DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has been in the limelight, shaking the entire global tech industry as it offers comparable performance to the world's best AI chatbots.&nbsp;
Released on January 20, DeepSeek has quickly impressed AI geeks before getting the attention of the tech industry as well as the world.&nbsp;
DeepSeek has shaken the world as it claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced computer chips and consuming less energy.&nbsp;
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<h2>DeepSeek explained&nbsp;</h2>
The Chinese-made model DeepSeek was founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, the chief of AI-driven quant hedge fund High-Flyer.&nbsp;
The company has been developing AI models that are open source, which means that the developer community at large can inspect and improve the software.&nbsp;
As soon as the model got the hype, its mobile app surged to the top of the iPhone download charts in the US. The app was downloaded 1.6 million times by Jan 25 and ranked no. 1 in iPhone app stores in Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, the US, and the UK, according to data from market tracker App Figures.
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The app is, however, different from other chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT as it articulates its reasoning before delivering a response to a prompt.&nbsp;
Moreover, the company is also offering licenses for individuals interested in developing chatbots using the technology to build on it, that too, at a price lower than what OpenAI charges for similar access.&nbsp;
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<h2>Other key models in Chinese AI industry</h2>
<h3>Alibaba Cloud&rsquo;s Qwen-2.5-1M</h3>
Alibaba Cloud&rsquo;s Qwen-2.5-1M is the e-commerce giant's open-source AI series, which contains large language models that can easily handle extremely long questions and engage in longer and deeper conversations.&nbsp;
Moreover, it is improving to understand complex tasks, including reasoning, dialogue, and comprehending code.&nbsp;
<h3>Baidu's Ernie Bot 4.0</h3>
China's dominant search engine Baidu developed Ernie Bot, which was the first AI chatbot made available to the public in China. Baidu said that the model was released publicly to collect massive real-world human feedback to build its capacity.&nbsp;
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Just like OpenAI's ChatGPT, users of Ernie Bot can also ask questions and can generate images based on text prompts.&nbsp;
<h3>ByteDance's Doubao 1.5 Pro</h3>
It is an AI model released by TikTok's parent company ByteDance last week. It is currently one of the most popular AI chatbots in China, with 60 million monthly active users.&nbsp;
According to ByteDance, Doubao 1.5 Pro is better than ChatGPT-4o in retaining knowledge, coding, reasoning, and Chinese language processing.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: DeepSeek claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced computer chips and consuming less energy. 

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has been in the limelight, shaking the entire global tech industry as it offers comparable performance to the world's best AI chatbots. Released on January 20, DeepSeek has quickly impressed AI geeks before getting the attention of the tech industry as well as the world. DeepSeek has shaken the world as it claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced computer chips and consuming less energy. Also read: 'If you could do it cheaper...': Trump calls DeepSeek a 'wake-up call' for US tech industry DeepSeek explained The Chinese-made model DeepSeek was founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, the chief of AI-driven quant hedge fund High-Flyer. The company has been developing AI models that are open source, which means that the developer community at large can inspect and improve the software. As soon as the model got the hype, its mobile app surged to the top of the iPhone download charts in the US. The app was downloaded 1.6 million times by Jan 25 and ranked no. 1 in iPhone app stores in Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, the US, and the UK, according to data from market tracker App Figures. Also read: DeepSeek or Deep Secrecy? Netizens slam China's new AI chatbot for deflecting questions on dark Chinese history The app is, however, different from other chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT as it articulates its reasoning before delivering a response to a prompt. Moreover, the company is also offering licenses for individuals interested in developing chatbots using the technology to build on it, that too, at a price lower than what OpenAI charges for similar access. Also read: Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek dethrones ChatGPT but limits users amid 'malicious' cyberattacks Other key models in Chinese AI industry Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen-2.5-1M Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen-2.5-1M is the e-commerce giant's open-source AI series, which contains large language models that can easily handle extremely long questions and engage in longer and deeper conversations. Moreover, it is improving to understand complex tasks, including reasoning, dialogue, and comprehending code. Baidu's Ernie Bot 4.0 China's dominant search engine Baidu developed Ernie Bot, which was the first AI chatbot made available to the public in China. Baidu said that the model was released publicly to collect massive real-world human feedback to build its capacity. Also read: Introducing ChatGPT Gov: OpenAI launches tailored version for US government amid rise in AI competition Just like OpenAI's ChatGPT, users of Ernie Bot can also ask questions and can generate images based on text prompts. ByteDance's Doubao 1.5 Pro It is an AI model released by TikTok's parent company ByteDance last week. It is currently one of the most popular AI chatbots in China, with 60 million monthly active users. According to ByteDance, Doubao 1.5 Pro is better than ChatGPT-4o in retaining knowledge, coding, reasoning, and Chinese language processing. (With inputs from agencies)

What is China's DeepSeek, a startup shaking the global tech. A look at other players in Chinese AI industry

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/doomsday-clock" rel="dofollow">Doomsday Clock</a> was set to 89 seconds to midnight on Tuesday (Jan 28), the closest to midnight in its 78-year history.
The atomic scientists who revealed this, said that humanity is closer to destroying itself.&nbsp;
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, a science-oriented advocacy group, announced on Tuesday that the clock is closer to midnight. It also metaphorically ranked how close humankind is to annihilating itself with human-made advancements.
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&ldquo;We set the clock closer to midnight because we do not see positive progress on the global challenges we face, including nuclear risk, climate change, biological threats, and advances in disruptive technologies,&rdquo; Daniel Holz, chair of the Bulletin&rsquo;s Science and Security Board, said.
The Bulletin is pointing out that we are unacceptably close to a catastrophe, indicating an extreme danger and an unmistakable warning that every moment of delay in reversing course increases the probability of global disaster.
<h2>'Nuclear war at any moment'</h2>
The group of scientists said that the Ukraine war could become "nuclear at any moment", adding that a wider regional war in the Middle East could "spiral out of control".&nbsp;
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According to scientists, the global attempts to reduce climate change "remain poor" as governments are not implementing the required policies to stop global warming.&nbsp;
Holz said the development of biotechnology and artificial intelligence "far outpaced policy, regulation, and a thorough understanding of their consequences."
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&ldquo;In setting the clock forward, we send a stark signal. Because the world is perilously close to the precipice, any move toward midnight should be taken as an indication of extreme danger and an unmistakable warning,&rdquo; Holz added.
For the past two years, the clock had stood at 90 seconds to midnight, and "when you are at this precipice, the one thing you don't want to do is take a step forward," Holz said.&nbsp;
The group further said that the clock could be turned back if leaders and the nations work together to address the existential risks.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending: Scientists said the global attempts to reduce climate change "remain poor" as governments are not implementing the required policies to stop global warming. 

The Doomsday Clock was set to 89 seconds to midnight on Tuesday (Jan 28), the closest to midnight in its 78-year history. The atomic scientists who revealed this, said that humanity is closer to destroying itself. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, a science-oriented advocacy group, announced on Tuesday that the clock is closer to midnight. It also metaphorically ranked how close humankind is to annihilating itself with human-made advancements. Also read: A second 'doomsday fish' appears in California; third global sighting this year “We set the clock closer to midnight because we do not see positive progress on the global challenges we face, including nuclear risk, climate change, biological threats, and advances in disruptive technologies,” Daniel Holz, chair of the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, said. The Bulletin is pointing out that we are unacceptably close to a catastrophe, indicating an extreme danger and an unmistakable warning that every moment of delay in reversing course increases the probability of global disaster. 'Nuclear war at any moment' The group of scientists said that the Ukraine war could become "nuclear at any moment", adding that a wider regional war in the Middle East could "spiral out of control". Also read: Scientists plan to install giant underwater curtain to stop 'Doomsday Glacier' from melting According to scientists, the global attempts to reduce climate change "remain poor" as governments are not implementing the required policies to stop global warming. Holz said the development of biotechnology and artificial intelligence "far outpaced policy, regulation, and a thorough understanding of their consequences." Also read: Doomsday Clock to be revealed today: Are we closer to an all-out catastrophe? “In setting the clock forward, we send a stark signal. Because the world is perilously close to the precipice, any move toward midnight should be taken as an indication of extreme danger and an unmistakable warning,” Holz added. For the past two years, the clock had stood at 90 seconds to midnight, and "when you are at this precipice, the one thing you don't want to do is take a step forward," Holz said. The group further said that the clock could be turned back if leaders and the nations work together to address the existential risks. (With inputs from agencies)

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in its 78-year history, scientists issue warnings

The Microsoft-backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) OpenAI on Tuesday (Jan 28) introduced ChatGPT Gov, a new version of ChatGPT, specifically designed for US government agencies.&nbsp;
Amid rising AI competition, this new tailored version of ChatGPT will boost efficiency and productivity and is crucial for maintaining and enhancing America&rsquo;s global leadership in this technology.&nbsp;
The OpenAI said that the US government agencies can deploy ChatGPT Gov in their own Microsoft Azure commercial cloud and will have access to many of the features of ChatGPT Enterprise.
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It will include many of the same features offered by ChatGPT Enterprise, including saving and sharing conversations, uploading text images and files, and interpreting and summarizing text, code, images, and mathematics.
Kevin Weil, the Chief Product Officer of OpenAI, shared a post on X, announcing the new version for the US government.&nbsp;
The launch comes hours after CEO Sam Altman shared a post on X, saying that the company will "pull up some releases", making his first public statement after the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shocked AI-linked stocks on Monday.&nbsp;
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<h2>'For national interest and public good'</h2>
"By making our products available to the U.S. government, we aim to ensure AI serves the national interest and the public good, aligned with democratic values while empowering policymakers to responsibly integrate these capabilities to deliver better services to the American people," the OpenAI website said in a statement.&nbsp;
Moreover, this will expedite internal authorisation of OpenAI&rsquo;s tools for the handling of non-public sensitive data.&nbsp;
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Recently, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, disrupted the tech industry by surpassing ChatGPT in downloads on Apple's App Store, further putting pressure on tech giants and their substantial investments in scaling AI operations.
The OpenAI witnessed more than 90,000 government users accessing ChatGPT across federal, state, and local agencies since last year. However, they were facing some issues due to government compliance standards.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve heard from customers that what they want to do, they want to do more with our products but are limited by government compliance requirements,&rdquo; Felipe Millon, the leader of OpenAI&rsquo;s Government Go to Market program, said Monday.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: OpenAI said that the US government agencies can deploy ChatGPT Gov in their own Microsoft Azure commercial cloud and will have access to many of the features of ChatGPT. 

The Microsoft-backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) OpenAI on Tuesday (Jan 28) introduced ChatGPT Gov, a new version of ChatGPT, specifically designed for US government agencies. Amid rising AI competition, this new tailored version of ChatGPT will boost efficiency and productivity and is crucial for maintaining and enhancing America’s global leadership in this technology. The OpenAI said that the US government agencies can deploy ChatGPT Gov in their own Microsoft Azure commercial cloud and will have access to many of the features of ChatGPT Enterprise. Also read: Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek dethrones ChatGPT but limits users amid 'malicious' cyberattacks It will include many of the same features offered by ChatGPT Enterprise, including saving and sharing conversations, uploading text images and files, and interpreting and summarizing text, code, images, and mathematics. Kevin Weil, the Chief Product Officer of OpenAI, shared a post on X, announcing the new version for the US government. The launch comes hours after CEO Sam Altman shared a post on X, saying that the company will "pull up some releases", making his first public statement after the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shocked AI-linked stocks on Monday. Also read: 'Bruh, it's down again?': ChatGPT suffers global outage, millions of users unable to access platform 'For national interest and public good' "By making our products available to the U.S. government, we aim to ensure AI serves the national interest and the public good, aligned with democratic values while empowering policymakers to responsibly integrate these capabilities to deliver better services to the American people," the OpenAI website said in a statement. Moreover, this will expedite internal authorisation of OpenAI’s tools for the handling of non-public sensitive data. Also read: 'If you could do it cheaper...': Trump calls DeepSeek a 'wake-up call' for US tech industry Recently, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, disrupted the tech industry by surpassing ChatGPT in downloads on Apple's App Store, further putting pressure on tech giants and their substantial investments in scaling AI operations. The OpenAI witnessed more than 90,000 government users accessing ChatGPT across federal, state, and local agencies since last year. However, they were facing some issues due to government compliance standards. Also read: DeepSeek or Deep Secrecy? Netizens slam China's new AI chatbot for deflecting questions on dark Chinese history “We’ve heard from customers that what they want to do, they want to do more with our products but are limited by government compliance requirements,” Felipe Millon, the leader of OpenAI’s Government Go to Market program, said Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

Introducing ChatGPT Gov: OpenAI launches tailored version for US government amid rise in AI competition

In a move to comply with US President Donald Trump's order, Google is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US.
This comes after the Trump administration&rsquo;s Interior Department on Friday officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.&nbsp;
Following this, the Gulf of Mexico will soon be renamed the &ldquo;Gulf of America,&rdquo; and Alaska&rsquo;s Denali mountain will revert to its former name of Mount McKinley in the app.&nbsp;
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Trump signed an executive order after swearing in as the President of the United States to change these names. The US also reverted the name of the Alaskan peak known as Denali to its previous name, Mount McKinley.
These changes will come into effect after being reflected in the official federal mapping database.&nbsp;
Google, in a post on X, confirmed that it follows government-approved name changes.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources,&rdquo; the company said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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When that happens, we will update Google Maps in the U.S. quickly to show Mount McKinley and Gulf of America.
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Moreover, Denali, North America's highest peak, will be renamed Mount McKinley once again on Google Maps, as it was originally called.&nbsp;
Later, the Obama administration officially renamed it Denali in 2015.&nbsp;
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Mexico, which also borders the Gulf, has previously expressed its opposition to Trump's suggestion of changing the name.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to Trump's pledge shortly before his inauguration, jokingly suggesting that North America, including the US, should be renamed as well.&nbsp;
She suggested "American Mexicana" or "Mexican America" because an 1814 founding document that preceded Mexico's constitution used that name.&nbsp;
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However, Google's move can create discrepancies for international users, as Google Maps will show the name "Gulf of America" for American users, but for users in Mexico, it will still be referred to as the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Following this, the Gulf of Mexico will soon be renamed the “Gulf of America,” and Alaska’s Denali mountain will revert to its former name of Mount McKinley in the app. 

In a move to comply with US President Donald Trump's order, Google is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. This comes after the Trump administration’s Interior Department on Friday officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Following this, the Gulf of Mexico will soon be renamed the “Gulf of America,” and Alaska’s Denali mountain will revert to its former name of Mount McKinley in the app. Also read: Trump officially renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in US: Will it catch on internationally? Trump signed an executive order after swearing in as the President of the United States to change these names. The US also reverted the name of the Alaskan peak known as Denali to its previous name, Mount McKinley. These changes will come into effect after being reflected in the official federal mapping database. Google, in a post on X, confirmed that it follows government-approved name changes. Also read: Mexico draws line on US deportation flights but vows to welcome back citizens 'with open arms' “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources,” the company said in a post on X. When that happens, we will update Google Maps in the U.S. quickly to show Mount McKinley and Gulf of America. — News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) January 27, 2025 Moreover, Denali, North America's highest peak, will be renamed Mount McKinley once again on Google Maps, as it was originally called. Later, the Obama administration officially renamed it Denali in 2015. Also read: Explained: Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Can he do that? Mexico, which also borders the Gulf, has previously expressed its opposition to Trump's suggestion of changing the name. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to Trump's pledge shortly before his inauguration, jokingly suggesting that North America, including the US, should be renamed as well. She suggested "American Mexicana" or "Mexican America" because an 1814 founding document that preceded Mexico's constitution used that name. Also read: Mexico President mocks Trump’s 'Gulf of America' proposal, suggests 'Mexican America' instead However, Google's move can create discrepancies for international users, as Google Maps will show the name "Gulf of America" for American users, but for users in Mexico, it will still be referred to as the Gulf of Mexico. (With inputs from agencies)

Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ for US users

US President<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump-0" rel="dofollow"> Donald Trump</a> proposed to abolish the income tax for American citizens, stressing that it would boost disposable income for individuals and families.&nbsp;
Trump described the move as a return to the old American practices, which helped drive national prosperity and a step that made America richer.&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s time for the United States to return to the system that made us richer and more powerful than ever before&hellip;," he said on Monday.&nbsp;
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The US president further said that he would introduce across-the-board import tariffs to replace income tax.
"Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be taxing foreign nations to enrich our citizens. It will be massive amounts of money pouring into our treasury coming from foreign sources," Trump added.
He noted that the US was the wealthiest from 1870 to 1913 when a tariff-based economic system was in place. Trump said that import tariffs will help offset the revenue shortfall from income tax reductions that are being proposed by him.
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<h2>What does the proposal include?</h2>
The proposal made by Trump includes replacing income tax, which is a key contributor to federal revenue, with tariffs on imported goods.&nbsp;
Trump also announced to create the External Revenue Service, a new body under his administration, which will be responsible for managing tariffs and related revenues.&nbsp;
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The plan has attracted both support and criticism. The economists have warned of potential inflationary pressures and sustained high interest rates due to increased import costs.&nbsp;
Moreover, the Congress has also opposed it, with lawmakers raising concerns about potential deficits and logistical hurdles in implementing the overhaul.
However, Trump emphasised his commitment to prioritising American families and workers. "We will immediately begin overhauling our trade system to protect American interests,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Donald Trump described the move as a return to the old American practices, which helped drive national prosperity and a step that made America richer. 

US President Donald Trump proposed to abolish the income tax for American citizens, stressing that it would boost disposable income for individuals and families. Trump described the move as a return to the old American practices, which helped drive national prosperity and a step that made America richer. "It’s time for the United States to return to the system that made us richer and more powerful than ever before…," he said on Monday. Also read: US IRS launches crackdown on 125,000 unfiled high-income tax returns The US president further said that he would introduce across-the-board import tariffs to replace income tax. "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be taxing foreign nations to enrich our citizens. It will be massive amounts of money pouring into our treasury coming from foreign sources," Trump added. He noted that the US was the wealthiest from 1870 to 1913 when a tariff-based economic system was in place. Trump said that import tariffs will help offset the revenue shortfall from income tax reductions that are being proposed by him. Also read: 'If you could do it cheaper...': Trump calls DeepSeek a 'wake-up call' for US tech industry What does the proposal include? The proposal made by Trump includes replacing income tax, which is a key contributor to federal revenue, with tariffs on imported goods. Trump also announced to create the External Revenue Service, a new body under his administration, which will be responsible for managing tariffs and related revenues. Also read: Trump signs order banning transgender people from US military. What are the new guidelines? The plan has attracted both support and criticism. The economists have warned of potential inflationary pressures and sustained high interest rates due to increased import costs. Moreover, the Congress has also opposed it, with lawmakers raising concerns about potential deficits and logistical hurdles in implementing the overhaul. However, Trump emphasised his commitment to prioritising American families and workers. "We will immediately begin overhauling our trade system to protect American interests,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Time to return to system that made us richer,' Trump hints at removing income tax for US citizens

Ruby Dhalla, a Canadian politician of Indian origin, will run for the leadership of the Liberal Party and potentially become Canada's first woman of colour Prime Minister.&nbsp;
She has been making headlines after giving a bold statement, stressing her plan to deport illegal immigrants if elected.&nbsp;
Her statement about deporting illegal immigrants has raised concerns as well as support from the people. "As Prime Minister, I will deport illegal immigrants and clamp down on human traffickers. That&rsquo;s my promise to you," she said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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Dhalla is aiming to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. On January 22, she officially announced her candidacy to succeed Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party.&nbsp;
<h2>Who is Ruby Dhalla?</h2>
Ruby Dhalla was born to Punjabi immigrants in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has a diverse background, as she has won several beauty pageants, was an actor, and also an entrepreneur.&nbsp;
Dhalla credited Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau's father, for opening Canada's doors to immigrants in the 1970s.
&ldquo;My mother came to Canada in 1972 and I have the opportunity to, through her wishes, through a lot of hard work, drive, and determination, but also because of the great country that Canada is, to fulfill a Canadian dream," she said.&nbsp;
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She began her university studies at McMaster University on a full scholarship before shifting to the University of Winnipeg, where she got a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in political science in 1995.&nbsp;
Dhalla then moved to Toronto, and she did her graduation with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999.
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She described herself as a "self-made businesswoman and entrepreneur" and a person with passion for the Liberal Party and for Canada.&nbsp;
She was also a three-time member of Parliament and believes that she has the experience to navigate Canada's challenges.&nbsp;
Dhalla identified the rising cost of housing, increasing crime rates, the hike in food prices, and the threat of US tariffs as key challenges in Canada.&nbsp;
"Given the tariff threats that Canada is facing, it will have a big impact on Canadian workers and on the Canadian economy," she said.
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Dhalla shared a video message on X and said, &ldquo;Thank you so much, thank you to God, I am so grateful to all of you. We are on the verge of creating history by electing the first woman of color as the leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada.&rdquo;
As she moves forward to outline her vision, Dhalla says, "I look forward to standing up for Canadians and fighting for Canada. As a leader, I will bring the party back into the hands of the members and return it to the centre with practical solutions to the challenges that Canadians are facing. If you want real change from a leader who is not connected to the current administration and has the ability to shake up the system, then join the Liberal Party and join me."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Dhalla is aiming to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian PM. On January 22, she officially announced her candidacy to succeed Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party. 

Ruby Dhalla, a Canadian politician of Indian origin, will run for the leadership of the Liberal Party and potentially become Canada's first woman of colour Prime Minister. She has been making headlines after giving a bold statement, stressing her plan to deport illegal immigrants if elected. Her statement about deporting illegal immigrants has raised concerns as well as support from the people. "As Prime Minister, I will deport illegal immigrants and clamp down on human traffickers. That’s my promise to you," she said in a post on X. Also read: 'Canada is not for sale' hat goes viral amid Trump's threats to make it 51st state Dhalla is aiming to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. On January 22, she officially announced her candidacy to succeed Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party. Who is Ruby Dhalla? Ruby Dhalla was born to Punjabi immigrants in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has a diverse background, as she has won several beauty pageants, was an actor, and also an entrepreneur. Dhalla credited Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau's father, for opening Canada's doors to immigrants in the 1970s. “My mother came to Canada in 1972 and I have the opportunity to, through her wishes, through a lot of hard work, drive, and determination, but also because of the great country that Canada is, to fulfill a Canadian dream," she said. Also read: Canada's Trudeau confirms he won't run for upcoming elections She began her university studies at McMaster University on a full scholarship before shifting to the University of Winnipeg, where she got a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in political science in 1995. Dhalla then moved to Toronto, and she did her graduation with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999. Also read: Anita Anand, Indian-origin lawmaker, drops out of Canada PM race She described herself as a "self-made businesswoman and entrepreneur" and a person with passion for the Liberal Party and for Canada. She was also a three-time member of Parliament and believes that she has the experience to navigate Canada's challenges. Dhalla identified the rising cost of housing, increasing crime rates, the hike in food prices, and the threat of US tariffs as key challenges in Canada. "Given the tariff threats that Canada is facing, it will have a big impact on Canadian workers and on the Canadian economy," she said. Also read: Chrystia Freeland enters race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Who is she? Dhalla shared a video message on X and said, “Thank you so much, thank you to God, I am so grateful to all of you. We are on the verge of creating history by electing the first woman of color as the leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada.” As she moves forward to outline her vision, Dhalla says, "I look forward to standing up for Canadians and fighting for Canada. As a leader, I will bring the party back into the hands of the members and return it to the centre with practical solutions to the challenges that Canadians are facing. If you want real change from a leader who is not connected to the current administration and has the ability to shake up the system, then join the Liberal Party and join me." (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Ruby Dhalla, Indian-origin politician running for Canada elections?

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday (Jan 28) said that the Russian special services are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;
This comes after Conservative American pundit Tucker Carlson accused former US President Joe Biden's administration of trying to assassinate Putin.&nbsp;
Commenting on Carlson's statement, Peskov said, "The Russian special services are constantly taking all the necessary measures to ensure public safety, and, of course, the safety of those who are under state protection. This concerns first and foremost the head of the state."
<h2>'Tried to kill Putin'</h2>
Carlson in the latest episode of his podcast "The Tucker Carlson Show", said, "The Biden administration did, they tried to kill Putin."
&ldquo;Which is insane,&rdquo; Carlson added. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s demented, that you would even think of something like that. So why were they? Because chaos is a screen that protects them.&rdquo;
However, Carlson did not provide any evidence for his accusation against the Biden administration.&nbsp;
Carlson was also a US journalist, who was ousted from Fox News in 2023, amid the channel's legal troubles over its airing of inaccurate claims of electoral fraud in the 2020 US presidential race.&nbsp;
In his show, Carlson also criticised US military aid for Kyiv and called Ukraine "not a democracy".&nbsp;
Moreover, he visited Moscow in February last year for a widely planned softball sit-down interview with Russian President Putin and went to Russia again in December to interview Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Conservative American pundit Tucker Carlson accused former US President Joe Biden's administration of trying to assassinate Putin. 

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday (Jan 28) said that the Russian special services are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after Conservative American pundit Tucker Carlson accused former US President Joe Biden's administration of trying to assassinate Putin. Commenting on Carlson's statement, Peskov said, "The Russian special services are constantly taking all the necessary measures to ensure public safety, and, of course, the safety of those who are under state protection. This concerns first and foremost the head of the state." 'Tried to kill Putin' Carlson in the latest episode of his podcast "The Tucker Carlson Show", said, "The Biden administration did, they tried to kill Putin." “Which is insane,” Carlson added. “That’s demented, that you would even think of something like that. So why were they? Because chaos is a screen that protects them.” However, Carlson did not provide any evidence for his accusation against the Biden administration. Carlson was also a US journalist, who was ousted from Fox News in 2023, amid the channel's legal troubles over its airing of inaccurate claims of electoral fraud in the 2020 US presidential race. In his show, Carlson also criticised US military aid for Kyiv and called Ukraine "not a democracy". Moreover, he visited Moscow in February last year for a widely planned softball sit-down interview with Russian President Putin and went to Russia again in December to interview Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (With inputs from agencies)

Tucker Carlson claims Biden administration 'tried to kill Putin'. Here's how Kremlin reacted

After Pamela Hemphill refused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-to-shake-up-us-military-executive-orders-news-today-transgender-troops-dei-initiatives-8659509" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trump's</a> pardon for the January 6 US Capital riots, US Navy veteran Jason Riddle also rejected the pardon, saying he believed his actions "weren't pardonable".&nbsp;
Riddle, in an interview published Friday by New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR), said that it is almost like Trump was trying to say that it did not happen.&nbsp;
Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-were-wrong-that-day-convicted-us-capitol-rioter-refused-to-take-trumps-pardon-8644746" rel="dofollow"> 'We were wrong that day': Convicted US Capitol rioter refuses Trump's pardon</a>
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s almost like (Trump) was trying to say it didn&rsquo;t happen. And it happened. I did those things, and they weren&rsquo;t pardonable," he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want the pardon. And I&hellip;reject the pardon," Riddle added.&nbsp;
On January 6, 2021, Riddle entered the US Senate parliamentarian's office, drank a bottle of wine, stole a book, and caused damage at the Capitol when Trump supporters attacked the building.&nbsp;
He then received a 90-day prison sentence and was fined USD 750 in April 2022 for pleading guilty to committing misdemeanors in an attack linked to several deaths, including officer suicides.
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Riddle told NHPR that he believed rejecting Trump&rsquo;s pardon would boost his employment prospects in the future ahead.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thinking down the road [if] an employer looks in my background, they see misdemeanors &hellip; with a presidential pardon &ndash; I think that tends to draw more attention,&rdquo; Riddle said.
Referring to the president&rsquo;s &ldquo;Make America Great Again slogan&rdquo;, Riddle added, &ldquo;And I&rsquo;m sure that&rsquo;s fine in the Maga world with whoever supports Trump, but I don&rsquo;t want to spend the rest of my life wondering if (those at) the job I&rsquo;m applying to &hellip; like Trump.&rdquo;
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As Trump became the 47th US President on Monday, he gave pardons or commutations to 1,500 people charged or convicted in the January 6 riots.&nbsp;
<h2>Pamela Hemphill rejects Trump's pardon</h2>
Pamela Hemphill pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in prison, and she told BBC that there should be no pardons for the riot on January 6, 2021.&nbsp;
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"Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, the rule of law, and, of course, our nation," she said.
"I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Riddle, in an interview published Friday by New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR), said that it is almost like Trump was trying to say that it did not happen. 

After Pamela Hemphill refused Trump's pardon for the January 6 US Capital riots, US Navy veteran Jason Riddle also rejected the pardon, saying he believed his actions "weren't pardonable". Riddle, in an interview published Friday by New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR), said that it is almost like Trump was trying to say that it did not happen. Also read: 'We were wrong that day': Convicted US Capitol rioter refuses Trump's pardon “It’s almost like (Trump) was trying to say it didn’t happen. And it happened. I did those things, and they weren’t pardonable," he said. “I don’t want the pardon. And I…reject the pardon," Riddle added. On January 6, 2021, Riddle entered the US Senate parliamentarian's office, drank a bottle of wine, stole a book, and caused damage at the Capitol when Trump supporters attacked the building. He then received a 90-day prison sentence and was fined USD 750 in April 2022 for pleading guilty to committing misdemeanors in an attack linked to several deaths, including officer suicides. Also read: 'We're planning to regroup,' say far-right Capitol riot leaders who were freed by Trump Riddle told NHPR that he believed rejecting Trump’s pardon would boost his employment prospects in the future ahead. “I’m thinking down the road [if] an employer looks in my background, they see misdemeanors … with a presidential pardon – I think that tends to draw more attention,” Riddle said. Referring to the president’s “Make America Great Again slogan”, Riddle added, “And I’m sure that’s fine in the Maga world with whoever supports Trump, but I don’t want to spend the rest of my life wondering if (those at) the job I’m applying to … like Trump.” Also read: Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? As Trump became the 47th US President on Monday, he gave pardons or commutations to 1,500 people charged or convicted in the January 6 riots. Pamela Hemphill rejects Trump's pardon Pamela Hemphill pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in prison, and she told BBC that there should be no pardons for the riot on January 6, 2021. Also read: 'I was guilty': US Capitol rioter says ‘will refuse a pardon from felon Trump' "Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol police officers, the rule of law, and, of course, our nation," she said. "I pleaded guilty because I was guilty, and accepting a pardon also would serve to contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative." (With inputs from agencies)

Another convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump's pardon. Here's why

As Maha Kumbh Mela, which is currently being held in India's Uttar Pradesh, is breaking several records, Prayagraj received its first international flight in 93 years after Steve Jobs's wife Laurene Powell Jobs landed at Prayagraj airport in a Bhutan Airways plane.&nbsp;
After attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, she flew back to Bhutan on the same plane.&nbsp;
This sets a new record as such a thing has not happened in the last 93 years.&nbsp;
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<h2>How is it record-breaking?</h2>
Prayagraj Airport was one of the first international airports in India. The first international flight flew to London until 1932, after which international flights were discontinued.&nbsp;
However, this year, the Maha Kumbh Mela saw an international flight again, carrying the American billionaire to the Prayagraj Airport.&nbsp;
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Notably, in 1911, Henri Piquet initiated domestic commercial aviation in India by flying mail from Allahabad to Naini.
Powell's visit to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/maha-kumbh-2025" rel="dofollow">Maha Kumbh Mela </a>attracted significant attention. During her visit, she also adopted the name "Kamala" and participated in the traditional Kalpavas ritual, which includes daily baths in sacred rivers, meditation, and a strict vegetarian diet.&nbsp;
However, she fell ill on the second day of the Kumbh. Swami Kailashanand said that Powell Jobs developed allergies due to the crowded and unfamiliar environment.&nbsp;
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She stayed in the camp of spiritual leader Swami Kailashanand Giri.&nbsp;
Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India. It began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.&nbsp;
Uttar Pradesh police deployed over 10,000 personnel, including local police and paramilitary forces, for the event's security. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed a "water ambulance" stationed at Sangam to ensure the safety of devotees.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: Prayagraj Airport was one of the first international airports in India, and the first international flight flew to London in 1932, after which it got discontinued. 

As Maha Kumbh Mela, which is currently being held in India's Uttar Pradesh, is breaking several records, Prayagraj received its first international flight in 93 years after Steve Jobs's wife Laurene Powell Jobs landed at Prayagraj airport in a Bhutan Airways plane. After attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, she flew back to Bhutan on the same plane. This sets a new record as such a thing has not happened in the last 93 years. Also read: Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees and seers from Russia, Ukraine pray for peace in Prayagraj How is it record-breaking? Prayagraj Airport was one of the first international airports in India. The first international flight flew to London until 1932, after which international flights were discontinued. However, this year, the Maha Kumbh Mela saw an international flight again, carrying the American billionaire to the Prayagraj Airport. Also read: 'Never been to such crowded place', Steve Jobs' wife falls ill at Maha Kumbh Notably, in 1911, Henri Piquet initiated domestic commercial aviation in India by flying mail from Allahabad to Naini. Powell's visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela attracted significant attention. During her visit, she also adopted the name "Kamala" and participated in the traditional Kalpavas ritual, which includes daily baths in sacred rivers, meditation, and a strict vegetarian diet. However, she fell ill on the second day of the Kumbh. Swami Kailashanand said that Powell Jobs developed allergies due to the crowded and unfamiliar environment. Also read: Steve Jobs' wife denied permission to touch Shivling at Kashi Vishwanath Temple; Here's why She stayed in the camp of spiritual leader Swami Kailashanand Giri. Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India. It began on January 13 and will continue until February 26. Uttar Pradesh police deployed over 10,000 personnel, including local police and paramilitary forces, for the event's security. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed a "water ambulance" stationed at Sangam to ensure the safety of devotees. (With inputs from agencies)

Maha Kumbh : Laurene Powell Jobs's flight at Prayagraj Airport breaks 93-year-old record. Here's why

As Donald Trump intensified his immigration crackdown after becoming the US President, he has been using &nbsp;Department of Defense (DOD) resources to deport these migrants.&nbsp;
The use of the US military planes for these deportations seems more expensive than flights chartered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The DOD recently announced the allocation of two C-17s and two C-130E aircraft to support "migrant repatriation flights".
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The average hourly cost of operating a C-17 is approximately USD 21,000, the Mirror US reported, citing Department of Defense (DOD) comptroller data from fall 2022, while the average hourly cost for a C-130E ranges from USD 68,000 to USD 71,000.
Summing up these figures, a 12-hour C-17 flight on Thursday that took 80 migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Guatemala City would have cost an estimated USD 252,000, while the same flight using a C-130E would cost between USD 816,000 and USD 852,000.
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On the contrary, a flight directly chartered by DHS' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is estimated to cost USD 8,577.&nbsp;
Moreover, apart from the aircraft, the DOD has allocated resources, including active-duty personnel stationed at the border to assist with deportations.&nbsp;
<h2>Pentagon likely to redirect funds</h2>
The Pentagon is expected to redirect funds within its budget for this high-priority unforeseen mission, retired General Glen VanHerck told CNN.&nbsp;
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Trump's administration arrested more than 500 illegal immigrants on Friday, marking the first step towards his promise to apprehend and deport "illegal criminals" from the United States. At least 373 migrants were further deported by US military aircraft.
Donald Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, shared a post on the social media platform X, sharing pictures of the deportation flights and said that Trump is sending a "strong and clear" message to the rest of the world.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway&mdash;promises made. Promises kept,&rdquo; she added.
Trump has long vowed to launch crackdowns on illegal immigrants in the US, and just days after taking power from Joe Biden, the 47th US president signed a bunch of executive orders to fulfill the promise.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The use of the US military planes for these deportations seems more expensive than flights chartered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As Donald Trump intensified his immigration crackdown after becoming the US President, he has been using Department of Defense (DOD) resources to deport these migrants. The use of the US military planes for these deportations seems more expensive than flights chartered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DOD recently announced the allocation of two C-17s and two C-130E aircraft to support "migrant repatriation flights". Also read: 'Message to world': White House shares pictures of deportation flights after Trump administration arrests 500 illegal immigrants The average hourly cost of operating a C-17 is approximately USD 21,000, the Mirror US reported, citing Department of Defense (DOD) comptroller data from fall 2022, while the average hourly cost for a C-130E ranges from USD 68,000 to USD 71,000. Summing up these figures, a 12-hour C-17 flight on Thursday that took 80 migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Guatemala City would have cost an estimated USD 252,000, while the same flight using a C-130E would cost between USD 816,000 and USD 852,000. Also read: Flagrant disregard: Brazil outraged as immigrants deported from US arrive in handcuffs On the contrary, a flight directly chartered by DHS' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is estimated to cost USD 8,577. Moreover, apart from the aircraft, the DOD has allocated resources, including active-duty personnel stationed at the border to assist with deportations. Pentagon likely to redirect funds The Pentagon is expected to redirect funds within its budget for this high-priority unforeseen mission, retired General Glen VanHerck told CNN. Also read: As Trump cracks down on immigrants, some families wonder whether to send kids to school Trump's administration arrested more than 500 illegal immigrants on Friday, marking the first step towards his promise to apprehend and deport "illegal criminals" from the United States. At least 373 migrants were further deported by US military aircraft. Donald Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, shared a post on the social media platform X, sharing pictures of the deportation flights and said that Trump is sending a "strong and clear" message to the rest of the world. Also read: Video: Migrants at US-Mexico border break down in tears as Trump announces sweeping measures “The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway—promises made. Promises kept,” she added. Trump has long vowed to launch crackdowns on illegal immigrants in the US, and just days after taking power from Joe Biden, the 47th US president signed a bunch of executive orders to fulfill the promise. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's deportation flights costing $852,000 for every 80 migrants: Report

The Israeli soldiers have killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 80 in southern Lebanon as hundreds of Lebanese tried to reach southern villages near the border with Israel by force.&nbsp;
Earlier, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) warned them not to enter the villages as the ceasefire's 60-day deadline for Israel to withdraw its forces passed with troops remaining in parts of the country&rsquo;s south.
Israel said the 60-day <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lebanon-ceasefire" rel="dofollow">Lebanon ceasefire </a>agreement had not been fully implemented, and it was unclear how many of its soldiers remained in Lebanon or how long they would stay.
The IDF attacked these Lebanese people as they attempted to enter locations that were still under occupation, the Lebanese Health Ministry said.&nbsp;
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It added that one of its soldiers had been killed and another wounded by Israeli fire.&nbsp;
However, the Israeli military said they fired "warning shots in multiple areas" of southern Lebanon without specifying if people had been hit, adding that they have apprehended several people who, according to them, posed an "imminent threat".
The IDF added that the suspects are currently being interrogated in the area.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon, continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, and is monitoring Hezbollah&rsquo;s attempts to return to southern Lebanon. The IDF will operate against any threat posed to IDF troops and the State of Israel,&rdquo; the military said.
<h2>Israel accuses Hezbollah</h2>
The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah for its deadly attacks in southern Lebanon, saying that the group sent "rioters" into the area to cause trouble.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Hezbollah does not care about Lebanon&rsquo;s interests. The images coming from certain areas in southern Lebanon are evidence of this,&rdquo; a statement said.&nbsp;
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Troops fired warning shots to &ldquo;remove threats in a number of areas where suspects were identified approaching&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The one who sent the rioters is Hezbollah, which is trying to heat up the situation in order to strengthen its status and position," it added.&nbsp;
On Saturday, the Lebanese army said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal under a ceasefire.&nbsp;
It said it was "ready to continue its deployment as soon as the Israeli enemy withdraws".
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel will not complete its full withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday, which marks the 60-day deadline set under the ceasefire deal in November.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The IDF attacked these Lebanese people as they attempted to enter locations that were still under occupation, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. 

The Israeli soldiers have killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 80 in southern Lebanon as hundreds of Lebanese tried to reach southern villages near the border with Israel by force. Earlier, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) warned them not to enter the villages as the ceasefire's 60-day deadline for Israel to withdraw its forces passed with troops remaining in parts of the country’s south. Israel said the 60-day Lebanon ceasefire agreement had not been fully implemented, and it was unclear how many of its soldiers remained in Lebanon or how long they would stay. The IDF attacked these Lebanese people as they attempted to enter locations that were still under occupation, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Also read: Israel won't completely withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday deadline, says PM Netanyahu It added that one of its soldiers had been killed and another wounded by Israeli fire. However, the Israeli military said they fired "warning shots in multiple areas" of southern Lebanon without specifying if people had been hit, adding that they have apprehended several people who, according to them, posed an "imminent threat". The IDF added that the suspects are currently being interrogated in the area. Also read: Israel's withdrawal delay sparks tension, Lebanon army accuses of ‘procrastination’ “The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon, continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, and is monitoring Hezbollah’s attempts to return to southern Lebanon. The IDF will operate against any threat posed to IDF troops and the State of Israel,” the military said. Israel accuses Hezbollah The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah for its deadly attacks in southern Lebanon, saying that the group sent "rioters" into the area to cause trouble. “Hezbollah does not care about Lebanon’s interests. The images coming from certain areas in southern Lebanon are evidence of this,” a statement said. Also read: ICJ judge Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon Prime Minister by President Joseph Aoun Troops fired warning shots to “remove threats in a number of areas where suspects were identified approaching”. “The one who sent the rioters is Hezbollah, which is trying to heat up the situation in order to strengthen its status and position," it added. On Saturday, the Lebanese army said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal under a ceasefire. It said it was "ready to continue its deployment as soon as the Israeli enemy withdraws". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel will not complete its full withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday, which marks the 60-day deadline set under the ceasefire deal in November. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Lebanon ceasefire: 15 people killed by Israeli forces as troops stay beyond withdrawal deadline

In a shocking heist, four ancient gold artefacts were stolen from a Dutch museum early Saturday morning, museum officials said in a statement.
The robbers used explosives to force open the door of the Dutch museum. Police received the report at 3:45 am local time on Saturday about the explosion at the Drents Museum in Assen.
As the officers arrived, they found the museum damaged and the gold masterpieces were missing.
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The museum was hosting an exhibition of priceless Romanian jewellery made from gold and silver.
The thieves left with three Dacian spiral bracelets and the exhibit's central piece, which was a decorated Helmet of Cotofenesti, crafted almost 2,500 years ago.
Romania's ministry of culture has vowed to take all possible steps to recover the stolen artefacts, which were loaned to the Dutch museum from Bucharest.
<h2>'Intensely shocked'</h2>
Drents Museum director Harry Tupan said staff were "intensely shocked" by the robbery, stressing that it was the biggest incident in its 170-year history.
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"This is a dark day for the Drents Museum in Assen and the National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest," Tupan said.&nbsp;
As the investigation continues, police are carrying out a forensic investigation and reviewing CCTV footage.&nbsp;
They are also investigating a burning vehicle that was found on a nearby road, which they suspect may be linked to the burglary.
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"A possible scenario is that the suspects switched to another vehicle in the vicinity of the fire," a Dutch police statement said.
There have been no arrests made yet. However, the authorities suspect multiple individuals were involved in the burglary.&nbsp;
Moreover, to resolve the case, police have called the global policing agency Interpol to help with the investigation.
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The museum issued a statement, saying four archaeological masterpieces" were taken, including the Cotofenesti helmet, which dates from around 450 BC, and three ancient Dacian royal bracelets.
Notably, in the late 1990s, 24 bracelets from the same era were dug up by treasure hunters and sold abroad. Later, the Romanian state made efforts for years to get them back from collectors in Austria, Germany, France, the UK and the United States.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The robbers used explosives to force open the door of the Dutch museum. Police received the report at 3:45 am local time on Saturday about the explosion.

In a shocking heist, four ancient gold artefacts were stolen from a Dutch museum early Saturday morning, museum officials said in a statement. The robbers used explosives to force open the door of the Dutch museum. Police received the report at 3:45 am local time on Saturday about the explosion at the Drents Museum in Assen. As the officers arrived, they found the museum damaged and the gold masterpieces were missing. Also read: Dutch museum exhibit with Beyonce raises tempers in Egypt The museum was hosting an exhibition of priceless Romanian jewellery made from gold and silver. The thieves left with three Dacian spiral bracelets and the exhibit's central piece, which was a decorated Helmet of Cotofenesti, crafted almost 2,500 years ago. Romania's ministry of culture has vowed to take all possible steps to recover the stolen artefacts, which were loaned to the Dutch museum from Bucharest. 'Intensely shocked' Drents Museum director Harry Tupan said staff were "intensely shocked" by the robbery, stressing that it was the biggest incident in its 170-year history. Also read: What is keffiyeh headscarf, over which Pulitzer winner Jhumpa Lahiri declined NY Museum award? "This is a dark day for the Drents Museum in Assen and the National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest," Tupan said. As the investigation continues, police are carrying out a forensic investigation and reviewing CCTV footage. They are also investigating a burning vehicle that was found on a nearby road, which they suspect may be linked to the burglary. Also read: This museum gives experience of how 'bone-chilling' was Atlantic when Titanic drowned: Watch "A possible scenario is that the suspects switched to another vehicle in the vicinity of the fire," a Dutch police statement said. There have been no arrests made yet. However, the authorities suspect multiple individuals were involved in the burglary. Moreover, to resolve the case, police have called the global policing agency Interpol to help with the investigation. Also read: Easter Sunday burglary: Thieves steal $10 million in biggest cash heist in Los Angeles The museum issued a statement, saying four archaeological masterpieces" were taken, including the Cotofenesti helmet, which dates from around 450 BC, and three ancient Dacian royal bracelets. Notably, in the late 1990s, 24 bracelets from the same era were dug up by treasure hunters and sold abroad. Later, the Romanian state made efforts for years to get them back from collectors in Austria, Germany, France, the UK and the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

'Biggest incident in 170 years': Thieves blow up Dutch museum door to steal gold 'masterpieces'

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