<p>A man's lifeless body was discovered inside a big cat enclosure during routine cleaning by zoo staff on Wednesday (Dec 6) at Sherbagh Zoo in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The grim incident came to light when employees noticed a shoe in the mouth of one of the big&nbsp;cats.&nbsp;Forensic experts were called in to examine the body as it remains unclear who the individual was.</p>

<p>Zaheer Anwar, a senior government official in Bahawalpur, reportedly revealed, "When they cleaned the zoo and the dens, they found the (animal) holding a shoe in its mouth. The staff got suspicious, and then they found a body inside the den."</p>

<p>Anwar described the big cat, using a term in Pakistan that encompasses both tigers and leopards, both of which are housed in the zoo.</p>

<p>Expressing the assessment by the staff, Anwar suggested, "this appears to be a lunatic, because a sensible person would not jump into the den. You can see that the den is secured. There are stairs behind the den; maybe he jumped from there."</p>

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<p>Zafarullah from the rescue service 1122 in Bahawalpur shared that the victim's legs had suffered severe mauling. He remarked, "It is yet not known who he is and how he got there. It is being investigated. The body looked several hours old."</p>

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<p>Operated by Punjab's Wildlife Department, the zoo features a variety of wildlife and charges a nominal fee of 18 cents for adult entry. The website mentions the presence of lions, tigers, and hyenas in modern moated enclosures.</p>

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<h2><strong>Earlier incidents&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, in 2000, a different zoo in Pakistan made headlines when the remains of a missing teenage boy were discovered in the lion enclosure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a separate August incident, residents of Karachi were shocked as they witnessed a young lion leisurely strolling along a bustling street following its escape from a vehicle during transportation, as reported by Geo News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video that gained widespread attention on social media in August depicted the lion roaming on Sharea Faisal, amidst the flow of cars and pedestrians.</p>
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A man's lifeless body was discovered inside a big cat enclosure during routine cleaning by zoo staff on Wednesday (Dec 6) at Sherbagh Zoo in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

A man's lifeless body was discovered inside a big cat enclosure during routine cleaning by zoo staff on Wednesday (Dec 6) at Sherbagh Zoo in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The grim incident came to light when employees noticed a shoe in the mouth of one of the big cats. Forensic experts were called in to examine the body as it remains unclear who the individual was. Zaheer Anwar, a senior government official in Bahawalpur, reportedly revealed, "When they cleaned the zoo and the dens, they found the (animal) holding a shoe in its mouth. The staff got suspicious, and then they found a body inside the den." Anwar described the big cat, using a term in Pakistan that encompasses both tigers and leopards, both of which are housed in the zoo. Expressing the assessment by the staff, Anwar suggested, "this appears to be a lunatic, because a sensible person would not jump into the den. You can see that the den is secured. There are stairs behind the den; maybe he jumped from there." Also Read | ‘Only a matter of time’: Israeli forces close in on Hamas co-founder founders Yahya Sinwar Zafarullah from the rescue service 1122 in Bahawalpur shared that the victim's legs had suffered severe mauling. He remarked, "It is yet not known who he is and how he got there. It is being investigated. The body looked several hours old." Also Read | UNESCO adds iftar, a daytime meal in Ramzan, to cultural heritage list Operated by Punjab's Wildlife Department, the zoo features a variety of wildlife and charges a nominal fee of 18 cents for adult entry. The website mentions the presence of lions, tigers, and hyenas in modern moated enclosures. Watch | McDonald's global plans include expanding to 50,000 restaurants by 2027 | World Business News × Earlier incidents Notably, in 2000, a different zoo in Pakistan made headlines when the remains of a missing teenage boy were discovered in the lion enclosure. In a separate August incident, residents of Karachi were shocked as they witnessed a young lion leisurely strolling along a bustling street following its escape from a vehicle during transportation, as reported by Geo News. A video that gained widespread attention on social media in August depicted the lion roaming on Sharea Faisal, amidst the flow of cars and pedestrians. (With inputs from agencies)

Shocked Pakistan zoo staff notice shoe in Big Cat's mouth, later discover a dead man

<p>Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who held a key role in the Doha Agreement negotiations with the United States before the takeover of Kabul and the ouster of US troops, had been issued a five-year Pakistani passport, enabling his travels abroad.&nbsp;Interior ministry officials told The News International that these passports were distributed from various cities in Pakistani provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan, and Sindh.</p>

<p>Notably, around 30,000 to 40,000 passports allocated to Afghan nationals were subsequently blocked, as officials intensified efforts to tackle the Pakistani passport scandal situation.&nbsp;Passport offices in cities such as Thatta and Karachi in Sindh, as well as undisclosed locations in Balochistan and KP, facilitated this irregular issuance of Pakistani passports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The discovery of Haqqani's Pakistani passport came to light when a Peshawar-based journalist, coincidentally on the same flight to Doha as Haqqani, observed him presenting the said passport at the immigration counter.</p>

<p>However, reports said that the mentioned journalist only brought the matter to the attention of passport authorities in August this year. Subsequent inquiries confirmed that the passport was issued in Peshawar during the tenure of the Imran-Khan-led PTI government.</p>

<p>The issuing officer, under the influence of an individual claiming to be a top intelligence officer, produced the travel documents for Haqqani. Both the issuing officer and the person involved in printing the passport have been held by the police.</p>

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<h2><strong>Saudi raises red flag</strong></h2>

<p>Saudi authorities shared samples of Pakistani passports acquired by Afghan nationals seeking employment in Saudi Arabia, which the Pakistani government learned from Saudi authorities are over 12,000 in number. These passports were annulled and individuals using fraudulent documents were repatriated to Afghanistan.</p>

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<p>Prompted by these developments, the Pakistani government launched an investigation, exposing the extensive issuance of passports to Afghan nationals. Pakistan's FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) initiated proceedings against officials involved in the issuance and production of these passports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as nearly 450,000 Afghan nationals returned to their homeland in the two months following the Pakistani government's announcement to deport all undocumented foreigners. “Those who have been asked to leave are the illegal immigrants here. They don’t enjoy the refugee status,” Durrani Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s special envoy to Afghanistan said Wednesday (Dec 7).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who held a key role in the Doha Agreement negotiations with the United States before the takeover of Kabul and the ouster of US troops, had been issued a five-year Pakistani passport, enabling his travels abroad.

Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, who held a key role in the Doha Agreement negotiations with the United States before the takeover of Kabul and the ouster of US troops, had been issued a five-year Pakistani passport, enabling his travels abroad. Interior ministry officials told The News International that these passports were distributed from various cities in Pakistani provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan, and Sindh. Notably, around 30,000 to 40,000 passports allocated to Afghan nationals were subsequently blocked, as officials intensified efforts to tackle the Pakistani passport scandal situation. Passport offices in cities such as Thatta and Karachi in Sindh, as well as undisclosed locations in Balochistan and KP, facilitated this irregular issuance of Pakistani passports. Also Read | State of emergency declared in Seychelles after floods and explosion The discovery of Haqqani's Pakistani passport came to light when a Peshawar-based journalist, coincidentally on the same flight to Doha as Haqqani, observed him presenting the said passport at the immigration counter. However, reports said that the mentioned journalist only brought the matter to the attention of passport authorities in August this year. Subsequent inquiries confirmed that the passport was issued in Peshawar during the tenure of the Imran-Khan-led PTI government. The issuing officer, under the influence of an individual claiming to be a top intelligence officer, produced the travel documents for Haqqani. Both the issuing officer and the person involved in printing the passport have been held by the police. Also Read | Ex-boyfriend of celebrity therapist Amie Harwick sentenced to life in prison for her brutal murder Saudi raises red flag Saudi authorities shared samples of Pakistani passports acquired by Afghan nationals seeking employment in Saudi Arabia, which the Pakistani government learned from Saudi authorities are over 12,000 in number. These passports were annulled and individuals using fraudulent documents were repatriated to Afghanistan. Watch | Far-right surge in Eastern Germany, AFD particularly popular among youth × Prompted by these developments, the Pakistani government launched an investigation, exposing the extensive issuance of passports to Afghan nationals. Pakistan's FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) initiated proceedings against officials involved in the issuance and production of these passports. This comes as nearly 450,000 Afghan nationals returned to their homeland in the two months following the Pakistani government's announcement to deport all undocumented foreigners. “Those who have been asked to leave are the illegal immigrants here. They don’t enjoy the refugee status,” Durrani Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s special envoy to Afghanistan said Wednesday (Dec 7). (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani passport scandal by Taliban interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani exposed. Here's what happened

<p>Japanese prosecutors are seeking death penalty for Shinji Aoba, the man charged with the 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation, as the final verdict is set to be delivered on January 25.</p>

<p>The devastating blaze in July 2019 that sent shockwaves through Japan resulted in the tragic killing of 36 people. Aoba, who suffered severe burns in the incident, has confessed to igniting the fire. He is now facing multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and arson.</p>

<p>Japan maintains the death penalty and administers it in cases of serious crimes, even though the country has faced criticism from human rights organisations for its use. Concerns have also been raised about potential flaws in the justice system, such as reliance on confessions and limited access to legal representation.</p>

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<p>Aoba's confession of having started the fire came in September.</p>

<p>On Wednesday (Dec 6) he, for the first time, expressed remorse during his trial, acknowledging his deep sorrow and guilt.</p>

<p>"I feel tremendously sorry and the feeling includes a sense of guilt," Aoba reportedly told the court.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are the accusations?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Aoba is accused of setting the blaze in rage over alleged stealing of ideas by Kyoto Animation. He unlawfully entered the studio, poured&nbsp;gasoline on the ground, and set it ablaze while reportedly shouting "drop dead". Those who died included young staff members, with more than 30 others sustaining injuries.</p>

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<p>At the trial, prosecutors described the arson as an act "committed out of misplaced resentment," attributing Aoba's actions to a delusional belief that Kyoto Animation had stolen his ideas, an accusation vehemently denied by the studio.</p>

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<p>Aoba, who suffered extensive burns covering over 90 per cent of his skin, underwent multiple surgeries and regained consciousness weeks later. His lawyers have entered the not-guilty plea,&nbsp;arguing that he lacked the capacity to distinguish between right and wrong due to a mental disorder.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Japanese prosecutors are seeking death penalty for Shinji Aoba, the man charged with the 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation, as the final verdict is set to be delivered on January 25.

Japanese prosecutors are seeking death penalty for Shinji Aoba, the man charged with the 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation, as the final verdict is set to be delivered on January 25. The devastating blaze in July 2019 that sent shockwaves through Japan resulted in the tragic killing of 36 people. Aoba, who suffered severe burns in the incident, has confessed to igniting the fire. He is now facing multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and arson. Japan maintains the death penalty and administers it in cases of serious crimes, even though the country has faced criticism from human rights organisations for its use. Concerns have also been raised about potential flaws in the justice system, such as reliance on confessions and limited access to legal representation. Also Read | Republican candidates get vile in absence of Donald Trump in GOP debate: Key takeaways Aoba's confession of having started the fire came in September. On Wednesday (Dec 6) he, for the first time, expressed remorse during his trial, acknowledging his deep sorrow and guilt. "I feel tremendously sorry and the feeling includes a sense of guilt," Aoba reportedly told the court. What are the accusations? Aoba is accused of setting the blaze in rage over alleged stealing of ideas by Kyoto Animation. He unlawfully entered the studio, poured gasoline on the ground, and set it ablaze while reportedly shouting "drop dead". Those who died included young staff members, with more than 30 others sustaining injuries. Also Read | Israel knew about 'threat' to Supernova festival, left organisers to 'fend for themselves': Report At the trial, prosecutors described the arson as an act "committed out of misplaced resentment," attributing Aoba's actions to a delusional belief that Kyoto Animation had stolen his ideas, an accusation vehemently denied by the studio. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Watch what Israel has to say on civilian deaths × Aoba, who suffered extensive burns covering over 90 per cent of his skin, underwent multiple surgeries and regained consciousness weeks later. His lawyers have entered the not-guilty plea, arguing that he lacked the capacity to distinguish between right and wrong due to a mental disorder. (With inputs from agencies)

2019 Kyoto Animation arson case: Japan prosecutors seek death penalty for Shinji Aoba

<p>Day 58 of the Israel-Hamas war intensified with heavy bombardments reported near Gaza's Khan Younis and Rafah, prompting additional evacuation orders from the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). This comes as the military claimed to have identified 800 Hamas tunnel shafts, destroying 500, located near civilian infrastructure.</p>

<p>Amidst the ongoing violence, the US National Security Council clarified that there are no official negotiations for a new humanitarian pause or hostage releases, expressing hope for talks to resume.</p>

<p>The truce ended on Friday (Dec 1) and since then the war has resumed for the last three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The humanitarian fallout of the war is continuing as the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reported 316 Palestinian casualties since the cease-fire ended. This also included the death of leading Palestinian&nbsp;researcher and scientist Sufyan Tayeh and his family, reportedly in an Israeli airstrike.</p>

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<p>Rocket fire persisted from both Gaza and Lebanon. Rockets struck Sderot, causing damage, while anti-tank missiles wounded ten Israeli soldiers and a civilian near the Lebanon border. Israeli retaliation targeted Hezbollah in Lebanon in response.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A Palestinian was killed during an IDF operation in the West Bank town of Qalqilya.&nbsp;The IDF claimed self-defence, stating they were shot at and faced explosive attacks.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, pledged to intensify investigations into Gaza and the West Bank after witnessing "scenes of calculated cruelty."</p>

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<h2><strong>Israeli ship targeted in Red Sea&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Beyond the immediate conflict zone, an alarming development occurred in the Red Sea, where the USS Carney and commercial ships, including an Israeli-owned vessel, reportedly faced an attack from missiles and drones from Yemen.</p>

<p>This marked the fourth assault on Israeli-owned ships since the conflict's onset. Diplomatic efforts are&nbsp;yet to yield any breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war as the toll on civilians continues to rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></strong></p>


Day 58 of the Israel-Hamas war intensified with heavy bombardments reported near Gaza's Khan Younis and Rafah, prompting additional evacuation orders from the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).

Day 58 of the Israel-Hamas war intensified with heavy bombardments reported near Gaza's Khan Younis and Rafah, prompting additional evacuation orders from the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). This comes as the military claimed to have identified 800 Hamas tunnel shafts, destroying 500, located near civilian infrastructure. Amidst the ongoing violence, the US National Security Council clarified that there are no official negotiations for a new humanitarian pause or hostage releases, expressing hope for talks to resume. The truce ended on Friday (Dec 1) and since then the war has resumed for the last three days. The humanitarian fallout of the war is continuing as the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reported 316 Palestinian casualties since the cease-fire ended. This also included the death of leading Palestinian researcher and scientist Sufyan Tayeh and his family, reportedly in an Israeli airstrike. Also Read | Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing Rocket fire persisted from both Gaza and Lebanon. Rockets struck Sderot, causing damage, while anti-tank missiles wounded ten Israeli soldiers and a civilian near the Lebanon border. Israeli retaliation targeted Hezbollah in Lebanon in response. Also Read | Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Israeli ships in Red Sea A Palestinian was killed during an IDF operation in the West Bank town of Qalqilya. The IDF claimed self-defence, stating they were shot at and faced explosive attacks. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, pledged to intensify investigations into Gaza and the West Bank after witnessing "scenes of calculated cruelty." Watch | Myanmar rebel groups mounting nationwide offensive against junta × Israeli ship targeted in Red Sea Beyond the immediate conflict zone, an alarming development occurred in the Red Sea, where the USS Carney and commercial ships, including an Israeli-owned vessel, reportedly faced an attack from missiles and drones from Yemen. This marked the fourth assault on Israeli-owned ships since the conflict's onset. Diplomatic efforts are yet to yield any breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war as the toll on civilians continues to rise. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel-Hamas war Day 58: Human toll surges, no diplomatic breakthrough since truce collapsed

<p>The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area.</p>

<p>"We're aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available," the Pentagon said.</p>

<p>Yemen's Houthi movement said its navy had attacked two Israeli ships, Unity Explorer and Number Nine, with an armed drone and a naval missile.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the group's military said the two ships were targeted after they rejected warnings, without elaborating.</p>

<p>In a broadcast statement the spokesperson said the attacks were in response to the demands of the Yemeni people and calls from Islamic nations to stand with the Palestinian people.</p>

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<p>An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>The reported incident follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since the war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.</p>

<p>An Israeli-linked cargo ship was seized last month by the Houthis, allies of Iran. The group, which controls most of Yemen's Red Sea coast, had previously fired ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel and vowed to target more Israeli vessels.</p>

<p>ABC News, citing a US&nbsp;official, reported the USS Carney had been involved in multiple engagements involving Houthi attacks on commercial vessels.</p>

<p>"In at least two circumstances, the Carney successfully shot down (drones) headed in its direction," the official told ABC.</p>

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<p>British maritime security company Ambrey said earlier that a bulk carrier and a container ship had been hit by at least two drones while sailing in the Red Sea.</p>

<p>Ambrey said the container ship had reportedly suffered damage from a drone attack about 63 miles northwest of the northern Yemeni port of Hodeidah.</p>

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<p>Britain's Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said it had received reports of a drone attack in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab strait.</p>

<p>Last week, a US&nbsp;Navy warship responded to a distress call from an Israeli-managed commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden after it had been seized by armed individuals.</p>

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The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area.

The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area. "We're aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available," the Pentagon said. Yemen's Houthi movement said its navy had attacked two Israeli ships, Unity Explorer and Number Nine, with an armed drone and a naval missile. A spokesperson for the group's military said the two ships were targeted after they rejected warnings, without elaborating. In a broadcast statement the spokesperson said the attacks were in response to the demands of the Yemeni people and calls from Islamic nations to stand with the Palestinian people. Also Read | The Capitals: Athens renews campaign to get back stolen pieces of Greek history An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The reported incident follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since the war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7. An Israeli-linked cargo ship was seized last month by the Houthis, allies of Iran. The group, which controls most of Yemen's Red Sea coast, had previously fired ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel and vowed to target more Israeli vessels. ABC News, citing a US official, reported the USS Carney had been involved in multiple engagements involving Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. "In at least two circumstances, the Carney successfully shot down (drones) headed in its direction," the official told ABC. Also Read | New York stabbing attack: Four killed in Queens neighbourhood as police shoots suspect dead British maritime security company Ambrey said earlier that a bulk carrier and a container ship had been hit by at least two drones while sailing in the Red Sea. Ambrey said the container ship had reportedly suffered damage from a drone attack about 63 miles northwest of the northern Yemeni port of Hodeidah. Watch | Cyclone Michaung: Rains lash parts of Southern India as cyclone approaches × Britain's Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said it had received reports of a drone attack in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab strait. Last week, a US Navy warship responded to a distress call from an Israeli-managed commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden after it had been seized by armed individuals. (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Israeli ships in Red Sea

<p>A recent study conducted by researchers at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has uncovered a fascinating aspect of the Moon's composition. The study, centred on lunar rocks brought back by the Apollo programme, has revealed the presence of hydrogen within these rocks.</p>

<p>This hydrogen, when combined with lunar oxygen, holds the potential to serve as a valuable resource for future lunar explorations.</p>

<p>The Apollo programme, which returned with a total of 382 kilogrammes of lunar rock, provided a substantial amount of material for scientific analysis. Some of these samples were promptly examined, while others were securely stored for later research.</p>

<p>Led by Katherine D. Burgess, along with team members Brittany A. Cymes and Rhonda M. Stroud, the NRL research team studied lunar rock to unravel the origins and formation of water on the Moon.</p>

<p>This knowledge is crucial for the prospect of sustained lunar exploration, especially for the establishment of lunar bases, which would benefit from using local resources available on the moon.</p>

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<p>Transmission electron microscopy played a key role in this investigation, focusing on lunar sample 79221. In this technique, a beam of electrons visualised specimens at a highly magnified scale.</p>

<p>The team concentrated on grains of minerals such as apatite and merrillite, identifying signs of 'space' weathering caused by the solar wind. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun at speeds of up to 1.6 million km per hour.</p>

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<p>The researchers discovered hydrogen signatures within vesicles, small cavities formed as lava cools.</p>

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<p>This groundbreaking finding indicated that detectable amounts of solar wind are being trapped, potentially creating a reservoir that could be harnessed by future lunar explorers.</p>

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A recent study conducted by researchers at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has uncovered a fascinating aspect of the Moon's composition. The study, centred on lunar rocks brought back by the Apollo programme, has revealed the presence of hydrogen within these rocks.

A recent study conducted by researchers at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has uncovered a fascinating aspect of the Moon's composition. The study, centred on lunar rocks brought back by the Apollo programme, has revealed the presence of hydrogen within these rocks. This hydrogen, when combined with lunar oxygen, holds the potential to serve as a valuable resource for future lunar explorations. The Apollo programme, which returned with a total of 382 kilogrammes of lunar rock, provided a substantial amount of material for scientific analysis. Some of these samples were promptly examined, while others were securely stored for later research. Led by Katherine D. Burgess, along with team members Brittany A. Cymes and Rhonda M. Stroud, the NRL research team studied lunar rock to unravel the origins and formation of water on the Moon. This knowledge is crucial for the prospect of sustained lunar exploration, especially for the establishment of lunar bases, which would benefit from using local resources available on the moon. Also Read | This groundbreaking new drug is all set to increase life span of large dogs Transmission electron microscopy played a key role in this investigation, focusing on lunar sample 79221. In this technique, a beam of electrons visualised specimens at a highly magnified scale. The team concentrated on grains of minerals such as apatite and merrillite, identifying signs of 'space' weathering caused by the solar wind. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun at speeds of up to 1.6 million km per hour. Also Read | Medicine used for controlling blood pressure found to have anti-ageing effect The researchers discovered hydrogen signatures within vesicles, small cavities formed as lava cools. Watch | Christmas festivities around the world × This groundbreaking finding indicated that detectable amounts of solar wind are being trapped, potentially creating a reservoir that could be harnessed by future lunar explorers. (With inputs from agencies)

Moon getting hydrogen from solar winds, reveals study of Apollo samples

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a big statement ahead of the national polls next year saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in three state elections will translate to a win in the upcoming Lok Sabha race. Read WION's extensive coverage of state elections to catch all the action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the southern Philippines, a quake of magnitude 6.6 added to the prevailing anxiety in the region as it already witnessed a series of quakes on Saturday (Dec 3).</p>

<p>In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reassured that Israel has no intention of harming the population of the Gaza Strip. He said that Israel is actively collaborating with the United States and international organisations to identify safe areas for Gazan civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana election results 2023: The verdict is out. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form governments in three Hindi-speaking states in western and central India just a few months before he will seek a third consecutive term with General Elections in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook&nbsp;the southern Philippines on Sunday, intensifying the prevailing anxiety in the region. The US Geological Survey reported&nbsp;this seismic event as one among the series of potent aftershocks experienced since the previous day's more powerful quake.</p>

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;on Saturday (Dec 3) said that his country had no desire to harm the Gaza Strip's population, as Israel continues&nbsp;to work with the United States and international organisations to define safe areas for Gazan civilians. "We determine safe areas (in Gaza) in coordination with international agencies and with our American friends, we determine safe areas to where the population knows it can evacuate," Prime Minister Netanyahu told reporters.</p>

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<p>Four people, including two children, were killed in the Far Rockaway neighbourhood of Queens, New York in what is believed to be a stabbing attack. Three others sustained injuries in the harrowing incident that took place on Sunday (Dec 3). The suspect died from injuries after being shot by the police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>New data from the Climate Trace project shows&nbsp;that electricity generation in China and India, along with oil and gas production in the US, has driven the most significant increases in global greenhouse gas emissions since the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2015.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-maldives-core-group-to-discuss-usage-of-indian-military-platforms-665815">India and Maldives core group to discuss usage of Indian military platforms</a></p>

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<p>India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-elections-2023-bjp-roars-with-staggering-numbers-congress-wiped-out-665801">Madhya Pradesh elections 2023: BJP roars with staggering numbers, Congress wiped out</a></p>

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<p>India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party clinched a massive victory in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election. The results came out in favour of the BJP despite exit polls predicting a tight race.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leaders of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailed the 'people-centric policies' of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under the 'charismatic' leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the party's electoral success in three states.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-election-results-2023-brs-concedes-defeat-extends-congratulations-to-congress-665743">Telangana election results 2023: Congress wins Telangana, ousting BRS</a></p>

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<p>The Indian National Congress&nbsp;is set to form its government in Telangana&nbsp;as it crosses the majority mark of 60&nbsp;seats, as per the Election Commission of India.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-greenlights-new-air-routes-connecting-northeastern-states-to-international-destinations-665757">India greenlights new air routes connecting northeastern states to International destinations</a></p>

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<p>The Indian government has greenlit four new air routes connecting northeastern states to international destinations under the flagship regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which translates to "Let the common citizens of the country fly."&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a big statement ahead of the national polls next year saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in three state elections will translate to a win in the upcoming Lok Sabha race.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a big statement ahead of the national polls next year saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in three state elections will translate to a win in the upcoming Lok Sabha race. Read WION's extensive coverage of state elections to catch all the action. In the southern Philippines, a quake of magnitude 6.6 added to the prevailing anxiety in the region as it already witnessed a series of quakes on Saturday (Dec 3). In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reassured that Israel has no intention of harming the population of the Gaza Strip. He said that Israel is actively collaborating with the United States and international organisations to identify safe areas for Gazan civilians. Hat-trick in state elections is guarantee of hat-trick in 2024, says PM Modi Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana election results 2023: The verdict is out. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form governments in three Hindi-speaking states in western and central India just a few months before he will seek a third consecutive term with General Elections in 2024. Southern Philippines shaken by magnitude 6.6 earthquake following Saturday’s 7.6 tremor A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Sunday, intensifying the prevailing anxiety in the region. The US Geological Survey reported this seismic event as one among the series of potent aftershocks experienced since the previous day's more powerful quake. Israel-Hamas war: We have no desire to harm Gaza's population, says Israeli PM Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Dec 3) said that his country had no desire to harm the Gaza Strip's population, as Israel continues to work with the United States and international organisations to define safe areas for Gazan civilians. "We determine safe areas (in Gaza) in coordination with international agencies and with our American friends, we determine safe areas to where the population knows it can evacuate," Prime Minister Netanyahu told reporters. New York stabbing attack: Four killed in Queens as police shoots suspect dead Four people, including two children, were killed in the Far Rockaway neighbourhood of Queens, New York in what is believed to be a stabbing attack. Three others sustained injuries in the harrowing incident that took place on Sunday (Dec 3). The suspect died from injuries after being shot by the police. Surge in greenhouse gas emissions points to China, US, and India as primary culprits: Data New data from the Climate Trace project shows that electricity generation in China and India, along with oil and gas production in the US, has driven the most significant increases in global greenhouse gas emissions since the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2015. India and Maldives core group to discuss usage of Indian military platforms India and Maldives have agreed to form a core group to deliberate on the continued usage of Indian military platforms in the island nation. This initiative follows a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Dubai, where the leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation including development cooperation, economic relations, and climate change. Madhya Pradesh elections 2023: BJP roars with staggering numbers, Congress wiped out India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party clinched a massive victory in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election. The results came out in favour of the BJP despite exit polls predicting a tight race. Jaishankar, Amit Shah react as BJP secures power in key states ahead of 2024 elections The leaders of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailed the 'people-centric policies' of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under the 'charismatic' leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the party's electoral success in three states. Telangana election results 2023: Congress wins Telangana, ousting BRS The Indian National Congress is set to form its government in Telangana as it crosses the majority mark of 60 seats, as per the Election Commission of India. India greenlights new air routes connecting northeastern states to International destinations The Indian government has greenlit four new air routes connecting northeastern states to international destinations under the flagship regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which translates to "Let the common citizens of the country fly."

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<p>Four people, including two children, were killed in the Far Rockaway neighbourhood of Queens, New York in what is believed to be a stabbing attack. Three others sustained injuries in the harrowing incident that took place on Sunday (Dec 3). The suspect died of injuries after being shot by the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At approximately 05:10 local time (10:10 GMT), the New York Police Department received a distressing 911 call from a young female, urgently reporting that her cousin was in the midst of a homicidal rampage and was "killing her family members".</p>

<p>Responding promptly to the call, two officers arrived at the address on Beach 22nd Street. After reaching the crime spot, the law enforcement personnel encountered a male suspect exiting the residence. He was carrying luggage, reports indicated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Things took a horrific turn when the police reportedly tried to hold a conversation with the man. The man brandished a knife and started launching a frenzied attack on the police officers.</p>

<p>Reports suggest that the suspect stabbed one officer in the neck and chest area while another officer was stabbed in the head by the man. Faced with imminent danger, one of the officers resorted to using his firearm, shooting the man in an attempt to neutralise the threat. The man, when taken to the hospital, was declared dead by the doctors.&nbsp;The identified suspect, 39-year-old Courtney Gordon, had a prior arrest record related to domestic violence in the Bronx County.</p>

<h2><strong>Law enforcement units rushed to the scene</strong></h2>

<p>Additional law enforcement units were rushed to the scene.&nbsp;At the front of the residence, an 11-year-old girl was found.</p>

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<p>Despite immediate medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries. Subsequent investigations led emergency responders to the interior of the house, where the dead bodies of a 12-year-old boy, a 44-year-old female, and a male in his 30s were found.</p>

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<p>Moreover, a 61-year-old female, bearing multiple stab wounds, was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital for urgent medical attention. A chilling detail emerged as law enforcement recovered a kitchen steak knife from the gruesome crime scene.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Four people, including two children, were killed in the Far Rockaway neighbourhood of Queens, New York in what is believed to be a stabbing attack. Three others sustained injuries in the harrowing incident that took place on Sunday (Dec 3).

Four people, including two children, were killed in the Far Rockaway neighbourhood of Queens, New York in what is believed to be a stabbing attack. Three others sustained injuries in the harrowing incident that took place on Sunday (Dec 3). The suspect died of injuries after being shot by the police. At approximately 05:10 local time (10:10 GMT), the New York Police Department received a distressing 911 call from a young female, urgently reporting that her cousin was in the midst of a homicidal rampage and was "killing her family members". Responding promptly to the call, two officers arrived at the address on Beach 22nd Street. After reaching the crime spot, the law enforcement personnel encountered a male suspect exiting the residence. He was carrying luggage, reports indicated. Also Read | Latin America remembers Kissinger's dark legacy bitterly, Chile's 'Pinochet' and his role in Operation Condor Things took a horrific turn when the police reportedly tried to hold a conversation with the man. The man brandished a knife and started launching a frenzied attack on the police officers. Reports suggest that the suspect stabbed one officer in the neck and chest area while another officer was stabbed in the head by the man. Faced with imminent danger, one of the officers resorted to using his firearm, shooting the man in an attempt to neutralise the threat. The man, when taken to the hospital, was declared dead by the doctors. The identified suspect, 39-year-old Courtney Gordon, had a prior arrest record related to domestic violence in the Bronx County. Law enforcement units rushed to the scene Additional law enforcement units were rushed to the scene. At the front of the residence, an 11-year-old girl was found. Also Read | British Army used solar panels manufactured using forced labour in China: Report Despite immediate medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries. Subsequent investigations led emergency responders to the interior of the house, where the dead bodies of a 12-year-old boy, a 44-year-old female, and a male in his 30s were found. Watch | PM Modi's speech at BJP headquarters: 'Every Indian feels today's victory as his own' × Moreover, a 61-year-old female, bearing multiple stab wounds, was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital for urgent medical attention. A chilling detail emerged as law enforcement recovered a kitchen steak knife from the gruesome crime scene. (With inputs from agencies)

New York stabbing: Four killed in Queens neighbourhood as police shoot suspect dead

Who will be Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh? Here're 4 Potential Candidates

Crossing well above the halfway mark, BJP is set to form its government once again in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Who will the party choose as the next CM face in the state?

Current Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan won from Budhni seat with a wide margin of 1,64,951 votes and is in the race to become CM for another term.

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia is the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel in the PM Modi government and he is a potential BJP candidate to become next CM.

Union minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar contested and made a resounding win from MP's Dimani assembly seat.

Kailash Vijayvargiya, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national general secretary, won from Indore-1 assembly constituency by a huge margin of 57,939 votes. He also stands in the race for the state's next CM.

Who Will Be Chhattisgarh CM? BJP’s 5 Probable Candidates 


The 54-year-old Arun Sao is an OBC face and hails from Mungeli district. In November 2022, the first-time Member of Parliament from Bilaspur, was appointed as the head of the BJP’s state unit. 

The 71-year-old Rajput and former chief minister of the state Raman Singh had defeated former MP chief minister Motilal Vora in the 1999 general elections and became minister in PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government.


OP Choudhary, a 2005 batch IAS officer, contested against INC’s Prakash Shakrajeet Naik in Raigarh. The former civil servant-turned-politician, who joined the BJP in 2018, is also in the running for CM’s post. 

Vijay Baghel, a BJP MP from Chhattisgarh’s Durg, is the nephew of Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel. The Baghels have a history of electoral clashes. They contested elections in both 2008 and 2013, each securing a victory once. 

Vishnu Deo Sai, the BJP’s tribal face in the state, is a potential candidate for the CM position. His political journey began when he was elected unopposed as the Sarpanch of Bagia village. 

Who Will Be Chhattisgarh CM? BJP’s 5 Probable Candidates

Who will be Rajasthan Chief Minister? Here’re 7 Potential Candidates

Leading in the Tijara constituency and a Member of Parliament from Alwar Lok Sabha constituency, Baba Balak Nath is known as the ‘Yogi of Rajasthan’ and heads the Baba Mastnath Math in Rohtak. 

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is known to be close to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He defeated Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s son in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Jodhpur. 

Former bureaucrat and present law minister at the Centre, Meghwal is one of the Dalit faces in Rajasthan. He replaced Kiren Rijiju as the law minister. 

Two-time former chief minister, 70 years old, and the first woman CM of Rajasthan, Raje is BJP’s face in Rajasthan for the last two decades. 

The name of Diya Kumari, who comes from the Jaipur royal family, is also in the race. She is seen as an alternative to Vasundhara Raje in the BJP. 

Om Birla is currently the Lok Sabha speaker. Birla is the most prominent face of the BJP from Hadoti region. He is considered close to PM Modi and can play an important role in Rajasthan. 

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s name is also doing the rounds in the CM race. Vaishnaw, a Member of Parliament, is representing Odisha state in the Rajya Sabha. 

Who will be Rajasthan Chief Minister? Here’re 7 Potential Candidates:

<p>As the Israel-Hamas war in West Asia protracted for Day 57, a series of developments resulted in a deadlock in truce negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The conflict is facing an imminent threat of a spillover beyond the immediate theatre in the Gaza Strip, with Israel's fighter jets targeting numerous Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon in response to repeated rocket attacks on northern Israel.</p>

<p>Tensions escalated further when rockets were fired from Lebanon at the border area, prompting the IDF to respond with artillery shelling.</p>

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<p>In a separate incident, a combat helicopter in Israel's Galilee area downed a malfunctioning military drone, triggering sirens.</p>

<p>The IDF assured that the interception was controlled, mitigating security concerns. Amidst these events, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern, cautioning that Israel's aim of eliminating Hamas could unleash a decade-long war.</p>

<p>The international community's efforts to broker a truce faced challenges, exemplified by Mossad's announcement that negotiations in Qatar reached a "dead end".</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive led to the return of the negotiating team.</p>

<p>The Mossad's statement said,&nbsp;“The Hamas terror group did not fulfill its obligations under the agreement that included releasing all the women and children that were on the list provided to Hamas that had authorised it."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps held Israel responsible for the deaths of its two members in Syria, who were on an advisory mission.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey unleashes verbal attack on US</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Turkey, facing pressure from the United States to sever historic ties with Hamas, resisted the demand.</p>

<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey views Hamas as a political party, not a terrorist organisation.</p>

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<p>As the truce talks continued&nbsp;to hang in limbo, global leaders, including Macron, called for intensified efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire. The quest for a resolution is facing hurdles, leaving the region mired in uncertainty on Day 57.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the Israel-Hamas war in West Asia protracted for Day 57, a series of developments resulted in a deadlock in truce negotiations. The conflict is facing an imminent threat of a spillover beyond the immediate theatre in the Gaza Strip, with Israel's fighter jets targeting numerous Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon in response to repeated rocket attacks on northern Israel.

As the Israel-Hamas war in West Asia protracted for Day 57, a series of developments resulted in a deadlock in truce negotiations. The conflict is facing an imminent threat of a spillover beyond the immediate theatre in the Gaza Strip, with Israel's fighter jets targeting numerous Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon in response to repeated rocket attacks on northern Israel. Tensions escalated further when rockets were fired from Lebanon at the border area, prompting the IDF to respond with artillery shelling. Also Read | After Gaza war, Israel plans to hunt down Hamas leaders globally, says report In a separate incident, a combat helicopter in Israel's Galilee area downed a malfunctioning military drone, triggering sirens. The IDF assured that the interception was controlled, mitigating security concerns. Amidst these events, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern, cautioning that Israel's aim of eliminating Hamas could unleash a decade-long war. The international community's efforts to broker a truce faced challenges, exemplified by Mossad's announcement that negotiations in Qatar reached a "dead end". Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive led to the return of the negotiating team. The Mossad's statement said, “The Hamas terror group did not fulfill its obligations under the agreement that included releasing all the women and children that were on the list provided to Hamas that had authorised it." Also Read | Iran says claims over launch of Fattah-2 hypersonic missile 'misleading' Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps held Israel responsible for the deaths of its two members in Syria, who were on an advisory mission. Turkey unleashes verbal attack on US Turkey, facing pressure from the United States to sever historic ties with Hamas, resisted the demand. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey views Hamas as a political party, not a terrorist organisation. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Grim cycle of death in Gaza × As the truce talks continued to hang in limbo, global leaders, including Macron, called for intensified efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire. The quest for a resolution is facing hurdles, leaving the region mired in uncertainty on Day 57. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas war Day 57: Deadlock in truce negotiations, Israel targets Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon

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