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A US federal judge on Friday (May 23) temporarily stopped the Trump administration from blocking Harvard University’s ability to enrol foreign students, just hours after the Ivy League institution challenged the decision in court.The ruling came from US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama. She issued a temporary restraining order, putting the new policy on hold for now.<h2>Harvard called the move unconstitutional and dangerous</h2>Harvard had swiftly filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court, calling the government’s action a “blatant violation” of the US Constitution and federal law. The university argued that the decision would harm both its academic integrity and the thousands of foreign students it welcomes every year.“With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” the lawsuit stated.“Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,” the complaint added.<h2>Over 7,000 students could have been affected</h2>Harvard warned that the sudden policy shift would have an “immediate and devastating effect” on more than 7,000 international students currently holding visas. The administration’s directive was announced just a day before the lawsuit was filed, leaving many students in limbo.The university also stressed that such students are essential not only to its academic and cultural life but also to its global reputation.

The ruling came from US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama. She issued a temporary restraining order, putting the new policy on hold for now.

A US federal judge on Friday (May 23) temporarily stopped the Trump administration from blocking Harvard University’s ability to enrol foreign students, just hours after the Ivy League institution challenged the decision in court. The ruling came from US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama. She issued a temporary restraining order, putting the new policy on hold for now. Harvard called the move unconstitutional and dangerous Harvard had swiftly filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court, calling the government’s action a “blatant violation” of the US Constitution and federal law. The university argued that the decision would harm both its academic integrity and the thousands of foreign students it welcomes every year. “With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” the lawsuit stated. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,” the complaint added. Over 7,000 students could have been affected Harvard warned that the sudden policy shift would have an “immediate and devastating effect” on more than 7,000 international students currently holding visas. The administration’s directive was announced just a day before the lawsuit was filed, leaving many students in limbo. The university also stressed that such students are essential not only to its academic and cultural life but also to its global reputation.

The ruling came from US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama. She issued a temporary restraining order, putting the new policy on hold for now.

‘Without international students, Harvard is not Harvard’: US Judge blocks Trump’s move to stop Harvard from enrolling foreign students

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Trump slaps 50% tariffs on European Union, calls it ‘very difficult to deal with’"></figure>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) claimed that the European Union has been ‘very difficult’ to deal with in the trade talks and that the current US trade in goods deficit is “totally unacceptable” and announced 50 per cent tariffs on EU from June 1, 2025.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delhi-issues-fresh-covid-advisory-hospitals-told-to-prep-beds-oxygen-and-vaccines-amid-case-rise-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-1748013663537">Delhi issues fresh Covid advisory: Hospitals told to prep beds, oxygen and vaccines amid case rise - Here's all you need to know</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1748013973318.png?width=1920&amp;height=1080&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Delhi issues fresh Covid advisory: Hospitals told to prep beds, oxygen and vaccines amid case rise - Here's all you need to know"></figure>&nbsp;In light of rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government on Friday (May 23) issued an advisory asking hospitals to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-big-warning-to-apple-make-iphones-in-us-not-in-india-or-face-25-tariffs-1748001761590">Trump's BIG warning to Apple: Make iPhones in US, not in India or face 25% tariffs</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1748002600053.png?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump's BIG warning to Apple: Make iPhones in US, not in India or face 25% tariffs"></figure>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) warned Apple's Tim Cook to manufacture and build iPhones in the United States or face 25% tariffs.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eam-jaishankar-germany-india-won-t-give-in-to-pakistan-nuclear-blackmail-operation-sindoor-1748010076572">‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail'</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1748010598976.png?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail'"></figure>&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a visit to Berlin on Friday (May 23), made it clear that India has “zero tolerance” for terrorism and will not give in to nuclear blackmail. His comments came in the wake of India’s military operation in response to the deadly April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-shows-white-genocide-in-south-africa-turns-out-it-is-congo-fact-check-1748011888980">Donald Trump shows 'white genocide in South Africa,' turns out it is Congo | Fact Check</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1748012092160.jpeg?width=992&amp;height=558&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Donald Trump shows 'white genocide in South Africa,' turns out it is Congo | Fact Check"></figure>&nbsp;As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down for talks with US President Donald Trump in Oval Office, the latter made claims of 'white genocide' or the killing of white farmers. And to back his claims, he cited screengrabs of news reports as proof, one of which was from WION. 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US President Donald Trump claimed that the European Union has been ‘very difficult’ to deal with in the trade talks, announcing 50 per cent tariffs on the EU from June 1, 2025. In light of rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government on Friday (May 23) issued an advisory asking hospitals to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines. Click on the headlines for more US–EU trade war? Trump slaps 50% tariffs on European Union, calls it ‘very difficult to deal with’ US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) claimed that the European Union has been ‘very difficult’ to deal with in the trade talks and that the current US trade in goods deficit is “totally unacceptable” and announced 50 per cent tariffs on EU from June 1, 2025. Delhi issues fresh Covid advisory: Hospitals told to prep beds, oxygen and vaccines amid case rise - Here's all you need to know In light of rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government on Friday (May 23) issued an advisory asking hospitals to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines. Trump's BIG warning to Apple: Make iPhones in US, not in India or face 25% tariffs US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) warned Apple's Tim Cook to manufacture and build iPhones in the United States or face 25% tariffs. ‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a visit to Berlin on Friday (May 23), made it clear that India has “zero tolerance” for terrorism and will not give in to nuclear blackmail. His comments came in the wake of India’s military operation in response to the deadly April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. Donald Trump shows 'white genocide in South Africa,' turns out it is Congo | Fact Check As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down for talks with US President Donald Trump in Oval Office, the latter made claims of 'white genocide' or the killing of white farmers. And to back his claims, he cited screengrabs of news reports as proof, one of which was from WION. Now, as it is being fact-checked, it turns out the reports presented and claims made had no link. ‘Blatant violation’ of Constitution: Harvard sues Trump administration over its move banning enrollment of foreign students Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to stop the Ivy League school from enrolling international students. Trump hints at 'something big' between Russia and Ukraine, hails major prisoner swap - Does this mean ceasefire is close? US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) announced that a large prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine had been finalised. US to sanction Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons in civil war, Khartoum says ‘deliberate distortion of facts’ The United States said on Thursday (May 22) that it would impose fresh sanctions on Sudan after finding that its government used chemical weapons during the civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last year. From photo clicked during Covid to 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes: Story behind Ishaan and Janhvi’s Homebound The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the subsequent lockdown led to an unprecedented situation in India. While the urban population retreated to the confines of their home, the lockdown led to a migrant crisis, with people from marginalized sections of the society returning to their villages from cities after losing their means of livelihood due to the lockdown. Five years later, the crisis has been translated for cinema- in Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 earlier this week and received a rousing response from the audience. The film, draws inspiration from a New York Times article that writer Basharat Peer wrote in July 2020 on two childhood friends from Uttar Pradesh - Mohammad Saiyub and Amrit Kumar. West Indies bowler equals AB de Villiers' batting record in 2nd ODI vs Ireland West Indies fast bowler Matthew Forde has equalled former cricket giant AB de Villiers’ batting record during the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin on Friday (May 23). The right-handed tailender achieved what no full-time batter could do, scoring the joint-fastest ODI fifty in 16 balls.

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Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to stop the Ivy League school from enrolling international students.&nbsp;According to the complaint filed in Boston federal court, the university called the White House’s move a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment of the US Constitution, warning it will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.”&nbsp;“With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” Harvard said in its lawsuit. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,” the 389-year-old school added.&nbsp;The university said that it is seeking a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security from implementing the decision. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson dismissed the case, which was assigned to US District Judge Allison Burroughs.&nbsp;“If only Harvard cared this much about ending the scourge of anti-American, anti-Semitic, pro-terrorist agitators on their campus they wouldn't be in this situation to begin with,” Jackson said. “Harvard should spend their time and resources on creating a safe campus environment instead of filing frivolous lawsuits.”&nbsp;The termination of the university’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification from academic year 2025-2026 was announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who justified the move by saying Harvard was “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.”&nbsp;On Thursday (May 22), Noem said that Harvard could restore its certification by submitting its records on international students, including video or audio of their protests in the last five years, within 72 hours.&nbsp;<h2>Harvard president condemns Trump administration’s decision</h2>&nbsp;Condemning the actions of the administration, the school’s president Alan Garber said in a letter to the Harvard community, “The revocation continues a series of government actions to retaliate against Harvard for our refusal to surrender our academic independence and to submit to the federal government's illegal assertion of control over our curriculum, our faculty, and our student body.”&nbsp;The university currently enrols about 6,800 international students at its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts campus from over 100 countries, most of them pursuing graduate studies.

The university said that it is seeking a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security from implementing the decision.

Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to stop the Ivy League school from enrolling international students. According to the complaint filed in Boston federal court, the university called the White House’s move a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment of the US Constitution, warning it will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.” “With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” Harvard said in its lawsuit. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,” the 389-year-old school added. The university said that it is seeking a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security from implementing the decision. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson dismissed the case, which was assigned to US District Judge Allison Burroughs. “If only Harvard cared this much about ending the scourge of anti-American, anti-Semitic, pro-terrorist agitators on their campus they wouldn't be in this situation to begin with,” Jackson said. “Harvard should spend their time and resources on creating a safe campus environment instead of filing frivolous lawsuits.” The termination of the university’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification from academic year 2025-2026 was announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who justified the move by saying Harvard was “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.” On Thursday (May 22), Noem said that Harvard could restore its certification by submitting its records on international students, including video or audio of their protests in the last five years, within 72 hours. Harvard president condemns Trump administration’s decision Condemning the actions of the administration, the school’s president Alan Garber said in a letter to the Harvard community, “The revocation continues a series of government actions to retaliate against Harvard for our refusal to surrender our academic independence and to submit to the federal government's illegal assertion of control over our curriculum, our faculty, and our student body.” The university currently enrols about 6,800 international students at its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts campus from over 100 countries, most of them pursuing graduate studies.

The university said that it is seeking a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security from implementing the decision.

‘Blatant violation’ of Constitution: Harvard sues Trump administration over its move banning enrollment of foreign students

In light of rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government on Friday (May 23) issued an advisory asking hospitals to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines.The advisory has asked hospitals to send all the positive COVID-19 samples for genome sequencing to Lok Nayak Hospital.“The hospitals must ensure preparedness in terms of availability of beds, oxygen, antibiotics, other drugs and vaccines. All equipment such as ventilators, Bi-PAP, oxygen concentrators and PSA must be in functional condition,” the advisory read.Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh on Friday said that the national capital reported 23 fresh Covid cases.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eam-jaishankar-germany-india-won-t-give-in-to-pakistan-nuclear-blackmail-operation-sindoor-1748010076572">‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail'</a>The government is verifying details of the infections to determine if patients are residents of the city or have a travel history, he added<h2>India reports 257 Covid cases</h2>India has reported 257 cases this year, according to the Union Health Ministry, with Kerala having 95 active cases and Maharashtra recording 56 Covid cases. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu reported 66 cases.Puducherry, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Haryana, Karnataka, and West Bengal also reported infectionsAlso read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-techie-vaniya-agrawal-disrupts-microsoft-session-over-israeli-ties-again-here-s-what-unfolded-1748007873672">Indian-origin techie Vaniya Agrawal disrupts Microsoft session over 'Israeli ties' again. Here's what unfolded</a><h2>Top health experts hold review meet</h2>With the cases on the rise, experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Relief division, Disaster Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research and central government hospitals held a review meeting chaired by the director general of health services on May 19.“The meeting concluded that the current Covid-19 situation in India remains under control. As of May 19, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257, a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required,” PTI reported.

India has reported 257 cases this year, according to the Union Health Ministry, with Kerala having 95 active cases and Maharashtra recording 56 Covid cases. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu reported 66 cases.

In light of rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government on Friday (May 23) issued an advisory asking hospitals to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines. The advisory has asked hospitals to send all the positive COVID-19 samples for genome sequencing to Lok Nayak Hospital. “The hospitals must ensure preparedness in terms of availability of beds, oxygen, antibiotics, other drugs and vaccines. All equipment such as ventilators, Bi-PAP, oxygen concentrators and PSA must be in functional condition,” the advisory read. Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh on Friday said that the national capital reported 23 fresh Covid cases. Also read: ‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail' The government is verifying details of the infections to determine if patients are residents of the city or have a travel history, he added India reports 257 Covid cases India has reported 257 cases this year, according to the Union Health Ministry, with Kerala having 95 active cases and Maharashtra recording 56 Covid cases. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu reported 66 cases. Puducherry, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Haryana, Karnataka, and West Bengal also reported infections Also read: Indian-origin techie Vaniya Agrawal disrupts Microsoft session over 'Israeli ties' again. Here's what unfolded Top health experts hold review meet With the cases on the rise, experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Relief division, Disaster Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research and central government hospitals held a review meeting chaired by the director general of health services on May 19. “The meeting concluded that the current Covid-19 situation in India remains under control. As of May 19, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257, a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required,” PTI reported.

India has reported 257 cases this year, according to the Union Health Ministry, with Kerala having 95 active cases and Maharashtra recording 56 Covid cases. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu reported 66 cases.

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As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down for talks with US President Donald Trump in Oval Office, the latter made claims of 'white genocide' or the killing of white farmers. And to back his claims, he cited screengrabs of news reports as proof, one of which was from WION. Now, as it is being fact-checked, it turns out the reports presented and claims made had no link.&nbsp;The news piece published by WION featured clips from the news agency Reuters. And a screengrab of which showed 'humanitarian workers lifting body bags in the Congolese city of Goma' was also confirmed by the news agency. The mortal remains were of victims of the 'deadly battles with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels'.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/clips-from-wion-s-videos-featured-in-white-house-1747891169017">Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa</a>&nbsp;Ramaphosa was where Zelensky was in February; the only difference is that he was allowed to talk in the Oval. But he was also ambushed with videos and news reports, which were ad libbed by the US president himself.&nbsp;He started with, "These are burial sites right here... of over a 1,000 white farmers, and those cars are lined up to pay love on a Sunday morning. Each one of those white things is a cross."&nbsp;Ramaphosa enquired, "They told you where that is? I'd like to know where that is..." In a prompt response, Trump said, "No, no." &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-didn-t-get-zelenskyed-south-africa-s-ramaphosa-praised-for-calmly-handling-trump-white-house-showdown-1747935746317">‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown</a>&nbsp;Now, a day later, it has come to light that some of the proofs Trump presented were actual news reports, but did not match his claims. A statement by Ramaphosa after a thorough investigation may nullify or authenticate the claims made by Trump in the Oval Office.

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down for talks with US President Donald Trump in Oval Office, the latter made claims of 'white genocide' or the killing of white farmers. 

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down for talks with US President Donald Trump in Oval Office, the latter made claims of 'white genocide' or the killing of white farmers. And to back his claims, he cited screengrabs of news reports as proof, one of which was from WION. Now, as it is being fact-checked, it turns out the reports presented and claims made had no link. The news piece published by WION featured clips from the news agency Reuters. And a screengrab of which showed 'humanitarian workers lifting body bags in the Congolese city of Goma' was also confirmed by the news agency. The mortal remains were of victims of the 'deadly battles with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels'. Also read: Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa Ramaphosa was where Zelensky was in February; the only difference is that he was allowed to talk in the Oval. But he was also ambushed with videos and news reports, which were ad libbed by the US president himself. He started with, "These are burial sites right here... of over a 1,000 white farmers, and those cars are lined up to pay love on a Sunday morning. Each one of those white things is a cross." Ramaphosa enquired, "They told you where that is? I'd like to know where that is..." In a prompt response, Trump said, "No, no." Also read: ‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown Now, a day later, it has come to light that some of the proofs Trump presented were actual news reports, but did not match his claims. A statement by Ramaphosa after a thorough investigation may nullify or authenticate the claims made by Trump in the Oval Office.

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down for talks with US President Donald Trump in Oval Office, the latter made claims of 'white genocide' or the killing of white farmers.

Donald Trump shows 'white genocide in South Africa,' turns out it is Congo | Fact Check

US President Donald Trump has recently made a claim, saying that autism is "artificially induced" in children, and must not occur naturally, further citing the spike in autism cases in the United States.Trump during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event made the statement, suggesting that the administration's MAHA could provide answers.“When you hear 10,000, it was 1 in 10,000, and now it’s 1 in 31 for autism, I think that’s just a terrible thing. It has to be something on the outside, has to be artificially induced, has to be,” Trump said."And we will not allow our public health system to be captured by the very industries it’s supposed to oversee. So we’re demanding the answers, the public is demanding the answers and that’s why we’re here," the US president added.This comes just after the release of a commission assessment "exposing root causes of childhood chronic disease crisis.”Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stressed that the Trump administration will end the childhood chronic disease crisis by attacking its root causes head-on, not just managing symptoms.As per the release, RFK Jr named several factors contributing to chronic disease in children, including poor diet, environmental toxins, insufficient physical activity, chronic stress, and over-medicalization.Earlier, RFK Jr. that the mineral, which has been shown to decrease tooth decay in populations, is making Americans stupid.“The more you get, the stupider you are,” he said.In February, Trump in a Truth Social post, stated, "20 years ago, Autism in children was 1 in 10,000. NOW IT’S 1 in 34. WOW! Something’s really wrong. We need BOBBY!!! &nbsp;Thank You!"Currently, about 1 in 36 children have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trump during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event made the statement, suggesting that the administrations MAHA could provide answers.

US President Donald Trump has recently made a claim, saying that autism is "artificially induced" in children, and must not occur naturally, further citing the spike in autism cases in the United States. Trump during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event made the statement, suggesting that the administration's MAHA could provide answers. “When you hear 10,000, it was 1 in 10,000, and now it’s 1 in 31 for autism, I think that’s just a terrible thing. It has to be something on the outside, has to be artificially induced, has to be,” Trump said. "And we will not allow our public health system to be captured by the very industries it’s supposed to oversee. So we’re demanding the answers, the public is demanding the answers and that’s why we’re here," the US president added. This comes just after the release of a commission assessment "exposing root causes of childhood chronic disease crisis.” Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stressed that the Trump administration will end the childhood chronic disease crisis by attacking its root causes head-on, not just managing symptoms. As per the release, RFK Jr named several factors contributing to chronic disease in children, including poor diet, environmental toxins, insufficient physical activity, chronic stress, and over-medicalization. Earlier, RFK Jr. that the mineral, which has been shown to decrease tooth decay in populations, is making Americans stupid. “The more you get, the stupider you are,” he said. In February, Trump in a Truth Social post, stated, "20 years ago, Autism in children was 1 in 10,000. NOW IT’S 1 in 34. WOW! Something’s really wrong. We need BOBBY!!! Thank You!" Currently, about 1 in 36 children have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Trump during a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event made the statement, suggesting that the administration's MAHA could provide answers.

Is autism artificially induced? Trump shares new theory on how children get autism - Here's what he said

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a visit to Berlin on Friday (May 23), made it clear that India has “zero tolerance” for terrorism and will not give in to nuclear blackmail. His comments came in the wake of India’s military operation in response to the deadly April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians.Speaking at a joint press conference with Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar stated, “I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-water-bomb-we-must-defuse-pakistani-senator-warns-of-looming-crisis-as-india-keeps-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-1748000884812">‘A water bomb, we must defuse’: Pakistani senator warns of looming crisis as India keeps Indus Waters Treaty&nbsp;in&nbsp;abeyance</a>He added, “There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard. We also value Germany's understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism.”<h2>Germany supports India’s fight against terror</h2>Germany’s foreign minister backed India’s stance strongly, saying Berlin would support all efforts to fight terrorism.“Germany will support any fight against terrorism. Terrorism must never have a place in the world, anywhere, and this is why we will support everyone who fights and has to fight terrorism. We very much appreciate that a ceasefire has been reached, and we hope that there will be a solution soon,” Wadephul said during the same interaction.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-pakistan-s-denial-to-indigo-flight-risked-220-peoples-lives-here-s-what-happened-during-horrific-hailstorm-1748000432340">How Pakistan's denial to IndiGo flight risked 220 peoples' lives - Here's what happened during horrific hailstorm</a><h2>Meeting with the German Chancellor</h2>Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties.“Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism,” Jaishankar shared on X.<h2>India’s Operation Sindoor</h2>India’s military action, Operation Sindoor, was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, considered the worst civilian massacre since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.The operation began before dawn on May 7 and targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. At least 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes, which led to heavy exchanges across the India-Pakistan border, involving fighter aircraft, missile attacks, drones, and artillery fire.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a visit to Berlin on Friday (May 23), made it clear that India has “zero tolerance” for terrorism and will not give in to nuclear blackmail. His comments came in the wake of India’s military operation in response to the deadly April 22 terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. Speaking at a joint press conference with Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar stated, “I come to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally.” Also read: ‘A water bomb, we must defuse’: Pakistani senator warns of looming crisis as India keeps Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance He added, “There should be no confusion in any quarter in that regard. We also value Germany's understanding that every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism.” Germany supports India’s fight against terror Germany’s foreign minister backed India’s stance strongly, saying Berlin would support all efforts to fight terrorism. “Germany will support any fight against terrorism. Terrorism must never have a place in the world, anywhere, and this is why we will support everyone who fights and has to fight terrorism. We very much appreciate that a ceasefire has been reached, and we hope that there will be a solution soon,” Wadephul said during the same interaction. Also read: How Pakistan's denial to IndiGo flight risked 220 peoples' lives - Here's what happened during horrific hailstorm Meeting with the German Chancellor Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties. “Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism,” Jaishankar shared on X. India’s Operation Sindoor India’s military action, Operation Sindoor, was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, considered the worst civilian massacre since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The operation began before dawn on May 7 and targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. At least 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes, which led to heavy exchanges across the India-Pakistan border, involving fighter aircraft, missile attacks, drones, and artillery fire.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He thanked Germany for standing with India in its fight against terror and stressed the need to deepen bilateral ties.

‘Zero tolerance for terror’: EAM Jaishankar says India won’t give in to Pakistan's 'nuclear blackmail'

A report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) claims that Washington is considering scaling back its military presence in South Korea. However, reports from Seoul indicate that the South Korean Defence Ministry have not received any formal communication from Washington.If the reports were to be true, Washington is reviewing proposals to withdraw approximately 4500 troops from South Korea. There are approximately 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea, part of the United States Forces Korea (USFK). These forces serve as a critical deterrent to the nuclear-armed North Korea. They organise and participate in joint operations and drills as part of trilateral security cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan.&nbsp;The report at WSJ also states that Washington is planning to relocate these forces to other parts of the Indo-Pacific region, such as Guam. Even though no concrete official reports confirm this, Trump's rhetoric indicates the same. Trump historically called South Korea a ‘money machine’ in October before his second term at the White House. He insisted back then that if he were to be the next President, South Korea would have to pay billions more to host the American Army.&nbsp;The US &nbsp;and South Korea agreed on a new deal which sees the cost of deploying the US army in South Korea rise by 8.3 per cent to $1.1 billion in 2026.<h2>North Korea's growing threat&nbsp;</h2>A senior researcher of Carnegie Endowment, an international think tank, states that North Korea is in the ‘strongest strategic position in decades’. According to the intelligence report of the United States Defence Intelligence Agency, '2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment', North Korea is most certainly in a position to launch a prolonged war. It has now developed an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the continental United States. Military experts in South Korea believe that it is actively receiving aid from Russia, including military cooperation, SA-22 surface-to-air missile systems, and electronic warfare equipment. It is also reciprocating by providing military and material support to Russia against Ukraine. These two nations also signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement last year. Frequent missile tests and provocative actions have heightened tensions in the region. On the other hand, &nbsp;North Korea’s critical economic and political dependence on China underpins the bilateral relationship between these two. The presence of US military troops acts as a deterrent to hinting to Pyongyang that any aggression would be reciprocated with a strong military response.&nbsp;<h2>South Korea's Military Autonomy</h2>South Korea ranks 5th in the 2025 Global Firepower Index, with advanced weaponry, military readiness, and cybersecurity. It isn't entirely dependent on the US for deterrence. It allocates $222 billion to defence spending.&nbsp;It has a Three-Axis Defence System comprising of Kill Chain preemptive strike strategy, a multi-layered Korea Air and Missile Defence System, and Korea's Massive Punishment and Retaliation doctrine. It also has other advanced weaponry, such as a fleet of F-35 stealth fighters, Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missiles capable of penetrating underground bunkers. It has indigenously developed AI-powered military tech that enables drones and fighter jets to fly autonomously.&nbsp;"Territorial defence can no longer rely solely on human resources,” said Seong Tae Jeong, chief technology officer at the Advanced Defence Science and Technology Research Institute at South Korea’s Agency for Defence DevelopmentSouth Korea and Japan have been working towards less reliance on the US, as Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru was pushing for an ‘Asian NATO’- a long-term strategy for a viable ally in the region.&nbsp;Despite not having its nuclear arsenal, it comes under the US nuclear umbrella. Seoul does have civil nuclear technology and a missile system capable of delivering a payload if it ever chooses to pursue nuclear ambitions.<h2>Deterrence Dynamics and Risks</h2>Maintaining a credible deterrent in the face of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions remains a challenge for the United States. Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI), with the support of the Defence Threat Reduction Agency, produced a report on the United States' readiness for deterrence in the region. The report's striking findings indicate that if a conflict starts with China or North Korea, the United States will not be able to deter the other one either North Korea or China from escalating the conflict. What could start from one flash point could escalate into much more. The US-South Korea conflict with North Korea could quickly spill into a Nuclear War. Other flashpoints, like Taiwan, is also facing growing military, diplomatic, and information pressure from China towards its long-term objective of unification. North Korea continues to support its nuclear weapon program by increasing its plutonium and highly enriched uranium, adding to its arsenal.&nbsp;Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, met with Gen. Ken-ichiro Nagumo, commander of the Japanese Joint Operations Command, on May 20.&nbsp;Brunson reiterated that USFK is committed to maintaining the momentum of trilateral cooperation. "The partnership between the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan is evolving beyond confidence-building measures and is maturing into a cornerstone of regional stability", stated Brunson.However, scaling back does not necessarily mean a reduction in deterrence; the US could possibly justify this scaling down by citing the advanced technology and increased military spending of South Korea. Still in South Korea, this reduction might spark the debate of having its own nuclear arsenal and stepping out of the US umbrella. Domestically, this will resonate with the USA's ‘America first’ policy.&nbsp;Nonetheless, this potentially emboldens China and North Korea, destabilising the balance of power in the region. Beijing might pursue its expansionist ambitions and push territorial integrity of Taiwan if the US seems increasingly adamant about its ‘America first’ policy. In a conflict situation, the United States is likely to face operational and strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the Korean Peninsula.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest a scaling down of USFK in South Korea. How could this move potentially alter the power dynamics in the Korean Peninsula 

A report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) claims that Washington is considering scaling back its military presence in South Korea. However, reports from Seoul indicate that the South Korean Defence Ministry have not received any formal communication from Washington. If the reports were to be true, Washington is reviewing proposals to withdraw approximately 4500 troops from South Korea. There are approximately 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea, part of the United States Forces Korea (USFK). These forces serve as a critical deterrent to the nuclear-armed North Korea. They organise and participate in joint operations and drills as part of trilateral security cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan. The report at WSJ also states that Washington is planning to relocate these forces to other parts of the Indo-Pacific region, such as Guam. Even though no concrete official reports confirm this, Trump's rhetoric indicates the same. Trump historically called South Korea a ‘money machine’ in October before his second term at the White House. He insisted back then that if he were to be the next President, South Korea would have to pay billions more to host the American Army. The US and South Korea agreed on a new deal which sees the cost of deploying the US army in South Korea rise by 8.3 per cent to $1.1 billion in 2026. North Korea's growing threat A senior researcher of Carnegie Endowment, an international think tank, states that North Korea is in the ‘strongest strategic position in decades’. According to the intelligence report of the United States Defence Intelligence Agency, '2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment', North Korea is most certainly in a position to launch a prolonged war. It has now developed an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the continental United States. Military experts in South Korea believe that it is actively receiving aid from Russia, including military cooperation, SA-22 surface-to-air missile systems, and electronic warfare equipment. It is also reciprocating by providing military and material support to Russia against Ukraine. These two nations also signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement last year. Frequent missile tests and provocative actions have heightened tensions in the region. On the other hand, North Korea’s critical economic and political dependence on China underpins the bilateral relationship between these two. The presence of US military troops acts as a deterrent to hinting to Pyongyang that any aggression would be reciprocated with a strong military response. South Korea's Military Autonomy South Korea ranks 5th in the 2025 Global Firepower Index, with advanced weaponry, military readiness, and cybersecurity. It isn't entirely dependent on the US for deterrence. It allocates $222 billion to defence spending. It has a Three-Axis Defence System comprising of Kill Chain preemptive strike strategy, a multi-layered Korea Air and Missile Defence System, and Korea's Massive Punishment and Retaliation doctrine. It also has other advanced weaponry, such as a fleet of F-35 stealth fighters, Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missiles capable of penetrating underground bunkers. It has indigenously developed AI-powered military tech that enables drones and fighter jets to fly autonomously. "Territorial defence can no longer rely solely on human resources,” said Seong Tae Jeong, chief technology officer at the Advanced Defence Science and Technology Research Institute at South Korea’s Agency for Defence Development South Korea and Japan have been working towards less reliance on the US, as Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru was pushing for an ‘Asian NATO’- a long-term strategy for a viable ally in the region. Despite not having its nuclear arsenal, it comes under the US nuclear umbrella. Seoul does have civil nuclear technology and a missile system capable of delivering a payload if it ever chooses to pursue nuclear ambitions. Deterrence Dynamics and Risks Maintaining a credible deterrent in the face of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions remains a challenge for the United States. Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI), with the support of the Defence Threat Reduction Agency, produced a report on the United States' readiness for deterrence in the region. The report's striking findings indicate that if a conflict starts with China or North Korea, the United States will not be able to deter the other one either North Korea or China from escalating the conflict. What could start from one flash point could escalate into much more. The US-South Korea conflict with North Korea could quickly spill into a Nuclear War. Other flashpoints, like Taiwan, is also facing growing military, diplomatic, and information pressure from China towards its long-term objective of unification. North Korea continues to support its nuclear weapon program by increasing its plutonium and highly enriched uranium, adding to its arsenal. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea, met with Gen. Ken-ichiro Nagumo, commander of the Japanese Joint Operations Command, on May 20. Brunson reiterated that USFK is committed to maintaining the momentum of trilateral cooperation. "The partnership between the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan is evolving beyond confidence-building measures and is maturing into a cornerstone of regional stability", stated Brunson. However, scaling back does not necessarily mean a reduction in deterrence; the US could possibly justify this scaling down by citing the advanced technology and increased military spending of South Korea. Still in South Korea, this reduction might spark the debate of having its own nuclear arsenal and stepping out of the US umbrella. Domestically, this will resonate with the USA's ‘America first’ policy. Nonetheless, this potentially emboldens China and North Korea, destabilising the balance of power in the region. Beijing might pursue its expansionist ambitions and push territorial integrity of Taiwan if the US seems increasingly adamant about its ‘America first’ policy. In a conflict situation, the United States is likely to face operational and strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the Korean Peninsula.

Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest a scaling down of USFK in South Korea. How could this move potentially alter the power dynamics in the Korean Peninsula&nbsp;

What would happen if the US scales down its military presence in South Korea, and how could it impact deterrence against North Korea?

Indian-origin former employee of Microsoft, Vaniya Agrawal and her colleague Hossam Nasr protested against the tech giant in their Seattle, US, session for arming the Israeli military. They confronted Neta Haiby, the company's Head of AI Security, and interrupted her while she was speaking on stage during the Azure AI session.&nbsp;This wasn't the first time she protested against Microsoft, she had staged a coordinated protest earlier in April at the company's 50th year celebration.&nbsp;Agarwal was seen disrupting Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's talk, videos of her protest against the leadership have surfaced online where she is seen saying, “I’m a Microsoft worker and I do not consent... 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been murdered with Microsoft technology. How dare you? Shame on all of you for celebrating on their blood."&nbsp;Agarwal had joined Microsoft a year and a half ago and believed in their mission to “empower every person and every organisation on the planet to do more.” But she began to feel stifled as leaked documents revealed how Microsoft AI powers the most “sensitive and highly classified projects” for the Israeli military. In a mail written to all her employees and the leadership, she expressed her views on the ongoing war in Gaza. She wrote, "Microsoft cloud and AI enable the Israeli military to be more lethal and destructive in Gaza. It is undeniable that Microsoft’s Azure cloud offerings and AI developments form the technological backbone of Israel’s automated apartheid and genocide systems. Microsoft is so deeply connected to the Israeli military that it was just yesterday designated one of the priority boycott targets of the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanctions) campaign."&nbsp;

Indian-origin former employee of Microsoft, Vaniya Agrawal and her colleague Hossam Nasr protested against the tech giant in their Seattle, US, session for arming the Israeli military. 

Indian-origin former employee of Microsoft, Vaniya Agrawal and her colleague Hossam Nasr protested against the tech giant in their Seattle, US, session for arming the Israeli military. They confronted Neta Haiby, the company's Head of AI Security, and interrupted her while she was speaking on stage during the Azure AI session. This wasn't the first time she protested against Microsoft, she had staged a coordinated protest earlier in April at the company's 50th year celebration. Agarwal was seen disrupting Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's talk, videos of her protest against the leadership have surfaced online where she is seen saying, “I’m a Microsoft worker and I do not consent... 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been murdered with Microsoft technology. How dare you? Shame on all of you for celebrating on their blood." Agarwal had joined Microsoft a year and a half ago and believed in their mission to “empower every person and every organisation on the planet to do more.” But she began to feel stifled as leaked documents revealed how Microsoft AI powers the most “sensitive and highly classified projects” for the Israeli military. In a mail written to all her employees and the leadership, she expressed her views on the ongoing war in Gaza. She wrote, "Microsoft cloud and AI enable the Israeli military to be more lethal and destructive in Gaza. It is undeniable that Microsoft’s Azure cloud offerings and AI developments form the technological backbone of Israel’s automated apartheid and genocide systems. Microsoft is so deeply connected to the Israeli military that it was just yesterday designated one of the priority boycott targets of the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanctions) campaign."

Indian-origin former employee of Microsoft, Vaniya Agrawal and her colleague Hossam Nasr protested against the tech giant in their Seattle, US, session for arming the Israeli military.&nbsp;

Indian-origin techie Vaniya Agrawal disrupts Microsoft session over 'Israeli ties' again. Here's what unfolded

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) claimed that the European Union has been ‘very difficult’ to deal with in the trade talks and that the current US trade in goods deficit is “totally unacceptable” and announced 50 per cent tariffs on EU from June 1, 2025. Trump took to Truth Social and wrote, "The European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE, has been very difficult to deal with."Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-big-warning-to-apple-make-iphones-in-us-not-in-india-or-face-25-tariffs-1748001761590">Trump's BIG warning to Apple: Make iPhones in US, not in India or face 25% tariffs</a> Taking aim at the so-called 'Trade Barriers' put up by the European Union, he wrote, “Their powerful Trade Barriers, VAT taxes, ridiculous Corporate Penalties, Non-Monetary Trade Barriers, Monetary Manipulations, unfair and unjustified lawsuits against American companies, and more, have led to a Trade Deficit with the U.S. of more than $250,000,000 a year, a number which is totally unacceptable. Our discussions with them are going nowhere!”&nbsp;

"Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There is no Tariff if the product is built or manufactured in the United States," Trump added.The EU Commission declined to comment on US President Donald Trump’s comments. The Commission said it would wait for a phone call between EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic and his US counterpart Jamieson Greer to take place at 15:00 GMT.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-prisoner-swap-news-today-donald-trump-ceasefire-truth-social-1747998350644">Trump hints at 'something big' between Russia and Ukraine, hails major prisoner swap - Does this mean ceasefire is close?</a><h2>European markets fall</h2>Minutes after the US president's announcement European stock markets slid down. Germany’s DAX fell by 1.9%, while Italy’s FTSE MIB has lost 2%.The Stoxx 600 Banks Index, which tracks bank shares in Europe, went down by 1.7%.In London, the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares dropped 1.1%, as the trade war rose again.

Trump took to Truth Social and wrote, "The European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE, has been very difficult to deal with."

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) claimed that the European Union has been ‘very difficult’ to deal with in the trade talks and that the current US trade in goods deficit is “totally unacceptable” and announced 50 per cent tariffs on EU from June 1, 2025. Trump took to Truth Social and wrote, "The European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE, has been very difficult to deal with." Also read: Trump's BIG warning to Apple: Make iPhones in US, not in India or face 25% tariffs Taking aim at the so-called 'Trade Barriers' put up by the European Union, he wrote, “Their powerful Trade Barriers, VAT taxes, ridiculous Corporate Penalties, Non-Monetary Trade Barriers, Monetary Manipulations, unfair and unjustified lawsuits against American companies, and more, have led to a Trade Deficit with the U.S. of more than $250,000,000 a year, a number which is totally unacceptable. Our discussions with them are going nowhere!”

Trump took to Truth Social and wrote, “The European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE, has been very difficult to deal with.”

US–EU trade war? Trump slaps 50% tariffs on European Union, calls it ‘very difficult to deal with’

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) warned Apple's Tim Cook to manufacture and build iPhones in the United States or face 25% tariffs.The US president also said that earlier also he informed Tim Cook that he expects that their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United &nbsp;States of America, will be built in the US, and not India or anywhere else."I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United &nbsp;States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," he said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-pushes-apple-to-halt-india-production-9074849">WATCH | Trump pushes Apple to halt India production</a>&nbsp;"If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S. Thank you for your attention to this matter!," Trump added.

This comes as Apple is pushing to extend its manufacturing in India.Moreover, during Qatar's visit, Trump noted a conversation with Tim Cook, criticising Apple's rising investment in India."I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday. I said to him, 'my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India," he said."I don't want you building in India. India can take care of themselves," Trump reportedly told Cook.Notably, Apple has produced nearly $22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the year ending March 2025, which showed a sharp surge, as it was 60% more as compared to last year.A Reuters report highlighted that the smartphone maker stepped up production and chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones to the United States to ensure sufficient inventory as Trump’s tariffs threaten to push up costs.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/foxconn-commits-1-5-billion-to-expand-iphone-production-in-india-1747726834497">Also read: Foxconn commits $1.5 billion to expand iPhone production in India</a>

The US president also said that earlier also he informed Tim Cook that he expects that their iPhone’s will be built in the US, and not India or anywhere else.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) warned Apple's Tim Cook to manufacture and build iPhones in the United States or face 25% tariffs. The US president also said that earlier also he informed Tim Cook that he expects that their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America, will be built in the US, and not India or anywhere else. "I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," he said. WATCH | Trump pushes Apple to halt India production "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S. Thank you for your attention to this matter!," Trump added.

The US president also said that earlier also he informed Tim Cook that he expects that their iPhone’s will be built in the US, and not India or anywhere else.

Trump's BIG warning to Apple: Make iPhones in US, not in India or face 25% tariffs

Opposition senator in Pakistan Syed Ali Zafar has raised serious concerns in Pakistan’s Senate, urging the government to act swiftly after India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-can-pakistan-use-f-16s-against-india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-drone-attack-pahalgam-terror-attack-9050088">Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say</a>Zafar, representing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said the move by India was like dropping a “water bomb” and warned that millions of people in Pakistan could face hunger if the situation is not resolved quickly.“If we don’t solve this water crisis now, we could die of hunger. The reason is that the Indus Basin is our lifeline. Three-fourths of our water comes from outside the country. Out of every ten people, nine are living their lives based on international border basins,” he told the Senate.<h2>Senator highlights risk to agriculture and energy</h2>Zafar pointed out that 90% of Pakistan’s crops depend on the Indus river system. He added that the country’s dams and energy projects are also reliant on water flowing from the rivers governed by the treaty.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inside-india-pakistans-nuclear-arsenals-who-has-more-and-what-would-happen-if-new-delhi-islamabad-unleash-their-nukes-pahalgam-terror-attack-9007737">Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes?</a>“All our power projects and dams are built on this water. That’s why we must understand that this is like a water bomb hanging over us, we have to defuse it, we have to resolve it,” he said.<h2>Why did India suspend the Indus Waters Treaty?</h2>India suspended the IWT after the April terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The decision was part of a wider set of measures meant to send a message to Pakistan over its alleged backing of cross-border terrorism.Although both nations agreed to a ceasefire after the Pahalgam incident and India’s Operation Sindoor, New Delhi has maintained strict steps against Islamabad. According to officials, the ceasefire was agreed to without any preconditions or links to other disputes.<h2>What does the Indus Waters Treaty mean for Pakistan?</h2>The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, allowed Pakistan control over three western rivers, Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, and gave India access to the eastern rivers: Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas.Water from the western rivers is critical for Pakistan, providing around 80% of its total water supply, mostly for irrigation and drinking. India’s decision to suspend the treaty has disrupted flows in areas where it controls the river systems, affecting water availability in some regions of Pakistan, particularly during the ongoing summer heat.<h2>Pakistan calls India’s move an ‘act of war’</h2>Islamabad has strongly criticised the suspension, calling it an “act of war.” In contrast, New Delhi has said the treaty will remain suspended unless Pakistan puts an end to cross-border terrorism credibly and permanently.

Zafar, representing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said the move by India was like dropping a “water bomb” and warned that millions of people in Pakistan could face hunger if the situation is not resolved quickly.

Opposition senator in Pakistan Syed Ali Zafar has raised serious concerns in Pakistan’s Senate, urging the government to act swiftly after India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April. Also read: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say Zafar, representing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said the move by India was like dropping a “water bomb” and warned that millions of people in Pakistan could face hunger if the situation is not resolved quickly. “If we don’t solve this water crisis now, we could die of hunger. The reason is that the Indus Basin is our lifeline. Three-fourths of our water comes from outside the country. Out of every ten people, nine are living their lives based on international border basins,” he told the Senate. Senator highlights risk to agriculture and energy Zafar pointed out that 90% of Pakistan’s crops depend on the Indus river system. He added that the country’s dams and energy projects are also reliant on water flowing from the rivers governed by the treaty. Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? “All our power projects and dams are built on this water. That’s why we must understand that this is like a water bomb hanging over us, we have to defuse it, we have to resolve it,” he said. Why did India suspend the Indus Waters Treaty? India suspended the IWT after the April terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The decision was part of a wider set of measures meant to send a message to Pakistan over its alleged backing of cross-border terrorism. Although both nations agreed to a ceasefire after the Pahalgam incident and India’s Operation Sindoor, New Delhi has maintained strict steps against Islamabad. According to officials, the ceasefire was agreed to without any preconditions or links to other disputes. What does the Indus Waters Treaty mean for Pakistan? The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, allowed Pakistan control over three western rivers, Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, and gave India access to the eastern rivers: Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Water from the western rivers is critical for Pakistan, providing around 80% of its total water supply, mostly for irrigation and drinking. India’s decision to suspend the treaty has disrupted flows in areas where it controls the river systems, affecting water availability in some regions of Pakistan, particularly during the ongoing summer heat. Pakistan calls India’s move an ‘act of war’ Islamabad has strongly criticised the suspension, calling it an “act of war.” In contrast, New Delhi has said the treaty will remain suspended unless Pakistan puts an end to cross-border terrorism credibly and permanently.

Zafar, representing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said the move by India was like dropping a “water bomb” and warned that millions of people in Pakistan could face hunger if the situation is not resolved quickly.

‘A water bomb, we must defuse’: Pakistani senator warns of looming crisis as India keeps Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Srinagar went through horrific turbulence on Wednesday, putting the lives of 220 people at risk as it also suffered major external damage.All this happened after a massive storm hit Delhi-NCR on Wednesday this week, which led to heavy rainfall and dust storm.However, the flight later safely landed at Srinagar, its original destination.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-denies-indigo-s-pilot-request-to-use-its-airspace-after-delhi-srinagar-flight-hit-by-turbulence-1747932446135">Also read: Pakistan denies IndiGo's pilot request to use its airspace after Delhi-Srinagar flight hit by turbulence</a><h2>Here's what happened</h2>The flight encountered hailstorm near Pathankot, when it was cruising at 86,000 feet. The pilot tried to steer clear of bad weather.When they were not allowed to do so, they considered returning to Delhi but later decided to continue moving towards Srinagar.However, during the period, they got multiple warnings including maximum operation speed and angle of attack fault for the Airbus A321neo.Then, the pilots flew the aircraft manually, without autopilot, till they left the hailstorm. Following this, they declared an urgent situation.As the situation got horrific, the IndiGo flight requested to enter Pakistani airspace to avoid turbulence and the storm. However, Lahore Air Traffic Control refused.DGCA even stated that at one point, the plane entered a steep and rapid descent of 8,500 feet per minute."Crew flew the aircraft manually till they exited the hailstorm. After carrying out all checklist actions (ECAM actions), the crew declared PAN PAN (urgency call) to Srinagar ATC and requested for RADAR vectors and made a safe landing with auto thrust operating normally," a statement issued by DGCA read.It added that there was no loss of life or injury to any of the passengers on board the flight.But, "post-flight walk-around revealed damage to the Nose radome," it stated.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-indigo-flights-to-and-from-these-locations-cancelled-today-check-list-here-9062522">Also read: Air India, Indigo airlines announce cancellations at these places today: Check your flight status</a>

The pilots flew the aircraft manually, without autopilot, till they left the hailstorm. Following this, they declared an urgent situation.

An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Srinagar went through horrific turbulence on Wednesday, putting the lives of 220 people at risk as it also suffered major external damage. All this happened after a massive storm hit Delhi-NCR on Wednesday this week, which led to heavy rainfall and dust storm. However, the flight later safely landed at Srinagar, its original destination. Also read: Pakistan denies IndiGo's pilot request to use its airspace after Delhi-Srinagar flight hit by turbulence Here's what happened The flight encountered hailstorm near Pathankot, when it was cruising at 86,000 feet. The pilot tried to steer clear of bad weather. When they were not allowed to do so, they considered returning to Delhi but later decided to continue moving towards Srinagar. However, during the period, they got multiple warnings including maximum operation speed and angle of attack fault for the Airbus A321neo. Then, the pilots flew the aircraft manually, without autopilot, till they left the hailstorm. Following this, they declared an urgent situation. As the situation got horrific, the IndiGo flight requested to enter Pakistani airspace to avoid turbulence and the storm. However, Lahore Air Traffic Control refused. DGCA even stated that at one point, the plane entered a steep and rapid descent of 8,500 feet per minute. "Crew flew the aircraft manually till they exited the hailstorm. After carrying out all checklist actions (ECAM actions), the crew declared PAN PAN (urgency call) to Srinagar ATC and requested for RADAR vectors and made a safe landing with auto thrust operating normally," a statement issued by DGCA read. It added that there was no loss of life or injury to any of the passengers on board the flight. But, "post-flight walk-around revealed damage to the Nose radome," it stated. Also read: Air India, Indigo airlines announce cancellations at these places today: Check your flight status

The pilots flew the aircraft manually, without autopilot, till they left the hailstorm. Following this, they declared an urgent situation.

How Pakistan's denial to IndiGo flight risked 220 peoples' lives - Here's what happened during horrific hailstorm

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) announced that a large prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine had been finalised.“A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly. Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???” Trump posted on his platform, Truth Social.The development follows direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv held earlier this month in Istanbul, the first such discussions between the two countries in more than three years.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/russia-ukraine-war-trumps-ukraine-peace-plan-isnt-about-peace-its-a-pr-stunt-8862762">Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt</a><h2>1,000 prisoners listed for exchange</h2>According to Ukrainian military intelligence officials, Kyiv had submitted a list of 1,000 prisoners of war to Russia as part of the agreement. The Russian side also confirmed receiving the list.So far this month, both sides have already exchanged 205 captured soldiers, reflecting continued efforts to maintain prisoner swaps despite the ongoing war.These negotiations are part of a series of exchanges that have taken place since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tried-to-use-zelensky-against-biden-but-it-backfired-what-fueled-his-anger-towards-terrible-ukraine-8769285">Trump tried to use Zelensky against Biden but&nbsp;it&nbsp;backfired&nbsp;-&nbsp;What fueled his anger towards 'terrible'&nbsp;Ukraine</a><h2>Ukraine’s call for ceasefire turned down</h2>During the Istanbul discussions, Ukraine had also requested a 30-day ceasefire. However, Moscow rejected the proposal.Ukrainian representatives stressed the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire through diplomatic means, stating this was in line with suggestions made by the US, European partners, and other countries.Russia's lead negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, said both parties had agreed to “present their vision of a possible future ceasefire”.<h2>Trump and Putin discussed separate swap with US</h2>In a separate development, the Kremlin confirmed this week that President Putin and Donald Trump had spoken about a potential prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. Further details on that discussion remain limited.

“A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly. Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???” Trump posted on his platform, Truth Social.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) announced that a large prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine had been finalised. “A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly. Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???” Trump posted on his platform, Truth Social. The development follows direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv held earlier this month in Istanbul, the first such discussions between the two countries in more than three years. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt 1,000 prisoners listed for exchange According to Ukrainian military intelligence officials, Kyiv had submitted a list of 1,000 prisoners of war to Russia as part of the agreement. The Russian side also confirmed receiving the list. So far this month, both sides have already exchanged 205 captured soldiers, reflecting continued efforts to maintain prisoner swaps despite the ongoing war. These negotiations are part of a series of exchanges that have taken place since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Also read: Trump tried to use Zelensky against Biden but it backfired - What fueled his anger towards 'terrible' Ukraine Ukraine’s call for ceasefire turned down During the Istanbul discussions, Ukraine had also requested a 30-day ceasefire. However, Moscow rejected the proposal. Ukrainian representatives stressed the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire through diplomatic means, stating this was in line with suggestions made by the US, European partners, and other countries. Russia's lead negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, said both parties had agreed to “present their vision of a possible future ceasefire”. Trump and Putin discussed separate swap with US In a separate development, the Kremlin confirmed this week that President Putin and Donald Trump had spoken about a potential prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. Further details on that discussion remain limited.

“A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly. Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???” Trump posted on his platform, Truth Social.

Trump hints at 'something big' between Russia and Ukraine, hails major prisoner swap  - Does this mean ceasefire is close?

The United States said on Thursday (May 22) that it would impose fresh sanctions on Sudan after finding that its government used chemical weapons during the civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last year.&nbsp;The US plans to limit exports and restrict financial borrowing from June 6, the Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.&nbsp;“The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC,” Bruce said, referring to the Chemical Weapons Convention treaty that bans the use of such weapons.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-clashes-nearly-200-killed-125000-displaced-since-march-un-8965781">Sudan clashes: Nearly 200 killed, 125,000 displaced since March: UN</a>&nbsp;Condemning the move by Washington, Sudan described the US allegations as a “deliberate distortion of facts concerning the situation in Sudan.”&nbsp;“This interference, which lacks any moral or legal basis, deprives Washington of what is left of its credibility and closes the door to any influence in Sudan,” government spokesperson Khalid al-Eisir said on Friday (May 23).&nbsp;<h2>Sudan civil war</h2>&nbsp;Sudan has been gripped by the world’s humanitarian crisis due to war over a power struggle between the army and the RSF. According to Reuters, tens of thousands of people have died, while about 13 million have been displaced since the war erupted in April 2023.&nbsp;In January, Washington imposed sanctions on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, blaming him for choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-stood-by-us-during-crisis-says-sudan-ambassador-eltom-8970611">India stood by us during crisis, says Sudan Ambassador Eltom</a>&nbsp;The US also discovered that the members of the RSF and allied militias committed genocide, following which it imposed sanctions on RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti.&nbsp;According to a New York Times report from January, citing senior US officials, Sudan’s army had used chemical weapons at least two times amid the civil war.&nbsp;“The United States remains fully committed to hold to account those responsible for contributing to chemical weapons proliferation,” Bruce said.

The US plans to limit exports and restrict financial borrowing from June 6, the Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

The United States said on Thursday (May 22) that it would impose fresh sanctions on Sudan after finding that its government used chemical weapons during the civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last year. The US plans to limit exports and restrict financial borrowing from June 6, the Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement. “The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC,” Bruce said, referring to the Chemical Weapons Convention treaty that bans the use of such weapons. Also read | Sudan clashes: Nearly 200 killed, 125,000 displaced since March: UN Condemning the move by Washington, Sudan described the US allegations as a “deliberate distortion of facts concerning the situation in Sudan.” “This interference, which lacks any moral or legal basis, deprives Washington of what is left of its credibility and closes the door to any influence in Sudan,” government spokesperson Khalid al-Eisir said on Friday (May 23). Sudan civil war Sudan has been gripped by the world’s humanitarian crisis due to war over a power struggle between the army and the RSF. According to Reuters, tens of thousands of people have died, while about 13 million have been displaced since the war erupted in April 2023. In January, Washington imposed sanctions on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, blaming him for choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict. Also read | India stood by us during crisis, says Sudan Ambassador Eltom The US also discovered that the members of the RSF and allied militias committed genocide, following which it imposed sanctions on RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. According to a New York Times report from January, citing senior US officials, Sudan’s army had used chemical weapons at least two times amid the civil war. “The United States remains fully committed to hold to account those responsible for contributing to chemical weapons proliferation,” Bruce said.

The US plans to limit exports and restrict financial borrowing from June 6, the Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

US to sanction Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons in civil war, Khartoum says ‘deliberate distortion of facts’

An all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi met First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Andrey Denisov and other senators in Moscow.&nbsp; &nbsp;The eight-member delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf. The delegation will visit Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain, after visiting Russia. They are tasked with highlighting Operation Sindoor and India's unwavering fight against terrorism. Earlier in the day, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, briefed the all-party parliamentary delegation, on various aspects of India-Russia ties.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hon’ble MPs <a href="https://twitter.com/KanimozhiDMK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanimozhiDMK</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/RajeevRai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajeevRai</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/CaptBrijesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaptBrijesh</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/GUPTAPC50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@guptapc50</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/DrAshokKMittal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrAshokKMittal</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ambmanjeevpuri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ambmanjeevpuri</a> are received by the Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs H.E. Mr. Leonid Slutsky along with other Members of the State Duma.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>… <a href="https://t.co/I447cXfB3N">pic.twitter.com/I447cXfB3N</a>— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndEmbMoscow/status/1925849799540003314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking to ANI, Kanimozhi said, "Russia has been a strategic partner and we have always worked together on diplomatic issues, trade...it becomes very important at this point to reach out to Russia when we have been facing terror attacks time and again. We lost 26 lives in India, so the Government of India and the PM decided that MPs from across the country, from different parties, would be sent to represent the Indian stand against terrorism and explain our position to the world. So, as a part of these delegations that are being sent, one delegation has been sent to Russia..."&nbsp;In Japan, all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha appealed to diplomats to not sit on the fence because fighting against terrorism is for everyone. The delegation, led by Sanjay Jha, includes BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi and Brij Lal, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Barla, and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pointing out Islamabad's involvement in cross-border terrorism while interacting with diplomats, he said that Pakistan funds terrorists, trains them and sends them to India. "We are going to different countries to apprise the world that today it is India and tomorrow it could be you also. So don't be a fence-sitter. Fight against terrorism is for everyone. We are representing our people; we are going all over the world to apprise about the cross-border terrorism of Pakistan. It is state-sponsored terrorism. They finance it, they fund it, they train them and they send them to India and to other parts of the world also," Jha said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All-Party Delegation from India interacted with the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League led by Chairman H.E. Mr. Yasutoshi Nishimura. India’s resolute stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism was conveyed. Members of the league expressed support for India’s resolve to… <a href="https://t.co/kRmgSI37BP">pic.twitter.com/kRmgSI37BP</a>&mdash; India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianEmbTokyo/status/1925835282693185865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

All-party parliamentary delegations in Russia and Japan apprise diplomats and ministers about the role of Pakistan in funding terrorism 

An all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi met First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Andrey Denisov and other senators in Moscow. The eight-member delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf. The delegation will visit Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain, after visiting Russia. They are tasked with highlighting Operation Sindoor and India's unwavering fight against terrorism. Earlier in the day, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, briefed the all-party parliamentary delegation, on various aspects of India-Russia ties.

All-party parliamentary delegations in Russia and Japan apprise diplomats and ministers about the role of Pakistan in funding terrorism&nbsp;

India's all-party delegations in Russia, Japan expose Pak-based terrorism, warn 'don't be fence sitters, fight against terror for all'

A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said. Most of the country's more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in 2025 have been in areas near the US border. Officials in the worst-hit northern state of Chihuahua said that they had met local Mennonite leaders to encourage vaccination. Two children aged 11 months and seven years old from the vaccine-skeptical Christian community died from complications linked to the disease this month. One of them suffered from leukemia and the other had a kidney condition, according to the Chihuahua health department. "In the case of the 11-month-old child, the mother was also unvaccinated, so she could not transmit immunity to the infant," it said in a statement. A 31-year-old unvaccinated man died in the same state in April, while a one-year-old girl lost her life in neighboring Sonora. "She suffered from severe malnutrition and had not been vaccinated," the local health department said. The United States is also battling a measles outbreak, particularly in southern border states, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and several deaths. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or simply breathes. Known for its characteristic rash, it poses a serious risk to unvaccinated individuals, including infants under 12 months who are not ordinarily eligible for vaccination, and those with weakened immune systems.

Mexico measles outbreak: Four dead, including children 

A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said. Most of the country's more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in 2025 have been in areas near the US border. Officials in the worst-hit northern state of Chihuahua said that they had met local Mennonite leaders to encourage vaccination. Two children aged 11 months and seven years old from the vaccine-skeptical Christian community died from complications linked to the disease this month. One of them suffered from leukemia and the other had a kidney condition, according to the Chihuahua health department. "In the case of the 11-month-old child, the mother was also unvaccinated, so she could not transmit immunity to the infant," it said in a statement. A 31-year-old unvaccinated man died in the same state in April, while a one-year-old girl lost her life in neighboring Sonora. "She suffered from severe malnutrition and had not been vaccinated," the local health department said. The United States is also battling a measles outbreak, particularly in southern border states, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and several deaths. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or simply breathes. Known for its characteristic rash, it poses a serious risk to unvaccinated individuals, including infants under 12 months who are not ordinarily eligible for vaccination, and those with weakened immune systems.

A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said Friday.Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who took over after a mass uprising last year, had threatened to quit the job if parties did not give him their backing, a political ally and sources in his office said.The South Asian nation of around 170 million people has been in political turmoil since the student-led revolt that toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with parties protesting on the streets over a string of demands."For the sake of Bangladesh and a peaceful democratic transition, Professor Yunus needs to remain in office," Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to Yunus, and head of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, said in a post on Facebook."The Chief Adviser is not going to step down," he added. "He does not hanker after power."Bangladesh's political crisis has escalated this week, with rival parties protesting on the streets of the capital, Dhaka, with a string of competing demands.Yunus's reported threat to stand down came after thousands of supporters of the powerful Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) rallied in Dhaka on Wednesday, holding large-scale protests against the interim government for the first time.Yunus has promised polls will be held by June 2026 at the latest, but supporters of the BNP -- seen as the front-runners in highly anticipated elections that will be the first since Hasina was overthrown -- demanded he fix a date.Yunus's relationship with the military has also reportedly deteriorated.According to local media and military sources, powerful army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on Wednesday that elections should be held by December.Taiyeb issued a warning to the army on Friday. "The army can't meddle in politics," he wrote."The army doesn't do that in any civilised country," he added."By saying that the election has to be held by December, the military chief failed to maintain his jurisdictional correctness."

Bangladesh minister says Yunus 'not going to step down'

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus "needs to remain" in office as interim leader to ensure a peaceful transition of power, a cabinet member and special adviser to Yunus said Friday. Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who took over after a mass uprising last year, had threatened to quit the job if parties did not give him their backing, a political ally and sources in his office said. The South Asian nation of around 170 million people has been in political turmoil since the student-led revolt that toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with parties protesting on the streets over a string of demands. "For the sake of Bangladesh and a peaceful democratic transition, Professor Yunus needs to remain in office," Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to Yunus, and head of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, said in a post on Facebook. "The Chief Adviser is not going to step down," he added. "He does not hanker after power." Bangladesh's political crisis has escalated this week, with rival parties protesting on the streets of the capital, Dhaka, with a string of competing demands. Yunus's reported threat to stand down came after thousands of supporters of the powerful Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) rallied in Dhaka on Wednesday, holding large-scale protests against the interim government for the first time. Yunus has promised polls will be held by June 2026 at the latest, but supporters of the BNP -- seen as the front-runners in highly anticipated elections that will be the first since Hasina was overthrown -- demanded he fix a date. Yunus's relationship with the military has also reportedly deteriorated. According to local media and military sources, powerful army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on Wednesday that elections should be held by December. Taiyeb issued a warning to the army on Friday. "The army can't meddle in politics," he wrote. "The army doesn't do that in any civilised country," he added. "By saying that the election has to be held by December, the military chief failed to maintain his jurisdictional correctness."

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to Yunus's presence is crucial for peaceful transition of power in Bangladesh.

In a ceremony on Wednesday (May 21), Gen Asim Munir was officially elevated to the rank of Field Marshal — the highest military designation in Pakistan. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently serving his sentence in jail, had said Munir should crown himself 'King' instead.&nbsp;Present at the ceremony were the chief ministers of three states, Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh, the CM of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur skipped the do. It is said that Gandapur was busy in a party meeting discussing the release of Imran Khan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pak-army-chief-driven-by-extreme-religious-outlook-jaishankar-slams-asim-munir-1747899589721">'Pak army chief driven by extreme religious outlook': Jaishankar slams Asim Munir</a>&nbsp;Speaking to local media, Khan's sister Aleema quoted the former PM and said, “MashaAllah, General Asim Munir has become the Field Marshal. It would have been better had be declared himself King... because if one has to give himself a title, then King would have been appropriate.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In reality no one is sincere with Khan sab like her sister.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%85_%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%DA%AF%DB%92_%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%86_%DA%A9%DB%8C_%D8%B1%DB%81%D8%A7%D8%A6%DB%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#عوام_مانگے_خان_کی_رہائی</a> <a href="https://t.co/PguVCGDzxX">pic.twitter.com/PguVCGDzxX</a>&mdash; Naila malik (@Nailajabeem) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nailajabeem/status/1925230764175794353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She further added, "The country is ruled by the law of the jungle. And in the jungle, there is only one King."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-field-marshal-asim-munir-garners-attention-that-its-economy-warranted-internet-has-a-field-day-1747831314710">Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir garners attention that its economy warranted. Internet has a field day</a>&nbsp;Munir's promotion comes after the country got embroiled in cross-border firing with India. In retaliation to the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor. The aim was to target and dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.&nbsp; With battered air force bases and destroyed terrorist havens, Pakistan agreed upon a ceasefire with India after four days of fighting. Yet Islamabad not only celebrated its 'self-proclaimed victory' but also made the then Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir the new Field Marshal of the country.&nbsp;

In a ceremony on Wednesday (May 21), Gen Asim Munir was officially elevated to the rank of Field Marshal — the highest military designation in Pakistan.

In a ceremony on Wednesday (May 21), Gen Asim Munir was officially elevated to the rank of Field Marshal — the highest military designation in Pakistan. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently serving his sentence in jail, had said Munir should crown himself 'King' instead. Present at the ceremony were the chief ministers of three states, Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh, the CM of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur skipped the do. It is said that Gandapur was busy in a party meeting discussing the release of Imran Khan. Also read: 'Pak army chief driven by extreme religious outlook': Jaishankar slams Asim Munir Speaking to local media, Khan's sister Aleema quoted the former PM and said, “MashaAllah, General Asim Munir has become the Field Marshal. It would have been better had be declared himself King... because if one has to give himself a title, then King would have been appropriate.”

In a ceremony on Wednesday (May 21), Gen Asim Munir was officially elevated to the rank of Field Marshal — the highest military designation in Pakistan.

Asim Munir should have crowned himself 'King' not Field Marshal, says former Pak PM Imran Khan

Donald Trump's "gold card" that will provide wealthy individuals a permanent US residency in exchange of $5 million, is all set to be launched this week. The launch of the gold card visa programme was announced on Wednesday (May 21) at &nbsp;Axios’s ‘Building the Future’ event in Washington DC.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/notam-for-andaman-and-nicobar-islands-india-missile-test-likely-1747983331406">India to test missiles? Andaman airspace to remain closed for 2 days</a>&nbsp;Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that a website for the gold card will go up which will be called "trumpcard.gov". Those who are interested can start registering once the website go live. The policy is aimed at boosting the level of investment in the country to help pay off its federal debt which currently totals over $36 trillion.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-interim-chief-muhammed-yunus-considering-resignation-over-internal-conflict-1747967609903">Bangladesh Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus considering resignation over internal conflict: Reports</a>&nbsp;What is 'gold card program'&nbsp;First introduced by the US President Donald Trump in February 2025, the "gold card" programme allows foreign nationals to get a permanent US residency by investing $5 million in the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-s-international-students-could-stay-if-these-6-conditions-are-met-in-72-hours-explained-1747975742660">Harvard's international students could stay if these 6 conditions are met in 72 hours | Explained</a>&nbsp;“We’re going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s going to give you green card privileges, plus it’s going to be a route to citizenship,” Trump said while announcing the programme.“Wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card," he added.&nbsp;Trump's Commerce Secretary said, “Basically, everyone I meet who is not an American is going to want to buy this card if they have the fiscal capacity."&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indigenous-amazon-tribe-sues-us-newspapers-for-portraying-members-as-porn-addicts-1747970799492">Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says</a>&nbsp;“These are going to be great people who are going to come and bring businesses and opportunity to America, and they’re going to pay $5 million. If there are 200,000 people who pay, that’s a trillion dollars. That pays for everything," Lutnick added.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The policy is aimed at boosting the level of investment in the country to help pay off its federal debt which currently totals over $36 trillion.

Donald Trump's "gold card" that will provide wealthy individuals a permanent US residency in exchange of $5 million, is all set to be launched this week. The launch of the gold card visa programme was announced on Wednesday (May 21) at Axios’s ‘Building the Future’ event in Washington DC. Also read: India to test missiles? Andaman airspace to remain closed for 2 days Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that a website for the gold card will go up which will be called "trumpcard.gov". Those who are interested can start registering once the website go live. The policy is aimed at boosting the level of investment in the country to help pay off its federal debt which currently totals over $36 trillion. Also read: Bangladesh Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus considering resignation over internal conflict: Reports What is 'gold card program' First introduced by the US President Donald Trump in February 2025, the "gold card" programme allows foreign nationals to get a permanent US residency by investing $5 million in the country. Also read: Harvard's international students could stay if these 6 conditions are met in 72 hours | Explained “We’re going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s going to give you green card privileges, plus it’s going to be a route to citizenship,” Trump said while announcing the programme. “Wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card," he added. Trump's Commerce Secretary said, “Basically, everyone I meet who is not an American is going to want to buy this card if they have the fiscal capacity." Also read: Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says “These are going to be great people who are going to come and bring businesses and opportunity to America, and they’re going to pay $5 million. If there are 200,000 people who pay, that’s a trillion dollars. That pays for everything," Lutnick added.

Donald Trump's "gold card" that will provide wealthy individuals a permanent US residency in exchange of $5 million, is all set to be launched this week.&nbsp;

Trump's ‘gold card’ worth $5mn to launch SOONER than you think. Know when and where to register

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for May 23-24 for the likely conduct of a missile test, according to news agency PTI. This means airspace around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea will be closed for three hours each on May 23-24 for a planned air activity and no civilian aircraft will be allowed to use the specified airspace at any altitude. &nbsp;The NOTAM was issued on Friday (May 16) evening. According to the NOTAM, the specified airspace will be restricted between 01:30 and 04:30 UTC (7 am and 10 am IST) on May 23 and 24. This means nine international flight routes will be closed for these periods without any alternative routes being made available.&nbsp;In the context of airspace closure, an official told PTI, "We have successfully done a high-altitude weapon test today and tomorrow a similar test will be done. This is a routine practice here in Andaman and Nicobar Islands as we have done similar tests in the past also." The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), is the only tri-services command in India. &nbsp;The Andaman and Nicobar Islands region has been used for missile tests in the past. In January 2025, the Indian Army's Western Command announced the successful test launch of BrahMos missiles during an exercise witnessed by senior military leadership. The Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, along with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Kharga Corps, observed the missile salvo.&nbsp;In April 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) test-fired an air-launched ballistic missile. It was test-fired from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. &nbsp;In March 2022, the country successfully test-fired the extended-range version of a surface-to-surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a launch pad in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. &nbsp;Amid India-Pakistan tensions, this NOTAM is being seen as indicative of a missile test or a high-altitude weapons test. However, there has been no such information from &nbsp;Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) or Civil Aviation Ministry.

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for May 23-24 for the likely conduct of a missile test

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for May 23-24 for the likely conduct of a missile test, according to news agency PTI. This means airspace around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea will be closed for three hours each on May 23-24 for a planned air activity and no civilian aircraft will be allowed to use the specified airspace at any altitude. The NOTAM was issued on Friday (May 16) evening. According to the NOTAM, the specified airspace will be restricted between 01:30 and 04:30 UTC (7 am and 10 am IST) on May 23 and 24. This means nine international flight routes will be closed for these periods without any alternative routes being made available. In the context of airspace closure, an official told PTI, "We have successfully done a high-altitude weapon test today and tomorrow a similar test will be done. This is a routine practice here in Andaman and Nicobar Islands as we have done similar tests in the past also." The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), is the only tri-services command in India. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands region has been used for missile tests in the past. In January 2025, the Indian Army's Western Command announced the successful test launch of BrahMos missiles during an exercise witnessed by senior military leadership. The Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, along with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Kharga Corps, observed the missile salvo. In April 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) test-fired an air-launched ballistic missile. It was test-fired from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In March 2022, the country successfully test-fired the extended-range version of a surface-to-surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a launch pad in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Amid India-Pakistan tensions, this NOTAM is being seen as indicative of a missile test or a high-altitude weapons test. However, there has been no such information from Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) or Civil Aviation Ministry.

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for May 23-24 for the likely conduct of a missile test

India to test missiles? Andaman airspace to remain closed for 2 days

Google has launched a “state-of-the-art Veo 3 model” that has made easier to generate realistic AI videos on any topic, with any visual. The technology has now forced the internet to discuss the dangerous side of the artificial intelligence. Since the launch by Google, multiple AI-generated videos have circulated on the internet on various topics - from standup comedians to street interviews. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indigenous-amazon-tribe-sues-us-newspapers-for-portraying-members-as-porn-addicts-1747970799492">Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says</a>&nbsp;Latest in the list, a number of videos were circulated on social media showing AI news anchors giving ridiculous information in a serious tone.&nbsp;An internet user on the social media platform X shared one such video saying “General population is cooked. You can literally create news clips with Veo-3 now, what’s even real anymore?”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-of-two-israeli-embassy-workers-said-he-did-it-for-gaza-1747967946481">'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers</a>&nbsp;The shared video was generated with a prompt that read: “Generate a British TV news anchor saying: In shocking news, Jake Kaye Rowe Ling’s yacht sank with her on board after being attacked by orcas off the coast of Turkey.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">General population is cooked 😭 You can literally create news clips with Veo-3 now , what’s even real anymore? <a href="https://t.co/XfpFnIi8E2">pic.twitter.com/XfpFnIi8E2</a>&mdash; AshutoshShrivastava (@ai_for_success) <a href="https://twitter.com/ai_for_success/status/1925475675898863762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Haha, here‘s another bit of breaking news, but I concocted it 😄 <a href="https://t.co/9kA28pNuQm">pic.twitter.com/9kA28pNuQm</a>&mdash; Kevin Zhang (@kevin_zhang) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevin_zhang/status/1925524069669359801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What is Veo 3&nbsp;As per its website, Veo 3 has greater “realism and fidelity”.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-bars-harvard-from-enrolling-international-students-what-this-means-for-788-indian-students-1747965828425">Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently?</a>&nbsp;The technology is capable of generating 4k output and real-world physics and audio.&nbsp;“Veo 3 lets you add sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to your creations – generating all audio natively. It also delivers best in class quality, excelling in physics, realism and prompt adherence,” the official website says.&nbsp;'Welcome to new world of misinformation'&nbsp;Internet seemed both amused and concerned about such a drastic development of AI.“OMG! Literally fake news," one wrote on X.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/planning-to-travel-report-reveals-worst-cities-for-tourist-frauds-1747938501791">Planning to travel? Report reveals worst cities for tourist frauds</a>&nbsp;“Wow, I thought that was real just by looking," another wrote.&nbsp;A third one said, “Welcome to the new world of misinformation.”&nbsp;“The ability to differentiate false and truth, basically a sound mind," another added.&nbsp;

Since the launch by Google, multiple AI-generated videos have circulated on the internet on various topics - from standup comedians to street interviews.  

Google has launched a “state-of-the-art Veo 3 model” that has made easier to generate realistic AI videos on any topic, with any visual. The technology has now forced the internet to discuss the dangerous side of the artificial intelligence. Since the launch by Google, multiple AI-generated videos have circulated on the internet on various topics - from standup comedians to street interviews. Also read: Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says Latest in the list, a number of videos were circulated on social media showing AI news anchors giving ridiculous information in a serious tone. An internet user on the social media platform X shared one such video saying “General population is cooked. You can literally create news clips with Veo-3 now, what’s even real anymore?” Also read: 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers The shared video was generated with a prompt that read: “Generate a British TV news anchor saying: In shocking news, Jake Kaye Rowe Ling’s yacht sank with her on board after being attacked by orcas off the coast of Turkey.”

Since the launch by Google, multiple AI-generated videos have circulated on the internet on various topics - from standup comedians to street interviews. &nbsp;&nbsp;

'Welcome to new world of misinformation': Google Veo 3's realistic videos of AI reporters make internet uncomfortable

The Donald Trump administration in the US has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to admit international students. The decision has left the future of thousands of foreign students, including Indians, uncertain.&nbsp;Two Israeli embassy workers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington allegedly by a Chicago man identified as Elias Rodriguez.&nbsp;An Indigenous tribe in Brazil's Amazon, Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley, has sued multiple newspapers and tabloid in US for a report that allegedly led to the tribe members being portrayed as porn-addicts.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-bars-harvard-from-enrolling-international-students-what-this-means-for-788-indian-students-1747965828425">Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1747966727939.png?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently?"></figure>The Donald Trump administration in the US has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to admit international students. The decision has left the future of thousands of foreign students, including Indians, uncertain.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-of-two-israeli-embassy-workers-said-he-did-it-for-gaza-1747967946481">'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1747969497266.png?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers"></figure>Two Israeli embassy workers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington allegedly by a Chicago man identified as Elias Rodriguez.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indigenous-amazon-tribe-sues-us-newspapers-for-portraying-members-as-porn-addicts-1747970799492">Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1747972321523.jpg?width=3000&amp;height=1687&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says"></figure>An Indigenous tribe in Brazil's Amazon, Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley, has sued multiple newspapers and tabloid in US for a report that allegedly led to the tribe members being portrayed as porn-addicts.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-advantage-pbks-rcb-as-gt-s-defeat-to-lsg-leaves-race-for-qualifier-1-spot-wide-open-1747972119611">IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1747975414996.png?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open"></figure>The race for a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) took a twist on Thursday (May 22) after already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH |&nbsp; &nbsp;

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The Donald Trump administration in the US has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to admit international students. The decision has left the future of thousands of foreign students, including Indians, uncertain. Two Israeli embassy workers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington allegedly by a Chicago man identified as Elias Rodriguez. An Indigenous tribe in Brazil's Amazon, Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley, has sued multiple newspapers and tabloid in US for a report that allegedly led to the tribe members being portrayed as porn-addicts. Click on the headlines to read more Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently? The Donald Trump administration in the US has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to admit international students. The decision has left the future of thousands of foreign students, including Indians, uncertain. 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers Two Israeli embassy workers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington allegedly by a Chicago man identified as Elias Rodriguez. Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says An Indigenous tribe in Brazil's Amazon, Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley, has sued multiple newspapers and tabloid in US for a report that allegedly led to the tribe members being portrayed as porn-addicts. IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open The race for a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) took a twist on Thursday (May 22) after already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. WATCH |

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The UK on Thursday (May 22) signed a deal transferring the sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and lease Diego Garcia's military base for £101 million a year (approx. $129 million). This brings an end to years of British rule over the Indian Ocean archipelago. The deal was signed after a UK court overturned a last-minute injunction and cleared the way for an agreement.&nbsp;Under the deal, the UK will pay Mauritius an average of $129 million per year to lease the Diego Garcia military base for at least 99 years. This means US and the UK can continue to operate a military base in Diego Garcia for 99 years.&nbsp;Diego Garcia's military base is co-operated by the United States. &nbsp;UK PM Keir Starmer said that the base is crucial for British counterterrorism and intelligence. US President Donald Trump has also publically welcomed the deal.<h2>Why is Chagos Islands 'disputed'?</h2>The Chagos Island is a chain of over 60 islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It is in the south of India and Maldives. It has been under British control since 1814. In 1965, Britain designated the area as the British Indian Ocean Territory. Three years later, Mauritius gained independence but by then, Britain had separated the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, thus maintaining British control over the strategic islands. It also invited the US military to use the base and removed indigenous people from there. The UK claims that it purchased the islands for £3m in 1968, however, Mauritius says that it had to let go of the islands in return for independence.The UK PM during the announcement of the deal said that Trump has welcomed the deal along with other allies, because they see "the strategic importance of this base and that we cannot cede the ground to others who would seek to do us harm." The US had previously described the base as “an almost indispensable platform” for security operations across the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa. It supported US military operations during the Vietnam War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recently, it was used by the US to deploy several nuclear-capable B-2 Spirit bombers amid an intense airstrike campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels.<h2>What is India's stance?</h2>&nbsp;India has welcomed the UK-Mauritius deal which restores Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India has always backed Mauritius' claim to the Archipelago.&nbsp;“The formal resolution of the longstanding Chagos dispute through this bilateral treaty is a milestone achievement and a positive development for the region. This is further to the understanding between the two sides reached in October 2024 and marks the culmination of the process of decolonisation of Mauritius in the spirit of international law and rules-based order,” the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi stated.&nbsp;“As a steadfast and longstanding partner of Mauritius, India remains committed to working closely with Mauritius and other like-minded countries to strengthen maritime security and regional stability and ensure peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region,” Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokesperson, said in a press briefing.

The UK signed a deal transferring the sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and lease Diego Garcia military base to US, UK for at least 99 years 

The UK on Thursday (May 22) signed a deal transferring the sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and lease Diego Garcia's military base for £101 million a year (approx. $129 million). This brings an end to years of British rule over the Indian Ocean archipelago. The deal was signed after a UK court overturned a last-minute injunction and cleared the way for an agreement. Under the deal, the UK will pay Mauritius an average of $129 million per year to lease the Diego Garcia military base for at least 99 years. This means US and the UK can continue to operate a military base in Diego Garcia for 99 years. Diego Garcia's military base is co-operated by the United States. UK PM Keir Starmer said that the base is crucial for British counterterrorism and intelligence. US President Donald Trump has also publically welcomed the deal. Why is Chagos Islands 'disputed'? The Chagos Island is a chain of over 60 islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It is in the south of India and Maldives. It has been under British control since 1814. In 1965, Britain designated the area as the British Indian Ocean Territory. Three years later, Mauritius gained independence but by then, Britain had separated the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, thus maintaining British control over the strategic islands. It also invited the US military to use the base and removed indigenous people from there. The UK claims that it purchased the islands for £3m in 1968, however, Mauritius says that it had to let go of the islands in return for independence. The UK PM during the announcement of the deal said that Trump has welcomed the deal along with other allies, because they see "the strategic importance of this base and that we cannot cede the ground to others who would seek to do us harm." The US had previously described the base as “an almost indispensable platform” for security operations across the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa. It supported US military operations during the Vietnam War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recently, it was used by the US to deploy several nuclear-capable B-2 Spirit bombers amid an intense airstrike campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. What is India's stance? India has welcomed the UK-Mauritius deal which restores Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India has always backed Mauritius' claim to the Archipelago. “The formal resolution of the longstanding Chagos dispute through this bilateral treaty is a milestone achievement and a positive development for the region. This is further to the understanding between the two sides reached in October 2024 and marks the culmination of the process of decolonisation of Mauritius in the spirit of international law and rules-based order,” the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi stated. “As a steadfast and longstanding partner of Mauritius, India remains committed to working closely with Mauritius and other like-minded countries to strengthen maritime security and regional stability and ensure peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region,” Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokesperson, said in a press briefing.

The UK signed a deal transferring the sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and lease Diego Garcia military base to US, UK for at least 99 years&nbsp;

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Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has threatened to step down due to a lack of political unity. In an unofficial meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office on Thursday, Yunus expressed his desire to resign and address the nation through a televised speech. He expressed his worries over his government's denigration.&nbsp;Rumour of Md. Yunus stepping down has been circulating on social media since Thursday afternoon.Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam, Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam visited the Chief Advisor's residence on Thursday evening."We have been hearing news of sir's (Yunus) resignation since this morning. So I went to meet sir to discuss that issue . . . He said he is thinking about it. He feels that the situation is such that he cannot work," said Nahid Islam, convener of the NCP."I cannot work like this. The political parties cannot reach a common ground," &nbsp;said Nahid, quoting Yunus.Political tensions have been rife since Yunus' takeover. The interim government has failed to announce a clear roadmap for conducting the next parliamentary elections. Bangladesh Army Chief Waqar-Uz Zaman wants the election by December amid political turmoil, as per a report by a Bangladeshi daily, Prothom Alo.&nbsp;Opposition parties, like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have raised similar demands. However, the NCP, which was born during the student uprising that ousted &nbsp;Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, wants fundamental changes to the Election Commission before going for any election. On the other hand, BNP blames the interim government for unfairly favouring the NCP.&nbsp;Md. Yunus insists his government is working to ensure a fair and democratic election for Bangladesh.Eralier Md. Yunus has orchestrated the removal of the Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, following his opposition to Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Interim chief advisor of Bangladesh, Md. Yunus is considering resignation over a lack of consensus among political parties for the upcoming elections and other internal conflicts.

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has threatened to step down due to a lack of political unity. In an unofficial meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office on Thursday, Yunus expressed his desire to resign and address the nation through a televised speech. He expressed his worries over his government's denigration. Rumour of Md. Yunus stepping down has been circulating on social media since Thursday afternoon. Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam, Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam visited the Chief Advisor's residence on Thursday evening. "We have been hearing news of sir's (Yunus) resignation since this morning. So I went to meet sir to discuss that issue . . . He said he is thinking about it. He feels that the situation is such that he cannot work," said Nahid Islam, convener of the NCP. "I cannot work like this. The political parties cannot reach a common ground," said Nahid, quoting Yunus. Political tensions have been rife since Yunus' takeover. The interim government has failed to announce a clear roadmap for conducting the next parliamentary elections. Bangladesh Army Chief Waqar-Uz Zaman wants the election by December amid political turmoil, as per a report by a Bangladeshi daily, Prothom Alo. Opposition parties, like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have raised similar demands. However, the NCP, which was born during the student uprising that ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, wants fundamental changes to the Election Commission before going for any election. On the other hand, BNP blames the interim government for unfairly favouring the NCP. Md. Yunus insists his government is working to ensure a fair and democratic election for Bangladesh. Eralier Md. Yunus has orchestrated the removal of the Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, following his opposition to Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees.

Bangladesh's interim chief advisor is considering resignation over a lack of consensus among political parties for the upcoming elections and other internal conflicts.

Bangladesh Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus considering resignation over internal conflict: Reports

Harvard University has been barred from enrolling international students for the 2025–2026 academic year. The decision by the Trump administration came after the Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification of the students were revoked by the &nbsp;Department of Homeland Security (DHS).&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-send-it-to-me-as-soon-as-possible-trump-hails-house-passage-of-one-big-beautiful-bill-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-1747937635036">'Send it to me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE': Trump hails House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill - All you need to know</a>&nbsp;The decision was ordered by Trump's DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in a letter to the university dated May 22.&nbsp;“All universities must comply with Department of Homeland Security requirements, including reporting requirements under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program regulations, to maintain this privilege,” Noem said in the order.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/planning-to-travel-report-reveals-worst-cities-for-tourist-frauds-1747938501791">Planning to travel? Report reveals worst cities for tourist frauds</a> The revocation of your Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification means that Harvard is prohibited from having any aliens on F- or J- nonimmigrant status for the 2025-2026 academic school year. This decertification also means that existing aliens on F- or J- nonimmigrant status must transfer to another university in order to maintain their nonimmigrant status," she added. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-confirms-us-president-donald-trump-will-visit-canada-for-g7-leaders-summit-1747934844813">What is G7 Summit? White House confirms US President Donald Trump will visit Canada next month</a>&nbsp;But, Noem said that the international students may get their SEVP certification back for the next academic year if they meet six conditions and submit the information within 72 hours.&nbsp;These are the conditions by Noem:&nbsp;1. The university will have to submit all records of students who were related to "illegal activity" on or off campus that involved non-immigrants students enrolled at the university in last five years.2. Harvard will also have to submit the records regarding “dangerous or violent activity” by non-immigrant students in last five years.3. DHS also demanded records of pertaining to “threats made by nonimmigrant students” toward other students or staff at the university.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-didn-t-get-zelenskyed-south-africa-s-ramaphosa-praised-for-calmly-handling-trump-white-house-showdown-1747935746317">‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown</a>&nbsp;4. The university will also have to submit documents (if any) of incidents in which non-immigrants may have deprived other students of their rights.5. All disciplinary records of nonimmigrant students enrolled at Harvard in the last five years.6. DHS also demanded any audio or video footage of protest by non0immigrant students in the campus of the university in lats five years. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/cannes-2025-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-t-shirt-palestinian-kids-killed-by-israel-1747935731701">Cannes 2025: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wears statement T-shirt carrying names of Palestinian kids killed by Israel</a>&nbsp;"Please be advised that providing materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent information may subject you to criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Other criminal and civil sanctions may also apply," Noem warned.&nbsp;

The decision by the Trump administration came after the Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification of the students were revoked by the  Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Harvard University has been barred from enrolling international students for the 2025–2026 academic year. The decision by the Trump administration came after the Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification of the students were revoked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Also read: 'Send it to me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE': Trump hails House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill - All you need to know The decision was ordered by Trump's DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in a letter to the university dated May 22. “All universities must comply with Department of Homeland Security requirements, including reporting requirements under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program regulations, to maintain this privilege,” Noem said in the order. Also read: Planning to travel? Report reveals worst cities for tourist frauds The revocation of your Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification means that Harvard is prohibited from having any aliens on F- or J- nonimmigrant status for the 2025-2026 academic school year. This decertification also means that existing aliens on F- or J- nonimmigrant status must transfer to another university in order to maintain their nonimmigrant status," she added. Also read: What is G7 Summit? White House confirms US President Donald Trump will visit Canada next month But, Noem said that the international students may get their SEVP certification back for the next academic year if they meet six conditions and submit the information within 72 hours. These are the conditions by Noem: 1. The university will have to submit all records of students who were related to "illegal activity" on or off campus that involved non-immigrants students enrolled at the university in last five years. 2. Harvard will also have to submit the records regarding “dangerous or violent activity” by non-immigrant students in last five years. 3. DHS also demanded records of pertaining to “threats made by nonimmigrant students” toward other students or staff at the university. Also read: ‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown 4. The university will also have to submit documents (if any) of incidents in which non-immigrants may have deprived other students of their rights. 5. All disciplinary records of nonimmigrant students enrolled at Harvard in the last five years. 6. DHS also demanded any audio or video footage of protest by non0immigrant students in the campus of the university in lats five years. Also read: Cannes 2025: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wears statement T-shirt carrying names of Palestinian kids killed by Israel "Please be advised that providing materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent information may subject you to criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Other criminal and civil sanctions may also apply," Noem warned.

The decision by the Trump administration came after the Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification of the students were revoked by the &nbsp;Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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