<p>Pakistan’s closeness to Russia seems to be increasing as new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have recently exchanged letters quietly, as per a media report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The letters were shared to strengthen bilateral relations after former PM Imran Khan alleged that his maiden visit to Moscow had led to his departure from the top post. He had accused the US of making conditions for his ouster. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The exchange was carried out after the election of Shehbaz as the PM. The news of the exchange of letters was kept under wraps by both sides to avoid any kind of public attention, The Express Tribune newspaper said in the report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The development was confirmed to the newspaper by a senior Pakistan foreign office official on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Desire was also expressed by Putin to deepen cooperation between the two nations, the official said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Pakistan: 150 names including PM Shehbaz Sharif removed from ECL</strong></p>

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<p>"Our countries share friendly and constructive relations. I hope that as Prime Minister you will seek to further promote closer multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Pakistan, as well as partnership in the Afghan settlement and countering international terrorism," the report had cited Putin as saying on April 12. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the reply, Shehbaz thanked Putin for his felicitation message and expressed similar feelings on bilateral ties between the two nations, the paper reported. &nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan’s closeness to Russia seems to be increasing as new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have recently exchanged letters quietly, as per a media report.

Pakistan’s closeness to Russia seems to be increasing as new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have recently exchanged letters quietly, as per a media report. The letters were shared to strengthen bilateral relations after former PM Imran Khan alleged that his maiden visit to Moscow had led to his departure from the top post. He had accused the US of making conditions for his ouster. Also Read: Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of conspiring to dislodge his government The exchange was carried out after the election of Shehbaz as the PM. The news of the exchange of letters was kept under wraps by both sides to avoid any kind of public attention, The Express Tribune newspaper said in the report. The development was confirmed to the newspaper by a senior Pakistan foreign office official on condition of anonymity. Desire was also expressed by Putin to deepen cooperation between the two nations, the official said. Watch | Pakistan: 150 names including PM Shehbaz Sharif removed from ECL × "Our countries share friendly and constructive relations. I hope that as Prime Minister you will seek to further promote closer multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Pakistan, as well as partnership in the Afghan settlement and countering international terrorism," the report had cited Putin as saying on April 12. In the reply, Shehbaz thanked Putin for his felicitation message and expressed similar feelings on bilateral ties between the two nations, the paper reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In what was the first-ever military trial of an Air Force general in the US, the accused has been convicted by the court for one of three specifications of abusive sexual contact. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The major general of air force faced a week-long court martial at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, an AP report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maj Gen William Cooley faced the charge, which had three specifications. One was a forcible kiss and two alleged forcible touching. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-childrens-evil-abuse-us-judge-sends-28-year-old-man-to-jail-for-life-473443" hreflang="en"><strong>For children’s 'evil' abuse, US judge sends 28-year-old man to jail for life</strong> &nbsp;</a></p>

<p>The general was convicted of forcible kissing and acquitted of the other two. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US Air Force's 75-year history, it was the first court-martial trial and conviction of a general officer, the officials said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Cooley is a former commander of Air Force Research Laboratory. He was charged with abusive sexual contact after an encounter with a civilian woman, who offered him a ride in New Mexico in 2018. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today marks the first time an Air Force general officer has been held responsible for his heinous actions. Hopefully, this will not be as difficult for the next survivor," Ryan Guilds, attorney of the woman said in a statement, as per a Dayton Daily News report. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US Secretaries to visit Kyiv today: Zelensky seeks heavy weapons from US</strong></p>

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<p>On Monday morning, Cooley will be sentenced. He may face seven years in jail and loss of rank, pay and benefits.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Col Eric Mejia, staff judge advocate for Air Force Materiel Command, said, "This case clearly demonstrates the commitment of Air Force leaders to fully investigate the facts and hold Airmen of any rank accountable for their actions when they fail to uphold Air Force standards." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In what was the first-ever military trial of an Air Force general in the US, the accused has been convicted by the court for one of three specifications of abusive sexual contact.

In what was the first-ever military trial of an Air Force general in the US, the accused has been convicted by the court for one of three specifications of abusive sexual contact. The major general of air force faced a week-long court martial at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, an AP report said. Maj Gen William Cooley faced the charge, which had three specifications. One was a forcible kiss and two alleged forcible touching. Also Read: For children’s 'evil' abuse, US judge sends 28-year-old man to jail for life The general was convicted of forcible kissing and acquitted of the other two. In the US Air Force's 75-year history, it was the first court-martial trial and conviction of a general officer, the officials said. Cooley is a former commander of Air Force Research Laboratory. He was charged with abusive sexual contact after an encounter with a civilian woman, who offered him a ride in New Mexico in 2018. "Today marks the first time an Air Force general officer has been held responsible for his heinous actions. Hopefully, this will not be as difficult for the next survivor," Ryan Guilds, attorney of the woman said in a statement, as per a Dayton Daily News report. Watch | US Secretaries to visit Kyiv today: Zelensky seeks heavy weapons from US × On Monday morning, Cooley will be sentenced. He may face seven years in jail and loss of rank, pay and benefits. In a statement, Col Eric Mejia, staff judge advocate for Air Force Materiel Command, said, "This case clearly demonstrates the commitment of Air Force leaders to fully investigate the facts and hold Airmen of any rank accountable for their actions when they fail to uphold Air Force standards." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>At the moment, billionaire Elon Musk, who is also the richest man on Earth, is on cloud nine. On one hand, the Tesla CEO has made a bid to takeover Twitter recently while on the other, his personal wealth has also been growing enormously. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But the billionaire seems to have got into a spat with American business magnate Bill Gates. The supposed conversation on chat was shared on Twitter by a user named Whole Mars Catalog. In it, the two billionaires had a conversation, which was later confirmed by Musk in a separate tweet. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/even-after-poison-pill-tactic-billionaire-elon-musk-hopes-to-take-over-twitter-says-will-defeat-spam-bots-472953" hreflang="en">Even after 'poison pill' tactic, Elon Musk hopes to take over Twitter, says will try to defeat spam bots</a></strong></p>

<p>“So apparently Bill Gates hit up @elonmusk to discuss “philanthropy on climate change” but Elon asked if he still had a half billion dollar short position on $TSLA. Bill said he hasn’t closed it out, so Elon told him to get lost. No idea if this is true lol,” said the tweet, while posting screenshots of the supposed conversation. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>To get to know if it was true, the user tagged Elon Musk. In reply, Musk said, “Yeah, but I didn’t leak it to NYT. They must have got it through friends of friends…I heard from multiple people at TED that Gates still had half billion short against Tesla, which is why I asked him, so it’s not exactly top secret.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>SpaceX chief has also shared a meme on Twitter, and said, “In case u need to lose a boner fast”. In the meme, a picture of Gates and pregnant person emoji can be seen.</p>

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<p>Musk and Gates seem to have also been involved in a strife in 2021. As per Tesla CEO, Microsoft co-founder was betting Tesla in the stock market. So, Gates' alleged shorting of Tesla’s stock (TSLA) had become popular.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Billionaire Elon Musk has lined up $46.5 billion to buy Twitter</strong></p>

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<p>Shorting or short selling means selling a security at a given price without actually possessing it, and buying it again at a lower price in markets. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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At the moment, billionaire Elon Musk, who is also the richest man on Earth, is on cloud nine. On one hand, the Tesla CEO has made a bid to takeover Twitter recently while on the other, his personal wealth has also been growing enormously.

At the moment, billionaire Elon Musk, who is also the richest man on Earth, is on cloud nine. On one hand, the Tesla CEO has made a bid to takeover Twitter recently while on the other, his personal wealth has also been growing enormously. But the billionaire seems to have got into a spat with American business magnate Bill Gates. The supposed conversation on chat was shared on Twitter by a user named Whole Mars Catalog. In it, the two billionaires had a conversation, which was later confirmed by Musk in a separate tweet. Also Read: Even after 'poison pill' tactic, Elon Musk hopes to take over Twitter, says will try to defeat spam bots “So apparently Bill Gates hit up @elonmusk to discuss “philanthropy on climate change” but Elon asked if he still had a half billion dollar short position on $TSLA. Bill said he hasn’t closed it out, so Elon told him to get lost. No idea if this is true lol,” said the tweet, while posting screenshots of the supposed conversation. So apparently Bill Gates hit up @elonmusk to discuss “philanthropy on climate change” but Elon asked if he still had a half billion dollar short position on $TSLA. Bill said he hasn’t closed it out, so Elon told him to get lost. No idea if this is true lol pic.twitter.com/iuHkDG3bAd — Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) April 22, 2022 × To get to know if it was true, the user tagged Elon Musk. In reply, Musk said, “Yeah, but I didn’t leak it to NYT. They must have got it through friends of friends…I heard from multiple people at TED that Gates still had half billion short against Tesla, which is why I asked him, so it’s not exactly top secret.” Yeah, but I didn’t leak it to NYT. They must have got it through friends of friends. I heard from multiple people at TED that Gates still had half billion short against Tesla, which is why I asked him, so it’s not exactly top secret. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 23, 2022 × SpaceX chief has also shared a meme on Twitter, and said, “In case u need to lose a boner fast”. In the meme, a picture of Gates and pregnant person emoji can be seen. in case u need to lose a boner fast pic.twitter.com/fcHiaXKCJi — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 23, 2022 × Musk and Gates seem to have also been involved in a strife in 2021. As per Tesla CEO, Microsoft co-founder was betting Tesla in the stock market. So, Gates' alleged shorting of Tesla’s stock (TSLA) had become popular. Watch: Billionaire Elon Musk has lined up $46.5 billion to buy Twitter × Shorting or short selling means selling a security at a given price without actually possessing it, and buying it again at a lower price in markets. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Billionaire Elon Musk is a very hopeful person. Well, he certainly seems to be. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After his offer to buy Twitter was brutally turned down by the board, the Tesla CEO is saying that if the bid succeeds, he will make concerted efforts to defeat the spam bots or perish in the endeavour. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a tweet, Musk said, “If our twitter bid succeeds, we will defeat the spam bots or die trying!” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-announces-to-roll-out-robotaxi-with-no-wheels-or-pedals-by-2024-472851" hreflang="en">Elon Musk announces to roll out robotaxi with no wheels or pedals by 2024</a></strong></p>

<p>This comes as Twitter moved to defend itself against the hostile takeover bid of the billionaire last week. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The firm had announced the plan to let shareholders purchase additional stock, which is also called 'poison pill' protocol. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk’s relationship with this social media platform is quite long. After holding numerous polls on it, the Tesla CEO had recently suggested a raft of changes for the platform. He was also going to join its board of directors but later abandoned the plan. Elon Musk was also reportedly sued by the shareholders of Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Twitter bots have been a major concern for years. The number of automated bot accounts have been growing in the recent past. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Billionaire Elon Musk has lined up $46.5 billion to buy Twitter</strong></p>

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<p>Although Twitter has banned thousands of these bots, their number keeps growing.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Wondering what are these automated bot accounts? Well, these accounts can actually interact with users, follow them, tweet content, or retweet content with a specific hashtag. As per an estimate,&nbsp;over 15% accounts on Twitter are these bot accounts.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-a-brief-history-of-amber-heard-elon-musk-romance-473065" hreflang="en">A brief history of Amber Heard-Elon Musk romance&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>In an investigation, it was also found that the company had a stock of over 3.5 million Twitter bots. As per records, the company also sold its customers over 200 million automated Twitter accounts to push the number of followers. &nbsp;</p>

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Billionaire Elon Musk is a very hopeful person. Well, he certainly seems to be. After his offer to buy Twitter was brutally turned down by the board, the Tesla CEO is saying that if the bid succeeds, he will make concerted efforts to defeat the spam bots or perish in the endeavour.

Billionaire Elon Musk is a very hopeful person. Well, he certainly seems to be. After his offer to buy Twitter was brutally turned down by the board, the Tesla CEO is saying that if the bid succeeds, he will make concerted efforts to defeat the spam bots or perish in the endeavour. If our twitter bid succeeds, we will defeat the spam bots or die trying! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 21, 2022 × In a tweet, Musk said, “If our twitter bid succeeds, we will defeat the spam bots or die trying!” Also Read: Elon Musk announces to roll out robotaxi with no wheels or pedals by 2024 This comes as Twitter moved to defend itself against the hostile takeover bid of the billionaire last week. The firm had announced the plan to let shareholders purchase additional stock, which is also called 'poison pill' protocol. Musk’s relationship with this social media platform is quite long. After holding numerous polls on it, the Tesla CEO had recently suggested a raft of changes for the platform. He was also going to join its board of directors but later abandoned the plan. Elon Musk was also reportedly sued by the shareholders of Twitter. However, Twitter bots have been a major concern for years. The number of automated bot accounts have been growing in the recent past. Watch: Billionaire Elon Musk has lined up $46.5 billion to buy Twitter × Although Twitter has banned thousands of these bots, their number keeps growing. Wondering what are these automated bot accounts? Well, these accounts can actually interact with users, follow them, tweet content, or retweet content with a specific hashtag. As per an estimate, over 15% accounts on Twitter are these bot accounts. Also read: A brief history of Amber Heard-Elon Musk romance In an investigation, it was also found that the company had a stock of over 3.5 million Twitter bots. As per records, the company also sold its customers over 200 million automated Twitter accounts to push the number of followers. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>To get your day started, here are some stories.</p>

<p>Task is to establish full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine, said Russia.&nbsp;In blast, 33 killed and 43 injured at a mosque in Kunduz province of Afghanistan.&nbsp;Over seven in 10 people in England had COVID-19, said study.&nbsp;New rare species of crown jellyfish has been found in Monterey Bay by scientists in the US.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tasks-is-to-establish-full-control-over-donbas-and-southern-ukraine-russia-473086"><strong>Task is to establish full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine: Russia</strong></a></p>

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<p>Russia said it intends to establish "full control over the Donbas and southern Ukraine" while claiming to has "liberated" Mariupol.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/in-another-blast-33-killed-43-injured-at-mosque-in-kunduz-province-of-afghanistan-says-taliban-official-473090"><strong>In blast, 33 killed, 43 injured at mosque in Kunduz province of Afghanistan</strong></a></p>

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<p>In a bomb blast at a mosque, around 33 people have been killed and 43 others injured in Kunduz province of Afghanistan, said chief spokesman of Taliban-led caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/over-seven-in-10-people-in-england-had-covid-19-study-473092"><strong>Over seven in 10 people in England had COVID-19: Study</strong></a></p>

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<p>According to Britain's Office of National Statistics (ONS), over seven out of ten people in England have had COVID-19 since the pandemic began in 2020.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-new-rare-species-of-crown-jellyfish-found-in-monterey-bay-by-scientists-in-us-473094"><strong>Watch: New rare species of crown jellyfish found in Monterey Bay by scientists in US</strong></a></p>

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<p>In Monterey Bay area of the US, a new rare species of crown jellyfish has been found by scientists. What is special about it is that it looks like a scarlet alien saucer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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To get your day started, here are some stories. Task is to establish full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine, said Russia. In blast, 33 killed and 43 injured at a mosque in Kunduz province of Afghanistan.

To get your day started, here are some stories. Task is to establish full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine, said Russia. In blast, 33 killed and 43 injured at a mosque in Kunduz province of Afghanistan. Over seven in 10 people in England had COVID-19, said study. New rare species of crown jellyfish has been found in Monterey Bay by scientists in the US. Task is to establish full control over Donbas and southern Ukraine: Russia Russia said it intends to establish "full control over the Donbas and southern Ukraine" while claiming to has "liberated" Mariupol. In blast, 33 killed, 43 injured at mosque in Kunduz province of Afghanistan In a bomb blast at a mosque, around 33 people have been killed and 43 others injured in Kunduz province of Afghanistan, said chief spokesman of Taliban-led caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid. Over seven in 10 people in England had COVID-19: Study According to Britain's Office of National Statistics (ONS), over seven out of ten people in England have had COVID-19 since the pandemic began in 2020. Watch: New rare species of crown jellyfish found in Monterey Bay by scientists in US In Monterey Bay area of the US, a new rare species of crown jellyfish has been found by scientists. What is special about it is that it looks like a scarlet alien saucer. Watch: French Elections 2022: Last leg of campaigning concludes ×

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<p>In Monterey Bay area of the US, a new rare species of crown jellyfish has been found by scientists. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>What is special about it is that it looks like a scarlet alien saucer. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new species, which has blood red colour, is called Atolla reynoldsi. It measures around 5 inches (13 centimeters) in diameter, reports said.</p>

<p>“This jellyfish can also have 26 to 39 tentacles," said researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). This species has a deep groove around its central bell, which looks like a domed head with a frilly red crown. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-natures-miracle-thought-to-be-extinct-flower-bearing-plant-gasteranthus-extinctus-reemerges-471649" hreflang="en">Miracle of nature? ‘Gasteranthus extinctus’, plant once thought extinct, reemerges</a></strong></p>

<p>Atolla reynoldsi seems to be largest of the known species of the Atolla genus, the scientists said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also lacks a single elongate tentacle, which is present in other species of crown jellyfish. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Meet Atolla reynoldsi, a new species of deep-sea crown jelly discovered in Monterey Bay.<br />
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This species honors Jeff Reynolds, <a href="https://twitter.com/MontereyAq?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MontereyAq</a>’s first volunteer, and celebrates the contributions of Aquarium volunteers to inspiring ocean conservation. Learn more: <a href="https://t.co/44zCYhNTCK">https://t.co/44zCYhNTCK</a> <a href="https://t.co/d2fc2AK6HF">pic.twitter.com/d2fc2AK6HF</a></p>
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<p>Researchers have identified this species in a new study, which was published in the journal ‘Animals’ last month. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been spotted in ‘sunless’ region of Monterey Bay at depths of 3,323 to 10,463 feet (1,013 to 3,189 m) till now. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, George Matsumoto, senior education and research specialist at MBARI and lead author of the study, said, "These remarkable new jellies underscore how much we still have to learn about the deep sea. On just about every dive into the depths of Monterey Bay, we learn something new." &nbsp;</p>

<p>This species was spotted while analysing thousands of hours of footage, which was taken in Monterey Bay's midnight zone from April 2006 to June 2021. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After much research, the scientists found that the species is "molecularly and morphologically distinct" from other species in the genus. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In Monterey Bay area of the US, a new rare species of crown jellyfish has been found by scientists. What is special about it is that it looks like a scarlet alien saucer.

In Monterey Bay area of the US, a new rare species of crown jellyfish has been found by scientists. What is special about it is that it looks like a scarlet alien saucer. The new species, which has blood red colour, is called Atolla reynoldsi. It measures around 5 inches (13 centimeters) in diameter, reports said. “This jellyfish can also have 26 to 39 tentacles," said researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). This species has a deep groove around its central bell, which looks like a domed head with a frilly red crown. Also Read: Miracle of nature? ‘Gasteranthus extinctus’, plant once thought extinct, reemerges Atolla reynoldsi seems to be largest of the known species of the Atolla genus, the scientists said. It also lacks a single elongate tentacle, which is present in other species of crown jellyfish. Meet Atolla reynoldsi, a new species of deep-sea crown jelly discovered in Monterey Bay. This species honors Jeff Reynolds, @MontereyAq’s first volunteer, and celebrates the contributions of Aquarium volunteers to inspiring ocean conservation. Learn more: https://t.co/44zCYhNTCK pic.twitter.com/d2fc2AK6HF — MBARI (@MBARI_News) April 19, 2022 × Researchers have identified this species in a new study, which was published in the journal ‘Animals’ last month. It has been spotted in ‘sunless’ region of Monterey Bay at depths of 3,323 to 10,463 feet (1,013 to 3,189 m) till now. Watch: Deadly coral disease grips Florida coast, efforts on to restore damaged reef × In a statement, George Matsumoto, senior education and research specialist at MBARI and lead author of the study, said, "These remarkable new jellies underscore how much we still have to learn about the deep sea. On just about every dive into the depths of Monterey Bay, we learn something new." This species was spotted while analysing thousands of hours of footage, which was taken in Monterey Bay's midnight zone from April 2006 to June 2021. After much research, the scientists found that the species is "molecularly and morphologically distinct" from other species in the genus. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a bomb blast at a mosque, around 33 people have been killed and 43 others injured in Kunduz province of Afghanistan, said chief spokesman of&nbsp;Taliban-led caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At around 2:30 pm, the explosion occurred in Mullah Sikandar mosque in Imam Sahib, a witness told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After Friday prayers, when some worshippers were ritualising Zikr, which is a special religious practice&nbsp;during the holy month of Ramzan, the explosion happened. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On social media, the spokesman wrote, "We are saddened to learn that an explosion took place in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province this afternoon. As a result, 33 villagers, including several children, were killed and 43 were wounded." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>While criticising the blast, Mujahid said the culprits will be brought to justice, Xinhua news agency reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Taliban is allowing foreign terrorists to thrive in Afghanistan</strong></p>

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<p>In the incident, the building was severely damaged but the type of the blast was not clear immediately. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Another explosion happened in Police District 7 of the national capital, Kabul. In the roadside blast, one person was wounded, an IANS report said citing security source. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For the attacks, no group has claimed responsibility till now. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"This week's tragic events are a painful reminder of the insecurity and dangers facing the Afghan people daily. The indiscriminate use of improvised explosive devices, which has already caused more than a hundred civilian casualties this week, is unacceptable and must cease immediately," UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov told ANI. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a bomb blast at a mosque, around 33 people have been killed and 43 others injured in Kunduz province of Afghanistan, said chief spokesman of Taliban-led caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid.

In a bomb blast at a mosque, around 33 people have been killed and 43 others injured in Kunduz province of Afghanistan, said chief spokesman of Taliban-led caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid. At around 2:30 pm, the explosion occurred in Mullah Sikandar mosque in Imam Sahib, a witness told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. After Friday prayers, when some worshippers were ritualising Zikr, which is a special religious practice during the holy month of Ramzan, the explosion happened. Also Read: Afghan mosque attack 'mastermind' arrested by Taliban, says police On social media, the spokesman wrote, "We are saddened to learn that an explosion took place in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province this afternoon. As a result, 33 villagers, including several children, were killed and 43 were wounded." While criticising the blast, Mujahid said the culprits will be brought to justice, Xinhua news agency reported. Watch | Gravitas: Taliban is allowing foreign terrorists to thrive in Afghanistan × In the incident, the building was severely damaged but the type of the blast was not clear immediately. Another explosion happened in Police District 7 of the national capital, Kabul. In the roadside blast, one person was wounded, an IANS report said citing security source. For the attacks, no group has claimed responsibility till now. "This week's tragic events are a painful reminder of the insecurity and dangers facing the Afghan people daily. The indiscriminate use of improvised explosive devices, which has already caused more than a hundred civilian casualties this week, is unacceptable and must cease immediately," UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov told ANI. (With inputs from agencies)

In another blast, 33 killed, 43 injured at mosque in Kunduz province of Afghanistan, says Taliban official

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<p>If reports are to be believed, Google is looking to come up with restrictions on third-party call recording apps on smartphones run on Android operating systems. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The app developers may not be able to provide the feature of call recording with the help of third-party apps from May 11, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>So, you may not be able to record calls without a built-in call recorder from May 11 if you have an Android phone. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/me-at-the-zoo-on-april-24-2005-first-ever-video-uploaded-on-youtube-473131" hreflang="en">"Me at the zoo": On April 24, 2005, first-ever video uploaded on YouTube &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>As the date is just a few weeks away, the issue has come to the fore. Officially, Google has not shared any such upcoming change. But as per reports, the developers know about the move. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wondering what is being changed? Well, the firm is removing the access to its Accessibility API for call recording purposes. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;How netizens are reacting to Apple's 'pregnant man' emoji | Tech It Out</strong></p>

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<p>When it is done, all the third-party apps will lose their core functionality. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For some years, Google has been making concerted efforts to rein in call recording. It first removed the feature of call recording in Android 10 version and said it will not be available as part of its privacy and security strategy. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But Google also provided a backdoor entry for these apps via Accessibility API, which will be removed from May 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


If reports are to be believed, Google is looking to come up with restrictions on third-party call recording apps on smartphones run on Android operating systems.

If reports are to be believed, Google is looking to come up with restrictions on third-party call recording apps on smartphones run on Android operating systems. The app developers may not be able to provide the feature of call recording with the help of third-party apps from May 11, media reports said. So, you may not be able to record calls without a built-in call recorder from May 11 if you have an Android phone. Also Read: "Me at the zoo": On April 24, 2005, first-ever video uploaded on YouTube As the date is just a few weeks away, the issue has come to the fore. Officially, Google has not shared any such upcoming change. But as per reports, the developers know about the move. Wondering what is being changed? Well, the firm is removing the access to its Accessibility API for call recording purposes. Watch: How netizens are reacting to Apple's 'pregnant man' emoji | Tech It Out × When it is done, all the third-party apps will lose their core functionality. For some years, Google has been making concerted efforts to rein in call recording. It first removed the feature of call recording in Android 10 version and said it will not be available as part of its privacy and security strategy. But Google also provided a backdoor entry for these apps via Accessibility API, which will be removed from May 11. (With inputs from agencies)

From May 11, call recording may not be possible through third-party apps on Android phones: Reports

<p>Every day is special. But it also does have a past too. Well, April 24 has an interesting one. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On April 24, 2005, which is 17&nbsp;years ago, the first-ever video was uploaded on YouTube. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The platform has since become huge and is consumed by millions of people around the world. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 18-second video, which was titled "Me at the zoo", was posted by Jawed Karim, co-founder, YouTube. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This clip, which is the only video on Karim's channel till now, has got over 227,986,052 views. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On playing it, one can see the young face of Karim. In the video, he says, "Alright. So here we are, in front of the elephants. The cool thing about these guys is that they have really, really, really long, um, trunks. And that's, that's cool." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Karim ends by saying, "And that's pretty much all there is to say." And not like the people today say, "Subscribe to my channel!" or "Like, rate, comment!" &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later, Karim and other co-founders sold the platform for $1.65 billion to Google. &nbsp;</p>

<p>YouTube has said that billion of users visit the platform every month and over one billion hours of content is viewed daily. This journey, however, began with Karim. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Every day is special. But it also does have a past too. Well, April 24 has an interesting one. On April 24, 2005, which is 17 years ago, the first-ever video was uploaded on YouTube.

Every day is special. But it also does have a past too. Well, April 24 has an interesting one. On April 24, 2005, which is 17 years ago, the first-ever video was uploaded on YouTube. The platform has since become huge and is consumed by millions of people around the world. The 18-second video, which was titled "Me at the zoo", was posted by Jawed Karim, co-founder, YouTube. Also Read: Leaked! Elon Musk confronts Bill Gates on shorting Tesla stock, mocks him This clip, which is the only video on Karim's channel till now, has got over 227,986,052 views. On playing it, one can see the young face of Karim. In the video, he says, "Alright. So here we are, in front of the elephants. The cool thing about these guys is that they have really, really, really long, um, trunks. And that's, that's cool." × Karim ends by saying, "And that's pretty much all there is to say." And not like the people today say, "Subscribe to my channel!" or "Like, rate, comment!" Watch: Billionaire Elon Musk has lined up $46.5 billion to buy Twitter Later, Karim and other co-founders sold the platform for $1.65 billion to Google. YouTube has said that billion of users visit the platform every month and over one billion hours of content is viewed daily. This journey, however, began with Karim. (With inputs from agencies)

"Me at the zoo": On April 24, 2005, first-ever video uploaded on YouTube   

<p>For allegedly being a part of a cocaine-importation conspiracy, United States (US) government has come up with charges against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. The leader has also been extradited to the US, the government said on Thursday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Honduran leader has also been booked under related firearms offenses by the US Justice Department, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In Washington, US Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters, "Hernandez abused his position as president of Honduras from 2014 through 2022 to operate the country as a narco-state. Hernandez worked closely with other public officials to protect cocaine shipments bound for the United States." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leader, who was a former Washington ally, had led the Central American country from 2014 to January 2022. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hernandez got huge amounts of money from drug trafficking organisations, the federal prosecutors in Manhattan said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The money was used to fund political campaigns and his benefit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the indictment, Hernandez and his officials gave protection to the drug traffickers from arrest. They also provided access to law enforcement and military information, preventing extradition to the United States. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;United States downplays Russia missile test, says 'not a threat'</strong></p>

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<p>"If you turn the power of the state into a violent drug trafficking machine, if you allow violence and murder to flourish at the hands of the cartels, then the DEA will stop at nothing to hold you accountable," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram told reporters. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ex-president was arrested and escorted to the airport by security forces in the capital, Tegucigalpa. Hernandez was taken to the US in a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plane on Thursday afternoon. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


For allegedly being a part of a cocaine-importation conspiracy, United States (US) government has come up with charges against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

For allegedly being a part of a cocaine-importation conspiracy, United States (US) government has come up with charges against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. The leader has also been extradited to the US, the government said on Thursday. The Honduran leader has also been booked under related firearms offenses by the US Justice Department, media reports said. In Washington, US Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters, "Hernandez abused his position as president of Honduras from 2014 through 2022 to operate the country as a narco-state. Hernandez worked closely with other public officials to protect cocaine shipments bound for the United States." Also Read | Russian-Ukraine war: Biden announces additional $800 million military aid to Kyiv The leader, who was a former Washington ally, had led the Central American country from 2014 to January 2022. Hernandez got huge amounts of money from drug trafficking organisations, the federal prosecutors in Manhattan said. The money was used to fund political campaigns and his benefit. According to the indictment, Hernandez and his officials gave protection to the drug traffickers from arrest. They also provided access to law enforcement and military information, preventing extradition to the United States. Watch: United States downplays Russia missile test, says 'not a threat' × "If you turn the power of the state into a violent drug trafficking machine, if you allow violence and murder to flourish at the hands of the cartels, then the DEA will stop at nothing to hold you accountable," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram told reporters. The ex-president was arrested and escorted to the airport by security forces in the capital, Tegucigalpa. Hernandez was taken to the US in a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plane on Thursday afternoon. (With inputs from agencies)

Over charges of cocaine-importation conspiracy, ex-Honduran president gets extradited to US  

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{7}" paraid="469973710" >As tensions rise in Koreas over weapons tests, North’s leader Kim Jong Un has thanked outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in for making concerted efforts to improve relations between the two nations, state media KCNA reported on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{81}" paraid="1012367944" >The North Korean leader has exchanged letters with Moon. This comes as several weapons tests have been carried out by Pyongyang since the beginning of this year, including the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) last month. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{95}" paraid="1913932475" >On Wednesday, Moon had sent a letter to Kim and had promised to keep trying to lay a foundation for unification. The South Korean leader said it will be based on joint declarations, which were reached at summits in 2018, the KCNA news agency said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{109}" paraid="470498181" >He also said that he will act despite the 'difficult situation’. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{123}" paraid="146163997" >The exchange of "letters of friendship" with Kim was also confirmed by Moon`s office, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{137}" paraid="2104521575" >"Kim Jong Un appreciated the pains and effort taken by Moon Jae-in for the great cause of the nation until the last days of his term of office," KCNA said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>It also said that the exchange was an "expression of their deep trust." &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{165}" paraid="1252488082" >The "era of confrontation" should be overcome with dialogue and the next administration should look to hold inter-Korean engagement, Moon said in the letter, spokeswoman Park Kyung-mee told a media briefing.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{179}" paraid="638877583" >In reply on Thursday, Kim said their "historic" summits gave people "hope for the future". He also said, ties would develop if both sides "make tireless efforts with hope," KCNA reported.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{715b3321-1e8f-41a1-8fb9-e0ae3e0b4290}{193}" paraid="813921990" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


As tensions rise in Koreas over weapons tests, North’s leader Kim Jong Un has thanked outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in for making concerted efforts to improve relations between the two nations, state media KCNA reported on Friday.

As tensions rise in Koreas over weapons tests, North’s leader Kim Jong Un has thanked outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in for making concerted efforts to improve relations between the two nations, state media KCNA reported on Friday. The North Korean leader has exchanged letters with Moon. This comes as several weapons tests have been carried out by Pyongyang since the beginning of this year, including the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) last month. On Wednesday, Moon had sent a letter to Kim and had promised to keep trying to lay a foundation for unification. The South Korean leader said it will be based on joint declarations, which were reached at summits in 2018, the KCNA news agency said. Also Read: 'Fakes and far-right content': Russia fines Google for Ukraine videos He also said that he will act despite the 'difficult situation’. The exchange of "letters of friendship" with Kim was also confirmed by Moon`s office, said media reports. "Kim Jong Un appreciated the pains and effort taken by Moon Jae-in for the great cause of the nation until the last days of his term of office," KCNA said. Watch | Gravitas: This Russian missile can destroy any target on earth × It also said that the exchange was an "expression of their deep trust." The "era of confrontation" should be overcome with dialogue and the next administration should look to hold inter-Korean engagement, Moon said in the letter, spokeswoman Park Kyung-mee told a media briefing. In reply on Thursday, Kim said their "historic" summits gave people "hope for the future". He also said, ties would develop if both sides "make tireless efforts with hope," KCNA reported. (With inputs from agencies)

As tensions rise, exchange of 'letters of friendship' between leaders in Koreas brings a sigh of relief  

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