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<p>Ahmad Abouammo, a former Twitter employee has been found guilty of spying for Saudi officials including those close to the Saudi crown prince. On Tuesday, Ahmad, a Saudi national was charged guilty on several criminal counts including being an illegal agent of a foreign government and engaging in money laundering as well as fraud.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to US prosecutor Colin Sampson, Ahmad had sold Twitter user information for a cash sum of $100,000 and a watch valued at more than $40,000. He received the valuables from someone close to the Saudi crown prince.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The evidence shows that, for a price and thinking no one was watching, the defendant sold his position to an insider of the crown prince," the prosecution told the San Franciso court and jurors.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The then-Twitter workers had unfettered user info access</strong></p>

<p>According to the copy of the verdict, the jury deliberated for three days straight before coming to a conclusion and finding Ahmad guilty on six of the 11 charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the prosecution believes that Ahmad and one of his fellow employees named Ali Alzabarah were hired by Saudi officials in 2014 to act as moles and find information regarding Twitter accounts that were critical of the regime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that at the time, Twitter employees could look even look behind the anonymous accounts by surveying the email addresses, date of birth, phone numbers and private data; meaning any individual could be identified with ease.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After completing his supposed assignment, Ahmad quit Twitter in 2015 and switched jobs for a position in Amazon at its main headquarter in Seattle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Ahmad's counsel&nbsp;Angela Chuang argued that it was a conspiracy to frame Ahmad and if the prosecutors wanted to go after someone, it should have been&nbsp;Ali Alzabarah who has reportedly escaped the USA, according to an FBI statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As much as the government wishes that was Mr Alzabarah sitting at the table right now, it is not.&nbsp;And that is on them, they let Mr Alzabarah flee the country while he was under FBI surveillance." said&nbsp;Chuang.&nbsp;</p>

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Ahmad Abouammo, a former Twitter employee has been found guilty of spying for Saudi officials including those close to the Saudi crown prince. On Tuesday, Ahmad, a Saudi national was charged guilty on several criminal counts including being an illegal agent of a foreign government and engaging in money laundering as well as fraud.

Ahmad Abouammo, a former Twitter employee has been found guilty of spying for Saudi officials including those close to the Saudi crown prince. On Tuesday, Ahmad, a Saudi national was charged guilty on several criminal counts including being an illegal agent of a foreign government and engaging in money laundering as well as fraud. According to US prosecutor Colin Sampson, Ahmad had sold Twitter user information for a cash sum of $100,000 and a watch valued at more than $40,000. He received the valuables from someone close to the Saudi crown prince. "The evidence shows that, for a price and thinking no one was watching, the defendant sold his position to an insider of the crown prince," the prosecution told the San Franciso court and jurors. The then-Twitter workers had unfettered user info access According to the copy of the verdict, the jury deliberated for three days straight before coming to a conclusion and finding Ahmad guilty on six of the 11 charges. Reportedly, the prosecution believes that Ahmad and one of his fellow employees named Ali Alzabarah were hired by Saudi officials in 2014 to act as moles and find information regarding Twitter accounts that were critical of the regime. It is pertinent to note that at the time, Twitter employees could look even look behind the anonymous accounts by surveying the email addresses, date of birth, phone numbers and private data; meaning any individual could be identified with ease. Read More: 'An eye in space': Russia launches satellite to snoop on US national security mission. Here's what's happening After completing his supposed assignment, Ahmad quit Twitter in 2015 and switched jobs for a position in Amazon at its main headquarter in Seattle. However, Ahmad's counsel Angela Chuang argued that it was a conspiracy to frame Ahmad and if the prosecutors wanted to go after someone, it should have been Ali Alzabarah who has reportedly escaped the USA, according to an FBI statement. "As much as the government wishes that was Mr Alzabarah sitting at the table right now, it is not. And that is on them, they let Mr Alzabarah flee the country while he was under FBI surveillance." said Chuang. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Former Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi royal family

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<p>After China passed the highly controversial National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong in 2020 amid a sea of protests, it was always believed that free speech will be culled in the former British colony. The fears have come true as four government employees have been arrested by the national security police on charges of posting seditious messages online.</p>

<p>Reportedly, of the four arrested, two men, aged 28 and 29 were administrators and part of an online group called Civil Servant Secrets. The pair worked at the Home Affairs Department and Office of Government Chief Information Officer as a clerk and system analyst respectively.</p>

<p>According to the national security police, the arrested individuals were publishing and promoting posts that tried to divide the population of Hong Kong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They were suspected of publishing posts on that social media group to disseminate seditious messages that promote feelings of ill will and enmity between different classes of the population of Hong Kong," said the police.</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/curious-case-of-seditious-sheep-trial-opens-in-hong-kong-over-controversial-content-of-kids-books-495026">Curious case of 'seditious' sheep: Trial opens in Hong Kong over controversial content of kids' books</a></p>

<p>After police arrested the duo, they investigated their social media footprint and arrested two paramedics from Fire Services Department on account of fraud, after carrying out search operations in the seven men's houses and offices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, experts privy to the matter suggested that the four locals were simply arrested because they attempted to criticise the current setup, compromising the Chinese influence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The law aims to cull dissent and free speech</strong></p>

<p>As reported by WION, the contentious national security bill was fast-tracked into legislation by the authoritarian Xi Jinping regime.</p>

<p>The bill, which is now a law in Hong Kong, attempts to punish crimes of secession, sedition, and collusion with foreign forces. When the bill was passed despite ordinary Hong Kong folks taking to the streets for months, it was described by the pro-democracy activists as ‘the end of the Hong Kong that the world knew before’.</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that ever since the draconian law was implemented, one in five arrests in Hong Kong have been made on charges of sedition by the national security authorities.</p>

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After China passed the highly controversial National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong in 2020 amid a sea of protests, it was always believed that free speech will be culled in the former British colony.

After China passed the highly controversial National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong in 2020 amid a sea of protests, it was always believed that free speech will be culled in the former British colony. The fears have come true as four government employees have been arrested by the national security police on charges of posting seditious messages online. Reportedly, of the four arrested, two men, aged 28 and 29 were administrators and part of an online group called Civil Servant Secrets. The pair worked at the Home Affairs Department and Office of Government Chief Information Officer as a clerk and system analyst respectively. According to the national security police, the arrested individuals were publishing and promoting posts that tried to divide the population of Hong Kong. “They were suspected of publishing posts on that social media group to disseminate seditious messages that promote feelings of ill will and enmity between different classes of the population of Hong Kong," said the police. Read More: Curious case of 'seditious' sheep: Trial opens in Hong Kong over controversial content of kids' books After police arrested the duo, they investigated their social media footprint and arrested two paramedics from Fire Services Department on account of fraud, after carrying out search operations in the seven men's houses and offices. However, experts privy to the matter suggested that the four locals were simply arrested because they attempted to criticise the current setup, compromising the Chinese influence. The law aims to cull dissent and free speech As reported by WION, the contentious national security bill was fast-tracked into legislation by the authoritarian Xi Jinping regime. The bill, which is now a law in Hong Kong, attempts to punish crimes of secession, sedition, and collusion with foreign forces. When the bill was passed despite ordinary Hong Kong folks taking to the streets for months, it was described by the pro-democracy activists as ‘the end of the Hong Kong that the world knew before’. Read more: Hong Kong passes law that can censor even past films, to safeguard 'national security' It is pertinent to note that ever since the draconian law was implemented, one in five arrests in Hong Kong have been made on charges of sedition by the national security authorities. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Under Beijing's national security law, four Hong Kong locals arrested for sedition

<p>A week after Senate ratified the entrance of Nordic countries Finland and Sweden into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the&nbsp;instruments of ratification, confirming the accession.</p>

<p>The expansion of NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance, comes in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.</p>

<p>Biden said, "It was and is a watershed moment. I believe in the alliance and for the greater security and stability not only of Europe and the United States but of the world."</p>

<p>Taking a dig at Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US president, speaking from the East Room of the White House added, ″Putin thought he could break us apart. Our alliance is closer than ever, it is more united than ever and after Finland and Sweden join, we will be stronger than ever.”</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Biden reaffirmed his formal backing to the two Nordic countries. "Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger. Today, I signed the U.S. Instruments of Ratification, making the United States the 23rd Ally to approve their membership in NATO," he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After Biden's signature, Sweden and Finland need the other allies to sign the&nbsp;ratification to complete the formal process. The accession will be complete only after all the 30 NATO allies have signed the form that the two countries will be protected under Article Five of NATO, where an attack on one ally is deemed an attack on all.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that both Nordic countries had sped up their process to join the&nbsp;nuclear-armed alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, earlier this year.</p>

<p>Prior to the invasion,&nbsp;Putin had repeatedly warned that the expansion of NATO threatens Russia and&nbsp;contravenes&nbsp;assurances given to it as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-nato-against-inclusion-of-finland-sweden-440093">Russia warns NATO against inclusion of Finland, Sweden</a></p>

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A week after Senate ratified the entrance of Nordic countries Finland and Sweden into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the instruments of ratification, confirming the accession.

A week after Senate ratified the entrance of Nordic countries Finland and Sweden into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the instruments of ratification, confirming the accession. The expansion of NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance, comes in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Biden said, "It was and is a watershed moment. I believe in the alliance and for the greater security and stability not only of Europe and the United States but of the world." Taking a dig at Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US president, speaking from the East Room of the White House added, ″Putin thought he could break us apart. Our alliance is closer than ever, it is more united than ever and after Finland and Sweden join, we will be stronger than ever.” Taking to Twitter, Biden reaffirmed his formal backing to the two Nordic countries. "Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger. Today, I signed the U.S. Instruments of Ratification, making the United States the 23rd Ally to approve their membership in NATO," he tweeted. Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger. Today, I signed the U.S. Instruments of Ratification, making the United States the 23rd Ally to approve their membership in NATO. — President Biden (@POTUS) August 9, 2022 × Read more: Finally, Finland, Sweden get formal invites to join NATO After Biden's signature, Sweden and Finland need the other allies to sign the ratification to complete the formal process. The accession will be complete only after all the 30 NATO allies have signed the form that the two countries will be protected under Article Five of NATO, where an attack on one ally is deemed an attack on all. It is pertinent to note that both Nordic countries had sped up their process to join the nuclear-armed alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, earlier this year. Prior to the invasion, Putin had repeatedly warned that the expansion of NATO threatens Russia and contravenes assurances given to it as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Read more: Russia warns NATO against inclusion of Finland, Sweden (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Joe Biden signs documents supporting Sweden and Finland's bid to join NATO

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<p>OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content has come under the scanner for bribing Meta (more colloquially known as Facebook) employees to put adult stars of rival platforms on a terror watchlist, according to an explosive lawsuit filed in a US court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, adult performers who sold their pictures, videos and other content on rival platforms of OnlyFans had their Instagram and Facebook accounts tagged as containing terrorist content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that Meta works with a non-profit named Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) which maintains a database of terror-linked accounts. GIFCT was formed by big tech giants such as Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube and Meta in 2017 to stop the spread of online terror-related content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Any individual flagged as a terrorist by Meta is then censored on other platforms rather quickly, thereby reducing the reach of the creator, forcing them to make an account on OnlyFans, which remained the only platform to enjoy immunity from the crackdown.</p>

<p><strong>The scam had been ongoing since 2018&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The complainants have argued that more than one Meta employees, including a senior executive had been in on the bribery scam since October 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moreover, the plaintiffs claim that bribes were routed through Fenix International, the parent company of OnlyFans. Fenix International diverted the money through a secret Hong Kong company that deposited it eventually into an offshore Philippines account, allegedly operated by the Meta employees.</p>

<p>OnlyFans' owner Leonid Radvinsky has also been named in the lawsuit. Reportedly, through the blacklisting, OnlyFans managed to quash its competitors and managed to remain the only company with such an IP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>OnlyFans responded to the allegations by terming them devoid of any merit,&nbsp;“We are aware that these cases have been filed. We are not aware of any evidence which supports these allegations.&nbsp;The alleged participants have all publicly&nbsp;stated that these cases have no merit.”</p>

<p>As reported by WION, earlier in February this year, FanCentro, a rival of OnlyFans had begun legal action against the company. However, at the time, the social media company taking part in the scam was unidentified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/rival-websites-accuse-onlyfans-of-conspiring-to-blacklist-them-455416?fbclid=IwAR3LVc-9F_MLhRZ4PP1zEMdxjfIprIqHh8pG0Ei3CGz0wEXBYPNYgHWLWpw">Rival websites accuse OnlyFans of conspiring to blacklist them</a></p>

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OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content has come under the scanner for bribing Meta (more colloquially known as Facebook) employees to put adult stars of rival platforms on a terror watchlist, according to an explosive lawsuit filed in a US court.

OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content has come under the scanner for bribing Meta (more colloquially known as Facebook) employees to put adult stars of rival platforms on a terror watchlist, according to an explosive lawsuit filed in a US court. Reportedly, adult performers who sold their pictures, videos and other content on rival platforms of OnlyFans had their Instagram and Facebook accounts tagged as containing terrorist content. It is pertinent to note that Meta works with a non-profit named Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) which maintains a database of terror-linked accounts. GIFCT was formed by big tech giants such as Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube and Meta in 2017 to stop the spread of online terror-related content. Any individual flagged as a terrorist by Meta is then censored on other platforms rather quickly, thereby reducing the reach of the creator, forcing them to make an account on OnlyFans, which remained the only platform to enjoy immunity from the crackdown. The scam had been ongoing since 2018 The complainants have argued that more than one Meta employees, including a senior executive had been in on the bribery scam since October 2018. Read More: OnlyFans will ban 'sexually explicit' content, but keep nudity Moreover, the plaintiffs claim that bribes were routed through Fenix International, the parent company of OnlyFans. Fenix International diverted the money through a secret Hong Kong company that deposited it eventually into an offshore Philippines account, allegedly operated by the Meta employees. OnlyFans' owner Leonid Radvinsky has also been named in the lawsuit. Reportedly, through the blacklisting, OnlyFans managed to quash its competitors and managed to remain the only company with such an IP. OnlyFans responded to the allegations by terming them devoid of any merit, “We are aware that these cases have been filed. We are not aware of any evidence which supports these allegations. The alleged participants have all publicly stated that these cases have no merit.” As reported by WION, earlier in February this year, FanCentro, a rival of OnlyFans had begun legal action against the company. However, at the time, the social media company taking part in the scam was unidentified. Read more: Rival websites accuse OnlyFans of conspiring to blacklist them (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Seven years after entering Italy, the homeland of pizza and pizza lovers, Domino's Pizza has had to say a bitter goodbye. Reportedly, after failing to ace the Italian market, the US fast food giant is exiting Italy after closing the last of its 29 stores in the region on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Domino's entered the Italian market in 2015 thinking it could serve the traditional Italian dish with its American twist, including pineapple as a topping. The Michigan-based food chain had ambitious plans to expand in the Italian market by opening 800 stores.</p>

<p>However, the franchise, fast-food style of making pizzas did not go down well with the Italians who preferred the rustic, homemade feel of pizzas. It didn't help that a global pandemic wrecked Domino's business strategy as Italian pizzamakers also took the delivery route.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Domino's had partnered up with ePizza SpA in a franchising agreement and sought to use its delivery prowess to outmuscle the market.</p>

<p><strong>The tables turned after the pandemic</strong></p>

<p>However, as the pandemic arrived, the traditional Italian pizza makers soon caught up by scaling their deliveries through partnerships with modern third-party delivery aggregators such as Just Eat, Takeaway.com, Glovo and Deliveroo Plc amongst others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Domino's was never going to compete in the taste race with the Italian pizzamakers. It relied on its delivery speed and the ability to be ubiquitous -- a formula that has worked effectively around the planet.</p>

<p>However, Italy turned out to be difficult dough to knead for the American company. Even in its last year's fourth-quarter report, Domino's franchise partner had noted the increased competition.</p>

<p>“We attribute the issue to the significantly increased level of competition in the food delivery market with both organized chains and ‘mom &amp; pop’ restaurants delivering food, to service and restaurants reopening post-pandemic and consumers out and about with revenge spending." said ePizza in its report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As of 2020, Domino's operations in Italy had an outstanding debt of $10.8 million. It was only after the company knocked on the doors of a court in Milan that it was able to fend off the creditors for some time.</p>

<p>However, the relief expired last month and Domino's decided to drop the shutter altogether on its remaining branches.&nbsp;</p>

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Seven years after entering Italy, the homeland of pizza and pizza lovers, Domino's Pizza has had to say a bitter goodbye. Reportedly, after failing to ace the Italian market, the US fast food giant is exiting Italy after closing the last of its 29 stores in the region on Tuesday.

Seven years after entering Italy, the homeland of pizza and pizza lovers, Domino's Pizza has had to say a bitter goodbye. Reportedly, after failing to ace the Italian market, the US fast food giant is exiting Italy after closing the last of its 29 stores in the region on Tuesday. Domino's entered the Italian market in 2015 thinking it could serve the traditional Italian dish with its American twist, including pineapple as a topping. The Michigan-based food chain had ambitious plans to expand in the Italian market by opening 800 stores. However, the franchise, fast-food style of making pizzas did not go down well with the Italians who preferred the rustic, homemade feel of pizzas. It didn't help that a global pandemic wrecked Domino's business strategy as Italian pizzamakers also took the delivery route. Reportedly, Domino's had partnered up with ePizza SpA in a franchising agreement and sought to use its delivery prowess to outmuscle the market. The tables turned after the pandemic However, as the pandemic arrived, the traditional Italian pizza makers soon caught up by scaling their deliveries through partnerships with modern third-party delivery aggregators such as Just Eat, Takeaway.com, Glovo and Deliveroo Plc amongst others. Watch: Real life superman aka Pizza delivery boy saves fives kids from a burning house Domino's was never going to compete in the taste race with the Italian pizzamakers. It relied on its delivery speed and the ability to be ubiquitous -- a formula that has worked effectively around the planet. However, Italy turned out to be difficult dough to knead for the American company. Even in its last year's fourth-quarter report, Domino's franchise partner had noted the increased competition. “We attribute the issue to the significantly increased level of competition in the food delivery market with both organized chains and ‘mom & pop’ restaurants delivering food, to service and restaurants reopening post-pandemic and consumers out and about with revenge spending." said ePizza in its report. Read more: Eating chips, drinking sugary beverages have very low environmental impact: Study As of 2020, Domino's operations in Italy had an outstanding debt of $10.8 million. It was only after the company knocked on the doors of a court in Milan that it was able to fend off the creditors for some time. However, the relief expired last month and Domino's decided to drop the shutter altogether on its remaining branches. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Singer Olivia Newton-John, who soared to the top of the world's pop music charts in the 1970s and 1980s with tunes such as "I Honestly Love You" and "Physical" and starred in the hit movie musical "Grease," died on Monday at age 73 at her home in southern California.</p>

<p>The death of the British-born, Australian-raised performer was announced on her Instagram account, saying she "passed away peacefully" at her ranch home "surrounded by family and friends."</p>

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<p>Newton-John, a four-time Grammy winner, had disclosed several years ago that breast cancer had metastasized and spread to her back, forcing her to cancel performances. Twenty-five years earlier Newton-John had undergone a partial mastectomy and gone on to establish a cancer treatment-research facility in Australia.</p>

<p>The entertainer began performing as a child and became a global superstar after moving to the United States. She was blond, blue-eyed and brimming with wholesomeness when she had her first hit in 1971 with "If Not for You" - a Bob Dylan song that also had been recorded by George Harrison.</p>

<p>It would be followed in the next few years by "Let Me Be There," which won her a Grammy for best female country vocal performance, "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" and two No. 1 songs, "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "I Honestly Love You." The latter song won Grammys for best female pop performance and record of the year.</p>

<p>Newton-John also beat out country stars Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to win the Country Music Association's female singer of the year award in 1974. The unlikely success of an Australian in American country music bothered many Nashville purists.</p>

<p>Critics also did not always care for Newton-John's work, often finding her frothy and overly commercial. The New York Times once described her voice as "nearly colourless."</p>

<p><strong>Movie stardom with 'Grease'</strong></p>

<p>But the criticism did not hurt Newton-John's sales as she crossed over from the country charts to pop and cemented her acclaim by co-starring with John Travolta in "Grease," the 1978 film that would become one of the most popular musicals in Hollywood history.</p>

<p>Producer Allan Carr wanted Newton-John to play the female lead Sandy after being impressed by her at a dinner party, and Travolta also urged her to take the part. Newton-John was initially reluctant because of her negative experience in the awkwardly titled 1970 British film flop "Toomorrow" and worried about hurting her singing career. She also was concerned about doing an American accent, so the part was rewritten to make Sandy an Australian.</p>

<p>In the film, set in the 1950s, Newton-John's prim Sandy has a summer fling with Danny, the "greaser" portrayed by Travolta, but the relationship falls apart because of their cultural differences. In the end, they reconcile as their roles reverse, with Danny cleaning up his act and Sandy making a striking appearance in a tight black leather outfit.</p>

<p>Read More:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-olivia-newton-john-defends-grease-after-fans-call-it-sexist-and-racist-361454">&nbsp;Olivia Newton-John defends 'Grease' after fans call it sexist and racist</a></p>

<p>The 1978 film wowed critics and audiences, and its soundtrack generated a string of hits, including the title song, Newton-John's "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Summer Nights," and her bouncy duet with Travolta, "You're the One That I Want."</p>

<p>"I'm grateful for 'Grease,'" she told the Detroit News in 2016. "The movie and the songs are still so loved."</p>

<p>Her next musical film, "Xanadu" in 1980, was a bust but did give Newton-John more hits in the title song and "Magic," which reached No. 1.</p>

<p>In 1981 Newton-John scored her biggest hit single, "Physical." The song's accompanying video featured her in work-out clothes and a headband, which fueled a fashion trend. Its sex-infused lyrics ("there's nothing left to talk about unless it's horizontally, let's get physical") eroded her good-girl image and led some radio stations to ban it.</p>

<p>Newton-John's career cooled off after "Physical" but in 2015 she had another No. 1 hit on the dance charts - "You Have to Believe," a revamped version of "Magic" performed with her only child, Chloe Lattanzi.</p>

<p>She would make another movie with Travolta, "Two of a Kind" in 1983, and they recorded an album of Christmas songs in 2012.</p>

<p>Newton-John, whose sister died of brain cancer, became an advocate after her first bout with breast cancer and she established the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne. She also marketed what was known as the Olivia Breast Self-Exam Kit.</p>

<p>Newton-John, whose grandfather was German-born Nobel laureate Max Born, a physicist, finished fourth in the 1974 Eurovision singing competition while representing the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Her first marriage, to "Xanadu" actor Matt Lattanzi, ended in divorce in 1995 and in 2008 she married businessman John Easterling.</p>

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Singer Olivia Newton-John, who soared to the top of the world's pop music charts in the 1970s and 1980s with tunes such as "I Honestly Love You" and "Physical" and starred in the hit movie musical "Grease," died on Monday at age 73 at her home in southern California.

Singer Olivia Newton-John, who soared to the top of the world's pop music charts in the 1970s and 1980s with tunes such as "I Honestly Love You" and "Physical" and starred in the hit movie musical "Grease," died on Monday at age 73 at her home in southern California. The death of the British-born, Australian-raised performer was announced on her Instagram account, saying she "passed away peacefully" at her ranch home "surrounded by family and friends." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Newton-John (@therealonj) × Newton-John, a four-time Grammy winner, had disclosed several years ago that breast cancer had metastasized and spread to her back, forcing her to cancel performances. Twenty-five years earlier Newton-John had undergone a partial mastectomy and gone on to establish a cancer treatment-research facility in Australia. The entertainer began performing as a child and became a global superstar after moving to the United States. She was blond, blue-eyed and brimming with wholesomeness when she had her first hit in 1971 with "If Not for You" - a Bob Dylan song that also had been recorded by George Harrison. It would be followed in the next few years by "Let Me Be There," which won her a Grammy for best female country vocal performance, "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" and two No. 1 songs, "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "I Honestly Love You." The latter song won Grammys for best female pop performance and record of the year. Newton-John also beat out country stars Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to win the Country Music Association's female singer of the year award in 1974. The unlikely success of an Australian in American country music bothered many Nashville purists. Critics also did not always care for Newton-John's work, often finding her frothy and overly commercial. The New York Times once described her voice as "nearly colourless." Movie stardom with 'Grease' But the criticism did not hurt Newton-John's sales as she crossed over from the country charts to pop and cemented her acclaim by co-starring with John Travolta in "Grease," the 1978 film that would become one of the most popular musicals in Hollywood history. Producer Allan Carr wanted Newton-John to play the female lead Sandy after being impressed by her at a dinner party, and Travolta also urged her to take the part. Newton-John was initially reluctant because of her negative experience in the awkwardly titled 1970 British film flop "Toomorrow" and worried about hurting her singing career. She also was concerned about doing an American accent, so the part was rewritten to make Sandy an Australian. In the film, set in the 1950s, Newton-John's prim Sandy has a summer fling with Danny, the "greaser" portrayed by Travolta, but the relationship falls apart because of their cultural differences. In the end, they reconcile as their roles reverse, with Danny cleaning up his act and Sandy making a striking appearance in a tight black leather outfit. Read More: Olivia Newton-John defends 'Grease' after fans call it sexist and racist The 1978 film wowed critics and audiences, and its soundtrack generated a string of hits, including the title song, Newton-John's "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "Summer Nights," and her bouncy duet with Travolta, "You're the One That I Want." "I'm grateful for 'Grease,'" she told the Detroit News in 2016. "The movie and the songs are still so loved." Her next musical film, "Xanadu" in 1980, was a bust but did give Newton-John more hits in the title song and "Magic," which reached No. 1. In 1981 Newton-John scored her biggest hit single, "Physical." The song's accompanying video featured her in work-out clothes and a headband, which fueled a fashion trend. Its sex-infused lyrics ("there's nothing left to talk about unless it's horizontally, let's get physical") eroded her good-girl image and led some radio stations to ban it. Newton-John's career cooled off after "Physical" but in 2015 she had another No. 1 hit on the dance charts - "You Have to Believe," a revamped version of "Magic" performed with her only child, Chloe Lattanzi. She would make another movie with Travolta, "Two of a Kind" in 1983, and they recorded an album of Christmas songs in 2012. Newton-John, whose sister died of brain cancer, became an advocate after her first bout with breast cancer and she established the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne. She also marketed what was known as the Olivia Breast Self-Exam Kit. Newton-John, whose grandfather was German-born Nobel laureate Max Born, a physicist, finished fourth in the 1974 Eurovision singing competition while representing the United Kingdom. Her first marriage, to "Xanadu" actor Matt Lattanzi, ended in divorce in 1995 and in 2008 she married businessman John Easterling. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid6mpNYRoPPJ1J" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Russia's airline sector is going through a tough period amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reportedly, state-controlled Aeroflot has resorted to stripping its passenger jets to barebones to obtain spare parts, which it cannot find otherwise as the West has closed its doors.</p>

<p>According to a Reuters report, Russia and its airline sector is heavily dependent on Western countries to secure spare parts, required to keep the jetliners in the air. However, the sanctions imposed by the West mean that Russian planes cannot receive the parts, thus forcing the hand of Russian authorities to take a cannibalistic approach.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Aeroflot has stripped down its Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s and recovered the spare parts to be fitted into other Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s.</p>

<p>Moreover, Aeroflot's three out of seven Airbus A350s have already been stripped apart and used to operate on the remaining four jetliners.</p>

<p>While switching parts between jets is a known practice, doing so frequently poses a danger to the aircraft's operability efficiency. Many parts have a limited life that must be logged. Thus, it&nbsp;is perhaps the reason that such jets do not receive permission to re-enter the global airskies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The trouble is expected to compound in the coming days and months as the newer generation of passenger jets such as Boeing 737 MAX, 787, A320neo and A350 amongst others require frequent upgradation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that Russia's Sukhoi superjets are also heavily dependent on foreign parts. Aeroflot owns 80 Russia-made Sukhoi Superjet-100 planes and procuring the materials is proving to be a tough task. If the current trend continues, Russia will have a hard time keeping its modern fleet of jets in service.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the Western world is not helping Russia, companies in Asia and Western Asia have also refused to step in, fearing secondary sanctions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to the war, Aeroflot was one of the biggest global players. However, its traffic has fallen a record 22 per cent since then and the company is now completely reliant on state support to continue its operations.&nbsp;</p>

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Russia's airline sector is going through a tough period amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reportedly, state-controlled Aeroflot has resorted to stripping its passenger jets to barebones to obtain spare parts, which it cannot find otherwise as the West has closed its doors.

Russia's airline sector is going through a tough period amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reportedly, state-controlled Aeroflot has resorted to stripping its passenger jets to barebones to obtain spare parts, which it cannot find otherwise as the West has closed its doors. According to a Reuters report, Russia and its airline sector is heavily dependent on Western countries to secure spare parts, required to keep the jetliners in the air. However, the sanctions imposed by the West mean that Russian planes cannot receive the parts, thus forcing the hand of Russian authorities to take a cannibalistic approach. Reportedly, Aeroflot has stripped down its Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s and recovered the spare parts to be fitted into other Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s. Moreover, Aeroflot's three out of seven Airbus A350s have already been stripped apart and used to operate on the remaining four jetliners. While switching parts between jets is a known practice, doing so frequently poses a danger to the aircraft's operability efficiency. Many parts have a limited life that must be logged. Thus, it is perhaps the reason that such jets do not receive permission to re-enter the global airskies. Read more: Manchester United withdraws Russian airline Aeroflot's sponsorship amid Ukraine crisis The trouble is expected to compound in the coming days and months as the newer generation of passenger jets such as Boeing 737 MAX, 787, A320neo and A350 amongst others require frequent upgradation. It is pertinent to note that Russia's Sukhoi superjets are also heavily dependent on foreign parts. Aeroflot owns 80 Russia-made Sukhoi Superjet-100 planes and procuring the materials is proving to be a tough task. If the current trend continues, Russia will have a hard time keeping its modern fleet of jets in service. WATCH: Aeroflot's dispute with leasing company intensifies × While the Western world is not helping Russia, companies in Asia and Western Asia have also refused to step in, fearing secondary sanctions. Prior to the war, Aeroflot was one of the biggest global players. However, its traffic has fallen a record 22 per cent since then and the company is now completely reliant on state support to continue its operations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday executed a search warrant and&nbsp;conducted a raid at former US President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Informing about the raid, Trump released a statement and said, "These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before."</p>

<p>Trump also complained that the FBI officers had broken into his safe.&nbsp;The Republican leader, who aspires to run again in the 2024 presidential elections further added:</p>

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<p>It is still not clear why the FBI conducted the raid but it can be in connection to the events of January 6 when Trump allegedly attempted to overturn the Presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, some reports state that Justice Department authorised the raid in an attempt to get its hands on the&nbsp;classified information in boxes of records that were shifted to Trump's Florida home after he vacated the White House.</p>

<p>Under Federal law, officials are barred from carrying classified documents to unauthorised locations.&nbsp; According to&nbsp;National Archives and Records Administration, there are 15 boxes at Trump's residence.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>As reported by WION, the FBI had last week obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Trump's former attorney.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eastman is one of the key figures in the investigation as the Justice Department believes that he, along with Trump, were in cahoots planning the events of January 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is important to note that Eastman was one of the few people to give a speech at a rally where Trump alleged election fraud and persuaded his supporters to march on the Capitol.&nbsp;</p>

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday executed a search warrant and conducted a raid at former US President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday executed a search warrant and conducted a raid at former US President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Informing about the raid, Trump released a statement and said, "These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before." Trump also complained that the FBI officers had broken into his safe. The Republican leader, who aspires to run again in the 2024 presidential elections further added: "It is prosecutorial misconduct, the weaponisation of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don’t want me to run for President in 2024, especially based on recent polls, and who will likewise do anything to stop Republicans and Conservatives in the upcoming Midterm Elections." It is still not clear why the FBI conducted the raid but it can be in connection to the events of January 6 when Trump allegedly attempted to overturn the Presidential elections. Furthermore, some reports state that Justice Department authorised the raid in an attempt to get its hands on the classified information in boxes of records that were shifted to Trump's Florida home after he vacated the White House. Under Federal law, officials are barred from carrying classified documents to unauthorised locations. According to National Archives and Records Administration, there are 15 boxes at Trump's residence. Trump aide's phone seized by the FBI As reported by WION, the FBI had last week obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Trump's former attorney. Eastman is one of the key figures in the investigation as the Justice Department believes that he, along with Trump, were in cahoots planning the events of January 6. It is important to note that Eastman was one of the few people to give a speech at a rally where Trump alleged election fraud and persuaded his supporters to march on the Capitol. Read More: US Justice Department gets a fresh warrant to search Trump lawyer's phone WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In the aftermath of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, tensions have risen between China and Japan. Reportedly, after Japan condemned China's military drills around Taiwan as a 'threat to regional peace and security', the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a lengthy statement questioning Tokyo's motives.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press conference, "Japan has been acting so high-profile on the Taiwan question. Has it forgotten the commitment it made when signing the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement? Is it trying to subvert the political foundation of China-Japan relations?"</p>

<p>The ministry spokesperson further added, "Does it have the ambition to touch Taiwan again? Is Japan going to take this opportunity to expand its arms, abandon its pacifist constitution and abandon the path of peaceful development?"</p>

<p>Read More: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-dont-think-theyre-going-to-do-anything-more-biden-on-chinese-military-drills-near-taiwan-504990">I don’t think they’re going to do anything more: Biden on Chinese military drills near Taiwan</a></p>

<p>As reported extensively by WION, after Japan released a joint statement alongside G7 nations on Taiwan and Pelosi visited Japan, a miffed China fired five ballistic missiles in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).</p>

<p>However, at the conference, China's foreign ministry refused to accept that such an incident took place even place. Furthermore, Wang stated&nbsp;that there is no such thing as 'Japan's EEZ' in the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The G7 foreign ministers in their joint statement titled "Preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan strait" had called on China to resolve the tensions peacefully.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are concerned by recent and announced threatening actions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), particularly live-fire exercises and economic coercion, which risk unnecessary escalation. There is no justification to use a visit as pretext for aggressive military activity in the Taiwan Strait," read the statement, of which Japan was a signatory.</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/miffed-china-shelves-bilateral-meeting-with-japan-after-g7-statement-on-taiwan-503600">Nancy Pelosi Taiwan trip: China scraps meet with Japan over G7 statement</a></p>

<p>Ever since Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to visit Taiwan, China had been threatening of dire consequences. While it didn't do much when Pelosi was in Taipei, it sure has engaged its afterburners since then.</p>

<p>A day after completing its biggest military exercise around the island nation, China announced that&nbsp;more such military drills were in the pipeline, including anti-submarine and sea assault operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In the aftermath of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, tensions have risen between China and Japan. Reportedly, after Japan condemned China's military drills around Taiwan as a 'threat to regional peace and security', the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a lengthy statement questioning Tokyo's motives.

In the aftermath of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, tensions have risen between China and Japan. Reportedly, after Japan condemned China's military drills around Taiwan as a 'threat to regional peace and security', the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a lengthy statement questioning Tokyo's motives. Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press conference, "Japan has been acting so high-profile on the Taiwan question. Has it forgotten the commitment it made when signing the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement? Is it trying to subvert the political foundation of China-Japan relations?" The ministry spokesperson further added, "Does it have the ambition to touch Taiwan again? Is Japan going to take this opportunity to expand its arms, abandon its pacifist constitution and abandon the path of peaceful development?" Read More: I don’t think they’re going to do anything more: Biden on Chinese military drills near Taiwan As reported extensively by WION, after Japan released a joint statement alongside G7 nations on Taiwan and Pelosi visited Japan, a miffed China fired five ballistic missiles in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). However, at the conference, China's foreign ministry refused to accept that such an incident took place even place. Furthermore, Wang stated that there is no such thing as 'Japan's EEZ' in the area. The G7 foreign ministers in their joint statement titled "Preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan strait" had called on China to resolve the tensions peacefully. "We are concerned by recent and announced threatening actions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), particularly live-fire exercises and economic coercion, which risk unnecessary escalation. There is no justification to use a visit as pretext for aggressive military activity in the Taiwan Strait," read the statement, of which Japan was a signatory. Read More: Nancy Pelosi Taiwan trip: China scraps meet with Japan over G7 statement Ever since Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to visit Taiwan, China had been threatening of dire consequences. While it didn't do much when Pelosi was in Taipei, it sure has engaged its afterburners since then. A day after completing its biggest military exercise around the island nation, China announced that more such military drills were in the pipeline, including anti-submarine and sea assault operations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

"Does it have the ambition to touch Taiwan again?", Chinese foreign ministry questions Japan

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<p>After three days of incessant violence between Israel and Palestine, a ceasefire was announced on Sunday. However, it has now been revealed that Palestine was responsible for the killing of nearly one-third of the victims on the Palestinian side as malfunctioning rockets collapsed near high-density civilian structures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Israeli military, a total of over 47 Palestinians including militants from Islamic Jihad and Hamas were killed during the operation. However, 14 were killed by the Palestinian side's own fault.</p>

<p>Live TV footage and the Israel military's assessment, backed by Associated Press showed that militant rockets fell into the residential neighbourhoods, causing two separate explosions and killing more than a dozen locals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the Palestinian rockets backfired, the Israeli military launched attacks on some 170 targets connected to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including top leaders and members of the terrorist organisation. prominent Islamic Jihad leaders Taysir al-Jabari and Khaled Mansour were few of the top militants killed by the Israeli attacks, as confirmed by the militant outfit.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, the airstrikes were conducted throughout the Gaza Strip as part of Israel's operation Breaking Dawn against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the IDF, it launched attacks on some 170 targets connected to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including top leaders and members of the terrorist organisation.</p>

<p>Read More:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/51-including-27-civilians-killed-in-gaza-during-the-latest-air-strikes-israel-defense-forces-504792" target="_blank">&nbsp;51, including 27 civilians killed in Gaza during the latest air strikes: Israel Defense Forces</a></p>

<p>It was only after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi intervened and brokered that a ceasefire agreement was reached between the two sides, albeit for a short time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in the aftermath of the ceasefire gave a televised address saying the bombardment had "landed a devastating blow to the enemy", and that the "entire senior military command of Islamic Jihad in Gaza was successfully targeted."</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-and-palestine-agree-on-ceasefire-from-sunday-evening-after-two-days-of-firing-report-504626" target="_blank">Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirms agreement with Israel on Gaza ceasefire</a></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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After three days of incessant violence between Israel and Palestine, a ceasefire was announced on Sunday. However, it has now been revealed that Palestine was responsible for the killing of nearly one-third of the victims on the Palestinian side as malfunctioning rockets collapsed near high-density civilian structures.

After three days of incessant violence between Israel and Palestine, a ceasefire was announced on Sunday. However, it has now been revealed that Palestine was responsible for the killing of nearly one-third of the victims on the Palestinian side as malfunctioning rockets collapsed near high-density civilian structures. According to the Israeli military, a total of over 47 Palestinians including militants from Islamic Jihad and Hamas were killed during the operation. However, 14 were killed by the Palestinian side's own fault. Live TV footage and the Israel military's assessment, backed by Associated Press showed that militant rockets fell into the residential neighbourhoods, causing two separate explosions and killing more than a dozen locals. While the Palestinian rockets backfired, the Israeli military launched attacks on some 170 targets connected to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including top leaders and members of the terrorist organisation. prominent Islamic Jihad leaders Taysir al-Jabari and Khaled Mansour were few of the top militants killed by the Israeli attacks, as confirmed by the militant outfit. As reported by WION, the airstrikes were conducted throughout the Gaza Strip as part of Israel's operation Breaking Dawn against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. According to the IDF, it launched attacks on some 170 targets connected to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including top leaders and members of the terrorist organisation. Read More: 51, including 27 civilians killed in Gaza during the latest air strikes: Israel Defense Forces It was only after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi intervened and brokered that a ceasefire agreement was reached between the two sides, albeit for a short time. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in the aftermath of the ceasefire gave a televised address saying the bombardment had "landed a devastating blow to the enemy", and that the "entire senior military command of Islamic Jihad in Gaza was successfully targeted." Read More: Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirms agreement with Israel on Gaza ceasefire (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>To supplement Ukraine's war effort against Russia, the United States will provide an additional $4.5 billion to Volodymyr Zelensky's government. According to Reuters, the US Agency for International Development, an independent federal agency that acts on guidance received from the Secretary of State announced the decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, out of the total amount, $3 billion will be disbursed in August only with the rest of the amount, expected to be released in coordination with the World Bank and the US Treasury department.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>USA's $8.5 billion help to Ukraine</strong></p>

<p>With the authorisation of the $4.5 billion tranche of payment, the US has made sure on its promise of the $7.5 billion aid package signed by President Joe Biden in May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in June, the Biden government had disbursed $1.3 billion before extending another $1.7 billion in payment in July. Moreover, another $1 billion weapons package has been pledged by the White House, taking the total monetary help directed towards Kyiv to an upward of $8.5 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-disburses-13-bn-of-total-75-bn-promised-aid-to-ukraine-493231" target="_blank">&nbsp;United States disburses $1.3 bn of total $7.5 bn promised aid to Ukraine</a></p>

<p>Ever since the war broke out, Ukraine has been funnelling billions into the war to keep up with the Russians. However, Ukrainian officials have claimed that the country faces a potential $5 billion shortfall in funds every month as the war drags on.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Ukraine's economy is still in a tight spot</strong></p>

<p>Thus, USA's budget support has been helping the Ukrainian government keep things afloat with critical infrastructures such as hospitals and schools receiving electricity and gas supplies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, with the war guzzling out the funds quickly and the US reaching its saturation point, experts have cast worries over Ukraine's&nbsp;inability to raise funds or access financing from external markets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the current trend continues, Ukraine's annual deficit could rise to 25 per cent of GDP, which only stood at&nbsp;3.5 per cent prior to the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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To supplement Ukraine's war effort against Russia, the United States will provide an additional $4.5 billion to Volodymyr Zelensky's government. According to Reuters, the US Agency for International Development, an independent federal agency that acts on guidance received from the Secretary of State announced the decision.

To supplement Ukraine's war effort against Russia, the United States will provide an additional $4.5 billion to Volodymyr Zelensky's government. According to Reuters, the US Agency for International Development, an independent federal agency that acts on guidance received from the Secretary of State announced the decision. Reportedly, out of the total amount, $3 billion will be disbursed in August only with the rest of the amount, expected to be released in coordination with the World Bank and the US Treasury department. USA's $8.5 billion help to Ukraine With the authorisation of the $4.5 billion tranche of payment, the US has made sure on its promise of the $7.5 billion aid package signed by President Joe Biden in May. Earlier in June, the Biden government had disbursed $1.3 billion before extending another $1.7 billion in payment in July. Moreover, another $1 billion weapons package has been pledged by the White House, taking the total monetary help directed towards Kyiv to an upward of $8.5 billion. Read more: United States disburses $1.3 bn of total $7.5 bn promised aid to Ukraine Ever since the war broke out, Ukraine has been funnelling billions into the war to keep up with the Russians. However, Ukrainian officials have claimed that the country faces a potential $5 billion shortfall in funds every month as the war drags on. Ukraine's economy is still in a tight spot Thus, USA's budget support has been helping the Ukrainian government keep things afloat with critical infrastructures such as hospitals and schools receiving electricity and gas supplies. However, with the war guzzling out the funds quickly and the US reaching its saturation point, experts have cast worries over Ukraine's inability to raise funds or access financing from external markets. If the current trend continues, Ukraine's annual deficit could rise to 25 per cent of GDP, which only stood at 3.5 per cent prior to the war. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

USA to provide additional $4.5 billion to Ukraine; takes the total funding to $8.5 billion

<p>It is raining golds for India at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. On Day 8 of the tournament, Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik turned back the clock to register a dominant victory to bag a gold medal in the women's freestyle 65kg bout, beating Canada`s Ana Godinez Gonzalez by fall in the Commonwealth Games here on Friday.<br />
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Sakshi, who seemed to have gone off the boil after her success in the Rio Olympics, missing some events and getting upstaged&nbsp;by younger opponents, made a brilliant comeback, both in her bout on Friday and her career as she stomped her authority.<br />
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Her opponent, who had come to Canada from Mexico at a very young age with her family seeking political asylum, was touted to be a strong contender, owing to her&nbsp;grappling prowess and having won medals in World Championships.</p>

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Gonzalez even&nbsp;started aggressively and effected two takedowns in the first period to take a 4-0 lead. However,&nbsp;Sakshi fought back strongly in the second period, going on an attack and taking two points. She then counterattacked brilliantly and effected a fall by pinning her opponent's shoulder to the mat to win the match.<br />
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Sakshi was ecstatic with her performance and went on a victory lap around the bout area. Sakshi had previously won a silver in 58 kg category in 2014 and bronze in 2018 in the 62 kg category.&nbsp;</p>

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It is raining golds for India at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. On Day 8 of the tournament, Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik turned back the clock to register a dominant victory to bag a gold medal in the women's freestyle 65kg bout, beating Canada`s Ana Godinez Gonzalez by fall in the Commonwealth Games here on Friday.

It is raining golds for India at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. On Day 8 of the tournament, Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik turned back the clock to register a dominant victory to bag a gold medal in the women's freestyle 65kg bout, beating Canada`s Ana Godinez Gonzalez by fall in the Commonwealth Games here on Friday. Sakshi, who seemed to have gone off the boil after her success in the Rio Olympics, missing some events and getting upstaged by younger opponents, made a brilliant comeback, both in her bout on Friday and her career as she stomped her authority. Her opponent, who had come to Canada from Mexico at a very young age with her family seeking political asylum, was touted to be a strong contender, owing to her grappling prowess and having won medals in World Championships. Read More: Commonwealth Games 2022: Bajrang Punia wins gold medal in the 65 kg category Gonzalez even started aggressively and effected two takedowns in the first period to take a 4-0 lead. However, Sakshi fought back strongly in the second period, going on an attack and taking two points. She then counterattacked brilliantly and effected a fall by pinning her opponent's shoulder to the mat to win the match. Sakshi was ecstatic with her performance and went on a victory lap around the bout area. Sakshi had previously won a silver in 58 kg category in 2014 and bronze in 2018 in the 62 kg category. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Commonwealth Games 2022: Sakshi Malik wins gold medal in women's freestyle 62kg category

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