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Choking Capital: Delhi’s Toxic Smog Crisis Grounds Flights and Strains Health Systems

                              People walk in a smog-covered morning in New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Dense toxic smog has engulfed New Delhi, reducing visibility, halting travel, and plunging the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to an alarming 471 , far above the hazardous threshold of 300. The blanket of pollution has led to over 40 flight cancellations and dozens of delays , while more than 50 trains were held up for hours , leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Authorities have imposed emergency pollution-control measures , including a ban on older diesel vehicles, suspension of construction activities, and hybrid schooling for children. Courts have even advised virtual hearings to minimize exposure. Hospitals across the capital are reporting a surge in patients suffering from breathing difficulties, eye irritation, and aggravated asthma conditions . Physicians...

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Tensions Flare at White House as Zelensky, Trump, and Vance Clash

In a dramatic turn of events, a meeting at the White House between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance erupted into a heated exchange. The meeting, initially intended to celebrate a mineral rights deal between the United States and Ukraine, quickly devolved into a shouting match.

The confrontation began when Vice President Vance accused Zelensky of showing a lack of gratitude for the aid provided by the United States to combat Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Vance's comments were met with a strong response from Zelensky, who defended his country's position and expressed the need for continued support.

President Trump, visibly frustrated, raised his voice and warned Zelensky about the potential consequences of his actions, stating that he was "gambling with World War III". The tense atmosphere in the Oval Office was palpable as the leaders exchanged sharp words in front of reporters.

The meeting, which was supposed to mark a significant step forward in U.S.-Ukraine relations, instead highlighted the deep-seated tensions and differing perspectives between the leaders. The fallout from this confrontation remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing discussions between the two nations.

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