<p>John Warnock, the co-founder of Adobe Inc.&nbsp;passed away at the age of 82 on August 19.</p>

<p>In 1982, Warnock, along with Charles Geschke, established the San Jose-based company. The duo is remembered for creating PDF formats of documents.</p>

<p>Warnock held the role of CEO until 2000 and that of CTO until his retirement in 2001.</p>

<p>Over the course of nearly three decades until 2017, Warnock served as the chairman of the board, sharing the position with Charles Geschke for most of that duration.</p>

<p>He remained on the company's board of directors until his demise.</p>

<p>Geschke, his co-founder, passed away in 2021 at the age of 81.</p>

<p>Before co-founding Adobe, Warnock worked as a principal scientist at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center and held positions at Evans &amp; Sutherland Computer, Computer Sciences Corp., IBM, and the University of Utah.</p>

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<p>Warnock's impact extended well beyond his tenure as CEO until 2000.</p>

<p>He continued as the Chairman of the Board, alongside Charles Geschke, until 2017. Under his leadership, Adobe transformed into a global powerhouse recognised for its innovative software suite catering to diverse creative needs.</p>

<h2><strong>Warnock's legacy</strong></h2>

<p>While Warnock's technical contributions were remarkable, Warnock's legacy also encompassed changing how individuals approached digital creativity. He conceived tools that democratised artistic expression, making intricate design accessible to a broader audience, irrespective of technical expertise.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;World Business Watch: Adobe agrees to buy Figma in $20 billion software deal</strong></p>

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<p>Adobe, which started with a vision, grew into a significant presence within the technology and creative sectors, with Warnock's influence deeply embedded in its journey. His work's ripple effects have left an indelible mark on countless professionals, profoundly shaping the digital landscape.</p>

<p>Warnock earned a doctorate in electrical engineering, a master's in mathematics, and a bachelor's in mathematics and philosophy, all from the University of Utah.</p>

<p>He is survived by his wife, Marva, and three children.</p>

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John Warnock, the co-founder of Adobe Inc. passed away at the age of 82 on August 19. In 1982, Warnock, along with Charles Geschke, established the San Jose-based company.

John Warnock, the co-founder of Adobe Inc. passed away at the age of 82 on August 19. In 1982, Warnock, along with Charles Geschke, established the San Jose-based company. The duo is remembered for creating PDF formats of documents. Warnock held the role of CEO until 2000 and that of CTO until his retirement in 2001. Over the course of nearly three decades until 2017, Warnock served as the chairman of the board, sharing the position with Charles Geschke for most of that duration. He remained on the company's board of directors until his demise. Geschke, his co-founder, passed away in 2021 at the age of 81. Before co-founding Adobe, Warnock worked as a principal scientist at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center and held positions at Evans & Sutherland Computer, Computer Sciences Corp., IBM, and the University of Utah. Also read | Modi in US: Indian PM to meet Elon Musk, Nobel laureates during his landmark trip Warnock's impact extended well beyond his tenure as CEO until 2000. He continued as the Chairman of the Board, alongside Charles Geschke, until 2017. Under his leadership, Adobe transformed into a global powerhouse recognised for its innovative software suite catering to diverse creative needs. Warnock's legacy While Warnock's technical contributions were remarkable, Warnock's legacy also encompassed changing how individuals approached digital creativity. He conceived tools that democratised artistic expression, making intricate design accessible to a broader audience, irrespective of technical expertise. Also watch | World Business Watch: Adobe agrees to buy Figma in $20 billion software deal × Adobe, which started with a vision, grew into a significant presence within the technology and creative sectors, with Warnock's influence deeply embedded in its journey. His work's ripple effects have left an indelible mark on countless professionals, profoundly shaping the digital landscape. Warnock earned a doctorate in electrical engineering, a master's in mathematics, and a bachelor's in mathematics and philosophy, all from the University of Utah. He is survived by his wife, Marva, and three children. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the reforms made in India in the past few years and hailed the 'ease of doing business' for investors in the world's fifth-largest economy.</p>

<p>"We have replaced red tape with red carpet for investors," said Modi, in a business forum meet of the BRICS meeting on Tuesday (Aug 22) that had the physical presence of the heads of nations of Brazil, India and South Africa while Russian President Vladimir Putin was present virtually.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was not present in the forum for unspecified reasons.</p>

<p>Modi also pitched India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to the BRICS nations and hailed the way the instant digital payment service is available for use across India, "from street vendors to the shopping mall".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said India has the highest number of digital transactions in the world, making the country attractive for countries like UAE, Singapore, and France to join this platform.</p>

<p>He said, "India has made a significant leap in financial inclusion with rural women benefitting the most."<br />
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PM Modi said that India is playing a "transformative" role in boosting the global economy with a remarkable leap in the ease of doing business.</p>

<p>"India's success is accredited to the nation's ability to transform adversity into an economic reform opportunity, with an emphasis on reducing compliance burdens and facilitating the ease of doing business," he said.</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the reforms made in India in the past few years and hailed the 'ease of doing business' for investors in the world's fifth-largest economy.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the reforms made in India in the past few years and hailed the 'ease of doing business' for investors in the world's fifth-largest economy. "We have replaced red tape with red carpet for investors," said Modi, in a business forum meet of the BRICS meeting on Tuesday (Aug 22) that had the physical presence of the heads of nations of Brazil, India and South Africa while Russian President Vladimir Putin was present virtually. Interestingly, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was not present in the forum for unspecified reasons. Modi also pitched India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to the BRICS nations and hailed the way the instant digital payment service is available for use across India, "from street vendors to the shopping mall". He said India has the highest number of digital transactions in the world, making the country attractive for countries like UAE, Singapore, and France to join this platform. He said, "India has made a significant leap in financial inclusion with rural women benefitting the most." PM Modi said that India is playing a "transformative" role in boosting the global economy with a remarkable leap in the ease of doing business. "India's success is accredited to the nation's ability to transform adversity into an economic reform opportunity, with an emphasis on reducing compliance burdens and facilitating the ease of doing business," he said. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Over the last few years we have made immense strides in IT, semiconductors and other such futuristic sectors. Our economic vision also places immense importance on the empowerment of women." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>At a time when the BRICS group of emerging economies are deliberating ways to counter the dominance of West-led financial framework in global trade at the bloc's annual summit in Johannesburg, the White House said that US President Joe&nbsp;Biden will discuss reforms in the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) during G20 summit in New Delhi next month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the G20, Biden "will really focus a lot of his energy while he is there on the modernization of the multilateral development banks, including the World Bank and the IMF," the White House said.</p>

<p>The aim is to ensure that the development banks offer "high standard, high leverage solutions" to the challenges developing countries face, it was announced.</p>

<p>He called the two institutions "highly effective and transparent".</p>

<p>"World Bank and IMF are a positive, affirmative alternative to what is a much more opaque, or coercive method" of development finance China is offering, the White House said.</p>

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<p>The United States will push proposals in New Delhi that will increase World Bank and IMF lending power by some $200 billion, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>But Sullivan stressed that&nbsp;as a member of the G20 and a key partner in the IMF and World Bank, China is central to modernising both institutions.</p>

<p>"So our support for the World Bank and the IMF is not against China," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>BRICS not a geopolitical rival to the United States: Jake Sullivan</strong></h2>

<p>The BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- represent a quarter of the global economy, and interest in joining the club has surged with over 20 countries expected to join the grouping upon its conclusion on August 24.</p>

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At a time when the BRICS group of emerging economies are deliberating ways to counter the dominance of West-led financial framework in global trade at the bloc's annual summit in Johannesburg, the White House said that US President Joe Biden will discuss reforms in the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) during G20 summit in New Delhi next month.

At a time when the BRICS group of emerging economies are deliberating ways to counter the dominance of West-led financial framework in global trade at the bloc's annual summit in Johannesburg, the White House said that US President Joe Biden will discuss reforms in the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) during G20 summit in New Delhi next month. At the G20, Biden "will really focus a lot of his energy while he is there on the modernization of the multilateral development banks, including the World Bank and the IMF," the White House said. The aim is to ensure that the development banks offer "high standard, high leverage solutions" to the challenges developing countries face, it was announced. He called the two institutions "highly effective and transparent". "World Bank and IMF are a positive, affirmative alternative to what is a much more opaque, or coercive method" of development finance China is offering, the White House said. Also read | Sri Lanka gets $700mn from World Bank months after India’s extended credit line for economic recovery The United States will push proposals in New Delhi that will increase World Bank and IMF lending power by some $200 billion, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. But Sullivan stressed that as a member of the G20 and a key partner in the IMF and World Bank, China is central to modernising both institutions. "So our support for the World Bank and the IMF is not against China," he said. BRICS not a geopolitical rival to the United States: Jake Sullivan The BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- represent a quarter of the global economy, and interest in joining the club has surged with over 20 countries expected to join the grouping upon its conclusion on August 24. Also watch | World Bank reforms to vastly expand lending × "We are not looking at the BRICS as evolving into some kind of geopolitical rival to the United States or anyone else. This is a very diverse collection of countries," Sullivan said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a safe soft-landing on the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) evening at its scheduled time of 6:04 PM (Indian Standard Time). The Chandrayaan-3 space mission's historic success has made India the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on Moon's south pole, and fourth country to land on Moon overall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With Vikram lander on the Moon, the rover Pragyan will wait for the lunar dust to settle before beginning to traverse the lunar terrain with its rear wheels which will leave the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-how-indias-chandrayaan-3-will-leave-imprints-of-isro-national-emblem-on-moon-616061">imprints of ISRO and India's national emblem</a> on lunar surface. For the world's most populous nation, a wave of anticipation that swept through its length and breadth&nbsp;since July 14 has achieved a glorious first conclusion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1694327342070431785?s=20">in an address to the nation</a> from the site of BRICS summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, described India's lunar leap as the moment which rung the bell of a developed India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Some moments during the journey of a nation end up becoming the sign of its&nbsp;immortal consciousness. This is one such moment when we crossed the ocean of difficulties to walk on the victorious path of lunar surface," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It belongs to all of humanity," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The description of Chandrayaan-3 space mission's Vikram Lander making a small bounce on lunar surface during its moments of achieving the soft landing on usually dark southern pole of Moon make it the finest moment of India's space programme till date.&nbsp;</p>

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Congratulations, India🇮🇳!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chandrayaan_3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chandrayaan_3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ch3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ch3</a></p>
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<p>Millions of Indians at home and abroad huddled around screens on Televisions, computers and smartphones as the world's fifth largest economy flexed its space muscles, stamping its name among the exceptional few of the world. &nbsp;</p>

<p>University auditoria across India were filled with youngsters witnessing the great heights achieved by their country's space programme.</p>

<p>The festivities swept through the nation, as sweets became the staple of celebration, tears became expressions of joy,&nbsp;and sound of crackers marked the historic moment for&nbsp;over a billion Indians. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This will fuel our passion for advancing space research and technology, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable insights this mission will contribute to our understanding of the lunar surface," said Dr Sanat K Biswas, Assistant Professor of Space Systems Laboratory at New Delhi's Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology,&nbsp;where a wave of tearful joy erupted across an&nbsp;auditorium as youngsters witnessed a moment for history books.&nbsp;<img alt="IITM | " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bf2005f8-cdaf-446d-93b3-acdb095e3188" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-08-23T200342.668.png" /></p>

<p><em>Students at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology&nbsp;watched live as Vikram Lander of India's Chandrayaan- 3 space mission achieved safe landing on lunar surface</em></p>

<p>The institute was one among thousands across India that livestreamed the lunar landing on August 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The humble beginnings of India's space odyssey, symbolised within the image of the nose cone of an Indian rocket being transported on a bicycle to a launch site in Thumba in southern India's Kerala state in the 1970s, have now leapt into the aspirations of India's space scientists to simply reach for the stars.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chandrayaan-3 was launched into space from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state's Sriharikota on July 14, 2023.</p>

<p>The mission&nbsp;orbited Earth several times to build up the necessary speed for its journey.</p>

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The Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a safe soft-landing on the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) evening at its scheduled time of 6:04 PM (Indian Standard Time).

The Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a safe soft-landing on the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) evening at its scheduled time of 6:04 PM (Indian Standard Time). The Chandrayaan-3 space mission's historic success has made India the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on Moon's south pole, and fourth country to land on Moon overall. We have become the 1st country to go near the south pole of the Moon: P Veeramuthuvel, Project Director, #Chandrayaan3 pic.twitter.com/mG6zpLb2gB — WION (@WIONews) August 23, 2023 × With Vikram lander on the Moon, the rover Pragyan will wait for the lunar dust to settle before beginning to traverse the lunar terrain with its rear wheels which will leave the imprints of ISRO and India's national emblem on lunar surface. For the world's most populous nation, a wave of anticipation that swept through its length and breadth since July 14 has achieved a glorious first conclusion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation from the site of BRICS summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, described India's lunar leap as the moment which rung the bell of a developed India. "Some moments during the journey of a nation end up becoming the sign of its immortal consciousness. This is one such moment when we crossed the ocean of difficulties to walk on the victorious path of lunar surface," Modi said. "It belongs to all of humanity," he added. The description of Chandrayaan-3 space mission's Vikram Lander making a small bounce on lunar surface during its moments of achieving the soft landing on usually dark southern pole of Moon make it the finest moment of India's space programme till date. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: 'India🇮🇳, I reached my destination and you too!' : Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3 has successfully soft-landed on the moon 🌖!. Congratulations, India🇮🇳!#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 — ISRO (@isro) August 23, 2023 × Millions of Indians at home and abroad huddled around screens on Televisions, computers and smartphones as the world's fifth largest economy flexed its space muscles, stamping its name among the exceptional few of the world. University auditoria across India were filled with youngsters witnessing the great heights achieved by their country's space programme. The festivities swept through the nation, as sweets became the staple of celebration, tears became expressions of joy, and sound of crackers marked the historic moment for over a billion Indians. Sweets distributed at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC as #Chandrayaan3 successfully lands on the Moon Track LIVE updates here: https://t.co/j90W3AZrxq pic.twitter.com/6aBuEAen2C — WION (@WIONews) August 23, 2023 × "This will fuel our passion for advancing space research and technology, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable insights this mission will contribute to our understanding of the lunar surface," said Dr Sanat K Biswas, Assistant Professor of Space Systems Laboratory at New Delhi's Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, where a wave of tearful joy erupted across an auditorium as youngsters witnessed a moment for history books. Students at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology watched live as Vikram Lander of India's Chandrayaan- 3 space mission achieved safe landing on lunar surface The institute was one among thousands across India that livestreamed the lunar landing on August 23. The humble beginnings of India's space odyssey, symbolised within the image of the nose cone of an Indian rocket being transported on a bicycle to a launch site in Thumba in southern India's Kerala state in the 1970s, have now leapt into the aspirations of India's space scientists to simply reach for the stars. Also read | Chandrayaan-3: What makes Moon's south pole so fascinating? Chandrayaan-3 was launched into space from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state's Sriharikota on July 14, 2023. The mission orbited Earth several times to build up the necessary speed for its journey. After Wednesday’s successful landing, rover Pragyan will now explore the surface of the relatively unmapped lunar south pole and transmit data to Earth over its two-week lifespan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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If prepared with due hygiene, Chicken momos are a good source of protein and have a high fiber content, according to Momo Magic Cafe

According to Momo Magic Cafe, momos that are rich in vegetables, improve metabolism and boost energy. So next time you feel lethargic, you can try have a momo or two. But moderation is key.


It must be noted that due to proven immunity-boosting effects of the thieves oil, only thieves oil containing momos are good for immunity.

Whole wheat flour momos are rich in Vitamin B9


Momos made with Whole wheat flour help your body to produce and maintain red blood cells.

If prepared with due hygiene, with a healthier recipe, Momos can be a safer addition into the diet of diabetics.

While momos remain popular, and as whole the dumpling part doesn't have as many health risks, it's the spicy, saucy dip made with fiery red chilies that make indulging in momos dangerous for health. So, keep moderation your mantra while eating momos.


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<p>Astronomers in Japan are expecting an extraterrestrial response to radio signals transmitted into space four decades ago, aimed at confirming the presence of extraterrestrial life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report from Asahi Shimbun, Professors Masaki Morimoto and Hisashi Hirabayashi used Stanford University's antenna to send a series of radio signals, including 13 drawings illustrating Earth's history and humanity's appearance, on August 15, 1983.</p>

<p>Now, a team led by Shinya Narusawa at the University of Hyogo is preparing to deploy a 64-metre-wide antenna in Saku, Nagano Prefecture.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They hope to detect any radio signals in response to the 1983 message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The astronomers are focusing on Altair, a star 16.7 light years away in the Aquila constellation, expecting a potential response around this time, according to report in Metro.</p>

<p>The team aims to scan the skies for a reply on August 22, coinciding with Tanabata, the 'star festival' in Japan, which is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month according to the Lunar Calendar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Narusawa believes that the vast universe likely hosts intelligent life beyond Earth, pointing out the numerous exoplanets discovered since the 1990s.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UFOs and aliens: What's the truth?</strong></p>

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<p>He told Japanese media that Altair, with its potentially habitable planet, is a prime candidate for such extraterrestrial habitat.</p>

<p>Professor Masaki Morimoto was a Japanese pioneer in the field known as the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). He worked at the Tokyo Astronomical Observatory of the University of Tokyo, now part of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. He died in 2010.</p>

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Astronomers in Japan are expecting an extraterrestrial response to radio signals transmitted into space four decades ago, aimed at confirming the presence of extraterrestrial life.

Astronomers in Japan are expecting an extraterrestrial response to radio signals transmitted into space four decades ago, aimed at confirming the presence of extraterrestrial life. According to a report from Asahi Shimbun, Professors Masaki Morimoto and Hisashi Hirabayashi used Stanford University's antenna to send a series of radio signals, including 13 drawings illustrating Earth's history and humanity's appearance, on August 15, 1983. Now, a team led by Shinya Narusawa at the University of Hyogo is preparing to deploy a 64-metre-wide antenna in Saku, Nagano Prefecture. Also read | Peru’s 7ft-tall ‘alien’ attackers are illegal gold mining gang, claim officials They hope to detect any radio signals in response to the 1983 message. The astronomers are focusing on Altair, a star 16.7 light years away in the Aquila constellation, expecting a potential response around this time, according to report in Metro. The team aims to scan the skies for a reply on August 22, coinciding with Tanabata, the 'star festival' in Japan, which is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month according to the Lunar Calendar. Narusawa believes that the vast universe likely hosts intelligent life beyond Earth, pointing out the numerous exoplanets discovered since the 1990s. Also watch | UFOs and aliens: What's the truth? × He told Japanese media that Altair, with its potentially habitable planet, is a prime candidate for such extraterrestrial habitat. Professor Masaki Morimoto was a Japanese pioneer in the field known as the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). He worked at the Tokyo Astronomical Observatory of the University of Tokyo, now part of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. He died in 2010. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p data-el="text" data-testid="drop-cap-letter" dir="null">The United States has urged Americans in Belarus to leave the country "immediately", citing a potential spillover of the war in Ukraine, including a buildup of Russian troops in Belarus.</p>

<p>The updated travel advisory has been issued following increased security measures by Lithuania, Latvia&nbsp;and Poland along their borders due to concerns about Russian Wagner mercenary forces present in Belarus.</p>

<p>The State Department's warning advices Americans currently in Belarus to leave the country immediately, designating it as a Level 4 risk – the highest security alert.</p>

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<p>Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus's long-standing leader often referred to as Europe's last dictator, has played a significant role in supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Lukashenko is under multiple US sanctions for alleged human rights violations and political oppression, particularly against Belarusians who contested his claimed victory in the 2020 elections.</p>

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<p>Lukashenko allowing Wagner forces inside Ukraine by virtue of&nbsp;an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked concerns among NATO member countries that share the borders with Belarus.</p>

<p>The State Department's advisory warns against travel to Belarus due to ongoing war in&nbsp;Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces, unpredictable enforcement of local laws, potential civil unrest, detainment risks, and the limited capacity of the US Embassy to assist American citizens in Belarus.</p>

<p>Recently, Lithuania closed two out of six border crossings with Belarus, prompting the State Department to recommend the use of remaining open crossings. The Polish, Lithuanian, and Latvian governments have indicated the possibility of further border crossing closures with Belarus.</p>

<h2><strong>What does the US mission in Belarus do now?</strong></h2>

<p>The US mission in Belarus now only handles emergency American Citizen Services due to a reduced presence.</p>

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The United States has urged Americans in Belarus to leave the country "immediately", citing a potential spillover of the war in Ukraine, including a buildup of Russian troops in Belarus.

The United States has urged Americans in Belarus to leave the country "immediately", citing a potential spillover of the war in Ukraine, including a buildup of Russian troops in Belarus. The updated travel advisory has been issued following increased security measures by Lithuania, Latvia and Poland along their borders due to concerns about Russian Wagner mercenary forces present in Belarus. The State Department's warning advices Americans currently in Belarus to leave the country immediately, designating it as a Level 4 risk – the highest security alert. Also watch | Gravitas | Poland missile strike: What happened to NATO's air defence system? × Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus's long-standing leader often referred to as Europe's last dictator, has played a significant role in supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. Lukashenko is under multiple US sanctions for alleged human rights violations and political oppression, particularly against Belarusians who contested his claimed victory in the 2020 elections. Also read | Why explosion in Poland, a NATO ally, is 'unlikely' to escalate war into Europe Lukashenko allowing Wagner forces inside Ukraine by virtue of an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked concerns among NATO member countries that share the borders with Belarus. The State Department's advisory warns against travel to Belarus due to ongoing war in Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces, unpredictable enforcement of local laws, potential civil unrest, detainment risks, and the limited capacity of the US Embassy to assist American citizens in Belarus. Recently, Lithuania closed two out of six border crossings with Belarus, prompting the State Department to recommend the use of remaining open crossings. The Polish, Lithuanian, and Latvian governments have indicated the possibility of further border crossing closures with Belarus. What does the US mission in Belarus do now? The US mission in Belarus now only handles emergency American Citizen Services due to a reduced presence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The development bank founded by the BRICS countries is planning to issue its first Indian rupee bond by October, its chief operating officer said on August 21 ahead of the summit's opening in Johannesburg.<br />
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The New Development Bank (NDB) issued its first rand bond in South Africa last week and could consider local currency issuance in members Brazil, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, Vladimir Kazbekov told a press briefing ahead of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg on August&nbsp;22-24.</p>

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<p>The New Development Bank remains one of the foremost achievements of the BRICS nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.</p>

<p>The BRICS nations aim to turn the bloc into a counterweight to the West.</p>

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<p>"We are going to tap (the) Indian market — rupees — maybe by October in India," Kazbekov said.</p>

<p>"Now we start thinking seriously... to use one member country's currency to finance projects with that currency in another member. Let's say, a project in South Africa to be financed in CNY (Chinese yuan), not with USD (US&nbsp;dollar)," he said.</p>

<p>Kazbekov did not give a target size for the Indian rupee bond programme.</p>

<h2><strong>BRICS Bank's obligations towards Russia</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, the BRICS Bank had asserted its obligations towards Russia, who, reports suggest, continued to make payments to the NDB throughout the crisis.<br />
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"Russia plays a significant role in the decision-making process and given its special role as a founding member, NDB intends to think about fulfilling its obligations vis-a-vis, in compliance with applicable restrictions introduced on financial capital," he told at an annual meeting in May 2023.</p>

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The development bank founded by the BRICS countries is planning to issue its first Indian rupee bond by October, its chief operating officer said on August 21 ahead of the summit's opening in Johannesburg.

The development bank founded by the BRICS countries is planning to issue its first Indian rupee bond by October, its chief operating officer said on August 21 ahead of the summit's opening in Johannesburg. The New Development Bank (NDB) issued its first rand bond in South Africa last week and could consider local currency issuance in members Brazil, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, Vladimir Kazbekov told a press briefing ahead of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg on August 22-24. Also read | Explained | Key facts about the upcoming BRICS 2023 Summit at Johannesburg The New Development Bank remains one of the foremost achievements of the BRICS nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS nations aim to turn the bloc into a counterweight to the West. Also watch | What's at stake for India at the BRICS Summit in South Africa? × "We are going to tap (the) Indian market — rupees — maybe by October in India," Kazbekov said. "Now we start thinking seriously... to use one member country's currency to finance projects with that currency in another member. Let's say, a project in South Africa to be financed in CNY (Chinese yuan), not with USD (US dollar)," he said. Kazbekov did not give a target size for the Indian rupee bond programme. BRICS Bank's obligations towards Russia Earlier, the BRICS Bank had asserted its obligations towards Russia, who, reports suggest, continued to make payments to the NDB throughout the crisis. "Russia plays a significant role in the decision-making process and given its special role as a founding member, NDB intends to think about fulfilling its obligations vis-a-vis, in compliance with applicable restrictions introduced on financial capital," he told at an annual meeting in May 2023. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India is gearing up for the soft-landing of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. But the last 20 minutes right before the scheduled landing are set to become the most nail-biting moments of the mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The soft landing of Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 mission will make India the only country in the world to achieve this feat on Moon's south pole and the fourth country to have a lander on Moon after the United States, Russia, and China.</p>

<h2><strong>Why last 20 minutes will be most crucial</strong></h2>

<p>This is because the last 20 minutes of the mission will comprise of an autonomous movement.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the ISRO informed that the Chandrayaan-3 mission, scheduled for its soft-landing on the lunar surface on August 23, is right on schedule.</p>

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<p>"Systems are undergoing regular checks, smooth sailing is continuing," the ISRO wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The ISRO also shared a video of images of the lunar surface captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) from an altitude of about 70 km, the ISRO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"LPDC images assist the Lander Module in determining its position (latitude and longitude) by matching them against an onboard moon reference map," it said.</p>

<p>According to a senior ISRO scientist, the ISRO will go ahead with the landing only if conditions on the day are "favourable".</p>

<p>Else, a fresh attempt will be made on August 27.</p>

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<p>"Two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will take a decision on whether or not it will be appropriate to land it at that time based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the Moon. In case, if any factor appears to be not favourable, then we will land the module on the Moon on August 27," Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, told news agency ANI.</p>

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India is gearing up for the soft-landing of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. But the last 20 minutes right before the scheduled landing are set to become the most nail-biting moments of the mission.

India is gearing up for the soft-landing of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. But the last 20 minutes right before the scheduled landing are set to become the most nail-biting moments of the mission. The soft landing of Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 mission will make India the only country in the world to achieve this feat on Moon's south pole and the fourth country to have a lander on Moon after the United States, Russia, and China. Why last 20 minutes will be most crucial This is because the last 20 minutes of the mission will comprise of an autonomous movement. On Tuesday, the ISRO informed that the Chandrayaan-3 mission, scheduled for its soft-landing on the lunar surface on August 23, is right on schedule. Also read | How will communication link between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3 lander help ISRO? "Systems are undergoing regular checks, smooth sailing is continuing," the ISRO wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. The ISRO also shared a video of images of the lunar surface captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) from an altitude of about 70 km, the ISRO. "LPDC images assist the Lander Module in determining its position (latitude and longitude) by matching them against an onboard moon reference map," it said. According to a senior ISRO scientist, the ISRO will go ahead with the landing only if conditions on the day are "favourable". Else, a fresh attempt will be made on August 27. Also watch | Chandrayaan-3 now within moon's gravitational orbit | India | ISRO × "Two hours before Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon, we will take a decision on whether or not it will be appropriate to land it at that time based on the health of the lander module and the conditions on the Moon. In case, if any factor appears to be not favourable, then we will land the module on the Moon on August 27," Nilesh M Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, told news agency ANI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In Britain, a former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies was sentenced to life in prison in what became one of the most sensational serial murder cases in Europe. Across two oceans, in India, over a billion Indians await the historic lunar landing scheduled for August 23rd. Meanwhile,&nbsp;China on Monday protested against a statement given by the US, Japan and South Korea wherein they criticised Beijing's “dangerous and aggressive behaviour”.</p>

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<p>The distance between the Earth and Moon is more than 238,855 miles (384,400 km), it could take approximately 2.6 seconds for two-way radio communication to travel that far. That's the kind of lag that the ISRO Mission Operations team at the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, would be facing while transmitting and receiving signals to and from the Chandrayaan-3 lander that's circling the Moon.</p>

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<p>Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, said that he will restore&nbsp;civilian rule in the West African nation within three years.</p>

<p>The coup leader's pledge came after&nbsp;discussions with mediators from the regional bloc ECOWAS in the capital Niamey.</p>

<p>The Economic Community of West African States&nbsp;has warned of potential military action if negotiations fail to reverse the recent ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum.</p>

<p>For the first time since the overthrow of President Bazoum's democratically-elected administration, General Tchiani, in a televised address, said that Niger wants peace. General Tchiani, however, asserted that his forces are ready&nbsp;to fend off foreign intervention.</p>

<h2><strong>Sanctions imposed by ECOWAS 'illegal and inhumane': Gen Tchiani</strong></h2>

<p>Gen Tchiani also criticised the "illegal and inhumane" sanctions imposed by ECOWAS, which included power cuts causing blackouts and import restrictions leading to increased food prices.</p>

<p>"Sanctions are not conceived with the aim of finding a solution but to bring us to our knees and humiliate us," General Tchiani said.</p>

<p>The junta leader's concerns extended to the potential worsening of Islamist insurgencies linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group due to military intervention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Drawing parallels with recent coups in the neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, both deemed Niger's allies in the region,&nbsp;General Tchiani also acknowledged Russia's expanding influence through its Wagner mercenary group in the wider Sahel region.</p>

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<h2><strong>ECOWAS rejects Niger coup leader's transition pitch</strong></h2>

<p>ECOWAS has reportedly rejected the three-year timeframe.</p>

<p>"Ecowas is not accepting any prolonged transition again in the region. They just have to get ready to hand over in the shortest possible time," Abdel-Fatau Musah, the bloc's commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, was quoted as saying by the BBC.</p>

<p>He said the "military aspect is very much on".</p>

<p>He added: "The earlier they give power back to civilians and concentrate on their primary responsibility which is defending the territorial integrity of Niger, the better for them."</p>

<p>Over the weekend, during the visit of an ECOWAS delegation, mediators met ousted President Bazoum, who has been detained with his family since the coup.</p>

<p>The ECOWAS delegation was led by former Nigerian military leader Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and included Nigeria's senior Muslim leader, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'adu Abubakar III.</p>

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Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, said that he will restore civilian rule in the West African nation within three years. The coup leader's pledge came after discussions with mediators from the regional bloc ECOWAS in the capital Niamey.

Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, said that he will restore civilian rule in the West African nation within three years. The coup leader's pledge came after discussions with mediators from the regional bloc ECOWAS in the capital Niamey. The Economic Community of West African States has warned of potential military action if negotiations fail to reverse the recent ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum. For the first time since the overthrow of President Bazoum's democratically-elected administration, General Tchiani, in a televised address, said that Niger wants peace. General Tchiani, however, asserted that his forces are ready to fend off foreign intervention. Sanctions imposed by ECOWAS 'illegal and inhumane': Gen Tchiani Gen Tchiani also criticised the "illegal and inhumane" sanctions imposed by ECOWAS, which included power cuts causing blackouts and import restrictions leading to increased food prices. "Sanctions are not conceived with the aim of finding a solution but to bring us to our knees and humiliate us," General Tchiani said. The junta leader's concerns extended to the potential worsening of Islamist insurgencies linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group due to military intervention. Drawing parallels with recent coups in the neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, both deemed Niger's allies in the region, General Tchiani also acknowledged Russia's expanding influence through its Wagner mercenary group in the wider Sahel region. Also watch | Gravitas: Niger Coup: Will there be war? × ECOWAS rejects Niger coup leader's transition pitch ECOWAS has reportedly rejected the three-year timeframe. "Ecowas is not accepting any prolonged transition again in the region. They just have to get ready to hand over in the shortest possible time," Abdel-Fatau Musah, the bloc's commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, was quoted as saying by the BBC. He said the "military aspect is very much on". He added: "The earlier they give power back to civilians and concentrate on their primary responsibility which is defending the territorial integrity of Niger, the better for them." Over the weekend, during the visit of an ECOWAS delegation, mediators met ousted President Bazoum, who has been detained with his family since the coup. The ECOWAS delegation was led by former Nigerian military leader Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and included Nigeria's senior Muslim leader, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'adu Abubakar III. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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