<p>China has announced implementing sanctions on five US military manufacturers as a retaliatory measure over US' arms sales to Taiwan, media reports said quoting a foreign ministry spokesperson statement on Sunday (Jan 7).</p>

<p>The spokesperson said that the five companies are BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Alliant Techsystems Operations, AeroVironment, Viasat, and Data Link Solutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, has operated as a separate entity from the mainland since the end of the civil war. Over the years, it has developed its own political and economic systems, evolving into a thriving democracy with a distinct identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Chinese government considers Taiwan to be a renegade province and has consistently asserted its claim over the island.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Taiwan Relations Act (1979) commits the US to provide Taiwan with the means necessary to defend itself. The US has also consistently expressed support for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues and opposes any unilateral change to the status quo.</p>

<p>In recent years, the China-US rivalry has escalated as Beijing has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its territorial claims. It has employed both diplomatic and military means to isolate Taiwan internationally and discourage foreign governments from engaging with the island.</p>

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<p>The Chinese government has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification, and its military activities, such as air and naval patrols around Taiwan, have raised tensions in the region.</p>

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<p>The United States, on the other hand, has reaffirmed its commitment to the defense of Taiwan and has increased its support for the island, including arms sales and enhanced military cooperation. The US has also sought to strengthen ties with like-minded regional partners to counterbalance China's growing influence.</p>

<p>The Taiwan Strait has become a geopolitical flashpoint, with the potential for miscalculations and unintended consequences. The situation is further complicated by the broader strategic competition between China and the US across various domains, including technology and trade.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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China has announced implementing sanctions on five US military manufacturers as a retaliatory measure over US' arms sales to Taiwan, media reports said quoting a foreign ministry spokesperson statement on Sunday (Jan 7).

China has announced implementing sanctions on five US military manufacturers as a retaliatory measure over US' arms sales to Taiwan, media reports said quoting a foreign ministry spokesperson statement on Sunday (Jan 7). The spokesperson said that the five companies are BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Alliant Techsystems Operations, AeroVironment, Viasat, and Data Link Solutions. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, has operated as a separate entity from the mainland since the end of the civil war. Over the years, it has developed its own political and economic systems, evolving into a thriving democracy with a distinct identity. However, the Chinese government considers Taiwan to be a renegade province and has consistently asserted its claim over the island. Also Read | Merchant vessel approached by six craft near Yemen, says UK The Taiwan Relations Act (1979) commits the US to provide Taiwan with the means necessary to defend itself. The US has also consistently expressed support for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues and opposes any unilateral change to the status quo. In recent years, the China-US rivalry has escalated as Beijing has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its territorial claims. It has employed both diplomatic and military means to isolate Taiwan internationally and discourage foreign governments from engaging with the island. Also Read | Weeks after Paris' bedbug hysteria, stinging caterpillars are now invading French capital The Chinese government has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification, and its military activities, such as air and naval patrols around Taiwan, have raised tensions in the region. Watch | Japan's Burning Plane: What's the real story? × The United States, on the other hand, has reaffirmed its commitment to the defense of Taiwan and has increased its support for the island, including arms sales and enhanced military cooperation. The US has also sought to strengthen ties with like-minded regional partners to counterbalance China's growing influence. The Taiwan Strait has become a geopolitical flashpoint, with the potential for miscalculations and unintended consequences. The situation is further complicated by the broader strategic competition between China and the US across various domains, including technology and trade. (With inputs from agencies)

China imposes sanctions on five US military manufacturers in retaliation over arms sales to Taiwan

<p>India is eagerly anticipating the inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22, 2024, with celebrations already underway across the nation. Ahead of the grand event, Champat Rai, the general secretary of the temple trust, unveiled details about the selected idol of Ram Lalla that will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya temple. According to Rai, the Ram Lalla idol will be in standing posture and carved in dark stone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The idol made of Lord Shri Ramlala is in the form of a five-year-old child. The statue is 51 inches tall, made of black stone, and is very attractively made. Its height from toe to eyebrows will be 51 inches," he reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With this, it is believed that the Ram Lalla idol picked for the Ayodhya temple will be either the one sculpted by Arun Yogiraj or the one by Ganesh Bhatt.</p>

<p>These two idols have been carved in dark bluish-grey stone, also known as “Shyam Shila”. This stone is from the Indian state of Karnataka. Meanwhile, the third one was sculpted by Satyanarayan Pandey and his family and is in white makrana marble from the Indian state of Rajasthan. Two not-selected&nbsp;idols will be given reverence as well and the temple trust head Rai said they will be used by it.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Details of Ram Lalla Idol</strong></h2>

<p>The Ram Lalla idol for the temple will be depicted traditionally. Lord Ram, in a standing posture, will have a lotus as the base. Lotus in Hindu culture is a symbol of divinity. Many deities, including Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and others, are depicted sitting or standing on a lotus.</p>

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<p>Moreover, Lord Ram will also be holding a bow in the left arm and an arrow in the right.&nbsp;There will also be a quiver strapped on the back of the idol of Lord Ram.</p>

<p>The idol will also have intricate ornaments such as a 'Mukut' (crown), 'Kundal' (earrings), 'Haar' (necklace), 'Bhujavastram' (shoulder cover), 'Angyulika' (finger ring), and 'Nupur' (anklet).</p>

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<p>The dark stone used in the idol is reportedly water-resistant and impervious to offerings like milk, as per the temple trust general secretary Rai.&nbsp;The general secretary further spoke of the meticulous construction of the temple.</p>

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<p>“Iron has also not been used in the temple as it weakens the structure. It has been designed in such a way that as the age increases, a very strong rock will be formed under the ground. No type of concrete has been used above ground, because the age of concrete does not exceed 150 years,” Rai reportedly said.</p>

<p>The consecration of the temple will be held in the presence of Prime Minister Modi on January 22, 2024.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India is eagerly anticipating the inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22, 2024, with celebrations already underway across the nation. Ahead of the grand event, Champat Rai, the general secretary of the temple trust, unveiled details about the selected idol of Ram Lalla that will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya temple.

India is eagerly anticipating the inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22, 2024, with celebrations already underway across the nation. Ahead of the grand event, Champat Rai, the general secretary of the temple trust, unveiled details about the selected idol of Ram Lalla that will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya temple. According to Rai, the Ram Lalla idol will be in standing posture and carved in dark stone. "The idol made of Lord Shri Ramlala is in the form of a five-year-old child. The statue is 51 inches tall, made of black stone, and is very attractively made. Its height from toe to eyebrows will be 51 inches," he reportedly said. With this, it is believed that the Ram Lalla idol picked for the Ayodhya temple will be either the one sculpted by Arun Yogiraj or the one by Ganesh Bhatt. These two idols have been carved in dark bluish-grey stone, also known as “Shyam Shila”. This stone is from the Indian state of Karnataka. Meanwhile, the third one was sculpted by Satyanarayan Pandey and his family and is in white makrana marble from the Indian state of Rajasthan. Two not-selected idols will be given reverence as well and the temple trust head Rai said they will be used by it. Details of Ram Lalla Idol The Ram Lalla idol for the temple will be depicted traditionally. Lord Ram, in a standing posture, will have a lotus as the base. Lotus in Hindu culture is a symbol of divinity. Many deities, including Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and others, are depicted sitting or standing on a lotus. Also Read | Ram Mandir consecration: WATCH the invitation letter for holy temple in India’s Ayodhya Moreover, Lord Ram will also be holding a bow in the left arm and an arrow in the right. There will also be a quiver strapped on the back of the idol of Lord Ram. The idol will also have intricate ornaments such as a 'Mukut' (crown), 'Kundal' (earrings), 'Haar' (necklace), 'Bhujavastram' (shoulder cover), 'Angyulika' (finger ring), and 'Nupur' (anklet). Also Read | Ram Mandir inauguration: Over 8,000 invitations sent, dedicated VIP routes being prepared for grand event The dark stone used in the idol is reportedly water-resistant and impervious to offerings like milk, as per the temple trust general secretary Rai. The general secretary further spoke of the meticulous construction of the temple. Watch | Ayodhya gets a major facelift: All decked up for Ram Mandir | Inside South Asia × “Iron has also not been used in the temple as it weakens the structure. It has been designed in such a way that as the age increases, a very strong rock will be formed under the ground. No type of concrete has been used above ground, because the age of concrete does not exceed 150 years,” Rai reportedly said. The consecration of the temple will be held in the presence of Prime Minister Modi on January 22, 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

Ram Lalla's standing Idol in dark stone to grace Ayodhya temple: Trust's general secy

<p>Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have uncovered potential massive cyclones, storms, and dynamic weather activity on the hot, Jupiter-sized exoplanet WASP-121 b, located 880 light-years away.</p>

<p>This discovery, achieved by combining years of Hubble observations and sophisticated computer modeling is a crucial early step in unraveling the mysteries of weather patterns on distant worlds.</p>

<p>Although WASP-121 b&nbsp;is uninhabitable, the findings hold promise for identifying potentially habitable exoplanets with stable, long-term climates in the future.</p>

<p>"The remarkable details of our exoplanet atmosphere simulations allow us to accurately model the weather on ultra-hot planets like WASP-121 b," Jack Skinner, a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California, and co-leader of the study said, as per NASA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Here we make a significant step forward by combining observational constraints with atmosphere simulations to understand the time-varying weather on these planets."</p>

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<p>The international team of astronomers, led by Quentin Changeat, a European Space Agency Research Fellow at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, meticulously assembled and reprocessed Hubble observations of WASP-121 b taken in 2016, 2018, and 2019.</p>

<p>Their findings unveiled a dynamic atmosphere on WASP-121 b over time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The team's research suggested that the existence of massive weather fronts, storms, and cyclones on WASP-121 b is triggered by the substantial temperature difference between the star-facing side and the dark side of the exoplanet.</p>

<p>Additionally, an offset between the hottest region and the point closest to the star, along with variability in the chemical composition of the atmosphere, was detected through spectroscopy.</p>

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<p>WASP-121 b's close proximity to its parent star results in an incredibly short orbital period of 1.27 days. Daytime temperatures on the star-facing side reach a scorching 3,450 degrees Fahrenheit (2,150 degrees Kelvin).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have uncovered potential massive cyclones, storms, and dynamic weather activity on the hot, Jupiter-sized exoplanet WASP-121 b, located 880 light-years away.

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have uncovered potential massive cyclones, storms, and dynamic weather activity on the hot, Jupiter-sized exoplanet WASP-121 b, located 880 light-years away. This discovery, achieved by combining years of Hubble observations and sophisticated computer modeling is a crucial early step in unraveling the mysteries of weather patterns on distant worlds. Although WASP-121 b is uninhabitable, the findings hold promise for identifying potentially habitable exoplanets with stable, long-term climates in the future. "The remarkable details of our exoplanet atmosphere simulations allow us to accurately model the weather on ultra-hot planets like WASP-121 b," Jack Skinner, a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California, and co-leader of the study said, as per NASA. "Here we make a significant step forward by combining observational constraints with atmosphere simulations to understand the time-varying weather on these planets." Also Read | Spectacular! Japan's XRISM satellite provides first glimpse into X-ray cosmos The international team of astronomers, led by Quentin Changeat, a European Space Agency Research Fellow at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, meticulously assembled and reprocessed Hubble observations of WASP-121 b taken in 2016, 2018, and 2019. Their findings unveiled a dynamic atmosphere on WASP-121 b over time. Also Read | Sulfuric acid-laden Venusian clouds reveal potential for extraterrestrial life: New study The team's research suggested that the existence of massive weather fronts, storms, and cyclones on WASP-121 b is triggered by the substantial temperature difference between the star-facing side and the dark side of the exoplanet. Additionally, an offset between the hottest region and the point closest to the star, along with variability in the chemical composition of the atmosphere, was detected through spectroscopy. Watch | Bangladesh General Elections: PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami league set for fourth consecutive term × WASP-121 b's close proximity to its parent star results in an incredibly short orbital period of 1.27 days. Daytime temperatures on the star-facing side reach a scorching 3,450 degrees Fahrenheit (2,150 degrees Kelvin). (With inputs from agencies)

Massive cyclones, storms... NASA’s Hubble space telescope sees chaos on exoplanet WASP-121 b

<p>XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, led by Japan in collaboration with NASA and ESA, has provided a first sneak peek into the X-ray cosmos. The XRISM, launched on September 6, 2023, presented a snapshot capturing a cluster of hundreds of galaxies and a spectrum of stellar wreckage in a neighbouring galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of their chemical makeup.</p>

<p>“XRISM will provide the international science community with a new glimpse of the hidden X-ray sky. We’ll not only see X-ray images of these sources but also study their compositions, motions, and physical states,” explained Richard Kelley, the US principal investigator for XRISM at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre.</p>

<p>The XRISM mission spearheaded by JAXA is designed to detect X-rays with energies up to 12,000 electron volts.</p>

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<p>This cutting-edge technology will scrutinise the universe’s hottest regions, largest structures, and objects with the strongest gravity, offering insights beyond what visible light can provide.</p>

<p>The mission boasts two instruments, Resolve and Xtend, each playing a crucial role in unraveling the secrets of the cosmos.&nbsp;Using Resolve, the mission's team examined N132D, a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud.</p>

<p>The resulting spectrum showcased peaks associated with various elements, offering the most detailed X-ray spectrum of the object ever obtained.</p>

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<p>Brian Williams, NASA’s XRISM project scientist at Goddard, remarked, “Resolve will allow us to see the shapes of these lines in a way never possible before, letting us determine not only the abundances of the various elements present but also their temperatures, densities, and directions of motion at unprecedented levels of precision.”</p>

<p>Xtend, the second instrument, is an X-ray imager with a wide field of view. Capturing an X-ray image of Abell 2319, a rich galaxy cluster undergoing a major merger event, Xtend showcased its capability to observe areas 60 percent larger than the apparent size of the full moon.</p>

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<p>“Even before the end of the commissioning process, Resolve is already exceeding our expectations. Our goal was to achieve a spectral resolution of 7 electron volts with the instrument, but now that it’s in orbit, we’re achieving 5. What that means is we’ll get even more detailed chemical maps with each spectrum XRISM captures,” said Lillian Reichenthal, NASA’s XRISM project manager at Goddard.</p>

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XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, led by Japan in collaboration with NASA and ESA, has provided a first sneak peek into the X-ray cosmos.

XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, led by Japan in collaboration with NASA and ESA, has provided a first sneak peek into the X-ray cosmos. The XRISM, launched on September 6, 2023, presented a snapshot capturing a cluster of hundreds of galaxies and a spectrum of stellar wreckage in a neighbouring galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of their chemical makeup. “XRISM will provide the international science community with a new glimpse of the hidden X-ray sky. We’ll not only see X-ray images of these sources but also study their compositions, motions, and physical states,” explained Richard Kelley, the US principal investigator for XRISM at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre. The XRISM mission spearheaded by JAXA is designed to detect X-rays with energies up to 12,000 electron volts. Also Read | Want to fly your name to Moon? Here’s how NASA campaign can help This cutting-edge technology will scrutinise the universe’s hottest regions, largest structures, and objects with the strongest gravity, offering insights beyond what visible light can provide. The mission boasts two instruments, Resolve and Xtend, each playing a crucial role in unraveling the secrets of the cosmos. Using Resolve, the mission's team examined N132D, a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The resulting spectrum showcased peaks associated with various elements, offering the most detailed X-ray spectrum of the object ever obtained. Also Read | Sulfuric acid-laden Venusian clouds reveal potential for extraterrestrial life: New study Brian Williams, NASA’s XRISM project scientist at Goddard, remarked, “Resolve will allow us to see the shapes of these lines in a way never possible before, letting us determine not only the abundances of the various elements present but also their temperatures, densities, and directions of motion at unprecedented levels of precision.” Xtend, the second instrument, is an X-ray imager with a wide field of view. Capturing an X-ray image of Abell 2319, a rich galaxy cluster undergoing a major merger event, Xtend showcased its capability to observe areas 60 percent larger than the apparent size of the full moon. Watch | Bangladesh Elections: What's at stake? | Inside South Asia × “Even before the end of the commissioning process, Resolve is already exceeding our expectations. Our goal was to achieve a spectral resolution of 7 electron volts with the instrument, but now that it’s in orbit, we’re achieving 5. What that means is we’ll get even more detailed chemical maps with each spectrum XRISM captures,” said Lillian Reichenthal, NASA’s XRISM project manager at Goddard. (With inputs from agencies)

Spectacular! Japan's XRISM satellite provides first glimpse into X-ray cosmos

<p>The UK's opposition Labour Party, gearing up for the general elections, has targeted PM Rishi Sunak, alleging that in his tax cuts the public is getting a "raw deal". The ad which attacked Sunak's economic policies said that for every 10 euros of extra taxes on working people, the Sunak government would give 2 euros back to the public. "Families will be 1200 euros worse off," the advertorial further read.&nbsp;The ad was unveiled by Labour in the Conservative-held seat of Wellingborough as the town readies for by-elections in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's now-liquidated firm Catamaran Ventures has also come under scrutiny once again. While commenting on the recent liquidation of Akshata Murty's investment venture, Catamaran Ventures, Labour's national campaign coordinator and shadow minister Pat MacFadden, shared a letter on social media dated January 4.</p>

<p>The letter was addressed to UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the closure of Murty's firm. "In the past few months, numerous reports about the business dealings of Catamaran Ventures have circulated," stated MacFadden's letter.</p>

<p>"It was revealed that the firm run by the Prime Minister's wife received GBP 2m through government Covid support schemes devised by Rishi Sunak himself. It then emerged businesses in which Ms. Murty had invested went bust, costing taxpayers GBP 1m."</p>

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<p>The letter further flagged that there is an impact of Catamaran Ventures' closure on government-backed education start-up Study Halls. MacFadden said, "The decision by Ms. Murty to liquidate her company raises several questions that I believe need to be clarified in the public interest."</p>

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<p>Previously, the personal finances of Sunak and his wife faced scrutiny over Murty's legal non-domicile tax status.</p>

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<p>After relinquishing this status amid opposition criticism, she committed to paying all her taxes in the UK to prevent any distractions from her husband's political career.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The UK's opposition Labour Party, gearing up for the general elections, has targeted PM Rishi Sunak, alleging that in his tax cuts the public is getting a "raw deal".

The UK's opposition Labour Party, gearing up for the general elections, has targeted PM Rishi Sunak, alleging that in his tax cuts the public is getting a "raw deal". The ad which attacked Sunak's economic policies said that for every 10 euros of extra taxes on working people, the Sunak government would give 2 euros back to the public. "Families will be 1200 euros worse off," the advertorial further read. The ad was unveiled by Labour in the Conservative-held seat of Wellingborough as the town readies for by-elections in 2024. Wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's now-liquidated firm Catamaran Ventures has also come under scrutiny once again. While commenting on the recent liquidation of Akshata Murty's investment venture, Catamaran Ventures, Labour's national campaign coordinator and shadow minister Pat MacFadden, shared a letter on social media dated January 4. The letter was addressed to UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the closure of Murty's firm. "In the past few months, numerous reports about the business dealings of Catamaran Ventures have circulated," stated MacFadden's letter. "It was revealed that the firm run by the Prime Minister's wife received GBP 2m through government Covid support schemes devised by Rishi Sunak himself. It then emerged businesses in which Ms. Murty had invested went bust, costing taxpayers GBP 1m." Also Read | Exclusive: India raises concerns over derogatory comments by Maldives minister against PM Modi The letter further flagged that there is an impact of Catamaran Ventures' closure on government-backed education start-up Study Halls. MacFadden said, "The decision by Ms. Murty to liquidate her company raises several questions that I believe need to be clarified in the public interest." Also Read | Horrifying on cam footage shows Iran bomb attack on Soleimani's death anniversary Previously, the personal finances of Sunak and his wife faced scrutiny over Murty's legal non-domicile tax status. Watch | Bangladesh General Elections: Irregularities reported in 37 polling stations, 8 detained × After relinquishing this status amid opposition criticism, she committed to paying all her taxes in the UK to prevent any distractions from her husband's political career. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Islamic State’s (ISIS) Afghanistan-based branch carried out twin bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people, two sources familiar with the intelligence told Reuters on Friday.</p>

<p>"The intelligence is clear-cut and indisputable," one source said.</p>

<p>That source and a second, both of whom requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue, said the intelligence comprised communications intercepts, without providing further details. The collection of the intercepts has not been previously reported.</p>

<p>Wednesday's bombings, the deadliest of their kind in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, added to regional tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and attacks by Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi group on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.</p>

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<p>ISIS on Thursday claimed responsibility for the bombings, saying two operatives wearing explosive suicide belts staged the attack during a memorial service for Qassem Soleimani, a senior military commander assassinated in Iraq in a 2020 U.S. drone strike.</p>

<p>The Sunni Muslim militant group, however, did not specify that its Afghanistan-based affiliate, known as ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible for the bombings in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.</p>

<p>“The U.S. has pretty clear intel” that ISIS-K conducted the attack, the first source said.</p>

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<p>The Central Intelligence Agency declined to comment.</p>

<p>ISIS harbors a virulent hatred for Shi'ites -- Iran's dominant sect and targets of its affiliate's attacks in Afghanistan -- who it views as apostates.</p>

<p>ISIS claimed responsibility for a 2022 attack on a Shi'ite shrine in Iran that killed 15 people and 2017 bombings that hit the parliament and the tomb of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.</p>

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<p>Iran on Friday said security forces had arrested 11 people suspected of involvement in Wednesday's attack and had seized explosive devices and vests.</p>

<p>While Taliban crackdowns have weakened ISIS-K and prompted some members to leave Afghanistan for neighboring countries, the affiliate has continued focusing on plotting foreign operations, U.S. officials say.</p>


Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Islamic State’s (ISIS) Afghanistan-based branch carried out twin bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people, two sources familiar with the intelligence told Reuters on Friday.

Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Islamic State’s (ISIS) Afghanistan-based branch carried out twin bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people, two sources familiar with the intelligence told Reuters on Friday. "The intelligence is clear-cut and indisputable," one source said. That source and a second, both of whom requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue, said the intelligence comprised communications intercepts, without providing further details. The collection of the intercepts has not been previously reported. Wednesday's bombings, the deadliest of their kind in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, added to regional tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and attacks by Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi group on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Also Read | Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin was hospitalised, defence department gives update ISIS on Thursday claimed responsibility for the bombings, saying two operatives wearing explosive suicide belts staged the attack during a memorial service for Qassem Soleimani, a senior military commander assassinated in Iraq in a 2020 U.S. drone strike. The Sunni Muslim militant group, however, did not specify that its Afghanistan-based affiliate, known as ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible for the bombings in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman. “The U.S. has pretty clear intel” that ISIS-K conducted the attack, the first source said. Also Read | Sixth-grader killed in Iowa school shooting identified, injured principal in critical condition The Central Intelligence Agency declined to comment. ISIS harbors a virulent hatred for Shi'ites -- Iran's dominant sect and targets of its affiliate's attacks in Afghanistan -- who it views as apostates. ISIS claimed responsibility for a 2022 attack on a Shi'ite shrine in Iran that killed 15 people and 2017 bombings that hit the parliament and the tomb of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Watch | Japan Earthquake: Rescuers race against time to find survivors, death toll rises to 94 × Iran on Friday said security forces had arrested 11 people suspected of involvement in Wednesday's attack and had seized explosive devices and vests. While Taliban crackdowns have weakened ISIS-K and prompted some members to leave Afghanistan for neighboring countries, the affiliate has continued focusing on plotting foreign operations, U.S. officials say.

US intel confirms Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts: Report

<p>Months after&nbsp;the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau&nbsp;was left red-faced&nbsp;due to a technical snag in&nbsp;his aircraft during the G20 summit held in&nbsp;India in September last year, a&nbsp;maintenance issue again surfaced in the CC-144 Challenger aircraft used to transport the Canadian leader during a&nbsp;family vacation in Jamaica.</p>

<p>In September, Trudeau's return trip from the G20 leaders’ summit in New Delhi faced delays due to technical issues with the Polaris aircraft.</p>

<p>The latest woes with Trudeau's jet&nbsp;came to light during an inspection on Tuesday (Jan 2), reports said citing the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND).</p>

<p>Immediately after Trudeau's jet broke down, a second Challenger aircraft carrying a maintenance team was swiftly dispatched to Jamaica on Wednesday (Jan 3).</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the original aircraft was successfully restored after "serviceability".</p>

<p>“The (second) aircraft remained in the area as a back-up if necessary, and the Prime Minister was able to return on the original aircraft," said&nbsp;DND spokesperson Andrée-Anne Poulin.</p>

<p>The Canadian PM was able to get back to his country on Thursday (Jan 4), as per Poulin. However, it has not been revealed as to what was the specific mechanical problem that caused the CC-144 Challenger aircraft break down in the first place.</p>

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<p>Trudeau is mandated to travel on military aircraft for security reasons. Notably, the CC-144 Challenger planes were introduced to replace the ageing CC-150 Polaris fleet in the fall.</p>

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<p>On the Jamaica vacation which started on December 26, the Canadian PM was accompanied by Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, and his three children. The couple announced their separation after 18 years of marriage.</p>

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<h2><strong>Earlier instances</strong></h2>

<p>In a similar incident earlier in October 2016, technical issues forced the Canadian Prime Minister's plane to return to Ottawa just thirty minutes after takeoff. Notably, Trudeau was en route to Belgium to finalise trade agreements with the European Union. While in&nbsp;October 2019, Trudeau's plane encountered a mishap when it collided with a wall as it was&nbsp;being moved to the hangar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In December 2019 itself, during the NATO Summit, Trudeau had to rely on a backup plane but even this alternative aircraft faced setbacks in London, grounding the jet.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Months after the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was left red-faced due to a technical snag in his aircraft during the G20 summit held in India in September last year, a maintenance issue again surfaced in the CC-144 Challenger aircraft used to transport the Canadian leader during a family vacation in Jamaica.

Months after the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was left red-faced due to a technical snag in his aircraft during the G20 summit held in India in September last year, a maintenance issue again surfaced in the CC-144 Challenger aircraft used to transport the Canadian leader during a family vacation in Jamaica. In September, Trudeau's return trip from the G20 leaders’ summit in New Delhi faced delays due to technical issues with the Polaris aircraft. The latest woes with Trudeau's jet came to light during an inspection on Tuesday (Jan 2), reports said citing the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). Immediately after Trudeau's jet broke down, a second Challenger aircraft carrying a maintenance team was swiftly dispatched to Jamaica on Wednesday (Jan 3). Meanwhile, the original aircraft was successfully restored after "serviceability". “The (second) aircraft remained in the area as a back-up if necessary, and the Prime Minister was able to return on the original aircraft," said DND spokesperson Andrée-Anne Poulin. The Canadian PM was able to get back to his country on Thursday (Jan 4), as per Poulin. However, it has not been revealed as to what was the specific mechanical problem that caused the CC-144 Challenger aircraft break down in the first place. Also Read | Rescued crew hails Indian Navy after end of hijacking ordeal off Somalia coast Trudeau is mandated to travel on military aircraft for security reasons. Notably, the CC-144 Challenger planes were introduced to replace the ageing CC-150 Polaris fleet in the fall. Also Read | Trump faces $370 million in penalty demand to New York state in civil fraud case On the Jamaica vacation which started on December 26, the Canadian PM was accompanied by Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, and his three children. The couple announced their separation after 18 years of marriage. Watch | US State Secretary Antony Blinken's West Asia trip amid escalating tensions × Earlier instances In a similar incident earlier in October 2016, technical issues forced the Canadian Prime Minister's plane to return to Ottawa just thirty minutes after takeoff. Notably, Trudeau was en route to Belgium to finalise trade agreements with the European Union. While in October 2019, Trudeau's plane encountered a mishap when it collided with a wall as it was being moved to the hangar. In December 2019 itself, during the NATO Summit, Trudeau had to rely on a backup plane but even this alternative aircraft faced setbacks in London, grounding the jet. (With inputs from agencies)

Trudeau’s plane breaks down again, this time in Jamaica, after a string of similar embarrassments

<p>Royal Navy, in an unprecedented move, has resorted to advertising a high-ranking position on social media. The £150,000-a-year rear-admiral role was posted on LinkedIn in December. This comes as the Navy struggled to find a suitable candidate, leaving one former senior submariner to dub the situation as "utterly shameful".</p>

<p>Reports said that the only applicant for the director of submarines position was an unqualified weapons engineer commodore. The candidate for which the job was posted was to be selected for a top-notch position in the Royal Navy. The selected person was supposed to take over from Rear-Admiral Simon Asquith.</p>

<p>Moreover, he was to be responsible for overseeing "elite operations" and the nation’s nuclear deterrent.</p>

<h2><strong>Reactions pour in&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to the unusual recruitment method, one user reportedly commented, "I'll do it - but is the advertisement a scam. Surely not how the appointment is made." Another former submariner, with 35 years of Navy experience, expressed concern, stating, "Nice little bit of intelligence I am sure our Russian friends will have noted!"</p>

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<p>Notably, the position still remains vacant with the Royal Navy continuing to&nbsp;accept&nbsp;applications.</p>

<h2><strong>Recruitment crisis in Britain’s armed forces</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Former defense secretary Ben Wallace, highlighted a wider issue. He warned of a recruitment crisis in Britain’s armed forces, stating, "Armed forces across the West, not just Britain, across Europe, America have a recruitment challenge. Generation Z is not joining the armed forces in the way my generation did."</p>

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<p>In a related development, the Royal Navy has been compelled to decommission two warships, HMS Westminster and HMS Argyll, due to a severe shortage of sailors.</p>

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<p>In the 12 months leading up to March, Ministry of Defence figures revealed that the Navy's recruitment performance was the worst among the three armed services. The Navy and Royal Marines experienced a 22.1 percent drop in intake compared to the previous year, while the RAF and the Army also faced significant declines.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Royal Navy, in an unprecedented move, has resorted to advertising a high-ranking position on social media. The £150,000-a-year rear-admiral role was posted on LinkedIn in December.

Royal Navy, in an unprecedented move, has resorted to advertising a high-ranking position on social media. The £150,000-a-year rear-admiral role was posted on LinkedIn in December. This comes as the Navy struggled to find a suitable candidate, leaving one former senior submariner to dub the situation as "utterly shameful". Reports said that the only applicant for the director of submarines position was an unqualified weapons engineer commodore. The candidate for which the job was posted was to be selected for a top-notch position in the Royal Navy. The selected person was supposed to take over from Rear-Admiral Simon Asquith. Moreover, he was to be responsible for overseeing "elite operations" and the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Reactions pour in Reacting to the unusual recruitment method, one user reportedly commented, "I'll do it - but is the advertisement a scam. Surely not how the appointment is made." Another former submariner, with 35 years of Navy experience, expressed concern, stating, "Nice little bit of intelligence I am sure our Russian friends will have noted!" Also Read | Elections will be free, fair, transparent and credible, Bangladesh FM Momen tells WION Notably, the position still remains vacant with the Royal Navy continuing to accept applications. Recruitment crisis in Britain’s armed forces Former defense secretary Ben Wallace, highlighted a wider issue. He warned of a recruitment crisis in Britain’s armed forces, stating, "Armed forces across the West, not just Britain, across Europe, America have a recruitment challenge. Generation Z is not joining the armed forces in the way my generation did." Also Read | Trudeau's plane faces maintenance woes during Jamaica vacation, months after similar embarrassment at G20 In a related development, the Royal Navy has been compelled to decommission two warships, HMS Westminster and HMS Argyll, due to a severe shortage of sailors. Watch | US Presidential Elections: War of words between Biden & Trump heats up × In the 12 months leading up to March, Ministry of Defence figures revealed that the Navy's recruitment performance was the worst among the three armed services. The Navy and Royal Marines experienced a 22.1 percent drop in intake compared to the previous year, while the RAF and the Army also faced significant declines. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Royal Navy turns to social media for top job recruitment, submariner says 'utterly shameful'

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