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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

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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).

Harvard's international students could stay if these 6 conditions are met in 72 hours | Explained

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;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;A report in June 2024, by The New York Times, first exposed the tribe on the internet. The report widely showed the people of the time as technology-addled and addicted to pornography. The lawsuit by the tribe, a community of around 2000 people, also named TMZ and Yahoo as defendants and alleged that their stories amplified the claims of the Times. Now, the community id demanding hundreds of millions of dollars in damage via their lawsuit files in Los Angeles court.&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;The defamation lawsuit said that the Times' report was on how the tribe was handling the introduction of satellite service through Eon Musk's Starlink. But, the report portrayed the Marubo as "a community unable to handle basic exposure to the internet, highlighting allegations that their youth had become consumed by pornography."&nbsp;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;"These statements were not only inflammatory but conveyed to the average reader that the Marubo people had descended into moral and social decline as a direct result of internet access," the lawsuit filed o Thursday (May 22) claimed.&nbsp;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;"Such portrayals go far beyond cultural commentary; they directly attack the character, morality, and social standing of an entire people, suggesting they lack the discipline or values to function in the modern world," it added.&nbsp;

Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts

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. Also read: 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers A report in June 2024, by The New York Times, first exposed the tribe on the internet. The report widely showed the people of the time as technology-addled and addicted to pornography. The lawsuit by the tribe, a community of around 2000 people, also named TMZ and Yahoo as defendants and alleged that their stories amplified the claims of the Times. Now, the community id demanding hundreds of millions of dollars in damage via their lawsuit files in Los Angeles court. Also read: ‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown The defamation lawsuit said that the Times' report was on how the tribe was handling the introduction of satellite service through Eon Musk's Starlink. But, the report portrayed the Marubo as "a community unable to handle basic exposure to the internet, highlighting allegations that their youth had become consumed by pornography." Also read: What is G7 Summit? White House confirms US President Donald Trump will visit Canada next month "These statements were not only inflammatory but conveyed to the average reader that the Marubo people had descended into moral and social decline as a direct result of internet access," the lawsuit filed o Thursday (May 22) claimed. Also read: Cannes 2025: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wears statement T-shirt carrying names of Palestinian kids killed by Israel "Such portrayals go far beyond cultural commentary; they directly attack the character, morality, and social standing of an entire people, suggesting they lack the discipline or values to function in the modern world," it added.

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.

Indigenous Amazon tribe sues US newspapers for portraying members as porn-addicts | Here's what lawsuit says

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. In a federal court on Thursday, Elias Rodriguez was accused of two counts of first-degree murder, as well as charges of murdering foreign officials, causing death with a firearm and discharging a firearm in a crime of violence.&nbsp;As per multiple reports, the FBI in its court documents alleged that Elias Rodriguez told officers on the scene of the shooting, "I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza, I am unarmed." He was also holding a red scarf and shouted “Free Palestine” while the security escorted him.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-embassy-reveals-identity-of-beautiful-couple-killed-in-washington-1747895981519">'Purchased a ring this week': Israeli Embassy reveals identity of 'beautiful couple' killed in Washington</a>&nbsp;Stating that these counts were just at the start of the investigation, interim US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in a news conference said, “This is a horrific crime, and these crimes are not going to be tolerated by me and by this office. We’re going to continue to investigate this as a hate crime and a crime of terrorism, and we will add additional charges as the evidence warrants.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed that he is “saddened and outraged” by the shooting. In a White House press briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The Department of Justice will be prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this to the fullest extent of the law. Hatred has no place in the United States of America under President Donald Trump.”&nbsp;<h2>Israeli Embassy reveals identity of victims killed in Washington</h2>The Embassy of Israel to the USA revealed the victim's identity as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, and said that they were a couple, preparing to get engaged. Recalling them, Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, said that the man purchased a ring earlier this week to propose to his girlfriend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condemning the killing on May 22, US President Donald Trump had taken to X and wrote that the incident was "based obviously on antisemitism". Sharing his condolences for the families of the victims, he said that “hatred and radicalism have no place in USA.”

Elias Rodriguez, man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers charged with murder. 

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. In a federal court on Thursday, Elias Rodriguez was accused of two counts of first-degree murder, as well as charges of murdering foreign officials, causing death with a firearm and discharging a firearm in a crime of violence. As per multiple reports, the FBI in its court documents alleged that Elias Rodriguez told officers on the scene of the shooting, "I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza, I am unarmed." He was also holding a red scarf and shouted “Free Palestine” while the security escorted him. Read More | 'Purchased a ring this week': Israeli Embassy reveals identity of 'beautiful couple' killed in Washington Stating that these counts were just at the start of the investigation, interim US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in a news conference said, “This is a horrific crime, and these crimes are not going to be tolerated by me and by this office. We’re going to continue to investigate this as a hate crime and a crime of terrorism, and we will add additional charges as the evidence warrants.” Meanwhile, President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed that he is “saddened and outraged” by the shooting. In a White House press briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The Department of Justice will be prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this to the fullest extent of the law. Hatred has no place in the United States of America under President Donald Trump.” Israeli Embassy reveals identity of victims killed in Washington The Embassy of Israel to the USA revealed the victim's identity as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, and said that they were a couple, preparing to get engaged. Recalling them, Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, said that the man purchased a ring earlier this week to propose to his girlfriend. Condemning the killing on May 22, US President Donald Trump had taken to X and wrote that the incident was "based obviously on antisemitism". Sharing his condolences for the families of the victims, he said that “hatred and radicalism have no place in USA.”

Elias Rodriguez, man accused of killing two Israeli embassy workers charged with murder. He reportedly said ‘I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza’

'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza': Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy workers

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;Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. She stated that “it is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students.”&nbsp;The DHS accused Harvard's leadership of creating an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to harass and physically assault individuals, including many Jewish students. It also said that Harvard has not provided details of students involved in terrorist activities and this action against the University holds them “accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus."<h2><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250523/image-1747965997873.png"> What next for foreign students including Indians?</h2>This decision by the Trump administration can adversely affect nearly 6,800 international students, including 788 students from India who are enrolled at the university.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>This decision means Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status.</li><li>The letter by Noem to Harvard University also stated that it is prohibited from having any aliens on F or J non-immigrant status for the 2025-26 academic school year.</li><li>The letter clearly stated that T decertification means that existing aliens on F or J non-immigrant status must transfer to another university in order to maintain the non-immigrant status.</li><li>Though, students who graduate this semester will be allowed to do so as the decision would take would take effect for the 2025-2026 school year</li><li>Students who are yet to complete their degree need to transfer to another university, or they will lose their legal permission to remain in the US</li><li>Harvard can enroll new foreign student only if it complies with a list of demands by the Trump administration within 72 hours.&nbsp;</li></ul>

The Donald Trump administration in the US has revoked Harvard Universitys eligibility to admit international students. Here's what it means for Indian students

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. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. She stated that “it is a privilege, not a right, for universities to enroll foreign students.” The DHS accused Harvard's leadership of creating an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to harass and physically assault individuals, including many Jewish students. It also said that Harvard has not provided details of students involved in terrorist activities and this action against the University holds them “accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus." What next for foreign students including Indians? This decision by the Trump administration can adversely affect nearly 6,800 international students, including 788 students from India who are enrolled at the university. This decision means Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status. The letter by Noem to Harvard University also stated that it is prohibited from having any aliens on F or J non-immigrant status for the 2025-26 academic school year. The letter clearly stated that T decertification means that existing aliens on F or J non-immigrant status must transfer to another university in order to maintain the non-immigrant status. Though, students who graduate this semester will be allowed to do so as the decision would take would take effect for the 2025-2026 school year Students who are yet to complete their degree need to transfer to another university, or they will lose their legal permission to remain in the US Harvard can enroll new foreign student only if it complies with a list of demands by the Trump administration within 72 hours.

The Donald Trump administration in the US has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to admit international students. Here's what it means for Indian students

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently?

A recent report by the Mastercard Economics Institute has identified the worst cities for targeting tourists for scams. The report highlighted that Bangkok, Cancun, Hanoi, and Dhaka reported high levels of fraud.&nbsp;According to the report, the travel industry is one of the sectors most susceptible to fraud. Last year’s data suggested scams rose 18 per cent during the summer peak season and 28 per cent in the winter peak season.&nbsp;“Fraud in travel agencies and tours is more than four times higher than the global average,” the report said. “Taxi and car rental services also face relatively high levels of fraud. In contrast, fraud is less common while booking transportation such as flights or trains and is even lower in the hotel sector.”&nbsp;The lowest travel-related fraud rates are in San Francisco, Dublin, Seoul, Budapest, and Edinburgh, according to MEI. On the other hand, places such as Cancun, Hanoi, Dhaka, and Bangkok tend to report higher travel-related fraud rates.&nbsp;Describing the types of fraud in different cities, the report added, “In cities like Cancun, Delhi, Barcelona and Hong Kong SAR, a major share of payment-related fraud happens with travel agencies and tour operators. In contrast, Phuket and Antalya see more fraudulent activity related to hotel bookings. Food services are the primary target for fraudsters in Riyadh, Manila and Los Angeles.”&nbsp;<h2>Holiday seasons increase fraud risks</h2>&nbsp;The report explained how the risk of fraud can increase during the holiday season as travellers actively search for bargains during peak vacation times.&nbsp;“Scammers capitalise on this by presenting offers that seem too good to be true, encouraging customers to make impulsive decisions without verifying the legitimacy of the deal. As criminals exploit the surge in transactions and the travellers' heightened eagerness, fraud rates rise during both the summer and winter peaks.”&nbsp;

The report explained how the risk of fraud can increase during the holiday season as travellers actively search for bargains during peak vacation times.

A recent report by the Mastercard Economics Institute has identified the worst cities for targeting tourists for scams. The report highlighted that Bangkok, Cancun, Hanoi, and Dhaka reported high levels of fraud. According to the report, the travel industry is one of the sectors most susceptible to fraud. Last year’s data suggested scams rose 18 per cent during the summer peak season and 28 per cent in the winter peak season. “Fraud in travel agencies and tours is more than four times higher than the global average,” the report said. “Taxi and car rental services also face relatively high levels of fraud. In contrast, fraud is less common while booking transportation such as flights or trains and is even lower in the hotel sector.” The lowest travel-related fraud rates are in San Francisco, Dublin, Seoul, Budapest, and Edinburgh, according to MEI. On the other hand, places such as Cancun, Hanoi, Dhaka, and Bangkok tend to report higher travel-related fraud rates. Describing the types of fraud in different cities, the report added, “In cities like Cancun, Delhi, Barcelona and Hong Kong SAR, a major share of payment-related fraud happens with travel agencies and tour operators. In contrast, Phuket and Antalya see more fraudulent activity related to hotel bookings. Food services are the primary target for fraudsters in Riyadh, Manila and Los Angeles.” Holiday seasons increase fraud risks The report explained how the risk of fraud can increase during the holiday season as travellers actively search for bargains during peak vacation times. “Scammers capitalise on this by presenting offers that seem too good to be true, encouraging customers to make impulsive decisions without verifying the legitimacy of the deal. As criminals exploit the surge in transactions and the travellers' heightened eagerness, fraud rates rise during both the summer and winter peaks.”

The report explained how the risk of fraud can increase during the holiday season as travellers actively search for bargains during peak vacation times.

Planning to travel? Report reveals worst cities for tourist frauds

US President Donald Trump hailed his "One Big Beautiful Bill" after it got cleared by the House on Thursday (May 22), calling it the most significant piece of legislation that will ever be signed in the history of our country.Trump further praised Mike Johnson and the House leadership, saying that they did a great job."Thank you to every Republican who voted YES on this Historic Bill," the US president said in a post shared on Truth Social.“THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL” has PASSED the House of Representatives! This is arguably the most significant piece of Legislation that will ever be signed in the History of our Country!," Trump added.Know about 'One Big Beautiful Bill'The bill sets the federal budget for the next fiscal year and will make multiple changes to the tax code.It also cuts funding for Medicaid and the SNAP food aid program, and eliminates the government's free tax filing website.The US president said that there will be "TRUMP Saving Accounts for newborn babies", funding for the golden dome and much more.He added that the Bill includes massive tax cuts, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and tax deductions when you purchase an American-made vehicle, “along with strong Border Security measures, Pay Raises for our ICE and Border Patrol Agents, Funding for the Golden Dome, “TRUMP Savings Accounts” for newborn babies, and much more!”

Trump further said that now, it’s time for "our friends in the United States Senate to get to work, and send this Bill to my desk AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! There is no time to waste."He then slammed the Democrats, saying that they have lost control of themselves, and are aimlessly wandering around, showing no confidence, grit, or determination."They have forgotten their landslide loss in the Presidential Election, and are warped in the past, hoping someday to revive Open Borders for the World’s criminals to be able to pour into our Country, men to be able to play in women’s sports, and transgender for everybody. They don’t realize that these things, and so many more like them, will NEVER AGAIN happen!," he said in his post.&nbsp;

The US president said that there will be TRUMP Saving Accounts for newborn babies, funding for the golden dome and much more.

US President Donald Trump hailed his "One Big Beautiful Bill" after it got cleared by the House on Thursday (May 22), calling it the most significant piece of legislation that will ever be signed in the history of our country. Trump further praised Mike Johnson and the House leadership, saying that they did a great job. "Thank you to every Republican who voted YES on this Historic Bill," the US president said in a post shared on Truth Social. “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL” has PASSED the House of Representatives! This is arguably the most significant piece of Legislation that will ever be signed in the History of our Country!," Trump added. Know about 'One Big Beautiful Bill' The bill sets the federal budget for the next fiscal year and will make multiple changes to the tax code. It also cuts funding for Medicaid and the SNAP food aid program, and eliminates the government's free tax filing website. The US president said that there will be "TRUMP Saving Accounts for newborn babies", funding for the golden dome and much more. He added that the Bill includes massive tax cuts, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and tax deductions when you purchase an American-made vehicle, “along with strong Border Security measures, Pay Raises for our ICE and Border Patrol Agents, Funding for the Golden Dome, “TRUMP Savings Accounts” for newborn babies, and much more!”

The US president said that there will be "TRUMP Saving Accounts for newborn babies", funding for the golden dome and much more.

'Send it to me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE': Trump hails House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill - All you need to know

Following a dramatic meeting with US President Donald Trump, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was praised for “keeping his cool” in the Oval Office on Thursday (May 22).&nbsp;The meeting, which was supposed to be regarding bilateral trade between the two nations, took a turn when Trump accused South Africa of committing a “white genocide”. While Ramaphosa aimed to improve South African ties with the US, which have significantly gotten worse since Trump took office in January this year.&nbsp;Trump has claimed that South Africa’s white minority farmers are being systematically murdered and having their land seized.&nbsp;“He didn’t get Zelenskyed. That’s what we have to hang onto (he) did not get personally insulted by the world’s most horrible duo of playground bullies,” Rebecca Davis of the national Daily Maverick wrote.&nbsp;In February, Trump and Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him ungrateful for US military aid. Soon, the argument turned heated, and Zelensky left the White House abruptly.&nbsp;Some also questioned Ramaphosa’s cool composure, asking what was achieved by the exchange between the two leaders.&nbsp;“I don’t think it was the right call. I don’t think we need to explain ourselves to USA,” said Sobelo Motha, a member of a trade union, according to Reuters.&nbsp;“We know there’s no white genocide. So for me, it was pointless exercise.”&nbsp;In recent months, Trump has cancelled aid to South Africa, expelled the country’s ambassador, offered refuge to the white minority, and condemned its genocide court case against Israel. Trump proved his allegations by showing videos and articles discussing the treatment of white South Africans.&nbsp;Defending Ramaphosa’s handling of the meeting with Trump, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said it was important that the two leaders engaged.&nbsp;“It’s not in the president’s nature to be combative. (He) looks at issues calmly, matter-of-factly. I think that’s what we expect of our presidents,” he told Reuters. &nbsp;

Trump has claimed that South Africa’s white minority farmers are being systematically murdered and having their land seized.

Following a dramatic meeting with US President Donald Trump, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was praised for “keeping his cool” in the Oval Office on Thursday (May 22). The meeting, which was supposed to be regarding bilateral trade between the two nations, took a turn when Trump accused South Africa of committing a “white genocide”. While Ramaphosa aimed to improve South African ties with the US, which have significantly gotten worse since Trump took office in January this year. Trump has claimed that South Africa’s white minority farmers are being systematically murdered and having their land seized. “He didn’t get Zelenskyed. That’s what we have to hang onto (he) did not get personally insulted by the world’s most horrible duo of playground bullies,” Rebecca Davis of the national Daily Maverick wrote. In February, Trump and Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him ungrateful for US military aid. Soon, the argument turned heated, and Zelensky left the White House abruptly. Some also questioned Ramaphosa’s cool composure, asking what was achieved by the exchange between the two leaders. “I don’t think it was the right call. I don’t think we need to explain ourselves to USA,” said Sobelo Motha, a member of a trade union, according to Reuters. “We know there’s no white genocide. So for me, it was pointless exercise.” In recent months, Trump has cancelled aid to South Africa, expelled the country’s ambassador, offered refuge to the white minority, and condemned its genocide court case against Israel. Trump proved his allegations by showing videos and articles discussing the treatment of white South Africans. Defending Ramaphosa’s handling of the meeting with Trump, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said it was important that the two leaders engaged. “It’s not in the president’s nature to be combative. (He) looks at issues calmly, matter-of-factly. I think that’s what we expect of our presidents,” he told Reuters.

Trump has claimed that South Africa’s white minority farmers are being systematically murdered and having their land seized.

‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown

President Donald Trump will attend a summit of Group of Seven leaders in Canada next month, the White House said on Thursday (May 22), in a visit to a country that he has urged to become the 51st US state.&nbsp;"President Trump will travel to the G7 leaders' summit in Canada from June 15 through the 17th," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a daily briefing. More details of his visit will be announced shortly, Leavitt said.&nbsp;Over the past few months, relations between US-Canada relations have been marked by problems, fuelled by Trump’s repeated calls for Canada to join the United States and his imposition of implementing tariffs. However, the relations showed signs of positivity after newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House in May 2025, after he won the elections in April.&nbsp;Also Read: <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">Pakistan denies IndiGo's pilot request to use its airspace after Delhi-Srinagar flight hit by turbulence</a>&nbsp;What is G7 Summit? &nbsp;The G7 Summit is an international forum held annually for the leaders of the G7 member states of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada (in order of rotating presidency), and the European Union (EU).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-feared-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-into-san-diego-neighbourhood-homes-cars-on-fire-1747926352605">Several feared dead after small plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood, homes &amp; cars on fire</a>&nbsp;At the G7 Summit, the leaders of the G7, which shares fundamental values such as freedom, democracy and human rights, exchange candid views on important challenges the international community is facing at that time, such as the global economy, regional affairs and various global issues, and issue a document as an outcome of such discussions.　&nbsp;With the leadership of the leaders of the G7, which shares fundamental values, the G7 has effectively responded to important challenges that the international community faces.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-pakistan-gives-birth-to-terrorism-know-anupama-singh-the-indian-diplomat-who-exposed-islamabad-s-lies-1747910751027">'Pakistan gives birth to terrorism': Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies</a>

White House confirms US President Donald Trump will visit Canada for G7 leaders’ summit

President Donald Trump will attend a summit of Group of Seven leaders in Canada next month, the White House said on Thursday (May 22), in a visit to a country that he has urged to become the 51st US state. "President Trump will travel to the G7 leaders' summit in Canada from June 15 through the 17th," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a daily briefing. More details of his visit will be announced shortly, Leavitt said. Over the past few months, relations between US-Canada relations have been marked by problems, fuelled by Trump’s repeated calls for Canada to join the United States and his imposition of implementing tariffs. However, the relations showed signs of positivity after newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House in May 2025, after he won the elections in April. Also Read: Pakistan denies IndiGo's pilot request to use its airspace after Delhi-Srinagar flight hit by turbulence What is G7 Summit? The G7 Summit is an international forum held annually for the leaders of the G7 member states of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada (in order of rotating presidency), and the European Union (EU). Also Read: Several feared dead after small plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood, homes & cars on fire At the G7 Summit, the leaders of the G7, which shares fundamental values such as freedom, democracy and human rights, exchange candid views on important challenges the international community is facing at that time, such as the global economy, regional affairs and various global issues, and issue a document as an outcome of such discussions.　 With the leadership of the leaders of the G7, which shares fundamental values, the G7 has effectively responded to important challenges that the international community faces. Also Read: 'Pakistan gives birth to terrorism': Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies

President Donald Trump will attend a summit of Group of Seven leaders in Canada next month, the White House said

What is G7 Summit? White House confirms US President Donald Trump will visit Canada next month

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange attended the Cannes Film Festival 2025 for the screening of the documentary The Six Billion Dollar Man, which is based on his life. But more than the documentary, his statement T-shirt drew attention. During a photocall on Thursday morning, Assange was seen wearing a white T-Shit carrying names of 4,986 Palestinian children who lost their lives since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in 2023, as per reports. The official X handle of Wikileaks, a non-profit organisation known for publishing classified, censored, or otherwise restricted information, often related to government and corporate misconduct, shared pictures and videos of the Australian editor-publisher at the French Riviera. “Julian Assange wore a Stop Israel T-shirt. Stella Assange wore a large message saying "Stop Killing". Two messages. One demand: end the violence,” reads the caption of the post on X.&nbsp;<h2>Assange's first public appearance since his release from prison</h2> The Cannes visit was Assange's first public appearance since his release from prison last year. The Wikileaks founder attended the film festival to promote The Six Billion Dollar Man documentary by American director Eugene Jarecki. Assange had spent five years behind bars fighting extradition from Britain and another seven holed up in the Ecuador embassy in London, where he claimed political asylum. The 53-year-old former hacker was released from a high-security British prison last June after a plea bargain with the US government over WikiLeaks's work publishing top-secret military and diplomatic information, as per AFP. &nbsp;According to WikiLeaks, "The Six Billion Dollar Man, an award-winning documentary and recent Golden Globe winner, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival. It traces WikiLeaks’ groundbreaking publications, the persecution that followed, and the campaign that secured Julian Assange’s release from Belmarsh prison. The film is an unflinching account of war crimes, surveillance, state power, and the human cost of exposing the truth,” they added. &nbsp;Assange appeared at Cannes alongside his wife Stella, Kristinn Hrafnsson, Joseph Farrell, Eugene Jarecki, Rafael Correa, Jen Robinson, and the team behind the documentary.

During a photocall on Thursday morning, Assange was seen wearing a white T-Shit carrying names of 4,986 Palestinian children who lost their lives since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in 2023.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange attended the Cannes Film Festival 2025 for the screening of the documentary The Six Billion Dollar Man, which is based on his life. But more than the documentary, his statement T-shirt drew attention. During a photocall on Thursday morning, Assange was seen wearing a white T-Shit carrying names of 4,986 Palestinian children who lost their lives since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in 2023, as per reports. The official X handle of Wikileaks, a non-profit organisation known for publishing classified, censored, or otherwise restricted information, often related to government and corporate misconduct, shared pictures and videos of the Australian editor-publisher at the French Riviera. “Julian Assange wore a Stop Israel T-shirt. Stella Assange wore a large message saying "Stop Killing". Two messages. One demand: end the violence,” reads the caption of the post on X. Assange's first public appearance since his release from prison The Cannes visit was Assange's first public appearance since his release from prison last year. The Wikileaks founder attended the film festival to promote The Six Billion Dollar Man documentary by American director Eugene Jarecki. Assange had spent five years behind bars fighting extradition from Britain and another seven holed up in the Ecuador embassy in London, where he claimed political asylum. The 53-year-old former hacker was released from a high-security British prison last June after a plea bargain with the US government over WikiLeaks's work publishing top-secret military and diplomatic information, as per AFP. According to WikiLeaks, "The Six Billion Dollar Man, an award-winning documentary and recent Golden Globe winner, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival. It traces WikiLeaks’ groundbreaking publications, the persecution that followed, and the campaign that secured Julian Assange’s release from Belmarsh prison. The film is an unflinching account of war crimes, surveillance, state power, and the human cost of exposing the truth,” they added. Assange appeared at Cannes alongside his wife Stella, Kristinn Hrafnsson, Joseph Farrell, Eugene Jarecki, Rafael Correa, Jen Robinson, and the team behind the documentary.

During a photocall on Thursday morning, Assange was seen wearing a white T-Shit carrying names of 4,986 Palestinian children who lost their lives since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in 2023.

Cannes 2025: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wears statement T-shirt carrying names of Palestinian kids killed by Israel

An IndiGo pilot operating the Delhi-Srinagar flight, which encountered a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday (May 21), at first sought Lahore Air Traffic Control's permission to briefly use the Pakistan airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was rejected, sources told PTI on Thursday (May 22).&nbsp;The incident of flight 6E 2142 encountering severe turbulence is also being probed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the sources further said.&nbsp;Due to permission not being given, the aircraft maintained its original flight path and encountered severe turbulence, the sources added. The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs encountered a sudden hailstorm, and the pilot reported the "emergency" to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight had landed safely on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-all-party-delegation-meets-uae-leadership-reaffirm-india-s-firm-stance-against-cross-border-terrorism-1747923490045">Operation Sindoor: All-party delegation meets UAE leadership, reaffirm India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism</a>&nbsp;In a statement on Wednesday, IndiGo said its flight 6E 2142, operating from Delhi to Srinagar, encountered a sudden hailstorm en route.&nbsp;"The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol, and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after the arrival of the aircraft, prioritising their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance," it had said.&nbsp;"Indigo flight 6E2142 enroute Delhi to Srinagar experienced bad weather (hail storm), emergency reported by Pilot to ATC SXR (Srinagar)," an official of the Airport Authority of India said. He said the flight landed safely at Srinagar at 6.30 pm.&nbsp;Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, that killed at least 26 innocent people, tensions between India and Pakistan have risen, resulting in Pakistan to close its airspace to Indian carriers. In response, India has also closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines.

Pakistan denies IndiGo pilot request to use its airspace after Delhi Srinagar flight hit by turbulence Sources

An IndiGo pilot operating the Delhi-Srinagar flight, which encountered a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday (May 21), at first sought Lahore Air Traffic Control's permission to briefly use the Pakistan airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was rejected, sources told PTI on Thursday (May 22). The incident of flight 6E 2142 encountering severe turbulence is also being probed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the sources further said. Due to permission not being given, the aircraft maintained its original flight path and encountered severe turbulence, the sources added. The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs encountered a sudden hailstorm, and the pilot reported the "emergency" to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight had landed safely on Wednesday. Also Read: Operation Sindoor: All-party delegation meets UAE leadership, reaffirm India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism In a statement on Wednesday, IndiGo said its flight 6E 2142, operating from Delhi to Srinagar, encountered a sudden hailstorm en route. "The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol, and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after the arrival of the aircraft, prioritising their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance," it had said. "Indigo flight 6E2142 enroute Delhi to Srinagar experienced bad weather (hail storm), emergency reported by Pilot to ATC SXR (Srinagar)," an official of the Airport Authority of India said. He said the flight landed safely at Srinagar at 6.30 pm. Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, that killed at least 26 innocent people, tensions between India and Pakistan have risen, resulting in Pakistan to close its airspace to Indian carriers. In response, India has also closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines.

The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs encountered sudden hailstorm and the pilot reported the ‘emergency’ to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight landed safely

Pakistan denies IndiGo's pilot request to use its airspace after Delhi-Srinagar flight hit by turbulence

Russia has started to create a “security buffer zone” along the border with Ukraine as part of its efforts to strengthen defence, President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with government officials, reported TASS.&nbsp;“We have approved the creation of a necessary security buffer zone along our borders. Our armed forces are actively working to accomplish this task,” Putin said, without specifying where exactly the buffer zone will be created.&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;This is not the first time that the Russian President has talked about the creation of a buffer zone. Last year, Putin expressed plans to establish a buffer zone along its border with Ukraine up to 150 kilometres wide, referring to it as a sanitary zone.&nbsp;Also read | <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;He stressed that given the ongoing developments in the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions require immediate restoration and rebuilding of the areas. &nbsp;Moreover, rehabilitation of transport networks and other infrastructure is also essential to ensure the smooth operation of industrial and agricultural enterprises, and support entrepreneurs and their employees.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-minister-says-hamas-not-the-enemy-every-child-in-gaza-is-1747924780039">‘Hamas is not enemy, every child in Gaza is’: Israel minister's BOLD remarks stir controversy</a>&nbsp;<h2>Putin tells Trump Russia foiled terror attack</h2>&nbsp;In a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on May 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia foiled a terror attack that was scheduled just ahead of the Victory Day celebration on May 9 at the Red Square and the Kremlin area.&nbsp;Putin's aide Yurii Ushakov revealed the details of the aforementioned call to the reporters of the Russian news agency TASS.&nbsp;Russia had allowed three days of cease-fire with Ukraine for the occasion of Victory Day. This lasted from May 8 to May 11. &nbsp;On May 7, Russia allegedly struck down 524 drones and Storm Shadow missiles launched towards it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have approved the creation of a necessary security buffer zone along our borders. Our armed forces are actively working to accomplish this task,” Putin said.

Russia has started to create a “security buffer zone” along the border with Ukraine as part of its efforts to strengthen defence, President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with government officials, reported TASS. “We have approved the creation of a necessary security buffer zone along our borders. Our armed forces are actively working to accomplish this task,” Putin said, without specifying where exactly the buffer zone will be created. Also read | ‘Didn’t get Zelenskyed’: South Africa’s Ramaphosa praised for calmly handling Trump White House showdown This is not the first time that the Russian President has talked about the creation of a buffer zone. Last year, Putin expressed plans to establish a buffer zone along its border with Ukraine up to 150 kilometres wide, referring to it as a sanitary zone. Also read | What is G7 Summit? White House confirms US President Donald Trump will visit Canada next month He stressed that given the ongoing developments in the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions require immediate restoration and rebuilding of the areas. Moreover, rehabilitation of transport networks and other infrastructure is also essential to ensure the smooth operation of industrial and agricultural enterprises, and support entrepreneurs and their employees. Also read | ‘Hamas is not enemy, every child in Gaza is’: Israel minister's BOLD remarks stir controversy Putin tells Trump Russia foiled terror attack In a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on May 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia foiled a terror attack that was scheduled just ahead of the Victory Day celebration on May 9 at the Red Square and the Kremlin area. Putin's aide Yurii Ushakov revealed the details of the aforementioned call to the reporters of the Russian news agency TASS. Russia had allowed three days of cease-fire with Ukraine for the occasion of Victory Day. This lasted from May 8 to May 11. On May 7, Russia allegedly struck down 524 drones and Storm Shadow missiles launched towards it.

“We have approved the creation of a necessary security buffer zone along our borders. Our armed forces are actively working to accomplish this task,” Putin said.

Putin announces Russian troops creating buffer zone along Ukraine border

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) on Thursday (May 22) arrested a man from Varanasi who was allegedly spying for Pakistan. The accused, identified as Tufail, was reportedly sharing sensitive and confidential information about India to Pakistan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-up-ats-arrests-varanasi-man-on-charges-of-spying-for-pakistan-1747920425400">Operation Sindoor: UP ATS arrests Varanasi man on charges of spying for Pakistan</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747920855074.png?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Operation Sindoor: UP ATS arrests Varanasi man on charges of spying for Pakistan"> The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) on Thursday (May 22) arrested a man from Varanasi who was allegedly spying for Pakistan. The accused, identified as Tufail, was reportedly sharing sensitive and confidential information about India to Pakistan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/security-incident-hours-after-israeli-embassy-shooting-woman-shot-at-outside-cia-headquarters-in-us-1747923724319">Hours after Israeli embassy shooting, woman shot at outside CIA headquarters in US</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747924678019.jpg?width=5356&amp;height=3013&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Hours after Israeli embassy shooting, woman shot at outside CIA headquarters in US"></figure>A woman was shot at outside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Virginia's Langley on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing reports. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-feared-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-into-san-diego-neighbourhood-homes-cars-on-fire-1747926352605">Several feared dead after small plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood, homes &amp; cars on fire</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747928365032.jpg?width=6432&amp;height=3618&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Several feared dead after small plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood, homes &amp; cars on fire"></figure>Several people are feared dead after a small private plane crashed into military housing in the southern California city of San Diego on Thursday (May 22). <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-minister-says-hamas-not-the-enemy-every-child-in-gaza-is-1747924780039">‘Hamas is not enemy, every child in Gaza is’: Israel minister's BOLD remarks stir controversy</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747924841444.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Hamas is not enemy, every child in Gaza is’: Israel minister's BOLD remarks stir controversy"></figure>Former Israeli lawmaker Moshe Feiglin has sparked a row over his recent remarks on Gaza and Israel’s military operation, saying every child in Gaza is an “enemy”. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-confirms-jaishankar-muttaqi-call-reaffirms-india-afghanistan-friendship-1747918560248">MEA confirms Jaishankar-Muttaqi call; reaffirms India-Afghanistan friendship</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747919988319.png?width=680&amp;height=383&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="MEA confirms Jaishankar-Muttaqi call; reaffirms India-Afghanistan friendship"></figure>In a first minister-level outreach to the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with the acting Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-pakistan-gives-birth-to-terrorism-know-anupama-singh-the-indian-diplomat-who-exposed-islamabad-s-lies-1747910751027">'Pakistan gives birth to terrorism': Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747916971394.png?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Pakistan gives birth to terrorism': Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies"></figure>Anupama Singh, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has gone viral after delivering a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan during a session at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/one-month-of-pahalgam-operation-sindoor-100-terrorists-killed-and-probe-continues-here-s-how-india-battled-pakistan-backed-terror-1747919011690">One month of Pahalgam: Operation Sindoor, 100 terrorists killed and probe continues - Here's how India battled Pakistan-backed terror</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747919284706.png?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="One month of Pahalgam: Operation Sindoor, 100 terrorists killed and probe continues - Here's how India battled Pakistan-backed terror"></figure>Today, one month has passed since Pakistan-backed terrorists attacked tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, claiming the lives of 26 people, including one local. Following the attack, India retaliated by launching Operation Sindoor. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drugged-raped-passengers-japanese-taxi-driver-suspected-of-raping-50-women-3-000-videos-photos-found-on-his-phone-report-1747927355008">Drugged, raped passengers: Japanese taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women; 3,000 videos, photos found on his phone: Report</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747928574286.png?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Drugged, raped passengers: Japanese taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women; 3,000 videos, photos found on his phone: Report"></figure>A former taxi driver has been arrested by the Japanese Police on Thursday on suspicion of drugging and raping a woman passenger and he may have sexually assaulted up to 50 women, AFP reported citing local media. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/exclusive-from-being-the-laapataa-ladies-to-finding-herself-at-cannes-actor-nitanshi-goel-describes-her-journey-1747904707031">Exclusive: From being the 'Laapataa Ladies' to finding herself at Cannes, actor Nitanshi Goel describes her experience</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747906155337.png?width=770&amp;height=433&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Exclusive: From being the 'Laapataa Ladies' to finding herself at Cannes, actor Nitanshi Goel describes her experience"></figure>Phool Kumari is at Cannes! Two years after making her Bollywood debut with Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies and delivering a breakout performance as the innocent young bride Phool, Nitanshi Goel has walked the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025.'&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-yashasvi-jaiswal-edits-instagram-post-caption-amid-rr-exit-rumours-rajasthan-royals-sanju-samson-1747926397529">IPL 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal edits Instagram post caption amid RR exit rumours</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747926780217.webp?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="IPL 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal edits Instagram post caption amid RR exit rumours"></figure><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals (RR)</a> opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yashasvi-jaiswal">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> took his time but changed the caption of his latest Instagram post amid rumours of him exiting the franchise following IPL 2025. Jaiswal’s RR failed to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs; they lost ten out of the 14 contested matches, collecting just eight points.&nbsp;

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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) on Thursday (May 22) arrested a man from Varanasi who was allegedly spying for Pakistan. The accused, identified as Tufail, was reportedly sharing sensitive and confidential information about India to Pakistan. Operation Sindoor: UP ATS arrests Varanasi man on charges of spying for Pakistan The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) on Thursday (May 22) arrested a man from Varanasi who was allegedly spying for Pakistan. The accused, identified as Tufail, was reportedly sharing sensitive and confidential information about India to Pakistan. Hours after Israeli embassy shooting, woman shot at outside CIA headquarters in US A woman was shot at outside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Virginia's Langley on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing reports. Several feared dead after small plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood, homes & cars on fire Several people are feared dead after a small private plane crashed into military housing in the southern California city of San Diego on Thursday (May 22). ‘Hamas is not enemy, every child in Gaza is’: Israel minister's BOLD remarks stir controversy Former Israeli lawmaker Moshe Feiglin has sparked a row over his recent remarks on Gaza and Israel’s military operation, saying every child in Gaza is an “enemy”. MEA confirms Jaishankar-Muttaqi call; reaffirms India-Afghanistan friendship In a first minister-level outreach to the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with the acting Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. 'Pakistan gives birth to terrorism': Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies Anupama Singh, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has gone viral after delivering a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan during a session at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva. One month of Pahalgam: Operation Sindoor, 100 terrorists killed and probe continues - Here's how India battled Pakistan-backed terror Today, one month has passed since Pakistan-backed terrorists attacked tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, claiming the lives of 26 people, including one local. Following the attack, India retaliated by launching Operation Sindoor. Drugged, raped passengers: Japanese taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women; 3,000 videos, photos found on his phone: Report A former taxi driver has been arrested by the Japanese Police on Thursday on suspicion of drugging and raping a woman passenger and he may have sexually assaulted up to 50 women, AFP reported citing local media. Exclusive: From being the 'Laapataa Ladies' to finding herself at Cannes, actor Nitanshi Goel describes her experience Phool Kumari is at Cannes! Two years after making her Bollywood debut with Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies and delivering a breakout performance as the innocent young bride Phool, Nitanshi Goel has walked the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025.' IPL 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal edits Instagram post caption amid RR exit rumours Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took his time but changed the caption of his latest Instagram post amid rumours of him exiting the franchise following IPL 2025. Jaiswal’s RR failed to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs; they lost ten out of the 14 contested matches, collecting just eight points.

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A former taxi driver has been arrested by the Japanese Police on Thursday on suspicion of drugging and raping a woman passenger and he may have sexually assaulted up to 50 women, AFP reported citing local media.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-couple-planned-rape-of-their-own-child-before-birth-digitally-abused-her-8988494">Also read: US couple planned rape of their 2-month-old even before birth, digitally abused her</a>&nbsp;The police found around 3,000 videos and images of him sexually assaulting around 50 women in his taxi and at his home, local media Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun daily and Jiji Press reported.The 54-year-old former driver was arrested after he sedated a woman with a sleeping pill and took her to his home, AFP reported.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/varanasi-shocker-19-year-old-gang-raped-by-23-men-over-six-days-six-arrested-8939624">Also read: Varanasi shocker! 19-year-old gang-raped by 23 men over six days, six arrested</a>&nbsp;"He got a woman, then in her 20s, to take sleeping pills, which caused her to lose consciousness, took her to his home, and committed an indecent act, which he filmed," a Tokyo police spokesman told AFP. Moreover, as per local media reports, traces of sleeping pills were detected in the victim's hair.&nbsp;He was then arrested on "suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse and violation of the law on punishment of filming of sexual parts," the spokesman added.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/medanta-hospital-rape-air-hostess-staff-who-raped-air-hostess-on-ventilator-support-in-indias-gurugram-arrested-8977091">Also read: &nbsp;Man who raped air hostess while on ventilator in India's Gurugram, arrested</a>&nbsp;Moreover, the footage found on the man's phone and other devices were from 2008, as per the reports.Last October, he was arrested on suspicion of drugging another woman and robbing her of $280, however was later released before being taken into custody again in December.As the investigation continues, authorities are trying to identify and contact the women shown in the videos. The case has further drawn significant public concerns in Japan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bombay-hc-grants-bail-to-man-in-minors-rape-case-says-she-voluntarily-joined-him-8962833">Also read: Bombay HC grants bail to man in minor's rape case, says she 'voluntarily' joined him</a>

The 54-year-old former driver was arrested after he sedated a woman with a sleeping pill and took her to his home, AFP reported.

A former taxi driver has been arrested by the Japanese Police on Thursday on suspicion of drugging and raping a woman passenger and he may have sexually assaulted up to 50 women, AFP reported citing local media. Also read: US couple planned rape of their 2-month-old even before birth, digitally abused her The police found around 3,000 videos and images of him sexually assaulting around 50 women in his taxi and at his home, local media Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun daily and Jiji Press reported. The 54-year-old former driver was arrested after he sedated a woman with a sleeping pill and took her to his home, AFP reported. Also read: Varanasi shocker! 19-year-old gang-raped by 23 men over six days, six arrested "He got a woman, then in her 20s, to take sleeping pills, which caused her to lose consciousness, took her to his home, and committed an indecent act, which he filmed," a Tokyo police spokesman told AFP. Moreover, as per local media reports, traces of sleeping pills were detected in the victim's hair. He was then arrested on "suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse and violation of the law on punishment of filming of sexual parts," the spokesman added. Also read: Man who raped air hostess while on ventilator in India's Gurugram, arrested Moreover, the footage found on the man's phone and other devices were from 2008, as per the reports. Last October, he was arrested on suspicion of drugging another woman and robbing her of $280, however was later released before being taken into custody again in December. As the investigation continues, authorities are trying to identify and contact the women shown in the videos. The case has further drawn significant public concerns in Japan. Also read: Bombay HC grants bail to man in minor's rape case, says she 'voluntarily' joined him

The 54-year-old former driver was arrested after he sedated a woman with a sleeping pill and took her to his home, AFP reported.

Drugged, raped passengers: Japanese taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women; 3,000 videos, photos found on his phone: Report

Several people are feared dead after a small private plane crashed into military housing in the southern California city of San Diego on Thursday (May 22).&nbsp;&nbsp;"There are more than one fatality that we found so far, but we're waiting to get the registered numbers that were on the plane itself," said Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy, adding that there were no reported deaths or serious injuries among people on the ground.&nbsp;“When it hit the street, as the jet fuel went down it took out every single car that was on both sides of the street. You can see that every singe car was burning down both sides of the street," Eddy added.&nbsp;Eddy also said that the weather very foggy at the time the plane crashed. “You could barely see in front of you,” he said.&nbsp;"The good thing that we have was we have not transported anybody off scene from any of these areas here right now," he said. “And we’re searching through to make sure that nobody’s in any of those homes,” he added. “I can’t quite put words to describe what this scene looked like but with the jet fuel running down the streets and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see,” Scott Wahl, San Diego Police Chief, said during the press conference.&nbsp;San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo said in a statement on X that "numerous homes were lost," but that "no more people are in harm’s way at this moment."&nbsp;"I pray for those who lost their lives and we will help those affected recover," he added.&nbsp;In a statement on X, the San Diego Police Department urged people to avoid the area and said more information would be shared as it becomes available. The department added in a later statement that two local elementary schools were closed for the day.&nbsp;The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration are looking into the crash.

Several feared dead after small plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood, homes & cars on fire

Several people are feared dead after a small private plane crashed into military housing in the southern California city of San Diego on Thursday (May 22). "There are more than one fatality that we found so far, but we're waiting to get the registered numbers that were on the plane itself," said Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy, adding that there were no reported deaths or serious injuries among people on the ground. “When it hit the street, as the jet fuel went down it took out every single car that was on both sides of the street. You can see that every singe car was burning down both sides of the street," Eddy added. Eddy also said that the weather very foggy at the time the plane crashed. “You could barely see in front of you,” he said. "The good thing that we have was we have not transported anybody off scene from any of these areas here right now," he said. “And we’re searching through to make sure that nobody’s in any of those homes,” he added. “I can’t quite put words to describe what this scene looked like but with the jet fuel running down the streets and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see,” Scott Wahl, San Diego Police Chief, said during the press conference. San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo said in a statement on X that "numerous homes were lost," but that "no more people are in harm’s way at this moment." "I pray for those who lost their lives and we will help those affected recover," he added. In a statement on X, the San Diego Police Department urged people to avoid the area and said more information would be shared as it becomes available. The department added in a later statement that two local elementary schools were closed for the day. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration are looking into the crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration are looking into the crash

Former Israeli lawmaker Moshe Feiglin has sparked a row over his recent remarks on Gaza and Israel’s military operation, saying every child in Gaza is an “enemy”.&nbsp;During an interview aired on Israeli TV Channel 14, the far-right minister said, “The enemy is not Hamas, nor is it the military wing of Hamas. Every child in Gaza is the enemy. We need to occupy Gaza and settle it, and not a single Gazan child will be left there. There is no other victory.”&nbsp;Feiglin’s remarks echo the stance taken by several far-right Israeli leaders, who called for an increase in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and along the Gaza border.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-fires-warning-shots-at-diplomats-in-west-bank-video-shows-them-running-for-cover-watch-1747906878284">Israel fires warning shots at diplomats in West Bank, video shows them running for cover. Watch</a>&nbsp;Earlier this week, Israel announced plans to take “full control” of Gaza, launching operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’, which was condemned by the UK, France, Spain, Canada and Qatar.&nbsp;<h2>‘Killing babies as a hobby’</h2>&nbsp;Feiglin’s comments came after retired IDF deputy chief of staff Yair Golan accused Israel of “killing babies as a hobby.”&nbsp;“Israel is on the way to becoming a pariah state, like South Africa was, if we don’t return to acting like a sane country. A sane country does not fight against civilians, does not kill babies as a hobby, and does not engage in mass population displacement,” said Golan.&nbsp;Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at Golan, saying that his remarks were “wild incitement” and “blood libel”.&nbsp;According to data released by the Palestinian Education Ministry in April 2025, over 17,000 children have died in the Gaza Strip since the war began in October 2023.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-allows-food-into-starving-gaza-after-2-months-but-only-basic-amount-1747622074816">Israel allows food into starving Gaza after 2 months — but only 'basic amount'</a>&nbsp;<h2>Israel allows food into Gaza after 2 months</h2>&nbsp;On May 19, Netanyahu’s office announced that it had agreed to allow a “basic amount of food for the population” in the Gaza Strip to prevent a “hunger crisis”. This comes after a two-month-long aid blockade and as Israel ramps up its largest ground offensive in weeks.&nbsp;Tel Aviv claimed that its blockade — in place since March 2 — was aimed at forcing concessions from the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Israel minister says Hamas not the enemy, ‘every child in Gaza is’

Former Israeli lawmaker Moshe Feiglin has sparked a row over his recent remarks on Gaza and Israel’s military operation, saying every child in Gaza is an “enemy”. During an interview aired on Israeli TV Channel 14, the far-right minister said, “The enemy is not Hamas, nor is it the military wing of Hamas. Every child in Gaza is the enemy. We need to occupy Gaza and settle it, and not a single Gazan child will be left there. There is no other victory.” Feiglin’s remarks echo the stance taken by several far-right Israeli leaders, who called for an increase in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and along the Gaza border. Also read | Israel fires warning shots at diplomats in West Bank, video shows them running for cover. Watch Earlier this week, Israel announced plans to take “full control” of Gaza, launching operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’, which was condemned by the UK, France, Spain, Canada and Qatar. ‘Killing babies as a hobby’ Feiglin’s comments came after retired IDF deputy chief of staff Yair Golan accused Israel of “killing babies as a hobby.” “Israel is on the way to becoming a pariah state, like South Africa was, if we don’t return to acting like a sane country. A sane country does not fight against civilians, does not kill babies as a hobby, and does not engage in mass population displacement,” said Golan. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at Golan, saying that his remarks were “wild incitement” and “blood libel”. According to data released by the Palestinian Education Ministry in April 2025, over 17,000 children have died in the Gaza Strip since the war began in October 2023. Also read | Israel allows food into starving Gaza after 2 months — but only 'basic amount' Israel allows food into Gaza after 2 months On May 19, Netanyahu’s office announced that it had agreed to allow a “basic amount of food for the population” in the Gaza Strip to prevent a “hunger crisis”. This comes after a two-month-long aid blockade and as Israel ramps up its largest ground offensive in weeks. Tel Aviv claimed that its blockade — in place since March 2 — was aimed at forcing concessions from the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Earlier this week, Israel announced plans to take “full control” of Gaza, launching operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’, which was condemned by the UK, France, Spain, Canada and Qatar.

‘Hamas is not enemy, every child in Gaza is’: Israel minister's BOLD remarks stir controversy

A woman was shot at outside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Virginia's Langley on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing reports.When asked, a CIA spokesperson did not confirm the shooting but said that there was a "security incident" outside the headquarters. It occurred near the agency's main gate, which was subsequently closed.The spokesperson said that the security personnel "engaged a person" outside the headquarters gates and that the person has been taken into custody following the incident.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-israeli-embassy-employees-shot-dead-near-jewish-museum-in-washington-antisemitism-suspected-1747888399684">Also read: Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington — antisemitism suspected</a>&nbsp;Reuters reported that the spokesperson refused to say whether the suspect was hit by gunfire.Moreover, the shooting was nonfatal, and no further details about the suspect have been released.The US intelligence agency has asked people to use alternate routes for today."The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes for Thursday, May 22nd," CIA posted on X.Fairfax County police said officers were dispatched around 4 am to the 900 block of Dolley Madison Boulevard in McLean to assist CIA police with traffic control after the incident.This comes just hours after two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down outside a Jewish museum in Washington.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-horrible-dc-killings-trump-slams-shooting-of-israeli-diplomats-blames-antisemitism-international-reactions-pour-in-1747888935507">Also read: 'Horrible DC killings': Trump slams shooting of Israeli diplomats, blames antisemitism | International reactions pour in</a>&nbsp;Following that, US President Donald Trump condemned the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington.Referring to the shooting as "horrible DC killings", Trump said that the incident was "based obviously on antisemitism". Sharing his condolences for the families of the victims, he said that "hatred and radicalism have no place in USA".According to reports, the suspect has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. He reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before gunning down the two Israeli staffers.

The spokesperson said that the security personnel engaged a person outside the headquarters gates and that the person has been taken into custody.

A woman was shot at outside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Virginia's Langley on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing reports. When asked, a CIA spokesperson did not confirm the shooting but said that there was a "security incident" outside the headquarters. It occurred near the agency's main gate, which was subsequently closed. The spokesperson said that the security personnel "engaged a person" outside the headquarters gates and that the person has been taken into custody following the incident. Also read: Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington — antisemitism suspected Reuters reported that the spokesperson refused to say whether the suspect was hit by gunfire. Moreover, the shooting was nonfatal, and no further details about the suspect have been released. The US intelligence agency has asked people to use alternate routes for today. "The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes for Thursday, May 22nd," CIA posted on X. Fairfax County police said officers were dispatched around 4 am to the 900 block of Dolley Madison Boulevard in McLean to assist CIA police with traffic control after the incident. This comes just hours after two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Also read: 'Horrible DC killings': Trump slams shooting of Israeli diplomats, blames antisemitism | International reactions pour in Following that, US President Donald Trump condemned the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Referring to the shooting as "horrible DC killings", Trump said that the incident was "based obviously on antisemitism". Sharing his condolences for the families of the victims, he said that "hatred and radicalism have no place in USA". According to reports, the suspect has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. He reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before gunning down the two Israeli staffers.

The spokesperson said that the security personnel "engaged a person" outside the headquarters gates and that the person has been taken into custody.

Hours after Israeli embassy shooting, woman shot at outside CIA headquarters in US

Anupama Singh, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has gone viral after delivering a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan during a session at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva.&nbsp;Anupama exercised India’s right of reply and lambasted Pakistan, by saying, "Pakistan breeds terrorism, cannot masquerade as its victim."&nbsp;“Let us not forget the sponsors and organisers of terrorism operate from Pakistani soil. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, precise, proportionate and focused on the infrastructure of terror inside Pakistan,” she added.&nbsp;Regarding Operation Sindoor, Anupama said, “We took measures to ensure their civilians are neither targeted nor harmed. Rather, only the Pakistan-trained terrorists and their well-known hideouts.”&nbsp;"Pakistan also continues its false narrative regarding the Indus waters treaty, trying to obfuscate the issue. A state that breeds terrorism cannot masquerade as its victims," she said.&nbsp;She also asserted that, “The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and the constitutional measures taken by the Government of India to ensure socio-economic development and good governance in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are matters internal to India. Pakistan has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are internal to India.”&nbsp;“Pakistan is also fabricating false stories about the Indus Water Treaty and is trying to complicate the matter,” she added.

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Who is Anupama Singh?&nbsp;Anupama Singh has been an IFS officer for the past nine years. Prior to this, she was in KPMG from 2012-2014, where she started as a consultant and then became senior consultant .&nbsp;She finished her training in administration at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in 2014. Anupama also pursued the CFA programme from 2008-2011, with a specialisation in corporate finance, valuation, and portfolio management. An MBA graduate in finance from the faculty of management studies, University of Delhi, she also holds a B.Tech degree in computer science and engineering from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology.

Pakistan gives birth to terrorism Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies

Anupama Singh, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has gone viral after delivering a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan during a session at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva. Anupama exercised India’s right of reply and lambasted Pakistan, by saying, "Pakistan breeds terrorism, cannot masquerade as its victim." “Let us not forget the sponsors and organisers of terrorism operate from Pakistani soil. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, precise, proportionate and focused on the infrastructure of terror inside Pakistan,” she added. Regarding Operation Sindoor, Anupama said, “We took measures to ensure their civilians are neither targeted nor harmed. Rather, only the Pakistan-trained terrorists and their well-known hideouts.” "Pakistan also continues its false narrative regarding the Indus waters treaty, trying to obfuscate the issue. A state that breeds terrorism cannot masquerade as its victims," she said. She also asserted that, “The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and the constitutional measures taken by the Government of India to ensure socio-economic development and good governance in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are matters internal to India. Pakistan has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are internal to India.” “Pakistan is also fabricating false stories about the Indus Water Treaty and is trying to complicate the matter,” she added.

Anupama Singh has been a diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) for over nine years

'Pakistan gives birth to terrorism': Know Anupama Singh, the Indian diplomat who exposed Islamabad’s lies

As US President Donald Trump hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office on Tuesday, he addressed his concerns over the alleged genocide of "white farmers" in South Africa.Not just Ramaphosa, but South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, a billionaire Afrikaner, also spoke in favour of the South African president, rebuking Trump's claims.Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/clips-from-wion-s-videos-featured-in-white-house-1747891169017">Also read: Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;“We have too many deaths, but it’s across the board. It is not only white farmers,” Rupert told Trump.While Ramaphosa maintained his calm as Trump kept ambushing him with his claims, saying that he hoped Trump would listen to the voices of South Africans on this issue.Then, he pointed out the white members of his delegation, including South Africa's richest man Johann Rupert, golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen."If there was a genocide, these three gentlemen would not be here," Ramaphosa said.However, Trump interrupted, "But you do allow them to take land, and then when they take the land, they kill the white farmer, and when they kill the white farmer nothing happens to them."The South African president responded, "No".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-oval-office-ambush-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-canada-s-mark-carney-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-1747902122770">Also read: From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next?</a>&nbsp;Further, Ramaphosa acknowledged that there was "criminality in our country... people who do get killed through criminal activity are not only white people, the majority of them are black people".But Trump looked at the video, and while referring to it, said, "The farmers are not black. I don't say that's good or bad, but the farmers are not black..."Trump played a video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide."We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that because I know you don’t want that," Trump said.

Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims.

As US President Donald Trump hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office on Tuesday, he addressed his concerns over the alleged genocide of "white farmers" in South Africa. Not just Ramaphosa, but South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, a billionaire Afrikaner, also spoke in favour of the South African president, rebuking Trump's claims. Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims. Also read: Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa “We have too many deaths, but it’s across the board. It is not only white farmers,” Rupert told Trump. While Ramaphosa maintained his calm as Trump kept ambushing him with his claims, saying that he hoped Trump would listen to the voices of South Africans on this issue. Then, he pointed out the white members of his delegation, including South Africa's richest man Johann Rupert, golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. "If there was a genocide, these three gentlemen would not be here," Ramaphosa said. However, Trump interrupted, "But you do allow them to take land, and then when they take the land, they kill the white farmer, and when they kill the white farmer nothing happens to them." The South African president responded, "No". Also read: From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next? Further, Ramaphosa acknowledged that there was "criminality in our country... people who do get killed through criminal activity are not only white people, the majority of them are black people". But Trump looked at the video, and while referring to it, said, "The farmers are not black. I don't say that's good or bad, but the farmers are not black..." Trump played a video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide. "We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that because I know you don’t want that," Trump said.

Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims.

'It's not only white farmers': South Africa's richest man rebukes Trump's claims of racial persecution and 'white genocide'

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that foreign nationals will soon be able to register for a “gold card” for $5 million within a week. The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States.&nbsp;“I expect there will be a website up called ‘Trump card dot gov’ in about a week,” Lutnick said at Axios’ “Building the Future” event in Washington on Wednesday (May 22). “The details of that will come soon after, but people can start to register.”&nbsp;The commerce secretary added that the information about the new visa program will be shared in the next few weeks.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-not-only-white-farmers-south-africa-s-richest-man-rebukes-trump-s-claims-of-racial-persecution-and-white-genocide-1747916026806">'It's not only white farmers': South Africa's richest man rebukes Trump's claims of racial persecution and ‘white genocide’</a>&nbsp;Lutnick earlier said that the Gold Card would replace the EB-5 visa program. While the Green Card grants people permanent residency in the US, usually through employment, family sponsorship, or investment (via EB-5), the Gold Card offers the same benefits for a whopping $5 million purchase price to help fast-track US citizenship for wealthy applicants.&nbsp;<h2>Lutnick says already ‘selling’ Gold cards</h2>&nbsp;On Wednesday (May 21), Lutnick suggested that there is strong interest in the new visa program, saying that he was already “selling” the Gold cards on his recent trip to the Middle East.&nbsp;“Basically, everyone I meet who is not an American is going to want to buy this card if they have the fiscal capacity,” Lutnick said.&nbsp;He added that this visa can help pay down the US federal debt, which currently sits at a total of over $36 trillion.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-oval-office-ambush-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-canada-s-mark-carney-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-1747902122770">From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next?</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,” Lutnick said. “If there are 200,000 people who pay, that’s a trillion dollars. That pays for everything.”&nbsp;<h2>Trump’s Gold card</h2>&nbsp;The Gold card visa program was first announced by US President Donald Trump.&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. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,” Trump said in February.&nbsp;However, law experts have warned that approval from Congress is needed to create a new visa program.

The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that foreign nationals will soon be able to register for a “gold card” for $5 million within a week. The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States. “I expect there will be a website up called ‘Trump card dot gov’ in about a week,” Lutnick said at Axios’ “Building the Future” event in Washington on Wednesday (May 22). “The details of that will come soon after, but people can start to register.” The commerce secretary added that the information about the new visa program will be shared in the next few weeks. Also read | 'It's not only white farmers': South Africa's richest man rebukes Trump's claims of racial persecution and ‘white genocide’ Lutnick earlier said that the Gold Card would replace the EB-5 visa program. While the Green Card grants people permanent residency in the US, usually through employment, family sponsorship, or investment (via EB-5), the Gold Card offers the same benefits for a whopping $5 million purchase price to help fast-track US citizenship for wealthy applicants. Lutnick says already ‘selling’ Gold cards On Wednesday (May 21), Lutnick suggested that there is strong interest in the new visa program, saying that he was already “selling” the Gold cards on his recent trip to the Middle East. “Basically, everyone I meet who is not an American is going to want to buy this card if they have the fiscal capacity,” Lutnick said. He added that this visa can help pay down the US federal debt, which currently sits at a total of over $36 trillion. Also read | From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next? “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,” Lutnick said. “If there are 200,000 people who pay, that’s a trillion dollars. That pays for everything.” Trump’s Gold card The Gold card visa program was first announced by US President Donald Trump. “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. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,” Trump said in February. However, law experts have warned that approval from Congress is needed to create a new visa program.

The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States.

Wealthy foreigners can soon register for Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’ visa, says Lutnick

The High Court in London said it would examine on Thursday the UK government's deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after imposing a last-minute block on the accord.&nbsp;"There was an urgent hearing overnight, and an injunction has been granted until 10:30 am (0930 GMT) today when there will be a further hearing", a court official told AFP.UK media reports had said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to attend a virtual ceremony with Mauritian representatives early Thursday to sign the deal. The agreement would see Britain hand back the archipelago to Mauritius and pay to lease a key US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, the largest island.In the injunction, granted at 2:25 am (0125 GMT), Judge Julian Goose said the government should "take no conclusive or legally binding step to conclude its negotiations concerning the possible transfer of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago, to a foreign government".The government was required to "maintain the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom over the British Indian Ocean Territory until further order", the ruling added. The request for an injunction was brought by two Chagossian women, the BBC reported. The base is leased to the United States and has become one of its key military facilities in the Asia-Pacific, including being used as a hub for long-range bombers and ships during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.But Starmer has said that international legal rulings have put Britain's ownership of the Chagos in doubt and only a deal with Mauritius can guarantee that the base remains functional. Reacting to the ruling, a UK government spokesperson said it did not comment on "ongoing legal cases"."The deal is the right thing to protect the British people and our national security," the spokesperson told AFP.Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s.But it evicted thousands of Chagos islanders who have since mounted a series of legal claims for compensation in British courts. In 2019, the International Court of Justice recommended that Britain hand the archipelago to Mauritius after decades of legal battles.The deal would give Britain a 99-year lease of the base, with the option to extend. The UK government has not said how much the lease will cost, but has not denied reports that it would be £90 million ($111 million) a year. Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has said his country would pursue its fight for full sovereignty over the islands if Washington refused to support the return.

A UK court has temporarily blocked the government's deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending further hearings, just hours before a planned signing ceremony with Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The High Court in London said it would examine on Thursday the UK government's deal to return the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius after imposing a last-minute block on the accord. "There was an urgent hearing overnight, and an injunction has been granted until 10:30 am (0930 GMT) today when there will be a further hearing", a court official told AFP. UK media reports had said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to attend a virtual ceremony with Mauritian representatives early Thursday to sign the deal. The agreement would see Britain hand back the archipelago to Mauritius and pay to lease a key US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, the largest island. In the injunction, granted at 2:25 am (0125 GMT), Judge Julian Goose said the government should "take no conclusive or legally binding step to conclude its negotiations concerning the possible transfer of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago, to a foreign government". The government was required to "maintain the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom over the British Indian Ocean Territory until further order", the ruling added. The request for an injunction was brought by two Chagossian women, the BBC reported. The base is leased to the United States and has become one of its key military facilities in the Asia-Pacific, including being used as a hub for long-range bombers and ships during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. But Starmer has said that international legal rulings have put Britain's ownership of the Chagos in doubt and only a deal with Mauritius can guarantee that the base remains functional. Reacting to the ruling, a UK government spokesperson said it did not comment on "ongoing legal cases". "The deal is the right thing to protect the British people and our national security," the spokesperson told AFP. Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s. But it evicted thousands of Chagos islanders who have since mounted a series of legal claims for compensation in British courts. In 2019, the International Court of Justice recommended that Britain hand the archipelago to Mauritius after decades of legal battles. The deal would give Britain a 99-year lease of the base, with the option to extend. The UK government has not said how much the lease will cost, but has not denied reports that it would be £90 million ($111 million) a year. Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has said his country would pursue its fight for full sovereignty over the islands if Washington refused to support the return.

The High Court in London has temporarily halted the UK government’s plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, issuing an injunction just hours before a scheduled signing ceremony.

UK Court halts Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius hours before planned deal signing

Tipping is a mandatory practice in several parts of the world. However, should you tip a machine? A passenger has shared a strange experience she had at an airport where the system asked her for a tip after she made the purchase at a self-service checkout. This happened at the Newark Airport, where another passenger was charged a 3 per cent employee benefit after purchasing a meal using a self-service checkout, as reported by View From The Wing.&nbsp;&nbsp;The woman said that after she bought dinner at the Shore Points markets, she was "charged a 3 per cent employee benefit and retention fee." She was confused because the purchase happened at a self-service checkout, meaning there was no human involvement.&nbsp;Another post from 2023 was also shared on the page about a similar incident where the machine asked her for a tip.&nbsp;"I’m at Newark Airport being asked to tip on a self-checkout transaction- how much should I tip?" the woman asked in a post on X.&nbsp;Who was the extra payment going towards if the payment happened without one? Is it fair to have one pay extra for employee benefits when they aren't even serving them? The website stated that charging employee benefits at airport self-checkout machines is like "imposing mandatory tipping as part of the checkout process."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/istanbul-airport-might-be-most-expensive-airport-in-the-world-8966724">$7 (Rs 582) for a banana? $24 (Rs 2,100) for a burger? THIS might be world's most expensive airport</a><h2>World's most expensive airport</h2>&nbsp;Airports charge a higher amount for food and other items across the world. Recently, a report revealed the world's most expensive airport, where a banana costs $7 and you have to pay nearly 20 dollars (Rs 1,698) for a pint of beer that sells for $1.70 (Rs 145) in the city.&nbsp;A Big Mac costs $24 (Rs 2,086), a measly-looking piece of lasagna costs $27.78 (Rs 2,376), and a savoury croissant could be anywhere between $16.44 (Rs 1,406) and $19.84 (Rs 1,697).Burger King was selling a Whopper for $24.95 (Rs 2,134), while McDonald's was charging $28.69 (Rs 2,453) for a Double Quarter Pounder.&nbsp;Four pieces of fried chicken wings, a soda and French fries were being sold for $19.85 (Rs 1,697). A Reddit user claimed that they once paid $7 (Rs 582) for a banana.&nbsp;Operational costs lead shops at airports to charge customers huge amounts. A bottle of water at the Delhi International Airport can cost Rs 100 and upwards. For a KFC meal, customers are charged 2.5 times the regular price.&nbsp;

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A woman purchased dinner at the self-service checkout and was asked by the machine if she would like to add a tip. Another passenger was charged a 3 per cent employee benefit and retention fee.

Tipping is a mandatory practice in several parts of the world. However, should you tip a machine? A passenger has shared a strange experience she had at an airport where the system asked her for a tip after she made the purchase at a self-service checkout. This happened at the Newark Airport, where another passenger was charged a 3 per cent employee benefit after purchasing a meal using a self-service checkout, as reported by View From The Wing. The woman said that after she bought dinner at the Shore Points markets, she was "charged a 3 per cent employee benefit and retention fee." She was confused because the purchase happened at a self-service checkout, meaning there was no human involvement. Another post from 2023 was also shared on the page about a similar incident where the machine asked her for a tip. "I’m at Newark Airport being asked to tip on a self-checkout transaction- how much should I tip?" the woman asked in a post on X. Who was the extra payment going towards if the payment happened without one? Is it fair to have one pay extra for employee benefits when they aren't even serving them? The website stated that charging employee benefits at airport self-checkout machines is like "imposing mandatory tipping as part of the checkout process." Also Read: $7 (Rs 582) for a banana? $24 (Rs 2,100) for a burger? THIS might be world's most expensive airport World's most expensive airport Airports charge a higher amount for food and other items across the world. Recently, a report revealed the world's most expensive airport, where a banana costs $7 and you have to pay nearly 20 dollars (Rs 1,698) for a pint of beer that sells for $1.70 (Rs 145) in the city. A Big Mac costs $24 (Rs 2,086), a measly-looking piece of lasagna costs $27.78 (Rs 2,376), and a savoury croissant could be anywhere between $16.44 (Rs 1,406) and $19.84 (Rs 1,697). Burger King was selling a Whopper for $24.95 (Rs 2,134), while McDonald's was charging $28.69 (Rs 2,453) for a Double Quarter Pounder. Four pieces of fried chicken wings, a soda and French fries were being sold for $19.85 (Rs 1,697). A Reddit user claimed that they once paid $7 (Rs 582) for a banana. Operational costs lead shops at airports to charge customers huge amounts. A bottle of water at the Delhi International Airport can cost Rs 100 and upwards. For a KFC meal, customers are charged 2.5 times the regular price.

A woman purchased dinner at the self-service checkout and was asked by the machine if she would like to add a tip. Another passenger was charged a "3 per cent employee benefit and retention fee."&nbsp;

Woman asked to tip a machine at Newark airport, another charged 'employee benefits' at self-checkout

US President Donald Trump has turned the White House invite for world leaders into a big show of unprecedented ambush. From Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump has not shied away from confronting the world leaders in a message that seemingly tells them who is the boss! The televised Oval Office ambush is Trump's new trump card in the world of diplomacy. In the Trumpian world, leaders are either on his side or he makes sure that they are humiliated in front of the media at the White House.&nbsp;<h2>Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa&nbsp;</h2>US President Donald Trump on May 21 confronted his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House over the alleged genocide of 'white farmers' in South Africa. Even as both had a friendly start to the meeting at the Oval Office wherein Trump spoke about golf and trade, Trump shifted tones and played video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide.&nbsp;"We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that, because I know you don’t want that," Trump said."That's really the purpose of the meeting," he added.&nbsp;Reports have claimed that Trump's videos are "unrelated" and "misleading." Reports also said that the confrontation highlighted Trump’s continued support for a debunked conspiracy theory - that is also supported by his friend Elon Musk. Standing near Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Musk nodded when President Trump said, "Elon is from South Africa. This is what Elon wanted."&nbsp;Maintaining his calm, President Ramaphosa denied ever seeing this video before. Ramaphosa also said, "These are concerns we are willing to talk to you about."&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: President Trump brings a TV into the Oval Office in front of the South African President and shows him a video of his own government calling for the genocide of white farmers. Savage. &quot;Turn the lights down. Turn the lights down and just put this on.&quot; Cyril Ramaphosa… <a href="https://t.co/wDRk76cC1x">pic.twitter.com/wDRk76cC1x</a>&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1925233844804096361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump confronts Canada's Mark Carney</h2>During a high-stakes meeting at the Oval Office, Donald Trump told Mark Carney, "never say never" — when confronted by the Canadian prime minister, about his repeated statements suggesting Canada could become the United States'&nbsp;51st&nbsp;state. Trump also told Carney that Canada as the 51st US state would be 'wonderful marriage.'&nbsp;Carney, in response, said that Canada would never be for sale.&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A visibly uncomfortable Mark Carney says, “Canada is **not for sale… won’t be for sale… ever.” Trump’s response? “Never say never!” LMAO. Carney just got steamrolled in real-time. <a href="https://t.co/FHZM16VP8G">pic.twitter.com/FHZM16VP8G</a>&mdash; Marc Nixon (@MarcNixon24) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcNixon24/status/1919805327719203043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump confronts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</h2>In a fiery public confrontation, Donald Trump in February this year, confronted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Oval Office. The US president and vice-president berated the visiting leader, accusing Zelensky of not being grateful enough for US support that has sustained Ukraine's war effort. Ukraine's ambassador to the US watched with her head in her hands as the unprecedented scene unfolded.&nbsp;"You've done enough talking. You're not winning this," Trump told him at one point. "You gotta be thankful. You don't have the cards.""I'm not playing cards," Zelensky replied. "I'm very serious, Mr President. I'm the president in a war."&nbsp;"You're gambling with World War Three," Trump responded. “And what you're doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country, that's backed you far more than a lot of people said they should have.” Vance retorted: "Have you said 'thank you' once this entire meeting? No."&nbsp;WATCH&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST IN: Exchange in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky. <a href="https://t.co/8P3r4UqKUX">pic.twitter.com/8P3r4UqKUX</a>&mdash; The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) <a href="https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1895536702539907321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The televised Oval Office ambush is Donald Trumps new trump card in the world of diplomacy. From Ukraines Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africas Cyril Ramaphosa, here's a look at these unprecedented incidents

US President Donald Trump has turned the White House invite for world leaders into a big show of unprecedented ambush. From Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump has not shied away from confronting the world leaders in a message that seemingly tells them who is the boss! The televised Oval Office ambush is Trump's new trump card in the world of diplomacy. In the Trumpian world, leaders are either on his side or he makes sure that they are humiliated in front of the media at the White House. Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa US President Donald Trump on May 21 confronted his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House over the alleged genocide of 'white farmers' in South Africa. Even as both had a friendly start to the meeting at the Oval Office wherein Trump spoke about golf and trade, Trump shifted tones and played video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide. "We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that, because I know you don’t want that," Trump said. "That's really the purpose of the meeting," he added. Reports have claimed that Trump's videos are "unrelated" and "misleading." Reports also said that the confrontation highlighted Trump’s continued support for a debunked conspiracy theory - that is also supported by his friend Elon Musk. Standing near Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Musk nodded when President Trump said, "Elon is from South Africa. This is what Elon wanted." Maintaining his calm, President Ramaphosa denied ever seeing this video before. Ramaphosa also said, "These are concerns we are willing to talk to you about." WATCH

The televised Oval Office ambush is Donald Trump's new trump card in the world of diplomacy. From Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, here's a look at these unprecedented incidents

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A group of 25 diplomats visiting Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday (May 21) was threated with warning shots by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). According to reports, the diplomatic delegation strayed from a pre-approved route during their visit due to which the IDF resorted to the firing.&nbsp;In the video that has now emerged on social media, the diplomats can be seen rushing back to their cars in panic abandoning their media address.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Israel Defense Forces apologized for firing shots at a visiting multinational diplomatic delegation in Jenin, West Bank. According to the Palestinian MFA, the delegation, which included diplomats from China, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, the EU, and Portugal, came under heavy fire… <a href="https://t.co/PcY53kqJDG">pic.twitter.com/PcY53kqJDG</a>&mdash; 鳳凰資訊 PhoenixTV News (@PhoenixTV_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhoenixTV_News/status/1925460945041858863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video&nbsp;According to BBC, bullets were fired into the air "to distance them" and for abandoning an authorised path.&nbsp;The IDF in a statement said the diplomats had "deviated from the approved route" and that it "regrets the inconvenience caused" by the incident.&nbsp;The incident has led to condemnation of the Israeli military from countries like Spain, Egypt, France, Turkey, Ireland and Italy. Diplomats and ambassadors from 31 nations were part of the delegation. These countries have now called for an investigation and explanation for the act.&nbsp;The IDF has, however, initiated an investigation into the incident and said that it would speak to representatives of the nations involved and update them on the development.&nbsp;The &nbsp;Palestinian Authority (PA) had organised the visit to help evaluate the humanitarian situation in the area.&nbsp;Two Israeli embassy staffers gunned down&nbsp;Meanwhile, in a separate incident two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington allegedly by a Chicago man identified as Elias Rodriguez. Remembering the two Israeli embassy staffers, Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, said that they were a "beautiful couple." The Israeli ambassador was reportedly not at the museum event at the time of the shooting. Leiter revealed that the man purchased a ring earlier this week to propose his girlfriend. "The young man purchased a ring this week with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem," Leiter said. &nbsp;

In the video that has now emerged on social media, the diplomats can be seen rushing back to their cars in panic abandoning their media address.

A group of 25 diplomats visiting Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday (May 21) was threated with warning shots by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). According to reports, the diplomatic delegation strayed from a pre-approved route during their visit due to which the IDF resorted to the firing. In the video that has now emerged on social media, the diplomats can be seen rushing back to their cars in panic abandoning their media address.

In the video that has now emerged on social media, the diplomats can be seen rushing back to their cars in panic abandoning their media briefing.

Israel fires warning shots at diplomats in West Bank, video shows them running for cover. Watch

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, during his Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump, in an apparent comment on the controversy surrounding the incoming $400 million jet "gift" from Qatar, quipped, "I'm sorry we don't have a plane to give you".Ramaphosa made the "mic drop" comment as Trump berated him on the alleged "White Genocide".<h2>‘Mic drop’ moment&nbsp;</h2>Ramaphosa's apparent comment on Qatar's $400 million plane 'gift' to Trump has been labelled a "mic drop" moment by netizens, with many sharing videos of the interaction.Watch what he said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;I&#39;m sorry I don&#39;t have a plane to give you&quot;: South Africa President Ramaphosa’s subtle jab amidst tense talks with Trump at the Oval Office . . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CyrilRamaphosa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CyrilRamaphosa</a> <a href="https://t.co/nHr2LaYdYj">pic.twitter.com/nHr2LaYdYj</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1925258202125672889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Responding to the South African president's comment, Trump, instead of taking offence, said, "If your country was offering the United States Air Force a plane, I would take it".Turning the diplomatic setting into a stage for contention, Trump alleged that genocide was being committed against white people in Ramaphosa's country."You do allow them to take land, and then when they take the land, they kill the white farmer, and when they kill the white farmer, nothing happens to them," Trump claimed.To back his claims, Trump even had his staff play a four-minute video, which he said showed Black South African politicians calling for the persecution of white people. Ramaphosa claimed that the politicians in the video belonged to the opposition.Trump also showed news clippings that were supposed to back his claims; however, one actually featured a photo from the Democratic Republic of Congo."Death, death, death. Horrible death," said Trump.Shocked initially, Ramaphosa remained calm as he disputed Trump's claims. Denying claims that the country confiscates land from white farmers under a land expropriation law signed in January that aims to redress the historical inequalities of apartheid rule."No, no, no, no...Nobody can take land," he said, insisting that most of the victims of South Africa's notoriously high crime rate were, in fact, Black people.

Ramaphosa's apparent comment on Qatar's $400 million plane 'gift' to Trump has been labelled a "mic drop" moment by netizens, with many sharing videos of the interaction.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, during his Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump, in an apparent comment on the controversy surrounding the incoming $400 million jet "gift" from Qatar, quipped, "I'm sorry we don't have a plane to give you". Ramaphosa made the "mic drop" comment as Trump berated him on the alleged "White Genocide". ‘Mic drop’ moment Ramaphosa's apparent comment on Qatar's $400 million plane 'gift' to Trump has been labelled a "mic drop" moment by netizens, with many sharing videos of the interaction. Watch what he said here: