According to recent research, chemists have discovered a low-cost method of destroying "forever chemicals." Scientists have connected PFAS exposure to major health hazards, including cancer and birth abnormalities, at specific levels.&nbsp;

They are quite practical due to their resistance to water, oil, and stains. PFAS are found in thousands of common items, including makeup and cooking pans. But it is because of these characteristics that they are so hard to destroy.

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances are referred to as PFAS. These 4,500 or so fluorine-based chemicals are present in practically every building on Earth and are used in a variety of items, such as paints, adhesives, nonstick cookware, rain gear, paper, and food packaging.&nbsp;

They have been found in rainwater at low concentrations all throughout the world, but if they infiltrate water or soil at high concentrations, they could pose a major threat. Existing PFAS destruction techniques, such as cremation, have not been very effective since they demand expensively high temperatures.

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According to recent research from scientists at Northwestern University in the US, they were able to remove PFAS using low-cost, low-temperature products, which they claim was "seemingly impossible." According to Prof. Sunderland, a non-member of the research team, this could be very helpful in aiding populations affected by high levels of contamination.

Because they have a lot of the strongest linkages in organic chemistry—carbon and fluorine—PFAS has historically been challenging to eliminate. The scientific team is hopeful that with more study, PFAS can be removed from drinking water and the toxins can be destroyed using this new technique.&nbsp;

However, treating areas with high PFAS concentrations is just one aspect of the answer. Since PFAS cannot be easily broken down naturally, it can continue to accumulate at low levels in fish and other species as long as they are produced.

(with inputs from agencies)

According to recent research, chemists have discovered a low-cost method of destroying "forever chemicals." Scientists have connected PFAS exposure to major health hazards, including cancer and birth abnormalities, at specific levels.

According to recent research, chemists have discovered a low-cost method of destroying "forever chemicals." Scientists have connected PFAS exposure to major health hazards, including cancer and birth abnormalities, at specific levels. They are quite practical due to their resistance to water, oil, and stains. PFAS are found in thousands of common items, including makeup and cooking pans. But it is because of these characteristics that they are so hard to destroy. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances are referred to as PFAS. These 4,500 or so fluorine-based chemicals are present in practically every building on Earth and are used in a variety of items, such as paints, adhesives, nonstick cookware, rain gear, paper, and food packaging. They have been found in rainwater at low concentrations all throughout the world, but if they infiltrate water or soil at high concentrations, they could pose a major threat. Existing PFAS destruction techniques, such as cremation, have not been very effective since they demand expensively high temperatures. Also Read: In pics: Nations display military might at International Army Games hosted by Russia According to recent research from scientists at Northwestern University in the US, they were able to remove PFAS using low-cost, low-temperature products, which they claim was "seemingly impossible." According to Prof. Sunderland, a non-member of the research team, this could be very helpful in aiding populations affected by high levels of contamination. Because they have a lot of the strongest linkages in organic chemistry—carbon and fluorine—PFAS has historically been challenging to eliminate. The scientific team is hopeful that with more study, PFAS can be removed from drinking water and the toxins can be destroyed using this new technique. However, treating areas with high PFAS concentrations is just one aspect of the answer. Since PFAS cannot be easily broken down naturally, it can continue to accumulate at low levels in fish and other species as long as they are produced. (with inputs from agencies)

Scientists discover low-cost method to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

In another evidence of increased US backing for the island, the United States and Taiwan on Wednesday agreed to begin trade negotiations under a new initiative which is sure to anger China. The two sides stated that they intended to negotiate accords with "economically meaningful outcomes."

In June, just days after the Biden administration removed the Chinese-claimed island from its Asia-focused economic strategy intended to challenge China's expanding influence, Washington and Taipei presented the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. The first round of negotiations is anticipated to begin early this fall, according to the office of the US Trade Representative, which stated that the two parties had "reached consensus on the negotiating mandate."

Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said in a statement, "We plan to pursue an ambitious schedule for achieving high-standard commitments and meaningful outcomes covering the eleven trade areas in the negotiating mandate that will help build a fairer, more prosperous and resilient 21st-century economy."&nbsp;

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The United States and Taiwan have established a robust agenda for discussions on topics like trade facilitation, sound regulatory standards, and removing discriminatory trade obstacles, according to the negotiating mandate released along with the statement. The formal negotiations will begin with the goal of coming to agreements with "high standard commitments and economically meaningful outcomes," it was stated.

It made no mention of the potential for a comprehensive free trade agreement, which Taiwan has been urging for. Washington has been eager to increase assistance for Taiwan despite the absence of formal diplomatic connections, particularly as it comes under increased political pressure from China to recognise its sovereignty claims.

(with inputs from agencies)

In another evidence of increased US backing for the island, the United States and Taiwan on Wednesday agreed to begin trade negotiations under a new initiative which is sure to anger China.

In another evidence of increased US backing for the island, the United States and Taiwan on Wednesday agreed to begin trade negotiations under a new initiative which is sure to anger China. The two sides stated that they intended to negotiate accords with "economically meaningful outcomes." In June, just days after the Biden administration removed the Chinese-claimed island from its Asia-focused economic strategy intended to challenge China's expanding influence, Washington and Taipei presented the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. The first round of negotiations is anticipated to begin early this fall, according to the office of the US Trade Representative, which stated that the two parties had "reached consensus on the negotiating mandate." Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said in a statement, "We plan to pursue an ambitious schedule for achieving high-standard commitments and meaningful outcomes covering the eleven trade areas in the negotiating mandate that will help build a fairer, more prosperous and resilient 21st-century economy." Also Read: IN PICS| 'We're heartbroken, we're exhausted': France battles 'Monster wildfire' The United States and Taiwan have established a robust agenda for discussions on topics like trade facilitation, sound regulatory standards, and removing discriminatory trade obstacles, according to the negotiating mandate released along with the statement. The formal negotiations will begin with the goal of coming to agreements with "high standard commitments and economically meaningful outcomes," it was stated. It made no mention of the potential for a comprehensive free trade agreement, which Taiwan has been urging for. Washington has been eager to increase assistance for Taiwan despite the absence of formal diplomatic connections, particularly as it comes under increased political pressure from China to recognise its sovereignty claims. (with inputs from agencies)

US, Taiwan begin formal talks under new trade initiative in move that will anger China

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Refuting rumours, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said&nbsp;that there is 'no military need' for Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. At an international security conference in Moscow, Shoigu stated, "From a military point of view, there is no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine to achieve the set goals."

Shoigu denounced as "absolute lies" reports in the media that suggested Russia may deploy nuclear or chemical weapons to make up for its nearly six-month military campaign in Ukraine moving slowly. General&nbsp;Jim Hockenhull, head of British military intelligence, had told the BBC in an interview that was made public on Friday, that the likelihood of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine could vary if the battlefield dynamics change.&nbsp;

The primary goal of Russian nuclear weapons, according to Shoigu, is to thwart a nuclear assault. Its application is restricted to exceptional situations. These scenarios include an attack using a weapon of mass destruction or a conventional weapon that "threatened the existence of the Russian state," according to Russian ambassador Alexander Trofimov, who spoke at the UN's nuclear non-proliferation conference earlier this month.

Days after beginning what the Kremlin refers to as a "special military operation" in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert, escalating concerns that the country would use its arsenal there.&nbsp;

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Recently, increased hostilities between Russia and Ukraine have centred on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Despite being under Russian management, the plant employs Ukrainians. On August 11, Moscow and Kyiv both accused the other of shelling the area around the facility.

According to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, a "catastrophe" at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor in southern Ukraine would put all of Europe in danger.

Russian troops stormed the plant, which is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, at the beginning of March, not long after Moscow began its invasion of Ukraine. Zaporizhzhia has been the focus of several military operations since the end of July, with Moscow and Kyiv each blaming the other for the shelling.&nbsp;

Last Thursday, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the fighting at the plant. Russia is allegedly utilising the factory as a base for potential strikes and to store weapons, claims&nbsp;Ukraine.

(with inputs from agencies)

Refuting rumours, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that there is 'no military need' for Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. At an international security conference in Moscow, Shoigu stated, "From a military point of view, there is no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine to achieve the set goals.

Refuting rumours, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that there is 'no military need' for Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. At an international security conference in Moscow, Shoigu stated, "From a military point of view, there is no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine to achieve the set goals." Shoigu denounced as "absolute lies" reports in the media that suggested Russia may deploy nuclear or chemical weapons to make up for its nearly six-month military campaign in Ukraine moving slowly. General Jim Hockenhull, head of British military intelligence, had told the BBC in an interview that was made public on Friday, that the likelihood of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine could vary if the battlefield dynamics change. The primary goal of Russian nuclear weapons, according to Shoigu, is to thwart a nuclear assault. Its application is restricted to exceptional situations. These scenarios include an attack using a weapon of mass destruction or a conventional weapon that "threatened the existence of the Russian state," according to Russian ambassador Alexander Trofimov, who spoke at the UN's nuclear non-proliferation conference earlier this month. Days after beginning what the Kremlin refers to as a "special military operation" in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert, escalating concerns that the country would use its arsenal there. Also Read: Canada: Weeks after Pope's visit, a prominent cardinal named in a sexual assault class lawsuit Recently, increased hostilities between Russia and Ukraine have centred on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Despite being under Russian management, the plant employs Ukrainians. On August 11, Moscow and Kyiv both accused the other of shelling the area around the facility. According to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, a "catastrophe" at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor in southern Ukraine would put all of Europe in danger. Russian troops stormed the plant, which is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, at the beginning of March, not long after Moscow began its invasion of Ukraine. Zaporizhzhia has been the focus of several military operations since the end of July, with Moscow and Kyiv each blaming the other for the shelling. Last Thursday, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the fighting at the plant. Russia is allegedly utilising the factory as a base for potential strikes and to store weapons, claims Ukraine. (with inputs from agencies)

Ukraine nuclear plant standoff: No 'military need' to use nuclear arms in Ukraine, says Russia

In an interview, the man&nbsp;accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture platform in western New York expressed his surprise at the author's survival after the attack. Hadi Matar, who spoke to the New York Post from behind bars, said he made the decision to attend Rushdie's speech at the Chautauqua Institution after seeing a tweet about it last winter.

Matar told the newspaper, “I don’t like the person. I don’t think he’s a very good person. He’s someone who attacked Islam. He attacked their beliefs, the belief systems.”

The late Iranian president Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was regarded by Matar, 24, as "a great person," but he wouldn't specify if he was adhering to the order or fatwa that Khomeini issued in Iran in 1989 calling for Rushdie's execution after the author wrote the controversial book 'The Satanic Verses' that led to the fatwa.

Iran has denied being behind the attack. Matar, a resident of Fairview, New Jersey, claimed he had never spoken to a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. He claimed to have just read "a couple&nbsp;pages" of 'The Satanic Verses', according to the Post.

Rushdie, 75, was attacked on Friday and sustained injuries to his liver as well as severed nerves in an arm and an eye. His agent, Andrew Wylie, stated that he is making progress toward recuperation and that his condition has improved.&nbsp;

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The day before the attack, Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault, told the Post that he took a bus to Buffalo before taking a Lyft cab to Chautauqua, which was some 64 kilometres away. The night before Rushdie's scheduled speech, he purchased a pass to the Chautauqua Institution grounds and then slept out in the grass.

Though he has dual citizenship in both the US and Lebanon, where his parents were born, Matar was born in the US. During interviews, his mother stated that Matar returned transformed from a trip to meet his estranged father in Lebanon in 2018. She claimed that after the trip, he became grumpy and isolated himself from his family.

(with inputs from agencies)

In an interview, the man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture platform in western New York expressed his surprise at the author's survival after the attack.

In an interview, the man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture platform in western New York expressed his surprise at the author's survival after the attack. Hadi Matar, who spoke to the New York Post from behind bars, said he made the decision to attend Rushdie's speech at the Chautauqua Institution after seeing a tweet about it last winter. Matar told the newspaper, “I don’t like the person. I don’t think he’s a very good person. He’s someone who attacked Islam. He attacked their beliefs, the belief systems.” The late Iranian president Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was regarded by Matar, 24, as "a great person," but he wouldn't specify if he was adhering to the order or fatwa that Khomeini issued in Iran in 1989 calling for Rushdie's execution after the author wrote the controversial book 'The Satanic Verses' that led to the fatwa. Iran has denied being behind the attack. Matar, a resident of Fairview, New Jersey, claimed he had never spoken to a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. He claimed to have just read "a couple pages" of 'The Satanic Verses', according to the Post. Rushdie, 75, was attacked on Friday and sustained injuries to his liver as well as severed nerves in an arm and an eye. His agent, Andrew Wylie, stated that he is making progress toward recuperation and that his condition has improved. Also Read: Explained: Chinese 'spy ship' controversy and India's 'espionage' concerns The day before the attack, Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault, told the Post that he took a bus to Buffalo before taking a Lyft cab to Chautauqua, which was some 64 kilometres away. The night before Rushdie's scheduled speech, he purchased a pass to the Chautauqua Institution grounds and then slept out in the grass. Though he has dual citizenship in both the US and Lebanon, where his parents were born, Matar was born in the US. During interviews, his mother stated that Matar returned transformed from a trip to meet his estranged father in Lebanon in 2018. She claimed that after the trip, he became grumpy and isolated himself from his family. (with inputs from agencies)

Salman Rushdie's attacker Matar 'surprised' that author survived: Report

A massive explosion shook the Afghan capital of Kabul a few days after the Taliban celebrated their first year in power. According to reports, the bombing occurred after evening prayers in a mosque in the city's 17th security area.In other news, seven people were killed and 16 were injured in a Russian missile attack on a residential neighbourhood of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian Emergencies Service.&nbsp;

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A few days after the Taliban's first anniversary of gaining control over Afghanistan, a huge explosion rocked the capital city of Kabul. Reportedly, the bomb explosion took place in a mosque in the 17th security district of the city during evening prayers.

According to ground reports, several casualties have been reported. "A blast happened inside a mosque.... the blast has casualties, but the numbers are not clear yet,"&nbsp;Khalid Zadran, Kabul police spokesman was quoted as saying by the agencies.&nbsp;

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A Russian missile strike in a residential area of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-biggest city, on Wednesday left seven people dead and injured 16, the Ukrainian Emergencies Service said. The fire hit a dormitory building block where around fifty people were residing.&nbsp;

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Russia for the attack on Telegram, "This is a devious and cynical strike on civilians with no justification, showing the powerlessness of the aggressor. We cannot forgive. We will avenge it."

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Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcased its most advanced fighter jet the US-made F-16V.

China conducted large-scale military exercise this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visited to the island nation earlier this month. Tensions in the region escalated as US lawmakers made a visit later angering the Communist nation.

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A massive explosion shook the Afghan capital of Kabul a few days after the Taliban celebrated their first year in power. According to reports, the bombing occurred after evening prayers in a mosque in the city's 17th security area.

A massive explosion shook the Afghan capital of Kabul a few days after the Taliban celebrated their first year in power. According to reports, the bombing occurred after evening prayers in a mosque in the city's 17th security area.In other news, seven people were killed and 16 were injured in a Russian missile attack on a residential neighbourhood of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian Emergencies Service. Click on headlines to read more: Afghanistan: Huge bomb blast in a Kabul mosque, more than 20 feared dead A few days after the Taliban's first anniversary of gaining control over Afghanistan, a huge explosion rocked the capital city of Kabul. Reportedly, the bomb explosion took place in a mosque in the 17th security district of the city during evening prayers. According to ground reports, several casualties have been reported. "A blast happened inside a mosque.... the blast has casualties, but the numbers are not clear yet," Khalid Zadran, Kabul police spokesman was quoted as saying by the agencies. Russian missile fire in Kharkiv residential area leaves seven dead A Russian missile strike in a residential area of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-biggest city, on Wednesday left seven people dead and injured 16, the Ukrainian Emergencies Service said. The fire hit a dormitory building block where around fifty people were residing. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Russia for the attack on Telegram, "This is a devious and cynical strike on civilians with no justification, showing the powerlessness of the aggressor. We cannot forgive. We will avenge it." Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcases advanced US-made fighter jets Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcased its most advanced fighter jet the US-made F-16V. China conducted large-scale military exercise this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visited to the island nation earlier this month. Tensions in the region escalated as US lawmakers made a visit later angering the Communist nation. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: United Nations warns of 'grave' crisis amid violence × Gravitas: China's Sichuan shuts all factories to save electricity ×

Morning news brief: Bomb blast in Kabul mosque, Russian missile fire in Kharkiv, and more

According to official data released on Wednesday, food price increases caused British inflation to rocket to a record 40-year high in July, aggravating the nation's cost of living crisis as it faced the possibility of entering a recession. According to the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased to 10.1% last month from 9.4% in June, which was a four-decade high.

The Bank of England issued a warning earlier this month predicting that UK inflation would reach its highest level since 1980 this year, slightly above 13%. Additionally, it predicted that the nation would experience a recession near the year's conclusion that the BoE anticipates will extend until late 2023. The second quarter of the British economy decreased, according to official data released last week.

While the administration of outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to assist in lowering fuel prices for millions of Britons this next winter, consumer advocacy organisations are calling for significantly more governmental assistance. It comes as salary values are declining at a historic rate in Britain, which is experiencing a crisis related to the cost of living.

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Johnson's replacement, who will take office after him next month and compete with former finance minister Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss, will inherit the ailing economy. Since the end of last year, the Bank of England has increased its benchmark interest rate many times in an effort to reduce inflation.

The most recent increase was by 0.5 percentage points, which is the largest increase since 1995 and brings borrowing costs to 1.75 per cent, increasing mortgage payments for homeowners while encouraging saving. The BoE's recent actions reflect the US Federal Reserve's and the European Central Bank's aggressive monetary policy as the world races to quell the raging inflation that has been stoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

(with inputs from agencies)

According to official data released on Wednesday, food price increases caused British inflation to rocket to a record 40-year high in July, aggravating the nation's cost of living crisis as it faced the possibility of entering a recession.

According to official data released on Wednesday, food price increases caused British inflation to rocket to a record 40-year high in July, aggravating the nation's cost of living crisis as it faced the possibility of entering a recession. According to the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased to 10.1% last month from 9.4% in June, which was a four-decade high. The Bank of England issued a warning earlier this month predicting that UK inflation would reach its highest level since 1980 this year, slightly above 13%. Additionally, it predicted that the nation would experience a recession near the year's conclusion that the BoE anticipates will extend until late 2023. The second quarter of the British economy decreased, according to official data released last week. While the administration of outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to assist in lowering fuel prices for millions of Britons this next winter, consumer advocacy organisations are calling for significantly more governmental assistance. It comes as salary values are declining at a historic rate in Britain, which is experiencing a crisis related to the cost of living. Also Read: US-Taiwan begin formal talks under new trade initiative; looking for 'economically meaningful outcomes' Johnson's replacement, who will take office after him next month and compete with former finance minister Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss, will inherit the ailing economy. Since the end of last year, the Bank of England has increased its benchmark interest rate many times in an effort to reduce inflation. The most recent increase was by 0.5 percentage points, which is the largest increase since 1995 and brings borrowing costs to 1.75 per cent, increasing mortgage payments for homeowners while encouraging saving. The BoE's recent actions reflect the US Federal Reserve's and the European Central Bank's aggressive monetary policy as the world races to quell the raging inflation that has been stoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (with inputs from agencies)

UK cost-of-living crisis deepens as inflation hits new 40-year high

The Chinese research vessel Yuan Wang 5 arrived at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port on Tuesday, ostensibly for resupply. It is scheduled to stay there from August 16 to 22. The presence of the ship has generated a great deal of controversy, especially when India warned Sri Lanka about possible Chinese espionage. Despite India's concerns being heard, the island country decided to allow the Yuan Wang 5 to dock, but on a date other than the August 11 arrival date that was originally planned.

The 'spy' ship

The Yuan Wang 5 is a third-generation ship in a line of ships that went into service in 2007 to serve China's human space programme. It is 222 metres long and 25.2 metres wide. The ship is a cutting-edge satellite and missile tracking vessel.&nbsp;

The Yuan Wang 5 can track the launch of satellites, rockets, and intercontinental ballistic missiles, conduct transoceanic aerospace observation using satellite images, and transfer data to tracking stations in Beijing and around China.

Guise of 'research ship'

The Yuan Wang 5 has a stellar track record after being in use for several months. The launch of China's Long March 5B rocket last month was the subject of the ship's most recent observation trip. It recently participated in maritime monitoring of China's Tiangong Space Station's first lab module launch.&nbsp;

The Yuan Wang 5 was under the command of the Chinese Navy, officially known as the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to the US Department of Defense. China claimed that the ship was a research vessel.

Why Hambantota?

After the Port of Colombo, Hambantota is the second-largest port in Sri Lanka. It started operating in 2010 before being privatised and leased to China for 99 years in 2017. Many believe this was a result of China's "debt trap" diplomacy.

The Malacca Straits and the Suez Canal, which connect Asia with Europe and are utilised by 36,000 ships yearly, including thousands of oil tankers, are located 10 nautical miles from the Hambantota Port. The Hambantota Port is one of Sri Lanka's most varied deep-water ports because of its close proximity to the route used for a major portion of the maritime oil trade.&nbsp;

Additionally, the Hambantota Port is strategically significant due to its proximity to the southernmost point of India, particularly in terms of long-range spying and espionage.

India's concerns

Given the ship's cutting-edge equipment and reported 750km aerial observation range, its presence in Hambantota may theoretically enable it to spy on defence sites in southern India.&nbsp;

China might utilise the Yuan Wang 5 to spy on military bases, ports, and nuclear power plants in Kalpakkam and Kudankulam, the latter of which is India's largest nuclear power facility, as well as in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.

Sarabananda Sonowal, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, stated on August 14 that India was prepared to handle any security threat brought on by the ship's presence in Sri Lanka "We are&nbsp;well equipped and well prepared to handle any kind of situation effectively under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That is clear."

(with inputs from agencies)

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The Chinese research vessel Yuan Wang 5 arrived at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port on Tuesday, ostensibly for resupply. It is scheduled to stay there from August 16 to 22.

The Chinese research vessel Yuan Wang 5 arrived at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port on Tuesday, ostensibly for resupply. It is scheduled to stay there from August 16 to 22. The presence of the ship has generated a great deal of controversy, especially when India warned Sri Lanka about possible Chinese espionage. Despite India's concerns being heard, the island country decided to allow the Yuan Wang 5 to dock, but on a date other than the August 11 arrival date that was originally planned. The 'spy' ship The Yuan Wang 5 is a third-generation ship in a line of ships that went into service in 2007 to serve China's human space programme. It is 222 metres long and 25.2 metres wide. The ship is a cutting-edge satellite and missile tracking vessel. The Yuan Wang 5 can track the launch of satellites, rockets, and intercontinental ballistic missiles, conduct transoceanic aerospace observation using satellite images, and transfer data to tracking stations in Beijing and around China. Guise of 'research ship' The Yuan Wang 5 has a stellar track record after being in use for several months. The launch of China's Long March 5B rocket last month was the subject of the ship's most recent observation trip. It recently participated in maritime monitoring of China's Tiangong Space Station's first lab module launch. The Yuan Wang 5 was under the command of the Chinese Navy, officially known as the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to the US Department of Defense. China claimed that the ship was a research vessel. Why Hambantota? After the Port of Colombo, Hambantota is the second-largest port in Sri Lanka. It started operating in 2010 before being privatised and leased to China for 99 years in 2017. Many believe this was a result of China's "debt trap" diplomacy. The Malacca Straits and the Suez Canal, which connect Asia with Europe and are utilised by 36,000 ships yearly, including thousands of oil tankers, are located 10 nautical miles from the Hambantota Port. The Hambantota Port is one of Sri Lanka's most varied deep-water ports because of its close proximity to the route used for a major portion of the maritime oil trade. Additionally, the Hambantota Port is strategically significant due to its proximity to the southernmost point of India, particularly in terms of long-range spying and espionage. India's concerns Given the ship's cutting-edge equipment and reported 750km aerial observation range, its presence in Hambantota may theoretically enable it to spy on defence sites in southern India. China might utilise the Yuan Wang 5 to spy on military bases, ports, and nuclear power plants in Kalpakkam and Kudankulam, the latter of which is India's largest nuclear power facility, as well as in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. Sarabananda Sonowal, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, stated on August 14 that India was prepared to handle any security threat brought on by the ship's presence in Sri Lanka "We are well equipped and well prepared to handle any kind of situation effectively under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. That is clear." (with inputs from agencies)

Explained: Chinese 'spy ship' controversy and India's 'espionage' concerns

While the death toll from the Russian bombardment of Kharkiv city in northeastern Ukraine rose on Thursday, the nearly six-month-long war rages on without pause. Ukrainian forces claimed to have repulsed a Russian onslaught in the southern province of Kherson.

Later on Thursday, in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will have meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In addition to addressing the threat to world food supply and the potential for a catastrophe at Europe's largest nuclear power facility, which Russian forces have seized, they will talk about how to find a political end to the war.

The war has driven millions of people from their homes, claimed hundreds of lives, and widened the geopolitical chasm between the West and Russia, whose stated objectives are to demilitarise its neighbour and defend Russian-speaking populations. Oleksiy Arestovych, a presidential advisor for Ukraine, said in a video: "Russian forces have achieved only minimal advances, and in some cases, we have advanced, since last month. What we are seeing is a 'strategic deadlock'."&nbsp;

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Seven people were killed and 16 were injured when Russian forces shelled a residential section of Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, on Wednesday evening, according to the Ukrainian Emergencies Service. Zelensky posted on the Telegram chat service, "This is a sneaky and unscrupulous strike on civilians with no reason."

According to the regional governor, Thursday's pre-dawn shelling of Oleh Synehubov, another residential district of Kharkiv, resulted in one fatality and 18 injuries.&nbsp;

29 "occupiers" were reportedly killed by Ukrainian forces near the village of Bilohirka, northeast of Kherson, according to the southern district of the Operational Command of the Ukrainian armed forces. Artillery, armoured vehicles, and a military supply depot were also reportedly destroyed. Fears of a catastrophe have been stoked by fighting near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, and Guterres has stated he wants a demilitarised zone to be formed.

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While the death toll from the Russian bombardment of Kharkiv city in northeastern Ukraine rose on Thursday, the nearly six-month-long war rages on without pause.

While the death toll from the Russian bombardment of Kharkiv city in northeastern Ukraine rose on Thursday, the nearly six-month-long war rages on without pause. Ukrainian forces claimed to have repulsed a Russian onslaught in the southern province of Kherson. Later on Thursday, in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will have meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In addition to addressing the threat to world food supply and the potential for a catastrophe at Europe's largest nuclear power facility, which Russian forces have seized, they will talk about how to find a political end to the war. The war has driven millions of people from their homes, claimed hundreds of lives, and widened the geopolitical chasm between the West and Russia, whose stated objectives are to demilitarise its neighbour and defend Russian-speaking populations. Oleksiy Arestovych, a presidential advisor for Ukraine, said in a video: "Russian forces have achieved only minimal advances, and in some cases, we have advanced, since last month. What we are seeing is a 'strategic deadlock'." Also Read: In pics: NASA's gigantic SLS moon rocket, a 'practice' for future Mars mission Seven people were killed and 16 were injured when Russian forces shelled a residential section of Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, on Wednesday evening, according to the Ukrainian Emergencies Service. Zelensky posted on the Telegram chat service, "This is a sneaky and unscrupulous strike on civilians with no reason." According to the regional governor, Thursday's pre-dawn shelling of Oleh Synehubov, another residential district of Kharkiv, resulted in one fatality and 18 injuries. 29 "occupiers" were reportedly killed by Ukrainian forces near the village of Bilohirka, northeast of Kherson, according to the southern district of the Operational Command of the Ukrainian armed forces. Artillery, armoured vehicles, and a military supply depot were also reportedly destroyed. Fears of a catastrophe have been stoked by fighting near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, and Guterres has stated he wants a demilitarised zone to be formed. (with inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war has reached 'strategic deadlock' ahead of UN chief's visit

Soon after taking down Soviet monuments in a province with a large Russian ethnic population, Estonia said on Thursday that it had thwarted "the most extensive cyber attack&nbsp;since 2007".&nbsp;

On Wednesday, the Russian hacker collective Killnet claimed responsibility for the attack and announced that it had blocked access to more than 200 public and private institutions in Estonia, including an online citizen identity system. An Estonian government official, however, said on Thursday that the attack had little overall impact.

"Yesterday, Estonia was subject to the most extensive cyber attacks it has faced since 2007,"&nbsp;tweeted Luukas Ilves, undersecretary for digital transformation at Estonia's ministry of economic affairs and communications.

A Soviet Tu-34 tank was taken off the display on Tuesday in the town of Narva and placed in a museum, according to Killnet, which claimed responsibility for a strike identical to this one in Lithuania in June. In a DDoS attack, hackers attempt to overwhelm a network with unusually large amounts of data traffic in an effort to bring it to a standstill when it is unable to handle the volume of data demanded.&nbsp;

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After experiencing significant cyberattacks on both public and private websites in 2007, which it attributed to Russians enraged over its removal of a Soviet-era statue, Estonia attempted to strengthen cyber security. After the Red Army monument was removed from a square in Tallinn, ethnic Russians rioted for two nights.

In response to escalating tensions in the predominantly Russian-speaking town of Narva, the Estonian government on Tuesday ordered the immediate removal of all public Soviet memorials there. They also accused Russia of attempting to use the past to further divide Estonian society.

(with inputs from agencies)

Soon after taking down Soviet monuments in a province with a large Russian ethnic population, Estonia said on Thursday that it had thwarted "the most extensive cyber attack since 2007".

Soon after taking down Soviet monuments in a province with a large Russian ethnic population, Estonia said on Thursday that it had thwarted "the most extensive cyber attack since 2007". On Wednesday, the Russian hacker collective Killnet claimed responsibility for the attack and announced that it had blocked access to more than 200 public and private institutions in Estonia, including an online citizen identity system. An Estonian government official, however, said on Thursday that the attack had little overall impact. "Yesterday, Estonia was subject to the most extensive cyber attacks it has faced since 2007," tweeted Luukas Ilves, undersecretary for digital transformation at Estonia's ministry of economic affairs and communications. A Soviet Tu-34 tank was taken off the display on Tuesday in the town of Narva and placed in a museum, according to Killnet, which claimed responsibility for a strike identical to this one in Lithuania in June. In a DDoS attack, hackers attempt to overwhelm a network with unusually large amounts of data traffic in an effort to bring it to a standstill when it is unable to handle the volume of data demanded. Also Read: In pics: NASA's gigantic SLS moon rocket, a 'practice' for future Mars mission After experiencing significant cyberattacks on both public and private websites in 2007, which it attributed to Russians enraged over its removal of a Soviet-era statue, Estonia attempted to strengthen cyber security. After the Red Army monument was removed from a square in Tallinn, ethnic Russians rioted for two nights. In response to escalating tensions in the predominantly Russian-speaking town of Narva, the Estonian government on Tuesday ordered the immediate removal of all public Soviet memorials there. They also accused Russia of attempting to use the past to further divide Estonian society. (with inputs from agencies)

Estonia repelled the 'most extensive' cyber attack after it removed Soviet monuments

In terms of average annual population-weighted PM 2.5 exposure, Delhi and Kolkata are the two most polluted cities in the world, according to recent research, 'Air Pollution and Health in Cities', published by the Health Effects Institute's (HEI) State of Global Air Initiative.&nbsp;

Mumbai came in at number 14. There are no other Indian cities in the top 20. Beijing had the largest disease burden associated with a PM 2.5-related illness, with 124 attributable fatalities per 100,000 persons. Kolkata ranked eighth with 99 deaths per 100,000, while Delhi came in sixth with 106 deaths. In the top 20, there were five Chinese cities.

The study encompassed 7,000 cities in total, but only 103 of the most populous ones from six regions were taken into account for the ranking.&nbsp;

No Indian city appeared in the top 20 cities for NO2 exposure, with Shanghai having the worst average exposure. Cities all throughout the world had levels of PM 2.5 and NO2 that were higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The average PM 2.5 exposure in Delhi was 110 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019, which is 22 times higher than the WHO standard of 5 micrograms per cubic metre, according to the research. The average exposure in Kolkata was 84 micrograms per cubic metre.

Moscow in Russia came in second with an average NO2 exposure of 41.6 micrograms per cubic metre (40.2 micrograms per cubic metre). The WHO recommended exposure level for NO2 is 10 micrograms per cubic metre. According to the research, 86% of the more than 7,000 cities it covered in 2019 had pollution exposure levels over the WHO threshold, which had an effect on about 2.6 billion people.&nbsp;

According to the study, exposure to PM 2.5 was responsible for 29,900 deaths in Delhi, 21,380 in Kolkata, and 16,020 in Mumbai in 2019. In contrast, PM 2.5 exposure caused 26,270 fatalities in Beijing in 2019.

The study, which examined data from 2010 to 2019, also discovered that there were notable differences between global exposure patterns for the two main air pollutants, NO2 and PM 2.5. While it was shown that cities in low- and middle-income nations had higher exposure to fine particulate matter, cities in high- and middle-income countries also had high exposure to nitrogen dioxide or NO2. The main ways that NO2 is released into the atmosphere are through power plants and automobile emissions.

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In terms of average annual population-weighted PM 2.5 exposure, Delhi and Kolkata are the two most polluted cities in the world, according to recent research, 'Air Pollution and Health in Cities', published by the Health Effects Institute's (HEI) State of Global Air Initiative.

In terms of average annual population-weighted PM 2.5 exposure, Delhi and Kolkata are the two most polluted cities in the world, according to recent research, 'Air Pollution and Health in Cities', published by the Health Effects Institute's (HEI) State of Global Air Initiative. Mumbai came in at number 14. There are no other Indian cities in the top 20. Beijing had the largest disease burden associated with a PM 2.5-related illness, with 124 attributable fatalities per 100,000 persons. Kolkata ranked eighth with 99 deaths per 100,000, while Delhi came in sixth with 106 deaths. In the top 20, there were five Chinese cities. The study encompassed 7,000 cities in total, but only 103 of the most populous ones from six regions were taken into account for the ranking. No Indian city appeared in the top 20 cities for NO2 exposure, with Shanghai having the worst average exposure. Cities all throughout the world had levels of PM 2.5 and NO2 that were higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The average PM 2.5 exposure in Delhi was 110 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019, which is 22 times higher than the WHO standard of 5 micrograms per cubic metre, according to the research. The average exposure in Kolkata was 84 micrograms per cubic metre. Moscow in Russia came in second with an average NO2 exposure of 41.6 micrograms per cubic metre (40.2 micrograms per cubic metre). The WHO recommended exposure level for NO2 is 10 micrograms per cubic metre. According to the research, 86% of the more than 7,000 cities it covered in 2019 had pollution exposure levels over the WHO threshold, which had an effect on about 2.6 billion people. According to the study, exposure to PM 2.5 was responsible for 29,900 deaths in Delhi, 21,380 in Kolkata, and 16,020 in Mumbai in 2019. In contrast, PM 2.5 exposure caused 26,270 fatalities in Beijing in 2019. The study, which examined data from 2010 to 2019, also discovered that there were notable differences between global exposure patterns for the two main air pollutants, NO2 and PM 2.5. While it was shown that cities in low- and middle-income nations had higher exposure to fine particulate matter, cities in high- and middle-income countries also had high exposure to nitrogen dioxide or NO2. The main ways that NO2 is released into the atmosphere are through power plants and automobile emissions. (with inputs from agencies)

Delhi and Kolkata most polluted cities in the world in terms of PM 2.5 exposure: Report

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, announced in a tweet on Tuesday that he was purchasing English soccer team Manchester United Plc.&nbsp;

Musk is known for being unusual and sending out witty tweets. It was not immediately obvious whether he intended to pursue a proposal to purchase Manchester United, one of the most recognisable names in soccer, which is now experiencing on-field problems and heated fan demands for a change in ownership.

"I'm buying Manchester United ur (sic) welcome," Musk said in a tweet. The northern England-based team has more than 32 million followers on its main Twitter account and Musk's tweet had garnered 220,000 'likes' on the platform within two hours.

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Netizens give mixed reactions to Musk's tweet. One user wrote, " Stop spending your money on things that already exist. That's Honeywell's tactics. Try something different, if you're able..."

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"Are you buying it or are you Twitter buying it?&nbsp; 
Is it dependent on Man United revealing how many plastic fans they have?"

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FC Barcelona fans also jump in the wagon. One user tweets, "what a bad investment, ManU is a joke if we are honest, buy Barcelona it's a real club."

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One user starts a poll on Twitter asking, " Do you believe that Elon Musk is buying Manchester United?"

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Another user tweets a witty comment, " And at this point, I don’t care if you rename Old Trafford as “X Æ A-12 Musk Stadium. Just buy the club."

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Just buy the club.
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The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, announced in a tweet on Tuesday that he was purchasing English soccer team Manchester United Plc. Musk is known for being unusual and sending out witty tweets.

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, announced in a tweet on Tuesday that he was purchasing English soccer team Manchester United Plc. Musk is known for being unusual and sending out witty tweets. It was not immediately obvious whether he intended to pursue a proposal to purchase Manchester United, one of the most recognisable names in soccer, which is now experiencing on-field problems and heated fan demands for a change in ownership. "I'm buying Manchester United ur (sic) welcome," Musk said in a tweet. The northern England-based team has more than 32 million followers on its main Twitter account and Musk's tweet had garnered 220,000 'likes' on the platform within two hours. Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × Netizens give mixed reactions to Musk's tweet. One user wrote, " Stop spending your money on things that already exist. That's Honeywell's tactics. Try something different, if you're able..." Another user takes a dig at Musk, tweets, "Are you buying it or are you Twitter buying it? Is it dependent on Man United revealing how many plastic fans they have?" Are you buying it or are you Twitter buying it? Is it dependent on Man United revealing how many plastic fans they have? — P.I.M.P. (@PoznanInMyPants) August 17, 2022 × FC Barcelona fans also jump in the wagon. One user tweets, "what a bad investment, ManU is a joke if we are honest, buy Barcelona it's a real club." what a bad invesment, ManU is a joke if we honest, buy barcelona its a real club. — DammFCB 🇵🇱 (@DammFCB) August 17, 2022 × One user starts a poll on Twitter asking, " Do you believe that Elon Musk is buying Manchester United?" Do you believe that Elon Musk is buying Manchester United? — KING OF POLLS 👑📈📉 (@mixtorious1) August 17, 2022 × Another user tweets a witty comment, " And at this point, I don’t care if you rename Old Trafford as “X Æ A-12 Musk Stadium. Just buy the club." And at this point I don’t care if you rename Old Trafford as “X Æ A-12 Musk Stadium” Just buy the club. — ً (@TheFergusonWay) August 17, 2022 × (with inputs from agencies)

'Are you Twitter buying it?' ask netizens as Musk claims he is buying Man Utd

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