<p>Philadelphia city officials have announced the filing of a lawsuit against two manufacturers of ghost guns, namely JSD Supply and Polymer 80, as per a local TV channel.</p>

<p>This comes after a man fatally shot dead five people in Philadelphia on Monday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A ghost gun refers to a firearm that is typically assembled by an individual using parts that can be purchased without a background check or registration. The term "ghost gun" arises from the fact that these firearms lack serial numbers or any traceable markings, making them difficult to track or identify.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The lawsuit, consisting of 60 pages, says that these companies ship gun parts to addresses in Philadelphia without conducting mandatory background checks or verifying the identity and age of purchasers.</p>

<h2><strong>Mayor's statement</strong></h2>

<p>Mayor Jim Kenny stated during a news conference that the manufacturers attempted to evade liability by claiming they sell parts, not complete guns.</p>

<p>"But the gun kits they sell can be assembled in minutes by virtually anyone," said Mayor Kenny Wednesday.&nbsp;The city aims to hold the manufacturers accountable for the consequences arising from the use of these weapons.</p>

<h2><strong>Rising use of ghost guns in crimes</strong></h2>

<p>The city of Philadelphia has experienced a significant increase in the usage of ghost guns for criminal activities in the past four years. In 2019, 95 ghost guns were involved in crimes, which rose to 250 in 2020, doubled to 571 in 2021, and surged further to 575 in 2022, media reports said.</p>

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<p>So far in 2023, there have been 292 instances of ghost guns being used in crimes, including the recent mass shooting in Kingsessing where an AR-15 and a 9mm ghost gun were used.</p>

<p>The identity of the manufacturers of these firearms remains unknown.</p>

<p>Philadelphia city officials seek both monetary damages and injunctive relief from the manufacturers. They assert that the lawsuit is intended to secure freedom for the citizens of Philadelphia, as individuals in neighbourhoods like Kingsessing and across the city often fear for their safety due to the presence of unregulated firearms. Representatives from JSD Supply claimed they were unaware of the lawsuit, while Polymer 80 did not respond to inquiries from Action News.</p>

<p>It is worth noting that other cities have also taken legal action against these manufacturers. Polymer 80 recently settled a lawsuit with Los Angeles, agreeing to pay $5 million in damages.</p>

<h2><strong>Philadelphia gunman posted&nbsp;disturbing posts on social media&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities stated Wednesday that a Philadelphia gunman, identified as Kimbrady Carriker, has been charged with the murder of five individuals during the Fourth of July weekend. Prior to committing one of the several mass shootings that occurred over the holiday break in the United States, the suspect left disturbing posts on social media.</p>

<p>The incident resulted in the deaths of five people and the injury of two children. These acts of mass violence have become all too common in a country plagued by gun violence.</p>

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<p>According to the Gun Violence Archive, a total of 16 mass shootings occurred in the United States between Friday evening and Wednesday morning, resulting in 15 fatalities and 94 injuries.</p>

<p>A mass shooting is defined by the archive as an incident in which four or more individuals, excluding the shooter, are either killed or injured.</p>

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Philadelphia city officials have announced the filing of a lawsuit against two manufacturers of ghost guns, namely JSD Supply and Polymer 80, as per a local TV channel.

Philadelphia city officials have announced the filing of a lawsuit against two manufacturers of ghost guns, namely JSD Supply and Polymer 80, as per a local TV channel. This comes after a man fatally shot dead five people in Philadelphia on Monday night. A ghost gun refers to a firearm that is typically assembled by an individual using parts that can be purchased without a background check or registration. The term "ghost gun" arises from the fact that these firearms lack serial numbers or any traceable markings, making them difficult to track or identify. Also Read | Philadelphia gunman identified as gun-loving BLM supporter Kimbrady Carriker: Reports The lawsuit, consisting of 60 pages, says that these companies ship gun parts to addresses in Philadelphia without conducting mandatory background checks or verifying the identity and age of purchasers. Mayor's statement Mayor Jim Kenny stated during a news conference that the manufacturers attempted to evade liability by claiming they sell parts, not complete guns. "But the gun kits they sell can be assembled in minutes by virtually anyone," said Mayor Kenny Wednesday. The city aims to hold the manufacturers accountable for the consequences arising from the use of these weapons. Rising use of ghost guns in crimes The city of Philadelphia has experienced a significant increase in the usage of ghost guns for criminal activities in the past four years. In 2019, 95 ghost guns were involved in crimes, which rose to 250 in 2020, doubled to 571 in 2021, and surged further to 575 in 2022, media reports said. Also Read | One killed, two injured after multiple explosions rock Ukrainian court So far in 2023, there have been 292 instances of ghost guns being used in crimes, including the recent mass shooting in Kingsessing where an AR-15 and a 9mm ghost gun were used. The identity of the manufacturers of these firearms remains unknown. Philadelphia city officials seek both monetary damages and injunctive relief from the manufacturers. They assert that the lawsuit is intended to secure freedom for the citizens of Philadelphia, as individuals in neighbourhoods like Kingsessing and across the city often fear for their safety due to the presence of unregulated firearms. Representatives from JSD Supply claimed they were unaware of the lawsuit, while Polymer 80 did not respond to inquiries from Action News. It is worth noting that other cities have also taken legal action against these manufacturers. Polymer 80 recently settled a lawsuit with Los Angeles, agreeing to pay $5 million in damages. Philadelphia gunman posted disturbing posts on social media Authorities stated Wednesday that a Philadelphia gunman, identified as Kimbrady Carriker, has been charged with the murder of five individuals during the Fourth of July weekend. Prior to committing one of the several mass shootings that occurred over the holiday break in the United States, the suspect left disturbing posts on social media. The incident resulted in the deaths of five people and the injury of two children. These acts of mass violence have become all too common in a country plagued by gun violence. Watch | British children are shorter than their European peers , says experts × According to the Gun Violence Archive, a total of 16 mass shootings occurred in the United States between Friday evening and Wednesday morning, resulting in 15 fatalities and 94 injuries. A mass shooting is defined by the archive as an incident in which four or more individuals, excluding the shooter, are either killed or injured. 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>In the early hours of Wednesday, Iran made an attempt to seize two oil tankers near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. The US&nbsp;Navy reported that one of the tankers was fired upon by Iranian naval vessels. However, in both incidents, the Iranian vessels retreated after the US&nbsp;Navy dispatched a guided missile destroyer to the scene. The commercial ships were able to continue their voyages without further disruption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This latest saga comes as tensions between Iran and the United States have been on the rise since the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement and reimposed severe sanctions on Iran.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Cmdr. Tim Hawkins, the spokesperson for the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, confirmed that the Iranian Navy tried to seize the commercial tankers while they were lawfully transiting international waters. “The Iranian Navy did make attempts to seize commercial tankers lawfully transiting international waters,” he said adding, “The US&nbsp;Navy responded immediately and prevented those seizures.”</p>

<p>As of now, there has been no immediate comment from Iran regarding the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the US Navy, the first incident occurred when an Iranian naval vessel approached the TRF Moss, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, in the Gulf of Oman at approximately 1 am. In response, the US deployed the USS McFaul, a guided-missile destroyer, along with an MQ-9 Reaper drone and a P-8 Poseidon patrol plane.</p>

<p>Approximately three hours later, the US Navy received a distress call from the Richmond Voyager, an oil tanker flying the Bahamian flag, located over 20 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman's capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The navy reported that another Iranian naval vessel closed in on the tanker within a mile and ordered it to stop.</p>

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<p>The US destroyer swiftly approached the tanker at maximum speed, the Navy said.&nbsp;Prior to the arrival of the USS McFaul, Iranian personnel fired multiple sustained bursts from small arms and crew-served weapons, according to the US Navy's statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's history of naval provocations</strong></h2>

<p>The US Navy has noted that Iran has seized at least five commercial vessels in the past two years and has harassed over a dozen others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many of these incidents have taken place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage through which 20 per cent of the world's crude oil is transported.</p>

<p>Previous incidents include an April raid by Iranian navy commandos who seized a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian state TV aired footage of the operation, claiming the seizure was in response to a collision with another Iranian vessel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Iran provided no evidence to support its claim. Iran has previously used the seizure of commercial vessels as a bargaining tool in negotiations with the West.</p>

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In the early hours of Wednesday, Iran made an attempt to seize two oil tankers near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy reported that one of the tankers was fired upon by Iranian naval vessels. However, in both incidents, the Iranian vessels retreated after the US Navy dispatched a guided missile destroyer to the scene. The commercial ships were able to continue their voyages without further disruption. This latest saga comes as tensions between Iran and the United States have been on the rise since the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement and reimposed severe sanctions on Iran. Also Read | Philadelphia gunman identified as gun-loving BLM supporter Kimbrady Carriker: Reports Cmdr. Tim Hawkins, the spokesperson for the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, confirmed that the Iranian Navy tried to seize the commercial tankers while they were lawfully transiting international waters. “The Iranian Navy did make attempts to seize commercial tankers lawfully transiting international waters,” he said adding, “The US Navy responded immediately and prevented those seizures.” As of now, there has been no immediate comment from Iran regarding the incident. Also Read | One killed, two injured after multiple explosions rock Ukrainian court According to the US Navy, the first incident occurred when an Iranian naval vessel approached the TRF Moss, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, in the Gulf of Oman at approximately 1 am. In response, the US deployed the USS McFaul, a guided-missile destroyer, along with an MQ-9 Reaper drone and a P-8 Poseidon patrol plane. Approximately three hours later, the US Navy received a distress call from the Richmond Voyager, an oil tanker flying the Bahamian flag, located over 20 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman's capital. The navy reported that another Iranian naval vessel closed in on the tanker within a mile and ordered it to stop. Watch | British children are shorter than their European peers , says experts × The US destroyer swiftly approached the tanker at maximum speed, the Navy said. Prior to the arrival of the USS McFaul, Iranian personnel fired multiple sustained bursts from small arms and crew-served weapons, according to the US Navy's statement. Iran's history of naval provocations The US Navy has noted that Iran has seized at least five commercial vessels in the past two years and has harassed over a dozen others. Many of these incidents have taken place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage through which 20 per cent of the world's crude oil is transported. Previous incidents include an April raid by Iranian navy commandos who seized a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian state TV aired footage of the operation, claiming the seizure was in response to a collision with another Iranian vessel. However, Iran provided no evidence to support its claim. Iran has previously used the seizure of commercial vessels as a bargaining tool in negotiations with the West. (With inputs from agencies) 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>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Zanzibar for a two-day official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He witnessed the signing of an agreement for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras campus in Zanzibar.&nbsp;The minister emphasised that this significant step&nbsp; highlights India's commitment to the Global South.</p>

<p>"Witnessed the signing of the agreement on setting up of @iitmadras Zanzibar campus. Appreciate President @DrHmwinyi gracing the occasion, as also the presence of his Ministers. This historic step reflects India's commitment to the Global South," Jaishankar tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During his visit, the foreign minister will engage in various meetings and events, as well as interact with top officials. Upon his arrival in Zanzibar, Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Tourism Simai Said for the warm welcome.&nbsp;"Look forward to my engagements in Tanzania that will further deepen our historic partnership," Jaishankar said in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During his stay in Zanzibar from July 5 to 6, Jaishankar will tour a water supply project funded by the Indian government's line of credit and hold meetings with the country's top leadership.</p>

<h2><strong>Meeting with Zanzibar President</strong></h2>

<p>The External Affairs Minister met President of Zanzibar Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. He commended the president's strong commitment to fostering a robust partnership between India and Zanzibar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Our development partnership and defence cooperation are domains with which he is closely associated. @DrHmwinyi," the External Affairs Minister tweeted following his meeting with Zanzibar's president.</p>

<p>The External Affairs Ministry announced that Jaishankar would attend a reception hosted on the Indian Naval Ship Trishul, which is currently visiting Tanzania. This event will provide an opportunity to further strengthen ties between the two nations.</p>

<h2><strong>Visit to Dar-es-Salaam</strong></h2>

<p>Following his visit to Zanzibar, Jaishankar will travel to Dar-es-Salaam, the capital city of Tanzania, from July 7 to 8.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his time there, he will co-chair the 10th India-Tanzania Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart and engage in discussions with top leadership, including several Cabinet rank Ministers. He will also meet with the members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for India and inaugurate an India-Tanzania business meeting.</p>

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<p>Additionally, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Jaishankar will inaugurate the bust of Swami Vivekananda in Dar-es-Salaam, symbolising the historical and cultural ties between India and Tanzania.</p>

<p>India and Tanzania have enjoyed a close and friendly relationship for many years. "Jaishankar's visit to Tanzania will further consolidate the bilateral relations between our two countries," the release said.</p>

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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Zanzibar for a two-day official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He witnessed the signing of an agreement for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras campus in Zanzibar.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Zanzibar for a two-day official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He witnessed the signing of an agreement for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras campus in Zanzibar. The minister emphasised that this significant step highlights India's commitment to the Global South. "Witnessed the signing of the agreement on setting up of @iitmadras Zanzibar campus. Appreciate President @DrHmwinyi gracing the occasion, as also the presence of his Ministers. This historic step reflects India's commitment to the Global South," Jaishankar tweeted. Witnessed the signing of the agreement on setting up of @iitmadras Zanzibar campus. Appreciate President @DrHmwinyi gracing the occasion, as also the presence of his Ministers. This historic step reflects India’s commitment to the Global South. pic.twitter.com/X3vdnICnSE — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 5, 2023 × During his visit, the foreign minister will engage in various meetings and events, as well as interact with top officials. Upon his arrival in Zanzibar, Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Tourism Simai Said for the warm welcome. "Look forward to my engagements in Tanzania that will further deepen our historic partnership," Jaishankar said in a tweet. Also Read | Philadelphia gunman identified as gun-loving BLM supporter Kimbrady Carriker: Reports During his stay in Zanzibar from July 5 to 6, Jaishankar will tour a water supply project funded by the Indian government's line of credit and hold meetings with the country's top leadership. Meeting with Zanzibar President The External Affairs Minister met President of Zanzibar Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. He commended the president's strong commitment to fostering a robust partnership between India and Zanzibar. Also Read | One killed, two injured after multiple explosions rock Ukrainian court "Our development partnership and defence cooperation are domains with which he is closely associated. @DrHmwinyi," the External Affairs Minister tweeted following his meeting with Zanzibar's president. The External Affairs Ministry announced that Jaishankar would attend a reception hosted on the Indian Naval Ship Trishul, which is currently visiting Tanzania. This event will provide an opportunity to further strengthen ties between the two nations. Visit to Dar-es-Salaam Following his visit to Zanzibar, Jaishankar will travel to Dar-es-Salaam, the capital city of Tanzania, from July 7 to 8. During his time there, he will co-chair the 10th India-Tanzania Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart and engage in discussions with top leadership, including several Cabinet rank Ministers. He will also meet with the members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for India and inaugurate an India-Tanzania business meeting. Watch | British children are shorter than their European peers , says experts × Additionally, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Jaishankar will inaugurate the bust of Swami Vivekananda in Dar-es-Salaam, symbolising the historical and cultural ties between India and Tanzania. India and Tanzania have enjoyed a close and friendly relationship for many years. "Jaishankar's visit to Tanzania will further consolidate the bilateral relations between our two countries," the release 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>Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died at 48 on Wednesday following a suicide attempt that left her in a coma, Lee’s two sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, said in a statement posted on Instagram and Facebook.</p>

<p>Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, where she had been living.</p>

<p>"Although, Coco sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her," the statement said.</p>

<p>"On 2 July, she committed suicide at home and was sent to the hospital. Despite the best efforts of the hospital team to rescue and treat her from her coma, she finally passed away on 5 July, 2023," the statement said.</p>

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<p>Lee's career spanned around 30 years. Among her most notable performances were voicing of the female warrior Mulan in the Mandarin-language version of Disney’s <em>Mulan</em> and performing the Oscar-nominated song "A Love Before Time" from the film <em>Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon</em>.</p>

<p>She was born in Hong Kong in 1975 and was the youngest of three children of a Hong Kong Cantonese mother and Malaysian father.</p>

<p>Lee's father passed away before she was born, and by the age of 9 her mother had moved Lee and her sisters to the United States, to San Francisco.</p>

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<p>After graduating high school in 1992, she was offered a recording contract in Hong Kong with Capital Artists, eventually leading her to depart from her studies at the University of California, Irvine, to focus on her music career.</p>

<p>In 1996, Lee signed with Sony Music Entertainment and her debut album, <em>Coco Lee</em>, became the best-selling album of that year in Asia.</p>

<p>It wasn't long before Lee gained fandoms in both Asia and the United States, which began her path to new collaborations and English-language songs.</p>

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<p>She recorded 18 studio albums and appeared in three films, most notably Lee Xin’s <em>Master of Everything</em>&nbsp;and <em>No Tobacco</em> by Stanley Kwan.</p>

<p>In 2011, Lee married Bruce Rockowitz, a Canadian businessman who is the former CEO of the Hong Kong supply chain company Li &amp; Fung. He survives her, as do her sisters and two stepdaughters.</p>

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Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died at 48 on Wednesday following a suicide attempt that left her in a coma, Lee’s two sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, said in a statement posted on Instagram and Facebook.

Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died at 48 on Wednesday following a suicide attempt that left her in a coma, Lee’s two sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, said in a statement posted on Instagram and Facebook. Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, where she had been living. "Although, Coco sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her," the statement said. "On 2 July, she committed suicide at home and was sent to the hospital. Despite the best efforts of the hospital team to rescue and treat her from her coma, she finally passed away on 5 July, 2023," the statement said. Also Read | Philadelphia gunman identified as gun-loving BLM supporter Kimbrady Carriker: Reports Lee's career spanned around 30 years. Among her most notable performances were voicing of the female warrior Mulan in the Mandarin-language version of Disney’s Mulan and performing the Oscar-nominated song "A Love Before Time" from the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. She was born in Hong Kong in 1975 and was the youngest of three children of a Hong Kong Cantonese mother and Malaysian father. Lee's father passed away before she was born, and by the age of 9 her mother had moved Lee and her sisters to the United States, to San Francisco. Also Read | One killed, two injured after multiple explosions rock Ukrainian court After graduating high school in 1992, she was offered a recording contract in Hong Kong with Capital Artists, eventually leading her to depart from her studies at the University of California, Irvine, to focus on her music career. In 1996, Lee signed with Sony Music Entertainment and her debut album, Coco Lee, became the best-selling album of that year in Asia. It wasn't long before Lee gained fandoms in both Asia and the United States, which began her path to new collaborations and English-language songs. Watch | British children are shorter than their European peers , says experts × She recorded 18 studio albums and appeared in three films, most notably Lee Xin’s Master of Everything and No Tobacco by Stanley Kwan. In 2011, Lee married Bruce Rockowitz, a Canadian businessman who is the former CEO of the Hong Kong supply chain company Li & Fung. He survives her, as do her sisters and two stepdaughters. 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. ×

Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter, dies at 48 after suicide attempt

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