump-and-canada-us-relations-in-his-historic-throne-speech-here-s-what-he-said-1748361948197">How King Charles brought Trump and Canada-US relations in his HISTORIC throne speech - Here's what he said</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250527/image-1748362155837.webp?rect=(41,0,800,450)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="How King Charles brought Trump and Canada-US relations in his HISTORIC throne speech - Here's what he said"></figure>King Charles III delivered a historic throne speech, addressing the Canadian parliament on Tuesday (May 27), acknowledging that the Senate is gathered on the "unceded territory" of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-only-2-water-left-in-dams-pm-modi-highlights-demerit-of-key-clause-in-indus-water-treaty-1748350516044">'Only 2% water left in dams...': PM Modi highlights demerit of key clause in Indus Water Treaty</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250527/image-1748351345387.png?rect=(113,0,1200,675)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Only 2% water left in dams...': PM Modi highlights demerit of key clause in Indus Water Treaty"></figure>India's stand on the Indus Water Treaty remains steady; reiterating that fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 26) highlighted excerpts from the pact.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/did-youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-know-her-pakistani-friends-were-from-isi-here-s-what-her-phone-data-revealed-1748357738593">Did Youtuber Jyoti Malhotra know her Pakistani friends were from ISI? 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King Charles III delivered a historic throne speech, addressing the Canadian parliament on Tuesday (May 27), acknowledging that the Senate is gathered on the "unceded territory" of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. India's stand on the Indus Water Treaty remains steady; reiterating that fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 26) highlighted excerpts from the pact. As the probe continued, it was revealed that Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was aware that she was interacting with officials from Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Click on the headlines to read more How King Charles brought Trump and Canada-US relations in his HISTORIC throne speech - Here's what he said King Charles III delivered a historic throne speech, addressing the Canadian parliament on Tuesday (May 27), acknowledging that the Senate is gathered on the "unceded territory" of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. 'Only 2% water left in dams...': PM Modi highlights demerit of key clause in Indus Water Treaty India's stand on the Indus Water Treaty remains steady; reiterating that fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 26) highlighted excerpts from the pact. Did Youtuber Jyoti Malhotra know her Pakistani friends were from ISI? Here's what her phone data revealed As the probe continued, it was revealed that Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was aware that she was interacting with officials from Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Poll schedule, result dates, and key issues: All you need to know ahead of South Korea election South Korea is all set to elect its new president on June 3 after former president Yoon Suk Yeol posted his efforts to impose martial law in the country in December 2024. Breakup led to tragic death: UK skydiver refused to open parachute while falling from 10,000 feet - Here's why A trained skydiver jumped from a height of 10,000 feet in Shotton Colliery, Durham, one day after breaking up with her boyfriend. IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in June, upgrades monsoon forecast India is likely to receive more rainfall than usual in June and the entire monsoon season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. IMD upgraded its forecast, saying the country will get 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall in the June-September season, marking a small increase from its earlier estimate of 105%, falling in the “above normal” category. 'The enemies of peace will never...': J&K CM Omar Abdullah holds cabinet meeting in Pahalgam to show solidarity with locals Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, held a special cabinet meeting on Tuesday (May 27) to give a message that the government will not be “intimidated by cowardly acts of terrorism". 'Terrorists should have been dealt with in 1947 but...': PM Modi says Sardar Patel's advice was IGNORED - Here's what he suggested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while gathering a pool of people in Gujarat on Tuesday (May 27), said that terrorists in Kashmir should have been dealt with in 1947 itself if Congress had considered the advice of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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King Charles III delivered a historic throne speech, addressing the Canadian parliament on Tuesday (May 27), acknowledging that the Senate is gathered on the "unceded territory" of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.King Charles and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met before the speech, and held a brief conversation.Further, as the speech continued, he brought up the Canada-US relationship, saying that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have begun "defining a new economic and security relationship" between the two countries.He said that the relationship between Canada and the US is rooted in mutual respect and founded on common interests, to deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations".Further, he said that the Canadian government is also working to strengthen its relationships with "reliable" trading partners across the world.He added that it is recognising that "Canada has what the world needs and the values the world respects".Moreover, the King said that a confident Canada can seize the current opportunity by recognising "that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away".<h2>'Canada ready to lead'</h2>The King stressed that Canada is ready to build a coalition of like-minded countries that share values and believe in international co-operation, and the free and open exchange of goods, services, and ideas."In this new, fast-evolving world, Canada is ready to lead," he added.<h2>Carney government's policies</h2>King further continued his speech, shifting his focus to the portion laying out the policy priorities of Prime Minister Carney's new government.He talked about upcoming changes to homebuying credits, childcare costs and pharmacare.While talking about the economy, the King said that the government’s "overarching goal" and "core mission" is to building the strongest economy in the G7.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/king-charles-to-give-historic-speech-to-canada-parliament-amid-us-tensions-1748342600851">Also read: King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions</a>

King Charles and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met before the speech, and held a brief conversation.

King Charles III delivered a historic throne speech, addressing the Canadian parliament on Tuesday (May 27), acknowledging that the Senate is gathered on the "unceded territory" of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. King Charles and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met before the speech, and held a brief conversation. Further, as the speech continued, he brought up the Canada-US relationship, saying that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have begun "defining a new economic and security relationship" between the two countries. He said that the relationship between Canada and the US is rooted in mutual respect and founded on common interests, to deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations". Further, he said that the Canadian government is also working to strengthen its relationships with "reliable" trading partners across the world. He added that it is recognising that "Canada has what the world needs and the values the world respects". Moreover, the King said that a confident Canada can seize the current opportunity by recognising "that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away". 'Canada ready to lead' The King stressed that Canada is ready to build a coalition of like-minded countries that share values and believe in international co-operation, and the free and open exchange of goods, services, and ideas. "In this new, fast-evolving world, Canada is ready to lead," he added. Carney government's policies King further continued his speech, shifting his focus to the portion laying out the policy priorities of Prime Minister Carney's new government. He talked about upcoming changes to homebuying credits, childcare costs and pharmacare. While talking about the economy, the King said that the government’s "overarching goal" and "core mission" is to building the strongest economy in the G7. Also read: King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions

King Charles and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met before the speech, and held a brief conversation.

How King Charles brought Trump and Canada-US relations in his HISTORIC throne speech - Here's what he said

Bangladesh is expecting to get $500 million in budgetary support from Japan in addition to $250 million for the country’s railways, besides support in other areas also, as the interim government’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, heads to Tokyo on an official visit on Wednesday.&nbsp;Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said his press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday.&nbsp;Bangladesh has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Yunus has called for expediting infrastructure development in the Matarbari region, aiming to transform the coastal area into Bangladesh's premier manufacturing and export-orientated free trade zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a meeting on Monday in Dhaka, Yunus reviewed the progress of the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Infrastructure Development Initiative (MIDI).&nbsp;Emphasising the strategic importance of the region, Yunus said, “We envision Matarbari as the nation’s largest hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing, and energy. To realise this vision, we must attract substantial foreign investment.”&nbsp;He directed officials to accelerate the construction of roads connecting the MIDI region to the rest of the country and to develop terminals capable of accommodating large ocean-going container vessels.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yunus said the development of the MIDI region would be the focal point of his visit to Japan, where he will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to secure funding for key projects.It was revealed that Japan intends to establish its second exclusive Japanese economic zone within the MIDI region. Araihazar in Narayanganj, the site of the first Japanese Economic Zone, has already attracted sizeable foreign investments.&nbsp;Dhaka has signed an agreement with Japanese firms Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. and TOA Corporation to construct the country’s first deep-sea port at Matarbari.

Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Dhaka has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

Bangladesh is expecting to get $500 million in budgetary support from Japan in addition to $250 million for the country’s railways, besides support in other areas also, as the interim government’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, heads to Tokyo on an official visit on Wednesday. Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said his press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday. Bangladesh has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders. Meanwhile, Yunus has called for expediting infrastructure development in the Matarbari region, aiming to transform the coastal area into Bangladesh's premier manufacturing and export-orientated free trade zone. In a meeting on Monday in Dhaka, Yunus reviewed the progress of the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Infrastructure Development Initiative (MIDI). Emphasising the strategic importance of the region, Yunus said, “We envision Matarbari as the nation’s largest hub for ports, logistics, manufacturing, and energy. To realise this vision, we must attract substantial foreign investment.” He directed officials to accelerate the construction of roads connecting the MIDI region to the rest of the country and to develop terminals capable of accommodating large ocean-going container vessels. Yunus said the development of the MIDI region would be the focal point of his visit to Japan, where he will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to secure funding for key projects. It was revealed that Japan intends to establish its second exclusive Japanese economic zone within the MIDI region. Araihazar in Narayanganj, the site of the first Japanese Economic Zone, has already attracted sizeable foreign investments. Dhaka has signed an agreement with Japanese firms Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. and TOA Corporation to construct the country’s first deep-sea port at Matarbari.

Yunus will participate in the 30th Nikkei Forum Future of Asia and hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Dhaka has sought $1 billion from Japan in the form of a soft loan, and the announcement will come formally after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

Bangladesh eyes budgetary support, funding for railways as Yunus heads to Tokyo

If you are a Gen Z and feel overwhelmed while doing a basic chore like washing dishes, then you are not alone. It has been found that the young generation is facing a massive issue while doing basic things in daily life.&nbsp;As much as it prompts people in other generations to make fun of Gen Zs, the entire scenario has a reason behind it. When you are grown up having all the resources by your side and do not have to walk to the market to buy groceries or enter the kitchen to make a basic meal, this is exactly what happens.&nbsp;To deal with this, schools across various developed nations are now launching crash courses for Gen Zs to teach them basic life skills like changing the tyre of a car or washing dishes.&nbsp;In a report published in The Current, a first-year student at Toronto Metropolitan University, Aldhen Garcia, said had a lot of things to learn.&nbsp;"I don't know how to change a tyre. I don't have a car at all. I don't know how to sew. I don't know how to do a lot of things, other than cooking," he said.&nbsp;As per experts, young people, especially Gen Z, are missing out on learning critical skills because they're not given enough independence.&nbsp;The University of Waterloo created an online resource called Adulting 101 in 2023 to teach students basic life skills. The course teaches people household maintenance, basic nutrition and how to navigate a grocery store."I do wish that they had classes that taught how to manage yourself and manage your life," another student said in the published report.&nbsp;While the course pattern may not sound traditional, it is definitely a fresh initiative to teach students practical skills that they can use in their daily lives instead of usual theoretical lessons. &nbsp;

'Adulting 101': From US to Canada, schools are introducing crash courses for Gen Zs on how to be an adult 

If you are a Gen Z and feel overwhelmed while doing a basic chore like washing dishes, then you are not alone. It has been found that the young generation is facing a massive issue while doing basic things in daily life. As much as it prompts people in other generations to make fun of Gen Zs, the entire scenario has a reason behind it. When you are grown up having all the resources by your side and do not have to walk to the market to buy groceries or enter the kitchen to make a basic meal, this is exactly what happens. To deal with this, schools across various developed nations are now launching crash courses for Gen Zs to teach them basic life skills like changing the tyre of a car or washing dishes. In a report published in The Current, a first-year student at Toronto Metropolitan University, Aldhen Garcia, said had a lot of things to learn. "I don't know how to change a tyre. I don't have a car at all. I don't know how to sew. I don't know how to do a lot of things, other than cooking," he said. As per experts, young people, especially Gen Z, are missing out on learning critical skills because they're not given enough independence. The University of Waterloo created an online resource called Adulting 101 in 2023 to teach students basic life skills. The course teaches people household maintenance, basic nutrition and how to navigate a grocery store. "I do wish that they had classes that taught how to manage yourself and manage your life," another student said in the published report. While the course pattern may not sound traditional, it is definitely a fresh initiative to teach students practical skills that they can use in their daily lives instead of usual theoretical lessons.

If you are a Gen Z and feel overwhelmed while doing a basic chore like washing dishes, then you are not alone. It has been found that the young generation is facing a massive issue while doing basic things in daily life.&nbsp;

'Adulting 101': From US to Canada, schools are introducing crash courses for Gen Zs on how to be an adult

A trained skydiver jumped from a height of 10,000 feet in Shotton Colliery, Durham, one day after breaking up with her boyfriend.32-year-old Jade Damarell was a parachutist with 400 jumps. As per reports, she refused to open her parachute during the fall.Damarell died instantly after hitting the ground, however, police quickly ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.According to a report by Daily Mail, Damarell, a resident of South Wales, broke up with her 26-year-old boyfriend Ben Goodfellow, who was also a skydiver.The two were dating for over six months and lived at a property rented to parachutists near the airfield for several months."The two of them were inseparable. They spent all their time together; they didn't really engage with anyone else. They did skydiving together all the time. They had been living in the lodgings since Christmas and had been together a couple of more months before that," a friend told the Daily Mail."The night before Jade died, Ben called off the relationship. He went to work the next day, and that's when Jade fell to her death," the friend added.Goodfellow worked as a technician at car manufacturer Nissan and also performed as the lead singer and guitarist in a band.Earlier on April 27, the initial reports showed that Damarell's death was a tragic incident. Later, SkyHigh Skydiving later issued a statement saying her death was suspected to have been a “deliberate act".“It is with great sadness that we confirm a tragic incident took place on 28 April, 2025, involving a valued member of our community. All indications from the police and British Skydiving are that this was a deliberate act. This heartbreaking news has deeply affected all who knew her, and our thoughts are with her family and friends as they face this unimaginable loss," a spokesperson said.This week, a legal investigation into Damarell’s death opened, revealing that there was “no indication of equipment failure."&nbsp;

32-year-old Jade Damarell was a parachutist with 400 jumps. As per reports, she refused to open her parachute during the fall.

A trained skydiver jumped from a height of 10,000 feet in Shotton Colliery, Durham, one day after breaking up with her boyfriend. 32-year-old Jade Damarell was a parachutist with 400 jumps. As per reports, she refused to open her parachute during the fall. Damarell died instantly after hitting the ground, however, police quickly ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. According to a report by Daily Mail, Damarell, a resident of South Wales, broke up with her 26-year-old boyfriend Ben Goodfellow, who was also a skydiver. The two were dating for over six months and lived at a property rented to parachutists near the airfield for several months. "The two of them were inseparable. They spent all their time together; they didn't really engage with anyone else. They did skydiving together all the time. They had been living in the lodgings since Christmas and had been together a couple of more months before that," a friend told the Daily Mail. "The night before Jade died, Ben called off the relationship. He went to work the next day, and that's when Jade fell to her death," the friend added. Goodfellow worked as a technician at car manufacturer Nissan and also performed as the lead singer and guitarist in a band. Earlier on April 27, the initial reports showed that Damarell's death was a tragic incident. Later, SkyHigh Skydiving later issued a statement saying her death was suspected to have been a “deliberate act". “It is with great sadness that we confirm a tragic incident took place on 28 April, 2025, involving a valued member of our community. All indications from the police and British Skydiving are that this was a deliberate act. This heartbreaking news has deeply affected all who knew her, and our thoughts are with her family and friends as they face this unimaginable loss," a spokesperson said. This week, a legal investigation into Damarell’s death opened, revealing that there was “no indication of equipment failure."

32-year-old Jade Damarell was a parachutist with 400 jumps. As per reports, she refused to open her parachute during the fall.

Breakup led to tragic death: UK skydiver refused to open parachute while falling from 10,000 feet - Here's why

Bangladesh's top court on Tuesday (May 27) overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country's main Islamist party, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the regime ousted last year. A.T.M. Azharul Islam, from the Jamaat-e-Islami party, and who has been in custody since 2012, was acquitted of crimes against humanity by the Supreme Court, which ordered his release. Islam was among six senior political leaders convicted during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year-long autocratic rule as prime minister ended in August 2024 when a student-led revolt forced her to flee. Islam's lawyer Shishir Monir said he was "fortunate" because the five other senior political leaders who had been convicted -- four from Jamaat-e-Islami, and another from the key Bangladesh National Party (BNP) -- had already been hanged. "He got justice because he is alive", Monir told reporters. "The appellate division failed to review the evidence in other cases for crimes against humanity". Islam had been sentenced to death in 2014 for rape, murder and genocide during Bangladesh's 1971 independence war from Pakistan. Jamaat-e-Islami supported Islamabad during the war, a role that still sparks anger among many Bangladeshis today. Political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are readying for hugely anticipated elections which the interim government has vowed will take place by June 2026 at the latest.

Bangladesh's top court on Tuesday (May 27) overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country's main Islamist party.

Bangladesh's top court on Tuesday (May 27) overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country's main Islamist party, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the regime ousted last year. A.T.M. Azharul Islam, from the Jamaat-e-Islami party, and who has been in custody since 2012, was acquitted of crimes against humanity by the Supreme Court, which ordered his release. Islam was among six senior political leaders convicted during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year-long autocratic rule as prime minister ended in August 2024 when a student-led revolt forced her to flee. Islam's lawyer Shishir Monir said he was "fortunate" because the five other senior political leaders who had been convicted -- four from Jamaat-e-Islami, and another from the key Bangladesh National Party (BNP) -- had already been hanged. "He got justice because he is alive", Monir told reporters. "The appellate division failed to review the evidence in other cases for crimes against humanity". Islam had been sentenced to death in 2014 for rape, murder and genocide during Bangladesh's 1971 independence war from Pakistan. Jamaat-e-Islami supported Islamabad during the war, a role that still sparks anger among many Bangladeshis today. Political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are readying for hugely anticipated elections which the interim government has vowed will take place by June 2026 at the latest.

Bangladesh's top court on Tuesday (May 27) overturned a conviction against a key leader of the country's main Islamist party.

Bangladesh top court acquits Islamist leader Azharul Islam on death row

The trial of a French surgeon who admitted in court that he sexually abused hundreds of patients, most of them minors, over the years entered its final phase on Monday, and the verdict is expected on Wednesday. After three months of testimony, the trial of the biggest paedophilia case in French history is coming to an end.&nbsp;Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, a retired surgeon, has admitted to sexually assaulting or raping 299 patients in hospitals in western France between 1989 and 2014, many while they were under anaesthesia or were waking up after surgery.&nbsp;There is no suspense over the verdict, as Le Scouarnec has confessed to sexually assaulting or raping all the victims, and possibly others, over 25 years of working in nine clinics and hospitals in western and central France.&nbsp;The scale of Le Scouarnec’s crimes came to light after he exposed himself to a 6-year-old neighbour in 2017, and her parents told the police. He stood trial and was convicted in 2020 of the rape and sexual assault of four females, including the girl next door and two of his nieces. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.<h2>Already in prison for assaulting four children, including two nieces</h2>&nbsp;He is already in prison after being sentenced in December 2020 to 15 years for raping and sexually assaulting four children, including two of his nieces.&nbsp;The prosecution has requested the maximum 20-year sentence for Scouarnec and also made the rare demand that he should be held in a centre for treatment and supervision even after any release.&nbsp;“You were the devil and he sometimes is dressed in a white coat,” prosecutor Stephane Kellenberger told Le Scouarnec.Le Scouarnec said that he was not asking for “leniency” but wanted “to become a better person”. “I am not asking the court for leniency. Simply grant me the right to become a better person,” he said in his closing statement.The court in Vannes in the western Brittany region is expected to give its verdict on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Le Scouarnec is charged in this trial with 111 rapes and 189 sexual assaults.&nbsp;One of the surgeon’s lawyers, Maxime Tessier, said last week that his client was “utterly guilty” and that the contrition of the former surgeon, who apologised to his victims, is genuine and that he has undergone personal evolution behind bars.&nbsp;<h2>Lawyers of victims doubt sincerity in apology</h2>&nbsp;However, the lawyers of many victims questioned the sincerity of Le Scouarnec’s apologies, which they said he repeated almost mechanically during the trial, sometimes word for word.While the surgeon admitted responsibility, he also repeatedly said he did not remember his acts.&nbsp;The hearings have been marked by horror over the acts of the ex-surgeon and also frustration over the failure of medical and judicial authorities to act sooner.Le Scouarnec practised for decades until his retirement in 2017, despite a 2005 conviction for owning sexually abusive images of children.

The scale of Le Scouarnec’s crimes came to light after he exposed himself to a 6-year-old neighbour in 2017, and her parents told the police. He was convicted in 2020 of rape and sexual assault of four females, including the girl next door and two of his nieces.

The trial of a French surgeon who admitted in court that he sexually abused hundreds of patients, most of them minors, over the years entered its final phase on Monday, and the verdict is expected on Wednesday. After three months of testimony, the trial of the biggest paedophilia case in French history is coming to an end. Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, a retired surgeon, has admitted to sexually assaulting or raping 299 patients in hospitals in western France between 1989 and 2014, many while they were under anaesthesia or were waking up after surgery. There is no suspense over the verdict, as Le Scouarnec has confessed to sexually assaulting or raping all the victims, and possibly others, over 25 years of working in nine clinics and hospitals in western and central France. The scale of Le Scouarnec’s crimes came to light after he exposed himself to a 6-year-old neighbour in 2017, and her parents told the police. He stood trial and was convicted in 2020 of the rape and sexual assault of four females, including the girl next door and two of his nieces. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Already in prison for assaulting four children, including two nieces He is already in prison after being sentenced in December 2020 to 15 years for raping and sexually assaulting four children, including two of his nieces. The prosecution has requested the maximum 20-year sentence for Scouarnec and also made the rare demand that he should be held in a centre for treatment and supervision even after any release. “You were the devil and he sometimes is dressed in a white coat,” prosecutor Stephane Kellenberger told Le Scouarnec. Le Scouarnec said that he was not asking for “leniency” but wanted “to become a better person”. “I am not asking the court for leniency. Simply grant me the right to become a better person,” he said in his closing statement. The court in Vannes in the western Brittany region is expected to give its verdict on Wednesday. Le Scouarnec is charged in this trial with 111 rapes and 189 sexual assaults. One of the surgeon’s lawyers, Maxime Tessier, said last week that his client was “utterly guilty” and that the contrition of the former surgeon, who apologised to his victims, is genuine and that he has undergone personal evolution behind bars. Lawyers of victims doubt sincerity in apology However, the lawyers of many victims questioned the sincerity of Le Scouarnec’s apologies, which they said he repeated almost mechanically during the trial, sometimes word for word. While the surgeon admitted responsibility, he also repeatedly said he did not remember his acts. The hearings have been marked by horror over the acts of the ex-surgeon and also frustration over the failure of medical and judicial authorities to act sooner. Le Scouarnec practised for decades until his retirement in 2017, despite a 2005 conviction for owning sexually abusive images of children.

The scale of Le Scouarnec’s crimes came to light after he exposed himself to a 6-year-old neighbour in 2017, and her parents told the police. He was convicted in 2020 of rape and sexual assault of four females, including the girl next door and two of his nieces.

Paedophile French surgeon abused hundreds of kids in his care, faces verdict amid outrage over delay

South Korea is all set to elect its new president on June 3 after former president &nbsp;Yoon Suk Yeol posted his efforts to impose martial law in the country in December 2024.&nbsp;The election also becomes crucial as South Korea is facing an unpredictable ally in the United States, Donald Trump. The winner of the election will not only have to manage the political and economic fallout after Yoon - but will also have to deal with challenges like threats from North Korea.&nbsp;As the country of &nbsp;52 million people moves ahead to choose a leader for the next five years, here's all you need to know.&nbsp;Why South Korea is witnessing a sudden election?&nbsp;The former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was supposed to serve the country till 2027. But, after his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country, his political career fell to pieces.&nbsp;On December 3, 2024, Yoon imposed martial law in the country claiming a threat from North Korea. However, people in the country protested the forceful implementation of the law and that became a turning point of his political career, not in a good way. Just a week later, Yoon was impeached by parliament. &nbsp;On 4 April, a constitutional court upheld his impeachment and removed him from office permanently. His removal from the post prompted the need for a snap election within 60 days in the country.&nbsp;During this entire span of six months, South Korea witnessed three acting presidents.Major issues in the election South Korea's new president will have to balance relations of the country with its biggest trading partner, China. They will also have to maintain the bond with its crucial security ally, US.&nbsp;The new president will also have to find a solution for the declining birth rate in the country, which is among the lowest in the world, at 0.75.&nbsp;Who is likely to be the next president?&nbsp;As per the latest poll, &nbsp;Lee Jae-Myung is ahead of the six candidates. He is a member of the Democratic Party, the main opposition party of Yoon.&nbsp;Lee ran for the presidential election in 2022 but was defeated by Yoon by just a razor-thin margin. He worked in a factory before he became a human rights lawyer and politician. He has promised to establish a "real Republic of Korea" with jobs and a fair society.&nbsp;The date of the election and results&nbsp;South Korea will go to polls on June 3 and voting precincts will be open from 06:00 local time (22:00 GMT) to 20:00.&nbsp;Results are expected to come in after polls close and the winner will likely be known in the early hours of the following day.&nbsp;When Yoon won the election in 2022, he was announced as the winner nine hours after the close of voting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Poll schedule, result dates, and key issues: All you need to know ahead of South Korea election


South Korea is all set to elect its new president on June 3 after former president Yoon Suk Yeol posted his efforts to impose martial law in the country in December 2024. The election also becomes crucial as South Korea is facing an unpredictable ally in the United States, Donald Trump. The winner of the election will not only have to manage the political and economic fallout after Yoon - but will also have to deal with challenges like threats from North Korea. As the country of 52 million people moves ahead to choose a leader for the next five years, here's all you need to know. Why South Korea is witnessing a sudden election? The former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was supposed to serve the country till 2027. But, after his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country, his political career fell to pieces. On December 3, 2024, Yoon imposed martial law in the country claiming a threat from North Korea. However, people in the country protested the forceful implementation of the law and that became a turning point of his political career, not in a good way. Just a week later, Yoon was impeached by parliament. On 4 April, a constitutional court upheld his impeachment and removed him from office permanently. His removal from the post prompted the need for a snap election within 60 days in the country. During this entire span of six months, South Korea witnessed three acting presidents. Major issues in the election South Korea's new president will have to balance relations of the country with its biggest trading partner, China. They will also have to maintain the bond with its crucial security ally, US. The new president will also have to find a solution for the declining birth rate in the country, which is among the lowest in the world, at 0.75. Who is likely to be the next president? As per the latest poll, Lee Jae-Myung is ahead of the six candidates. He is a member of the Democratic Party, the main opposition party of Yoon. Lee ran for the presidential election in 2022 but was defeated by Yoon by just a razor-thin margin. He worked in a factory before he became a human rights lawyer and politician. He has promised to establish a "real Republic of Korea" with jobs and a fair society. The date of the election and results South Korea will go to polls on June 3 and voting precincts will be open from 06:00 local time (22:00 GMT) to 20:00. Results are expected to come in after polls close and the winner will likely be known in the early hours of the following day. When Yoon won the election in 2022, he was announced as the winner nine hours after the close of voting.

South Korea is all set to elect its new president on June 3 after former president &nbsp;Yoon Suk Yeol posted his efforts to impose martial law in the country in December 2024.

Poll schedule, result dates, and key issues: All you need to know ahead of South Korea election

Russia is preparing a memorandum on Ukraine that will outline the principles and tentative timeframe of the settlement, said Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a briefing.&nbsp;“Russia continues developing a draft memorandum regarding the future peace treaty, defining a number of aspects, such as the principles of the settlement, the timeline of the potential peace agreement, and the possible ceasefire for a limited time period if relevant agreements are reached,” she said.&nbsp;“As soon as the memorandum is ready, and I would like to note that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is literally daily commenting on the process of its development, it will be transferred to Kyiv. We hope that the Ukrainian side is doing the same and will send us their draft as they receive the Russian document,” Zakharova stressed.&nbsp;Russia and Ukraine held the first round of talks in Istanbul on May 16.&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin had said earlier on May 11 that Moscow was proposing to the Kyiv regime to resume the talks it halted in 2022 directly and without any preconditions, following which Ukraine agreed to take part in the talks on the prodding of US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Till then, Zelensky had been stressing that a 30-day ceasefire was a mandatory precondition for starting talks with Moscow.&nbsp;After the talks, Moscow and Kyiv agreed to swap the prisoners of war under a “1,000 for 1,000” formula, present their concept of the potential future ceasefire, outlining it in detail, and continue the negotiation process.&nbsp;The Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed to present their visions of a ceasefire in written form.&nbsp;Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, who led the Russian delegation, said that the Russian side was satisfied with the outcome of the Istanbul talks.&nbsp;On May 19, following talks with Trump, Putin stated that it was necessary to “simply determine the most effective ways to move toward peace.”

Moscow and Kyiv agreed to swap the prisoners of war under a “1,000 for 1,000” formula, present their concept of a potential future ceasefire in detail, and continue the negotiation process. The Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed to present their visions of a ceasefire in written form.

Russia is preparing a memorandum on Ukraine that will outline the principles and tentative timeframe of the settlement, said Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a briefing. “Russia continues developing a draft memorandum regarding the future peace treaty, defining a number of aspects, such as the principles of the settlement, the timeline of the potential peace agreement, and the possible ceasefire for a limited time period if relevant agreements are reached,” she said. “As soon as the memorandum is ready, and I would like to note that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is literally daily commenting on the process of its development, it will be transferred to Kyiv. We hope that the Ukrainian side is doing the same and will send us their draft as they receive the Russian document,” Zakharova stressed. Russia and Ukraine held the first round of talks in Istanbul on May 16. Russian President Vladimir Putin had said earlier on May 11 that Moscow was proposing to the Kyiv regime to resume the talks it halted in 2022 directly and without any preconditions, following which Ukraine agreed to take part in the talks on the prodding of US President Donald Trump. Till then, Zelensky had been stressing that a 30-day ceasefire was a mandatory precondition for starting talks with Moscow. After the talks, Moscow and Kyiv agreed to swap the prisoners of war under a “1,000 for 1,000” formula, present their concept of the potential future ceasefire, outlining it in detail, and continue the negotiation process. The Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed to present their visions of a ceasefire in written form. Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, who led the Russian delegation, said that the Russian side was satisfied with the outcome of the Istanbul talks. On May 19, following talks with Trump, Putin stated that it was necessary to “simply determine the most effective ways to move toward peace.”

Moscow and Kyiv agreed to swap the prisoners of war under a “1,000 for 1,000” formula, present their concept of a potential future ceasefire in detail, and continue the negotiation process. The Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed to present their visions of a ceasefire in written form.

Russia’s draft peace memorandum could include likely dates to end Ukraine war, says diplomat

Russia is currently building power lines in occupied southeastern Ukraine to link to its own grid a major nuclear plant, Zaporizhzhia, it has captured, a Greenpeace report stated, pointing that it is a clear proof of Kremlin's intent to restart and exploit the offline facility.This comes despite the risks and calls to address the Zaporizhzhia plant's status in peace talks.Russia seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early during the war with Ukraine, which was further condemned by the international community.Moscow's proximity to frontline fighting has raised fears of a potential nuclear disaster as experts have warned against any attempt to restart the plant under current conditions, The New York Times reported.<h2>What do the satellite images show? &nbsp;</h2>The Greenpeace report was shared with The New York Times, which includes satellite images showing that, since early February, Russia has been building more than 50 miles of electricity lines and pylons between the occupied Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Berdyansk, along the coast of the Azov Sea.Notably, the satellite images provided by the Greenpeace report were verified by The Times.Greenpeace stated that the project aimed to link the new power lines to a large substation near Mariupol that was connected to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, about 140 miles farther west.Shaun Burnie, a nuclear specialist at Greenpeace Ukraine, said, "Putin’s plan for restarting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant depends on securing new electricity transmission lines — this is the first physical evidence of those plans."However, according to experts, Russia would need to build several more lines to connect the plant to its own grid, which would take more time.Moreover, it would mark the first time a warring country seized another country's nuclear facility and then used it for its own energy needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-zaporizhzhia-bear-the-brunt-of-russian-assault-8880896">WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia bear the brunt of Russian assault</a>

Russia seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early during the war with Ukraine, which was further condemned by the international community.

Russia is currently building power lines in occupied southeastern Ukraine to link to its own grid a major nuclear plant, Zaporizhzhia, it has captured, a Greenpeace report stated, pointing that it is a clear proof of Kremlin's intent to restart and exploit the offline facility. This comes despite the risks and calls to address the Zaporizhzhia plant's status in peace talks. Russia seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early during the war with Ukraine, which was further condemned by the international community. Moscow's proximity to frontline fighting has raised fears of a potential nuclear disaster as experts have warned against any attempt to restart the plant under current conditions, The New York Times reported. What do the satellite images show? The Greenpeace report was shared with The New York Times, which includes satellite images showing that, since early February, Russia has been building more than 50 miles of electricity lines and pylons between the occupied Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Berdyansk, along the coast of the Azov Sea. Notably, the satellite images provided by the Greenpeace report were verified by The Times. Greenpeace stated that the project aimed to link the new power lines to a large substation near Mariupol that was connected to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, about 140 miles farther west. Shaun Burnie, a nuclear specialist at Greenpeace Ukraine, said, "Putin’s plan for restarting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant depends on securing new electricity transmission lines — this is the first physical evidence of those plans." However, according to experts, Russia would need to build several more lines to connect the plant to its own grid, which would take more time. Moreover, it would mark the first time a warring country seized another country's nuclear facility and then used it for its own energy needs. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia bear the brunt of Russian assault

Russia seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early during the war with Ukraine, which was further condemned by the international community.

'First physical evidence': Satellite images reveal Russia's plan to restart seized Zaporizhzhia nuclear  plant

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi said during an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Kuwait on Monday that Pakistan must be re-included in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list since it is involved in sponsoring terror groups against India through money laundering and hawala transactions in the Middle East and might use the $2 billion IMF loan to support its military and terror groups.&nbsp;Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda for global outreach against terrorism, stressed that tighter financial scrutiny is needed against Pakistan and said, “Pakistan must be brought back in the FATF grey list. The importance of the FATF grey list is that there will be huge scrutiny on that nation when you do money transactions.”&nbsp;“It is a fact that Pakistan uses the Middle East hawala or money laundering to sponsor terror groups against India...bringing Pakistan in FATF is very important because...the 2 billion loan which the IMF is giving will be used by the Pakistani military,” Owaisi added.&nbsp;<h2>‘India has a larger Muslim population than Pakistan’</h2>&nbsp;Owaisi further said Pakistan's attempts to raise religious issues to target India have no merit, as India has a larger Muslim population.“Pakistan can’t take up this issue (of religion) and say that they are Muslims. In India, there is a larger Muslim population, and we (Indian Muslims) are more sincere than them,” Owaisi said.&nbsp;Besides Owaisi and Baijayant Panda, the delegation includes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu MP, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and diplomat Harsh Shringla.&nbsp;The delegation is briefing international partners on India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria.The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.&nbsp;Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad said Pakistan has a habit of spreading false information.Baijayant Panda asserted that India will no longer remain silent in the face of terrorism from Pakistan and will respond strongly. Panda also demanded that Pakistan must end terrorism on its soil and stop spreading misinformation.

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AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria, further said Pakistan's attempts to raise religious issues to target India have no merit, as India has a larger Muslim population.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi said during an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Kuwait on Monday that Pakistan must be re-included in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list since it is involved in sponsoring terror groups against India through money laundering and hawala transactions in the Middle East and might use the $2 billion IMF loan to support its military and terror groups. Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda for global outreach against terrorism, stressed that tighter financial scrutiny is needed against Pakistan and said, “Pakistan must be brought back in the FATF grey list. The importance of the FATF grey list is that there will be huge scrutiny on that nation when you do money transactions.” “It is a fact that Pakistan uses the Middle East hawala or money laundering to sponsor terror groups against India...bringing Pakistan in FATF is very important because...the 2 billion loan which the IMF is giving will be used by the Pakistani military,” Owaisi added. ‘India has a larger Muslim population than Pakistan’ Owaisi further said Pakistan's attempts to raise religious issues to target India have no merit, as India has a larger Muslim population. “Pakistan can’t take up this issue (of religion) and say that they are Muslims. In India, there is a larger Muslim population, and we (Indian Muslims) are more sincere than them,” Owaisi said. Besides Owaisi and Baijayant Panda, the delegation includes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu MP, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and diplomat Harsh Shringla. The delegation is briefing international partners on India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad said Pakistan has a habit of spreading false information. Baijayant Panda asserted that India will no longer remain silent in the face of terrorism from Pakistan and will respond strongly. Panda also demanded that Pakistan must end terrorism on its soil and stop spreading misinformation.

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria, further said Pakistan's attempts to raise religious issues to target India have no merit, as India has a larger Muslim population.

Pakistan must be included in the FATF grey list again, says Owaisi

President Donald Trump on Monday called a reporter fake news when he asked him what he was going to do about the increased incursion and aerial assault from Russia. He replied, “We will see what we can do about it.” He then responded agitatedly, “I’m going to tell you? You're the fake news, aren't you?”Trump has been involved in ceasefire negotiations, yet Putin's actions, such as the large-scale drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, complicate these efforts.During his Presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours. During his presidential debate, Trump said twice that it was in the best interest of the US to end the war when asked if he wanted Ukraine to win the war. He then blamed Biden for starting the war. &nbsp;Earlier in March, he suspended all military aid to Ukraine. Then, in May, he said that nothing would happen until Putin and he get together and talk.&nbsp;But now it seems like a daunting task. So his frustration is palpable. Even after a two-hour-long phone call with Putin, he does not seem to conjure up a concrete plan of action to restrict hostilities from both sides.In a truth social post, Trump said, “He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever. I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!”&nbsp;Kremlin replied to Trump's remark by saying he is suffering from “emotional overload” and claimed Russia is still committed to peace. Amidst this, Russia continues its aerial onslaught on Ukraine. However, Russia's response shows they don't want to antagonise the US president.On May 25, a Russian news agency claimed that there was an attempt to shoot down Putin's helicopter, which has complicated the situation even more and led to a serious escalation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump is visibly frustrated at his inability to stop the hostility between Russia and Ukraine and lashes out at a reporter when asked about Washington's plan of action.

President Donald Trump on Monday called a reporter fake news when he asked him what he was going to do about the increased incursion and aerial assault from Russia. He replied, “We will see what we can do about it.” He then responded agitatedly, “I’m going to tell you? You're the fake news, aren't you?” Trump has been involved in ceasefire negotiations, yet Putin's actions, such as the large-scale drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, complicate these efforts. During his Presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours. During his presidential debate, Trump said twice that it was in the best interest of the US to end the war when asked if he wanted Ukraine to win the war. He then blamed Biden for starting the war. Earlier in March, he suspended all military aid to Ukraine. Then, in May, he said that nothing would happen until Putin and he get together and talk. But now it seems like a daunting task. So his frustration is palpable. Even after a two-hour-long phone call with Putin, he does not seem to conjure up a concrete plan of action to restrict hostilities from both sides. In a truth social post, Trump said, “He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever. I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!” Kremlin replied to Trump's remark by saying he is suffering from “emotional overload” and claimed Russia is still committed to peace. Amidst this, Russia continues its aerial onslaught on Ukraine. However, Russia's response shows they don't want to antagonise the US president. On May 25, a Russian news agency claimed that there was an attempt to shoot down Putin's helicopter, which has complicated the situation even more and led to a serious escalation.

Trump is visibly frustrated at his inability to stop the hostility between Russia and Ukraine and lashes out at a reporter when asked about Washington's plan of action.

Frustrated Trump calls a reporter "you're fake news" when asked what he was going to do about Vladimir Putin

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely with the government to safeguard the nation’s interests. This comes after Yunus described Bangladesh as being in a ‘war-like situation’ following the ban on the Awami League's activities on May 12. Earlier, there were widespread speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. However, Yunus' advisors clarified that he won't leave the post.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on Monday, director of the Military Operations Directorate (MOD) Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula said, “This is our country. Its welfare and sovereignty are deeply connected to all of us. If we want to keep this country safe, we have to do it ourselves. And if anything goes wrong, we are equally responsible for that too..We [military and government] are working together, and I firmly believe we will continue to do so even more effectively in the days ahead.”<h2>'We follow the government's directives,' says Army</h2>&nbsp;Urging media to not speculate on relations between military and government, Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula clarified that both are not at odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I don't believe this issue has reached a point to warrant such criticism or speculation. The government and the Bangladesh Army are working in close coordination and complementing each other. We follow the government's directives. There is no reason to interpret it otherwise," The Daily Star quoted Md Nazim-ud-Daula as saying.&nbsp;“Sometimes, even in families, there can be misunderstandings. Similarly, different stakeholders may express varying opinions in the course of running a country. But that does not mean there's division or conflict. Nothing of that sort has happened…”, he added.&nbsp;On May 26, in meetings with leaders from 20 political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna, Yunus highlighted both internal and external efforts aimed at destabilising the nation, stressing the need for unity and vigilance to safeguard the country's progress. Yunus asked everyone to be confident that he would not do anything that will put the country in danger. “I felt confident as we all sat together. If I fail to hold a fair election, I will feel guilty,” he added. Yunus reaffirmed his commitment to holding the election between December 2025 and June 2026.

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely with the government to safeguard the nation’s interests. This comes after Yunus described Bangladesh as being in a ‘war-like situation’ following the ban on the Awami League's activities on May 12. Earlier, there were widespread speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. However, Yunus' advisors clarified that he won't leave the post. Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on Monday, director of the Military Operations Directorate (MOD) Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula said, “This is our country. Its welfare and sovereignty are deeply connected to all of us. If we want to keep this country safe, we have to do it ourselves. And if anything goes wrong, we are equally responsible for that too..We [military and government] are working together, and I firmly believe we will continue to do so even more effectively in the days ahead.” 'We follow the government's directives,' says Army Urging media to not speculate on relations between military and government, Brig Gen Md Nazim-ud-Daula clarified that both are not at odds. "I don't believe this issue has reached a point to warrant such criticism or speculation. The government and the Bangladesh Army are working in close coordination and complementing each other. We follow the government's directives. There is no reason to interpret it otherwise," The Daily Star quoted Md Nazim-ud-Daula as saying. “Sometimes, even in families, there can be misunderstandings. Similarly, different stakeholders may express varying opinions in the course of running a country. But that does not mean there's division or conflict. Nothing of that sort has happened…”, he added. On May 26, in meetings with leaders from 20 political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna, Yunus highlighted both internal and external efforts aimed at destabilising the nation, stressing the need for unity and vigilance to safeguard the country's progress. Yunus asked everyone to be confident that he would not do anything that will put the country in danger. “I felt confident as we all sat together. If I fail to hold a fair election, I will feel guilty,” he added. Yunus reaffirmed his commitment to holding the election between December 2025 and June 2026.

Amid reports of rift between Bangladesh's interim head Muhammad Yunus and the army, the country’s top army officers said they were working closely

'Sometimes even in families...': Bangladesh Army's 'working closely' message amid reports of rift with Muhammad Yunus

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday threatened to "throttle" Western firms remaining in Russia and acting against its interests, as part of Moscow's effort to beef up domestic software development.&nbsp;"We need to throttle them. I completely agree, and I say this without hesitation," he said in response to a businessman's call to curb the activities of US tech companies Zoom and Microsoft, which currently provide only limited services in Russia.Many Western firms left Russia or significantly wound down their activities in the country after Moscow launched its military offensive on Ukraine, prompting a barrage of economic sanctions from Ukraine's allies.&nbsp;"We haven't kicked anyone out...we have provided the most favourable conditions for them to work in our market, and they are trying to throttle us," the Russian president said at a meeting with entrepreneurs, without providing details on how the Western companies were damaging Russia.&nbsp;"We must respond in kind, mirror their actions," added the Russian president, who has significantly tightened exit conditions for companies seeking to leave Russia, forcing many to sell their assets at steep discounts.There has been growing media speculation that some companies might consider a comeback amid US President Donald Trump's efforts to reset relations with Russia and achieve a fast peace in Ukraine.&nbsp;Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund and Putin's special envoy on economic cooperation, said in April that his fund received a lot of requests from US firms wishing to come back. So far, no major Western company has publicly announced plans to return to Russia.&nbsp;Some businesses secured buyback options after selling their assets to the local management, leaving the door open for a potential return to the country.&nbsp;The companies that have left Russia completely, like US fast food chain McDonald's, won't receive a warm welcome if they decide to come back, Putin said.&nbsp;"They (McDonald's) have put everyone in a difficult position, left, and now, if they want to come back, are we supposed to roll out the red carpet for them? No, of course not," he said.&nbsp;Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of the Russian business circles in Moscow&nbsp;

On May 26, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that foreign tech companies like Microsoft and Zoom should be "throttled" or "strangled" in Russia if they act against the country's interests

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday threatened to "throttle" Western firms remaining in Russia and acting against its interests, as part of Moscow's effort to beef up domestic software development. "We need to throttle them. I completely agree, and I say this without hesitation," he said in response to a businessman's call to curb the activities of US tech companies Zoom and Microsoft, which currently provide only limited services in Russia. Many Western firms left Russia or significantly wound down their activities in the country after Moscow launched its military offensive on Ukraine, prompting a barrage of economic sanctions from Ukraine's allies. "We haven't kicked anyone out...we have provided the most favourable conditions for them to work in our market, and they are trying to throttle us," the Russian president said at a meeting with entrepreneurs, without providing details on how the Western companies were damaging Russia. "We must respond in kind, mirror their actions," added the Russian president, who has significantly tightened exit conditions for companies seeking to leave Russia, forcing many to sell their assets at steep discounts. There has been growing media speculation that some companies might consider a comeback amid US President Donald Trump's efforts to reset relations with Russia and achieve a fast peace in Ukraine. Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund and Putin's special envoy on economic cooperation, said in April that his fund received a lot of requests from US firms wishing to come back. So far, no major Western company has publicly announced plans to return to Russia. Some businesses secured buyback options after selling their assets to the local management, leaving the door open for a potential return to the country. The companies that have left Russia completely, like US fast food chain McDonald's, won't receive a warm welcome if they decide to come back, Putin said. "They (McDonald's) have put everyone in a difficult position, left, and now, if they want to come back, are we supposed to roll out the red carpet for them? No, of course not," he said. Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of the Russian business circles in Moscow

On May 26, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that foreign tech companies like Microsoft and Zoom should be "throttled" or "strangled" in Russia if they act against the country's interests.

Putin wants to choke silicon valley tech giants in Russia

King Charles III is to deliver a historic speech to open Canada's parliament on Tuesday, with the nation, of which he is head of state, facing unprecedented threats from US President Donald Trump. &nbsp;Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he intends to use the king's first visit to the British Commonwealth nation since his coronation to highlight Canada's sovereignty. &nbsp;"This historic honor matches the weight of our times," Carney said.&nbsp;It was at the prime minister's invitation that the 76-year-old monarch, who is battling cancer, traveled to the Canadian capital, accompanied by Queen Camilla. &nbsp;King Charles has never publicly commented on Trump's repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state, but his speech will be closely watched for any comments on the topic. &nbsp;Trump has also ripped up the world trade order and launched tariff wars against friends and foes alike, particularly targeting his northern neighbor Canada. &nbsp;The so-called "throne speech" will be delivered in the Senate -- a former railway station that has been converted while parliament undergoes major renovations. &nbsp;Although it will be read by the king as if it were in his own words, it was, in fact, written by the prime minister's office and will set out the government's priorities to "build Canada strong" and how it aims to achieve them.Canada's Liberal Party, led by Carney, a technocrat with no prior political experience, won legislative elections on April 28, after a campaign entirely focused on who would be best to deal with Trump. &nbsp;Carney has vowed to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to "stand up" to Trump. &nbsp;In cautious diplomatic language, the throne speech should also contain a reaffirmation of Canada's sovereignty, which Trump has repeatedly threatened by suggesting the country should be annexed by the United States.<h2>- 'Extraordinary' symbolism -</h2>"In terms of symbolism, it's extraordinary because this is only the third time the sovereign has read this speech," said Felix Mathieu, a politics professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais. &nbsp;The throne speech has only twice before been personally delivered by Canada's monarch, in 1957 and 1977, both by Charles's mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. &nbsp;"What will also be interesting is everything surrounding the speech from the throne," Mathieu added, about the "message to Donald Trump" to show him that "Canada is not alone in this fight."&nbsp;Thousands flocked to the capital on Monday to greet the king and queen on their first day of the brief visit.For Shrikant Mogulala, 32, the king was here to deliver "a clear message to Trump that we are not for sale."&nbsp;Retiree Dave Shaw, 60, said it was "a great time for (the king) to be here now at this particular time given the geopolitical circumstances, given the circumstances of our country right now." &nbsp;On Monday, the monarchs visited a farmer's market and were treated to Indigenous music and military honors before the king held private audiences with Carney and Indigenous leaders. &nbsp;They were scheduled to ride to the Senate Tuesday morning in a four-wheeled carriage escorted by 28 horses from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's fabled "Musical Ride" unit. &nbsp;There will be a 21-gun salute and a flypast by fighter jets, and the monarchs will also lay a wreath at a war memorial.

King Charles III is to deliver a historic speech to open Canada's parliament on Tuesday, with the nation, of which he is head of state, facing unprecedented threats from US President Donald Trump.

King Charles III is to deliver a historic speech to open Canada's parliament on Tuesday, with the nation, of which he is head of state, facing unprecedented threats from US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he intends to use the king's first visit to the British Commonwealth nation since his coronation to highlight Canada's sovereignty. "This historic honor matches the weight of our times," Carney said. It was at the prime minister's invitation that the 76-year-old monarch, who is battling cancer, traveled to the Canadian capital, accompanied by Queen Camilla. King Charles has never publicly commented on Trump's repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state, but his speech will be closely watched for any comments on the topic. Trump has also ripped up the world trade order and launched tariff wars against friends and foes alike, particularly targeting his northern neighbor Canada. The so-called "throne speech" will be delivered in the Senate -- a former railway station that has been converted while parliament undergoes major renovations. Although it will be read by the king as if it were in his own words, it was, in fact, written by the prime minister's office and will set out the government's priorities to "build Canada strong" and how it aims to achieve them. Canada's Liberal Party, led by Carney, a technocrat with no prior political experience, won legislative elections on April 28, after a campaign entirely focused on who would be best to deal with Trump. Carney has vowed to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to "stand up" to Trump. In cautious diplomatic language, the throne speech should also contain a reaffirmation of Canada's sovereignty, which Trump has repeatedly threatened by suggesting the country should be annexed by the United States. - 'Extraordinary' symbolism - "In terms of symbolism, it's extraordinary because this is only the third time the sovereign has read this speech," said Felix Mathieu, a politics professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais. The throne speech has only twice before been personally delivered by Canada's monarch, in 1957 and 1977, both by Charles's mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. "What will also be interesting is everything surrounding the speech from the throne," Mathieu added, about the "message to Donald Trump" to show him that "Canada is not alone in this fight." Thousands flocked to the capital on Monday to greet the king and queen on their first day of the brief visit. For Shrikant Mogulala, 32, the king was here to deliver "a clear message to Trump that we are not for sale." Retiree Dave Shaw, 60, said it was "a great time for (the king) to be here now at this particular time given the geopolitical circumstances, given the circumstances of our country right now." On Monday, the monarchs visited a farmer's market and were treated to Indigenous music and military honors before the king held private audiences with Carney and Indigenous leaders. They were scheduled to ride to the Senate Tuesday morning in a four-wheeled carriage escorted by 28 horses from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's fabled "Musical Ride" unit. There will be a 21-gun salute and a flypast by fighter jets, and the monarchs will also lay a wreath at a war memorial.

King Charles III is to deliver a historic speech to open Canada's parliament on Tuesday, with the nation, of which he is head of state, facing unprecedented threats from US President Donald Trump.

King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions

Charlotte Walker of the Labor Party has become Australia’s youngest ever senator after she celebrated her 21st birthday on the day of Australia’s federal election in May.&nbsp;Walker said that she hopes to bring “a different perspective” to her party and wishes to inspire other young people, particularly women, to take a similar path.&nbsp;“I want to do a good job for South Australians, but I also want to show young people, particularly young women, that this is achievable and this is something that they can do also,” she said, according to ABC news.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-election-result-anthony-albanese-secures-historic-second-term-as-labor-party-set-to-retain-majority-9029587">Australia Election Result: Anthony Albanese secures historic second term as Labor Party set to retain majority</a>&nbsp;“I’m also really excited, not many people my age get to go to Canberra and have the ability to contribute in the way that I will, so I am also really excited to get into it,” she added. “There is a lot to learn, but I'm feeling good.”&nbsp;Walked was elected for the governing centre-left Labor Party’s third seat in South Australia state. With the lowest vote count among the six newly elected senators, Walker is set to start her six-year term starting July 1.&nbsp;Walker broke the earlier record of Jordon Steele-John of the Greens party, who was elected senator for Western Australia state at the age of 23 in 2017. Australia’s youngest-ever federal lawmaker was Wyatt Roy, who was elected to the House of Representatives at the age of 20 in 2010. He held the position for two three-year terms before he was voted out of his Queensland state seat.&nbsp;Australia’s Anthony Albanese won a historic second term in Australia on May 3, marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian PM has won a second consecutive term.

Walker said that she hopes to bring “a different perspective” to her party and wishes to inspire other young people, particularly women, to take a similar path.

Charlotte Walker of the Labor Party has become Australia’s youngest ever senator after she celebrated her 21st birthday on the day of Australia’s federal election in May. Walker said that she hopes to bring “a different perspective” to her party and wishes to inspire other young people, particularly women, to take a similar path. “I want to do a good job for South Australians, but I also want to show young people, particularly young women, that this is achievable and this is something that they can do also,” she said, according to ABC news. Also read | Australia Election Result: Anthony Albanese secures historic second term as Labor Party set to retain majority “I’m also really excited, not many people my age get to go to Canberra and have the ability to contribute in the way that I will, so I am also really excited to get into it,” she added. “There is a lot to learn, but I'm feeling good.” Walked was elected for the governing centre-left Labor Party’s third seat in South Australia state. With the lowest vote count among the six newly elected senators, Walker is set to start her six-year term starting July 1. Walker broke the earlier record of Jordon Steele-John of the Greens party, who was elected senator for Western Australia state at the age of 23 in 2017. Australia’s youngest-ever federal lawmaker was Wyatt Roy, who was elected to the House of Representatives at the age of 20 in 2010. He held the position for two three-year terms before he was voted out of his Queensland state seat. Australia’s Anthony Albanese won a historic second term in Australia on May 3, marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian PM has won a second consecutive term.

Walker said that she hopes to bring “a different perspective” to her party and wishes to inspire other young people, particularly women, to take a similar path.

Charlotte Walker becomes Australia’s youngest senator after turning 21 on election day

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