<p>In an attempt to mend ties, Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said at the United Nations on Thursday that he wants a more broad-based relationship with the US, media reports said. The Pakistani leader also blamed India for 'particularly complicated' ties between the two neighbours. The remarks came during the leader’s first visit to the United States as foreign minister. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our relationship with the United States has been colored too much by the geopolitical context in our region, and particularly by the events and circumstances in Afghanistan. We would like to pivot away from a transactory relationship, a one-point agenda relationship, to a more broad-based relationship with a particular emphasis on trade," the FM told reporters. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Pakistan is not insecure about our relationship with the United States and we believe that the world is big enough for both Pakistan and India to exist," the minister said on being asked about competing with India when it comes to ties with Washington. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On relationship with India, Bilawal said the ties had been "particularly complicated" by decision of New Delhi to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. At the moment, the "practical space" for dialogue, economic activity and diplomacy is "very limited", said the minister. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"As far as the question of our relationship with India is concerned, it is particularly complicated" by their recent actions in Kashmir, firstly the decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and secondly, the decision of the delimitation commission on Jammu and Kashmir, Bilawal said.</p>

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In an attempt to mend ties, Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said at the United Nations on Thursday that he wants a more broad-based relationship with the US, media reports said. The Pakistani leader also blamed India for 'particularly complicated' ties between the two neighbours. The remarks came during the leader’s first visit to the United States as foreign minister. "Our relationship with the United States has been colored too much by the geopolitical context in our region, and particularly by the events and circumstances in Afghanistan. We would like to pivot away from a transactory relationship, a one-point agenda relationship, to a more broad-based relationship with a particular emphasis on trade," the FM told reporters. Also Read: Diverting attention? As Pak faces turmoil at home, FM Bilawal rakes up J&K issue in meet with UN chief "Pakistan is not insecure about our relationship with the United States and we believe that the world is big enough for both Pakistan and India to exist," the minister said on being asked about competing with India when it comes to ties with Washington. On relationship with India, Bilawal said the ties had been "particularly complicated" by decision of New Delhi to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. At the moment, the "practical space" for dialogue, economic activity and diplomacy is "very limited", said the minister. Watch: Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto meets US counterpart Antony Blinken × "As far as the question of our relationship with India is concerned, it is particularly complicated" by their recent actions in Kashmir, firstly the decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and secondly, the decision of the delimitation commission on Jammu and Kashmir, Bilawal 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>With the G7 and the US looking to support Ukraine through aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that the industrial Donbas region has been ‘completely destroyed’ by the Russian forces, media reports said. The leader also accused Russia of carrying out senseless bombardments in its offensive. In a late-night video address, Zelensky said, "It is hell there - and that is not an exaggeration.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 12 people were killed in brutal and absolutely senseless bombardment of Severodonetsk on Thursday. “(There are) constant strikes on the Odesa region, on the cities of central Ukraine. The Donbas is completely destroyed. This is a deliberate and criminal attempt to kill as many Ukrainians as possible, to destroy as many houses, social facilities and enterprises as possible," the president added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes as the Group of Seven has agreed to provide Ukraine with $18.4 billion to help pay its bills on Thursday. These funds would speed up victory for the nation, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the G7 finance leaders' meeting in Germany, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters, "The message was, 'We stand behind Ukraine. We're going to pull together with the resources that they need to get through this.'" &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Senate has also sent a USD 40 billion Ukraine package, which was approved with an 86-11 vote, for final congressional approval on Thursday. It will provide economic, military and food aid to Ukraine and other US allies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a written statement, Biden said, "I applaud the Congress for sending a clear bipartisan message to the world that the people of the United States stand together with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and freedom." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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With the G7 and the US looking to support Ukraine through aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that the industrial Donbas region has been ‘completely destroyed’ by the Russian forces, media reports said. The leader also accused Russia of carrying out senseless bombardments in its offensive. In a late-night video address, Zelensky said, "It is hell there - and that is not an exaggeration.” Around 12 people were killed in brutal and absolutely senseless bombardment of Severodonetsk on Thursday. “(There are) constant strikes on the Odesa region, on the cities of central Ukraine. The Donbas is completely destroyed. This is a deliberate and criminal attempt to kill as many Ukrainians as possible, to destroy as many houses, social facilities and enterprises as possible," the president added. Also Read: US to send additional military aid of $100 mn to help Ukraine in conflict This comes as the Group of Seven has agreed to provide Ukraine with $18.4 billion to help pay its bills on Thursday. These funds would speed up victory for the nation, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. At the G7 finance leaders' meeting in Germany, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters, "The message was, 'We stand behind Ukraine. We're going to pull together with the resources that they need to get through this.'" The US Senate has also sent a USD 40 billion Ukraine package, which was approved with an 86-11 vote, for final congressional approval on Thursday. It will provide economic, military and food aid to Ukraine and other US allies. In a written statement, Biden said, "I applaud the Congress for sending a clear bipartisan message to the world that the people of the United States stand together with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and freedom." 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 fight against coronavirus, North Korea claims to be achieving "good results", the state media KCNA said on Friday. This comes as more than 2 million people of the country have witnessed fever symptoms in the first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak of the nation. The country has till now not reported the number of confirmed cases of Covid.&nbsp;Around 263,370 more people have been reported to have fever symptoms in the country. Two more deaths were also registered. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The total fever caseload reached 2.24 million on Thursday evening. Around 65 deaths have also been reported, as per the KCNA. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Even under the maximum emergency epidemic prevention situation, normal production is kept at key industrial sectors and large-scale construction projects are propelled without let-up. Good results are reported steadily in the ongoing anti-epidemic war," KCNA said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the outbreak, the nation says it is functioning normally as farming is continuing, factories are working, etc. It seems to have also been planning a state funeral for a former general. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Help has been offered to North Korea for fighting the virus by South Korea and the United States, Seoul's deputy national security advisor said on Wednesday. But no response has been received till now. &nbsp;</p>

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In fight against coronavirus, North Korea claims to be achieving "good results", the state media KCNA said on Friday. This comes as more than 2 million people of the country have witnessed fever symptoms in the first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak of the nation. The country has till now not reported the number of confirmed cases of Covid. Around 263,370 more people have been reported to have fever symptoms in the country. Two more deaths were also registered. Also Read: As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response The total fever caseload reached 2.24 million on Thursday evening. Around 65 deaths have also been reported, as per the KCNA. "Even under the maximum emergency epidemic prevention situation, normal production is kept at key industrial sectors and large-scale construction projects are propelled without let-up. Good results are reported steadily in the ongoing anti-epidemic war," KCNA said. Also watch | North Korea COVID: US & South Korea offer to help fight the outbreak Despite the outbreak, the nation says it is functioning normally as farming is continuing, factories are working, etc. It seems to have also been planning a state funeral for a former general. Help has been offered to North Korea for fighting the virus by South Korea and the United States, Seoul's deputy national security advisor said on Wednesday. But no response has been received till now. 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>The Huawei Technologies has hit headlines again. But this time, it is not good news for the Chinese company as it is going to be banned officially by government of Canada from its next-generation mobile networks, media reports said. The ZTE Corp 5G gear is also going to face the ban, said a Reuters report, citing a source.&nbsp;The decision of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government was confirmed on Thursday by a spokesman for Canadian Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A formal announcement will be made by the government on telecommunications security at 4:15 pm ET (2015 GMT), the government said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For years, the US has been prodding Canadian government to deny Huawei any kind of role in building the 5G infrastructure of the country. It has been saying that the company may allow Beijing to spy on Canadians easily. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Canada will now join the rest of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network in banning the gear. The network includes the United States, Canada, Australia, Britain and New Zealand. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision, which was expected, seems to have been delayed due to diplomatic tensions with China. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Huawei, which is one of the biggest global suppliers of network gear, has been a concern for US security and law enforcement. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The Huawei Technologies has hit headlines again. But this time, it is not good news for the Chinese company as it is going to be banned officially by government of Canada from its next-generation mobile networks, media reports said. The ZTE Corp 5G gear is also going to face the ban, said a Reuters report, citing a source. The decision of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government was confirmed on Thursday by a spokesman for Canadian Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. A formal announcement will be made by the government on telecommunications security at 4:15 pm ET (2015 GMT), the government said. For years, the US has been prodding Canadian government to deny Huawei any kind of role in building the 5G infrastructure of the country. It has been saying that the company may allow Beijing to spy on Canadians easily. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Canada will now join the rest of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network in banning the gear. The network includes the United States, Canada, Australia, Britain and New Zealand. The decision, which was expected, seems to have been delayed due to diplomatic tensions with China. Huawei, which is one of the biggest global suppliers of network gear, has been a concern for US security and law enforcement. (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 US is going to send an additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion, media reports said. The announcement of this move of the President Joe Biden’s administration was made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday. Since the beginning of the war, the US has been helping Ukraine by providing different kinds of weapons. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In sending this military aid to Ukraine, Biden is using his Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) for the tenth time. The aid would account for the $100 million, which is remaining in the PDA funding. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The PDA authorises Biden to transfer excess weapons from US stocks without the approval of Congress in case of an emergency. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Blinken said, "Ukraine's courageous defense forces remain firmly in the fight. The United States, as well as more than 40 Allies and partner countries, are working round the clock to expedite shipments of arms and equipment essential to Ukraine's defense." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Around 18 more tactical vehicles, 18 additional 155 mm howitzers and three additional counter-artillery radars are being sent in the new defense package, said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby in a media briefing. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In total, US military assistance to Ukraine since the conflict began has reached about $3.9 billion in arms and equipment, said Blinken. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The US is going to send an additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion, media reports said. The announcement of this move of the President Joe Biden’s administration was made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday. Since the beginning of the war, the US has been helping Ukraine by providing different kinds of weapons. In sending this military aid to Ukraine, Biden is using his Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) for the tenth time. The aid would account for the $100 million, which is remaining in the PDA funding. Also Read: European Union to provide extra 500 million euros worth of military support to Ukraine The PDA authorises Biden to transfer excess weapons from US stocks without the approval of Congress in case of an emergency. In a statement, Blinken said, "Ukraine's courageous defense forces remain firmly in the fight. The United States, as well as more than 40 Allies and partner countries, are working round the clock to expedite shipments of arms and equipment essential to Ukraine's defense." WATCH WION LIVE HERE Around 18 more tactical vehicles, 18 additional 155 mm howitzers and three additional counter-artillery radars are being sent in the new defense package, said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby in a media briefing. In total, US military assistance to Ukraine since the conflict began has reached about $3.9 billion in arms and equipment, said Blinken. (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>Even as Russia continues to pound Ukraine in the ongoing conflict, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, in an exclusive interview to WION, said the end of the special military operation depends on the government of Ukraine.&nbsp;The leader also said that Ukraine has been orchestrating killings of thousands of people. “Even in school books, we have found some agitating material. Ukraine was preparing for some awful things. It was not just in Ukraine but for the whole world. That is the reason why Russian President Vladimir Putin went for the special military action,” said the Chechen leader. &nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked when the war will end, Kadyrov said, “The end of the operation depends on the government of Ukraine. If it accepts the terms, the operation would end. It has been going on for two to three months now.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over the allegations of the war crimes levelled against Russia, he said, “I have never heard of any single act of war crime from any general. We are trying to avoid losses. Of course, they will say that. This is why the military operation is taking so long. They are very good at making fake videos. These are lies.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the India's stand over the conflict, the Chechen leader, said, “India has its own independent position and we are thankful to them for that. This will strengthen the economic and political relationship between India and Russia.”</p>

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Even as Russia continues to pound Ukraine in the ongoing conflict, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, in an exclusive interview to WION, said the end of the special military operation depends on the government of Ukraine.

Even as Russia continues to pound Ukraine in the ongoing conflict, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, in an exclusive interview to WION, said the end of the special military operation depends on the government of Ukraine. The leader also said that Ukraine has been orchestrating killings of thousands of people. “Even in school books, we have found some agitating material. Ukraine was preparing for some awful things. It was not just in Ukraine but for the whole world. That is the reason why Russian President Vladimir Putin went for the special military action,” said the Chechen leader. When asked when the war will end, Kadyrov said, “The end of the operation depends on the government of Ukraine. If it accepts the terms, the operation would end. It has been going on for two to three months now.” Also Read: Russian soldier charged with war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty Over the allegations of the war crimes levelled against Russia, he said, “I have never heard of any single act of war crime from any general. We are trying to avoid losses. Of course, they will say that. This is why the military operation is taking so long. They are very good at making fake videos. These are lies.” Watch | Exclusive: Chechen leader speaks to WION on Russian invasion of Ukraine × On the India's stand over the conflict, the Chechen leader, said, “India has its own independent position and we are thankful to them for that. This will strengthen the economic and political relationship between India and Russia.” 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>At a time when Pakistan is facing turmoil at home for various political, economic and security reasons, Jammu and Kashmir issue seems to have come to the mind of new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday, media reports said. The minister said that Pakistan desires peace with all its neighbours, including India. But it remains elusive unless the Kashmir issue gets resolved, he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as Pakistan has been accused of sponsoring terrorism in Kashmir for years by India. The repercussions of the alleged act have also been seen by Islamabad as there has been a constant rise in terror activities in the country for various reasons. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the minister, in his meeting with the UN chief, "underscored that Pakistan desires peace with all its neighbours, including India, which will continue to remain elusive" unless the Jammu and Kashmir issue is "resolved in accordance with the UN Security resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people." &nbsp;</p>

<p>The abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was also brought up in the meeting. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the discussion, the new foreign minister also "appreciated" the role of Guterres in "mobilising humanitarian and economic assistance for the Afghan people”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The foreign minister also met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the UN headquarters on Wednesday. The leaders discussed strengthening their economic and commercial ties.&nbsp;</p>

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At a time when Pakistan is facing turmoil at home for various political, economic and security reasons, Jammu and Kashmir issue seems to have come to the mind of new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday, media reports said.

At a time when Pakistan is facing turmoil at home for various political, economic and security reasons, Jammu and Kashmir issue seems to have come to the mind of new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday, media reports said. The minister said that Pakistan desires peace with all its neighbours, including India. But it remains elusive unless the Kashmir issue gets resolved, he added. This comes as Pakistan has been accused of sponsoring terrorism in Kashmir for years by India. The repercussions of the alleged act have also been seen by Islamabad as there has been a constant rise in terror activities in the country for various reasons. Also Read: Pakistan FM Bhutto Zardari to visit US, China and Switzerland in a week In a statement, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the minister, in his meeting with the UN chief, "underscored that Pakistan desires peace with all its neighbours, including India, which will continue to remain elusive" unless the Jammu and Kashmir issue is "resolved in accordance with the UN Security resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people." The abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was also brought up in the meeting. Watch: Pak PM Sharif chairs allies meeting, coalition govt to stay in power till August 2023 × During the discussion, the new foreign minister also "appreciated" the role of Guterres in "mobilising humanitarian and economic assistance for the Afghan people”. The foreign minister also met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the UN headquarters on Wednesday. The leaders discussed strengthening their economic and commercial ties. 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 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c1e4c567-6587-42cb-b3a8-1ab1c708b3a8}{180}" paraid="546873552" >Voicing concern over hoarding and discrimination, India called out the West and said on Wednesday that food grains should not meet the fate of the Covid shots, media reports said. This comes as there is an ‘unjustified increase’ in food prices. The decision to restrict wheat exports has been taken so that it can truly respond to people in need, it stressed. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c1e4c567-6587-42cb-b3a8-1ab1c708b3a8}{253}" paraid="1749059984" >On Wednesday, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, said, "A number of low-income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, who have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation is at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged."&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{12}" paraid="938438197" ><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-signs-fertilizer-pacts-with-jordan-as-ukraine-russia-conflict-impacts-supplies-prices-480048" hreflang="en">India signs fertilizer pacts with Jordan as Ukraine crisis impacts supplies</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{12}" paraid="938438197" >At the ministerial meeting on 'Global Food Security Call to Action', Muraleedharan gave the statement. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{26}" paraid="965236212" >The meeting was chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the US Presidency of the UN Security Council for May. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the first time since announcement on May 13, India spoke over the issue of the wheat export ban during the meeting in the UN.</p>

<p>“Indian government has recognised the spike in global prices of wheat which put our food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk. We are committed to ensuring that such adverse impact on food security is effectively mitigated and the vulnerable cushioned against sudden changes in the global market,” Muraleedharan said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{54}" paraid="264056447" >"In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat exports on May 13, 2022," he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{82}" paraid="1066841097" >"Let me make it clear that these measures allow for export on the basis of approvals to those countries, which are required to meet their food security demands. This will be done at the request of the governments concerned. Such a policy will ensure that we will truly respond to those who are most in need," he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{96}" paraid="1355787834" >"It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains. We have already seen to our great cost how these principles were disregarded in the case of Covid-19 vaccines. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination," Muraleedharan added.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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Voicing concern over hoarding and discrimination, India called out the West and said on Wednesday that food grains should not meet the fate of the Covid shots, media reports said.

Voicing concern over hoarding and discrimination, India called out the West and said on Wednesday that food grains should not meet the fate of the Covid shots, media reports said. This comes as there is an ‘unjustified increase’ in food prices. The decision to restrict wheat exports has been taken so that it can truly respond to people in need, it stressed. On Wednesday, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, said, "A number of low-income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, who have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation is at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged." Also Read: India signs fertilizer pacts with Jordan as Ukraine crisis impacts supplies At the ministerial meeting on 'Global Food Security Call to Action', Muraleedharan gave the statement. The meeting was chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the US Presidency of the UN Security Council for May. #IndiaAtUN 📺Watch: Minister of State for External Affairs, Mr. V. Muraleedharan @MOS_MEA delivers #India's national statement at the Ministerial Meeting on Global Food Security Call to Action ⤵️@MEAIndia @VMBJP pic.twitter.com/Wu23OR39UG — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) May 18, 2022 × For the first time since announcement on May 13, India spoke over the issue of the wheat export ban during the meeting in the UN. “Indian government has recognised the spike in global prices of wheat which put our food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk. We are committed to ensuring that such adverse impact on food security is effectively mitigated and the vulnerable cushioned against sudden changes in the global market,” Muraleedharan said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE "In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat exports on May 13, 2022," he said. "Let me make it clear that these measures allow for export on the basis of approvals to those countries, which are required to meet their food security demands. This will be done at the request of the governments concerned. Such a policy will ensure that we will truly respond to those who are most in need," he said. "It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains. We have already seen to our great cost how these principles were disregarded in the case of Covid-19 vaccines. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination," Muraleedharan added. (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. ×

Wheat export ban: India says measure to help nations in need, food grains shouldn't meet Covid shots' fate

<p>To speed up the production of infant formula and end acute shortage in US, President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on Wednesday.&nbsp;Not just this, the president has also authorised flights to import supply from overseas.&nbsp;The domestic shortage has been caused by the safety-related closure of the country's largest formula manufacturing plant. The issue has become so severe that it has also started to mount political pressure over the president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video statement, which was released by the White House, Biden said, "I know parents across the country are worried about finding enough formula to feed their babies. As a parent and as a grandparent, I know just how stressful that is."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Calling it one of the top priorities, Biden, in the statement, said, "I've directed my team to do everything possible to ensure there's enough safe baby formula and that it is quickly reaching families that need it the most." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>To get quality formula supplies from overseas, Biden has also authorised the Defence Department to use commercial aircraft. The White House is calling it 'Operation Fly Formula’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter on Wednesday, Biden has also directed the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture to work with the Pentagon to look for formula overseas. &nbsp;</p>

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To speed up the production of infant formula and end acute shortage in US, President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on Wednesday. Not just this, the president has also authorised flights to import supply from overseas. The domestic shortage has been caused by the safety-related closure of the country's largest formula manufacturing plant. The issue has become so severe that it has also started to mount political pressure over the president. In a video statement, which was released by the White House, Biden said, "I know parents across the country are worried about finding enough formula to feed their babies. As a parent and as a grandparent, I know just how stressful that is." Also Read: Biden backs Finland and Sweden's 'historic' NATO application Calling it one of the top priorities, Biden, in the statement, said, "I've directed my team to do everything possible to ensure there's enough safe baby formula and that it is quickly reaching families that need it the most." Watch: 'It's simple and straight-forward terrorism,' Joe Biden condemns racist attack in Buffalo market × To get quality formula supplies from overseas, Biden has also authorised the Defence Department to use commercial aircraft. The White House is calling it 'Operation Fly Formula’. In a letter on Wednesday, Biden has also directed the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture to work with the Pentagon to look for formula overseas. 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. ×

To end infant formula shortage, US President Joe Biden invokes Defense Production Act

<p>As US witnesses a spike in coronavirus cases again, Ashley Biden and US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, media reports said. Ashley, who is the daughter of President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, will now not accompany her mother on a six-day trip to Latin America, the White House said on Wednesday. The first lady's spokesperson Michael LaRosa said, Ashley is not considered to be a close contact to either of her parents. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For ‘several days', the president and first lady have not seen their daughter, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Just before the Jill Biden's flight to Ecuador on Wednesday, the positive test result of 40-year-old Ashley Biden was announced. The first lady also looks to visit Panama and Costa Rica. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>While visiting Berlin, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for the COVID-19 on Wednesday, said a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The health secretary is fully vaccinated and has been experiencing mild symptoms. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Becerra will continue to work in isolation, said HHS spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Becerra visited the White House on last Thursday. The official is also not considered a close contact of Biden. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Becerra had come to Berlin to attend a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Thursday and Friday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Becerra had also met Karl Lauterbach, who is the health minister of Germany, on Tuesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As US witnesses a spike in coronavirus cases again, Ashley Biden and US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, media reports said.

As US witnesses a spike in coronavirus cases again, Ashley Biden and US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra have tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, media reports said. Ashley, who is the daughter of President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, will now not accompany her mother on a six-day trip to Latin America, the White House said on Wednesday. The first lady's spokesperson Michael LaRosa said, Ashley is not considered to be a close contact to either of her parents. For ‘several days', the president and first lady have not seen their daughter, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Just before the Jill Biden's flight to Ecuador on Wednesday, the positive test result of 40-year-old Ashley Biden was announced. The first lady also looks to visit Panama and Costa Rica. Also Read: In call, US national security adviser Sullivan, China's top diplomat Yang talk North Korea, Taiwan While visiting Berlin, US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for the COVID-19 on Wednesday, said a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services. The health secretary is fully vaccinated and has been experiencing mild symptoms. Becerra will continue to work in isolation, said HHS spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Becerra visited the White House on last Thursday. The official is also not considered a close contact of Biden. Becerra had come to Berlin to attend a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Thursday and Friday. Becerra had also met Karl Lauterbach, who is the health minister of Germany, on Tuesday. (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. ×

Coronavirus cases on rise? US President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley, health secretary Becerra test positive

<p>In a call, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi discussed several issues related to North Korea and Taiwan, media reports said. The leaders also talked about regional security and non-proliferation. The possibility of nuclear or missile tests to be conducted by North Korea was also discussed, said Sullivan on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>US intelligence shows North Korea may be preparing to conduct a nuke test around President Joe Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan, Sullivan told a briefing at White House. The US president will visit these countries this week.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>To ensure defence of its allies in the region, the United States seems to be ready to make short- and long-term adjustments to military posture, Sullivan said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I spoke with my Chinese counterpart this morning, and covered this issue of the DPRK," Sullivan said while talking about the call with Yang. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement earlier, White House said that Sullivan and Yang had shared views about Russia's war against Ukraine and "specific issues in US-China relations." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"If the US side persists in playing the 'Taiwan card' and goes further down the wrong path, it will surely put the situation in serious jeopardy," Yang told Sullivan as per Xinhua. &nbsp;</p>

<p>China would also go for "firm actions" to safeguard sovereignty and security interests, Xinhua said citing Yang. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a call, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi discussed several issues related to North Korea and Taiwan, media reports said.

In a call, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi discussed several issues related to North Korea and Taiwan, media reports said. The leaders also talked about regional security and non-proliferation. The possibility of nuclear or missile tests to be conducted by North Korea was also discussed, said Sullivan on Wednesday. US intelligence shows North Korea may be preparing to conduct a nuke test around President Joe Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan, Sullivan told a briefing at White House. The US president will visit these countries this week. To ensure defence of its allies in the region, the United States seems to be ready to make short- and long-term adjustments to military posture, Sullivan said. Also Read: Finally, United States takes cue from other nations, re-opens embassy in Kyiv "I spoke with my Chinese counterpart this morning, and covered this issue of the DPRK," Sullivan said while talking about the call with Yang. In a statement earlier, White House said that Sullivan and Yang had shared views about Russia's war against Ukraine and "specific issues in US-China relations." Watch: North Korea to test an ICBM ahead of US President Joe Biden's first trip to South Korea? × "If the US side persists in playing the 'Taiwan card' and goes further down the wrong path, it will surely put the situation in serious jeopardy," Yang told Sullivan as per Xinhua. China would also go for "firm actions" to safeguard sovereignty and security interests, Xinhua said citing Yang. 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>Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s problems are far from over. After his deal to takeover Twitter seems to have gone ‘on hold’, S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices has omitted the electric carmaker, Tesla Inc, from its S&amp;P 500 ESG Index, media reports said. The action seems to have been taken over several issues, such as crashes linked to autopilot vehicles, racial discrimination claims, etc.&nbsp;As the S&amp;P 500 ESG Index is widely-followed, the move has&nbsp;prompted harsh replies in the form of tweets from billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, "Exxon is rated top ten best in world for environment, social &amp; governance (ESG) by S&amp;P 500, while Tesla didn’t make the list! ESG is a scam. It has been weaponised by phony social justice warriors." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>While hailing the move, Margaret Dorn, who is head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Indices for North America at S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices (S&amp;P DJI), said in an interview with a media outlet that the changes were made as Tesla has also not published details relating to its low carbon strategy or business conduct codes.</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s problems are far from over. After his deal to takeover Twitter seems to have gone ‘on hold’, S&P Dow Jones Indices has omitted the electric carmaker, Tesla Inc, from its S&P 500 ESG Index, media reports said.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s problems are far from over. After his deal to takeover Twitter seems to have gone ‘on hold’, S&P Dow Jones Indices has omitted the electric carmaker, Tesla Inc, from its S&P 500 ESG Index, media reports said. The action seems to have been taken over several issues, such as crashes linked to autopilot vehicles, racial discrimination claims, etc. As the S&P 500 ESG Index is widely-followed, the move has prompted harsh replies in the form of tweets from billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday. Also Read: Elon Musk did not ask anything about business while signing, says Twitter over ‘on hold’ deal In a tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, "Exxon is rated top ten best in world for environment, social & governance (ESG) by S&P 500, while Tesla didn’t make the list! ESG is a scam. It has been weaponised by phony social justice warriors." Exxon is rated top ten best in world for environment, social & governance (ESG) by S&P 500, while Tesla didn’t make the list! ESG is a scam. It has been weaponized by phony social justice warriors. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 18, 2022 × Watch: Will Elon Musk walk away from the Twitter deal? × While hailing the move, Margaret Dorn, who is head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Indices for North America at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), said in an interview with a media outlet that the changes were made as Tesla has also not published details relating to its low carbon strategy or business conduct codes. "You can't just take a company's mission statement at face value, you have to look at their practices across all the key dimensions," Dorn 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. ×

Troubles beginning to grow? S&P 500 ESG Index ditches Tesla, invokes CEO Elon Musk’s harsh reaction

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