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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Feb 7) ordered troops to prepare to enter the Gaza Strip's Rafah after rejecting Hamas' response to a ceasefire proposal in the besieged Palestinian territory. In televised remarks, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he ordered troops to prepare to operate in Rafah and that total victory over Hamas was just months away.</p>

<p>Reacting to the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu said, "Giving in to the bizarre demands of Hamas that we have just heard will... only invite another massacre."</p>

<p>US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who is on his fifth tour to the Middle East, met the Israeli PM and said that Hamas' counter-proposal (of a ceasefire) at least offered an opportunity to pursue negotiations.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-gets-ridiculed-as-he-struggles-to-recall-hamas-name-during-speech-688065">Joe Biden gets ridiculed online after struggling to recall Hamas' name during speech</a></strong></p>

<p>"While there are some clear non-starters in Hamas's response, we do think it creates space for agreement to be reached, and we will work at that relentlessly until we get there," Blinken told reporters in Tel Aviv. He stopped short of calling on Israel not to move into Rafah, but expressed concerns at Netanyahu's announcement by saying that any "military operation that Israel undertakes needs to put civilians first and foremost."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mounting concerns in Rafah over military push</strong></h2>

<p>A report by the news agency AFP on Thursday said that concerns were mounting in Rafah over the upcoming military push in the city by Israel. Hundreds of Palestinians have sought refuge in the city since the conflict began on Oct 7 last year. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, meanwhile, warned that a military push into the city "would exponentially increase what is already a humanitarian nightmare."</p>

<p>Concerns were also mounting for displaced Palestinian civilians thronging Rafah. Till now, more than half of Gaza's 2.4 million population has sought safety in the city.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Antony Blinken discusses Hamas' truce deal with Israeli PM Netanyahu</strong></p>

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<p>In a statement, UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said, "Their living conditions are abysmal -- they lack the basic necessities to survive, stalked by hunger, disease and death."</p>

<p>"As the war encroaches further into Rafah, I am extremely concerned about the safety and well-being of families which have endured the unthinkable in search of safety," Griffiths added.</p>

<h2><strong>Death toll in Gaza over 27,700</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza said that the death toll has climbed to 27,708 since the conflict began. The latest toll includes 123 deaths over the past 24 hours, the ministry said, adding, a total of 67,147 people have been wounded.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Feb 7) ordered troops to prepare to enter the Gaza Strip's Rafah after rejecting Hamas' response to a ceasefire proposal in the besieged Palestinian territory.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Feb 7) ordered troops to prepare to enter the Gaza Strip's Rafah after rejecting Hamas' response to a ceasefire proposal in the besieged Palestinian territory. In televised remarks, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he ordered troops to prepare to operate in Rafah and that total victory over Hamas was just months away. Reacting to the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu said, "Giving in to the bizarre demands of Hamas that we have just heard will... only invite another massacre." US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who is on his fifth tour to the Middle East, met the Israeli PM and said that Hamas' counter-proposal (of a ceasefire) at least offered an opportunity to pursue negotiations. Also read | Joe Biden gets ridiculed online after struggling to recall Hamas' name during speech "While there are some clear non-starters in Hamas's response, we do think it creates space for agreement to be reached, and we will work at that relentlessly until we get there," Blinken told reporters in Tel Aviv. He stopped short of calling on Israel not to move into Rafah, but expressed concerns at Netanyahu's announcement by saying that any "military operation that Israel undertakes needs to put civilians first and foremost." Mounting concerns in Rafah over military push A report by the news agency AFP on Thursday said that concerns were mounting in Rafah over the upcoming military push in the city by Israel. Hundreds of Palestinians have sought refuge in the city since the conflict began on Oct 7 last year. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, meanwhile, warned that a military push into the city "would exponentially increase what is already a humanitarian nightmare." Concerns were also mounting for displaced Palestinian civilians thronging Rafah. Till now, more than half of Gaza's 2.4 million population has sought safety in the city. Also watch | Antony Blinken discusses Hamas' truce deal with Israeli PM Netanyahu × In a statement, UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said, "Their living conditions are abysmal -- they lack the basic necessities to survive, stalked by hunger, disease and death." "As the war encroaches further into Rafah, I am extremely concerned about the safety and well-being of families which have endured the unthinkable in search of safety," Griffiths added. Death toll in Gaza over 27,700 Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza said that the death toll has climbed to 27,708 since the conflict began. The latest toll includes 123 deaths over the past 24 hours, the ministry said, adding, a total of 67,147 people have been wounded. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu orders troops to prepare to enter Rafah

Gliese 436 b, also known as GJ 436 b, is a Neptune-sized exoplanet that is around 33 light years away from Earth. According to NASA, Gliese 436 b’s discovery was announced in 2004. The planet orbits an M-type star, and its mass is 22.1 Earths.

Gliese 436 b is Made of Excruciatingly Hot Ice. Researchers believe that the ice has been hardened by pressure rather than temperature. The planet’s temperature exceeds 526ºC (or 980ºF).

NASA has said that Gliese 436 b has more than 7,000 times less methane than it should, and it has a surprising abundance of carbon monoxide molecules.

Less Methane, but Surprising Abundance of Carbon Monoxide

As per NASA, models of planetary atmospheres indicate that any world with a common mix of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, and a temperature up to 1,340ºF should have a large amount of methane and a small amount of carbon monoxide. However, it is the opposite for Gliese 436 b as it has less methane and a surprising abundance of carbon monoxide molecules.

Gliese 436 b: A Planet with Burning Ice

Will Space Colonisation Save Humans from Extinction?

Long-Term Habitation of Space in Discussion Centuries Ago

Space colonisation is not a new concept. It has been in the discussion since the early 1600s. NASA has said that with major advances in rocket propulsion and design, astronautics and astrophysics, space colonisation has moved several steps closer to becoming a reality.

ISS a Major Contributor to Possible Long-term Survival in Space

Since its launch in 1998, the International Space Station (ISS) has been a home for rotating teams of astronauts, scientists and professionals. The long-term habitation of the ISS has provided ample data to establish parameters for keeping humans alive and healthy for long periods in the harsh environment of space, according to NASA.

How Logical is Space Colonisation for the Future?

Space colonisation will be one of the last resorts for humans in case of planetary-scale disasters (natural or man-made) on Earth. But how feasible it is permanently?

Over the years, several theorists and experts have supported the idea of space colonisation to save humans from going extinct. They have said that space settlement would allow humans to significantly raise the chances of survival for future generations. Colonising space will increase clean energy on Earth, and provide access to the solar system’s resources, they add. 

There are cons of space colonisation too, the biggest being the exorbitant money that will have to be paid to leave Earth. There are concerns about high levels of radiation in space that can cause serious health problems. The main radiation health risks to astronaut crews on exploration missions are degenerative vascular changes, genetic mutations and cancer.

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<p>The Mancurad, the most popular mango in the Indian state of Goa, is being sold at a whopping price of $84 (Rs 7,000) a dozen in the capital city of Panaji. According to a report by The Times of India (TOI)&nbsp; on Monday (Feb 5), the spike in price has been attributed to the unusual timing of the fruit's entry into markets.</p>

<p>In India, the mango season is typically in the summer.&nbsp;The early arrival of the Mancurad mangoes has caught vendors as well as customers off guard, the report said. Speaking to TOI, a vendor said that these mangoes arrived in winter and are available only in limited quantities, hence the spike in price.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that as per vendors in Goa, the prices will gradually decline from mid-February, as the market adjusts to the unusual circumstances. The vendors have pointed out that the prices will stabilise by April.</p>

<p>Last year, the peak cost of these mangoes was around $72.</p>

<h2><strong>Mancurad more juicy &amp; pulpy than other Alphonso mangoes</strong></h2>

<p>According to online vendor Mango Basket, a Goa Mancurad mango weighs around 200-250 grams. "It is rich in taste and It has a really small and flat mango stone or seed so this results in more pulp content," the vendor's website states.</p>

<p>"This mango variety is more juicy and pulpy than other Alphonso mango varieties. It is an exclusive mango basket-certified fruit," it adds. This mango has a longer shelf life, and its colour is somewhere between red, yellow, and green.</p>

<p>This mango has a unique taste with Mango Basket saying, "It completely lacks fibres and has a good aroma. It has a delicious, but complex taste. It tastes like a combination of honey and caramel, which is tempered with allspice and cinnamon. "</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Mancurad, the most popular mango in the Indian state of Goa, is being sold at a whopping price of $84 (Rs 7,000) a dozen in the capital city of Panaji. According to a report by The Times of India (TOI) on Monday (Feb 5), the spike in price has been attributed to the unusual timing of the fruit's entry into markets.

The Mancurad, the most popular mango in the Indian state of Goa, is being sold at a whopping price of $84 (Rs 7,000) a dozen in the capital city of Panaji. According to a report by The Times of India (TOI) on Monday (Feb 5), the spike in price has been attributed to the unusual timing of the fruit's entry into markets. In India, the mango season is typically in the summer. The early arrival of the Mancurad mangoes has caught vendors as well as customers off guard, the report said. Speaking to TOI, a vendor said that these mangoes arrived in winter and are available only in limited quantities, hence the spike in price. The report added that as per vendors in Goa, the prices will gradually decline from mid-February, as the market adjusts to the unusual circumstances. The vendors have pointed out that the prices will stabilise by April. Last year, the peak cost of these mangoes was around $72. Mancurad more juicy & pulpy than other Alphonso mangoes According to online vendor Mango Basket, a Goa Mancurad mango weighs around 200-250 grams. "It is rich in taste and It has a really small and flat mango stone or seed so this results in more pulp content," the vendor's website states. "This mango variety is more juicy and pulpy than other Alphonso mango varieties. It is an exclusive mango basket-certified fruit," it adds. This mango has a longer shelf life, and its colour is somewhere between red, yellow, and green. This mango has a unique taste with Mango Basket saying, "It completely lacks fibres and has a good aroma. It has a delicious, but complex taste. It tastes like a combination of honey and caramel, which is tempered with allspice and cinnamon. " (With inputs from agencies)

'Mangoflation' in India's Goa: Mancurads being sold for whopping $84 a dozen, says report

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<p>The United States military said on Sunday (Feb 4) that it carried out strikes against five missiles in Yemen- one of them designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships. In a post on social media, Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces conducted a strike in self-defence against a Houthi...land attack cruise missile," and later struck "four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The missiles were identified in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region," CENTCOM added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/middle-east-crisis-us-may-launch-additional-strikes-against-iran-backed-groups-686946">Middle East Crisis: US may launch additional strikes against Iran-backed groups</a></strong></p>

<p>The strikes came a day after US and UK forces launched a wave of air raids against Houthi rebels- their third round of joint military action in response to the group's persistent attacks on shipping, a month after the Israel-Hamas war started in October last year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>US intends to further strike Iran-backed groups</h2>

<p>&nbsp;The US is intending to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said. "We intend to take additional strikes, and additional action, to continue to send a clear message that the United States will respond when our forces are attacked when our people are killed," Sullivan told NBC channel.</p>

<p>The ongoing strikes against Iran-backed groups are the latest blow to the Israel-Hamas war which has caused a crisis in the Middle East. Since the conflict started, Iran-backed groups- Hezbollah, Houthis and Iraq militias have entered the fray across the Middle East, declaring support for Palestinians.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Over 50 Hezbollah targets hit in Syria since Oct 7, says Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Hezbollah has fired at Israeli targets at the Lebanese-Israeli border, Iraqi militias have fired on US forces in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthis have fired on shipping in the Red Sea and at Israel itself.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken begins fifth trip to Middle East</strong></h2>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his fifth trip to the Middle East to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt and Qatar.</p>

<p>Ahead of the trip, Blinken stressed the need for "urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza", after aid groups have repeatedly sounded the alarm over the devastating impact on the besieged territory of nearly five months of war.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States military said on Sunday (Feb 4) that it carried out strikes against five missiles in Yemen- one of them designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships.

The United States military said on Sunday (Feb 4) that it carried out strikes against five missiles in Yemen- one of them designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships. In a post on social media, Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces conducted a strike in self-defence against a Houthi...land attack cruise missile," and later struck "four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea." The missiles were identified in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region," CENTCOM added. Also read | Middle East Crisis: US may launch additional strikes against Iran-backed groups The strikes came a day after US and UK forces launched a wave of air raids against Houthi rebels- their third round of joint military action in response to the group's persistent attacks on shipping, a month after the Israel-Hamas war started in October last year. US intends to further strike Iran-backed groups The US is intending to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said. "We intend to take additional strikes, and additional action, to continue to send a clear message that the United States will respond when our forces are attacked when our people are killed," Sullivan told NBC channel. The ongoing strikes against Iran-backed groups are the latest blow to the Israel-Hamas war which has caused a crisis in the Middle East. Since the conflict started, Iran-backed groups- Hezbollah, Houthis and Iraq militias have entered the fray across the Middle East, declaring support for Palestinians. Also watch | Over 50 Hezbollah targets hit in Syria since Oct 7, says Israel × Hezbollah has fired at Israeli targets at the Lebanese-Israeli border, Iraqi militias have fired on US forces in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthis have fired on shipping in the Red Sea and at Israel itself. Blinken begins fifth trip to Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his fifth trip to the Middle East to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt and Qatar. Ahead of the trip, Blinken stressed the need for "urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza", after aid groups have repeatedly sounded the alarm over the devastating impact on the besieged territory of nearly five months of war. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes against five missiles in Yemen

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<p>El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele was declared the winner of Sunday's general election in a landslide, claiming about 80 per cent of the preliminary vote, the news agency Reuters reported. Bukele, 42, was the favourite to win another five-year term as voters largely cast aside concerns about the erosion of democracy to reward him for a fierce gang crackdown that improved security in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the election, Bukele campaigned on the success of the gang crackdown under which authorities suspended civil liberties to arrest over 75,000 Salvadorans without charges.</p>

<p>The arrests led to a sharp decline in nationwide murder rates. On Sunday, Bukele cast his ballot at a voting centre on one of the capital San Salvador's main avenues before giving a press conference.</p>

<h2><strong>'We have already overcome our cancer'</strong></h2>

<p>"So, if we have already overcome our cancer, with metastases that were the gangs, now we only have to recover and be the person we always wanted to be," Bukele told reporters and urged citizens to cast their votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a separate rally on Sunday, Bukele said, "In all the history of the world, since the existence of democracy, never has a project won with the quantity of votes that we have won. Literally, it's the highest percentage in all of history. The highest difference between first and second place in history."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Ecuador Violence: Series of raids inside El Salvador's prison</strong></p>

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<p>"They (media) say that Salvadorans are oppressed, that Salvadorans don't want the emergency measures, that Salvadorans are afraid of the government. Let God tell the journalists to accompany us on this night of total freedom and total security, here in the safest country of the Western hemisphere. Don't be scared of me. I'm just a politician, an official. Believe in the Salvadoran people," he added.</p>

<p>"We are on the cusp of winning the war against the gangs. Literally, we went from being, it's not an exaggeration, it's not a hyperbole, literally we went from being the most dangerous country in the world to being the most secure in all of the Western hemisphere," the president further said.</p>

<h2><strong>Bukele defends crime policy</strong></h2>

<p>President Bukele called on voters to back his hardline stance against crime and vowed to keep up the fight against gangs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also hit back at critics of his crime policy, saying he was "baffled" by accusations from foreign media regarding the arrests of innocents by the Salvadoran police.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs form agencies)</em></p>


El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele was declared the winner of Sunday's general election in a landslide, claiming about 80 per cent of the preliminary vote, the news agency Reuters reported.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele was declared the winner of Sunday's general election in a landslide, claiming about 80 per cent of the preliminary vote, the news agency Reuters reported. Bukele, 42, was the favourite to win another five-year term as voters largely cast aside concerns about the erosion of democracy to reward him for a fierce gang crackdown that improved security in the country. During the election, Bukele campaigned on the success of the gang crackdown under which authorities suspended civil liberties to arrest over 75,000 Salvadorans without charges. The arrests led to a sharp decline in nationwide murder rates. On Sunday, Bukele cast his ballot at a voting centre on one of the capital San Salvador's main avenues before giving a press conference. 'We have already overcome our cancer' "So, if we have already overcome our cancer, with metastases that were the gangs, now we only have to recover and be the person we always wanted to be," Bukele told reporters and urged citizens to cast their votes. In a separate rally on Sunday, Bukele said, "In all the history of the world, since the existence of democracy, never has a project won with the quantity of votes that we have won. Literally, it's the highest percentage in all of history. The highest difference between first and second place in history." Also watch | Ecuador Violence: Series of raids inside El Salvador's prison × "They (media) say that Salvadorans are oppressed, that Salvadorans don't want the emergency measures, that Salvadorans are afraid of the government. Let God tell the journalists to accompany us on this night of total freedom and total security, here in the safest country of the Western hemisphere. Don't be scared of me. I'm just a politician, an official. Believe in the Salvadoran people," he added. "We are on the cusp of winning the war against the gangs. Literally, we went from being, it's not an exaggeration, it's not a hyperbole, literally we went from being the most dangerous country in the world to being the most secure in all of the Western hemisphere," the president further said. Bukele defends crime policy President Bukele called on voters to back his hardline stance against crime and vowed to keep up the fight against gangs. He also hit back at critics of his crime policy, saying he was "baffled" by accusations from foreign media regarding the arrests of innocents by the Salvadoran police. (With inputs form agencies)

El Salvador general polls: President Nayib Bukele declared winner of elections

<p>US aircraft manufacturer&nbsp;Boeing&nbsp;said Sunday it has learned of new problems with the fuselage of its flagship 737 model which, while not posing an immediate in-flight danger, will require "rework" on dozens of planes.</p>

<p>"This past Thursday, a supplier notified us of a non-conformance in some 737 fuselages,"&nbsp; Boeing&nbsp;Commercial Airplanes chief executive Stan Deal said in a statement to employees that was released to reporters.</p>

<p>According to Deal, an employee working at the supplier "flagged to his manager that two holes may not have been drilled exactly to our requirements."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"While this potential condition is not an immediate flight safety issue and all 737s can continue operating safely, we currently believe we will have to perform rework on about 50 undelivered airplanes," an issue that "could delay some near-term 737 deliveries."</p>

<p>Deal described it as "the only course of action" to deliver perfect aircraft to clients.</p>

<p>Boeing&nbsp;has struggled over the past year with difficulties on its star plane, the 737 MAX, culminating with a major in-flight safety incident on Alaska Airlines in early January that prompted a sweeping investigation by the regulating body the Federal Aviation Administration.</p>

<p>In his letter, Deal said employees offered suggestions on more than 1,000 improvements since a series of training events following the January 5 incident.</p>

<p>Some have already been taken into account, Deal said, including a process to expedite the purchase of new tools and improve ease of access to certain parts of the plane.</p>


US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Sunday it has learned of new problems with the fuselage of its flagship 737 model which, while not posing an immediate in-flight danger, will require "rework" on dozens of planes.

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Sunday it has learned of new problems with the fuselage of its flagship 737 model which, while not posing an immediate in-flight danger, will require "rework" on dozens of planes. "This past Thursday, a supplier notified us of a non-conformance in some 737 fuselages," Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief executive Stan Deal said in a statement to employees that was released to reporters. According to Deal, an employee working at the supplier "flagged to his manager that two holes may not have been drilled exactly to our requirements." "While this potential condition is not an immediate flight safety issue and all 737s can continue operating safely, we currently believe we will have to perform rework on about 50 undelivered airplanes," an issue that "could delay some near-term 737 deliveries." Deal described it as "the only course of action" to deliver perfect aircraft to clients. Boeing has struggled over the past year with difficulties on its star plane, the 737 MAX, culminating with a major in-flight safety incident on Alaska Airlines in early January that prompted a sweeping investigation by the regulating body the Federal Aviation Administration. In his letter, Deal said employees offered suggestions on more than 1,000 improvements since a series of training events following the January 5 incident. Some have already been taken into account, Deal said, including a process to expedite the purchase of new tools and improve ease of access to certain parts of the plane.

Boeing says new problem found in flagship 737 model could delay deliveries

<p>Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari, arrested in an alleged hate speech case by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was brought to the investigative agency's office in Ahmedabad on Monday. Gujarat ATS&nbsp;officials after getting a two-day remand of the&nbsp;Islamic preacher&nbsp;from a&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;Court brought Azhari to their office in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today.</p>

<p>The Gujarat Police had on Sunday evening sought Mufti Salman Azhari's remand, and a&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;Court granted his transit remand to them on Sunday evening, allowing the police to take him to Junagadh.</p>

<p>"They (Police) had applied for his transit remand; we opposed that and we had also said that he was illegally detained. The notice that needs to be served to us as per the law wasn't given to us...he has been sent to a 2-day transit remand. We have been told that he will be taken to Junagadh (Gujarat)," Azhari's lawyer Arif Siddiqui told reporters.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;Police has registered a case against the mob that had gathered outside&nbsp;Ghatkopar&nbsp;Police Station late on Sunday night demanding the release of Islamic Preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is facing alleged hate speech charges.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, addressing his supporters, Salman Azhari requested them not to protest.</p>

<p>"Neither am I a criminal nor have I been brought here for committing a crime. They are doing the required investigation and I am also cooperating with them. I am ready to be arrested if it is in my destiny," he said.</p>

<p>Following the arrest of Azhari, the National spokesperson of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Waris Pathan, claimed that the preacher had not delivered any provocative speech and that he must be given justice.</p>

<p>"The due process of law must be followed; he must be given a notice under Section 41 A. We have full faith in the law and order that we will get justice. He did not give any provocative speech; he made all the clarifications. When actual hate speeches are given, why doesn't the government take any action then, why have no arrests been made then?" Waris Pathan said while speaking to reporters.</p>

<p>The alleged hate speech was delivered at an event held on an open ground near the 'B' division police station in Junagadh on the night of January 31.&nbsp;</p>


Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari, arrested in an alleged hate speech case by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was brought to the investigative agency's office in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari, arrested in an alleged hate speech case by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was brought to the investigative agency's office in Ahmedabad on Monday. Gujarat ATS officials after getting a two-day remand of the Islamic preacher from a Mumbai Court brought Azhari to their office in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today. The Gujarat Police had on Sunday evening sought Mufti Salman Azhari's remand, and a Mumbai Court granted his transit remand to them on Sunday evening, allowing the police to take him to Junagadh. "They (Police) had applied for his transit remand; we opposed that and we had also said that he was illegally detained. The notice that needs to be served to us as per the law wasn't given to us...he has been sent to a 2-day transit remand. We have been told that he will be taken to Junagadh (Gujarat)," Azhari's lawyer Arif Siddiqui told reporters. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police has registered a case against the mob that had gathered outside Ghatkopar Police Station late on Sunday night demanding the release of Islamic Preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is facing alleged hate speech charges. Meanwhile, addressing his supporters, Salman Azhari requested them not to protest. "Neither am I a criminal nor have I been brought here for committing a crime. They are doing the required investigation and I am also cooperating with them. I am ready to be arrested if it is in my destiny," he said. Following the arrest of Azhari, the National spokesperson of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Waris Pathan, claimed that the preacher had not delivered any provocative speech and that he must be given justice. "The due process of law must be followed; he must be given a notice under Section 41 A. We have full faith in the law and order that we will get justice. He did not give any provocative speech; he made all the clarifications. When actual hate speeches are given, why doesn't the government take any action then, why have no arrests been made then?" Waris Pathan said while speaking to reporters. The alleged hate speech was delivered at an event held on an open ground near the 'B' division police station in Junagadh on the night of January 31.

Gujarat ATS brings Islamic preacher Azhari to its office in Ahmedabad from Mumbai

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<p>A floor test in the Indian state of Jharkhand took place on Monday (Feb 5) with Chief Minister Champai Soren's government securing the support of 47 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The trust vote of the government started with former chief minister Hemant Soren reaching the state assembly to take part in the process.</p>

<p>Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged land scam case. Soren, the president of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was allowed to take part in the floor test by a special court in Ranchi.</p>

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<p>In the Jharkhand assembly, the INDIA alliance has 47 seats while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has 32 seats. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which is part of the INDIA, has 28 seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's a look at the top updates:</strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Champai Soren's government has won the floor test after 47 MLAs supported him. According to Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, a total of 47 votes were received in favour of the confidence motion and 29 against it.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;"This House passes the trust vote," Speaker Mahato said before adjourning the House till 11 am on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;CM Champai moved the confidence motion in the assembly and said that the Modi government at the Centre was misusing its agencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;"Today the whole country is seeing how injustice is being done to Hemant Soren. If you go to any village, you will find Hemant Soren's schemes in every house...," CM Champai told the assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya had expressed confidence in winning the floor test and claimed that his party would get a minimum of 47 MLAs' support.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Ahead of the floor test, authorities imposed Section 144 near the Jharkhand legislative assembly in Ranchi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Hemant Soren arrived at the assembly to take part in the floor test, and so did the MLAs of the JMM-led alliance who were earlier shifted to Hyderabad by the alliance to prevent poaching.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;On the MLAs being shifted to Hyderabad, JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom told ANI, "What was the need to go there (Hyderabad)? If we are united then we should stay here..."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Reacting to the Champai Soren government's victory, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "There was no doubt. We were saying beforehand that we would win this Trust Vote with a good majority. 47 MLAs were in support."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;"BJP's attempts of first arresting Hemant Soren, then delaying Champai Soren's oath for two days...have all been foiled. BJP has failed and our coalition government will go on for a year. After that, we will once again ask for people's mandate based on our work," Ramesh added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A floor test in the Indian state of Jharkhand took place on Monday (Feb 5) with Chief Minister Champai Soren's government securing the support of 47 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

A floor test in the Indian state of Jharkhand took place on Monday (Feb 5) with Chief Minister Champai Soren's government securing the support of 47 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The trust vote of the government started with former chief minister Hemant Soren reaching the state assembly to take part in the process. Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged land scam case. Soren, the president of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was allowed to take part in the floor test by a special court in Ranchi. #WATCH | CM Champai Soren led Jharkhand government wins floor test after 47 MLAs support him 29 MLAs in Opposition. pic.twitter.com/OEFS6DPecK — ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2024 × In the Jharkhand assembly, the INDIA alliance has 47 seats while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has 32 seats. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which is part of the INDIA, has 28 seats. Here's a look at the top updates: > Champai Soren's government has won the floor test after 47 MLAs supported him. According to Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, a total of 47 votes were received in favour of the confidence motion and 29 against it. > "This House passes the trust vote," Speaker Mahato said before adjourning the House till 11 am on Tuesday. > CM Champai moved the confidence motion in the assembly and said that the Modi government at the Centre was misusing its agencies. > "Today the whole country is seeing how injustice is being done to Hemant Soren. If you go to any village, you will find Hemant Soren's schemes in every house...," CM Champai told the assembly. > JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya had expressed confidence in winning the floor test and claimed that his party would get a minimum of 47 MLAs' support. > Ahead of the floor test, authorities imposed Section 144 near the Jharkhand legislative assembly in Ranchi. #WATCH | Former Jharkhand CM and JMM leader Hemant Soren says, "Main aansu nahi bahaunga, aansu waqt ke liye rakhuga, aap logo ke liye aansu ka koi matlab nahi..." pic.twitter.com/y1dOU0f7td — ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2024 × > Hemant Soren arrived at the assembly to take part in the floor test, and so did the MLAs of the JMM-led alliance who were earlier shifted to Hyderabad by the alliance to prevent poaching. > On the MLAs being shifted to Hyderabad, JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom told ANI, "What was the need to go there (Hyderabad)? If we are united then we should stay here..." > Reacting to the Champai Soren government's victory, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "There was no doubt. We were saying beforehand that we would win this Trust Vote with a good majority. 47 MLAs were in support." > "BJP's attempts of first arresting Hemant Soren, then delaying Champai Soren's oath for two days...have all been foiled. BJP has failed and our coalition government will go on for a year. After that, we will once again ask for people's mandate based on our work," Ramesh added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Chinese-origin Australian writer Yang Hengjun was given a suspended death sentence by China over alleged espionage. Talking about the verdict by&nbsp;a court in Beijing on Monday (Feb 5), Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong told reporters that Canberra was appalled at this outcome.</p>

<p>Reports said the death sentence may be commuted to life in jail after a period of two years.</p>

<p>"We will be communicating our response in the strongest terms," Foreign Minister Wong said. "I want to acknowledge the acute distress that Dr Yang and his family will be feeling today, coming after years of uncertainty," she added.</p>

<p>The foreign minister also said that China's ambassador to Australia would be summoned to hear Australia's objection.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Yang Hengjun?</strong></h2>

<p>A pro-democracy blogger, Yang, 58, is an Australian citizen born in China. Yang was working in New York before his arrest at China's Guangzhou airport in 2019.</p>

<p>He was accused of spying for a country China had not publicly identified and the details of the case against him were unknown. A family spokesperson in Sydney told Reuters news agency that Yang's family was "shocked and devastated by this news, which comes at the extreme end of worst expectations."</p>

<p>Beijing has not commented on the development yet.</p>

<p>Before his detention, Yang wrote about Chinese and US politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels.</p>

<p>In May 2021, a Beijing court heard his trial in secret and the case against him has never been publicly disclosed.</p>

<p>The writer denies working as a spy for Australia or the US.</p>

<h2><strong>Yang suffering from health issues</strong></h2>

<p>The suspended death sentence given to Yang has further strained the relations between Australia and China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October last year, his two sons, who live in Australia, wrote to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his visit to China, to urge Beijing to seek their father's release on medical grounds.</p>

<p>Yang was told in 2023 that he had a four-inch cyst on his kidney that may require surgery.</p>

<p>The writer's supporters have said that the he should be released on medical parole.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chinese-origin Australian writer Yang Hengjun was given a suspended death sentence by China over alleged espionage. Talking about the verdict by a court in Beijing on Monday (Feb 5), Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong told reporters that Canberra was appalled at this outcome.

Chinese-origin Australian writer Yang Hengjun was given a suspended death sentence by China over alleged espionage. Talking about the verdict by a court in Beijing on Monday (Feb 5), Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong told reporters that Canberra was appalled at this outcome. Reports said the death sentence may be commuted to life in jail after a period of two years. "We will be communicating our response in the strongest terms," Foreign Minister Wong said. "I want to acknowledge the acute distress that Dr Yang and his family will be feeling today, coming after years of uncertainty," she added. The foreign minister also said that China's ambassador to Australia would be summoned to hear Australia's objection. Who is Yang Hengjun? A pro-democracy blogger, Yang, 58, is an Australian citizen born in China. Yang was working in New York before his arrest at China's Guangzhou airport in 2019. He was accused of spying for a country China had not publicly identified and the details of the case against him were unknown. A family spokesperson in Sydney told Reuters news agency that Yang's family was "shocked and devastated by this news, which comes at the extreme end of worst expectations." Beijing has not commented on the development yet. Before his detention, Yang wrote about Chinese and US politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels. In May 2021, a Beijing court heard his trial in secret and the case against him has never been publicly disclosed. The writer denies working as a spy for Australia or the US. Yang suffering from health issues The suspended death sentence given to Yang has further strained the relations between Australia and China. In October last year, his two sons, who live in Australia, wrote to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his visit to China, to urge Beijing to seek their father's release on medical grounds. Yang was told in 2023 that he had a four-inch cyst on his kidney that may require surgery. The writer's supporters have said that the he should be released on medical parole. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in China. Who is he?

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<p>US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday (Feb 4) rejected the much-anticipated deal that would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening American border laws. In a post on X, the top House Republican said, "This bill is even worse than we expected, and won't come close to ending the border catastrophe the President has created."</p>

<p>Johnson pledged that if the bill reached the House, it would be 'dead on arrival'.</p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, American senators released the text of the deal. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Senate Appropriations Committee chair Patty Murray said the so-called national security supplemental legislation provided&nbsp;for $118.3 billion in total funding, including $60 billion to support Ukraine and $14.1 billion in security assistance to Israel.</p>

<p>Ukraine has been fighting a war against Russia since late Feb 2022 and Israel has been at war with Hamas since early Oct last year. The deal also included&nbsp;$20.2 billion for US border security and a myriad of immigration policy changes agreed to by both Democrats and Republicans. According to AFP, the bill's prospects of becoming a law are unclear.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden backs deal, urges Congress to swiftly pass it</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, strongly backing the bipartisan deal, President Joe Biden said, "We've reached an agreement on a bipartisan national security deal that includes the toughest and fairest set of border reforms in decades. I strongly support it."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/middle-east-crisis-us-may-launch-additional-strikes-against-iran-backed-groups-686946">Middle East Crisis: US may launch additional strikes against Iran-backed groups</a></strong></p>

<p>President Biden urged Congress to "get it to my desk so I can sign it into law immediately."</p>

<p>He also urged Republicans to back the deal. "If you believe, as I do, that we must secure the border now, doing nothing is not an option," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken begins fifth trip to Middle East</strong></h2>

<p>The release of the deal's text for war-torn Ukraine and Israel came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a fifth trip to the Middle East, seeking to push forward a proposal to halt the Israel-Hamas war in return for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group.</p>

<p>Blinken will visit Israel as well as Egypt and Qatar, the key go-between with Hamas which controls the Gaza Strip and maintains an office in Doha.</p>

<p>Speaking to CBS last week, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said that Blinken would press Israel to allow more food, water, medicine, and shelter in Gaza.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;How does the US earn from wars?</strong></p>

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<p>"This will be a top priority of his when he sees the Israeli government -- that the needs of the Palestinian people are something that is going to be front and centre in the US approach," Sullivan added.</p>

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday (Feb 4) rejected the much-anticipated deal that would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening American border laws.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday (Feb 4) rejected the much-anticipated deal that would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening American border laws. In a post on X, the top House Republican said, "This bill is even worse than we expected, and won't come close to ending the border catastrophe the President has created." Johnson pledged that if the bill reached the House, it would be 'dead on arrival'. I’ve seen enough. This bill is even worse than we expected, and won’t come close to ending the border catastrophe the President has created. As the lead Democrat negotiator proclaimed: Under this legislation, “the border never closes.” If this bill reaches the House, it will be… — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) February 5, 2024 × Earlier in the day, American senators released the text of the deal. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Senate Appropriations Committee chair Patty Murray said the so-called national security supplemental legislation provided for $118.3 billion in total funding, including $60 billion to support Ukraine and $14.1 billion in security assistance to Israel. Ukraine has been fighting a war against Russia since late Feb 2022 and Israel has been at war with Hamas since early Oct last year. The deal also included $20.2 billion for US border security and a myriad of immigration policy changes agreed to by both Democrats and Republicans. According to AFP, the bill's prospects of becoming a law are unclear. Biden backs deal, urges Congress to swiftly pass it Earlier, strongly backing the bipartisan deal, President Joe Biden said, "We've reached an agreement on a bipartisan national security deal that includes the toughest and fairest set of border reforms in decades. I strongly support it." Also read | Middle East Crisis: US may launch additional strikes against Iran-backed groups President Biden urged Congress to "get it to my desk so I can sign it into law immediately." He also urged Republicans to back the deal. "If you believe, as I do, that we must secure the border now, doing nothing is not an option," he added. Blinken begins fifth trip to Middle East The release of the deal's text for war-torn Ukraine and Israel came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a fifth trip to the Middle East, seeking to push forward a proposal to halt the Israel-Hamas war in return for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group. Blinken will visit Israel as well as Egypt and Qatar, the key go-between with Hamas which controls the Gaza Strip and maintains an office in Doha. Speaking to CBS last week, National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said that Blinken would press Israel to allow more food, water, medicine, and shelter in Gaza. Also watch | How does the US earn from wars? × "This will be a top priority of his when he sees the Israeli government -- that the needs of the Palestinian people are something that is going to be front and centre in the US approach," Sullivan added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday (Feb 4) that the <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-carry-out-joint-air-raids-against-houthi-targets-in-yemen-hit-36-sites-686775">wave of American and British strikes in Yemen </a></strong>would bring "further turmoil" to the Middle East. On Saturday, the militaries of the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations&nbsp;in Yemen, the third such joint operation in response to repeated attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed rebels.</p>

<p>Citing a statement from Hamas, a report by the news agency AFP said that the Palestinian militant group called the bombing of Houthi targets "a blatant assault on the sovereignty of a sister Arab country, and an escalation that will drag the region into further turmoil."</p>

<p>The Houthis did not announce any deaths in these strikes. According to the Pentagon, the strikes hit buried weapons storage facilities, missile systems, launchers, and other capabilities the Houthis used to attack Red Sea shipping.</p>

<h2><strong>Houthis vow response after strikes</strong></h2>

<p>Also on Sunday, Houthi rebels vowed a response to the American and British strikes. "The strikes will not pass without a response and consequences," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These attacks will not deter us from our ethical, religious, and humanitarian stance in support of the resilient Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," Sarea added and pointed out that the group would press on.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;How does the US earn from wars?</strong></p>

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<p>The Houthis control swathes of Yemen and have said their attacks in the Red Sea are in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US has carried out more than a dozen strikes against Houthi targets in the past several weeks. Sunday's strikes come a day after the US launched separate strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three US soldiers in Jordan last week.</p>

<h2><strong>US, UK fuelling chaos: Iran reacts to Yemen strikes</strong></h2>

<p>Condemning the strikes in Yemen, Iran said on Sunday that the US and the UK contradicted their declared intention of avoiding a wider Middle East conflict. In a statement, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said the strikes were in "clear contradiction with the repeated claims of Washington and London that they do not want the expansion of war and conflict in the region."</p>

<p>Kanani accused the two countries of "fuelling chaos, disorder, insecurity and instability" by supporting Israel in its war against Hamas.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday (Feb 4) that the wave of American and British strikes in Yemen would bring "further turmoil" to the Middle East. On Saturday, the militaries of the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations in Yemen, the third such joint operation in response to repeated attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed rebels.

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday (Feb 4) that the wave of American and British strikes in Yemen would bring "further turmoil" to the Middle East. On Saturday, the militaries of the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations in Yemen, the third such joint operation in response to repeated attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed rebels. Citing a statement from Hamas, a report by the news agency AFP said that the Palestinian militant group called the bombing of Houthi targets "a blatant assault on the sovereignty of a sister Arab country, and an escalation that will drag the region into further turmoil." The Houthis did not announce any deaths in these strikes. According to the Pentagon, the strikes hit buried weapons storage facilities, missile systems, launchers, and other capabilities the Houthis used to attack Red Sea shipping. Houthis vow response after strikes Also on Sunday, Houthi rebels vowed a response to the American and British strikes. "The strikes will not pass without a response and consequences," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, the news agency Reuters reported. Last night, @RoyalAirForce Typhoons successfully took out specific Houthi military targets in Yemen, further degrading the Houthis’ capabilities. Recent attacks on UK and international vessels are unacceptable. It’s our duty to protect innocent lives and preserve freedom. pic.twitter.com/AV1a22G8QM — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 4, 2024 × "These attacks will not deter us from our ethical, religious, and humanitarian stance in support of the resilient Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," Sarea added and pointed out that the group would press on. Also watch | How does the US earn from wars? × The Houthis control swathes of Yemen and have said their attacks in the Red Sea are in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip. The US has carried out more than a dozen strikes against Houthi targets in the past several weeks. Sunday's strikes come a day after the US launched separate strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three US soldiers in Jordan last week. US, UK fuelling chaos: Iran reacts to Yemen strikes Condemning the strikes in Yemen, Iran said on Sunday that the US and the UK contradicted their declared intention of avoiding a wider Middle East conflict. In a statement, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said the strikes were in "clear contradiction with the repeated claims of Washington and London that they do not want the expansion of war and conflict in the region." Kanani accused the two countries of "fuelling chaos, disorder, insecurity and instability" by supporting Israel in its war against Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

US, UK strikes on Yemen will bring ‘further turmoil’ to Middle East: Hamas

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