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Chanel Tapper, with her 3.8-inch (9.75 cm) tongue&mdash;longer than a medium-sized lightbulb&mdash; holds the Guinness World Record for having the longest tongue, and what she loves most is watching people shriek in disbelief. Tapper, a California native, holds the title for woman with the globe&rsquo;s longest tongue and can skillfully use it to remove Jenga blocks from a stack, take out a lemon from a glass of water, flip plastic cups with it, raise a spoon by curling it around the item, and touch both the tip of her nose and under her chin.
But what thrills her most is showing her tongue to people and watching them shriek in disbelief and shock. &ldquo;Honestly, the best reaction I could ever get when someone sees my tongue is screaming,&rdquo; Tapper, 34, said recently in an interview published on the Guinness World Records website.&nbsp; &ldquo;People yell or scream in shock, or horror sometimes, [and] that&rsquo;s probably my favourite because it&rsquo;s funny to me because it&rsquo;s a dramatic response.&rdquo;
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Guinness World Records finally invited her to an event in Los Angeles in 2010 to measure her tongue and see if she merited a spot in the database. She beat two other competitors for the record, surpassing the average tongue length for women by about 1.9 cm (roughly three-fourths of an inch) &ndash; and for men by some 1.2 cm (a half-inch or so). Also Read |<a aria-label="Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, &lsquo;sugar gel&rsquo; triggers healthy hair regrowth" href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/study-ignites-fresh-hope-for-the-bald-sugar-gel-triggers-healthy-hair-regrowth-8880139" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, &lsquo;sugar gel&rsquo; triggers healthy hair regrowth</a> More than one online user has compared her to Venom, the slimy-tongued, fictional Marvel Comics villain, she said. &ldquo;I like little fun, silly things like that,&rdquo; Tapper said.
And what&rsquo;s more, the recognition had given her the chance to travel internationally. One such trip involved visiting the fashion capital Milan and being photographed with her tongue painted blue and green in photos for the Welcome Successful Living campaign from the Italian brand, Diesel.&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s fun&mdash;I get to see the parts of the world I&rsquo;ve never seen before,&rdquo; the Guinness record holder said.
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More than one online user has compared her to Venom, the slimy-tongued, fictional Marvel Comics villain. “I like little fun, silly things like that,” Chanel Tapper said. Trending | World

Chanel Tapper, with her 3.8-inch (9.75 cm) tongue—longer than a medium-sized lightbulb— holds the Guinness World Record for having the longest tongue, and what she loves most is watching people shriek in disbelief. Tapper, a California native, holds the title for woman with the globe’s longest tongue and can skillfully use it to remove Jenga blocks from a stack, take out a lemon from a glass of water, flip plastic cups with it, raise a spoon by curling it around the item, and touch both the tip of her nose and under her chin. But what thrills her most is showing her tongue to people and watching them shriek in disbelief and shock. “Honestly, the best reaction I could ever get when someone sees my tongue is screaming,” Tapper, 34, said recently in an interview published on the Guinness World Records website. “People yell or scream in shock, or horror sometimes, [and] that’s probably my favourite because it’s funny to me because it’s a dramatic response.” Also Read | Prodigal teen, 12, builds nuclear fusion reactor at home in Memphis, FBI comes knocking Tapper once recalled how she got into the habit of teasing people around her when she was about 11 by sticking out her tongue and getting that reaction on their faces and comments on its length. A couple of years later, she became a viral sensation after YouTube users spotted her sticking her tongue out on a video. Guinness World Records finally invited her to an event in Los Angeles in 2010 to measure her tongue and see if she merited a spot in the database. She beat two other competitors for the record, surpassing the average tongue length for women by about 1.9 cm (roughly three-fourths of an inch) – and for men by some 1.2 cm (a half-inch or so). Also Read | Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, ‘sugar gel’ triggers healthy hair regrowth More than one online user has compared her to Venom, the slimy-tongued, fictional Marvel Comics villain, she said. “I like little fun, silly things like that,” Tapper said. And what’s more, the recognition had given her the chance to travel internationally. One such trip involved visiting the fashion capital Milan and being photographed with her tongue painted blue and green in photos for the Welcome Successful Living campaign from the Italian brand, Diesel. “It’s fun—I get to see the parts of the world I’ve never seen before,” the Guinness record holder said. Also Read | Prostate cancer surgery innovation reduces odds of post-op erectile dysfunction

US woman with longest tongue in world loves seeing people scream in disbelief

After US President Donald Trump imposed "reciprocal tariffs" on several countries, the world's 500 richest people saw a decline in their combined wealth, losing USD 208 billion in 24 hours after the announcement.
It is indeed one of the largest fall in fortunes in over a decade.&nbsp;
The new tariffs have impacted multiple billionaires, Sputnik reported citing data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (BBI) compiled by Bloomberg on Friday.&nbsp;
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The plunge in the combined wealth of the world's top 500 billionaires is the fourth-largest one-day decline since the BBI was launched 13 years ago and the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The effect of tariffs did not even spare Trump's closest aide Elon Musk.&nbsp;
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<h2>Who are the billionaires?</h2>
The billionaires in the US have been hit majorly, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, before American stock markets opened.&nbsp;
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg was the biggest loser in dollar terms, with the social media company's nine per cent slide, with costing his chief executive officer $17.9 billion, or around nine per cent of his wealth.
Up next is Jeff Bezos, the next biggest loser in the list. Bezos lost $15.9 billion in wealth after Amazon shares plunged nine per cent on Thursday marking their biggest decline since 2022.&nbsp;
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While, Trump's buddy Tesla CEO and DOGE leader Elon Musk lost $11 billion on Thursday, as his care company's shares fell 5.5 per cent following Trump's tariff announcement on Liberation Day.&nbsp;
<h2>See the full list:&nbsp;</h2>
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Moreover, the only billionaire living outside the US, who suffered the impact of Trump's tariffs, was France's Bernard Arnault. Arnault's LVMH, a conglomerate which owns brands including Christian Dior, Bulgari and Loro Piana, saw its shares fall in Paris, wiping $6 billion off the net worth of Europe's richest person.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The new tariffs have impacted multiple billionaires, Sputnik reported citing data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (BBI) compiled by Bloomberg on Friday.

After US President Donald Trump imposed "reciprocal tariffs" on several countries, the world's 500 richest people saw a decline in their combined wealth, losing USD 208 billion in 24 hours after the announcement. It is indeed one of the largest fall in fortunes in over a decade. The new tariffs have impacted multiple billionaires, Sputnik reported citing data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index (BBI) compiled by Bloomberg on Friday. Also read: 'Typical unilateral bullying practice': China hits back at US with 34% tariffs on American goods from April 10 The plunge in the combined wealth of the world's top 500 billionaires is the fourth-largest one-day decline since the BBI was launched 13 years ago and the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic. The effect of tariffs did not even spare Trump's closest aide Elon Musk. Also read: Penguin memes flood internet after Trump tariffs hit uninhabited Antarctic islands Who are the billionaires? The billionaires in the US have been hit majorly, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, before American stock markets opened. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg was the biggest loser in dollar terms, with the social media company's nine per cent slide, with costing his chief executive officer $17.9 billion, or around nine per cent of his wealth. Up next is Jeff Bezos, the next biggest loser in the list. Bezos lost $15.9 billion in wealth after Amazon shares plunged nine per cent on Thursday marking their biggest decline since 2022. Also read: Donald Trump fires NSC officials, who are they? What is its impact on US national security While, Trump's buddy Tesla CEO and DOGE leader Elon Musk lost $11 billion on Thursday, as his care company's shares fell 5.5 per cent following Trump's tariff announcement on Liberation Day. See the full list: Moreover, the only billionaire living outside the US, who suffered the impact of Trump's tariffs, was France's Bernard Arnault. Arnault's LVMH, a conglomerate which owns brands including Christian Dior, Bulgari and Loro Piana, saw its shares fall in Paris, wiping $6 billion off the net worth of Europe's richest person. Also read: 'He's too hot': Bill O'Reilly warns Trump to move on from his 'buddy' Elon Musk, says he's a 'short timer' (With inputs from agencies)

Trump tariffs after-effect: Billionaires lost combined $208 billion; Musk, Zuckerberg biggest losers. FULL LIST HERE

US Secretary of State <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/visa-to-study-not-to-become-social-activist-us-state-secretary-rubio-after-detention-of-turkish-student-for-supporting-hamas-8902463" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marco Rubio</a> said on Friday (April 04) that President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> would not allow himself to be caught in &ldquo;endless negotiations&rdquo; with Russia over the war in Ukraine, and that it would soon become clear whether Moscow was genuinely interested in peace.
Speaking in Brussels following discussions with NATO allies, Rubio addressed concerns from partner nations about Trump&rsquo;s ongoing push for a peace deal with the Kremlin.
&ldquo;President Trump is not going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations about negotiations,&rdquo; Rubio told reporters after the talks.
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&ldquo;We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Pressure mounts over ceasefire efforts</h2>
While the Trump administration is continuing to call for a partial ceasefire, both sides in the conflict are still accusing each other of ongoing attacks. Trump, despite seeking better relations with Moscow, has expressed frustration at the slow progress in talks aimed at ending the violence.
Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed a US-Ukrainian proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. Moscow has said any agreement in the Black Sea region would depend on the West easing its sanctions.
Rubio, however, praised Ukraine for its readiness to de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue.
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&ldquo;Ukraine has shown a willingness to enter into a complete ceasefire and create space for negotiation,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;The Russians and Putin will have to make a decision about whether they're serious for peace or not. If it's a delay tactic, the President&rsquo;s not interested in that,&rdquo; he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “President Trump is not going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations about negotiations,” Rubio told reporters after the talks.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (April 04) that President Donald Trump would not allow himself to be caught in “endless negotiations” with Russia over the war in Ukraine, and that it would soon become clear whether Moscow was genuinely interested in peace. Speaking in Brussels following discussions with NATO allies, Rubio addressed concerns from partner nations about Trump’s ongoing push for a peace deal with the Kremlin. “President Trump is not going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations about negotiations,” Rubio told reporters after the talks. Also read: DANGEROUS! US issues travel advisory, asks Americans to 'not travel' to Russia, Ukraine & 19 other countries. Full list HERE “We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not,” he added. Pressure mounts over ceasefire efforts While the Trump administration is continuing to call for a partial ceasefire, both sides in the conflict are still accusing each other of ongoing attacks. Trump, despite seeking better relations with Moscow, has expressed frustration at the slow progress in talks aimed at ending the violence. Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed a US-Ukrainian proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. Moscow has said any agreement in the Black Sea region would depend on the West easing its sanctions. Rubio, however, praised Ukraine for its readiness to de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue. Also read: Russia building more Nuclear icebreakers to cut 'worsening Arctic' “Ukraine has shown a willingness to enter into a complete ceasefire and create space for negotiation,” he said. “The Russians and Putin will have to make a decision about whether they're serious for peace or not. If it's a delay tactic, the President’s not interested in that,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Trump not interested in delay tactic on Ukraine': Rubio warns Putin, says Russia must ‘decide if it’s serious about peace’

The Trump administration has removed Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of both the National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command, without providing an official explanation. Haugh, who took on the dual roles just over a year ago, was dismissed alongside his NSA deputy, Wendy Noble, according to two officials who spoke with The Washington Post.
The decision follows a Wednesday meeting between President Donald Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer, who reportedly pushed for the removal of Haugh and several others she viewed as disloyal to the president.
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Loomer later confirmed to The Washington Post that she had called for the firings during her 30-minute Oval Office meeting with Trump. She has since stated publicly, &ldquo;NSA Director Tim Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble have been disloyal to President Trump. That is why they have been fired.&rdquo;
In addition to Haugh and Noble, at least five senior staffers from the National Security Council were also dismissed on Thursday. Trump hinted at the shake-up while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Miami, saying, &ldquo;Always we&rsquo;re letting go of people. People that we don&rsquo;t like or people that we don&rsquo;t think can do the job or people that may have loyalties to somebody else.&rdquo;
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The firings have caused alarm across Washington, particularly given Loomer&rsquo;s controversial background and history of promoting conspiracy theories. Her growing influence within Trump&rsquo;s inner circle is raising questions about decision-making at the highest levels of US national security.
According to individuals familiar with the situation, Loomer used the meeting to press Trump to purge staff members she deemed unfaithful to his &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; vision.
<h2>Strong backlash from lawmakers</h2>
The surprise dismissal of Gen. Haugh has drawn swift criticism from top Democratic lawmakers, who argue the move undermines US national security.
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Senator Mark Warner, vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said, &ldquo;General Haugh has served our country in uniform, with honour and distinction, for more than 30 years. At a time when the United States is facing unprecedented cyber threats &hellip; how does firing him make Americans any safer?&rdquo;
Representative Jim Himes, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, expressed similar concerns, &ldquo;I have known General Haugh to be an honest and forthright leader who followed the law and put national security first &ndash; I fear those are precisely the qualities that could lead to his firing in this administration.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The intelligence committee and the American people need an immediate explanation for this decision, which makes all of us less safe,&rdquo; he added.
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<h2>No official reason given</h2>
As of now, the White House has not provided any public justification for the firings.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In addition to Haugh and Noble, at least five senior staffers from the National Security Council were also dismissed on Thursday.

The Trump administration has removed Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of both the National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command, without providing an official explanation. Haugh, who took on the dual roles just over a year ago, was dismissed alongside his NSA deputy, Wendy Noble, according to two officials who spoke with The Washington Post. The decision follows a Wednesday meeting between President Donald Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer, who reportedly pushed for the removal of Haugh and several others she viewed as disloyal to the president. Also read: 'You're fired!' Trump fires ‘disloyal’ national security staffers after meeting with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer: Who is she? Loomer later confirmed to The Washington Post that she had called for the firings during her 30-minute Oval Office meeting with Trump. She has since stated publicly, “NSA Director Tim Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble have been disloyal to President Trump. That is why they have been fired.” In addition to Haugh and Noble, at least five senior staffers from the National Security Council were also dismissed on Thursday. Trump hinted at the shake-up while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Miami, saying, “Always we’re letting go of people. People that we don’t like or people that we don’t think can do the job or people that may have loyalties to somebody else.” Also read: Donald Trump fires NSC officials, who are they? What is its impact on US national security The firings have caused alarm across Washington, particularly given Loomer’s controversial background and history of promoting conspiracy theories. Her growing influence within Trump’s inner circle is raising questions about decision-making at the highest levels of US national security. According to individuals familiar with the situation, Loomer used the meeting to press Trump to purge staff members she deemed unfaithful to his “Make America Great Again” vision. Strong backlash from lawmakers The surprise dismissal of Gen. Haugh has drawn swift criticism from top Democratic lawmakers, who argue the move undermines US national security. Also read: 'Unacceptable threat': Russia formally declared national security threat to Britain for first time. Here's why Senator Mark Warner, vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said, “General Haugh has served our country in uniform, with honour and distinction, for more than 30 years. At a time when the United States is facing unprecedented cyber threats … how does firing him make Americans any safer?” Representative Jim Himes, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, expressed similar concerns, “I have known General Haugh to be an honest and forthright leader who followed the law and put national security first – I fear those are precisely the qualities that could lead to his firing in this administration.” “The intelligence committee and the American people need an immediate explanation for this decision, which makes all of us less safe,” he added. Also read: Trump continues to have 'confidence in his national security team': White House No official reason given As of now, the White House has not provided any public justification for the firings. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Makes us less safe': Trump ousts NSA chief Tim Haugh for 'no reason' after Loomer meeting amid 'loyalty purge'

Conservative author and former Fox News host Bill O&rsquo;Reilly warned US President Donald Trump to ditch his closest "buddy" and senior advisor Elon Musk, saying that he's a "short timer".&nbsp;
He further suggested <a href="https://www.wionews.com/autonews/tesla-investors-brace-for-sales-decline-amidst-growing-musk-backlash-8924980">Trump </a>let the "technicians" take over, adding that Musk was "just too hot" to remain in this position.
"As I said very early on, Musk is a short-timer. It&rsquo;s just too hot. You just can&rsquo;t have a guy that hot," O&rsquo;Reilly said during an appearance on NewsNation&rsquo;s Cuomo.&nbsp;
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O'Reilly further stressed that Musk did a good job exposing the government waste, bringing it back to page one, "but now the technicians should take over."
"You don&rsquo;t need Elon to go out and sell, it&rsquo;s sold, and most Americans know that we&rsquo;re being fleeced, the taxpayer&rsquo;s being fleeced, so he&rsquo;s accomplished what he wanted to accomplish and I think he will remain a Trump adviser, but I do think he&rsquo;ll go back to the private sector," he said.&nbsp;
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O&rsquo;Reilly denied, however, that Musk had &ldquo;anything to do with the [Supreme Court] loss in Wisconsin,&rdquo; arguing, &ldquo;It would have shown up on the exit poll. It&rsquo;s very simple. I&rsquo;m a fact-based guy.&rdquo;
<h2>'Anyone hoping that Musk will disappear...'</h2>
However, a senior Trump administration official told Politico on Wednesday that anyone hoping that Musk will disappear entirely from Trump's orbit is "fooling themselves".&nbsp;
Trump on Thursday, told reporters that he thought Musk is &ldquo;fantastic, and he&rsquo;s a patriot", predicting that he "will stay for a certain period of time and then he&rsquo;s going to want to get back to his businesses full-time.&rdquo;
O'Reilly's conversation was majorly surrounded by a Politico report which was published a day ago, suggesting Trump had informed his Cabinet and inner circle that Musk would soon be stepping down from DOGE.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: O'Reilly further stressed that Musk did a good job exposing the government waste, bringing it back to page one, "but now the technicians should take over."

Conservative author and former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly warned US President Donald Trump to ditch his closest "buddy" and senior advisor Elon Musk, saying that he's a "short timer". He further suggested Trump let the "technicians" take over, adding that Musk was "just too hot" to remain in this position. "As I said very early on, Musk is a short-timer. It’s just too hot. You just can’t have a guy that hot," O’Reilly said during an appearance on NewsNation’s Cuomo. Also read: 'Stop Trump and Musk's illegal power grab': Arizona AG files 9th lawsuit against US president O'Reilly further stressed that Musk did a good job exposing the government waste, bringing it back to page one, "but now the technicians should take over." "You don’t need Elon to go out and sell, it’s sold, and most Americans know that we’re being fleeced, the taxpayer’s being fleeced, so he’s accomplished what he wanted to accomplish and I think he will remain a Trump adviser, but I do think he’ll go back to the private sector," he said. Also read: Trump wants 'fantastic' Elon Musk to stay around 'as long as possible' amid speculation of Tesla owner leaving DOGE O’Reilly denied, however, that Musk had “anything to do with the [Supreme Court] loss in Wisconsin,” arguing, “It would have shown up on the exit poll. It’s very simple. I’m a fact-based guy.” 'Anyone hoping that Musk will disappear...' However, a senior Trump administration official told Politico on Wednesday that anyone hoping that Musk will disappear entirely from Trump's orbit is "fooling themselves". Trump on Thursday, told reporters that he thought Musk is “fantastic, and he’s a patriot", predicting that he "will stay for a certain period of time and then he’s going to want to get back to his businesses full-time.” O'Reilly's conversation was majorly surrounded by a Politico report which was published a day ago, suggesting Trump had informed his Cabinet and inner circle that Musk would soon be stepping down from DOGE. Also read: Musk reacts to report claiming Trump said X boss ‘will be stepping back’; White House calls it ‘garbage’ (With inputs from agencies)

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The UK has seen a significant rise in employees taking sick leave due to respiratory illness. The number has risen by 10 million; what used to be 6 million in 2020, the year the world witnessed the pandemic. The stark rise in the numbers is not just concerning but rather alarming, as questions have been raised about the air quality and the little that is done to minimise the irritants in the air.
Speaking to news outlet The Times, Jonathan Blades, head of policy at Asthma + Lung UK, said, &ldquo;At the heart of the issue is poor care, which is leading to worsening health and a spiral of repeat emergency visits to hospital.&rdquo;
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Sarah Jones, who was also quoted in the publication, mentioned how she has been suffering from asthma since she was 16 and now finds it &ldquo;completely out of control&rdquo;. She was pointed out how she had to take six months off work in the last 18 months due to her severe illness. And now Jones is forced to work from home. Her flare-ups have been getting worse and triggering her asthma.
She added, &ldquo;I went from being incredibly active and going on holidays, walking miles a day and taking my little girl to the park. I used to swim a lot, and I enjoyed concerts and holidays, but now I can&rsquo;t do any of that.&rdquo;
In response to Conservative Lord Kamall's request for data on workdays lost due to asthma, the ONS data was shared, which showed these staggering numbers on respiratory illness and not specifically on asthma. Labour's Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent wrote, "Unfortunately, we do not collect information regarding the type of sickness at a level of detail to identify those suffering from asthma specifically, but we can provide the number of working days lost due to respiratory conditions."
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In the data shared between 2012 and 2022, only 2017 saw the lowest number, i.e., 3.7 million. After 2020, it only shot up for the worse.

The UK has seen a significant rise in employees taking sick leave due to respiratory illness. The number has risen by 10 million; what used to be 6 million in 2020, the year the world witnessed the pandemic.

The UK has seen a significant rise in employees taking sick leave due to respiratory illness. The number has risen by 10 million; what used to be 6 million in 2020, the year the world witnessed the pandemic. The stark rise in the numbers is not just concerning but rather alarming, as questions have been raised about the air quality and the little that is done to minimise the irritants in the air. Speaking to news outlet The Times, Jonathan Blades, head of policy at Asthma + Lung UK, said, “At the heart of the issue is poor care, which is leading to worsening health and a spiral of repeat emergency visits to hospital.” Also read: Did you know? Air Pollution could heighten risk of depression Sarah Jones, who was also quoted in the publication, mentioned how she has been suffering from asthma since she was 16 and now finds it “completely out of control”. She was pointed out how she had to take six months off work in the last 18 months due to her severe illness. And now Jones is forced to work from home. Her flare-ups have been getting worse and triggering her asthma. She added, “I went from being incredibly active and going on holidays, walking miles a day and taking my little girl to the park. I used to swim a lot, and I enjoyed concerts and holidays, but now I can’t do any of that.” In response to Conservative Lord Kamall's request for data on workdays lost due to asthma, the ONS data was shared, which showed these staggering numbers on respiratory illness and not specifically on asthma. Labour's Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent wrote, "Unfortunately, we do not collect information regarding the type of sickness at a level of detail to identify those suffering from asthma specifically, but we can provide the number of working days lost due to respiratory conditions." Photograph: (Credit: ONS data/parliament.uk) In the data shared between 2012 and 2022, only 2017 saw the lowest number, i.e., 3.7 million. After 2020, it only shot up for the worse.

6 million during pandemic, 16 million working days lost in UK due to respiratory illness in 2022

South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday after the country's Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment.&nbsp;
Yoon was suspended from duty in December 2024 after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country.&nbsp;
"I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I was unable to meet your expectations," he said in a short statement released after the court announced its unanimous verdict.
Now, a snap election to vote for Yoon's replacement must be held by June 3. Until then, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will remain as acting president. The new president will take office as soon as the National Election Commission declares the results.
Now, along with the impeachment, Yoon is also being investigated for treason over his botched martial law attempt last December.
However, this is not the only political crisis, South Korea has seen.&nbsp;
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Previous leaders have also been a part of political turmoil and disorders.&nbsp;
Since the country was founded after World War II, almost all the presidents of South Korea have faced serious allegations against them or their family members. Some of them faced impeachment, some prosecution, some prison and even assassination.&nbsp;
Only a few presidents, including the most recent former leader, Moon Jae-in, had a peaceful departure.&nbsp;
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C. Harrison Kim, an associate professor of Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, said, &ldquo;It has been the case that almost all South Korean presidents or their families have had a corrupt side. Almost all of them."&nbsp;
&ldquo;But what is interesting is that the South Korean public cannot stand for that, and almost always, someone will have to pay &mdash; and it&rsquo;s often the presidents themselves," Kim added.&nbsp;
&ldquo;South Koreans have no qualms about taking down a leader,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
<h2>List of South Korean leaders who faced dramatic end in politics</h2>
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<h3>Syngman Rhee&nbsp;</h3>
South Korean President Syngman Rhee came into power in 1948 as the first president of an infant republic, created after World War II.&nbsp;
However, he was forced to resign in 1960 due to a massive student-led uprising and forced into exile in Hawaii, where he died in 1965.&nbsp;
<h3>Park Geun-Hye&nbsp;</h3>
Park Geun-hye, the country's first female president, was impeached by Parliament in 2016 and was later imprisoned.&nbsp;
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She faced accusations of accepting or soliciting tens of millions of dollars from conglomerates like Samsung.&nbsp;
Additional allegations were also imposed on Geun-hye, including leaking classified documents, blacklisting artists critical of her policies, and dismissing officials who opposed her.
<h3>Park Chung-hee</h3>
Park Chung-hee, South Korea's dictator, was assassinated in October 1979, by Kim Jae-gyu, his spy chief, during a private dinner.
Following Park's death, army generals Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo plotted a coup in December 1979, which further plunged South Korea into political turmoil.&nbsp;
<h3>Yun Po-sun</h3>
President Yun Po-sun was ousted in a military coup in 1961, which was orchestrated by army officer Park Chung-hee.
Initially, Yun was allowed to remain in office, but Park effectively seized control of the government.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending news: Yoon was suspended from duty in December after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country.

South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday after the country's Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment. Yoon was suspended from duty in December 2024 after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law in the country. "I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I was unable to meet your expectations," he said in a short statement released after the court announced its unanimous verdict. Now, a snap election to vote for Yoon's replacement must be held by June 3. Until then, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will remain as acting president. The new president will take office as soon as the National Election Commission declares the results. Now, along with the impeachment, Yoon is also being investigated for treason over his botched martial law attempt last December. However, this is not the only political crisis, South Korea has seen. Also read: South Korea's suspended president Yoon arrested, says surrendered to avoid 'bloodshed' Previous leaders have also been a part of political turmoil and disorders. Since the country was founded after World War II, almost all the presidents of South Korea have faced serious allegations against them or their family members. Some of them faced impeachment, some prosecution, some prison and even assassination. Only a few presidents, including the most recent former leader, Moon Jae-in, had a peaceful departure. Also read: South Korean investigators storm suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence to arrest him C. Harrison Kim, an associate professor of Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, said, “It has been the case that almost all South Korean presidents or their families have had a corrupt side. Almost all of them." “But what is interesting is that the South Korean public cannot stand for that, and almost always, someone will have to pay — and it’s often the presidents themselves," Kim added. “South Koreans have no qualms about taking down a leader,” he said. List of South Korean leaders who faced dramatic end in politics Also read: Impeachment trial of suspended South Korean President Yoon to begin Syngman Rhee South Korean President Syngman Rhee came into power in 1948 as the first president of an infant republic, created after World War II. However, he was forced to resign in 1960 due to a massive student-led uprising and forced into exile in Hawaii, where he died in 1965. Park Geun-Hye Park Geun-hye, the country's first female president, was impeached by Parliament in 2016 and was later imprisoned. Also read: South Korea's Yoon gets pay rise despite facing impeachment trial She faced accusations of accepting or soliciting tens of millions of dollars from conglomerates like Samsung. Additional allegations were also imposed on Geun-hye, including leaking classified documents, blacklisting artists critical of her policies, and dismissing officials who opposed her. Park Chung-hee Park Chung-hee, South Korea's dictator, was assassinated in October 1979, by Kim Jae-gyu, his spy chief, during a private dinner. Following Park's death, army generals Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo plotted a coup in December 1979, which further plunged South Korea into political turmoil. Yun Po-sun President Yun Po-sun was ousted in a military coup in 1961, which was orchestrated by army officer Park Chung-hee. Initially, Yun was allowed to remain in office, but Park effectively seized control of the government. (With inputs from agencies)

Dark history of South Korean presidents: Exiled, impeached, shot, jailed

As countries begin to retaliate against Trump's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariffs-hit-uninhabited-islands-territories-with-no-economy-check-details-8922197">tariffs</a>, China on Friday (April 4) imposed 34% tariffs on all goods imported from the US starting on April 10.
It further called it a "typical unilateral bullying practice", adding that it undermines China's legitimate rights and interests.
&ldquo;This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China&rsquo;s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,&rdquo; China&rsquo;s State Council Tariff Commission said in a statement announcing its retaliatory tariffs.
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Beijing also announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US from April 4 onwards.
Moreover, China&rsquo;s Ministry of Commerce said it was adding 11 American companies to its list of "unreliable entities", essentially barring them from doing business in China or with Chinese companies.&nbsp;
"The purpose of the Chinese government's implementation of export controls on relevant items in accordance with the law is to better safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation," China's commerce ministry said in a statement.
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The ministry also imposed stringent limits on exports of certain rare earth elements that are mined almost exclusively in China and are used in everything from electric cars to smart bombs. &nbsp;
US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced to impose of massive "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
The US president imposed 34% tariffs on China on Wednesday, while admitting they&rsquo;re only about half of what other countries charge the US.
"We will charge them approximately half of what they are and have been charging us," he said.
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World: China announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US

As countries begin to retaliate against Trump's tariffs, China on Friday (April 4) imposed 34% tariffs on all goods imported from the US starting on April 10. It further called it a "typical unilateral bullying practice", adding that it undermines China's legitimate rights and interests. “This practice of the US is not in line with international trade rules, seriously undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and is a typical unilateral bullying practice,” China’s State Council Tariff Commission said in a statement announcing its retaliatory tariffs. Also read: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs hit ‘tariff king’ India: Could they cost PM Modi his next term? Beijing also announced controls on exports of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium, to the US from April 4 onwards. Moreover, China’s Ministry of Commerce said it was adding 11 American companies to its list of "unreliable entities", essentially barring them from doing business in China or with Chinese companies. "The purpose of the Chinese government's implementation of export controls on relevant items in accordance with the law is to better safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation," China's commerce ministry said in a statement. Also read: Want to avoid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs? Trump himself has a ‘simple’ solution for world leaders The ministry also imposed stringent limits on exports of certain rare earth elements that are mined almost exclusively in China and are used in everything from electric cars to smart bombs. US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced to impose of massive "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on "Liberation Day". The US president imposed 34% tariffs on China on Wednesday, while admitting they’re only about half of what other countries charge the US. "We will charge them approximately half of what they are and have been charging us," he said. Also read: Trump’s ‘kind reciprocal’ tariffs explained: See how much India, China, Japan, and others will pay. FULL LIST (With inputs from agencies)

'Typical unilateral bullying practice': China hits back at US with 34% tariffs on American goods from April 10

A bizarre incident unfolded on a flight in China recently, where two women got into a physical fight with each other. However, the person who ended up bearing the brunt was a flight attendant who got bitten in the bickering.
The flight was delayed after two female passengers got into a fight over "body odour" and "the smell of perfume". The incident happened on Shenzhen Airlines on April 1. The airline released a statement saying that the angry scenes unfolded as the plane was ready to take off from Shenzhen for Shanghai.
Two women sitting next to each other started fighting. One of them complained about the other's body odour. An argument ensued, and the second one got angry and objected to her strong perfume smell.
Shenzhen Business News reported that the argument soon turned violent, and the two got into a physical fight. The flight attendants tried to stop the women. There were two male attendants and two female attendants.
However, the incident turned even nastier, and one of the women ended up biting a female attendant.
A video of the incident is going viral on social media where one of the flight attendants can be heard shouting, &ldquo;Open your mouth. You have bitten me!&rdquo;
<h2>Flight attendant taken to hospital&nbsp;</h2>
The airline said that the attendant was taken to a hospital and is in a "non-serious condition."
The female passengers were also removed from the flight by the police. Everyone else on board also suffered as they were asked to get off the flight. They reboarded after two hours, causing a massive delay.
The airline said, &ldquo;Shenzhen Airlines does its best to safeguard the legal rights of both passengers and its employees. We call on passengers to obey the rules and take your trips in a civilized manner.&rdquo;

Two women sitting next to each other on a Shenzhen Airlines flight started fighting. One of them complained about the other's body odour. World Trending

A bizarre incident unfolded on a flight in China recently, where two women got into a physical fight with each other. However, the person who ended up bearing the brunt was a flight attendant who got bitten in the bickering. The flight was delayed after two female passengers got into a fight over "body odour" and "the smell of perfume". The incident happened on Shenzhen Airlines on April 1. The airline released a statement saying that the angry scenes unfolded as the plane was ready to take off from Shenzhen for Shanghai. Two women sitting next to each other started fighting. One of them complained about the other's body odour. An argument ensued, and the second one got angry and objected to her strong perfume smell. Shenzhen Business News reported that the argument soon turned violent, and the two got into a physical fight. The flight attendants tried to stop the women. There were two male attendants and two female attendants. However, the incident turned even nastier, and one of the women ended up biting a female attendant. A video of the incident is going viral on social media where one of the flight attendants can be heard shouting, “Open your mouth. You have bitten me!” Flight attendant taken to hospital The airline said that the attendant was taken to a hospital and is in a "non-serious condition." The female passengers were also removed from the flight by the police. Everyone else on board also suffered as they were asked to get off the flight. They reboarded after two hours, causing a massive delay. The airline said, “Shenzhen Airlines does its best to safeguard the legal rights of both passengers and its employees. We call on passengers to obey the rules and take your trips in a civilized manner.”

Rowdy female passenger bites flight attendant following 'body odour' brawl

Spain has officially ended the Golden Visa programme with effect from Thursday (Apr 3). The Golden Visa programme allowed foreign investors to get residency permits by investing in the country. The scheme was launched in 2013.
One of the ways to get the golden visa was to purchase property worth at least &euro;500,000 ($555,000) in Spain. The programme also had other options such as investing $2.17 million or more in state bonds or Spanish companies. In spite of the other options, 95 per cent of all golden visas were issued through the real estate investment, as per reports.
From 2013 to 2023, Spain granted 14,576 golden visas and most beneficiaries came from China, Russia, the UK, the US, Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela and Mexico, according to government figures.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why was the Golden Visa programme introduced?</h2>
The Golden Visa programme was introduced to help the country's economic welfare. Many countries including Spain, Portugal and Greece wanted to attract foreign investment after they climbed out of the debt crisis of 2009. Spain earned over &euro;1 billion annually from its Golden Visa programme and from 2016 to 2023, the programme generated about $10 billion in investments, as per reports.
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The Golden Visa programme became popular as it granted applicants the right to reside and work in Spain but did not require them to live in the country full-time, as per reports. It also allowed visa-free travel to all Schengen Zone countries. Beneficiaries of the golden visa had to visit Spain for one day per year to maintain their residency status. Additionally, data shows that the programme generated about $10 billion in investments for the country.
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<h2>Why is Spain scrapping the golden visas?</h2>
The Spanish government decided to scrap the golden visa programme to tackle the growing housing crisis. The property values skyrocketted leaving domestic buyers out of overstressed markets. &nbsp;Affordable homes became a distant dream for ordinary Spaniards, specially in Madrid and Barcelona. As per reports, &nbsp;over the past year in Spain, rents and home prices have both risen by 11 per cent.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S&aacute;nchez said his government's intention to scrap the scheme was intended "to guarantee that housing is a right and not merely the subject of business speculation".
However, some have criticised the move as a "political stunt" and said that it won't help the real estate sector.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Spain officially ended the Golden Visa programme with effect from Thursday. It allowed foreign investors to get residency permits by investing in the country.

Spain has officially ended the Golden Visa programme with effect from Thursday (Apr 3). The Golden Visa programme allowed foreign investors to get residency permits by investing in the country. The scheme was launched in 2013. One of the ways to get the golden visa was to purchase property worth at least €500,000 ($555,000) in Spain. The programme also had other options such as investing $2.17 million or more in state bonds or Spanish companies. In spite of the other options, 95 per cent of all golden visas were issued through the real estate investment, as per reports. From 2013 to 2023, Spain granted 14,576 golden visas and most beneficiaries came from China, Russia, the UK, the US, Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela and Mexico, according to government figures. Read More | Spain unveils draft bill to criminalise AI-generated sexual images without consent Why was the Golden Visa programme introduced? The Golden Visa programme was introduced to help the country's economic welfare. Many countries including Spain, Portugal and Greece wanted to attract foreign investment after they climbed out of the debt crisis of 2009. Spain earned over €1 billion annually from its Golden Visa programme and from 2016 to 2023, the programme generated about $10 billion in investments, as per reports. Read More | Donald Trump fires NSC officials, who are they? What is its impact on US national security The Golden Visa programme became popular as it granted applicants the right to reside and work in Spain but did not require them to live in the country full-time, as per reports. It also allowed visa-free travel to all Schengen Zone countries. Beneficiaries of the golden visa had to visit Spain for one day per year to maintain their residency status. Additionally, data shows that the programme generated about $10 billion in investments for the country. Read More | PM Modi holds first meet with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines Why is Spain scrapping the golden visas? The Spanish government decided to scrap the golden visa programme to tackle the growing housing crisis. The property values skyrocketted leaving domestic buyers out of overstressed markets. Affordable homes became a distant dream for ordinary Spaniards, specially in Madrid and Barcelona. As per reports, over the past year in Spain, rents and home prices have both risen by 11 per cent. Read More | Spain approves plan to cut workweek to 37.5 hours Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his government's intention to scrap the scheme was intended "to guarantee that housing is a right and not merely the subject of business speculation". However, some have criticised the move as a "political stunt" and said that it won't help the real estate sector. (With inputs from agencies)

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Parts of the United States are likely to see the worst flood in 1,000 years, thanks to the weather phenomenon known as atmospheric rivers. The forecast from&nbsp;the Weather Prediction Center of the US National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the storms associated with this phenomenon will move towards northeastern states on Friday and into the weekend. The landfall will hit the middle Mississippi Valley and the Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas region.
Parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois states could come under heavy flooding.
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<h2>What are atmospheric rivers? </h2>
The term atmospheric rivers, abbreviated as ARs, was popularised in the 1990s by researchers Yong Zhu and Reginald E&nbsp; Newell of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Atmospheric rivers are often referred to as ARs.
In simplest terms, atmospheric rivers are a weather phenomenon that appear like rivers in the sky: a narrow, long area of water vapour.
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These 'rivers' take moisture from tropical regions and move them to the mainland US.
Their geographical distribution spans the Pacific to Hawaii.&nbsp;
Once they form over an ocean, atmospheric rivers flow through the sky and bring water vapour from the tropics to the northern latitudes of the US.
Once the atmospheric river makes landfall, the moisture is released as rain or snow.
Atmospheric rivers are behind nearly half of annual precipitation in the US. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-braces-for-one-in-1000-year-flood-state-of-emergency-declared-as-millions-at-risk-in-these-states-8921638">US braces for &lsquo;one-in-1000-year&rsquo; flood: State of emergency declared as millions at risk&nbsp;in&nbsp;THESE&nbsp;states</a>
An average atmospheric river can carry as much water as the mouth of the Mississippi River. How much water can be carried in an atmospheric river is calculated by measuring the vapour and dividing it by the density of liquid water.
The worst kind of atmospheric rivers can lead to unprecedented rain and floods.&nbsp;The rains can cause landslides, disrupt travel and damage both life and property.
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Atmosphere rivers are also responsible for the snowpack in the Sierra mountains.
<h2>How are atmospheric rivers formed?</h2>
Atmospheric rivers are generally a consequence of cyclones and storms. They can extend up to 600 kilometres in width. Weather conditions affect the direction of their movement, as well as the intensity of rain or snow that they bring in.
<h2>What is a Pineapple Express?</h2>
Pinapple Express is the nickname given to the atmospheric river that brings vapour from the tropics near Hawaii to the West Coast states of the US.
<h2>Are all atmospheric rivers dangerous?</h2>
No. Most atmospheric rivers are weak, and could bring much-needed rain that fills aquifers. They are in fact a crucial aspect of water supply in the US.
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But an excess supply of rain due to atmospheric rivers can lead to floods.&nbsp;Past cases of flooding by atmospheric rivers include the December 2010 winter storm that hit the US West Coast.&nbsp;Rainfall of up to 25 inches was recorded.&nbsp;
<h2>How are atmospheric rivers monitored?</h2>
In the US, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, a bureau of the commerce department, is the main government agency responsible for monitoring and researching atmospheric rivers.
It forecasts and warns about the dangers of atmospheric rivers, using satellite imagery, radar and weather aircraft.
Based on NOAA research, the National Weather Service forecasters warn about rain and flooding.
They can make the predictions up to seven days ahead of such events.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-braces-for-more-flooding-as-another-atmospheric-river-approaches-571738"></a>

Worst flood in 1000 years . Atmospheric rivers are a weather phenomenon that appear like rivers in the sky: a narrow, long area of water vapour. World Science & Tech

Parts of the United States are likely to see the worst flood in 1,000 years, thanks to the weather phenomenon known as atmospheric rivers. The forecast from the Weather Prediction Center of the US National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the storms associated with this phenomenon will move towards northeastern states on Friday and into the weekend. The landfall will hit the middle Mississippi Valley and the Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas region. Parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois states could come under heavy flooding. What are atmospheric rivers? The term atmospheric rivers, abbreviated as ARs, was popularised in the 1990s by researchers Yong Zhu and Reginald E Newell of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Atmospheric rivers are often referred to as ARs. In simplest terms, atmospheric rivers are a weather phenomenon that appear like rivers in the sky: a narrow, long area of water vapour. Argentina flooding death toll rises to 16, two girls missing These 'rivers' take moisture from tropical regions and move them to the mainland US. Their geographical distribution spans the Pacific to Hawaii. Once they form over an ocean, atmospheric rivers flow through the sky and bring water vapour from the tropics to the northern latitudes of the US. Once the atmospheric river makes landfall, the moisture is released as rain or snow. Atmospheric rivers are behind nearly half of annual precipitation in the US. US braces for ‘one-in-1000-year’ flood: State of emergency declared as millions at risk in THESE states An average atmospheric river can carry as much water as the mouth of the Mississippi River. How much water can be carried in an atmospheric river is calculated by measuring the vapour and dividing it by the density of liquid water. The worst kind of atmospheric rivers can lead to unprecedented rain and floods. The rains can cause landslides, disrupt travel and damage both life and property. California braces for more flooding as another atmospheric river approa Atmosphere rivers are also responsible for the snowpack in the Sierra mountains. How are atmospheric rivers formed? Atmospheric rivers are generally a consequence of cyclones and storms. They can extend up to 600 kilometres in width. Weather conditions affect the direction of their movement, as well as the intensity of rain or snow that they bring in. What is a Pineapple Express? Pinapple Express is the nickname given to the atmospheric river that brings vapour from the tropics near Hawaii to the West Coast states of the US. Are all atmospheric rivers dangerous? No. Most atmospheric rivers are weak, and could bring much-needed rain that fills aquifers. They are in fact a crucial aspect of water supply in the US. Hyderabad: Rain, thunderstorm wreak havoc, portion of Charminar minaret falls But an excess supply of rain due to atmospheric rivers can lead to floods. Past cases of flooding by atmospheric rivers include the December 2010 winter storm that hit the US West Coast. Rainfall of up to 25 inches was recorded. How are atmospheric rivers monitored? In the US, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, a bureau of the commerce department, is the main government agency responsible for monitoring and researching atmospheric rivers. It forecasts and warns about the dangers of atmospheric rivers, using satellite imagery, radar and weather aircraft. Based on NOAA research, the National Weather Service forecasters warn about rain and flooding. They can make the predictions up to seven days ahead of such events.

What are atmospheric rivers, the vapour in the sky that can cause worst floods in 1,000 years in US states?

Scientists say that a rare &ldquo;supershear&rdquo; rupture that moved at an extremely fast speed and covered a huge area caused the Myanmar earthquake that has killed over 2,800 people. The massive Sagaing fault between the Burma and Sunda tectonic plates broke "very fast" and was spread across an area of 400km, The Independent reported.
&ldquo;The earthquake occurred on the Sagaing Fault &ndash; the major tectonic structure that accommodates the northward motion of India and western Myanmar with respect to the rest of South East Asia,&rdquo; said Ian Watkinson, seismologist from Royal Holloway, University of London.
The "supershear" rupture caused a strong radiation of seismic energy to move forward at such a great speed that it could be compared to a "supersonic jet", an expert said.
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Dr Watkinson said that the fault line that runs from the Andaman Sea to the very northern part of Myanmar is similar to the San Andreas Fault in California in terms of "scale, movement and seismicity".
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck on March 28 caused massive destruction and was so strong that buildings in Thailand were also hit. A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed like a pack of cards, and rescue workers searched for survivors.
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The Sagaing fault ruptured at a "velocity of about 3km per second,&rdquo; seismologist Frederik Tilmann from the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, wrote on LinkedIn.&nbsp;
The rupture that propagated towards the south "accelerated up to a speed of about 5 kphs," Dr Tilman said. This, he said, indicates that it was likely a &ldquo;supershear&rdquo; rupture.
<h2>What happens in "supershear" earthquakes?</h2>
When supershear quakes hit, the rupture underground travels at a greater speed than the seismic waves it produces. This leads to the seismic energy getting concentrated before the rupture occurs, which in turn causes greater damage through a larger area.
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&ldquo;The supershear rupture leads to a strong radiation of seismic energy in the forward direction,&rdquo; the seismologist explained, adding that it is the "equivalent of a supersonic jet."
This fast movement of the tectonic plates worsened the situation in Myanmar and was the reason for the tremor being felt as far as 1,000 km from the epicentre in Thailand.
Seismologist Brian Baptie from the British Geological Survey (BGS) said that the massive quake ruptured a "200km section of the Sagaing Fault."

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck on March 28 caused massive destruction and was so strong that buildings in Thailand were also hit. World Trending

Scientists say that a rare “supershear” rupture that moved at an extremely fast speed and covered a huge area caused the Myanmar earthquake that has killed over 2,800 people. The massive Sagaing fault between the Burma and Sunda tectonic plates broke "very fast" and was spread across an area of 400km, The Independent reported. “The earthquake occurred on the Sagaing Fault – the major tectonic structure that accommodates the northward motion of India and western Myanmar with respect to the rest of South East Asia,” said Ian Watkinson, seismologist from Royal Holloway, University of London. The "supershear" rupture caused a strong radiation of seismic energy to move forward at such a great speed that it could be compared to a "supersonic jet", an expert said. Also Read: Myanmar: Mandalay CM lauds Indian Army field hospital set up under 'Operation Brahma'. What is it? Dr Watkinson said that the fault line that runs from the Andaman Sea to the very northern part of Myanmar is similar to the San Andreas Fault in California in terms of "scale, movement and seismicity". The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck on March 28 caused massive destruction and was so strong that buildings in Thailand were also hit. A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed like a pack of cards, and rescue workers searched for survivors. Also Read: Miracle amid despair: Woman and man pulled out alive after 5 days from earthquake rubble in Myanmar The Sagaing fault ruptured at a "velocity of about 3km per second,” seismologist Frederik Tilmann from the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, wrote on LinkedIn. The rupture that propagated towards the south "accelerated up to a speed of about 5 kphs," Dr Tilman said. This, he said, indicates that it was likely a “supershear” rupture. What happens in "supershear" earthquakes? When supershear quakes hit, the rupture underground travels at a greater speed than the seismic waves it produces. This leads to the seismic energy getting concentrated before the rupture occurs, which in turn causes greater damage through a larger area. “The supershear rupture leads to a strong radiation of seismic energy in the forward direction,” the seismologist explained, adding that it is the "equivalent of a supersonic jet." This fast movement of the tectonic plates worsened the situation in Myanmar and was the reason for the tremor being felt as far as 1,000 km from the epicentre in Thailand. Seismologist Brian Baptie from the British Geological Survey (BGS) said that the massive quake ruptured a "200km section of the Sagaing Fault."

'Like a supersonic jet': Myanmar earthquake caused by 'supershear' rupture

Israel claimed to have killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday (Apr 4) in a strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon. The strike reportedly also killed his adult son and daughter. The Israeli military also announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City to expand the security zone. Israel has pushed since the collapse of a short-lived truce in the war with Hamas to seize erritory in Gaza. Tel Avid calls it strategy to force the militants to free hostages still in captivity.&nbsp;
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In a statement, the Israeli military said, "Overnight, the (army and the domestic security agency Shin Bet) conducted a targeted strike in the Sidon area, eliminating the terrorist Hassan Farhat, commander of Hamas's western arena in Lebanon."&nbsp;
Israel alleged that Farhat was responsible for multiple attacks on Israeli soldiers and civilians in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza in October 2023. The attacks included rocket fire on the Israeli town of Safed on February 14, 2024, that killed an Israeli soldier.&nbsp;
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Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Palestinian official also told the news agency AFP that the strike on a flat in a residential area of Sidon killed the official and his adult son and daughter.&nbsp;
The Lebanese state media had reported the 3:45 am (0045 GMT) strike on Sidon, saying at least three people were killed. "A hostile drone raided a residential apartment... causing two successive explosions that led to a fire and extensive damage," the state-run National News Agency reported. Emergency workers rushed to the scene where they recovered "the bodies of three martyrs," NNA said.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strike as a "flagrant attack on Lebanese sovereignty" and a breach of the November 27 ceasefire with Israel.&nbsp;
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<h2>Israel expands operation&nbsp;</h2>
In a statement, the IDF said, "Over the past few hours, IDF troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of Shejaiya in northern Gaza, in order to expand the security zone."&nbsp;
Defence Minister Israel Katz had said on Wednesday that Israel would bolster its military presence inside the Gaza Strip to "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure". The operation would "seize large areas that will be incorporated into Israeli security zones", he said, without specifying how much territory.&nbsp;
IDF said that during and prior to the military activity, IDF troops allowed the evacuation of civilians from the combat zone through organised routes for their safety.
"The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza to protect the citizens of the State of Israel," IDF said. &nbsp;
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World | Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strike as a 'flagrant attack on Lebanese sovereignty' and a breach of the November 27 ceasefire with Israel

Israel claimed to have killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday (Apr 4) in a strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon. The strike reportedly also killed his adult son and daughter. The Israeli military also announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City to expand the security zone. Israel has pushed since the collapse of a short-lived truce in the war with Hamas to seize erritory in Gaza. Tel Avid calls it strategy to force the militants to free hostages still in captivity. Also read: 'When Macron enters the room, you can feel it': Book reveals French president wears 'industrial amounts' of Dior cologne In a statement, the Israeli military said, "Overnight, the (army and the domestic security agency Shin Bet) conducted a targeted strike in the Sidon area, eliminating the terrorist Hassan Farhat, commander of Hamas's western arena in Lebanon." Israel alleged that Farhat was responsible for multiple attacks on Israeli soldiers and civilians in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza in October 2023. The attacks included rocket fire on the Israeli town of Safed on February 14, 2024, that killed an Israeli soldier. Also read: PM Modi to visit sacred city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Know history, significance Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Palestinian official also told the news agency AFP that the strike on a flat in a residential area of Sidon killed the official and his adult son and daughter. The Lebanese state media had reported the 3:45 am (0045 GMT) strike on Sidon, saying at least three people were killed. "A hostile drone raided a residential apartment... causing two successive explosions that led to a fire and extensive damage," the state-run National News Agency reported. Emergency workers rushed to the scene where they recovered "the bodies of three martyrs," NNA said. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strike as a "flagrant attack on Lebanese sovereignty" and a breach of the November 27 ceasefire with Israel. Also read:Curry drops 37 as Warriors outscore LeBron's Lakers Israel expands operation In a statement, the IDF said, "Over the past few hours, IDF troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of Shejaiya in northern Gaza, in order to expand the security zone." Defence Minister Israel Katz had said on Wednesday that Israel would bolster its military presence inside the Gaza Strip to "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure". The operation would "seize large areas that will be incorporated into Israeli security zones", he said, without specifying how much territory. IDF said that during and prior to the military activity, IDF troops allowed the evacuation of civilians from the combat zone through organised routes for their safety. "The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza to protect the citizens of the State of Israel," IDF said. Also read: Primordial black holes can chew up the interiors of planets. Can it happen to Earth? Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel kills Hamas 'commander' in Lebanon strike, expands ground offensive in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron has made headlines and this time for his cologne. A newly released book 'The Tragedy of the Elys&eacute;e' by Le Parisien journalist Olivier Beaumont claimed that Macron wears &ldquo;industrial amounts&rdquo; of Dior Eau Savage and also freshens up &ldquo;at all hours of the day.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The book mentioned one of the former aides of the president who said that "When Emmanuel Macron enters the room, you can feel it..." due to his mesmerising perfume. The aide claimed that it is like the present is asserting his authority - &ldquo;almost of marking his territory&rdquo;.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not subtle, but it&rsquo;s fast. It means: &lsquo;watch out, here I come!&rsquo;. So much so that several staff members ended up joking about an expression they heard from one wing to the other: &lsquo;It smells like the president&rsquo;,&rdquo; the aide further said, Telegraph reported.&nbsp;
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"You only have to be in the Vestibule d&rsquo;honneur to know whether he has been there recently or not,&rdquo; a top Macron aide, Bruno Roger-Petit, said in the book.&nbsp;
As per the claim, Marcon has &ldquo;a bottle always to hand, particularly in one of the drawers of his desk." A 100 ml bottle of the Dior perfume retails at &pound;104.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Less-accustomed visitors may find themselves overcome by the floral and musky scent, as refined as it is powerful. It is a sign of one thing: that the president is in the building,&rdquo; the book claims, reported the Telegraph.
&ldquo;Just as Louis XIV made his perfumes an attribute of power when he paraded through the galleries of Versailles, Emmanuel Macron uses his as an element of his authority at the Elys&eacute;e,&rdquo; the book added.&nbsp;
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It further claimed that despite being together for almost 20 years now, Macron's wife still expresses surprise when someone asks about his cologne.&nbsp;
Brigitte is still surprised by this and lets out a loud &lsquo;ohhh&rsquo; when asked about her husband&rsquo;s smell," the book claimed.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | The book mentioned one of the former aides of the president who said that "When Emmanuel Macron enters the room, you can feel it..." due to his mesmerising perfume.

French President Emmanuel Macron has made headlines and this time for his cologne. A newly released book 'The Tragedy of the Elysée' by Le Parisien journalist Olivier Beaumont claimed that Macron wears “industrial amounts” of Dior Eau Savage and also freshens up “at all hours of the day.” The book mentioned one of the former aides of the president who said that "When Emmanuel Macron enters the room, you can feel it..." due to his mesmerising perfume. The aide claimed that it is like the present is asserting his authority - “almost of marking his territory”. Also read: Trump, Macron and Zelensky lead wave of new 'mobile phone diplomacy' “It’s not subtle, but it’s fast. It means: ‘watch out, here I come!’. So much so that several staff members ended up joking about an expression they heard from one wing to the other: ‘It smells like the president’,” the aide further said, Telegraph reported. Also read: Iran released French citizen Olivier Grondeau after almost 900-days, confirms President Emmanuel Macron "You only have to be in the Vestibule d’honneur to know whether he has been there recently or not,” a top Macron aide, Bruno Roger-Petit, said in the book. As per the claim, Marcon has “a bottle always to hand, particularly in one of the drawers of his desk." A 100 ml bottle of the Dior perfume retails at £104. Also read: French President Emmanuel Macron uses his deepfakes to promote AI summit “Less-accustomed visitors may find themselves overcome by the floral and musky scent, as refined as it is powerful. It is a sign of one thing: that the president is in the building,” the book claims, reported the Telegraph. “Just as Louis XIV made his perfumes an attribute of power when he paraded through the galleries of Versailles, Emmanuel Macron uses his as an element of his authority at the Elysée,” the book added. Also read: Avengers: Doomsday producer and head of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige teases more cast reveals It further claimed that despite being together for almost 20 years now, Macron's wife still expresses surprise when someone asks about his cologne. Brigitte is still surprised by this and lets out a loud ‘ohhh’ when asked about her husband’s smell," the book claimed. (With inputs from agencies)

'When Macron enters the room, you can feel it': Book reveals French president wears 'industrial amounts' of Dior cologne

Days after the probe was ordered on the collapse of a Chinese-built high-rise building in Bangkok, Beijing has censored references on China's internet to the skyscraper.
Notably, the partially constructed high-rise tower was the only building to completely crumble after an earthquake in Myanmar shook the Thai capital. The building was set to be the Thai government's State Audit Office. The under-construction skyscraper crumbled like a pack of cards in no time, leaving a cloud of dust in the air.&nbsp;
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<h2>Probe ordered on Chinese-built high-rise collapse</h2>
Experts have questioned the structural integrity of the collapsed building, which belonged to Thailand&rsquo;s State Audit Office (SAO), as per reports. It had been under construction for three years at a reported cost of over two billion baht ($58 million) and was built by a Chinese company.
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The SAO building was a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) and China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd, says the Telegraph report. The latter is a subsidiary of China Railway Number 10 Engineering Group Company, which holds a 49 per cent stake&mdash;the maximum allowed under Thai law for foreign ownership. China Railway Number 10 Thailand, established in 2018, has operated as a contractor for large infrastructure projects, including office buildings, railways, and public roads.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Days after the probe was ordered on the collapse of a Chinese-built high-rise building in Bangkok, Beijing has censored references on China's internet to the skyscraper.

Days after the probe was ordered on the collapse of a Chinese-built high-rise building in Bangkok, Beijing has censored references on China's internet to the skyscraper. Notably, the partially constructed high-rise tower was the only building to completely crumble after an earthquake in Myanmar shook the Thai capital. The building was set to be the Thai government's State Audit Office. The under-construction skyscraper crumbled like a pack of cards in no time, leaving a cloud of dust in the air. The skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand is the Budget Bureau building constructed by CR10g, a subsidiary of state owned China Railway Engineering Corporation. At least 3 dead and 81 people remain trapped at scene. pic.twitter.com/OMaMEPsFRi — The Great Translation Movement 大翻译运动 (@TGTM_Official) March 28, 2025 Read More | China's premier auto show faces conflict amidst organizers' dispute As per an ABC news report, searches for related keywords like "Bangkok" and "tower" on Chinese social media didn't show results of the said building. Reports on the building collapse from Chinese state media outlet were also not found. China Railway Number 10 deleted all posts about the construction from its WeChat account. Read More | 'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming... Probe ordered on Chinese-built high-rise collapse Experts have questioned the structural integrity of the collapsed building, which belonged to Thailand’s State Audit Office (SAO), as per reports. It had been under construction for three years at a reported cost of over two billion baht ($58 million) and was built by a Chinese company. Watch | Bangkok earthquake: Satellite images show how the tower flattened after the earthquake The SAO building was a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) and China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd, says the Telegraph report. The latter is a subsidiary of China Railway Number 10 Engineering Group Company, which holds a 49 per cent stake—the maximum allowed under Thai law for foreign ownership. China Railway Number 10 Thailand, established in 2018, has operated as a contractor for large infrastructure projects, including office buildings, railways, and public roads. Read More | Firm with China link faces inquiry after Bangkok skyscraper collapse in quake (With inputs from agencies)

China censors search on Bangkok building collapse amid probe on Chinese company

Over 250 passengers flying from London to Mumbai have been stranded in Turkey after a Virgin Atlantic flight (VS358) diverted to Diyarbakır Airport. The emergency diversion was done due to a medical urgency, and the passengers were stuck for over 40 hours. The stranded passengers included Indian nationals as well.
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On Thursday (Apr 3), as quoted in ANI, Virgin Atlantic flight spokesperson said, "If approvals are not received, we plan instead to provide a bus transfer for customers to an alternative aircraft at another Turkish airport tomorrow to complete our customers' journey to Mumbai."
"In the meantime, passengers are being provided with overnight hotel accommodation and refreshments in Turkey while we work towards a resolution, and we will keep all customers informed as soon as new updates become available," the spokesperson added.
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The Mumbai-bound flight is set to depart from Diyarbakır Airport at 12:00 local time today, according to the airline.
The Indian embassy in Turkey also looked into the matter and tweeted, "Embassy has been constantly pursuing the matter relating to the emergency landing of Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai at Diyarbakir Airport in T&uuml;rkiye. Thanks to our efforts, all stranded 99 Indian passengers were issued temporary visas yesterday night. Hotel accommodation, meals &amp; medical assistance provided by authorities. The Airline is arranging a Flight No. VS1358, which is departing at 12:00 PM from DIY Diyarbakir Airport."
Nandini, an X user, wrote, "My sister is on the same flight&hellip; Why should we book these reputed airlines of foreign origin who cannot arrange an alternative flight for the last 40 hours? No help, not much food, no support."
She further emphasised how even accommodation was provided only after 24 hours of being stuck at the airport.
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Over 250 passengers flying from London to Mumbai have been stranded in Turkey after a Virgin Atlantic flight (VS358) diverted to Diyarbakır Airport. World

Over 250 passengers flying from London to Mumbai have been stranded in Turkey after a Virgin Atlantic flight (VS358) diverted to Diyarbakır Airport. The emergency diversion was done due to a medical urgency, and the passengers were stuck for over 40 hours. The stranded passengers included Indian nationals as well. Also read: Person gets $1,000 plane ticket refunded, receives $100,000 instead. Airline insisted it was 'correct' On Thursday (Apr 3), as quoted in ANI, Virgin Atlantic flight spokesperson said, "If approvals are not received, we plan instead to provide a bus transfer for customers to an alternative aircraft at another Turkish airport tomorrow to complete our customers' journey to Mumbai." "In the meantime, passengers are being provided with overnight hotel accommodation and refreshments in Turkey while we work towards a resolution, and we will keep all customers informed as soon as new updates become available," the spokesperson added. Also read: United Airlines flight turns back after pilot forgets passport The Mumbai-bound flight is set to depart from Diyarbakır Airport at 12:00 local time today, according to the airline. The Indian embassy in Turkey also looked into the matter and tweeted, "Embassy has been constantly pursuing the matter relating to the emergency landing of Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai at Diyarbakir Airport in Türkiye. Thanks to our efforts, all stranded 99 Indian passengers were issued temporary visas yesterday night. Hotel accommodation, meals & medical assistance provided by authorities. The Airline is arranging a Flight No. VS1358, which is departing at 12:00 PM from DIY Diyarbakir Airport." Nandini, an X user, wrote, "My sister is on the same flight… Why should we book these reputed airlines of foreign origin who cannot arrange an alternative flight for the last 40 hours? No help, not much food, no support." She further emphasised how even accommodation was provided only after 24 hours of being stuck at the airport.

Stranded for over 40 hours, passengers flying from London to Mumbai stuck in Turkey. What went wrong?

US President Donald Trump fired at least six National Security Council (NSC) officials after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer. This is the first significant expulsion of Donald Trump's second presidency. It is also being termed as the first action after the 'Signalgate' leak involving National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
As per a CBS report, those fired from the NSC include:
<ul>
<li>Brian Walsh, a director for intelligence, who previously worked for Secretary of State Marco Rubio </li>
<li>Thomas Boodry, a senior director for legislative affairs, formerly Waltz&rsquo;s legislative director in Congress </li>
<li>David Feith, a senior director overseeing technology and national security. He&nbsp;served in the State Department during Trump's first term</li>
</ul>
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Though the US president downplayed Loomer's role in the firings, Loomer had raised concerns about the loyalty of these officials. According to multiple reports, Loomer called out approximately a dozen members of Representative Mike Waltz&rsquo;s national security team, recommending their removal.
"Always we&rsquo;re letting go of people...People that we don&rsquo;t like or people that we don&rsquo;t think can do the job or people that may have loyalties to somebody else," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he made his way to Miami on Thursday (Apr 3) afternoon.
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As per a report by AP, Loomer during her Oval Office conversation with Trump urged the president to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently loyal to his &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; agenda. Trump also confirmed meeting Loomer, calling her a "great patriot" and a "very strong person". "She makes recommendations&hellip; sometimes I listen to those recommendations," he added.&nbsp;
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I woke up this morning to learn that there are still people in and around the West Wing who are LEAKING to the hostile, left-wing media about President Trump&rsquo;s *confidential* and *private* meetings in the Oval Office. I want to reiterate how important it is that people who gain&hellip;
&mdash; Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) <a href="https://twitter.com/LauraLoomer/status/1907820422902448173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>NSC and how these expulsions will pan out</h2>
The firings in the National Security Council, which advises the president on the important security challenges facing the country, come at a time when&nbsp; NSC is embroiled in a high-profile leak of classified discussions on Signal involving NSA Michael Waltz. The controversy, now dubbed 'Signalgate' erupted when Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a Signal group chat discussing an attack on the Houthis in Yemen. The accidental inclusion of a journalist in a sensitive conversation raised serious concerns about national security and internal administration discipline. As per reports, Waltz&rsquo;s team regularly set up chats on Signal to coordinate official work.
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With these major expulsions, Trump&rsquo;s national security team has to undergo a significant restructuring. The dismissals highlight the influence of far-right activists in Trump's presidency and the power struggles within Trump&rsquo;s White House.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | US President Donald Trump fired six NSC officials after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer. It is also the first action after the 'Signalgate' leak

US President Donald Trump fired at least six National Security Council (NSC) officials after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer. This is the first significant expulsion of Donald Trump's second presidency. It is also being termed as the first action after the 'Signalgate' leak involving National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. As per a CBS report, those fired from the NSC include: Brian Walsh, a director for intelligence, who previously worked for Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thomas Boodry, a senior director for legislative affairs, formerly Waltz’s legislative director in Congress David Feith, a senior director overseeing technology and national security. He served in the State Department during Trump's first term Read More | South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court Though the US president downplayed Loomer's role in the firings, Loomer had raised concerns about the loyalty of these officials. According to multiple reports, Loomer called out approximately a dozen members of Representative Mike Waltz’s national security team, recommending their removal. "Always we’re letting go of people...People that we don’t like or people that we don’t think can do the job or people that may have loyalties to somebody else," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he made his way to Miami on Thursday (Apr 3) afternoon. Read More | First Look of Trump's Gold Card: The 'Trump card' has his face emblazoned on it As per a report by AP, Loomer during her Oval Office conversation with Trump urged the president to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently loyal to his “Make America Great Again” agenda. Trump also confirmed meeting Loomer, calling her a "great patriot" and a "very strong person". "She makes recommendations… sometimes I listen to those recommendations," he added. I woke up this morning to learn that there are still people in and around the West Wing who are LEAKING to the hostile, left-wing media about President Trump’s *confidential* and *private* meetings in the Oval Office. I want to reiterate how important it is that people who gain… — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) April 3, 2025 Read More | PM Modi holds first bilateral meet with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines NSC and how these expulsions will pan out The firings in the National Security Council, which advises the president on the important security challenges facing the country, come at a time when NSC is embroiled in a high-profile leak of classified discussions on Signal involving NSA Michael Waltz. The controversy, now dubbed 'Signalgate' erupted when Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a Signal group chat discussing an attack on the Houthis in Yemen. The accidental inclusion of a journalist in a sensitive conversation raised serious concerns about national security and internal administration discipline. As per reports, Waltz’s team regularly set up chats on Signal to coordinate official work. Read More | Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil With these major expulsions, Trump’s national security team has to undergo a significant restructuring. The dismissals highlight the influence of far-right activists in Trump's presidency and the power struggles within Trump’s White House. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump fires NSC officials, who are they? What is its impact on US national security

An American tourist is making headlines for secretly entering a remote island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands that houses the world&rsquo;s most isolated tribes. He left a can of cola for the tribe and was later arrested for breaking the law. The man is a 24-year-old influencer named Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, and believe it or not, this is not the first time he has pulled such a stunt. This is why he has also been branded "idiotic" by people on social media.
Reports suggest that this was not his first trip to the remote North Sentinel Island. According to Mail Online, Polyakov also landed on the island in October and then again in January this year.
Polyakov spent nine hours in a small rubber dinghy to reach the North Sentinel Island where the Sentinelese people live.
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He stayed on the small boat and looked at the beach using binoculars, hoping to see the inhabitants of the island. When he didn't, he went to the shore and waited for an hour for someone to show up. He also shot a video of himself on the island.
<h2>Polyakov blew a whistle to attract attention of tribals</h2>
After no one came, Polyakov left the island, but before that, he blew a whistle to attract the tribals. He also left a can of coke. He set sail for South Sentinel Island, where a local fisherman saw him and told the police. According to officials, he had gone to the island a few days back as well to study sea conditions, tides and more.
The influencer supposedly has a thing for visiting places that others normally wouldn't dare to. Last year, he went to Afghanistan and met the Taliban. He borrowed weapons and swords from the Taliban fighters and posed for photos.
<h2>American missionary was reportedly killed by Sentinelese</h2>
The tribe remains untouched by the outside world. Only about 100 to 300 of them are believed to be on the island. The Indian government banned anyone from coming within three nautical miles of the island in 1956. The only other person to have made contact with the tribe was an American Christian missionary.
John Allen Chau landed on the island in 2018 and is believed to have been killed by the Sentinelese people. He went there three times and recorded his trips. He carried a waterproof Bible with him on his first visit and tried to speak with the tribe members. They were hostile towards him, and Chau called the island "Satan&rsquo;s last stronghold on Earth."
The second time, he said how the Sentinelese people laughed at him when he tried to sing and talk to them in their language. However, his third visit was his last, as the islanders supposedly killed him. Fishermen who helped him make the journey reportedly saw the tribals carrying his body and burying it in the sand. His body could never be recovered because of the tough rules.

Polyakov spent nine hours in a small rubber dinghy to reach the North Sentinel Island where the Sentinelese people live. He had earlier met the Taliban. World Trending

An American tourist is making headlines for secretly entering a remote island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands that houses the world’s most isolated tribes. He left a can of cola for the tribe and was later arrested for breaking the law. The man is a 24-year-old influencer named Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, and believe it or not, this is not the first time he has pulled such a stunt. This is why he has also been branded "idiotic" by people on social media. Reports suggest that this was not his first trip to the remote North Sentinel Island. According to Mail Online, Polyakov also landed on the island in October and then again in January this year. Polyakov spent nine hours in a small rubber dinghy to reach the North Sentinel Island where the Sentinelese people live. Also Read: Andaman Sentinel visit arrest: Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov held, but do you know of the woman who made friendly contact with tribe? He stayed on the small boat and looked at the beach using binoculars, hoping to see the inhabitants of the island. When he didn't, he went to the shore and waited for an hour for someone to show up. He also shot a video of himself on the island. Polyakov blew a whistle to attract attention of tribals After no one came, Polyakov left the island, but before that, he blew a whistle to attract the tribals. He also left a can of coke. He set sail for South Sentinel Island, where a local fisherman saw him and told the police. According to officials, he had gone to the island a few days back as well to study sea conditions, tides and more. The influencer supposedly has a thing for visiting places that others normally wouldn't dare to. Last year, he went to Afghanistan and met the Taliban. He borrowed weapons and swords from the Taliban fighters and posed for photos. American missionary was reportedly killed by Sentinelese The tribe remains untouched by the outside world. Only about 100 to 300 of them are believed to be on the island. The Indian government banned anyone from coming within three nautical miles of the island in 1956. The only other person to have made contact with the tribe was an American Christian missionary. John Allen Chau landed on the island in 2018 and is believed to have been killed by the Sentinelese people. He went there three times and recorded his trips. He carried a waterproof Bible with him on his first visit and tried to speak with the tribe members. They were hostile towards him, and Chau called the island "Satan’s last stronghold on Earth." The second time, he said how the Sentinelese people laughed at him when he tried to sing and talk to them in their language. However, his third visit was his last, as the islanders supposedly killed him. Fishermen who helped him make the journey reportedly saw the tribals carrying his body and burying it in the sand. His body could never be recovered because of the tough rules.

Man enters North Sentinel Island: When the Sentinelese killed an American who visited them thrice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus at the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This is the first engagement between the two leaders after Yunus took over as the interim head of the neighbouring country post former PM Shiekh Hasina's ouster.
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Watch: Visuals of PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus meeting in Bangkok <a href="https://t.co/3ULZjYesGg">https://t.co/3ULZjYesGg</a> <a href="https://t.co/eozZCfrO6n">pic.twitter.com/eozZCfrO6n</a>
&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1908042652831924338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand&nbsp;</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 6th&nbsp;BIMSTEC&nbsp;summit in Bangkok and shared pictures from the event on X. PM Modi stated that all the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to boost cooperation diverse across sectors. He hoped that their efforts would make a positive difference in people&rsquo;s lives.
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With fellow BIMSTEC leaders at the Summit being held in Bangkok, Thailand. We reaffirm our commitment to boosting cooperation across diverse sectors. May our efforts bring a positive difference in people&rsquo;s lives. <a href="https://t.co/ThfMP2gdpC">pic.twitter.com/ThfMP2gdpC</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1908015485142155272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
BIMSTEC is a sub-regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, focused on economic and technical collaboration. Bangladesh is set to take over as the next chair.
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<h2>India's outreach to the interim government in Bangladesh under Yunus</h2>
Muhammed Yunus assumed office after a four-day political vacuum following Sheikh Hasina's ouster after 15 years in power. India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from Yunus, wherein the Indian PM reiterated his call for safety and security of the "Hindus and all other minority communities" in Bangladesh.&nbsp;
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Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefAdviserGoB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChiefAdviserGoB</a>. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1824395924086354148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The Bangladesh interim head chose China as the first country to visit for a bilateral meeting. Despite this, the Indian PM in March wrote a letter to Yunus to mark Bangladesh&rsquo;s National Day. He emphasised the importance of mutual sensitivity between the two nations, while referencing the Bangladesh Liberation War as a "shared history." PM Modi reaffirmed India&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
"This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns," PM Modi wrote in the letter to Yunus. Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-writes-to-yunus-stresses-mutual-sensitivity-in-strengthening-india-bangladesh-ties-8895474" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties</a> 
<h2>India-Bangladesh relations and Hasina's fall&nbsp;</h2>
The relationship between India and Bangladesh has faced turmoil following the overthrow of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina, and her subsequent flight to India. When protests against former PM Shiekh Hasina began in Bangladesh, the immediate reaction of New Delhi was to call it "an internal matter". Unfortunately for India, the fallout from Hasina&rsquo;s ouster not only triggered violent reactions against Hasina and her family but also soured people-to-people connect between the two countries.&nbsp;
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Hasina&rsquo;s 2024 election victory became controversial amid allegations of vote rigging and manipulation. As she rose to power for the fifth time, Hasina dismissed the student-led protest over reservation law but it ultimately led to her ouster. Following her exit, anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh rose as Delhi was seen as a &ldquo;friend&rdquo; of Hasina.
Hasina has since then stayed in India but New Delhi has not responded to Bangladesh&rsquo;s formal request for her extradition.&nbsp;

World, India News | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit. This is their first engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus at the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This is the first engagement between the two leaders after Yunus took over as the interim head of the neighbouring country post former PM Shiekh Hasina's ouster. Watch: Visuals of PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus meeting in Bangkok https://t.co/3ULZjYesGg pic.twitter.com/eozZCfrO6n — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) April 4, 2025 BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 6th BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok and shared pictures from the event on X. PM Modi stated that all the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to boost cooperation diverse across sectors. He hoped that their efforts would make a positive difference in people’s lives. With fellow BIMSTEC leaders at the Summit being held in Bangkok, Thailand. We reaffirm our commitment to boosting cooperation across diverse sectors. May our efforts bring a positive difference in people’s lives. pic.twitter.com/ThfMP2gdpC — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025 BIMSTEC is a sub-regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, focused on economic and technical collaboration. Bangladesh is set to take over as the next chair. Read More | PM Modi, Bangladesh’s Yunus ‘under one roof’ for first time, but tensions over Hasina, ‘guardian of the sea’ jab loom large India's outreach to the interim government in Bangladesh under Yunus Muhammed Yunus assumed office after a four-day political vacuum following Sheikh Hasina's ouster after 15 years in power. India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from Yunus, wherein the Indian PM reiterated his call for safety and security of the "Hindus and all other minority communities" in Bangladesh. Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, @ChiefAdviserGoB. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024 Read More | Bangladesh, China sign nine agreements to strengthen bilateral ties The Bangladesh interim head chose China as the first country to visit for a bilateral meeting. Despite this, the Indian PM in March wrote a letter to Yunus to mark Bangladesh’s National Day. He emphasised the importance of mutual sensitivity between the two nations, while referencing the Bangladesh Liberation War as a "shared history." PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. "This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns," PM Modi wrote in the letter to Yunus. Read More | PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties India-Bangladesh relations and Hasina's fall The relationship between India and Bangladesh has faced turmoil following the overthrow of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina, and her subsequent flight to India. When protests against former PM Shiekh Hasina began in Bangladesh, the immediate reaction of New Delhi was to call it "an internal matter". Unfortunately for India, the fallout from Hasina’s ouster not only triggered violent reactions against Hasina and her family but also soured people-to-people connect between the two countries. Read More | ‘Better to split up Bangladesh than…’: Northeast leader’s response to Yunus remark Hasina’s 2024 election victory became controversial amid allegations of vote rigging and manipulation. As she rose to power for the fifth time, Hasina dismissed the student-led protest over reservation law but it ultimately led to her ouster. Following her exit, anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh rose as Delhi was seen as a “friend” of Hasina. Hasina has since then stayed in India but New Delhi has not responded to Bangladesh’s formal request for her extradition.

PM Modi holds first bilateral meet with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on BIMSTEC Summit sidelines

Attorney General Kris Mayes filed her ninth lawsuit against the US President Donald Trump and demands the blockage of what she calls his election power grab. She held a town hall meeting on Thursday (March 3) and said she is fighting to stop Trump and Musk's illegal power grab and unconstitutional attempts to steal from all of you".&nbsp;
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"This is about protecting our state and this is about preventing things like slashing jobs, gutting essential services, leaving communities scrambling to pick up the pieces," she added, FOX 10 Phoenix reported.&nbsp;
Commenting on Trump administration's budget cuts and mass firings, Mayes said that what's happening in the Trump administration is reckless, chaotic and illegal.&nbsp;
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"We are hearing daily examples of discriminatory firings and the destructive purging of federal health and safety services," Mayes said.&nbsp;
"Again, that is why I am fighting to stop Trump and Musk's illegal power grab and unconstitutional attempts to steal from all of you," she added.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-national-security-who-is-laura-loomer-signalgate-mike-waltz-brian-walsh-thomas-boodry-david-feith-8922705">'You're fired!' Trump fires &lsquo;disloyal&rsquo; national security staffers after meeting with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer: Who is she?</a>
Furthermore, she listed the nine lawsuits filed since Trump took office in January. Amogn the filed lawsuits, protecting the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship, stopping public health grant cuts and stopping the federal funding freeze are included.&nbsp;
"Eight out of nine of these lawsuits that the Democratic AGs filed, we have won what is called a temporary restraining order, a TRO. What that means is a judge is saying it is highly likely we are going to succeed on the merits of these cases, and it's a federal judge putting an immediate stop to what Trump is doing," Mayes explained.&nbsp;
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She said that by Friday night, there would be a 10th lawsuit.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | She held a town hall meeting on Thursday (March 3) and said she is fighting to stop Trump and Musk's illegal power grab and unconstitutional attempts to steal from all of you".

Attorney General Kris Mayes filed her ninth lawsuit against the US President Donald Trump and demands the blockage of what she calls his election power grab. She held a town hall meeting on Thursday (March 3) and said she is fighting to stop Trump and Musk's illegal power grab and unconstitutional attempts to steal from all of you". Also read: Trump wants 'fantastic' Elon Musk to stay around 'as long as possible' amid speculation of Tesla owner leaving DOGE "This is about protecting our state and this is about preventing things like slashing jobs, gutting essential services, leaving communities scrambling to pick up the pieces," she added, FOX 10 Phoenix reported. Commenting on Trump administration's budget cuts and mass firings, Mayes said that what's happening in the Trump administration is reckless, chaotic and illegal. Also read: Senate GOP is creating blueprint for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ agenda on tax, border security. Here’s what’s inside "We are hearing daily examples of discriminatory firings and the destructive purging of federal health and safety services," Mayes said. "Again, that is why I am fighting to stop Trump and Musk's illegal power grab and unconstitutional attempts to steal from all of you," she added. Also read: 'You're fired!' Trump fires ‘disloyal’ national security staffers after meeting with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer: Who is she? Furthermore, she listed the nine lawsuits filed since Trump took office in January. Amogn the filed lawsuits, protecting the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship, stopping public health grant cuts and stopping the federal funding freeze are included. "Eight out of nine of these lawsuits that the Democratic AGs filed, we have won what is called a temporary restraining order, a TRO. What that means is a judge is saying it is highly likely we are going to succeed on the merits of these cases, and it's a federal judge putting an immediate stop to what Trump is doing," Mayes explained. Also read: Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil She said that by Friday night, there would be a 10th lawsuit. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump said he wants the "fantastic" Elon Musk to stay in the White House "as long as he'd like" and "as long as possible". While talking to reporters on Thursday (April 3), the US president added that DOGE had found something "horrible". But he did not provide any details on this.&nbsp;
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"Elon is fantastic. He's a patriot," Trump said during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One. He was asked by the reporters how much longer Musk would stay on as a "special government employee." &nbsp;
Trump's statement came after the reports that the US president had told his inner circle that Musk will be leaving his role as a "special government employee" with DOGE soon.&nbsp;
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"I like smart people, and he's a smart person. I also like him, personally," Trump added. "We're in no rush. But there will be a point at which time Elon's going to have to leave," he added.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the US Vice-President JD Vance said on Thursday (March 3) that Musk would remain a &ldquo;friend and an adviser&rdquo; to Trump even after leaving his current role in DOGE.&nbsp;
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As per the data from the Office of Government Ethics, "Special government employees" are permitted to work for the federal government for "no more than 130 days in a 365-day period".&nbsp;
Trump was then asked if he would appoint Musk to a different post to keep him around longer, Trump said that could be a possibility.&nbsp;
"I would. I think Elon's great ... But he also has a company to run, or a number of companies to run," Trump said.&nbsp;
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"I'd keep him as long as I can keep him," Trump told reporters earlier this week.
"He's a very talented guy. You know, I love very smart people. He's very smart. And he's done a good job," Trump added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | While talking to reporters on Thursday (March 3), the US president added that DOGE had found something "horrible". But he did not provide any details on this.

US President Donald Trump said he wants the "fantastic" Elon Musk to stay in the White House "as long as he'd like" and "as long as possible". While talking to reporters on Thursday (April 3), the US president added that DOGE had found something "horrible". But he did not provide any details on this. Also read: What is Sahyog? Is it really backdoor censorship? No interim relief for Musk's X on content takedown in India amid 'Sahyog portal' row "Elon is fantastic. He's a patriot," Trump said during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One. He was asked by the reporters how much longer Musk would stay on as a "special government employee." Trump's statement came after the reports that the US president had told his inner circle that Musk will be leaving his role as a "special government employee" with DOGE soon. Also read: Musk's eerie declaration: Robots will overpower humanity. '10 billion...' "I like smart people, and he's a smart person. I also like him, personally," Trump added. "We're in no rush. But there will be a point at which time Elon's going to have to leave," he added. Meanwhile, the US Vice-President JD Vance said on Thursday (March 3) that Musk would remain a “friend and an adviser” to Trump even after leaving his current role in DOGE. Also read: 'Largest breach ever': Massive data breach at Musk's X leaks over 200 million users' email addresses, photos and more As per the data from the Office of Government Ethics, "Special government employees" are permitted to work for the federal government for "no more than 130 days in a 365-day period". Trump was then asked if he would appoint Musk to a different post to keep him around longer, Trump said that could be a possibility. "I would. I think Elon's great ... But he also has a company to run, or a number of companies to run," Trump said. Also read: Musk reacts to report claiming Trump said X boss ‘will be stepping back’; White House calls it ‘garbage’ "I'd keep him as long as I can keep him," Trump told reporters earlier this week. "He's a very talented guy. You know, I love very smart people. He's very smart. And he's done a good job," Trump added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump wants 'fantastic' Elon Musk to stay around 'as long as possible' amid speculation of Tesla owner leaving DOGE

With a clear aim to boost shipping along the country's northern coast, Russia is building more nuclear icebreaker ships that can cut through the frozen Arctic Ocean. Top Officials of Russia's Nuclear power agency emphasised the need for more nuclear icebreakers, during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Atomflot, the Russian Government entity which maintains the world's only fleet of nuclear icebreaker ships.&nbsp;
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a shipping route along the northern coast of Russia, connecting Europe and Asia-Pacific regions via a shorter sea lane through the Arctic Ocean.&nbsp;
Recently, President Vladimir Putin visited the base of Atomflot in the northwestern Russian port city of Murmansk. His visit covered the Headquarters of Marine Operations of the Northern Sea Route General Administration and the Federal State Budgetary Institution (NSR General Administration FSBI).&nbsp;
According to the Russian Nuclear Power agency Rosatom, Putin was briefed about how 50 ships were navigating the waters of the Northern Sea Route (the NSR), with a group of nine nuclear and non-nuclear icebreaker ships. &ldquo;I would like to point out that the headquarters' operations are demonstrated using Russian software of a unified platform for digital services. Now, you can see satellite radar imagery being displayed on the screen. We have begun employing artificial intelligence to analyze these images," said Sergey Zybko, Director General of NSR General Administration FSBI.&nbsp;
Further, highlighting the need for more nuclear icebreaker ships, Zybko stated that the ice situation in the Arctic has been worsening in recent years. "Despite widespread discussion about global warming, the current research by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institutes does not prove it. According to these studies, no significant changes in ice cover are anticipated during winter and spring months until 2050," he added.&nbsp;
Presently, Russia is building nuclear icebreaker ships Chukotka, Leningrad, and Rossiya. Additionally, another nuclear icebreaker under project 22220, Stalingrad, is also to also be built. Alexey Likhachev, chief of Russia's Nuclear agency Rosatom stated that two more universal nuclear icebreakers are required to maintain steady operations along the Northern sea route. In 2018, the Russian Government appointed Rosatom as the Northern Sea Route infrastructure operator. Rosatom is responsible for overseeing the federal project "Development of the Northern Sea Route".
Apart from Russia, there are seven Arctic nations-Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, USA. Interestingly, all of these seven nations are part of the Western Military Alliance NATO. The Arctic is home to multiple NATO and Russian military sites. Both sides regularly conduct military patrols and exercises in the region. The Arctic region is also known to hold massive unexplored reserves of oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, fish stocks.&nbsp;

World | Russia is building nuclear icebreaker ships Chukotka, Leningrad and Rossiya. Another nuclear icebreaker under project 22220, Stalingrad, is also to also be built

With a clear aim to boost shipping along the country's northern coast, Russia is building more nuclear icebreaker ships that can cut through the frozen Arctic Ocean. Top Officials of Russia's Nuclear power agency emphasised the need for more nuclear icebreakers, during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Atomflot, the Russian Government entity which maintains the world's only fleet of nuclear icebreaker ships. The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a shipping route along the northern coast of Russia, connecting Europe and Asia-Pacific regions via a shorter sea lane through the Arctic Ocean. Recently, President Vladimir Putin visited the base of Atomflot in the northwestern Russian port city of Murmansk. His visit covered the Headquarters of Marine Operations of the Northern Sea Route General Administration and the Federal State Budgetary Institution (NSR General Administration FSBI). According to the Russian Nuclear Power agency Rosatom, Putin was briefed about how 50 ships were navigating the waters of the Northern Sea Route (the NSR), with a group of nine nuclear and non-nuclear icebreaker ships. “I would like to point out that the headquarters' operations are demonstrated using Russian software of a unified platform for digital services. Now, you can see satellite radar imagery being displayed on the screen. We have begun employing artificial intelligence to analyze these images," said Sergey Zybko, Director General of NSR General Administration FSBI. Further, highlighting the need for more nuclear icebreaker ships, Zybko stated that the ice situation in the Arctic has been worsening in recent years. "Despite widespread discussion about global warming, the current research by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institutes does not prove it. According to these studies, no significant changes in ice cover are anticipated during winter and spring months until 2050," he added. Presently, Russia is building nuclear icebreaker ships Chukotka, Leningrad, and Rossiya. Additionally, another nuclear icebreaker under project 22220, Stalingrad, is also to also be built. Alexey Likhachev, chief of Russia's Nuclear agency Rosatom stated that two more universal nuclear icebreakers are required to maintain steady operations along the Northern sea route. In 2018, the Russian Government appointed Rosatom as the Northern Sea Route infrastructure operator. Rosatom is responsible for overseeing the federal project "Development of the Northern Sea Route". Apart from Russia, there are seven Arctic nations-Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, USA. Interestingly, all of these seven nations are part of the Western Military Alliance NATO. The Arctic is home to multiple NATO and Russian military sites. Both sides regularly conduct military patrols and exercises in the region. The Arctic region is also known to hold massive unexplored reserves of oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, fish stocks.

Russia building more Nuclear icebreakers to cut 'worsening Arctic'

A couple in Philadelphia have become parents at nearly the age of 100. The mother, named Mommy, and father, Abrazzo, recently welcomed four new babies. The couple is actually a pair of endangered Galapagos tortoises who live at the Philadelphia Zoo and are extremely popular with the visitors.
Four of the couple's eggs hatched, making Mommy the oldest first-time mother of her species, the zoo said on Thursday. The Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are a critically endangered species and efforts are being made to save it.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan has been working to preserve these tortoises and also ensure genetic diversity. The creatures have been suffering because of habitat loss, invasive species and human- wildlife conflict.
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Mommy came to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1932, while her partner Abrazzo was brought in 2020. Three other zoos in America also have breeding pairs - San Diego Zoo, Miami Zoo and Honolulu Zoo.
<h2>Mommy laid 16 eggs in November</h2>
The eggs started hatching on Feb 27 and will be presented to the public on April 23, the 93rd anniversary of Mommy's arrival at the zoo, which opened in 1874, authorities said. The hatchlings weigh 70-80 grams and are eating and growing properly.
Mommy laid 16 eggs in November, and the zoo's reptile and amphibian team dug them up and incubated them at different temperatures. Four eggs were nurtured to produce male tortoises and four for female tortoises. Notably, temperatures below 82.4 degrees result in males; above 85.1 degrees produce females.
Before the current eggs, four other clutches from Mommy were incubated but did not yield any viable eggs. However, this time, all four female eggs hatched.
Mommy came to the Philadelphia Zoo on April 23, 1932, and was believed to be about four years old. She is approximately 97 years old and weighs 284 pounds and hatched in the wild in the Galapagos Islands. Meanwhile, Abrazzo is estimated to be 96.

Mommy now has four babies and is the oldest first-time mother of her species. The eggs started hatching on Feb 27 and will be presented on April 23. World Trending

A couple in Philadelphia have become parents at nearly the age of 100. The mother, named Mommy, and father, Abrazzo, recently welcomed four new babies. The couple is actually a pair of endangered Galapagos tortoises who live at the Philadelphia Zoo and are extremely popular with the visitors. Four of the couple's eggs hatched, making Mommy the oldest first-time mother of her species, the zoo said on Thursday. The Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are a critically endangered species and efforts are being made to save it. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan has been working to preserve these tortoises and also ensure genetic diversity. The creatures have been suffering because of habitat loss, invasive species and human- wildlife conflict. Also Read: Incredibly rare new species of dinosaur with strange claws unearthed in Gobi Desert Mommy came to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1932, while her partner Abrazzo was brought in 2020. Three other zoos in America also have breeding pairs - San Diego Zoo, Miami Zoo and Honolulu Zoo. Mommy laid 16 eggs in November The eggs started hatching on Feb 27 and will be presented to the public on April 23, the 93rd anniversary of Mommy's arrival at the zoo, which opened in 1874, authorities said. The hatchlings weigh 70-80 grams and are eating and growing properly. Mommy laid 16 eggs in November, and the zoo's reptile and amphibian team dug them up and incubated them at different temperatures. Four eggs were nurtured to produce male tortoises and four for female tortoises. Notably, temperatures below 82.4 degrees result in males; above 85.1 degrees produce females. Before the current eggs, four other clutches from Mommy were incubated but did not yield any viable eggs. However, this time, all four female eggs hatched. Mommy came to the Philadelphia Zoo on April 23, 1932, and was believed to be about four years old. She is approximately 97 years old and weighs 284 pounds and hatched in the wild in the Galapagos Islands. Meanwhile, Abrazzo is estimated to be 96.

Meet the female who just welcomed her first kids at nearly 100 years old

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after a court upheld the decision of his impeachment over the martial law declaration in the country in December. "We hereby pronounce the following ruling, with the unanimous agreement of all Justices.&nbsp;
The ruling confirms that the acting president Han Duck-soo will remain on his position until a new president is elected within 60 days.&nbsp;
<h2>'It is regrettable, but...'</h2>
Yoon accepted the Constitutional Court's verdict upholding his impeachment and stripping him of office.&nbsp;
"It is regrettable, but the People Power Party solemnly accepts and humbly respects the Constitutional Court's decision. We extend our sincere apology to the people," lawmaker Kwon Young-se said, AFP reported.&nbsp;
<h2>The dramatic arrest&nbsp;</h2>
In early January, the anti-corruption department attempted to arrest Yoon but failed due to resistance from his security guards, but on Wednesday, the officers reached his residence with around 3,000 police officers.
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Yoon bore the allegations of insurrection over his attempt to implement martial law on December 3, which is one of the few crimes that South Korean presidents are not immune to.&nbsp;
Yoon become the first sitting president in South Korea who was arrested as all the previous ones bearing criminal charges were imprisoned after they left office.
During the first attempt to arrest him on January 3, the investigation officers faced the security service, which made the authorities retreat with the arrest warrant. However, the police learnt a lesson and on January 15, they reached Yoon's "fortress" with ladders to climb the walls and enter the building. They even threatened Yoon's security personnel with arrest if they tried to stop them the second time.
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As per reports, the police were not carrying any arms in an attempt to lower the tension. But they were wearing bulletproof vests just in case Yoon's security force shot at them to stop the arrest.&nbsp;
<h2>Who is Yoon Suk Yeol?</h2>
Born in Seoul in 1960, Yoon Suk Yeol is a public prosecutor and was elected as South Korea's president in May 2022.
He played a significant role in the conviction of former president Park Geun-hye for abuse of power in 2016, which led to his rise into politics.&nbsp;He also indicted a top aide of Moon Jae-in, another former president, for bribery and fraud.
Soon he became the presidential candidate of the conservative People Power Party, which was in opposition during that time. He won the March 2022 elections against Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party with an extremely narrow margin of less than one per cent, the lowest in the history of South Korea.
While the South Korean society was dealing with a widening gap over over gender issues, Yoon appealed to young male voters by including anti-feminism rhetoric in the campaign.
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Soon, Yoon was surrounded by a series of scandals including the administration&rsquo;s handling of the Seoul Halloween crowd crush that killed 159 people, which further decreased his popularity.
Critics have blamed him for the staggering economy, food inflation, and restrictions on freedom of speech. Yoon has also been accused of abusing presidential veto power to prevent a bill from being passed that would have allowed an investigation into his wife&nbsp;Kim Keon-hee&rsquo;s alleged involvement in stock manipulation.&nbsp;Last month, he apologised for the controversies involving his wife accepting a luxury Dior handbag in an address to the nation that was broadcast on TV.
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+Yoon has maintained a tough stance on North Korea, unlike his predecessor who engaged in dialogue and peaceful reconciliation.
Currently, he is being pressured to resign or face impeachment by the lawmakers.
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | Soon won the March 2022 elections against Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party with an extremely narrow margin of less than one per cent, the lowest in the history of South Korea.

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after a court upheld the decision of his impeachment over the martial law declaration in the country in December. "We hereby pronounce the following ruling, with the unanimous agreement of all Justices. The ruling confirms that the acting president Han Duck-soo will remain on his position until a new president is elected within 60 days. 'It is regrettable, but...' Yoon accepted the Constitutional Court's verdict upholding his impeachment and stripping him of office. "It is regrettable, but the People Power Party solemnly accepts and humbly respects the Constitutional Court's decision. We extend our sincere apology to the people," lawmaker Kwon Young-se said, AFP reported. The dramatic arrest In early January, the anti-corruption department attempted to arrest Yoon but failed due to resistance from his security guards, but on Wednesday, the officers reached his residence with around 3,000 police officers. Also read | South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court Yoon bore the allegations of insurrection over his attempt to implement martial law on December 3, which is one of the few crimes that South Korean presidents are not immune to. Yoon become the first sitting president in South Korea who was arrested as all the previous ones bearing criminal charges were imprisoned after they left office. During the first attempt to arrest him on January 3, the investigation officers faced the security service, which made the authorities retreat with the arrest warrant. However, the police learnt a lesson and on January 15, they reached Yoon's "fortress" with ladders to climb the walls and enter the building. They even threatened Yoon's security personnel with arrest if they tried to stop them the second time. Also read | Will South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached? Verdict tomorrow. Here's what we know so far As per reports, the police were not carrying any arms in an attempt to lower the tension. But they were wearing bulletproof vests just in case Yoon's security force shot at them to stop the arrest. Who is Yoon Suk Yeol? Born in Seoul in 1960, Yoon Suk Yeol is a public prosecutor and was elected as South Korea's president in May 2022. He played a significant role in the conviction of former president Park Geun-hye for abuse of power in 2016, which led to his rise into politics. He also indicted a top aide of Moon Jae-in, another former president, for bribery and fraud. Soon he became the presidential candidate of the conservative People Power Party, which was in opposition during that time. He won the March 2022 elections against Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party with an extremely narrow margin of less than one per cent, the lowest in the history of South Korea. While the South Korean society was dealing with a widening gap over over gender issues, Yoon appealed to young male voters by including anti-feminism rhetoric in the campaign. Also read | South Korean President backtracks on martial law after lawmakers and protestors push back; US 'relieved' Soon, Yoon was surrounded by a series of scandals including the administration’s handling of the Seoul Halloween crowd crush that killed 159 people, which further decreased his popularity. Critics have blamed him for the staggering economy, food inflation, and restrictions on freedom of speech. Yoon has also been accused of abusing presidential veto power to prevent a bill from being passed that would have allowed an investigation into his wife Kim Keon-hee’s alleged involvement in stock manipulation. Last month, he apologised for the controversies involving his wife accepting a luxury Dior handbag in an address to the nation that was broadcast on TV. Also read | South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol released from jail +Yoon has maintained a tough stance on North Korea, unlike his predecessor who engaged in dialogue and peaceful reconciliation. Currently, he is being pressured to resign or face impeachment by the lawmakers. (With inputs from agencies)

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Senate Republicans voted on Thursday (March 3) to start working on a blueprint of US President Donald Trump's &ldquo;big, beautiful&rdquo; agenda package on tax cuts, border security, energy production and more.&nbsp;
The blueprint - known as a budget resolution - sheds light on a possible final agenda package. Here's how it looks:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>$150 billion in additional defense spending over a 10-year period</li>
<li>$175 billion in additional border security funding over a 10-year period</li>
<li>$21 billion for environmental and transportation committees to identify over a 10-year period</li>
<li>The ability to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by tampering with the baseline ($3.8 trillion, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates)</li>
<li>$1.5 trillion for Trump&rsquo;s miscellaneous tax objectives, such as no taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security, as well as an increase in the state and local tax deduction (SALT).</li>
</ul>
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As per the blueprint, around $350 billion will be allocated to border security ($175 billion each to the Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee). But, a Senate spokesperson told The New York Post that the prime aim of allocating the amount for border security is to give lawmakers &ldquo;flexibility.&rdquo; The &ldquo;target number is $175 billion total&rdquo; for the border.&nbsp;
Although, the overall goal of new spending over the next decade between defense, the border and other items is around $346 billion, the Senate blueprint allows for almost $500 billion in new spending.&nbsp;
But Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) would get the power to tamper with the baseline used to measure the bill&rsquo;s impact on the deficit, The Post reported.&nbsp;
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Graham gets permission from the Senate blueprint to declare that the Trump 2017 tax cuts are the baseline, despite many of those provisions expiring at the end of the year.&nbsp;
<h2>Senate framework vs White House framework&nbsp;</h2>
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If compared with the White House's version, the Senate framework stages for a significantly larger increase to the deficit. The Senate's version prioritises defence spending over border security. &nbsp;
The White House did not lay down a clear path to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but the Senate version did.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Although, the overall goal of new spending over the next decade between defense, the border and other items is around  $346 billion, the Senate blueprint allows for almost $500 billion in new spending.

Senate Republicans voted on Thursday (March 3) to start working on a blueprint of US President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful” agenda package on tax cuts, border security, energy production and more. The blueprint - known as a budget resolution - sheds light on a possible final agenda package. Here's how it looks: $150 billion in additional defense spending over a 10-year period $175 billion in additional border security funding over a 10-year period $21 billion for environmental and transportation committees to identify over a 10-year period The ability to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by tampering with the baseline ($3.8 trillion, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates) $1.5 trillion for Trump’s miscellaneous tax objectives, such as no taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security, as well as an increase in the state and local tax deduction (SALT). Also read: First Look of Trump's Gold Card: The 'Trump card' has his face emblazoned on it As per the blueprint, around $350 billion will be allocated to border security ($175 billion each to the Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee). But, a Senate spokesperson told The New York Post that the prime aim of allocating the amount for border security is to give lawmakers “flexibility.” The “target number is $175 billion total” for the border. Although, the overall goal of new spending over the next decade between defense, the border and other items is around $346 billion, the Senate blueprint allows for almost $500 billion in new spending. But Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) would get the power to tamper with the baseline used to measure the bill’s impact on the deficit, The Post reported. Also read: Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil Graham gets permission from the Senate blueprint to declare that the Trump 2017 tax cuts are the baseline, despite many of those provisions expiring at the end of the year. Senate framework vs White House framework Also read: Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge If compared with the White House's version, the Senate framework stages for a significantly larger increase to the deficit. The Senate's version prioritises defence spending over border security. The White House did not lay down a clear path to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but the Senate version did. Also read: Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge (With inputs from agencies)

Senate GOP is creating blueprint for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ agenda on tax, border security. Here’s what’s inside

Around $2.5 trillion was wiped off from the S&amp;P 500 Index on Thursday and the US stock market closed on the worst day of trading since 2020, with all three major index funds down in response to President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Indian Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against.&nbsp;
Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4).&nbsp;
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The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-yoon-suk-yeol-removed-from-office-after-impeachment-upheld-by-court-8923841">South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court</a> <img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/04/04/KEa7SOnSrz39EFI2EDoR.png" alt=" South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court Photograph: (AFP) "> 
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Around $2.5 trillion was wiped off from the S&P 500 Index on Thursday and the US stock market closed on the worst day of trading since 2020, with all three major index funds down in response to President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Indian Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against. Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4). Click on the headlines to read more Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil Around $2.5 trillion was wiped off from the S&P 500 Index on Thursday and the US stock market closed on the worst day of trading since 2020, with all three major index funds down in response to President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo. Parliament clears Waqf (Amendment) Bill after intense debate, PM Modi calls it 'watershed moment' The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against. 'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87 Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4). South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after a court upheld the decision of his impeachment over the martial law declaration in the country in December. WATCH | Signalgate leak: Pentagon launches probe into Pete Hegseth

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