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Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Davinder Saini's 21-year-old daughter Vanshika was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada, confimed the Indian embassy. She had been missing from her rented accommodation reportedly after she spoke to her family in India on April 22. Vanshika completed her senior secondary in Dera Bassi, a district in the Indian state of Punjab, and went to Canada for a two-year degree in health studies. She was working in a private clinic.&nbsp;
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We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk">https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk</a>
&mdash; India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) <a href="https://twitter.com/HCI_Ottawa/status/1916956851066786172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Davinder Saini, AAP&rsquo;s block president and incharge of the office of local AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, came to know about her disappearance on April 25 when one of her friends informed the family. As per reports, the AAP leader approached the police on April 25 following which he contactedthe embassy in Ottawa online and lodged a missing report.
The Indian Embassy in Ottawa said that "concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation". It added, "We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance."
Speaking to news agency ANI, Davinder Saini said, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023...She wanted to win big in life...I want the Indian government to talk to the Canadian authorities and speed up the process of bringing her body back. I also demand a proper investigation to be carried out..."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Punjab: 20-year-old daughter of Aam Aadmi Party leader from Mohali's Derabassi, who went to Canada to study, dies. Davinder Saini, father of the deceased, says, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023... She wanted to win big in life... The last I talked to her was&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/MIiRVdVZyV">pic.twitter.com/MIiRVdVZyV</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1917127343669407752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to a Facebook post by the Ottawa Indo-Canadians Association (OICA), Vanshika Saini had left her house at around 8-9 pm on April 25, to look for&nbsp;rental&nbsp;rooms and did not return home.&nbsp;&ldquo;Her phone has been switched off, and she missed an important exam today, which is very unusual for her. Vanshika is usually in regular contact with her family and friends every morning, but since last night, no one has heard from her. All her friends are unaware of her current location,&rdquo; the post added.
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<h2 class="hideParaText">Harsimrat Randhawa killed</h2>
Earlier on April 16, 21-year-old&nbsp;Harsimrat Randhawa, a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario was killed by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop, and shots were fired from a passing car, PTI reported. Harsimrat Randhawa was hit in the chest and rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed, it added. The family had spoken to Harsimrat just two hours before her untimely death.
Harsimrat, hailing from a prosperous family in the Tarn Taran district, was caught in the crossfire and sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital but succumbed.&nbsp;She had moved to Canada on a student permit two years ago to pursue her education.
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World | Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Davinder Saini's 21-year-old daughter Vanshika was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada,

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Davinder Saini's 21-year-old daughter Vanshika was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada, confimed the Indian embassy. She had been missing from her rented accommodation reportedly after she spoke to her family in India on April 22. Vanshika completed her senior secondary in Dera Bassi, a district in the Indian state of Punjab, and went to Canada for a two-year degree in health studies. She was working in a private clinic. We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community… https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) April 28, 2025 Read More | LIVE | Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: Mark Carney's Liberals win Canada election Davinder Saini, AAP’s block president and incharge of the office of local AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, came to know about her disappearance on April 25 when one of her friends informed the family. As per reports, the AAP leader approached the police on April 25 following which he contactedthe embassy in Ottawa online and lodged a missing report. The Indian Embassy in Ottawa said that "concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation". It added, "We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance." Speaking to news agency ANI, Davinder Saini said, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023...She wanted to win big in life...I want the Indian government to talk to the Canadian authorities and speed up the process of bringing her body back. I also demand a proper investigation to be carried out..." #WATCH | Punjab: 20-year-old daughter of Aam Aadmi Party leader from Mohali's Derabassi, who went to Canada to study, dies. Davinder Saini, father of the deceased, says, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023... She wanted to win big in life... The last I talked to her was… pic.twitter.com/MIiRVdVZyV — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2025 According to a Facebook post by the Ottawa Indo-Canadians Association (OICA), Vanshika Saini had left her house at around 8-9 pm on April 25, to look for rental rooms and did not return home. “Her phone has been switched off, and she missed an important exam today, which is very unusual for her. Vanshika is usually in regular contact with her family and friends every morning, but since last night, no one has heard from her. All her friends are unaware of her current location,” the post added. Read More | Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney projected to win, will he lead a majority government? Harsimrat Randhawa killed Earlier on April 16, 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario was killed by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop, and shots were fired from a passing car, PTI reported. Harsimrat Randhawa was hit in the chest and rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed, it added. The family had spoken to Harsimrat just two hours before her untimely death. Harsimrat, hailing from a prosperous family in the Tarn Taran district, was caught in the crossfire and sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital but succumbed. She had moved to Canada on a student permit two years ago to pursue her education. Read More | Organised crime in Canada worse than Punjab’s, say kin of Indian student killed in Ontario

Daughter of AAP leader studying in Canada found dead; father demands probe, says 'she wanted to win big in life'

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet was lost after it fell off the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea on Monday, the Navy said. The accident injured one sailor. A tractor that was towing the fighter plane, a model that cost $67 million in 2021, also slipped off the ship into the sea.&nbsp;
"The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard," the Navy said in a statement.&nbsp;
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"Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury," it said.&nbsp;
USS Harry S Truman is currently in the Red Sea. It is one of two US aircraft carriers operating in the Middle East from where the US military's major operations against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels are conducted.&nbsp;
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<h2>What caused the incident?&nbsp;</h2>
Initial reports suggested that the incident happened when Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which led to the fighter jet falling overboard.&nbsp;
CNN quoted a second US official as saying that the aircraft had sunk. An individual F/A-18 fighter jet costs more than $60 million, according to the Navy.
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As per reports, the aircraft carrier and its other planes remain in action and the incident is under investigation, the Navy added. It is the second F/A-18 operating off the Truman to be lost in less than six months after another was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg guided missile cruiser late last year in an incident that both pilots survived.&nbsp;
<h2>US strikes on migrant centre</h2>
Yemen's Huthi-controlled media on Monday said the toll from US strikes on a detention centre for migrants has risen to 68.
"The civil defence has announced that 68 African migrants were killed and 47 others wounded in the US attack targeting a centre for illegal migrants in the city of Saadah," Huthis' Al-Masirah TV said.
Iran condemned the strikes. In a statement, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei called the strikes "on civilian targets, vital infrastructure and people's homes in various parts of Yemen... a war crime."
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<h2>USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier</h2>
The USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the US Navy, named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S Truman.&nbsp;
The carrier measures 1,092 feet in length, 257 feet in width, and 244 feet in height, equivalent to a 24-story building. It can accommodate around 90 aircraft and has a flight deck spanning 4.5 acres.&nbsp;
The carrier is powered by two Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, enabling it to steam over three million miles without refuelling. It can reach speeds of over 30 knots (56 km/h or 35 mph) with its four five-bladed propellers.&nbsp;

World news | As per reports, the aircraft carrier and its other planes remain in action and the incident is under investigation, the Navy added

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet was lost after it fell off the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea on Monday, the Navy said. The accident injured one sailor. A tractor that was towing the fighter plane, a model that cost $67 million in 2021, also slipped off the ship into the sea. "The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard," the Navy said in a statement. Also read: Explainer: Russia's mysterious nuclear-armed Poseidon torpedo can annihilate a city. But some say it's not even real "Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury," it said. USS Harry S Truman is currently in the Red Sea. It is one of two US aircraft carriers operating in the Middle East from where the US military's major operations against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels are conducted. Also read: Signal group chat leak: Trump's defence secretary Hegseth 'shared' details of Yemen attack with his wife and family What caused the incident? Initial reports suggested that the incident happened when Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which led to the fighter jet falling overboard. CNN quoted a second US official as saying that the aircraft had sunk. An individual F/A-18 fighter jet costs more than $60 million, according to the Navy. Also read: 'Your oil will not remain': Yemen makes direct threat to Saudi Arabia as US strikes target Houthis. Will Riyadh join war again? As per reports, the aircraft carrier and its other planes remain in action and the incident is under investigation, the Navy added. It is the second F/A-18 operating off the Truman to be lost in less than six months after another was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg guided missile cruiser late last year in an incident that both pilots survived. US strikes on migrant centre Yemen's Huthi-controlled media on Monday said the toll from US strikes on a detention centre for migrants has risen to 68. "The civil defence has announced that 68 African migrants were killed and 47 others wounded in the US attack targeting a centre for illegal migrants in the city of Saadah," Huthis' Al-Masirah TV said. Iran condemned the strikes. In a statement, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei called the strikes "on civilian targets, vital infrastructure and people's homes in various parts of Yemen... a war crime." Also read: 'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America Watch this report: USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier The USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the US Navy, named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S Truman. The carrier measures 1,092 feet in length, 257 feet in width, and 244 feet in height, equivalent to a 24-story building. It can accommodate around 90 aircraft and has a flight deck spanning 4.5 acres. The carrier is powered by two Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, enabling it to steam over three million miles without refuelling. It can reach speeds of over 30 knots (56 km/h or 35 mph) with its four five-bladed propellers.

US Navy fighter jet worth $60 million lost at sea after it fell off aircraft carrier during Houthi attack

An explosion was reported in London in the wee hours of Tuesday (April 29), filling the sky with black smoke. The London Fire Brigade reported that a devastating fire had occurred at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage in Westminster. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, while people in the area have been told to keep their windows closed to avoid inhaling the smoke.&nbsp;
Fire Services confirmed an electrical transformer was on fire, which had spread to a portion of the roof of a neighbouring residential building.&nbsp;
The fire could be spotted from Warwick Avenue, and some people posted that they could see the smoke from the fire "rising behind Big Ben." A resident posted on social media, "Smoke from the Westminster substation fire in London seen rising behind Big Ben."
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There are now 15 fire engines &amp; around 100 firefighters tackling the substation fire in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaidaVale?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaidaVale</a>. An electrical transformer &amp; part of the roof of a neighbouring property are alight. Please continue to avoid the area &amp; keep windows and doors closed <a href="https://t.co/PRUGtGpIYa">https://t.co/PRUGtGpIYa</a> <a href="https://t.co/qxuLNbIIw0">pic.twitter.com/qxuLNbIIw0</a>
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The fire brigade was called to the scene at around 5:29 am and has been battling the blaze since then. Station Commander, Paul Morgan, told The Mirror, "This is a very visible fire and there is lots of smoke. Residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut."
London Fire Brigade took to X to warn people about the fire and the hazards the smoke can pose, urging them to stay indoors. "We're on scene and extinguishing a fire at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage NW8 in Westminster," it wrote.
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Current view of the London fire <a href="https://t.co/5PX5QOYAOi">pic.twitter.com/5PX5QOYAOi</a>
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It added that the fire was "very visible" and causing "heavy smoke", leading to nearly 41 calls received by the 999 Control officers.
<h2>People were told to keep windows closed</h2>
Westminster Council also issued a warning to the residents, telling them to keep windows and doors shut. "The London Fire Brigade are dealing with a fire at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage NW8 in Westminster. Residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut."
Several people took to social media and posted pictures of the fire.&nbsp;

London fire today: Fifteen fire engines and 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, while people in the area have been told to keep their windows closed. World Trending

An explosion was reported in London in the wee hours of Tuesday (April 29), filling the sky with black smoke. The London Fire Brigade reported that a devastating fire had occurred at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage in Westminster. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, while people in the area have been told to keep their windows closed to avoid inhaling the smoke. Fire Services confirmed an electrical transformer was on fire, which had spread to a portion of the roof of a neighbouring residential building. The fire could be spotted from Warwick Avenue, and some people posted that they could see the smoke from the fire "rising behind Big Ben." A resident posted on social media, "Smoke from the Westminster substation fire in London seen rising behind Big Ben." There are now 15 fire engines & around 100 firefighters tackling the substation fire in #MaidaVale. An electrical transformer & part of the roof of a neighbouring property are alight. Please continue to avoid the area & keep windows and doors closed https://t.co/PRUGtGpIYa pic.twitter.com/qxuLNbIIw0 — London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 29, 2025 The fire brigade was called to the scene at around 5:29 am and has been battling the blaze since then. Station Commander, Paul Morgan, told The Mirror, "This is a very visible fire and there is lots of smoke. Residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut." London Fire Brigade took to X to warn people about the fire and the hazards the smoke can pose, urging them to stay indoors. "We're on scene and extinguishing a fire at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage NW8 in Westminster," it wrote. Current view of the London fire pic.twitter.com/5PX5QOYAOi — Logan Naidu (@logan6152) April 29, 2025 It added that the fire was "very visible" and causing "heavy smoke", leading to nearly 41 calls received by the 999 Control officers. People were told to keep windows closed Westminster Council also issued a warning to the residents, telling them to keep windows and doors shut. "The London Fire Brigade are dealing with a fire at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage NW8 in Westminster. Residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut." Several people took to social media and posted pictures of the fire.

Major explosion in London triggers massive fire, 15 fire engines and nearly 100 firefighters at the scene

A massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal and France on April 28, 2025, affecting millions of people as major cities were plunged into near-total darkness. Mainland Spain, mainland Portugal and parts of southwest France experienced power outages.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The outage lasted for hours, with estimates suggesting it would take "between six and ten hours" to restore service in Spain and up to a week in Portugal. Now, gradually, the power is being restored.&nbsp;
The outage brought cities to a standstill, grounding planes, and halting public transport. The mobile networks were severely impacted and hospitals resorted to generators to maintain operations. Some hospitals were forced to suspend routine operations earlier in the day.&nbsp;
The situation was so chaotic that Spain's Interior Ministry declared a national emergency, deploying 30,000 police across the country to keep order as governments from the two countries convened emergency cabinet meetings.&nbsp;
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<h2>What caused the outage?&nbsp;</h2>
People on social media speculated that a cyberattack could have been the reason behind the major outage, but the exact cause is still unknown. The Spanish cybersecurity agency, Incibe, is investigating the possibility of a cyberattack, although initial analysis shows no evidence of an attack.
Nonetheless, rumours circulated of possible sabotage, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he had spoken to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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Sanchez said that the country had suffered a loss of 15GW of electricity generation in five seconds, equivalent to 60% of national demand. The technicians were working to figure out why that sudden drop occurred, he said.&nbsp;
A fire in southern France that damaged an extra-high-voltage power line has been identified as a possible cause.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the cause was unclear, with Portugal suggesting the issue originated in Spain and Spain pointing the finger at a break-up in its connection to France.&nbsp;
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said there was "no indication" a cyberattack had caused the blackout, which began around 1033 GMT.
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<h2>What is induced atmospheric vibration?&nbsp;</h2>
Scientists have also commented on power outages across Iberian Peninsula, weighing in on the possible cause. As quoted by the Science Media Centre, Dr Onyema Nduka, Senior Lecturer in Power Sustainability, Royal Holloway, University of London, said: "The reports about power outages in large parts of Spain and Portugal is still an evolving event and therefore a detailed investigation is required to determine what caused the power cuts."&nbsp;
"Electricity outage is highly undesirable as it can impact several aspects of lives in modern societies; it can be caused by different factors such as equipment failures or mal-operation, overloading of electricity assets (transformers, cables/wires, etc.), disasters (both natural events and those triggered by human activities) and so on.
&ldquo;While electricity outages are rare in European countries, they are possible as the events in Portugal and Spain have shown.&nbsp;
"Power networks usually span a large geographical area &ndash; this is because large generation plants are usually located farther away from the cities and through the transmission and distribution networks, the electricity is supplied to the customers.
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"As a result, such networks are usually interconnected including across regions and countries. Hence, the occurrence of a power cut in one part of the power grid could lead to a cascading effect in other areas.
"Ideally, redundancies are built into the system such as having multiple supply points, backup generators sited at different locations, interconnected wires/cables, etc.
"The grids are interconnected, which is common, as it helps to manage the export and import of electricity, hence, improving the reliability of supply.
"The solution on resolving the situation is, as one would expect, for the electricity utility companies to make efforts to restore electricity to the affected customers ASAP.
As quoted by the Science Media Centre, Professor Solomon Brown, Professor of Process and Energy Systems at the University of Sheffield, said: "My understanding is that the power systems are connected through &lsquo;interconnectors&rsquo; in the same way that Scotland and the rest of the GB network are connected, and also GB with other parts of Europe. This means that there is interdependency between the networks but also that they will have to be re-started separately.
"As the two networks have gone down they will have to be re-powered, which means that the grid operator will slowly bring on key generators matched with users (so that production and consumption of electricity match) in regions of the network that slowly expand until the whole system is back on and can then be reconnected to external networks. This process can take a number of hours and may have to be attempted more than once if things don&rsquo;t go smoothly."

World | Spain declared a national emergency, deploying 30,000 police across the nation to keep order as govt from the two countries convened emergency cabinet meetings

A massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal and France on April 28, 2025, affecting millions of people as major cities were plunged into near-total darkness. Mainland Spain, mainland Portugal and parts of southwest France experienced power outages. The outage lasted for hours, with estimates suggesting it would take "between six and ten hours" to restore service in Spain and up to a week in Portugal. Now, gradually, the power is being restored. The outage brought cities to a standstill, grounding planes, and halting public transport. The mobile networks were severely impacted and hospitals resorted to generators to maintain operations. Some hospitals were forced to suspend routine operations earlier in the day. The situation was so chaotic that Spain's Interior Ministry declared a national emergency, deploying 30,000 police across the country to keep order as governments from the two countries convened emergency cabinet meetings. Also read: Top Gun: Maverick writer’s cousin claims he wrote key scenes, was never credited, sues studio What caused the outage? People on social media speculated that a cyberattack could have been the reason behind the major outage, but the exact cause is still unknown. The Spanish cybersecurity agency, Incibe, is investigating the possibility of a cyberattack, although initial analysis shows no evidence of an attack. Nonetheless, rumours circulated of possible sabotage, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he had spoken to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Also read: Tennis: Power cut in Spain halts Madrid Open proceedings Sanchez said that the country had suffered a loss of 15GW of electricity generation in five seconds, equivalent to 60% of national demand. The technicians were working to figure out why that sudden drop occurred, he said. A fire in southern France that damaged an extra-high-voltage power line has been identified as a possible cause. Meanwhile, the cause was unclear, with Portugal suggesting the issue originated in Spain and Spain pointing the finger at a break-up in its connection to France. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said there was "no indication" a cyberattack had caused the blackout, which began around 1033 GMT. Also read: Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, France. Here’s why it happened What is induced atmospheric vibration? Scientists have also commented on power outages across Iberian Peninsula, weighing in on the possible cause. As quoted by the Science Media Centre, Dr Onyema Nduka, Senior Lecturer in Power Sustainability, Royal Holloway, University of London, said: "The reports about power outages in large parts of Spain and Portugal is still an evolving event and therefore a detailed investigation is required to determine what caused the power cuts." "Electricity outage is highly undesirable as it can impact several aspects of lives in modern societies; it can be caused by different factors such as equipment failures or mal-operation, overloading of electricity assets (transformers, cables/wires, etc.), disasters (both natural events and those triggered by human activities) and so on. “While electricity outages are rare in European countries, they are possible as the events in Portugal and Spain have shown. "Power networks usually span a large geographical area – this is because large generation plants are usually located farther away from the cities and through the transmission and distribution networks, the electricity is supplied to the customers. Also read: 'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America "As a result, such networks are usually interconnected including across regions and countries. Hence, the occurrence of a power cut in one part of the power grid could lead to a cascading effect in other areas. "Ideally, redundancies are built into the system such as having multiple supply points, backup generators sited at different locations, interconnected wires/cables, etc. "The grids are interconnected, which is common, as it helps to manage the export and import of electricity, hence, improving the reliability of supply. "The solution on resolving the situation is, as one would expect, for the electricity utility companies to make efforts to restore electricity to the affected customers ASAP. As quoted by the Science Media Centre, Professor Solomon Brown, Professor of Process and Energy Systems at the University of Sheffield, said: "My understanding is that the power systems are connected through ‘interconnectors’ in the same way that Scotland and the rest of the GB network are connected, and also GB with other parts of Europe. This means that there is interdependency between the networks but also that they will have to be re-started separately. "As the two networks have gone down they will have to be re-powered, which means that the grid operator will slowly bring on key generators matched with users (so that production and consumption of electricity match) in regions of the network that slowly expand until the whole system is back on and can then be reconnected to external networks. This process can take a number of hours and may have to be attempted more than once if things don’t go smoothly."

Cyberattack or something else, what caused the huge power cut in Spain and Portugal?

After winning the 2025 Canadian election, Mark Carney said, "This is Canada, and we decide what happens here." "We will need to think big and act bigger," he added in a speech just after the results.&nbsp;
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He went on: &ldquo;We can give ourselves far more than the Americans can ever take away. The coming days and months will be challenging and will call for some sacrifices. But we will share those challenges by supporting our workers.&rdquo;
Calling its neighbouring country US &ldquo;sometimes hostile," Carney continued claiming that he is still up for unity.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We are buying Canadian, we are supporting our friends and neighbours in the cross hairs of President Trump. We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy of the G7," Carney said while taking a dig at the American president.&nbsp;
&ldquo;When we are threatened we will fight with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada," he added.&nbsp; Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vote-count-begins-in-canada-election-defined-by-trumps-threats-9012685">Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats</a>
This came after Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and repeated his "51st state" remark. Making a post just before Canada went to polls, Trump said the election makes "no sense unless Canada is a State!&rdquo;&nbsp;
Just after getting the narrow victory in the election on Monday (April 28), Carney said &ldquo;America wants our land, our resources, our water&rdquo;. He added he would protect the country from what he said were not &ldquo;idle threats&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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World | After winning the 2025 Canada Eelection, Mark Carney said, “this is Canada, and we decide what happens here.” “We will need to think big and act bigger," he added in speech after the results.

After winning the 2025 Canadian election, Mark Carney said, "This is Canada, and we decide what happens here." "We will need to think big and act bigger," he added in a speech just after the results. Also read: LIVE | Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: Mark Carney says Canada should 'never forget' lessons of US 'betrayal' He went on: “We can give ourselves far more than the Americans can ever take away. The coming days and months will be challenging and will call for some sacrifices. But we will share those challenges by supporting our workers.” Calling its neighbouring country US “sometimes hostile," Carney continued claiming that he is still up for unity. Also read: Liberals win Canada elections: Mark Carney's victory amid Trump's trade war “We are buying Canadian, we are supporting our friends and neighbours in the cross hairs of President Trump. We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy of the G7," Carney said while taking a dig at the American president. “When we are threatened we will fight with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada," he added. Also read: Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats This came after Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and repeated his "51st state" remark. Making a post just before Canada went to polls, Trump said the election makes "no sense unless Canada is a State!” Just after getting the narrow victory in the election on Monday (April 28), Carney said “America wants our land, our resources, our water”. He added he would protect the country from what he said were not “idle threats”. Also read: Canada snap elections: Trump reiterates 51st state remark, Poilievre urges U.S. to stay out

'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club.&nbsp;The squad that won a record-equalling 20th league title on Sunday, in Arne Slot's first season as manager, was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year.
<h2>Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool</h2>
After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield.
"Super grateful for the past, super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future!" Klopp wrote on Instagram on Monday, alongside a picture of the title celebrations at Anfield.
"Congratulations - YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)."
He signed off "Thank you Luv", a reference to the phrase he chose to have printed on the front of his hoodie at his farewell to recognise the saying that made him feel at home in Liverpool.
Slot has frequently mentioned his gratitude for the quality of the squad he inherited from the German and thanked his predecessor after Sunday's 5-1 victory over Tottenham in an on-pitch interview before he broke into song.
Former Dortmund boss Klopp won the Champions League and Premier League among other silverware at Anfield.
He is now Red Bull's head of global soccer.
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Slot reiterated in his post-match press conference that his predecessor had left a strong legacy.
"I think that is something not one manager ever did before. So that is what definitely helped me," he said.
"But apart from that, he helped me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team.&nbsp;
"The quality the players have was, I think, obvious for everyone. But the culture of hard work, the culture not only from the players, but also from the staff members, has been incredible."&nbsp;
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Jurgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club. World | Sports

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club. The squad that won a record-equalling 20th league title on Sunday, in Arne Slot's first season as manager, was almost entirely assembled by the German before he left last year. Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield. "Super grateful for the past, super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future!" Klopp wrote on Instagram on Monday, alongside a picture of the title celebrations at Anfield. "Congratulations - YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone)." He signed off "Thank you Luv", a reference to the phrase he chose to have printed on the front of his hoodie at his farewell to recognise the saying that made him feel at home in Liverpool. Slot has frequently mentioned his gratitude for the quality of the squad he inherited from the German and thanked his predecessor after Sunday's 5-1 victory over Tottenham in an on-pitch interview before he broke into song. Former Dortmund boss Klopp won the Champions League and Premier League among other silverware at Anfield. He is now Red Bull's head of global soccer. ALSO READ | Underfire Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil national team manager - Report Slot reiterated in his post-match press conference that his predecessor had left a strong legacy. "I think that is something not one manager ever did before. So that is what definitely helped me," he said. "But apart from that, he helped me even more by the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team. "The quality the players have was, I think, obvious for everyone. But the culture of hard work, the culture not only from the players, but also from the staff members, has been incredible." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jurgen Klopp congratulates Liverpool on Premier League triumph

The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Miami Heat 138-83 to complete a 4-0 series sweep and cruise into the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semi-finals on Monday.&nbsp;A dominant all-round offensive effort from the Cavaliers laid the foundations for a lopsided victory that saw the Heat exit the postseason with a whimper in front of their home crowd.
<h2>Cleveland Cavaliers crush Miami Heat</h2>
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers scoring with 22 points on a night when six Cleveland players finished in double figures.
With Darius Garland (toe) missing from the Cleveland line-up, Mitchell received support from De'Andre Hunter with 19 points, Ty Jerome (18) and Evan Mobley (17).
The Eastern Conference No.1 seeds will face either the Milwaukee Bucks or Indiana Pacers in the next round. Indiana lead that series 3-1.
Mitchell said Cleveland had been determined to wrap up the series swiftly.
"We came out here with a goal in mind," Mitchell told TNT television. "To keep our foot on their throat and on their neck and continue to play 48 minutes of basketball."
That ruthlessness was apparent from the tip-off, with Cleveland rapidly opening up a monster 43-17 lead after the first quarter against a shellshocked Miami line-up.
The Cavs cranked up the pressure in the second quarter, stretching their lead to as many as 45 points before reaching half-time with a whopping 72-33 lead.
The punishment continued after the break, with the Cavaliers keeping the points flowing to build on their advantage, opening up a 48-point lead at 96-48 midway through the third quarter.
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That lead had grown to 111-63 heading into the fourth quarter, and the carnage continued in the final frame as Cleveland romped home.
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday's blowout -- which followed a 124-87 pummeling on Saturday -- underscored the gulf between the two teams.
"Damn, it was humbling," Spoelstra said. "This series was humbling. These last two games were embarrassing. But Cleveland is a very good team... we were as irrational as we usually are thinking that we have a chance to win this series, and they showed us why we weren't ready for that."
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The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Miami Heat 138-83 to complete a 4-0 series sweep and cruise into the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semis on Monday. World | Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Miami Heat 138-83 to complete a 4-0 series sweep and cruise into the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semi-finals on Monday. A dominant all-round offensive effort from the Cavaliers laid the foundations for a lopsided victory that saw the Heat exit the postseason with a whimper in front of their home crowd. Cleveland Cavaliers crush Miami Heat Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers scoring with 22 points on a night when six Cleveland players finished in double figures. With Darius Garland (toe) missing from the Cleveland line-up, Mitchell received support from De'Andre Hunter with 19 points, Ty Jerome (18) and Evan Mobley (17). The Eastern Conference No.1 seeds will face either the Milwaukee Bucks or Indiana Pacers in the next round. Indiana lead that series 3-1. Mitchell said Cleveland had been determined to wrap up the series swiftly. "We came out here with a goal in mind," Mitchell told TNT television. "To keep our foot on their throat and on their neck and continue to play 48 minutes of basketball." That ruthlessness was apparent from the tip-off, with Cleveland rapidly opening up a monster 43-17 lead after the first quarter against a shellshocked Miami line-up. The Cavs cranked up the pressure in the second quarter, stretching their lead to as many as 45 points before reaching half-time with a whopping 72-33 lead. The punishment continued after the break, with the Cavaliers keeping the points flowing to build on their advantage, opening up a 48-point lead at 96-48 midway through the third quarter. ALSO READ | Underfire Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil national team manager - Report That lead had grown to 111-63 heading into the fourth quarter, and the carnage continued in the final frame as Cleveland romped home. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday's blowout -- which followed a 124-87 pummeling on Saturday -- underscored the gulf between the two teams. "Damn, it was humbling," Spoelstra said. "This series was humbling. These last two games were embarrassing. But Cleveland is a very good team... we were as irrational as we usually are thinking that we have a chance to win this series, and they showed us why we weren't ready for that." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Cleveland Cavaliers crush Miami Heat, seal series with dominant 4-0 win

Canada's Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party Mark Carney is expected to win the high-stakes federal election and form the next government in Canada, as per media projections.
In a significant statement, Israel ambassador Reuven Azar has said that his country supports India's right of self-defence in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We support India's right of self-defence. India knows what to do. It is a matter of sovereignty.&nbsp;
New twist in Sean Diddy&rsquo;s case as his legal team now argues that he was too intoxicated to form the intent required to commit the alleged crimes that he has been slapped with. Diddy&rsquo;s legal team plans to call a Columbia University professor to testify that he had a "mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt."&nbsp;
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In a significant statement, Israel ambassador Reuven Azar has said that his country supports India's right of self-defence in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Canada's Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party Mark Carney is expected to win the high-stakes federal election and form the next government in Canada, as per media projections. In a significant statement, Israel ambassador Reuven Azar has said that his country supports India's right of self-defence in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We support India's right of self-defence. India knows what to do. It is a matter of sovereignty. New twist in Sean Diddy’s case as his legal team now argues that he was too intoxicated to form the intent required to commit the alleged crimes that he has been slapped with. Diddy’s legal team plans to call a Columbia University professor to testify that he had a "mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt." Click on the headlines to read more Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney projected to win, will he lead a majority government? Canada's Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party Mark Carney is expected to win the high-stakes federal election and form the next government in Canada, as per media projections. We support India's right of self-defence says Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar In a significant statement, Israel ambassador Reuven Azar has said that his country supports India's right of self-defence in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. India calls out 'rogue state' Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism, exposes Khwaja Asif’s confession at UN - Video Calling Pakistan a “rogue state”, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Yojna Patel, slammed the neighbouring country for fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region, while speaking at the launch of Victims of Terrorism Associations Network on Tuesday (Apr 29). Sean Diddy case: Legal counsel claim that Diddy was 'intoxicated' to have intent for the alleged crimes New twist in Sean Diddy’s case as his legal team now argues that he was too intoxicated to form the intent required to commit the alleged crimes that he has been slapped with. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv demands immediate ceasefire lasting at least 30 days

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Underfire Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is all set to join Brazil national football team after enduring a tough final run in the stretch of the club season. Now in his second stint as Real Madrid manager, Ancelotti has been under pressure at Real Madrid after the club&rsquo;s exit from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal. At the same time, they also lost the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to arch-rivals Barcelona. If reports are to be believed, Ancelotti has an agreement with the Brazil national team as they bid to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first since 2002.<o:p></o:p>
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🚨🇧🇷 Brazilian Federation expect Carlo Ancelotti to be on the touchline already on the first week of June representing the Sele&ccedil;ao. It&rsquo;s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July. Formal steps to follow now. <a href="https://t.co/XTH7wuy4af">pic.twitter.com/XTH7wuy4af</a>
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According to prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti has an agreement in principle with the national side. The report further states that the Italian gaffer is expected to be on the touchline for Brazil&rsquo;s latest set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The rumours also state that the Brazilian Football Federation will offer a lucrative deal to Ancelotti to take over the reins with conversations already being held for backroom staff.<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;Brazilian Federation expect Carlo Ancelotti to be on the touchline already on the first week of June representing the Sele&ccedil;ao. It&rsquo;s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July,&rdquo; reported Romano.<o:p></o:p>
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With Copa del Rey and Champions League already out of hand, Ancelotti could drop curtains on his Real Madrid tenure without a trophy in the final season. Currently, four points off the pace in the La Liga title race, if they concede defeat to Barcelona in that competition, the Italian will likely end with empty hands. While Real will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, the Italian is not expected to stay at the club after the La Liga season gets over.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is all set to join Brazil national football team after enduring a tough final run in the stretch of the club season. World | Sports

Underfire Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is all set to join Brazil national football team after enduring a tough final run in the stretch of the club season. Now in his second stint as Real Madrid manager, Ancelotti has been under pressure at Real Madrid after the club’s exit from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal. At the same time, they also lost the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to arch-rivals Barcelona. If reports are to be believed, Ancelotti has an agreement with the Brazil national team as they bid to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first since 2002. 🚨🇧🇷 Brazilian Federation expect Carlo Ancelotti to be on the touchline already on the first week of June representing the Seleçao. It’s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July. Formal steps to follow now. pic.twitter.com/XTH7wuy4af — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2025 Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil? According to prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti has an agreement in principle with the national side. The report further states that the Italian gaffer is expected to be on the touchline for Brazil’s latest set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The rumours also state that the Brazilian Football Federation will offer a lucrative deal to Ancelotti to take over the reins with conversations already being held for backroom staff. “Brazilian Federation expect Carlo Ancelotti to be on the touchline already on the first week of June representing the Seleçao. It’s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July,” reported Romano. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Sizzling Suryavanshi's century fires Rajasthan Royals to eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans Ancelotti set to leave Real Madrid With Copa del Rey and Champions League already out of hand, Ancelotti could drop curtains on his Real Madrid tenure without a trophy in the final season. Currently, four points off the pace in the La Liga title race, if they concede defeat to Barcelona in that competition, the Italian will likely end with empty hands. While Real will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, the Italian is not expected to stay at the club after the La Liga season gets over.

Underfire Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil national team manager - Report

Calling Pakistan a &ldquo;rogue state&rdquo;, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Yojna Patel, slammed the neighbouring country for fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region, while speaking at the launch of Victims of Terrorism Associations Network on Tuesday (Apr 29). Patel mentioned Pakistani defence minister Khwaja Asif's recent&nbsp;television interview in which he confessed that his country supported terrorist organisations for years. She called out Pakistan for misusing international forums to spread propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. Her remarks come a week after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu And Kashmir that killed 26 and injured many.
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"It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum to indulge in propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. The whole world has heard Pakistan's defence minister Khwaja Asif admitting and confessing Pakistan's history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations in a recent television interview. This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye," Patel said.
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Further, mentioning the terror attack, she said, "The Pahalgam terrorist attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the horrific 26-11 Mumbai attacks in 2008." Patel expressed India&rsquo;s deep appreciation for &ldquo;the strong unequivocal support and solidarity extended by leaders and governments across the world.&rdquo; She described this support as &ldquo;a testimony to the international community&rsquo;s zero tolerance for terrorism.&rdquo;
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's response and India's action</h2>
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26. The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them. Two terrorists involved in the attack are Pakistani nationals: Hashim Musa alias Suleman and Ali Bhai alias Talha. The third, Abdul Hussain Thokar, is a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of four other terrorists, have been demolished in the crackdown by J&amp;K Police.&nbsp;
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In a stern response to Pakistan after the attack, India has halted the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth."
Pakistan, in its first response, said that it had "nothing to do" with the attack. The neighbouring country claimed that the attack was a reaction by those who opposed the Indian government. Notably, Pakistan did not condemn the attack. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action against India similar to the action taken by New Delhi and warned of ending the Simla Agreement. On Saturday, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif issued his first reaction and accused India of "levelling false allegations," and called for a "credible probe." He also threatened to use "force and might" over the Indus Waters Treaty.
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World, South Asia | Calling Pakistan a “rogue state”, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, slammed the neighbouring country for fuelling global terrorism

Calling Pakistan a “rogue state”, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Yojna Patel, slammed the neighbouring country for fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region, while speaking at the launch of Victims of Terrorism Associations Network on Tuesday (Apr 29). Patel mentioned Pakistani defence minister Khwaja Asif's recent television interview in which he confessed that his country supported terrorist organisations for years. She called out Pakistan for misusing international forums to spread propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. Her remarks come a week after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu And Kashmir that killed 26 and injured many. VIDEO | Speaking at launch of Victims of Terrorism Associations Network, Deputy Permanent Representative of India in UN, Yojna Patel, said: "It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum to indulge in propaganda and make baseless… pic.twitter.com/I0tMhjjcmW — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 29, 2025 "It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum to indulge in propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. The whole world has heard Pakistan's defence minister Khwaja Asif admitting and confessing Pakistan's history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations in a recent television interview. This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state fuelling global terrorism and destabilising the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye," Patel said. Read More | 'My brother is Mujahideen': BIG admission by sister of Pahalgam attack terrorist after house demolition Further, mentioning the terror attack, she said, "The Pahalgam terrorist attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the horrific 26-11 Mumbai attacks in 2008." Patel expressed India’s deep appreciation for “the strong unequivocal support and solidarity extended by leaders and governments across the world.” She described this support as “a testimony to the international community’s zero tolerance for terrorism.” Read More | It's time India ends the illusion of peace with Pakistan Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's response and India's action The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26. The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them. Two terrorists involved in the attack are Pakistani nationals: Hashim Musa alias Suleman and Ali Bhai alias Talha. The third, Abdul Hussain Thokar, is a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of four other terrorists, have been demolished in the crackdown by J&K Police. Read More | India writes to Pakistan about Indus Waters Treaty decision, highlights 'sustained cross border terrorism' In a stern response to Pakistan after the attack, India has halted the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic ties, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth." Pakistan, in its first response, said that it had "nothing to do" with the attack. The neighbouring country claimed that the attack was a reaction by those who opposed the Indian government. Notably, Pakistan did not condemn the attack. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action against India similar to the action taken by New Delhi and warned of ending the Simla Agreement. On Saturday, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif issued his first reaction and accused India of "levelling false allegations," and called for a "credible probe." He also threatened to use "force and might" over the Indus Waters Treaty. Read More | 'Pigs and Pakistanis not allowed': Signboard at Madhya Pradesh eatery after Pahalgam terror attack

India calls out 'rogue state' Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism, exposes Khawaja Asif’s confession at UN - Video

Canada's Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-mark-carney-canadas-new-pm-tasked-with-handling-the-crisis-called-trump-8854192" rel="dofollow">Mark Carney </a>is expected to win the high-stakes federal election and form the next government in Canada, as per media projections. The Liberals are forecast to secure more seats in the 343-member Parliament than the opposition Conservatives.
It remains to be seen if the party will get an outright majority. In Canadian federal elections, the House of Commons has 343 seats. A party needs 172 seats to secure a majority government.
Carney thanked everyone for a successful campaign.
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The polls are now closed. &nbsp; For 37 days, in every corner of this country, our team worked to build a stronger Canada. &nbsp; Thank you to everyone who put so much into this campaign. <a href="https://t.co/1Xj0R1B094">pic.twitter.com/1Xj0R1B094</a>
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Canada has a "first-past-the-post" electoral system which means it is not the sum of the votes that counts &mdash; it's the winning of more districts.
The elections in Canada are being held amid US President Donald Trump's repeated annexation threat and tariff war. Carney has vowed to take a tougher approach with Washington over its tariffs and defend the sovereignty of Canada. Carney has also attempted hard to convince Canadians that he is different from his Liberal predecessor Justin Trudeau.&nbsp;
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<h2>About Mark Carney&nbsp;</h2>
Mark Carney was born in Fort Smith, in the Northwest Territories, in 1965, and raised in the Alberta city of Edmonton. He studied &nbsp;economics and finance in the United States and has degrees from Harvard and Oxford universities.
He also served across the world as an executive at Goldman Sachs, with postings in London, Tokyo and New York. He ran Canada's central bank during peak financial crisis of 2008 till 2013. In 2014, Carney became the first non-Briton to lead the Bank of England in the institution&rsquo;s over three-century history.&nbsp;
He is married to Diana Fox, a British economist, and they have four daughters. He took over Prime Ministership in January when Justin Trudeau said that he would step down from office.
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World | Canada's Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party Mark Carney is expected to win the high-stakes federal election and form the next government in Canada, as per media projections.

Canada's Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party Mark Carney is expected to win the high-stakes federal election and form the next government in Canada, as per media projections. The Liberals are forecast to secure more seats in the 343-member Parliament than the opposition Conservatives. It remains to be seen if the party will get an outright majority. In Canadian federal elections, the House of Commons has 343 seats. A party needs 172 seats to secure a majority government. Carney thanked everyone for a successful campaign. The polls are now closed. For 37 days, in every corner of this country, our team worked to build a stronger Canada. Thank you to everyone who put so much into this campaign. pic.twitter.com/1Xj0R1B094 — Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) April 29, 2025 WATCH | 'How many kids did you molest?' Canadian PM Mark Carney heckled during election campaign Canada has a "first-past-the-post" electoral system which means it is not the sum of the votes that counts — it's the winning of more districts. The elections in Canada are being held amid US President Donald Trump's repeated annexation threat and tariff war. Carney has vowed to take a tougher approach with Washington over its tariffs and defend the sovereignty of Canada. Carney has also attempted hard to convince Canadians that he is different from his Liberal predecessor Justin Trudeau. Read More | Era of close Canada-US ties 'over' says PM Carney after Trump's auto tariffs announcement About Mark Carney Mark Carney was born in Fort Smith, in the Northwest Territories, in 1965, and raised in the Alberta city of Edmonton. He studied economics and finance in the United States and has degrees from Harvard and Oxford universities. He also served across the world as an executive at Goldman Sachs, with postings in London, Tokyo and New York. He ran Canada's central bank during peak financial crisis of 2008 till 2013. In 2014, Carney became the first non-Briton to lead the Bank of England in the institution’s over three-century history. He is married to Diana Fox, a British economist, and they have four daughters. He took over Prime Ministership in January when Justin Trudeau said that he would step down from office. Trudeau turns liability for Mark Carney in Canada PM TV debate, poll candidates spar on US 'annexation', Gaza war: Takeaways

Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney projected to win, will he lead a majority government?

As Canada went to polls on Monday (April 28) to choose its next prime minister, many curious minds raised this question: Why always Monday? Every time Canada goes to polls, it chooses Monday for the voting. And there are numerous valid reasons for it. Let's explore them!&nbsp;
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<h2>The law says so&nbsp;</h2>
As per the Canadian constitution, voting in the country must take place on a Monday. Elections Canada (Canadian polling commission) says the campaign for the election may range from 37 days to 51 days.&nbsp;
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<h2>Weekends for preparation&nbsp;</h2>
Elections on Monday give voters in Canada sufficient time to arrange their work, travel and other things to reach the polling station and vote without any hassle.&nbsp;
<h2>Time to set up the polling booth&nbsp;</h2>
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Voting on Monday gives authorities time to set up the polling stations on weekends. Volunteers use Saturday and Sunday to arrange the station without getting affected by any weekday schedule of people.&nbsp;
<h2>'Short-term political advantage'&nbsp;</h2>
As per the Canada Elections Act amendment, which was proposed by the ex-prime minister of the country Stephen Harper, general elections in the country must occur every four years and on the third Monday of the month.&nbsp;
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"Fixed election dates prevent governments from calling snap elections for short-term political advantage," the former PM said in the amendment.&nbsp;
<h2>But maybe not always Monday?&nbsp;</h2>
Although the tradition is always followed to hold the polling on Monday, if there is any public holiday on that day, then the polling shifts to the next day i.e. Tuesday.&nbsp;
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Trending | World | Choosing Mondays for elections in Canada ensures that the weekend is free for voters, allowing them ample time to consider their choices without workweek distractions.

As Canada went to polls on Monday (April 28) to choose its next prime minister, many curious minds raised this question: Why always Monday? Every time Canada goes to polls, it chooses Monday for the voting. And there are numerous valid reasons for it. Let's explore them! Also read: LIVE | Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: Mark Carney's Liberals win Canada election The law says so As per the Canadian constitution, voting in the country must take place on a Monday. Elections Canada (Canadian polling commission) says the campaign for the election may range from 37 days to 51 days. Also read: Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney projected to win, will he lead a majority government? Weekends for preparation Elections on Monday give voters in Canada sufficient time to arrange their work, travel and other things to reach the polling station and vote without any hassle. Time to set up the polling booth Also read: Canada snap elections: Trump reiterates 51st state remark, Poilievre urges U.S. to stay out Voting on Monday gives authorities time to set up the polling stations on weekends. Volunteers use Saturday and Sunday to arrange the station without getting affected by any weekday schedule of people. 'Short-term political advantage' As per the Canada Elections Act amendment, which was proposed by the ex-prime minister of the country Stephen Harper, general elections in the country must occur every four years and on the third Monday of the month. Also read: Canada election: Carney tough on US, Poilievre conservatives pitch for change "Fixed election dates prevent governments from calling snap elections for short-term political advantage," the former PM said in the amendment. But maybe not always Monday? Although the tradition is always followed to hold the polling on Monday, if there is any public holiday on that day, then the polling shifts to the next day i.e. Tuesday. Also read: Canada snap elections: Trump reiterates 51st state remark, Poilievre urges U.S. to stay out

Why does Canada go to polls only on Mondays? Here are all the valid reasons

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Votes were being counted Monday in a Canadian election that will choose a leader to confront Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats, which the US president renewed in an election day message.
The Liberal Party, led by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, was trailing Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives until Trump's attacks on&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;sparked a wave of patriotism and a sudden reversal in poll forecasts.
Polling stations across the vast country that spans six time zones have started to close, with results from smaller eastern provinces trickling in.&nbsp;
Voting was ongoing across much of&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;and a projected outcome is not expected until later on Monday. &nbsp;
Trump inserted himself into the race early in the day with a social media post saying&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;would face "ZERO TARIFFS" if it "becomes the cherished 51st state."
Poilievre, criticized during the campaign for his at-times muted anger towards Trump, hit back firmly.&nbsp;
"President Trump, stay out of our election," he posted on X.&nbsp;"Canada&nbsp;will always be proud, sovereign and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state."
Carney also weighed in, saying on X: "This is&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;and we decide what happens here."
The 60-year-old has never held elected office and only replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister last month.&nbsp;
A hockey player in his youth, Carney had a lucrative career as an investment banker before serving as the central bank governor in both&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;and Britain.
"Today, we leave everything on this ice," he said on social media before voting near his Ottawa home.
Carney anchored his campaign on an anti-Trump message and argued that his global financial experience has prepared him to guide&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;through a trade war.
The United States, he repeatedly said, was "trying to break us, so they can own us."
Poilievre, a 45-year-old career politician, tried to keep the focus on domestic concerns that made Trudeau deeply unpopular toward the end of his decade in power.
The Tory leader argued&nbsp;Carney would continue "the lost Liberal decade" and that only the Conservatives will act against soaring costs, housing shortages and other non-Trump issues that Canadians rank as priorities.
<h2>'Excited to vote'&nbsp;</h2>
Polling has indicated a tight race but put Carney as the favorite.
With warm spring weather, Canadians lined up outside schools, community centers and other venues in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto to cast ballots.
Montreal resident Hamza Fahri, who planned to vote after work, described the election as "unique."
"I wanted to vote for change in&nbsp;Canada. I wanted the Liberals to go, but in the end, I'll vote for Carney because he is a strong, serious man and that's what the country needs to face Trump," the 28-year-old engineer told AFP.
In&nbsp;Canada's largest city Toronto, Conservative supporter Chad McCann said the Liberals "hadn't really done much for us" over their decade in power.
"I think for a strong change, there is no better time than today," the 37-year-old told AFP.&nbsp;
For first-time voter Hilary Recker, getting to the polls was a priority.&nbsp;
"I'm just excited to vote," the 19-year-old Toronto resident said.&nbsp;
"Hopefully it doesn't end up like the (United) States and I don't get disappointed."
<h2>Historic turnaround?&nbsp;</h2>
If the Liberals win, it would mark one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Canadian political history.
On January 6, the day Trudeau announced he would resign, the Conservatives led the Liberals by more than 20 points in most polls.
But Carney replacing Trudeau, combined with nationwide unease about Trump, transformed the race.
Public broadcaster CBC's poll aggregator's final update late Sunday put the Liberals' national support at 42.8 percent, with the Conservatives at 39.2 percent.&nbsp;
The performance of two smaller parties -- the left-wing New Democratic Party and the separatist Bloc Quebecois -- could be decisive as strong showings by both parties in past votes have curbed Liberal seat tallies.
Nearly 29 million of&nbsp;Canada's 41 million people are eligible to vote in the massive G7 country. A record 7.3 million people cast advanced ballots.
Canadians will elect 343 members of parliament, meaning 172 seats are needed for a majority. The Liberals won a majority in 2015 but have governed with a minority since 2019.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.
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World | Polling stations across the vast country that spans six time zones have started to close, with results from smaller eastern provinces trickling in

Votes were being counted Monday in a Canadian election that will choose a leader to confront Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats, which the US president renewed in an election day message. The Liberal Party, led by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, was trailing Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives until Trump's attacks on Canada sparked a wave of patriotism and a sudden reversal in poll forecasts. Polling stations across the vast country that spans six time zones have started to close, with results from smaller eastern provinces trickling in. Voting was ongoing across much of Canada and a projected outcome is not expected until later on Monday. Trump inserted himself into the race early in the day with a social media post saying Canada would face "ZERO TARIFFS" if it "becomes the cherished 51st state." Poilievre, criticized during the campaign for his at-times muted anger towards Trump, hit back firmly. "President Trump, stay out of our election," he posted on X. "Canada will always be proud, sovereign and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state." Carney also weighed in, saying on X: "This is Canada and we decide what happens here." The 60-year-old has never held elected office and only replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister last month. A hockey player in his youth, Carney had a lucrative career as an investment banker before serving as the central bank governor in both Canada and Britain. "Today, we leave everything on this ice," he said on social media before voting near his Ottawa home. Carney anchored his campaign on an anti-Trump message and argued that his global financial experience has prepared him to guide Canada through a trade war. The United States, he repeatedly said, was "trying to break us, so they can own us." Poilievre, a 45-year-old career politician, tried to keep the focus on domestic concerns that made Trudeau deeply unpopular toward the end of his decade in power. The Tory leader argued Carney would continue "the lost Liberal decade" and that only the Conservatives will act against soaring costs, housing shortages and other non-Trump issues that Canadians rank as priorities. 'Excited to vote' Polling has indicated a tight race but put Carney as the favorite. With warm spring weather, Canadians lined up outside schools, community centers and other venues in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto to cast ballots. Montreal resident Hamza Fahri, who planned to vote after work, described the election as "unique." "I wanted to vote for change in Canada. I wanted the Liberals to go, but in the end, I'll vote for Carney because he is a strong, serious man and that's what the country needs to face Trump," the 28-year-old engineer told AFP. In Canada's largest city Toronto, Conservative supporter Chad McCann said the Liberals "hadn't really done much for us" over their decade in power. "I think for a strong change, there is no better time than today," the 37-year-old told AFP. For first-time voter Hilary Recker, getting to the polls was a priority. "I'm just excited to vote," the 19-year-old Toronto resident said. "Hopefully it doesn't end up like the (United) States and I don't get disappointed." Historic turnaround? If the Liberals win, it would mark one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Canadian political history. On January 6, the day Trudeau announced he would resign, the Conservatives led the Liberals by more than 20 points in most polls. But Carney replacing Trudeau, combined with nationwide unease about Trump, transformed the race. Public broadcaster CBC's poll aggregator's final update late Sunday put the Liberals' national support at 42.8 percent, with the Conservatives at 39.2 percent. The performance of two smaller parties -- the left-wing New Democratic Party and the separatist Bloc Quebecois -- could be decisive as strong showings by both parties in past votes have curbed Liberal seat tallies. Nearly 29 million of Canada's 41 million people are eligible to vote in the massive G7 country. A record 7.3 million people cast advanced ballots. Canadians will elect 343 members of parliament, meaning 172 seats are needed for a majority. The Liberals won a majority in 2015 but have governed with a minority since 2019. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats

In a significant statement, Israel ambassador Reuven Azar has said that his country supports India's right of self-defence in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We support India's right of self-defence. India knows what to do. It is a matter of sovereignty. Countries have the right to take self-defence."&nbsp;
Last week's terror attack killed 26 people, including one Nepal national in what is the worst attack India has seen since the Pulwama terror attack. Israel was quick to extend condolences over the terror attack.&nbsp;
Asked about Pakistan's proposal to have an independent probe, the ambassador said, "This is a cynical game. On the one hand, you harbour terrorists, you can't be the cause of conflict, and ask for an investigation, to present yourself as saint."&nbsp;
In the past, after the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, when India gave evidence to Pakistan and Pathankot terror attack, when Pakistan investigation teams were part of the probe, no headway was made by Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Ambassador Reuven Azar, spoke about overall cooperation with India and how terror organisations "inspire" each other, pointing to the Hamas terror attack in October 2023 in Israel.
Sidhant Sibal: What were your first reactions, when the information came on the Pahalgam terror attack? Reuven Azar: It was a terrible sense of shock, you know, because of the nature of the attack, the fact that people were shot in the head, the fact that people were religiously selected. Fact that civilians were targeted, people on vacation, people on honeymoon. This reminds you exactly what happened on the seventh of October in Israel. People going to the music festival, people sleeping in their homes, in their beds, 6.30 am in the morning when these terrorists came and slaughtered them and raped them and burned them. So the sense is that we are suffering from the same phenomena.
Sidhant Sibal: You met Indian EAM Jaishankar, and the support given by the Israeli side to the Indian? Reuven Azar: In addition to the condolences, are offered to stand in service to the Indian government in whatever they need, because this is a time of need, this is a time of crisis. India does have whatever it needs. But you know, we have cooperation in the broader sense, that is not connected to this incident or the other incident. And we're, of course, ready to expand cooperation in any of the fields that we already have, whether it be intelligence, whether it be methodology, technologies, we benefit from each other. &nbsp;I think you know the symbolic part, what was important, the fact that we wanted to project this sense that we understand what is happening to you. We want to stand with you in this difficult moment.
Sidhant Sibal: What kind of cooperation can be looked at by both sides? What can Israel offer to India in the aftermath of this terror attack.&nbsp; Reuven Azar: There are similarities and there are differences. India, for example, has to deal with a very large territory, and sometimes it's good for us to understand how India operates when you have a very large landscape, or when you are operating in very harsh climatic conditions. This is something that we don't have much knowledge of. On the other hand, you know, there are some other things that are happening in Israel that are not happening here so far, like, you know, tunneling, or different kinds of threats that we can sort of look at and learn as much as is needed. Because, you know, you can never know what will happen in the future. The fact that some of these terrorists operate under the influence of drugs. You know, how do you deal with that? There are so many issues that you can tackle when you have to deal with a phenomenon like that. So naturally, you know those who are in charge, they are doing it. They don't need our blessing, because this relationship is an intimate relationship and they don't need the consent of one another in order to start talking with each other only when terrorist attacks happen. This is something that is happening on a day-to-day basis.
Sidhant Sibal: Do you think that there is some kind of cooperation between terror organizations globally? We saw Hamas present recently in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, perhaps something that was duly noted here in India and in Israel as well. Do you think there is any connection between terror organisations in your part of the world and the terrorists who were responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack? Reuven Azar: There are different kinds of cooperation and coordination, and we have to differentiate between them. Not everything has to do with a certain function, the fact that organizations inspire each other. They lean on each other, also rhetorically and religiously speaking, when they promote this radical agenda, when they train each other. For example, we saw in our region in West Asia, how Hezbollah was training militias in Iraq, how it was fighting in Syria and cooperating with Hamas. So there are sometimes production cooperation. There are many kinds of cooperation. It varies from place to place. But what is most worrying, from my perspective, is the inspirational aspect, because our concern, and this is what we share with our Indian friends and with others around the world, is that the fact that Hamas was boasting about these atrocities they did on the seventh of October. They were boasting not just for their supporters to celebrate, but also to instill fear and awe in the hearts of the victims and the hearts of their enemies. This is what is worrying, because we have a situation in which the nature of the crimes is becoming more and more grave. As much as these terrorists feel more desperate or more radical, they adopt tactics that are deplorable, and it's only getting worse. So we've seen the terrible attacks in Mumbai that targeted different people, but I don't remember the people asking, what is your religion? You know, this is something that we have to tackle seriously. It's not just a matter of dealing with this incident or the other incident. This is an international problem, and cooperation doesn't have to do only with dealing with a specific threat, but also dealing with all the aspects of promotion of that tactic, whether it be de-radicalization by blocking channels or punishing those who are selling technologies and platforms to the terrorists. I saw that the Indian government bans several YouTube channels. There is much we can do. There are international companies that are giving services or that these terrorists are using the platforms in order to spread their heinous ideology. We have to deal with that. There are many things that the international community can do when it comes to punishing those who sponsor terrorists when there's evidence about such a thing. We've seen in the case of Syria, the case of Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, that several countries in the world have been not only designating terrorist organizations, but also punishing the governments who are harboring them, who are financing them. So I think that there is much to do in that context. And unfortunately, we haven't seen this coming from the UN. We have seen it coming from like-minded countries. And we have to work with like-minded countries in order to promote that, in order to really give the sense to those who harbour terrorists, that there is a dear price to pay for that kind of crime.
Sidhant Sibal: You've said that India should take action against terrorists, and India is taking now, if tomorrow, India goes after these terrorists and the governments who are supporting it, in this case, India says it's Pakistan. Will Israel support India? Reuven Azar: Look, we support the right of self-defence of India. The right of self-defence is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. There is something very basic. We are not giving advice to India or any other country, for that matter, of what measures they should take. This is a matter of sovereignty. It's a matter the countries are responsible for and following this terrible attack, of course, countries have the right to take action.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: So, you will support India's right to self defense Reuven Azar: We are supporting India's right to self-defence
Sidhant Sibal: India has already taken a slew of diplomatic actions. What's your assessment? Reuven Azar: India knows best what to do, because you live in this area, you have this relationship, unfortunate relationship, with your neighbour, and we are not in a position to give advice. We are following that with concern. We are ready to give our support in general terms when it comes to cooperation to deal with terrorism. And as I said, we support India's right to self-defence.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: India has made it clear. India has briefed Delhi's diplomatic community, world leaders that Pakistan was responsible for the terror attack. Now, Pakistan, on its part, has also come up with statements saying that they want a transparent probe in this. So what will be your reaction to this? Reuven Azar: &nbsp;We have to be very careful in how we see these things, because this is a very, very cynical game. If on the one hand you harbor terrorists and then you say you want an investigation, what does it mean? You cannot, on the one hand, be a cause for creating a conflict and on the other hand, asking for investigation in order to present yourself as saint. You know it doesn't work, especially that in the past, we've seen such investigations ending up with nothing. So, this is, I think, is a very clear sign of pressure, fact that, indeed, I think those who are harbouring terrorists need to are losing legitimacy, and I think that we shouldn't be hastened to buy into this, cynical proposal.
Sidhant Sibal: So Israel has a history of experience in counter-terrorism. What can India learn, perhaps, from that and apply in this particular case? Reuven Azar: As I said, we are learning from each other all the time and this particular case is a case that I don't know all the details about. I'm sure that authorities investigating it will be capable of drawing the right conclusions, and I hope, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, that perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see this particular terror attack as perhaps a watershed moment for this entire region? Because the terror attack by Hamas was a watershed moment for the entire region in your part of the world. How do you see it playing out in this part of the world? Reuven Azar: My sense of calling it watershed came from the nature of this terrorist attack. The fact that they targeted vacationers, targeted civilians that were coming to you know, have fun, enjoy nature. They were trying to instill a fear that we would get people out of that area. You know, that, and the nature of the atrocities is such that, it's very difficult to turn the page. You saw it in the way that the Indian government reacted. It was very natural and as I said, I hope that this incident will not repeat itself and will be a moment in time in which the international community will gather in a more effective way, to fight those who sponsor them, to cooperate in a more efficient way. Because many countries are looking at it as if it's something that belongs to a conflict they don't belong to, or they think it's a law enforcement issue. We are seeing, especially following the seventh of October, that this is becoming a pattern around the world that people, in the name of religion, they are going and killing innocent civilians all over the world, whether it be here in Israel, in Europe, in the United States and many other countries in the world, and we have to do something together to stop it.

World | The terror attack killed 26 people, including one Nepal national in what is the worst attack India has seen since the Pulwama terror attack

In a significant statement, Israel ambassador Reuven Azar has said that his country supports India's right of self-defence in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We support India's right of self-defence. India knows what to do. It is a matter of sovereignty. Countries have the right to take self-defence." Last week's terror attack killed 26 people, including one Nepal national in what is the worst attack India has seen since the Pulwama terror attack. Israel was quick to extend condolences over the terror attack. Asked about Pakistan's proposal to have an independent probe, the ambassador said, "This is a cynical game. On the one hand, you harbour terrorists, you can't be the cause of conflict, and ask for an investigation, to present yourself as saint." In the past, after the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, when India gave evidence to Pakistan and Pathankot terror attack, when Pakistan investigation teams were part of the probe, no headway was made by Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Ambassador Reuven Azar, spoke about overall cooperation with India and how terror organisations "inspire" each other, pointing to the Hamas terror attack in October 2023 in Israel. Sidhant Sibal: What were your first reactions, when the information came on the Pahalgam terror attack? Reuven Azar: It was a terrible sense of shock, you know, because of the nature of the attack, the fact that people were shot in the head, the fact that people were religiously selected. Fact that civilians were targeted, people on vacation, people on honeymoon. This reminds you exactly what happened on the seventh of October in Israel. People going to the music festival, people sleeping in their homes, in their beds, 6.30 am in the morning when these terrorists came and slaughtered them and raped them and burned them. So the sense is that we are suffering from the same phenomena. Sidhant Sibal: You met Indian EAM Jaishankar, and the support given by the Israeli side to the Indian? Reuven Azar: In addition to the condolences, are offered to stand in service to the Indian government in whatever they need, because this is a time of need, this is a time of crisis. India does have whatever it needs. But you know, we have cooperation in the broader sense, that is not connected to this incident or the other incident. And we're, of course, ready to expand cooperation in any of the fields that we already have, whether it be intelligence, whether it be methodology, technologies, we benefit from each other. I think you know the symbolic part, what was important, the fact that we wanted to project this sense that we understand what is happening to you. We want to stand with you in this difficult moment. Sidhant Sibal: What kind of cooperation can be looked at by both sides? What can Israel offer to India in the aftermath of this terror attack. Reuven Azar: There are similarities and there are differences. India, for example, has to deal with a very large territory, and sometimes it's good for us to understand how India operates when you have a very large landscape, or when you are operating in very harsh climatic conditions. This is something that we don't have much knowledge of. On the other hand, you know, there are some other things that are happening in Israel that are not happening here so far, like, you know, tunneling, or different kinds of threats that we can sort of look at and learn as much as is needed. Because, you know, you can never know what will happen in the future. The fact that some of these terrorists operate under the influence of drugs. You know, how do you deal with that? There are so many issues that you can tackle when you have to deal with a phenomenon like that. So naturally, you know those who are in charge, they are doing it. They don't need our blessing, because this relationship is an intimate relationship and they don't need the consent of one another in order to start talking with each other only when terrorist attacks happen. This is something that is happening on a day-to-day basis. Sidhant Sibal: Do you think that there is some kind of cooperation between terror organizations globally? We saw Hamas present recently in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, perhaps something that was duly noted here in India and in Israel as well. Do you think there is any connection between terror organisations in your part of the world and the terrorists who were responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack? Reuven Azar: There are different kinds of cooperation and coordination, and we have to differentiate between them. Not everything has to do with a certain function, the fact that organizations inspire each other. They lean on each other, also rhetorically and religiously speaking, when they promote this radical agenda, when they train each other. For example, we saw in our region in West Asia, how Hezbollah was training militias in Iraq, how it was fighting in Syria and cooperating with Hamas. So there are sometimes production cooperation. There are many kinds of cooperation. It varies from place to place. But what is most worrying, from my perspective, is the inspirational aspect, because our concern, and this is what we share with our Indian friends and with others around the world, is that the fact that Hamas was boasting about these atrocities they did on the seventh of October. They were boasting not just for their supporters to celebrate, but also to instill fear and awe in the hearts of the victims and the hearts of their enemies. This is what is worrying, because we have a situation in which the nature of the crimes is becoming more and more grave. As much as these terrorists feel more desperate or more radical, they adopt tactics that are deplorable, and it's only getting worse. So we've seen the terrible attacks in Mumbai that targeted different people, but I don't remember the people asking, what is your religion? You know, this is something that we have to tackle seriously. It's not just a matter of dealing with this incident or the other incident. This is an international problem, and cooperation doesn't have to do only with dealing with a specific threat, but also dealing with all the aspects of promotion of that tactic, whether it be de-radicalization by blocking channels or punishing those who are selling technologies and platforms to the terrorists. I saw that the Indian government bans several YouTube channels. There is much we can do. There are international companies that are giving services or that these terrorists are using the platforms in order to spread their heinous ideology. We have to deal with that. There are many things that the international community can do when it comes to punishing those who sponsor terrorists when there's evidence about such a thing. We've seen in the case of Syria, the case of Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, that several countries in the world have been not only designating terrorist organizations, but also punishing the governments who are harboring them, who are financing them. So I think that there is much to do in that context. And unfortunately, we haven't seen this coming from the UN. We have seen it coming from like-minded countries. And we have to work with like-minded countries in order to promote that, in order to really give the sense to those who harbour terrorists, that there is a dear price to pay for that kind of crime. Sidhant Sibal: You've said that India should take action against terrorists, and India is taking now, if tomorrow, India goes after these terrorists and the governments who are supporting it, in this case, India says it's Pakistan. Will Israel support India? Reuven Azar: Look, we support the right of self-defence of India. The right of self-defence is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. There is something very basic. We are not giving advice to India or any other country, for that matter, of what measures they should take. This is a matter of sovereignty. It's a matter the countries are responsible for and following this terrible attack, of course, countries have the right to take action. Sidhant Sibal: So, you will support India's right to self defense Reuven Azar: We are supporting India's right to self-defence Sidhant Sibal: India has already taken a slew of diplomatic actions. What's your assessment? Reuven Azar: India knows best what to do, because you live in this area, you have this relationship, unfortunate relationship, with your neighbour, and we are not in a position to give advice. We are following that with concern. We are ready to give our support in general terms when it comes to cooperation to deal with terrorism. And as I said, we support India's right to self-defence. Sidhant Sibal: India has made it clear. India has briefed Delhi's diplomatic community, world leaders that Pakistan was responsible for the terror attack. Now, Pakistan, on its part, has also come up with statements saying that they want a transparent probe in this. So what will be your reaction to this? Reuven Azar: We have to be very careful in how we see these things, because this is a very, very cynical game. If on the one hand you harbor terrorists and then you say you want an investigation, what does it mean? You cannot, on the one hand, be a cause for creating a conflict and on the other hand, asking for investigation in order to present yourself as saint. You know it doesn't work, especially that in the past, we've seen such investigations ending up with nothing. So, this is, I think, is a very clear sign of pressure, fact that, indeed, I think those who are harbouring terrorists need to are losing legitimacy, and I think that we shouldn't be hastened to buy into this, cynical proposal. Sidhant Sibal: So Israel has a history of experience in counter-terrorism. What can India learn, perhaps, from that and apply in this particular case? Reuven Azar: As I said, we are learning from each other all the time and this particular case is a case that I don't know all the details about. I'm sure that authorities investigating it will be capable of drawing the right conclusions, and I hope, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, that perpetrators will be brought to justice. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see this particular terror attack as perhaps a watershed moment for this entire region? Because the terror attack by Hamas was a watershed moment for the entire region in your part of the world. How do you see it playing out in this part of the world? Reuven Azar: My sense of calling it watershed came from the nature of this terrorist attack. The fact that they targeted vacationers, targeted civilians that were coming to you know, have fun, enjoy nature. They were trying to instill a fear that we would get people out of that area. You know, that, and the nature of the atrocities is such that, it's very difficult to turn the page. You saw it in the way that the Indian government reacted. It was very natural and as I said, I hope that this incident will not repeat itself and will be a moment in time in which the international community will gather in a more effective way, to fight those who sponsor them, to cooperate in a more efficient way. Because many countries are looking at it as if it's something that belongs to a conflict they don't belong to, or they think it's a law enforcement issue. We are seeing, especially following the seventh of October, that this is becoming a pattern around the world that people, in the name of religion, they are going and killing innocent civilians all over the world, whether it be here in Israel, in Europe, in the United States and many other countries in the world, and we have to do something together to stop it.

We support India's right of self-defence says Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar

Four people aged four to 18 were killed Monday when a vehicle crashed into a building housing an after-school camp in the US state of Illinois, police said.&nbsp;
In a statement, Illinois State Police said that several others were injured and transported to hospital. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and taken to hospital for evaluation.&nbsp;
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The incident took place shortly after 3:00 pm (local time) on Monday when the car struck three individuals outside of the YNOT (Youth Needing Other Things) Outdoors Summer Camp, and a fourth person was killed inside, according to Chatham Police Department.&nbsp;
As per the authorities, the situation was chaotic and the police said that they were investigating the crash. The authorities have urged families to use the reunification site to speed up the victim identification process.&nbsp;
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"The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured and transported to an area hospital for evaluation," the ISP statement said.
Those who were injured were rushed to hospital, but the extent of their injuries is unknown. As per local reports, one person was airlifted from the scene of the accident.
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Horror in Chatham: Drunk Driver Kills 4, Injures 6 After Plowing Through Daycare! 🚨🇺🇸 The Incident Today, April 28, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m. CDT, a drunk driver in a Jeep crashed through the YNOT Daycare Center in Chatham, Illinois, killing four children and hospitalizing&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/NEDKxA9TKe">pic.twitter.com/NEDKxA9TKe</a>
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Police said the driver is considered a suspect, though no charges or arrests have been announced. Their identity has not yet been released.
"Our community lost a group of bright and innocent young people with their whole lives ahead of them," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement posted on X on Monday night.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/culprits-have-been-identified-irans-interior-minister-reveals-reason-behind-the-deadly-port-blast-that-killed-40-9011537">'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40</a>
"Parents said goodbye to their children this morning not knowing it would be the last time," the statement continued. "My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing -- something that no parent should ever have to endure."&nbsp;

World | Several others were injured and transported to hospital, Illinois State Police said in a statement, while the driver of the vehicle was uninjured

Four people aged four to 18 were killed Monday when a vehicle crashed into a building housing an after-school camp in the US state of Illinois, police said. In a statement, Illinois State Police said that several others were injured and transported to hospital. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and taken to hospital for evaluation. Also read: Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Suspect Kai-Ji Adam Lo charged with murder The incident took place shortly after 3:00 pm (local time) on Monday when the car struck three individuals outside of the YNOT (Youth Needing Other Things) Outdoors Summer Camp, and a fourth person was killed inside, according to Chatham Police Department. As per the authorities, the situation was chaotic and the police said that they were investigating the crash. The authorities have urged families to use the reunification site to speed up the victim identification process. Also read: Lapu Lapu festival: Vancouver police rule out act of terrorism as car driver plows into crowd killing nine people "The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured and transported to an area hospital for evaluation," the ISP statement said. Those who were injured were rushed to hospital, but the extent of their injuries is unknown. As per local reports, one person was airlifted from the scene of the accident. Also read: New video shows man unknowingly records deadly Pahalgam terror attack while ziplining Horror in Chatham: Drunk Driver Kills 4, Injures 6 After Plowing Through Daycare! 🚨🇺🇸 The Incident Today, April 28, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m. CDT, a drunk driver in a Jeep crashed through the YNOT Daycare Center in Chatham, Illinois, killing four children and hospitalizing… pic.twitter.com/NEDKxA9TKe — PitunisWorld 🌎 (@ScMesab) April 29, 2025 Police said the driver is considered a suspect, though no charges or arrests have been announced. Their identity has not yet been released. "Our community lost a group of bright and innocent young people with their whole lives ahead of them," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement posted on X on Monday night. Also read: 'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40 "Parents said goodbye to their children this morning not knowing it would be the last time," the statement continued. "My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing -- something that no parent should ever have to endure."

4 dead, including children, after vehicle crashes into US after-school camp

The tomb of Syria&rsquo;s former president and long-time strongman, Hafez al-Assad, in the western city of Qardaha has reportedly been exhumed, according to activists and local media.
Photos and videos that appeared on social media on Monday (April 28) showed the grave heavily damaged and emptied, looking more like a burnt-out pit. People dressed in military uniforms were spotted at the scene, although their identities and affiliations remain unclear.
The footage, some of which was shared by the Syrian news outlet Zaman al-Wasl, is believed to date back to 17 April. Activists said unknown individuals dug up the grave and moved Hafez al-Assad&rsquo;s remains to an undisclosed location. Some blamed armed groups active in the region for the act.
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Unknown individuals reportedly opened the grave of Hafez al-Assad, father of Syria&rsquo;s Bashar al-Assad, in Qardaha and took his body to an unknown location <a href="https://t.co/CGCFuKv57Y">pic.twitter.com/CGCFuKv57Y</a>
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This is the first time that images have emerged showing the late ruler&rsquo;s tomb desecrated in such a way.
<h2>Background of the incident</h2>
The burial site had already been attacked and set on fire shortly after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad&rsquo;s regime a few months ago.
Following the withdrawal of government forces from Qardaha, a known Assad family stronghold in Latakia province, regime opponents stormed the site. Videos from that time showed protesters setting fire to the mausoleum and, in acts of public defiance, even urinating on the tombstone.
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For more than twenty years, the Assad regime had treated Hafez al-Assad&rsquo;s tomb as a shrine, requiring visiting dignitaries, soldiers, and ordinary citizens to publicly pay their respects to the late president.
While some hailed him for bringing stability to Syria, critics accused him of setting the stage for repression, corruption, and the brutal sectarian divides that eventually erupted during the 2011 uprising and the subsequent civil war.
<h2>Collapse of the Assad regime</h2>
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad&rsquo;s rule, resentment among locals in Qardaha grew louder. Many expressed anger over the grand mausoleum&rsquo;s presence in a town that had long suffered from poverty, while the Assad family lived in luxury and power.
The reported exhumation has sparked mixed reactions online. Some activists praised the removal of Assad&rsquo;s remains as necessary to "cleanse Muslim lands of the tyrant," according to one post on X. Others pointed out that while symbolic, it would do little to mend Syria&rsquo;s deeply fractured society.
As of now, the exact date of the exhumation and the whereabouts of the remains remain unknown.

World: The burial site had already been attacked and set on fire shortly after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime a few months ago.

The tomb of Syria’s former president and long-time strongman, Hafez al-Assad, in the western city of Qardaha has reportedly been exhumed, according to activists and local media. Photos and videos that appeared on social media on Monday (April 28) showed the grave heavily damaged and emptied, looking more like a burnt-out pit. People dressed in military uniforms were spotted at the scene, although their identities and affiliations remain unclear. The footage, some of which was shared by the Syrian news outlet Zaman al-Wasl, is believed to date back to 17 April. Activists said unknown individuals dug up the grave and moved Hafez al-Assad’s remains to an undisclosed location. Some blamed armed groups active in the region for the act. Unknown individuals reportedly opened the grave of Hafez al-Assad, father of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, in Qardaha and took his body to an unknown location pic.twitter.com/CGCFuKv57Y — RT (@RT_com) April 28, 2025 This is the first time that images have emerged showing the late ruler’s tomb desecrated in such a way. Background of the incident The burial site had already been attacked and set on fire shortly after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime a few months ago. Following the withdrawal of government forces from Qardaha, a known Assad family stronghold in Latakia province, regime opponents stormed the site. Videos from that time showed protesters setting fire to the mausoleum and, in acts of public defiance, even urinating on the tombstone. Also read: Russian delegation supports Syria's ‘sovereignty' following fall of Bashar al-Assad For more than twenty years, the Assad regime had treated Hafez al-Assad’s tomb as a shrine, requiring visiting dignitaries, soldiers, and ordinary citizens to publicly pay their respects to the late president. While some hailed him for bringing stability to Syria, critics accused him of setting the stage for repression, corruption, and the brutal sectarian divides that eventually erupted during the 2011 uprising and the subsequent civil war. Collapse of the Assad regime After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s rule, resentment among locals in Qardaha grew louder. Many expressed anger over the grand mausoleum’s presence in a town that had long suffered from poverty, while the Assad family lived in luxury and power. The reported exhumation has sparked mixed reactions online. Some activists praised the removal of Assad’s remains as necessary to "cleanse Muslim lands of the tyrant," according to one post on X. Others pointed out that while symbolic, it would do little to mend Syria’s deeply fractured society. As of now, the exact date of the exhumation and the whereabouts of the remains remain unknown.

Grave of Syria’s Iron ruler Hafez al-Assad dug up: Is this the final fall of the Assad dynasty? | Video

An Indian-origin man was arrested for allegedly breaking the windows of the Pakistani High Commission in London. This comes amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, PTI reported on Monday (Apr 28).
In London, both Indian and Pakistani diaspora groups have been engaging in protests.&nbsp;
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According to the Metropolitan Police, Ankit Love, 41, was arrested on Sunday (Apr 27 on the charges of criminal damage.
Officers were called after reports of a man smashing windows at the diplomatic mission, following which Love was remanded in custody. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates&rsquo; Court on Monday.
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&ldquo;Ankit Love, 41 (07.08.83) of no fixed address was charged with criminal damage on Sunday, 27 April,&rdquo; said a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, as quoted by PTI.
&ldquo;He was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates&rsquo; Court on Monday, 28 April. The charge follows an incident at around 05:00hrs on Sunday, 27 April when police were called to reports of a man allegedly smashing the windows of the Pakistani High Commission in Lowndes Square, Kensington and Chelsea,&rdquo; the spokesperson added.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack protests in UK</h2>
On Friday (Apr 25), a protest was organised by Indian community groups in the UK against the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam that killed 26, and condemning Pakistan&rsquo;s alleged support for cross-border terrorism.
A group of Pakistanis, supported by diplomatic officials, engaged in counter-protests.
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Indian community representatives participated in a demonstration outside the High Commission of India in London, countering protests by Pakistanis against &ldquo;Indian propaganda&rdquo;.
Several protests and vigils under the theme &ldquo;All Eyes on Pahalgam&rdquo; were organised in other parts of the UK, including Edinburgh, Manchester, and Belfast, against Pakistan&rsquo;s alleged support for terror groups.

Officers were called after reports of a man smashing windows at the diplomatic mission, following which Love was remanded in custody. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday. India news | World

An Indian-origin man was arrested for allegedly breaking the windows of the Pakistani High Commission in London. This comes amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, PTI reported on Monday (Apr 28). In London, both Indian and Pakistani diaspora groups have been engaging in protests. Also read | General Asim Munir’s radical agenda: Pakistan’s deep state terror nexus exposed in Pahalgam attack According to the Metropolitan Police, Ankit Love, 41, was arrested on Sunday (Apr 27 on the charges of criminal damage. Officers were called after reports of a man smashing windows at the diplomatic mission, following which Love was remanded in custody. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Also read | New video shows man unknowingly records deadly Pahalgam terror attack while ziplining “Ankit Love, 41 (07.08.83) of no fixed address was charged with criminal damage on Sunday, 27 April,” said a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, as quoted by PTI. “He was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 28 April. The charge follows an incident at around 05:00hrs on Sunday, 27 April when police were called to reports of a man allegedly smashing the windows of the Pakistani High Commission in Lowndes Square, Kensington and Chelsea,” the spokesperson added. Also read | 'On high alert': Pakistan alleges 'imminent' Indian strike after Pahalgam terror attack: Is Islamabad bracing for war? Pahalgam terror attack protests in UK On Friday (Apr 25), a protest was organised by Indian community groups in the UK against the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26, and condemning Pakistan’s alleged support for cross-border terrorism. A group of Pakistanis, supported by diplomatic officials, engaged in counter-protests. Also read | 'Shameful to those who lost their lives,' BJP lashes out at Congress over leaders' controversial statements on Pahalgam terror attack Indian community representatives participated in a demonstration outside the High Commission of India in London, countering protests by Pakistanis against “Indian propaganda”. Several protests and vigils under the theme “All Eyes on Pahalgam” were organised in other parts of the UK, including Edinburgh, Manchester, and Belfast, against Pakistan’s alleged support for terror groups.

Man arrested for breaking windows of Pakistan High Commission amid Pahalgam attack protests in London

Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent.&nbsp;
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A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. While the cause of the power failure remains unclear, local media reports indicated issues with the European electric grid, which affected the national grids in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent. As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to "elect him" by joining the US as "cherished" 51st state. A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. Click on the headlines for more 'On high alert': Pakistan alleges 'imminent' Indian strike after Pahalgam terror attack: Is Islamabad bracing for war? In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent. The attack, which occurred in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked outrage in India. 'It was meant to be!': As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to 'elect him' by joining US as 'cherished' 51st state As Canadians voted in a major federal election, Donald Trump on Monday (April 28) stirred a controversy by suggesting Canada should join the United States as its 51st state. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the border between the two nations as an “artificially drawn line from many years ago.” Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, France. Here’s why it happened A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. While the cause of the power failure remains unclear, local media reports indicated issues with the European electric grid, which affected the national grids in the Iberian Peninsula. 'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40 Iran’s interior minister Eskandar Momeni said on Monday (Apr 28) that the deadly explosion at the country’s largest commercial port that killed 46 was caused by “negligence” and failure to comply with safety measures. This comes as firefighters are still battling a blaze at the facility two days after the explosion occurred. 'Ukraine should follow this example': Russia's Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire: Did Trump effect finally work? Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a sudden three-day ceasefire from 8 to 10 May, to coincide with Moscow's annual World War II Victory Day events, the Kremlin said on Monday. 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? China has firmly denied claims that President Xi Jinping recently spoke to US President Donald Trump over the phone, saying there are no discussions underway to resolve the ongoing tariff dispute between the two countries. New video shows man unknowingly records deadly Pahalgam terror attack while ziplining Nearly a week following the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, a new video filmed by a tourist in the Baisaran Valley, where the terrorists gunned down 26 people, has gone viral on social media. ‘Can’t ignore safety’: Indian govt in talks with airlines to ‘look for options’ following Pak airspace closure, says aviation minister Following Pakistan’s recent announcement to block Indian airlines from using its airspace, the Indian government has started talks with airlines to understand its impact and find solutions, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Monday (Apr 28). Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, Nandamuri Balakrishna receive Padma Awards from President Murmu Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Shekhar Kapur are some of the notable names from the entertainment industry who received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening in New Delhi. Meanwhile singers Arijit Singh, Jaspinder Narula and actress Mamata Shankar received the Padma Shri for their contribution in the field of arts. Ravichandran Ashwin conferred with Padma Shri Award for decorated cricket career – WATCH Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was conferred with the coveted Padma Shri Award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday (Apr 28) by the Honourable President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for his contributions to Indian cricket. Ashwin, who announced his international retirement in December last year, is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests (537) and the eighth most in the format's history.

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US President Donald Trump has said in an interview with The Atlantic magazine that he &ldquo;runs the world&rdquo; and is &ldquo;having a lot of fun&rdquo; in his second term.&nbsp; When asked if his second term felt different from his first, Trump said it did. &ldquo;The first time, I had two things to do&mdash;run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp; &ldquo;And the second time, I run the country and the world,&rdquo; Trump added in the interview published on Monday.
The interview was conducted after the magazine, which Trump once ridiculed as &ldquo;failing,&rdquo; called his cellphone and the president answered.
Trump touched on several sensitive issues, including the controversy surrounding his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s use of the Signal chat app and the deportations of some Americans.
He expressed his confidence in Hegseth, telling The Atlantic&mdash;which exposed Hegseth&rsquo;s Signal leak of information&mdash; &ldquo;I think he&rsquo;s gonna get it together...I had a talk with him, a positive talk.&rdquo; Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-donald-trump-xi-jinping-call-us-president-trade-war-9011352" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war?</a>
When queried on the possibility of his administration accidentally ejecting an American citizen in its mass deportation push, Trump said, &ldquo;Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world.&rdquo;
He also praised the tech tycoons Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos as &ldquo;great,&rdquo; while suggesting that they and others with great wealth are friendlier with him in his second term because they have &ldquo;a higher level of respect ... maybe they didn&rsquo;t know me at the beginning, and they know me now.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;I&rsquo;m having a lot of fun, considering what I do ... you know, what I do is such serious stuff,&rdquo; Trump said when asked if the observation made by one of his allies that he was &ldquo;blowing it up with a twinkle in his eye&rdquo; was correct.
Trump has repeatedly bashed The Atlantic, including in the weeks leading up to the interview after its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in the Signal chat in which top Trump officials discussed national security secrets last month.&nbsp;
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Trump initially denied the magazine&rsquo;s request for an interview by publicly bashing writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer on Truth Social.

World: When queried on the possibility of his administration accidentally ejecting an American citizen in its mass deportation push, Trump said, “Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world.”

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview with The Atlantic magazine that he “runs the world” and is “having a lot of fun” in his second term. When asked if his second term felt different from his first, Trump said it did. “The first time, I had two things to do—run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys,” he said. “And the second time, I run the country and the world,” Trump added in the interview published on Monday. The interview was conducted after the magazine, which Trump once ridiculed as “failing,” called his cellphone and the president answered. Trump touched on several sensitive issues, including the controversy surrounding his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal chat app and the deportations of some Americans. He expressed his confidence in Hegseth, telling The Atlantic—which exposed Hegseth’s Signal leak of information— “I think he’s gonna get it together...I had a talk with him, a positive talk.” Also Read | 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? When queried on the possibility of his administration accidentally ejecting an American citizen in its mass deportation push, Trump said, “Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world.” He also praised the tech tycoons Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos as “great,” while suggesting that they and others with great wealth are friendlier with him in his second term because they have “a higher level of respect ... maybe they didn’t know me at the beginning, and they know me now.” Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch “I’m having a lot of fun, considering what I do ... you know, what I do is such serious stuff,” Trump said when asked if the observation made by one of his allies that he was “blowing it up with a twinkle in his eye” was correct. Trump has repeatedly bashed The Atlantic, including in the weeks leading up to the interview after its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in the Signal chat in which top Trump officials discussed national security secrets last month. Also Read | Ultra-processed food multiplies risk of early death, reveals new study Trump initially denied the magazine’s request for an interview by publicly bashing writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer on Truth Social.

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Play was interrupted at the Madrid Open in Spain on Monday when a power cut struck the city after world number four Coco Gauff and rising Russian star Mirra Andreeva booked their&nbsp;quarter-finals spots.<o:p></o:p>
A power cut affecting "the whole of the Iberian peninsula and part of France", according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN, halted matches shortly after 10.30 am GMT. <o:p></o:p>
On Centre Court, the match between Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov and British qualifier Jacob Fearnley was suspended when the Bulgarian was leading 6-4, 5-4 with his opponent serving to stay in the match.
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"The outage is preventing the use of electronic line calling systems and also left a spider cam dangling over the court inside Monolo Santana Stadium," the ATP said on its website. <o:p></o:p>
Tournament organisers said on social media they were "working to restore power " as quickly as possible, without giving a timetable.<o:p></o:p>
Before the cut hit, American Gauff beat Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 6-4, 6-2 in the last 16.<o:p></o:p>
Teenager Andreeva also progressed as she saw off Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4.<o:p></o:p>
When play resumes in Madrid, Stefanos Tsitsipas will take on Lorenzo Musetti, and fifth seed Jack Draper is due to play Matteo Berrettini.<o:p></o:p>
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A power cut affecting "the whole of the Iberian peninsula and part of France", according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN. World, Sports, Tennis

Play was interrupted at the Madrid Open in Spain on Monday when a power cut struck the city after world number four Coco Gauff and rising Russian star Mirra Andreeva booked their quarter-finals spots. A power cut affecting "the whole of the Iberian peninsula and part of France", according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN, halted matches shortly after 10.30 am GMT. On Centre Court, the match between Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov and British qualifier Jacob Fearnley was suspended when the Bulgarian was leading 6-4, 5-4 with his opponent serving to stay in the match. Also read | Suspended world number one Jannik Sinner launches foundation supporting children "The outage is preventing the use of electronic line calling systems and also left a spider cam dangling over the court inside Monolo Santana Stadium," the ATP said on its website. Tournament organisers said on social media they were "working to restore power " as quickly as possible, without giving a timetable. Before the cut hit, American Gauff beat Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 6-4, 6-2 in the last 16. Teenager Andreeva also progressed as she saw off Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4. When play resumes in Madrid, Stefanos Tsitsipas will take on Lorenzo Musetti, and fifth seed Jack Draper is due to play Matteo Berrettini. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing a huge backlash after a video emerged showing him urging Pakistanis to seize control in local councils and parliaments, political parties, and countries and become more politically influential, a statement critics have condemned as deeply inappropriate, undemocratic, and advocating sectarianism.
In the video that has now gone viral, Sarwar is seen standing in front of a Pakistani flag and saying, &ldquo;We will only truly get real power if we have more Pakistanis sitting in the council chambers and parliaments, but actually more Pakistanis and South Asians sitting in the corridors of power and making the decisions. The change is coming, and the days where our South Asian community is viewed as a vote bank or curry bank are well and truly gone.&rdquo;
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The original Pakistan is about to get destroyed. But another Pakistan is about to emerge in United Kingdom. Scottish Labour leader of Pakistani origin <a href="https://twitter.com/AnasSarwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnasSarwar</a> is urging Pakistanis to take power in councils, parliament &amp; political parties.<a href="https://t.co/nplhSiWlfY">pic.twitter.com/nplhSiWlfY</a>
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Most viewers quickly noticed the absence of any mention of Britain, Scotland, or the broader British public in his appeal, and the omission triggered netizens to accuse Sarwar of promoting sectarianism rather than integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;Multiculturalism has failed,&rdquo; many commented, expressing concerns that Sarwar&rsquo;s rhetoric signals a shift from assimilation to segregation.
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One user on X said, &ldquo;The old Pakistan is going to be destroyed. But a new Pakistan is going to rise in the United Kingdom.&rdquo;&nbsp; Another wrote, &ldquo;Scottish Labour&rsquo;s Anas Sarwar speaks of putting more Pakistanis into power. Notice he doesn&rsquo;t mention Scots, because they don&rsquo;t identify as Scots. They&rsquo;re not concealing the Great Replacement anymore.&rdquo;
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Scottish Labour&rsquo;s <a href="https://twitter.com/AnasSarwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnasSarwar</a> talks about getting more Pakistani&rsquo;s (notice he doesn&rsquo;t say Scots because they don&rsquo;t see themselves as Scots) into power. He talks about south Asians running Britain and changing school curriculums. They&rsquo;re not hiding the Great Replacement anymore. <a href="https://t.co/0CI7Nl2Iaf">pic.twitter.com/0CI7Nl2Iaf</a>
&mdash; Wolf 🐺 (@WorldByWolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldByWolf/status/1916599096388853955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
Others cautioned that &ldquo;the days when South Asian communities get to lead countries is upon us,&rdquo; reminding all that South Asia is comprised of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well.
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The castigation grew shriller as soon videos resurfaced featuring Sarwar&rsquo;s father, Mohammad Sarwar, a former Labour MP and current Pakistani politician. In one video, Mohammad Sarwar reportedly called for worldwide blasphemy laws to protect Islam, saying, &ldquo;A time will come that there will be a law in place all over the world that there can be no disrespect to our prophet.&rdquo;
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Former Labour MP Chaudhry Sarwar says there must be a WORLDWIDE ISLAMIC BLASPHEMY LAW. He is the Father of the Leader of Scottish Labour Anas Sarwar who recently called for Pakistanis to take over Government and our Schools The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree <a href="https://t.co/IagiiekpqN">pic.twitter.com/IagiiekpqN</a>
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Videos also showed Mohammad Sarwar delivering provocative speeches in George Square, Glasgow, where he called for bans on Quran burning and criticism of Islam. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-seizes-disputed-reef-near-philippines-key-military-outpost-in-south-china-sea-sparks-tension-9008435">China seizes disputed reef near Philippines&rsquo; key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions</a>
Another commenter noted that Mohammad Sarwar, a Labour MP, came &ldquo;awfully close to implying Muslims would respond violently to disrespect of Muhammad.&rdquo;

World | Pakistan: Most viewers quickly noticed the absence of any mention of Britain, Scotland, or the broader British public in his appeal, and the omission triggered netizens to accuse Sarwar of promoting sectarianism rather than integration.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing a huge backlash after a video emerged showing him urging Pakistanis to seize control in local councils and parliaments, political parties, and countries and become more politically influential, a statement critics have condemned as deeply inappropriate, undemocratic, and advocating sectarianism. In the video that has now gone viral, Sarwar is seen standing in front of a Pakistani flag and saying, “We will only truly get real power if we have more Pakistanis sitting in the council chambers and parliaments, but actually more Pakistanis and South Asians sitting in the corridors of power and making the decisions. The change is coming, and the days where our South Asian community is viewed as a vote bank or curry bank are well and truly gone.” The original Pakistan is about to get destroyed. But another Pakistan is about to emerge in United Kingdom. Scottish Labour leader of Pakistani origin @AnasSarwar is urging Pakistanis to take power in councils, parliament & political parties.pic.twitter.com/nplhSiWlfY — Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) April 28, 2025 Most viewers quickly noticed the absence of any mention of Britain, Scotland, or the broader British public in his appeal, and the omission triggered netizens to accuse Sarwar of promoting sectarianism rather than integration. “Multiculturalism has failed,” many commented, expressing concerns that Sarwar’s rhetoric signals a shift from assimilation to segregation. Also Read | Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7, confirms Vatican. How many days will it last? One user on X said, “The old Pakistan is going to be destroyed. But a new Pakistan is going to rise in the United Kingdom.” Another wrote, “Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar speaks of putting more Pakistanis into power. Notice he doesn’t mention Scots, because they don’t identify as Scots. They’re not concealing the Great Replacement anymore.” Scottish Labour’s @AnasSarwar talks about getting more Pakistani’s (notice he doesn’t say Scots because they don’t see themselves as Scots) into power. He talks about south Asians running Britain and changing school curriculums. They’re not hiding the Great Replacement anymore. pic.twitter.com/0CI7Nl2Iaf — Wolf 🐺 (@WorldByWolf) April 27, 2025 Others cautioned that “the days when South Asian communities get to lead countries is upon us,” reminding all that South Asia is comprised of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well. Also Read | Ultra-processed food multiplies risk of early death, reveals new study The castigation grew shriller as soon videos resurfaced featuring Sarwar’s father, Mohammad Sarwar, a former Labour MP and current Pakistani politician. In one video, Mohammad Sarwar reportedly called for worldwide blasphemy laws to protect Islam, saying, “A time will come that there will be a law in place all over the world that there can be no disrespect to our prophet.” Former Labour MP Chaudhry Sarwar says there must be a WORLDWIDE ISLAMIC BLASPHEMY LAW. He is the Father of the Leader of Scottish Labour Anas Sarwar who recently called for Pakistanis to take over Government and our Schools The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree pic.twitter.com/IagiiekpqN — Basil the Great (@Basil_TGMD) April 28, 2025 Videos also showed Mohammad Sarwar delivering provocative speeches in George Square, Glasgow, where he called for bans on Quran burning and criticism of Islam. Also Read | China seizes disputed reef near Philippines’ key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions Another commenter noted that Mohammad Sarwar, a Labour MP, came “awfully close to implying Muslims would respond violently to disrespect of Muhammad.”

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/iran">Iran</a>&rsquo;s interior minister Eskandar Momeni said on Monday (Apr 28) that the deadly explosion at the country&rsquo;s largest commercial port that killed 46 was caused by &ldquo;negligence&rdquo; and failure to comply with safety measures. This comes as firefighters are still battling a blaze at the facility two days after the explosion occurred.
&ldquo;Some culprits have been identified and summoned ... There were shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defence,&rdquo; Momeni told state TV, adding that the materials should have been dispersed.
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The blast happened on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern Iran&rsquo;s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran&rsquo;s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country.
The official IRNA news agency, citing Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, the crisis management director for Hormozgan province, reported that the death toll in the incident has climbed to 46. More than 1,000 people were injured in the fire, and Hassanzadeh said that most were released after treatment.
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Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni told state TV on Monday (Apr 28) that only &ldquo;120 wounded are still in hospital&rdquo;.
<h2>What led to the blast?</h2>
The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, but the port&rsquo;s customs office said that it likely resulted from a fire at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot.
Iran&rsquo;s state TV reported that the damage would be assessed after the fire is brought under control completely. Thick smoke continues to blanket the site over low flames at part of the port.
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered an investigation into the incident.&nbsp;
Since the explosion, schools and offices in the area have been ordered to remain closed. Authorities have urged residents to avoid going outside &ldquo;until further notice&rdquo; and use protective masks.
According to a New York Times report citing a source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, perchlorate &ndash; a chemical used in missile solid fuel &ndash; exploded.
Watch | Iran Port Blast: 40 Dead, 1000 injured in blaze at key economic hub
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However, Defence Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik later told state TV that &ldquo;there has been&nbsp;
A national day of mourning was declared on Monday (Apr 28) by authorities. Three days of mourning began on Sunday (Apr 27) in the Hormozgan province, where the port is located.

"Some culprits have been identified and summoned ... There were shortcomings, including incompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defence," Momeni told state TV, adding that the materials should have been dispersed. World

Iran’s interior minister Eskandar Momeni said on Monday (Apr 28) that the deadly explosion at the country’s largest commercial port that killed 46 was caused by “negligence” and failure to comply with safety measures. This comes as firefighters are still battling a blaze at the facility two days after the explosion occurred. “Some culprits have been identified and summoned ... There were shortcomings, including noncompliance with safety precautions and negligence in terms of passive defence,” Momeni told state TV, adding that the materials should have been dispersed. Also read | Iran port explosion: At least 40 dead, over 1,000 injured; Iran’s president visits blast site The blast happened on Saturday (Apr 26) at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz. It is Iran’s most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country. The official IRNA news agency, citing Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, the crisis management director for Hormozgan province, reported that the death toll in the incident has climbed to 46. More than 1,000 people were injured in the fire, and Hassanzadeh said that most were released after treatment. Also read | 'Uncover any negligence': Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, orders probe into port explosion that killed 40 Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni told state TV on Monday (Apr 28) that only “120 wounded are still in hospital”. What led to the blast? The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, but the port’s customs office said that it likely resulted from a fire at the hazardous and chemical materials storage depot. Iran’s state TV reported that the damage would be assessed after the fire is brought under control completely. Thick smoke continues to blanket the site over low flames at part of the port. Also read | Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered an investigation into the incident. Since the explosion, schools and offices in the area have been ordered to remain closed. Authorities have urged residents to avoid going outside “until further notice” and use protective masks. According to a New York Times report citing a source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, perchlorate – a chemical used in missile solid fuel – exploded. Watch | Iran Port Blast: 40 Dead, 1000 injured in blaze at key economic hub However, Defence Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik later told state TV that “there has been A national day of mourning was declared on Monday (Apr 28) by authorities. Three days of mourning began on Sunday (Apr 27) in the Hormozgan province, where the port is located.

'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40

As Canadians voted in a major federal election, Donald Trump on Monday (April 28) stirred a controversy by suggesting Canada should join the United States as its 51st state. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the border between the two nations as an &ldquo;artificially drawn line from many years ago.&rdquo;
In his post, Trump began by offering his best wishes, "Good luck to the Great people of Canada." He then urged Canadians to consider statehood, claiming it would slash taxes and boost military power for free.
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Trump added, "Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st. State of the United States of America. No more artificially drawn line from many years ago.
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"Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!" Trump said.
<h2>Canadian election overshadowed by Trump's comments</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s comments come as Canada went to polls with the nation's sovereignty, already a key issue during the election campaign. The election itself has been described by party leaders as the most critical in a generation because of the US president's threats.

World: In his post, Trump began by offering his best wishes, "Good luck to the Great people of Canada." He then urged Canadians to consider statehood.

As Canadians voted in a major federal election, Donald Trump on Monday (April 28) stirred a controversy by suggesting Canada should join the United States as its 51st state. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the border between the two nations as an “artificially drawn line from many years ago.” In his post, Trump began by offering his best wishes, "Good luck to the Great people of Canada." He then urged Canadians to consider statehood, claiming it would slash taxes and boost military power for free. Watch: Canada Elections 2025: 7.3 million ballots cast during early polls Trump added, "Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st. State of the United States of America. No more artificially drawn line from many years ago. Also read: 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? "Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!" Trump said. Canadian election overshadowed by Trump's comments Trump’s comments come as Canada went to polls with the nation's sovereignty, already a key issue during the election campaign. The election itself has been described by party leaders as the most critical in a generation because of the US president's threats.

'It was meant to be!': As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to 'elect him' by joining US as 'cherished' 51st state

A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. While the cause of the power failure remains unclear, local media reports indicated issues with the European electric grid, which affected the national grids in the Iberian Peninsula.
(more details to follow)

Local media reports indicated issues with the European electric grid, which affected the national grids in the Iberian Peninsula.

A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. While the cause of the power failure remains unclear, local media reports indicated issues with the European electric grid, which affected the national grids in the Iberian Peninsula. (more details to follow)

Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, France: Here’s why it happened

Australia-based podcast channel The Grade Cricketer has deleted all the IPL 2025 related videos across platforms after getting a legal letter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While the content of notice isn't known, the podcasters Sam Perry and Ian Higgins say that 'this is something we've done ourselves.'
The podcasters ran the IPL show called The Big IPL Breakfast where they talked everything about the tournament. They also used IPL match images as well in their videos.
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As per BCI guidelines, the match images can be used for editorial purpose but not for 'commercial purpose.' As reported by Sydney Morning Herald news outlet, the show used Indian grocery app Big Basket as sponsor which could have led to this crackdown.&nbsp;
The podcasters, however, assured the fans that the coverage will continue as is but this time sans the questionable elements.
<h2>Why did podcasters delete IPL 2025 content</h2>
&ldquo;You may have noticed that every single video from our coverage of this year&rsquo;s big cricket tournament has been removed from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, Instagram and X. This is something we&rsquo;ve done ourselves, it hasn&rsquo;t been done to us, we have removed these videos,&rdquo; said Perry in his latest YouTube video.
&ldquo;On Saturday evening Australian time we received a very polite legal letter about elements of our content from the cricket tournament we speak to you about pertaining specifically to this season. As a result we decided to take those videos down,&rdquo; he added.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s very important to note we&rsquo;re going to continue to post coverage of the tournament, at the same cadence that we do. In fact, there&rsquo;s going to be more in the next couple of weeks because we&rsquo;re going to India. But our approach to content has been consistent for five years, we just now have a deeper understanding of what is and isn&rsquo;t passing muster.&rdquo;

While the content of notice isn't known, podcasters of The Grade Cricketer channel Sam Perry and Ian Higgins say that 'this is something we've done ourselves.' Cricket Sports World

Australia-based podcast channel The Grade Cricketer has deleted all the IPL 2025 related videos across platforms after getting a legal letter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While the content of notice isn't known, the podcasters Sam Perry and Ian Higgins say that 'this is something we've done ourselves.' The podcasters ran the IPL show called The Big IPL Breakfast where they talked everything about the tournament. They also used IPL match images as well in their videos. Also Read - Pahalgam terror attack: Ex-PAK spinner tears apart Afridi for his scathing ‘India kills its own people’ remark As per BCI guidelines, the match images can be used for editorial purpose but not for 'commercial purpose.' As reported by Sydney Morning Herald news outlet, the show used Indian grocery app Big Basket as sponsor which could have led to this crackdown. The podcasters, however, assured the fans that the coverage will continue as is but this time sans the questionable elements. Why did podcasters delete IPL 2025 content “You may have noticed that every single video from our coverage of this year’s big cricket tournament has been removed from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, Instagram and X. This is something we’ve done ourselves, it hasn’t been done to us, we have removed these videos,” said Perry in his latest YouTube video. “On Saturday evening Australian time we received a very polite legal letter about elements of our content from the cricket tournament we speak to you about pertaining specifically to this season. As a result we decided to take those videos down,” he added. “It’s very important to note we’re going to continue to post coverage of the tournament, at the same cadence that we do. In fact, there’s going to be more in the next couple of weeks because we’re going to India. But our approach to content has been consistent for five years, we just now have a deeper understanding of what is and isn’t passing muster.”

Aussie podcasters The Grade Cricketer delete all IPL 2025 videos after getting 'very polite legal letter' from BCCI

The Vatican confirmed on Monday that the conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7 after the cardinals present in Rome made this decision at their fifth General Congregation held in the Synod Hall.
The conclave will take place in the Vatican&rsquo;s Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during this time, according to the Holy See Press Office.
The closed-door meeting will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world.
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The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7 according to the Holy See Press Office. The Cardinals present in Rome made the decision on Monday at their fifth General Congregation. The conclave will take place in the Vatican&rsquo;s Sistine Chapel, which remain closed to&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/3eYiPof4uu">pic.twitter.com/3eYiPof4uu</a>
&mdash; Vatican News (@VaticanNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/VaticanNews/status/1916812394749100052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
There is no fixed span of time to elect the pope, but the last two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted two days.
The conclave is being held following the death of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday.
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Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the cardinals will take part in a solemn mass at St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica, after which those eligible to vote will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the secretive ballot.
After entering the Sistine Chapel, the cardinals must have no communication with the outside world until a new pope is chosen.
<h2>What happens in the conclave?</h2>
The cardinals pledge to maintain full secrecy on all matters related to the election of the Roman Pontiff and to refrain from supporting any attempts of external interference in the election.
<h2>How many votes are required to elect a pope?</h2>
To validly elect a new Pope, a two-thirds majority of the electors present is required. If the total number of electors is not evenly divisible by three, an additional vote is necessary.
After the votes are counted, all ballots are burned. If the ballot turns out to be inconclusive, the chimney positioned over the Sistine Chapel emits black smoke. If a Pope is elected, white smoke billows out of the chimney.
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If the electors fail to reach an agreement on a candidate after three days of inconclusive voting, a break of up to one day is allowed for prayer, free discussion among voters, and a brief spiritual exhortation by the Cardinal Proto-Deacon (Cardinal Dominique Mamberti).
The world will be watching for the smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
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World: To validly elect a new Pope, a two-thirds majority of the electors present is required. If the total number of electors is not evenly divisible by three, an additional vote is necessary.

The Vatican confirmed on Monday that the conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7 after the cardinals present in Rome made this decision at their fifth General Congregation held in the Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during this time, according to the Holy See Press Office. The closed-door meeting will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world. The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7 according to the Holy See Press Office. The Cardinals present in Rome made the decision on Monday at their fifth General Congregation. The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which remain closed to… pic.twitter.com/3eYiPof4uu — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 28, 2025 There is no fixed span of time to elect the pope, but the last two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted two days. The conclave is being held following the death of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. Also Read | Farewell, Franciscus: ‘Pope of the People’ laid to rest as world leaders, 400,000 mourners say goodbye in historic Vatican funeral Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the cardinals will take part in a solemn mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, after which those eligible to vote will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the secretive ballot. After entering the Sistine Chapel, the cardinals must have no communication with the outside world until a new pope is chosen. What happens in the conclave? The cardinals pledge to maintain full secrecy on all matters related to the election of the Roman Pontiff and to refrain from supporting any attempts of external interference in the election. How many votes are required to elect a pope? To validly elect a new Pope, a two-thirds majority of the electors present is required. If the total number of electors is not evenly divisible by three, an additional vote is necessary. After the votes are counted, all ballots are burned. If the ballot turns out to be inconclusive, the chimney positioned over the Sistine Chapel emits black smoke. If a Pope is elected, white smoke billows out of the chimney. Also Read | Ultra-processed food multiplies risk of early death, reveals new study If the electors fail to reach an agreement on a candidate after three days of inconclusive voting, a break of up to one day is allowed for prayer, free discussion among voters, and a brief spiritual exhortation by the Cardinal Proto-Deacon (Cardinal Dominique Mamberti). The world will be watching for the smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7, confirms Vatican. How many days will it last?

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