<p>A short-range ballistic missile has been launched by North Korea on Saturday, South Korean military said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as the South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is going to take office in just three days. He has vowed to take a hard stand against the North. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This missile seems to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), which was fired into the sea off its east coast around 0507 GMT on Saturday, the South Korean military said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The short-range missile was launched from around Sinpo, where North Korea is known to keep submarines and equipment for test-firing SLBMs, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The projectile could be a ballistic missile, tweeted Japan's defence ministry. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It fell around 0525 GMT said Japan's Coast Guard, on the basis of information from Japan's Ministry of Defense. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The projectile seems to have landed outside exclusive economic zone of Japan, said Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing government sources. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, a suspected ballistic missile was launched by North Korea, media reports said citing South Korean and Japanese officials. The missile was 14th round of weapons fired by the North. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a brief statement, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made off North's eastern coast. North Korea has fired another possible ballistic missile, Japan's Defence Ministry said without giving another detail.</p>

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A short-range ballistic missile has been launched by North Korea on Saturday, South Korean military said. This comes as the South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is going to take office in just three days.

A short-range ballistic missile has been launched by North Korea on Saturday, South Korean military said. This comes as the South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is going to take office in just three days. He has vowed to take a hard stand against the North. This missile seems to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), which was fired into the sea off its east coast around 0507 GMT on Saturday, the South Korean military said. Also Read: North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile off eastern coast, say South Korean and Japanese officials The short-range missile was launched from around Sinpo, where North Korea is known to keep submarines and equipment for test-firing SLBMs, media reports said. The projectile could be a ballistic missile, tweeted Japan's defence ministry. It fell around 0525 GMT said Japan's Coast Guard, on the basis of information from Japan's Ministry of Defense. Watch: Shortages in North Korea's isolated economy, global problems may exacerbate × The projectile seems to have landed outside exclusive economic zone of Japan, said Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing government sources. On Wednesday, a suspected ballistic missile was launched by North Korea, media reports said citing South Korean and Japanese officials. The missile was 14th round of weapons fired by the North. In a brief statement, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made off North's eastern coast. North Korea has fired another possible ballistic missile, Japan's Defence Ministry said without giving another detail. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Climate models are essential tools in climatology as they allow the projection of future warming scenarios, making it easier to identify and analyse probable climate change impacts, a report&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>However, a study has predicted&nbsp;that Arctic rainfall would become dominating in 2060s than in previous decades, another study claimed&nbsp;that by 2100, air pollution from forest fires in western US could triple. The third study has predicted&nbsp;a major extinction of the oceans during the next several millennia. These studies were published last year, relying on future estimates generated by some of the world’s climate models, the 'Science'&nbsp;report&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Though, the models’ creators admit that many of them have major flaws, forecasting that future will become too hot, too fast. The modelmakers are still adjusting to this reality and researchers who use model forecasts to asses climate change implications are yet to be done. This has resulted in a slew of “faster than predicted” outcomes which threatens to undermine the credibility of climate science.</p>

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<p>A group of climate scientists argued in an editorial published in 'Nature' that scientists need to be considerably more selective in how they interpret the model results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kate Marvel, climate scientist, NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and co-author of the editorial, said that nothing about “too hot” generation invalidates climate science’s tenets. Marvel said, although the greenhouse effect is still warming, ice is melting, sea levels are rising and droughts are also becoming frequent in areas. These models aren’t perfect. “They’re not crystal balls.”</p>

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<p>The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), which aggregates the result of the world’s models in anticipation of the major IPPC reports that comes out after every 7-8 years&nbsp;talked about the problems of “too-hot” models in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year, the IPCC attempted to address the issues by publishing its first working group report on the physical basis of climate change. The IPCC graded models based in their ability to reproduce historical temperatures. It then employed the sophisticated models to create official “assessed warming” forecasts for various fossil fuel emissions scenarios. When it comes to predicting future changes to Earth, the IPCC provided results from all the models based on the degree of warming: 1.5°C, 2°C useful information from the hot models, even if they have reached certain criteria too quickly.&nbsp;</p>

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Climate models are essential tools in climatology as they allow the projection of future warming scenarios, making it easier to identify and analyse probable climate change impacts, a report said.

Climate models are essential tools in climatology as they allow the projection of future warming scenarios, making it easier to identify and analyse probable climate change impacts, a report said. However, a study has predicted that Arctic rainfall would become dominating in 2060s than in previous decades, another study claimed that by 2100, air pollution from forest fires in western US could triple. The third study has predicted a major extinction of the oceans during the next several millennia. These studies were published last year, relying on future estimates generated by some of the world’s climate models, the 'Science' report said. Also Read | Antarctica: Scientists find subglacial aquifer teeming with seawater Though, the models’ creators admit that many of them have major flaws, forecasting that future will become too hot, too fast. The modelmakers are still adjusting to this reality and researchers who use model forecasts to asses climate change implications are yet to be done. This has resulted in a slew of “faster than predicted” outcomes which threatens to undermine the credibility of climate science. Watch | Australia: Climate change causes insurability crisis A group of climate scientists argued in an editorial published in 'Nature' that scientists need to be considerably more selective in how they interpret the model results. Kate Marvel, climate scientist, NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and co-author of the editorial, said that nothing about “too hot” generation invalidates climate science’s tenets. Marvel said, although the greenhouse effect is still warming, ice is melting, sea levels are rising and droughts are also becoming frequent in areas. These models aren’t perfect. “They’re not crystal balls.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), which aggregates the result of the world’s models in anticipation of the major IPPC reports that comes out after every 7-8 years talked about the problems of “too-hot” models in 2019. Also read | In pics: One dead, 5000 suffer breathing problems as thick sandstorm hits Iraq Last year, the IPCC attempted to address the issues by publishing its first working group report on the physical basis of climate change. The IPCC graded models based in their ability to reproduce historical temperatures. It then employed the sophisticated models to create official “assessed warming” forecasts for various fossil fuel emissions scenarios. When it comes to predicting future changes to Earth, the IPCC provided results from all the models based on the degree of warming: 1.5°C, 2°C useful information from the hot models, even if they have reached certain criteria too quickly. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>On Saturday (May 7), the world may witness minor radio blackouts. Well, if you do, it may be due to a weak solar storm, which will pass through Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The NOAA gave vital information in a new space weather forecast, the media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This is happening as the sun has been witnessing a heightened activity for some months. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is currently emitting several powerful solar flares. The giant explosions of plasma, which are known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), are also released with flares sometimes. &nbsp;</p>

<p>When the CMEs pass through Earth, they temporarily compress the magnetic shield of the planet, which causes geomagnetic storms.&nbsp;These can muddle radio waves, take down power grids and damage satellites, a Live Science report said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per NOAA, the majority of the geomagnetic storms are mild. But the largest CMEs can lead to devastating storms. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Usually, the CMEs take around 15 to 18 hours to reach Earth after leaving the sun. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A gigantic "cannibal CME", which means two CMEs combined into one, had smashed into Earth in late March.</p>

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On Saturday (May 7), the world may witness minor radio blackouts. Well, if you do, it may be due to a weak solar storm, which will pass through Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said.

On Saturday (May 7), the world may witness minor radio blackouts. Well, if you do, it may be due to a weak solar storm, which will pass through Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. The NOAA gave vital information in a new space weather forecast, the media reports said. This is happening as the sun has been witnessing a heightened activity for some months. Also Read: Committing crimes on Moon or in orbit may turn illegal for Canadian astronauts soon It is currently emitting several powerful solar flares. The giant explosions of plasma, which are known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), are also released with flares sometimes. When the CMEs pass through Earth, they temporarily compress the magnetic shield of the planet, which causes geomagnetic storms. These can muddle radio waves, take down power grids and damage satellites, a Live Science report said. Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? × As per NOAA, the majority of the geomagnetic storms are mild. But the largest CMEs can lead to devastating storms. Usually, the CMEs take around 15 to 18 hours to reach Earth after leaving the sun. A gigantic "cannibal CME", which means two CMEs combined into one, had smashed into Earth in late March. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In the US, Gucci, the luxury brand of Italy, will start accepting payments carried out in cryptocurrencies in some stores, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The payments will be allowed in some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, a BBC report said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Later this month, the service will begin at some flagship outlets of France's Kering-owned Gucci. These include New York's Wooster Street and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, the report said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>A number of companies have already started to accept virtual currencies as mode of payment. This firm is the newest addition to this list, as per the BBC report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The payments will also be accepted in Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, the brand added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The customers, who will look to make payments in cryptocurrencies, will be sent a QR code in an email. It will have to be used with a digital asset wallet, a financial transaction app running on mobile devices. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the near future, the firm looks to come up with the feature in all its North American stores directly. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement by a high-profile brand is another step towards the acceptance of these cryptocurrencies. &nbsp;</p>

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In the US, Gucci, the luxury brand of Italy, will start accepting payments carried out in cryptocurrencies in some stores, said media reports. The payments will be allowed in some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, a BBC report said.

In the US, Gucci, the luxury brand of Italy, will start accepting payments carried out in cryptocurrencies in some stores, said media reports. The payments will be allowed in some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, a BBC report said. Later this month, the service will begin at some flagship outlets of France's Kering-owned Gucci. These include New York's Wooster Street and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, the report said. Also Read: Bentley witnesses strongest Q1, registers 162% jump in operating profit A number of companies have already started to accept virtual currencies as mode of payment. This firm is the newest addition to this list, as per the BBC report. The payments will also be accepted in Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, the brand added. Watch: How does WhatsApp make money? × The customers, who will look to make payments in cryptocurrencies, will be sent a QR code in an email. It will have to be used with a digital asset wallet, a financial transaction app running on mobile devices. In the near future, the firm looks to come up with the feature in all its North American stores directly. This announcement by a high-profile brand is another step towards the acceptance of these cryptocurrencies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a lawsuit filed on Monday in a California federal court docket in the US, a young girl is looking to take on Snapchat after she was sexually exploited on the platform four years ago, said a news report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The designers of the app have no measure to stop the sexual exploitation of women, claimed the 16-year-old girl who didn’t wish to be named, as per Washington Post report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the age of 12, the girl shared nude images with a person, who demanded them by saying she was fair and he was her good friend. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>She shared these images with an active-duty Marine on Snapchat thinking that her images and movies would disappear. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Marine had saved Snapchat images and movies, and shared with others on the net, an investigation has found.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has also been convicted of final 12 months of expenses for being associated with youngster pornography and sexual abuse in a navy court docket. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The petitioners have accused Snapchat of failing to come up with a platform, which would shield customers from “egregious hurt.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>This story reveals a sordid tale of abuse on the video-messaging app, which has surpassed 300 million customers.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit raises questions on privacy and security. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“There isn’t a child on this planet who doesn’t have this app and but an grownup will be in correspondence with them, manipulating them, over the course of a few years, and the corporate does nothing. How does that occur?” the girl’s mom told The Washington Publish. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In an announcement to The Publish, Snap, the Snapchat’s guardian firm, said it employs “the most recent applied sciences” and develops its personal software programme “to assist us discover and take away content material that exploits or abuses minors.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Whereas we can’t touch upon energetic litigation, that is tragic, and we’re glad the perpetrator has been caught and convicted. Nothing is extra vital to us than the security of our group,” Snap spokeswoman Rachel Racusen told the outlet. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a lawsuit filed on Monday in a California federal court docket in the US, a young girl is looking to take on Snapchat after she was sexually exploited on the platform four years ago, said a news report.

In a lawsuit filed on Monday in a California federal court docket in the US, a young girl is looking to take on Snapchat after she was sexually exploited on the platform four years ago, said a news report. The designers of the app have no measure to stop the sexual exploitation of women, claimed the 16-year-old girl who didn’t wish to be named, as per Washington Post report. At the age of 12, the girl shared nude images with a person, who demanded them by saying she was fair and he was her good friend. Also Read: Bentley witnesses strongest Q1, registers 162% jump in operating profit She shared these images with an active-duty Marine on Snapchat thinking that her images and movies would disappear. The Marine had saved Snapchat images and movies, and shared with others on the net, an investigation has found. He has also been convicted of final 12 months of expenses for being associated with youngster pornography and sexual abuse in a navy court docket. The petitioners have accused Snapchat of failing to come up with a platform, which would shield customers from “egregious hurt.” This story reveals a sordid tale of abuse on the video-messaging app, which has surpassed 300 million customers. The lawsuit raises questions on privacy and security. Watch: EV nearly double European Union market share × “There isn’t a child on this planet who doesn’t have this app and but an grownup will be in correspondence with them, manipulating them, over the course of a few years, and the corporate does nothing. How does that occur?” the girl’s mom told The Washington Publish. In an announcement to The Publish, Snap, the Snapchat’s guardian firm, said it employs “the most recent applied sciences” and develops its personal software programme “to assist us discover and take away content material that exploits or abuses minors.” “Whereas we can’t touch upon energetic litigation, that is tragic, and we’re glad the perpetrator has been caught and convicted. Nothing is extra vital to us than the security of our group,” Snap spokeswoman Rachel Racusen told the outlet. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

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<p>Finally, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seems to have been punished by the voters for a long slew of scandals. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Escaping from resignation every time, the PM seems to be in a tight spot as his party has lost control of traditional strongholds in London, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Conservative Party has also suffered setbacks elsewhere in local elections. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In southeastern England, Johnson’s party has lost support as early results had suggested. His party was ousted in Wandsworth also. In Barnet too, the Conservatives lost control. It has been held by the party for a long time. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from capital, the Conservatives have also lost overall control of councils in Worcester, Southampton and West Oxfordshire. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking in west London, Johnson, said, "We've had a tough night in some parts of the country, but on the other hand, in other parts of the country, you're still seeing Conservatives going forward and making quite remarkable gains." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The big lesson that I take from this is that this is a message from voters that what they want us to do ... is focus on the big issues that matter to them: taking the country forward, making sure that we fix the post COVID economic aftershock," the PM told reporters. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The opposition, Labour Party, has won the council of Westminster for the first time. It is a district where most government institutions are located. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Fantastic result, absolutely fantastic. Believe me, this is a big turning point for us from the depths of 2019 general election," Labour leader Keir Starmer told Reuters. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, the elections were held for around 7,000 council seats in London, Scotland, Wales and other parts of England. &nbsp;</p>

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Finally, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seems to have been punished by the voters for a long slew of scandals. Escaping from resignation every time, the PM seems to be in a tight spot as his party has lost control of traditional strongholds in London, media reports said.

Finally, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seems to have been punished by the voters for a long slew of scandals. Escaping from resignation every time, the PM seems to be in a tight spot as his party has lost control of traditional strongholds in London, media reports said. The Conservative Party has also suffered setbacks elsewhere in local elections. Also Read: Bentley witnesses strongest Q1, registers 162% jump in operating profit In southeastern England, Johnson’s party has lost support as early results had suggested. His party was ousted in Wandsworth also. In Barnet too, the Conservatives lost control. It has been held by the party for a long time. Apart from capital, the Conservatives have also lost overall control of councils in Worcester, Southampton and West Oxfordshire. Speaking in west London, Johnson, said, "We've had a tough night in some parts of the country, but on the other hand, in other parts of the country, you're still seeing Conservatives going forward and making quite remarkable gains." "The big lesson that I take from this is that this is a message from voters that what they want us to do ... is focus on the big issues that matter to them: taking the country forward, making sure that we fix the post COVID economic aftershock," the PM told reporters. Watch | Local polls: Counting underway in UK, Tories lose Wandsworth, Westminster & Southampton × The opposition, Labour Party, has won the council of Westminster for the first time. It is a district where most government institutions are located. "Fantastic result, absolutely fantastic. Believe me, this is a big turning point for us from the depths of 2019 general election," Labour leader Keir Starmer told Reuters. On Thursday, the elections were held for around 7,000 council seats in London, Scotland, Wales and other parts of England. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

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<p>Space has its own rules. But Canada seems to be looking to form its own regulations for the vast area too. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A measure has been recently proposed in the Canadian Parliament to make committing crimes illegal for astronauts from the nation on the moon or in the orbit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The measure will bring astronauts under the purview of law and will make sure laws are not broken in space.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The measure was also partially included in the 2022 federal budget implementation bill of the Canadian government. It was presented to Parliament on April 28 as well. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A Canadian crew member who, during a space flight, commits an act or omission outside Canada that if committed in Canada would constitute an indictable offense is deemed to have committed that act or omission in Canada," it said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The same is also true for the crimes committed "on the surface of the moon," the bill said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This kind of legal framework is already observed on the International Space Station (ISS). &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The basic rule is that 'each partner shall retain jurisdiction and control over the elements it registers and over personnel in or on the Space Station, who are its nationals. This legal regime recognises the jurisdiction of the Partner States's courts and allows the application of national laws in such areas as criminal matters, liability issues, and protection of intellectual property rights," according to the ESA. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It means if an American astronaut breaks a law, he will be tried under US law and a Russian under the law of his country and so on. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Space has its own rules. But Canada seems to be looking to form its own regulations for the vast area too. A measure has been recently proposed in the Canadian Parliament to make committing crimes illegal for astronauts from the nation on the moon or in the orbit.

Space has its own rules. But Canada seems to be looking to form its own regulations for the vast area too. A measure has been recently proposed in the Canadian Parliament to make committing crimes illegal for astronauts from the nation on the moon or in the orbit. The measure will bring astronauts under the purview of law and will make sure laws are not broken in space. The measure was also partially included in the 2022 federal budget implementation bill of the Canadian government. It was presented to Parliament on April 28 as well. Also Read: NASA posts amazing photo of recent solar flare. Was this release harmful for us on Earth? "A Canadian crew member who, during a space flight, commits an act or omission outside Canada that if committed in Canada would constitute an indictable offense is deemed to have committed that act or omission in Canada," it said. The same is also true for the crimes committed "on the surface of the moon," the bill said. This kind of legal framework is already observed on the International Space Station (ISS). Watch: Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? × "The basic rule is that 'each partner shall retain jurisdiction and control over the elements it registers and over personnel in or on the Space Station, who are its nationals. This legal regime recognises the jurisdiction of the Partner States's courts and allows the application of national laws in such areas as criminal matters, liability issues, and protection of intellectual property rights," according to the ESA. It means if an American astronaut breaks a law, he will be tried under US law and a Russian under the law of his country and so on. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An Indian climber has died in Nepal, expedition organisers said on Friday, as per media reports. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 52-year-old mountaineer, Narayanan Iyer, died on Thursday at an altitude of 8,200 metres (26,900 feet). He was near the summit of the world's third-highest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the third fatality of this year's Himalayan spring climbing season. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"He was slower than others and we had two guides to assist him. He was very exhausted, couldn't continue and collapsed," Nivesh Karki of expedition company, Pioneer Adventure, told AFP. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The family of Iyer has been informed, Karki said. The company is also working out details to ensure the recovery of his body. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 68 permits have been issued by Nepal to foreign climbers for Kanchenjunga this season. The peak is at a height of 8,586-metre (28,169-foot). Several people reached the summit on Thursday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last month, a Greek climber had died on Dhaulagiri peak after falling ill. A few days later, a Nepali climber was found dead on Mount Everest. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The permits have already been issued to 918 mountaineers by government of Nepal for the season. It includes 316 for Mount Everest. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Nepal is home to eight of the world's highest peaks, numerous adventurers visit it during the spring climbing season when the temperatures are warm. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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An Indian climber has died in Nepal, expedition organisers said on Friday, as per media reports. The 52-year-old mountaineer, Narayanan Iyer, died on Thursday at an altitude of 8,200 metres (26,900 feet).

An Indian climber has died in Nepal, expedition organisers said on Friday, as per media reports. The 52-year-old mountaineer, Narayanan Iyer, died on Thursday at an altitude of 8,200 metres (26,900 feet). He was near the summit of the world's third-highest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga. This is the third fatality of this year's Himalayan spring climbing season. Also Read: After 3 years, Jet Airways conducts first test flight in Hyderabad "He was slower than others and we had two guides to assist him. He was very exhausted, couldn't continue and collapsed," Nivesh Karki of expedition company, Pioneer Adventure, told AFP. The family of Iyer has been informed, Karki said. The company is also working out details to ensure the recovery of his body. Around 68 permits have been issued by Nepal to foreign climbers for Kanchenjunga this season. The peak is at a height of 8,586-metre (28,169-foot). Several people reached the summit on Thursday. Watch | Coronavirus latest news updates: India objects to WHO's mathematics model × Last month, a Greek climber had died on Dhaulagiri peak after falling ill. A few days later, a Nepali climber was found dead on Mount Everest. The permits have already been issued to 918 mountaineers by government of Nepal for the season. It includes 316 for Mount Everest. As Nepal is home to eight of the world's highest peaks, numerous adventurers visit it during the spring climbing season when the temperatures are warm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a heart-warming development, a woman has been rescued alive from the rubble of a building collapsed around six days ago in central China, state media reported on Thursday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Call it sheer luck or will power, the unidentified woman has become the 10th survivor in the mishap, where the building had collapsed partially, media reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the disaster, at least 53 people have died. An unknown number of people, possibly dozens, are still missing or under the rubble. The incident took place in the city of Changsha. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, the woman was conscious when she was rescued after midnight on Thursday. It took around 132 hours to save her. &nbsp;</p>

<p>She also advised the rescuers on how to pull her out of the rubble without causing any more injury, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On April 29, the rear end of the six-storey building had suddenly come down, Xinhua said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>To search for survivors, the rescue teams seem&nbsp;to have used hand tools, drones, dogs and electronic life detectors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around nine people have been held in this case for ignoring building codes or committing violations. It includes the owner of this “self-built building” as described by the agency. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This building had a residence, guest house, cafe and shops. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a heart-warming development, a woman has been rescued alive from the rubble of a building collapsed around six days ago in central China, state media reported on Thursday.

In a heart-warming development, a woman has been rescued alive from the rubble of a building collapsed around six days ago in central China, state media reported on Thursday. Call it sheer luck or will power, the unidentified woman has become the 10th survivor in the mishap, where the building had collapsed partially, media reports said. In the disaster, at least 53 people have died. An unknown number of people, possibly dozens, are still missing or under the rubble. The incident took place in the city of Changsha. Also Read: Random guy named Ma gets detained, Alibaba loses USD 26 billion Not just this, the woman was conscious when she was rescued after midnight on Thursday. It took around 132 hours to save her. She also advised the rescuers on how to pull her out of the rubble without causing any more injury, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. On April 29, the rear end of the six-storey building had suddenly come down, Xinhua said. Watch: Covid lockdown hit China sales, Japan's factory activity expands × To search for survivors, the rescue teams seem to have used hand tools, drones, dogs and electronic life detectors. Around nine people have been held in this case for ignoring building codes or committing violations. It includes the owner of this “self-built building” as described by the agency. This building had a residence, guest house, cafe and shops. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>After refusing to administer oath, Pakistan’s Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema on Thursday said he will nab CM Hamza Shehbaz Sharif if provided “a subedar and four soldiers”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Twitter, Cheema, in a statement, said the province has been taken hostage by force. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes a day after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was urged by the governor to play his "role" in the implementation of the Constitutional framework in Punjab. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over the constitutional crisis in Punjab, the silence of main political parties is "extremely worrying", the PTI loyalist said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I always called for a neutral umpire during my political struggle,” the governor said. But the neutral umpire always has the same rules for both teams. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>If the practices like election of the present CM continue and become a culture, Awab Alvi, who is son of President Arif Alvi, will be the next chief minister of Sindh, he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“No power can bar me from stopping your son's unconstitutional actions. Hamza Shahbaz has taken advantage of being the son of the prime minister. You, as prime minister, dragged the country towards political crisis by using your powers unconstitutionally,” the governor had earlier told the PM. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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After refusing to administer oath, Pakistan’s Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema on Thursday said he will nab CM Hamza Shehbaz Sharif if provided “a subedar and four soldiers”.

After refusing to administer oath, Pakistan’s Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema on Thursday said he will nab CM Hamza Shehbaz Sharif if provided “a subedar and four soldiers”. On Twitter, Cheema, in a statement, said the province has been taken hostage by force. This comes a day after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was urged by the governor to play his "role" in the implementation of the Constitutional framework in Punjab. Also Read: 17 PTV officials get suspended over non-coverage of Pak PM's event Over the constitutional crisis in Punjab, the silence of main political parties is "extremely worrying", the PTI loyalist said. "I always called for a neutral umpire during my political struggle,” the governor said. But the neutral umpire always has the same rules for both teams. Watch | Pakistan: PTI chief Imran Khan alleges conspiracy against him and associates × If the practices like election of the present CM continue and become a culture, Awab Alvi, who is son of President Arif Alvi, will be the next chief minister of Sindh, he added. “No power can bar me from stopping your son's unconstitutional actions. Hamza Shahbaz has taken advantage of being the son of the prime minister. You, as prime minister, dragged the country towards political crisis by using your powers unconstitutionally,” the governor had earlier told the PM. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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