<p>Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, will assume the role of India's charge&nbsp;d'affaires at its High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. This appointment marks the first time a female diplomat will lead India's representation in Pakistan. Srivastava's appointment is followed by the tenure of Suresh Kumar, who will be returning to New Delhi soon, media reports said.</p>

<p>Prior to her new assignment, Srivastava served as a joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)'s Indo-Pacific division. With an accomplished career, she also brings experience from her posting at the Indian Embassy in Beijing, China from 2007 to 2009, as well as her role as the director of the Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Kolkata.</p>

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<h2><strong>Challenging role</strong></h2>

<p>Srivastava's assignment comes at a challenging time, as the diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have been strained due to various factors, including terrorism breeding from Pakistani soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After India decided to abrogate Article 370, which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, in August 2019, Islamabad downgraded diplomatic ties with New Delhi.</p>

<p>Now, the high commissions in Islamabad and New Delhi are led by respective charge d'affaires.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Historically, India has always been represented by male diplomats in its missions, and this appointment is the first in Indian diplomacy.</p>

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<h2><strong>Recent developments</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan also appointed Saad Ahmad Warraich as its new charge d'affaires in New Delhi.</p>

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<p>Warraich, who previously served in Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, succeeded Salman Sharif, who left India in July.</p>

<p>The Indian position on Pakistan’s role in spreading and nurturing international terror groups has long remained clear and constant. New Delhi has repeatedly raised the issue of Pakistan's continued support of cross-border terrorism in bilateral, regional, and multilateral forums, and has shared credible inputs regarding the Pakistani origins of the captured terrorists.</p>

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Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, will assume the role of India's charge d'affaires at its High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, will assume the role of India's charge d'affaires at its High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. This appointment marks the first time a female diplomat will lead India's representation in Pakistan. Srivastava's appointment is followed by the tenure of Suresh Kumar, who will be returning to New Delhi soon, media reports said. Prior to her new assignment, Srivastava served as a joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)'s Indo-Pacific division. With an accomplished career, she also brings experience from her posting at the Indian Embassy in Beijing, China from 2007 to 2009, as well as her role as the director of the Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Kolkata. Also Read | Storm Idalia lashes western Cuba as it intensifies into major hurricane Challenging role Srivastava's assignment comes at a challenging time, as the diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have been strained due to various factors, including terrorism breeding from Pakistani soil. After India decided to abrogate Article 370, which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, in August 2019, Islamabad downgraded diplomatic ties with New Delhi. Now, the high commissions in Islamabad and New Delhi are led by respective charge d'affaires. Historically, India has always been represented by male diplomats in its missions, and this appointment is the first in Indian diplomacy. Also Read | Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users Recent developments Pakistan also appointed Saad Ahmad Warraich as its new charge d'affaires in New Delhi. Watch | Gravitas: 'Don't Speak Japanese Loudly'; Tokyo Cautions Citizens Amid Harassment In China × Warraich, who previously served in Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, succeeded Salman Sharif, who left India in July. The Indian position on Pakistan’s role in spreading and nurturing international terror groups has long remained clear and constant. New Delhi has repeatedly raised the issue of Pakistan's continued support of cross-border terrorism in bilateral, regional, and multilateral forums, and has shared credible inputs regarding the Pakistani origins of the captured terrorists. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A day after a heart-wrenching alleged rape incident in a housing society located within a sprawling township in India's Ghaziabad, a 19-year-old woman guard hailing from Jharkhand tragically died at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital. The accused society manager Ajay Kumar, in his mid-30s, has been arrested in the case, media reports said.</p>

<p>The tragedy unfolded on Sunday morning (August 27) around 11:15 am&nbsp;when the young guard entered the storage room to fetch water. Upon her return, she appeared deeply distressed and tearful. In an unexpected turn of events, she closed the main gate and prohibited entry to residents, urging her fellow guards to summon the police.&nbsp;"She complained of breathlessness while talking and slumped to the ground. We then took her to a nearby hospital," a guard quoted by the media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrest came after a complaint was lodged by a family member of the deceased woman. The family alleged that multiple individuals were involved in the sexual assault. An autopsy report, which is expected to provide crucial insights into the case, is reportedly pending.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Deputy Commissioner of Police (rural), Vivek Yadav, said that they received a distress call from a private hospital, which revealed that the young woman had been admitted due to a complaint of sexual assault.&nbsp;"When we spoke to some of her relatives, they alleged she had been raped by the society's manager and beaten up by two others. We then registered an FIR for gang rape against the three," he purportedly said.</p>

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<p>In response, a First Information Report (FIR) for gang rape was promptly filed against the three suspects. Later, in a significant development, the woman provided a written statement to a magistrate, primarily naming the manager.</p>

<h2><strong>Condition&nbsp;worsened</strong></h2>

<p>The woman's condition worsened, leading to her transfer to Safdarjung Hospital. Her health continued to deteriorate, and she tragically passed away during treatment on Monday morning (August 28).</p>

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<p>Hailing from Giridih in Jharkhand, she had aspired to pursue higher studies, but financial constraints compelled her to take on the role of a guard in the city's housing society. She had been working as a guard in the society for about 40 days before the unfortunate incident occurred. Colleagues of the victim reportedly revealed that the maintenance manager often flirted with her and made indecent comments.</p>

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A day after a heart-wrenching alleged rape incident in a housing society located within a sprawling township in India's Ghaziabad, a 19-year-old woman guard hailing from Jharkhand tragically died at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.

A day after a heart-wrenching alleged rape incident in a housing society located within a sprawling township in India's Ghaziabad, a 19-year-old woman guard hailing from Jharkhand tragically died at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital. The accused society manager Ajay Kumar, in his mid-30s, has been arrested in the case, media reports said. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday morning (August 27) around 11:15 am when the young guard entered the storage room to fetch water. Upon her return, she appeared deeply distressed and tearful. In an unexpected turn of events, she closed the main gate and prohibited entry to residents, urging her fellow guards to summon the police. "She complained of breathlessness while talking and slumped to the ground. We then took her to a nearby hospital," a guard quoted by the media reports said. The arrest came after a complaint was lodged by a family member of the deceased woman. The family alleged that multiple individuals were involved in the sexual assault. An autopsy report, which is expected to provide crucial insights into the case, is reportedly pending. Also Read | Population growth insufficient to strengthen India’s economy: Moody’s Investors Service The Deputy Commissioner of Police (rural), Vivek Yadav, said that they received a distress call from a private hospital, which revealed that the young woman had been admitted due to a complaint of sexual assault. "When we spoke to some of her relatives, they alleged she had been raped by the society's manager and beaten up by two others. We then registered an FIR for gang rape against the three," he purportedly said. Also Read | India nearing 8-year low in monsoon rainfall In response, a First Information Report (FIR) for gang rape was promptly filed against the three suspects. Later, in a significant development, the woman provided a written statement to a magistrate, primarily naming the manager. Condition worsened The woman's condition worsened, leading to her transfer to Safdarjung Hospital. Her health continued to deteriorate, and she tragically passed away during treatment on Monday morning (August 28). Watch | Gravitas: Radioactive Rotis: Brits never treated Indians as human beings × Hailing from Giridih in Jharkhand, she had aspired to pursue higher studies, but financial constraints compelled her to take on the role of a guard in the city's housing society. She had been working as a guard in the society for about 40 days before the unfortunate incident occurred. Colleagues of the victim reportedly revealed that the maintenance manager often flirted with her and made indecent comments. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

India: Woman guard dies after alleged rape by supervisor in Ghaziabad housing society

<p>An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit&nbsp;the depths of the northern parts of the sea in Bali and Lombok islands, Indonesia in the early hours of Tuesday (August 29), news agencies said, quoting information from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).&nbsp;The high-magnitude quake prompted local residents to hastily evacuate buildings as a safety precaution.</p>

<h2><strong>Epicentre and depth</strong></h2>

<p>The seismic event's epicentre was pinpointed to be approximately 203 km (126 miles) north of Mataram, Indonesia, Reuters news agency said.&nbsp;Notably, the earthquake's point of origin was exceptionally deep, residing at a staggering depth of 516 km beneath the Earth's surface, as detailed by the EMSC.</p>

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<h2><strong>No threat of tsunami</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Both Indonesian and US geological institutions assessed the magnitude of the earthquake to be 7.1. It is important to note that, as per reports, the earthquake did not pose any risk of triggering a tsunami in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The quake was felt shortly before 4 am (2000 GMT) across the coastal regions of Bali and Lombok.</p>

<p>This initial seismic occurrence was succeeded by two additional quakes with magnitudes of 6.1 and 6.5, respectively, according to reports provided by the Indonesian Geological Agency.</p>

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<h2><strong>Impact of quake&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Guests of the Mercure Kuta Bali, a hotel in the area, reacted to the tremors by promptly evacuating their rooms, as recounted by hotel manager Suadi during a conversation with Reuters.</p>

<p>The tremor's effects lasted for a few seconds. However, it should be noted that despite the evacuation, the building remained unscathed and guests eventually returned to their rooms.&nbsp;"Several guests left their rooms but were still in the hotel area," the hotel manager reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There were no immediate reports of damage, as stated by the Indonesian disaster agency, BNPB.</p>

<p>The agency's spokesperson, Abdul Muhari, attributed the lack of destruction to the earthquake's considerable depth, suggesting that its effects were unlikely to be severe.&nbsp;"The quake is deep so it should not be destructive," he reportedly said.</p>

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An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit the depths of the northern parts of the sea in Bali and Lombok islands, Indonesia in the early hours of Tuesday (August 29), news agencies said, quoting information from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit the depths of the northern parts of the sea in Bali and Lombok islands, Indonesia in the early hours of Tuesday (August 29), news agencies said, quoting information from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The high-magnitude quake prompted local residents to hastily evacuate buildings as a safety precaution. Epicentre and depth The seismic event's epicentre was pinpointed to be approximately 203 km (126 miles) north of Mataram, Indonesia, Reuters news agency said. Notably, the earthquake's point of origin was exceptionally deep, residing at a staggering depth of 516 km beneath the Earth's surface, as detailed by the EMSC. Also Read | Storm Idalia lashes western Cuba as it intensifies into major hurricane No threat of tsunami Both Indonesian and US geological institutions assessed the magnitude of the earthquake to be 7.1. It is important to note that, as per reports, the earthquake did not pose any risk of triggering a tsunami in the region. The quake was felt shortly before 4 am (2000 GMT) across the coastal regions of Bali and Lombok. This initial seismic occurrence was succeeded by two additional quakes with magnitudes of 6.1 and 6.5, respectively, according to reports provided by the Indonesian Geological Agency. Also Read | Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users Impact of quake Guests of the Mercure Kuta Bali, a hotel in the area, reacted to the tremors by promptly evacuating their rooms, as recounted by hotel manager Suadi during a conversation with Reuters. The tremor's effects lasted for a few seconds. However, it should be noted that despite the evacuation, the building remained unscathed and guests eventually returned to their rooms. "Several guests left their rooms but were still in the hotel area," the hotel manager reportedly said. Watch | Gravitas: 'Don't Speak Japanese Loudly'; Tokyo Cautions Citizens Amid Harassment In China | Fukushima Fallout × There were no immediate reports of damage, as stated by the Indonesian disaster agency, BNPB. The agency's spokesperson, Abdul Muhari, attributed the lack of destruction to the earthquake's considerable depth, suggesting that its effects were unlikely to be severe. "The quake is deep so it should not be destructive," he reportedly said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>New details have emerged in the alleged racist Florida shooting that claimed the lives of three Black people in Jacksonville while the white gunman, the 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter, who carried out the attack shot himself to death. A. Zachary Faison Jr, the president of Edward Waters University, Florida's first historically Black university, disclosed that a campus police officer intervened in chasing off the white man from the university just moments before the shooter launched his attack on a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Reuters news agency, the incident began with Palmeter parking his car on the university campus in Jacksonville.</p>

<p>He was observed by students as he donned gloves and a military-style vest. Sensing something amiss, the students promptly alerted a campus officer. The police officer confronted Palmeter upon which he quickly left the scene in his vehicle. The officer continued to pursue him as Palmeter made his way to the Jacksonville store.</p>

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<h2><strong>Fatal shooting spree&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Around 10 minutes after fleeing the university, Palmeter carried out the shooting spree at the Dollar General store, an act that was allegedly fueled by racial hatred.</p>

<p>When sheriff's deputies closed in on him after the attack, the gunman took his own life. Authorities revealed several written manifestos in which Palmeter expressed his intense hatred for Black people. These writings may be released by authorities in the future, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Jacksonville Sheriff TK&nbsp;Waters,&nbsp;Palmeter had previously worked at a Dollar Tree store. Moreover, the surveillance footage indicated that he had entered a nearby Family Dollar store prior to arriving at the university campus.</p>

<p>President Joe Biden stressed the need to combat rising hatred and bigotry.</p>

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<p>In response to the incident, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pledged $1 million to enhance security at Edward Waters University. An additional $100,000 would be contributed to a charity supporting the victims' families.</p>

<p>Governor DeSantis specified that the funds for increased security would come from the Volunteer Florida Foundation, a non-profit organisation receiving state and federal funding.</p>

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New details have emerged in the alleged racist Florida shooting that claimed the lives of three Black people in Jacksonville while the white gunman, the 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter, who carried out the attack shot himself to death.

New details have emerged in the alleged racist Florida shooting that claimed the lives of three Black people in Jacksonville while the white gunman, the 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter, who carried out the attack shot himself to death. A. Zachary Faison Jr, the president of Edward Waters University, Florida's first historically Black university, disclosed that a campus police officer intervened in chasing off the white man from the university just moments before the shooter launched his attack on a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, media reports said. As per Reuters news agency, the incident began with Palmeter parking his car on the university campus in Jacksonville. He was observed by students as he donned gloves and a military-style vest. Sensing something amiss, the students promptly alerted a campus officer. The police officer confronted Palmeter upon which he quickly left the scene in his vehicle. The officer continued to pursue him as Palmeter made his way to the Jacksonville store. Also Read | Storm Idalia lashes western Cuba as it intensifies into major hurricane Fatal shooting spree Around 10 minutes after fleeing the university, Palmeter carried out the shooting spree at the Dollar General store, an act that was allegedly fueled by racial hatred. When sheriff's deputies closed in on him after the attack, the gunman took his own life. Authorities revealed several written manifestos in which Palmeter expressed his intense hatred for Black people. These writings may be released by authorities in the future, as per reports. Also Read | Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users According to Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters, Palmeter had previously worked at a Dollar Tree store. Moreover, the surveillance footage indicated that he had entered a nearby Family Dollar store prior to arriving at the university campus. President Joe Biden stressed the need to combat rising hatred and bigotry. Watch | Gravitas: 'Don't Speak Japanese Loudly'; Tokyo Cautions Citizens Amid Harassment In China × In response to the incident, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pledged $1 million to enhance security at Edward Waters University. An additional $100,000 would be contributed to a charity supporting the victims' families. Governor DeSantis specified that the funds for increased security would come from the Volunteer Florida Foundation, a non-profit organisation receiving state and federal funding. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW), said on Monday he was entering the race to be Taiwan's next president as an independent candidate in 2024 elections.</p>

<p>Gou stepped down as Foxconn chief in 2019 and made a presidential bid that year, but dropped out after he failed to win the nomination for Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT, which traditionally favours close ties with China.</p>

<p>He made a second bid to be the KMT's candidate for the presidential election to be held in January earlier this year, but the party chose instead Hou Yu-ih, the mayor of New Taipei City.</p>

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<p>Gou has spent the past few weeks touring Taiwan and holding campaign-like rallies, fueling speculation he was planning to run as an independent.</p>

<p>"Under the rule of the Democratic Progressive Party in the past seven years or so, internationally, they lead Taiwan towards the danger of war. Domestically, their policies are filled with mistakes," Gou said, adding "the era of entrepreneur's rule" has begun.</p>

<p>"Give me four years and I promise that I will bring 50 years of peace to the Taiwan Strait and build the deepest foundation for the mutual trust across the strait," he said in a plea to Taiwan voters.</p>

<p>"Taiwan must not become Ukraine and I will not let Taiwan become the next Ukraine."</p>

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<p>Gou's main theme in his pre-campaign events has been that the only way to avoid war with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, is to get the DPP out of office.</p>

<p>Gou must gather close to 300,000 voter signatures by November 2 to be qualified as an independent candidate, according to elections regulations. The Central Election Commission will review the signatures and announce the results by November 14.</p>

<p>Taiwan Vice President William Lai, the presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is the favourite to win the election as he leads the polls.</p>

<p>Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je of the small Taiwan People's Party has generally been running second in the polls, with Hou a distant third.</p>

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<p>In a call for "unity", Gou on Monday urged Ko and Hou to sit down with him and discuss plans to join forces in order to win the election against the DPP.</p>

<p>The KMT expressed "extreme regret" on Gou's bid and urged Gou to support the party's candidate, Hou.</p>

<p>China has a particular dislike of Lai for comments he has previously made about being a "worker" for Taiwan independence, a red line for Beijing.</p>

<p>The DPP champions Taiwan's separate identity from China, but the government it leads has repeatedly offered talks with China that have been rebuffed.</p>

<p>The run-up to the election is taking place at a time of increased tensions between Taipei and Beijing, as China stages regular military exercises near the island to assert its sovereignty claims.</p>

<p>When asked about the issue of conflict of interest with Gou being a major shareholder of Foxconn, which has massive investment in China, Gou said he's willing to "sacrifice" his personal assets in China in the event of a Chinese attack.</p>

<p>"I have never been under the control of the People's Republic of China," he said. "I don't follow their instructions."</p>

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Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW), said on Monday he was entering the race to be Taiwan's next president as an independent candidate in 2024 elections.

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW), said on Monday he was entering the race to be Taiwan's next president as an independent candidate in 2024 elections. Gou stepped down as Foxconn chief in 2019 and made a presidential bid that year, but dropped out after he failed to win the nomination for Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT, which traditionally favours close ties with China. He made a second bid to be the KMT's candidate for the presidential election to be held in January earlier this year, but the party chose instead Hou Yu-ih, the mayor of New Taipei City. Also Read | French authorities to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools Gou has spent the past few weeks touring Taiwan and holding campaign-like rallies, fueling speculation he was planning to run as an independent. "Under the rule of the Democratic Progressive Party in the past seven years or so, internationally, they lead Taiwan towards the danger of war. Domestically, their policies are filled with mistakes," Gou said, adding "the era of entrepreneur's rule" has begun. "Give me four years and I promise that I will bring 50 years of peace to the Taiwan Strait and build the deepest foundation for the mutual trust across the strait," he said in a plea to Taiwan voters. "Taiwan must not become Ukraine and I will not let Taiwan become the next Ukraine." Also Read | 'We will definitely be left alone': Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil Gou's main theme in his pre-campaign events has been that the only way to avoid war with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, is to get the DPP out of office. Gou must gather close to 300,000 voter signatures by November 2 to be qualified as an independent candidate, according to elections regulations. The Central Election Commission will review the signatures and announce the results by November 14. Taiwan Vice President William Lai, the presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is the favourite to win the election as he leads the polls. Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je of the small Taiwan People's Party has generally been running second in the polls, with Hou a distant third. Watch | Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi under scanner for Hijab removal song × In a call for "unity", Gou on Monday urged Ko and Hou to sit down with him and discuss plans to join forces in order to win the election against the DPP. The KMT expressed "extreme regret" on Gou's bid and urged Gou to support the party's candidate, Hou. China has a particular dislike of Lai for comments he has previously made about being a "worker" for Taiwan independence, a red line for Beijing. The DPP champions Taiwan's separate identity from China, but the government it leads has repeatedly offered talks with China that have been rebuffed. The run-up to the election is taking place at a time of increased tensions between Taipei and Beijing, as China stages regular military exercises near the island to assert its sovereignty claims. When asked about the issue of conflict of interest with Gou being a major shareholder of Foxconn, which has massive investment in China, Gou said he's willing to "sacrifice" his personal assets in China in the event of a Chinese attack. "I have never been under the control of the People's Republic of China," he said. "I don't follow their instructions." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>India's exceptional javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history at the World Athletics Championships as he secured the prestigious gold medal by achieving a remarkable distance of 88.17 metres. Adding to his Olympic triumph, Chopra is now celebrated as both the Olympic and World Champion. In news from Russia's war, Zelensky said that if Ukraine were to initiate hostilities within Russian borders, the international coalition and its allies will not back Kyiv.</p>

<p>In other news, authorities have disclosed the identity of the alleged gunman for the tragic shooting incident that unfolded at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. The individual responsible has been named as Ryan Christopher Palmeter.</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (August 28) that the international coalition or its allies who are supporting its efforts against Moscow's February invasion would not provide support if the country initiated hostilities within Russian borders. "I believe that this is a big risk, we will definitely be left alone," the Ukrainian president reportedly said during an interview. The Ukrainian president made these comments when he was questioned if it was time for Ukraine to move into Russian territory.</p>

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<p>Officials have revealed the identity of the suspected gunman responsible for a tragic incident at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. The individual responsible for the rampage has been identified as Ryan Christopher Palmeter.&nbsp;The shooting believed to be motivated by racial hatred, resulted in the deaths of three Black individuals and caused widespread fear. The alleged shooter, a 21-year-old white man left behind a last will and testament, along with disturbing writings which is called something like hatred-filled "the diary of a madman". The suspected gunman shot himself too after killing three of his victims in the tragic gun shooting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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India's exceptional javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history at the World Athletics Championships as he secured the prestigious gold medal by achieving a remarkable distance of 88.17 metres. Adding to his Olympic triumph, Chopra is now celebrated as both the Olympic and World Champion. In news from Russia's war, Zelensky said that if Ukraine were to initiate hostilities within Russian borders, the international coalition and its allies will not back Kyiv. In other news, authorities have disclosed the identity of the alleged gunman for the tragic shooting incident that unfolded at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. The individual responsible has been named as Ryan Christopher Palmeter. PM Modi congrats Neeraj Chopra for gold in World Athletics Championships India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history at World Athletics Championships on Sunday after winning the gold medal with a distance of 88.17 metres. The reigning Olympic champion is now the World Champion as well and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a congratulatory message for the athlete. Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (August 28) that the international coalition or its allies who are supporting its efforts against Moscow's February invasion would not provide support if the country initiated hostilities within Russian borders. "I believe that this is a big risk, we will definitely be left alone," the Ukrainian president reportedly said during an interview. The Ukrainian president made these comments when he was questioned if it was time for Ukraine to move into Russian territory. US: Gunman in racially motivated Jacksonville store shooting identified Officials have revealed the identity of the suspected gunman responsible for a tragic incident at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. The individual responsible for the rampage has been identified as Ryan Christopher Palmeter. The shooting believed to be motivated by racial hatred, resulted in the deaths of three Black individuals and caused widespread fear. The alleged shooter, a 21-year-old white man left behind a last will and testament, along with disturbing writings which is called something like hatred-filled "the diary of a madman". The suspected gunman shot himself too after killing three of his victims in the tragic gun shooting. French authorities to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools The French education minister said on Sunday (August 27) that the nation will ban children from wearing the abaya, which is the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools. The announcement was made just ahead of the back-to-school season. Watch | Japan's Space Agency postpones 'moon sniper' lunar mission ×

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<p>A chaotic scene erupted in California's Emeryville city on Sunday (August 27) evening, when approximately 300 teens near the East Bay mall&nbsp;formed groups and engaged in fights, media reports said. One of the eyewitnesses from Fresno city in California, Kathryn Borrud, found herself amidst the turmoil as the groups of teenagers began dispersing.</p>

<p>While describing the situation she said, "There were just these throngs of kids -- I want to say 300, 400 kids."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Things were fine. It was just a little strange, and then all of a sudden, they started running towards us. We thought there was like gunfire or a knife or something happened," she reportedly added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amidst the chaos, both Borrud and her son were knocked over by what she felt was a stampede of teenagers.</p>

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<p>As the scuffle&nbsp;continued,&nbsp;a single gunshot was also heard but fortunately, it did not strike anyone present at the scene, as per the&nbsp;Emeryville city police. After an hour, a separate incident took place in which a juvenile was stabbed near Elm Street, the police added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The injured individual was transported to Highland Hospital with injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening.</p>

<h2><strong>Police response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Emeryville police quickly responded to the turmoil. One juvenile was arrested in connection with the incidents.</p>

<p>Witness, Brenda Valladares, questioned the circumstances surrounding the unsupervised gathering. "My thing is just what were 400 kids doing?"</p>

<p>"They said it was over 400 kids. What were they doing here unsupervised without their parents? And it's scary, because she sometimes wants to go to the movies, and I'm like, 'I don't think you're not at that age to go by yourself,"&nbsp;said Valladares.</p>

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<h2><strong>A spillover followed</strong></h2>

<p>The disturbance at Bay Street Mall extended to a nearby Target retail store, where teenagers were witnessed causing havoc, pulling items off shelves, and engaging in shoplifting in front of families.</p>

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<p>Witness Annalise Garcia described the scene saying, "People were getting mad and everybody was stealing everything. Everything was on the floor."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the police did not confirm a direct link between the Target incident and the chaos at the mall, they hinted at the existence of a "link up" that was posted on social media. This post is believed to have called up a large number of teenagers to the Bay Street Mall. The AMC Theater was temporarily closed following the incident.</p>

<p>It is also worth noting that the upheaval occurred on National Cinema Day (August 27). To mark the day, the AMC theatre was offering tickets for just $4.</p>

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A chaotic scene erupted in California's Emeryville city on Sunday (August 27) evening, when approximately 300 teens near the East Bay mall formed groups and engaged in fights, media reports said.

A chaotic scene erupted in California's Emeryville city on Sunday (August 27) evening, when approximately 300 teens near the East Bay mall formed groups and engaged in fights, media reports said. One of the eyewitnesses from Fresno city in California, Kathryn Borrud, found herself amidst the turmoil as the groups of teenagers began dispersing. While describing the situation she said, "There were just these throngs of kids -- I want to say 300, 400 kids." "Things were fine. It was just a little strange, and then all of a sudden, they started running towards us. We thought there was like gunfire or a knife or something happened," she reportedly added. Amidst the chaos, both Borrud and her son were knocked over by what she felt was a stampede of teenagers. Also Read | French authorities to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools As the scuffle continued, a single gunshot was also heard but fortunately, it did not strike anyone present at the scene, as per the Emeryville city police. After an hour, a separate incident took place in which a juvenile was stabbed near Elm Street, the police added. 🚨 Emeryville Police: multiple fights broke out involving 300 juveniles near AMC Theater at Bay Street mall around 5 pm. Police said the call to congregate was put out on social media. 1 shot was fired, no one injured. A juvenile was stabbed, non life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/Z1jQvjtsn0 — Betty Yu (@bett_yu) August 28, 2023 × The injured individual was transported to Highland Hospital with injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening. Police response Emeryville police quickly responded to the turmoil. One juvenile was arrested in connection with the incidents. Witness, Brenda Valladares, questioned the circumstances surrounding the unsupervised gathering. "My thing is just what were 400 kids doing?" "They said it was over 400 kids. What were they doing here unsupervised without their parents? And it's scary, because she sometimes wants to go to the movies, and I'm like, 'I don't think you're not at that age to go by yourself," said Valladares. Also Read | 'We will definitely be left alone': Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil A spillover followed The disturbance at Bay Street Mall extended to a nearby Target retail store, where teenagers were witnessed causing havoc, pulling items off shelves, and engaging in shoplifting in front of families. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BAY AREA STATE OF MIND (@bayareastateofmind) × Witness Annalise Garcia described the scene saying, "People were getting mad and everybody was stealing everything. Everything was on the floor." Watch | Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi under scanner for Hijab removal song × While the police did not confirm a direct link between the Target incident and the chaos at the mall, they hinted at the existence of a "link up" that was posted on social media. This post is believed to have called up a large number of teenagers to the Bay Street Mall. The AMC Theater was temporarily closed following the incident. It is also worth noting that the upheaval occurred on National Cinema Day (August 27). To mark the day, the AMC theatre was offering tickets for just $4. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Strange & Scary: Nearly 400 teens break out into fights at California's Emeryville mall

<p>A recent study has unveiled intriguing findings that suggest laughter has a positive impact on heart health by inducing the expansion of heart tissue and enhancing oxygen circulation throughout the body, media reports said. Researchers conducted an experiment to explore the potential benefits of laughter therapy in addressing heart disease symptoms.</p>

<p>The study mainly focused on individuals with coronary artery disease, a condition resulting from the accumulation of plaque within the arteries supplying blood to the heart. As part of the study, twenty-six participants, with an average age of 64, were diagnosed with coronary artery disease.</p>

<p>Over a span of three months, the participants were divided into two groups to understand the linkages between laughter and heart&nbsp;health. One of the groups watched hour-long comedy programmes twice a week, while the other group watched serious documentaries on topics for instance, politics and the Amazon rainforest.</p>

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<h2><strong>Study findings&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At the conclusion of the 12-week experiment, the comedy-watching group displayed significant improvements in terms of boosting their heart health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the study findings, the cardiovascular system's functional capacity was increased by 10 per cent. The conclusion was reached following a test measuring the heart's ability to pump oxygen throughout the body.</p>

<p>Additionally, this group exhibited improved arterial expansion. Blood tests conducted to measure inflammatory biomarkers demonstrated a significant reduction in plaque-related inflammation. This implied that there was a decreased risk of heart attack or stroke.</p>

<h2><strong>Study significance</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Lead author Prof Marco Saffi of Brazil's Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre said,&nbsp;“When patients with coronary artery disease arrive at hospital, they have a lot of inflammatory biomarkers. Inflammation is a huge part of the process of atherosclerosis, when plaque builds up in the arteries."&nbsp;</p>

<p>After looking at the study findings,&nbsp;Saffi added, “This study found that laughter therapy is a good intervention that could help reduce that inflammation and decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke."</p>

<p>He also spoke of the significance the study holds and the immense potential of it to address heart health challenges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Laughter therapy could be implemented in institutions and health systems like the NHS for patients at risk of heart problems," he said adding,&nbsp;“It does not have to be TV programmes – people with heart disease could be invited to comedy evenings, or encouraged to enjoy fun evenings with friends and family. People should try to do things that make them laugh at least twice a week.”</p>

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<p>Moreover, the professor also pointed out that laughter therapy might offer an avenue for reducing the reliance on medication. However, additional research is needed to validate and expand upon these findings.</p>

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A recent study has unveiled intriguing findings that suggest laughter has a positive impact on heart health by inducing the expansion of heart tissue and enhancing oxygen circulation throughout the body, media reports said.

A recent study has unveiled intriguing findings that suggest laughter has a positive impact on heart health by inducing the expansion of heart tissue and enhancing oxygen circulation throughout the body, media reports said. Researchers conducted an experiment to explore the potential benefits of laughter therapy in addressing heart disease symptoms. The study mainly focused on individuals with coronary artery disease, a condition resulting from the accumulation of plaque within the arteries supplying blood to the heart. As part of the study, twenty-six participants, with an average age of 64, were diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Over a span of three months, the participants were divided into two groups to understand the linkages between laughter and heart health. One of the groups watched hour-long comedy programmes twice a week, while the other group watched serious documentaries on topics for instance, politics and the Amazon rainforest. Also Read | French authorities to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools Study findings At the conclusion of the 12-week experiment, the comedy-watching group displayed significant improvements in terms of boosting their heart health. As per the study findings, the cardiovascular system's functional capacity was increased by 10 per cent. The conclusion was reached following a test measuring the heart's ability to pump oxygen throughout the body. Additionally, this group exhibited improved arterial expansion. Blood tests conducted to measure inflammatory biomarkers demonstrated a significant reduction in plaque-related inflammation. This implied that there was a decreased risk of heart attack or stroke. Study significance Lead author Prof Marco Saffi of Brazil's Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre said, “When patients with coronary artery disease arrive at hospital, they have a lot of inflammatory biomarkers. Inflammation is a huge part of the process of atherosclerosis, when plaque builds up in the arteries." After looking at the study findings, Saffi added, “This study found that laughter therapy is a good intervention that could help reduce that inflammation and decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke." He also spoke of the significance the study holds and the immense potential of it to address heart health challenges. Also Read | 'We will definitely be left alone': Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil “Laughter therapy could be implemented in institutions and health systems like the NHS for patients at risk of heart problems," he said adding, “It does not have to be TV programmes – people with heart disease could be invited to comedy evenings, or encouraged to enjoy fun evenings with friends and family. People should try to do things that make them laugh at least twice a week.” Watch | Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi under scanner for Hijab removal song × Moreover, the professor also pointed out that laughter therapy might offer an avenue for reducing the reliance on medication. However, additional research is needed to validate and expand upon these findings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Laughter is the best medicine for your heart, quite literally, study finds

<p>A controversial real-estate development proposal has cast a shadow over the existence of Jingu Gaien Park, situated at the heart of Tokyo, the Associated Press news agency said. As per the report, Governor Yuriko Koike has already approved the plan earlier in the year. It is spearheaded by Mitsui Fudosan and aims to erect two towering skyscrapers, each soaring 200 meters (650 feet) into the skyline.</p>

<p>However, the main area of concern is that the project comes at the cost of trees in one of Tokyo's precious green spaces. It also includes demolishing and reconstructing a historic rugby venue and an adjoining baseball stadium, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In order to raise their voice against the proposed cutting down&nbsp;of the&nbsp;majestic 100-year-old ginkgo trees, a few hundred protesters gathered at the Jingu Gaien Park on Sunday (August 27), an area that was allocated 100 years ago to honour Japan's Meiji Emperor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A protester, Miho Nakashima, painted herself in green leaves and brown branches to mark her protest in Tokyo. "I'm a tree. Don't chop me down," she told AP, conveying the message loud and clear.</p>

<p>"I want to appreciate the existence of these trees. Sometimes I can feel some sounds inside," another protestor&nbsp;Takayuki Nakamura said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Lawsuits</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>With lawsuits, mounting opposition, and fervent objections from conservationists, local residents, civic groups, and sports enthusiasts, the decade-long redevelopment project faces significant resistance. At the heart of the dispute are the 18 ginkgo trees facing the threat of being axed behind the rugby stadium.</p>

<p>The dispute is magnified by the historical significance attached to the place.&nbsp;Over the years, this issue has stirred significant controversy. Botanists warn of damage due to construction.</p>

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<p>Famed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami and composer-musician Ryuichi Sakamoto have also voiced their opposition. Sakamoto sent a letter to Governor Koike criticising the plan.</p>

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A controversial real-estate development proposal has cast a shadow over the existence of Jingu Gaien Park, situated at the heart of Tokyo, the Associated Press news agency said.

A controversial real-estate development proposal has cast a shadow over the existence of Jingu Gaien Park, situated at the heart of Tokyo, the Associated Press news agency said. As per the report, Governor Yuriko Koike has already approved the plan earlier in the year. It is spearheaded by Mitsui Fudosan and aims to erect two towering skyscrapers, each soaring 200 meters (650 feet) into the skyline. However, the main area of concern is that the project comes at the cost of trees in one of Tokyo's precious green spaces. It also includes demolishing and reconstructing a historic rugby venue and an adjoining baseball stadium, as per reports. Also Read | French authorities to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools In order to raise their voice against the proposed cutting down of the majestic 100-year-old ginkgo trees, a few hundred protesters gathered at the Jingu Gaien Park on Sunday (August 27), an area that was allocated 100 years ago to honour Japan's Meiji Emperor. A protester, Miho Nakashima, painted herself in green leaves and brown branches to mark her protest in Tokyo. "I'm a tree. Don't chop me down," she told AP, conveying the message loud and clear. "I want to appreciate the existence of these trees. Sometimes I can feel some sounds inside," another protestor Takayuki Nakamura said. Also Read | 'We will definitely be left alone': Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil Lawsuits With lawsuits, mounting opposition, and fervent objections from conservationists, local residents, civic groups, and sports enthusiasts, the decade-long redevelopment project faces significant resistance. At the heart of the dispute are the 18 ginkgo trees facing the threat of being axed behind the rugby stadium. The dispute is magnified by the historical significance attached to the place. Over the years, this issue has stirred significant controversy. Botanists warn of damage due to construction. Watch | Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi under scanner for Hijab removal song × Famed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami and composer-musician Ryuichi Sakamoto have also voiced their opposition. Sakamoto sent a letter to Governor Koike criticising the plan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Tokyo is planning to cut down 100-year-old ginkgo trees to build two skyscrapers

<p>In the early hours of Sunday (August 27), awe-inspiring meteor "fireballs" illuminated the skies of the US state of Colorado, local media reports said. The celestial event was reported by at least 37 people in the state. Some of them also sent videos of the event to&nbsp;Denver7, a media outlet that covers in-depth news of&nbsp;Colorado news and developments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As it was in the early morning, the celestial event was only witnessed by a few who were awake at the time.</p>

<p>A dazzling streak of light transformed the darkness into a momentary spectacle, as seen in the footage shared by people on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>Videos capturing this meteor's journey across the nocturnal skies were shared by several Denver7 viewers. The incident reportedly occurred around 3 am, leaving a trail of brilliance in its wake.</p>

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<h2><strong>Meteor's fiery display</strong></h2>

<p>The meteor's luminous descent was captured in videos from various points along the Front Range. It is worth noting that the Front Range is a mountain range of the Southern Rocky Mountains of North America located in the central portion of Colorado, and the southeastern portion of the US State of Wyoming.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One viewer's doorbell camera feed managed to catch the celestial event unfolding in the skies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The meteor's fiery presence was so intense that it managed to light up the entire neighbourhood, one viewer reportedly said. The footage seen on the social media platform shows the "fireballs" turning the nighttime scenery into a brief daytime event.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Fireballs'</strong></h2>

<p>The remarkable phenomenon burn up at considerable altitudes in the atmosphere, often 10 to 20 miles above the Earth's surface. Despite their seemingly close encounters with the ground, only a few of these objects ever make it to the Earth's surface.</p>

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<h2><strong>What's the science behind the colours?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The meteor's stunning luminosity and the mesmerising colours it exhibits are a result of the material's vaporisation upon entering Earth's atmosphere at speeds ranging from 50,000 to 70,000 mph. The distinct greenish hue that is frequently observed originates from the ionized oxygen's radiant glow.&nbsp;</p>

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In the early hours of Sunday (August 27), awe-inspiring meteor "fireballs" illuminated the skies of the US state of Colorado, local media reports said. The celestial event was reported by at least 37 people in the state.

In the early hours of Sunday (August 27), awe-inspiring meteor "fireballs" illuminated the skies of the US state of Colorado, local media reports said. The celestial event was reported by at least 37 people in the state. Some of them also sent videos of the event to Denver7, a media outlet that covers in-depth news of Colorado news and developments. As it was in the early morning, the celestial event was only witnessed by a few who were awake at the time. A dazzling streak of light transformed the darkness into a momentary spectacle, as seen in the footage shared by people on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Videos capturing this meteor's journey across the nocturnal skies were shared by several Denver7 viewers. The incident reportedly occurred around 3 am, leaving a trail of brilliance in its wake. Also Read | French authorities to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools Meteor's fiery display The meteor's luminous descent was captured in videos from various points along the Front Range. It is worth noting that the Front Range is a mountain range of the Southern Rocky Mountains of North America located in the central portion of Colorado, and the southeastern portion of the US State of Wyoming. So yeah this happened. At 3:33am this morning to be exact. View from Erie. Thanks to Sejal Patel for sending this to me. As an aside, I don’t study Meteors but it’s still pretty cool. #COwx #Meteor #Fireball #Viral #Colorado #Denver #NatGeo pic.twitter.com/RNfanwZ2zd — Meteorologist Kody Wilson (@kodythewxguy) August 27, 2023 × One viewer's doorbell camera feed managed to catch the celestial event unfolding in the skies. The meteor's fiery presence was so intense that it managed to light up the entire neighbourhood, one viewer reportedly said. The footage seen on the social media platform shows the "fireballs" turning the nighttime scenery into a brief daytime event. Also Read | 'We will definitely be left alone': Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil 'Fireballs' The remarkable phenomenon burn up at considerable altitudes in the atmosphere, often 10 to 20 miles above the Earth's surface. Despite their seemingly close encounters with the ground, only a few of these objects ever make it to the Earth's surface. Watch | Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi under scanner for Hijab removal song × What's the science behind the colours? The meteor's stunning luminosity and the mesmerising colours it exhibits are a result of the material's vaporisation upon entering Earth's atmosphere at speeds ranging from 50,000 to 70,000 mph. The distinct greenish hue that is frequently observed originates from the ionized oxygen's radiant glow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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