<p>India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became the country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Up until 1912, Kolkata (then Calcutta) was the capital of India, after which the British imperial rulers moved it to New Delhi,&nbsp;about 1500 km to its west.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Kolkata Metro created another history on 12.04.2023. After a long wait Country’s first Metro has run under the mighty river Hooghly today. For the first time in India Metro has completed the river journey," the official statement said.</p>

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<p>"P Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Metro Railway travelled from Mahakaran to Howrah Maidan station in Rake No. MR-612 to witness this historic event. This rake crossed river Hooghly at 11:55 hrs. Reddy offered puja at Howrah station once the rake reached there,"&nbsp;it added.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;trial runs from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will be conducted for the next seven months.</p>

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<p>"Later, Rake No MR- 613 was also taken to Howrah Maidan station. Terming it a historic event, General Manager has informed us that the trial runs from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will be conducted for the next 7 months and after that regular services on this stretch will begin," it said.</p>

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<p>The Metro Railway General Manager&nbsp;stated that the operationalisation of commercial services on the stretch can be expected in the year 2023.</p>

<p>"Soon the trial runs on the 4.8 kms underground section from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will begin. It is expected that commercial services on this stretch will begin this year. Once this stretch is open, then Howrah will be the deepest Metro station (33 meters below the surface) in the country. The Metro is expected to cover the 520-metre&nbsp;stretch under the river Hooghly in 45 seconds. This tunnel under the river is 32 metres&nbsp;below the water level," it said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the year 2022 Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) said that the East-West Metro Corridor project, India’s first underwater metro service, is expected to be completed by December 2023.</p>

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India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became the country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday.

India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became the country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday. Up until 1912, Kolkata (then Calcutta) was the capital of India, after which the British imperial rulers moved it to New Delhi, about 1500 km to its west. "Kolkata Metro created another history on 12.04.2023. After a long wait Country’s first Metro has run under the mighty river Hooghly today. For the first time in India Metro has completed the river journey," the official statement said. ALSO READ | India to soon conduct trial run of its first underwater metro "P Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Metro Railway travelled from Mahakaran to Howrah Maidan station in Rake No. MR-612 to witness this historic event. This rake crossed river Hooghly at 11:55 hrs. Reddy offered puja at Howrah station once the rake reached there," it added. The trial runs from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will be conducted for the next seven months. Kolkata Metro creates History!For the first time in India,a Metro rake ran under any river today!Regular trial runs from #HowrahMaidan to #Esplanade will start very soon. Shri P Uday Kumar Reddy,General Manager has described this run as a historic moment for the city of #Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/sA4Kqdvf0v — Metro Rail Kolkata (@metrorailwaykol) April 12, 2023 × "Later, Rake No MR- 613 was also taken to Howrah Maidan station. Terming it a historic event, General Manager has informed us that the trial runs from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will be conducted for the next 7 months and after that regular services on this stretch will begin," it said. ALSO WATCH | Kolkata metro gets India's first underwater tunnel The Metro Railway General Manager stated that the operationalisation of commercial services on the stretch can be expected in the year 2023. "Soon the trial runs on the 4.8 kms underground section from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will begin. It is expected that commercial services on this stretch will begin this year. Once this stretch is open, then Howrah will be the deepest Metro station (33 meters below the surface) in the country. The Metro is expected to cover the 520-metre stretch under the river Hooghly in 45 seconds. This tunnel under the river is 32 metres below the water level," it said. Earlier in the year 2022 Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) said that the East-West Metro Corridor project, India’s first underwater metro service, is expected to be completed by December 2023. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Apple's manufacturing diversification away from China and into India is paying up with significant efficiency for the world's largest technology company. The total value of iPhones assembled by Apple in India between March 2022 and March 2023 is reported to be more than $7 billion (over 573 crore). The company has managed to triple its production during this period in India, Bloomberg reported.</p>

<p>Of the total production, Apple exported $5 billion of iPhones in the year ended March 2023, nearly four times as much as the previous period, Bloomberg cited people familiar with the matter as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company now makes almost 7 per cent of its iPhones in India. With partners such as Foxconn Technology Group and Pegatron Corp., Apple has been able to establish and amplify its manufacturing base in the world's fifth largest economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India accounted for just 1 per cent of iPhones produced in 2021. Apple could assemble a quarter of all its iPhones in India by 2025, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Apple moving away from China?</strong></h2>

<p>Apple is looking for ways to reduce its dependence on China as tensions between the United States and Beijing continue to escalate. Last year, the company struggled with lockdown at Foxconn's 'iPhone city' manufacturing unit in Zhengzhou, which forced workers away and exposed vulnerabilities in Apple's supply chain.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is India a lucrative place to manufacture iPhones?</strong></h2>

<p>Not just iPhones but for production of any goods within India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has announced Production Linked Incentives (PLis), which ultimately reduce the net production cost for companies setting up new manufacturing units in India. The move is aimed to boost local manufacturing.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Apple's iPhone exports from India surpass $2.5 billion</strong></p>

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<p>Apple is now placed at the heart of India’s ambitions to become a major manufacturing hub and alternative to China.&nbsp;</p>

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Apple's manufacturing diversification away from China and into India is paying up with significant efficiency for the world's largest technology company. The total value of iPhones assembled by Apple in India between March 2022 and March 2023 is reported to be more than $7 billion (over 573 crore).

Apple's manufacturing diversification away from China and into India is paying up with significant efficiency for the world's largest technology company. The total value of iPhones assembled by Apple in India between March 2022 and March 2023 is reported to be more than $7 billion (over 573 crore). The company has managed to triple its production during this period in India, Bloomberg reported. Of the total production, Apple exported $5 billion of iPhones in the year ended March 2023, nearly four times as much as the previous period, Bloomberg cited people familiar with the matter as saying. ALSO READ | Apple's management shake-up reflects its focus on India The company now makes almost 7 per cent of its iPhones in India. With partners such as Foxconn Technology Group and Pegatron Corp., Apple has been able to establish and amplify its manufacturing base in the world's fifth largest economy. India accounted for just 1 per cent of iPhones produced in 2021. Apple could assemble a quarter of all its iPhones in India by 2025, the report added. Why is Apple moving away from China? Apple is looking for ways to reduce its dependence on China as tensions between the United States and Beijing continue to escalate. Last year, the company struggled with lockdown at Foxconn's 'iPhone city' manufacturing unit in Zhengzhou, which forced workers away and exposed vulnerabilities in Apple's supply chain. Why is India a lucrative place to manufacture iPhones? Not just iPhones but for production of any goods within India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has announced Production Linked Incentives (PLis), which ultimately reduce the net production cost for companies setting up new manufacturing units in India. The move is aimed to boost local manufacturing. ALSO WATCH | Apple's iPhone exports from India surpass $2.5 billion × Apple is now placed at the heart of India’s ambitions to become a major manufacturing hub and alternative to China. Apple iPhone production boost: What it means for India? The scale of iPhone production represents an economic triumph for India. This may have further implications for how foreign brands plan their manufacturing strategies. 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>Authorities issued warnings along the northwestern coast of Australia as a severe tropical cyclone lashed with increasing rains and strong winds of up to 275 kilometer per hour (170 miles per hour).</p>

<p>The severe cyclone warning has been specifically issued for Pilbara coast. It is sparsely populated. In past, the cyclones are not uncommon in these areas. However, Cyclone Ilsa's high wind speeds are expected to leave a trail of destruction.</p>

<h2><strong>Isla is a Category 4 cyclone</strong></h2>

<p>Cyclone Ilsa reached Category 4 intensity on Thursday over the Indian Ocean. It is expected to be the first storm of Category 4 scale to cross Western Australia's Pilbara coast in a decade, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.</p>

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<p>Category 4 cyclones have maximum mean wind speeds of 160-199 kph (99-124 mph) with wind gusts of 225-279 kph (140-173 mph). They are the second-most severe storm on the Australian scale of five.</p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone Ilsa in Australia: How strong is it?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Australian weather department, Cyclone Ilsa is expected to cross the coast somewhere in a 450-km (280-mile) span between the Port Hedland and Bidyadanga towns.</p>

<p>Those close to where Ilsa reaches land would experience gusts of up to 275 kph (170 mph), the bureau said.</p>

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<p>On Thursday, police closed the highway along the Pilbara coast between Port Hedland and the tourist town of Broome, 610 km (380 miles) to the northeast, to prevent motorists from risking the worsening conditions. Authorities expect the North West Coastal Highway will be impassable due to flooding before Ilsa passes.</p>

<p>Port Hedland and Broome are the largest population centers in the Pilbara region with 16,000 and 15,000 people.</p>

<p>Bidyadanga, home to around 700 people, had by Thursday stocked enough food and fuel to last a week in case the community is isolated by floodwater. Bidyadanga CEO Tania Baxter said maintaining the community’s electricity would be critical to how they weathered the storm.</p>

<p>"Without power, we haven’t got water and possibly even communications," Baxter told&nbsp;ABC News. "So if we can maintain power supply, then we’ll be fine. We’ll manage everything else that comes with it and any damage that comes."</p>

<p>Many in the cyclone’s path have evacuated in recent days by the Australian authorities. In Port Hedland, from which the world’s largest bulk export port sends Australian iron ore worldwide, evacuation centers had opened to people whose homes might not withstand the storm, said mayor Peter Carter.</p>

<p>"Everyone is on edge," Carter said. "They understand that cyclones are what they are. They’re very, very unpredictable."</p>

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Authorities issued warnings along the northwestern coast of Australia as a severe tropical cyclone lashed with increasing rains and strong winds of up to 275 kilometer per hour (170 miles per hour).

Authorities issued warnings along the northwestern coast of Australia as a severe tropical cyclone lashed with increasing rains and strong winds of up to 275 kilometer per hour (170 miles per hour). The severe cyclone warning has been specifically issued for Pilbara coast. It is sparsely populated. In past, the cyclones are not uncommon in these areas. However, Cyclone Ilsa's high wind speeds are expected to leave a trail of destruction. Isla is a Category 4 cyclone Cyclone Ilsa reached Category 4 intensity on Thursday over the Indian Ocean. It is expected to be the first storm of Category 4 scale to cross Western Australia's Pilbara coast in a decade, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. ALSO READ | Ever wondered how cyclones and hurricanes get their names? WION explains Category 4 cyclones have maximum mean wind speeds of 160-199 kph (99-124 mph) with wind gusts of 225-279 kph (140-173 mph). They are the second-most severe storm on the Australian scale of five. Cyclone Ilsa in Australia: How strong is it? According to the Australian weather department, Cyclone Ilsa is expected to cross the coast somewhere in a 450-km (280-mile) span between the Port Hedland and Bidyadanga towns. Those close to where Ilsa reaches land would experience gusts of up to 275 kph (170 mph), the bureau said. ALSO WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Climate change will make 'bomb cyclones' more frequent × On Thursday, police closed the highway along the Pilbara coast between Port Hedland and the tourist town of Broome, 610 km (380 miles) to the northeast, to prevent motorists from risking the worsening conditions. Authorities expect the North West Coastal Highway will be impassable due to flooding before Ilsa passes. Port Hedland and Broome are the largest population centers in the Pilbara region with 16,000 and 15,000 people. Bidyadanga, home to around 700 people, had by Thursday stocked enough food and fuel to last a week in case the community is isolated by floodwater. Bidyadanga CEO Tania Baxter said maintaining the community’s electricity would be critical to how they weathered the storm. "Without power, we haven’t got water and possibly even communications," Baxter told ABC News. "So if we can maintain power supply, then we’ll be fine. We’ll manage everything else that comes with it and any damage that comes." Many in the cyclone’s path have evacuated in recent days by the Australian authorities. In Port Hedland, from which the world’s largest bulk export port sends Australian iron ore worldwide, evacuation centers had opened to people whose homes might not withstand the storm, said mayor Peter Carter. "Everyone is on edge," Carter said. "They understand that cyclones are what they are. They’re very, very unpredictable." (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>Twitter owner Elon Musk in a rare wide-ranging interview opened up on takeover of the social media company and the wave of lay offs in the Silicon Valley shortly after he took over the company last year. Asked about his first impressions of Twitter, Musk chuckled and said that he thought of it as "a really nice office building".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk, in an interview with BBC said that Twitter before him was being run "like a non-profit." and that without a "drastic action", it had just "four months to live".</p>

<h2><strong>Musk voted for Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Putting aside the previous speculations of Musk being a closeted Republican, Musk said that he voted for Joe Biden in the last US presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Definitely close to half the country voted for Trump. I was not one of them," Musk told BBC.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk says he is 'no longer the CEO of Twitter'</strong></h2>

<p>In an interview that had its tense moments, Musk stops the BBC interviewer to say that he is "no longer the CEO of Twitter."</p>

<p>When asked who is the CEO of Twitter, he names his pet dog Floki, a Shiba Inu, the canine breed that symbolises Dogecoin.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs</h2>

<p>Saying that Twitter had 8,000 employees when he took over and it now operates with just 1,500 people, Musk told BBC that while it is "not fun at all" to fire people, he still had to do it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's not possible to talk with that many people face to face," Musk said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Elon Musk calls for AI regulatory body</strong></h2>

<p>Elon Musk said that while developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence were ongoing for many years, a ChatGPT like chatbot had provided it an "easy interface".&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter owner Elon Musk in a rare wide-ranging interview opened up on takeover of the social media company and the wave of lay offs in the Silicon Valley shortly after he took over the company last year.

Twitter owner Elon Musk in a rare wide-ranging interview opened up on takeover of the social media company and the wave of lay offs in the Silicon Valley shortly after he took over the company last year. Asked about his first impressions of Twitter, Musk chuckled and said that he thought of it as "a really nice office building". Musk, in an interview with BBC said that Twitter before him was being run "like a non-profit." and that without a "drastic action", it had just "four months to live". Musk voted for Biden Putting aside the previous speculations of Musk being a closeted Republican, Musk said that he voted for Joe Biden in the last US presidential election. "Definitely close to half the country voted for Trump. I was not one of them," Musk told BBC. Musk says he is 'no longer the CEO of Twitter' In an interview that had its tense moments, Musk stops the BBC interviewer to say that he is "no longer the CEO of Twitter." When asked who is the CEO of Twitter, he names his pet dog Floki, a Shiba Inu, the canine breed that symbolises Dogecoin. Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs Saying that Twitter had 8,000 employees when he took over and it now operates with just 1,500 people, Musk told BBC that while it is "not fun at all" to fire people, he still had to do it. ALSO WATCH | Elon Musk merges Twitter with X Corp × "It's not possible to talk with that many people face to face," Musk said. I should not tweet after 3 AM: Elon Musk Musk agreed that he has shot himself in the foot multiple times by tweeting uncontrollably. ALSO READ | Twitter no more? Musk raises hopes of 'everything app' named X "I think I should not tweet after 3 AM," he said. Elon Musk calls for AI regulatory body Elon Musk said that while developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence were ongoing for many years, a ChatGPT like chatbot had provided it an "easy interface". "There should be a regulatory body to make sure it doesn't present a danger to the public," Musk 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>Former US president Donald Trump gave his first media interview since his indictment and consequent arraignment at a New York courthouse earlier this month.Trump raised doubts if Joe Biden would run for the White House again, and hit out at French President Emmanuel Macron for meeting with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In an interview with Fox News, while referring to the meeting between the two leaders last week, Trump said that Macron was “kissing his (Xi’s) &nbsp;a**.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Republican presidential frontrunner claimed that the United States had lost influence in the world since the time he stopped being&nbsp;president.</p>

<p>"You got this crazy world, it's blowing up and the United States has absolutely no say," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And Macron, who is a friend of mine, is over with China, kissing his ass. Okay, in China! I said, 'France is now going to China.'"</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron was at the receiving end of&nbsp;Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-beijings-charm-offensive-jerusalem-on-boil-and-more-580784">charm offensive</a> last week when the former was on a rare state visit to the world’s second largest economy. Macron was seen being mobbed by students at a Guangzhou university as students scrambled to get a glimpse of him, the visuals translating into nothing short of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-french-president-macron-gets-rockstar-welcome-at-top-chinese-university-mobbed-by-students-580450">rockstar welcome</a>.</p>

<p>Following his China visit, Macron’s remarks caused a geopolitical storm in the US as well as the American foreign policy spectrum as he cautioned that Europeans should not chain themselves to US foreign policy.</p>

<p>Macron said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-eu-must-not-take-us-china-side-on-taiwan-issue-after-beijing-visit-580767">European countries should not get caught</a> in the tense standoff between Beijing and Washington over the fate of Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has vowed to regain control of Taiwan, while the US government pledges to help Taiwan defend itself. In a bid to assert its claim over the self-ruled island nation, China’s military manoeuvres around Taiwanese waters have raised alarms across the Indo-Pacific the following week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Macron wraps up a three-day state visit to China</strong></p>

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<p>Macron, who discussed Taiwan with Xi on Friday, warned against Europe being "caught up in crises that are not ours, which prevents it from building its strategic autonomy."</p>

<p>"The paradox would be that, overcome with panic, we believe we are just America's followers," Macron said. "The worse thing would be to think that we Europeans must become followers on this topic and take our cue from the US agenda and a Chinese overreaction."</p>

<h2><strong>What else did Donald Trump say?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump raised doubts if Joe Biden would seek re-election to the White House in the forthcoming US presidential polls. Trump’s doubts were based on his interpretation of Biden’s recent interview to NBC News, in which the sitting president declared that he plans on running but the Democratic Party is “not prepared to announce it yet”.</p>

<p>"Look, I watch him just like you do. And I think it’s almost inappropriate for me to say it. I don’t see how it’s possible," Trump said.<br />
Referring to Biden’s response to the question on him running for president again, Trump said: "[Biden gave] a long answer about the eggs and this and that,&nbsp;look, I don’t think he can.”</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump gave his first media interview since his indictment and consequent arraignment at a New York courthouse earlier this month.Trump raised doubts if Joe Biden would run for the White House again, and hit out at French President Emmanuel Macron for meeting with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Former US president Donald Trump gave his first media interview since his indictment and consequent arraignment at a New York courthouse earlier this month.Trump raised doubts if Joe Biden would run for the White House again, and hit out at French President Emmanuel Macron for meeting with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In an interview with Fox News, while referring to the meeting between the two leaders last week, Trump said that Macron was “kissing his (Xi’s) a**.” The Republican presidential frontrunner claimed that the United States had lost influence in the world since the time he stopped being president. "You got this crazy world, it's blowing up and the United States has absolutely no say," he said. "And Macron, who is a friend of mine, is over with China, kissing his ass. Okay, in China! I said, 'France is now going to China.'" French President Emmanuel Macron was at the receiving end of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s charm offensive last week when the former was on a rare state visit to the world’s second largest economy. Macron was seen being mobbed by students at a Guangzhou university as students scrambled to get a glimpse of him, the visuals translating into nothing short of a rockstar welcome. Following his China visit, Macron’s remarks caused a geopolitical storm in the US as well as the American foreign policy spectrum as he cautioned that Europeans should not chain themselves to US foreign policy. Macron said that European countries should not get caught in the tense standoff between Beijing and Washington over the fate of Taiwan. China has vowed to regain control of Taiwan, while the US government pledges to help Taiwan defend itself. In a bid to assert its claim over the self-ruled island nation, China’s military manoeuvres around Taiwanese waters have raised alarms across the Indo-Pacific the following week. ALSO WATCH | Macron wraps up a three-day state visit to China × Macron, who discussed Taiwan with Xi on Friday, warned against Europe being "caught up in crises that are not ours, which prevents it from building its strategic autonomy." "The paradox would be that, overcome with panic, we believe we are just America's followers," Macron said. "The worse thing would be to think that we Europeans must become followers on this topic and take our cue from the US agenda and a Chinese overreaction." What else did Donald Trump say? Trump raised doubts if Joe Biden would seek re-election to the White House in the forthcoming US presidential polls. Trump’s doubts were based on his interpretation of Biden’s recent interview to NBC News, in which the sitting president declared that he plans on running but the Democratic Party is “not prepared to announce it yet”. "Look, I watch him just like you do. And I think it’s almost inappropriate for me to say it. I don’t see how it’s possible," Trump said. Referring to Biden’s response to the question on him running for president again, Trump said: "[Biden gave] a long answer about the eggs and this and that, look, I don’t think he can.” 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>Several&nbsp;dozen of people, including children, were killed in central Myanmar following the military's airstrikes on Tuesday. The number of dead cited by a local pro-democracy group and media goes as high as 100. CNN pegged the death toll at 133.</p>

<p>Myanmar's military has reportedly confirmed the airstrikes without commenting on the number of people killed in its offensive against its own people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Many people including children were killed and the casualties may exceed more than 50 people,” U Nay Zin Latt, a former legislator for the region, told the Irrawaddy news website.</p>

<p>The airstrikes took place in the Sagaing region, a stronghold of deposed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s now-suspended National League for Democracy.</p>

<p>The people who died in Tuesday’s airstrikes were reportedly attending a ceremony in a village held by opponents of the army rule. The airstrikes targeted a community hall, resulting in scores of fatalities.</p>

<p>The United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk<b>&nbsp;</b>said he was “horrified" at the reported air strikes.</p>

<p>"It appears school children performing dances, as well as other civilians, attending an opening ceremony at the hall in Pazigyi village, Kanbalu Township, were among the victims," Turk said.</p>

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<p>Describing how "a helicopter gunship then reportedly fired on those fleeing the hall", he pointed to reports of the attack and said that he was horrified at it.</p>

<p>Undated visuals attributed to be from the Sagaing region show graphic images of bodies scattered among the ruins of homes. WION cannot independently verify the veracity of these videos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UN Human Rights chief accused Myanmar’s military of disregarding "clear legal obligations…to protect civilians in the conduct of hostilities" and showing "blatant disregard for the related rules of international law".</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Myanmar: Junta extends State of Emergency by six months</strong></p>

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<p>“I also call on all parties to take all feasible precautions to protect the civilian population that is under their control from the effects of attacks, including by avoiding locating military objectives within or near densely populated areas," he said.</p>

<p>Myanmar’s military took over Naypyidaw’s power corridors in a coup two years ago. The country has been in&nbsp;chaos ever since.&nbsp;The military is increasingly using air strikes to counter an&nbsp;armed struggle against its rule.&nbsp;More than 3,000 civilians are estimated to have been killed since then by security forces.</p>

<p>Sagaing region has reportedly put up a fierce resistance to the military’s rule. Intense fighting has been raging for months in the region with sporadic instances of human rights violations.</p>

<p>Turk reiterated that "there are reasonable grounds to believe that the military and its affiliated militias are responsible for an extremely broad range of human rights violations and abuses since February 1, 2021".</p>

<p>Some of those violations, he warned, “may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes."</p>

<p>"I firmly believe the international justice processes now underway will one day hold the military leadership accountable for such crimes," he said.</p>

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Several dozen of people, including children, were killed in central Myanmar following the military's airstrikes on Tuesday. The number of dead cited by a local pro-democracy group and media goes as high as 100. CNN pegged the death toll at 133. Myanmar's military has reportedly confirmed the airstrikes without commenting on the number of people killed in its offensive against its own people. “Many people including children were killed and the casualties may exceed more than 50 people,” U Nay Zin Latt, a former legislator for the region, told the Irrawaddy news website. The airstrikes took place in the Sagaing region, a stronghold of deposed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s now-suspended National League for Democracy. The people who died in Tuesday’s airstrikes were reportedly attending a ceremony in a village held by opponents of the army rule. The airstrikes targeted a community hall, resulting in scores of fatalities. The United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said he was “horrified" at the reported air strikes. "It appears school children performing dances, as well as other civilians, attending an opening ceremony at the hall in Pazigyi village, Kanbalu Township, were among the victims," Turk said. ALSO READ | Thousands from Myanmar flee to Thailand amid fighting between military, rebels Describing how "a helicopter gunship then reportedly fired on those fleeing the hall", he pointed to reports of the attack and said that he was horrified at it. Undated visuals attributed to be from the Sagaing region show graphic images of bodies scattered among the ruins of homes. WION cannot independently verify the veracity of these videos. The UN Human Rights chief accused Myanmar’s military of disregarding "clear legal obligations…to protect civilians in the conduct of hostilities" and showing "blatant disregard for the related rules of international law". ALSO WATCH | Myanmar: Junta extends State of Emergency by six months × “I also call on all parties to take all feasible precautions to protect the civilian population that is under their control from the effects of attacks, including by avoiding locating military objectives within or near densely populated areas," he said. Myanmar’s military took over Naypyidaw’s power corridors in a coup two years ago. The country has been in chaos ever since. The military is increasingly using air strikes to counter an armed struggle against its rule. More than 3,000 civilians are estimated to have been killed since then by security forces. Sagaing region has reportedly put up a fierce resistance to the military’s rule. Intense fighting has been raging for months in the region with sporadic instances of human rights violations. Turk reiterated that "there are reasonable grounds to believe that the military and its affiliated militias are responsible for an extremely broad range of human rights violations and abuses since February 1, 2021". Some of those violations, he warned, “may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes." "I firmly believe the international justice processes now underway will one day hold the military leadership accountable for such crimes," 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 regulators in China on Tuesday released draft rules for companies developing generative artificial intelligence chatbots and related products like ChatGPT. The draft rules are first of their kind as they target fast-developing Artificial Intelligence, as China's homegrown tech giants begin rolling out AI products.</p>

<p>The generative AI refers to algorithms trained with huge amounts of data that are able to generate content such as images and texts.</p>

<p>OpenAI-developed ChatGPT continues to be in the spotlight as it&nbsp;generates responses to user queries by becoming hugely popular.</p>

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<p>China is not the only country concerned with the development of generative AI. Last month, Italy banned ChatGPT citing privacy concerns.</p>

<h2><strong>ChatGPT-like competition: Alibaba, Baidu step up</strong></h2>

<p>As ChatGPT made waves, Chinese technology giants have been unveiling their rival products as well. On Tuesday, Alibaba unveiled Tongyi Qianwen, its generative AI product, that the e-commerce giant plans to integrate across various services. Last month,&nbsp;Baidu also launched its equivalent, Ernie Bot, for testing.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;ChatGPT creator OpenAI CEO mulling to open office in Japan</strong></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;draft measures lay out the ground rules that generative AI services have to follow, including the type of content these products are allowed to generate. According to the draft rules, the content needs to reflect the core values of socialism and should not subvert state power.</p>

<p>Companies should ensure the data being used to train these AI models will not discriminate against people based on things like ethnicity, race and gender, the draft said. They also should not generate false information, the Cyberspace Administration of China said.</p>

<p>Analysts cited in the US media said&nbsp;that Chinese regulators are likely closely watching the development of generative AI&nbsp;due to its potential to generate content that could be politically sensitive.</p>

<p>The Cyberspace Administration of China’s rules highlight that concern and lay out a framework for how Chinese firms will need to approach the development of the technology. But the measures, which are slated to come into effect later this year, will work in coordination with China’s various other regulations around data protection and algorithm development, CNBC reported.</p>

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The regulators in China on Tuesday released draft rules for companies developing generative artificial intelligence chatbots and related products like ChatGPT. The draft rules are first of their kind as they target fast-developing Artificial Intelligence, as China's homegrown tech giants begin rolling out AI products.

The regulators in China on Tuesday released draft rules for companies developing generative artificial intelligence chatbots and related products like ChatGPT. The draft rules are first of their kind as they target fast-developing Artificial Intelligence, as China's homegrown tech giants begin rolling out AI products. The generative AI refers to algorithms trained with huge amounts of data that are able to generate content such as images and texts. OpenAI-developed ChatGPT continues to be in the spotlight as it generates responses to user queries by becoming hugely popular. ALSO READ | Won't stop developing AI, responds OpenAI to Italian ban on ChatGPT China is not the only country concerned with the development of generative AI. Last month, Italy banned ChatGPT citing privacy concerns. ChatGPT-like competition: Alibaba, Baidu step up As ChatGPT made waves, Chinese technology giants have been unveiling their rival products as well. On Tuesday, Alibaba unveiled Tongyi Qianwen, its generative AI product, that the e-commerce giant plans to integrate across various services. Last month, Baidu also launched its equivalent, Ernie Bot, for testing. ALSO WATCH | ChatGPT creator OpenAI CEO mulling to open office in Japan × The draft measures lay out the ground rules that generative AI services have to follow, including the type of content these products are allowed to generate. According to the draft rules, the content needs to reflect the core values of socialism and should not subvert state power. Companies should ensure the data being used to train these AI models will not discriminate against people based on things like ethnicity, race and gender, the draft said. They also should not generate false information, the Cyberspace Administration of China said. Analysts cited in the US media said that Chinese regulators are likely closely watching the development of generative AI due to its potential to generate content that could be politically sensitive. The Cyberspace Administration of China’s rules highlight that concern and lay out a framework for how Chinese firms will need to approach the development of the technology. But the measures, which are slated to come into effect later this year, will work in coordination with China’s various other regulations around data protection and algorithm development, CNBC reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>India's Bihar state was hit by an earthquake on the morning of Wednesday, April 12. The earthquake occurred at around 5:35 PM on Wednesday, April 12, about 320 km east of state capital Patna and over 1300 km east of New Delhi.&nbsp;The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km and was marked at 4.3&nbsp;on Richter scale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's National Center for Seismology informed of the earthquake in a tweet on Wednesday morning.</p>

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<p>The official media handle of the National Centre for Seismology took to Twitter and said, “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 12-04-2023, 05:35:10 IST, Lat: 25.98 &amp; Long: 87.26, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 140 km SW of Siliguri, West Bengal”.</p>

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<p>Earlier on April 9, an earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale occurred at a depth of 10 km in Nicobar Island on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The border between India's Bihar state and Nepal is considered particularly prone to earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the worst earthquake tragedies on Indian subcontinent, the 1934 Bihar–Nepal earthquake led to widespread destruction in the towns of Munger and Muzaffarpur.&nbsp;</p>

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India's Bihar state was hit by an earthquake on the morning of Wednesday, April 12. The earthquake occurred at around 5:35 PM on Wednesday, April 12, about 320 km east of state capital Patna and over 1300 km east of New Delhi.

India's Bihar state was hit by an earthquake on the morning of Wednesday, April 12. The earthquake occurred at around 5:35 PM on Wednesday, April 12, about 320 km east of state capital Patna and over 1300 km east of New Delhi. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km and was marked at 4.3 on Richter scale. India's National Center for Seismology informed of the earthquake in a tweet on Wednesday morning. ALSO WATCH | Deadly earthquake kills thousands in Turkiye × The official media handle of the National Centre for Seismology took to Twitter and said, “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 12-04-2023, 05:35:10 IST, Lat: 25.98 & Long: 87.26, Depth: 10 Km, Location: 140 km SW of Siliguri, West Bengal”. Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 12-04-2023, 05:35:10 IST, Lat: 25.98 & Long: 87.26, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: 140km SW of Siliguri, West Bengal, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/bJLzKnE97i@Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966 pic.twitter.com/xvBkJ6sW0a — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 12, 2023 × Earlier on April 9, an earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale occurred at a depth of 10 km in Nicobar Island on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology. ALSO READ | Small earthquakes hit Nicobar Island and Mizoram The border between India's Bihar state and Nepal is considered particularly prone to earthquakes. In one of the worst earthquake tragedies on Indian subcontinent, the 1934 Bihar–Nepal earthquake led to widespread destruction in the towns of Munger and Muzaffarpur. The number of deaths due to 1934 earthquake was estimated between 10,700–12,000 with more than 7,000 recorded in Bihar. 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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In contrast to Western reporting, Indian investors have been coming to the country for a very long time and they continue to do so, proving the growth and resilience of the economy, according to Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sita Raman, who was speaking at a Washington event.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman STRONGLY CONDEMNS the Western perception of India

<p>Women in Egypt are being arrested on charges such as overlooking&nbsp;"public morals" and "undermining family morals" under a 2018 cyber crime law. The latest victim is the TikTok influencer Salma Elshimy who was arrested after one of her posts on the short-form video sharing platform was deemed offensive.</p>

<p>Elshimy had just landed at Cairo International Airport when she was arrested on April 3. The 33-year-old social media celebrity was arrested&nbsp;on charges of inciting “debauchery” and “violating family values” through her social media posts.</p>

<p>The Egyptian model and influencer with a purported follower base of 3.3 million on TikTok was reportedly returning from a trip to Dubai. It was reported that Elshimy had filed for a permanent residency in Dubai itself. Elshimy's arrest was first reported by a United Arab Emirates-photographer.</p>

<p>According to Qatar-based Middle East Monitor, Egypt’s public prosecutor ordered that she be detained for four days on charges of "spreading immorality" and publishing videos and photographs that "contradict social morals and values".</p>

<p>But this is not the first time that Elshimy has been arrested by the Egyptian authorities. She was arrested for a month in December 2020, and later released on bail. Elshimy was arrested for posing outside Saqqara necropolis, near the ancient capital of Memphis. The social media influencer was widely denounced in Egypt for posting photographs of herself in ancient Egyptian dress in front of the Pyramid of Djoser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local media accused her of “exploiting the cultural value of the antiquities in inappropriate Pharaonic clothes”.</p>

<p>"Arresting women and girls on very vague grounds simply for posting videos and photos of themselves on social media sites is discriminatory and directly violates their right to free expression," Rothna Begum, a senior women’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch, wrote in a 2020 report. "Policing women’s peaceful conduct online smacks of a new effort to control women’s use of public spaces."</p>

<p>Rights trackers&nbsp;say more than a dozen female influencers have been arrested since 2020. They include TikTok celebrities Haneen Hossam, 24, and Mawada al-Adham, 22, who were first arrested in 2020 and later jailed for social media posts deemed to violate "public morals".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hossam was notably accused of "human trafficking"&nbsp;for telling her 1.3 million followers at the time that young girls could earn money through social media posts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2020, a young influencer was arrested in Egypt after she&nbsp;posted a live video of herself in which she appeared covered in bruises. She plead with the authorities to arrest and prosecute men she accused of beating and raping her. The woman was herself charged with violating "public morals" and "undermining family values", based on her alleged assailants’ testimony.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Survey: Girls want to enjoy work but not lead, perceive leadership differently</strong></p>

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<p>"These serial arrests of women send a chilling signal about the state of women’s rights in Egypt," wrote HRW’s Begum. "Instead of tackling pervasive domestic violence, sexual harassment, and violence, Egyptian authorities appear intent on reinforcing societal discrimination by persecuting women and girls for how they appear online or what they say."</p>

<p>If she is found guilty, Elshimy faces up to five years in prison and €8,000 ($8,700) in fines for "violating public morality", and a further six months in jail and up to €3,000 for "infringing on family principles and values in Egyptian society."</p>

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Women in Egypt are being arrested on charges such as overlooking "public morals" and "undermining family morals" under a 2018 cyber crime law. The latest victim is the TikTok influencer Salma Elshimy who was arrested after one of her posts on the short-form video sharing platform was deemed offensive.

Women in Egypt are being arrested on charges such as overlooking "public morals" and "undermining family morals" under a 2018 cyber crime law. The latest victim is the TikTok influencer Salma Elshimy who was arrested after one of her posts on the short-form video sharing platform was deemed offensive. Elshimy had just landed at Cairo International Airport when she was arrested on April 3. The 33-year-old social media celebrity was arrested on charges of inciting “debauchery” and “violating family values” through her social media posts. The Egyptian model and influencer with a purported follower base of 3.3 million on TikTok was reportedly returning from a trip to Dubai. It was reported that Elshimy had filed for a permanent residency in Dubai itself. Elshimy's arrest was first reported by a United Arab Emirates-photographer. According to Qatar-based Middle East Monitor, Egypt’s public prosecutor ordered that she be detained for four days on charges of "spreading immorality" and publishing videos and photographs that "contradict social morals and values". But this is not the first time that Elshimy has been arrested by the Egyptian authorities. She was arrested for a month in December 2020, and later released on bail. Elshimy was arrested for posing outside Saqqara necropolis, near the ancient capital of Memphis. The social media influencer was widely denounced in Egypt for posting photographs of herself in ancient Egyptian dress in front of the Pyramid of Djoser. Local media accused her of “exploiting the cultural value of the antiquities in inappropriate Pharaonic clothes”. "Arresting women and girls on very vague grounds simply for posting videos and photos of themselves on social media sites is discriminatory and directly violates their right to free expression," Rothna Begum, a senior women’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch, wrote in a 2020 report. "Policing women’s peaceful conduct online smacks of a new effort to control women’s use of public spaces." Rights trackers say more than a dozen female influencers have been arrested since 2020. They include TikTok celebrities Haneen Hossam, 24, and Mawada al-Adham, 22, who were first arrested in 2020 and later jailed for social media posts deemed to violate "public morals". ALSO READ | New Malaysian state law to punish women for wearing men's clothing Hossam was notably accused of "human trafficking" for telling her 1.3 million followers at the time that young girls could earn money through social media posts. In 2020, a young influencer was arrested in Egypt after she posted a live video of herself in which she appeared covered in bruises. She plead with the authorities to arrest and prosecute men she accused of beating and raping her. The woman was herself charged with violating "public morals" and "undermining family values", based on her alleged assailants’ testimony. ALSO WATCH | Survey: Girls want to enjoy work but not lead, perceive leadership differently × "These serial arrests of women send a chilling signal about the state of women’s rights in Egypt," wrote HRW’s Begum. "Instead of tackling pervasive domestic violence, sexual harassment, and violence, Egyptian authorities appear intent on reinforcing societal discrimination by persecuting women and girls for how they appear online or what they say." If she is found guilty, Elshimy faces up to five years in prison and €8,000 ($8,700) in fines for "violating public morality", and a further six months in jail and up to €3,000 for "infringing on family principles and values in Egyptian society." (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>Pope Francis presided over the Easter Mass on Sunday and called for peace amid the raging conflict in Ukraine and the recent escalation in violence between Israel and Palestine. The religious leader expressed "deep concern" over the recent flare-up in violence globally.</p>

<p>While addressing a crowd of some 100,000 people gathered in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City, he said that the renewed violence "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue."</p>

<p>"Help the beloved Ukrainian people on their journey towards peace, and shed the light of Easter upon the people of Russia," he said.</p>

<p>"Comfort the wounded and all those who have lost loved ones because of the war, and grant that prisoners may return safe and sound to their families."</p>

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<p>He also drew attention to conflicts around the world, from Syria to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and offered prayers for victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.</p>

<p>This week, as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter have coincided, a&nbsp;surge in violence and unrest between Israel and Palestinians dominated the news cycle worldwide.</p>

<p>The pope called for a resumption in dialogue to ensure peace "in the Holy City (of Jerusalem) and in the entire region."</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Israeli police stormed the prayer hall of Al-Aqsa mosque, Islam's third-holiest site, in a pre-dawn raid aimed at dislodging "law-breaking youths and masked agitators" they said had barricaded themselves inside.</p>

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<p>The next day, more than 30 rockets were fired from Lebanese soil into Israel by Palestinian groups.</p>

<p>Israel then bombarded Gaza and southern Lebanon, targeting "terror infrastructures" that it said belonged to the Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 86-year-old pope has returned to his duties in Vatican after a recent stay in hospital following a bout of bronchitis. On Saturday evening, he presided over the Vigil mass in Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, a two-and-a-half-hour ceremony performed before 8,000 people.</p>

<p>On Friday evening however, he stayed away from the Good Friday "Way of the Cross" service as a precaution because of the intense cold, the Vatican said. It was for the first time that he missed the ceremony during his papacy.</p>

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Pope Francis presided over the Easter Mass on Sunday and called for peace amid the raging conflict in Ukraine and the recent escalation in violence between Israel and Palestine.

Pope Francis presided over the Easter Mass on Sunday and called for peace amid the raging conflict in Ukraine and the recent escalation in violence between Israel and Palestine. The religious leader expressed "deep concern" over the recent flare-up in violence globally. While addressing a crowd of some 100,000 people gathered in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City, he said that the renewed violence "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue." "Help the beloved Ukrainian people on their journey towards peace, and shed the light of Easter upon the people of Russia," he said. "Comfort the wounded and all those who have lost loved ones because of the war, and grant that prisoners may return safe and sound to their families." ALSO READ | Pope says sex is 'one of the most beautiful things' in a documentary He also drew attention to conflicts around the world, from Syria to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and offered prayers for victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. This week, as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the Jewish Passover and Christian Easter have coincided, a surge in violence and unrest between Israel and Palestinians dominated the news cycle worldwide. The pope called for a resumption in dialogue to ensure peace "in the Holy City (of Jerusalem) and in the entire region." On Wednesday, Israeli police stormed the prayer hall of Al-Aqsa mosque, Islam's third-holiest site, in a pre-dawn raid aimed at dislodging "law-breaking youths and masked agitators" they said had barricaded themselves inside. ALSO WATCH | Vatican: Pope Francis to be hospitalised for days for lung infection × The next day, more than 30 rockets were fired from Lebanese soil into Israel by Palestinian groups. Israel then bombarded Gaza and southern Lebanon, targeting "terror infrastructures" that it said belonged to the Hamas. The 86-year-old pope has returned to his duties in Vatican after a recent stay in hospital following a bout of bronchitis. On Saturday evening, he presided over the Vigil mass in Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, a two-and-a-half-hour ceremony performed before 8,000 people. On Friday evening however, he stayed away from the Good Friday "Way of the Cross" service as a precaution because of the intense cold, the Vatican said. It was for the first time that he missed the ceremony during his papacy. (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.

Easter Mass 2023: Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Palestine amid raging conflicts

<p>The global Easter festivities culminated into a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in Vatican City where he called for peace amid raging conflicts all over the world. French President Emmanuel Macron is no more the same man of America-centered strategic outlook. Meanwhile, the Chinese actions of belligerence continued around Taiwan even on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Back from a three-day state visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron is a man of fresh ideas. In a no holds barred interview, Macron said Europe must strive for 'neutrality' on the Taiwan issue, adding that the bloc must not be a follower of either the US or China.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The United States struck a note of caution saying that it was “monitoring” China as it continued its military drills around Taiwan for the second day on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Israel's military hit targets in southern Syria&nbsp;in retaliation&nbsp;after six rockets were launched from the Syrian territory toward Israel in a rare attack from its northeastern neighbour,&nbsp;said the Israeli military&nbsp;early on Sunday (April 9). &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dawn Ramadan prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound ended peacefully on Sunday after days of heightened tension at the flashpoint Jerusalem site/ Meanwhile,&nbsp;a mass‮ ‬Passover benediction at the adjacent Western Wall also began. Some Jewish visitors could also be seen walking through the mosque compound under heavy police security.</p>

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The global Easter festivities culminated into a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in Vatican City where he called for peace amid raging conflicts all over the world.

The global Easter festivities culminated into a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in Vatican City where he called for peace amid raging conflicts all over the world. French President Emmanuel Macron is no more the same man of America-centered strategic outlook. Meanwhile, the Chinese actions of belligerence continued around Taiwan even on Sunday. Click on the headlines to read more: Easter Mass 2023: Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Palestine amid raging conflicts Pope Francis presided over the Easter Mass on Sunday and called for peace amid raging conflict in Ukraine and recent escalation in violence between Israel and Palestine. The religious leader expressed "deep concern" over recent flare-up in violence globally. Macron warns EU must not take US, China side on Taiwan issue after Beijing visit Back from a three-day state visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron is a man of fresh ideas. In a no holds barred interview, Macron said Europe must strive for 'neutrality' on the Taiwan issue, adding that the bloc must not be a follower of either the US or China. China simulates precision strikes against Taiwan on Day 2 of drills; US urges restraint The United States struck a note of caution saying that it was “monitoring” China as it continued its military drills around Taiwan for the second day on Sunday. Israeli fighter jets hit military compound in Syria in response to rocket strikes Israel's military hit targets in southern Syria in retaliation after six rockets were launched from the Syrian territory toward Israel in a rare attack from its northeastern neighbour, said the Israeli military early on Sunday (April 9). Did humans bring Covid-19 to Wuhan market? A Chinese scientist claims so A Chinese scientist has come up with a new theory on the origins of Covid-19. He has claimed that the Covid-19 virus may have originated in humans. Tong Yigang of the Beijing University of Chemical Technology explained that the genetic sequences of viral samples taken from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan were “almost identical” to those of patients infected with the coronavirus. He says that this likely suggests that Covid-19 may have originated from humans. In pics | Jews walk through Al-Aqsa compound as Muslims offer Ramadan prayers Dawn Ramadan prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound ended peacefully on Sunday after days of heightened tension at the flashpoint Jerusalem site/ Meanwhile, a mass‮ ‬Passover benediction at the adjacent Western Wall also began. Some Jewish visitors could also be seen walking through the mosque compound under heavy police security. IMD forecast says heatwave will take over several parts of India in coming five days North India is likely to witness a hot spell soon this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) saying that several parts of the country will witness a spike in temperature in the next five days. The IMD warned that there would be a gradual rise of two-four degrees Celsius over the next five days in the country. The IMD warning comes after the agency said that except for parts of the northwest and peninsular region, most parts of India are likely to witness above-normal maximum temperatures from April to June. WION exclusive: Indian minister Nitin Gadkari spells out plans to decongest capital Delhi India’s Minister of Road and Highways Nitin Gadkari in an exclusive interview to WION spelt out his ambitious plan to decongest the roads in the national capital New Delhi. IPL 2023: 100-WIN CLUB! CSK, MI, RCB and two others feature in the elite list Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, which kicks off on March 31, here's a look at the teams with 100 or more wins in the history of the showpiece event. Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn's complete relationship timeline: First date, couple outings and more In the last six years, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have made one thing clear - their relationship is an intimate but private one. And, they've always put up a united front in protecting their privacy. But their rare couple outings have shelled major relationship goals over the years. Nobody knows for sure when the two first met and fell in love, however, sleuths have determined that her 2017 song "Dress" refers to their first meeting.

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