<p>In another shocking incident, a gang rape attempt was made on an on-duty nurse at a private hospital in India's Bihar, the police said on Thursday (Sep 12). The nurse, boldly, escaped the&nbsp;scene after cutting off the private parts of the alleged assaulter with a blade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place at the RBS Health Care Centre in Bihar's Gangapur, while the doctor, who tried to assault the woman, and his two associates, were intoxicated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The nurse was finishing off her work at the hospital when the accused came and tried to allegedly rape her. The nurse managed to flee from there after cutting the attacker and called the police from a nearby field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-womans-headless-naked-body-found-on-highway-near-ups-kanpur-758146"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India: Woman's headless, naked body found on highway near Kanpur in UP</strong></a></p>

<p>The Bihar police said that one of the assaulters was a doctor and also served as the RBS Health Care Centre administrator in Gangapur. According to the police report, the accused have been identified as Dr Sanjay Kumar and his associates Sunil Kumar Gupta and Awadhesh Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the trio locked the hospital from inside and turned off CCTV cameras before attacking the nurse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the alleged attackers&nbsp;were also drinking alcohol before trying to assault the nurse, which is also an offence in the dry state of Bihar.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Accused arrested</strong></h2>

<p>Deputy Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Pandey said that a team was rushed to the hospital and three people were arrested after taking safe custody of the nurse.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Kolkata Doctor's rape-murder: Massive protests continue across India</strong></p>

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<p>“The presence of mind and courage shown by the survivor is praiseworthy,” he said.</p>

<p>During the investigation, the police found the blade used by the nurse, blood-stained clothes, a liquor bottle, and three mobile phones.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In another shocking incident, a gang rape attempt was made on an on-duty nurse at a private hospital in India's Bihar, the police said on Thursday (Sep 12). The nurse, boldly, escaped the scene after cutting off the private parts of the alleged assaulter with a blade.

In another shocking incident, a gang rape attempt was made on an on-duty nurse at a private hospital in India's Bihar, the police said on Thursday (Sep 12). The nurse, boldly, escaped the scene after cutting off the private parts of the alleged assaulter with a blade. The incident took place at the RBS Health Care Centre in Bihar's Gangapur, while the doctor, who tried to assault the woman, and his two associates, were intoxicated. The nurse was finishing off her work at the hospital when the accused came and tried to allegedly rape her. The nurse managed to flee from there after cutting the attacker and called the police from a nearby field. Also read: India: Woman's headless, naked body found on highway near Kanpur in UP The Bihar police said that one of the assaulters was a doctor and also served as the RBS Health Care Centre administrator in Gangapur. According to the police report, the accused have been identified as Dr Sanjay Kumar and his associates Sunil Kumar Gupta and Awadhesh Kumar. The police said that the trio locked the hospital from inside and turned off CCTV cameras before attacking the nurse. Moreover, the alleged attackers were also drinking alcohol before trying to assault the nurse, which is also an offence in the dry state of Bihar. Accused arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Pandey said that a team was rushed to the hospital and three people were arrested after taking safe custody of the nurse. Watch | Kolkata Doctor's rape-murder: Massive protests continue across India × “The presence of mind and courage shown by the survivor is praiseworthy,” he said. During the investigation, the police found the blade used by the nurse, blood-stained clothes, a liquor bottle, and three mobile phones. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Bihar nurse cuts off doctor's private parts to escape gangrape bid

<p>Israeli airstrikes in Gaza hit a UN school, sheltering displaced Palestinian families as well as two homes on Wednesday, killing at least 34 people, including 19 women and children, according to hospital officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strike targeted the UN's Al-Jaouni Preparatory Boys School in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp on Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said they were targeting Hamas militants, who were planning attacks from the school premises. However, the claim could not be confirmed independently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Out of 34, at least 14 dead were brought to Awda and al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, the officials said. Besides, at least 18 people were injured in the strike, they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-no-longer-exist-as-military-formation-in-gaza-israeli-defence-minister-757457"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Hamas no longer exists as military formation in Gaza': Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant</strong></a></p>

<p>Tens of thousands of Palestinians driven from their homes by Israeli offensives and evacuation orders are living in Gaza's schools.</p>

<p>During the war between Israel and Hamas, the al-Jaouni schools have been hit by multiple strikes as Israel claims that the Hamas terrorists use schools, hospitals, and camps while putting civilians in danger.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israel releases video of a Gaza tunnel where Hamas killed six hostages</strong></p>

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<p>Reportedly, more than 90 per cent of Gaza's school buildings have been severely or partially damaged in Israeli strikes, as per a survey in July by the Education Cluster, a collection of aid groups led by UNICEF and Save the Children.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in West Bank</strong></h2>

<p>An Israeli air strike in the north of the occupied West Bank killed five Palestinians, the Palestinian health ministry said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Palestinian Red Crescent said a drone targeted a group of five young men near a mosque in the city of Tubas at dawn on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that an aircraft struck a "terrorist cell” armed with explosives during a counter-terrorism operation by security forces in Tubas and the nearby town of Tamun.</p>

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza hit a UN school, sheltering displaced Palestinian families as well as two homes on Wednesday, killing at least 34 people, including 19 women and children, according to hospital officials.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza hit a UN school, sheltering displaced Palestinian families as well as two homes on Wednesday, killing at least 34 people, including 19 women and children, according to hospital officials. The strike targeted the UN's Al-Jaouni Preparatory Boys School in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp on Wednesday afternoon. The Israeli military said they were targeting Hamas militants, who were planning attacks from the school premises. However, the claim could not be confirmed independently. Out of 34, at least 14 dead were brought to Awda and al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, the officials said. Besides, at least 18 people were injured in the strike, they added. Also read: 'Hamas no longer exists as military formation in Gaza': Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant Tens of thousands of Palestinians driven from their homes by Israeli offensives and evacuation orders are living in Gaza's schools. During the war between Israel and Hamas, the al-Jaouni schools have been hit by multiple strikes as Israel claims that the Hamas terrorists use schools, hospitals, and camps while putting civilians in danger. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israel releases video of a Gaza tunnel where Hamas killed six hostages × Reportedly, more than 90 per cent of Gaza's school buildings have been severely or partially damaged in Israeli strikes, as per a survey in July by the Education Cluster, a collection of aid groups led by UNICEF and Save the Children. Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in West Bank An Israeli air strike in the north of the occupied West Bank killed five Palestinians, the Palestinian health ministry said. The Palestinian Red Crescent said a drone targeted a group of five young men near a mosque in the city of Tubas at dawn on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that an aircraft struck a "terrorist cell” armed with explosives during a counter-terrorism operation by security forces in Tubas and the nearby town of Tamun. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas militants hit UN school, homes in Gaza; 34 killed

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.</p>

<p>Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia</strong></p>

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<p>"It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added.</p>

<p>"If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-acknowleges-russias-counter-offensive-in-kursk-but-invasion-going-to-plan-758153"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan'</strong></a></p>

<p>Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia. Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive. "This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia × "It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added. "If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face." Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not". Also read: Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan' Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

West allowing Kyiv to use long-range arms would put NATO at 'war with Russia': Putin

<p>US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 for talks focused on tensions with China, the White House said Thursday.</p>

<p>The summit comes as Biden eyes his foreign policy legacy in his final months as a one-term president, after dropping out of the 2024 US election and effectively handing the Democratic Party nomination to his vice president,&nbsp;Kamala Harris.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden to host foreign leaders&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>"This will be President Biden’s first time hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as president -- a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders, and the importance of the Quad to all of our countries," his spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, said in a statement.</p>

<p>Biden "looks forward" to welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, she added.</p>

<p>The four-way Quad grouping dates back to 2007, but Biden has strongly pushed the alliance as part of an emphasis on international alliances to rein in adversaries -- especially China.</p>

<p>He hosted the first-ever Quad leaders' summit at the White House in 2021 and there have been annual summits since.</p>

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<p>The White House statement did not explicitly mention China but said the leaders would focus on "advancing our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region."</p>

<p>The group has frequently used similar veiled language when discussing tensions with China, particularly a series of recent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea.</p>

<h2><strong>India to host next Quad Summit</strong></h2>

<p>The next Quad Summit will be hosted by India, the White House said.</p>

<p>The choice of Wilmington is a deeply personal one for Biden, who has called the town home for decades and frequently spends weekends at his house on the outskirts.</p>

<p>The White House did not say what venue would be used for the summit.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Quad Summit | Jaishankar: We need to send a message that quad is here to stay</strong></p>

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<p>Biden has made foreign policy a priority since stepping aside from the election in July, following a disastrous debate performance against Republican Donald Trump.</p>

<p>Harris has signaled she would continue Biden's foreign policy direction, which places emphasis on strengthening US alliances, including with NATO. She took a tough tone on China in her first televised debate with Trump on Tuesday.</p>

<p>She said the Republican had "sold us out" on China "when a policy about China should be in making sure the United States of America wins the competition for the 21st century."</p>

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US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 for talks focused on tensions with China, the White House said Thursday.

US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 for talks focused on tensions with China, the White House said Thursday. The summit comes as Biden eyes his foreign policy legacy in his final months as a one-term president, after dropping out of the 2024 US election and effectively handing the Democratic Party nomination to his vice president, Kamala Harris. Biden to host foreign leaders "This will be President Biden’s first time hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as president -- a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders, and the importance of the Quad to all of our countries," his spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, said in a statement. Biden "looks forward" to welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, she added. The four-way Quad grouping dates back to 2007, but Biden has strongly pushed the alliance as part of an emphasis on international alliances to rein in adversaries -- especially China. He hosted the first-ever Quad leaders' summit at the White House in 2021 and there have been annual summits since. Also read: India enters US global chip alliance to boost semiconductor ecosystem The White House statement did not explicitly mention China but said the leaders would focus on "advancing our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region." The group has frequently used similar veiled language when discussing tensions with China, particularly a series of recent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea. India to host next Quad Summit The next Quad Summit will be hosted by India, the White House said. The choice of Wilmington is a deeply personal one for Biden, who has called the town home for decades and frequently spends weekends at his house on the outskirts. The White House did not say what venue would be used for the summit. Watch | Quad Summit | Jaishankar: We need to send a message that quad is here to stay × Biden has made foreign policy a priority since stepping aside from the election in July, following a disastrous debate performance against Republican Donald Trump. Harris has signaled she would continue Biden's foreign policy direction, which places emphasis on strengthening US alliances, including with NATO. She took a tough tone on China in her first televised debate with Trump on Tuesday. She said the Republican had "sold us out" on China "when a policy about China should be in making sure the United States of America wins the competition for the 21st century." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US President Joe Biden to host Quad leaders in his Delaware hometown

<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, blushed after Ambassador Jean-David Levitte praised him, saying, "You are a star in the world..."&nbsp;</p>

<p>EAM Jaishankar was interacting with the Ambassador at the Geneva Centre for India's security policy on Thursday, where he earned praises from the envoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eam-jaishankar-highlights-growing-india-gcc-partnership-at-first-ministerial-meet-757225"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;EAM Jaishankar highlights growing India-GCC partnership at first ministerial meet</strong></a></p>

<p>Levitte expressed pleasure of having the privilege to talk to Jaishankar and said, "he is a star in the world". In response, the EAM was seen expressing gratitude with folded hands.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Jaishankar's visit to Switzerland&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, Jaishankar arrived in Geneva,&nbsp;Switzerland,&nbsp;and started his visit by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Started my visit to Geneva by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi. In a world of polarisation and conflict, Bapu's message of harmony and sustainability is more relevant than ever."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;S. Jaishankar in Riyadh for first India-Gulf Foreign Ministers' meeting</strong></p>

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<p>Jaishankar is also expected to meet the Swiss Foreign Minister to review the close partnership between the two nations and explore avenues to boost bilateral ties further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said, "Geneva is home to a large number of UN bodies and international organizations. During the visit, EAM will meet with heads and representatives of international organizations with whom India is actively engaged."</p>

<p>Jaishankar arrived in Switzerland after concluding his visit to Germany. He met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, blushed after Ambassador Jean-David Levitte praised him, saying, "You are a star in the world..." EAM Jaishankar was interacting with the Ambassador at the Geneva Centre for India's security policy on Thursday, where he earned praises from the envoy.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, blushed after Ambassador Jean-David Levitte praised him, saying, "You are a star in the world..." EAM Jaishankar was interacting with the Ambassador at the Geneva Centre for India's security policy on Thursday, where he earned praises from the envoy. Also read: EAM Jaishankar highlights growing India-GCC partnership at first ministerial meet Levitte expressed pleasure of having the privilege to talk to Jaishankar and said, "he is a star in the world". In response, the EAM was seen expressing gratitude with folded hands. Jaishankar's visit to Switzerland Earlier in the day, Jaishankar arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, and started his visit by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Started my visit to Geneva by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi. In a world of polarisation and conflict, Bapu's message of harmony and sustainability is more relevant than ever." Watch | S. Jaishankar in Riyadh for first India-Gulf Foreign Ministers' meeting × Jaishankar is also expected to meet the Swiss Foreign Minister to review the close partnership between the two nations and explore avenues to boost bilateral ties further. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said, "Geneva is home to a large number of UN bodies and international organizations. During the visit, EAM will meet with heads and representatives of international organizations with whom India is actively engaged." Jaishankar arrived in Switzerland after concluding his visit to Germany. He met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. (With inputs from agencies)

‘You’re a star in the world’: EAM Jaishankar blushes as diplomat praises him

<p>For the past couple of decades, Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned people about core issues like climate disasters and cyberattacks and has now stressed that two of his greatest concerns are the potential of a major global war and another pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Billionaire philanthropist Gates believes that rising tensions could trigger a conflict, and even if we avoid that, a new pandemic is likely within the next 25 years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Another pandemic most likely in next 25 years&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Gates told CNBC Make It, "A lot of unrest” in today’s world could spark “a major war,” adding that even "if we avoid a big war...then, yes, there will be another pandemic, most likely in the next 25 years."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Highlighting the Covid-19 pandemic, Gates said that although some lessons from the coronavirus pandemic have been learned, it's been far less than what he had expected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're still not fully reflecting on what we did well and where we fell short. Maybe in the next five years, that will improve, but so far, it's quite surprising," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/europes-economy-defies-difficult-forecasts-still-faces-new-challenges-757089"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Europe's economy defies difficult forecasts, still, faces new challenges</strong></a></p>

<p>Referring to the US, Gates said, "The country that the world expected to lead and be the model fell short of those expectations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2022, Gates wrote a book called "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic", in which he called out various governments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Isolation during the Pandemic accelerated brain aging in teens</strong></p>

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<p>However, some progress has been made with increased spending on pandemic preparedness in the US and other countries, he said, that the response across the world has not been enough.&nbsp;</p>

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For the past couple of decades, Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned people about core issues like climate disasters and cyberattacks and has now stressed that two of his greatest concerns are the potential of a major global war and another pandemic.

For the past couple of decades, Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned people about core issues like climate disasters and cyberattacks and has now stressed that two of his greatest concerns are the potential of a major global war and another pandemic. Billionaire philanthropist Gates believes that rising tensions could trigger a conflict, and even if we avoid that, a new pandemic is likely within the next 25 years. Another pandemic most likely in next 25 years Gates told CNBC Make It, "A lot of unrest” in today’s world could spark “a major war,” adding that even "if we avoid a big war...then, yes, there will be another pandemic, most likely in the next 25 years." Highlighting the Covid-19 pandemic, Gates said that although some lessons from the coronavirus pandemic have been learned, it's been far less than what he had expected. "We're still not fully reflecting on what we did well and where we fell short. Maybe in the next five years, that will improve, but so far, it's quite surprising," he added. Also read: Europe's economy defies difficult forecasts, still, faces new challenges Referring to the US, Gates said, "The country that the world expected to lead and be the model fell short of those expectations." In 2022, Gates wrote a book called "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic", in which he called out various governments. Watch | Isolation during the Pandemic accelerated brain aging in teens × However, some progress has been made with increased spending on pandemic preparedness in the US and other countries, he said, that the response across the world has not been enough. (With inputs from agencies)

Bill Gates fears tensions triggering a global war, another pandemic breakout within 25 years

<p>A woman's headless and naked body was found on the national highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur early yesterday, raising suspicion that she was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway.</p>

<p>In a horrific incident, a woman's headless and naked body was found on the Kanpur-Delhi highway at Gujaini in&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Wednesday,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident has triggered a massive hunt for the identification of the deceased. It has also raised suspicions that the woman was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police officials said that they were examining the CCTV footage in nearby areas to ascertain the identity of the woman.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/womans-body-found-stuffed-in-almirah-in-new-delhi-allegedly-killed-by-live-in-partner-707869"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Woman's body found stuffed in almirah in New Delhi, allegedly killed by live-in partner</strong></a></p>

<p>They further highlighted that in the early hours of Wednesday, a woman of a similar build was seen walking along the highway and the body was found on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The body has been sent for postmortem examination, the police added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A senior police officer said that they are trying to figure&nbsp;out if it is a case of accident or crime and are also trying to confirm if the victim was a local resident or was from someplace else.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Political parties react to incident&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Lok Sabha MP and chief of UP's main opposition Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP government and demanded exemplary action in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In another shocking case of crime against women, a woman's headless, naked body was found on a highway in Kanpur. The matter should be investigated fairly and such punishment should be meted out so that criminals get scared and such incidents are not repeated," Yadav said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata government invites doctors for talks</strong></p>

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<p>He added in a post on X, "An impartial probe should be conducted into this heinous crime rising above political affiliations... concrete steps must be taken to prevent crimes against the women."&nbsp;</p>

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A woman's headless and naked body was found on the national highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur early yesterday, raising suspicion that she was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway.

A woman's headless and naked body was found on the national highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur early yesterday, raising suspicion that she was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway. In a horrific incident, a woman's headless and naked body was found on the Kanpur-Delhi highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Wednesday, The incident has triggered a massive hunt for the identification of the deceased. It has also raised suspicions that the woman was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway. The police officials said that they were examining the CCTV footage in nearby areas to ascertain the identity of the woman. Also read: Woman's body found stuffed in almirah in New Delhi, allegedly killed by live-in partner They further highlighted that in the early hours of Wednesday, a woman of a similar build was seen walking along the highway and the body was found on Wednesday evening. The body has been sent for postmortem examination, the police added. A senior police officer said that they are trying to figure out if it is a case of accident or crime and are also trying to confirm if the victim was a local resident or was from someplace else. Political parties react to incident Lok Sabha MP and chief of UP's main opposition Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP government and demanded exemplary action in the case. "In another shocking case of crime against women, a woman's headless, naked body was found on a highway in Kanpur. The matter should be investigated fairly and such punishment should be meted out so that criminals get scared and such incidents are not repeated," Yadav said. Watch | Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata government invites doctors for talks × He added in a post on X, "An impartial probe should be conducted into this heinous crime rising above political affiliations... concrete steps must be taken to prevent crimes against the women." (With inputs from agencies)

India: Woman's headless, naked body found on highway near Kanpur in UP

<p>Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and his crew stepped out for the first private spacewalk on Thursday, making history by leading the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The entrepreneur teamed up with SpaceX on the daring mission hundreds of miles above Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Isaacman and his crew waited until their capsule was depressurised before popping open the hatch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Isaacman, 41, CEO and founder of the Shift4 credit card-processing company, has declined to disclose how much he invested in the flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All four on board wore SpaceX's new spacewalking suits to protect themselves from the harsh vacuum.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was the key focus of the five-day flight sponsored by Isaacman and Elon Musk's company, and the culmination of years of development geared toward settling Mars and other planets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Isaacman, along with his crew, launched on Tuesday from Florida, rocketing farther from Earth than anyone since NASA's moonwalkers. The orbit was reduced by half — to 460 miles (740 kilometres), for the spacewalk.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/polaris-dawn-travels-to-1400-km-above-earth-farthest-for-humans-in-50-years-757752"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Polaris Dawn travels to 1,400 km above Earth, farthest since 1966 Gemini mission</strong></a></p>

<p>The first spacewalking test was expected to last about two hours and involved more stretching than walking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the plan, Isaacman was supposed to keep a hand or foot attached to it the entire time as he flexed his arms and legs to see how the new spacesuit would hold up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After about 15 minutes outside, Isaacman was to be replaced by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis to go through the same motions.</p>

<p>Space experts and risk analysts said that it's inevitable that some will seek the thrill of spacewalking, deemed one of the most dangerous parts of spaceflight after launch and reentry but also the most soul-stirring.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration</strong></p>

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<p>All four crew members underwent intensive training before the trip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot, and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon stayed strapped to their seats to monitor from inside.&nbsp;</p>

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Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and his crew stepped out for the first private spacewalk on Thursday, making history by leading the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.

Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and his crew stepped out for the first private spacewalk on Thursday, making history by leading the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. The entrepreneur teamed up with SpaceX on the daring mission hundreds of miles above Earth. Isaacman and his crew waited until their capsule was depressurised before popping open the hatch. Isaacman, 41, CEO and founder of the Shift4 credit card-processing company, has declined to disclose how much he invested in the flight. All four on board wore SpaceX's new spacewalking suits to protect themselves from the harsh vacuum. Polaris Dawn's Mission Commander @rookisaacman has completed his suit mobility tests and is now back inside Dragon pic.twitter.com/oyEvjEKfRo — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 12, 2024 × It was the key focus of the five-day flight sponsored by Isaacman and Elon Musk's company, and the culmination of years of development geared toward settling Mars and other planets. Isaacman, along with his crew, launched on Tuesday from Florida, rocketing farther from Earth than anyone since NASA's moonwalkers. The orbit was reduced by half — to 460 miles (740 kilometres), for the spacewalk. Also read: Polaris Dawn travels to 1,400 km above Earth, farthest since 1966 Gemini mission The first spacewalking test was expected to last about two hours and involved more stretching than walking. According to the plan, Isaacman was supposed to keep a hand or foot attached to it the entire time as he flexed his arms and legs to see how the new spacesuit would hold up. After about 15 minutes outside, Isaacman was to be replaced by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis to go through the same motions. Space experts and risk analysts said that it's inevitable that some will seek the thrill of spacewalking, deemed one of the most dangerous parts of spaceflight after launch and reentry but also the most soul-stirring. Watch | SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration × All four crew members underwent intensive training before the trip. Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot, and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon stayed strapped to their seats to monitor from inside. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | Tech billionaire kicks off first private spacewalk out of SpaceX capsule

<p>Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh&nbsp;has asked&nbsp;Hindus in the country not to play musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, the country's local media reports stated.</p>

<p>Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, on Tuesday said that puja committees have been asked to turn off sound systems and avoid playing musical instruments during namaz and azan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further said that the organisers had agreed to the&nbsp;request.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Such activities need to cease during offering namaz, and the pause will have to be followed from five minutes prior to azan," Chowdhury was quoted as saying by The Times of India on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The announcement was made after a meeting on the law and order situation in the country ahead of Durga Puja at the Dhaka Secretariat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Durga Puja is the largest Hindu religious festival in Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Over 32,000 puja mandaps to be set up</strong></h2>

<p>Chowdhury said that a total of 32,666 puja mandaps will be set up across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Of these mandaps, 157 will be in Dhaka South City, and 88 in North City Corporations, according to local newspaper Dhaka Tribune.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes weeks after attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh subsequent to student protests against quotas&nbsp;in education and jobs for descendants of Bangladesh's freedom fighters. This also led to the resignation of then Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The safety of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh has been questioned after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/interim-bangladesh-government-scrutinising-deal-with-adani-group-report-758023"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Interim Bangladesh government scrutinising deal with Adani Group: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bangladesh's interim government's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, called for communal harmony in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are a nation of communal harmony. No one shall do any act that destroys religious harmony," the report&nbsp;quotes&nbsp;him as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No one should take the law into their own hands. If someone takes the law into his own hands and creates a chaotic environment in society, we will definitely bring him under punishment.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India-Bangladesh: Yunus wants good relations with India and other neighbours</strong></p>

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<p>However, some initiatives by Yunus' government have raised concerns about the India-Bangladesh ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yunus government banned the export of hilsa to India, creating a shortage of Bangladeshi ilish (as the fish is known in Bengali) ahead of Durga Puja.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ban on exports strained the long-standing practice of Bangladesh sending large consignments of Padma ilish to India, particularly West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

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Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has asked Hindus in the country not to play musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, the country's local media reports stated.

Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has asked Hindus in the country not to play musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, the country's local media reports stated. Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, on Tuesday said that puja committees have been asked to turn off sound systems and avoid playing musical instruments during namaz and azan. He further said that the organisers had agreed to the request. "Such activities need to cease during offering namaz, and the pause will have to be followed from five minutes prior to azan," Chowdhury was quoted as saying by The Times of India on Tuesday. The announcement was made after a meeting on the law and order situation in the country ahead of Durga Puja at the Dhaka Secretariat. Durga Puja is the largest Hindu religious festival in Bangladesh. Over 32,000 puja mandaps to be set up Chowdhury said that a total of 32,666 puja mandaps will be set up across the country. Of these mandaps, 157 will be in Dhaka South City, and 88 in North City Corporations, according to local newspaper Dhaka Tribune. This comes weeks after attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh subsequent to student protests against quotas in education and jobs for descendants of Bangladesh's freedom fighters. This also led to the resignation of then Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. The safety of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh has been questioned after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India. Also read: Interim Bangladesh government scrutinising deal with Adani Group: Report Meanwhile, Bangladesh's interim government's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, called for communal harmony in the country. "We are a nation of communal harmony. No one shall do any act that destroys religious harmony," the report quotes him as saying. “No one should take the law into their own hands. If someone takes the law into his own hands and creates a chaotic environment in society, we will definitely bring him under punishment.” Watch | India-Bangladesh: Yunus wants good relations with India and other neighbours × However, some initiatives by Yunus' government have raised concerns about the India-Bangladesh ties. Yunus government banned the export of hilsa to India, creating a shortage of Bangladeshi ilish (as the fish is known in Bengali) ahead of Durga Puja. The ban on exports strained the long-standing practice of Bangladesh sending large consignments of Padma ilish to India, particularly West Bengal. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell warned on Tuesday that increased violence in the occupied West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war erupted meant it risked becoming "a new Gaza".</p>

<p>Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, and is separated from the Gaza Strip by Israeli territory, has flared alongside the war that began after Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.</p>

<p>Borrell said Israel was opening "a new front... with a clear objective: to turn the West Bank into a new Gaza -– in rising violence, delegitimising the Palestinian Authority and stimulating provocations to react forcefully."</p>

<p>Israel was also "not shying away from saying to the face of the world that the only way to reach a peaceful settlement is to annex the West Bank and Gaza," Borrell added at a ministerial meeting of the Arab League in Cairo.</p>

<p>He accused "radical members of the Israeli government" of trying to make it "impossible to create a future Palestinian state", which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several cabinet members have painted as a threat to Israel.</p>

<p>Some Israeli ministers have recently called to increase military operations in the West Bank.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-kills-three-israeli-civilians-near-jordan-border-probe-launched-756859"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Gunman kills three Israeli civilians at West Bank-Jordan border, probe launched</strong></a></p>

<p>"Without action, the West Bank will become a new Gaza," Borrell said.</p>

<p>"And Gaza will become a new West Bank, as settlers' movements are preparing new settlements," he told the meeting.</p>

<p>"The international community deplores, feels, and condemns, but finds it hard to act."</p>

<p>Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank hit a record in 2023, according to Israeli rights group Yesh Din, and the European Union has said last year saw the most settlement building permits issued in decades.</p>

<p>Some 490,000 Israelis live in the West Bank, in settlements that are illegal under international law, alongside three million Palestinians.</p>

<p>Since the Gaza war began on October 7, Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 662 Palestinians in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel strikes Syria: 16 people killed as Israel launches multiple strikes on Syria</strong></p>

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<p>At least 23 Israelis, including members of the security forces, have been killed in Palestinian attacks in the West Bank during the same period, Israeli officials say.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Israel's military said it was "highly likely" that its forces "unintentionally" shot dead a US-Turkish activist last week, during a protest in the West Bank against settlement expansion.</p>

<p>Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was killed on Friday in the town of Beita, the site of weekly demonstrations against Israeli settlements.</p>

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The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell warned on Tuesday that increased violence in the occupied West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war erupted meant it risked becoming "a new Gaza".

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell warned on Tuesday that increased violence in the occupied West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war erupted meant it risked becoming "a new Gaza". Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, and is separated from the Gaza Strip by Israeli territory, has flared alongside the war that began after Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Borrell said Israel was opening "a new front... with a clear objective: to turn the West Bank into a new Gaza -– in rising violence, delegitimising the Palestinian Authority and stimulating provocations to react forcefully." Israel was also "not shying away from saying to the face of the world that the only way to reach a peaceful settlement is to annex the West Bank and Gaza," Borrell added at a ministerial meeting of the Arab League in Cairo. He accused "radical members of the Israeli government" of trying to make it "impossible to create a future Palestinian state", which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several cabinet members have painted as a threat to Israel. Some Israeli ministers have recently called to increase military operations in the West Bank. Also read: Gunman kills three Israeli civilians at West Bank-Jordan border, probe launched "Without action, the West Bank will become a new Gaza," Borrell said. "And Gaza will become a new West Bank, as settlers' movements are preparing new settlements," he told the meeting. "The international community deplores, feels, and condemns, but finds it hard to act." Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank hit a record in 2023, according to Israeli rights group Yesh Din, and the European Union has said last year saw the most settlement building permits issued in decades. Some 490,000 Israelis live in the West Bank, in settlements that are illegal under international law, alongside three million Palestinians. Since the Gaza war began on October 7, Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 662 Palestinians in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Watch | Israel strikes Syria: 16 people killed as Israel launches multiple strikes on Syria × At least 23 Israelis, including members of the security forces, have been killed in Palestinian attacks in the West Bank during the same period, Israeli officials say. On Tuesday, Israel's military said it was "highly likely" that its forces "unintentionally" shot dead a US-Turkish activist last week, during a protest in the West Bank against settlement expansion. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was killed on Friday in the town of Beita, the site of weekly demonstrations against Israeli settlements. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>A Pakistani man, who allegedly plotted to kill former and current US government officials, has now been charged with terrorism, according to an indictment filed in the federal court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July, Asif Merchant was initially charged on a single count of murder for hire in a complaint, that further alleged that the 46-year-old man flew to the United States to "recruit individuals to carry out his plot to assassinate U.S. government officials."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, a new two-count indictment unfolded in the US&nbsp;District Court for the Eastern District of New York, which reiterated the murder-for-hire count and added a charge accusing Merchant of attempting to carry out an act of terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Merchant, a native of Pakistan, with family in Iran, "attempt[ed] to kill a person within the United States" who was either "a member of the uniformed services" or "any official" of the US government, the indictment read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the charging documents filed earlier this year, Merchant had "a wife and children in Iran" and records "indicated frequent travel to Iran, Syria, and Iraq."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Pakistani Man Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Trump, Other U.S. Officials</strong></p>

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<p>However, neither the original complaint nor the new indictment named Merchant's alleged targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several sources familiar with the investigation, told CBS News last month that Merchant planned to assassinate current and former government officials, adding that he had yet to finalize the plan, but former president Donald Trump was among the possible targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, GOP Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said that according to the evidence received, President Joe Biden and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley were also potential targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prosecutors alleged that he hired two undercover FBI agents as assassins, but it's unclear how much progress he made recruiting the other plotters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistani-man-with-iranian-ties-charged-in-political-assassination-plot-747874"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US charges Pakistani man with Iran ties in murder-for-hire plot against Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the criminal complaint, Merchant told the men he would provide more instructions about the alleged plot in "either the last week of August 2024 or the first week of September 2024," including the target's name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Allegedly, he also planned to steal documents and USB drives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US intelligence and law enforcement officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray, had been investigating various threats from Iran against politicians and government officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a statement, said, "The Justice Department will not tolerate Iran's efforts to target our country's public officials and endanger our national security."</p>

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A Pakistani man, who allegedly plotted to kill former and current US government officials, has now been charged with terrorism, according to an indictment filed in the federal court.

A Pakistani man, who allegedly plotted to kill former and current US government officials, has now been charged with terrorism, according to an indictment filed in the federal court. In July, Asif Merchant was initially charged on a single count of murder for hire in a complaint, that further alleged that the 46-year-old man flew to the United States to "recruit individuals to carry out his plot to assassinate U.S. government officials." On Tuesday, a new two-count indictment unfolded in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, which reiterated the murder-for-hire count and added a charge accusing Merchant of attempting to carry out an act of terrorism. Merchant, a native of Pakistan, with family in Iran, "attempt[ed] to kill a person within the United States" who was either "a member of the uniformed services" or "any official" of the US government, the indictment read. According to the charging documents filed earlier this year, Merchant had "a wife and children in Iran" and records "indicated frequent travel to Iran, Syria, and Iraq." Watch | Gravitas: Pakistani Man Arrested for Alleged Plot to Kill Trump, Other U.S. Officials × However, neither the original complaint nor the new indictment named Merchant's alleged targets. Several sources familiar with the investigation, told CBS News last month that Merchant planned to assassinate current and former government officials, adding that he had yet to finalize the plan, but former president Donald Trump was among the possible targets. Last week, GOP Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said that according to the evidence received, President Joe Biden and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley were also potential targets. The prosecutors alleged that he hired two undercover FBI agents as assassins, but it's unclear how much progress he made recruiting the other plotters. Also read: US charges Pakistani man with Iran ties in murder-for-hire plot against Trump According to the criminal complaint, Merchant told the men he would provide more instructions about the alleged plot in "either the last week of August 2024 or the first week of September 2024," including the target's name. Allegedly, he also planned to steal documents and USB drives. The US intelligence and law enforcement officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray, had been investigating various threats from Iran against politicians and government officials. Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a statement, said, "The Justice Department will not tolerate Iran's efforts to target our country's public officials and endanger our national security." (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani man with Iran ties now faces terrorism charges for failed plot to kill US officials

<p>Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday avoided backing Ukraine when asked whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia, during the presidential debate with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, and said that he wants the war to stop.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke at an event in Virginia, US, a designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun backed him for his remarks and said that "bold and pioneering" remarks by Gandhi, justify the demand for a separate Khalistani state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US former president Donald Trump on Tuesday (Sep 11) avoided directly addressing a question on whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia. While speaking at the presidential debate alongside Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Trump didn’t respond to the question and just said, “I want the war to stop.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/khalistan-terrorist-pannun-backs-rahul-gandhis-remarks-on-sikhs-says-justifies-demand-for-khalistan-757808"><strong>Khalistan terrorist Pannun backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikhs, says, 'justifies demand for Khalistan'</strong></a></p>

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<p>Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist, has backed&nbsp;Congress leader Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;for his recent bold remarks on whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or kada in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Protesting doctors in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday (Sep 11) demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be present during their meeting with government officials.</p>

<p>I<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-terrorists-killed-in-jks-udhampur-757881"><strong>ndia: Security forces gun down two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, operation underway</strong></a></p>

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<p>Two terrorists have been killed following&nbsp;a gunfight between Indian security forces and terrorists in the Khandara top area of Basantgarh on the Udhampur-Kathua border in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has gone all out at military graduates who took a pro-secular oath during their graduation ceremony, which was apparently against what the Turkish government proposed earlier.</p>

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<p>You must have heard about the launch of a new eye drop in the market that claimed to reduce dependency on reading glasses. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has now suspended the permission to make and sell the eye drop, which was earlier awarded to Entod Pharmaceuticals.</p>

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<p>Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates.</p>

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<p>Taylor Swift Endorses&nbsp;Kamala Harris:&nbsp;Everyone in the Hollywood circle has sort of pledged their alliance or announced who they are interested to back in the race to power for the top post in the US. Before the historic presidential race began last night, many celebrities like Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and now Taylor Swift have announced their support for their Democratic or Republican representative.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday avoided backing Ukraine when asked whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia, during the presidential debate with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, and said that he wants the war to stop.

Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday avoided backing Ukraine when asked whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia, during the presidential debate with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, and said that he wants the war to stop. Meanwhile, after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke at an event in Virginia, US, a designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun backed him for his remarks and said that "bold and pioneering" remarks by Gandhi, justify the demand for a separate Khalistani state. Click on the headlines to read more ‘I know Putin...,’ Trump avoids backing Ukraine against Russia during presidential debate US former president Donald Trump on Tuesday (Sep 11) avoided directly addressing a question on whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia. While speaking at the presidential debate alongside Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Trump didn’t respond to the question and just said, “I want the war to stop.” Khalistan terrorist Pannun backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikhs, says, 'justifies demand for Khalistan' Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist, has backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent bold remarks on whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or kada in India. Kolkata horror: Agitating doctors demand live telecast, CM Mamata’s presence in govt meet Protesting doctors in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday (Sep 11) demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be present during their meeting with government officials. India: Security forces gun down two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, operation underway Two terrorists have been killed following a gunfight between Indian security forces and terrorists in the Khandara top area of Basantgarh on the Udhampur-Kathua border in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Flights grounded at Kenya's main airport as workers protest against proposed takeover by India's Adani Group Passengers were left stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday (Sep 10) night after Kenya Aviation Authority (KAA) workers went on strike, protesting against Indian conglomerate Adani Group's takeover of the airport. US diplomatic facility in Baghdad attacked in a bid to disrupt Iranian president's visit A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. Erdogan vows to 'purge' Turkish military graduates for taking pro-secular oath Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has gone all out at military graduates who took a pro-secular oath during their graduation ceremony, which was apparently against what the Turkish government proposed earlier. DGCI suspends approval for eye drop firm claimed reduced dependence on reading glasses You must have heard about the launch of a new eye drop in the market that claimed to reduce dependency on reading glasses. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has now suspended the permission to make and sell the eye drop, which was earlier awarded to Entod Pharmaceuticals. 'My trip to the IPL...,' Aussie pacer Jhye Richardson reveals battling with mental health issues Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates. All celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris so far: From George Clooney to Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris: Everyone in the Hollywood circle has sort of pledged their alliance or announced who they are interested to back in the race to power for the top post in the US. Before the historic presidential race began last night, many celebrities like Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and now Taylor Swift have announced their support for their Democratic or Republican representative.

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