<p>NASA recently captured the Earth from "a whole different angle" and shared the mesmerising view on its Instagram account which was widely appreciated by netizens.</p>

<p>The space agency routinely captures the mysterious universe and shares its intriguing photos and videos for space lovers.</p>

<p>NASA's Instagram handle has become a treasure trove for people who are fascinated by the images capturing space and Earth.</p>

<p>This time, while posting the stunning video of our own planet, NASA wrote, ''Watch as the world passes by, literally. The people who've been to Earth orbit for the rare opportunity to see our home planet from a whole different angle say this blue marble in space is really quite beautiful and awe-inspiring when seen from 250 miles straight up.''</p>

<p>NASA, in the caption, also wrote how the ultra-high definition video scenes were recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions 67 and 68 between March 2022 and March 2023.</p>

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<p>The ISS which is orbiting the Earth at a height of 409 km, completes one revolution of the planet in 90 minutes.</p>

<p>''Let you imagine yourself as a station crew member with an hour off duty and nothing better to do than look out the window as the world, literally, passes by,'' the caption further reads.</p>

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<p>Since the video was posted on Instagram, it has garnered nearly 950,000 likes, 11 million views and more than 2,500comments. The beautiful and unique video of Earth left internet users mesmerised and expressed their happiness in the comments section.</p>

<p>Appreciating NASA for sharing the visual treat, one netizen wrote, “'Mesmerising!!! Wish I could see that too with my eyes not just through pic or videos.''</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | NASA launches uncrewed Roscosmos Soyuz spacecraft</strong></p>

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<p>''This might be the most beautiful video I've seen. Is this a time-lapse? Because Earth seems to be rotating quite fast from just 250 miles up,” commented another.</p>

<p>''Love seeing the thunderstorms happening in different parts of our earth,” said a third user. “Incredible, so thankful for showing us these beautiful scenes,” wrote another user.</p>

<p>Another netizen said, ''Earth is incredible. It is a magnificent and surreal planet!''</p>

<p>NASA, a few days back, had posted a picture captured by the James Webb telescope. In the image, the space agency captured a celestial spectacle named Arp 220, which is an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy (ULIRG), which is said to shine with light which is equal to more than a trillion suns.</p>

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NASA recently captured the Earth from "a whole different angle" and shared the mesmerising view on its Instagram account which was widely appreciated by netizens.

NASA recently captured the Earth from "a whole different angle" and shared the mesmerising view on its Instagram account which was widely appreciated by netizens. The space agency routinely captures the mysterious universe and shares its intriguing photos and videos for space lovers. NASA's Instagram handle has become a treasure trove for people who are fascinated by the images capturing space and Earth. This time, while posting the stunning video of our own planet, NASA wrote, ''Watch as the world passes by, literally. The people who've been to Earth orbit for the rare opportunity to see our home planet from a whole different angle say this blue marble in space is really quite beautiful and awe-inspiring when seen from 250 miles straight up.'' NASA, in the caption, also wrote how the ultra-high definition video scenes were recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions 67 and 68 between March 2022 and March 2023. ALSO READ | NASA issues warning over giant 150-foot asteroid that will pass by Earth on April 6 The ISS which is orbiting the Earth at a height of 409 km, completes one revolution of the planet in 90 minutes. ''Let you imagine yourself as a station crew member with an hour off duty and nothing better to do than look out the window as the world, literally, passes by,'' the caption further reads. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × Since the video was posted on Instagram, it has garnered nearly 950,000 likes, 11 million views and more than 2,500comments. The beautiful and unique video of Earth left internet users mesmerised and expressed their happiness in the comments section. Appreciating NASA for sharing the visual treat, one netizen wrote, “'Mesmerising!!! Wish I could see that too with my eyes not just through pic or videos.'' WATCH | NASA launches uncrewed Roscosmos Soyuz spacecraft ''This might be the most beautiful video I've seen. Is this a time-lapse? Because Earth seems to be rotating quite fast from just 250 miles up,” commented another. ''Love seeing the thunderstorms happening in different parts of our earth,” said a third user. “Incredible, so thankful for showing us these beautiful scenes,” wrote another user. Another netizen said, ''Earth is incredible. It is a magnificent and surreal planet!'' NASA, a few days back, had posted a picture captured by the James Webb telescope. In the image, the space agency captured a celestial spectacle named Arp 220, which is an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy (ULIRG), which is said to shine with light which is equal to more than a trillion suns. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in its report, said that temperatures have increased across Europe in the last few years and the heatwaves have resulted in 15,700 deaths across the continent in 2022.</p>

<p>The report emphasised that Europe was affected by record-breaking heat waves in the summer and extreme heat was accompanied by dry conditions in some areas. The death toll due to heatwave exceeded 15,000 across the UK, Portugal, France, Spain and Germany.</p>

<p>The WMO report titled “State of the Global Climate in 2022” was released on World Earth Day which is marked on April 22 every year. WMO is the United Nations (UN) agency for climate, water and weather.</p>

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<h2><strong>Past eight years hottest in history: report</strong></h2>

<p>In the report, the UN noted that the past eight years were the hottest in record history. It added that one million species are currently facing the risk of extinction as the world's biodiversity is threatened by climate change.</p>

<p>The WMO report further emphasised that increasing greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are causing damaging environmental changes.</p>

<p>"WMO latest State of the Global Climate report shows that the last eight years were the eight warmest on record, and that sea level rise and ocean warming hit new highs. Record levels of greenhouse gases caused 'planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean and in the atmosphere'," stated the UN in a release.</p>

<h2><strong>Glaciers melting at dramatic speed</strong></h2>

<p>Emphasising the melting glaciers, the WMO stated, “Antarctic sea ice fell to its lowest extent on record and the melting of some European glaciers was, literally, off the charts.”</p>

<p>The glaciers of the world lost their thickness by more than 1.3 metres between October 2021 and October 2022, which is much larger compared to the average decrease over the last decade. Since 1970, the cumulative thickness of glaciers lost is around 30 metres.</p>

<p>The report stated that there has been a record increase in sea levels by an average of 4.62 millimetres every year between 2013 and 2022, which is double the speed at which it was increasing between 1993 and 2002.</p>

<p>The UN said that record high temperatures were also recorded in the oceans where almost 90 per cent of the heat, which remains trapped on Earth due to the greenhouse gases, finally ends up.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Argentina roasts in record heat wave</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Climate change impacting people's health</strong></h2>

<p>Due to climate change, the report stated that the health of European people has been impacted in several ways, including illness and death due to the increased frequency of extreme weather conditions.</p>

<p>The report has suggested that there can be an increase in zoonoses, where the transmission of disease takes place from animals to humans, along with water, food and vector-borne diseases, as well a rise in cases of mental health disorders.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, while speaking on World Earth Day, said, "In his message on Earth Day, UN chief Guterres warned that 'biodiversity is collapsing as one million species teeter on the brink of extinction', and called on the world to end its 'relentless and senseless wars on nature', insisting that 'we have the tools, the knowledge, and the solutions' to address climate change.”</p>

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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in its report, said that temperatures have increased across Europe in the last few years and the heatwaves have resulted in 15,700 deaths across the continent in 2022.

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in its report, said that temperatures have increased across Europe in the last few years and the heatwaves have resulted in 15,700 deaths across the continent in 2022. The report emphasised that Europe was affected by record-breaking heat waves in the summer and extreme heat was accompanied by dry conditions in some areas. The death toll due to heatwave exceeded 15,000 across the UK, Portugal, France, Spain and Germany. The WMO report titled “State of the Global Climate in 2022” was released on World Earth Day which is marked on April 22 every year. WMO is the United Nations (UN) agency for climate, water and weather. ALSO READ | New Zealand's southern waters witnessing marine heatwave, say scientists Past eight years hottest in history: report In the report, the UN noted that the past eight years were the hottest in record history. It added that one million species are currently facing the risk of extinction as the world's biodiversity is threatened by climate change. The WMO report further emphasised that increasing greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are causing damaging environmental changes. "WMO latest State of the Global Climate report shows that the last eight years were the eight warmest on record, and that sea level rise and ocean warming hit new highs. Record levels of greenhouse gases caused 'planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean and in the atmosphere'," stated the UN in a release. Glaciers melting at dramatic speed Emphasising the melting glaciers, the WMO stated, “Antarctic sea ice fell to its lowest extent on record and the melting of some European glaciers was, literally, off the charts.” The glaciers of the world lost their thickness by more than 1.3 metres between October 2021 and October 2022, which is much larger compared to the average decrease over the last decade. Since 1970, the cumulative thickness of glaciers lost is around 30 metres. The report stated that there has been a record increase in sea levels by an average of 4.62 millimetres every year between 2013 and 2022, which is double the speed at which it was increasing between 1993 and 2002. The UN said that record high temperatures were also recorded in the oceans where almost 90 per cent of the heat, which remains trapped on Earth due to the greenhouse gases, finally ends up. WATCH | Argentina roasts in record heat wave Climate change impacting people's health Due to climate change, the report stated that the health of European people has been impacted in several ways, including illness and death due to the increased frequency of extreme weather conditions. The report has suggested that there can be an increase in zoonoses, where the transmission of disease takes place from animals to humans, along with water, food and vector-borne diseases, as well a rise in cases of mental health disorders. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, while speaking on World Earth Day, said, "In his message on Earth Day, UN chief Guterres warned that 'biodiversity is collapsing as one million species teeter on the brink of extinction', and called on the world to end its 'relentless and senseless wars on nature', insisting that 'we have the tools, the knowledge, and the solutions' to address climate change.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

World Earth Day | Temperature rising in Europe, 15,700 deaths due to heatwave in 2022, says UN

<p>The United Kingdom is set to conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday as a loud alarm will ring from millions of mobile phones and the devices will vibrate at 3:00 pm (1400 GMT).</p>

<p>The national emergency system, which has been modelled based on similar schemes in the United States, the Netherlands, Canada and Japan, aims to warn the people if there is something nearby which can endanger their life but has received criticism over "nanny state" intrusion.</p>

<p>"This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby,” the message will say.</p>

<p>The government and emergency services hope to use the system for alerting people regarding issues like fire and severe flooding.</p>

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<p>The alarm, which will ring for 10 seconds, will emit a sound even if the mobile phones are on silent and is likely to disrupt sporting and entertainment events, including Premier League football matches.</p>

<p>World Snooker Championship's organisers will put the play on pause just before the alert rings on the mobiles, while the members of the Society of London Theatre have been advised to ask audiences to switch off their phones.</p>

<p>The drivers have received a warning against picking up their phones during the test, and people who are not willing to receive the alerts have the option to opt out of the settings of their devices.</p>

<p>"Keep Calm and Carry On. That is the British way and it is exactly what the country will do when they receive this test alert at 3:00 pm today," Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said.</p>

<p>"The government's number-one job is to keep people safe and this is another tool in the toolkit for emergency situations,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Terrifying': Plan receives criticism from a section of society</strong></h2>

<p>The plan was criticised by some Conservative figures as former minister Jacob Rees-Mogg appealed to people to defy the calls of the government and "switch off the unnecessary and intrusive alert".</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | UK: massive Royal income under lens, billions in income from duchies | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"It is back to the nanny state -– warning us, telling us, mollycoddling us when instead they should just let people get on with their lives," he stated.</p>

<p>Government minister Michael Gove's former wife and Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine called the plans "terrifying".</p>

<p>"This Sunday, at 3 pm... the government intends to rattle our collective cages by invading our mobile phones -- and our privacy -- with its absurd emergency test signal. The notion is as terrifying as it is tiresome," Vine wrote.</p>

<p>"Terrifying because it's a reminder of the tyranny imposed on all of us by the technology that has invaded our homes like Japanese knotweed, infiltrating every aspect of our daily lives," the columnist added.</p>

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The United Kingdom is set to conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday as a loud alarm will ring from millions of mobile phones and the devices will vibrate at 3:00 pm (1400 GMT).

The United Kingdom is set to conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday as a loud alarm will ring from millions of mobile phones and the devices will vibrate at 3:00 pm (1400 GMT). The national emergency system, which has been modelled based on similar schemes in the United States, the Netherlands, Canada and Japan, aims to warn the people if there is something nearby which can endanger their life but has received criticism over "nanny state" intrusion. "This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby,” the message will say. The government and emergency services hope to use the system for alerting people regarding issues like fire and severe flooding. ALSO READ | UK failing to protect workers from AI, warns trade union: Report The alarm, which will ring for 10 seconds, will emit a sound even if the mobile phones are on silent and is likely to disrupt sporting and entertainment events, including Premier League football matches. World Snooker Championship's organisers will put the play on pause just before the alert rings on the mobiles, while the members of the Society of London Theatre have been advised to ask audiences to switch off their phones. The drivers have received a warning against picking up their phones during the test, and people who are not willing to receive the alerts have the option to opt out of the settings of their devices. "Keep Calm and Carry On. That is the British way and it is exactly what the country will do when they receive this test alert at 3:00 pm today," Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said. "The government's number-one job is to keep people safe and this is another tool in the toolkit for emergency situations,” he added. 'Terrifying': Plan receives criticism from a section of society The plan was criticised by some Conservative figures as former minister Jacob Rees-Mogg appealed to people to defy the calls of the government and "switch off the unnecessary and intrusive alert". WATCH | UK: massive Royal income under lens, billions in income from duchies | World News | WION "It is back to the nanny state -– warning us, telling us, mollycoddling us when instead they should just let people get on with their lives," he stated. Government minister Michael Gove's former wife and Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine called the plans "terrifying". "This Sunday, at 3 pm... the government intends to rattle our collective cages by invading our mobile phones -- and our privacy -- with its absurd emergency test signal. The notion is as terrifying as it is tiresome," Vine wrote. "Terrifying because it's a reminder of the tyranny imposed on all of us by the technology that has invaded our homes like Japanese knotweed, infiltrating every aspect of our daily lives," the columnist added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK to conduct first test of new emergency alert service on millions of mobile phones

<p>Days after the Blue Checks disappeared from various accounts, the esteemed badge for verification suddenly appeared on any and every account that has more than a million followers on Sunday morning. Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the social media platform has seen some major and shocking developments, but this update has left netizens wondering if Twittersphere has actually gone bonkers.</p>

<h2><strong>Blue Check – paid or unpaid?</strong></h2>

<p>The appearance of Blue Checks on accounts with more than a million followers has resulted in more meme accounts getting the blue tick compared to the account of newsmakers. The Blue Checks appeared on the accounts regardless of whether they paid for the Twitter Blue subscription which charges $8 per month.</p>

<p>The users have been left baffled by the update, which to some is appearing as a glitch, while those who were earlier enjoying the exclusive verified status have now become part of a bizarre club.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/explained-a-twitter-without-blue-ticks-heres-how-you-see-if-an-account-is-real-584827">Explained | Twitter yanks blue ticks but there's still a way to see if an account is real</a></p>

<h2><strong>Celebs, alive and deceased, get verified</strong></h2>

<p>This sudden appearance of Blue Checks returned the verified status to the accounts of celebrities, even those who are dead like - Anthony Bourdain, Chadwick Boseman, and Kobe Bryant. Consent as a necessary aspect has certainly lost its place on the social media platform as the dead celebrities won't be ever able to provide their consent for the blue verification.</p>

<p>Despite no consent from the deceased, the accounts have still been given the honoured status of paid blue checks.</p>

<h2><strong>Meme overlords become new members of verified elite club</strong></h2>

<p>Meme accounts like @TheTweetofGod along with numerous cat accounts have now become verified as per the new development which grants free Blue Checks to accounts with a million followers.</p>

<p>With meme accounts getting the verified badge, it is difficult to predict where Twitter is headed to.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Many high-profile users lose verification symbol on Twitter</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Another glitch or Musk's mayhem</strong></h2>

<p>This peculiar update has left netizens wondering if this is a glitch as Musk tries to revamp the verification process of the social media platform or if it's another U-turn by the billionaire.</p>

<p>Any inquiry made into this update is of no use as Twitter has been operating currently without a press team and responds to any questions with nothing but a single poop emoji.</p>

<p>Recently, a new policy was implemented by Twitter which took away the blue verification badges from users who did not subscribe to the premium service of Twitter Blue. However, some users like LeBron James and Stephen King appeared to have been exempted from this rule when it was implemented.</p>

<p>Musk had stated that the blue checkmarks which were earlier given were "corrupt and nonsensical" and had called the verification system as a "lords &amp; peasants system".</p>

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Days after the Blue Checks disappeared from various accounts, the esteemed badge for verification suddenly appeared on any and every account that has more than a million followers on Sunday morning.

Days after the Blue Checks disappeared from various accounts, the esteemed badge for verification suddenly appeared on any and every account that has more than a million followers on Sunday morning. Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the social media platform has seen some major and shocking developments, but this update has left netizens wondering if Twittersphere has actually gone bonkers. Blue Check – paid or unpaid? The appearance of Blue Checks on accounts with more than a million followers has resulted in more meme accounts getting the blue tick compared to the account of newsmakers. The Blue Checks appeared on the accounts regardless of whether they paid for the Twitter Blue subscription which charges $8 per month. The users have been left baffled by the update, which to some is appearing as a glitch, while those who were earlier enjoying the exclusive verified status have now become part of a bizarre club. ALSO READ | Explained | Twitter yanks blue ticks but there's still a way to see if an account is real Celebs, alive and deceased, get verified This sudden appearance of Blue Checks returned the verified status to the accounts of celebrities, even those who are dead like - Anthony Bourdain, Chadwick Boseman, and Kobe Bryant. Consent as a necessary aspect has certainly lost its place on the social media platform as the dead celebrities won't be ever able to provide their consent for the blue verification. Despite no consent from the deceased, the accounts have still been given the honoured status of paid blue checks. Meme overlords become new members of verified elite club Meme accounts like @TheTweetofGod along with numerous cat accounts have now become verified as per the new development which grants free Blue Checks to accounts with a million followers. With meme accounts getting the verified badge, it is difficult to predict where Twitter is headed to. WATCH | Many high-profile users lose verification symbol on Twitter Another glitch or Musk's mayhem This peculiar update has left netizens wondering if this is a glitch as Musk tries to revamp the verification process of the social media platform or if it's another U-turn by the billionaire. Any inquiry made into this update is of no use as Twitter has been operating currently without a press team and responds to any questions with nothing but a single poop emoji. Recently, a new policy was implemented by Twitter which took away the blue verification badges from users who did not subscribe to the premium service of Twitter Blue. However, some users like LeBron James and Stephen King appeared to have been exempted from this rule when it was implemented. Musk had stated that the blue checkmarks which were earlier given were "corrupt and nonsensical" and had called the verification system as a "lords & peasants system". You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

In a 'Musk-turn', Twitter gives free blue ticks to any account with one million followers

<p>Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the judicial overhaul plan of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which will tighten the government's control on the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>The protest was held ahead of the country's independence day, which will mark the completion of 75 years since the Jewish state was established.</p>

<p>Last month, the plans for judicial reform were halted by the government in the wake of mass demonstrations and strikes. The latest protest against the government is being planned as Israelis are preparing to mark both Israeli independence day and Israeli memorial day, which will commemorate the people who lost their lives in the country's wars and terror attacks.</p>

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<p>"My father was killed on Yom Kippur War," said 53-year-old photographer Miri Pinchuk while speaking to Reuters. "He gave his life for this country because he was raised up also with the belief that it's going to be a democracy,” he added.</p>

<p>The proposals would be given effective control to the government over the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and will give power to the parliament to override the decisions taken by the court. The proposed judicial reforms have led to one of the biggest domestic crises in the recent history of Israel.</p>

<p>The activist judges have been accused by the government of increasingly usurping the parliament's role. The government claims that a judicial overhaul is required to restore the balance between the elected politicians and the judiciary.</p>

<p>Critics said that it will remove important checks and balances underpinning a democratic country and hand unchecked power to the government.</p>

<p>"There is this sentence from the bible, from David's lamentation, saying 'How heroes fell'. And actually, the question now turns to instead of 'How heroes fell?', to 'For what?'," said 63-year-old lawyer David Gilat while speaking to Reuters.</p>

<p>Israel's public broadcaster released a poll on Friday which found that the proposed plans are deeply unpopular among people, with 53 per cent stating that they believe the judicial reforms will harm the country.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Israelis take to streets against Netanyahu's judicial reforms ahead of 75th independence day</strong></p>

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<p>In the poll, around 60 per cent of the citizens said that the government is not representing them while 48 per cent believe that the country's situation will only deteriorate in future.</p>

<p>For the 16th week consecutively, crowds gathered in central Tel Aviv to show their defiance against the plans of judicial reform which they feel is an existential threat to the democracy of Israel.</p>

<p>The protesters were waving the blue and white Israeli flags which have become a hallmark of the demonstrations going on for the past three months.</p>

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Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the judicial overhaul plan of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which will tighten the government's control on the Supreme Court.

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the judicial overhaul plan of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which will tighten the government's control on the Supreme Court. The protest was held ahead of the country's independence day, which will mark the completion of 75 years since the Jewish state was established. Last month, the plans for judicial reform were halted by the government in the wake of mass demonstrations and strikes. The latest protest against the government is being planned as Israelis are preparing to mark both Israeli independence day and Israeli memorial day, which will commemorate the people who lost their lives in the country's wars and terror attacks. ALSO READ | Three people shot, injured in suspected 'terrorist attack' in Tel Aviv, gunman killed "My father was killed on Yom Kippur War," said 53-year-old photographer Miri Pinchuk while speaking to Reuters. "He gave his life for this country because he was raised up also with the belief that it's going to be a democracy,” he added. The proposals would be given effective control to the government over the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and will give power to the parliament to override the decisions taken by the court. The proposed judicial reforms have led to one of the biggest domestic crises in the recent history of Israel. The activist judges have been accused by the government of increasingly usurping the parliament's role. The government claims that a judicial overhaul is required to restore the balance between the elected politicians and the judiciary. Critics said that it will remove important checks and balances underpinning a democratic country and hand unchecked power to the government. "There is this sentence from the bible, from David's lamentation, saying 'How heroes fell'. And actually, the question now turns to instead of 'How heroes fell?', to 'For what?'," said 63-year-old lawyer David Gilat while speaking to Reuters. Israel's public broadcaster released a poll on Friday which found that the proposed plans are deeply unpopular among people, with 53 per cent stating that they believe the judicial reforms will harm the country. WATCH | Israelis take to streets against Netanyahu's judicial reforms ahead of 75th independence day In the poll, around 60 per cent of the citizens said that the government is not representing them while 48 per cent believe that the country's situation will only deteriorate in future. For the 16th week consecutively, crowds gathered in central Tel Aviv to show their defiance against the plans of judicial reform which they feel is an existential threat to the democracy of Israel. The protesters were waving the blue and white Israeli flags which have become a hallmark of the demonstrations going on for the past three months. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Thousands of Israelis protest against judicial overhaul ahead of independence day

<p>Delhi, the capital city of India, brims with history. It has been conquered by many a monarch, was lost in battles, destroyed by raiders, rebuilt by kings, looted by invaders and loved by poets. It has witnessed empires fall, dynasties crumble, poets lament over the loss, Sufis instil hope and faith among dwellers and in its bylanes, epochs traverse through centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the manicured gardens, laid-out pavillions and neo-classical buildings of Lutyen's Delhi, some unidentified tombs, broken colonnades or ruins of forts and palaces, littered across the city, seem to narrate forgotten tales from the yore. The city that attracts millions of travellers every year due to the historical marvels it boasts of, seems to have forgotten the ruins that lay nonchalantly amid the mushrooming neighbourhoods.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tomb of Delhi's first empress 'Sultana Raziya'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Every Sunday, the Qutub complex welcomes hundreds of visitors who stare in astonishment at the beauty of the Qutub Minar and its calligraphic carvings. The tourists also visit the Tomb of Iltutmish, the third Mamluk king who ruled Delhi in the 13th century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Almost an hour's drive from the Qutub Complex, in Old Delhi's Bulbuli Khana, lies the daughter of the Mamluk king and first empress of Delhi, with hardly any visitors. Navigating through the serpentines lanes, one suddenly finds an Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) board, cramped in a corner, which reads "the grave is said to be of Sultana Razia, who succeeded her father Sultan Iltutmish".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The desolate grave of Delhi Sultanate's first and last woman emperor is a place lost in the oblivion of the time wheel. The mausoleum, which also includes a mosque, inhabits two tombs and it still remains a mystery which one belongs to the Sultana and who lies in the other grave.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While speaking to WION about the mystery over the tombs, former convenor INTACH Delhi chapter Swapna Liddle said, "The confusion may always remain. Sultana Raziya was buried in obscurity because her brother, who was her successor, did not want to give her much publicity."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Therefore, her tomb is small and modest, and also easily overlooked," said the historian and author.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What adds to its obscurity is its very unpopular location and inaccessibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sultana Raziya as the only female monarch of Delhi deserves to have a proper memorial of her reign. Her grave should have a better approach and access," says historian and author Rana Safvi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/heres-why-mughal-history-should-not-be-taught-in-school-textbooks-580824">Here's why Mughal history should "NOT" be taught in school textbooks</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Zafar's summer palace</strong></h2>

<p>In Mehrauli stands the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's summer palace, which is now just another remnant of the empire's opulent past. The palace that the Mughals constructed before their fall has now become the habitat of gamblers and alcoholics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its golden days, Zafar along with the royal entourage visited the summer palace during monsoons and from there they set off for the jharna in a royal procession to celebrate Phoolwaalon Ki Sair, the annual celebration by Delhi's flower sellers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to WION on its deteriorating condition, Safvi said, "Zafar Mahal is in a desolate state. It is the last monument built by the Mughals and is a symbol of our syncretism as the centre of the Phoolwaalon Ki Sair. It has so much history."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before Zafar was exiled to Rangoon by the British Empire, the emperor had wished to be buried in this place beside his family members. However, fate had other plans and the emperor was hurriedly buried in exile on November 7, 1862.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The empty grave today stands as a testimony to his verse - "Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar, dafan ke liye do gaz zameen bhi na milii, ku e yaar mein (How unfortunate is Zafar! Even two yards was not in his fate for burial in the beloved land).&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UNESCO adds the French baguette to cultural heritage list. Here's why&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Shalimar Bagh – Aurangzeb's 'coronation site'</strong></h2>

<p>A small gate separates a children's public park, located in northwest Delhi, to a hardly known and not easily accessible Shalimar Bagh, which was the first coronation site of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Present amid the garden is the Sheesh Mahal which has turned into a dilapidated ruin. The place once became the spot chosen in haste to coronate the king after the astrologers predicted the auspicious day – July 21, 1658 – for the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was a hasty coronation ceremony with no Khutba (recital in the mosque) read in the name of the monarch and no coins struck. The garden was originally built by Mughal king Shah Jahan and was later used as a summer lodge by East India Company's Sir David Ochterlony &amp; Lord Metcalfe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the lack of accessibility to the historical site Liddle said, "It is a pity that it is often kept locked. It should be kept well-maintained, with appropriate signage and it should be accessible to visitors."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India announced that it will be giving a facelift to the 17th-century monument which will include the revival of the old water channel running between the two pavilions while setting up the decorative fountains in the garden.&nbsp;</p>

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Delhi, the capital city of India, brims with history. It has been conquered by many a monarch, was lost in battles, destroyed by raiders, rebuilt by kings, looted by invaders and loved by poets.

Delhi, the capital city of India, brims with history. It has been conquered by many a monarch, was lost in battles, destroyed by raiders, rebuilt by kings, looted by invaders and loved by poets. It has witnessed empires fall, dynasties crumble, poets lament over the loss, Sufis instil hope and faith among dwellers and in its bylanes, epochs traverse through centuries. Amid the manicured gardens, laid-out pavillions and neo-classical buildings of Lutyen's Delhi, some unidentified tombs, broken colonnades or ruins of forts and palaces, littered across the city, seem to narrate forgotten tales from the yore. The city that attracts millions of travellers every year due to the historical marvels it boasts of, seems to have forgotten the ruins that lay nonchalantly amid the mushrooming neighbourhoods. Tomb of Delhi's first empress 'Sultana Raziya' Every Sunday, the Qutub complex welcomes hundreds of visitors who stare in astonishment at the beauty of the Qutub Minar and its calligraphic carvings. The tourists also visit the Tomb of Iltutmish, the third Mamluk king who ruled Delhi in the 13th century. Almost an hour's drive from the Qutub Complex, in Old Delhi's Bulbuli Khana, lies the daughter of the Mamluk king and first empress of Delhi, with hardly any visitors. Navigating through the serpentines lanes, one suddenly finds an Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) board, cramped in a corner, which reads "the grave is said to be of Sultana Razia, who succeeded her father Sultan Iltutmish". The desolate grave of Delhi Sultanate's first and last woman emperor is a place lost in the oblivion of the time wheel. The mausoleum, which also includes a mosque, inhabits two tombs and it still remains a mystery which one belongs to the Sultana and who lies in the other grave. While speaking to WION about the mystery over the tombs, former convenor INTACH Delhi chapter Swapna Liddle said, "The confusion may always remain. Sultana Raziya was buried in obscurity because her brother, who was her successor, did not want to give her much publicity." "Therefore, her tomb is small and modest, and also easily overlooked," said the historian and author. What adds to its obscurity is its very unpopular location and inaccessibility. "Sultana Raziya as the only female monarch of Delhi deserves to have a proper memorial of her reign. Her grave should have a better approach and access," says historian and author Rana Safvi. ALSO READ | Here's why Mughal history should "NOT" be taught in school textbooks Zafar's summer palace In Mehrauli stands the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's summer palace, which is now just another remnant of the empire's opulent past. The palace that the Mughals constructed before their fall has now become the habitat of gamblers and alcoholics. In its golden days, Zafar along with the royal entourage visited the summer palace during monsoons and from there they set off for the jharna in a royal procession to celebrate Phoolwaalon Ki Sair, the annual celebration by Delhi's flower sellers. Speaking to WION on its deteriorating condition, Safvi said, "Zafar Mahal is in a desolate state. It is the last monument built by the Mughals and is a symbol of our syncretism as the centre of the Phoolwaalon Ki Sair. It has so much history." Before Zafar was exiled to Rangoon by the British Empire, the emperor had wished to be buried in this place beside his family members. However, fate had other plans and the emperor was hurriedly buried in exile on November 7, 1862. The empty grave today stands as a testimony to his verse - "Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar, dafan ke liye do gaz zameen bhi na milii, ku e yaar mein (How unfortunate is Zafar! Even two yards was not in his fate for burial in the beloved land). ALSO READ | Simple living, high thinking explains Kerala ‘s extraordinariness WATCH | UNESCO adds the French baguette to cultural heritage list. Here's why × Shalimar Bagh – Aurangzeb's 'coronation site' A small gate separates a children's public park, located in northwest Delhi, to a hardly known and not easily accessible Shalimar Bagh, which was the first coronation site of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Present amid the garden is the Sheesh Mahal which has turned into a dilapidated ruin. The place once became the spot chosen in haste to coronate the king after the astrologers predicted the auspicious day – July 21, 1658 – for the ceremony. It was a hasty coronation ceremony with no Khutba (recital in the mosque) read in the name of the monarch and no coins struck. The garden was originally built by Mughal king Shah Jahan and was later used as a summer lodge by East India Company's Sir David Ochterlony & Lord Metcalfe. Talking about the lack of accessibility to the historical site Liddle said, "It is a pity that it is often kept locked. It should be kept well-maintained, with appropriate signage and it should be accessible to visitors." Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India announced that it will be giving a facelift to the 17th-century monument which will include the revival of the old water channel running between the two pavilions while setting up the decorative fountains in the garden. 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.

World Heritage Day | This Sultana's tomb, a summer palace whisper tales of yore from lanes of Delhi

<p>India has accelerated the production of Covid booster jabs in the wake of the sudden surge in cases, reportedly due to a new variant of Omicron, called XBB.1.16.</p>

<p>Hospitals are carrying out mock drills and mask mandates have been re-imposed in some states over concerns about the increase in coronavirus cases.</p>

<p>The new variant was first detected in January in India and is said to be more transmissible compared to previous ones.</p>

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<p>But the hospitals are not overwhelmed with patients of coronavirus yet, as mild symptoms are being reported by most of them.</p>

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) called variant XBB.1.16 as “one to watch” and stated that the variant had a dominant strain in India due to its multiplication in the last few months.</p>

<p>The variant is strongly present in the national capital where more than 1,000 fresh cases were reported on Wednesday and the positivity rate was 26 per cent.</p>

<p>The Indian Medical Association (IMA) stated that there has been an increase in Covid cases because of people's complacent behaviour, which includes lax use of masks to cover faces in public spaces.</p>

<p>“Many people lowered their guard against coronavirus, and the low rate of testing could be the driving force behind the surge,” the association said. “Rising cases reflect that Covid has not gone, it is still around, and so we need to take precautions,” it added.</p>

<p>In the wake of the surge in Covid cases, the Serum Institute of India said that the manufacturing of Covishield – which is the vaccine for coronavirus – is being restarted to ensure that people get additional boosters.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Active Covid cases in India cross 7,000 mark | WION Exclusive</strong></p>

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<p>Around 6 to 7 million doses of Covishield, which was developed by Oxford/AstraZeneca in the United Kingdom, will be produced by the Serum Institute of India to build up the country’s stocks.</p>

<p>A mock drill was implemented by the health ministry in hospitals to check on the arrangements made for treating and testing Covid patients.</p>

<p>During Covid's second wave, which hit the country in March 2021, hospitals were overwhelmed with patients. A shortage of medicines, beds and oxygen was faced nationwide, resulting in a huge death toll.&nbsp;</p>

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India has accelerated the production of Covid booster jabs in the wake of the sudden surge in cases, reportedly due to a new variant of Omicron, called XBB.1.16.

India has accelerated the production of Covid booster jabs in the wake of the sudden surge in cases, reportedly due to a new variant of Omicron, called XBB.1.16. Hospitals are carrying out mock drills and mask mandates have been re-imposed in some states over concerns about the increase in coronavirus cases. The new variant was first detected in January in India and is said to be more transmissible compared to previous ones. ALSO READ | COVID-19: Expert issues warning over XBB1.16 variant as India records 7,830 new cases in 24 hours But the hospitals are not overwhelmed with patients of coronavirus yet, as mild symptoms are being reported by most of them. The World Health Organization (WHO) called variant XBB.1.16 as “one to watch” and stated that the variant had a dominant strain in India due to its multiplication in the last few months. The variant is strongly present in the national capital where more than 1,000 fresh cases were reported on Wednesday and the positivity rate was 26 per cent. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) stated that there has been an increase in Covid cases because of people's complacent behaviour, which includes lax use of masks to cover faces in public spaces. “Many people lowered their guard against coronavirus, and the low rate of testing could be the driving force behind the surge,” the association said. “Rising cases reflect that Covid has not gone, it is still around, and so we need to take precautions,” it added. In the wake of the surge in Covid cases, the Serum Institute of India said that the manufacturing of Covishield – which is the vaccine for coronavirus – is being restarted to ensure that people get additional boosters. WATCH | Active Covid cases in India cross 7,000 mark | WION Exclusive Around 6 to 7 million doses of Covishield, which was developed by Oxford/AstraZeneca in the United Kingdom, will be produced by the Serum Institute of India to build up the country’s stocks. A mock drill was implemented by the health ministry in hospitals to check on the arrangements made for treating and testing Covid patients. During Covid's second wave, which hit the country in March 2021, hospitals were overwhelmed with patients. A shortage of medicines, beds and oxygen was faced nationwide, resulting in a huge death toll. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In an emotional reunion, a Sarus crane was seen jumping around the cage of the zoo located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh when a 30-year-old man, who had earlier nursed the bird and treated his injuries, came to visit.</p>

<p>The bird was found by Mohammad Arif, who is a farmer by profession, a year ago in his field. Arif had said that he was hoping that the bird would fly back into the wild after it is healthy.</p>

<p>However, the bird continued to stay with Arif and developed a special bond with him. The bird and man's heart-warming bond attracted a lot of media attention.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sarus-crane-that-made-headlines-in-india-last-year-taken-to-sanctuary-575270">Sarus crane, saved by man in India, taken to wildlife sanctuary</a></p>

<p>Last month, the bird was confiscated by the forest department officials under Indian law, according to which it is illegal for people to give shelter to Sarus cranes or even feed the bird.</p>

<p>The bird was initially kept in a wildlife sanctuary and was later shifted to Kanpur City's zoo, where it lives inside a cage.</p>

<p>Again, an emotional video surfaced online wherein the two friends can be seen meeting each other after months at the Kanpur Bird Sanctuary.</p>

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<p>In the viral video, Arif is seen standing outside the cage in which the Sarus crane is living. The bird is seen jumping with joy inside the enclosure after seeing Arif.</p>

<p>The crane can be seen spreading his wings and trying to find a way to get out of the enclosure to meet his human friend.</p>

<p>In August 2022, Arif found the Sarus crane in an unconscious state, badly injured and bleeding. The bird stayed at Arif's home and followed him everywhere, videos of which went viral on social media.</p>

<p>Political party Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav also came to meet Arif on March 6 and shared a picture with the Sarus crane on Twitter.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: London Zoo begins its annual headcount of animals</strong></p>

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<p>After the bird was taken away, a complaint was filed by the forest department and Arif was booked under the Wildlife Act of 1972 (amended). Defending his act, Arif said that he “did not deserve a legal notice for rescuing the bird.”</p>

<p>"I didn’t chain the bird. It lived with me. What’s my fault? The forest department notice says there is a case lodged against me. I treated the Sarus bird and wanted it to go back to the jungle. It became my friend and did not leave,” Arif said.&nbsp;</p>

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In an emotional reunion, a Sarus crane was seen jumping around the cage of the zoo located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh when a 30-year-old man, who had earlier nursed the bird and treated his injuries, came to visit.

In an emotional reunion, a Sarus crane was seen jumping around the cage of the zoo located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh when a 30-year-old man, who had earlier nursed the bird and treated his injuries, came to visit. The bird was found by Mohammad Arif, who is a farmer by profession, a year ago in his field. Arif had said that he was hoping that the bird would fly back into the wild after it is healthy. However, the bird continued to stay with Arif and developed a special bond with him. The bird and man's heart-warming bond attracted a lot of media attention. ALSO READ | Sarus crane, saved by man in India, taken to wildlife sanctuary Last month, the bird was confiscated by the forest department officials under Indian law, according to which it is illegal for people to give shelter to Sarus cranes or even feed the bird. The bird was initially kept in a wildlife sanctuary and was later shifted to Kanpur City's zoo, where it lives inside a cage. Again, an emotional video surfaced online wherein the two friends can be seen meeting each other after months at the Kanpur Bird Sanctuary. Mohammad Arif went to see the Sarus he saved in Kanpur zoo. Separated for nearly a month from him this is how Sarus reacted on seeing him.#MohammadArif #Sarus #UP pic.twitter.com/SrpZ8V5k9h — Nitesh Bhatt 🇮🇳 (@Sujanian17) April 12, 2023 × In the viral video, Arif is seen standing outside the cage in which the Sarus crane is living. The bird is seen jumping with joy inside the enclosure after seeing Arif. The crane can be seen spreading his wings and trying to find a way to get out of the enclosure to meet his human friend. In August 2022, Arif found the Sarus crane in an unconscious state, badly injured and bleeding. The bird stayed at Arif's home and followed him everywhere, videos of which went viral on social media. Political party Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav also came to meet Arif on March 6 and shared a picture with the Sarus crane on Twitter. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: London Zoo begins its annual headcount of animals After the bird was taken away, a complaint was filed by the forest department and Arif was booked under the Wildlife Act of 1972 (amended). Defending his act, Arif said that he “did not deserve a legal notice for rescuing the bird.” "I didn’t chain the bird. It lived with me. What’s my fault? The forest department notice says there is a case lodged against me. I treated the Sarus bird and wanted it to go back to the jungle. It became my friend and did not leave,” Arif said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Taiwan claimed that China appears to have changed its plan of declaring a three-day no-fly zone in airspace near the north of Taiwan next week, decreasing the duration of the no-fly zone to just 27 minutes.</p>

<p>Taiwan’s defence ministry spokesperson, while addressing a press conference, said that the no-fly zone is at a distance of 85 nautical miles north of Taiwan.</p>

<p>The spokesperson said that China may be declaring a no-fly zone to conduct aerospace activities, like satellite launches.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-backs-macrons-remarks-against-following-us-policy-on-taiwan-581808">China backs French President Macron’s remarks against following US policy on Taiwan</a></p>

<p>As per Reuters, a Chinese official claimed that the air traffic would be significantly affected by the flight ban, disturbing the route of 60 to 70 per cent of flights flying between north-east and south-east Asia, along with flights which will be connecting Taiwan and South Korea, Japan and North America.</p>

<p>Later, Taiwan’s transport ministry claimed that China would confine the no-fly zone to a short period on Sunday after Taipei raised objections over its plans.</p>

<p>Originally, it was claimed that China will be declaring the no-fly zone from April 16 to 18.</p>

<p>On Monday, China announced the end of three-day military drills, which started as a retaliation to the meeting of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the United States.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Tsai said that her official trip to the United States showed Taiwan's commitment to defend its democracy, as the country's military plans to begin its own drills.</p>

<p>Tsai said that it is important for democracies to remain united while faced with “continued authoritarian expansionism.”</p>

<p>“Through this trip we again sent a message to the international community that Taiwan is determined to safeguard freedom and democracy which won acknowledgement and support from our democratic partners,” she said while speaking to visiting Canadian lawmakers at her office in Taipei.</p>

<p>As per reports, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is still carrying out military activity around Taiwan even after it formally announced an end to the military drills which continued from Saturday to Monday.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Taiwan says it convinced China to rein in no-fly zone plan</strong></p>

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<p>Taiwan’s defence ministry stated that they detected 35 PLA aircraft and eight vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday. The drills were condemned by the political parties of Taiwan which accused Beijing of undermining the status quo and causing a “severe threat to regional peace and security.”</p>

<p>However, China remained defiant and called the military drills a successful demonstration. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the armed forces “strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat” during his naval visit on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Taiwan claimed that China appears to have changed its plan of declaring a three-day no-fly zone in airspace near the north of Taiwan next week, decreasing the duration of the no-fly zone to just 27 minutes.

Taiwan claimed that China appears to have changed its plan of declaring a three-day no-fly zone in airspace near the north of Taiwan next week, decreasing the duration of the no-fly zone to just 27 minutes. Taiwan’s defence ministry spokesperson, while addressing a press conference, said that the no-fly zone is at a distance of 85 nautical miles north of Taiwan. The spokesperson said that China may be declaring a no-fly zone to conduct aerospace activities, like satellite launches. ALSO READ | China backs French President Macron’s remarks against following US policy on Taiwan As per Reuters, a Chinese official claimed that the air traffic would be significantly affected by the flight ban, disturbing the route of 60 to 70 per cent of flights flying between north-east and south-east Asia, along with flights which will be connecting Taiwan and South Korea, Japan and North America. Later, Taiwan’s transport ministry claimed that China would confine the no-fly zone to a short period on Sunday after Taipei raised objections over its plans. Originally, it was claimed that China will be declaring the no-fly zone from April 16 to 18. On Monday, China announced the end of three-day military drills, which started as a retaliation to the meeting of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the United States. On Wednesday, Tsai said that her official trip to the United States showed Taiwan's commitment to defend its democracy, as the country's military plans to begin its own drills. Tsai said that it is important for democracies to remain united while faced with “continued authoritarian expansionism.” “Through this trip we again sent a message to the international community that Taiwan is determined to safeguard freedom and democracy which won acknowledgement and support from our democratic partners,” she said while speaking to visiting Canadian lawmakers at her office in Taipei. As per reports, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is still carrying out military activity around Taiwan even after it formally announced an end to the military drills which continued from Saturday to Monday. WATCH | Taiwan says it convinced China to rein in no-fly zone plan Taiwan’s defence ministry stated that they detected 35 PLA aircraft and eight vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday. The drills were condemned by the political parties of Taiwan which accused Beijing of undermining the status quo and causing a “severe threat to regional peace and security.” However, China remained defiant and called the military drills a successful demonstration. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the armed forces “strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat” during his naval visit on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China appears to have changed its plan to declare no-fly zone, says Taiwan

Russia has conducted what it said was the successful test launch of an "advanced" intercontinental ballistic missile, weeks after it suspended participation in its last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States.

Russia conducts test launch of 'advanced' ICBM

Elon Musk clarified that he wasn't aware about BBC's documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and related posts that were taken down by Twitter, but commented on India's strict social media laws.

Elon Musk opens up on BBC documentary ban, calls Indian social media laws 'strict'

Since 2018, China has faced increasing pressure to move its industrial chains, especially to Southeast Asian, South Asian and Latin American countries. In particular, could Mexico, which is in the US' nearshore outsourcing strategy, and Vietnam and India, which are in the friendly-shore outsourcing strategy, form a real challenge to China's status.

India pitches itself as world's factory, China still remains number 1

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