<p>Christophar Nolan's Oppenheimer has achieved what decades of activism cautioning the world about dangers of the misuse of nuclear energy could not. It made people talk about nuclear weapons so much so that search keywords related to the same dominated the <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=nuclear&amp;hl=en-GB">Google Trends</a> last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So arguably, on the sixth and ninth day of August this year – the anniversary of nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki cities of Japan – more people are aware of the scale of devastation caused by nuclear weapons than at any point of time in the history.</p>

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<p><em>Eighty-five-year-old atomic bombing survivor Takeko Kudo (3rd L) and others observe a moment of silence at the time of the bombing at 11:02 AM in Nagasaki on August 9, 2023, as the city marks the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing during World War II | AFP</em></p>

<p>Experts underline that the release of the film has been extremely timely as risks of nuclear proliferation remain high, especially with strained relations between nuclear powers.</p>

<p>"Recalling the horrors of nuclear use and bringing them into public imagination is something I have long argued for because leaders can be expected to respond to public opinion," &nbsp;Dr Manpreet Sethi, Distinguished Fellow at Centre for Air Power Studies, told WION.</p>

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<p><em>Actor Cillian Murphy, in a still from Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer | IMDb&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>At present, there are nine countries in the world that possess nuclear weapons; Russia, United States, China, France, United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Together, these states have 12,700 nuclear warheads, of which 9,400 are in active military stockpiles, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.</p>

<h2><strong>Distinction between&nbsp;Nuclear weapons and Nuclear energy</strong></h2>

<p>More than 400 reactors are operating around the world, 23 in India, none of them can cause an explosion of the kind that the nuclear weapons are designed to create, Dr Sethi points out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, the manner in which the process of nuclear fission is deployed in nuclear weapons and nuclear energy is quite different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the nucleus of an atom is split, it is called nuclear fission. The process releases a massive amount of energy.</p>

<p>"The manner in which nuclear fission is exploited in nuclear weapons and nuclear energy is very different. &nbsp;The former aims for an uncontrolled fission reaction while the other undertakes controlled fission through the use of various techniques that ensure safety to the operator, public and environment," added Dr Sethi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Senior Research Fellow at New Delhi-based Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, hopes that movies such as Oppenheimer will lead to more discussions on how green nuclear energy is given the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/shattered-climate-records-show-world-is-on-existential-brink-622713">scale of Climate Change crisis that has put world on the edge</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Nuclear energy is the highest amount of energy produced per gram of raw material consumed," Iyer-Mitra said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's just incredible that all these benefits of nuclear reactors simply never get through to people."</p>

<h2><strong>Discourse over nuclear disarmament, deterrence after Oppenheimer</strong></h2>

<p>Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer did not exactly show the scale of devastation caused by Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and its aftermath.</p>

<p>In contrast to what many cinephiles had expected, there was no vivid display of the scale of destruction and the loss of human life due to atomic weapons dropped on Japan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thereby it did not renew the fear of nuclear exchange in the minds of public, and discourse over nuclear disarmament remains least affected.</p>

<p>"The world is undergoing a geopolitical flux where scope for nuclear disarmament is only reducing further.<br />
This movie is unlikely to change that," said Saurabh Todi, an expert on Weapons of Mass Destruction and Research Analyst at Bengaluru-based Takshashila Institution. &nbsp;<br />
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Experts also note that there has been ample evidence to suggest that nuclear deterrence works 'really well'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There has never been a weapon like the nuclear weapon which after its invention has not been used after its first and the second usage," noted Iyer-Mitra.</p>

<p>"It's a technology of the 1940s. It's not such a great miracle to master (its use). It's very tough to get a hold of. But once it is gotten hold of, it kind of forces a sense of responsibility on those countries," he added.</p>

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Christophar Nolan's Oppenheimer has achieved what decades of activism cautioning the world about dangers of the misuse of nuclear energy could not. It made people talk about nuclear weapons so much so that search keywords related to the same dominated the Google Trends last month.

Christophar Nolan's Oppenheimer has achieved what decades of activism cautioning the world about dangers of the misuse of nuclear energy could not. It made people talk about nuclear weapons so much so that search keywords related to the same dominated the Google Trends last month. So arguably, on the sixth and ninth day of August this year – the anniversary of nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki cities of Japan – more people are aware of the scale of devastation caused by nuclear weapons than at any point of time in the history. Eighty-five-year-old atomic bombing survivor Takeko Kudo (3rd L) and others observe a moment of silence at the time of the bombing at 11:02 AM in Nagasaki on August 9, 2023, as the city marks the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing during World War II | AFP Experts underline that the release of the film has been extremely timely as risks of nuclear proliferation remain high, especially with strained relations between nuclear powers. "Recalling the horrors of nuclear use and bringing them into public imagination is something I have long argued for because leaders can be expected to respond to public opinion," Dr Manpreet Sethi, Distinguished Fellow at Centre for Air Power Studies, told WION. Actor Cillian Murphy, in a still from Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer | IMDb At present, there are nine countries in the world that possess nuclear weapons; Russia, United States, China, France, United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. Together, these states have 12,700 nuclear warheads, of which 9,400 are in active military stockpiles, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Distinction between Nuclear weapons and Nuclear energy More than 400 reactors are operating around the world, 23 in India, none of them can cause an explosion of the kind that the nuclear weapons are designed to create, Dr Sethi points out. Besides, the manner in which the process of nuclear fission is deployed in nuclear weapons and nuclear energy is quite different. When the nucleus of an atom is split, it is called nuclear fission. The process releases a massive amount of energy. "The manner in which nuclear fission is exploited in nuclear weapons and nuclear energy is very different. The former aims for an uncontrolled fission reaction while the other undertakes controlled fission through the use of various techniques that ensure safety to the operator, public and environment," added Dr Sethi. Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Senior Research Fellow at New Delhi-based Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, hopes that movies such as Oppenheimer will lead to more discussions on how green nuclear energy is given the scale of Climate Change crisis that has put world on the edge. "Nuclear energy is the highest amount of energy produced per gram of raw material consumed," Iyer-Mitra said. "It's just incredible that all these benefits of nuclear reactors simply never get through to people." Discourse over nuclear disarmament, deterrence after Oppenheimer Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer did not exactly show the scale of devastation caused by Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and its aftermath. In contrast to what many cinephiles had expected, there was no vivid display of the scale of destruction and the loss of human life due to atomic weapons dropped on Japan. Thereby it did not renew the fear of nuclear exchange in the minds of public, and discourse over nuclear disarmament remains least affected. "The world is undergoing a geopolitical flux where scope for nuclear disarmament is only reducing further. This movie is unlikely to change that," said Saurabh Todi, an expert on Weapons of Mass Destruction and Research Analyst at Bengaluru-based Takshashila Institution. Experts also note that there has been ample evidence to suggest that nuclear deterrence works 'really well'. "There has never been a weapon like the nuclear weapon which after its invention has not been used after its first and the second usage," noted Iyer-Mitra. "It's a technology of the 1940s. It's not such a great miracle to master (its use). It's very tough to get a hold of. But once it is gotten hold of, it kind of forces a sense of responsibility on those countries," he added. 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>Pakistan's election commission formally disqualified former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for five years on Tuesday.&nbsp;Khan cannot hold public office for five years since he was convicted and sentenced for selling state gifts when he was prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the evening of August 8, Pakistan's election commission published a notification that cited last week's court order to declare Khan's disqualification under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution read along with&nbsp;Section 232 of the Elections Act, 2017.</p>

<p>An Islamabad trial court on August 5 sentenced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief to three years in prison and imposed a fine of&nbsp;100,000 Pakistani Rupees. Khan was convicted of concealing the details related to the state gifts submitted to the concerned department, called Toshakhana, during the time he was prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court also found Khan guilty of "corrupt practices" in the Toshakhana case.</p>

<p>The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief hid the "benefits he accrued from the national exchequer wilfully and intentionally",&nbsp;Dawn reported.</p>

<p>Imran Khan was arrested by Punjab Police at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore city of Pakistan's Punjab province.</p>

<p>"He cheated while providing information of gifts he obtained from Toshakhana which later proved to be false and inaccurate. His dishonesty has been established beyond doubt," the court order read.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: The many shades of Imran Khan</strong></p>

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<p>According to Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution, "A person shall be disqualified from being elected or chosen as, and from being, a member of the Parliament if he has been, on conviction for any offence involving moral turpitude, sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years, unless a period of five years has elapsed since his release."</p>

<p>The cricketer-turned-politician is currently lodged in Pakistan's Attock Jail.</p>

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<p>On August 7, Khan's lawyers&nbsp;moved Supreme Court over his conviction in the Toshakhana case and urged the country's top court to&nbsp;declare the verdict "null and void". Khan's lawyers maintain that their client did not receive a fair trial.</p>

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Pakistan's election commission formally disqualified former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for five years on Tuesday. Khan cannot hold public office for five years since he was convicted and sentenced for selling state gifts when he was prime minister. On the evening of August 8, Pakistan's election commission published a notification that cited last week's court order to declare Khan's disqualification under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution read along with Section 232 of the Elections Act, 2017. An Islamabad trial court on August 5 sentenced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief to three years in prison and imposed a fine of 100,000 Pakistani Rupees. Khan was convicted of concealing the details related to the state gifts submitted to the concerned department, called Toshakhana, during the time he was prime minister. The court also found Khan guilty of "corrupt practices" in the Toshakhana case. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief hid the "benefits he accrued from the national exchequer wilfully and intentionally", Dawn reported. Imran Khan was arrested by Punjab Police at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore city of Pakistan's Punjab province. "He cheated while providing information of gifts he obtained from Toshakhana which later proved to be false and inaccurate. His dishonesty has been established beyond doubt," the court order read. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: The many shades of Imran Khan × According to Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution, "A person shall be disqualified from being elected or chosen as, and from being, a member of the Parliament if he has been, on conviction for any offence involving moral turpitude, sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years, unless a period of five years has elapsed since his release." The cricketer-turned-politician is currently lodged in Pakistan's Attock Jail. Also watch | Imran Khan's second innings in politics in the doldrums × On August 7, Khan's lawyers moved Supreme Court over his conviction in the Toshakhana case and urged the country's top court to declare the verdict "null and void". Khan's lawyers maintain that their client did not receive a fair trial. 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 a major development indicating the spirit of give-and-take related to India-US ties, Washington and New Delhi notified the World Trade Organisation that they have mutually decided to close two major trade disputes.</p>

<p>The first case is related to Washington's imposition of duties on Indian steel and aluminium products. The second case is related to India's additional duties on some American goods.</p>

<p>The disputes have been addressed under the cases titled "United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products" (DS547) and "India — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States" (DS585).</p>

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<p>The development emerges from a joint notification made on July 13 by India and the United States. This signals their mutual accord in resolving the issues that have been described as contentious in the past.</p>

<p>"In accordance with Article 12.7 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding, the panel reports provide a brief description of the disputes and note that solutions have been reached," World Trade Organisation said in a statement.</p>

<p>Earlier, the two countries had agreed to terminate six trade disputes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, when India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a state visit to the United States in June, the two countries had agreed to resolve contentious trade disputes within World Trade Organisation's framework.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the two countries decided on establishing a quid pro quo (mutual understanding) to discard retaliatory tariffs on certain imports from the United States.</p>

<p>India had imposed additional customs duties on 28 US products in 2019, including chickpeas, lentils and apples while retaliating to the US increasing duties on certain steel and aluminium products.</p>

<p>Following the&nbsp;resolution, India has removed additional duties on eight US products, government sources cited by PTI said.</p>

<p>The US is the largest trading partner of India. In 2022-23, the bilateral goods trade increased to $128.8 billion as against $119.5 billion in 2021-22.</p>

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In a major development indicating the spirit of give-and-take related to India-US ties, Washington and New Delhi notified the World Trade Organisation that they have mutually decided to close two major trade disputes.

In a major development indicating the spirit of give-and-take related to India-US ties, Washington and New Delhi notified the World Trade Organisation that they have mutually decided to close two major trade disputes. The first case is related to Washington's imposition of duties on Indian steel and aluminium products. The second case is related to India's additional duties on some American goods. The disputes have been addressed under the cases titled "United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products" (DS547) and "India — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States" (DS585). Also read | Explained: India-US agreements on defence, AI, trade & space | World's two largest democracies The development emerges from a joint notification made on July 13 by India and the United States. This signals their mutual accord in resolving the issues that have been described as contentious in the past. "In accordance with Article 12.7 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding, the panel reports provide a brief description of the disputes and note that solutions have been reached," World Trade Organisation said in a statement. Earlier, the two countries had agreed to terminate six trade disputes. × Recently, when India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a state visit to the United States in June, the two countries had agreed to resolve contentious trade disputes within World Trade Organisation's framework. Furthermore, the two countries decided on establishing a quid pro quo (mutual understanding) to discard retaliatory tariffs on certain imports from the United States. India had imposed additional customs duties on 28 US products in 2019, including chickpeas, lentils and apples while retaliating to the US increasing duties on certain steel and aluminium products. Following the resolution, India has removed additional duties on eight US products, government sources cited by PTI said. The US is the largest trading partner of India. In 2022-23, the bilateral goods trade increased to $128.8 billion as against $119.5 billion in 2021-22. 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>Poland will sends thousands of troops to its border frontier with Belarus, it emerged on Wednesday (August 9).&nbsp;Polish Deputy Interior Minister Maciej Wasik told the state-run news agency PAP that Warsaw will deploy 2,000 additional troops to combat purported illegal crossings and maintain cross-border stability.</p>

<p>The additional troops were reportedly requested by the Polish Border Guards, a request that Warsaw quickly honoured.</p>

<h2><strong>Why Poland is bolstering its border security?</strong></h2>

<p>An unspecified number of battle-hardened Wagner mercenaries remain in Belarus after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to keep them away from Moscow -- to contain their rebellious influence -- after their failed insurrection against Moscow in late June 2023.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Belarus also began its military wargames near its border with Poland. At the same time, Lukashenko has cautioned that he is constantly restraining the Wagner fighters who intend to attack Poland, a member of US-led NATO military alliance.</p>

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<p>The secondary threat remains the increase in the number of migrants from West Asia and Africa. Poland in the past has accused Belarus of purportedly recruiting the migrants from impoverished and war-torn regions of the world and sending them across the border to give rise to demographic instability in the country.</p>

<p>"This reinforcement will be not by 1,000, but by 2,000 soldiers," Maciej Wasik told PAP.</p>

<p>"This decision was made by the Security Committee, this decision was made by (Defence) Minister Mariusz Blaszczak".</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;NATO leaders on high alert, reinforce borders</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this month, Wasik said that the Polish Border Guard was requesting an additional one thousand soldiers be deployed.</p>

<p>Wasik said that all attempts to illegally enter Poland by migrants were now being organised by Belarusian authorities.</p>

<p>"If we had real border guards on the other side, and not smuggling services, these crossings would not exist at all," he said.</p>

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Poland will sends thousands of troops to its border frontier with Belarus, it emerged on Wednesday (August 9). Polish Deputy Interior Minister Maciej Wasik told the state-run news agency PAP that Warsaw will deploy 2,000 additional troops to combat purported illegal crossings and maintain cross-border stability. The additional troops were reportedly requested by the Polish Border Guards, a request that Warsaw quickly honoured. Why Poland is bolstering its border security? An unspecified number of battle-hardened Wagner mercenaries remain in Belarus after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to keep them away from Moscow -- to contain their rebellious influence -- after their failed insurrection against Moscow in late June 2023. Meanwhile, Belarus also began its military wargames near its border with Poland. At the same time, Lukashenko has cautioned that he is constantly restraining the Wagner fighters who intend to attack Poland, a member of US-led NATO military alliance. Also read | Why explosion in Poland, a NATO ally, is 'unlikely' to escalate war into Europe The secondary threat remains the increase in the number of migrants from West Asia and Africa. Poland in the past has accused Belarus of purportedly recruiting the migrants from impoverished and war-torn regions of the world and sending them across the border to give rise to demographic instability in the country. "This reinforcement will be not by 1,000, but by 2,000 soldiers," Maciej Wasik told PAP. "This decision was made by the Security Committee, this decision was made by (Defence) Minister Mariusz Blaszczak". Also watch | NATO leaders on high alert, reinforce borders × Earlier this month, Wasik said that the Polish Border Guard was requesting an additional one thousand soldiers be deployed. Wasik said that all attempts to illegally enter Poland by migrants were now being organised by Belarusian authorities. "If we had real border guards on the other side, and not smuggling services, these crossings would not exist at all," he said. (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>The representatives of military rulers of Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation in a show of "solidarity" with Niger's new rulers who stormed to power by overthrowing democratically elected president last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show of "solidarity" comes amid possibility of a West African military intervention after the end of the deadline imposed by leaders of a regional bloc for the reversal of last month's coup in Niger capital Niamey.</p>

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had set Sunday midnight as purported deadline to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and threatened the use of force after the deadline lapsed.</p>

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<p>Mali and Burkina Faso, both of which experienced military takeovers in 2020 and 2022, respectively, released a joint statement cautioning that any intervention in Niger would be interpreted as a "declaration of war."</p>

<h2><strong>Niger junta shuts airspace</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from its neighbours who form ECOWAS bloc.</p>

<p>At the same time, Niger’s armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital Niamey to prepare for a potential military intervention, CNN reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said that a convoy of about 40 pick-up trucks arrived on Sunday evening that brought in troops from other parts of the country in a purported effort to reassure a nervous public and prepare for potential battle.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch&nbsp;|&nbsp;Niger blocks airspace &amp; fears intervention, waits for Ecowas' response after ultimatum expires</strong></p>

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<p>On Sunday, thousands gathered at a stadium in Niger's capital Niamey to show support of the military coup.</p>

<p>Niger is rich with its wealth of resources. The West African country holds the world's seventh-largest Uranium deposits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2019 itself, about 2,982 tonnes of uranium was produced by the two operating mines in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Niger, however, still remains one of the poorest countries in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many Niger citizens view France's record as colonial power responsible for the currently prevailing poverty levels in their country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The supporters of junta rule see it as a way to distance the country of over 25 million to distance itself from French influence.</p>

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The representatives of military rulers of Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation in a show of "solidarity" with Niger's new rulers who stormed to power by overthrowing democratically elected president last month.

The representatives of military rulers of Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation in a show of "solidarity" with Niger's new rulers who stormed to power by overthrowing democratically elected president last month. The show of "solidarity" comes amid possibility of a West African military intervention after the end of the deadline imposed by leaders of a regional bloc for the reversal of last month's coup in Niger capital Niamey. Also read | Niger crisis: No signs of opposition to junta as deadline to reverse coup ends The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had set Sunday midnight as purported deadline to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and threatened the use of force after the deadline lapsed. Also read | Niger nuclear reserves: How the coup can throw Europe into a deep energy crisis Mali and Burkina Faso, both of which experienced military takeovers in 2020 and 2022, respectively, released a joint statement cautioning that any intervention in Niger would be interpreted as a "declaration of war." Niger junta shuts airspace Earlier, Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from its neighbours who form ECOWAS bloc. At the same time, Niger’s armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital Niamey to prepare for a potential military intervention, CNN reported. The report said that a convoy of about 40 pick-up trucks arrived on Sunday evening that brought in troops from other parts of the country in a purported effort to reassure a nervous public and prepare for potential battle. Also watch | Niger blocks airspace & fears intervention, waits for Ecowas' response after ultimatum expires × On Sunday, thousands gathered at a stadium in Niger's capital Niamey to show support of the military coup. Niger is rich with its wealth of resources. The West African country holds the world's seventh-largest Uranium deposits. In 2019 itself, about 2,982 tonnes of uranium was produced by the two operating mines in the country. Niger, however, still remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Many Niger citizens view France's record as colonial power responsible for the currently prevailing poverty levels in their country. The supporters of junta rule see it as a way to distance the country of over 25 million to distance itself from French influence. 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>Rahul Gandhi, the fourth-generation dynast politician of India's Nehru-Gandhi family, is set to begin the second leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra (Unite India March) from Gujarat in western India. The second leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra will reportedly extend till the state of Meghalaya in the northeast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first leg of the Unite India March began on September 7th last year from Kanyakumari in southern India and culminated in Jammu and Kashmir on January 30, spanning a distance of nearly 4,000 km over the course of 130 days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, while addressing the media, confirmed that the party leaders within the state would hold a parallel march.</p>

<p>"The second leg of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra to begin from Gujarat to Meghalaya," Patole said.</p>

<p>"We have extended an invitation to Rahul Gandhi to start the second phase of Bharat Jodo Yatra from Gujarat, which is the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel," Gujarat Leader of Opposition Amit Chavda was quoted as saying by news agency Press Trust of India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: When will it start?</strong></h2>

<p>The schedule of Bharat Jodo Yatra's second phase is yet to be released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March 2023, two months after Bharat Jodo Yatra came to an end, Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a defamation case over 'Modi' surname remark case and was subsequently disqualified from Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament where constituents are directly elected by the people.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reinstated as member of parliament</strong></p>

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<p>The Supreme Court stayed his conviction last week and he was reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP on Monday.</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi's yatra, however, has been deemed a failure by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo yatra was a failure. After the yatra passed, MLAs from those states left the party. Does the Maharashtra Congress leader want to follow the same example? Congress is carrying out padyatra because they have no connection with people. Adding to this, they are focusing on Kokan region where Uddhav Thackeray's party has some presence. It's clear Mahavikas Aghadi is only existing on paper," Madhav Bhandari, vice president of Maharashtra BJP was quoted as saying by India Today.</p>

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Rahul Gandhi, the fourth-generation dynast politician of India's Nehru-Gandhi family, is set to begin the second leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra (Unite India March) from Gujarat in western India.

Rahul Gandhi, the fourth-generation dynast politician of India's Nehru-Gandhi family, is set to begin the second leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra (Unite India March) from Gujarat in western India. The second leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra will reportedly extend till the state of Meghalaya in the northeast. The first leg of the Unite India March began on September 7th last year from Kanyakumari in southern India and culminated in Jammu and Kashmir on January 30, spanning a distance of nearly 4,000 km over the course of 130 days. Also read | Bharat Jodo Yatra to conclude at Congress headquarters in Srinagar today Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, while addressing the media, confirmed that the party leaders within the state would hold a parallel march. "The second leg of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra to begin from Gujarat to Meghalaya," Patole said. "We have extended an invitation to Rahul Gandhi to start the second phase of Bharat Jodo Yatra from Gujarat, which is the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel," Gujarat Leader of Opposition Amit Chavda was quoted as saying by news agency Press Trust of India. Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: When will it start? The schedule of Bharat Jodo Yatra's second phase is yet to be released. In March 2023, two months after Bharat Jodo Yatra came to an end, Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a defamation case over 'Modi' surname remark case and was subsequently disqualified from Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament where constituents are directly elected by the people. Also watch | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reinstated as member of parliament × The Supreme Court stayed his conviction last week and he was reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP on Monday. Rahul Gandhi's yatra, however, has been deemed a failure by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. "Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo yatra was a failure. After the yatra passed, MLAs from those states left the party. Does the Maharashtra Congress leader want to follow the same example? Congress is carrying out padyatra because they have no connection with people. Adding to this, they are focusing on Kokan region where Uddhav Thackeray's party has some presence. It's clear Mahavikas Aghadi is only existing on paper," Madhav Bhandari, vice president of Maharashtra BJP was quoted as saying by India Today. 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>Vaibhav Taneja, the current&nbsp;Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Elon Musk's Tesla, will also act as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).</p>

<p>The development follows the resignation of Zachary Kirkhorn, who served as Tesla's finance chief for the past four years, and won the reputation of 'master of coin' over a period of time, according to Press Trust of India.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Vaibhav Taneja?</strong></h2>

<p>Taneja is a commerce graduate from University of Delhi in India.</p>

<p>Taneja's journey with Tesla began in 2017 after he switched from a solar energy firm SolarCity taken over by Tesla.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tesla-set-to-revolutionise-indias-auto-industry-with-proposed-factory-614987">Tesla set to revolutionise India's auto industry with proposed factory</a></strong></p>

<p>He was initially the vice president of SolarCity. Later, the role evolved into that&nbsp;of corporate controller.</p>

<p>Taneja is described to have played a major role in the successful integration of the accounting teams from both companies.</p>

<p>Before SolarCity, the 45-year-old's professional experience&nbsp;included&nbsp;tenure at the 'Big Four' firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. At the PwC, he served for a whopping 17 years up until March 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile.</p>

<h2><strong>Why did Zachary </strong>Kirkhorn&nbsp;<strong>leave Tesla?</strong></h2>

<p>Tesla did not give any specific reason behind Kirkhorn's departure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kirkhorn, however, will continue to work at Tesla to assist with the transition through the end of this year, according to a filing related to the matter at&nbsp;the US Securities and Exchange Commission.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;World Business Watch: Tesla fined $2.2 mln for exaggerating driving range of EVs</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Tesla's recently revealed quarterly earnings showed&nbsp;a 20 per cent&nbsp;increase in its share value from the same quarter last year.</p>

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Vaibhav Taneja, the current Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Elon Musk's Tesla, will also act as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The development follows the resignation of Zachary Kirkhorn, who served as Tesla's finance chief for the past four years, and won the reputation of 'master of coin' over a period of time, according to Press Trust of India.

Vaibhav Taneja, the current Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Elon Musk's Tesla, will also act as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The development follows the resignation of Zachary Kirkhorn, who served as Tesla's finance chief for the past four years, and won the reputation of 'master of coin' over a period of time, according to Press Trust of India. Who is Vaibhav Taneja? Taneja is a commerce graduate from University of Delhi in India. Taneja's journey with Tesla began in 2017 after he switched from a solar energy firm SolarCity taken over by Tesla. Also read | Tesla set to revolutionise India's auto industry with proposed factory He was initially the vice president of SolarCity. Later, the role evolved into that of corporate controller. Taneja is described to have played a major role in the successful integration of the accounting teams from both companies. Before SolarCity, the 45-year-old's professional experience included tenure at the 'Big Four' firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. At the PwC, he served for a whopping 17 years up until March 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile. Why did Zachary Kirkhorn leave Tesla? Tesla did not give any specific reason behind Kirkhorn's departure. Kirkhorn, however, will continue to work at Tesla to assist with the transition through the end of this year, according to a filing related to the matter at the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Also watch | World Business Watch: Tesla fined $2.2 mln for exaggerating driving range of EVs × Meanwhile, Tesla's recently revealed quarterly earnings showed a 20 per cent increase in its share value from the same quarter last year. Tesla’s profit margins were also better than expected. They, however, remained smaller than last year due to the declining prices of its vehicles. 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>A flyer on board a Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight was booked for smoking after a crew member of the Dubai-Mumbai flight detected the smokey smell of the cigarette. The incident reportedly occurred on August 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crew member then found a partially burnt cigarette in the restroom, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When questioned by the crew, the passenger gave away the&nbsp;cigarette pack and a lighter. The flight crew promptly alerted authorities and filed a report with Mumbai's Sahara police station upon landing.</p>

<p>After the flight landed in Mumbai, legal action entailed a case that was registered under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for endangering the safety of others, along with Section 25 of the Aircraft Rules.</p>

<h2><strong>Is this an isolated case?</strong></h2>

<p>No. This isn't an isolated case. Similar cases of passengers smoking on flights have been reported in the past as well.</p>

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<p>Earlier in March 2023, a passenger was caught smoking inside a Kolkata-Bengaluru IndiGo flight. The cabin crew discovered a cigarette in a dustbin, and she was arrested after the flight landed in Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The passenger reportedly faced charges of endangering the safety of fellow passengers.</p>

<h2><strong>What does the law say on smoking inside a passenger aircraft?</strong></h2>

<p>According to Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): "Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees, or with both."</p>

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<p>Section 25 of the Aircraft Rules bars a person from smoking "in any part of an aircraft or in its vicinity". This includes the areas where a notice display states that smoking is prohibited. The same section also bars smoking "anywhere in an aircraft during take-off, landing or refuelling or during a period in which a notice is temporarily displayed indicating that smoking is prohibited."</p>

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A flyer on board a Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight was booked for smoking after a crew member of the Dubai-Mumbai flight detected the smokey smell of the cigarette. The incident reportedly occurred on August 3.

A flyer on board a Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight was booked for smoking after a crew member of the Dubai-Mumbai flight detected the smokey smell of the cigarette. The incident reportedly occurred on August 3. The crew member then found a partially burnt cigarette in the restroom, news agency ANI reported. When questioned by the crew, the passenger gave away the cigarette pack and a lighter. The flight crew promptly alerted authorities and filed a report with Mumbai's Sahara police station upon landing. After the flight landed in Mumbai, legal action entailed a case that was registered under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for endangering the safety of others, along with Section 25 of the Aircraft Rules. Is this an isolated case? No. This isn't an isolated case. Similar cases of passengers smoking on flights have been reported in the past as well. Also read | Passenger tries to remove IndiGo flight’s emergency exit cover mid-air, FIR lodged Earlier in March 2023, a passenger was caught smoking inside a Kolkata-Bengaluru IndiGo flight. The cabin crew discovered a cigarette in a dustbin, and she was arrested after the flight landed in Bengaluru. The passenger reportedly faced charges of endangering the safety of fellow passengers. What does the law say on smoking inside a passenger aircraft? According to Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): "Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees, or with both." Also watch | Indigo is first Indian airline valued at over 1 trillion rupees × Section 25 of the Aircraft Rules bars a person from smoking "in any part of an aircraft or in its vicinity". This includes the areas where a notice display states that smoking is prohibited. The same section also bars smoking "anywhere in an aircraft during take-off, landing or refuelling or during a period in which a notice is temporarily displayed indicating that smoking is prohibited." 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>A woman who shouted out at an American Airlines flight that a passenger sitting at a spot was "not real", has been identified. The woman is Texas marketing executive Tiffany Gomas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She told the police that she freaked out after an argument over wireless headphones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tiffany was forced to leave the American Airlines plane after the incident, which led to hours of delay for other passengers.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Tiffany Gomas?</strong></h2>

<p>Tiffany served as the vice president of a marketing firm called Elevate Brand Marketing. She was named a "rising star" in 2017 by a trade publication.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I’m telling you, I’m getting the f–k off and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f–k off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it," Tiffany yelled in a video that went viral on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don’t give two f–ks but I am telling you right now – that motherf–ker back there is NOT real."</p>

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<p>Despite her purported&nbsp;fear, however, Tiffany was unwilling to leave the plane, New York Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was forcibly removed by staff.</p>

<p>Police said that the incident took place after Tiffany lost her cool over relatives who were accompanying her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She accused them of stealing her AirPods.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Italian woman strips mid-air, punches Vistara crew</strong></p>

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<p>"The female then started claiming the aircraft was not safe and did not want the aircraft to leave due to her believing it would not make it to its destination," the July 2 complaint reads, according to the New York Post.</p>

<p>"Due to the statements the flight attendants felt the aircraft needed to be rescreened. [The airline manager] explained that the passenger was denied boarding and they wanted her escorted to the public side," it added.</p>

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A woman who shouted out at an American Airlines flight that a passenger sitting at a spot was "not real", has been identified. The woman is Texas marketing executive Tiffany Gomas.

A woman who shouted out at an American Airlines flight that a passenger sitting at a spot was "not real", has been identified. The woman is Texas marketing executive Tiffany Gomas. She told the police that she freaked out after an argument over wireless headphones. Tiffany was forced to leave the American Airlines plane after the incident, which led to hours of delay for other passengers. Who is Tiffany Gomas? Tiffany served as the vice president of a marketing firm called Elevate Brand Marketing. She was named a "rising star" in 2017 by a trade publication. Also read | IndiGo flyer booked after crew detects cigarette smoke in flight's washroom "I’m telling you, I’m getting the f–k off and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f–k off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it," Tiffany yelled in a video that went viral on social media. "I don’t give two f–ks but I am telling you right now – that motherf–ker back there is NOT real." The woman who went viral for calling a man ‘Not Real’ on an American Airlines plane has been identified as Tiffany Gomas. She claimed: “I’m telling you, I'm getting the f*** off and there's a reason why I'm getting the f*** off and everyone can either believe it or they can… pic.twitter.com/CozTV3282K — Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) August 7, 2023 × Despite her purported fear, however, Tiffany was unwilling to leave the plane, New York Post reported. She was forcibly removed by staff. Police said that the incident took place after Tiffany lost her cool over relatives who were accompanying her. She accused them of stealing her AirPods. Also watch | Gravitas: Italian woman strips mid-air, punches Vistara crew × "The female then started claiming the aircraft was not safe and did not want the aircraft to leave due to her believing it would not make it to its destination," the July 2 complaint reads, according to the New York Post. "Due to the statements the flight attendants felt the aircraft needed to be rescreened. [The airline manager] explained that the passenger was denied boarding and they wanted her escorted to the public side," it added. Tiffany was not formally arrested or taken into custody following the incident. 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>Iran's government is forcing women to seek psychiatric help as part of their efforts to enforce laws that mandate covering their heads, often with hijab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Healthcare organisations have cautioned that the country's judiciary is misusing psychological treatments, while others view this action as a sign of the government's struggle to maintain hijab rules, France24 reported.</p>

<p>In a defiant gesture, Iranian actress Afsaneh Bayegan&nbsp;posted photos of her hair without a hijab on Instagram and recently appeared at a public event in a similar manner. In response, Bayegan, aged 61, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and was instructed to attend a "psychological centre" weekly for the treatment of her supposed "anti-family personality disorder".</p>

<p>In another incident, a woman in Tehran was reportedly sentenced to a month of cleaning corpses in a morgue after being caught driving without a hijab.</p>

<p>Following the death of Mahsa Al Amini in September 2022, who was detained by Iran's morality police for her "improper" headscarf, many Iranian women have opted to show their hair in public as a mark of defiance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movement has garnered support from Iranian celebrities, athletes, and actresses.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Iran: Women's rights become the battleground</strong></p>

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<p>Early on in July, a Tehran court handed down a sentence of two months in prison and six months of psychological treatment to a woman, citing a "contagious psychological disorder leading to sexual promiscuity" due to her failure to wear a hijab.</p>

<p>The increasing trend of sentences requiring women to undergo psychological treatment has raised concerns within the Iranian psychiatric community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an open letter to Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the country's judiciary, the presidents of four mental health organisations accused the authorities of exploiting psychiatry for ulterior motives.</p>

<p>"Diagnosing mental health disorders is the responsibility of psychiatrists, not judges," they decried, according to France24.</p>

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Iran's government is forcing women to seek psychiatric help as part of their efforts to enforce laws that mandate covering their heads, often with hijab. Healthcare organisations have cautioned that the country's judiciary is misusing psychological treatments, while others view this action as a sign of the government's struggle to maintain hijab rules, France24 reported.

Iran's government is forcing women to seek psychiatric help as part of their efforts to enforce laws that mandate covering their heads, often with hijab. Healthcare organisations have cautioned that the country's judiciary is misusing psychological treatments, while others view this action as a sign of the government's struggle to maintain hijab rules, France24 reported. In a defiant gesture, Iranian actress Afsaneh Bayegan posted photos of her hair without a hijab on Instagram and recently appeared at a public event in a similar manner. In response, Bayegan, aged 61, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and was instructed to attend a "psychological centre" weekly for the treatment of her supposed "anti-family personality disorder". In another incident, a woman in Tehran was reportedly sentenced to a month of cleaning corpses in a morgue after being caught driving without a hijab. Following the death of Mahsa Al Amini in September 2022, who was detained by Iran's morality police for her "improper" headscarf, many Iranian women have opted to show their hair in public as a mark of defiance. The movement has garnered support from Iranian celebrities, athletes, and actresses. Also watch | Gravitas: Iran: Women's rights become the battleground × Early on in July, a Tehran court handed down a sentence of two months in prison and six months of psychological treatment to a woman, citing a "contagious psychological disorder leading to sexual promiscuity" due to her failure to wear a hijab. The increasing trend of sentences requiring women to undergo psychological treatment has raised concerns within the Iranian psychiatric community. Also read | Iran issues 'no hijab means no medical care' circular In an open letter to Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the country's judiciary, the presidents of four mental health organisations accused the authorities of exploiting psychiatry for ulterior motives. "Diagnosing mental health disorders is the responsibility of psychiatrists, not judges," they decried, according to France24. 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>As Taliban rule in Afghanistan nears its second year, the frenzied exit of the last US forces from Kabul in August 2021 is again in spotlight. On August 26, 2021, a blast at Kabul's Hamid Karzai international airport claimed the lives of 13 US troops in one of the deadliest terror attacks on the US forces that were stationed in Afghanistan since weeks after 9/11 attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the mother of one of the 13 US troops killed at August 2021 attack on Kabul airport, has come out, terming as "heartless" US President Joe Biden's reaction towards her son's death.</p>

<p>"When Joe Biden, our elected president, entered the room, when he approached me, his words to me were, 'My wife, Jill, and I know how you feel. We lost our son as well and brought him home in a flag-draped coffin,'" Cheryl Rex, mother of Lance Corporal Dylan Merola, said at a press conference on August 7, Newsweek reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"My heart started beating faster and I started shaking knowing that their son died from cancer and that they were able to be by his side," Rex said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Also wondering, how someone can honestly be so heartless."</p>

<p>One of Biden's sons Beau served in Iraq from September 2008 to September 2009 and died from brain cancer in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden claims that his son "lost his life in Iraq", in an apparent reference to his long-held belief that Beau caught cancer due to his exposure to the military burn pits while on active duty.</p>

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<p>Rex was among several family members of the US soldiers who died in Afghanistan, who spoke on Monday, demanding answers from the Biden administration for the rushed exit from Afghanistan.</p>

<p>Other family members who spoke on August 7, were also reportedly critical of Biden administration over the tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan.</p>

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<p>Darin Hoover, father of fallen Marine Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Jr., called on Joe Biden and asserted: "do what our son did: be a grown-ass man."</p>

<p>"Admit to your mistakes, learn from them so this doesn't happen ever, ever again," Hoover said, according to the Newsweek.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You all need to resign immediately. Our sons and daughters have more integrity in their little toes than every one of them combined," he added while referring to the cumulative constituents of Biden administration in Washington DC.&nbsp;</p>

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As Taliban rule in Afghanistan nears its second year, the frenzied exit of the last US forces from Kabul in August 2021 is again in spotlight. On August 26, 2021, a blast at Kabul's Hamid Karzai international airport claimed the lives of 13 US troops in one of the deadliest terror attacks on the US forces that were stationed in Afghanistan since weeks after 9/11 attack.

As Taliban rule in Afghanistan nears its second year, the frenzied exit of the last US forces from Kabul in August 2021 is again in spotlight. On August 26, 2021, a blast at Kabul's Hamid Karzai international airport claimed the lives of 13 US troops in one of the deadliest terror attacks on the US forces that were stationed in Afghanistan since weeks after 9/11 attack. Now, the mother of one of the 13 US troops killed at August 2021 attack on Kabul airport, has come out, terming as "heartless" US President Joe Biden's reaction towards her son's death. "When Joe Biden, our elected president, entered the room, when he approached me, his words to me were, 'My wife, Jill, and I know how you feel. We lost our son as well and brought him home in a flag-draped coffin,'" Cheryl Rex, mother of Lance Corporal Dylan Merola, said at a press conference on August 7, Newsweek reported. Also read | Taliban govt in Afghanistan is helping US to 'end' Al-Qaeda: President Joe Biden "My heart started beating faster and I started shaking knowing that their son died from cancer and that they were able to be by his side," Rex said. "Also wondering, how someone can honestly be so heartless." One of Biden's sons Beau served in Iraq from September 2008 to September 2009 and died from brain cancer in 2015. Biden claims that his son "lost his life in Iraq", in an apparent reference to his long-held belief that Beau caught cancer due to his exposure to the military burn pits while on active duty. Also read | A 'paranoid' president, US 'abandonment'— new report on why Afghan forces collapsed after American withdrawal Rex was among several family members of the US soldiers who died in Afghanistan, who spoke on Monday, demanding answers from the Biden administration for the rushed exit from Afghanistan. Other family members who spoke on August 7, were also reportedly critical of Biden administration over the tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Also watch | 'Biden chose to withdraw abruptly without working with Afghan army', says Fred Fleitz × Darin Hoover, father of fallen Marine Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Jr., called on Joe Biden and asserted: "do what our son did: be a grown-ass man." "Admit to your mistakes, learn from them so this doesn't happen ever, ever again," Hoover said, according to the Newsweek. "You all need to resign immediately. Our sons and daughters have more integrity in their little toes than every one of them combined," he added while referring to the cumulative constituents of Biden administration in Washington DC. 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 US Navy said that over 3,000 American military personnel have recently arrived in the Red Sea in two warships, in a purported response to Iran's alleged actions involving tanker seizures.</p>

<p>This increased US deployment follows a series of incidents over the past two years in which the West accused Iran of attempting to control nearly 20 international ships in the region.</p>

<p>The US military personnel&nbsp;arrived on board the USS Bataan and USS Carter Hall warships, with an aim to&nbsp;provide "greater flexibility and maritime capability" to the Fifth Fleet, the statement from the Bahrain-based command said.</p>

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<p>The deployment adds to efforts "to deter destabilising activity and de-escalate regional tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels," Fifth Fleet spokesperson Commander Tim Hawkins told the AFP news agency.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean for the West Vs&nbsp;Iran clash?</strong></h2>

<p>The move is being seen as an act to discourage Iran's alleged destabilising activities and reduce regional tensions arising from what the West says is the&nbsp;harassment and seizures of merchant vessels.</p>

<p>This deployment follows successful efforts by US forces to prevent Iran from seizing commercial tankers in international waters off Oman on July 5. A collision between the Bahamian-flagged Richmond Voyager and an Iranian vessel resulted in serious injuries to five crew members, as reported by Iran's maritime services.</p>

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<p>Earlier instances saw Iran capturing two oil tankers in regional waters within a week during April and May.</p>

<p>In relation to the&nbsp;recent escalations, the US had previously announced plans to deploy a destroyer, F-35 and F-16 warplanes, along with the Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the West Asia.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's reaction</strong></h2>

<p>Over the weekend, Tehran said that&nbsp;it was equipping its Revolutionary Guard’s navy with drones and 1,000km (621-mile) range missiles.</p>

<p>"What do the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean have to do with America? What is your business being here?" Brigadier-General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, was quoted as saying by Tasnim News Agency.</p>

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The US Navy said that over 3,000 American military personnel have recently arrived in the Red Sea in two warships, in a purported response to Iran's alleged actions involving tanker seizures.

The US Navy said that over 3,000 American military personnel have recently arrived in the Red Sea in two warships, in a purported response to Iran's alleged actions involving tanker seizures. This increased US deployment follows a series of incidents over the past two years in which the West accused Iran of attempting to control nearly 20 international ships in the region. The US military personnel arrived on board the USS Bataan and USS Carter Hall warships, with an aim to provide "greater flexibility and maritime capability" to the Fifth Fleet, the statement from the Bahrain-based command said. Also read | UN hands over ship for oil transfer from decaying tanker in Red Sea off Yemen The deployment adds to efforts "to deter destabilising activity and de-escalate regional tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels," Fifth Fleet spokesperson Commander Tim Hawkins told the AFP news agency. What does it mean for the West Vs Iran clash? The move is being seen as an act to discourage Iran's alleged destabilising activities and reduce regional tensions arising from what the West says is the harassment and seizures of merchant vessels. This deployment follows successful efforts by US forces to prevent Iran from seizing commercial tankers in international waters off Oman on July 5. A collision between the Bahamian-flagged Richmond Voyager and an Iranian vessel resulted in serious injuries to five crew members, as reported by Iran's maritime services. Also watch | US, Israel participate in a 4-day naval exercise in Red sea × Earlier instances saw Iran capturing two oil tankers in regional waters within a week during April and May. In relation to the recent escalations, the US had previously announced plans to deploy a destroyer, F-35 and F-16 warplanes, along with the Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the West Asia. Iran's reaction Over the weekend, Tehran said that it was equipping its Revolutionary Guard’s navy with drones and 1,000km (621-mile) range missiles. "What do the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean have to do with America? What is your business being here?" Brigadier-General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, was quoted as saying by Tasnim News Agency. 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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