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Leaders
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
China Condemns Israel's ‘War of Aggression' against Iran
Chinese scholar and former diplomat Dr. Victor Gao described Israel's strikes on Iran as a 'war of aggression', urging for an immediate end to the conflict, according to Al Arabiya. Strong Condemnation During his online interview with Al Arabiya English's GNT, Gao denounced Israel's attacks and missiles on Iranian nuclear facilities, describing them as a 'surprise attack' that could have global ramifications. 'China really deplores Israel's military attack on nuclear facilities inside Iran and considers it as a very serious offense against a world of peace and security,' Gao said. Israel's 'High Hypocrisy' Gao also dismissed Israel's allegations of starting the attacks for the sake of self-defense, describing the claims as 'high hypocrisy' especially when it comes to the fact that Israel owns undeclared nuclear arsenal. 'It is of high hypocrisy for a country like Israel, which violated international convention in possessing nuclear weapons, to accuse another country of trying to possess nuclear weapons,' he added. Apart from this, he accused Israel of not only undermining international norms but also creating a threat of a regional – and potentially global – catastrophe. 'In my best judgment, it is like the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in the Second World War,' he said. Iran's Right of Self-Defense Gao stressed that China believes that Iran is a sovereign nation and has full rights to defend its territory. 'Whatever Iran is doing is justified, because they are defending their own sovereignty and territorial integrity,' he said. 'They are fighting back against aggressors.' Stark Warning Moreover, he mentioned the mounting suspicions that the US is playing a secret role in Israel-Iran conflict. 'Evidence points out to a joint operation by the United States and Israel against the country of Iran,' he warned. 'If the United States really gets bogged down in this war against Iran, no one knows what will happen… in the coming years or coming decades,' he added. China's Geopolitical Benefits In this context, Gao also dismissed the idea that China could benefit geopolitically from a distracted US. 'China always benefits by protecting peace and stability anywhere in the world,' he said. 'It is time to stop Israel in this war against Iran and to prevent the United States from really joining this war… which may escalate the situation and create… consequences for mankind as a whole,' he added. A Warning for Netanyahu In a stark rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gao warned that Netanyahu will not be able to escape from the reach of law. 'No one should allow Prime Minister Netanyahu [to try] saving his own political skin from justice at home and justice in Hague by launching this war of aggression against Iran,' Gao concluded. Israeli-Iranian Tensions On June 13, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. As a response, Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles against Israel and targeted Tel Aviv. Israel also killed three more Iranian nuclear scientists, bringing the total number of scientists slain to nine, Gulf News reported. Currently, both countries are trading missiles and attacks amid intensifying efforts to halt the conflict. Related Topics: 'Nobody Knows': Trump on US Striking Iran Iran's Natanz Facilities Were 'Badly Hit': IAEA's Chief Jordan King Warns: Israel-Iran Escalation Risks Global Chaos Short link : Post Views: 11
News18
19-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Thanks For Defending Israel's Skies': Netanyahu Lauds Trump For Support Amid Rising Iran Tensions
Last Updated: The statement comes as Israel continues to face missile threats and intensifying hostilities, with US-Israel cooperation drawing global attention. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a televised statement on Thursday, expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his backing amid escalating tensions with Iran. 'I thank President Trump for his support in defending Israel's skies," Netanyahu said, referencing Washington's recent military and strategic assistance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks US President Donald Trump for his 'support in defending Israel's skies" in a televised statement. — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) June 19, 2025 The statement comes as Israel continues to face missile threats and intensifying hostilities, with US-Israel cooperation drawing global attention. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's message came on a day of escalating rhetoric, as Iran issued a sharp warning to the United States against intervening in its conflict with Israel. Iran's deputy foreign minister stated that the country was fully prepared to defend itself if tensions worsened, declaring that 'all options are on the table" should Washington offer direct military support to Israel. The comments underscored growing fears of a broader regional escalation, with Tehran cautioning that any perceived U.S. involvement would be met with a strong response. Israel, too, has hardened its stance following a reported missile attack on a hospital. In a sharp response, Israeli Energy Minister and Cabinet Member Eli Cohen accused Iran of committing a war crime, stating on X: 'The terror regime in Tehran committed another war crime today, launching a missile at an Israeli hospital. They deliberately target civilians, and to this day, have murdered only Israeli civilians. Not a single Israeli killed in this war was a soldier. The cowardly regime in Iran will pay a heavy price for this crime." The remarks underscore Israel's resolve to escalate military action, even as regional and international fears of a wider confrontation grow. First Published: June 19, 2025, 14:27 IST
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Musk's Dad Begs Him to End His ‘Alpha' Fight With Trump
Elon Musk's old man is offering his son some words of wisdom as he goes through a pretty heated breakup with President Donald Trump. Errol Musk, the tech billionaire's father, on Friday said he messaged his son urging him to fix the mess but reassured reporters that it won't be long before the duo will kiss and make up. 'I did send him a message… telling him, make sure this fizzles out,' he told Al Arabiya English Friday, adding the pair would 'of course' reconcile and it was nothing more than 'elephant bulls or alphas having a go at each other.' Still, he was disappointed with his son's reactive responses to the president, including when Musk dropped a bombshell claiming that Trump was included in the FBI's files on alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. 'I have no idea what he was thinking… I can only imagine that's just a silly mistake,' he said, calling Musk's post a result of stress. Despite his fatherly disappointment, he's not that worried about the heated feud between the special government employee and his ex-best friend. The exchange, he said, was little more than a clash of 'alphas.' The two went at each other's throats on Thursday over Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill‚' ending a four-month long bromance that rocked the White House and stirred up some unexpected scandals. From Musk's frequent drug use to his unprecedented power over the federal government, the world's richest man left the Trump administration after a 130-tenure that not even he could have predicted. According to Musk's father, the pair's heated, threatening, and at-times vicious exchange was just 'a bit silly' and driven by an exhausting past few months in power. He added that it will all 'fizzle out in a few days' despite the fact that Musk recently called for Trump's impeachment. 'When people have been through a great deal of stress… eventually people reach a point where they lash out,' Musk said. 'Even at the highest levels, people struggle to find common ground.' Musk's dad then launched into an existential analysis of the online spat, quoting the biblical line: 'let the innocent person cast the first stone.' The so-called 'silly' feud comes as Congress prepares to vote for a 'Big Beautiful Bill‚" that could upend the lives of rural Americans and cut off their access to lifesaving health insurance. Musk and his father have long been estranged, and the Tesla billionaire called him a 'terrible human being' in 2017. In Walter Isaacson's book about the pair, Elon Musk, he wrote that Musk found out over email on Father's Day 2022 that his dad had a child with his former stepdaughter Jana Bezuidenhout. Musk's father was married to Bezuidenhout's mother for 18 years and had two children before their divorce. 'The only thing we are on Earth for is to reproduce,' said Musk's dad. 'If I could have another child I would. I can't see any reason not to.' The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Musk has at least 14 children, including his son X ÆA-12, who was a regular at the White House before Musk and Trump's relationship blew up.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘No idea what he was thinking': Errol Musk on son Elon's Epstein-Trump association claims; urges to let feud 'fizzle out'
Errol Musk weighs in on Elon-Trump feud Elon Musk 's father, Errol Musk, weighed on his son's feud with Donald Trump which included reference to Jeffrey Epstein in an attack on US President, calling it 'just a silly mistake' and "not knowing what he (Elon) was thinking". He also urged his son to let the feud 'fizzle out.' In an interview with Al Arabiya English from a lounge in Delhi Airport, Errol Musk downplayed the widely publicised social media clash between the two high-profile figures, characterising it as a momentary flare-up between strong personalities under pressure. 'I have no idea what he was thinking… I can only imagine that's just a silly mistake,' Errol said of Elon's now-viral post alleging Trump's name was in the Epstein files. Musk had, in a post on X, said, 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!'. Errol, attributed his son's actions to stress rather than intent. Referencing scripture, he added, 'Let the innocent person cast the first stone,' suggesting no one is without fault. The elder Musk said he had personally messaged his son to help ease tensions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Price for a 1-Day Walk-in Shower In 2025 Homebuddy Learn More Undo 'I did send him a message… telling him, make sure this fizzles out,' he said, confidently predicting that the spat would be short-lived. 'Yes, of course,' he added when asked whether Trump and Elon would reconcile. 'When people have been through a great deal of stress… eventually people reach a point where they lash out,' Errol said. 'Even at the highest levels, people struggle to find common ground.' He suggested Elon's criticisms stemmed from concerns over Democrats' use of financial incentives to push legislation—a dispute that eventually escalated into a social media confrontation. Describing the online standoff as 'elephant bulls or alphas having a go at each other,' Errol Musk brushed off the seriousness of the episode. Reflecting on his recent visit to the US, Errol also claimed overwhelming public support for the former president. 'I would like to say 80 percent, but actually 100 percent [are] behind Trump,' he said. What is the Musk-Trump feud ? The public spat between US President Donald Trump and former adviser Elon Musk has intensified, following Musk's opposition to a significant domestic policy initiative by Trump. Following his 129-day tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), Musk utilised his platform X to denounce the bill as a "disgusting abomination", adding: "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong." He expressed concerns about the legislation's impact on national debt levels and urged his followers to contact their representatives in opposition to the spending proposal. The conflict between the two wealthy individuals heightened on Thursday as they traded harsh words on their respective social media platforms, indicating the end of their previous collaboration. Trump initiated the exchange by expressing disappointment over Musk's criticism of his administration's primary tax and spending legislation, suggesting this could terminate their formerly positive association. In response, Musk claimed credit for Trump's electoral success, stating: "Without me, Trump would have lost the election". The deterioration in their relationship occurred after Musk's sustained opposition to Trump's spending legislation, which received approval from the US House and awaits Senate consideration.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Moon sighting for Eid-ul-adha 2025: When to watch in India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
As Muslims around the world prepare for one of the most significant festivals in Islam, Eid-ul-Adha, the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah becomes a central focus. Known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice' or Bakri-Eid, Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command and is observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This year, moon sighting has already occurred in many countries, and this marks the opening of the Dhul Hijjah month and determines the Eid celebration dates. The Eid day is, however, dependent on the visibility of the moon in each country. Saudi Arabia confirms Eid date As per a report by Al Arabiya English and Gulf News, the moon was visible in Saudi Arabia on the night of Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Consequently, Dhul Hijjah started on Wednesday, May 28. Hence, the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) will be marked on Thursday, June 5, and Eid-ul-Adha will be commemorated on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia bases its lunar calendar on actual moon sightings, and the decrees it issues tend to affect most other nations in the region. UAE follows Saudi Arabia In the UAE as well, the crescent moon was sighted on the same evening by the moon-sighting committee. According to the Gulf News report, Eid al-Adha will also be on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the UAE. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo In the UAE, public holidays are traditionally followed according to Saudi Arabia, and announcements come out promptly after moon sightings. Eid date in India depends on local moon sighting In India, moon sighting is conventionally done locally. Usually, Indian Muslims sight the Dhul Hijjah crescent a day later than Saudi Arabia because of geographical variations. And so, an attempt at moon sighting will be made on the night of Wednesday, May 28, 2025. If spotted, Dhul Hijjah will start on May 29, and Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. But if the crescent is not visible, the month of Dhul Qadah will have 30 days, and Eid will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8, instead, as per reports. Moon sighting is a fundamental aspect of the Islamic calendar. The visibility of the crescent moon announces the start and end of Islamic months. This ancient practice has religious importance and is a community event in most Muslim countries. Due to geographical positions and time zones, the dates of Islamic celebrations such as Eid would be different from one country to another. With the moon sighting confirmed in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the preparations for Eid-ul-Adha are at full throttle. The people start buying sacrificial animals, making traditional food, and arranging community prayers. In India, the news will be officially announced after a local sighting on May 28; hence, Muslims all over the subcontinent are requested to keep themselves informed with announcements made by their respective regional moon sighting committees. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
