Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, President Trump has declined to confirm or deny potential US military action against Iran, maintaining strategic ambiguity. He acknowledged Iran's desire to negotiate, questioning why they didn't engage earlier. Trump's statements, coupled with increased military deployments, suggest a possible shift towards deeper US involvement or leveraging the threat of it.
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Donald Trump stated he had prior knowledge of Israel's strikes on Iran, emphasizing Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, while the US clarified its non-involvement, prioritizing the protection of American forces. Despite the attack, Trump advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran nuclear issue.
The Shani Shingnapur shrine trust in Maharashtra dismissed 167 employees, citing non-performance and absenteeism. A significant portion, 68% of those laid off, were Muslims. This action followed threats from a Hindu group demanding the removal of non-Hindus from the shrine's workforce, though the trust denies any discriminatory intent, stating the dismissals were disciplinary.
An Air India flight AI-159 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick got cancelled. The flight was scheduled to depart at 1 PM. Passengers were not given a reason for the cancellation. This cancellation occurred after the Air India Flight AI171 crash on June 12. The earlier crash resulted in many fatalities. The reason for cancellation is aircraft availability issue.
A simple 'Sitting-Rising Test' (SRT), involving sitting and standing without support, can indicate cardiovascular health and longevity, says scientists. A study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that individuals with low SRT scores faced a significantly higher risk of mortality from heart issues. The test assesses strength, balance, and flexibility, reflecting overall functional fitness.
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