<p>Even as Russia gets accused of using phosphorous bombs in the war, the French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has asked to stop sending weapons to Ukraine on Wednesday, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The outspoken nationalist, who also seems to have ties with Russia and has been dubbed as an admirer of President Vladimir Putin, has called for a rapprochement between NATO and Russia when the war comes to an end.</p>

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<p>Not just this, Le Pen has also said if she wins, she would ensure France pulls out of military command of the NATO and reduces support to the European Union (EU). &nbsp;</p>

<p>She and President Emmanuel Macron are competing in ongoing presidential elections of France. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about military aid to Ukraine, Le Pen said she would continue defence and intelligence support. "(But) I'm more reserved about direct arms deliveries. Why? Because ... The line is thin between aid and becoming a co-belligerent," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;France completes installation of first offshore wind turbine</strong></p>

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<p>The far-right leader cited concerns about an "escalation of this conflict that could bring a whole number of countries into a military commitment." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>France should take an independent path from NATO alliance, Le Pen added. She also said NATO should seek a 'strategic rapprochement' with Russia when war is over. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Even as Russia gets accused of using phosphorous bombs in the war, the French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has asked to stop sending weapons to Ukraine on Wednesday, said media reports.

Even as Russia gets accused of using phosphorous bombs in the war, the French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has asked to stop sending weapons to Ukraine on Wednesday, said media reports. The outspoken nationalist, who also seems to have ties with Russia and has been dubbed as an admirer of President Vladimir Putin, has called for a rapprochement between NATO and Russia when the war comes to an end. Also Read: Macron refuses to term Russian attack on Ukraine as ‘genocide' Not just this, Le Pen has also said if she wins, she would ensure France pulls out of military command of the NATO and reduces support to the European Union (EU). She and President Emmanuel Macron are competing in ongoing presidential elections of France. On being asked about military aid to Ukraine, Le Pen said she would continue defence and intelligence support. "(But) I'm more reserved about direct arms deliveries. Why? Because ... The line is thin between aid and becoming a co-belligerent," she added. Watch: France completes installation of first offshore wind turbine × The far-right leader cited concerns about an "escalation of this conflict that could bring a whole number of countries into a military commitment." France should take an independent path from NATO alliance, Le Pen added. She also said NATO should seek a 'strategic rapprochement' with Russia when war is over. (With inputs from agencies)

Don’t send weapons to Ukraine, look for rapprochement between NATO, Russia after war, says France's Le Pen

<p>WhatsApp seems to have got regulatory approval to increase users by more than double for its payments service to 100 million in India, a Reuters report said citing sources on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) seems to have told the Meta Platforms Inc's company that it can hike the users to 100 million, the sources said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Presently, there are 40 million users. In a statement to Reuters, the NPCI has confirmed the development. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This approval from the NPCI is sure to come as a relief to the company, which has more than 500 million users in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2020, the NPCI had given approval to WhatsApp for launching the payments service. The company has made concerted efforts to comply with Indian regulations. These include data storage norms requiring all payments-related data to be stored locally. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The firm had started with 20 million users. In November last year, the limit was raised to 40 million. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In India's digital payment market, Paytm, Walmart’s PhonePe and Alphabet Inc's Google Pay are other big players. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India has witnessed a huge rise in the online transactions, e-wallet and lending services in the recent years. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


WhatsApp seems to have got regulatory approval to increase users by more than double for its payments service to 100 million in India, a Reuters report said citing sources on Wednesday.

WhatsApp seems to have got regulatory approval to increase users by more than double for its payments service to 100 million in India, a Reuters report said citing sources on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) seems to have told the Meta Platforms Inc's company that it can hike the users to 100 million, the sources said. Presently, there are 40 million users. In a statement to Reuters, the NPCI has confirmed the development. Also Read: 600-year-old Hindu deity idols worth millions seized in India’s Puducherry This approval from the NPCI is sure to come as a relief to the company, which has more than 500 million users in India. In 2020, the NPCI had given approval to WhatsApp for launching the payments service. The company has made concerted efforts to comply with Indian regulations. These include data storage norms requiring all payments-related data to be stored locally. Watch: WION Exclusive: Fourth consecutive G7 invite for India since 2019 × The firm had started with 20 million users. In November last year, the limit was raised to 40 million. In India's digital payment market, Paytm, Walmart’s PhonePe and Alphabet Inc's Google Pay are other big players. India has witnessed a huge rise in the online transactions, e-wallet and lending services in the recent years. (With inputs from agencies)

WhatsApp payment service gets nod for 100 mn users in India: Report

According to UK scientists, the psychedelic drug psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms can lead to long-term improvements in depression symptom severity. WION tells you more in this report.

UK scientists say, magic mushrooms have Psychedelics which can treat depression

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>Russian forces in Ukraine have been accused of committing several war crimes during the war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a new report released by the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the invading forces have been alleged to deport around 500,000 Ukrainians to Russia. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the deportation, they were brought to the "filtration camps in Russia near the Ukrainian border," the report said, citing the Ukrainian Parliament’s human rights ombudsperson. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, the report, which detailed the alleged violations of humanitarian and human rights laws, was released. The organisation had begun its probe on March 14, while the report was finally submitted on April 5. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia has been denying most of the allegations over such deportations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russian flagship Moskva missile cruiser damaged in Black sea</strong></p>

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<p>The investigators noted that "if (some of) these deportations where forcible (including because Russia created a coercive environment in which those civilians had no other choice than to leave Russia) and as they necessarily concern civilians, who had fallen into the power of Russia as an occupying power, this violates in each case [international humanitarian law] and constitutes a war crime." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Russian forces have also been alleged to rape and gang-rape civilian women, the OSCE said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Red Cross emblem was also used by Russian forces as a disguise for "military non-medical vehicles," which is also a violation of international law. It seems to have also used Ukrainian flags, a white flag and other symbols and uniforms for the same. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russian forces in Ukraine have been accused of committing several war crimes during the war. In a new report released by the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the invading forces have been alleged to deport around 500,000 Ukrainians to Russia. After the deportation, they were brought to the "filtration camps in Russia near the Ukrainian border," the report said, citing the Ukrainian Parliament’s human rights ombudsperson. Also Read: Don’t send weapons to Ukraine, look for rapprochement between NATO, Russia after war, says France's Le Pen On Wednesday, the report, which detailed the alleged violations of humanitarian and human rights laws, was released. The organisation had begun its probe on March 14, while the report was finally submitted on April 5. Russia has been denying most of the allegations over such deportations. Watch: Russian flagship Moskva missile cruiser damaged in Black sea × The investigators noted that "if (some of) these deportations where forcible (including because Russia created a coercive environment in which those civilians had no other choice than to leave Russia) and as they necessarily concern civilians, who had fallen into the power of Russia as an occupying power, this violates in each case [international humanitarian law] and constitutes a war crime." Russian forces have also been alleged to rape and gang-rape civilian women, the OSCE said. The Red Cross emblem was also used by Russian forces as a disguise for "military non-medical vehicles," which is also a violation of international law. It seems to have also used Ukrainian flags, a white flag and other symbols and uniforms for the same. (With inputs from agencies)

Invading forces in Ukraine deported 500,000 civilians to Russia, says report   

<p>Biggest cannabis plantation of Europe, which was spread in&nbsp;166 acres,&nbsp;has been destroyed by the authorities in Spain, the police said on Wednesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a massive seizure of over 1,000 taxidermised animals worth $31.5 million some days back, the police in Spain are back in action. It has damaged around 415,000 hemp plants. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plantation seems to have been worth 100 million euros ($108 million), a Reuters report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, around 50 tonnes of the plants were also being dried to come up with cannabidiol (CBD). It is a compound, which is not psychoactive and is used to treat insomnia, anxiety and other ailments. It was being created in a warehouse. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the Guardia Civil force said that the plantation was spread across 11 fields in the rural northern region of Navarre. It occupied a combined area of 67 hectares (166 acres). &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The sale and consumption of CBD is, however, lawful in Spain and most of Europe. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The law in Spain forbids the plantation of cannabis for anything other than industrial uses, as per the Agriculture Ministry.&nbsp;And growing hemp to later convert it into CBD is also an offence. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the operation, three people were also arrested. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


Biggest cannabis plantation of Europe, which was spread in 166 acres, has been destroyed by the authorities in Spain, the police said on Wednesday. After a massive seizure of over 1,000 taxidermised animals worth $31.

Biggest cannabis plantation of Europe, which was spread in 166 acres, has been destroyed by the authorities in Spain, the police said on Wednesday. After a massive seizure of over 1,000 taxidermised animals worth $31.5 million some days back, the police in Spain are back in action. It has damaged around 415,000 hemp plants. The plantation seems to have been worth 100 million euros ($108 million), a Reuters report said. Also Read: At 90, Italian woman scripts history, takes lessons for middle school diploma Not just this, around 50 tonnes of the plants were also being dried to come up with cannabidiol (CBD). It is a compound, which is not psychoactive and is used to treat insomnia, anxiety and other ailments. It was being created in a warehouse. In a statement, the Guardia Civil force said that the plantation was spread across 11 fields in the rural northern region of Navarre. It occupied a combined area of 67 hectares (166 acres). Watch: France completes installation of first offshore wind turbine × The sale and consumption of CBD is, however, lawful in Spain and most of Europe. The law in Spain forbids the plantation of cannabis for anything other than industrial uses, as per the Agriculture Ministry. And growing hemp to later convert it into CBD is also an offence. In the operation, three people were also arrested. (With inputs from agencies)

Cops destroy Europe's biggest cannabis plantation worth $108 million in Spain

<p>The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction in the eastern European nation. But the effects of it can be seen around the whole world. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In one such effect, Boeing, a US company, is also highly likely to lose orders of about 90 jets. This may occur due to "geopolitical issues", which are related to the war, a CNN report said citing the company on Tuesday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although the orders have not been cancelled yet, it has put them in accounting limbo, which means that there are many questions over the completion of these orders. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 141 jets were added to the list in March, the company also disclosed as per a Reuters report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the following economic sanctions have affected the orders of more than 90 jets of 737 Max. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;New York sees 2nd attack on Sikhs in two weeks</strong></p>

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<p>In the last two years, the number of orders in the accounting limbo has been rising. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In total, around 950 commercial jet orders seem to have been put in this ‘uncertain status’ list. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sanctions have also played a major role in this development as the company is not doing any business with the Russian firms and vice versa. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction in the eastern European nation. But the effects of it can be seen around the whole world. In one such effect, Boeing, a US company, is also highly likely to lose orders of about 90 jets.

The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction in the eastern European nation. But the effects of it can be seen around the whole world. In one such effect, Boeing, a US company, is also highly likely to lose orders of about 90 jets. This may occur due to "geopolitical issues", which are related to the war, a CNN report said citing the company on Tuesday. Also Read | Japan's Mako: Once a princess, now an unpaid volunteer at NYC museum in US Although the orders have not been cancelled yet, it has put them in accounting limbo, which means that there are many questions over the completion of these orders. Around 141 jets were added to the list in March, the company also disclosed as per a Reuters report. The Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the following economic sanctions have affected the orders of more than 90 jets of 737 Max. Watch: New York sees 2nd attack on Sikhs in two weeks × In the last two years, the number of orders in the accounting limbo has been rising. In total, around 950 commercial jet orders seem to have been put in this ‘uncertain status’ list. The sanctions have also played a major role in this development as the company is not doing any business with the Russian firms and vice versa. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's Ukraine invasion costs US company Boeing over 90 jet orders  

<p>The saying, “Love knows no bounds”, holds true for the tale of Japan's former Princess Mako. She nowadays seems to be working as an unpaid volunteer at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as per media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The 30-year-old former princess had given up titles and shifted to the US to marry 'commoner' boyfriend Kei Komuro. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mako Komuro had also given up a $1.3 million payout while going ahead with the marriage. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>She is working in the Asian art collection of the museum. The former princess is making concerted efforts to come up with an exhibition of paintings, which are inspired by the life of a 13th century monk, who introduced Buddhism to Japan, as per Japan Times. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, Mako studied art history. In 2016, she also got a master's in art museum and gallery studies from the University of Leicester in England, People reported. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan wholesale prices rise 9.5% YOY</strong></p>

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<p>"She's qualified and probably handling pieces in the collection. In general, it's work which requires a great deal of preparation and often means spending a lot of time in the library," an ex-Met curator said about her job. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple, Mako and Kei, share a luxury one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The saying, “Love knows no bounds”, holds true for the tale of Japan's former Princess Mako. She nowadays seems to be working as an unpaid volunteer at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as per media reports.

The saying, “Love knows no bounds”, holds true for the tale of Japan's former Princess Mako. She nowadays seems to be working as an unpaid volunteer at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as per media reports. The 30-year-old former princess had given up titles and shifted to the US to marry 'commoner' boyfriend Kei Komuro. Mako Komuro had also given up a $1.3 million payout while going ahead with the marriage. Also Read: Tensions may flare up in Koreas as US, Japan navies carry out drills in region She is working in the Asian art collection of the museum. The former princess is making concerted efforts to come up with an exhibition of paintings, which are inspired by the life of a 13th century monk, who introduced Buddhism to Japan, as per Japan Times. At the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, Mako studied art history. In 2016, she also got a master's in art museum and gallery studies from the University of Leicester in England, People reported. Watch: Japan wholesale prices rise 9.5% YOY × "She's qualified and probably handling pieces in the collection. In general, it's work which requires a great deal of preparation and often means spending a lot of time in the library," an ex-Met curator said about her job. The couple, Mako and Kei, share a luxury one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan's Mako: Once a princess, now an unpaid volunteer at NYC museum in US 

<p>There is no age to study. An Italian woman, who is at the age of 90, seems to be the living proof of the saying. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman, Annunziata Murgia, could not complete formal education due to the second world war. Now, she has made a considerable move and gone back to the classroom to finish her school diploma. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Murgia is studying the lessons for the licenza media at a centre close to her home in Dolianova, Sardinia. She is the oldest person ever in the class. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The woman has taken up middle school diploma, which is generally done by children at 14 years of age. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I like studying, I’ve always liked it. But when the war broke out, everything changed for me. I had to go and work, as my family struggled and I had to play my part. Once upon a time, only those who had money could study,” Murgia told Il Messaggero. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I’ve always loved history books, also because I experienced a good part of the history written about in books – I saw the consequences of the first world war and lived through the second one,” Murgia added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Although she has some difficulties hearing, and wasn’t in the best form yesterday due to a fall, she actively participates in the classes, especially history,” Marina Pilia, a literature teacher at the school, told the Guardian.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


There is no age to study. An Italian woman, who is at the age of 90, seems to be the living proof of the saying. The woman, Annunziata Murgia, could not complete formal education due to the second world war.

There is no age to study. An Italian woman, who is at the age of 90, seems to be the living proof of the saying. The woman, Annunziata Murgia, could not complete formal education due to the second world war. Now, she has made a considerable move and gone back to the classroom to finish her school diploma. Murgia is studying the lessons for the licenza media at a centre close to her home in Dolianova, Sardinia. She is the oldest person ever in the class. Also Read: Ukraine says it thwarted Russian cyberattack on electricity grid The woman has taken up middle school diploma, which is generally done by children at 14 years of age. “I like studying, I’ve always liked it. But when the war broke out, everything changed for me. I had to go and work, as my family struggled and I had to play my part. Once upon a time, only those who had money could study,” Murgia told Il Messaggero. Watch: France completes installation of first offshore wind turbine × “I’ve always loved history books, also because I experienced a good part of the history written about in books – I saw the consequences of the first world war and lived through the second one,” Murgia added. “Although she has some difficulties hearing, and wasn’t in the best form yesterday due to a fall, she actively participates in the classes, especially history,” Marina Pilia, a literature teacher at the school, told the Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

At 90, Italian woman scripts history, takes lessons for middle school diploma  

<p>In a first, a man, who is suspected of murdering a young woman in Shanghai, may get extradited to China as per the court’s order in New Zealand. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the ruling, the government of the New Zealand has been given the go ahead. The country may send a resident to China to face trial for the first time. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The extradition of the accused, Kyung Yup Kim, was earlier&nbsp;blocked by the courts. At that time, they had cited the risk of torture and unfair trial as the reasons for not allowing extradition. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The latest decision by the Supreme Court has set a precedent in New Zealand. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court has concluded that the government of New Zealand could trust China that extradited defendants, would not be subjected to torture or human rights abuse. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kyung Yup Kim, who is a Korean-born resident of New Zealand, has been suspected of murdering Peiyun Chen during his 2009 visit to Shanghai. Kim has denied the charge. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Heavy rains pummel southern Philippines, 25 dead and 6 reported missing</strong></p>

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<p>Kim and his lawyers have said that if he is extradited, he will face the risk of torture and would not get a fair trial. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Tony Ellis, who is Kim’s lead lawyer told the Guardian, “There is systemic … torture in the Chinese justice system. The assurances about torture from the Chinese government were “not worth the paper they’re written on.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a first, a man, who is suspected of murdering a young woman in Shanghai, may get extradited to China as per the court’s order in New Zealand. In the ruling, the government of the New Zealand has been given the go ahead.

In a first, a man, who is suspected of murdering a young woman in Shanghai, may get extradited to China as per the court’s order in New Zealand. In the ruling, the government of the New Zealand has been given the go ahead. The country may send a resident to China to face trial for the first time. The extradition of the accused, Kyung Yup Kim, was earlier blocked by the courts. At that time, they had cited the risk of torture and unfair trial as the reasons for not allowing extradition. Also Read: With hugs, tears and Maori performers, New Zealand welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease The latest decision by the Supreme Court has set a precedent in New Zealand. The court has concluded that the government of New Zealand could trust China that extradited defendants, would not be subjected to torture or human rights abuse. Kyung Yup Kim, who is a Korean-born resident of New Zealand, has been suspected of murdering Peiyun Chen during his 2009 visit to Shanghai. Kim has denied the charge. Watch: Heavy rains pummel southern Philippines, 25 dead and 6 reported missing × Kim and his lawyers have said that if he is extradited, he will face the risk of torture and would not get a fair trial. Dr Tony Ellis, who is Kim’s lead lawyer told the Guardian, “There is systemic … torture in the Chinese justice system. The assurances about torture from the Chinese government were “not worth the paper they’re written on.” (With inputs from agencies)

For first time, New Zealand resident may get extradited to China  

<p>With the rise in the weapons tests carried out by North Korea, tensions are heightened in the region. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In what could flare it up more, US and Japanese warships have conducted joint naval exercise in the area&nbsp;on Tuesday and Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. For the first time in five years, the US aircraft carrier has taken part in an exercise in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The move seems to have been taken to deter provocation from North Korea. But the show of the military strength by the US and Japan is most likely to attract a sharp reaction from Kim Jong un-led nation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes amid speculation that North Korea is looking to hold another missile or nuclear test later this week. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A joint naval exercise was carried out in the Sea of Japan by the US 7th Fleet and Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Tropical storm Megi wreaks havoc across Philippines</strong></p>

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<p>The ongoing joint exercise is "aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, and is not keeping in mind a specific country.... We will continue to strengthen deterrence and response capability of the Japan-US Alliance and to do utmost for the defense of our country," Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, the Japanese navy said, "Our works contribute to the regional peace and stability." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


With the rise in the weapons tests carried out by North Korea, tensions are heightened in the region. In what could flare it up more, US and Japanese warships have conducted joint naval exercise in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday.

With the rise in the weapons tests carried out by North Korea, tensions are heightened in the region. In what could flare it up more, US and Japanese warships have conducted joint naval exercise in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. It was led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. For the first time in five years, the US aircraft carrier has taken part in an exercise in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Also Read: Amid tensions with North, US aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula The move seems to have been taken to deter provocation from North Korea. But the show of the military strength by the US and Japan is most likely to attract a sharp reaction from Kim Jong un-led nation. This comes amid speculation that North Korea is looking to hold another missile or nuclear test later this week. A joint naval exercise was carried out in the Sea of Japan by the US 7th Fleet and Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force. Watch: Tropical storm Megi wreaks havoc across Philippines × The ongoing joint exercise is "aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, and is not keeping in mind a specific country.... We will continue to strengthen deterrence and response capability of the Japan-US Alliance and to do utmost for the defense of our country," Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. In a tweet, the Japanese navy said, "Our works contribute to the regional peace and stability." (With inputs from agencies)

Tensions may flare up in Koreas as US, Japan navies carry out drills in region

<p>So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. &nbsp;</p>

<p>All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | India: Forces beef up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists killed in encounter</strong></p>

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<p>All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres.

So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. Also Read: Bunty & Bubbly-style heist? Gang poses as government officials, ‘steals’ 60-feet-long iron bridge in India Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. Watch | India: Forces beef up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists killed in encounter × All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. "They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. (With inputs from agencies)

India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccine precaution dose at private centres  

<p>A businessman is being probed for owning a private taxidermy collection in the eastern Valencia region by Spain's Civil Guard, reports said citing the officials on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The collection includes over 1,000 stuffed animals, which includes more than 400 from protected species. And at least one specimen is of a North African oryx, which is already extinct. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Civil Guard said that on the black market, the collection could be worth 29 million euros (USD31.5 million). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The owner could be charged with trafficking and other crimes against the environment, it added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The seizure seems to be the largest of protected stuffed specimens ever found, it said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The stuffed animals were found in two warehouses by investigating agents. These facilities, which extended over 50,000 square metres, were on the outskirts of Bétera. It is a small town located north of the eastern coastal city of Valencia. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In total, 1,090 stuffed animals were found. Around 405 of these belonged to specimens, which are protected by the CITES convention on wildlife protection. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Slovakia sends Russian-made S-300 missile system to Ukraine amid Russian invasion</strong></p>

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<p>The stuffed specimens of lion, leopard, lynx, cheetah, snow panther, polar bear and white rhinoceros, among others, were found by the agents. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It included scimitar oryx or Sahara oryx, which has been declared extinct in the wild by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2000. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two more species, which are nearly extinct, the addax or white antelope and the Bengal tiger, were also found. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A businessman is being probed for owning a private taxidermy collection in the eastern Valencia region by Spain's Civil Guard, reports said citing the officials on Sunday.

A businessman is being probed for owning a private taxidermy collection in the eastern Valencia region by Spain's Civil Guard, reports said citing the officials on Sunday. The collection includes over 1,000 stuffed animals, which includes more than 400 from protected species. And at least one specimen is of a North African oryx, which is already extinct. In a statement, Civil Guard said that on the black market, the collection could be worth 29 million euros (USD31.5 million). Also Read: Construction of world’s largest wildlife overpass to begin this month in US The owner could be charged with trafficking and other crimes against the environment, it added. The seizure seems to be the largest of protected stuffed specimens ever found, it said. Police in #Spain seized over 1,000 stuffed endangered #animals. Heart breaking💔💔 pic.twitter.com/6Y4GDNhbwm — Auron (@auron83591234) April 10, 2022 × The stuffed animals were found in two warehouses by investigating agents. These facilities, which extended over 50,000 square metres, were on the outskirts of Bétera. It is a small town located north of the eastern coastal city of Valencia. In total, 1,090 stuffed animals were found. Around 405 of these belonged to specimens, which are protected by the CITES convention on wildlife protection. Watch: Slovakia sends Russian-made S-300 missile system to Ukraine amid Russian invasion × The stuffed specimens of lion, leopard, lynx, cheetah, snow panther, polar bear and white rhinoceros, among others, were found by the agents. It included scimitar oryx or Sahara oryx, which has been declared extinct in the wild by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2000. Two more species, which are nearly extinct, the addax or white antelope and the Bengal tiger, were also found. (With inputs from agencies)

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