<p>Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto indirectly raked up the Kashmir issue at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, in an apparent violation of decorum of the multilateral nature of the event. The SCO foreign ministers' meet is being held in India's coastal state of Goa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unilateral and illegal measures by states in violation of international law and Security Council resolutions run counter to the SCO objectives," Bhutto said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;SCO Meet: Bilawal Bhutto becomes 1st Pak Foreign Minister to visit India in 12 years</strong></p>

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<p>The minister also appeared to push back India's long-held stance against Pakistani state's backing of terrorist groups.</p>

<p>Responding to India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar's remarks, Bhutto said, "Let's not get caught up in weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring."</p>

<h2><strong>Isolate terrorism from geopolitical partisanship: Bilawal Bhutto&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Without addressing&nbsp;the cross-border terror sponsored from within Pakistan inside India's Jammu and Kashmir, Bhutto said that Pakistan is "firmly committed to be part of regional and global efforts for eradicating this [terror] menace."</p>

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<p>"This requires not only a comprehensive approach but also a collective approach. It demands we address the root causes as well as the threats posed by specific groups. It requires that we let this challenge unite us to fight it rather than divide us to become its victim. Our success requires us to isolate this issue from geo-political partisanship," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Stop conflating non-state actors with state actors: Bilawal Bhutto</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan in the past has unsuccessfully reasoned that part of the reason it has struggled to control the terror menace is because of the "non-state actors",&nbsp;a diplomatic euphemism Islamabad has put into vogue while referring to the terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Haqqani Network.</p>

<p>Bhutto said that the SCO grouping must stop conflating non-state actors with state actors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Practical, pragmatic solutions exist for us to put an end to this chapter once and for all. We must stop conflating non-state actors with state actors. Condemn all forms of terrorism including state sponsored terrorism. Given that many SCO members confront the menace of terrorism, often from the same terrorist groups, the SCO RATS [Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure] needs to be further strengthened to effectively address the growing threats to peace and security in the SCO space," Bhutto said.</p>

<p>Ahead of Shanghai&nbsp;Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in New Delhi on July 3-4, India is currently hosting a two-day SCO Foreign Ministers' meet in the coastal state of Goa.</p>

<p>The Foreign Ministers' meet has focused on counter-terrorism, multilateral connectivity and stability in Afghanistan after Taliban's takeover.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto indirectly raked up the Kashmir issue at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, in an apparent violation of decorum of the multilateral nature of the event.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto indirectly raked up the Kashmir issue at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, in an apparent violation of decorum of the multilateral nature of the event. The SCO foreign ministers' meet is being held in India's coastal state of Goa. "Unilateral and illegal measures by states in violation of international law and Security Council resolutions run counter to the SCO objectives," Bhutto said. ALSO WATCH | SCO Meet: Bilawal Bhutto becomes 1st Pak Foreign Minister to visit India in 12 years × The minister also appeared to push back India's long-held stance against Pakistani state's backing of terrorist groups. Responding to India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar's remarks, Bhutto said, "Let's not get caught up in weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring." Isolate terrorism from geopolitical partisanship: Bilawal Bhutto Without addressing the cross-border terror sponsored from within Pakistan inside India's Jammu and Kashmir, Bhutto said that Pakistan is "firmly committed to be part of regional and global efforts for eradicating this [terror] menace." ALSO READ | SCO foreign ministers meet highlights| Pak FM Bhutto meets Russian counterpart Lavrov "This requires not only a comprehensive approach but also a collective approach. It demands we address the root causes as well as the threats posed by specific groups. It requires that we let this challenge unite us to fight it rather than divide us to become its victim. Our success requires us to isolate this issue from geo-political partisanship," he added. Stop conflating non-state actors with state actors: Bilawal Bhutto Pakistan in the past has unsuccessfully reasoned that part of the reason it has struggled to control the terror menace is because of the "non-state actors", a diplomatic euphemism Islamabad has put into vogue while referring to the terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Haqqani Network. Bhutto said that the SCO grouping must stop conflating non-state actors with state actors. "Practical, pragmatic solutions exist for us to put an end to this chapter once and for all. We must stop conflating non-state actors with state actors. Condemn all forms of terrorism including state sponsored terrorism. Given that many SCO members confront the menace of terrorism, often from the same terrorist groups, the SCO RATS [Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure] needs to be further strengthened to effectively address the growing threats to peace and security in the SCO space," Bhutto said. Ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in New Delhi on July 3-4, India is currently hosting a two-day SCO Foreign Ministers' meet in the coastal state of Goa. The Foreign Ministers' meet has focused on counter-terrorism, multilateral connectivity and stability in Afghanistan after Taliban's takeover. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organisation. It is the world's largest regional organisation in terms of geographical expansiveness and population, covering approximately 60 per cent of the area of Eurasia and 40 per cent of the world population. 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>Russia's Wagner Group, in a major shift of tactical goalpost during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war,&nbsp;announced that it will withdraw from the Bakhmut region where the battle to overrun Ukrainian resistance is continuing with sharp intensity for nearly two months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a statement on Friday that the lack of ammunition was the reason for the withdrawal.</p>

<p>"I am pulling Wagner units out of Bakhmut because in the absence of ammunition they are doomed to perish senselessly," Prigozhin said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Wagner's positions in Bakhmut will be transferred to Russia's regular forces, Prigozhin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Friday, Prigozhin published a video of himself standing among, what were referred to as, bloodied 'Wagner lads'. He blamed Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu for the loss of lives Wagner Group faced in Bakhmut over past many weeks of fighting with the Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These are Wagner lads who died today. The blood is still fresh," Prigozhin said. "They came here as volunteers and they are dying so you can get fat in your offices."</p>

<p>The battle for strategically important Bakhmut has become a tactical flashpoint between Russia and Ukraine. The battle for Bakhmut is among the longest and bloodiest of the war, with severe losses on both the Russian and Ukrainian sides.</p>

<p>Wagner in the recent past called upon Moscow to boost ammunition supply-lines towards it.</p>

<h2><strong>Kremlin's reaction on Wagner's Bakhmut withdrawal</strong></h2>

<p>Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin has seen Yevgeny Prigozhin's statement that announced group's removal from Bakhmut region.</p>

<p>Peskov said he had seen reports in the media, but "cannot comment on this, because it concerns the special military operation".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking of contacts between Russia and United States after purported drone attacks on the Kremlin, Peskov said "any contacts are possible" for reaching Russia's own goals, for providing Russia's interests.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia still fighting for control in Bakhmut</strong></p>

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<p>"Of course, contacts will continue, if necessary," Peskov added.</p>

<p>Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act.</p>

<p>The Kremlin alleges that the United States&nbsp;was behind the purported drone attacks.</p>

<p>Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky denied that Ukraine was behind the purported attacks, saying: “We don't attack Putin or Moscow.”</p>

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Russia's Wagner Group, in a major shift of tactical goalpost during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, announced that it will withdraw from the Bakhmut region where the battle to overrun Ukrainian resistance is continuing with sharp intensity for nearly two months. Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a statement on Friday that the lack of ammunition was the reason for the withdrawal. "I am pulling Wagner units out of Bakhmut because in the absence of ammunition they are doomed to perish senselessly," Prigozhin said. ALSO READ | Wagner group will soon cease to exist: Founder tells war blogger Wagner's positions in Bakhmut will be transferred to Russia's regular forces, Prigozhin said. Earlier on Friday, Prigozhin published a video of himself standing among, what were referred to as, bloodied 'Wagner lads'. He blamed Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu for the loss of lives Wagner Group faced in Bakhmut over past many weeks of fighting with the Ukrainian forces. "These are Wagner lads who died today. The blood is still fresh," Prigozhin said. "They came here as volunteers and they are dying so you can get fat in your offices." The battle for strategically important Bakhmut has become a tactical flashpoint between Russia and Ukraine. The battle for Bakhmut is among the longest and bloodiest of the war, with severe losses on both the Russian and Ukrainian sides. Wagner in the recent past called upon Moscow to boost ammunition supply-lines towards it. Kremlin's reaction on Wagner's Bakhmut withdrawal Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin has seen Yevgeny Prigozhin's statement that announced group's removal from Bakhmut region. Peskov said he had seen reports in the media, but "cannot comment on this, because it concerns the special military operation". Speaking of contacts between Russia and United States after purported drone attacks on the Kremlin, Peskov said "any contacts are possible" for reaching Russia's own goals, for providing Russia's interests. ALSO WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia still fighting for control in Bakhmut × "Of course, contacts will continue, if necessary," Peskov added. Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act. The Kremlin alleges that the United States was behind the purported drone attacks. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky denied that Ukraine was behind the purported attacks, saying: “We don't attack Putin or Moscow.” Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (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.

‘Doomed to perish’: Russia’s Wagner announces withdrawal from Bakhmut, cites lack of ammo

<p>A decade-old Chinese military document that has resurfaced recently provides fascinating insight into Beijing's misplaced assertions about the way New Delhi views its neighbours. The 372-page document, titled <em>zhanlue xue</em> (loosely translated 'The Science of Military Strategy'), was published by Beijing-based People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences in 2013.</p>

<p>The document, prepared by PLA's Academy of Military Sciences faculty with "very high-level review", has been translated by Montgomery, Alabama-based US Air University's China Aerospace Studies Institute [CASI].</p>

<p>Among other things, the document lays out China's tactical outlook vis-a-vis India.</p>

<h2><strong>India's military strategy: What China doesn't get right</strong></h2>

<p>Referring to traditional ideas of &nbsp;Indian strategist Chanakya, the PLA document says that New Delhi is deeply affected by his traditional&nbsp;idea "that treated neighbours as enemies."</p>

<p>Experts view this Chinese assertion about Indian military strategy as completely misplaced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This statement is a reflection of [China's] limited understanding of Indian foreign policy or a deliberate attempt to create confusion," Suyash Desai, Taiwan-based research scholar on China's military and foreign policy told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To secure its national security interests, India in the past has taken militarily and economically coercive measures in its immediate neighbourhood, points out Anushka Saxena, Research Analyst with the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at Bengaluru-based Takshashila Institution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For example, India was concerned when Nepal purchased Chinese military equipment in 1988 following which Nepal did not renew the Indo-Nepalese singular trade and transit treaty. In response,&nbsp;India imposed a blockade on trade with Nepal up till April 1990, when democracy was restored in Kathmandu's corridors of power.&nbsp;<i> </i></p>

<p>Similarly, part of the reason why Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s government sent Indian Peace Keeping Forces in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s was to “alleviate India’s concerns surrounding LTTE terrorist activity that impacted our national interests”, Saxena added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Has India taken coercive military and economic measures to deal with its neighbours in the past? Yes. Is there some degree of Indo-centrism reflected in this? Yes. But does that mean India did so because it considers its neighbours enemies? No,” Saxena told WION.</p>

<h2><strong>India wants Tibet as a “buffer state”: PLA document</strong></h2>

<p>The PLA document states that since independence, India has “fully carried on with the United Kingdom’s imperial expansionist strategic thought”. This, the document adds, included India attempting to incorporate Tibet into its sphere of influence as a “buffer state”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A “buffer state” refers to a neutral country between two larger hostile countries whose state of neutrality is aimed to prevent the outbreak of a regional conflict.</p>

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<p>“Every big country invests in buffers around it or at least wants to be surrounded by countries which are friendlier to it, also known as the 'sphere of influence'. Generally, the Indian governments have, at least in the early decades of Independence, seen merit in such British ideas,” Sridharan Subramanyam of Chennai Centre for China Studies told WION, adding that.</p>

<p>While New Delhi had no formal foreign policy to treat Tibet as a ‘buffer state’, the Chinese aggression into Western Ladakh in the mid-1950s was aimed at providing its G219 highway a buffer through Aksai Chin, he noted.</p>

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<p><em>China’s G219 National Highway passes through India’s Aksai Chin region, under illegal Chinese occupation since&nbsp;the 1950s | Google Maps</em></p>

<p>“After all, as a 'buffer state,' Tibet would have retained its status as a sovereign nation-state, which it had always been, and would have benefitted the most from dealing with both the big powers on its two flanks,” Subramanyam reasons.</p>

<p>Reflecting upon the complex history of Tibet’s tryst with China and India, Anushka Saxena of Takshashila Institution pointed out that the British did see merit in making Tibet an “autonomous buffer” to prevent the Russian aggression south of China and towards its territory in India in the years of the 'Great Game' between London and Moscow.</p>

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<p>“The British also made concessions to China through the Anglo-China Treaty of 1906 and the Anglo-Russian Treaty of 1907 that recognised Chinese 'suzerainty' over Tibet and maintained that any conduction of foreign relations with Tibet was to happen through Chinese diplomatic offices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"However, with the People’s Republic of China's expanding historical territorial claims after the Communist Party of China established its rule over the country in 1949, Tibet was eventually brought under effective Chinese control, ending its status as a buffer three years after Indian independence from the British,” Saxena said.</p>

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A decade-old Chinese military document that has resurfaced recently provides fascinating insight into Beijing's misplaced assertions about the way New Delhi views its neighbours. The 372-page document, titled zhanlue xue (loosely translated 'The Science of Military Strategy'), was published by Beijing-based People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences in 2013. The document, prepared by PLA's Academy of Military Sciences faculty with "very high-level review", has been translated by Montgomery, Alabama-based US Air University's China Aerospace Studies Institute [CASI]. Among other things, the document lays out China's tactical outlook vis-a-vis India. India's military strategy: What China doesn't get right Referring to traditional ideas of Indian strategist Chanakya, the PLA document says that New Delhi is deeply affected by his traditional idea "that treated neighbours as enemies." Experts view this Chinese assertion about Indian military strategy as completely misplaced. "This statement is a reflection of [China's] limited understanding of Indian foreign policy or a deliberate attempt to create confusion," Suyash Desai, Taiwan-based research scholar on China's military and foreign policy told WION. To secure its national security interests, India in the past has taken militarily and economically coercive measures in its immediate neighbourhood, points out Anushka Saxena, Research Analyst with the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at Bengaluru-based Takshashila Institution. For example, India was concerned when Nepal purchased Chinese military equipment in 1988 following which Nepal did not renew the Indo-Nepalese singular trade and transit treaty. In response, India imposed a blockade on trade with Nepal up till April 1990, when democracy was restored in Kathmandu's corridors of power. Similarly, part of the reason why Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s government sent Indian Peace Keeping Forces in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s was to “alleviate India’s concerns surrounding LTTE terrorist activity that impacted our national interests”, Saxena added. “Has India taken coercive military and economic measures to deal with its neighbours in the past? Yes. Is there some degree of Indo-centrism reflected in this? Yes. But does that mean India did so because it considers its neighbours enemies? No,” Saxena told WION. India wants Tibet as a “buffer state”: PLA document The PLA document states that since independence, India has “fully carried on with the United Kingdom’s imperial expansionist strategic thought”. This, the document adds, included India attempting to incorporate Tibet into its sphere of influence as a “buffer state”. A “buffer state” refers to a neutral country between two larger hostile countries whose state of neutrality is aimed to prevent the outbreak of a regional conflict. ALSO READ | Exclusive: China's exit bans prevent Tibetans from visiting Dalai Lama in India “Every big country invests in buffers around it or at least wants to be surrounded by countries which are friendlier to it, also known as the 'sphere of influence'. Generally, the Indian governments have, at least in the early decades of Independence, seen merit in such British ideas,” Sridharan Subramanyam of Chennai Centre for China Studies told WION, adding that. While New Delhi had no formal foreign policy to treat Tibet as a ‘buffer state’, the Chinese aggression into Western Ladakh in the mid-1950s was aimed at providing its G219 highway a buffer through Aksai Chin, he noted. China’s G219 National Highway passes through India’s Aksai Chin region, under illegal Chinese occupation since the 1950s | Google Maps “After all, as a 'buffer state,' Tibet would have retained its status as a sovereign nation-state, which it had always been, and would have benefitted the most from dealing with both the big powers on its two flanks,” Subramanyam reasons. Reflecting upon the complex history of Tibet’s tryst with China and India, Anushka Saxena of Takshashila Institution pointed out that the British did see merit in making Tibet an “autonomous buffer” to prevent the Russian aggression south of China and towards its territory in India in the years of the 'Great Game' between London and Moscow. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: 1 Million Tibetan children separated from their families × “The British also made concessions to China through the Anglo-China Treaty of 1906 and the Anglo-Russian Treaty of 1907 that recognised Chinese 'suzerainty' over Tibet and maintained that any conduction of foreign relations with Tibet was to happen through Chinese diplomatic offices. "However, with the People’s Republic of China's expanding historical territorial claims after the Communist Party of China established its rule over the country in 1949, Tibet was eventually brought under effective Chinese control, ending its status as a buffer three years after Indian independence from the British,” Saxena 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 Kremlin has said that it was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight which it deems was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life, the Russian presidential administration has confirmed.</p>

<p>The Kremlin has described the incident as a "planned terrorist attack" and "assassination attempt on the president of Russia." Moscow has vowed&nbsp;"retaliatory measures" in relation to the overnight escalation of the conflict.</p>

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<p>"Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the Kremlin press service said in a statement.</p>

<p>"We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 parade," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack.</p>

<p data-el="text" data-testid="drop-cap-letter" dir="null">“Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said</p>

<p data-el="text" data-testid="drop-cap-letter" dir="null">Ukrainian officials did not immediately comment on the claim.</p>

<p>Moscow residents reported hearing two explosions behind Kremlin walls shortly after 2 am&nbsp;local time, after which the lights went out.</p>

<p>Footage shared by residents on social media shows&nbsp;smoke filling the sky above the Kremlin.</p>

<p>Authorities have said it was a brazen attack by Ukraine using two drones, both of which they say have been destroyed.</p>

<p>No injuries were reported, according to the TASS news agency.</p>

<p data-el="text" data-testid="drop-cap-letter" dir="null">Russia is currently implementing additional safety measures ahead of its annual May 9 World War II victory commemorations, when the erstwhile Soviet Union states celebrate their victory over Nazi Germany.</p>

<p data-el="text" data-testid="drop-cap-letter" dir="null">Officials had cited security concerns related to the war for limiting the public events.</p>

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The Kremlin has said that it was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight which it deems was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life, the Russian presidential administration has confirmed.

The Kremlin has said that it was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight which it deems was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life, the Russian presidential administration has confirmed. The Kremlin has described the incident as a "planned terrorist attack" and "assassination attempt on the president of Russia." Moscow has vowed "retaliatory measures" in relation to the overnight escalation of the conflict. ALSO WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war : Kyiv's spring offensive begins with assassination bid on Putin × "Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the Kremlin press service said in a statement. "We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 parade," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack. “Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said Ukrainian officials did not immediately comment on the claim. Moscow residents reported hearing two explosions behind Kremlin walls shortly after 2 am local time, after which the lights went out. Footage shared by residents on social media shows smoke filling the sky above the Kremlin. Authorities have said it was a brazen attack by Ukraine using two drones, both of which they say have been destroyed. No injuries were reported, according to the TASS news agency. Russia is currently implementing additional safety measures ahead of its annual May 9 World War II victory commemorations, when the erstwhile Soviet Union states celebrate their victory over Nazi Germany. Officials had cited security concerns related to the war for limiting the public events. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (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>Artificial Intelligence has been cited as one of the threats to present-day journalism. Artificial Intelligence has entered among related threats such as disinformation and propaganda.</p>

<p>Artificial intelligence was "wreaking further havoc on the media world", the report said, with AI tools "digesting content and regurgitating it in the form of syntheses that flout the principles of rigour and reliability".</p>

<p>The World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), found 31 countries in a "very serious situation".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;RSF: Number of journalists imprisoned worldwide hits new record</strong></p>

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<p>Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was founded by former French journalist-turned-politician Robert Ménard, also a self-described "authoritarian mayor" during his career as politician in France when he was elected the mayor of Béziers.</p>

<p>Ménard, who was the Director-General of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) for nearly three decades (1985-2012), has been a supporter of white-supermacist 'Great Replacement Theory' which purports that "Jews and globalists" seek to replace whites with Muslims from West Asia.</p>

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<p>The United Nations says about 85 per cent of world's population lives in the countries where media freedom has declined in the past five years.</p>

<h2><strong>RSF's latest report on Artificial Intelligence</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the RSF's latest report said that the technological advances in a globalised world are letting governments and political actors to distort reality and fake content is easier to publish than ever before.</p>

<p>"The difference is being blurred between true and false, real and artificial, facts and artifices, jeopardising the right to information," the report said.&nbsp;</p>

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Artificial Intelligence has been cited as one of the threats to present-day journalism. Artificial Intelligence has entered among related threats such as disinformation and propaganda.

Artificial Intelligence has been cited as one of the threats to present-day journalism. Artificial Intelligence has entered among related threats such as disinformation and propaganda. Artificial intelligence was "wreaking further havoc on the media world", the report said, with AI tools "digesting content and regurgitating it in the form of syntheses that flout the principles of rigour and reliability". The World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), found 31 countries in a "very serious situation". ALSO READ | RSF: Number of journalists imprisoned worldwide hits new record × Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was founded by former French journalist-turned-politician Robert Ménard, also a self-described "authoritarian mayor" during his career as politician in France when he was elected the mayor of Béziers. Ménard, who was the Director-General of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) for nearly three decades (1985-2012), has been a supporter of white-supermacist 'Great Replacement Theory' which purports that "Jews and globalists" seek to replace whites with Muslims from West Asia. ALSO READ | Number of journalists imprisoned hits record high; more than one killed every week in 2022: RSF The United Nations says about 85 per cent of world's population lives in the countries where media freedom has declined in the past five years. RSF's latest report on Artificial Intelligence Meanwhile, the RSF's latest report said that the technological advances in a globalised world are letting governments and political actors to distort reality and fake content is easier to publish than ever before. "The difference is being blurred between true and false, real and artificial, facts and artifices, jeopardising the right to information," the report said. "The unprecedented ability to tamper with content is being used to undermine those who embody quality journalism and weaken journalism itself." 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>European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Wednesday its revenues and net profit fell during the first quarter of the year as deliveries dropped amid continuing supply chain difficulties.</p>

<p>The company delivered 127 aircraft in the first three months of this year, down from 142 during the same period last year.</p>

<p>While this had only a modest impact on revenue, which dipped two per cent to 11.76 billion ($13.0 billion), net profit fell by 62 per cent to 466 million euros.</p>

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<p>"We continue to face an adverse operating environment that includes in particular persistent tensions in the supply chain," said chief executive Guillaume Faury.</p>

<p>Airbus posted a record profit of 4.2 billion euros in 2022 despite supply chain problems limiting its ability to raise production.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Low output by Airbus causes concerns</strong></p>

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<p>The company slashed production and jobs during the pandemic when airlines halted most operations, and it has had trouble scaling production back up, as have some of its suppliers.</p>

<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine also complicated sourcing certain parts.</p>

<p>Revenues generated by Airbus' commercial aircraft activities decreased by five per cent year-on-year, mainly reflecting the lower deliveries, the company said.</p>

<p>The company's defence and space unit saw revenues drop by six per cent, while the helicopter unit jumped by 26 per cent as deliveries rose.</p>

<p>The first quarter performance was also hit by a charge of 360 million euros due to change in the value of the US dollar from when some pre-payments were made to settlement when aircrafts were delivered.</p>

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European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Wednesday its revenues and net profit fell during the first quarter of the year as deliveries dropped amid continuing supply chain difficulties.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Wednesday its revenues and net profit fell during the first quarter of the year as deliveries dropped amid continuing supply chain difficulties. The company delivered 127 aircraft in the first three months of this year, down from 142 during the same period last year. While this had only a modest impact on revenue, which dipped two per cent to 11.76 billion ($13.0 billion), net profit fell by 62 per cent to 466 million euros. ALSO READ | Explained | Air France, Airbus trial over the 2009 Rio-Paris crash. Here's what happened "We continue to face an adverse operating environment that includes in particular persistent tensions in the supply chain," said chief executive Guillaume Faury. Airbus posted a record profit of 4.2 billion euros in 2022 despite supply chain problems limiting its ability to raise production. ALSO WATCH | Low output by Airbus causes concerns × The company slashed production and jobs during the pandemic when airlines halted most operations, and it has had trouble scaling production back up, as have some of its suppliers. The Russian invasion of Ukraine also complicated sourcing certain parts. Revenues generated by Airbus' commercial aircraft activities decreased by five per cent year-on-year, mainly reflecting the lower deliveries, the company said. The company's defence and space unit saw revenues drop by six per cent, while the helicopter unit jumped by 26 per cent as deliveries rose. The first quarter performance was also hit by a charge of 360 million euros due to change in the value of the US dollar from when some pre-payments were made to settlement when aircrafts were delivered. The company said it's 2023 outlook remains unchanged, which is for commercial aircraft deliveries to rise from 661 last year to 720 this year. 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 teenager born in 2009 opened fire at his elementary school in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard. The teenager, identified by his initials KK,&nbsp;also wounded six more children and a teacher.&nbsp;The 13-year-old teen had made a 'kill list' for the Serbia school attack, according to reports. This included the names of children who he had planned to target and also details on which classrooms he would go into first.</p>

<p>Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement on Facebook that it was informed at 8:40 a.m. local time that a school shooting had occurred at the Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Vračar, an upscale area of the Serbian capital.</p>

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<p>Security in the surrounding region was beefed up and officers in helmets and bulletproof vests cordoned off the area around the school.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An investigation into the motive behind the incident is currently underway. The police later said that the shooter had a 'detailed' plan and list of people he&nbsp;wanted to kill.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is KK?</strong></h2>

<p>KK is a seventh-grade student at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in the Serbian capital Belgrade's upscale neighbourhood of Vračar. KK&nbsp;reportedly opened fire from his father's weapon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KK&nbsp;was seen being removed from the scene with his head covered as officers led him to a police vehicle parked in the street.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KK&nbsp;was described by a witness as a "quiet guy" who "looked nice".</p>

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<p>"He was having good grades, but we didn’t know much about him,” the student, who heard the shooting, told Associated Press. "He was not so open with everybody. Surely I wasn't expecting this to happen."</p>

<p>Serbia has very strict gun laws but gun ownership in the country is among the highest in Europe. Unlike in the United States, mass shootings in Serbia and in the wider Balkan region are extremely rare. None were reported at schools in recent years. In the last mass shooting, a Balkan war veteran in 2013 killed 13 people in a central Serbian village.</p>

<p>The western Balkans are awash with hundreds of thousands of illegal weapons following wars and unrest in the 1990s. In 2019, it was estimated that there are 39.1 firearms per 100 people in Serbia.</p>

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A teenager born in 2009 opened fire at his elementary school in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard. The teenager, identified by his initials KK, also wounded six more children and a teacher.

A teenager born in 2009 opened fire at his elementary school in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Wednesday, killing eight children and a school guard. The teenager, identified by his initials KK, also wounded six more children and a teacher. The 13-year-old teen had made a 'kill list' for the Serbia school attack, according to reports. This included the names of children who he had planned to target and also details on which classrooms he would go into first. Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement on Facebook that it was informed at 8:40 a.m. local time that a school shooting had occurred at the Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Vračar, an upscale area of the Serbian capital. ALSO READ | Serbia school shooting: At least nine people killed, including eight students Security in the surrounding region was beefed up and officers in helmets and bulletproof vests cordoned off the area around the school. An investigation into the motive behind the incident is currently underway. The police later said that the shooter had a 'detailed' plan and list of people he wanted to kill. Who is KK? KK is a seventh-grade student at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in the Serbian capital Belgrade's upscale neighbourhood of Vračar. KK reportedly opened fire from his father's weapon. KK was seen being removed from the scene with his head covered as officers led him to a police vehicle parked in the street. KK was described by a witness as a "quiet guy" who "looked nice". ALSO WATCH | Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo erupt once more over licence plates × "He was having good grades, but we didn’t know much about him,” the student, who heard the shooting, told Associated Press. "He was not so open with everybody. Surely I wasn't expecting this to happen." Serbia has very strict gun laws but gun ownership in the country is among the highest in Europe. Unlike in the United States, mass shootings in Serbia and in the wider Balkan region are extremely rare. None were reported at schools in recent years. In the last mass shooting, a Balkan war veteran in 2013 killed 13 people in a central Serbian village. The western Balkans are awash with hundreds of thousands of illegal weapons following wars and unrest in the 1990s. In 2019, it was estimated that there are 39.1 firearms per 100 people in Serbia. (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>Air travel in the United States may soon face major disruptions as the authorities declined any plans for the postponement of a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airline operators have expressed concerns over the deadline date of July 1, saying that the cut-off date could cause travel disruption as they may be forced to ground planes not fitted with the aforementioned sensors.</p>

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<p>Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday that airlines were told the 1 July deadline would remain in place.</p>

<p>Telecom firms in the United States, including Verizon and AT&amp;T have delayed the 5G rollout up to the cut-off date of July 1 to provide airlines with time to retrofit their airplanes with sensors.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Major US airlines warn of a 'calamity' against 5G rollout near airports</strong></p>

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<p>In the United States, the radio frequencies being used for 5G are a part of the spectrum known as C-Band.</p>

<p>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation companies have previously raised concerns that C-Band spectrum 5G wireless could interfere with aircraft altimeters. Altimeter refers to the measurement of a plane's height above the ground.</p>

<p>In a call with airline companies on Tuesday, Buttigieg told them to work aggressively to retrofit their planes before the deadline, according to the Reuters news agency.</p>

<p>Last year, the concerns related to 5G interference led to a number of disruptions in air travel across the United States.</p>

<p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing more than 100 airlines that fly in and out of the US, has said the decision not to extend the deadline makes summer disruptions more likely.</p>

<p>"Supply chain issues make it unlikely that all aircraft can be upgraded by the 1 July deadline, threatening operational disruptions during the peak northern summer travel season," the organisation said on Tuesday, adding that the estimated cost to upgrade planes is $638 million.</p>

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Air travel in the United States may soon face major disruptions as the authorities declined any plans for the postponement of a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference. The airline operators have expressed concerns over the deadline date of July 1, saying that the cut-off date could cause travel disruption as they may be forced to ground planes not fitted with the aforementioned sensors. ALSO READ | Over 1000 flights cancelled as parts of US brace for severe winter storm Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday that airlines were told the 1 July deadline would remain in place. Telecom firms in the United States, including Verizon and AT&T have delayed the 5G rollout up to the cut-off date of July 1 to provide airlines with time to retrofit their airplanes with sensors. ALSO WATCH | Major US airlines warn of a 'calamity' against 5G rollout near airports × In the United States, the radio frequencies being used for 5G are a part of the spectrum known as C-Band. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation companies have previously raised concerns that C-Band spectrum 5G wireless could interfere with aircraft altimeters. Altimeter refers to the measurement of a plane's height above the ground. In a call with airline companies on Tuesday, Buttigieg told them to work aggressively to retrofit their planes before the deadline, according to the Reuters news agency. Last year, the concerns related to 5G interference led to a number of disruptions in air travel across the United States. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing more than 100 airlines that fly in and out of the US, has said the decision not to extend the deadline makes summer disruptions more likely. "Supply chain issues make it unlikely that all aircraft can be upgraded by the 1 July deadline, threatening operational disruptions during the peak northern summer travel season," the organisation said on Tuesday, adding that the estimated cost to upgrade planes is $638 million. "Airlines did not create this situation. They are victims of poor government planning and coordination," Nick Careen from the IATA was quoted as saying by the BBC. 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>Russian security service on Wednesday said it arrested members of a Ukrainian group notorious for its anti-Russia acts in the recent past after pre-empting a series of attacks in Moscow-administered territories in Crimea.</p>

<p>The preempted attacks also included assassinations.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, footage of two drones being exploded over the Kremlin went viral. Russia alleged these drones belonged to Ukraine, and deemed it an assassination bid on President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin also vowed&nbsp;retaliatory action against the overnight drone attack attempt at the heart of the Russian corridor of power.</p>

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<p>"The FSB has broken up the activities of an agent network of Ukrainian military intelligence planning to carry out major sabotage and terrorist attacks in Crimea," the security service said in a statement.</p>

<p>The FSB said it had detained seven people and seized explosive devices and detonators.</p>

<p>It said the bomb components had been smuggled into Russia from Bulgaria via Turkey and Georgia.</p>

<p>The FSB said that the group had been planning to assassinate political leaders including the administrative head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov.</p>

<p>Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014.</p>

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<p>"There is no doubt that the people who ordered these crimes are in Kyiv," Aksyonov said on his Telegram channel.</p>

<p>The FSB said the same group had carried out a railway sabotage in February.</p>

<p>Russia has witnessed a string of sabotage attacks in the country in recent days.</p>

<p>On Monday, an "explosive device" derailed a freight train in the Russian region of Bryansk, bordering Ukraine, without causing any casualties, according to the region's governor, Alexander Bogomaz. The explosion occurred "50 meters" from the train, according to the Belarusian railroad company, which said in a statement that it was one of its own, departing from the city of Gomel, Belarus, heading to Bryansk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A day earlier on Monday, a high-voltage line was damaged by another explosive device in the northwestern region of Leningrad, near the border with Estonia and Finland, local governor Aleksandr Drozdenko announced. An investigation for "sabotage" was opened.</p>

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Russian security service on Wednesday said it arrested members of a Ukrainian group notorious for its anti-Russia acts in the recent past after pre-empting a series of attacks in Moscow-administered territories in Crimea.

Russian security service on Wednesday said it arrested members of a Ukrainian group notorious for its anti-Russia acts in the recent past after pre-empting a series of attacks in Moscow-administered territories in Crimea. The preempted attacks also included assassinations. On Wednesday, footage of two drones being exploded over the Kremlin went viral. Russia alleged these drones belonged to Ukraine, and deemed it an assassination bid on President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin also vowed retaliatory action against the overnight drone attack attempt at the heart of the Russian corridor of power. ALSO READ | ‘Explosive device’ causes another freight train derailment in Russian region near Ukraine "The FSB has broken up the activities of an agent network of Ukrainian military intelligence planning to carry out major sabotage and terrorist attacks in Crimea," the security service said in a statement. The FSB said it had detained seven people and seized explosive devices and detonators. It said the bomb components had been smuggled into Russia from Bulgaria via Turkey and Georgia. The FSB said that the group had been planning to assassinate political leaders including the administrative head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. ALSO WATCH | Kyiv denies involvement in Nord Stream pipelines sabotage × "There is no doubt that the people who ordered these crimes are in Kyiv," Aksyonov said on his Telegram channel. The FSB said the same group had carried out a railway sabotage in February. Russia has witnessed a string of sabotage attacks in the country in recent days. On Monday, an "explosive device" derailed a freight train in the Russian region of Bryansk, bordering Ukraine, without causing any casualties, according to the region's governor, Alexander Bogomaz. The explosion occurred "50 meters" from the train, according to the Belarusian railroad company, which said in a statement that it was one of its own, departing from the city of Gomel, Belarus, heading to Bryansk. A day earlier on Monday, a high-voltage line was damaged by another explosive device in the northwestern region of Leningrad, near the border with Estonia and Finland, local governor Aleksandr Drozdenko announced. An investigation for "sabotage" was opened. 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>NATO is reportedly planning to open a liaison office in the Japanese capital Tokyo for military and strategic coordination with the US-led alliance's close partners across the Indo-Pacific, such as Australia, South Korea and New Zealand.</p>

<p>NATO’s planned new liaison Tokyo office&nbsp;will reportedly open next year. It will be the first of its kind in Asia and will allow the US-led military alliance to conduct periodic consultations with Japan and key partners, such as Australia, Nikkei Asia reported.</p>

<p>The Chinese government has not reacted to the report so far. Beijing has previously warned NATO against extending "its tentacles to the Asia-Pacific."</p>

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<p>In the Chinese strategic diplomatic vocabulary, the term Asia-Pacific,&nbsp;used to refer to the maritime regions east of the Arabian Sea in the Indian Ocean, is still in vogue. Almost everywhere else in the rest of the world, the term Asia-Pacific has been replaced by Indo-Pacific&nbsp;to reflect the geographic precision and India's centrality in the region.</p>

<p>Nikkei Asia reported that NATO and Japan plan to upgrade their levels of cooperation. The US-led alliance and Tokyo intend to cooperate on tackling cyber threats, disinformation and emerging and disruptive technologies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war</strong></p>

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<p>"As the secretary-general said in Tokyo in February, among Nato’s partners, none is closer or more capable than Japan," NATO spokesperson Oana Lungesc was quoted as saying by The Guardian while referring to NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg's comments.</p>

<p>"We share the same values, interests and concerns, including supporting Ukraine and addressing the security challenges posed by authoritarian regimes, and our partnership is getting stronger," she said.</p>

<p>NATO, in its "strategic concept" released last year, argued that China poses "systemic challenges" to European-Atlantic security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NATO accused China of carrying out "malicious hybrid and cyber operations" and "remaining opaque about its strategy, intentions and military build-up".</p>

<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the NATO summit in the Spanish capital of Madrid last year. The leaders of the Asia Pacific Partners (AP4) grouping – Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand – met on the sidelines.</p>

<p>Anthony Albanese has accepted an invitation to travel to the next NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July.</p>

<p>"Australia shares with NATO members a commitment to supporting democracy, peace, and security and upholding the rule of law," a spokesperson for Albanese said last month.</p>

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NATO is reportedly planning to open a liaison office in the Japanese capital Tokyo for military and strategic coordination with the US-led alliance's close partners across the Indo-Pacific, such as Australia, South Korea and New Zealand.

NATO is reportedly planning to open a liaison office in the Japanese capital Tokyo for military and strategic coordination with the US-led alliance's close partners across the Indo-Pacific, such as Australia, South Korea and New Zealand. NATO’s planned new liaison Tokyo office will reportedly open next year. It will be the first of its kind in Asia and will allow the US-led military alliance to conduct periodic consultations with Japan and key partners, such as Australia, Nikkei Asia reported. The Chinese government has not reacted to the report so far. Beijing has previously warned NATO against extending "its tentacles to the Asia-Pacific." ALSO READ | NATO open to more engagement with India, says US representative Julianne Smith In the Chinese strategic diplomatic vocabulary, the term Asia-Pacific, used to refer to the maritime regions east of the Arabian Sea in the Indian Ocean, is still in vogue. Almost everywhere else in the rest of the world, the term Asia-Pacific has been replaced by Indo-Pacific to reflect the geographic precision and India's centrality in the region. Nikkei Asia reported that NATO and Japan plan to upgrade their levels of cooperation. The US-led alliance and Tokyo intend to cooperate on tackling cyber threats, disinformation and emerging and disruptive technologies. ALSO WATCH | NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war × "As the secretary-general said in Tokyo in February, among Nato’s partners, none is closer or more capable than Japan," NATO spokesperson Oana Lungesc was quoted as saying by The Guardian while referring to NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg's comments. "We share the same values, interests and concerns, including supporting Ukraine and addressing the security challenges posed by authoritarian regimes, and our partnership is getting stronger," she said. NATO, in its "strategic concept" released last year, argued that China poses "systemic challenges" to European-Atlantic security. NATO accused China of carrying out "malicious hybrid and cyber operations" and "remaining opaque about its strategy, intentions and military build-up". Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the NATO summit in the Spanish capital of Madrid last year. The leaders of the Asia Pacific Partners (AP4) grouping – Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand – met on the sidelines. Anthony Albanese has accepted an invitation to travel to the next NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July. "Australia shares with NATO members a commitment to supporting democracy, peace, and security and upholding the rule of law," a spokesperson for Albanese said last month. 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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Statista Consumer Insights conducted a survey to learn which country has the most tea drinkers

In Spain, the survey found that 39% people regularly consume tea. Of the 56 countries surveyed, Spain bagged the tenth spot.



China was found to be the ninth heaviest tea-drinking nation. About 45% people in China are regular tea consumers, as per the survey. 



Of nearly 10,000 people surveyed in the United States, around half of them were found to be regular tea consumers.

More than half of all Germans are regular tea consumers. About 56% people were found to be regular tea consumers.


The country, which claims to be the modern-day tea disseminator, boasts of 59% of regular tea drinkers.

The Irish people love their tea as much as they love their coffee, if not more. Some 69% people in Ireland were found to be regular tea consumers.

In India, the 'chai country', about 72% people regularly consume tea.

About 80% Vietnamese people are regular tea consumers.

Pakistan and Kenya are tied for the second spot. About 83% people in Pakistan and Kenya regularly consume tea.

9 out of 10 people in Turkey were found to be regular tea consumers.

Top 10 Countries With Most Tea Drinkers

<p>Russia said on Wednesday that two Ukrainian drones were destroyed as they hovered over President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence. Moscow has threatened Kyiv with "retaliatory actions."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Ukrainian side has denied Russian claims related to drone attack on the Kremlin</p>

<p>The footage of the moment when the drones purportedly hovered over the Kremlin in Moscow has gone viral. It shows an aerial projectile moving towards the Kremlin as it is destroyed by what appears to be a reactionary projectile from an air defence system.</p>

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<p>"Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the Kremlin press service said in a statement while referring to the purported overnight drone attack on the Russian capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 parade," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack.</p>

<p data-el="text" data-testid="drop-cap-letter" dir="null">“Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky's Press Secretary Nikiforov denied the Russia accusation related to the attack on the Kremlin.</p>

<p>“We have no information about the so-called night attacks on the Kremlin. But, as President Zelensky has repeatedly stated, Ukraine directs all available forces and means to liberate its own territories, and not to attack others," said Nikiforov.</p>

<p>As a matter of precaution, Moscow's mayor announced that unauthorised drone flights will be banned over the Russian capital.</p>

<p>Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, in a statement, said that all drone flights will remain prohibited unless the "government authorities" provide a special permit.</p>

<p>The Russian president will now work from his bunker in his residence in Novo-Ogarevo following Tuesday's overnight attack.&nbsp;</p>

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Russia said on Wednesday that two Ukrainian drones were destroyed as they hovered over President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence. Moscow has threatened Kyiv with "retaliatory actions.

Russia said on Wednesday that two Ukrainian drones were destroyed as they hovered over President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence. Moscow has threatened Kyiv with "retaliatory actions." Meanwhile, the Ukrainian side has denied Russian claims related to drone attack on the Kremlin The footage of the moment when the drones purportedly hovered over the Kremlin in Moscow has gone viral. It shows an aerial projectile moving towards the Kremlin as it is destroyed by what appears to be a reactionary projectile from an air defence system. × "Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the Kremlin press service said in a statement while referring to the purported overnight drone attack on the Russian capital. "We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 parade," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack. “Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Press Secretary Nikiforov denied the Russia accusation related to the attack on the Kremlin. “We have no information about the so-called night attacks on the Kremlin. But, as President Zelensky has repeatedly stated, Ukraine directs all available forces and means to liberate its own territories, and not to attack others," said Nikiforov. As a matter of precaution, Moscow's mayor announced that unauthorised drone flights will be banned over the Russian capital. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, in a statement, said that all drone flights will remain prohibited unless the "government authorities" provide a special permit. The Russian president will now work from his bunker in his residence in Novo-Ogarevo following Tuesday's overnight attack. He further stated that the ban was meant to prevent unauthorised drone flights which could "obstruct the work of law enforcement". 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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