<p>Russia has been planning to send cosmonauts to the Moon for the first time in history. The cosmonauts are likely to go to the Moon in the next decade and intend to construct a moon base from 2031, as per the Russian corporation which is responsible for manned space flights, as reported by state news agency TASS.</p>

<p>Vladimir Solovyov of RKK Energia presented a draft plan and stated that Russia has been planning manned missions to the moon, which includes the first landing on the moon by a Russian along with building a moon base, &nbsp;stated TASS on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>"Preparations for the deployment of a lunar base - 2031-2040," quoted TASS in the draft plan as saying. The plan further emphasised exploiting the resources of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia's weakening space programme</strong></h2>

<p>In August, the first moon mission carried out by Russia in 47 years failed after its Luna-25 spacecraft went out of control and crashed into the moon. The failure underscored the problems which have crept inside their once mighty space programme. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian space agency's head had stated that the Luna-25 spacecraft had crashed because its engines failed to shut down correctly, and he also held the decades-long pause in the country's lunar exploration for the mishap.</p>

<p>The pilotless Luna-25 was set to land on August 21 while it had aimed to achieve the feat of becoming the first spacecraft to touch down on the moon's south pole, an area where scientists have suggested precious elements and major reserves of frozen water may exist.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russian shelling kills three people</strong></p>

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<p>In 1969, US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, however, it was the Luna-2 mission of the Soviet Union which was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of the moon in 1959, and the Luna-9 mission in 1966 became the first to make a soft landing on the moon. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go into outer space, however, Soviet cosmonauts never did a human landing on the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia has been planning to send cosmonauts to the Moon for the first time in history. The cosmonauts are likely to go to the Moon in the next decade and intend to construct a moon base from 2031, as per the Russian corporation which is responsible for manned space flights, as reported by state news agency TASS.

Russia has been planning to send cosmonauts to the Moon for the first time in history. The cosmonauts are likely to go to the Moon in the next decade and intend to construct a moon base from 2031, as per the Russian corporation which is responsible for manned space flights, as reported by state news agency TASS. Vladimir Solovyov of RKK Energia presented a draft plan and stated that Russia has been planning manned missions to the moon, which includes the first landing on the moon by a Russian along with building a moon base, stated TASS on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Vladimir Putin’s daughter criticises laws adopted during father’s regime "Preparations for the deployment of a lunar base - 2031-2040," quoted TASS in the draft plan as saying. The plan further emphasised exploiting the resources of the moon. Russia's weakening space programme In August, the first moon mission carried out by Russia in 47 years failed after its Luna-25 spacecraft went out of control and crashed into the moon. The failure underscored the problems which have crept inside their once mighty space programme. The Russian space agency's head had stated that the Luna-25 spacecraft had crashed because its engines failed to shut down correctly, and he also held the decades-long pause in the country's lunar exploration for the mishap. The pilotless Luna-25 was set to land on August 21 while it had aimed to achieve the feat of becoming the first spacecraft to touch down on the moon's south pole, an area where scientists have suggested precious elements and major reserves of frozen water may exist. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Russian shelling kills three people In 1969, US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, however, it was the Luna-2 mission of the Soviet Union which was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of the moon in 1959, and the Luna-9 mission in 1966 became the first to make a soft landing on the moon. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go into outer space, however, Soviet cosmonauts never did a human landing on the moon. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia plans to send cosmonauts to Moon for first time in next decade

Israeli forces have conducted raids on Gaza's largest hospital the Al-Shifa. Israeli Defense Forces say that Hamas militants are operating from a command centre inside the hospital premises. Several people including the staff and the patients were injured in that raid video released by doctors inside Al-Shifa shows the damage caused by the Israeli raid.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli forces stormed Gaza's largest hospital

Israeli forces have conducted raids on Gaza's largest hospital the Al-Shifa. Israeli Defense Forces say that Hamas militants are operating from a command centre inside the hospital premises. Several people including the staff and the patients were injured in that raid video released by doctors inside Al-Shifa shows the damage caused by the Israeli raid. To know more watch this interview with Mohammed Najib.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel not sure when will operation at Al-Shifa end

<p>A massive fire broke out in the New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express when it was passing through Etawah city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening (Nov 15), stated officials. The officials confirmed no casualties in the mishap and said the fire was doused later.</p>

<p>Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Central Railways Himanshu Upadhyay stated that the Sarai Bhopat junction's station master noticed smoke rising from coach number S1 of New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express when it was near Etawah. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"While train number 02570 Darbhanga Clone Special was passing through Sarai Bhopal Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, the station master immediately stopped the train after seeing smoke in the S1 coach. All passengers were disembarked safely. There are no injuries or casualties. The train is scheduled to leave shortly," stated CPRO, North Central Railways, while speaking to ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per reports, the fire started in one of the coaches and soon three coaches were engulfed in flames. The train had departed from India's capital city New Delhi and was bound for Darbhanga city in the Indian state of Bihar. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trains witnessing unprecedented rush of passengers due to festival</strong></h2>

<p>The visuals shared on social media from the spot showed different coaches of the train in flames. The incident of fire came at a time when trains bound for the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been witnessing a major rush of passengers because of the Chhath Puja.</p>

<p>The fire first started in the sleeper S-1 coach at around 5.30 pm and spread to its adjoining coaches. The affected coaches were separated by the railway officials from the rest of the train after the passengers came out.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;India: Five houseboats destroyed by fire in Srinagar's Dal Lake</strong></p>

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<p>"Fire broke out in three coaches of New Delhi-Darbhanga Clone Express in Etawah. Primarily, it seems that a fire broke out due to a short circuit. A few people sustained minor injuries but there have not been any casualties. Efforts are underway regarding resuming the journey of the train," stated SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma, while speaking to PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A massive fire broke out in the New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express when it was passing through Etawah city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening (Nov 15), stated officials.

A massive fire broke out in the New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express when it was passing through Etawah city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening (Nov 15), stated officials. The officials confirmed no casualties in the mishap and said the fire was doused later. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Central Railways Himanshu Upadhyay stated that the Sarai Bhopat junction's station master noticed smoke rising from coach number S1 of New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express when it was near Etawah. ALSO READ | Major fire breaks out at firecrackers market in India’s Uttar Pradesh, nine injured "While train number 02570 Darbhanga Clone Special was passing through Sarai Bhopal Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, the station master immediately stopped the train after seeing smoke in the S1 coach. All passengers were disembarked safely. There are no injuries or casualties. The train is scheduled to leave shortly," stated CPRO, North Central Railways, while speaking to ANI. Massive fire engulfs three coaches of the New Delhi-Darbhanga Superfast Express in Uttar Pradesh#Etawah #DarbhangaExpress pic.twitter.com/MS1ELuWCMV — WION (@WIONews) November 15, 2023 × As per reports, the fire started in one of the coaches and soon three coaches were engulfed in flames. The train had departed from India's capital city New Delhi and was bound for Darbhanga city in the Indian state of Bihar. Trains witnessing unprecedented rush of passengers due to festival The visuals shared on social media from the spot showed different coaches of the train in flames. The incident of fire came at a time when trains bound for the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been witnessing a major rush of passengers because of the Chhath Puja. The fire first started in the sleeper S-1 coach at around 5.30 pm and spread to its adjoining coaches. The affected coaches were separated by the railway officials from the rest of the train after the passengers came out. WATCH | India: Five houseboats destroyed by fire in Srinagar's Dal Lake "Fire broke out in three coaches of New Delhi-Darbhanga Clone Express in Etawah. Primarily, it seems that a fire broke out due to a short circuit. A few people sustained minor injuries but there have not been any casualties. Efforts are underway regarding resuming the journey of the train," stated SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma, while speaking to PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Massive fire engulfs express train in India's UP, three coaches gutted

<p>The scientists, in a spectacular discovery, have spotted the presence of aurora-like emission in the atmosphere of the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of astronomers, headed by Sijie Yu of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, recorded a never-before-seen kind of long-lasting radio emission at an altitude of some 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) above the sunspot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team stated that the Sun is known to emit all types of radiation, however, nothing resembles an aurora.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We've detected a peculiar type of long-lasting polarised radio bursts emanating from a sunspot, persisting for over a week," stated Yu, Science Alert reported.</p>

<p>"This is quite unlike the typical, transient solar radio bursts typically lasting minutes or hours. It's an exciting discovery that has the potential to alter our comprehension of stellar magnetic processes," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The glowing aurorae are among the most spectacular sights spotted from Earth, however, they are not unique to our home planet and have been detected on many planets in the Solar System, and also the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Scientists suggest ECM emission led to aurora</strong></h2>

<p>The auroras get formed when solar particles get caught up in magnetic field lines which increases the energy of the particles before they get deposited, usually in an atmosphere where they interact with molecules and atoms and produce a glow. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The aurora includes radio components also and the visible light is only part of its emission spectrum. Although, a lot of radio emission is emitted by the Sun through other processes which include bursts of radioactivity, the emission spotted over the sunspot was similar to radio aurorae.</p>

<p>Yu stated that spatially and temporally resolved analysis of the team "suggests that [the emissions] are due to the electron-cyclotron maser (ECM) emission, involving energetic electrons trapped within converging magnetic field geometries."</p>

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<p>"The cooler and intensely magnetic areas of sunspots provide a favourable environment for the ECM emission to occur," she stated, adding, "Drawing parallels with the magnetic polar caps of planets and other stars and potentially providing a local solar analogue to study these phenomena."</p>

<p>The team has been planning to go through archival data to see if they can discover evidence of the aurora in bursts of solar activity.</p>

<p>"We're beginning to piece together the puzzle of how energetic particles and magnetic fields interact in a system with the presence of long-lasting starspots," stated solar physicist Surajit Mondal of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, adding, "Not just on our own Sun but also on stars far beyond our solar system."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The scientists, in a spectacular discovery, have spotted the presence of aurora-like emission in the atmosphere of the Sun. A team of astronomers, headed by Sijie Yu of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, recorded a never-before-seen kind of long-lasting radio emission at an altitude of some 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) above the sunspot.

The scientists, in a spectacular discovery, have spotted the presence of aurora-like emission in the atmosphere of the Sun. A team of astronomers, headed by Sijie Yu of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, recorded a never-before-seen kind of long-lasting radio emission at an altitude of some 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) above the sunspot. The team stated that the Sun is known to emit all types of radiation, however, nothing resembles an aurora. "We've detected a peculiar type of long-lasting polarised radio bursts emanating from a sunspot, persisting for over a week," stated Yu, Science Alert reported. "This is quite unlike the typical, transient solar radio bursts typically lasting minutes or hours. It's an exciting discovery that has the potential to alter our comprehension of stellar magnetic processes," he added. ALSO READ | Sun marks Halloween with a scary 'canyon of fire' display; NASA captures video. The glowing aurorae are among the most spectacular sights spotted from Earth, however, they are not unique to our home planet and have been detected on many planets in the Solar System, and also the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. Scientists suggest ECM emission led to aurora The auroras get formed when solar particles get caught up in magnetic field lines which increases the energy of the particles before they get deposited, usually in an atmosphere where they interact with molecules and atoms and produce a glow. The aurora includes radio components also and the visible light is only part of its emission spectrum. Although, a lot of radio emission is emitted by the Sun through other processes which include bursts of radioactivity, the emission spotted over the sunspot was similar to radio aurorae. Yu stated that spatially and temporally resolved analysis of the team "suggests that [the emissions] are due to the electron-cyclotron maser (ECM) emission, involving energetic electrons trapped within converging magnetic field geometries." WATCH | New evidence suggests size of the Sun could be smaller, says report | World News | WION "The cooler and intensely magnetic areas of sunspots provide a favourable environment for the ECM emission to occur," she stated, adding, "Drawing parallels with the magnetic polar caps of planets and other stars and potentially providing a local solar analogue to study these phenomena." The team has been planning to go through archival data to see if they can discover evidence of the aurora in bursts of solar activity. "We're beginning to piece together the puzzle of how energetic particles and magnetic fields interact in a system with the presence of long-lasting starspots," stated solar physicist Surajit Mondal of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, adding, "Not just on our own Sun but also on stars far beyond our solar system." (With inputs from agencies)

Dazzling discovery: Scientists spot aurora-like emission in Sun's atmosphere

<p>Amid China's slowing economy, geopolitical tussle with the United States and low interest rates, foreign businesses have started pulling money out of the market of China at a faster rate compared to what they have been putting in, as per official data.<br />
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The country's economic potential has been placed in a cloud of doubt&nbsp;amid its deteriorating relations with the United States. As the world's gaze remains on the crucial meeting to be held between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, businesses are already appearing to move with caution.<br />
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"Anxieties around geopolitical risk, domestic policy uncertainty and slower growth are pushing companies to think about alternative markets," stated Nick Marro from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), while speaking to BBC.<br />
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In the last three months, a deficit of nearly $11.8 billion&nbsp;(£9.6bn) has been recorded by China in foreign investments till the end of September. This is the first time the country has recorded such deficits since the records started being maintained in 1998.<br />
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This further suggests that the profits are not being reinvested by foreign companies in China, but are rather being pulled out of the country.</p>

<h2><strong>Chinese economy to witness growth or dip?</strong></h2>

<p>Swiss industrial machinery manufacturer Oerlikon's spokesperson stated, "China is currently facing slower growth and needs to make some corrections.” The company had pulled out $277 million from the country last year.<br />
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"In 2022, we were one of the first companies to transparently communicate that we expect the economic slowdown in China to impact our business. Consequently, we began early to implement actions and measures to mitigate these effects,” the spokesperson added, as reported by BBC.<br />
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China has been a major market for the firm. It had nearly 2,000 employees across the country which brought more than a third of its sales.</p>

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<p>However, Oerlikon stated that the Chinese economy is still likely to grow by nearly 5 per cent in the next few years, “which is among the highest in the world."<br />
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Since the pandemic, businesses have been facing challenges in their operations in the biggest market of the world due to the strictest lockdowns and the country's "zero-Covid" policy.<br />
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The stringent rules have also led to disruption in many companies' supply chains, especially Apple which was manufacturing most of its iPhones in China. Since then, the firm has been diversifying its supply chain and shifting some production to India.<br />
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As per Marro, the companies have been considering diversification because of escalating tensions between the United States and China amid the imposition of export restrictions on raw materials and technology which is required for producing advanced chips.<br />
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"We aren't seeing many companies pulling out of China. Many of the big multinational firms have been in the market for decades, and they're not willing to give up the market share that they've spent 20, 30 or 40 years cultivating. But in terms of new investment, in particular, we are seeing a reassessment,” he stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Impact of low-interest rates making businesses take a U-turn?</strong></h2>

<p>Businesses have also been taking into account the impact of low interest rates. China also followed the trend of increasing rates sharply last year, just like other countries.<br />
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Many major central banks, which include the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve, have increased their interest rates to tackle inflation. The increased cost of borrowing, which also gives higher returns, attracts foreign capital to the country.<br />
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However, the country's policymakers have decreased the cost of borrowing to support its economy and real estate industry. This year, their currency yuan saw a depreciation of more than 5 per cent against the euro and dollar.<br />
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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that businesses are spending the money and not reinvesting the earnings made from the Chinese market back in the country.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Foreign companies exit China, companies rethink China investments | World DNA</strong></p>

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<p>"Those with excess cash and earnings in China have been increasingly transferring these funds overseas, where they will earn a higher investment return compared to investments in China,” it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Is uncertainty looming in China's financial future?</strong></h2>

<p>As per analysts, there is much uncertainty over the China-US ties and the country's interest rates. The central bank of China can move to decrease interest rates further this year for supporting its dwindling economy, stated Dan Wang, the chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China.<br />
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If the interest rates are lowered, it will place more pressure on their currency.<br />
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"There is very limited room for monetary easing right now because of the pressure of currency depreciation. If economic sentiment improves next month, it's safe to say that China will lower interest rates. But if sentiment doesn't improve, the central bank will have a very difficult decision to make,” she stated, as reported by BBC.<br />
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Meanwhile, Marro hinted about businesses remaining cautiously optimistic about the meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi.<br />
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"Direct meetings between the two presidents tend to exert a stabilising force on bilateral ties. We have also seen a flurry of US-China diplomatic engagement over the past couple of months, which has contributed to this feeling that both sides are aiming to put a floor under the relationship," he stated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid China's slowing economy, geopolitical tussle with the United States and low interest rates, foreign businesses have started pulling money out of the market of China at a faster rate compared to what they have been putting in, as per official data.

Amid China's slowing economy, geopolitical tussle with the United States and low interest rates, foreign businesses have started pulling money out of the market of China at a faster rate compared to what they have been putting in, as per official data. The country's economic potential has been placed in a cloud of doubt amid its deteriorating relations with the United States. As the world's gaze remains on the crucial meeting to be held between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, businesses are already appearing to move with caution. "Anxieties around geopolitical risk, domestic policy uncertainty and slower growth are pushing companies to think about alternative markets," stated Nick Marro from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), while speaking to BBC. In the last three months, a deficit of nearly $11.8 billion (£9.6bn) has been recorded by China in foreign investments till the end of September. This is the first time the country has recorded such deficits since the records started being maintained in 1998. This further suggests that the profits are not being reinvested by foreign companies in China, but are rather being pulled out of the country. Chinese economy to witness growth or dip? Swiss industrial machinery manufacturer Oerlikon's spokesperson stated, "China is currently facing slower growth and needs to make some corrections.” The company had pulled out $277 million from the country last year. "In 2022, we were one of the first companies to transparently communicate that we expect the economic slowdown in China to impact our business. Consequently, we began early to implement actions and measures to mitigate these effects,” the spokesperson added, as reported by BBC. China has been a major market for the firm. It had nearly 2,000 employees across the country which brought more than a third of its sales. ALSO READ | Wion Business Wrap | China's economic woes, Argentinians opt for old clothes & more However, Oerlikon stated that the Chinese economy is still likely to grow by nearly 5 per cent in the next few years, “which is among the highest in the world." Since the pandemic, businesses have been facing challenges in their operations in the biggest market of the world due to the strictest lockdowns and the country's "zero-Covid" policy. The stringent rules have also led to disruption in many companies' supply chains, especially Apple which was manufacturing most of its iPhones in China. Since then, the firm has been diversifying its supply chain and shifting some production to India. As per Marro, the companies have been considering diversification because of escalating tensions between the United States and China amid the imposition of export restrictions on raw materials and technology which is required for producing advanced chips. "We aren't seeing many companies pulling out of China. Many of the big multinational firms have been in the market for decades, and they're not willing to give up the market share that they've spent 20, 30 or 40 years cultivating. But in terms of new investment, in particular, we are seeing a reassessment,” he stated. Impact of low-interest rates making businesses take a U-turn? Businesses have also been taking into account the impact of low interest rates. China also followed the trend of increasing rates sharply last year, just like other countries. Many major central banks, which include the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve, have increased their interest rates to tackle inflation. The increased cost of borrowing, which also gives higher returns, attracts foreign capital to the country. However, the country's policymakers have decreased the cost of borrowing to support its economy and real estate industry. This year, their currency yuan saw a depreciation of more than 5 per cent against the euro and dollar. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that businesses are spending the money and not reinvesting the earnings made from the Chinese market back in the country. WATCH | Foreign companies exit China, companies rethink China investments | World DNA "Those with excess cash and earnings in China have been increasingly transferring these funds overseas, where they will earn a higher investment return compared to investments in China,” it added. Is uncertainty looming in China's financial future? As per analysts, there is much uncertainty over the China-US ties and the country's interest rates. The central bank of China can move to decrease interest rates further this year for supporting its dwindling economy, stated Dan Wang, the chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China. If the interest rates are lowered, it will place more pressure on their currency. "There is very limited room for monetary easing right now because of the pressure of currency depreciation. If economic sentiment improves next month, it's safe to say that China will lower interest rates. But if sentiment doesn't improve, the central bank will have a very difficult decision to make,” she stated, as reported by BBC. Meanwhile, Marro hinted about businesses remaining cautiously optimistic about the meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi. "Direct meetings between the two presidents tend to exert a stabilising force on bilateral ties. We have also seen a flurry of US-China diplomatic engagement over the past couple of months, which has contributed to this feeling that both sides are aiming to put a floor under the relationship," he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Why foreign businesses are pulling out money from China at such a fast rate?

<p>The first images of cocaine, which were found inside the White House in July, were released and circulated on social media after the Daily Mail accessed it from the Secret Service through a Freedom of Information Act request. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Secret Service agents had found the suspicious white-coloured substance in the West Wing's publicly accessible area on July 2 which had prompted the complex's brief evacuation. After the white powder was discovered, fire and emergency service personnel reached the scene and quickly tested the material. In the preliminary examinations, it was revealed that the white powder was indeed cocaine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the time when the substance was discovered in the White House, US President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, who was once a crack cocaine addict, were present at Camp David.</p>

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<h2><strong>No suspect identified so far</strong></h2>

<p>The Secret Service, which closed the investigation of the case on July 14, stated that they had "not been unable to identify a suspect" since no DNA or fingerprints were found on the small bag, as reported by The New York Post.</p>

<p>''Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest from the hundreds of individuals who passed through the vestibule where the cocaine was discovered,'' stated the Secret Service, in a statement. As per the Secret Service, the box which showed "insufficient DNA" was tested by the FBI lab and they were not able to recover any fingerprints.</p>

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<p>Investigators failed to exactly figure out when the cocaine bag was deposited in the cubby which was near the West Wing's lower entrance. It should be noted that the cubby was near the entrance of the West Wing, where the maximum presidential business happens and "where staff-led tours of the White House pass on their way into the West Wing".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, it was also reported that someone may have left the bag of cocaine behind while taking the tour of the White House.</p>

<p>Former US president Donald Trump at the time had criticised Joe Biden and his son and alleged that it was kept for their use. ''Does anybody really believe that the COCAINE found in the West Wing of the White House, very close to the Oval Office, is for the use of anyone other than Hunter &amp; Joe Biden,'' he had stated, on his social media platform Truth Social.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The first images of cocaine, which were found inside the White House in July, were released and circulated on social media after the Daily Mail accessed it from the Secret Service through a Freedom of Information Act request.

The first images of cocaine, which were found inside the White House in July, were released and circulated on social media after the Daily Mail accessed it from the Secret Service through a Freedom of Information Act request. The Secret Service agents had found the suspicious white-coloured substance in the West Wing's publicly accessible area on July 2 which had prompted the complex's brief evacuation. After the white powder was discovered, fire and emergency service personnel reached the scene and quickly tested the material. In the preliminary examinations, it was revealed that the white powder was indeed cocaine. ALSO READ | Joe Biden makes another gaffe, addresses Vice President Kamala Harris as 'president' At the time when the substance was discovered in the White House, US President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, who was once a crack cocaine addict, were present at Camp David. 🚨 JUST IN: Photos of the cocaine found in the White House have been released The drug was found in a highly secure area of the White House accessible only to top-level staffers and direct guests of the President, including the first family. The Secret Service suspended their… pic.twitter.com/ppmu0grxMt — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 13, 2023 × No suspect identified so far The Secret Service, which closed the investigation of the case on July 14, stated that they had "not been unable to identify a suspect" since no DNA or fingerprints were found on the small bag, as reported by The New York Post. ''Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest from the hundreds of individuals who passed through the vestibule where the cocaine was discovered,'' stated the Secret Service, in a statement. As per the Secret Service, the box which showed "insufficient DNA" was tested by the FBI lab and they were not able to recover any fingerprints. WATCH | US: Influx of migrants continues to rise Investigators failed to exactly figure out when the cocaine bag was deposited in the cubby which was near the West Wing's lower entrance. It should be noted that the cubby was near the entrance of the West Wing, where the maximum presidential business happens and "where staff-led tours of the White House pass on their way into the West Wing". Meanwhile, it was also reported that someone may have left the bag of cocaine behind while taking the tour of the White House. Former US president Donald Trump at the time had criticised Joe Biden and his son and alleged that it was kept for their use. ''Does anybody really believe that the COCAINE found in the West Wing of the White House, very close to the Oval Office, is for the use of anyone other than Hunter & Joe Biden,'' he had stated, on his social media platform Truth Social. (With inputs from agencies)

First images of suspicious cocaine discovered in White House surface

<p>Making a new addition to a string of claims made by Harvard's former head of astronomy and alien-hunting physicist Avi Loeb said to have found the source of a UFO, whose sounds had rattled the windows of New England for 12 seconds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the evening of October 20, the residents of New England had reported a strange ‘boom’ sound, which had shook homes and rattled the windows for nearly 12 seconds.</p>

<p>The noise was recorded by Harvard University's astronomical instrument and they observed that it did not resemble anything similar to birds, wind or aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, while investigating the unidentified flying object’s source, Loeb stated that explosive energy which was equivalent to 2,400 pounds of TNT was released by the UFO and detected from a&nbsp;10-mile radius.</p>

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<p>At the time when the observatory in Cambridge detected the sound, it was moving at a speed of 1,115 feet per second.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Boom' sound lasts for 12 seconds</strong></h2>

<p>It was determined by Loeb that the energy source was likely released from a meteor which exploded amid the Orionid shower, which had peaked on October 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Galileo Project observatory of Loeb recorded the boom by using a giant and ultra-sensitive microphone which was installed by him on the roof of a building on the campus of Harvard University.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andy Mead, who had constructed and designed the system, had reached out to Loeb on October 21 after he saw some strange observations made by the sensors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I started getting messages this morning about a 'viral' sound that was heard throughout New England,” stated Mead, in the shared note.</p>

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<p>“Notably, the Mount Washington Observatory made a post about it as they had so many inquiries,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“That post now has over 4,000 reactions, 1,000 comments, and 751 shares, many of whom heard the sound and are following the story,” he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report, people heard the explosion from their homes around 7:43 pm ET on October 20. &nbsp;Speaking to Loeb, Mead said that he checked the AMOS system and found 'a very interesting sound' which lasted for 12 seconds.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Making a new addition to a string of claims made by Harvard's former head of astronomy and alien-hunting physicist Avi Loeb said to have found the source of a UFO, whose sounds had rattled the windows of New England for 12 seconds.

Making a new addition to a string of claims made by Harvard's former head of astronomy and alien-hunting physicist Avi Loeb said to have found the source of a UFO, whose sounds had rattled the windows of New England for 12 seconds. On the evening of October 20, the residents of New England had reported a strange ‘boom’ sound, which had shook homes and rattled the windows for nearly 12 seconds. The noise was recorded by Harvard University's astronomical instrument and they observed that it did not resemble anything similar to birds, wind or aircraft. Now, while investigating the unidentified flying object’s source, Loeb stated that explosive energy which was equivalent to 2,400 pounds of TNT was released by the UFO and detected from a 10-mile radius. ALSO READ | Earth was more charming for aliens when dinosaurs existed, suggests study At the time when the observatory in Cambridge detected the sound, it was moving at a speed of 1,115 feet per second. 'Boom' sound lasts for 12 seconds It was determined by Loeb that the energy source was likely released from a meteor which exploded amid the Orionid shower, which had peaked on October 21. The Galileo Project observatory of Loeb recorded the boom by using a giant and ultra-sensitive microphone which was installed by him on the roof of a building on the campus of Harvard University. Andy Mead, who had constructed and designed the system, had reached out to Loeb on October 21 after he saw some strange observations made by the sensors. “I started getting messages this morning about a 'viral' sound that was heard throughout New England,” stated Mead, in the shared note. WATCH | European Space Agency released first images taken by Euclid's telescope “Notably, the Mount Washington Observatory made a post about it as they had so many inquiries,” he added. “That post now has over 4,000 reactions, 1,000 comments, and 751 shares, many of whom heard the sound and are following the story,” he stated. As per the report, people heard the explosion from their homes around 7:43 pm ET on October 20. Speaking to Loeb, Mead said that he checked the AMOS system and found 'a very interesting sound' which lasted for 12 seconds. (With inputs from agencies)

Alien-hunting physicist claims explosive sound heard in New England was of a UFO

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The war is raging between Israel and Hamas and attacks from both sides are intensifying. It's now many days since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by the militants over the weekend. The death toll continues to mount on both sides.

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<p>The Israeli army on Tuesday (Nov 14) claimed that they have captured the parliament along with other government institutions which were run by Hamas in Gaza City as its forces escalated their offensive inside the Palestinian territory.</p>

<p>Military units "took over the Hamas parliament, the government building, the Hamas police headquarters and an engineering faculty that served as an institute for the production and development of weapons," said the army, in a statement.</p>

<p>The Israel Defense Forces had announced that several Hamas governmental buildings which were located in the Gaza City neighborhoods of Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal were captured by the 7th Armoured Brigade and Golani Infantry Brigade, the Times Of Israel reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It stated that troops also captured the governor’s house in Gaza, which houses the offices of Hamas' police and military wing offices of Hamas’s intelligence division, and other sites which were used for preparing for the October 7 attack.</p>

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<p>The IDF stated that they also took over the engineering faculty building of the Gazan university which “served as an institute for the production and development of weapons,” and another Hamas compound which had a training base, interrogation rooms, detention cells and command centre.</p>

<p>The images shared on social media platforms showed Golani soldiers inside the Gaza parliament building and military police headquarters in Gaza.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel police to investigate 'several cases' of sexual violence on Oct 7</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli police on Tuesday (Nov 14) stated that they will be investigating "several cases" of sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas militants against women during the October 7 attacks, and added that they have "multiple witnesses" to incidents of rape.</p>

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<p>"We have multiple witnesses for several cases," stated David Katz, head of the Lahav 443 criminal investigation unit, as he showed the footage of testimony from a survivor, who was present in the rave party and saw how a woman was gang-raped and shot by the militants.</p>

<p>"We have no living victims who said 'we have been raped'. We have several statements from people from ZAKA who saw the bodies of women without pants or underwear," he said.</p>

<p>"We took more than 1,000 statements and some of the victims cannot speak due to being in psychological and medical treatment," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em><br />
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The Israeli army on Tuesday (Nov 14) claimed that they have captured the parliament along with other government institutions which were run by Hamas in Gaza City as its forces escalated their offensive inside the Palestinian territory.

The Israeli army on Tuesday (Nov 14) claimed that they have captured the parliament along with other government institutions which were run by Hamas in Gaza City as its forces escalated their offensive inside the Palestinian territory. Military units "took over the Hamas parliament, the government building, the Hamas police headquarters and an engineering faculty that served as an institute for the production and development of weapons," said the army, in a statement. The Israel Defense Forces had announced that several Hamas governmental buildings which were located in the Gaza City neighborhoods of Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal were captured by the 7th Armoured Brigade and Golani Infantry Brigade, the Times Of Israel reported. It stated that troops also captured the governor’s house in Gaza, which houses the offices of Hamas' police and military wing offices of Hamas’s intelligence division, and other sites which were used for preparing for the October 7 attack. ALSO READ | Indian woman safely evacuates from Gaza through Egypt's Rafah border The IDF stated that they also took over the engineering faculty building of the Gazan university which “served as an institute for the production and development of weapons,” and another Hamas compound which had a training base, interrogation rooms, detention cells and command centre. The images shared on social media platforms showed Golani soldiers inside the Gaza parliament building and military police headquarters in Gaza. Israel police to investigate 'several cases' of sexual violence on Oct 7 Israeli police on Tuesday (Nov 14) stated that they will be investigating "several cases" of sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas militants against women during the October 7 attacks, and added that they have "multiple witnesses" to incidents of rape. WATCH | Israel-Palestine war : US in negotiation for release of hostages | WION "We have multiple witnesses for several cases," stated David Katz, head of the Lahav 443 criminal investigation unit, as he showed the footage of testimony from a survivor, who was present in the rave party and saw how a woman was gang-raped and shot by the militants. "We have no living victims who said 'we have been raped'. We have several statements from people from ZAKA who saw the bodies of women without pants or underwear," he said. "We took more than 1,000 statements and some of the victims cannot speak due to being in psychological and medical treatment," he added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel captures Gaza parliament, other institutions run by Hamas: Report

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