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The fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Kyiv and multiple other cities came under a fresh wave of attacks.Meanwhile, Russia warned that Ukraine would face retribution for its massive drone attacks during its parliamentary elections.Take a look at these visuals.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of conducting a drone strike at the country's National Academy of Sciences, located in the centre of Kyiv.Local authorities said that one woman was killed, whereas three others were wounded in this strike, which triggered a fire.Zelensky also claimed that civilian infrastructure in other cities was targeted as well.According to him, Russia launched around 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and other missiles at Ukraine over the past week alone.In another attack on the Ukrainian capital, a cafe located in a building opposite a fuel station was hit, leaving three people injured.Firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the flames and assess the damage.Also, at least four people were killed and 19 others were wounded in a Russian strike on an office building in Dnipro city.Rescuers evacuated around 49 people from the burning building.A nine-storey residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv was also damaged during Russian strikes.At least 35 people, including 10 children, were injured.Visuals showed rescuers clearing the rubble, while the injured were carried to ambulances.Russia, though, remained firm on continuing its attacks, citing no room for compromise on its national interests.On the other hand, Ukraine claimed to have struck two defence plants in the Russian cities of Tula and Voronezh.Zelensky added that Russia's oil facilities in Krasnodar and a target in the Black Sea were also hit.Earlier in the day, defence ministers of EU member states met in Brussels for a meeting of the European Defence Agency Steering Board.Claiming that Russia is planning acts of sabotage and attacks targeting European countries, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the bloc would propose an emergency protocol for responding to hybrid threats from Russia.On this occasion, she also hit out at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, rejecting his German counterpart's calls to step back from what she described as a dangerous path of escalation.The EU also imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 17 entities for their involvement in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.Meanwhile, in an apparent reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Pope Leo slammed what he termed as a senseless slaughter, claiming countless civilian lives daily.Questioning whether countries are truly making creative efforts to foster world peace, he called for a compromise to end the war.With no let-up in attacks by Moscow, Zelensky appealed to Ukraine's allies to ensure that Russia is held accountable for its aggression and faces real consequences.

Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, while Kyiv claimed strikes on Russian defence plants as the war escalated further.

The fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Kyiv and multiple other cities came under a fresh wave of attacks. Meanwhile, Russia warned that Ukraine would face retribution for its massive drone attacks during its parliamentary elections. Take a look at these visuals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of conducting a drone strike at the country's National Academy of Sciences, located in the centre of Kyiv. Local authorities said that one woman was killed, whereas three others were wounded in this strike, which triggered a fire. Zelensky also claimed that civilian infrastructure in other cities was targeted as well. According to him, Russia launched around 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and other missiles at Ukraine over the past week alone. In another attack on the Ukrainian capital, a cafe located in a building opposite a fuel station was hit, leaving three people injured. Firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the flames and assess the damage. Also, at least four people were killed and 19 others were wounded in a Russian strike on an office building in Dnipro city. Rescuers evacuated around 49 people from the burning building. A nine-storey residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv was also damaged during Russian strikes. At least 35 people, including 10 children, were injured. Visuals showed rescuers clearing the rubble, while the injured were carried to ambulances. Russia, though, remained firm on continuing its attacks, citing no room for compromise on its national interests. On the other hand, Ukraine claimed to have struck two defence plants in the Russian cities of Tula and Voronezh. Zelensky added that Russia's oil facilities in Krasnodar and a target in the Black Sea were also hit. Earlier in the day, defence ministers of EU member states met in Brussels for a meeting of the European Defence Agency Steering Board. Claiming that Russia is planning acts of sabotage and attacks targeting European countries, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the bloc would propose an emergency protocol for responding to hybrid threats from Russia. On this occasion, she also hit out at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, rejecting his German counterpart's calls to step back from what she described as a dangerous path of escalation. The EU also imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 17 entities for their involvement in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. Meanwhile, in an apparent reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Pope Leo slammed what he termed as a senseless slaughter, claiming countless civilian lives daily. Questioning whether countries are truly making creative efforts to foster world peace, he called for a compromise to end the war. With no let-up in attacks by Moscow, Zelensky appealed to Ukraine's allies to ensure that Russia is held accountable for its aggression and faces real consequences.

Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, while Kyiv claimed strikes on Russian defence plants as the war escalated further.

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Election season is upon Israel.The country is scheduled to vote in less than one month, in a poll that is extremely pivotal to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's career.But Bibi is not in the news for an election-related development. Rather, it is a so-called secret visit to the UAE over the weekend that is grabbing eyeballs.There has been no government announcement from either country, but as more and more reports emerge, the reason for this sudden visit is raising several questions.On Sunday, reports first surfaced in the Israeli media saying that Netanyahu had made a short, unannounced visit to meet with Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The visit reportedly lasted just a few hours.However, no other details emerged until a few hours ago.Before we get into that development, the context and timeline are important here.Just a few days ago, reports emerged of the UAE allegedly warning Israel about Hamas' plan to carry out an attack.Reports, citing a book written by two investigative journalists, detailed how MBZ himself allegedly warned Bibi about the now-slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's intent and plan to carry out an attack.Netanyahu has denied receiving any such intelligence ahead of the October 7 attacks, while the UAE has declined to directly address the reports.Now, there is a report by The Times of Israel which claims that Israel's prime minister flew to the UAE on Sunday to ask Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to deny the reports about the alleged intelligence sharing, which have come under renewed scrutiny.Sources cited by The Times of Israel and the Associated Press say the meeting focused on the reports that bin Zayed had warned Netanyahu about a looming Hamas attack ahead of October 7. The UAE's Foreign Ministry has declined to comment directly on the reported meeting. However, it has said that the country maintains “open and direct lines of communication” with Israel and shares relevant intelligence.Remember, the UAE and Israel normalised relations in 2020 under the Abraham Accords.The developments also overlap with separate reports of Egypt sharing intelligence with Israel.According to The Wall Street Journal, Egypt conveyed at least three separate warnings to Israel about signs of an impending attack from Gaza. These reportedly included a secret visit by Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel and a phone call to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the attack.According to officials cited by the newspaper, Kamel secretly travelled to Israel around two weeks before October 7 and warned that Hamas appeared to be preparing for a major attack.But the Egyptian warning reportedly did not include a specific date, targets or detailed information about the scale of the planned operation.And The Wall Street Journal says the warnings continued.In the days before October 7, Kamel reportedly called Netanyahu again, warning of signs of an impending attack.These fresh reports are also raising new questions over what Israel knew in the weeks before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.Netanyahu has repeatedly denied personally receiving advance warnings of the October 7 attack. He has also blamed Israeli security officials for failing to adequately alert him to the threat. On Monday, Netanyahu again denied reports that he had personally spoken with Abbas Kamel or received an Egyptian warning.The Israeli government has faced continued scrutiny over the intelligence and security failures surrounding the Hamas assault, which killed about 1,200 people in Israel and saw around 250 people taken hostage during the attack.The latest reports are particularly significant because they come amid renewed political debate in Israel over the government's handling of the events leading up to October 7.

Netanyahu reportedly flew to the UAE to seek a denial over claims that MBZ warned him about a Hamas attack before October 7. Netanyahu denies receiving the warning.

Election season is upon Israel. The country is scheduled to vote in less than one month, in a poll that is extremely pivotal to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's career. But Bibi is not in the news for an election-related development. Rather, it is a so-called secret visit to the UAE over the weekend that is grabbing eyeballs. There has been no government announcement from either country, but as more and more reports emerge, the reason for this sudden visit is raising several questions. On Sunday, reports first surfaced in the Israeli media saying that Netanyahu had made a short, unannounced visit to meet with Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit reportedly lasted just a few hours. However, no other details emerged until a few hours ago. Before we get into that development, the context and timeline are important here. Just a few days ago, reports emerged of the UAE allegedly warning Israel about Hamas' plan to carry out an attack. Reports, citing a book written by two investigative journalists, detailed how MBZ himself allegedly warned Bibi about the now-slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's intent and plan to carry out an attack. Netanyahu has denied receiving any such intelligence ahead of the October 7 attacks, while the UAE has declined to directly address the reports. Now, there is a report by The Times of Israel which claims that Israel's prime minister flew to the UAE on Sunday to ask Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to deny the reports about the alleged intelligence sharing, which have come under renewed scrutiny. Sources cited by The Times of Israel and the Associated Press say the meeting focused on the reports that bin Zayed had warned Netanyahu about a looming Hamas attack ahead of October 7. The UAE's Foreign Ministry has declined to comment directly on the reported meeting. However, it has said that the country maintains “open and direct lines of communication” with Israel and shares relevant intelligence. Remember, the UAE and Israel normalised relations in 2020 under the Abraham Accords. The developments also overlap with separate reports of Egypt sharing intelligence with Israel. According to The Wall Street Journal, Egypt conveyed at least three separate warnings to Israel about signs of an impending attack from Gaza. These reportedly included a secret visit by Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel and a phone call to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the attack. According to officials cited by the newspaper, Kamel secretly travelled to Israel around two weeks before October 7 and warned that Hamas appeared to be preparing for a major attack. But the Egyptian warning reportedly did not include a specific date, targets or detailed information about the scale of the planned operation. And The Wall Street Journal says the warnings continued. In the days before October 7, Kamel reportedly called Netanyahu again, warning of signs of an impending attack. These fresh reports are also raising new questions over what Israel knew in the weeks before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied personally receiving advance warnings of the October 7 attack. He has also blamed Israeli security officials for failing to adequately alert him to the threat. On Monday, Netanyahu again denied reports that he had personally spoken with Abbas Kamel or received an Egyptian warning. The Israeli government has faced continued scrutiny over the intelligence and security failures surrounding the Hamas assault, which killed about 1,200 people in Israel and saw around 250 people taken hostage during the attack. The latest reports are particularly significant because they come amid renewed political debate in Israel over the government's handling of the events leading up to October 7.

Netanyahu reportedly flew to the UAE to seek a denial of claims that MBZ warned him about a Hamas attack before October 7. Netanyahu denies receiving the warning.

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Andrew Bailey, FBI co-Deputy Director, has resigned on Monday (September 28) after a short and tumultuous period sharing the duties as No. 2 to Kash Patel, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. He served as Republican attorney general and is also a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg confirmed that the resignation takes effect October 2. The report also indicates that his resignation was an internal personnel decision. About his departure, Bailey said in a post on social media, “I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organisational accountability, and restore public trust in this institution of excellence.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-says-enemy-forces-will-soon-be-driven-out-of-arabian-sea-1790598022820">EU seeks more warships for Red Sea mission as Bab al-Mandeb security worsens</a> Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House. He is stepping down just three days after the bureau reassigned two senior counterterrorism supervisors over how they handled an investigation into allegedly harassing phone calls to Katie Miller, wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller. Bailey had shared the deputy director role with Christopher Raia, a former head of the FBI's New York field office. Raia himself took the post after Dan Bongino, the Trump administration's original choice for the job, stepped down in January. An FBI spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The resignation also arrives as Patel continues to draw criticism from Democrats over his time leading the FBI, during which they say he has redirected the bureau's priorities to serve the president's personal wishes. Bailey also helped supervise investigations related to elections and was on hand earlier this year when agents took possession of 2020 election ballots in Georgia.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kill-trump-banner-displayed-beside-zolfaghar-missiles-shahed-drone-in-tehran-1790604553256">'Kill Trump' banner displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles, Shahed drone in Tehran</a>

Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House. 

Andrew Bailey, FBI co-Deputy Director, has resigned on Monday (September 28) after a short and tumultuous period sharing the duties as No. 2 to Kash Patel, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. He served as Republican attorney general and is also a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg confirmed that the resignation takes effect October 2. The report also indicates that his resignation was an internal personnel decision. About his departure, Bailey said in a post on social media, “I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organisational accountability, and restore public trust in this institution of excellence.” Also read: EU seeks more warships for Red Sea mission as Bab al-Mandeb security worsens Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House. He is stepping down just three days after the bureau reassigned two senior counterterrorism supervisors over how they handled an investigation into allegedly harassing phone calls to Katie Miller, wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller. Bailey had shared the deputy director role with Christopher Raia, a former head of the FBI's New York field office. Raia himself took the post after Dan Bongino, the Trump administration's original choice for the job, stepped down in January. An FBI spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The resignation also arrives as Patel continues to draw criticism from Democrats over his time leading the FBI, during which they say he has redirected the bureau's priorities to serve the president's personal wishes. Bailey also helped supervise investigations related to elections and was on hand earlier this year when agents took possession of 2020 election ballots in Georgia. Also read: 'Kill Trump' banner displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles, Shahed drone in Tehran

Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House.&nbsp;

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns 3 days after counterterrorism reassignments

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas requested member states to provide more warships for the bloc’s Red Sea naval mission as the security situation in the Bab al-Mandeb deteriorates. The defensive maritime mission Operation Aspides currently operates with about six warships, falling short of the initial assessment that at least 10 ships were needed.“We need more naval units,” Kaja Kallas said on Monday in a meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels on Monday. She urged that the need was “greater than ever” as the bloc receives large requests from merchant ships to escort. However, the request failed to gain the necessary momentum as member states did not provide the support as was expected by the Bloc's Foreign Policy Chief.&nbsp;Only two countries hinted that they could provide additional support. Belgium indicated it is considering providing an additional frigate to the EU Red Sea mission, as reported by Euractiv. Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz said on Monday that it views the request favourably, though a firm commitment was constrained by limited available resources. The Dutch Frigate &nbsp;Evertsen left the Netherlands on Sunday for the Middle East.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-114-more-rafale-jets-tejas-delays-iaf-fighter-squadrons-1790602907513">India backs 114 more Rafale jets as Tejas delays strain IAF fighter strength</a>“It’s not only the number of vessels that is needed, but actually also the quality of vessels. For example, Aspides does not have a mine-hunting mandate, which means that you need a frigate, you need the air defence support, need vessels that can do the escorting of the ships,” said EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas.Italy has responded positively. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto reportedly pressed Kallas for the mission to be strengthened, while separately preparing its own national naval deployment due to the urgency of the crisis.&nbsp;France said that while it agrees that the need for additional capabilities was clear, the appeal was “not really directed at France”, which already has assets deployed for the mission. Spain ruled out sending additional ships to Aspides, noting that Madrid remains committed to the anti-piracy Operation Atalanta in the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;&nbsp;

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged member states to provide more warships for Operation Aspides as threats in the Bab al-Mandeb intensify.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas requested member states to provide more warships for the bloc’s Red Sea naval mission as the security situation in the Bab al-Mandeb deteriorates. The defensive maritime mission Operation Aspides currently operates with about six warships, falling short of the initial assessment that at least 10 ships were needed. “We need more naval units,” Kaja Kallas said on Monday in a meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels on Monday. She urged that the need was “greater than ever” as the bloc receives large requests from merchant ships to escort. However, the request failed to gain the necessary momentum as member states did not provide the support as was expected by the Bloc's Foreign Policy Chief. Only two countries hinted that they could provide additional support. Belgium indicated it is considering providing an additional frigate to the EU Red Sea mission, as reported by Euractiv. Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz said on Monday that it views the request favourably, though a firm commitment was constrained by limited available resources. The Dutch Frigate Evertsen left the Netherlands on Sunday for the Middle East. Also Read: India backs 114 more Rafale jets as Tejas delays strain IAF fighter strength “It’s not only the number of vessels that is needed, but actually also the quality of vessels. For example, Aspides does not have a mine-hunting mandate, which means that you need a frigate, you need the air defence support, need vessels that can do the escorting of the ships,” said EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. Italy has responded positively. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto reportedly pressed Kallas for the mission to be strengthened, while separately preparing its own national naval deployment due to the urgency of the crisis. France said that while it agrees that the need for additional capabilities was clear, the appeal was “not really directed at France”, which already has assets deployed for the mission. Spain ruled out sending additional ships to Aspides, noting that Madrid remains committed to the anti-piracy Operation Atalanta in the Indian Ocean.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged member states to provide more warships for Operation Aspides as threats in the Bab al-Mandeb intensify.

EU seeks more warships for Red Sea mission as Bab al-Mandeb security worsens

A 'Kill Trump' banner has been displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles and a Shahed drone in Iran's Tehran. In addition, billboards also show Iran's current and former supreme leaders and former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026.&nbsp;On July 16, 2026, a large banner showing Trump in a coffin, accompanied by the words "We Kill Trump," was put up in Tehran's Revolution Square, Iran International reported on Wednesday. The display followed calls at last week's funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for the assassination of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khamenei was killed in the opening strike of "Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury" on Feb. 28.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-says-enemy-forces-will-soon-be-driven-out-of-arabian-sea-1790598022820">Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea</a>&nbsp;The propaganda billboards in Revolution Square are run by the Tehran Municipality's Beautification Organisation in coordination with the Islamic Propagation Organisation. Several are created by the House of Islamic Revolution Designers, which belongs to the Owj Arts and Media Organisation, an entity linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026.

A 'Kill Trump' banner has been displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles and a Shahed drone in Iran's Tehran. In addition, billboards also show Iran's current and former supreme leaders and former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026. On July 16, 2026, a large banner showing Trump in a coffin, accompanied by the words "We Kill Trump," was put up in Tehran's Revolution Square, Iran International reported on Wednesday. The display followed calls at last week's funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for the assassination of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khamenei was killed in the opening strike of "Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury" on Feb. 28. Also read: Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea The propaganda billboards in Revolution Square are run by the Tehran Municipality's Beautification Organisation in coordination with the Islamic Propagation Organisation. Several are created by the House of Islamic Revolution Designers, which belongs to the Owj Arts and Media Organisation, an entity linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

&nbsp;Earlier, a banner showing US President Donald Trump and bearing messages was also displayed in front of the Zolfaghar and Zolghadr ballistic missiles exhibited at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran's capital, on August 2, 2026.

'Kill Trump' banner displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles, Shahed drone in Tehran

The five men arrested near the Royal Air Force base in Fairford being used by the US forces for operations against Iran in the ongoing conflict on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act were released on bail on Monday, said British police.&nbsp;“Following extensive interviews and enquiries, the five men who were arrested are being released on police bail this afternoon. To be very clear, this does not mean the investigation is over,” Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of the London Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terror unit, told reporters Monday afternoon.&nbsp;“To be very clear, this does not mean the investigation is over. They are subject to stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others. They absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of enquiry,” Taylor added.&nbsp;He said investigators were considering all possible angles, including that the incident “may be activity committed by proxies, or individuals either knowingly or unknowingly, working on behalf of a foreign state.”&nbsp;All five men arrested on suspicion of terror offences at RAF Fairford are British nationals in their 20s from London, UK’s counter-terrorism police have said. The men were pictured shirtless on Sunday while being apprehended near the RAF base in Gloucestershire, which is being used by the US Air Force in its operations against Iran.&nbsp;The counter-terrorist police said in a statement that the five men were detained on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act. They include a 24-year-old from Camden, north London; three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, central London, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London.However, the police did not reveal their full identities and details.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-says-enemy-forces-will-soon-be-driven-out-of-arabian-sea-1790598022820">Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea</a>&nbsp;The police added that the suspects arrested in the village of Whelford on Sunday morning are being held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, and a custody extension has been approved until later on Monday.&nbsp;The CTP are still working to establish a motive for the incident.&nbsp;Counter Terrorism Policing senior national coordinator, deputy assistant commissioner Vicki Evans said in a statement, “This is a hugely complex and large-scale operation, involving local and national policing, the MOD, and local agencies, who are working together to progress the investigation and support for the community.”“I know this has been incredibly disruptive for local people, but I’d like to reassure them that our activity is in the interest of national security, but most importantly in the interest of their own safety.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Investigation has led to multiple new lines of inquiry‘</h2>&nbsp;The suspects were arrested in Whelford on Sunday morning after reports of three vehicles travelling towards the airbase at 12.45 am.&nbsp;Counter-terrorism policing said investigators examined the scene overnight and had been carrying out a range of activity that had led to multiple new lines of inquiry.As many as 85 households were evacuated on Sunday, and a large police and emergency services presence has been there since then.&nbsp;Police said they were using “significant numbers of resources, including military assets,” at the location. “We are working hard to minimise disruption to local communities, but ask for their patience, as our work continues at the scene,” they said.There is still a cordon in place at the location, and police said they would be reviewing it later on Monday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-men-arrested-on-terror-charge-in-uk-85-homes-evacuated-near-air-base-used-by-us-1790526434108">‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump</a>&nbsp;Officers have been reportedly investigating whether Iran may be behind the suspected bomb plot. In July, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps publicly noted RAF Fairford’s use by US bombers, warning the UK that “any base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a legitimate target for our forces”.&nbsp;Gloucestershire constabulary were initially alerted to three suspicious vans travelling towards RAF Fairford at 12.45 am on Sunday, and it is unclear what action was taken in the hour that followed.&nbsp;The local farmer who spotted the vans and a group of masked men said she initially called the Ministry of Defence police, but there was no answer, so she called 999 at 1.36 am, and armed police arrived around 10 minutes later, said local media reports.She said the police had “dropped the ball”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-marriage-cannot-shield-sex-with-minor-wife-from-prosecution-under-pocso-delhi-hc-1790518457378">Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC</a><h2>Iran rejects reports of any links to airbase arrests</h2>&nbsp;The Iranian embassy in the UK denied any links with the incident on Monday and said in a statement on social media, “The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations published by some British individuals and media outlets attempting to link Iran to the arrest of five suspects in the vicinity of RAF Fairford base.”&nbsp;“The circulation of such fabricated speculations, particularly in the aftermath of the criminal acts of aggression committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Iranian people, will serve no purpose other than to fuel Iranophobia propaganda in the UK.”

The arrested suspects include a 24-year-old from Camden, north London; three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, central London, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London, said police, but did not reveal their full identities and details.

The five men arrested near the Royal Air Force base in Fairford being used by the US forces for operations against Iran in the ongoing conflict on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act were released on bail on Monday, said British police. “Following extensive interviews and enquiries, the five men who were arrested are being released on police bail this afternoon. To be very clear, this does not mean the investigation is over,” Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of the London Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terror unit, told reporters Monday afternoon. “To be very clear, this does not mean the investigation is over. They are subject to stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others. They absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of enquiry,” Taylor added. He said investigators were considering all possible angles, including that the incident “may be activity committed by proxies, or individuals either knowingly or unknowingly, working on behalf of a foreign state.” All five men arrested on suspicion of terror offences at RAF Fairford are British nationals in their 20s from London, UK’s counter-terrorism police have said. The men were pictured shirtless on Sunday while being apprehended near the RAF base in Gloucestershire, which is being used by the US Air Force in its operations against Iran. The counter-terrorist police said in a statement that the five men were detained on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act. They include a 24-year-old from Camden, north London; three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, central London, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London. However, the police did not reveal their full identities and details. Also Read: Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea The police added that the suspects arrested in the village of Whelford on Sunday morning are being held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, and a custody extension has been approved until later on Monday. The CTP are still working to establish a motive for the incident. Counter Terrorism Policing senior national coordinator, deputy assistant commissioner Vicki Evans said in a statement, “This is a hugely complex and large-scale operation, involving local and national policing, the MOD, and local agencies, who are working together to progress the investigation and support for the community.” “I know this has been incredibly disruptive for local people, but I’d like to reassure them that our activity is in the interest of national security, but most importantly in the interest of their own safety.” ‘Investigation has led to multiple new lines of inquiry‘ The suspects were arrested in Whelford on Sunday morning after reports of three vehicles travelling towards the airbase at 12.45 am. Counter-terrorism policing said investigators examined the scene overnight and had been carrying out a range of activity that had led to multiple new lines of inquiry. As many as 85 households were evacuated on Sunday, and a large police and emergency services presence has been there since then. Police said they were using “significant numbers of resources, including military assets,” at the location. “We are working hard to minimise disruption to local communities, but ask for their patience, as our work continues at the scene,” they said. There is still a cordon in place at the location, and police said they would be reviewing it later on Monday. Also Read: ‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump Officers have been reportedly investigating whether Iran may be behind the suspected bomb plot. In July, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps publicly noted RAF Fairford’s use by US bombers, warning the UK that “any base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a legitimate target for our forces”. Gloucestershire constabulary were initially alerted to three suspicious vans travelling towards RAF Fairford at 12.45 am on Sunday, and it is unclear what action was taken in the hour that followed. The local farmer who spotted the vans and a group of masked men said she initially called the Ministry of Defence police, but there was no answer, so she called 999 at 1.36 am, and armed police arrived around 10 minutes later, said local media reports. She said the police had “dropped the ball”. Also Read: Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC Iran rejects reports of any links to airbase arrests The Iranian embassy in the UK denied any links with the incident on Monday and said in a statement on social media, “The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations published by some British individuals and media outlets attempting to link Iran to the arrest of five suspects in the vicinity of RAF Fairford base.” “The circulation of such fabricated speculations, particularly in the aftermath of the criminal acts of aggression committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Iranian people, will serve no purpose other than to fuel Iranophobia propaganda in the UK.”

The arrested suspects include a 24-year-old from Camden, north London; three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, central London, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London, said police, but did not reveal their full identities and details.

All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail: Police

Nvidia Corp. has unveiled a new two-layer artificial intelligence (AI) security system which it claims would’ve stopped the recent high-profile breach of Hugging Face involving OpenAI’s AI models. The chip giant is rolling out two open-source software security tools that could be run on its hardware. The company claimed that the tools are designed to control what AI agents can access in real time and close them when they break the rules. It has also been rapidly expanding its product lineup beyond chips. Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, has played down the need for new AI regulations and argued that the software should be vigorously safety-tested. Justin Boitano, Nvidia’s vice president of enterprise AI, also said that if cutting-edge labs had used this technology earlier to evaluate their AI models, it could have warned of the Hugging Face attack. “From what we know, this new security platform could have stopped the breach,” he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-months-of-tension-anthropic-ceo-amodei-to-dine-one-on-one-with-trump-at-white-house-1790597958135">After months of tension, Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine one-on-one with Trump at White House</a><h3>Open Agent Safety Platform</h3>After the incident related to misconduct by autonomous agents, the AI industry has been prompted to slow down work on the technology. To prevent breaches without stopping further development of AI, Nvidia is coming up with a new product, dubbed the Open Agent Safety Platform. However, Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive officer, has continuously downplayed AI-related risk slipping out of human control. But Boitano didn’t make any remark on whether OpenAI or rival Anthropic PBC have plans to use its new system to detect their training runs, deferring to the companies. In recent days, Huang has framed AI safety as a technical problem to be solved through engineering, not a reason for tighter regulation or international coordination. Like President Trump, he has rejected claims from some AI developers that the technology could bring about human extinction, though he maintained that AI systems must still undergo rigorous safety testing.

Justin Boitano, Nvidia’s vice president of enterprise AI, said that if cutting-edge labs had used this technology earlier to evaluate their AI models, it could have warned of the Hugging Face attack. 

Nvidia Corp. has unveiled a new two-layer artificial intelligence (AI) security system which it claims would’ve stopped the recent high-profile breach of Hugging Face involving OpenAI’s AI models. The chip giant is rolling out two open-source software security tools that could be run on its hardware. The company claimed that the tools are designed to control what AI agents can access in real time and close them when they break the rules. It has also been rapidly expanding its product lineup beyond chips. Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, has played down the need for new AI regulations and argued that the software should be vigorously safety-tested. Justin Boitano, Nvidia’s vice president of enterprise AI, also said that if cutting-edge labs had used this technology earlier to evaluate their AI models, it could have warned of the Hugging Face attack. “From what we know, this new security platform could have stopped the breach,” he said. Also read: After months of tension, Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine one-on-one with Trump at White House Open Agent Safety Platform After the incident related to misconduct by autonomous agents, the AI industry has been prompted to slow down work on the technology. To prevent breaches without stopping further development of AI, Nvidia is coming up with a new product, dubbed the Open Agent Safety Platform. However, Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive officer, has continuously downplayed AI-related risk slipping out of human control. But Boitano didn’t make any remark on whether OpenAI or rival Anthropic PBC have plans to use its new system to detect their training runs, deferring to the companies. In recent days, Huang has framed AI safety as a technical problem to be solved through engineering, not a reason for tighter regulation or international coordination. Like President Trump, he has rejected claims from some AI developers that the technology could bring about human extinction, though he maintained that AI systems must still undergo rigorous safety testing.

Justin Boitano, Nvidia’s vice president of enterprise AI, said that if cutting-edge labs had used this technology earlier to evaluate their AI models, it could have warned of the Hugging Face attack.&nbsp;

Nvidia unveils open-source security system to stop AI agents going out of human control

Elon Musk's company SpaceX launched the Starship rocket from the company town of Starbase. If successful, this will be the 14th flight of Starship and an attempt to reach Earth's orbit for the first time. The flight is also expected to deploy 26 of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. SpaceX went public in June in the largest IPO on record and is now valued at about $2 trillion. SpaceX says it will eventually carry crew and cargo "to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond"<h2>SpaceX Starship rocket system</h2>Starship Super Heavy rocket and booster are designed to be fully reusable and can carry 100+ tonnes of cargo or a crew of more than 100 people. It features 33 engines for thrust, 74 meganewtons - almost 700 times as powerful as the thrust generated by a common passenger plane, twice as powerful as NASA's Artemis rocket. The ship is the uppermost part of the rocket; it sits atop the booster called Super Heavy. Musk wants to revolutionise spaceflight with a "fully reusable" booster, which he claimed was the "holy grail" of space technology. However, today's launch is not expected to catch the Super Heavy booster; it is likely to land in the Gulf of Mexico.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-probe-possible-iran-link-raf-fairford-arrests-1790591120297">Police probe possible 'Iran-link' in arrests near RAF Fairford, Streeting says too early to speculate</a><h2>What is Starlink V3?</h2>Starlink V3 represents a next generation of SpaceX satellites, with improvements in capacity, data density and power generation. It supports 1 Tbps of downlink (a 10-times improvement) and 160 Gbps of uplink (a 22-times improvement) from the Starlink V2 satellite. Following deployments, the satellites will reportedly extend their antennas and solar panels and establish links with ground infrastructure and other Starlink spacecraft through radio-frequency and laser communications. It carries four quad-band radio frequency (RF) backhaul antennas with more than 8 times the supported capacity of the Starlink V2 generation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

SpaceX launches its 14th Starship flight from Starbase, aiming for its first successful orbital mission and deployment of 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites.

Elon Musk's company SpaceX launched the Starship rocket from the company town of Starbase. If successful, this will be the 14th flight of Starship and an attempt to reach Earth's orbit for the first time. The flight is also expected to deploy 26 of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. SpaceX went public in June in the largest IPO on record and is now valued at about $2 trillion. SpaceX says it will eventually carry crew and cargo "to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond" SpaceX Starship rocket system Starship Super Heavy rocket and booster are designed to be fully reusable and can carry 100+ tonnes of cargo or a crew of more than 100 people. It features 33 engines for thrust, 74 meganewtons - almost 700 times as powerful as the thrust generated by a common passenger plane, twice as powerful as NASA's Artemis rocket. The ship is the uppermost part of the rocket; it sits atop the booster called Super Heavy. Musk wants to revolutionise spaceflight with a "fully reusable" booster, which he claimed was the "holy grail" of space technology. However, today's launch is not expected to catch the Super Heavy booster; it is likely to land in the Gulf of Mexico. Also Read: Police probe possible 'Iran-link' in arrests near RAF Fairford, Streeting says too early to speculate What is Starlink V3? Starlink V3 represents a next generation of SpaceX satellites, with improvements in capacity, data density and power generation. It supports 1 Tbps of downlink (a 10-times improvement) and 160 Gbps of uplink (a 22-times improvement) from the Starlink V2 satellite. Following deployments, the satellites will reportedly extend their antennas and solar panels and establish links with ground infrastructure and other Starlink spacecraft through radio-frequency and laser communications. It carries four quad-band radio frequency (RF) backhaul antennas with more than 8 times the supported capacity of the Starlink V2 generation.

SpaceX launches its 14th Starship flight from Starbase, aiming for its first successful orbital mission and deployment of 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites.

SpaceX launches 14th Starship flight, aims for first orbit and Starlink V3 debut

New Delhi: The Netherlands’ first cabinet-level visit to India since the two countries elevated ties to a strategic partnership in May has opened with talks on agriculture, seeds and trust-building ahead of an expected India-EU trade deal later this year.&nbsp;Silvio Erkens, minister for food security, fisheries and horticulture, described his meetings in Delhi with Indian counterparts as “very constructive and very positive”. The trip, which continues to Mumbai and Bengaluru with a business delegation, is the first by a Dutch agriculture minister since 2018 and the first government visit since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced the partnership in The Hague in May.&nbsp;“There is the ambition to make the strategic partnership that Honourable Prime Minister Mr Modi and our prime minister signed in May this year [work],” Erkens told WION’s Sidhant Sibal. “We discussed future areas of cooperation, and I had quite a positive feeling of the conclusions that we drew.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-men-arrested-on-terror-charge-in-uk-85-homes-evacuated-near-air-base-used-by-us-1790526434108">‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump</a>&nbsp;Asked how a free trade agreement expected to be signed in December could lift both economies, particularly in agriculture, where both sides cast themselves as heavyweights, he pointed to two tracks. The first was “cooperation indeed on innovation and knowledge sharing”.&nbsp;“I think it could benefit both our sectors because I think we’re quite complementary on that,” he said. The second was reducing non-tariff barriers. “Reducing those means increasing trust in each other, and regular interactions between our departments, between our government agencies, will lead to that trust that we need.”&nbsp;The India-EU FTA negotiations were concluded earlier this year; Dutch and Indian leaders have repeatedly backed an early signing. More than 350 Dutch firms already operate in India in potatoes, seeds, poultry, dairy and horticulture. Erkens is travelling with 18 companies focused on seeds, crop protection, logistics and technology.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-marriage-cannot-shield-sex-with-minor-wife-from-prosecution-under-pocso-delhi-hc-1790518457378">Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC</a>&nbsp;On seed cooperation and possible technology transfer to raise Indian productivity, he framed the talks as mutual, not one-way.&nbsp;“We’re looking at cooperation that could be win-win from both sides. Indeed, the Netherlands has a lot of technology and know-how to offer… and at the same time, the Indian market will be quite important for us as well to diversify also our production of seeds,” he said. “The discussions are ongoing on that, and we also agreed with the Indian government that our governments will talk both bilaterally on that.”&nbsp;Bengaluru is a hub for India’s hybrid vegetable seed industry; Mumbai’s programme includes a seed-sector meeting. Officials on both sides have already signed horticulture and food-safety understandings, including work on clean plant centres and dairy training.

The India-EU FTA negotiations were concluded earlier this year; Dutch and Indian leaders have repeatedly backed an early signing. More than 350 Dutch firms already operate in India in potatoes, seeds, poultry, dairy and horticulture.

New Delhi: The Netherlands’ first cabinet-level visit to India since the two countries elevated ties to a strategic partnership in May has opened with talks on agriculture, seeds and trust-building ahead of an expected India-EU trade deal later this year. Silvio Erkens, minister for food security, fisheries and horticulture, described his meetings in Delhi with Indian counterparts as “very constructive and very positive”. The trip, which continues to Mumbai and Bengaluru with a business delegation, is the first by a Dutch agriculture minister since 2018 and the first government visit since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced the partnership in The Hague in May. “There is the ambition to make the strategic partnership that Honourable Prime Minister Mr Modi and our prime minister signed in May this year [work],” Erkens told WION’s Sidhant Sibal. “We discussed future areas of cooperation, and I had quite a positive feeling of the conclusions that we drew.” Also Read: ‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump Asked how a free trade agreement expected to be signed in December could lift both economies, particularly in agriculture, where both sides cast themselves as heavyweights, he pointed to two tracks. The first was “cooperation indeed on innovation and knowledge sharing”. “I think it could benefit both our sectors because I think we’re quite complementary on that,” he said. The second was reducing non-tariff barriers. “Reducing those means increasing trust in each other, and regular interactions between our departments, between our government agencies, will lead to that trust that we need.” The India-EU FTA negotiations were concluded earlier this year; Dutch and Indian leaders have repeatedly backed an early signing. More than 350 Dutch firms already operate in India in potatoes, seeds, poultry, dairy and horticulture. Erkens is travelling with 18 companies focused on seeds, crop protection, logistics and technology. Also Read: Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC On seed cooperation and possible technology transfer to raise Indian productivity, he framed the talks as mutual, not one-way. “We’re looking at cooperation that could be win-win from both sides. Indeed, the Netherlands has a lot of technology and know-how to offer… and at the same time, the Indian market will be quite important for us as well to diversify also our production of seeds,” he said. “The discussions are ongoing on that, and we also agreed with the Indian government that our governments will talk both bilaterally on that.” Bengaluru is a hub for India’s hybrid vegetable seed industry; Mumbai’s programme includes a seed-sector meeting. Officials on both sides have already signed horticulture and food-safety understandings, including work on clean plant centres and dairy training.

The India-EU FTA negotiations were concluded earlier this year; Dutch and Indian leaders have repeatedly backed an early signing. More than 350 Dutch firms already operate in India in potatoes, seeds, poultry, dairy and horticulture.

Dutch minister sees ‘win-win’ farm ties as India visit follows May strategic pact

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have the first one-on-one dinner with US President Donald Trump at the White House, according to US media. Trump confirmed the meeting on Sunday and reaffirmed his stance against slowing AI development. The move comes after months of open tensions between the artificial intelligence (AI) startup and the Trump administration. Trump also repeated his opinion on the new regulations that would pave the way for China, leaving the United States behind in AI advancement. He acknowledged concern that Amodei, who is going too fast in artificial intelligence, could increase risks. In response, Trump noted that it was more important for the US to maintain a technological edge over China. “We’re about maybe a year and a half up on China,” Trump told Fox News while attending the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Illinois. “We’re leading, and we’re building tremendous, trillions of dollars’ worth of places. And why should we give that up?”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-revives-object-1335-a-secret-nuclear-bunker-linked-to-dead-hand-1790579468559">Russia revives Object 1335, a secret nuclear bunker linked to 'Dead Hand' - What we know</a><h3>A federal appeals court sided with the Pentagon</h3>The meeting took place just two days after a federal appeals court sided with the Pentagon, upholding its designation of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk”, a label that bars the US military from using the company's models. The Trump administration imposed the penalty after Anthropic refused in February to allow its tools to be used for fully autonomous weapons or for domestic mass surveillance. Trump also took a swipe at Amodei, mocking him for trying to play "a perfect little angel" after the Anthropic chief urged a pause in AI development. Amodei did not attend Thursday's state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, where AI industry leaders were present, among them his rival Sam Altman of OpenAI

Trump reiterated that the new regulations would pave the way for China, leaving the United States behind in AI advancement. He acknowledged concern that Amodei, who is going too fast in artificial intelligence, could increase risks.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have the first one-on-one dinner with US President Donald Trump at the White House, according to US media. Trump confirmed the meeting on Sunday and reaffirmed his stance against slowing AI development. The move comes after months of open tensions between the artificial intelligence (AI) startup and the Trump administration. Trump also repeated his opinion on the new regulations that would pave the way for China, leaving the United States behind in AI advancement. He acknowledged concern that Amodei, who is going too fast in artificial intelligence, could increase risks. In response, Trump noted that it was more important for the US to maintain a technological edge over China. “We’re about maybe a year and a half up on China,” Trump told Fox News while attending the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Illinois. “We’re leading, and we’re building tremendous, trillions of dollars’ worth of places. And why should we give that up?” Also read: Russia revives Object 1335, a secret nuclear bunker linked to 'Dead Hand' - What we know A federal appeals court sided with the Pentagon The meeting took place just two days after a federal appeals court sided with the Pentagon, upholding its designation of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk”, a label that bars the US military from using the company's models. The Trump administration imposed the penalty after Anthropic refused in February to allow its tools to be used for fully autonomous weapons or for domestic mass surveillance. Trump also took a swipe at Amodei, mocking him for trying to play "a perfect little angel" after the Anthropic chief urged a pause in AI development. Amodei did not attend Thursday's state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, where AI industry leaders were present, among them his rival Sam Altman of OpenAI

Trump reiterated that the new regulations would pave the way for China, leaving the United States behind in AI advancement. He acknowledged concern that Amodei, who is going too fast in artificial intelligence, could increase risks.

After months of tension, Anthropic CEO Amodei to dine one-on-one with Trump at White House

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a statement that the Iranian military has driven the “enemy” from waters off southern Iran to the Arabian Sea and warned that they would soon be pushed out from there as well.&nbsp;In a message marking the Iran-Iraq War and the anniversary of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in 2024, Khamenei said, “Having suffered painful blows from our valiant combatants and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemy] dare not venture beyond the Arabian Sea.”“Whenever they have risked doing so, they have only inflicted harm upon themselves, and the time is fast approaching when the Arabian Sea, too, will be cleared of their presence,” he added.&nbsp;Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said, “Some see us as the fourth superpower in the world.”&nbsp;The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on the Telegram channel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-men-arrested-on-terror-charge-in-uk-85-homes-evacuated-near-air-base-used-by-us-1790526434108">‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump</a>&nbsp;“Today, because of the painful blows they [the enemies] have suffered at the hands of the valiant [Iranian] fighters &amp; the guardians of the #Strait_of_Hormuz, they dare not advance beyond the Arabian Sea. It won’t be long before the Arabian Sea rids itself of their presence too,” the X post read.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today, because of the painful blows they [the enemies] have suffered at the hands of the valiant [Iranian] fighters &amp; the guardians of the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Strait_of_Hormuz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Strait_of_Hormuz</a>, they dare not advance beyond the Arabian Sea. It won’t be long before the Arabian Sea rids itself of their presence too.&mdash; Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) <a href="https://x.com/MKhamenei_ir/status/2104522022407619042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;“Today, there are various declarations of readiness throughout Islamic Iran, particularly for armed participation, creating an arena in which our people will gain honour and their enemy disgrace. I, as a servant of the dear people of Iran, declare that those bygone days to which our enemy longs to return have passed and will never be repeated,” he added.&nbsp;Referring to the Iran-Iraq war, Khamenei, who has not made a single appearance in public since being appointed the Supreme Leader, said, “During those days, the warm radiance of the Revolutionary sun throughout Iran radiated a gratifying sense of devotion to revolutionary Islam, melting away the ice of both classical and neo-colonialism.”&nbsp;“The opening days of the month of Mehr are a reminder of the eight-year defence of the Iranian nation in the First Imposed War,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>Iran’s currency hits historic low against US dollar amid inflation, sanctions</h2>&nbsp;Iran’s currency fell to its lowest level ever against the US dollar as the country faces severe inflation and punishing sanctions.According to pashizi.com, a website tracking Iran’s free foreign exchange market, the free market selling rate of the US dollar in Iran hit a record high of 2.3 million rials.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-marriage-cannot-shield-sex-with-minor-wife-from-prosecution-under-pocso-delhi-hc-1790518457378">Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC</a>&nbsp;The severe depreciation of Iran’s currency comes as Iran struggles after the US announced Operation Economic Outcast, a new set of sanctions aimed at financially isolating Tehran further in the international economy.Iran’s annual inflation rate has hit 61.4 per cent. Moreover, official data shows that the country registered a 128.1 per cent year-on-year increase in food prices.&nbsp;The steep fall of currency reflects the pressure on Iranian households and businesses, as a weaker rial raises the cost of imported goods and adds to inflationary pressures. The crisis triggers fears of the persistent economic uncertainty and restricted access to foreign currency amid sanctions further weakening the purchasing power.&nbsp;<h2>Iran complains to ICAO and ICJ about US aviation sanctions</h2>&nbsp;Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations over the US sanctions against its aviation sector that have forced the cancellation of flights.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-males-killed-four-others-injured-in-shooting-after-fight-at-strip-club-in-detroit-1790540584704">3 males killed, four others injured in shooting after fight at strip club in Detroit</a>&nbsp;“To defend the legitimate rights of the aviation industry and counter illegal restrictions imposed by America, Iran has drafted and submitted a formal protest to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),” said civil aviation chief Abouzar Shiroudi, reported Iran’s official IRNA news agency.&nbsp;The ICAO is a UN agency based in Montreal, Canada that sets and regulates standards for civil aviation.&nbsp;“In cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, we have also filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice at The Hague,” Shiroudi added.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the US imposed restrictions on Iran’s aviation industry and warned international companies there would be consequences if they continued to work with Iranian airlines.&nbsp;

Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said, “Some see us as the fourth superpower in the world.” The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on the Telegram channel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a statement that the Iranian military has driven the “enemy” from waters off southern Iran to the Arabian Sea and warned that they would soon be pushed out from there as well. In a message marking the Iran-Iraq War and the anniversary of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in 2024, Khamenei said, “Having suffered painful blows from our valiant combatants and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemy] dare not venture beyond the Arabian Sea.” “Whenever they have risked doing so, they have only inflicted harm upon themselves, and the time is fast approaching when the Arabian Sea, too, will be cleared of their presence,” he added. Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said, “Some see us as the fourth superpower in the world.” The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on the Telegram channel. Also Read: ‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump “Today, because of the painful blows they [the enemies] have suffered at the hands of the valiant [Iranian] fighters & the guardians of the #Strait_of_Hormuz, they dare not advance beyond the Arabian Sea. It won’t be long before the Arabian Sea rids itself of their presence too,” the X post read.

Iranian media published a written message from Mojtaba Khamenei which said that some see Tehran as the fourth superpower in the world. The message was also shared in a series of posts on the X handle of Mojtaba Khamenei as well as on his Telegram channel.

Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘enemy forces’ will soon be driven out of Arabian Sea

British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link after an alleged bomb threat; five suspects were arrested near a Royal Air Force Fairford air base, according to a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph. The report cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot.The physical arrests were triggered by a 999 call by a farmer who reportedly saw "a large group of hooded and masked men" lingering around with three suspicious vans, near the Royal Air Force Fairford air base used to strike Iran earlier in the year.&nbsp;"When they saw me they ran ahead of me - some into the field and some towards the neighbouring village," she said. "I then realised that something highly unusual was taking place." The police reportedly rushed to the spot and arrested them.&nbsp;The police have not disclosed the content within the three white vans, but according to military sources reported by British media, they reportedly contain materials and large black barrels consistent with Improvised Explosive Devices.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-china-iran-war-strait-hormuz-pressure-tehran-1790531547788">Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants</a>There is a contradiction in the whole narrative of the event. US President Donald Trump has said that the suspects had been looking to do “big damage” and had been under investigation by British and US authorities for sometime, inconsistent with the reports of the British media.&nbsp;British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declined to link an ongoing investigation with Iran, suggesting that it would be “very unwise” for him to speculate.“I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage,” Wes Streeting told Bloomberg TV. “It’s far too early for me to, or indeed anyone else, to speculate on aims and motives.”&nbsp;

UK police are probing a possible Iran link after five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, while Defence Secretary Wes Streeting cautioned against speculation.

British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link after an alleged bomb threat; five suspects were arrested near a Royal Air Force Fairford air base, according to a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph. The report cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot. The physical arrests were triggered by a 999 call by a farmer who reportedly saw "a large group of hooded and masked men" lingering around with three suspicious vans, near the Royal Air Force Fairford air base used to strike Iran earlier in the year. "When they saw me they ran ahead of me - some into the field and some towards the neighbouring village," she said. "I then realised that something highly unusual was taking place." The police reportedly rushed to the spot and arrested them. The police have not disclosed the content within the three white vans, but according to military sources reported by British media, they reportedly contain materials and large black barrels consistent with Improvised Explosive Devices. Also Read: Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants There is a contradiction in the whole narrative of the event. US President Donald Trump has said that the suspects had been looking to do “big damage” and had been under investigation by British and US authorities for sometime, inconsistent with the reports of the British media. British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declined to link an ongoing investigation with Iran, suggesting that it would be “very unwise” for him to speculate. “I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage,” Wes Streeting told Bloomberg TV. “It’s far too early for me to, or indeed anyone else, to speculate on aims and motives.”

UK police are probing a possible Iran link after five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, while Defence Secretary Wes Streeting cautioned against speculation.

Police probe possible 'Iran-link' in arrests near RAF Fairford, Streeting says too early to speculate

The recent summit of US President Donald Trump and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping was widely watched as heralding cooperation on key areas like critical minerals and artificial intelligence. While the two nations agreed on new mechanisms for cooperation on artificial intelligence and trade, no substantive comprehensive pacts were signed. So what's the reality compared to the buzz?<h2>No new supply deal on rare earths</h2>China controls roughly 90 per cent of global rare-earth processing capacity. A fact sheet issued by the White House on September 25 said the two sides will continue to work on the US concerns over shortages of rare earths and other critical minerals, aimed at returning shipments to “appropriate levels”. There was no mention of specific supply targets or commitments to eliminate export licensing controls. An official readout from China also did not highlight rare earths.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-xi-summit-xi-wraps-up-us-visit-with-21-gun-salute-as-trump-xi-lock-in-strategic-stability-1790391939259/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-xi-summit-xi-wraps-up-us-visit-with-21-gun-salute-as-trump-xi-lock-in-strategic-stability-1790391939259/embed</a>Chinese rare-earth exports to the US remained below historical levels ahead of the summit. The US had earlier raised concerns over China not fully meeting its prior commitments, with compliance estimated at around two-thirds. Chinese shipments of rare earth magnets to the US averaged about 504 tonnes a month in 2026, compared with 621 tonnes in 2024.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-summit-startling-omissions-behind-the-great-meeting-1790483239695">Trump-Xi Summit: Startling omissions behind the ‘great meeting’</a><h2>AI dialogue continues, without a clear deal</h2>The Trump-Xi summit did not produce a formal agreement on AI development, safety standards, semiconductor exports or technology transfers, in spite of widespread anticipation.Perhaps the most significant outcome was a name change: from artificial intelligence to Super Intelligence, a term that the two leaders agreed to use for the relevant emerging technologies.The two sides will establish a US-China Super Intelligence Dialogue to discuss the risks and benefits of emerging technologies, with the next exchange expected in November 2026. A bilateral communication channel for super-intelligence incidents will be established.These arrangements came after the September 20–21 talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.&nbsp;China, meanwhile, sought relief from US semiconductor controls affecting advanced AI models.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-china-iran-war-strait-hormuz-pressure-tehran-1790531547788">Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants</a><h2>So, what was actually agreed upon?</h2>There has been progress on some other aspects of the bilateral ties, particularly on trade. The US and China extended their trade truce to January 10, 2027. Under the Board of Trade, the two sides agreed on more favourable tariff treatment covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods.China agreed to import at least 10 million metric tonnes of US coal in 2027 and 2028.In November 2025, China had committed to suspend expanded rare-earth export controls and issue general licences covering several critical minerals, and in May 2026, it committed to address US concerns over supply shortages of minerals like yttrium, scandium, neodymium and indium.Shipment levels and licensing remain concerns for the US when it comes to rare earths. On AI, dialogue advanced, while semiconductor controls and technology transfers remained unresolved.&nbsp;

Trump-Xi summit produced an AI dialogue channel but no substantive pacts on rare-earth or AI technology. Rare-earth shipments, export licensing, and semiconductor controls remained unresolved.

The recent summit of US President Donald Trump and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping was widely watched as heralding cooperation on key areas like critical minerals and artificial intelligence. While the two nations agreed on new mechanisms for cooperation on artificial intelligence and trade, no substantive comprehensive pacts were signed. So what's the reality compared to the buzz? No new supply deal on rare earths China controls roughly 90 per cent of global rare-earth processing capacity. A fact sheet issued by the White House on September 25 said the two sides will continue to work on the US concerns over shortages of rare earths and other critical minerals, aimed at returning shipments to “appropriate levels”. There was no mention of specific supply targets or commitments to eliminate export licensing controls. An official readout from China also did not highlight rare earths. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-xi-summit-xi-wraps-up-us-visit-with-21-gun-salute-as-trump-xi-lock-in-strategic-stability-1790391939259/embed Chinese rare-earth exports to the US remained below historical levels ahead of the summit. The US had earlier raised concerns over China not fully meeting its prior commitments, with compliance estimated at around two-thirds. Chinese shipments of rare earth magnets to the US averaged about 504 tonnes a month in 2026, compared with 621 tonnes in 2024. Also read: Trump-Xi Summit: Startling omissions behind the ‘great meeting’ AI dialogue continues, without a clear deal The Trump-Xi summit did not produce a formal agreement on AI development, safety standards, semiconductor exports or technology transfers, in spite of widespread anticipation. Perhaps the most significant outcome was a name change: from artificial intelligence to Super Intelligence, a term that the two leaders agreed to use for the relevant emerging technologies. The two sides will establish a US-China Super Intelligence Dialogue to discuss the risks and benefits of emerging technologies, with the next exchange expected in November 2026. A bilateral communication channel for super-intelligence incidents will be established. These arrangements came after the September 20–21 talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. China, meanwhile, sought relief from US semiconductor controls affecting advanced AI models. Also read: Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants So, what was actually agreed upon? There has been progress on some other aspects of the bilateral ties, particularly on trade. The US and China extended their trade truce to January 10, 2027. Under the Board of Trade, the two sides agreed on more favourable tariff treatment covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods. China agreed to import at least 10 million metric tonnes of US coal in 2027 and 2028. In November 2025, China had committed to suspend expanded rare-earth export controls and issue general licences covering several critical minerals, and in May 2026, it committed to address US concerns over supply shortages of minerals like yttrium, scandium, neodymium and indium. Shipment levels and licensing remain concerns for the US when it comes to rare earths. On AI, dialogue advanced, while semiconductor controls and technology transfers remained unresolved.

Trump-Xi summit produced an AI dialogue channel but no substantive pacts on rare earths or AI technology. Rare-earth shipments, export licensing, and semiconductor controls remained unresolved.

Trump-Xi Summit: What happened to AI and rare earths agreements? Buzz vs reality

An underground command complex buried deep inside a mountain in a remote Russian village linked to the country's nuclear weapons programme is being brought back to life, according to military analysts. This place is linked to Perimetr, the Cold War-era nuclear command system known as "Dead Hand" in the West.&nbsp;Danwatch, The Sunday Times, and the Dossier Center carried out a joint investigation which was published on September 26. An analysis of more than two million Russian military procurement records shows that work to develop Object 1335, the complex buried inside Mount Kosvinsky in the northern Ural Mountains, has been going on for some time now.&nbsp;The West has known about the "Doomsday Mountain" since the Cold War. This is where the country's nuclear arsenal can be launched from if Russia is attacked with nukes. Intelligence groups have for the longest time believed that it is no longer active. However, the latest analysis shows that it has undergone a huge upgrade between 2018 and 2024.&nbsp;The documents carry details of orders for tons of construction materials and excavation equipment, along with ventilation systems, electrical infrastructure, and protective equipment. This includes 22,000 tons of steel, “enough to build three Eiffel Towers”, and more than 56,000 tons of cement. The purchases include more than 600 kilometres of electrical cables. The order list also has specialised filtration systems meant to protect against chemical, biological, and radioactive contamination in case of a nuclear attack.&nbsp;The Sunday Times report also refers to 24 underground chambers, with the distance between the facility’s main and emergency exits being approximately 2.5 kilometres. Satellite images also corroborate the analysis, revealing extensive excavation and construction near the mountain.<h2>Russian military experts confirmed the upgrade in several magazines</h2>The investigators also unearthed Russian military publications which detail the development of the mountain nuclear bunker. Retired Major General VG Khalin wrote in one of them that the site can launch an automatic retaliatory strike. Another Russian expert wrote that Object 1335 was placed on combat duty in 2023. Danwatch said the latest development shows Russia is expanding its nuclear forces and command infrastructure.&nbsp;Object 1335 is a protected command centre for Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces. The underground bunker is reportedly linked to Perimetr, a backup nuclear command system which can order strikes in the event a nuclear attack destroys the country's communication channels.<h2>Why is Russia reviving a Cold War-era nuclear bunker?</h2>The purpose of upgrading Object 1335, according to leading experts and senior sources in the Russian military, is to equip the facility with an automation system. It can bypass normal command channels and communicate directly with the missiles that carry nuclear warheads.&nbsp;Jeffrey Lewis, a lecturer in nuclear disarmament and arms control at Stanford University, told Danwatch, "The simplest explanation is that the Russians are probably putting the Dead Hand back into operation. It’s a big claim, but sometimes things are what they look like." He added, "There are a lot of signals coming out of Russia that the Dead Hand might be put back into operation, particularly because I think Russia is worried about a number of US capabilities." &nbsp;

Over six years, Russia has developed a secret Cold War nuclear command centre located deep inside a mountain in a remote region. An analysis has shown that huge purchases were made to upgrade the site from which retaliatory nuclear strikes can be ordered.

An underground command complex buried deep inside a mountain in a remote Russian village linked to the country's nuclear weapons programme is being brought back to life, according to military analysts. This place is linked to Perimetr, the Cold War-era nuclear command system known as "Dead Hand" in the West. Danwatch, The Sunday Times, and the Dossier Center carried out a joint investigation which was published on September 26. An analysis of more than two million Russian military procurement records shows that work to develop Object 1335, the complex buried inside Mount Kosvinsky in the northern Ural Mountains, has been going on for some time now. The West has known about the "Doomsday Mountain" since the Cold War. This is where the country's nuclear arsenal can be launched from if Russia is attacked with nukes. Intelligence groups have for the longest time believed that it is no longer active. However, the latest analysis shows that it has undergone a huge upgrade between 2018 and 2024. The documents carry details of orders for tons of construction materials and excavation equipment, along with ventilation systems, electrical infrastructure, and protective equipment. This includes 22,000 tons of steel, “enough to build three Eiffel Towers”, and more than 56,000 tons of cement. The purchases include more than 600 kilometres of electrical cables. The order list also has specialised filtration systems meant to protect against chemical, biological, and radioactive contamination in case of a nuclear attack. The Sunday Times report also refers to 24 underground chambers, with the distance between the facility’s main and emergency exits being approximately 2.5 kilometres. Satellite images also corroborate the analysis, revealing extensive excavation and construction near the mountain. Russian military experts confirmed the upgrade in several magazines The investigators also unearthed Russian military publications which detail the development of the mountain nuclear bunker. Retired Major General VG Khalin wrote in one of them that the site can launch an automatic retaliatory strike. Another Russian expert wrote that Object 1335 was placed on combat duty in 2023. Danwatch said the latest development shows Russia is expanding its nuclear forces and command infrastructure. Object 1335 is a protected command centre for Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces. The underground bunker is reportedly linked to Perimetr, a backup nuclear command system which can order strikes in the event a nuclear attack destroys the country's communication channels. Why is Russia reviving a Cold War-era nuclear bunker? The purpose of upgrading Object 1335, according to leading experts and senior sources in the Russian military, is to equip the facility with an automation system. It can bypass normal command channels and communicate directly with the missiles that carry nuclear warheads. Jeffrey Lewis, a lecturer in nuclear disarmament and arms control at Stanford University, told Danwatch, "The simplest explanation is that the Russians are probably putting the Dead Hand back into operation. It’s a big claim, but sometimes things are what they look like." He added, "There are a lot of signals coming out of Russia that the Dead Hand might be put back into operation, particularly because I think Russia is worried about a number of US capabilities."

Over six years, Russia has developed a secret Cold War nuclear command centre located deep inside a mountain in a remote region. An analysis has shown that huge purchases were made to upgrade the site from which retaliatory nuclear strikes can be ordered.

Russia revives Object 1335, a secret nuclear bunker linked to 'Dead Hand' - What we know

A former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe has filed a civil lawsuit, in which he has accused seven members of the university’s Chi Phi fraternity of drugging and gang-raping her for hours at the fraternity house in October 2024. The lawsuit, filed this month, names Cornell University and several other organisations and individuals as defendants. She has alleged that the university failed to protect her or adequately punish those responsible. Doe dropped out of the university following the incident, and in the latest lawsuit is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive monetary damages.&nbsp;In a 101-page civil complaint, filed in New York County Supreme Court, Jane Doe, alleged the assault occurred in Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York. According to the documents, Doe was 20 years old at the time and a member of a campus sorority. The suit alleges she was visiting a friend at the house and was intoxicated when two male students pressured her into snorting a substance they claimed was ketamine. The lawsuit states that after an initial sexual assault, one of the men sent a message to the fraternity’s active Snapchat group chat stating there was “free p****” and inviting additional members to join. Multiple male students later arrived, and Doe was subjected to an hours-long assault by seven of them, according to the complaint. The lawsuit identifies the alleged perpetrators and the national and local sorority chapter. It also names two local bars, and several university-affiliated individuals as co-defendants for their alleged roles in failing to monitor, supervise or protect the plaintiff.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lpu-suspend-classes-postpones-exams-as-unrest-intensifies-over-rape-allegations-2-000-police-personnel-deployed-1790560426199">LPU suspend classes, postpones exams as violence escalates over rape claims: What's happening</a><h2>What action was taken by the university?</h2>She also revealed that an internal Title IX investigation was launched in January 2025, and at least 12 hearings followed. But the university’s only expelled two out of the seven accused. The Independent also saw court documents showing that around November 8, 2024, temporary suspensions were issued for several male students who “were afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays to CORNELL.” The remaining students received lesser administrative sanctions, such as temporary suspensions, required workshops or essay-writing assignments.&nbsp;Doe also revealed that she reported the incident to the Cornell University Police Department approximately three weeks later on November 8, 2024. The lawsuit also alleged that Doe never received a call back from the Cornell Police Department after filing her initial report. “Based on the group chat evidence, it was obvious that the complaint warranted an investigation and criminal charges against the involved abusers. Instead Ms. Doe heard nothing,” Doe’s attorney Thomas Giuffra said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The arrogance and cruelty of these men was demonstrated in the fraternity group message which went to every single member of the fraternity inviting them to rape Ms. Doe. It is truly disheartening that nobody tried to help her and instead laughing comments were made. The lack of humanity displayed was surprising for a group of men who are supposed to be the best and brightest,” Giuffra said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/who-is-clavicular-the-20-year-old-controversial-looksmaxxing-influencer-charged-with-rape-allegations-1790088332107">Who is Clavicular? The 20-year-old controversial 'Looksmaxxing' influencer charged with rape allegations</a>&nbsp;<h2>Response from Cornell University and others named in the lawsuit</h2>In a September 21 statement, Cornell University defended its action. “The Cornell Office of Civil Rights and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards investigated and adjudicated the allegations consistent with university policies,” the university said. “The Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from our campus. Federal privacy law prohibits Cornell from disclosing specific information regarding individual students and we therefore are unable to make a public statement on any other disciplinary response. Violations of university policies could lead to sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion. We will respond in detail through the legal process.” The national headquarters of Chi Phi also addressed the lawsuit in a statement to CBS News, calling the allegations “deeply concerning.” “Chi Phi unequivocally condemns sexual violence,” the organization said “We are aware of the lawsuit concerning an alleged incident in 2024. While we cannot discuss the specific allegations during pending litigation, we take this matter seriously," it added. Meanwhile, the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office stated that after conducting “a thorough review of the police investigation,” officials determined “there was insufficient evidence to support criminal charges.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

A former Cornell University student has sued the university and others, alleging seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her for hours in October 2024. She claims Cornell failed to adequately protect her 

A former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe has filed a civil lawsuit, in which he has accused seven members of the university’s Chi Phi fraternity of drugging and gang-raping her for hours at the fraternity house in October 2024. The lawsuit, filed this month, names Cornell University and several other organisations and individuals as defendants. She has alleged that the university failed to protect her or adequately punish those responsible. Doe dropped out of the university following the incident, and in the latest lawsuit is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive monetary damages. In a 101-page civil complaint, filed in New York County Supreme Court, Jane Doe, alleged the assault occurred in Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York. According to the documents, Doe was 20 years old at the time and a member of a campus sorority. The suit alleges she was visiting a friend at the house and was intoxicated when two male students pressured her into snorting a substance they claimed was ketamine. The lawsuit states that after an initial sexual assault, one of the men sent a message to the fraternity’s active Snapchat group chat stating there was “free p****” and inviting additional members to join. Multiple male students later arrived, and Doe was subjected to an hours-long assault by seven of them, according to the complaint. The lawsuit identifies the alleged perpetrators and the national and local sorority chapter. It also names two local bars, and several university-affiliated individuals as co-defendants for their alleged roles in failing to monitor, supervise or protect the plaintiff. Also Read: LPU suspend classes, postpones exams as violence escalates over rape claims: What's happening What action was taken by the university? She also revealed that an internal Title IX investigation was launched in January 2025, and at least 12 hearings followed. But the university’s only expelled two out of the seven accused. The Independent also saw court documents showing that around November 8, 2024, temporary suspensions were issued for several male students who “were afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays to CORNELL.” The remaining students received lesser administrative sanctions, such as temporary suspensions, required workshops or essay-writing assignments. Doe also revealed that she reported the incident to the Cornell University Police Department approximately three weeks later on November 8, 2024. The lawsuit also alleged that Doe never received a call back from the Cornell Police Department after filing her initial report. “Based on the group chat evidence, it was obvious that the complaint warranted an investigation and criminal charges against the involved abusers. Instead Ms. Doe heard nothing,” Doe’s attorney Thomas Giuffra said. “The arrogance and cruelty of these men was demonstrated in the fraternity group message which went to every single member of the fraternity inviting them to rape Ms. Doe. It is truly disheartening that nobody tried to help her and instead laughing comments were made. The lack of humanity displayed was surprising for a group of men who are supposed to be the best and brightest,” Giuffra said. Also Read: Who is Clavicular? The 20-year-old controversial 'Looksmaxxing' influencer charged with rape allegations Response from Cornell University and others named in the lawsuit In a September 21 statement, Cornell University defended its action. “The Cornell Office of Civil Rights and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards investigated and adjudicated the allegations consistent with university policies,” the university said. “The Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from our campus. Federal privacy law prohibits Cornell from disclosing specific information regarding individual students and we therefore are unable to make a public statement on any other disciplinary response. Violations of university policies could lead to sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion. We will respond in detail through the legal process.” The national headquarters of Chi Phi also addressed the lawsuit in a statement to CBS News, calling the allegations “deeply concerning.” “Chi Phi unequivocally condemns sexual violence,” the organization said “We are aware of the lawsuit concerning an alleged incident in 2024. While we cannot discuss the specific allegations during pending litigation, we take this matter seriously," it added. Meanwhile, the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office stated that after conducting “a thorough review of the police investigation,” officials determined “there was insufficient evidence to support criminal charges.”

A former Cornell University student has sued the university and others, alleging seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her for hours in October 2024. She claims Cornell failed to adequately protect her&nbsp;

'Drugged and gang-raped for hours': Ex-Cornell student sues university over alleged assault

Ted Kaczynski went from being a teenage mathematics prodigy to becoming one of the most notorious criminals in American history. Known as the ‘Unabomber’, he carried out a bombing campaign that stretched across nearly two decades. Netflix’s Unabomber has once again brought his life, ideology and deadly attacks into the spotlight. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski was linked to 16 bombings across the United States. The attacks killed three people and injured 23 others.&nbsp;His campaign began in May 1978, when a package containing a homemade bomb was discovered at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The device exploded when it was handled, injuring a campus security officer. Over the years, Kaczynski targeted universities, an aircraft and individuals he believed were connected to technology, industry and the modern industrial system. Among those killed were Hugh Scrutton, Thomas Mosser and Gilbert Murray, as per The Time.<h2>Who was Ted Kaczynski?</h2>Born in Chicago in 1942, Kaczynski showed exceptional mathematical ability from a young age. He entered Harvard University at just 16 and later attended the University of Michigan, where he earned both a master’s degree and a doctorate in mathematics.At 25, Kaczynski became a mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He resigned from the university in 1969 and eventually moved to a remote cabin near Lincoln, Montana.&nbsp;The cabin had no electricity or running water. Kaczynski increasingly withdrew from mainstream society, spending his time reading, hunting and growing plants. At the same time, he developed a deep opposition to modern technology and industrial society. In 1978, he started the bombing campaign that would eventually make him the target of one of the FBI’s longest and most complex investigations. His first known bombing involved a homemade device sent to a professor at Northwestern University. The package was opened by a campus security officer, and the resulting explosion caused minor injuries.&nbsp;In November 1979, Kaczynski placed another device aboard an American Airlines flight. The bomb caused smoke-related injuries and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing. Over the following years, his targets included universities, airlines and individuals whom he associated with technology and the modern industrial system.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/8-us-marines-injured-in-iranian-missile-attack-on-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-report-1790571480399">8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report</a><h2>Why was he called the Unabomber?</h2>The FBI initially assigned the case the identifier UNABOM, an abbreviation for ‘University and Airline Bombing’. Before Kaczynski’s identity was established, the media adopted the name 'Unabomber'. The investigation eventually connected 16 attacks to the case between 1978 and 1995. Three people were killed and 23 others were injured. Despite an extensive investigation, Kaczynski’s identity remained unknown for years.&nbsp;That changed in 1995, when he sent a lengthy manifesto titled ‘Industrial Society and Its Future’ to The Washington Post and The New York Times and demanded that it be published. The approximately 35,000-word document outlined his opposition to modern technological society and examined themes including human freedom, autonomy and the consequences of industrialisation. The FBI supported publishing the manifesto in the hope that someone who knew Kaczynski would recognize his writing. That breakthrough came from his brother David’s wife, Linda Patrik.&nbsp;After reading the manifesto, Patrik noticed similarities between its arguments and language and writing she had previously encountered from Kaczynski. She shared her concerns with David, who initially found it difficult to believe that his brother could be responsible for the bombings. David later compared the manifesto with an essay Kaczynski had written years earlier. The similarities in language and ideas convinced him to contact the FBI. The writings provided investigators with a critical lead. After years of investigation, authorities now had a direct connection between the manifesto and Kaczynski's earlier writings, helping them identify him as the person behind the Unabomber case.<h2>How was Ted Kaczynski caught?</h2>On April 3, 1996, almost 18 years after the first known attack, federal agents surrounded Kaczynski’s isolated cabin near Lincoln, Montana, and arrested him. A search of the property uncovered extensive evidence. Investigators found bomb-making materials, a typewriter, coded diary entries, approximately 40,000 pages of handwritten notes and a completed bomb. The evidence helped establish the connection between Kaczynski and the Unabomber attacks.&nbsp;Kaczynski ultimately pleaded guilty and received a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He remained in prison until his death in 2023 at the age of 81. While incarcerated, Kaczynski was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychiatrist who interviewed him. He rejected the suggestion that he was mentally incapable of understanding his actions. In a 1999 interview with TIME, he said he was certain he was sane.&nbsp;His case remains one of the most extensively examined criminal investigations in modern American history, particularly because of the combination of his academic background, years of isolation, anti-technology writings and the unusual role his manifesto played in helping investigators identify him.

Who was Ted Kaczynski? Explore the Unabomber’s life, bombing campaign, manifesto, FBI investigation, arrest, conviction and death in 2023

Ted Kaczynski went from being a teenage mathematics prodigy to becoming one of the most notorious criminals in American history. Known as the ‘Unabomber’, he carried out a bombing campaign that stretched across nearly two decades. Netflix’s Unabomber has once again brought his life, ideology and deadly attacks into the spotlight. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski was linked to 16 bombings across the United States. The attacks killed three people and injured 23 others. His campaign began in May 1978, when a package containing a homemade bomb was discovered at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The device exploded when it was handled, injuring a campus security officer. Over the years, Kaczynski targeted universities, an aircraft and individuals he believed were connected to technology, industry and the modern industrial system. Among those killed were Hugh Scrutton, Thomas Mosser and Gilbert Murray, as per The Time. Who was Ted Kaczynski? Born in Chicago in 1942, Kaczynski showed exceptional mathematical ability from a young age. He entered Harvard University at just 16 and later attended the University of Michigan, where he earned both a master’s degree and a doctorate in mathematics. At 25, Kaczynski became a mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He resigned from the university in 1969 and eventually moved to a remote cabin near Lincoln, Montana. The cabin had no electricity or running water. Kaczynski increasingly withdrew from mainstream society, spending his time reading, hunting and growing plants. At the same time, he developed a deep opposition to modern technology and industrial society. In 1978, he started the bombing campaign that would eventually make him the target of one of the FBI’s longest and most complex investigations. His first known bombing involved a homemade device sent to a professor at Northwestern University. The package was opened by a campus security officer, and the resulting explosion caused minor injuries. In November 1979, Kaczynski placed another device aboard an American Airlines flight. The bomb caused smoke-related injuries and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing. Over the following years, his targets included universities, airlines and individuals whom he associated with technology and the modern industrial system. Also Read: 8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report Why was he called the Unabomber? The FBI initially assigned the case the identifier UNABOM, an abbreviation for ‘University and Airline Bombing’. Before Kaczynski’s identity was established, the media adopted the name 'Unabomber'. The investigation eventually connected 16 attacks to the case between 1978 and 1995. Three people were killed and 23 others were injured. Despite an extensive investigation, Kaczynski’s identity remained unknown for years. That changed in 1995, when he sent a lengthy manifesto titled ‘Industrial Society and Its Future’ to The Washington Post and The New York Times and demanded that it be published. The approximately 35,000-word document outlined his opposition to modern technological society and examined themes including human freedom, autonomy and the consequences of industrialisation. The FBI supported publishing the manifesto in the hope that someone who knew Kaczynski would recognize his writing. That breakthrough came from his brother David’s wife, Linda Patrik. After reading the manifesto, Patrik noticed similarities between its arguments and language and writing she had previously encountered from Kaczynski. She shared her concerns with David, who initially found it difficult to believe that his brother could be responsible for the bombings. David later compared the manifesto with an essay Kaczynski had written years earlier. The similarities in language and ideas convinced him to contact the FBI. The writings provided investigators with a critical lead. After years of investigation, authorities now had a direct connection between the manifesto and Kaczynski's earlier writings, helping them identify him as the person behind the Unabomber case. How was Ted Kaczynski caught? On April 3, 1996, almost 18 years after the first known attack, federal agents surrounded Kaczynski’s isolated cabin near Lincoln, Montana, and arrested him. A search of the property uncovered extensive evidence. Investigators found bomb-making materials, a typewriter, coded diary entries, approximately 40,000 pages of handwritten notes and a completed bomb. The evidence helped establish the connection between Kaczynski and the Unabomber attacks. Kaczynski ultimately pleaded guilty and received a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He remained in prison until his death in 2023 at the age of 81. While incarcerated, Kaczynski was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia by a psychiatrist who interviewed him. He rejected the suggestion that he was mentally incapable of understanding his actions. In a 1999 interview with TIME, he said he was certain he was sane. His case remains one of the most extensively examined criminal investigations in modern American history, particularly because of the combination of his academic background, years of isolation, anti-technology writings and the unusual role his manifesto played in helping investigators identify him.

Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, carried out a nearly two-decade bombing campaign before his 1996 arrest and later life imprisonment

From math prodigy to Unabomber: Who was Ted Kaczynski and how did the FBI catch him after 18 years?

Former ​chairman of ‌Chinese state-owned automaker ​BAIC ​Group, Xu Heyi, ⁠was ​handed a ​death sentence on Monday (Sep 28) ​for ​bribery and money ‌laundering, ⁠with a two-year reprieve, ​the ​state ⁠broadcaster said, ​citing a ​Beijing ⁠court ruling. The ruling was issued by the Beijing No. 3 Intermediate People's Court. In addition, the court ordered that all of Xu's personal assets be confiscated, and stripped him of his political rights for life, and ruled that his illegal gains be turned over to the state treasury.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-us-and-china-set-up-an-ai-red-telephone-but-skipped-the-rulebook-1790523313514">The US and China set up an AI 'red telephone', but skipped the rulebook</a><h2>What exactly two-year reprieve or suspended death sentence mean?</h2>In Chinese criminal law, a death sentence with a two-year repriev, also known as a suspended death sentence, means that the execution is put on hold for two years, giving the convict a chance to have their sentence reduced to life imprisonment through good behavior. Several high-profile Chinese officials and state executives have received a death sentence with a two-year reprieve as part of President Xi Jinping's aggressive anti-graft campaigns. Just weeks before Xu Heyi's sentencing, Zhou Jun, the former president of the state-owned Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) Co. (SIIC), was handed a death sentence with a two-year reprieve. In an unprecedented military tribunal ruling, two former Chinese Defense Ministers were simultaneously handed suspended death sentences.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-military-court-awards-suspended-death-sentences-to-former-defence-ministers-1778165436148">Chinese military court awards suspended death sentences to former defence ministers</a><h2>Xu Heyi's rise and fall</h2>Xu was born in November 1957 and served as the high-profile chairman of BAIC Group from 2006 until his retirement in July 2020. During his tenure, he was a key figure in China's automotive industry, overseeing massive production expansions, strategic joint ventures with German luxury automaker Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz) and South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co, and pioneering the group's early transition toward electric vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, things changed for him roughly three years after retiring from his job. In March 2023, Xu was placed under an anti-graft investigation by Beijing's discipline inspection and supervision commission for “serious violations of discipline and law.” As he was convicted, the court found that Xu took advantage of his positions—which included serving as the Chairman of the Board, Communist Party Secretary of BAIC Group, and head of its various automotive subsidiaries—to enrich himself and external parties. He directly or indirectly assisted third-party companies and individuals in securing highly lucrative business deals. To obscure the illicit origin of his massive financial gains, Xu actively engaged in money laundering schemes.

Former BAIC Group chairman Xu Heyi has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a Beijing court for bribery and money laundering. The court also ordered the confiscation of his assets and lifetime deprivation of political rights, with illegal gains handed to the state.

Former chairman of ‌Chinese state-owned automaker BAIC Group, Xu Heyi, ⁠was handed a death sentence on Monday (Sep 28) for bribery and money ‌laundering, ⁠with a two-year reprieve, the state ⁠broadcaster said, citing a Beijing ⁠court ruling. The ruling was issued by the Beijing No. 3 Intermediate People's Court. In addition, the court ordered that all of Xu's personal assets be confiscated, and stripped him of his political rights for life, and ruled that his illegal gains be turned over to the state treasury. Also Read: The US and China set up an AI 'red telephone', but skipped the rulebook What exactly two-year reprieve or suspended death sentence mean? In Chinese criminal law, a death sentence with a two-year repriev, also known as a suspended death sentence, means that the execution is put on hold for two years, giving the convict a chance to have their sentence reduced to life imprisonment through good behavior. Several high-profile Chinese officials and state executives have received a death sentence with a two-year reprieve as part of President Xi Jinping's aggressive anti-graft campaigns. Just weeks before Xu Heyi's sentencing, Zhou Jun, the former president of the state-owned Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) Co. (SIIC), was handed a death sentence with a two-year reprieve. In an unprecedented military tribunal ruling, two former Chinese Defense Ministers were simultaneously handed suspended death sentences. Also Read: Chinese military court awards suspended death sentences to former defence ministers Xu Heyi's rise and fall Xu was born in November 1957 and served as the high-profile chairman of BAIC Group from 2006 until his retirement in July 2020. During his tenure, he was a key figure in China's automotive industry, overseeing massive production expansions, strategic joint ventures with German luxury automaker Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz) and South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co, and pioneering the group's early transition toward electric vehicles. However, things changed for him roughly three years after retiring from his job. In March 2023, Xu was placed under an anti-graft investigation by Beijing's discipline inspection and supervision commission for “serious violations of discipline and law.” As he was convicted, the court found that Xu took advantage of his positions—which included serving as the Chairman of the Board, Communist Party Secretary of BAIC Group, and head of its various automotive subsidiaries—to enrich himself and external parties. He directly or indirectly assisted third-party companies and individuals in securing highly lucrative business deals. To obscure the illicit origin of his massive financial gains, Xu actively engaged in money laundering schemes.

Former BAIC Group chairman Xu Heyi has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a Beijing court for bribery and money laundering. The court also ordered the confiscation of his assets and lifetime deprivation of political rights, with illegal gains handed to the state.

China sentences ex-BAIC boss Xu Heyi to death with two-year reprieve: What does this mean?

A 41-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala was executed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (September 27), after being convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into the country, Saudi newspaper Ajel reported. The Saudi Ministry of Interior identified the man as Abootty Vellili, a native of Peringad in Thalassery. He was executed in the Eastern Province after a specialised court convicted him of drug smuggling and sentenced him to death under discretionary punishment.&nbsp;Abootty was arrested in 2023 after authorities reportedly seized 43 kg of narcotics from a GMC van he was driving. According to the prosecution, the drugs had been transported into Saudi Arabia by road from Oman. The court's verdict was subsequently upheld by the relevant authorities, following which a royal order was issued to carry out the execution. The execution was done at the Dammam prison premises on Sunday, as per the Saudi Interior Ministry.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-diplomat-reveals-the-reason-behind-trump-s-rejection-of-iran-s-ceasefire-proposal-here-s-what-he-said-1790566453500">US diplomat reveals the reason behind Trump's rejection of Iran's ceasefire proposal. Here's what he said</a><h2>Family unable to bring back mortal remains</h2>Abootty Vellili is survived by his wife, two children who are in kindergarten, and four sisters. Three of his sisters are married. His father died several years ago. Aslam Chinnan, a neighbour and panchayat representative, told South First that Abootty had travelled to Saudi Arabia on a visit visa and could not legally obtain a driving licence there without a job visa. He said several questions surrounding the circumstances of the case remained unanswered.&nbsp;“There had been earlier allegations that a friend from Kannur had defrauded Abootty in connection with his visa, while an Omani sponsor allegedly trapped him in the drug case,” Aslam said. According to Aslam, Abootty's family could not afford adequate legal representation in Saudi Arabia. The family is also reportedly unable to bear the expenses involved in bringing his mortal remains back to Kerala.

Kannur native Abootty Vellili, 41, was executed in Saudi Arabia after a 43-kg methamphetamine smuggling conviction. His family seeks to bring his body home

A 41-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala was executed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (September 27), after being convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into the country, Saudi newspaper Ajel reported. The Saudi Ministry of Interior identified the man as Abootty Vellili, a native of Peringad in Thalassery. He was executed in the Eastern Province after a specialised court convicted him of drug smuggling and sentenced him to death under discretionary punishment. Abootty was arrested in 2023 after authorities reportedly seized 43 kg of narcotics from a GMC van he was driving. According to the prosecution, the drugs had been transported into Saudi Arabia by road from Oman. The court's verdict was subsequently upheld by the relevant authorities, following which a royal order was issued to carry out the execution. The execution was done at the Dammam prison premises on Sunday, as per the Saudi Interior Ministry. Also Read: US diplomat reveals the reason behind Trump's rejection of Iran's ceasefire proposal. Here's what he said Family unable to bring back mortal remains Abootty Vellili is survived by his wife, two children who are in kindergarten, and four sisters. Three of his sisters are married. His father died several years ago. Aslam Chinnan, a neighbour and panchayat representative, told South First that Abootty had travelled to Saudi Arabia on a visit visa and could not legally obtain a driving licence there without a job visa. He said several questions surrounding the circumstances of the case remained unanswered. “There had been earlier allegations that a friend from Kannur had defrauded Abootty in connection with his visa, while an Omani sponsor allegedly trapped him in the drug case,” Aslam said. According to Aslam, Abootty's family could not afford adequate legal representation in Saudi Arabia. The family is also reportedly unable to bear the expenses involved in bringing his mortal remains back to Kerala.

Kannur native Abootty Vellili was executed in Saudi Arabia after a drug conviction, while his family struggles to bring his mortal remains home

Keralam man executed in Saudi Arabia after conviction in drug smuggling case; family unable to bring back mortal remains

Eight US marines were reportedly injured when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating on in the Strait of Hormuz. Though, the marines were not seriously injured in the attack that happened two weeks ago, they suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, including headaches, reported NBC.&nbsp;According to the officials, one of the marines among the eight injured was an officer. All returned to duty shortly after the September 14 attack.&nbsp;The Marines were operating as part of a battalion landing team when the Iranian missile struck the vessel, which according to the officials was not a US Navy ship. However, they decline to give details, referring to it only as a maritime vessel.&nbsp;<h2>Pentagon increases number of wounded troops to Iran war tally</h2>&nbsp;The Pentagon in the last few months has come under intense scrutiny over casualty figures since the war with Iran began in February.&nbsp;Lat week, Pentagon increased the public tally of US troops wounded during the Iran conflict by 37. However, there was no explanation from the Defense Department about when or how the injuries occurred. The increase includes 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines, according to a review of the Pentagon's Defense Casualty Analysis System, or DCAS, a public database tracking US military personnel killed and wounded during overseas conflicts and operations.&nbsp;Earlier, the DCAS listed 861 US troops as wounded during the Iran conflict. More than half of those cases are categorized in the database under ‘Overseas Operations’ following the start of a July ceasefire between Washington and Tehran that subsequently collapsed. Earlier casualties were recorded under ‘Operation Epic Fury’, the name used by the Trump administration for the Iran conflict.&nbsp;<h2>Trump administration disputes war description</h2>&nbsp;President Donald Trump and other senior officials have repeatedly argued since the ceasefire that the confrontation should not be characterized as a war. Vice President JD Vance told reporters on September 3, “Right now, there is no active shooting.” The latest DCAS update nevertheless adds to the publicly recorded number of US military personnel who have been wounded in connection with operations involving Iran. &nbsp;

Though, the marines were not seriously injured in the attack that happened two weeks ago, they suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries.

Eight US marines were reportedly injured when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating on in the Strait of Hormuz. Though, the marines were not seriously injured in the attack that happened two weeks ago, they suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, including headaches, reported NBC. According to the officials, one of the marines among the eight injured was an officer. All returned to duty shortly after the September 14 attack. The Marines were operating as part of a battalion landing team when the Iranian missile struck the vessel, which according to the officials was not a US Navy ship. However, they decline to give details, referring to it only as a maritime vessel. Pentagon increases number of wounded troops to Iran war tally The Pentagon in the last few months has come under intense scrutiny over casualty figures since the war with Iran began in February. Lat week, Pentagon increased the public tally of US troops wounded during the Iran conflict by 37. However, there was no explanation from the Defense Department about when or how the injuries occurred. The increase includes 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines, according to a review of the Pentagon's Defense Casualty Analysis System, or DCAS, a public database tracking US military personnel killed and wounded during overseas conflicts and operations. Earlier, the DCAS listed 861 US troops as wounded during the Iran conflict. More than half of those cases are categorized in the database under ‘Overseas Operations’ following the start of a July ceasefire between Washington and Tehran that subsequently collapsed. Earlier casualties were recorded under ‘Operation Epic Fury’, the name used by the Trump administration for the Iran conflict. Trump administration disputes war description President Donald Trump and other senior officials have repeatedly argued since the ceasefire that the confrontation should not be characterized as a war. Vice President JD Vance told reporters on September 3, “Right now, there is no active shooting.” The latest DCAS update nevertheless adds to the publicly recorded number of US military personnel who have been wounded in connection with operations involving Iran.

Though, the marines were not seriously injured in the attack that happened two weeks ago, they suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries.

8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to United Arab Emirates on a private plane and secretly met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, reported Israeli media on Sunday.&nbsp;According to Channel 12, which cited two unnamed sources, Netanyahu flew on a private plane, the same one he used to visit the UAE during the Iran war earlier this year, to Abu Dhabi shortly after noon, landed at 3:10 p.m. and spent four hours in the UAE.&nbsp;The UAE or the Prime Minister’s Office has not yet commented on the claim of Netanyahu's visit to UAE.&nbsp;The visit comes amid a series of media disclosures regarding intelligence warnings Netanyahu allegedly received from UAE president ahead of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas but failed to pass it on to his security chiefs.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-secretly-flies-to-abu-dhabi-meets-uae-president-reports-1790567983367">Netanyahu 'secretly' flies to Abu Dhabi, meets UAE president: Reports</a>&nbsp;UAE has said that both the countries have maintained "open and direct lines of communication" since diplomatic relations were established in 2020.&nbsp;Meanwhile , The National newspaper, based in Abu Dhabi quoted an unnamed UAE official source as saying that the country discusses security matters with other states through the relevant agencies, “not at the level of national leaders.”&nbsp;Netanyahu, who is facing a tough reelection campaign has denied the report of a warning given by the Emirati leader about the Oct 7 attack and that he “secretly visited” the Gulf country and met with the president. He has threatened legal action against the Haaretz newspaper, which first reported the news.&nbsp;Opposition leaders have accused the prime minister of bearing responsibility for security failures that preceded the October 7 attack.&nbsp;

Netanyahu flew on a private plane, the same one he used to visit the UAE during the Iran war earlier this year, to Abu Dhabi shortly after noon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to United Arab Emirates on a private plane and secretly met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, reported Israeli media on Sunday. According to Channel 12, which cited two unnamed sources, Netanyahu flew on a private plane, the same one he used to visit the UAE during the Iran war earlier this year, to Abu Dhabi shortly after noon, landed at 3:10 p.m. and spent four hours in the UAE. The UAE or the Prime Minister’s Office has not yet commented on the claim of Netanyahu's visit to UAE. The visit comes amid a series of media disclosures regarding intelligence warnings Netanyahu allegedly received from UAE president ahead of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas but failed to pass it on to his security chiefs. ALSO READ: Netanyahu 'secretly' flies to Abu Dhabi, meets UAE president: Reports UAE has said that both the countries have maintained "open and direct lines of communication" since diplomatic relations were established in 2020. Meanwhile , The National newspaper, based in Abu Dhabi quoted an unnamed UAE official source as saying that the country discusses security matters with other states through the relevant agencies, “not at the level of national leaders.” Netanyahu, who is facing a tough reelection campaign has denied the report of a warning given by the Emirati leader about the Oct 7 attack and that he “secretly visited” the Gulf country and met with the president. He has threatened legal action against the Haaretz newspaper, which first reported the news. Opposition leaders have accused the prime minister of bearing responsibility for security failures that preceded the October 7 attack.

Netanyahu flew on a private plane, the same one he used to visit the UAE during the Iran war earlier this year, to Abu Dhabi shortly after noon.

Netanyahu 'secretly' flies to Abu Dhabi, meets UAE president: Reports

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest truce proposal aimed at restarting negotiations to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz saying Tehran demanded too many concessions before returning to the negotiating table. Speaking to NBC News, Waltz said Iranian negotiators sought the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, sanctions relief and other measures upfront as conditions for resuming talks. According to Waltz, Trump does not trust Tehran to honour its commitments based on previous negotiations.&nbsp;"This was, I think, a pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable. To ask for the release of the blockade, the sanctions, international sanctions, and access to billions in assets, just to talk," he said. Trump rejected the proposal and argued that Iranian leaders were seeking a deal because ‘they are losing so badly’.&nbsp;Waltz said the US president remains focused on reaching an eventual arrangement but intends to maintain pressure on Iran. "I think it's kind of common sense that the president doesn't have a lot of confidence this time after we just tried a few months ago, but at the end of the day, of course, the president, this has to end in some type of arrangement," Waltz said. "But he's going to leave all options on the table to get there."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-soon-trump-says-us-will-win-iran-war-refuses-to-rule-out-further-strikes-1790562856761">'Very soon': Trump says US will win Iran war, refuses to rule out further strikes</a><h2>Iran responds to US rejection</h2>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tehran's truce proposal at the United Nations last week. The plan calls for the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil and an end to the US naval blockade. The proposal also seeks the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping chokepoints. The strategic waterway has become a central issue in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp;According to the account provided, the conflict started nearly seven months ago after the United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran. Following the US rejection of the proposal, Araghchi criticised the claims made by the American diplomat and said Tehran's demands were based on what it considers existing rights. "We are ready to open the strait if certain things are done by the US, and these certain things are not new and have not come from the space," he said.&nbsp;"These are our rights that we want to be respected," Araghchi added, taking a pessimistic tone regarding the prospect of a deal.Araghchi also expressed doubts about the possibility of renewed negotiations with the Trump administration, while leaving open the possibility of diplomacy. "There is also always hope for diplomacy, but we have no reason, to be honest with you, we have no reason to come back to diplomacy and engage with this administration once again because of their behaviour in the past two years," he told NBC.

Trump rejects Iran's truce plan as Tehran demands sanctions relief, frozen assets and an end to the US naval blockade before talks resume

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest truce proposal aimed at restarting negotiations to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz saying Tehran demanded too many concessions before returning to the negotiating table. Speaking to NBC News, Waltz said Iranian negotiators sought the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, sanctions relief and other measures upfront as conditions for resuming talks. According to Waltz, Trump does not trust Tehran to honour its commitments based on previous negotiations. "This was, I think, a pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable. To ask for the release of the blockade, the sanctions, international sanctions, and access to billions in assets, just to talk," he said. Trump rejected the proposal and argued that Iranian leaders were seeking a deal because ‘they are losing so badly’. Waltz said the US president remains focused on reaching an eventual arrangement but intends to maintain pressure on Iran. "I think it's kind of common sense that the president doesn't have a lot of confidence this time after we just tried a few months ago, but at the end of the day, of course, the president, this has to end in some type of arrangement," Waltz said. "But he's going to leave all options on the table to get there." Also Read: 'Very soon': Trump says US will win Iran war, refuses to rule out further strikes Iran responds to US rejection Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tehran's truce proposal at the United Nations last week. The plan calls for the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil and an end to the US naval blockade. The proposal also seeks the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping chokepoints. The strategic waterway has become a central issue in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. According to the account provided, the conflict started nearly seven months ago after the United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran. Following the US rejection of the proposal, Araghchi criticised the claims made by the American diplomat and said Tehran's demands were based on what it considers existing rights. "We are ready to open the strait if certain things are done by the US, and these certain things are not new and have not come from the space," he said. "These are our rights that we want to be respected," Araghchi added, taking a pessimistic tone regarding the prospect of a deal. Araghchi also expressed doubts about the possibility of renewed negotiations with the Trump administration, while leaving open the possibility of diplomacy. "There is also always hope for diplomacy, but we have no reason, to be honest with you, we have no reason to come back to diplomacy and engage with this administration once again because of their behaviour in the past two years," he told NBC.

Trump rejects Iran's truce proposal after Tehran seeks sanctions relief, asset access and an end to the US blockade before resuming talks

US diplomat reveals the reason behind Trump's rejection of Iran's ceasefire proposal. Here's what he said

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Sunday (Sep 27) that the country is launching the “Army of Robots.” He said that new initiative is aimed to develop robotic systems that can undertake dangerous missions and reduce risks to human lives. Describing it as an "ecosystem", Fedorov added the Army of Robots would not be a single company. The initiative builds on Ukraine’s experience with its Army of Drones programme, launched in 2022. Fedorov said the next technological breakthrough Ukraine is pursuing is the robotisation of warfare. &nbsp;Under the initiative, Ukraine will invest in defence-tech companies, launch its own technology projects, develop research and development capabilities, test systems with the military and scale up technologies that prove effective on the battlefield.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/russia-ukraine-war-blast-rocks-russia-s-ulyanovsk-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-1790335231515">Russia-Ukraine war: Blast rocks Russia’s Ulyanovsk after Ukrainian drone attack</a>&nbsp;“The Army of Robots is not one company. It’s an ecosystem. We will invest in defense tech companies, launch our own technology projects, test them with the military and scale what works on the battlefield,” said Fedorov. “The goal is simple — save lives. Robots should take on the most dangerous missions: evacuating the wounded, delivering ammunition, mining and demining, reconnaissance, defending positions and engaging targets,” he added in a post on X. He also called on defence-tech companies and engineers working on robotics to join the initiative. He also sought a CTO or tech lead for the Army of Robots.&nbsp;Additionally, General Andrii Biletsky, commander of Ukraine’s Third Army Corps, said that Ukraine was using drones to deploy ground robots behind enemy lines and conduct attacks. Suicide ground robots are small wheeled unmanned vehicles controlled remotely by operators. Explosives can be attached to the vehicles, which are then directed towards designated targets before being detonated. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/russian-fm-tells-unga-that-western-countries-are-disrupting-peace-settlement-in-ukraine-1790493612782">Russian FM tells UNGA that western countries are disrupting peace settlement in Ukraine</a>&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war has intensified once again in the past two months with latest Russian strike being on Ukraine on Sunday. It killed at least two people overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. Meanwhile, Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday killed three people. Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had carried out overnight drone strikes targeting logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, communications facilities and vessels that Moscow said were linked to the Ukrainian military. The war has entered its fifth year now.

Ukraine has launched an “Army of Robots” initiative to develop robotic systems for dangerous military missions, including reconnaissance, demining, evacuation and engaging targets. Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said the programme will invest in defence-tech firms 

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Sunday (Sep 27) that the country is launching the “Army of Robots.” He said that new initiative is aimed to develop robotic systems that can undertake dangerous missions and reduce risks to human lives. Describing it as an "ecosystem", Fedorov added the Army of Robots would not be a single company. The initiative builds on Ukraine’s experience with its Army of Drones programme, launched in 2022. Fedorov said the next technological breakthrough Ukraine is pursuing is the robotisation of warfare. Under the initiative, Ukraine will invest in defence-tech companies, launch its own technology projects, develop research and development capabilities, test systems with the military and scale up technologies that prove effective on the battlefield. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine war: Blast rocks Russia’s Ulyanovsk after Ukrainian drone attack “The Army of Robots is not one company. It’s an ecosystem. We will invest in defense tech companies, launch our own technology projects, test them with the military and scale what works on the battlefield,” said Fedorov. “The goal is simple — save lives. Robots should take on the most dangerous missions: evacuating the wounded, delivering ammunition, mining and demining, reconnaissance, defending positions and engaging targets,” he added in a post on X. He also called on defence-tech companies and engineers working on robotics to join the initiative. He also sought a CTO or tech lead for the Army of Robots. Additionally, General Andrii Biletsky, commander of Ukraine’s Third Army Corps, said that Ukraine was using drones to deploy ground robots behind enemy lines and conduct attacks. Suicide ground robots are small wheeled unmanned vehicles controlled remotely by operators. Explosives can be attached to the vehicles, which are then directed towards designated targets before being detonated. Also Read: Russian FM tells UNGA that western countries are disrupting peace settlement in Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war has intensified once again in the past two months with latest Russian strike being on Ukraine on Sunday. It killed at least two people overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. Meanwhile, Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday killed three people. Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had carried out overnight drone strikes targeting logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, communications facilities and vessels that Moscow said were linked to the Ukrainian military. The war has entered its fifth year now.

Ukraine has launched an “Army of Robots” initiative to develop robotic systems for dangerous military missions, including reconnaissance, demining, evacuation and engaging targets. Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said the programme will invest in defence-tech firms&nbsp;

Ukraine launches ‘Army of Robots’ as Russia war enters fifth year: What is it?

The nor'easter pummeled coastal areas in the United States over the weekend. The storm brought "dangerous flooding and beach conditions, strong winds and heavy rainfall" to several areas, including New York City and Boston on Saturday. Tens of millions of people were affected by the storm as power cuts were reported in almost all of the northeastern US. A man died from a falling tree in Brooklyn, New York City, while working an extra shift for the New York City Housing Authority.&nbsp;"We mourn deeply for the loss of Leighton Brown, a NYCHA employee who faithfully served Brooklyn residents and who was known for his warm personality," the Office of the NYC Public Advocate posted on social media while condoling the death of the 56-year-old man.<h2>Storm to weaken by Monday</h2>The storm brought widespread deluge and coastal flooding in Delaware, New Jersey and New York, as states of emergency have been declared in the latter two areas. Northeastern US was slammed by powerful winds, heavy rain and coastal erosion. The storm is forecast to weaken overnight, although the effects will continue.&nbsp;Widespread flooding was reported from the Outer Banks to New England, with downed trees and power outages. North Carolina’s Outer Banks took a major hit from the storm, with “18-foot monster waves” being reported from the area. The storm will continue to bring heavy rain across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England into Monday. Winds will weaken with maximum gusts ranging from 20 to 30 mph.<h2>Emergency ferry service</h2>A final high-tide cycle with coastal flooding has been predicted for Monday. Flood Watches are in effect across parts of New England, with more flooding expected in areas already inundated by water. Rain will almost stop for the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State area by Tuesday, while northern New England will continue to be soaked by light rain.&nbsp;Meanwhile, emergency ferry service was launched for Hatteras Island, where NC Highway 12 was completely cut off. Visitors are effectively stranded, and entry onto the island is strictly restricted to designated emergency groups.<h2>Power cuts and cancelled flights</h2>The nor'easter has left more than 160,000 households without electricity, according to tracker PowerOutage. Flights were severely hit, with more than 2,400 flights delayed and 1,199 grounded on Saturday, according to FlightAware.&nbsp;Many outdoor events also had to be cancelled, including a professional football match between Red Bull New York and St. Louis City SC. The Global Citizen Festival concert in New York City's Central Park was also called off. Ed Sheeran's Boston concert was also cancelled due to the weather, although safety was one of the concerns.&nbsp;

The nor'easter left one person dead in Brooklyn, as strong winds felled trees in New York and New Jersey. Coastal communities were flooded, and powerful winds struck the entire Northeast. The storm is expected to weaken by Monday although rains will continue. 

The nor'easter pummeled coastal areas in the United States over the weekend. The storm brought "dangerous flooding and beach conditions, strong winds and heavy rainfall" to several areas, including New York City and Boston on Saturday. Tens of millions of people were affected by the storm as power cuts were reported in almost all of the northeastern US. A man died from a falling tree in Brooklyn, New York City, while working an extra shift for the New York City Housing Authority. "We mourn deeply for the loss of Leighton Brown, a NYCHA employee who faithfully served Brooklyn residents and who was known for his warm personality," the Office of the NYC Public Advocate posted on social media while condoling the death of the 56-year-old man. Storm to weaken by Monday The storm brought widespread deluge and coastal flooding in Delaware, New Jersey and New York, as states of emergency have been declared in the latter two areas. Northeastern US was slammed by powerful winds, heavy rain and coastal erosion. The storm is forecast to weaken overnight, although the effects will continue. Widespread flooding was reported from the Outer Banks to New England, with downed trees and power outages. North Carolina’s Outer Banks took a major hit from the storm, with “18-foot monster waves” being reported from the area. The storm will continue to bring heavy rain across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England into Monday. Winds will weaken with maximum gusts ranging from 20 to 30 mph. Emergency ferry service A final high-tide cycle with coastal flooding has been predicted for Monday. Flood Watches are in effect across parts of New England, with more flooding expected in areas already inundated by water. Rain will almost stop for the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State area by Tuesday, while northern New England will continue to be soaked by light rain. Meanwhile, emergency ferry service was launched for Hatteras Island, where NC Highway 12 was completely cut off. Visitors are effectively stranded, and entry onto the island is strictly restricted to designated emergency groups. Power cuts and cancelled flights The nor'easter has left more than 160,000 households without electricity, according to tracker PowerOutage. Flights were severely hit, with more than 2,400 flights delayed and 1,199 grounded on Saturday, according to FlightAware. Many outdoor events also had to be cancelled, including a professional football match between Red Bull New York and St. Louis City SC. The Global Citizen Festival concert in New York City's Central Park was also called off. Ed Sheeran's Boston concert was also cancelled due to the weather, although safety was one of the concerns.

The nor'easter left one person dead in Brooklyn, as strong winds felled trees in New York and New Jersey. Coastal communities were flooded, and powerful winds struck the entire Northeast. The storm is expected to weaken by Monday, although rains will continue.&nbsp;

Monster nor'easter slams US East Coast, 1 dead in Brooklyn, 18 foot waves reported in Outer Banks

Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel reportedly called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack and warned him of the onslaught from Gaza. Not only this, Egypt had reportedly issued two more warnings to Israel previous to Kamel's message. However, all the warnings were ignored by Israel, The Wall Street Journal reported. This comes days after it was reported that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had spoken to Netanyahu and warned him about a major operation being planned by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar ahead of Oct 7 attack. Netanyahu’s office and the foreign ministries of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates declined to comment on Wall Street Journal report.<h2>What the new report said?</h2>The report adds that Egyptian officials first warned Israel in June 2023 about the general volatility of the situation with Gaza, advising the Jewish state to resume negotiations with the Palestinian terror group for a hostage-prisoner deal. In September, Kamel flew to Israel and warned that “the situation in Gaza was dire and could blow up in everyone’s faces,” the report claimed, citing unnamed officials in Arab government. But Israeli officials dismissed the warnings, telling Kamel the situation was under control. Kamel then made a call to Netanyahu’s office,and said that that “the Egyptians continued to warn Israel up until 48 hours before the attack.” Netanyahu has previously denied ever speaking to Kamel in the months before the attack.&nbsp;Both UAE and Egypt's message allegedly did not reach Israel's security leadership as Netanyahu did not take action based on the warning. The claims about UAE was made in a new book, “Kidnapped: 843 Days of Abandonment,” written by journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval. The authors based the book on conversations with dozens of people, including senior officials from Israel and other countries.<h2>Oct 7 attack</h2>On the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack during the Nova Music Festival near Re’im, close to the Gaza border. The open-air trance festival, attended by over 3,500 young Israelis and foreigners, turned into a massacre as gunmen opened fire. At least 260 were killed and hundreds were taken hostage. Beyond the music festival, Hamas and allied militants launched a multi-front attack across southern Israel, catching the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) off guard. Over 2,500 rockets were fired into Israeli cities, including Ashkelon, Sderot, and Tel Aviv. Some fighters entered Israel via motorized paragliders. Armed men attacked residential communities, including Be’eri, Kfar Aza, and Nir Oz, murdering families, burning homes, and taking civilians. Approximately 240 people were taken hostage into Gaza.&nbsp;Israel responded within hours, launching massive retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza and declaring a state of war for the first time in 50 years. Operation Swords of Iron was launched to target Hamas infrastructure. The events of October 7 ignited the most intense phase of the Israel–Hamas conflict to date, and is, known as the beginning of Gaza war that is continuing till date.&nbsp;

Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel reportedly warned Benjamin Netanyahu multiple times about a worsening Gaza situation before Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, including a call days before the assault. A separate report says UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed also issued a warning

Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel reportedly called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack and warned him of the onslaught from Gaza. Not only this, Egypt had reportedly issued two more warnings to Israel previous to Kamel's message. However, all the warnings were ignored by Israel, The Wall Street Journal reported. This comes days after it was reported that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had spoken to Netanyahu and warned him about a major operation being planned by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar ahead of Oct 7 attack. Netanyahu’s office and the foreign ministries of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates declined to comment on Wall Street Journal report. What the new report said? The report adds that Egyptian officials first warned Israel in June 2023 about the general volatility of the situation with Gaza, advising the Jewish state to resume negotiations with the Palestinian terror group for a hostage-prisoner deal. In September, Kamel flew to Israel and warned that “the situation in Gaza was dire and could blow up in everyone’s faces,” the report claimed, citing unnamed officials in Arab government. But Israeli officials dismissed the warnings, telling Kamel the situation was under control. Kamel then made a call to Netanyahu’s office,and said that that “the Egyptians continued to warn Israel up until 48 hours before the attack.” Netanyahu has previously denied ever speaking to Kamel in the months before the attack. Both UAE and Egypt's message allegedly did not reach Israel's security leadership as Netanyahu did not take action based on the warning. The claims about UAE was made in a new book, “Kidnapped: 843 Days of Abandonment,” written by journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval. The authors based the book on conversations with dozens of people, including senior officials from Israel and other countries. Oct 7 attack On the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack during the Nova Music Festival near Re’im, close to the Gaza border. The open-air trance festival, attended by over 3,500 young Israelis and foreigners, turned into a massacre as gunmen opened fire. At least 260 were killed and hundreds were taken hostage. Beyond the music festival, Hamas and allied militants launched a multi-front attack across southern Israel, catching the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) off guard. Over 2,500 rockets were fired into Israeli cities, including Ashkelon, Sderot, and Tel Aviv. Some fighters entered Israel via motorized paragliders. Armed men attacked residential communities, including Be’eri, Kfar Aza, and Nir Oz, murdering families, burning homes, and taking civilians. Approximately 240 people were taken hostage into Gaza. Israel responded within hours, launching massive retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza and declaring a state of war for the first time in 50 years. Operation Swords of Iron was launched to target Hamas infrastructure. The events of October 7 ignited the most intense phase of the Israel–Hamas conflict to date, and is, known as the beginning of Gaza war that is continuing till date.

Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel reportedly warned Benjamin Netanyahu multiple times about a worsening Gaza situation before Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, including a call days before the assault. A separate report says UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed also issued a warning

Egypt warned Netanyahu thrice about Oct 7 Hamas attack but he ignored: Report

In top stories today, President Donald Trump said that the five suspects arrested near a Royal Air Force Fairford air base on the suspicion of preparing a terrorist act at the facility, used by US bombers in the operations against Iran, were looking to do big damage but claimed that they had been under US investigation.In other big news of the day, South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of publicly disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea despite an alleged confidentiality agreement between the two governments.Moving on to news from India Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU) postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28, amid widespread protest and rampage in its Phagwara campus due to an alleged rape case. Students went on a rampage destroying university property after it was reported that a student was allegedly raped by an employee and the university is trying to save the employee. Viral videos on social media showed the protesting students damaging the campus, and setting several parts on fire, while chanting “we want justice”.Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a statement that the Iranian military has driven the “enemy” from waters off southern Iran to the Arabian Sea and warned that they would soon be pushed out from there as well.In a message marking the Iran-Iraq War and the anniversary of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in 2024, Khamenei said, “Having suffered painful blows from our valiant combatants and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemy] dare not venture beyond the Arabian Sea.”<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-says-enemy-forces-will-soon-be-driven-out-of-arabian-sea-1790598022820">Read More</a>

British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link after an alleged bomb threat; five suspects were arrested near a Royal Air Force Fairford air base, according to a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph. The report cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-probe-possible-iran-link-raf-fairford-arrests-1790591120297">Read More</a>

Elon Musk's company SpaceX launched the Starship rocket from the company town of Starbase. If successful, this will be the 14th flight of Starship and an attempt to reach Earth's orbit for the first time. The flight is also expected to deploy 26 of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. SpaceX went public in June in the largest IPO on record and is now valued at about $2 trillion. SpaceX says it will eventually carry crew and cargo "to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-starship-14th-flight-first-orbit-starlink-v3-1790596224684">Read More</a>

The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday rescued a foreign-flagged tanker carrying 9,000 tonnes of palm oil after its main engine failed and ballast tanks began flooding, leaving the vessel dangerously tilted off the Odisha coast, officials confirmed.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Indian Coast Guard saves foreign chemical tanker from capsizing off Paradip coast

US Central Command has fired back at comments made by a senior Iranian military commander who said the Revolutionary Guard “completely controls” the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, CENTCOM said claims that “Iran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz … are false”. “Iran has no navy because American forces sank it,” it said.

US military denies Iran’s claim of ‘full control’ over Strait of Hormuz

The Shajareh-ye Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, which was bombed on the first day of the United States-Israel war on Iran, killing 120 children, still lies in ruins. A new building has been built in its place, but the school day is short with students attending for just an hour or so to hear the bell ring for the start of the new school year.

Iran’s children return to school under the shadow of war

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s resolution calling for the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, amid strong protests and a walkout by BJP legislators. Reacting to the Centre’s repeated assertion that statehood would be restored at the “right time”, Abdullah questioned what parameters would determine when that time would arrive.&nbsp; &nbsp;

J&K assembly passes statehood resolution

More than 80 people, mostly women, were missing Monday after being abducted by armed gangs in two separate weekend attacks in northern Nigeria, the latest mass kidnappings to rock the country. Gunmen on motorcycles, members of gangs specialising in ransom kidnappings and cattle rustling, locally known as ‘bandits’, have for years terrorised rural communities in northwestern and central Nigeria.

Dozens kidnapped in two weekend attacks in northern Nigeria

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has questioned the Centre’s repeated assertion that statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at the “right time”, asking what parameters determine when that time will arrive.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/omar-questions-centre-s-right-time-for-j-k-statehood-raises-advocate-general-appointment-1790585643926">Read here</a>

Omar Questions Centre’s ‘right time’ for J&K statehood, raises advocate general appointment

Turning 'maternal uncle' for newborn kids across Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Vijay formally launched what his government calls the ‘Thaai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam’ or ‘Maternal Uncle Gold ring scheme’ at the Rajaji government hospital in Madurai district. As part of the scheme, children born in Tamil Nadu government hospitals from June 22,2026 will be gifted 1 gram, 22-carat purity gold rings by the Tamil Nadu government. For availing this scheme, the mother of the baby would have to be a long-term resident of Tamil Nadu.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cm-vijay-turns-maternal-uncle-gifts-tn-government-s-gold-ring-scheme-for-newborns-1790584941409">Read here</a>

CM Vijay turns 'maternal uncle'; gifts TN government's gold ring scheme for newborns

The supreme court on Monday (Sept 28) refused to stay the Centre’s decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified Unified Payments Interface (UPI) person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, to be implemented from October 15. However, an affidavit from the Union government was sought by the court asking to explain the basis and legal framework for the new charges. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-refuses-to-stay-fee-on-upi-transactions-seeks-explanation-from-centre-1790584257232">READ MORE</a>

SC refuses to stay fee on UPI transactions, seeks explanation from Centre

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has questioned the Centre’s repeated assertion that statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at the “right time”, asking what parameters determine when that time will arrive. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/omar-questions-centre-s-right-time-for-j-k-statehood-raises-advocate-general-appointment-1790585643926">READ MORE</a>

Omar questions Centre’s ‘right time’ for J&K statehood, raises advocate general appointment

Kolkata is gearing up for the Puja festivities amid concerns over rainfall, while the hills of North Bengal remain on alert for heavy rain. Persistent showers could affect festive preparations, travel and outdoor celebrations in Kolkata, while hill districts face risks of landslides and disruptions. Authorities are monitoring weather conditions as the festive season approaches.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kolkata puja braces for rain: North Bengal Hills on heavy rain alert

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar to pay his respects, with security arrangements put in place around the shrine during his visit. Gor has been visiting various parts of Indi as part of his mandate. He recently travelled to Srinagar and Leh.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Golden Temple in Amritsar

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday launched the 'Thai Maman Thanga Mothiram' (Maternal Uncle's Gold Ring) scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, bringing the scheme into effect across government hospitals in the state. Under the scheme, eligible newborns are being provided a one-gram, 22-carat gold ring. The initiative will be implemented across Tamil Nadu, except in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram, where bypolls are due. The scheme is aimed at providing gold rings to eligible children born in government hospitals and government primary health centres.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches 'Thai Maman Thanga Mothiram' scheme for newborns

Seat-sharing between the Congress and its alliance partners for the 2027 Assembly elections is likely to be finalised in October, Uttar Pradesh Congress incharge Rajendra Pal Gautam said. Congress has candidates available to contest all 403 Assembly seats in the State. The party would not contest fewer than 150 seats under the alliance arrangement, the state incharge emphasised. “Seat-sharing will likely be finalised in the month of October. Congress has candidates available to contest all 403 seats. Under the alliance, the Congress party is entitled to get 50 per cent of the seats. Congress will not contest fewer than 150 seats,” Gautam said.

Congress likely to contest over 150 seats in Uttar Pradesh, seat-sharing likely to be finalised by October

The Supreme Court on Monday took Suo Motu Cognizance of rape cases reported from Delhi and surrounding areas in recent times, including the case of a minor who was gangraped on a sleeper bus, and observed that the incidents show a systematic failure of law enforcement and public administration authorities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/can-t-help-but-draw-painful-parallels-to-nirbhaya-case-sc-on-latest-incidents-of-rape-cases-in-delhi-ncr-1790576955988">READ MORE</a>&nbsp;

'Can't help but draw painful parallels to Nirbhaya case': SC on latest incidents of rape cases in Delhi-NCR

Former ​chairman of ‌Chinese state-owned automaker ​BAIC ​Group, Xu Heyi, ⁠was ​handed a ​death sentence on Monday (Sep 28) ​for ​bribery and money ‌laundering, ⁠with a two-year reprieve, ​the ​state ⁠broadcaster said, ​citing a ​Beijing ⁠court ruling. The ruling was issued by the Beijing No. 3 Intermediate People's Court. In addition, the court ordered that all of Xu's personal assets be confiscated, and stripped him of his political rights for life, and ruled that his illegal gains be turned over to the state treasury. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-sentences-ex-baic-boss-xu-heyi-to-death-with-two-year-reprieve-what-does-this-mean-1790573794255">READ MORE</a>

A 41-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala was executed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (September 27), after being convicted of smuggling methamphetamine into the country, Saudi newspaper Ajel reported.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/keralam-man-executed-in-saudi-arabia-after-conviction-in-drug-smuggling-case-family-unable-to-bring-back-mortal-remains-1790570188342">READ MORE</a>

Keralam man executed in Saudi Arabia

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces attacked Ukrainian logistics, communication, and data centers over the past 24 hours, while Ukraine's General Staff announced it had thwarted dozens of Russian attacks.

Russia reports strikes on Ukrainian data center

Eight US marines were reportedly injured when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel they were operating on in the Strait of Hormuz. Though, the marines were not seriously injured in the attack that happened two weeks ago, they suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, including headaches.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/8-us-marines-injured-in-iranian-missile-attack-on-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz-report-1790571480399">READ MORE</a>

As violence escalated at the Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU), the administration attempted to calm the situation by sharing a video of students claiming that no rape happened. Students went on rampage over rape allegations. However, after the video was released, the same students came forward to say they had been told what to say, and that their words were used without consent. LPU Registrar Dr Monika Gulati, in its official social media handles, released a video addressing students. The video featured three students who live in Room No. 504 of Girls' Hostel 3. They denied that any such incident had occurred there. Meanwhile, the university postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/our-video-was-trimmed-lpu-girls-who-featured-in-rape-denial-video-make-u-turn-1790562164405">READ MORE</a>&nbsp;

LPU girls who featured in rape-denial video make U-turn

South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of publicly disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.

In top stories today, President Donald Trump said that the five suspects arrested near a Royal Air Force Fairford air base on the suspicion of preparing a terrorist act at the facility, used by US bombers in the operations against Iran, were looking to do big damage but claimed that they had been under US investigation. In other big news of the day, South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of publicly disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea despite an alleged confidentiality agreement between the two governments. Moving on to news from India Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU) postponed its mid-term examinations and suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28, amid widespread protest and rampage in its Phagwara campus due to an alleged rape case. Students went on a rampage destroying university property after it was reported that a student was allegedly raped by an employee and the university is trying to save the employee. Viral videos on social media showed the protesting students damaging the campus, and setting several parts on fire, while chanting “we want justice”. Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of publicly disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.

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