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News18
10-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
When Questioned On India's Strike, Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Fumbles: 'Can't Hear...'
Last Updated: Asif's interaction on international platform hasn't gone down well with his political colleagues as well, with a woman MP advising that he shouldn't go live on air. A new morning and a fresh fodder by Khawaja Asif to the social media trolls. This time Pakistan's defence minister was seen fumbling on a news channel when asked for proof on India's strike. 'I can't hear you properly," Asif said clumsily. May be there was a technical issue or a network issue, and Pakistan's defence minister couldn't really make out what the anchor was asking him. But then, Asif's image and his recent statements amid India-Pakistan tension leave less scope for doubt. Asif's interaction on international platform hasn't gone down well with his political colleagues as well. While one criticised his 'got to know from social media" comment, a woman MP said, 'Don't go live on international platforms if you can't defend you country. At least don't mock your state." ऐसे कौन पेलता है बहन, वो भी अपने ही मंत्रियों को! 😂 — Kapil Jain (@kapiljaink3) May 9, 2025 An X user, @rakeshmosa17314, said that he used a trick similar to Asif's during his 'major project presentation". Another user said that the minister needs hiring aid. A retired Pakistan army officer a day ago warned his country to rethink against attacking India as they have mere six lakh soldiers. But beyond the physical strength, a look at how India and Pakistan have recently projected themselves on international forums says a lot more than meets the eye. While social media users are having a field day with Khawaja Asif's statements, India's envoy to US, Vinay Kwatra, received applause. When a CNN anchor asked Kwatra if it is a religious war between Pakistani Muslims and Indian Hindus, the envoy answered, 'It's India's attack on terrorists who killed our civilians." Meanwhile, Asif was responded with a sharp reaction by CNN anchor Becky Anderson. When he said that he got to know about Indian missiles being shot down in Pakistan through social media, Anderson quickly interjected, saying, 'I'm sorry, we didn't ask you here to talk about social media content. I'm asking specifically for the evidence, details. For example, was any Chinese equipment used to down these Rafale jets, as I understand you are alleging to be?" Days before this Pakistan's defence minister sent shockwaves when he admitted on Sky News that their country has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations as 'dirty work" for the West. 'You do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations," the anchor reconfirmed. 'Well, we have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades, you know, and the West, including Britain," replied Asif. First Published: May 10, 2025, 14:11 IST
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Only Communists aspire for peace of global humanity
Vijayawada: CPI State Secretary K Ramakrishna stated that only the Communists aspire for a world without wars, where humanity can live peacefully. He attributed the root cause of wars to imperialism, the dominance of arms, and conspiracies aimed at controlling the resources of smaller nations. He was speaking at a meeting organised by the Indian Society for Cultural Cooperation and Friendship (ISCAF) and the CPI NTR District Committee on Friday at Dasari Bhavan here to mark 80 years since the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The event focused on preventing global wars and addressing the failure of rulers to curb religious extremist forces. As the main speaker, Ramakrishna noted that in recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 25 tourists lost their lives. He highlighted that not only Pakistani Muslims but also Muslims and Muslim political parties in India unequivocally condemned the attacks. He described it as a positive development that the Indian military conducted operations against terrorist bases in the region in response, but cautioned that the Pakistani government is exploiting the conflict for its gain. CPI City Secretary Donepudi Sankar and retired ANU professor C Narasinga Rao shared their experiences of touring and studying in the Soviet Union during their student days. They recalled that millions of soldiers and civilians perished in the war led by Stalin against Nazi Germany. They noted that schoolchildren in Russia sing prayers to prevent such wars from recurring. They also mentioned that Stalin remained unshaken even after his son was killed in the war. Divi Kumar, president of Janasahiti, stated that in any war, it is ordinary citizens who suffer the most. He emphasised that wars are never fought between people but are orchestrated by imperialist nations to dominate smaller countries. AP Mahila Samakhya State General Secretary Penmatsa Durgabhavani, CPI NTR District Assistant Secretary Buddi Ramesh, City Assistant Secretary Lanka Durgarao, ISCAF District Secretary Motukuri Arun Kumar, and Buddhavarapu Venkatrao also participated.
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Wales Online
Far-right US radio show host Alex Jones blasted for 'completely false' claims about fire at Welsh church
Far-right US radio show host Alex Jones blasted for 'completely false' claims about fire at Welsh church A conspiracy theorist spread 'completely false' information about a fire at a Welsh church Alex Jones testifies at the Sandy Hook defamation damages trial (Image: AP ) Police have debunked fake news about a fire at a Welsh church. More than five million people have viewed false social media posts claiming that Pakistani Muslims were responsible for last Thursday's suspected arson attack at the disused site in Port Talbot. Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones — who in 2022 was ordered to pay £1.32bn to bereaved families over lies about the Sandy Hook school shooting — published disinformation on X about the fire at the derelict Bethany English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Station Road. His post falsely claimed the fire was part of a "massive attack" on Christianity and that "if you complain the thought police arrest you". Another X account with a significant following also published disinformation linking the blaze to Pakistani Muslims. No evidence was provided in either post but this did not stop them being shared thousands of times. The two posts have been viewed 5.1 million times. South Wales Police published a response under both X posts to refute the claims but the force's statement has been viewed fewer than 400,000 times. Fire tore through the roof of Bethany English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Port Talbot (Image: Michael Jones ) "This is completely false information," the police statement reads. "Two teenagers, both from Neath Port Talbot, have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with this incident." Article continues below A 14-year-old boy from Sandfields area and a 15-year-old boy from Bryn have been arrested on suspicion of arson. Pictures show significant damage to the Grade II listed building, sometimes referred to as Bethany Presbyterian Church, which was established in 1879 and closed in 2000. Fire crews continue to battle the blaze in Port Talbot Six fire engines were called to the scene at 6.49pm last Thursday as flames ripped through the church, said a spokesperson from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. They added: "Supported by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, crews responded to a fire within the disused chapel, measuring approximately 30 metres by 15 metres. "Crews utilised six water jets and one turntable ladder appliance as a water tower to extinguish the fire. "Crews continued to monitor and extinguish remaining hot spots into the early hours of Friday, April 25. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined." You can read WalesOnline's live reporting from the time of the fire here. And you can stay informed on everything Neath Port Talbot by signing up to our newsletter here . Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice. Article continues below
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Council demands statutory child sex abuse inquiry
Councillors in Oldham have voted unanimously to demand a statutory public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in the town, months after a government-led inquiry was turned down by ministers. An extraordinary meeting of Oldham Council was called by Oldham's Conservative Group, who said a judge-led review would have more power than the currently planned local inquiry. Safeguarding minster Jess Phillips previously argued that locally led inquiries, like a similar one held in Telford, were more effective at leading to change. The motion calling for a statutory inquiry, which would compel witnesses to give evidence, was passed to applause from the public gallery, with some exclaiming: "Finally." The BBC has asked the Home Office for a response. Conservative Councillor Lewis Quigg, who proposed the motion, said a judge-led statutory inquiry was required to "right an incredible wrong". "It's about time that the lid is lifted on this disaster, this national scandal of children who have been abused in some of the most evil acts." Leader of the local Conservative group, Councillor David Arnott, said the issue had "hung over this borough for far too long" and added that the council had "failed many times to stop horrific abuses continuing for years". The vote came after a lengthy and jumbled debate with multiple amendments to the motion, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. These included changes in language to avoid retraumatising survivors, a commitment to putting victims' voices at the centre of any new inquiry and a call for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to lend its voice to the call for statutory powers. Councillors also discussed the singling out of men with Pakistani heritage within the original motion, with Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Bishop arguing that it was "too narrow a focus" which could put people at risk of "not recognising predators within other communities". In Telford, the inquiry found up to 1,000 girls faced abuse over 40 years, with some cases overlooked due to "nervousness about race" as most suspects were men of south Asian heritage. A major report published in 2022, which examined the way child sexual exploitation was tackled in Oldham between 2011 and 2014, found children in the town had been failed by Greater Manchester Police and Oldham Council. But investigators found no evidence of a cover up of grooming gangs. Oldham Group Councillor Abdul Wahid said justice "must prevail", adding that "even one predator in our community is one too many". "That's why we will do what we must here and within our communities to root out these criminals, who have tarnished the good name of British Pakistani Muslims across the country," he said. "But let me be absolutely clear: this is not just about one community. "It has been carried out by organised criminals of different backgrounds and covered up by communities and institutions of all ethnicities. "The victims were failed by police who ignored them, social services who dismissed them and politicians who looked away." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision Abuse survivor wants government Oldham inquiry Leaders unite to back child abuse inquiry call Oldham Council
BBC News
13-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Oldham Council demands statutory public inquiry into child sex abuse in town
Councillors in Oldham have voted unanimously to demand a statutory public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in the town, months after a government-led inquiry was turned down by ministers. An extraordinary meeting of Oldham Council was called by Oldham's Conservative Group, who said a judge-led review would have more power than the currently planned local inquiry. Safeguarding minster Jess Phillips previously argued that locally led inquiries, like a similar one held in Telford, were more effective at leading to motion calling for a statutory inquiry, which would compel witnesses to give evidence, was passed to applause from the public gallery, with some exclaiming: "Finally." The BBC has asked the Home Office for a Councillor Lewis Quigg, who proposed the motion, said a judge-led statutory inquiry was required to "right an incredible wrong". "It's about time that the lid is lifted on this disaster, this national scandal of children who have been abused in some of the most evil acts."Leader of the local Conservative group, Councillor David Arnott, said the issue had "hung over this borough for far too long" and added that the council had "failed many times to stop horrific abuses continuing for years".The vote came after a lengthy and jumbled debate with multiple amendments to the motion, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. These included changes in language to avoid retraumatising survivors, a commitment to putting victims' voices at the centre of any new inquiry and a call for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to lend its voice to the call for statutory also discussed the singling out of men with Pakistani heritage within the original motion, with Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Bishop arguing that it was "too narrow a focus" which could put people at risk of "not recognising predators within other communities". 'All ethnicities ' In Telford, the inquiry found up to 1,000 girls faced abuse over 40 years, with some cases overlooked due to "nervousness about race" as most suspects were men of south Asian heritage.A major report published in 2022, which examined the way child sexual exploitation was tackled in Oldham between 2011 and 2014, found children in the town had been failed by Greater Manchester Police and Oldham investigators found no evidence of a cover up of grooming gangs. Oldham Group Councillor Abdul Wahid said justice "must prevail", adding that "even one predator in our community is one too many"."That's why we will do what we must here and within our communities to root out these criminals, who have tarnished the good name of British Pakistani Muslims across the country," he said."But let me be absolutely clear: this is not just about one community. "It has been carried out by organised criminals of different backgrounds and covered up by communities and institutions of all ethnicities. "The victims were failed by police who ignored them, social services who dismissed them and politicians who looked away." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
