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Bangladesh is set to replace its Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, due to a fallout with the key figures of the interim government, especially Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, according to reports from official sources on Wednesday.While talking to reporters, Touhid said that the current Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin, is not interested in working on this position.Reports from Pratham Alo, a prominent newspaper of Bangladesh, suggest that Jashim Uddin had not been attending interministerial meetings for the last 12 days.&nbsp;Earlier, he opposed Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees, which was being endorsed by the UN. He reasoned that this might undermine the national security and sovereignty of Bangladesh. This view aligns more with Bangladesh's military leadership, which is worried that this corridor will be utilised by the United States to deliver non-lethal aid to the Arakan Army and People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) The rift between Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin and &nbsp;Muhammad Yunus's administration widened when Bangladesh and Pakistan held a bilateral talk on April 17. In Dhaka, Uddin claimed $4.32 billion of the undivided share of the assets owed to Pakistan prior to the partition of 1971. He also demanded $200 million in foreign aid in 1970, which was owed to East Pakistan during the 1970 Bhola cyclone.It is believed that Yunus and NSA Khalilur Rahman acted swiftly to remove Md Jashim Uddin following his repeated disagreements and policy clashes.

Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Md Jashim Uddin, faces removal after policy clashes with interim government figures Muhammad Yunus and Touhid Hossain, including over Rohingya refugee corridors and Pakistan asset claims.

Bangladesh is set to replace its Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, due to a fallout with the key figures of the interim government, especially Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, according to reports from official sources on Wednesday. While talking to reporters, Touhid said that the current Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin, is not interested in working on this position. Reports from Pratham Alo, a prominent newspaper of Bangladesh, suggest that Jashim Uddin had not been attending interministerial meetings for the last 12 days. Earlier, he opposed Yunus's initiative for Rakhine's ‘humanitarian corridor’ and a ‘safe zone’ for Rohingya Refugees, which was being endorsed by the UN. He reasoned that this might undermine the national security and sovereignty of Bangladesh. This view aligns more with Bangladesh's military leadership, which is worried that this corridor will be utilised by the United States to deliver non-lethal aid to the Arakan Army and People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) The rift between Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin and Muhammad Yunus's administration widened when Bangladesh and Pakistan held a bilateral talk on April 17. In Dhaka, Uddin claimed $4.32 billion of the undivided share of the assets owed to Pakistan prior to the partition of 1971. He also demanded $200 million in foreign aid in 1970, which was owed to East Pakistan during the 1970 Bhola cyclone. It is believed that Yunus and NSA Khalilur Rahman acted swiftly to remove Md Jashim Uddin following his repeated disagreements and policy clashes.

Bangladesh is set to replace its Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin, following a series of disputes with key figures in the interim government, particularly Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain.&nbsp;

Bangaldesh's Foreign Secretary, Md Jashim Uddin is on his out way after clashes with the interim government of Muhammad Yunus

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. &nbsp;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 a post on X, &nbsp;Embassy of Israel to the USA revealed the victims identity as Yaron and Sarah.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives. This evening, a terrorist shot and killed them as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by their murder. No words… <a href="https://t.co/2HytKDp8Fr">pic.twitter.com/2HytKDp8Fr</a>&mdash; Embassy of Israel to the USA (@IsraelinUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraelinUSA/status/1925447599164702743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“They were a beautiful couple out for an evening in Washington’s cultural center” Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter: the victims were about to be engaged — the young man had bought a ring just this week and planned to propose in Jerusalem next week 💔 <a href="https://t.co/Ud2GhO0Irc">pic.twitter.com/Ud2GhO0Irc</a>&mdash; Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) <a href="https://twitter.com/AvivaKlompas/status/1925406863991931353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As per reports, The DC shooting suspect was heard chanting “free Palestine, free Palestine” slogan during his arrest. The video of the incident has gone viral. Reports suggest that two Israeli staffers, a man and a woman, were seen pacing the sidewalk when they were shot down by a man. &nbsp;Meanwhile, condemning the killing, US President Donald 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.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">US President <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> condemns the killings of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC. The killings occured in front of the Capital Jewish Museum. Source: Truth Social <a href="https://t.co/F3HcWZPhx1">pic.twitter.com/F3HcWZPhx1</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1925410471622189453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a post on X, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we will track down those responsible and bring them to justice".Israel's ambassador to the United Nations called the incident a "depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism".&nbsp;Israeli embassy spokesman Tal Naim Cohen confirmed that two staff members were shot "at close range" while attending the event at the museum.The embassy had "full faith" that authorities would "protect Israel's representatives and Jewish communities throughout the United States", he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Remembering the two Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, said that they were a "beautiful couple."

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. In a post on X, Embassy of Israel to the USA revealed the victims identity as Yaron and Sarah.

Remembering the two Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, said that they were a "beautiful couple."

'Purchased a ring this week': Israeli Embassy reveals identity of 'beautiful couple' killed in Washington

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump-0">Donald Trump</a> has offered refuge to a group of 59 South Africa's Afrikaners, claiming that they were facing genocide and discrimination in South Africa, a country where they make up some 7 percent of the population but own more than 70 percent of the land.&nbsp;
As they arrived at the Dulles International Airport, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed them, saying, "We respect what you have had to deal with these last few years."
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<h2>Who are the Afrikaners?</h2>
Afrikaners are a white ethnic group in South Africa, descended mainly from Western Europeans, and then settled on the southern tip of Africa during the 17th Century.
They include a mix of &nbsp;Dutch (34.8%), German (33.7%) and French (13.2%) settlers and form a "unique cultural group", which identified itself "completely with African soil".&nbsp;
Their language Afrikaans, is similar to Dutch, according to South African History Online.&nbsp;
Also known as Boers, Afrikaners actually mean farmer, and the group is closely associated with farming.&nbsp;
They also played a major role in the creation and enforcement of apartheid, the racial segregation regime that lasted until 1994. However, it ended over 30 years ago, and Afrikaners continue to hold a wide area of land as well as wealth.&nbsp;
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<h2>Here's their story</h2>
The concern for Afrikaners intensified after the South African government introduced the Expropriation Act in early 2025 to address long-standing inequalities in land ownership, which was rooted from apartheid-era dispossession.&nbsp;
The act allows the state to acquire land without providing compensation under specific conditions, including when the land is unused, abandoned or held for speculative purposes.
However, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the law, calling it a tool for equitable reform, not blanket confiscation.&nbsp;
He stressed that land redistribution is important to keep a check on past injustices and foster inclusive economic growth. However, the group has condemned it, calling it a direct attack on white South Africans' property rights.&nbsp;
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Earlier on Monday, Trump during a news conference, reiterated that white people have been facing systematic violence since the end of apartheid, or white minority rule, in South Africa.
In March, Trump took to Truth Social, stressing that South Africa is being "terrible" to farmers in their country, adding that South African farmers are invited into the US.
However, after the group of 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, Ramaphosa called them "cowards", adding "they'll be back soon".
"As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act," he said.&nbsp;

Afrikaners are white ethnic group in South Africa, descended mainly from Western Europeans, and then settled on the southern tip of Africa during the 17th Century. WORLD

US President Donald Trump has offered refuge to a group of 59 South Africa's Afrikaners, claiming that they were facing genocide and discrimination in South Africa, a country where they make up some 7 percent of the population but own more than 70 percent of the land. As they arrived at the Dulles International Airport, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed them, saying, "We respect what you have had to deal with these last few years." Also read: Trump offers refuge to white South Africans — President Ramaphosa slams them as ‘cowards’ Who are the Afrikaners? Afrikaners are a white ethnic group in South Africa, descended mainly from Western Europeans, and then settled on the southern tip of Africa during the 17th Century. They include a mix of Dutch (34.8%), German (33.7%) and French (13.2%) settlers and form a "unique cultural group", which identified itself "completely with African soil". Their language Afrikaans, is similar to Dutch, according to South African History Online. Also known as Boers, Afrikaners actually mean farmer, and the group is closely associated with farming. They also played a major role in the creation and enforcement of apartheid, the racial segregation regime that lasted until 1994. However, it ended over 30 years ago, and Afrikaners continue to hold a wide area of land as well as wealth. Also read: 'Taylor Swift no longer HOT': Trump slams American singer, claims he's the reason behind it Here's their story The concern for Afrikaners intensified after the South African government introduced the Expropriation Act in early 2025 to address long-standing inequalities in land ownership, which was rooted from apartheid-era dispossession. The act allows the state to acquire land without providing compensation under specific conditions, including when the land is unused, abandoned or held for speculative purposes. However, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the law, calling it a tool for equitable reform, not blanket confiscation. He stressed that land redistribution is important to keep a check on past injustices and foster inclusive economic growth. However, the group has condemned it, calling it a direct attack on white South Africans' property rights. Also read: Mosque visit, soccer ball and new friendships: Trump wraps up Middle East trip | See pics Earlier on Monday, Trump during a news conference, reiterated that white people have been facing systematic violence since the end of apartheid, or white minority rule, in South Africa. In March, Trump took to Truth Social, stressing that South Africa is being "terrible" to farmers in their country, adding that South African farmers are invited into the US. However, after the group of 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, Ramaphosa called them "cowards", adding "they'll be back soon". "As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act," he said.

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The details of a nasty brawl between Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ice-cream-lincoln-bedroom-video-games-elon-musks-100-days-in-trump-admin-amid-reports-of-his-white-house-exit-9023602">Elon Musk</a> are out. According to reports, Bessent repeatedly shouted "F*** you!" during the West Wing brawl. Musk in response called Bessent a 'Soros agent' and accused him of having run "a failed hedge fund." “I can’t hear you…Say it louder,” Musk added.&nbsp; &nbsp;The dispute began because <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/usa-news-musk-bessent-clash-over-irs-turns-heated-at-white-house-8998619">Musk had attempted to select Gary Shapley to lead the IRS</a> – without first getting Bessent’s approval.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-tesla-ceo-regrets-supporting-donald-trump-in-united-states-9029278"> 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;This fallout between Musk and Bessent was followed by Musk's heated exchanges with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. &nbsp;White House did not deny the reports about the brawl with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, "Disagreements are a normal part of any healthy policy process, and ultimately everyone knows they serve at the pleasure of President Trump."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earth-will-be-incinerated-elon-musk-calls-mars-life-insurance-for-humanity-issues-warning-9039334">'Earth will be incinerated': Elon Musk calls Mars 'life insurance for humanity', issues warning</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Elon Musk reacted to a report of his rise and fall in the White House. Musk's term at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will come to an end this May. His departure from DOGE is necessitated by his limited term as a special government employee, which expires this month. &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747890594707.png"></figure>&nbsp;Earlier, Musk had spoken about the hardships of working at DOGE. "It's like 60 percent fun, 70 percent fun. Depends on the week," he said. "Being attacked relentlessly is not super fun. Seeing cars burning is not fun." He compared the department to a "start-up", saying "things have been very intense." "I'm willing to contribute on average, one to two days a week... as long as the president wants me to do it," Musk said. "Obviously, if the president or the Cabinet has an emergency that they want me to respond to, then I'll do that," Musk said while expressing his desire to work for DOGE on a part-time basis.

The details about a nasty brawl between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and DOGE chief Elon Musk are out.

The details of a nasty brawl between Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk are out. According to reports, Bessent repeatedly shouted "F*** you!" during the West Wing brawl. Musk in response called Bessent a 'Soros agent' and accused him of having run "a failed hedge fund." “I can’t hear you…Say it louder,” Musk added. The dispute began because Musk had attempted to select Gary Shapley to lead the IRS – without first getting Bessent’s approval. Read More | 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump This fallout between Musk and Bessent was followed by Musk's heated exchanges with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. White House did not deny the reports about the brawl with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, "Disagreements are a normal part of any healthy policy process, and ultimately everyone knows they serve at the pleasure of President Trump." Read More | 'Earth will be incinerated': Elon Musk calls Mars 'life insurance for humanity', issues warning Meanwhile, Elon Musk reacted to a report of his rise and fall in the White House. Musk's term at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will come to an end this May. His departure from DOGE is necessitated by his limited term as a special government employee, which expires this month. Earlier, Musk had spoken about the hardships of working at DOGE. "It's like 60 percent fun, 70 percent fun. Depends on the week," he said. "Being attacked relentlessly is not super fun. Seeing cars burning is not fun." He compared the department to a "start-up", saying "things have been very intense." "I'm willing to contribute on average, one to two days a week... as long as the president wants me to do it," Musk said. "Obviously, if the president or the Cabinet has an emergency that they want me to respond to, then I'll do that," Musk said while expressing his desire to work for DOGE on a part-time basis.

The details of a nasty brawl between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk are out.

'F*** you': Elon Musk-Scott Bessent West wing fight was full of obscene language

Elon Musk have returned to the Oval Office for the diplomatic showdown between the US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid reports of him scaling back from the earlier prominent role.Even though he was silent, his presence during the visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attracted significant attention from social media. The lights were dimmed in the Oval Office, as President Trump played videos of the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, shouting, “ Shoot the Boer, Shoot the farmer”Musk himself, being of White Afrikan descent, feels strongly about the issue. Elon Musk was staring at Cyril Ramaphosa intensely while President Trump was showing videos and photos of White Genocide.&nbsp;Users on social media platforms were quick to point out "I KID YOU NOT, Elon Musk is literally staring at the South African President like he wants to fight him."'Holy smokes. Elon Musk is staring straight into the soul of South Africa’s president,' wrote MAGA influencer Benny Johnson.&nbsp;Musk had been sporadically sharing on Social Media posts about the plight of White Afrikaners. He had recently shared in an interview where he accused Ramaphosa of “racist laws” which were preventing him from operating his satellite service. Musk said this was because he was not black.&nbsp;Musk shared a video on March 8 and May 13 on the social media platform X with white crosses representing the burial sites of the white farmers. They were from the protest video filmed near Normandien, South Africa, against the murder of a White Afrikan farmer couple, Glen and Vida Rafferty. However, protesters implied that the gathering was about all the farmer murders happening in the region, not just White Afrikaners.Ramaphosa said videos were not representative of the state policy of South Africa. Crime is present without racial boundaries in South Africa, but not specifically targeted at White Afrikaners."There is criminality in our country," he said. "People who do get killed unfortunately, through criminal activity, are not only White people. Majority of them are Black people."&nbsp;

White Afrikan descent billionaire Elon Musk seem intently poised about the showdown with the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office.

Elon Musk have returned to the Oval Office for the diplomatic showdown between the US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid reports of him scaling back from the earlier prominent role. Even though he was silent, his presence during the visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attracted significant attention from social media. The lights were dimmed in the Oval Office, as President Trump played videos of the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, shouting, “ Shoot the Boer, Shoot the farmer” Musk himself, being of White Afrikan descent, feels strongly about the issue. Elon Musk was staring at Cyril Ramaphosa intensely while President Trump was showing videos and photos of White Genocide. Users on social media platforms were quick to point out "I KID YOU NOT, Elon Musk is literally staring at the South African President like he wants to fight him." 'Holy smokes. Elon Musk is staring straight into the soul of South Africa’s president,' wrote MAGA influencer Benny Johnson. Musk had been sporadically sharing on Social Media posts about the plight of White Afrikaners. He had recently shared in an interview where he accused Ramaphosa of “racist laws” which were preventing him from operating his satellite service. Musk said this was because he was not black. Musk shared a video on March 8 and May 13 on the social media platform X with white crosses representing the burial sites of the white farmers. They were from the protest video filmed near Normandien, South Africa, against the murder of a White Afrikan farmer couple, Glen and Vida Rafferty. However, protesters implied that the gathering was about all the farmer murders happening in the region, not just White Afrikaners. Ramaphosa said videos were not representative of the state policy of South Africa. Crime is present without racial boundaries in South Africa, but not specifically targeted at White Afrikaners. "There is criminality in our country," he said. "People who do get killed unfortunately, through criminal activity, are not only White people. Majority of them are Black people."

White Afrikan descent billionaire Elon Musk seem intently poised about the showdown with the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office.

Elon Musk is back to oval office for Trump's showdown with South African President

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 21) 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".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-israeli-embassy-employees-shot-dead-near-jewish-museum-in-washington-antisemitism-suspected-1747888399684">Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington — antisemitism suspected</a>

<h2>Rubio says, 'we will track those responsible'</h2>Taking to X, Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the killings in the "strongest possible terms".Calling the killings "a brazen act of cowardly, antisemitic violence," he vowed, "Make no mistake: we will track down those responsible and bring them to justice".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We condemn in the strongest possible terms the murder of two staff members from the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC. Our prayers are with their loved ones. This was a brazen act of cowardly, antisemitic violence. Make no mistake: we will track down those responsible and…— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecRubio/status/1925406717547819327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On X, FBI director Kash Patel confirmed that he has been briefed on the shooting and that they're working with the MPD "to respond and learn more". US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the killings as "senseless" and said they were being "actively" investigated.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-admin-launches-review-of-us-troops-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-timeline-from-9-11-attack-to-end-of-20-year-war-wion-explains-1747825811137">Trump admin launches review of US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan: Timeline from 9/11 attack to end of '20-year-war' | WION Explains</a><h2>Harming Jewish community “crossing a line”</h2>Several nations have voiced their outrage over the killings.Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, called the shooting "depraved" and said, "The fatal shooting that took place outside the event that took place at the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. -- in which Israeli embassy employees were also injured – is a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.""Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line."We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives – everywhere in the world."Meanwhile, Germany said it was 'shocked' by the ‘anti-Semitic violence’. On Thursday, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said that he was "shocked" by the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington. "There is no justification for anti-Semitic violence," he posted on X.

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".

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 21) 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". Also read | Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington — antisemitism suspected

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".

'Horrible DC killings': Trump slams shooting of Israeli diplomats, blames antisemitism | International reactions pour in

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Greece. The quake has triggered a tsunami evaluation for the country, reports German Research Center for Geosciences.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠Preliminary info: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%BC%CF%8C%CF%82?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#σεισμός</a>) about 80 km NE of Néa Alikarnassós (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Greece?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Greece</a>) 1 min ago (local time 06:19:35)❗MAGNITUDE NOT AVAILABLE YET❗Updates at: 📱<a href="https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H">https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H</a> 🌐<a href="https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th">https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th</a> 🖥<a href="https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t">https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t</a> <a href="https://t.co/ifjJbDQBOw">pic.twitter.com/ifjJbDQBOw</a>&mdash; EMSC (@LastQuake) <a href="https://twitter.com/LastQuake/status/1925391433092956467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On May 13, Greece was witness to another such quake and the tremors were felt in Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon and Israel. 6.1 on the Richter scale, the quake struck near the island of Kasos. As the country was jolted, residents and tourists were advised to move away from the coastline, and a tsunami warning was sounded.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Greece. The quake has triggered a tsunami evaluation for the country, reports German Research Center for Geosciences.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Greece. The quake has triggered a tsunami evaluation for the country, reports the German Research Center for Geosciences.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Greece

Pakistan on Thursday (May 22) declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. This retaliatory move comes a day after India on Wednesday (May 21) declared a Pakistani official persona non grata for engaging in activities not consistent with his official status in the country.&nbsp;Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-in-copycat-move-declares-indian-embassy-official-persona-non-grata-after-india-expelled-pakistani-diplomat-1747883128395">Pakistan in copycat move declares Indian embassy official 'persona non grata'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747883658235.png?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Pakistan in copycat move declares Indian embassy official 'persona non grata'"></figure>&nbsp;Pakistan on Thursday (May 22) declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-officially-accepts-400-mn-qatari-jet-for-donald-trump-air-force-one-1747881177890">US officially accepts $400mn Qatari jet for Trump, Pentagon says 'will work to ensure proper security measures'</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747882296899.jpg?width=1480&amp;height=833&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="US officially accepts $400mn Qatari jet for Trump, Pentagon says 'will work to ensure proper security measures'">Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-israeli-embassy-employees-shot-dead-near-jewish-museum-in-washington-antisemitism-suspected-1747888399684">Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747888509205.jpg?width=1024&amp;height=576&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington — antisemitism suspected"></figure>&nbsp;Two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington. The killing, as per reports, may be an act of antisemitism. The shooter has been taken into custody.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/scam-worth-rs-22-400-crore-killing-bollywood-piracy-hurting-business-of-hindi-films-1747881065974">Scam worth Rs 22,400 crore killing Bollywood: Piracy hurting business of Hindi films</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250522/image-1747881363534.jpg?width=1280&amp;height=720&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Scam worth Rs 22,400 crore killing Bollywood: Piracy hurting business of Hindi films"></figure>India is the world leader in online video piracy, per Media Partners Asia. The timing of these leaks is especially crucial as the more a movie is anticipated, the more likely it becomes a target.&nbsp;&nbsp;Surprise inflation hike hits UK in April

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Pakistan on Thursday (May 22) declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. This retaliatory move comes a day after India on Wednesday (May 21) declared a Pakistani official persona non grata for engaging in activities not consistent with his official status in the country. Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump. Click on the headlines for more Pakistan in copycat move declares Indian embassy official 'persona non grata' Pakistan on Thursday (May 22) declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. US officially accepts $400mn Qatari jet for Trump, Pentagon says 'will work to ensure proper security measures' Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump. Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington Two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington. The killing, as per reports, may be an act of antisemitism. The shooter has been taken into custody. Scam worth Rs 22,400 crore killing Bollywood: Piracy hurting business of Hindi films India is the world leader in online video piracy, per Media Partners Asia. The timing of these leaks is especially crucial as the more a movie is anticipated, the more likely it becomes a target. Surprise inflation hike hits UK in April

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Two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington.The killing, as per reports, may be an act of antisemitism. The shooter has been taken into custody.<h2>Is antisemitism the motive?</h2>As per reports, the suspect has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. He reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before gunning down the two Israeli staffers.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-horrible-dc-killings-trump-slams-shooting-of-israeli-diplomats-blames-antisemitism-international-reactions-pour-in-1747888935507">'Horrible DC killings': Trump slams shooting of Israeli diplomats, blames antisemitism | International reactions pour in</a>On X, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said that the "senseless" killings are being "actively" investigated.Meanwhile, condemning the killing, US President Donald 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".

<h2>What happened?</h2>Reports suggest that two Israeli staffers, a man and a woman, were shot down on the sidewalk outside the Jewish museum in Washington. The shooter was seen pacing the sidewalk before unleashing bullets on the couple, who were reportedly about to be engaged, killing them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-admin-launches-review-of-us-troops-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-timeline-from-9-11-attack-to-end-of-20-year-war-wion-explains-1747825811137">Trump admin launches review of US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan: Timeline from 9/11 attack to end of '20-year-war' | WION Explains</a>The shooter was arrested at the scene of the crime. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, called the shooting "depraved" and said, "The fatal shooting that took place outside the event that took place at the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. -- in which Israeli embassy employees were also injured – is a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.""Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line."We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives – everywhere in the world."&nbsp;

Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington — antisemitism suspected

Two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on Wednesday (May 21) outside a Jewish museum in Washington. The killing, as per reports, may be an act of antisemitism. The shooter has been taken into custody. Is antisemitism the motive? As per reports, the suspect has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. He reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before gunning down the two Israeli staffers. Also read | 'Horrible DC killings': Trump slams shooting of Israeli diplomats, blames antisemitism | International reactions pour in On X, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said that the "senseless" killings are being "actively" investigated. Meanwhile, condemning the killing, US President Donald 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".

The killing, as per reports, may be an act of antisemitism. The shooter has been taken into custody.

Irish airline Ryanair is asking some flight attendants to return as much as ($3,397) they were given before a legal ruling made the payments void. Reports suggest that the airline wants Spanish flight attendants to give back the money since a pay agreement now stands invalidated.Ryanair has told the Union Sindical Obrera (USO) that its members must return the money received under the deal, which was to run through five months, from October to March.&nbsp;Ryanair had earlier reached an agreement with a separate union representing workers, the CCOO. Under it, hikes in salaries were offered to all cabin crew in Spain, regardless of their union affiliation. However, the USO objected to it and went to court. Payments made ranged from $1,698 to $3,397.&nbsp;<h2>USO says the Ryanair-CCOO agreement was not legal</h2>&nbsp;The USO told the court that the negotiators from the union neither had the legal authority to represent its members or finalise the agreement. The court ruled in favour of the USO and so the deal fell off and stood cancelled. With it all arrangements of payments to the Spanish flight attendants also went down the drain.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-flight-from-delhi-srinagar-lands-safely-after-mid-air-turbulence-delhi-airport-issues-fresh-travel-advisory-1747839514559">Indigo's Delhi-Srinagar flight lands safely after mid-air turbulence</a>&nbsp;Ryanair is now trying to recover the money it paid, but only to staff affiliated with the USO. The airline has told USO that it will take back additional wages paid during that time to USO-affiliated employees. However, those with the CCOO would be exempt from returning the money.&nbsp;This was announced after Ryanair reached a separate deal with the CCOO union. Under it, CCOO-aligned workers are allowed to keep the additional money they received.&nbsp;<h2>USO has alleged that Ryanair is trying to get USO workers to join the CCOO</h2>&nbsp;Spokesperson for USO Ester Peyró Galdrán told Newsweek that Ryanair "threatened" workers would have to repay the money. Galdrán stated that the airline "announced that only CCOO-affiliated workers would be exempt from repaying."&nbsp;"They also encouraged (with constant emails and multiple deadline changes to do it) to sign up with CCOO to avoid the penalties."&nbsp;Meanwhile, a Ryanair spokesperson said that it is "complying with the court case that USO took to cut pay while it is under appeal."

Ryanair had earlier reached an agreement with a separate union representing workers, the CCOO. Under it, hikes in salaries were offered to all cabin crew in Spain.

Irish airline Ryanair is asking some flight attendants to return as much as ($3,397) they were given before a legal ruling made the payments void. Reports suggest that the airline wants Spanish flight attendants to give back the money since a pay agreement now stands invalidated. Ryanair has told the Union Sindical Obrera (USO) that its members must return the money received under the deal, which was to run through five months, from October to March. Ryanair had earlier reached an agreement with a separate union representing workers, the CCOO. Under it, hikes in salaries were offered to all cabin crew in Spain, regardless of their union affiliation. However, the USO objected to it and went to court. Payments made ranged from $1,698 to $3,397. USO says the Ryanair-CCOO agreement was not legal The USO told the court that the negotiators from the union neither had the legal authority to represent its members or finalise the agreement. The court ruled in favour of the USO and so the deal fell off and stood cancelled. With it all arrangements of payments to the Spanish flight attendants also went down the drain. Also Read: Indigo's Delhi-Srinagar flight lands safely after mid-air turbulence Ryanair is now trying to recover the money it paid, but only to staff affiliated with the USO. The airline has told USO that it will take back additional wages paid during that time to USO-affiliated employees. However, those with the CCOO would be exempt from returning the money. This was announced after Ryanair reached a separate deal with the CCOO union. Under it, CCOO-aligned workers are allowed to keep the additional money they received. USO has alleged that Ryanair is trying to get USO workers to join the CCOO Spokesperson for USO Ester Peyró Galdrán told Newsweek that Ryanair "threatened" workers would have to repay the money. Galdrán stated that the airline "announced that only CCOO-affiliated workers would be exempt from repaying." "They also encouraged (with constant emails and multiple deadline changes to do it) to sign up with CCOO to avoid the penalties." Meanwhile, a Ryanair spokesperson said that it is "complying with the court case that USO took to cut pay while it is under appeal."

Ryanair had earlier reached an agreement with a separate union representing workers, the CCOO. Under it, hikes in salaries were offered to all cabin crew in Spain.

An airline gave salary hikes to its flight attendants. Now it wants its money back. Here's why

Doing good work and being efficient at your job should be a guarantee of growth in the company and being appreciated. However, that has become a matter of the utopian world as the rules for promotions have become blurred. A person on Reddit shared how he was denied a promotion because he was too good at his job.&nbsp;The person shared a post titled, "Got denied a promotion because I make it look too easy."The user mentioned that they had been working in a city records office for nearly four years. The job involved keeping a check on old records and helping out the public search and access such documents. They would also scan documents and manage databases.&nbsp;&nbsp;A portion of the job also had the employee train new staff members and helping the manager fix technical issues. The post stated that over the years the employee had become familiar with little backdoors weird systems to get the job done faster.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/completely-clear-methaphone-stumps-the-internet-1747812532269">'Completely clear phone' stumps the internet. What is it?</a>&nbsp;<h2>The employee decided to apply for a promotion</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>The company opened up a promotion, and the person decided to apply. Filled with confidence owing to their talent and efficiency, the employee was hoping to get it. It came with a higher salary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the person was ignored for the role. Confused, they asked the manager about the reason and received a shocking reply. “You’re so efficient in your current role that we’d struggle to replace you. You make it look too easy.”&nbsp;The employee was shocked to learn the consequences of being good at their job. "Because I’m good at my job, I’m not allowed to grow?"&nbsp;<h2>A new staff member was given the promotion</h2>The promotion went to a person who had been with the company for merely six months. The employee had trained this new person who is still trying to understand the ropes of it and reaches out to the more experienced Redditor with queries.&nbsp;The employee shared that they did not resign but was "staging a rebellion. I’m just here. Clocking in. Doing exactly what's asked. No more, no less."&nbsp;They said they are simply "pretending to care about a job" they could do "in their sleep."&nbsp;"Turns out the reward for competence is invisibility," they ended the post with the heart-wrenching statement.

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A Redditor shared how they were denied a promotion because they were so good at their job that the company would struggle to replace them.

Doing good work and being efficient at your job should be a guarantee of growth in the company and being appreciated. However, that has become a matter of the utopian world as the rules for promotions have become blurred. A person on Reddit shared how he was denied a promotion because he was too good at his job. The person shared a post titled, "Got denied a promotion because I make it look too easy." The user mentioned that they had been working in a city records office for nearly four years. The job involved keeping a check on old records and helping out the public search and access such documents. They would also scan documents and manage databases. A portion of the job also had the employee train new staff members and helping the manager fix technical issues. The post stated that over the years the employee had become familiar with little backdoors weird systems to get the job done faster. Also Read: 'Completely clear phone' stumps the internet. What is it? The employee decided to apply for a promotion The company opened up a promotion, and the person decided to apply. Filled with confidence owing to their talent and efficiency, the employee was hoping to get it. It came with a higher salary. However, the person was ignored for the role. Confused, they asked the manager about the reason and received a shocking reply. “You’re so efficient in your current role that we’d struggle to replace you. You make it look too easy.” The employee was shocked to learn the consequences of being good at their job. "Because I’m good at my job, I’m not allowed to grow?" A new staff member was given the promotion The promotion went to a person who had been with the company for merely six months. The employee had trained this new person who is still trying to understand the ropes of it and reaches out to the more experienced Redditor with queries. The employee shared that they did not resign but was "staging a rebellion. I’m just here. Clocking in. Doing exactly what's asked. No more, no less." They said they are simply "pretending to care about a job" they could do "in their sleep." "Turns out the reward for competence is invisibility," they ended the post with the heart-wrenching statement.

A Redditor shared how they were denied a promotion because they were so good at their job that the company would struggle to replace them.

Employee denied promotion for being 'too good at their job' is now 'staging a rebellion'

Pakistan on Thursday (May 22) declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours.This retaliatory move comes a day after India on Wednesday (May 21) declared a Pakistani official persona non grata for engaging in activities not consistent with his official status in the country.<h2>Tit for tat?</h2>On Wednesday, India's Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release, "The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours.""The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours. Charge d'Affaires, Pakistan High Commission, was issued a demarche to this effect today. He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner," added the MEA release.The next day, the Government of Pakistan, in what was clearly a retaliatory move, followed suit and declared an Indian official persona non grata for "engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status".According to a press release, to convey this decision, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the Indian Chargé d'Affaires. The Indian diplomatic representative was also warned that "none of the diplomats or staff members of the Indian High Commission should misuse their privileges and status in any manner".<h2>What does persona non grata mean?</h2>Persona non grata is a formal declaration of disapproval by a host country against a diplomat of a foreign nation. Following this, the host country's government requests the diplomat's departure, effectively ending their diplomatic immunity.While both India and Pakistan have stated the reason behind their respective declarations, it must be noted that the host country is not obligated to provide a reason for declaring someone persona non grata.<h2>India-Pakistan tensions</h2>This comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations. The relations between the two neighbouring countries have deteriorated in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 and India's subsequent response, Operation Sindoor. &nbsp;

The Government of Pakistan, in what was clearly a retaliatory move, has declared an Indian official persona non grata for "engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status".

Pakistan on Thursday (May 22) declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. This retaliatory move comes a day after India on Wednesday (May 21) declared a Pakistani official persona non grata for engaging in activities not consistent with his official status in the country. Tit for tat? On Wednesday, India's Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release, "The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours." "The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours. Charge d'Affaires, Pakistan High Commission, was issued a demarche to this effect today. He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner," added the MEA release. The next day, the Government of Pakistan, in what was clearly a retaliatory move, followed suit and declared an Indian official persona non grata for "engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status". According to a press release, to convey this decision, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the Indian Chargé d'Affaires. The Indian diplomatic representative was also warned that "none of the diplomats or staff members of the Indian High Commission should misuse their privileges and status in any manner". What does persona non grata mean? Persona non grata is a formal declaration of disapproval by a host country against a diplomat of a foreign nation. Following this, the host country's government requests the diplomat's departure, effectively ending their diplomatic immunity. While both India and Pakistan have stated the reason behind their respective declarations, it must be noted that the host country is not obligated to provide a reason for declaring someone persona non grata. India-Pakistan tensions This comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations. The relations between the two neighbouring countries have deteriorated in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 and India's subsequent response, Operation Sindoor.

The Government of Pakistan, in what was clearly a retaliatory move, has declared an Indian official persona non grata for "engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status".

Pakistan in copycat move declares Indian embassy official 'persona non grata'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday snapped at an NBC reporter who asked questions about the Qatari jet, calling him "terrible" and "not smart enough" to do his job. Trump accused the reporter of "diverting attention from more pressing issues".&nbsp;&nbsp;The reporter questioned the US president during a tense meeting with South African President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-white-farmer-genocide-1747846051136">Cyril Ramaphosa</a> at the White House wherein Trump confronted the latter over the issue of genocide of Afrikaners. &nbsp;However, Trump also called the Qatari gift 'a great thing'. &nbsp;"What are you talking about? ...What are you talking about? You know... You need to get out of here... What does this have to do with Qatari Jet...? They are giving the United States Air Force a jet, and it's a great thing... We're talking about a lot of other things, and this NBC is trying to get off the subject of what you just saw. You are a terrible reporter. Number one, you don't have what it takes to be a reporter. You are not smart enough," Trump said.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-white-farmer-genocide-1747846051136">Trump demands ‘explanation’ from South African prez on claims of white farmers facing ‘genocide’</a> &nbsp;The US president also suggested that NBC and Brian Roberts, its parent company's CEO and chairperson, should be investigated for their operations, branding the network a "disgrace". &nbsp;He defended the Qatari gift, adding, “But for you to go on to a subject about a jet that was given to the United States Air Force, which is a very nice thing. They also gave USD 5.1 trillion worth of investments in addition to the jet.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-officially-accepts-400-mn-qatari-jet-for-donald-trump-air-force-one-1747881177890">US officially accepts $400mn Qatari jet for Trump, Pentagon says ‘will work to ensure proper security measures’</a><h2>Pentagon issues statement on Qatari jet</h2>The Pentagon also revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Defence Department "will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered."&nbsp;Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unverified claims of a ‘’white genocide’’ in South Africa.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;This is a very serious situation. If we had a real press, it would be exposed. When it gets exposed, it&#39;ll get fixed. But people don&#39;t talk about it. And I&#39;ll tell you who is talking about it, thousands of people that are fleeing South Africa right now.&quot; –President Trump 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/Cu3Or9Mar0">pic.twitter.com/Cu3Or9Mar0</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1925332903665529229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

US President Donald Trump snapped at an NBC reporter who asked questions about the Qatari jet

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday snapped at an NBC reporter who asked questions about the Qatari jet, calling him "terrible" and "not smart enough" to do his job. Trump accused the reporter of "diverting attention from more pressing issues". The reporter questioned the US president during a tense meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House wherein Trump confronted the latter over the issue of genocide of Afrikaners. However, Trump also called the Qatari gift 'a great thing'. "What are you talking about? ...What are you talking about? You know... You need to get out of here... What does this have to do with Qatari Jet...? They are giving the United States Air Force a jet, and it's a great thing... We're talking about a lot of other things, and this NBC is trying to get off the subject of what you just saw. You are a terrible reporter. Number one, you don't have what it takes to be a reporter. You are not smart enough," Trump said. Read More | Trump demands ‘explanation’ from South African prez on claims of white farmers facing ‘genocide’ The US president also suggested that NBC and Brian Roberts, its parent company's CEO and chairperson, should be investigated for their operations, branding the network a "disgrace". He defended the Qatari gift, adding, “But for you to go on to a subject about a jet that was given to the United States Air Force, which is a very nice thing. They also gave USD 5.1 trillion worth of investments in addition to the jet.” Read More | US officially accepts $400mn Qatari jet for Trump, Pentagon says ‘will work to ensure proper security measures’ Pentagon issues statement on Qatari jet The Pentagon also revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Defence Department "will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered." Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unverified claims of a ‘’white genocide’’ in South Africa.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday snapped at an NBC reporter who asked questions about the Qatari jet, calling him "terrible" and "not smart enough" to do his job.

'You're terrible': Trump snaps at reporter on question about Qatari jet, then says 'Qatar's gift to US is a great thing'

Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump. &nbsp;Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Defence Department "will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered." &nbsp;"The secretary of defence has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the president of the United States," Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement on Wednesday.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trump-embarks-on-middle-east-tour-with-focus-on-business-regional-tensions-9057057">US President Trump embarks on Middle East tour with focus on business &amp; regional tensions</a> &nbsp;This comes amid legal and ethical concerns regarding gifts worth $400m from Qatar. Parnell did not address whether the administration had paid for the jet and referred any additional questions about the transfer to the US Air Force. &nbsp;Trump had earlier said that the Defense Department is getting a gift "free of cost." Calling it a "very public and transparent transaction", Trump said that a 747 aircraft will "replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Qatar’s prime minister told Bloomberg that "this plane story is a Ministry of Defence to the Department of Defense transaction that is done in full transparency and very legally, and it is part of the cooperation that we have always been doing together for decades."&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-says-bullying-leads-to-self-isolation-in-message-to-trump-after-trade-deal-china-wants-us-to-stop-shifting-blame-on-fentanyl-9063872">Xi Jinping's 'self-isolation' message to Trump after trade deal, China says 'stop shifting blame' on fentanyl</a><h2>Violation of US Constitution?</h2>Amid concerns of a violation of the US Constitution – its emoluments clause prohibits government officials from accepting gifts "from any King, Prince or foreign State" – and concerns about foreign influence, Trump defended the move on social media.&nbsp;However, Senate Republicans indicated they have multiple concerns. “It would be better if Air Force One were a big, beautiful jet made in the United States of America,” said Sen. Josh Hawley. “If Qatar gives a plane to the president of the United States, it seems to me that raises questions of whether the administration would be in compliance with the gift law,” Sen. Susan Collins. “I’m not flying on a Qatari plane. They support Hamas...I don’t know how you make it safe,” said Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who is an ardent Trump supporter. “<h2>Highlights of this jet</h2><ul><li>It is a $400 million luxury plane</li><li>It has ultra-luxurious interiors</li><li>Gold-colored walls&nbsp;</li><li>Gold furnishings</li><li>A spacious master bedroom</li><li>A conference area accommodating 6-7 people</li><li>Multiple lounges and several bathrooms</li><li>Winding staircase leading to a second level</li><li>Plush carpeting</li><li>Leather couches</li><li>It is dubbed as “world’s most luxurious private jet”</li><li>Interior of the plane done by French interior design firm Alberto Pinto Cabinet</li></ul> &nbsp;

Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. 

Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar. The Pentagon in a statement said that the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Defence Department "will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered." "The secretary of defence has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the president of the United States," Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement on Wednesday. Read More | US President Trump embarks on Middle East tour with focus on business & regional tensions This comes amid legal and ethical concerns regarding gifts worth $400m from Qatar. Parnell did not address whether the administration had paid for the jet and referred any additional questions about the transfer to the US Air Force. Trump had earlier said that the Defense Department is getting a gift "free of cost." Calling it a "very public and transparent transaction", Trump said that a 747 aircraft will "replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily." Meanwhile, Qatar’s prime minister told Bloomberg that "this plane story is a Ministry of Defence to the Department of Defense transaction that is done in full transparency and very legally, and it is part of the cooperation that we have always been doing together for decades." Read More | Xi Jinping's 'self-isolation' message to Trump after trade deal, China says 'stop shifting blame' on fentanyl Violation of US Constitution? Amid concerns of a violation of the US Constitution – its emoluments clause prohibits government officials from accepting gifts "from any King, Prince or foreign State" – and concerns about foreign influence, Trump defended the move on social media. However, Senate Republicans indicated they have multiple concerns. “It would be better if Air Force One were a big, beautiful jet made in the United States of America,” said Sen. Josh Hawley. “If Qatar gives a plane to the president of the United States, it seems to me that raises questions of whether the administration would be in compliance with the gift law,” Sen. Susan Collins. “I’m not flying on a Qatari plane. They support Hamas...I don’t know how you make it safe,” said Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who is an ardent Trump supporter. “ Highlights of this jet It is a $400 million luxury plane It has ultra-luxurious interiors Gold-colored walls Gold furnishings A spacious master bedroom A conference area accommodating 6-7 people Multiple lounges and several bathrooms Winding staircase leading to a second level Plush carpeting Leather couches It is dubbed as “world’s most luxurious private jet” Interior of the plane done by French interior design firm Alberto Pinto Cabinet

Days after US President Donald Trump's Middle East tour, the Pentagon has finally revealed that the United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar.&nbsp;

US officially accepts $400mn Qatari jet for Trump, Pentagon says 'will work to ensure proper security measures'

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have a favourite world leader and a person whose company they enjoy more than any other global leader.Vance while returning from Rome on Tuesday, told NBC News that he and the president are fond of one foreign leader in particular, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.He said that Meloni has been consistently helped as a bridge between the US and Europe.“One leader that both of us have consistently found is a really helpful bridge between the United States and Europe is Meloni,” he said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-rome-discusses-trade-tariffs-and-ukraine-crisis-8980730">WATCH | US Vice President JD Vance visits Rome, discusses trade, tariffs, and ukraine crisis</a>&nbsp;The US vice president stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a "very good listener" and “extraordinarily direct".“If you have two people who really disagree on something, she tries to understand where both of them are coming from, and she’s perceptive and insightful enough that she actually understands it,” he said.Vance even said that Meloni reminds him of his own wife, Usha Vance.“She actually reminds me a little bit of Usha in that way, where she can deliver an extraordinarily direct message without coming across as offensive,” he said. “That’s just a skill, right? There’s a skill in actually being direct with somebody but not raising their guard.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-the-us-president-call-europeans-parasites-meloni-jumps-to-trumps-rescue-in-viral-video-watch-8975191">Also read: Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier in April, Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House for trade discussions. She was the first European leader to meet with Trump since his tariffs were announced.Vance was on a three-day trip to Italy to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.“It was a very personally rewarding trip,” he went on. “Once you’re here and there are all these other world leaders here, you might as well try to try to sit down with them and talk to them.” &nbsp;

Vance stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a very good listener and extraordinarily direct.

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have a favourite world leader and a person whose company they enjoy more than any other global leader. Vance while returning from Rome on Tuesday, told NBC News that he and the president are fond of one foreign leader in particular, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He said that Meloni has been consistently helped as a bridge between the US and Europe. “One leader that both of us have consistently found is a really helpful bridge between the United States and Europe is Meloni,” he said. WATCH | US Vice President JD Vance visits Rome, discusses trade, tariffs, and ukraine crisis The US vice president stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a "very good listener" and “extraordinarily direct". “If you have two people who really disagree on something, she tries to understand where both of them are coming from, and she’s perceptive and insightful enough that she actually understands it,” he said. Vance even said that Meloni reminds him of his own wife, Usha Vance. “She actually reminds me a little bit of Usha in that way, where she can deliver an extraordinarily direct message without coming across as offensive,” he said. “That’s just a skill, right? There’s a skill in actually being direct with somebody but not raising their guard.” Also read: Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch Earlier in April, Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House for trade discussions. She was the first European leader to meet with Trump since his tariffs were announced. Vance was on a three-day trip to Italy to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. “It was a very personally rewarding trip,” he went on. “Once you’re here and there are all these other world leaders here, you might as well try to try to sit down with them and talk to them.”

Vance stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a "very good listener" and “extraordinarily direct".

Trump and JD Vance have a favourite world leader - SPOILER: It's not Putin or Modi

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday (May 21), calling for a "reset" in relations between the two countries. The meeting followed growing tensions, triggered in part by Trump’s controversial claims about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa.<h2>Trump repeats controversial “genocide” remarks</h2>During their talks, Trump said the US had received “tremendous complaints” about Africa, including South Africa. He repeated allegations that white farmers in the country are facing persecution and even used the term “genocide”.“We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States,” Trump said. “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 added, “That's really the purpose of the meeting,” referring to the situation with white South Africans.<h2>South Africa rejects genocide claim</h2>South Africa has firmly denied Trump’s accusation of genocide against white farmers. Ramaphosa requested the meeting to address the claims directly and try to mend relations, which have reached their lowest point since the end of apartheid in 1994.<h2>Refugee debate surfaces during talks</h2>Trump was also questioned about why some white South Africans were allowed to apply for refugee status in the US, even though the broader refugee programme remains on hold.In response, Trump said, “Don’t say we didn’t take them,” suggesting the US had accepted people who claimed to be fleeing persecution. He again pointed to illegal immigration across the southern border, repeating familiar themes about who is being let into the country.<h2>Trump deflects with southern border rhetoric</h2>When asked why Afrikaners might be treated differently to people from countries like Venezuela, Afghanistan or Haiti, Trump said, “They say there’s a lot of bad things going on in Africa and that’s what we’re going to be discussing today.”He denied that the US is being selective in who it accepts as refugees, and added, “Just look to the southern border.”<h2>Trump claims US brought peace to Congo</h2>During the meeting, Trump also claimed that the US had played a key role in resolving conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, referencing Rwandan-backed rebel involvement.“I think we have done it, believe it or not,” he said, without giving further detail.<h2>Relations at a critical point</h2>Ramaphosa’s appeal for a “reset” signals Pretoria’s concern over the direction of US-South Africa relations. The controversy surrounding Trump’s comments on white farmers has placed significant strain on diplomatic ties, and the meeting was seen as an attempt to restore communication and cooperation.

South Africa has firmly denied Trump’s accusation of genocide against white farmers. Ramaphosa requested the meeting to address the claims directly and try to mend relations, which have reached their lowest point since the end of apartheid in 1994.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday (May 21), calling for a "reset" in relations between the two countries. The meeting followed growing tensions, triggered in part by Trump’s controversial claims about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa. Trump repeats controversial “genocide” remarks During their talks, Trump said the US had received “tremendous complaints” about Africa, including South Africa. He repeated allegations that white farmers in the country are facing persecution and even used the term “genocide”. “We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States,” Trump said. “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 added, “That's really the purpose of the meeting,” referring to the situation with white South Africans. South Africa rejects genocide claim South Africa has firmly denied Trump’s accusation of genocide against white farmers. Ramaphosa requested the meeting to address the claims directly and try to mend relations, which have reached their lowest point since the end of apartheid in 1994. Refugee debate surfaces during talks Trump was also questioned about why some white South Africans were allowed to apply for refugee status in the US, even though the broader refugee programme remains on hold. In response, Trump said, “Don’t say we didn’t take them,” suggesting the US had accepted people who claimed to be fleeing persecution. He again pointed to illegal immigration across the southern border, repeating familiar themes about who is being let into the country. Trump deflects with southern border rhetoric When asked why Afrikaners might be treated differently to people from countries like Venezuela, Afghanistan or Haiti, Trump said, “They say there’s a lot of bad things going on in Africa and that’s what we’re going to be discussing today.” He denied that the US is being selective in who it accepts as refugees, and added, “Just look to the southern border.” Trump claims US brought peace to Congo During the meeting, Trump also claimed that the US had played a key role in resolving conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, referencing Rwandan-backed rebel involvement. “I think we have done it, believe it or not,” he said, without giving further detail. Relations at a critical point Ramaphosa’s appeal for a “reset” signals Pretoria’s concern over the direction of US-South Africa relations. The controversy surrounding Trump’s comments on white farmers has placed significant strain on diplomatic ties, and the meeting was seen as an attempt to restore communication and cooperation.

South Africa has firmly denied Trump’s accusation of genocide against white farmers. Ramaphosa requested the meeting to address the claims directly and try to mend relations, which have reached their lowest point since the end of apartheid in 1994.

'Bad things going on in Africa': Trump demands ‘explanation’ from  South African prez on claims of white farmers facing ‘genocide’

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Just days after India declared Ehsan-ur-Rahim aka Danish, the Pakistani high commission official as a persona non grata ,who was reportedly in touch with the arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, the Indian government has declared another Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. Another Pakistani official declared persona non grata, ordered to leave India within 24 hours Just days after India declared Ehsan-ur-Rahim aka Danish, the Pakistani high commission official as a persona non grata ,who was reportedly in touch with the arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, the Indian government has declared another Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. Who was Andriy Portnov? Exiled pro-Russia Ukrainian politician gunned down in Madrid A former Ukrainian politician, Andriy Portnov, was shot dead on Wednesday (May 21) morning outside the American School of Madrid in Pozuelo de Alarcón, one of the city's wealthiest suburbs. Three coups and a nation divided: A political history of Pakistan’s military takeovers Ever since it came into being in 1947, Pakistan has struggled with the question of balancing civilian rule with the military. Its politics has been time and again overhauled by coups, leaving behind deep-rooted consequences on government, civil rights, and national identity. Indian man stabs fellow national to death in public bus in Texas for 'resembling his uncle', arrested In a shocking incident in Austin, Texas, an Indian man was fatally stabbed by another Indian man while traveling on a public bus. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Akshay Gupta, was stabbed by 31-year-old Deepak Kandel, who has been taken into custody by the Austin Police Department. Who was Nambala Keshav Rao, aka Basavaraju? India’s most wanted Maoist with ₹15 million bounty on his head Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the security forces after Nambala Keshav Rao, better known as Basavaraju, was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad forest. Calling it a “remarkable success”, the Prime Minister said the government was determined to wipe out Maoist violence and bring peace to the affected regions. Putin likes Melania more than Trump? Here's what US president revealed after call with Russian counterpart US President Donald Trump has revealed a shocking detail after holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin praised his wife, Melania Trump, saying "they respect your wife a lot." Trump admin launches review of US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan: Timeline from 9/11 attack to end of '20-year-war' | WION Explains The Donald Trump administration has launched a Pentagon investigation into the 2021 withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. In a memo, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he has concluded that a "comprehensive review" was needed to ensure that a "complete picture is provided to the American people". 'Attempt to hoodwink the world': India dismisses Pakistan's accusation over Balochistan school bus attack After Pakistan accused of India's involvement in the suspected suicide attack on a school bus in Balochistan's Khuzdar city on Wednesday (May 21), India refuted the allegations and called the claims as 'baseless' Timeless saree charm! Aditi Rao Hydari exudes elegance in Indian attire at Cannes Aditi Rao Hydari is a vision in red! The Indian actress has arrived at the French Riviera to attend the ongoing 78th Cannes Film Festival. Former India coach reveals 'major challenge' for 14-year-old Suryavanshi as RR's season comes to an end Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar says that the important thing for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi would be to deal with 'non-cricketing matters.' The comments came after Suryavanshi smashed 33-ball 57 in Rajasthan Royals' win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match of the season.

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The European Union and Britain on Tuesday imposed a sweeping set of sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet", calling it the largest-ever package they have targeted with.&nbsp;The European Council adopted the 17th package of economic and individual restrictive measures, including on Russia's shadow fleet for oil exports. Russia will end up losing access to the key military technology.&nbsp;The EU has now sanctioned 189 ships, which were suspected of operating with Russia's elusive "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. The package was supported by foreign ministers in Brussels, and it also targets individuals, companies and facilitators, who are using this operations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-drone-attack-zelensky-trump-putin-talks-1747588774188">Also read: 'Putin wants war': Russia sends 273 drones across Ukraine in largest attack since war began, hours before Trump-Putin talks</a>&nbsp;Further, this makes the total number of targeted vessels to nearly 350. Reportedly, these vessels have been moving oil, petroleum products and sometimes, stolen Ukrainian grain, via discreet sea routes.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the UK also announced to impose its own package of sanctions, targeting over 100 individuals and entities. It sanctioned 18 more ships linked to the shadow fleet, along with Russian financial institutions, defence supply chains and energy interests.&nbsp;Russia responded to the sanctions by the EU and UK, saying it will not bow to ultimatums.<h2>What is Russia's shadow fleet?</h2>Russia’s “shadow fleet" is a collection of around 500 old and uninsured secret oil ships, mostly tankers, that are used by the government to secretly export oil across the world, thwarting Western sanctions.&nbsp;As they intend to hide their movements, the ships operate under fake names and often change their flags, so that they don't get tracked.&nbsp;Also known as the “dark fleet” or “ghost fleet, the "shadow fleet" is not an official naval group, but an informal and expansive fleet of vessels.&nbsp;They are given the name "shadow fleet" because of their nature of operation, as they operate in the shadows, remain untracked, unregistered and stay outside international shipping rules.<h2>Why does it matter for Russia?</h2>After Russia began its attempt to invade Ukraine in 2022, the West including the EU, UK, and the US has been imposing sanctions on the Kremlin, majorly targeting its oil exports, which is undoubtedly a major source of money for Russia.&nbsp;To keep selling oil and making money out of it, to fund its war in Ukraine, Russia began building this shadow fleet.&nbsp;According to a 2024 report by the Kyiv School of Economics, Ukraine has identified around 500 vessels as part of the network.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-unveils-ai-integrated-sukhoi-su-57m-fighter-jet-will-it-be-a-part-of-india-s-fleet-1747738345461">Also read: Russia unveils AI-integrated Sukhoi Su-57M fighter jet. Will it be a part of India's fleet?</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Russia’s shadow fleet is a collection of around 500 old and uninsured secret oil ships, mostly tankers, that are used by the government to secretly export oil across the world.

The European Union and Britain on Tuesday imposed a sweeping set of sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet", calling it the largest-ever package they have targeted with. The European Council adopted the 17th package of economic and individual restrictive measures, including on Russia's shadow fleet for oil exports. Russia will end up losing access to the key military technology. The EU has now sanctioned 189 ships, which were suspected of operating with Russia's elusive "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. The package was supported by foreign ministers in Brussels, and it also targets individuals, companies and facilitators, who are using this operations. Also read: 'Putin wants war': Russia sends 273 drones across Ukraine in largest attack since war began, hours before Trump-Putin talks Further, this makes the total number of targeted vessels to nearly 350. Reportedly, these vessels have been moving oil, petroleum products and sometimes, stolen Ukrainian grain, via discreet sea routes. Meanwhile, the UK also announced to impose its own package of sanctions, targeting over 100 individuals and entities. It sanctioned 18 more ships linked to the shadow fleet, along with Russian financial institutions, defence supply chains and energy interests. Russia responded to the sanctions by the EU and UK, saying it will not bow to ultimatums. What is Russia's shadow fleet? Russia’s “shadow fleet" is a collection of around 500 old and uninsured secret oil ships, mostly tankers, that are used by the government to secretly export oil across the world, thwarting Western sanctions. As they intend to hide their movements, the ships operate under fake names and often change their flags, so that they don't get tracked. Also known as the “dark fleet” or “ghost fleet, the "shadow fleet" is not an official naval group, but an informal and expansive fleet of vessels. They are given the name "shadow fleet" because of their nature of operation, as they operate in the shadows, remain untracked, unregistered and stay outside international shipping rules. Why does it matter for Russia? After Russia began its attempt to invade Ukraine in 2022, the West including the EU, UK, and the US has been imposing sanctions on the Kremlin, majorly targeting its oil exports, which is undoubtedly a major source of money for Russia. To keep selling oil and making money out of it, to fund its war in Ukraine, Russia began building this shadow fleet. According to a 2024 report by the Kyiv School of Economics, Ukraine has identified around 500 vessels as part of the network. Also read: Russia unveils AI-integrated Sukhoi Su-57M fighter jet. Will it be a part of India's fleet?

Russia’s “shadow fleet" is a collection of around 500 old and uninsured secret oil ships, mostly tankers, that are used by the government to secretly export oil across the world.

What is Russia's Shadow Fleet? Here's why Putin needs it amid Ukraine war - Know as EU, UK slap new sanctions

Russia, the only country to own and operate a fleet of Nuclear icebreaker ships, unveiled the 'RITM-400' nuclear reactor which will power the under-construction 'Rossiya' icebreaker ship.&nbsp;Nuclear icebreakers are a unique class of ships that cut through the ice and clear the path for other conventional ships. Once ready, Rossiya will be the world's most powerful nuclear icebreaker. Icebreakers are of particular use in the frozen Arctic Ocean, a large part of which falls in the Russian Exclusive Economic Zone.&nbsp;"The completion of the RITM-400 reactor is a significant event for the icebreaker fleet, for Rosatom, and for our entire country. The reactor units of the next-generation Rossiya nuclear icebreaker will allow it to break over 4 meters of thick ice," said Alexey Likhachev, Director General, Rosatom.&nbsp;ZiO-Podolsk, the Machine Building Division of Russia's Nuclear power agency Rosatom finished manufacturing the first of two RITM-400 nuclear reactors for the Rossiya on May 20th. The second and final reactor is expected to be ready in a few months, following which both units will be sent to the shipyard for installation on the Rossiya.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-unveils-ai-integrated-sukhoi-su-57m-fighter-jet-will-it-be-a-part-of-india-s-fleet-1747738345461">Also read: Russia unveils AI-integrated Sukhoi Su-57M fighter jet. Will it be a part of India's fleet?</a>&nbsp;"The two RITM-400 reactors will be a gift from Rosatom's machine builders to mark the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry. The completion of this project opens up new opportunities in developing the Northern Sea Route," said Igor Kotov, Head of Rosatom's Machine Building Division.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rosatom will be naming the twin RITM-400 nuclear reactors after Ilya Muromets and Dobrynya Nikitich, heroic characters from Russian epics. "They performed feats in the name of Russia, while the new reactors named after them will help Rossiya icebreaker overcome the special ice conditions of the Arctic," said Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom's&nbsp;Chief.Why is Russia building more nuclear icebreakers ?With a clear aim to boost shipping along the country's northern coast(Arctic region),&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;is building more nuclear icebreaker ships that can cut through the frozen ocean. In April 2025, top Officials of&nbsp;Russia's Nuclear power agency emphasized the need for more nuclear icebreakers, during&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Atomflot, the&nbsp;Russian Government entity which maintains the world's only fleet of nuclear icebreaker ships.&nbsp;Though significantly expensive to operate, Nuclear icebreakers have several advantages over their diesel-powered counterparts. Once fueled, the on-board reactors on the icebreaker can work for several years non-stop.The heavy power demands of icebreaking cannot be met by diesel-powered vessels, which have a limited range and endurance. It must also be remembered that icebreakers operate in the extreme Arctic weather, where diesel fuel might not be a suitable option. Further, there are also constraints in the re-fuelling infrastructure along the remote Arctic region.&nbsp;The Northern Sea Route(NSR) is a shipping route along the northern coast of&nbsp;Russia, connecting Europe and Asia-Pacific regions via a shorter sea lane through the Arctic Ocean.&nbsp;During Putin's visit, Sergey Zybko, Director General of NSR General Administration FSBI, highlighted the need for more nuclear icebreaker ships. Zybko stated that the ice situation in the Arctic has been worsening in recent years."Despite widespread discussion about global warming, the current research by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institutes does not prove it. According to these studies, no significant changes in ice cover are anticipated during winter and spring months until 2050," he added.&nbsp;Presently,&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;is building nuclear icebreaker ships Chukotka, Leningrad, and Rossiya. Additionally, another nuclear icebreaker under project 22220, Stalingrad, is also to be built. Alexey Likhachev, chief of&nbsp;Russia's Nuclear agency Rosatom stated that two more universal nuclear icebreakers are required to maintain steady operations along the Northern Sea route. In 2018, the&nbsp;Russian Government appointed Rosatom as the Northern Sea Route infrastructure operator. Rosatom is responsible for overseeing the federal project "Development of the Northern Sea Route".Apart from&nbsp;Russia, there are seven Arctic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, USA. Interestingly, all of these seven nations are part of the Western Military Alliance NATO. The Arctic is home to multiple NATO and&nbsp;Russian military sites. Both sides regularly conduct military patrols and exercises in the region. The Arctic region is also known to hold massive unexplored reserves of oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, fish stocks.&nbsp;

Nuclear icebreakers are a unique class of ships that cut through the ice and clear the path for other conventional ships. 

Russia, the only country to own and operate a fleet of Nuclear icebreaker ships, unveiled the 'RITM-400' nuclear reactor which will power the under-construction 'Rossiya' icebreaker ship. Nuclear icebreakers are a unique class of ships that cut through the ice and clear the path for other conventional ships. Once ready, Rossiya will be the world's most powerful nuclear icebreaker. Icebreakers are of particular use in the frozen Arctic Ocean, a large part of which falls in the Russian Exclusive Economic Zone. "The completion of the RITM-400 reactor is a significant event for the icebreaker fleet, for Rosatom, and for our entire country. The reactor units of the next-generation Rossiya nuclear icebreaker will allow it to break over 4 meters of thick ice," said Alexey Likhachev, Director General, Rosatom. ZiO-Podolsk, the Machine Building Division of Russia's Nuclear power agency Rosatom finished manufacturing the first of two RITM-400 nuclear reactors for the Rossiya on May 20th. The second and final reactor is expected to be ready in a few months, following which both units will be sent to the shipyard for installation on the Rossiya. Also read: Russia unveils AI-integrated Sukhoi Su-57M fighter jet. Will it be a part of India's fleet? "The two RITM-400 reactors will be a gift from Rosatom's machine builders to mark the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry. The completion of this project opens up new opportunities in developing the Northern Sea Route," said Igor Kotov, Head of Rosatom's Machine Building Division. Rosatom will be naming the twin RITM-400 nuclear reactors after Ilya Muromets and Dobrynya Nikitich, heroic characters from Russian epics. "They performed feats in the name of Russia, while the new reactors named after them will help Rossiya icebreaker overcome the special ice conditions of the Arctic," said Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom's Chief. Why is Russia building more nuclear icebreakers ? With a clear aim to boost shipping along the country's northern coast(Arctic region), Russia is building more nuclear icebreaker ships that can cut through the frozen ocean. In April 2025, top Officials of Russia's Nuclear power agency emphasized the need for more nuclear icebreakers, during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Atomflot, the Russian Government entity which maintains the world's only fleet of nuclear icebreaker ships. Though significantly expensive to operate, Nuclear icebreakers have several advantages over their diesel-powered counterparts. Once fueled, the on-board reactors on the icebreaker can work for several years non-stop. The heavy power demands of icebreaking cannot be met by diesel-powered vessels, which have a limited range and endurance. It must also be remembered that icebreakers operate in the extreme Arctic weather, where diesel fuel might not be a suitable option. Further, there are also constraints in the re-fuelling infrastructure along the remote Arctic region. The Northern Sea Route(NSR) is a shipping route along the northern coast of Russia, connecting Europe and Asia-Pacific regions via a shorter sea lane through the Arctic Ocean. During Putin's visit, Sergey Zybko, Director General of NSR General Administration FSBI, highlighted the need for more nuclear icebreaker ships. Zybko stated that the ice situation in the Arctic has been worsening in recent years. "Despite widespread discussion about global warming, the current research by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institutes does not prove it. According to these studies, no significant changes in ice cover are anticipated during winter and spring months until 2050," he added. Presently, Russia is building nuclear icebreaker ships Chukotka, Leningrad, and Rossiya. Additionally, another nuclear icebreaker under project 22220, Stalingrad, is also to be built. Alexey Likhachev, chief of Russia's Nuclear agency Rosatom stated that two more universal nuclear icebreakers are required to maintain steady operations along the Northern Sea route. In 2018, the Russian Government appointed Rosatom as the Northern Sea Route infrastructure operator. Rosatom is responsible for overseeing the federal project "Development of the Northern Sea Route". Apart from Russia, there are seven Arctic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, USA. Interestingly, all of these seven nations are part of the Western Military Alliance NATO. The Arctic is home to multiple NATO and Russian military sites. Both sides regularly conduct military patrols and exercises in the region. The Arctic region is also known to hold massive unexplored reserves of oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, fish stocks.

Nuclear icebreakers are a unique class of ships that cut through the ice and clear the path for other conventional ships.&nbsp;

Russia's RITM-400 nuclear reactor to power Rossiya icebreaker ship

US President Donald Trump has revealed a shocking detail after holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin praised his wife, Melania Trump, saying "they respect your wife a lot."&nbsp;Trump on Monday, let his wife Melania co-sign legislation to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated porn with real people's faces.&nbsp;Trump then highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call. As they discussed about Russia-Ukraine peace and trade between Russia and the US, Trump said that Putin brought up Melania in the conversation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-melania-are-separated-claims-us-presidents-biographer-michael-wolff-9078201">Also read: Trump and Melania are separated? US president's biographer Michael Wolff makes BIG claim</a>&nbsp;Trump also addressed that 5,000 young people are dying each week as the Russia-Ukraine war escalates.&nbsp;The US president was speaking at a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony for the "Take It Down" bill, and told the crowd, "Putin just said, 'They respect your wife a lot.'"&nbsp;When Trump asked, "What about me?" he said that Putin had responded, "They like Melania better."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/you-cant-sleep-or-hug-melania-trump-refutes-claims-of-marrying-trump-for-money-in-resurfaced-video-8662401">Also read: 'You can't sleep or hug...': Melania Trump refutes claims of marrying Trump for money in resurfaced video</a>&nbsp;“Putin just said, they [Russians] respect your wife a lot,” Trump said, adding, “I said, ‘What about me?’ They like Melania better.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, First Lady Melania called the bill "a national victory", while raising concerns about the impact of new technologies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-take-it-down-act-trump-signs-us-law-targeting-revenge-porn-deepfakes-1747715660685">Also read: 'Melania thought it was cute': Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with AI image showing himself as Pope</a>&nbsp;"Artificial intelligence and social media are like digital candy for the next generation – sweet, addictive, and designed to impact the cognitive development of our children. But, unlike sugar, these technologies can be weaponized, shape beliefs, and have emotional, even deadly, consequences," Melania said.&nbsp;Trump also thanked Melania for her leadership on critical issues, praising her dedication and compassion. He also praised her efforts in securing $25 million to provide housing and support for youth aging out of foster care.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-take-it-down-act-trump-signs-us-law-targeting-revenge-porn-deepfakes-1747715660685">Also read: What is 'Take It Down Act'? Trump makes posting porn, deepfake images without consent illegal</a> &nbsp;

Trump held a phone call with the Russian president and highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call.

US President Donald Trump has revealed a shocking detail after holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin praised his wife, Melania Trump, saying "they respect your wife a lot." Trump on Monday, let his wife Melania co-sign legislation to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated porn with real people's faces. Trump then highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call. As they discussed about Russia-Ukraine peace and trade between Russia and the US, Trump said that Putin brought up Melania in the conversation. Also read: Trump and Melania are separated? US president's biographer Michael Wolff makes BIG claim Trump also addressed that 5,000 young people are dying each week as the Russia-Ukraine war escalates. The US president was speaking at a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony for the "Take It Down" bill, and told the crowd, "Putin just said, 'They respect your wife a lot.'" When Trump asked, "What about me?" he said that Putin had responded, "They like Melania better." Also read: 'You can't sleep or hug...': Melania Trump refutes claims of marrying Trump for money in resurfaced video “Putin just said, they [Russians] respect your wife a lot,” Trump said, adding, “I said, ‘What about me?’ They like Melania better.” Meanwhile, First Lady Melania called the bill "a national victory", while raising concerns about the impact of new technologies. Also read: 'Melania thought it was cute': Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with AI image showing himself as Pope "Artificial intelligence and social media are like digital candy for the next generation – sweet, addictive, and designed to impact the cognitive development of our children. But, unlike sugar, these technologies can be weaponized, shape beliefs, and have emotional, even deadly, consequences," Melania said. Trump also thanked Melania for her leadership on critical issues, praising her dedication and compassion. He also praised her efforts in securing $25 million to provide housing and support for youth aging out of foster care. Also read: What is 'Take It Down Act'? Trump makes posting porn, deepfake images without consent illegal

Trump held a phone call with the Russian president and highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call.

Putin likes Melania more than Trump? Here's what US president revealed after call with Russian counterpart

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that future coronavirus vaccine approvals will focus only on older adults and those with health conditions that increase the risk of serious illness.The move marks a significant change in vaccine policy, which until now encouraged wide public access, including for healthy individuals and children.Under the new approach, updated Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available this autumn only for people aged 65 and older, and for those over 6 months old who have conditions such as diabetes, asthma, obesity, cancer, or are pregnant.According to FDA estimates, more than 100 million Americans would still qualify under these revised guidelines.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-spike-in-india-these-states-are-reporting-rise-in-cases-is-your-state-on-the-list-check-here-1747829634060">Covid spike in India: THESE states are reporting rise in cases — Is your state on the list, check here</a><h2>Healthy under-65s may no longer get free Covid shots</h2>It remains unclear whether healthy people under 65 will be allowed to get vaccinated, or whether insurers will cover the cost if they are. Some experts warn that if the recommendation is not extended to include these groups, they might have to pay out of pocket.“If they do not make it permissive, meaning that individuals who are not in a risk group or who are under 65 years of age want to be vaccinated, it’s likely now that payers will not pay for that vaccine,” said infectious-disease expert Michael Osterholm, as per The Washington Post. “Therefore, in a sense, it’s the equivalent of taking away a vaccine from someone,” he added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-cases-surge-in-hong-kong-singapore-and-china-india-ramps-up-vigil-1747759362146">Covid cases surge in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. India ramps up vigil</a><h2>CDC could make room for broader access</h2>It will be up to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to decide who should get the vaccine, within the limits of what the FDA allows.<h2>FDA to demand stronger data for healthy groups</h2>In a New England Journal of Medicine article, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and vaccine regulator Vinay Prasad explained that vaccine makers will now need to carry out full clinical trials before the FDA approves Covid vaccines for healthy people aged 6 months to 64 years.“The FDA will approve vaccines for high-risk persons and, at the same time, demand robust, gold-standard data on persons at low risk,” wrote Makary and Prasad. “These clinical trials will inform future directions for the FDA, but more important, they will provide information that is desperately craved by health care providers and the American people,” they added.For now, the agency says it will “encourage” vaccine manufacturers to conduct these trials after they receive approval for high-risk groups, a costly and time-consuming process.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-covid-cases-updayes-jn-1-variant-news-1747669945856">India says COVID situation 'under control' as global cases rise: Is the new variant more dangerous?</a><h2>Most adults fall under high-risk category</h2>The CDC has said that around 74% of American adults have at least one condition that puts them at a higher risk of serious COVID-19 outcomes. The policy change, therefore, still leaves a majority of adults eligible.The FDA’s new direction follows a wider shift in the pandemic response, with most people now having some level of immunity from previous infections or vaccinations. Covid is also causing fewer severe cases overall, although it still poses a danger to vulnerable individuals.<h2>Vaccine policy now in political spotlight</h2>The Trump administration has raised questions recently about how vaccines are tested for safety, adding uncertainty about whether updated jabs will be available on time in the autumn. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who now heads the Department of Health, has publicly challenged current vaccine practices and called for changes in the testing process.Kennedy, a long-time critic of vaccinations, has falsely claimed the Covid vaccine is “the deadliest ever made”. However, he now insists his aim is to improve vaccine data quality. His department has since indicated plans to re-examine how coronavirus vaccines are developed and approved.

Under the new approach, updated Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available this autumn only for people aged 65 and older, and for those over 6 months old who have conditions such as diabetes, asthma, obesity, cancer, or are pregnant.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that future coronavirus vaccine approvals will focus only on older adults and those with health conditions that increase the risk of serious illness. The move marks a significant change in vaccine policy, which until now encouraged wide public access, including for healthy individuals and children. Under the new approach, updated Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available this autumn only for people aged 65 and older, and for those over 6 months old who have conditions such as diabetes, asthma, obesity, cancer, or are pregnant. According to FDA estimates, more than 100 million Americans would still qualify under these revised guidelines. Also read: Covid spike in India: THESE states are reporting rise in cases — Is your state on the list, check here Healthy under-65s may no longer get free Covid shots It remains unclear whether healthy people under 65 will be allowed to get vaccinated, or whether insurers will cover the cost if they are. Some experts warn that if the recommendation is not extended to include these groups, they might have to pay out of pocket. “If they do not make it permissive, meaning that individuals who are not in a risk group or who are under 65 years of age want to be vaccinated, it’s likely now that payers will not pay for that vaccine,” said infectious-disease expert Michael Osterholm, as per The Washington Post. “Therefore, in a sense, it’s the equivalent of taking away a vaccine from someone,” he added. Also read: Covid cases surge in Hong Kong, Singapore, and China. India ramps up vigil CDC could make room for broader access It will be up to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to decide who should get the vaccine, within the limits of what the FDA allows. FDA to demand stronger data for healthy groups In a New England Journal of Medicine article, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and vaccine regulator Vinay Prasad explained that vaccine makers will now need to carry out full clinical trials before the FDA approves Covid vaccines for healthy people aged 6 months to 64 years. “The FDA will approve vaccines for high-risk persons and, at the same time, demand robust, gold-standard data on persons at low risk,” wrote Makary and Prasad. “These clinical trials will inform future directions for the FDA, but more important, they will provide information that is desperately craved by health care providers and the American people,” they added. For now, the agency says it will “encourage” vaccine manufacturers to conduct these trials after they receive approval for high-risk groups, a costly and time-consuming process. Also read: India says COVID situation 'under control' as global cases rise: Is the new variant more dangerous? Most adults fall under high-risk category The CDC has said that around 74% of American adults have at least one condition that puts them at a higher risk of serious COVID-19 outcomes. The policy change, therefore, still leaves a majority of adults eligible. The FDA’s new direction follows a wider shift in the pandemic response, with most people now having some level of immunity from previous infections or vaccinations. Covid is also causing fewer severe cases overall, although it still poses a danger to vulnerable individuals. Vaccine policy now in political spotlight The Trump administration has raised questions recently about how vaccines are tested for safety, adding uncertainty about whether updated jabs will be available on time in the autumn. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who now heads the Department of Health, has publicly challenged current vaccine practices and called for changes in the testing process. Kennedy, a long-time critic of vaccinations, has falsely claimed the Covid vaccine is “the deadliest ever made”. However, he now insists his aim is to improve vaccine data quality. His department has since indicated plans to re-examine how coronavirus vaccines are developed and approved.

Under the new approach, updated Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available this autumn only for people aged 65 and older, and for those over 6 months old who have conditions such as diabetes, asthma, obesity, cancer, or are pregnant.

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Ever since it came into being in 1947, Pakistan has struggled with the question of balancing civilian rule with the military.&nbsp;&nbsp;Its politics has been time and again overhauled by coups, leaving behind deep-rooted consequences on government, civil rights, and national identity. It has experienced three massive coups—one in 1958, another in 1977, and a third in 1999—all of which changed the course of the history.&nbsp;The first coup (1958–1969): The rise of Ayub Khan &nbsp;Pakistan's first experience with military intervention was in 1958 when political unrest and administrative collapse came to a head.&nbsp;&nbsp;The then Governor-General Iskander Mirza declared martial law and named General Ayub Khan, Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army at the time, Chief Martial Law Administrator. But this partnership did not last. Thirteen days later, Ayub Khan revolted against Mirza, overthrew him, and took on the presidency himself, banishing Mirza to England.&nbsp;Ayub Khan created a very centralised presidential structure and governed for more than a decade. Though his rule witnessed industrialisation and development of infrastructure, it also witnessed mounting authoritarianism, repression of opposition, and widening gaps between the nation's two wings—West Pakistan and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).&nbsp;Growing discontent in East Pakistan increased as the people felt politically marginalised and economically neglected. Ayub Khan, rather than continuing with a constitutional change of power, asked General Yahya Khan, his successor as head of the army, to seize power using the military's "supra-constitutional" authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahya Khan declared martial law on March 25, 1969, and took over.&nbsp;In an attempt to stabilise the country, Yahya Khan conducted national elections in 1970, regarded as the most open in Pakistan's history. Nevertheless, the outcome revealed underlying regional cleavages.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League, powerful in East Pakistan, secured a resounding majority. Nevertheless, Yahya Khan and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) refusal to transfer power to the Awami League left the country in political gridlock.&nbsp;Martial law was ended in 1972, and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took over, eventually becoming Prime Minister in 1973 under a fresh constitution which reinstated Pakistan as a democratic republic.&nbsp;The second coup (1977–1988): Zia-ul-Haq's reign&nbsp; &nbsp;Following a short spell of democratic governance, Pakistan was again placed under the control of the army in 1977.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bhutto's PPP had emerged victorious in the general elections, but the opposition Pakistan National Alliance (PNA), a coalition of right-wing and religious groups, leveled allegations of huge rigging by the government. The country was plagued by violent protest and civil unrest.&nbsp;In the midst of the turmoil, the army chief General Zia-ul-Haq orchestrated a bloodless coup on July 5, 1977, ousting Bhutto, suspending the constitution, and declaring martial law.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zia vowed to conduct new elections within 90 days, but these were indefinitely delayed. Bhutto was subsequently tried and in controversial circumstances executed in 1979. During Zia's rule, the foreign policy of Pakistan shifted towards the United States, particularly in the aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.&nbsp;In 1985, Zia conducted non-party general elections and made Muhammad Khan Junejo as Prime Minister. But Zia never lost significant power and deposed Junejo's government in 1988. Ironically, Zia himself was killed in a fatal plane crash later that year, ending his rule in a dramatic fashion, leaving the nation at political crossroads once more.&nbsp;The third coup (1999–2008): Pervez Musharraf &nbsp;The third and latest army coup in Pakistan took place in 1999, in the midst of the Kargil war with India.&nbsp;Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who had become increasingly uncomfortable with the actions of the army and General Pervez Musharraf's increasing dominance, tried to remove him and deny him a return from an official foreign visit.&nbsp;In response, the military staged a coup on October 14, 1999, overthrowing Sharif and imposing martial law. Musharraf's coup was subsequently legitimised by the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the "doctrine of necessity," a judicial precedent normally employed to uphold military coups.&nbsp;In 2001, Musharraf declared himself as the President, consolidating both civil and military powers. His tenure coincided with the US-led War on Terror, following the 9/11 attacks. Musharraf aligned Pakistan with Washington, receiving billions in aid but also drawing the country into a complex web of regional militancy and global diplomacy.&nbsp;Even though Musharraf permitted general elections in 2002, these were criticised as being rigged.&nbsp;By 2007, Musharraf's popularity had collapsed because of authoritarian measures, such as the removal of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and a crackdown on lawyers and civil society.&nbsp;&nbsp;Under pressure from mass demonstrations and growing political opposition, Musharraf resigned in 2008 under threat of impeachment. He was replaced by Benazir Bhutto's widower, Asif Ali Zardari, who had just escaped being assassinated himself a few months earlier.&nbsp;A fragile democracy&nbsp;Each of Pakistan's three coups was not only a military takeover but a seismic shift in the country's political path. The repeated intervention by the military has weakened Pakistan's democratic institutions and made them fragile.

Three coups and a nation divided: A political history of Pakistan’s military takeovers

Ever since it came into being in 1947, Pakistan has struggled with the question of balancing civilian rule with the military. Its politics has been time and again overhauled by coups, leaving behind deep-rooted consequences on government, civil rights, and national identity. It has experienced three massive coups—one in 1958, another in 1977, and a third in 1999—all of which changed the course of the history. The first coup (1958–1969): The rise of Ayub Khan Pakistan's first experience with military intervention was in 1958 when political unrest and administrative collapse came to a head. The then Governor-General Iskander Mirza declared martial law and named General Ayub Khan, Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army at the time, Chief Martial Law Administrator. But this partnership did not last. Thirteen days later, Ayub Khan revolted against Mirza, overthrew him, and took on the presidency himself, banishing Mirza to England. Ayub Khan created a very centralised presidential structure and governed for more than a decade. Though his rule witnessed industrialisation and development of infrastructure, it also witnessed mounting authoritarianism, repression of opposition, and widening gaps between the nation's two wings—West Pakistan and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Growing discontent in East Pakistan increased as the people felt politically marginalised and economically neglected. Ayub Khan, rather than continuing with a constitutional change of power, asked General Yahya Khan, his successor as head of the army, to seize power using the military's "supra-constitutional" authority. Yahya Khan declared martial law on March 25, 1969, and took over. In an attempt to stabilise the country, Yahya Khan conducted national elections in 1970, regarded as the most open in Pakistan's history. Nevertheless, the outcome revealed underlying regional cleavages. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League, powerful in East Pakistan, secured a resounding majority. Nevertheless, Yahya Khan and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) refusal to transfer power to the Awami League left the country in political gridlock. Martial law was ended in 1972, and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took over, eventually becoming Prime Minister in 1973 under a fresh constitution which reinstated Pakistan as a democratic republic. The second coup (1977–1988): Zia-ul-Haq's reign Following a short spell of democratic governance, Pakistan was again placed under the control of the army in 1977. Bhutto's PPP had emerged victorious in the general elections, but the opposition Pakistan National Alliance (PNA), a coalition of right-wing and religious groups, leveled allegations of huge rigging by the government. The country was plagued by violent protest and civil unrest. In the midst of the turmoil, the army chief General Zia-ul-Haq orchestrated a bloodless coup on July 5, 1977, ousting Bhutto, suspending the constitution, and declaring martial law. Zia vowed to conduct new elections within 90 days, but these were indefinitely delayed. Bhutto was subsequently tried and in controversial circumstances executed in 1979. During Zia's rule, the foreign policy of Pakistan shifted towards the United States, particularly in the aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In 1985, Zia conducted non-party general elections and made Muhammad Khan Junejo as Prime Minister. But Zia never lost significant power and deposed Junejo's government in 1988. Ironically, Zia himself was killed in a fatal plane crash later that year, ending his rule in a dramatic fashion, leaving the nation at political crossroads once more. The third coup (1999–2008): Pervez Musharraf The third and latest army coup in Pakistan took place in 1999, in the midst of the Kargil war with India. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who had become increasingly uncomfortable with the actions of the army and General Pervez Musharraf's increasing dominance, tried to remove him and deny him a return from an official foreign visit. In response, the military staged a coup on October 14, 1999, overthrowing Sharif and imposing martial law. Musharraf's coup was subsequently legitimised by the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the "doctrine of necessity," a judicial precedent normally employed to uphold military coups. In 2001, Musharraf declared himself as the President, consolidating both civil and military powers. His tenure coincided with the US-led War on Terror, following the 9/11 attacks. Musharraf aligned Pakistan with Washington, receiving billions in aid but also drawing the country into a complex web of regional militancy and global diplomacy. Even though Musharraf permitted general elections in 2002, these were criticised as being rigged. By 2007, Musharraf's popularity had collapsed because of authoritarian measures, such as the removal of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and a crackdown on lawyers and civil society. Under pressure from mass demonstrations and growing political opposition, Musharraf resigned in 2008 under threat of impeachment. He was replaced by Benazir Bhutto's widower, Asif Ali Zardari, who had just escaped being assassinated himself a few months earlier. A fragile democracy Each of Pakistan's three coups was not only a military takeover but a seismic shift in the country's political path. The repeated intervention by the military has weakened Pakistan's democratic institutions and made them fragile.

Pakistan has experienced three massive coups—one in 1958, another in 1977, and a third in 1999—all of which changed the course of the history

Pakistan fails to take action against the terror infrastructure booming on its soil, gets embroiled in cross-border firing, and now, elevates the army chief to field marshal. As Islamabad celebrated the victory of the 'war' against India, General Asim Munir's promotion comes as a surprise.&nbsp;Battered military facilities, dwindling economy… in the latest, Field Marshal Asim Munir has garnered more attention than the issues the country is facing.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-relocating-won-t-help-find-a-deep-hole-dg-army-air-defence-warns-pakistan-1747716870674">Operation Sindoor | Relocating headquarters won't help, 'find a deep hole': DG Army Air Defence warns Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Now, having a field day with memes are netizens. Here's what social media is buzzing with.Some are interpreting Munir acceptance speech, others are drawing parallels with movie scenes. Many are calling it a promotion to Munir by Munir; take a look:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">General <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsimMunir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsimMunir</a> ’s Acceptance Speech addressed to the Government of Pakistan as his audience after being made FIELD MARSHAL!!🤭 <a href="https://t.co/GEltVI8GCH">pic.twitter.com/GEltVI8GCH</a>&mdash; Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdnanSamiLive/status/1924826833180324294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gen Syed Asim Munir has promoted himself to Field Marshal. <a href="https://t.co/Nq8VD6fsM5">pic.twitter.com/Nq8VD6fsM5</a>&mdash; Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImtiazMadmood/status/1924802813831385554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Meet President, Prime Minister, Field Marshal, Admiral, Air Air Marshal - Aga Asim Munir. Going the same way as field marshal Aladeen. Same vibes. I’m hoping this is fake news? <a href="https://t.co/ga8NL8oU6y">https://t.co/ga8NL8oU6y</a> <a href="https://t.co/CSkPwEeQ40">pic.twitter.com/CSkPwEeQ40</a>&mdash; Abhijit Iyer-Mitra (@Iyervval) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iyervval/status/1924812111450144793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨History has a way of repeating itself! Mulla Munir appoints himself Field Marshal! The second in Pak&#39;s sorry history to do so! (Even Mssrs Zia-ul-Haq &amp; Musharraf avoided) Last Field Marshal Ayub Khan was taken to the cleaners by India in 1965😑. Munir&#39;s time will come soon… <a href="https://t.co/wbh88wSZUs">pic.twitter.com/wbh88wSZUs</a>&mdash; Majnu bhai (@Majnu_Bhai6) <a href="https://twitter.com/Majnu_Bhai6/status/1924813541795660015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Indians &amp; Pakistanis aren&#39;t one people. In any decent nation, Army Chief Asim Munir would&#39;ve been sacked for his failures. Instead, in Pakistan, he shamelessly promotes himself to Field Marshal. A disgrace to leadership! फील्ड मार्शल <a href="https://t.co/xmTv9JPrqu">pic.twitter.com/xmTv9JPrqu</a>&mdash; Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) <a href="https://twitter.com/tehseenp/status/1924832068921680021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Congratulating Asim Munir, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X, “On behalf of the entire nation, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Field Marshal. His exemplary leadership during Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos crushed enemy’s nefarious designs and brought great honor to our Motherland."&nbsp;He added, "Under his command, our valiant Armed Forces staunchly defended Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with unity, courage and the highest standards of military professionalism. Today, Pakistan salutes Field Marshal Asim Munir as well as our brave countrymen, soldiers, martyrs, and their families. Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad..!!” This promotion comes as Pakistan, did not take any step to curb the terrorism that is stemming from their motherland. After a fortnight of inaction and lack of intent, India decided to launch Operation Sindoor and target the terror operative infrastructure. It was a ‘compulsion’, as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri mentioned in the first address after India's retaliatory move. Operation Sindoor was launched after the dastardly attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam claimed 26 innocent tourists on April 22.

Pakistan fails to take action against the terror infrastructure booming on its soil, gets embroiled in cross-border firing, and now, elevates the army chief to field marshal. 

Pakistan fails to take action against the terror infrastructure booming on its soil, gets embroiled in cross-border firing, and now, elevates the army chief to field marshal. As Islamabad celebrated the victory of the 'war' against India, General Asim Munir's promotion comes as a surprise. Battered military facilities, dwindling economy… in the latest, Field Marshal Asim Munir has garnered more attention than the issues the country is facing. Also read: Operation Sindoor | Relocating headquarters won't help, 'find a deep hole': DG Army Air Defence warns Pakistan Now, having a field day with memes are netizens. Here's what social media is buzzing with. Some are interpreting Munir acceptance speech, others are drawing parallels with movie scenes. Many are calling it a promotion to Munir by Munir; take a look:

Pakistan fails to take action against the terror infrastructure booming on its soil, gets embroiled in cross-border firing, and now, elevates the army chief to field marshal.&nbsp;

Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir garners attention that its economy warranted. Internet has a field day

Four children were killed and 30 others were injured in an attack on Wednesday, May 21, near Khuzdar Zero Point in south-west Pakistan. The children were being carried in a bus from an Army Public School when it was targeted by a heinous blast on the Quetta-Karchi Highway."A bus carrying children of the APS (Army Public School) was targeted with a bomb, the nature of which is still being determined", said Yashir Iqbal Dashti, a senior local government official in Kuzdhar District in Balochistan province.&nbsp;“The enemy displayed brutality and attacked innocent children. The attack on the school bus is a heinous conspiracy by the enemy to create instability in the country. With the unity of the nation, every conspiracy will be foiled. We stand with the grieving families of the deceased children," read a post on X by the official account of the Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Balochistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Balochistan</a> Several Pakistani soldiers have been killed and injured in an explosion targeting their bus in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Khuzdar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Khuzdar</a> district. The cunning <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistani</a> military placed some bags near the targeted bus to show it had students on board. Interestingly, while the bus has got destroyed… <a href="https://t.co/wDHcVLmeuN">pic.twitter.com/wDHcVLmeuN</a>&mdash; Ajay Kaul (@AjayKauljourno) <a href="https://twitter.com/AjayKauljourno/status/1925098937490309493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi, had condemned the attack on innocent children and prayed for the lives who died in the attack.&nbsp;"Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemns the explosion in a bus near Khuzdar Zero Point. The Interior Minister expresses deep sorrow and regret over the death of 4 children. Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased children. Beasts who target innocent children deserve no mercy," read the post on X.&nbsp;There had been no report on the perpetrator of the attack; however, two separatist groups Balochistan Liberation Front and the Balochistan Liberation Army, had been linked with the prior attacks in the Balochistan region.According to a report by local media outlet, the Balochistan Post, earlier on May 19 Balochistan Liberation Front and the Balochistan Liberation Army have claimed several attacks in Kalat, Gwadar, Panjgur, Awaran, and Buleda, killing at least 12 people. Pakistani authorities have neither confirmed nor denied reports of these attacks.Pakistan has been facing disturbances in the Balochistan region for over a decade now. The people of Balochistan have been growing increasingly anxious as they perceive that the Punjabi has colonised the Baloch, the Sindhi, and the Pashtun. They have been waging a war of liberation against their coloniser. Numerous reports of unlawful detention, enforced disappearance, and violence against human rights had surfaced Balochistan region.&nbsp;

At least four children were killed on Wednesday and over 30 wounded after a bus carrying children from a military run school was targeted in southwestern Pakistan, an official said.

Four children were killed and 30 others were injured in an attack on Wednesday, May 21, near Khuzdar Zero Point in south-west Pakistan. The children were being carried in a bus from an Army Public School when it was targeted by a heinous blast on the Quetta-Karchi Highway. "A bus carrying children of the APS (Army Public School) was targeted with a bomb, the nature of which is still being determined", said Yashir Iqbal Dashti, a senior local government official in Kuzdhar District in Balochistan province. “The enemy displayed brutality and attacked innocent children. The attack on the school bus is a heinous conspiracy by the enemy to create instability in the country. With the unity of the nation, every conspiracy will be foiled. We stand with the grieving families of the deceased children," read a post on X by the official account of the Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan.

Four children were killed and 30 others were injured in an attack on Wednesday, May 21, near Khuzdar Zero Point in south-west Pakistan. The children were being carried in a bus from an Army Public School when it was targeted by a heinous blast on the Quetta-Karchi Highway.

Four children killed in a blast in south-west Pakistan

In a shocking incident in Austin, Texas, an Indian man was fatally stabbed by another Indian man while traveling on a public bus.&nbsp;The victim, identified as 30-year-old Akshay Gupta, was stabbed by 31-year-old Deepak Kandel, who has been taken into custody by the Austin Police Department. The Austin Police Department has also released the image of the accused in the case, Deepak Kandel.&nbsp;The incident took place on May 14, 2025, around 6:45 p.m. According to the Austin Police Department, Gupta was stabbed in the neck during the bus ride in South Austin. Kandel had been sitting next to Gupta on the bus when he stabbed Gupta.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-deports-afghan-refugees-exacerbates-border-tensions-with-india-now-hums-counter-terrorism-in-china-1747820599932">Pakistan deports Afghan refugees, exacerbates border tensions with India, now hums 'counter terrorism' in China</a>&nbsp;Austin Police Department (APD) officers and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to a Shoot/Stab Hotshot call in the 500 block of South Lamar Boulevard. The caller advised that someone had been stabbed on a CapMetro bus.&nbsp;Life-saving measures were attempted, but unfortunately, Mr. Gupta was pronounced deceased on the scene at 7:30 PM, according to the Austin Police Department.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marco-rubio-gets-into-heated-debate-with-democrat-trump-admin-accused-of-turning-us-into-system-of-global-apartheid-watch-1747819229938">Marco Rubio gets into heated debate with Democrat; Trump admin accused of turning US into 'system of global apartheid' | WATCH</a>&nbsp;The accused, Kandel, was located and detained by Austin police within a short time, and he confessed to stabbing Gupta as he “resembled his uncle.” He was booked into the Travis County Jail and has been charged with first Degree Murder.&nbsp;The investigation showed the suspect, Deepak Kandel, had been sitting next to Akshay on the bus when, without provocation, Kandel stabbed him in the neck. Once the bus was stopped, Kandel calmly exited the bus with the other passengers and left the scene on foot.

Indian man stabs another man to death in public bus in Texas

In a shocking incident in Austin, Texas, an Indian man was fatally stabbed by another Indian man while traveling on a public bus. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Akshay Gupta, was stabbed by 31-year-old Deepak Kandel, who has been taken into custody by the Austin Police Department. The Austin Police Department has also released the image of the accused in the case, Deepak Kandel. The incident took place on May 14, 2025, around 6:45 p.m. According to the Austin Police Department, Gupta was stabbed in the neck during the bus ride in South Austin. Kandel had been sitting next to Gupta on the bus when he stabbed Gupta. Also Read: Pakistan deports Afghan refugees, exacerbates border tensions with India, now hums 'counter terrorism' in China Austin Police Department (APD) officers and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to a Shoot/Stab Hotshot call in the 500 block of South Lamar Boulevard. The caller advised that someone had been stabbed on a CapMetro bus. Life-saving measures were attempted, but unfortunately, Mr. Gupta was pronounced deceased on the scene at 7:30 PM, according to the Austin Police Department. Also Read: Marco Rubio gets into heated debate with Democrat; Trump admin accused of turning US into 'system of global apartheid' | WATCH The accused, Kandel, was located and detained by Austin police within a short time, and he confessed to stabbing Gupta as he “resembled his uncle.” He was booked into the Travis County Jail and has been charged with first Degree Murder. The investigation showed the suspect, Deepak Kandel, had been sitting next to Akshay on the bus when, without provocation, Kandel stabbed him in the neck. Once the bus was stopped, Kandel calmly exited the bus with the other passengers and left the scene on foot.

The accused, Deepak Kandel, has been booked into the Travis County Jail and has been charged with first degree murder

Indian man stabs fellow national to death in public bus in Texas for 'resembling his uncle', arrested

Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old holocaust survivor, had gotten her wish fulfilled by attending a day of classes at the University of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx. Jacqueline fled persecution during World War 2, when Germany invaded France.&nbsp;She could not return to school after 6th grade, at the age of 12 and spent days moving through France. She then moved to the USA in 1947 and worked as a seamstress. She also met her husband there, who was in Auschwitz.<h2>Big day at college</h2>A century-old health care organisation, RiverSpring Living, had played a major role in fulfilling her dream. They started a new program called "Golden Wishes", which helps many of its residents achieve or participate in things they could not achieve in their lifetime.&nbsp;Kimmelstiel's grandchildren, Jonah Kimmelstiel and Rebecca Kevelson, joined her in college. They read poems to her during her literature class."Education was always something that was very important to our grandmother. Both her sons, my father and our uncle, became medical doctors. And all of us, you know, went to college and beyond professional school," said Jonah Kimmelstiel, granddaughter of Jacqueline, to the New York Post.During her day, she took part in poetry and French lessons; she even attended a basketball game. She was named honorary captain for a basketball scrimmage.She was awarded a college degree by the university president, Susan R. Burns. While applauding her tenacity, she said, "As a survivor of the Holocaust, she endured unimaginable loss, cruelty and hardship, yet Jacqueline never surrendered her faith in humanity or promise for a better future.”She was euphoric after her day-long experience. While appreciating her experience, she said that even though my husband is not with me, I know he enjoyed sports very much, and he would have been extremely proud.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a holocaust survivor, had gotten her wish fulfilled by attending a day of classes at the University of Mount Saint Vincent

Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old holocaust survivor, had gotten her wish fulfilled by attending a day of classes at the University of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx. Jacqueline fled persecution during World War 2, when Germany invaded France. She could not return to school after 6th grade, at the age of 12 and spent days moving through France. She then moved to the USA in 1947 and worked as a seamstress. She also met her husband there, who was in Auschwitz. Big day at college A century-old health care organisation, RiverSpring Living, had played a major role in fulfilling her dream. They started a new program called "Golden Wishes", which helps many of its residents achieve or participate in things they could not achieve in their lifetime. Kimmelstiel's grandchildren, Jonah Kimmelstiel and Rebecca Kevelson, joined her in college. They read poems to her during her literature class. "Education was always something that was very important to our grandmother. Both her sons, my father and our uncle, became medical doctors. And all of us, you know, went to college and beyond professional school," said Jonah Kimmelstiel, granddaughter of Jacqueline, to the New York Post. During her day, she took part in poetry and French lessons; she even attended a basketball game. She was named honorary captain for a basketball scrimmage. She was awarded a college degree by the university president, Susan R. Burns. While applauding her tenacity, she said, "As a survivor of the Holocaust, she endured unimaginable loss, cruelty and hardship, yet Jacqueline never surrendered her faith in humanity or promise for a better future.” She was euphoric after her day-long experience. While appreciating her experience, she said that even though my husband is not with me, I know he enjoyed sports very much, and he would have been extremely proud.

Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old holocaust survivor, had gotten her wish fulfilled by attending a day of classes at the University of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx. Jacqueline fled persecution during World War 2, when Germany invaded France.

97-year-old holocaust survivor fulfills her wish of college education

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