<p>USA's Department of Home Security (DHS) is setting up a new Disinformation Governance Board, reported Politico Playbook. The board is being set up to coordinate countering misinformation related to homeland security. It will reportedly focus 'specifically' on irregular migration and Russia.</p>

<p>The report said that Nina Jankowicz will be the executive director of the board. She previously was a disinformation fellow at the Wilson Center. She has also advised Ukrainian Foreign Ministry in past.</p>

<p>These steps reportedly being taken by Biden administration have started a fierce online debate. Biden-critics are equating the board with 'Ministry of Truth' from George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. In the book, this ministry, despite having 'truth' in its name works as a propaganda ministry.</p>

<p>"Boy did Orwell call it or what? We're literally going to have our own Ministry of Truth soon," said a Twitter user.</p>

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<p>"...So to make sure there are no abuses of power we are going to create a hyper-partisan government controlled Ministry of Truth!!!" tweeted Donald Trump Jr</p>

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<p>"When I get to the Senate I’ll defund the Biden Administration’s Ministry of Truth. This is downright scary," said JD Vance, a 'Trump-endorsed Senate candidate.</p>

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<p>The Biden Administration creating a DHS 'Disinformation Governance Board' is nothing more than a Ministry of Truth set up to silence opposition. The 1st Amendment was designed to prevent the government from doing this... the 2nd Amendment was designed to stop them if they tried," tweeted Tim Young</p>

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USA's Department of Home Security (DHS) is setting up a new Disinformation Governance Board, reported Politico Playbook. The board is being set up to coordinate countering misinformation related to homeland security.

USA's Department of Home Security (DHS) is setting up a new Disinformation Governance Board, reported Politico Playbook. The board is being set up to coordinate countering misinformation related to homeland security. It will reportedly focus 'specifically' on irregular migration and Russia. The report said that Nina Jankowicz will be the executive director of the board. She previously was a disinformation fellow at the Wilson Center. She has also advised Ukrainian Foreign Ministry in past. These steps reportedly being taken by Biden administration have started a fierce online debate. Biden-critics are equating the board with 'Ministry of Truth' from George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. In the book, this ministry, despite having 'truth' in its name works as a propaganda ministry. "Boy did Orwell call it or what? We're literally going to have our own Ministry of Truth soon," said a Twitter user. Boy did Orwell call it or what? We're literally going to have our own Ministry of Truth soon. https://t.co/Ak8P1jkova — Oliver Matthews (@OliverM___) April 28, 2022 × "...So to make sure there are no abuses of power we are going to create a hyper-partisan government controlled Ministry of Truth!!!" tweeted Donald Trump Jr …So to make sure there are no abuses of power we are going to create a hyper-partisan government controlled Ministry of Truth!!! https://t.co/G5a26bFsSp — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 28, 2022 × "When I get to the Senate I’ll defund the Biden Administration’s Ministry of Truth. This is downright scary," said JD Vance, a 'Trump-endorsed Senate candidate. When I get to the Senate I’ll defund the Biden Administration’s Ministry of Truth. This is downright scary. https://t.co/fvKLdaHDO8 — J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) April 27, 2022 × The Biden Administration creating a DHS 'Disinformation Governance Board' is nothing more than a Ministry of Truth set up to silence opposition. The 1st Amendment was designed to prevent the government from doing this... the 2nd Amendment was designed to stop them if they tried," tweeted Tim Young The Biden Administration creating a DHS 'Disinformation Governance Board' is nothing more than a Ministry of Truth set up to silence opposition. The 1st Amendment was designed to prevent the government from doing this... the 2nd Amendment was designed to stop them if they tried. — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) April 27, 2022 ×

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<p>The World Bank has warned that price shocks in food and fuel prices due to Russian invasion of Ukraine will be felt at least till the end of year 2024. This, said that bank, raises the risk of stagflation. The World Bank has expressed its observation in its latest Commodities Market Outlook report.</p>

<p>The report is World Bank's first comprehensive analysis of the war's impact on commodity market. The bank has said that the world is facing biggest commodity price shock since the 1970s.</p>

<p>It is being aggravated, it said, by restrictions in food, fuel and fertiliser trade that are exacerbating already elevated inflationary pressures around the world.</p>

<p>"Policymakers should take every opportunity to increase economic growth at home and avoid actions that bring harm to the global economy," said Indermit Gill, the World Bank’s Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions.</p>

<p>Russia is the world's largest natural gas and fertiliser exporter, and second largest crude oil exporter. Together with Ukraine, it accounts for nearly a third of global wheat exports, 19% of corn exports and 80% of exports of sunflower oil exports.</p>

<p>There has been a disruption in export and production of natural gas, fertilisers, crude oil and other commodities since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 this year.</p>

<p>The bank said commodity prices will only retreat slightly and stay well above the most recent five-year average for the medium term.</p>

<p>"In the event of a prolonged war, or additional (Western) sanctions on Russia, prices could be even higher and more volatile than currently projected," it said.</p>

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<p>In terms of policy responses to the crisis, the bank singled out tax cuts and subsidies that it said tend to exacerbate supply shortfalls and price hikes, calling instead for school feeding programmes as well as cash transfers and public employment programmes for disadvantaged groups.</p>

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The World Bank has warned that price shocks in food and fuel prices due to Russian invasion of Ukraine will be felt at least till the end of year 2024. This, said that bank, raises the risk of stagflation.

The World Bank has warned that price shocks in food and fuel prices due to Russian invasion of Ukraine will be felt at least till the end of year 2024. This, said that bank, raises the risk of stagflation. The World Bank has expressed its observation in its latest Commodities Market Outlook report. The report is World Bank's first comprehensive analysis of the war's impact on commodity market. The bank has said that the world is facing biggest commodity price shock since the 1970s. It is being aggravated, it said, by restrictions in food, fuel and fertiliser trade that are exacerbating already elevated inflationary pressures around the world. "Policymakers should take every opportunity to increase economic growth at home and avoid actions that bring harm to the global economy," said Indermit Gill, the World Bank’s Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions. Russia is the world's largest natural gas and fertiliser exporter, and second largest crude oil exporter. Together with Ukraine, it accounts for nearly a third of global wheat exports, 19% of corn exports and 80% of exports of sunflower oil exports. There has been a disruption in export and production of natural gas, fertilisers, crude oil and other commodities since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 this year. The bank said commodity prices will only retreat slightly and stay well above the most recent five-year average for the medium term. "In the event of a prolonged war, or additional (Western) sanctions on Russia, prices could be even higher and more volatile than currently projected," it said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × In terms of policy responses to the crisis, the bank singled out tax cuts and subsidies that it said tend to exacerbate supply shortfalls and price hikes, calling instead for school feeding programmes as well as cash transfers and public employment programmes for disadvantaged groups. (With inputs from agencies)

World Bank warns of stagflation due to Russia's Ukraine invasion

<p>Officials in southern California in the US on Tuesday, declared water shortage emergency. New, unprecedented measure have been put in place. These involve restriction on outdoor watering (for e.g., to domestic plants, grass etc).</p>

<p>The measure is likely to affect millions of people living in Ventura, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. The restrictions put on the use of water will see outdoor watering limited to just one day in a week.</p>

<p>These measures will come into effect in June.</p>

<p>“Due to the depth and duration of the current drought, Metropolitan cannot meet normal demands in the SWP dependent area with existing resources,” officials said in a document outlining the action. The official information in the document was quoted by The Guardian.</p>

<p>California is in third year of a devastating drought. Officials expect the situation to worsen in coming Summer months which are sure to put strain on the availability of water.</p>

<p>Beginning of this year has been driest ever in terms of precipitation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Guardian reported that California's snow at just 35 per cent of what it normally is at this time of the year normally. As per US droughts monitor, several drought has hit more than 95 per cent of California.</p>


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Officials in southern California in the US on Tuesday, declared water shortage emergency. New, unprecedented measure have been put in place. These involve restriction on outdoor watering (for e.g., to domestic plants, grass etc). The measure is likely to affect millions of people living in Ventura, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. The restrictions put on the use of water will see outdoor watering limited to just one day in a week. These measures will come into effect in June. “Due to the depth and duration of the current drought, Metropolitan cannot meet normal demands in the SWP dependent area with existing resources,” officials said in a document outlining the action. The official information in the document was quoted by The Guardian. California is in third year of a devastating drought. Officials expect the situation to worsen in coming Summer months which are sure to put strain on the availability of water. Beginning of this year has been driest ever in terms of precipitation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × The Guardian reported that California's snow at just 35 per cent of what it normally is at this time of the year normally. As per US droughts monitor, several drought has hit more than 95 per cent of California.

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<p>Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that there was a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in countries around the world in the year 2021. The report released by the university even mentions incidents in US, UK, Australia, Germany and Canada.</p>

<p>Release of the report has coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day which begins on Wednesday night. The day, known as Yom HaShoah in Israel remembers six million Jews killed by Nazi Germany during Second World War.</p>

<p>The report has been made by Center for the study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Humanities. The report has been made by analysing dozens of studies carried across the world. It says that there has been "a significant increase in various types of anti-Semitic incidents in most countries with large Jewish populations".</p>

<p>The United States has largest Jewish population outside of Israel. The report said that anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York and Los Angeles were twice those that took place in the previous year.</p>

<p>As per the report, France recorded 75 per cent rise in anti-Semitic incidents compared with 2020.</p>

<p>In the UK, there was 78 per cent increase in number of physical assaults against Jews.</p>

<p>A leading Jewish group in Canada recorded 40-year high in physical assaults against Jews in the month of August.</p>

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<p>In Germany, there was a 29 per cent uptick in anti-Semitic incidents compared with year 2020.&nbsp;</p>


Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that there was a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in countries around the world in the year 2021. The report released by the university even mentions incidents in US, UK, Australia, Germany and Canada.

Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that there was a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in countries around the world in the year 2021. The report released by the university even mentions incidents in US, UK, Australia, Germany and Canada. Release of the report has coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day which begins on Wednesday night. The day, known as Yom HaShoah in Israel remembers six million Jews killed by Nazi Germany during Second World War. The report has been made by Center for the study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Humanities. The report has been made by analysing dozens of studies carried across the world. It says that there has been "a significant increase in various types of anti-Semitic incidents in most countries with large Jewish populations". The United States has largest Jewish population outside of Israel. The report said that anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York and Los Angeles were twice those that took place in the previous year. As per the report, France recorded 75 per cent rise in anti-Semitic incidents compared with 2020. In the UK, there was 78 per cent increase in number of physical assaults against Jews. A leading Jewish group in Canada recorded 40-year high in physical assaults against Jews in the month of August. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × In Germany, there was a 29 per cent uptick in anti-Semitic incidents compared with year 2020.

Dramatic rise in anti-Semitic incidents in 2021: Israeli university

Rio de Janeiro Carnival: Grande Rio Samba School wins parade competition

<p>Grande Rio Samba School was the champion of Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade this year. The carnival, which was organised for the first time since the pandemic, witnessed a disputed parade competition. Grande Rio Samba School's victory in the competition officially closed Brazil's festivities. The school has won top prize in the competition for the first time. For four consecutive years in the past, the school has only reached second place.</p>

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<p>During the Rio parade, the schools are judged across several categories. Among them are their carnival floats. Grande Rio Samba School's float was dedicated to the deity Exu, a kind of messenger bridging the gap between the human and the divine. The design, technical functioning, costumes, drum section, theme, lyrics and overall execution is also closed observed. Judges observe how a school has used the time limit and how they prevent open spaces between sections of the parade.</p>

<p>This year's event was pushed back from its traditional date in February to April due to an increase in COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spread through the country.</p>

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<p>Grande Rio Samba School is from the impoverished neighbourhood of Duque de Caxias.</p>

<p>"We conceived our parade as a defense of our beliefs against religious racism and the demonization of Exu," said the school's creative director, Leonardo Bora.</p>

<p>It was a politically charged choice of theme in a Brazil where Afro-Brazilian faiths such as Candomble and Umbanda have been widely demonized by the country's powerful Evangelical Christian movement, which is closely allied with far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.</p>

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<p>Twelve samba schools took part in the all-night contest Friday and Saturday, which had the city's dedicated carnival parade venue, the "Sambadrome," throbbing to the beat as a glittering, sequin-studded sea of dancers, drummers and floats flooded the avenue</p>

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Grande Rio Samba School was the champion of Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade this year. The carnival, which was organised for the first time since the pandemic, witnessed a disputed parade competition.

Grande Rio Samba School was the champion of Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade this year. The carnival, which was organised for the first time since the pandemic, witnessed a disputed parade competition. Grande Rio Samba School's victory in the competition officially closed Brazil's festivities. The school has won top prize in the competition for the first time. For four consecutive years in the past, the school has only reached second place. During the Rio parade, the schools are judged across several categories. Among them are their carnival floats. Grande Rio Samba School's float was dedicated to the deity Exu, a kind of messenger bridging the gap between the human and the divine. The design, technical functioning, costumes, drum section, theme, lyrics and overall execution is also closed observed. Judges observe how a school has used the time limit and how they prevent open spaces between sections of the parade. This year's event was pushed back from its traditional date in February to April due to an increase in COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spread through the country. Grande Rio Samba School is from the impoverished neighbourhood of Duque de Caxias. "We conceived our parade as a defense of our beliefs against religious racism and the demonization of Exu," said the school's creative director, Leonardo Bora. It was a politically charged choice of theme in a Brazil where Afro-Brazilian faiths such as Candomble and Umbanda have been widely demonized by the country's powerful Evangelical Christian movement, which is closely allied with far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × Twelve samba schools took part in the all-night contest Friday and Saturday, which had the city's dedicated carnival parade venue, the "Sambadrome," throbbing to the beat as a glittering, sequin-studded sea of dancers, drummers and floats flooded the avenue (With inputs from agencies)

Rio Carnival parade: Grande Rio Samba School crowned champion

<p>Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday (April 27) made an appeal to the United States to stop "dangerous provocative actions" after a US warship sailed through Taiwan Strait. Taiwan urged the US to abide by the "One China" principle.</p>

<p>US Navy has said that the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson conducted a "routine Taiwan Strait transit" on Tuesday (April 26), in accordance with international law.</p>

<p>China considers Taiwan to be its own territory and has not ruled out the possible use of force to take control of the island nation. Taiwan enjoys backing from the US.</p>

<p>However, Taiwan's armed forces are in a state of alert, especially in the aftermath of Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US had declared its support for Ukraine prior to the actual invasion but it faces allegations that its words have not translated into reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States has been carrying out such sailings about once a month, angering China, which views them as a sign of support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island that Beijing views as Chinese territory.</p>

<p>The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army said that it monitored USS Sampson and issued warnings.</p>

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<p>Taiwan's defence ministry has said that the US ship sailed north through the strait, and that the situation in the waterway was "as normal".&nbsp;</p>

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Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday (April 27) made an appeal to the United States to stop "dangerous provocative actions" after a US warship sailed through Taiwan Strait.

Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday (April 27) made an appeal to the United States to stop "dangerous provocative actions" after a US warship sailed through Taiwan Strait. Taiwan urged the US to abide by the "One China" principle. US Navy has said that the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson conducted a "routine Taiwan Strait transit" on Tuesday (April 26), in accordance with international law. China considers Taiwan to be its own territory and has not ruled out the possible use of force to take control of the island nation. Taiwan enjoys backing from the US. However, Taiwan's armed forces are in a state of alert, especially in the aftermath of Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US had declared its support for Ukraine prior to the actual invasion but it faces allegations that its words have not translated into reality. The United States has been carrying out such sailings about once a month, angering China, which views them as a sign of support for Taiwan, the democratically governed island that Beijing views as Chinese territory. The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army said that it monitored USS Sampson and issued warnings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × Taiwan's defence ministry has said that the US ship sailed north through the strait, and that the situation in the waterway was "as normal". (With inputs from agencies)

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait, China calls it 'provocative action'

<p>A new report released on Tuesday (April 26) said that more than half of Americans showed signs of previous infection of Covid. The report also mentions that such signs were showed by three out of four children.</p>

<p>The report has been made by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To make this report, researchers examined blood samples from 200,000 Americans.</p>

<p>During the analysis, researchers found that signs of past infection surged dramatically between December and February. This was when the Omicron variant of the Covid was surging through the US.</p>

<p>Researchers found surge of antibodies corresponding to this period. This surge was not due to vaccine but was due to infection.</p>

<p>In December, 34 per cent of Americans of all ages showed signs of prior infection. The number rose to 58 per cent just two months after.</p>

<p>The CDC report shows that most striking increase in signs of previous infection was in children. When blood sample from children aged 17 and below were analysed, it was seen that percentage of children showing antibody rise was 45 per cent in December. By February, the same number had risen to 75 per cent.</p>

<p>The report found that older people showed less signs of prior infection. This has been ascribed to factors such as higher vaccination rates and greater tendency to take protective and preventive measures like use of mask.</p>


A new report released on Tuesday (April 26) said that more than half of Americans showed signs of previous infection of Covid. The report also mentions that such signs were showed by three out of four children.

A new report released on Tuesday (April 26) said that more than half of Americans showed signs of previous infection of Covid. The report also mentions that such signs were showed by three out of four children. The report has been made by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To make this report, researchers examined blood samples from 200,000 Americans. During the analysis, researchers found that signs of past infection surged dramatically between December and February. This was when the Omicron variant of the Covid was surging through the US. Researchers found surge of antibodies corresponding to this period. This surge was not due to vaccine but was due to infection. In December, 34 per cent of Americans of all ages showed signs of prior infection. The number rose to 58 per cent just two months after. The CDC report shows that most striking increase in signs of previous infection was in children. When blood sample from children aged 17 and below were analysed, it was seen that percentage of children showing antibody rise was 45 per cent in December. By February, the same number had risen to 75 per cent. The report found that older people showed less signs of prior infection. This has been ascribed to factors such as higher vaccination rates and greater tendency to take protective and preventive measures like use of mask.

More than half US adults, three out of four children have had Covid: Report    

<p>Newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has kicked off a controversy over his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia. Opposition parties in Pakistan are targetting Shehbaz for a large entourage he is likely to have with him as he visits Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistani news outlet Dawn reported that 40 people, including 16 of Sharif's relatives are part of the entourage. &nbsp;Dozens of officials and political leaders will accompany the PM.</p>

<p>Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), the party led by former prime minister Imran Khan has raised questions on this.</p>

<p>On Monday Pakistan's Minister for Information &nbsp;Marriyum Aurangzeb said Shehbaz Sharif was travelling to Saudi Arabia at his own expense. She slammed PTI leaders for spreading "lies" about the trip set to take place later this week.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-accuses-nawaz-sharif-of-conspiring-to-dislodge-his-government-473299">Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of conspiring to dislodge his government</a></strong></p>

<p>"Contrary to lies being propagated by PTI, Prime Minister will be travelling to Saudi Arabia later this week on a commercial flight at his own expense," Marriyum said on Twitter."Even during his 10 years as CM Punjab during 2008-18, he always travelled commercially and at his own expense," she added.</p>

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<p>"The news run about my Saudi visit is completely fake and run with malicious intentions. I never had any plan to go to Saudi Arabia. I didn`t apply for a visa and I am very much in London. I am in London with my father and I have no plans of visiting Saudi Arabia anytime soon," said Hassan Nawaz Sharif. He was quoted by Geo TV.</p>

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Newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has kicked off a controversy over his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia. Opposition parties in Pakistan are targetting Shehbaz for a large entourage he is likely to have with him as he visits Saudi Arabia.

Newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has kicked off a controversy over his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia. Opposition parties in Pakistan are targetting Shehbaz for a large entourage he is likely to have with him as he visits Saudi Arabia. Pakistani news outlet Dawn reported that 40 people, including 16 of Sharif's relatives are part of the entourage. Dozens of officials and political leaders will accompany the PM. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), the party led by former prime minister Imran Khan has raised questions on this. On Monday Pakistan's Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said Shehbaz Sharif was travelling to Saudi Arabia at his own expense. She slammed PTI leaders for spreading "lies" about the trip set to take place later this week. Also Read | Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of conspiring to dislodge his government "Contrary to lies being propagated by PTI, Prime Minister will be travelling to Saudi Arabia later this week on a commercial flight at his own expense," Marriyum said on Twitter."Even during his 10 years as CM Punjab during 2008-18, he always travelled commercially and at his own expense," she added. Contrary to lies being propagated by PTI, Prime Minister will be travelling to Saudi Arabia later this week on a commercial flight at his own expense. Even during his 10 years as CM Punjab during 2008-18, he always travelled commercially and at his own expense. pic.twitter.com/5dGb0Gin9b — Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) April 25, 2022 × Meanwhile, sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have denied speculation that they will be visiting Saudi Arabia along with Shehbaz Sharif. Watch WION Live! × "The news run about my Saudi visit is completely fake and run with malicious intentions. I never had any plan to go to Saudi Arabia. I didn`t apply for a visa and I am very much in London. I am in London with my father and I have no plans of visiting Saudi Arabia anytime soon," said Hassan Nawaz Sharif. He was quoted by Geo TV. (With inputs from agencies)

Shehbaz Sharif courts controversy due to huge entourage for Saudi visit 

<p>USA's stinger missiles, which cn be fired by a single soldier have been in demand in Ukraine as they have successfully stopped Russian air assaults. But US supplies have dwindled and there are hurdles in the way of producing anti-aircraft weapons.</p>

<p>Challenges include complications related to ramping up production, reluctance by the U.S. to redirect valuable manufacturing capacity to decades-old technology, and fears among defense firms that they would be stuck with unwanted arms when the Ukraine war winds down, according to Reuters interviews with US officials and defense firms.</p>

<p>While US troops themselves have limited use for the current supply of Stingers - a lightweight, self-contained weapon that can be deployed quickly to defend against helicopters, airplanes, drones and even cruise missiles - the US needs to maintain its supply on hand while it develops the next generation of a "man-portable air defense system."</p>

<p>"Right before Ukraine hit, we were going to divest ourselves of Stingers," a congressional source said. The source was quoted by Reuters. Still, Pentagon officials are concerned about a "dwindling" surplus, according to a Pentagon official and the congressional source.</p>

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<p>In the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukrainian soldiers have shot at least 6 targets. These targets were struck by Ukraine soldiers with the help of Lithuanian-provided Stinger missiles.</p>

<p>Since February, the U.S. has shipped 1,400 Stingers to Ukraine, according to an administration official. But sourcing more will be difficult.</p>

<p>The Stinger production line was closed in December 2020, said Pentagon spokesperson Jessica Maxwell. Since then, Raytheon Technologies won a contract in July 2021 to manufacture more Stingers, but mainly for international governments, according to the U.S. Army. The sole Stinger facility, in Arizona, only produces at a low rate.</p>

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<p>The Pentagon has not ordered new Stingers for many years, but has ordered parts or made other efforts to increase its supply. For example, the Army is in the midst of a "service life extension plan" for some of its Stingers that were to become obsolete in 2023 and is extending what the military calls their "useful life" until 2030.</p>

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USA's stinger missiles, which cn be fired by a single soldier have been in demand in Ukraine as they have successfully stopped Russian air assaults. But US supplies have dwindled and there are hurdles in the way of producing anti-aircraft weapons.

USA's stinger missiles, which cn be fired by a single soldier have been in demand in Ukraine as they have successfully stopped Russian air assaults. But US supplies have dwindled and there are hurdles in the way of producing anti-aircraft weapons. Challenges include complications related to ramping up production, reluctance by the U.S. to redirect valuable manufacturing capacity to decades-old technology, and fears among defense firms that they would be stuck with unwanted arms when the Ukraine war winds down, according to Reuters interviews with US officials and defense firms. While US troops themselves have limited use for the current supply of Stingers - a lightweight, self-contained weapon that can be deployed quickly to defend against helicopters, airplanes, drones and even cruise missiles - the US needs to maintain its supply on hand while it develops the next generation of a "man-portable air defense system." "Right before Ukraine hit, we were going to divest ourselves of Stingers," a congressional source said. The source was quoted by Reuters. Still, Pentagon officials are concerned about a "dwindling" surplus, according to a Pentagon official and the congressional source. Also Read | Danger of World War III is 'real', warns Russian foreign minister Lavrov In the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukrainian soldiers have shot at least 6 targets. These targets were struck by Ukraine soldiers with the help of Lithuanian-provided Stinger missiles. Since February, the U.S. has shipped 1,400 Stingers to Ukraine, according to an administration official. But sourcing more will be difficult. The Stinger production line was closed in December 2020, said Pentagon spokesperson Jessica Maxwell. Since then, Raytheon Technologies won a contract in July 2021 to manufacture more Stingers, but mainly for international governments, according to the U.S. Army. The sole Stinger facility, in Arizona, only produces at a low rate. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × The Pentagon has not ordered new Stingers for many years, but has ordered parts or made other efforts to increase its supply. For example, the Army is in the midst of a "service life extension plan" for some of its Stingers that were to become obsolete in 2023 and is extending what the military calls their "useful life" until 2030. (With inputs from agencies)

Dwindling supply of US Stinger missiles creates problems for Ukraine soldiers

<p>Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal on Monday told employees that the company was in dark about future under Elon Musk. The billionaire is soon to take over social media giant.</p>

<p>Agrawal was speaking with his employees in a company-wide town hall meeting.</p>

<p>The company told the staff that Musk will hold a question-and-answer session with employees at a later date.</p>

<p>During the town hall meeting, Agrawal was asked about the possibility of layoffs, Twitter board's rationale for the deal and also about Musk's plans for the company. Agrawal deferred many questions as ones that should be asked of Musk.</p>

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<p>Musk has said he believes Twitter should be a platform for free speech. Employees asked Agrawal whether former US President Donald Trump, who was permanently suspended from Twitter last year, would be allowed to return once Musk takes over.</p>

<p>"Once the deal closes, we don't know which direction the platform will go," Agrawal said, referring to the question regarding Trump. "I believe when we have an opportunity to speak with Elon, it's a question we should address with him."</p>

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<p>Agrawal told employees that there were no plans for layoffs.</p>

<p>Bret Taylor, chair of Twitter's board of directors, aimed to reassure employees that the agreement with Musk prioritized "operating continuity" until the deal was closed.</p>

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<p>"I think we feel very comfortable that (the deal) gives this team the ability to continue to make the company successful in between signing and closing the transaction," Taylor said.</p>

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Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal on Monday told employees that the company was in dark about future under Elon Musk. The billionaire is soon to take over social media giant.

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal on Monday told employees that the company was in dark about future under Elon Musk. The billionaire is soon to take over social media giant. Agrawal was speaking with his employees in a company-wide town hall meeting. The company told the staff that Musk will hold a question-and-answer session with employees at a later date. During the town hall meeting, Agrawal was asked about the possibility of layoffs, Twitter board's rationale for the deal and also about Musk's plans for the company. Agrawal deferred many questions as ones that should be asked of Musk. Also Read | After Musk's Twitter deal, White House says concerned over 'power of large social media platforms' Musk has said he believes Twitter should be a platform for free speech. Employees asked Agrawal whether former US President Donald Trump, who was permanently suspended from Twitter last year, would be allowed to return once Musk takes over. "Once the deal closes, we don't know which direction the platform will go," Agrawal said, referring to the question regarding Trump. "I believe when we have an opportunity to speak with Elon, it's a question we should address with him." Also Read | Twitter confirms sale of company to Elon Musk for $44 billion Agrawal told employees that there were no plans for layoffs. Bret Taylor, chair of Twitter's board of directors, aimed to reassure employees that the agreement with Musk prioritized "operating continuity" until the deal was closed. Watch WION Live! × "I think we feel very comfortable that (the deal) gives this team the ability to continue to make the company successful in between signing and closing the transaction," Taylor said. (With inputs from agencies)

Under Elon Musk, Twitter's future in the dark, CEO Parag Agrawal tells employees

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