<p>A team of researchers, led by Chinese scientists has managed to simulate the physics of black holes by using quantum computing. They said the test was an attempt toward creating systems that have properties 'analogous to black holes'. They also&nbsp;tested a theory devised by renowned&nbsp;physicist Stephen Hawking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications this month.&nbsp;The scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin University, the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences and the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan took Hawking's hypothesis on 'Hawking radiation' as the basis for the study.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They stimulated the quantum effects of black holes with&nbsp;superconducting quantum chips. The team of researchers, during the experiment, developed "superconducting processor consisting of a chain of 10 qubits with interaction couplings controlled by nine tunable couplers", according to <em>SCMP</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The results show that there is always a certain probability that the quasiparticle inside the analogue black hole will radiate through the event horizon, and its radiation probability satisfies the property of Hawking radiation,” the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences said in an article on research progress.</p>

<p>The scientists added that their research paves way for unearthing much deeper secrets about black holes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This new constructed analogue black hole then facilitates further investigations of other related problems of the black hole,” the team wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Hawking radiation?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The British theoretical physicist gave the&nbsp;theory that very tiny particles, the building blocks of matter, spontaneously come into existence across the 'not-so-empty' universe. These virtual particle pairs (for every electron created, a positron will be created at the same time and in the same place) upon creation, quickly annihilate each other and the universe goes on about its business as usual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, when a particle and anti-particle (the pair as we previously called it) come into existence near the event horizon of a black hole, Hawking posited that one gets sucked in and the other does not, meaning they wouldn't annihilate. The split leaves one half of every pair to escape as actual radiation called 'Hawking radiation'.</p>

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<h2><strong>How are black holes formed?</strong></h2>

<p>Most black holes are formed when stars reach the end of their lives. While a significant number of stars inflate to become red giants, they later cool down to&nbsp;metamorphose into a white dwarf. However, those much bigger than our solar system's star (10 to 20 times massive) become super-dense neutron stars or so-called stellar-mass black holes.</p>

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<h2><strong>First black hole picture&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It was four years ago that scientists first captured the rare image of a black hole,&nbsp;situated at the centre of the galaxy M87, located 53 million light-years from Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In April, using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists were able to give a major touch-up to the cosmic photograph.&nbsp;The image captured by the Event Horizons Telescope (EHT) in 2019 revealed a blurry, red-orange fiery, doughnut-shaped object.</p>

<p>The updated picture using AI shows the same shape of the black hole, albeit with a much sharper resolution. Meaning, the ring around the black hole appears skinnier and centre, much 'darker'.&nbsp;</p>

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A team of researchers, led by Chinese scientists has managed to simulate the physics of black holes by using quantum computing. They said the test was an attempt toward creating systems that have properties 'analogous to black holes'.

A team of researchers, led by Chinese scientists has managed to simulate the physics of black holes by using quantum computing. They said the test was an attempt toward creating systems that have properties 'analogous to black holes'. They also tested a theory devised by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications this month. The scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin University, the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences and the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan took Hawking's hypothesis on 'Hawking radiation' as the basis for the study. They stimulated the quantum effects of black holes with superconducting quantum chips. The team of researchers, during the experiment, developed "superconducting processor consisting of a chain of 10 qubits with interaction couplings controlled by nine tunable couplers", according to SCMP. “The results show that there is always a certain probability that the quasiparticle inside the analogue black hole will radiate through the event horizon, and its radiation probability satisfies the property of Hawking radiation,” the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences said in an article on research progress. The scientists added that their research paves way for unearthing much deeper secrets about black holes. “This new constructed analogue black hole then facilitates further investigations of other related problems of the black hole,” the team wrote. What is Hawking radiation? The British theoretical physicist gave the theory that very tiny particles, the building blocks of matter, spontaneously come into existence across the 'not-so-empty' universe. These virtual particle pairs (for every electron created, a positron will be created at the same time and in the same place) upon creation, quickly annihilate each other and the universe goes on about its business as usual. However, when a particle and anti-particle (the pair as we previously called it) come into existence near the event horizon of a black hole, Hawking posited that one gets sucked in and the other does not, meaning they wouldn't annihilate. The split leaves one half of every pair to escape as actual radiation called 'Hawking radiation'. Also read | Scientists discover ultramassive black hole that can fit 30 billion suns How are black holes formed? Most black holes are formed when stars reach the end of their lives. While a significant number of stars inflate to become red giants, they later cool down to metamorphose into a white dwarf. However, those much bigger than our solar system's star (10 to 20 times massive) become super-dense neutron stars or so-called stellar-mass black holes. WATCH | WION Fineprint | Scientists discover the first 'invisible' Black Hole × First black hole picture It was four years ago that scientists first captured the rare image of a black hole, situated at the centre of the galaxy M87, located 53 million light-years from Earth. In April, using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists were able to give a major touch-up to the cosmic photograph. The image captured by the Event Horizons Telescope (EHT) in 2019 revealed a blurry, red-orange fiery, doughnut-shaped object. The updated picture using AI shows the same shape of the black hole, albeit with a much sharper resolution. Meaning, the ring around the black hole appears skinnier and centre, much 'darker'. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chinese scientists simulate black hole using quantum computing, test Hawking's theory

<p>In a bizarre incident, the owner of&nbsp;a restaurant chain in California, USA hired a fake priest to take confessions from workers, with the 'father' urging them to "get the sins out", according to the US Department of Labor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Che Garibaldi, the restaurant owner, operates two&nbsp;Taqueria Garibaldi restaurants in Sacramento and one in Roseville. He reportedly hired the phoney priest who asked workers if they harboured bad intentions towards their employer or if they had done anything to harm the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Department of Labor was as flabbergasted as anyone. In the official report, the department said its federal workers had seen all kinds of antics from corrupt employers over the years, but the trick pulled by&nbsp;Garibaldi was perhaps the "most shameless".&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the employees revealed the shoddy practices used by Garibaldi to the Department of&nbsp;Labor. The employee added that the company&nbsp;paid managers from the employee tip pool illegally, threatened employees with retaliation and adverse immigration consequences for cooperating with the department, and fired one worker who they believed had complained to the department.</p>

<p>“Under oath, an employee of Taqueria Garibaldi explained how the restaurant offered a supposed priest to hear their workplace ‘sins’ while other employees reported that a manager falsely claimed that immigration issues would be raised by the department’s investigation,"&nbsp;&nbsp;said the Regional Solicitor of Labor Marc Pilotin in a release.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Court announces verdict</strong></h2>

<p>Afterwards, the case was taken to the&nbsp;District Court for the Eastern District of California where&nbsp;Judge William B. Shubb ordered&nbsp;Che Garibaldi&nbsp;and operators Eduardo Hernandez, Hector Manual Martinez Galindo and Alejandro Rodriguez to pay $140,000 in back wages and damages to 35 employees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maria Parra, a server at the restaurant testified in court that her conversation with the bogus priest was unlike normal confessions. Instead of confessing what she wanted, the priest told her that he would&nbsp;ask questions to get the 'sins out'.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He asked if I had ever got pulled over for speeding, if I drank alcohol or if I had stolen anything.&nbsp;The priest asked if I had stolen anything at work, if I was late to my employment, if I did anything to harm my employer and if I had any bad intentions toward my employment," said Parra, according to court documents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the&nbsp;Catholic Diocese of Sacramento released a statement confirming the fake priest had no connection to their diocese.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“While we don’t know who the person in question was, we are completely confident he was not a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento,” a diocese spokesman said.&nbsp;</p>

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In a bizarre incident, the owner of a restaurant chain in California, USA hired a fake priest to take confessions from workers, with the 'father' urging them to "get the sins out", according to the US Department of Labor.

In a bizarre incident, the owner of a restaurant chain in California, USA hired a fake priest to take confessions from workers, with the 'father' urging them to "get the sins out", according to the US Department of Labor. Che Garibaldi, the restaurant owner, operates two Taqueria Garibaldi restaurants in Sacramento and one in Roseville. He reportedly hired the phoney priest who asked workers if they harboured bad intentions towards their employer or if they had done anything to harm the company. The Department of Labor was as flabbergasted as anyone. In the official report, the department said its federal workers had seen all kinds of antics from corrupt employers over the years, but the trick pulled by Garibaldi was perhaps the "most shameless". One of the employees revealed the shoddy practices used by Garibaldi to the Department of Labor. The employee added that the company paid managers from the employee tip pool illegally, threatened employees with retaliation and adverse immigration consequences for cooperating with the department, and fired one worker who they believed had complained to the department. “Under oath, an employee of Taqueria Garibaldi explained how the restaurant offered a supposed priest to hear their workplace ‘sins’ while other employees reported that a manager falsely claimed that immigration issues would be raised by the department’s investigation," said the Regional Solicitor of Labor Marc Pilotin in a release. Also read | 'Big Penis USA' pills banned in Australia for containing hidden drug ingredient Court announces verdict Afterwards, the case was taken to the District Court for the Eastern District of California where Judge William B. Shubb ordered Che Garibaldi and operators Eduardo Hernandez, Hector Manual Martinez Galindo and Alejandro Rodriguez to pay $140,000 in back wages and damages to 35 employees. Maria Parra, a server at the restaurant testified in court that her conversation with the bogus priest was unlike normal confessions. Instead of confessing what she wanted, the priest told her that he would ask questions to get the 'sins out'. “He asked if I had ever got pulled over for speeding, if I drank alcohol or if I had stolen anything. The priest asked if I had stolen anything at work, if I was late to my employment, if I did anything to harm my employer and if I had any bad intentions toward my employment," said Parra, according to court documents. WATCH | Japan to ban recording upskirting & non-consensual sexual videos | Trending on WION × Meanwhile, the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento released a statement confirming the fake priest had no connection to their diocese. “While we don’t know who the person in question was, we are completely confident he was not a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento,” a diocese spokesman said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US: Restaurant hires fake priest to extract confessions of workers’ ‘sins’, ordered to pay $14k in fines

All Jason Bourne Movies, Ranked Worst To Best

Let's be honest, Jason Bourne means Matt Damon and despite Jeremy Renner being a phenomenal actor, The Bourne Legacy just didn't have the same emotional value. No wonder, it was the lowest-earning movie of the franchise. 

Having nearly hung up his boots after the third instalment, Damon returned for another hurrah in 2016 with director Paul Greengrass alongside him. The film took on new challenges but could not touch the highs of the trilogy. 

Perhaps the greatest car chase in the franchise history came in this movie. A young Damon built upon the success of Bourne's origin story and kicked off a special franchise. The movie was shot in Goa, Berlin, and Moscow. 

Having watched the likes of formulaic Ethan Hunt and James Bond, Jason Bourne was a breath of fresh air. The shakycam panache of the franchise which would later become the calling card, instantly made die-hard fans. 

The movie tops the list because of its ending alone. Moby's Extreme Ways playing in the background and Bourne doing Bourne things. Ultimatum was the highest-grossing movie of the franchise and gave a satisfying end to the trilogy. 

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<p>NASA's Juno spacecraft is a gift that keeps on giving. Looping around Jupiter - the largest planet in our solar system, Juno recently captured an incredible shot of the greenish glow from a lightning strike inside a swirling vortex near the planet's north pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The images released by NASA have been taken 19,900 miles (32,000 kilometres) above the planet's cloud top. The image is expected to help scientists better understand how massive storms and lightning and lightning-like events occur on the gas giant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Juno captured this view as Juno completed its 31st close flyby of Jupiter on Dec. 30, 2020. At the time the raw image was taken, Juno was about 19,900 miles (32,000 kilometres) above Jupiter’s cloud tops, at a latitude of about 78 degrees as it approached the planet," NASA said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unlike Earth where lightning bolts originate from water clouds and mostly occur near the equator, strikes on Jupiter emerge from the clouds made up of ammonia and water. They mostly occur near the poles of the planet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronomers-spot-jupiters-12-new-moons-in-latest-discovery-making-it-the-planet-with-highest-number-of-moons-558779" target="_blank"><strong>Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Lightning in planets of solar system</strong></h2>

<p>Lightning has been observed on other gas planets of the solar system - Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Scientists have some evidence of lightning in the clouds of the planet Venus, however, it is still an issue of debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Various studies have detailed similarities in the lightning processes on Earth and Jupiter. For instance, lightning rates on both planets are similar although the distribution of lightning on the giant planet differs from that of Earth.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: "Juice" mission to study Jupiter's icy moons</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Juno's future endeavours</strong></h2>

<p>Juno, which has been roaming near Jupiter since 2016 has already completed more than 50 flybys and made close passes by three of the planet's largest moons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scientists associated with the spacecraft say they will be unearthing more fascinating discoveries in the coming months as the mission gets much closer to Jupiter's surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our upcoming flybys in July and October will bring us even closer, leading up to our twin flyby encounters with Io in December of this year and February of next year, when we fly within 1,500 kilometers of its surface,” Scott Bolton, Juno principal investigator was quoted as saying by CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Juno's orbit around Jupiter is shifting closer over time, allowing scientists more opportunities to keep a close eye on the planet. The spacecraft is expected to go between some of Jupiter's rings as well which will help learn more about their origin and composition.&nbsp;</p>

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NASA's Juno spacecraft is a gift that keeps on giving. Looping around Jupiter - the largest planet in our solar system, Juno recently captured an incredible shot of the greenish glow from a lightning strike inside a swirling vortex near the planet's north pole.

NASA's Juno spacecraft is a gift that keeps on giving. Looping around Jupiter - the largest planet in our solar system, Juno recently captured an incredible shot of the greenish glow from a lightning strike inside a swirling vortex near the planet's north pole. The images released by NASA have been taken 19,900 miles (32,000 kilometres) above the planet's cloud top. The image is expected to help scientists better understand how massive storms and lightning and lightning-like events occur on the gas giant. "Juno captured this view as Juno completed its 31st close flyby of Jupiter on Dec. 30, 2020. At the time the raw image was taken, Juno was about 19,900 miles (32,000 kilometres) above Jupiter’s cloud tops, at a latitude of about 78 degrees as it approached the planet," NASA said in a statement. Unlike Earth where lightning bolts originate from water clouds and mostly occur near the equator, strikes on Jupiter emerge from the clouds made up of ammonia and water. They mostly occur near the poles of the planet. Also read | Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally Lightning in planets of solar system Lightning has been observed on other gas planets of the solar system - Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Scientists have some evidence of lightning in the clouds of the planet Venus, however, it is still an issue of debate. Various studies have detailed similarities in the lightning processes on Earth and Jupiter. For instance, lightning rates on both planets are similar although the distribution of lightning on the giant planet differs from that of Earth. WATCH | Gravitas: "Juice" mission to study Jupiter's icy moons Juno's future endeavours Juno, which has been roaming near Jupiter since 2016 has already completed more than 50 flybys and made close passes by three of the planet's largest moons. The scientists associated with the spacecraft say they will be unearthing more fascinating discoveries in the coming months as the mission gets much closer to Jupiter's surface. “Our upcoming flybys in July and October will bring us even closer, leading up to our twin flyby encounters with Io in December of this year and February of next year, when we fly within 1,500 kilometers of its surface,” Scott Bolton, Juno principal investigator was quoted as saying by CNN. Notably, Juno's orbit around Jupiter is shifting closer over time, allowing scientists more opportunities to keep a close eye on the planet. The spacecraft is expected to go between some of Jupiter's rings as well which will help learn more about their origin and composition. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

A flash of green: NASA's Juno spacecraft captures image of lightning on Jupiter

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<p>The nationalist Giorgia Meloni government in Italy is mulling a new law that would effectively jail people, convicted of "glorifying illegal activity” online for up to five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move comes after an Italian YouTuber named Matteo Di Pietro, driving a rented Lamborghini SUV, as part of a social media stunt, crashed into a Smart car in Rome. In the accident, a five-year-old boy [Manuel&nbsp;Proietti]&nbsp;was killed while his mother and four-year-old sister suffered serious injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Five of those inside the supercar belonged to a group called 'The Borderline'. They had been partaking in a social media challenge that sees influencers competing in stunts to win prizes. They had been attempting to spend 50 hours straight in the luxury vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The YouTube group quits&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the incident, The Borderline, which has over 600,000 subscribers said it was cancelling its YouTube channel as it was "morally impossible" to continue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Borderline expresses sincere sympathy to the family [of Manuel]. What happened has left us all with a deep wound, nothing will ever be the same again...our thoughts are only with Manuel," the group said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To avoid a repeat of the tragedy, the coalition government is extending a current law that targets youth gang crime, drafted by<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Matteo Salvini’s League party.</p>

<h2><strong>Chasing views might end up in jail sentence&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Under the new law, those who “glorify illegal activity” or “instigate violence” by posting videos online to generate an income would be charged. Social media platforms have been rife with so-called 'content creators' using unconventional and unethical means to gain clicks and views.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The contrast to the production and dissemination of videos that glorify illegal conduct is one of its qualifying points," said Andrea Ostellari, an undersecretary at the justice ministry about the proposed law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ostellari added the law was aimed a fighting “an emerging phenomenon” regarding young people who “instigate violence” or who “commit crimes via digital channels” in order “to obtain a few ‘likes’ without taking the risks into account”.</p>

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<p>Italy's deputy prime minister and transport minister, Salvini has already promised to toughen the rules of the highway code due to the increasing trend of accidents. One of the proposals bats for delaying the issuance of a diving license, allowable from the age of 18. to young people who have been involved in episodes of violence.&nbsp;</p>

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The nationalist Giorgia Meloni government in Italy is mulling a new law that would effectively jail people, convicted of "glorifying illegal activity” online for up to five years.

The nationalist Giorgia Meloni government in Italy is mulling a new law that would effectively jail people, convicted of "glorifying illegal activity” online for up to five years. The move comes after an Italian YouTuber named Matteo Di Pietro, driving a rented Lamborghini SUV, as part of a social media stunt, crashed into a Smart car in Rome. In the accident, a five-year-old boy [Manuel Proietti] was killed while his mother and four-year-old sister suffered serious injuries. Five of those inside the supercar belonged to a group called 'The Borderline'. They had been partaking in a social media challenge that sees influencers competing in stunts to win prizes. They had been attempting to spend 50 hours straight in the luxury vehicle. The YouTube group quits After the incident, The Borderline, which has over 600,000 subscribers said it was cancelling its YouTube channel as it was "morally impossible" to continue. “The Borderline expresses sincere sympathy to the family [of Manuel]. What happened has left us all with a deep wound, nothing will ever be the same again...our thoughts are only with Manuel," the group said. Also read | Italian government's intervention blocks Chinese control of tyre giant Pirelli To avoid a repeat of the tragedy, the coalition government is extending a current law that targets youth gang crime, drafted by Matteo Salvini’s League party. Chasing views might end up in jail sentence Under the new law, those who “glorify illegal activity” or “instigate violence” by posting videos online to generate an income would be charged. Social media platforms have been rife with so-called 'content creators' using unconventional and unethical means to gain clicks and views. "The contrast to the production and dissemination of videos that glorify illegal conduct is one of its qualifying points," said Andrea Ostellari, an undersecretary at the justice ministry about the proposed law. Ostellari added the law was aimed a fighting “an emerging phenomenon” regarding young people who “instigate violence” or who “commit crimes via digital channels” in order “to obtain a few ‘likes’ without taking the risks into account”. Watch | Gravitas: Italy exposes China's underground banking network × Italy's deputy prime minister and transport minister, Salvini has already promised to toughen the rules of the highway code due to the increasing trend of accidents. One of the proposals bats for delaying the issuance of a diving license, allowable from the age of 18. to young people who have been involved in episodes of violence. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Italy's Meloni government considering law against 'glorifying' crimes online after YouTubers kill a kid

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump in a recent Fox interview has given reasons for his rather callous handling of the alleged classified documents. When quizzed about why he failed to comply with the request from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to return the documents, Trump said he had personal items mixed with the official items.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The only way NARA could ever get this stuff, this back would be [to say] ‘Please, please, please could we have it back,’” Trump said during a sit-down interview with Bret Baier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I want to go through the boxes and get all my personal things out. I don’t want to hand that over to (National Archives) yet. And I was very busy, as you’ve sort of seen,” he said.</p>

<p>“Before I send boxes over, I have to take all of my things out. These boxes were interspersed with all sorts of things," added Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump put National Security at risk</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>No secret documents: Trump</strong></h2>

<p>When questioned about the July 2021 meeting recording where Trump could be heard describing the secret documents at his residence, the Republican leader said he was simply referring to news clippings and magazine pieces.</p>

<p>“There was no document. That was a massive amount of papers and everything else talking about Iran and other things. And it may have been held up or may not, but that was not a document. I didn’t have a document per se. There was nothing to declassify. These were newspaper stories, magazine stories and articles.”</p>

<h2><strong>What happened to Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Trump was indicted on 37 counts, including under the .Espionage Act for carrying confidential and classified documents to his Florida Mar-a-Lago residence. It was his second indictment since announcing a run for the 2024 presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He faces allegations of mishandling sensitive government secrets and engaging in scheming to prevent their recovery and return.&nbsp;Authorities assert that he conspired to impede investigators and knowingly shared national security secrets with individuals lacking proper clearance.</p>

<p>Upon making an appearance at the Miami Court, earlie.r this month, Trump pleaded not guilty on all 37 charges and later went on an unhinged tirade to attack President Joe Biden as well as past presidents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making his first speech from the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey after the hearing, the Republican leader said he will go after the "Biden crime family" if he comes to power.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I will appoint a real special prosecutor to go after the most corrupt president in the history of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the entire Biden crime family. Name a special prosecutor," said Trump as the crowd chanted slogans of "lock him up".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/get-set-arrest-what-future-looks-like-for-donald-trump-after-indictment-in-classified-documents-row-602391" target="_blank"><strong>Also read | Get, set, arrest? Will Donald Trump be arrested in classified documents row?</strong></a></p>

<p>“I will totally obliterate the deep state.&nbsp;We know who they are. I know exactly who they are. They want to take away my freedom because I will never let them take away your freedom."</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump in a recent Fox interview has given reasons for his rather callous handling of the alleged classified documents. When quizzed about why he failed to comply with the request from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to return the documents, Trump said he had personal items mixed with the official items.

Former US president Donald Trump in a recent Fox interview has given reasons for his rather callous handling of the alleged classified documents. When quizzed about why he failed to comply with the request from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to return the documents, Trump said he had personal items mixed with the official items. “The only way NARA could ever get this stuff, this back would be [to say] ‘Please, please, please could we have it back,’” Trump said during a sit-down interview with Bret Baier. “I want to go through the boxes and get all my personal things out. I don’t want to hand that over to (National Archives) yet. And I was very busy, as you’ve sort of seen,” he said. “Before I send boxes over, I have to take all of my things out. These boxes were interspersed with all sorts of things," added Trump. Watch: Former US President Donald Trump put National Security at risk × No secret documents: Trump When questioned about the July 2021 meeting recording where Trump could be heard describing the secret documents at his residence, the Republican leader said he was simply referring to news clippings and magazine pieces. “There was no document. That was a massive amount of papers and everything else talking about Iran and other things. And it may have been held up or may not, but that was not a document. I didn’t have a document per se. There was nothing to declassify. These were newspaper stories, magazine stories and articles.” What happened to Trump? Trump was indicted on 37 counts, including under the .Espionage Act for carrying confidential and classified documents to his Florida Mar-a-Lago residence. It was his second indictment since announcing a run for the 2024 presidential election. He faces allegations of mishandling sensitive government secrets and engaging in scheming to prevent their recovery and return. Authorities assert that he conspired to impede investigators and knowingly shared national security secrets with individuals lacking proper clearance. Upon making an appearance at the Miami Court, earlie.r this month, Trump pleaded not guilty on all 37 charges and later went on an unhinged tirade to attack President Joe Biden as well as past presidents. Making his first speech from the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey after the hearing, the Republican leader said he will go after the "Biden crime family" if he comes to power. “I will appoint a real special prosecutor to go after the most corrupt president in the history of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the entire Biden crime family. Name a special prosecutor," said Trump as the crowd chanted slogans of "lock him up". Also read | Get, set, arrest? Will Donald Trump be arrested in classified documents row? “I will totally obliterate the deep state. We know who they are. I know exactly who they are. They want to take away my freedom because I will never let them take away your freedom." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Trump defends not returning classified documents as it had 'personal' items

<p>A little more than a decade after scientists discovered the remains of a 16-year-old&nbsp;Anglo-Saxon girl in UK's Cambridgeshire who died more than 1,300 years ago, they have managed to reveal her face using facial reconstruction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To succeed in their endeavour, scientists analysed the girl's skull to create a life-like reconstruction which showed how she looked prior to her untimely death. However, without DNA analysis, forensic artists could not render precise eye and hair colour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new image shows she had a fair face with pale skin, a rather petite nose, pronounced cheekbones and one eye slightly lower than the other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was interesting to see her face developing.&nbsp;Her left eye was slightly lower, about half a centimetre, than her right eye; this would have been quite noticeable in life," said&nbsp;Hew Morrison, the facial reconstruction artist who rendered the image.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The girl's skeleton was found buried in a wooden bed with a gold and garnet cross on her chest. Despite being discovered in 2012 by British archaeologists, scientists are unsure about the origins of the 'Trumpington girl'. They posit that she may have migrated from Germany to England as a young girl who was part of an early Christian group, spreading the teaching of Jesus.</p>

<h2><strong>Her diet may have changed: Scientists&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Some reports indicate that the girl may have died from illness but the true cause remains unknown.&nbsp;The scientists say upon arriving in England, the proportion of protein in the girl's diet decreased by a small but significant amount. Although it is not clear if it had anything to do with her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We now know the proportion of protein dropped, suggesting she was eating more meat and dairy products when in southern Germany than on arrival in Trumpington,"&nbsp;Anglo-Saxon specialist Dr Sam Lucy was quoted as saying by BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reconstructed image is slated to go on display as part of the University of Cambridge's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology exhibition which opens on Wednesday (June 21).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Facial reconstruction - a special technology&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Facial reconstruction is a fascinating technology through which researchers are able to unveil how certain people looked in the past. Earlier this month,&nbsp;scientists managed to reconstruct King Tutankhamun's face - one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams from Australia, Italy and Brazil utilised a digital model of his mummified skull and managed to re-create the face of King Tut.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-reconstruct-ancient-egyptian-king-tutankhamuns-face-599335"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Scientists reconstruct ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun's face</strong></a></p>

<p>"He looks like a young man with a delicate face. Looking at him, we see more of a young student than a politician full of responsibilities, which makes the historical figure even more interesting," said&nbsp;&nbsp;Brazilian graphics expert and co-author of the study, Cicero Moraes.&nbsp;</p>

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A little more than a decade after scientists discovered the remains of a 16-year-old Anglo-Saxon girl in UK's Cambridgeshire who died more than 1,300 years ago, they have managed to reveal her face using facial reconstruction.

A little more than a decade after scientists discovered the remains of a 16-year-old Anglo-Saxon girl in UK's Cambridgeshire who died more than 1,300 years ago, they have managed to reveal her face using facial reconstruction. To succeed in their endeavour, scientists analysed the girl's skull to create a life-like reconstruction which showed how she looked prior to her untimely death. However, without DNA analysis, forensic artists could not render precise eye and hair colour. The new image shows she had a fair face with pale skin, a rather petite nose, pronounced cheekbones and one eye slightly lower than the other. "It was interesting to see her face developing. Her left eye was slightly lower, about half a centimetre, than her right eye; this would have been quite noticeable in life," said Hew Morrison, the facial reconstruction artist who rendered the image. WATCH | Gravitas: Scientists to create 'lunar time zone' × The girl's skeleton was found buried in a wooden bed with a gold and garnet cross on her chest. Despite being discovered in 2012 by British archaeologists, scientists are unsure about the origins of the 'Trumpington girl'. They posit that she may have migrated from Germany to England as a young girl who was part of an early Christian group, spreading the teaching of Jesus. Her diet may have changed: Scientists Some reports indicate that the girl may have died from illness but the true cause remains unknown. The scientists say upon arriving in England, the proportion of protein in the girl's diet decreased by a small but significant amount. Although it is not clear if it had anything to do with her death. "We now know the proportion of protein dropped, suggesting she was eating more meat and dairy products when in southern Germany than on arrival in Trumpington," Anglo-Saxon specialist Dr Sam Lucy was quoted as saying by BBC. The reconstructed image is slated to go on display as part of the University of Cambridge's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology exhibition which opens on Wednesday (June 21). Facial reconstruction - a special technology Facial reconstruction is a fascinating technology through which researchers are able to unveil how certain people looked in the past. Earlier this month, scientists managed to reconstruct King Tutankhamun's face - one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Teams from Australia, Italy and Brazil utilised a digital model of his mummified skull and managed to re-create the face of King Tut. Also read | Scientists reconstruct ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun's face "He looks like a young man with a delicate face. Looking at him, we see more of a young student than a politician full of responsibilities, which makes the historical figure even more interesting," said Brazilian graphics expert and co-author of the study, Cicero Moraes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Germany has run down its stocks of explosive artillery shells, having provided Ukraine with the stocks for its defence ever since the war began. The European nation has only 20,000 artillery shells left, Reuters reported on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to confidential defence ministry papers accessed by the magazine <em>Der Spiegel</em>, the budget committee is currently being convinced of the need for urgent purchases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry is expected to lay out&nbsp;nine contracts for the accelerated purchase of artillery and tank ammunition in the coming months to the budget committee, <em>Der Spiegel</em> wrote.</p>

<p>After Russia invaded Ukraine, Germany rushed supplies of 155-millimetre artillery rounds used by howitzers&nbsp;to Kyiv - leading to the dip in numbers.</p>

<p>The German military needs to build up an inventory of 230,000 shells by 2031 to comply with NATO goals. According to the security bloc, this is the minimum amount required to withstand 30 days of intensive combat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was earlier this year that the European Union agreed to deliver one million 155-millimetre shells to Ukraine over the next 12 months. However, experts are of the view that such an amount could easily be used up within five months, perhaps even in three, putting additional pressure on the EU, especially Germany.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Cascading effects of the weapon&nbsp;depletion&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The depletion of arms in Germany could have cascading effects. Ukraine, which is currently dependent on Western nations, including Germany for weapons, would be caught in a frightening situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A recent NYT report stated Kyiv is hard-pressed for weapons whilst simultaneously being clueless about the millions it has spent to access those arms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Ukrainian government documents show that as of the end of last year, Kyiv had paid arms suppliers more than $800 million since the Russian invasion in February 2022 for contracts that went completely or partly unfulfilled," the publication noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, at any instance, over 30 per cent of Kyiv's arsenal is under repair. In its battle with Russia, such a high rate of weapon failure is non-negotiable and can potentially be the difference in eventual win or defeat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Germany not pushing on under Scholz</strong></h2>

<p>Last year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave the "Zeitenwende" (turning of the times) speech in the German parliament in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During the speech, he announced that the German military would receive a fund of 100 billion euros to be upgraded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a year into the speech, it looks like Scholz might be struggling massively. The country has entered a recession and its weapons arsenal is plummeting by the second.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Germany has run down its stocks of explosive artillery shells, having provided Ukraine with the stocks for its defence ever since the war began. The European nation has only 20,000 artillery shells left, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Germany has run down its stocks of explosive artillery shells, having provided Ukraine with the stocks for its defence ever since the war began. The European nation has only 20,000 artillery shells left, Reuters reported on Tuesday. According to confidential defence ministry papers accessed by the magazine Der Spiegel, the budget committee is currently being convinced of the need for urgent purchases. The ministry is expected to lay out nine contracts for the accelerated purchase of artillery and tank ammunition in the coming months to the budget committee, Der Spiegel wrote. After Russia invaded Ukraine, Germany rushed supplies of 155-millimetre artillery rounds used by howitzers to Kyiv - leading to the dip in numbers. The German military needs to build up an inventory of 230,000 shells by 2031 to comply with NATO goals. According to the security bloc, this is the minimum amount required to withstand 30 days of intensive combat. It was earlier this year that the European Union agreed to deliver one million 155-millimetre shells to Ukraine over the next 12 months. However, experts are of the view that such an amount could easily be used up within five months, perhaps even in three, putting additional pressure on the EU, especially Germany. WATCH | Ukraine: Counteroffensive leads to advancements in Southern region | Russia-Ukraine War × Cascading effects of the weapon depletion The depletion of arms in Germany could have cascading effects. Ukraine, which is currently dependent on Western nations, including Germany for weapons, would be caught in a frightening situation. A recent NYT report stated Kyiv is hard-pressed for weapons whilst simultaneously being clueless about the millions it has spent to access those arms. "Ukrainian government documents show that as of the end of last year, Kyiv had paid arms suppliers more than $800 million since the Russian invasion in February 2022 for contracts that went completely or partly unfulfilled," the publication noted. Also read | Zelensky administration cannot account for 'hundreds of millions of dollars' spent on weapons: Report Notably, at any instance, over 30 per cent of Kyiv's arsenal is under repair. In its battle with Russia, such a high rate of weapon failure is non-negotiable and can potentially be the difference in eventual win or defeat. Germany not pushing on under Scholz Last year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave the "Zeitenwende" (turning of the times) speech in the German parliament in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During the speech, he announced that the German military would receive a fund of 100 billion euros to be upgraded. However, a year into the speech, it looks like Scholz might be struggling massively. The country has entered a recession and its weapons arsenal is plummeting by the second. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Germany running out of explosive artillery shells, having provided it in bulk to Kyiv: Report

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is waxing lyrical about China as&nbsp;International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to delay the release of bailout funding. Sharif hailed Beijing for "outstanding" financial support amid the 'inordinate' delay by the monetary body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharif was speaking after Islamabad&nbsp;signed&nbsp;a memorandum of understanding with Beijing&nbsp;for the 1,200 MW Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power project.</p>

<p>“It is a great occasion and a great moment between two great friends, China and Pakistan.&nbsp;Hopefully, we will kickstart it without further delay," said Sharif, adding that&nbsp;investment from China, to the tune of $4.8 billion, had sent a “loud and clear” message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharif's statement also came in the backdrop of his government announcing that&nbsp;$2.3 billion in Chinese loans would be rolled over before the fiscal year ends on June 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Our friendship sweeter than </strong>sugar and honey<strong>: Sharif</strong></h2>

<p>“Our friendship is higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the deepest ocean, sweeter than sugar and honey, and stronger than iron and steel,” said Sharif.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for receiving the bailout money from IMF, Sharif said Pakistan had met all the terms and conditions and yet was unable to make any progress in the discussions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We thought this would be done two months ago, three months ago but there has been inordinate delay...China, once again, came to our help and rescue. This is friendship. A friend in need is a friend indeed.”</p>

<p>“But at this point and time, at this juncture, Chinese financial support has been outstanding.&nbsp;We are deeply obliged to President Xi Jinping, to the Chinese leadership and to the Chinese finance minister," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-pakistans-economic-crisis-getting-worse-550882"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Is Pakistan's economic crisis getting worse?</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Pakistan on risk of default</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this month,&nbsp;credit ratings agency Moody's said time is running out for Pakistan to convince IMF&nbsp;to release the remaining tranche of the $2.2 billion of the $6.7 billion payout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There are increasing risks that Pakistan may be unable to complete the IMF program that expires at the end of June,” Grace Lim, a sovereign analyst with Moody's Singapore was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Without an IMF program, Pakistan could default, given its very weak reserves," Lim added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The deadline to reach a deal on the financing programme is approaching and the Pakistani government is nowhere near securing the funding. Despite finance minister Ishaq Dar holding several rounds of discussions with the top IMF officials, Islamabad hasn't been able to lock dates for a board meeting, a pre-requisite for the disbursement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-running-out-of-time-could-default-says-credit-rating-agency-moodys-604740"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Pakistan running out of time, could default, says credit rating agency Moody's&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, conducting a board meeting on the review of the programme would require a prior staff-level agreement. However, the deal has been delayed since November last year, the longest delay since at least 2008.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Islamabad needs to satisfy IMF on three counts, including&nbsp;the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). However, over a week since the budget was tabled in the National Assembly, IMF remains unconvinced.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is waxing lyrical about China as International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to delay the release of bailout funding. Sharif hailed Beijing for "outstanding" financial support amid the 'inordinate' delay by the monetary body.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is waxing lyrical about China as International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to delay the release of bailout funding. Sharif hailed Beijing for "outstanding" financial support amid the 'inordinate' delay by the monetary body. Sharif was speaking after Islamabad signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing for the 1,200 MW Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power project. “It is a great occasion and a great moment between two great friends, China and Pakistan. Hopefully, we will kickstart it without further delay," said Sharif, adding that investment from China, to the tune of $4.8 billion, had sent a “loud and clear” message. Sharif's statement also came in the backdrop of his government announcing that $2.3 billion in Chinese loans would be rolled over before the fiscal year ends on June 30. Our friendship sweeter than sugar and honey: Sharif “Our friendship is higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the deepest ocean, sweeter than sugar and honey, and stronger than iron and steel,” said Sharif. As for receiving the bailout money from IMF, Sharif said Pakistan had met all the terms and conditions and yet was unable to make any progress in the discussions. “We thought this would be done two months ago, three months ago but there has been inordinate delay...China, once again, came to our help and rescue. This is friendship. A friend in need is a friend indeed.” “But at this point and time, at this juncture, Chinese financial support has been outstanding. We are deeply obliged to President Xi Jinping, to the Chinese leadership and to the Chinese finance minister," he added. WATCH | Is Pakistan's economic crisis getting worse? × Pakistan on risk of default Earlier this month, credit ratings agency Moody's said time is running out for Pakistan to convince IMF to release the remaining tranche of the $2.2 billion of the $6.7 billion payout. “There are increasing risks that Pakistan may be unable to complete the IMF program that expires at the end of June,” Grace Lim, a sovereign analyst with Moody's Singapore was quoted as saying by Bloomberg. “Without an IMF program, Pakistan could default, given its very weak reserves," Lim added. The deadline to reach a deal on the financing programme is approaching and the Pakistani government is nowhere near securing the funding. Despite finance minister Ishaq Dar holding several rounds of discussions with the top IMF officials, Islamabad hasn't been able to lock dates for a board meeting, a pre-requisite for the disbursement. Also read | Pakistan running out of time, could default, says credit rating agency Moody's Notably, conducting a board meeting on the review of the programme would require a prior staff-level agreement. However, the deal has been delayed since November last year, the longest delay since at least 2008. Islamabad needs to satisfy IMF on three counts, including the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). However, over a week since the budget was tabled in the National Assembly, IMF remains unconvinced. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'China came to our help...': Pakistan PM waxes lyrical about Beijing as IMF delays bailout package

<p>Ukraine cannot account for the hundreds of millions of dollars it has paid for the weapons in its ongoing war with Russia. And despite big announcements from the Western world regarding arms and ammunition, Kyiv remains hard-pressed for weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A recent report by New York Times states&nbsp;that Kyiv has not received weapons for which it has already paid money to contractors. Meanwhile, the arms donated by the allies are in such shabby condition that they are only fit enough to be 'cannibalised' for spare parts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Ukrainian government documents show that as of the end of last year, Kyiv had paid arms suppliers more than $800 million since the Russian invasion in February 2022 for contracts that went completely or partly unfulfilled," the publication noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Money paid to state-owned companies never materialised in the delivery of arms, one of the people involved in Ukraine's arms purchasing was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recent delivery of&nbsp;33 self-propelled howitzers by Italy shows the true extent of the problem&nbsp;the Ukrainian administration is facing. A video showed smoke coming out of the engine of one vehicle, while another had engine coolant leaking from it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When quizzed about the decrepit condition of the howitzers, the Italian defence ministry in a statement said the vehicles had been decommissioned long ago. However, Ukraine had&nbsp;asked for them anyway&nbsp;“to be overhauled and put into operation, given the urgent need for means to face the Russian aggression".</p>

<p>To arrest the slide, Kyiv sent those howitzers to&nbsp;Tampa-based Ultra Defense Corporation for repairs to the tune of $19.8 million. However, after being shipped back to Ukraine, 13 of them were deemed "not suitable for combat missions".&nbsp;</p>

<p>A miffed Kyiv shot down a letter to Pentagon and let Washington know about its frustrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The American company, offering its services, had no prior intention to fulfil its obligations,” wrote&nbsp;Volodymyr Pikuzo,&nbsp;Ukraine's defence procurement director in the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-alexei-navalny-faces-decades-in-prison-for-rehabilitating-nazi-ideology-and-other-crimes-605858"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces decades in prison for 'rehabilitating Nazi ideology' and other crimes</strong></a></p>

<p>The report claims that it is only this&nbsp;year that the Volodomyr Zelensky government has smelled the coffee and started analysing its past purchases to understand where the money is being spent and omit problematic contractors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, at any instance, over 30 per cent of Kyiv's arsenal is under repair. In its battle with Russia, such a high rate of weapon failure is non-negotiable and can potentially be the difference in eventual win or defeat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine reliant on the West for keeping up in the war</strong></h2>

<p>The US has been one of the biggest donors for Ukraine in the ongoing war. It has committed almost $40 billion in military aid and more in financial and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the European allies have also pooled resources and donated tens of billions of dollars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is due to the money committed already that Ukrainian officials have mostly refrained from complaining about the broken equipment, However, as the war drags on and soldiers grow weary in the absence of proper weapons, the frustration is bound to grow.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Ukraine cannot account for the hundreds of millions of dollars it has paid for the weapons in its ongoing war with Russia. And despite big announcements from the Western world regarding arms and ammunition, Kyiv remains hard-pressed for weapons.

Ukraine cannot account for the hundreds of millions of dollars it has paid for the weapons in its ongoing war with Russia. And despite big announcements from the Western world regarding arms and ammunition, Kyiv remains hard-pressed for weapons. A recent report by New York Times states that Kyiv has not received weapons for which it has already paid money to contractors. Meanwhile, the arms donated by the allies are in such shabby condition that they are only fit enough to be 'cannibalised' for spare parts. "Ukrainian government documents show that as of the end of last year, Kyiv had paid arms suppliers more than $800 million since the Russian invasion in February 2022 for contracts that went completely or partly unfulfilled," the publication noted. Money paid to state-owned companies never materialised in the delivery of arms, one of the people involved in Ukraine's arms purchasing was quoted as saying. The recent delivery of 33 self-propelled howitzers by Italy shows the true extent of the problem the Ukrainian administration is facing. A video showed smoke coming out of the engine of one vehicle, while another had engine coolant leaking from it. WATCH | Ukraine: Counteroffensive leads to advancements in Southern region | Russia-Ukraine War × When quizzed about the decrepit condition of the howitzers, the Italian defence ministry in a statement said the vehicles had been decommissioned long ago. However, Ukraine had asked for them anyway “to be overhauled and put into operation, given the urgent need for means to face the Russian aggression". To arrest the slide, Kyiv sent those howitzers to Tampa-based Ultra Defense Corporation for repairs to the tune of $19.8 million. However, after being shipped back to Ukraine, 13 of them were deemed "not suitable for combat missions". A miffed Kyiv shot down a letter to Pentagon and let Washington know about its frustrations. “The American company, offering its services, had no prior intention to fulfil its obligations,” wrote Volodymyr Pikuzo, Ukraine's defence procurement director in the letter. Also read | Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces decades in prison for 'rehabilitating Nazi ideology' and other crimes The report claims that it is only this year that the Volodomyr Zelensky government has smelled the coffee and started analysing its past purchases to understand where the money is being spent and omit problematic contractors. Notably, at any instance, over 30 per cent of Kyiv's arsenal is under repair. In its battle with Russia, such a high rate of weapon failure is non-negotiable and can potentially be the difference in eventual win or defeat. Ukraine reliant on the West for keeping up in the war The US has been one of the biggest donors for Ukraine in the ongoing war. It has committed almost $40 billion in military aid and more in financial and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the European allies have also pooled resources and donated tens of billions of dollars. It is due to the money committed already that Ukrainian officials have mostly refrained from complaining about the broken equipment, However, as the war drags on and soldiers grow weary in the absence of proper weapons, the frustration is bound to grow. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Zelensky administration cannot account for 'hundreds of millions of dollars' spent on weapons: Report

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<p>The Benjamin Netanyahu-coalition government in Israel on Sunday tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the&nbsp;agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although only 1,332 units are up for final approval, with the remaining going through the preliminary clearance process, the decision by the Israeli government is set to irk many.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will continue to develop the settlement of and strengthen the Israeli hold on the territory," said&nbsp;Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who also plays a leading role in overseeing West Bank administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/netanyahu-discloses-why-us-intel-leaks-said-mossad-encouraged-israel-protests-583154"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Netanyahu discloses why US intel leaks said Mossad encouraged Israel protests</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Palestine condemns Israel's decision&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The decision did not go down well with the Palestinian Authority which self-rules limited parts of the West Bank. The authority said it would boycott the Joint Economic Committee meeting with Israel scheduled on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group that has been using Gaza as a launchpad for attacks, condemned the move, adding it&nbsp;"will not give (Israel) legitimacy over our land. Our people will resist it by all means".</p>

<p>Notably, for a long time, Palestinians have been demanding the establishment of an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip with&nbsp;East Jerusalem as the capital.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu administration in overdrive&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The US, a strong Israel&nbsp;ally had earlier requested the Netanyahu administration to halt settlement expansion as it sees as the step as an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, since coming to power again in January, Netanyahu has exacerbated the speed of approving housing units. As many as 7,00 new units have been approved by the coalition since the turn of the year. It has also amended a law that clears the path for the settlers to return to four settlements that had previously been evacuated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;UN&nbsp;Security Council earlier this year strongly opposed Israel's expansion of settlements. At the time, PM Netanyahu's office released a stinging statement, saying the criticism&nbsp;“negates the rights of Jews to live in their historical homeland".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the UN statement "ignores Palestinian terror attacks in Jerusalem in which 10 Israeli citizens were murdered this month, turns a blind eye to the fact that the Palestinian Authority subsidizes terror and pays the families of terrorists, and diminishes the antisemitism that led to the murder of millions of Jews.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Benjamin Netanyahu-coalition government in Israel on Sunday tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week.

The Benjamin Netanyahu-coalition government in Israel on Sunday tabled plans to approve 4,650 housing units in the occupied West Bank. The plans were included on the agenda of Israel's Supreme Planning Council that meets next week. Although only 1,332 units are up for final approval, with the remaining going through the preliminary clearance process, the decision by the Israeli government is set to irk many. "We will continue to develop the settlement of and strengthen the Israeli hold on the territory," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who also plays a leading role in overseeing West Bank administration. Also read | Netanyahu discloses why US intel leaks said Mossad encouraged Israel protests Palestine condemns Israel's decision The decision did not go down well with the Palestinian Authority which self-rules limited parts of the West Bank. The authority said it would boycott the Joint Economic Committee meeting with Israel scheduled on Monday. Meanwhile, Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist group that has been using Gaza as a launchpad for attacks, condemned the move, adding it "will not give (Israel) legitimacy over our land. Our people will resist it by all means". Notably, for a long time, Palestinians have been demanding the establishment of an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as the capital. Netanyahu administration in overdrive The US, a strong Israel ally had earlier requested the Netanyahu administration to halt settlement expansion as it sees as the step as an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. However, since coming to power again in January, Netanyahu has exacerbated the speed of approving housing units. As many as 7,00 new units have been approved by the coalition since the turn of the year. It has also amended a law that clears the path for the settlers to return to four settlements that had previously been evacuated. WATCH | Israel's opposition leader and former prime minister testifies at Netanyahu's corruption trial × The UN Security Council earlier this year strongly opposed Israel's expansion of settlements. At the time, PM Netanyahu's office released a stinging statement, saying the criticism “negates the rights of Jews to live in their historical homeland". It added that the UN statement "ignores Palestinian terror attacks in Jerusalem in which 10 Israeli citizens were murdered this month, turns a blind eye to the fact that the Palestinian Authority subsidizes terror and pays the families of terrorists, and diminishes the antisemitism that led to the murder of millions of Jews.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israel to approve over 1,300 housing units in West Bank, much to the chagrin of Palestinians

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