In his first address to the nation - Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said his country has only one day of fuel left. Can a war cabinet save Sri Lanka? Molly Gambhir gets you the latest.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka has only one day of fuel left

Turkey opposed NATO's plan to admit Sweden and Finland as members of the military alliance. Is Erdogan using the opportunity to secure concessions from the West? What is the West willing to offer Turkey? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Turkey derails NATO's Nordic expansion

The fifth edition of WION's Global Summit focused on the pursuit of peace in a world permanently locked in conflict. Molly Gambhir brings you the top highlights.

Gravitas: Top highlights from WION Global Summit

<p>In the ongoing trial, Amber Heard was cross-examined about fights with actor Johnny Depp by his lawyers on Tuesday, media reports said. Depp has filed a libel suit against former wife Heard. In it, the truthfulness of Heard's accusation of sexual assault with a liquor bottle by Depp was questioned by his lawyers. After her testimony, Heard was cross-examined for most of the day in the trial. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The trial, which is now in its fifth week, is going on in Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed. In the article in The Washington Post, Heard had described herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse”. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even though Depp was not named in the article, his lawyers say that he was defamed by it. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Camille Vasquez, lawyer for Depp, questioned Heard over several incidents, where she has claimed to be assaulted by Depp. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Over March 2015 fight of the couple in Australia, she was intensely questioned. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In it, Heard says she was sexually assaulted while Depp says that he had lost the tip of his middle finger after Heard threw a bottle of vodka at him. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You're the one who assaulted someone with a bottle in Australia, isn't that right, Ms. Heard," Vasquez asked. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"I didn't assault Johnny in Australia. I didn't assault Johnny ever," Heard responded. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In the ongoing trial, Amber Heard was cross-examined about fights with actor Johnny Depp by his lawyers on Tuesday, media reports said. Depp has filed a libel suit against former wife Heard.

In the ongoing trial, Amber Heard was cross-examined about fights with actor Johnny Depp by his lawyers on Tuesday, media reports said. Depp has filed a libel suit against former wife Heard. In it, the truthfulness of Heard's accusation of sexual assault with a liquor bottle by Depp was questioned by his lawyers. After her testimony, Heard was cross-examined for most of the day in the trial. The trial, which is now in its fifth week, is going on in Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed. In the article in The Washington Post, Heard had described herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse”. Also Read: Amber Heard alleges her role in 'Aquaman 2' was cut down significantly due to Johnny Depp Even though Depp was not named in the article, his lawyers say that he was defamed by it. Camille Vasquez, lawyer for Depp, questioned Heard over several incidents, where she has claimed to be assaulted by Depp. Over March 2015 fight of the couple in Australia, she was intensely questioned. Watch: Amber Heard cross examined in court, denies defecating on Johnny Depp's bed × In it, Heard says she was sexually assaulted while Depp says that he had lost the tip of his middle finger after Heard threw a bottle of vodka at him. "You're the one who assaulted someone with a bottle in Australia, isn't that right, Ms. Heard," Vasquez asked. "I didn't assault Johnny in Australia. I didn't assault Johnny ever," Heard responded. 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 a call to speak out against the war from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The red-carpet arrivals could be witnessed at the star-studded ceremony. &nbsp;&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;</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." This year, the event started on a somber note due to the ongoing war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the organisers had rolled out the red carpet for festival goers, cinema stars, etc gathered to witness the 75th edition of the event. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The much-awaited event brought buzz and glamour back to the French Riviera resort. It also seems to have triggered discussions about the role of cinema in times of war. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film festival, which is going to run from May 17 to 28, started with the screening of zombie film "Final Cut" by Michel Hazanavicius. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the opening ceremony, festival president Pierre Lescure also gave away an Honorary Palme d`Or for lifetime achievement to Forest Whitaker. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"An honorary Palme to the artist, the filmmaker, the UNESCO ambassador, simply, a citizen of the world," said Lescure. &nbsp;</p>

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With a call to speak out against the war from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday, media reports said. The red-carpet arrivals could be witnessed at the star-studded ceremony. "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. Also Read: Deepika Padukone looks stunning as she makes her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2022 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." This year, the event started on a somber note due to the ongoing war. Earlier in the day, the organisers had rolled out the red carpet for festival goers, cinema stars, etc gathered to witness the 75th edition of the event. The much-awaited event brought buzz and glamour back to the French Riviera resort. It also seems to have triggered discussions about the role of cinema in times of war. WATCH WION LIVE HERE The film festival, which is going to run from May 17 to 28, started with the screening of zombie film "Final Cut" by Michel Hazanavicius. During the opening ceremony, festival president Pierre Lescure also gave away an Honorary Palme d`Or for lifetime achievement to Forest Whitaker. "An honorary Palme to the artist, the filmmaker, the UNESCO ambassador, simply, a citizen of the world," said Lescure. (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 a proxy statement, Twitter Inc has shared its account over the negotiations of the deal with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday, said media reports. It reveals that the billionaire had not asked anything about the business of the social media company. Musk had recently declared that the $44 billion acquisition of the social microblogging site is "on hold." On the weekend of April 23 and April 24, SpaceX CEO negotiated the deal with Twitter without carrying out any due diligence, the statement said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The proxy statement shows Musk seemed to be in a rush to finalise the deal with his "best and final" offer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the finalisation of the deal, the billionaire has been raising doubts over the accuracy of Twitter's public filings with regard to spam accounts. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The social media firm has said that spam accounts on the platform can be around 5% of its total user base. While the billionaire claims it to be at least 20%. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its filings, Twitter has also said that the numbers may be higher than its estimates. Around 9% to 15% of Twitter profiles are bots, project independent researchers. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;The battle over Bots: Is Elon Musk trying to renegotiate the $44 billion Twitter offer?</strong></p>

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<p>In proxy statement, Twitter said, "Mr Musk did not ask to enter into a confidentiality agreement or seek from Twitter any non-public info regarding Twitter." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement, however, did not make any mention of Musk’s threats of not going ahead with the deal. &nbsp;</p>

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In a proxy statement, Twitter Inc has shared its account over the negotiations of the deal with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday, said media reports. It reveals that the billionaire had not asked anything about the business of the social media company.

In a proxy statement, Twitter Inc has shared its account over the negotiations of the deal with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday, said media reports. It reveals that the billionaire had not asked anything about the business of the social media company. Musk had recently declared that the $44 billion acquisition of the social microblogging site is "on hold." On the weekend of April 23 and April 24, SpaceX CEO negotiated the deal with Twitter without carrying out any due diligence, the statement said. The proxy statement shows Musk seemed to be in a rush to finalise the deal with his "best and final" offer. Since the finalisation of the deal, the billionaire has been raising doubts over the accuracy of Twitter's public filings with regard to spam accounts. Also Read: $44 billion Twitter purchase will not go ahead without clarity on fake, spam accounts: Elon Musk The social media firm has said that spam accounts on the platform can be around 5% of its total user base. While the billionaire claims it to be at least 20%. In its filings, Twitter has also said that the numbers may be higher than its estimates. Around 9% to 15% of Twitter profiles are bots, project independent researchers. Watch: The battle over Bots: Is Elon Musk trying to renegotiate the $44 billion Twitter offer? × In proxy statement, Twitter said, "Mr Musk did not ask to enter into a confidentiality agreement or seek from Twitter any non-public info regarding Twitter." The statement, however, did not make any mention of Musk’s threats of not going ahead with the deal. 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>Addressing WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace', Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, said the threats to peace are rising in the world through bio-weapons, internet, state-sponsored terrorism, etc. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Because of challenges faced today, the importance of peace has never been more, added the diplomat. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sudhir shared his condolences over the demise of UAE’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He said the Indian leaders like President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and PM Narendra Modi have shared their condolences. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-wions-global-summit-2022-world-leaders-converge-to-discuss-thoughts-issues-479257" hreflang="en">LIVE | WION's Global Summit 2022: 'Reconciliation important for global peace'</a></strong></p>

<p>World Is One News (WION) is holding 'Global Summit: Mission Peace' in Dubai on Monday. In the summit, global leaders are discussing what is the way out of the war and the conflicts taking place all across the world. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the fifth edition of WION's flagship summit. It has four sessions with 23 speakers from 16 countries. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sudhir said the summit is a wonderful platform. He also stated that Dubai is the best venue to discuss this issue as peace initiatives taken by UAE like Abraham Accords, are commendable. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Global Summit 2022: Keynote address by India's ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir</strong></p>

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<p>In recent years, Qatar, Turkey, Iran and other nations have also made peace overtures. It was unimaginable earlier, he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>India, which is the land of Mahatma Gandhi, has also been an advocate of peace. We always want to give peace a chance and promote it through diplomacy and negotiations, Sudhir added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Conflicts always come at a high price. Russia-Ukraine conflict has had an adverse impact on several countries, which are not even a part of it. It has led to the issue of food security and breakdown in supply chains. Several economies have also been impacted adversely. So, it is time to look for sustainable peace, he added. &nbsp;</p>

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Addressing WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace', Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, said the threats to peace are rising in the world through bio-weapons, internet, state-sponsored terrorism, etc.

Addressing WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace', Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, said the threats to peace are rising in the world through bio-weapons, internet, state-sponsored terrorism, etc. Because of challenges faced today, the importance of peace has never been more, added the diplomat. Sudhir shared his condolences over the demise of UAE’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He said the Indian leaders like President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and PM Narendra Modi have shared their condolences. Also Read: LIVE | WION's Global Summit 2022: 'Reconciliation important for global peace' World Is One News (WION) is holding 'Global Summit: Mission Peace' in Dubai on Monday. In the summit, global leaders are discussing what is the way out of the war and the conflicts taking place all across the world. This is the fifth edition of WION's flagship summit. It has four sessions with 23 speakers from 16 countries. Sudhir said the summit is a wonderful platform. He also stated that Dubai is the best venue to discuss this issue as peace initiatives taken by UAE like Abraham Accords, are commendable. Watch | WION Global Summit 2022: Keynote address by India's ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir In recent years, Qatar, Turkey, Iran and other nations have also made peace overtures. It was unimaginable earlier, he added. India, which is the land of Mahatma Gandhi, has also been an advocate of peace. We always want to give peace a chance and promote it through diplomacy and negotiations, Sudhir added. Conflicts always come at a high price. Russia-Ukraine conflict has had an adverse impact on several countries, which are not even a part of it. It has led to the issue of food security and breakdown in supply chains. Several economies have also been impacted adversely. So, it is time to look for sustainable peace, he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

At WION’s Global Summit, Indian ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir says threats to peace are rising

<p>A new bronze statue of former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is facing ire of some locals in England, said media reports. Just two hours after installation on Sunday morning, it was subjected to verbal and physical attacks, such as egg throwing and booing. The statue has been placed on a 10-foot granite platform in Grantham, Lincolnshire, which is Thatcher's hometown, as per the Irish Examiner. Without a ceremony, the statue was placed to avoid any kind of damage to it. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To keep a check on the attacks, the police have put up a temporary barrier around the statue. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The approval for the building of the statue was given by a planning committee in February 2019 at a cost of £300,000 ($367,349). However, the unveiling was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic, as per the outlet. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After installation, some people had also stopped to take selfies. Loud booing could also be witnessed by passing motorists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The egg-throwing was “absolutely inevitable”, Labour councillor Lee Steptoe told the Guardian. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The statue was always going to be a prime target for petty vandalism and political protest. She was the most divisive prime minister probably in history and certainly in my lifetime,” Steptoe said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statue was made by the sculptor Douglas Jennings. “Margaret Thatcher will always be a significant part of Grantham’s heritage. She and her family have close ties with Grantham. She was born, raised and went to school here,” Councillor Kelham Cooke, the Conservative leader of South Kesteven council, told the Guardian. &nbsp;</p>

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A new bronze statue of former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is facing ire of some locals in England, said media reports. Just two hours after installation on Sunday morning, it was subjected to verbal and physical attacks, such as egg throwing and booing.

A new bronze statue of former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is facing ire of some locals in England, said media reports. Just two hours after installation on Sunday morning, it was subjected to verbal and physical attacks, such as egg throwing and booing. The statue has been placed on a 10-foot granite platform in Grantham, Lincolnshire, which is Thatcher's hometown, as per the Irish Examiner. Without a ceremony, the statue was placed to avoid any kind of damage to it. To keep a check on the attacks, the police have put up a temporary barrier around the statue. Also Read | 'Necessity to act': UK PM Johnson urges end to Northern Ireland deadlock The approval for the building of the statue was given by a planning committee in February 2019 at a cost of £300,000 ($367,349). However, the unveiling was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic, as per the outlet. After installation, some people had also stopped to take selfies. Loud booing could also be witnessed by passing motorists. The egg-throwing was “absolutely inevitable”, Labour councillor Lee Steptoe told the Guardian. Watch: Recession risk mounts for UK economy × “The statue was always going to be a prime target for petty vandalism and political protest. She was the most divisive prime minister probably in history and certainly in my lifetime,” Steptoe said. The statue was made by the sculptor Douglas Jennings. “Margaret Thatcher will always be a significant part of Grantham’s heritage. She and her family have close ties with Grantham. She was born, raised and went to school here,” Councillor Kelham Cooke, the Conservative leader of South Kesteven council, told the Guardian. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Devasahayam Pillai has become the first Indian layman, who was declared a saint by Pope Francis on Sunday. Pillai had embraced Christianity in the 18th century. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During the Canonisation Mass, 85-year-old pope canonised Blessed Devasahayam. The ceremony was organised in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was also attended by more than 50,000 people from all over the world. There were also government delegations for honouring the 10 new saints.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the request of the Kottar diocese, Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council and the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Devasahayam was recommended for Beatification by Vatican in 2004. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 300 years after birth, Devasahayam was declared Blessed in Kottar on December 2, 2012. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"While preaching, he particularly insisted on the equality of all people, despite caste differences. This aroused the hatred of the higher classes, and he was arrested in 1749. After enduring increasing hardships, he received the crown of martyrdom when he was shot on January 14, 1752," a note, which was prepared by the Vatican had said earlier. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On April 23, 1712, Devasahayam was born as Neelakanta Pillai into a Hindu Nair family at Nattalam in Kanyakumari district. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Dutch naval commander had instructed him into Catholic faith when he was an official in the court of Maharaja Marthanda Varma of Travancore. On embracing Christianity in 1745, Pillai had taken the name "Lazarus".</p>

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Devasahayam Pillai has become the first Indian layman, who was declared a saint by Pope Francis on Sunday. Pillai had embraced Christianity in the 18th century. During the Canonisation Mass, 85-year-old pope canonised Blessed Devasahayam.

Devasahayam Pillai has become the first Indian layman, who was declared a saint by Pope Francis on Sunday. Pillai had embraced Christianity in the 18th century. During the Canonisation Mass, 85-year-old pope canonised Blessed Devasahayam. The ceremony was organised in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. It was also attended by more than 50,000 people from all over the world. There were also government delegations for honouring the 10 new saints. Also Read: On Buddha Purnima, Indian PM Modi visits Buddhism founder's birthplace in Nepal, wishes world On the request of the Kottar diocese, Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council and the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Devasahayam was recommended for Beatification by Vatican in 2004. Around 300 years after birth, Devasahayam was declared Blessed in Kottar on December 2, 2012. "While preaching, he particularly insisted on the equality of all people, despite caste differences. This aroused the hatred of the higher classes, and he was arrested in 1749. After enduring increasing hardships, he received the crown of martyrdom when he was shot on January 14, 1752," a note, which was prepared by the Vatican had said earlier. Watch: 1 dead, 5 critically wounded after shooting at California church × On April 23, 1712, Devasahayam was born as Neelakanta Pillai into a Hindu Nair family at Nattalam in Kanyakumari district. A Dutch naval commander had instructed him into Catholic faith when he was an official in the court of Maharaja Marthanda Varma of Travancore. On embracing Christianity in 1745, Pillai had taken the name "Lazarus". WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US Department of Homeland Security’s former deputy secretary Jane Holl Lute said the US is not responsible for the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was taking part in the first session on ‘Waving the white flag on armed conflicts’ during WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace' in Dubai.</p>

<p>The session was moderated by Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Managing Editor, WION.</p>

<p>Lute said, “If you want to prevent the spread and continuation of violence, you need to create military and financial fire breaks, and sanctions are designed to do that.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-global-summit-2022-need-to-invest-in-peace-instead-of-war-say-experts-479441" hreflang="en">WION Global Summit 2022: Need to invest in peace instead of war, say experts</a></strong></p>

<p>Sanctions are an imperfect tool, which is designed to inflict pain. In ending violence, sanctions do play a role, she added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“It's a myth that 'war' is like the weather. It doesn’t just break out. The war in Ukraine was launched by [Russian President] Vladmir Putin with the aim to erase Ukraine from the world map, and he is not succeeding as Ukrainians are putting up a remarkable defence. This war is a naked aggression," Lute added. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;WION Global Summit 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts all, why are peace dialogues not efficient?</strong></p>

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<p>There are no straight lines in wars, and right now none of us know how this war will end, said the former US official. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In this session, speakers made a fervent call for global peace.</p>

<p>People are also profiting from violence. To end conflicts, the winners need to be generous, which is hard to find, they pointed out. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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US Department of Homeland Security’s former deputy secretary Jane Holl Lute said the US is not responsible for the war in Ukraine. She was taking part in the first session on ‘Waving the white flag on armed conflicts’ during WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace' in Dubai.

US Department of Homeland Security’s former deputy secretary Jane Holl Lute said the US is not responsible for the war in Ukraine. She was taking part in the first session on ‘Waving the white flag on armed conflicts’ during WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace' in Dubai. The session was moderated by Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Managing Editor, WION. Lute said, “If you want to prevent the spread and continuation of violence, you need to create military and financial fire breaks, and sanctions are designed to do that.” Also Read: WION Global Summit 2022: Need to invest in peace instead of war, say experts Sanctions are an imperfect tool, which is designed to inflict pain. In ending violence, sanctions do play a role, she added. “It's a myth that 'war' is like the weather. It doesn’t just break out. The war in Ukraine was launched by [Russian President] Vladmir Putin with the aim to erase Ukraine from the world map, and he is not succeeding as Ukrainians are putting up a remarkable defence. This war is a naked aggression," Lute added. Watch: WION Global Summit 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts all, why are peace dialogues not efficient? × There are no straight lines in wars, and right now none of us know how this war will end, said the former US official. In this session, speakers made a fervent call for global peace. People are also profiting from violence. To end conflicts, the winners need to be generous, which is hard to find, they pointed out. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

WION Global Summit: US not responsible for Ukraine war, says ex-official Jane Holl Lute

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<p>In the fifth edition of WION Global Summit, Japan’s former state minister of defenCe, Yasuhide Nakayama, said that if Chinese President Xi Jinping is smart, he will not invade Taiwan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Japanese ex-minister was taking part as a dialogue partner in the first session of the summit on "Waving the white flag on armed conflicts". &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>While raising the issue of Taiwan, the Japanese leader said that worldwide media is currently only focused on Ukraine, but what about Myanmar, and Taiwan? &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Japan, and Taiwan are very close. I hope China chooses peace,” Nakayama also said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the issue of Ukraine war, he said that not just Europe, even Japan faces threat from Russian activities. In fact, all the neighbours of Russia are affected by the war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"After World War ended with Japanese surrender, the USSR invaded and occupied Japanese northern territory island. It is still under their control. They are still continuing military activity near our country," the leader said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Global Summit 2022: Is there any foreseeable end to Russia-Ukraine war?</strong></p>

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<p>"The US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We will never forget that they&nbsp;bombed us but President Obama came to my country and prayed for the victims of the war and we had bombed Pearl Harbour too. It was in the past. Now, the Japan and the US are most trustable allies," Nakayama added, while highlighting the importance of reconciliation for global peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>World leaders should come together and talk. If they want to fight, smack each other or use scissors, stone, paper and decide. But save the lives of soldiers and civilians. This is the way to get world peace,&nbsp;he remarked. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In the fifth edition of WION Global Summit, Japan’s former state minister of defenCe, Yasuhide Nakayama, said that if Chinese President Xi Jinping is smart, he will not invade Taiwan.

In the fifth edition of WION Global Summit, Japan’s former state minister of defenCe, Yasuhide Nakayama, said that if Chinese President Xi Jinping is smart, he will not invade Taiwan. The Japanese ex-minister was taking part as a dialogue partner in the first session of the summit on "Waving the white flag on armed conflicts". While raising the issue of Taiwan, the Japanese leader said that worldwide media is currently only focused on Ukraine, but what about Myanmar, and Taiwan? Also Read: At WION’s summit, Indian ambassador to UAE says threats to peace are rising “Japan, and Taiwan are very close. I hope China chooses peace,” Nakayama also said. On the issue of Ukraine war, he said that not just Europe, even Japan faces threat from Russian activities. In fact, all the neighbours of Russia are affected by the war. "After World War ended with Japanese surrender, the USSR invaded and occupied Japanese northern territory island. It is still under their control. They are still continuing military activity near our country," the leader said. Watch | WION Global Summit 2022: Is there any foreseeable end to Russia-Ukraine war? × "The US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We will never forget that they bombed us but President Obama came to my country and prayed for the victims of the war and we had bombed Pearl Harbour too. It was in the past. Now, the Japan and the US are most trustable allies," Nakayama added, while highlighting the importance of reconciliation for global peace. World leaders should come together and talk. If they want to fight, smack each other or use scissors, stone, paper and decide. But save the lives of soldiers and civilians. This is the way to get world peace, he remarked. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

WION Global Summit: Japan's ex-minister Yasuhide Nakayama says if Xi is smart, China will not invade Taiwan

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