US President Joe Biden reached South Korea today - the first stop of his Asia tour. The Ukraine war has distracted America from its long-term goal of tackling China. Can Biden put his China policy back on track? What else is on agenda? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Countries around the world are struggling with food shortages and high inflation. The United States has blamed Russia for this crisis - accusing it of using food as a weapon. How true are these claims? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia using food as a weapon?

China has begun building a bridge on Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh. India's Ministry of External Affairs has said China is constructing the bridge on "occupied territory". Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Eastern Ladakh: China building bridge on occupied territory

Australia will elect its next Prime Minister on May 21. Incumbent Scott Morrison is up against Labor leader Anthony Albanese. China is watching the election very closely. Reports say Albanese will likely be less stern on China. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Who will be Australia's next Prime Minister

Facing economic turmoil, Pakistan has decided to ban imports of luxury items. The list of banned items includes jams, crockery, kitchenware even tissue paper. What made Pakistan take such a drastic step? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: From Jams to Tissue Paper: Pak bans import of luxury items

<p>As several countries around the world register cases of monkeypox, the World Health Organization is going to organise an emergency meeting on Friday, media reports said. In the meeting, the recent outbreak of monkeypox will be discussed. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The disease is a viral infection, which is common in west and central Africa. More than 100 cases seem to have been confirmed or suspected in Europe. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In Europe, the cases of this disease have come up in around nine countries, such as Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. &nbsp;Along with these, the United States, Canada and Australia are also witnessing such cases. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The disease, which was first identified in monkeys, spreads through close contact. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (STAG-IH) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will discuss the issue. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, India’s Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has told the National Centre for Disease Control and the ICMR to keep a keen watch on the scenario, the official sources said on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"They have been instructed that any sick passenger with a travel history to Monkeypox-affected countries be isolated and samples sent to the BSL4 facility of the National Institute of Virology in Pune for an investigation," an official source said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As several countries around the world register cases of monkeypox, the World Health Organization is going to organise an emergency meeting on Friday, media reports said.

As several countries around the world register cases of monkeypox, the World Health Organization is going to organise an emergency meeting on Friday, media reports said. In the meeting, the recent outbreak of monkeypox will be discussed. The disease is a viral infection, which is common in west and central Africa. More than 100 cases seem to have been confirmed or suspected in Europe. In Europe, the cases of this disease have come up in around nine countries, such as Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Along with these, the United States, Canada and Australia are also witnessing such cases. Also Read: Monkeypox cases reported in Germany, France, Belgium, Canada The disease, which was first identified in monkeys, spreads through close contact. The Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (STAG-IH) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will discuss the issue. Watch | Monkeypox Outbreak: 11 countries report confirmed cases × Meanwhile, India’s Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has told the National Centre for Disease Control and the ICMR to keep a keen watch on the scenario, the official sources said on Friday. The health officers at airport and port have been told to be vigilant, they said. "They have been instructed that any sick passenger with a travel history to Monkeypox-affected countries be isolated and samples sent to the BSL4 facility of the National Institute of Virology in Pune for an investigation," an official source said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>As Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, the billionaire has separately denied allegations of sexually harassing a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016, media reports said.&nbsp;He has called a news report, which had levelled the allegations, "utterly untrue".&nbsp;Despite the remark, the shares of the electric carmaker Tesla nosedived by more than 10% on Friday.&nbsp;In 2018, $250,000 were paid by SpaceX to settle a sexual harassment claim, reported Business Insider citing sources on Thursday. The money was paid to an unnamed attendant of a private jet flight. She seems to have accused Musk of exposing himself to her. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Twitter, Musk wrote on Thursday, "I have a challenge to this liar who claims their friend saw me `exposed` – describe just one thing, anything at all (scars, tattoos, …) that isn’t known by the public. She won’t be able to do so, because it never happened." &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a luxurious resort in Sao Paulo state on Friday, SpaceX CEO Musk met Bolsonaro to discuss connectivity and other projects in the Amazon rainforest. The meeting was organised by Communications Minister Fábio Faria. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet on Friday morning, Musk said, "Super excited to be in Brazil for launch of Starlink for 19,000 unconnected schools in rural areas &amp; environmental monitoring of Amazon." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We count on Elon Musk so that the Amazon is known by everyone in Brazil and in the world, to show the exuberance of this region, how we are preserving it, and how much harm those who spread lies about this region are doing to us," Bolsonaro said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, the billionaire has separately denied allegations of sexually harassing a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016, media reports said.

As Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, the billionaire has separately denied allegations of sexually harassing a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016, media reports said. He has called a news report, which had levelled the allegations, "utterly untrue". Despite the remark, the shares of the electric carmaker Tesla nosedived by more than 10% on Friday. In 2018, $250,000 were paid by SpaceX to settle a sexual harassment claim, reported Business Insider citing sources on Thursday. The money was paid to an unnamed attendant of a private jet flight. She seems to have accused Musk of exposing himself to her. On Twitter, Musk wrote on Thursday, "I have a challenge to this liar who claims their friend saw me `exposed` – describe just one thing, anything at all (scars, tattoos, …) that isn’t known by the public. She won’t be able to do so, because it never happened." Also Read: Elon Musk was accused of sexual misconduct and paid $250,000 to cover up: Report In a luxurious resort in Sao Paulo state on Friday, SpaceX CEO Musk met Bolsonaro to discuss connectivity and other projects in the Amazon rainforest. The meeting was organised by Communications Minister Fábio Faria. In a tweet on Friday morning, Musk said, "Super excited to be in Brazil for launch of Starlink for 19,000 unconnected schools in rural areas & environmental monitoring of Amazon." Watch: Musk says 'Tesla is on my mind 24/7' as Tesla CEO trying to soothe investor worries × "We count on Elon Musk so that the Amazon is known by everyone in Brazil and in the world, to show the exuberance of this region, how we are preserving it, and how much harm those who spread lies about this region are doing to us," Bolsonaro said. During the event, Bolsonaro called the proposed takeover of Twitter by Musk as a "breath of hope". WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>In what is being called a last-minute decision, actor Ranveer Singh is heading towards Cannes to meet his wife Deepika Padukone on Friday, media reports said. Padukone is a jury member at the ongoing film festival. Wondering what is the reason behind the sudden move? Well, it seems to be a post shared by Deepika on Day 3 at Cannes on Instagram. In it, she had worn a stunning red Louis Vuitton outfit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor, who has just gone through a new release 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar', wrote, "Killing me,". It was followed by “Ok! That's it! I'm taking a flight." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Ranveer often posts mushy comments on the posts of his wife. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After some time, Ranveer could be seen taking a flight at Mumbai airport. On his Insta stories, he also shared pictures of him getting clicked by paparazzi. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the pictures, the actor could be seen dressed in a white hoodie with velvet pants. He was also wearing a hat and sunglasses. The actor also had a duffle bag. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival witnessed a gate crasher on Friday. The person was a woman, who stripped off her clothes, to share a message against rape, media reports said. The incident happened during the premiere of George Miller's 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The message 'Stop raping us' was written on her torso. It was next to the blue and yellow colours of the Ukraine flag. Red colour was also painted on the legs of the unidentified woman. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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In what is being called a last-minute decision, actor Ranveer Singh is heading towards Cannes to meet his wife Deepika Padukone on Friday, media reports said. Padukone is a jury member at the ongoing film festival.

In what is being called a last-minute decision, actor Ranveer Singh is heading towards Cannes to meet his wife Deepika Padukone on Friday, media reports said. Padukone is a jury member at the ongoing film festival. Wondering what is the reason behind the sudden move? Well, it seems to be a post shared by Deepika on Day 3 at Cannes on Instagram. In it, she had worn a stunning red Louis Vuitton outfit. The actor, who has just gone through a new release 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar', wrote, "Killing me,". It was followed by “Ok! That's it! I'm taking a flight." Ranveer often posts mushy comments on the posts of his wife. Also Read: Huge honour, not something our country has seen often, says Deepika Padukone at Cannes 2022 After some time, Ranveer could be seen taking a flight at Mumbai airport. On his Insta stories, he also shared pictures of him getting clicked by paparazzi. In the pictures, the actor could be seen dressed in a white hoodie with velvet pants. He was also wearing a hat and sunglasses. The actor also had a duffle bag. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Meanwhile, the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival witnessed a gate crasher on Friday. The person was a woman, who stripped off her clothes, to share a message against rape, media reports said. The incident happened during the premiere of George Miller's 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'. The message 'Stop raping us' was written on her torso. It was next to the blue and yellow colours of the Ukraine flag. Red colour was also painted on the legs of the unidentified woman. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections next month, French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his cabinet. The leader has retained finance and interior ministers and given the foreign ministry to a woman. She will be the second woman to head the department. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Bruno Le Maire and Gerald Darmanin have retained their respective finance and interior ministry portfolios. The latest addition to the cabinet is Catherine Colonna, who will be the foreign minister, the presidency announced. All of these three leaders belong to a centre-right background. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Currently, Colonna is the ambassador of France to Britain. The leader is also the former spokeswoman to late president Jacques Chirac. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with TF1 television, Elisabeth Borne, the new prime minister named by president, said, "Bringing down the cost of living will be the government's first priority." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She is the first woman to lead the French government since 1992 and only the second woman to hold the office. Following Macron's re-election last month, Borne succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation paved the path for a cabinet reshuffle. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Her first responsibility would be to guide Macron's centrist coalition through the upcoming parliamentary election in the country. &nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections next month, French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his cabinet. The leader has retained finance and interior ministers and given the foreign ministry to a woman.

Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections next month, French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his cabinet. The leader has retained finance and interior ministers and given the foreign ministry to a woman. She will be the second woman to head the department. Bruno Le Maire and Gerald Darmanin have retained their respective finance and interior ministry portfolios. The latest addition to the cabinet is Catherine Colonna, who will be the foreign minister, the presidency announced. All of these three leaders belong to a centre-right background. Also Read: French President Emmanuel Macron names Elisabeth Borne as France's new prime minister Currently, Colonna is the ambassador of France to Britain. The leader is also the former spokeswoman to late president Jacques Chirac. In an interview with TF1 television, Elisabeth Borne, the new prime minister named by president, said, "Bringing down the cost of living will be the government's first priority." WATCH WION LIVE HERE She is the first woman to lead the French government since 1992 and only the second woman to hold the office. Following Macron's re-election last month, Borne succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation paved the path for a cabinet reshuffle. Her first responsibility would be to guide Macron's centrist coalition through the upcoming parliamentary election in the country. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>The full control of the steel plant in Mariupol has been taken by the Russian forces, said country's defence ministry on Friday. It was the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city. The last group of Ukrainian forces, which were holed up in Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, surrendered. There are around 531 people in this group. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development has marked the end of a three-month-long siege. In a statement, the ministry said, "The territory of the Azovstal metallurgical plant ... has been completely liberated." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu also reported to President Vladimir Putin that both Mariupol and the steel plant have come under the control of Russians, it said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The underground facilities of the enterprise, where the militants were hiding, came under the full control of the Russian armed forces," the Russian statement said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In total, 2,439 Ukraine's defenders have surrendered in the last few days, it added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mariupol has been bombed by Russian forces for weeks amid fierce fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The city has been low on food, electricity and water amid large scale Russian bombing. The Red Cross and UN had earlier pulled out civilians from the Azovstal steelworks. &nbsp;</p>

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The full control of the steel plant in Mariupol has been taken by the Russian forces, said country's defence ministry on Friday. It was the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city.

The full control of the steel plant in Mariupol has been taken by the Russian forces, said country's defence ministry on Friday. It was the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city. The last group of Ukrainian forces, which were holed up in Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, surrendered. There are around 531 people in this group. The development has marked the end of a three-month-long siege. In a statement, the ministry said, "The territory of the Azovstal metallurgical plant ... has been completely liberated." Also Read: 959 Ukrainian fighters have surrendered in Azovstal steel plant, claims Russia On Friday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu also reported to President Vladimir Putin that both Mariupol and the steel plant have come under the control of Russians, it said. "The underground facilities of the enterprise, where the militants were hiding, came under the full control of the Russian armed forces," the Russian statement said. Watch | Ukraine under attack: 'Deliberate attempt to kill Ukrainians,' says President Zelensky × In total, 2,439 Ukraine's defenders have surrendered in the last few days, it added. Mariupol has been bombed by Russian forces for weeks amid fierce fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The city has been low on food, electricity and water amid large scale Russian bombing. The Red Cross and UN had earlier pulled out civilians from the Azovstal steelworks. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet witnessed a gate crasher on Friday. The person was a woman, who stripped off her clothes, to share a message against rape, media reports said. The incident happened during the premiere of George Miller's 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'. The message 'Stop raping us' was written on her torso. It was next to the blue and yellow colours of the Ukraine flag. Red colour was also painted on the legs of the unidentified woman. &nbsp;</p>

<p>She also shouted 'Don't rape us!' as the security encircled her quickly to take her off the red carpet. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident again brought to light the Ukraine crisis at Cannes. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had delivered a message on the opening of the festival. He had made a call to speak out against the war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We need a new (Charlie) Chaplin to prove that today cinema is not silent," said Zelensky. The president was referring to satire of Adolf Hitler created by Charlie Chaplin at the outset of WWII in 1939. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the opening ceremony, the Ukraine leader, through a live video link from Kyiv, said, "We must be victorious. We need cinema to guarantee this ending, that each time it will be on the side of freedom." &nbsp;</p>

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Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet witnessed a gate crasher on Friday. The person was a woman, who stripped off her clothes, to share a message against rape, media reports said.

Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet witnessed a gate crasher on Friday. The person was a woman, who stripped off her clothes, to share a message against rape, media reports said. The incident happened during the premiere of George Miller's 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'. The message 'Stop raping us' was written on her torso. It was next to the blue and yellow colours of the Ukraine flag. Red colour was also painted on the legs of the unidentified woman. She also shouted 'Don't rape us!' as the security encircled her quickly to take her off the red carpet. Also Read | Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' premieres at Cannes 2022, receives standing ovation The incident again brought to light the Ukraine crisis at Cannes. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had delivered a message on the opening of the festival. He had made a call to speak out against the war. "We need a new (Charlie) Chaplin to prove that today cinema is not silent," said Zelensky. The president was referring to satire of Adolf Hitler created by Charlie Chaplin at the outset of WWII in 1939. Watch: Watch Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 20-year journey at the Cannes film festival × During the opening ceremony, the Ukraine leader, through a live video link from Kyiv, said, "We must be victorious. We need cinema to guarantee this ending, that each time it will be on the side of freedom." Several films by Ukrainian filmmakers are also being screened at the festival. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Unidentified woman crashes red carpet, strips to share message against rape at Cannes Film Festival  

<p>For years, the world has been observing National Endangered Species Day on the third Friday of May. This year, the occasion is falling on May 20. The day is commemorated to raise awareness among people about endangered species. It also looks to sensitise people to take action for protecting them.&nbsp;Several of the species, which are endangered now, used to thrive on Earth. Due to human activities, mindless hunting, global warming and other factors, they have become endangered. Many of them are also becoming extinct. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2006, this day was created by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition, according to reports. It will be marked for the 17th time this year. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greenhouse-gas-sea-level-all-broke-records-in-2021-says-un-warns-of-climate-catastrophe-480233" hreflang="en">Greenhouse gas, sea level all broke records in 2021, says UN, warns of 'climate catastrophe'</a></strong></p>

<p>On this day, several zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, aquariums, libraries, gardens, schools, museums, community groups, and others hold special programmes for people. Several educational and fun-filled activities are also held on the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) also comes up with different kinds of lists over these endangered species.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just the US, several other nations have also come up with laws to protect endangered species. But a lot has been done on paper only. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Report: World's oceans record high acidic level</strong></p>

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<p>With climate change threatening the whole world, it is high time to take action and save these species at all costs. So, on this day, let us pledge to do our bit in this regard and help in ensuring the survival of these species.</p>

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For years, the world has been observing National Endangered Species Day on the third Friday of May. This year, the occasion is falling on May 20. The day is commemorated to raise awareness among people about endangered species.

For years, the world has been observing National Endangered Species Day on the third Friday of May. This year, the occasion is falling on May 20. The day is commemorated to raise awareness among people about endangered species. It also looks to sensitise people to take action for protecting them. Several of the species, which are endangered now, used to thrive on Earth. Due to human activities, mindless hunting, global warming and other factors, they have become endangered. Many of them are also becoming extinct. In 2006, this day was created by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition, according to reports. It will be marked for the 17th time this year. Also Read: Greenhouse gas, sea level all broke records in 2021, says UN, warns of 'climate catastrophe' On this day, several zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, aquariums, libraries, gardens, schools, museums, community groups, and others hold special programmes for people. Several educational and fun-filled activities are also held on the day. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) also comes up with different kinds of lists over these endangered species. Not just the US, several other nations have also come up with laws to protect endangered species. But a lot has been done on paper only. Watch | Report: World's oceans record high acidic level × With climate change threatening the whole world, it is high time to take action and save these species at all costs. So, on this day, let us pledge to do our bit in this regard and help in ensuring the survival of these species. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

On National Endangered Species Day, let’s pledge to do our bit

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