<p>A couple gave birth to a set of 'MoMo' twins, also called Mono Mono or monoamniotic-monochorionic twins, in the United States in an extremely rare case.</p>

<p>The couple, Britney and Frankie Alba had their first twins just a year before in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In just two years, from a family of two, they became a family of six members.</p>

<p>Six months after Britney gave birth to her identical twin boys, Levi and Luka, she discovered that she was pregnant again with extremely rare MoMo twins, Lydia and Lynlee, who were delivered by C-section.</p>

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<p>'MoMo' twins share the same fluid, placenta and amniotic sac in the womb. There is a high risk of complications like stillbirth, miscarriage and fetal anomalies in such pregnancies.</p>

<p>This kind of twinning is one of the rarest cases in pregnancy and is found in less than 1 per cent of all the births that take place in the US.</p>

<p>"After all that time in the hospital, it didn’t seem real like it was actually going to happen. And then when it actually happened and we were all home, it was surreal,” Britney said.</p>

<p>The babies' dad Frankie, expressing his happiness, said, "It was definitely a very challenging time in our lives and in our marriage, but it was definitely worth it. We love it, we love the time with our family, and we cherish every moment."</p>

<p>As per the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), the doctors admitted Britney to the High-Risk Obstetrics (HRO) unit of the hospital and she remained there for 50 days.</p>

<p>"The team conducted ongoing prenatal care, including fetal monitoring several times a day to ensure the twins remained well. Given the rarity of her pregnancy, Alba was also visited by medical students, residents and fellows," the hospital stated.</p>

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<p>Assistant professor in the UAB's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rachel Sinkey, said, "MoMo twins share everything except umbilical cords, which can easily become entangled in a single sac. Unfortunately, there is a high rate of stillbirths associated with MoMo twins."</p>

<p>After the birth of the twins in the 32nd week, they were admitted to the hospital's newborn unit before their discharge.<br />
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A couple gave birth to a set of 'MoMo' twins, also called Mono Mono or monoamniotic-monochorionic twins, in the United States in an extremely rare case. The couple, Britney and Frankie Alba had their first twins just a year before in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

A couple gave birth to a set of 'MoMo' twins, also called Mono Mono or monoamniotic-monochorionic twins, in the United States in an extremely rare case. The couple, Britney and Frankie Alba had their first twins just a year before in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In just two years, from a family of two, they became a family of six members. Six months after Britney gave birth to her identical twin boys, Levi and Luka, she discovered that she was pregnant again with extremely rare MoMo twins, Lydia and Lynlee, who were delivered by C-section. ALSO READ | No abortion rights! Hapless Florida couple to await baby's death after delivery 'MoMo' twins share the same fluid, placenta and amniotic sac in the womb. There is a high risk of complications like stillbirth, miscarriage and fetal anomalies in such pregnancies. This kind of twinning is one of the rarest cases in pregnancy and is found in less than 1 per cent of all the births that take place in the US. "After all that time in the hospital, it didn’t seem real like it was actually going to happen. And then when it actually happened and we were all home, it was surreal,” Britney said. The babies' dad Frankie, expressing his happiness, said, "It was definitely a very challenging time in our lives and in our marriage, but it was definitely worth it. We love it, we love the time with our family, and we cherish every moment." As per the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), the doctors admitted Britney to the High-Risk Obstetrics (HRO) unit of the hospital and she remained there for 50 days. "The team conducted ongoing prenatal care, including fetal monitoring several times a day to ensure the twins remained well. Given the rarity of her pregnancy, Alba was also visited by medical students, residents and fellows," the hospital stated. WATCH | India's first Trans biological parents Assistant professor in the UAB's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rachel Sinkey, said, "MoMo twins share everything except umbilical cords, which can easily become entangled in a single sac. Unfortunately, there is a high rate of stillbirths associated with MoMo twins." After the birth of the twins in the 32nd week, they were admitted to the hospital's newborn unit before their discharge. (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

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<p>A temporary halt was ordered in the transfer of contaminated waste from the site of the train crash in Ohio, East Palestine by the federal environmental authorities earlier this month, as fears of further contamination from the toxic waste loomed.</p>

<p>Hazardous waste disposal facilities near Detroit and Houston have been planning to receive the majority of contaminated soil and water from the train wreck site in East Palestine, increasing the risk of the spread of dangerous chemicals in the environment elsewhere.</p>

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<p>Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Debra Shore on Saturday said that rail company Norfolk Southern was ordered by the agency to “pause” shipments from the wreck site but promised that the removal of toxic waste will be resumed “very soon”.</p>

<p>“Everyone wants this contamination gone from the community. They don’t want the worry, and they don’t want the smell, and we owe it to the people of East Palestine to move it out of the community as quickly as possible,” said Shore.</p>

<p>She added that the responsibility of disposal of toxic waste was solely on the rail company which provided the Ohio environmental officials with the names of shortlisted and utilised disposal sites.</p>

<p>From now on, disposal plans including transportation routes for contaminated waste and location will be reviewed and approved by the EPA, she said.</p>

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<p>“EPA will ensure that all waste is disposed of in a safe and lawful manner at EPA-certified facilities to prevent further release of hazardous substances and impacts to communities,” Shore added.</p>

<p>She added that the officials have understood the concerns raised by the residents as well as others and were reviewing “the transport of some of this waste over long distances and finding the appropriate permitted and certified sites to take the waste”.</p>

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A temporary halt was ordered in the transfer of contaminated waste from the site of the train crash in Ohio, East Palestine by the federal environmental authorities earlier this month, as fears of further contamination from the toxic waste loomed.

A temporary halt was ordered in the transfer of contaminated waste from the site of the train crash in Ohio, East Palestine by the federal environmental authorities earlier this month, as fears of further contamination from the toxic waste loomed. Hazardous waste disposal facilities near Detroit and Houston have been planning to receive the majority of contaminated soil and water from the train wreck site in East Palestine, increasing the risk of the spread of dangerous chemicals in the environment elsewhere. ALSO READ | Citizens refuse to return after Ohio train derailment due to gas leak fears Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Debra Shore on Saturday said that rail company Norfolk Southern was ordered by the agency to “pause” shipments from the wreck site but promised that the removal of toxic waste will be resumed “very soon”. “Everyone wants this contamination gone from the community. They don’t want the worry, and they don’t want the smell, and we owe it to the people of East Palestine to move it out of the community as quickly as possible,” said Shore. She added that the responsibility of disposal of toxic waste was solely on the rail company which provided the Ohio environmental officials with the names of shortlisted and utilised disposal sites. From now on, disposal plans including transportation routes for contaminated waste and location will be reviewed and approved by the EPA, she said. WATCH | Ohio train derailment: Environmental disaster “EPA will ensure that all waste is disposed of in a safe and lawful manner at EPA-certified facilities to prevent further release of hazardous substances and impacts to communities,” Shore added. She added that the officials have understood the concerns raised by the residents as well as others and were reviewing “the transport of some of this waste over long distances and finding the appropriate permitted and certified sites to take the waste”. (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

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<p>The wealthy Conservative donors were asked by United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund an “80:20” campaign before the next election in an event when where Tory fundraisers managed to sell the prime minister's Swarovski crystal-encrusted portrait at auction for £25,000.</p>

<p>While addressing the guests at the event, Sunak thanked everyone present in the room for all “your support of our fantastic party” at the Savoy hotel in London. One person who attended the event said that they were provided forms which asked them to make a donation for the “80:20” campaign ahead of the next election, as the party plans to defend 80 seats and clinch victory on another 20.</p>

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<p>The form had a series of amounts listed with tick boxes along their side up to £10,000, where donors had the liberty to fill in the amount they are willing to donate as well as provide their details. The form also carried a message from Sunak.</p>

<p>The event was attended by billionaire businessman Mohamed Mansour, who is currently the senior treasurer of the party and was a former minister under the regime of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak. The party has received a donation of more than £600,000 from Mansour’s company Unatrac. Former treasurer and a donor, Howard Leigh, is believed to have compered in the event.</p>

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<p>The event was also attended by many politicians which included Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, Health Minister Will Quince, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Health Secretary Steve Barclay.</p>

<p>Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty also attended the event and the couple left at about 10.30 pm local time. Donors, ministers and party officials sat at the table and bought various auction prizes which included Sunak's portrait made of crystals, which was sold for £25,000. London artist San B made the picture.</p>

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The wealthy Conservative donors were asked by United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund an “80:20” campaign before the next election in an event when where Tory fundraisers managed to sell the prime minister's Swarovski crystal-encrusted portrait at auction for £25,000.

The wealthy Conservative donors were asked by United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund an “80:20” campaign before the next election in an event when where Tory fundraisers managed to sell the prime minister's Swarovski crystal-encrusted portrait at auction for £25,000. While addressing the guests at the event, Sunak thanked everyone present in the room for all “your support of our fantastic party” at the Savoy hotel in London. One person who attended the event said that they were provided forms which asked them to make a donation for the “80:20” campaign ahead of the next election, as the party plans to defend 80 seats and clinch victory on another 20. ALSO READ | WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak and billionaire Bill Gates get interviewed by AI The form had a series of amounts listed with tick boxes along their side up to £10,000, where donors had the liberty to fill in the amount they are willing to donate as well as provide their details. The form also carried a message from Sunak. The event was attended by billionaire businessman Mohamed Mansour, who is currently the senior treasurer of the party and was a former minister under the regime of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak. The party has received a donation of more than £600,000 from Mansour’s company Unatrac. Former treasurer and a donor, Howard Leigh, is believed to have compered in the event. WATCH | Pressure piles on UK PM Rishi Sunak The event was also attended by many politicians which included Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, Health Minister Will Quince, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Health Secretary Steve Barclay. Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty also attended the event and the couple left at about 10.30 pm local time. Donors, ministers and party officials sat at the table and bought various auction prizes which included Sunak's portrait made of crystals, which was sold for £25,000. London artist San B made the picture. (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

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<p>The death toll in the catastrophic earthquake which hit struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria climbed over the 50,000 mark. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported around 44,218 deaths on Friday night, and Syria claimed a death toll of 5,914, as the combined toll in the two nations climbed above 50,000. Meanwhile, US first lady Jill Biden made it clear that US President Joe Biden will run in the 2024 elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The death toll in the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria on February 6 has surpassed the 50,000 mark. While Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported 44,218 deaths on Friday night, Syria announced death toll of 5,914, taking the combined toll in the two countries to above 50,000.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US first lady Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications regarding US President Joe Biden run in 2024 elections. In an exclusive interview on Friday with the Associated Press, she said, "he says he's not done yet."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/some-nato-members-tell-ukraine-to-consider-peace-talks-despite-giving-combat-weapons-to-kyiv-report-565676">Some NATO members tell Ukraine to consider 'peace talks' despite giving combat weapons to Kyiv: Report</a><br />
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<p>Prominent European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) apparently advocated a defence pact with war-ravaged Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Gravitas: The winner of the Ukraine war</strong></p>

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The death toll in the catastrophic earthquake which hit struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria climbed over the 50,000 mark. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported around 44,218 deaths on Friday night, and Syria claimed a death toll of 5,914, as the combined toll in the two nations climbed above 50,000.

The death toll in the catastrophic earthquake which hit struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria climbed over the 50,000 mark. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported around 44,218 deaths on Friday night, and Syria claimed a death toll of 5,914, as the combined toll in the two nations climbed above 50,000. Meanwhile, US first lady Jill Biden made it clear that US President Joe Biden will run in the 2024 elections. Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 50,000 The death toll in the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria on February 6 has surpassed the 50,000 mark. While Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported 44,218 deaths on Friday night, Syria announced death toll of 5,914, taking the combined toll in the two countries to above 50,000. 'How many times does he have to say it?': US First lady Jill Biden confirms Prez Biden is ready for 2024 run US first lady Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications regarding US President Joe Biden run in 2024 elections. In an exclusive interview on Friday with the Associated Press, she said, "he says he's not done yet." Some NATO members tell Ukraine to consider 'peace talks' despite giving combat weapons to Kyiv: Report Prominent European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) apparently advocated a defence pact with war-ravaged Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. WATCH | Russian envoy disrupts UN's one minute of silence for Ukraine A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session. Gravitas: The winner of the Ukraine war

Morning brief: Turkey-Syria quake death toll surpasses 50,000, US First lady confirms Biden's 2024 run, & more

<p>The United Nations was established in 1945 after the end of World War II,&nbsp;to prevent similar wars in future and maintain international peace between nation-states.&nbsp;The message was very clear – the world cannot afford another war.</p>

<p>After 77 years of the establishment of the UN with the hope of maintaining peace in the global order, the imagery of a peaceful future was ruined by the fierce war that broke out between Russia and Ukraine, as the former launched&nbsp;an offensives to seize regions of Eastern Ukraine. The United Nations tried to take steps to bring the situation under control&nbsp;to prevent major humanitarian and environmental devastation.</p>

<p><strong>UN dismisses warnings ahead of war</strong></p>

<p>Weeks before the war broke out, the United States and the United Kingdom had issued warnings to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about Russia's intention to wage war against Ukraine, which were dismissed.</p>

<p>However, when Russian tanks entered the Ukrainian territory violating the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, Guterres was forced to consider the suggestion of paying a visit to Kyiv in a show of solidarity with the war-hit Ukraine and make a diplomatic effort to resolve the conflict between the two countries.</p>

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<p><strong>Resolutions, resolutions and resolutions</strong></p>

<p>On March 2, a resolution was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly criticising Russia's “aggression” against Ukraine. Another resolution was adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on March 4 demanding the “swift and verifiable” withdrawal of Russian-backed armed groups and Russian troops from Ukrainian territories.</p>

<p>On March 5, the UN Human Rights Council called for the urgent establishment of an independent international commission of inquiry. The UN General Assembly demanded humanitarian access and civilian protection in Ukraine on March 24 while accusing Russia of creating a “dire” humanitarian situation.</p>

<p>On March 30, three human rights experts were appointed by the UN to investigate how Russia is violating international law in the war. On April 7, another resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly for the suspension of Russia from the Human Rights Council.</p>

<p>A new resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on April 26 asking all the Security Council's five permanent members to justify the use of the veto.</p>

<p><strong>UN's response to Bucha crimes</strong></p>

<p>Bucha, a town in Kyiv's northwest, was seized by the Russian army quickly as they entered through neighbouring Belarus and reached the capital city's gates from where they were eventually forced to retreat.</p>

<p>However, the world was shocked when images of the carnage appeared in the media in April. Roads and pavements were seen littered with bodies of civilians, few had their hands tied behind their backs. Russia was accused of war crimes by Ukraine and the West, but Moscow denied them vehemently and said the images were “fake”.</p>

<p>Reacting to the incident, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet had expressed how horrified she was on seeing images of the dead and graves in Bucha. She had also called for independent and effective investigations into the Bucha war crimes.</p>

<p>The United Nations also continued to express its deepening concerns over the apparent housing of prisoners of war in metal cages in the devastated city of Mariupol and the escalation in sexual crimes.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Gravitas: The winner of the Ukraine war</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Grain deal – the high point of the UN's involvement in the war</strong></p>

<p>Ukraine, which is the largest exporter of grain in the world, normally supplied 45 million tonnes of grains to the global agricultural market. However, after the invasion by Russia, ships were not able to get safe passage to and from Ukraine which led to the collection of mountains of grains in silos leading to global food crisis.</p>

<p>A Black Sea Grain Initiative was brokered on July 22 by the UN and Turkey which allowed the export of grain from three Ukrainian ports – Chornomorsk, Odesa, and Yuzhny/Pivdennyi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>No recognition of annexed Ukrainian regions</strong></p>

<p>On October 12, 2022, a resolution was passed by the UN General Assembly with a large majority appealing countries to not recognise the four Ukrainian regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – seized by Russia, after Moscow did not heed to its demand of reversing course on its “attempted illegal annexation”.</p>

<p><strong>India questions UN's efficacy</strong></p>

<p>India, which has continued to abstain from voting on resolutions of the UN's General Assembly, recently raised questions over the efficacy of the international organisation.</p>

<p>Expressing India's concerns, New Delhi’s envoy to the UN Ruchira Kamboj said, “Has the UN system, and particularly its principal organ, the UN Security Council, based on a 1945-world construct, not been rendered ineffective to address contemporary challenges to global peace and security? Are we anywhere near a possible solution acceptable to both sides?”</p>

<p>With major economies dwindling, nuke threats being exchanged and peace not in sight, the Russia-Ukraine war is becoming a serious threat to the world order and the onus of establishing peace and harmony within nation-states is lying on the shoulders of the UN.</p>

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The United Nations was established in 1945 after the end of World War II, to prevent similar wars in future and maintain international peace between nation-states.

The United Nations was established in 1945 after the end of World War II, to prevent similar wars in future and maintain international peace between nation-states. The message was very clear – the world cannot afford another war. After 77 years of the establishment of the UN with the hope of maintaining peace in the global order, the imagery of a peaceful future was ruined by the fierce war that broke out between Russia and Ukraine, as the former launched an offensives to seize regions of Eastern Ukraine. The United Nations tried to take steps to bring the situation under control to prevent major humanitarian and environmental devastation. UN dismisses warnings ahead of war Weeks before the war broke out, the United States and the United Kingdom had issued warnings to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about Russia's intention to wage war against Ukraine, which were dismissed. However, when Russian tanks entered the Ukrainian territory violating the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, Guterres was forced to consider the suggestion of paying a visit to Kyiv in a show of solidarity with the war-hit Ukraine and make a diplomatic effort to resolve the conflict between the two countries. ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war anniversary: India's 'mature' geopolitical navigation amid pressure is in spotlight Resolutions, resolutions and resolutions On March 2, a resolution was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly criticising Russia's “aggression” against Ukraine. Another resolution was adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on March 4 demanding the “swift and verifiable” withdrawal of Russian-backed armed groups and Russian troops from Ukrainian territories. On March 5, the UN Human Rights Council called for the urgent establishment of an independent international commission of inquiry. The UN General Assembly demanded humanitarian access and civilian protection in Ukraine on March 24 while accusing Russia of creating a “dire” humanitarian situation. On March 30, three human rights experts were appointed by the UN to investigate how Russia is violating international law in the war. On April 7, another resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly for the suspension of Russia from the Human Rights Council. A new resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on April 26 asking all the Security Council's five permanent members to justify the use of the veto. UN's response to Bucha crimes Bucha, a town in Kyiv's northwest, was seized by the Russian army quickly as they entered through neighbouring Belarus and reached the capital city's gates from where they were eventually forced to retreat. However, the world was shocked when images of the carnage appeared in the media in April. Roads and pavements were seen littered with bodies of civilians, few had their hands tied behind their backs. Russia was accused of war crimes by Ukraine and the West, but Moscow denied them vehemently and said the images were “fake”. Reacting to the incident, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet had expressed how horrified she was on seeing images of the dead and graves in Bucha. She had also called for independent and effective investigations into the Bucha war crimes. The United Nations also continued to express its deepening concerns over the apparent housing of prisoners of war in metal cages in the devastated city of Mariupol and the escalation in sexual crimes. WATCH | Gravitas: The winner of the Ukraine war Grain deal – the high point of the UN's involvement in the war Ukraine, which is the largest exporter of grain in the world, normally supplied 45 million tonnes of grains to the global agricultural market. However, after the invasion by Russia, ships were not able to get safe passage to and from Ukraine which led to the collection of mountains of grains in silos leading to global food crisis. A Black Sea Grain Initiative was brokered on July 22 by the UN and Turkey which allowed the export of grain from three Ukrainian ports – Chornomorsk, Odesa, and Yuzhny/Pivdennyi. No recognition of annexed Ukrainian regions On October 12, 2022, a resolution was passed by the UN General Assembly with a large majority appealing countries to not recognise the four Ukrainian regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – seized by Russia, after Moscow did not heed to its demand of reversing course on its “attempted illegal annexation”. India questions UN's efficacy India, which has continued to abstain from voting on resolutions of the UN's General Assembly, recently raised questions over the efficacy of the international organisation. Expressing India's concerns, New Delhi’s envoy to the UN Ruchira Kamboj said, “Has the UN system, and particularly its principal organ, the UN Security Council, based on a 1945-world construct, not been rendered ineffective to address contemporary challenges to global peace and security? Are we anywhere near a possible solution acceptable to both sides?” With major economies dwindling, nuke threats being exchanged and peace not in sight, the Russia-Ukraine war is becoming a serious threat to the world order and the onus of establishing peace and harmony within nation-states is lying on the shoulders of the UN. 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>A pregnant woman, who has been imprisoned in Florida on the charge of murder, has been seeking her&nbsp;release on grounds that the unborn child in her womb is “innocent” and has been "held unlawfully”, said a lawyer.</p>

<p>"The child didn't have a seat at the table when the decision to incarcerate the mother was made," said lawyer William Norris. Natalia Harrell, who is 24 years old and about to become a mother, has been charged with murder after she shot another woman while trying to hire an Uber in Miami last July. At the time of arrest, Harrell was almost six weeks pregnant.</p>

<p>Harrell was carrying a gun in her purse and "feared for her life and that of her unborn child," as per the petition which was filed last week.</p>

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<p>The foetus "has not committed any crime" and still remains incarcerated in "deplorable conditions" and unless given relief will be "likely brought into this world on the concrete floor of the prison cell," states the petition. In the petition, it has also been argued that the mother was not given proper medical care by the authorities during her incarceration.</p>

<p>Lawyer Norris said the father-to-be hired him and the petition was filed on the behalf of the foetus. In the petition, it has been asserted that the "unborn child is a person".</p>

<p>In June 2022, a pregnant woman was held in Texas for driving in a high-occupancy carpool lane. The woman had argued that the court should count her unborn child as a second passenger.</p>

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<p>Her case was reported by international media outlets as it came just five days after the landmark decision by the US Supreme Court overturning the right to abortion which was enshrined in Roe v Wade, giving each state its independence to regulate.</p>

<p>Norris said that the petition he has filed for Harrell is "not a direct result" of Supreme Court ruling but is "a consequence of that”.</p>

<p>"It's interesting how society moves forward. People are starting to recognise that an unborn child is a person,” said Norris.</p>

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A pregnant woman, who has been imprisoned in Florida on the charge of murder, has been seeking her release on grounds that the unborn child in her womb is “innocent” and has been "held unlawfully”, said a lawyer.

A pregnant woman, who has been imprisoned in Florida on the charge of murder, has been seeking her release on grounds that the unborn child in her womb is “innocent” and has been "held unlawfully”, said a lawyer. "The child didn't have a seat at the table when the decision to incarcerate the mother was made," said lawyer William Norris. Natalia Harrell, who is 24 years old and about to become a mother, has been charged with murder after she shot another woman while trying to hire an Uber in Miami last July. At the time of arrest, Harrell was almost six weeks pregnant. Harrell was carrying a gun in her purse and "feared for her life and that of her unborn child," as per the petition which was filed last week. ALSO READ | No abortion rights! Hapless Florida couple to await baby's death after delivery The foetus "has not committed any crime" and still remains incarcerated in "deplorable conditions" and unless given relief will be "likely brought into this world on the concrete floor of the prison cell," states the petition. In the petition, it has also been argued that the mother was not given proper medical care by the authorities during her incarceration. Lawyer Norris said the father-to-be hired him and the petition was filed on the behalf of the foetus. In the petition, it has been asserted that the "unborn child is a person". In June 2022, a pregnant woman was held in Texas for driving in a high-occupancy carpool lane. The woman had argued that the court should count her unborn child as a second passenger. WATCH | Iran to prosecute woman for 'insulting' hijab, video of act goes viral Her case was reported by international media outlets as it came just five days after the landmark decision by the US Supreme Court overturning the right to abortion which was enshrined in Roe v Wade, giving each state its independence to regulate. Norris said that the petition he has filed for Harrell is "not a direct result" of Supreme Court ruling but is "a consequence of that”. "It's interesting how society moves forward. People are starting to recognise that an unborn child is a person,” said Norris. (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

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<p>The monstrous ice storm that pummeled the United States' upper midwestern states, froze an American flag which was flying outside a house in Michigan.</p>

<p>Twitter user Cody (Baha) posted a video of the extreme cold wave and the US flag which had frozen outside his house.</p>

<p>"Here's a look at the ice storm right now at my house in Michigan. Went to go take the flag down and it's frozen into the base (sic)," wrote the Twitter user in the caption of his post.</p>

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<p>The video was shared by Cody (Baha) on Thursday and since then it has received more than 13,000 views as well as hundreds of likes and comments. The internet users were left stunned on seeing the short clip. While some stated that the visual is "spectacular," others posted "wow".</p>

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<p>"Okay but it looks kinda cool lol," one user said. "That sound capture is spectacular," another user wrote. "It was dead silent outside, glad it captured it so well!” a third user commented, while a fourth user said, "That's impressive...whoa.."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, hundreds of people living in the region were left in a complete blackout without power after the snowstorm on Thursday, The Independent reported.</p>

<p>For two days, school districts in Kent, Ottawa and Kalamazoo counties remained closed as hazardous conditions were created by extreme weather throughout the region.</p>

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<p>"This intense blast of winter severely impacted our communities across the state," said Capt Kevin Sweeney, Michigan State Police's deputy state director of emergency management and homeland security, according to New York Times.</p>

<p>Air travel was badly hit and a volunteer firefighter died due to the weather. Around 1,100 flights were cancelled within the United States, as per FlightAware, a flight tracking website.&nbsp;</p>

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The monstrous ice storm that pummeled the United States' upper midwestern states, froze an American flag which was flying outside a house in Michigan. Twitter user Cody (Baha) posted a video of the extreme cold wave and the US flag which had frozen outside his house.

The monstrous ice storm that pummeled the United States' upper midwestern states, froze an American flag which was flying outside a house in Michigan. Twitter user Cody (Baha) posted a video of the extreme cold wave and the US flag which had frozen outside his house. "Here's a look at the ice storm right now at my house in Michigan. Went to go take the flag down and it's frozen into the base (sic)," wrote the Twitter user in the caption of his post. Here’s a look at the ice storm right now at my house in Michigan. Went to go take the flag down and it’s frozen into the base… pic.twitter.com/ya4sL9mWLp — Cody (Baha) (@BahaCur_10) February 23, 2023 × The video was shared by Cody (Baha) on Thursday and since then it has received more than 13,000 views as well as hundreds of likes and comments. The internet users were left stunned on seeing the short clip. While some stated that the visual is "spectacular," others posted "wow". ALSO READ | Watch | Sarus crane rescued by Indian man refuses to leave his side "Okay but it looks kinda cool lol," one user said. "That sound capture is spectacular," another user wrote. "It was dead silent outside, glad it captured it so well!” a third user commented, while a fourth user said, "That's impressive...whoa.." Meanwhile, hundreds of people living in the region were left in a complete blackout without power after the snowstorm on Thursday, The Independent reported. For two days, school districts in Kent, Ottawa and Kalamazoo counties remained closed as hazardous conditions were created by extreme weather throughout the region. WATCH | Gravitas: Pak citizen's desperate plea goes viral "This intense blast of winter severely impacted our communities across the state," said Capt Kevin Sweeney, Michigan State Police's deputy state director of emergency management and homeland security, according to New York Times. Air travel was badly hit and a volunteer firefighter died due to the weather. Around 1,100 flights were cancelled within the United States, as per FlightAware, a flight tracking website. (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

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<p>A photo of SpaceX's lift button was shared by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Twitter which symbolised ‘Space Elevator’, a thing of fiction which has fascinated humans for years.</p>

<p>However, the concept of the space elevator which can transport things from earth to space has not materialised in reality. Representing this imagined concept, the elevator buttons have been designed in Elon Musk's SpaceX which will be used by the crew members to board spaceships.</p>

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<p>The photo of the elevator's button was tweeted by SpaceX CEO Musk with the caption “Space Elevator”. A Crew-6 mission has been scheduled by SpaceX on Monday and the photo shared by Musk is from inside the tower elevator which will be used by astronauts to access arm from the pad and board the Dragon spacecraft for their space journey.</p>

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<h2><strong>Theory of space elevators</strong></h2>

<p>The concept of creating space elevators is based on the idea of making access to space possible on a daily basis where the origin point is Earth and the destination is space. Space elevators, if built in future, can allow the transfer of people and objects from the surface of the Earth to space without the need for rockets.</p>

<p>As per various calculations, the space elevators once created can reduce space travel costs by hundred dollars per kilogramme of payload, which is comparatively very less compared to the rockets that run on chemical fuel.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Exclusive: Musk’s SpaceX says it can no longer pay for satellite services in Ukraine</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Musk's take on space elevators</strong></h2>

<p>Elon Musk, who wishes to ‘colonise Mars’ one day, believes that space elevators cannot exist in reality. In an interview, Musk had said that it is comparatively easier to build a bridge between Tokyo and Los Angeles than to create an elevator to orbit. However, Musk hopes that his assessment can be proved wrong someday.</p>

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A photo of SpaceX's lift button was shared by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Twitter which symbolised ‘Space Elevator’, a thing of fiction which has fascinated humans for years.

A photo of SpaceX's lift button was shared by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Twitter which symbolised ‘Space Elevator’, a thing of fiction which has fascinated humans for years. However, the concept of the space elevator which can transport things from earth to space has not materialised in reality. Representing this imagined concept, the elevator buttons have been designed in Elon Musk's SpaceX which will be used by the crew members to board spaceships. ALSO READ | ‘One day, Starship will take us to Mars’, says Elon Musk after latest SpaceX fire test The photo of the elevator's button was tweeted by SpaceX CEO Musk with the caption “Space Elevator”. A Crew-6 mission has been scheduled by SpaceX on Monday and the photo shared by Musk is from inside the tower elevator which will be used by astronauts to access arm from the pad and board the Dragon spacecraft for their space journey. Space Elevator https://t.co/RNbdSzXSGz — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 24, 2023 × Theory of space elevators The concept of creating space elevators is based on the idea of making access to space possible on a daily basis where the origin point is Earth and the destination is space. Space elevators, if built in future, can allow the transfer of people and objects from the surface of the Earth to space without the need for rockets. As per various calculations, the space elevators once created can reduce space travel costs by hundred dollars per kilogramme of payload, which is comparatively very less compared to the rockets that run on chemical fuel. WATCH | Exclusive: Musk’s SpaceX says it can no longer pay for satellite services in Ukraine Musk's take on space elevators Elon Musk, who wishes to ‘colonise Mars’ one day, believes that space elevators cannot exist in reality. In an interview, Musk had said that it is comparatively easier to build a bridge between Tokyo and Los Angeles than to create an elevator to orbit. However, Musk hopes that his assessment can be proved wrong someday. (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

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<p>A door cam installed in the backyard of a person's house in Texas McAllen recorded the crashing of a part of a meteor.</p>

<p>In the footage of the door cam shared by Twitter user @disdikmark, a loud boom of the meteor crash can be heard in the backyard. As per reports, the object that caused the loud boom was a half-ton meteor (454 kg) which crashed in the area. The Twitter user, while posting the video, wrote in the caption, “You can hear the meteorite explosion."</p>

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<p>After the video was shared, NASA confirmed the crashing of a meteorite like an atmospheric fireball near McAllen, Texas around 5 pm EST on February 15. As per NASA experts, the object that fell was a meteoroid which roughly weighed 1,000 pounds and had a diameter of about two feet.</p>

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<p>"The meteor seen in the skies above McAllen is a reminder of the need for NASA and other organisations to increase our understanding and protection of Earth, to combine scientific and engineering expertise to advance human space exploration, to integrate terrestrial and planetary research for furthering our understanding of the solar system, and to promote successful space missions by mitigating risk,” the NASA added.</p>

<p>After the video of the meteor crashing was shared on Twitter, it received more than one lakh views. The clip has also received several likes and comments.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Meteor lights up the sky over English Channel</strong></p>

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<p>One user wrote, "Oh my goodness!!!! Hope everyone is ok!!! Thanks for sharing." "The birds. When wildlife flees, you know something bad is happening," said another.</p>

<p>A third user stated, "My parents live in mission on Bentsen road, mile 9, and my dad and brother were outside the house, and they heard like a thunder sound."&nbsp;</p>

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A door cam installed in the backyard of a person's house in Texas McAllen recorded the crashing of a part of a meteor. In the footage of the door cam shared by Twitter user @disdikmark, a loud boom of the meteor crash can be heard in the backyard.

A door cam installed in the backyard of a person's house in Texas McAllen recorded the crashing of a part of a meteor. In the footage of the door cam shared by Twitter user @disdikmark, a loud boom of the meteor crash can be heard in the backyard. As per reports, the object that caused the loud boom was a half-ton meteor (454 kg) which crashed in the area. The Twitter user, while posting the video, wrote in the caption, “You can hear the meteorite explosion." You can hear the meteorite explosion #Mcallen #Mission pic.twitter.com/W2Eb1Yci5o — audeez (@disdikmark) February 16, 2023 × After the video was shared, NASA confirmed the crashing of a meteorite like an atmospheric fireball near McAllen, Texas around 5 pm EST on February 15. As per NASA experts, the object that fell was a meteoroid which roughly weighed 1,000 pounds and had a diameter of about two feet. ALSO READ | Rare meteorite that crashed in India may reveal secrets of other planets "The meteor seen in the skies above McAllen is a reminder of the need for NASA and other organisations to increase our understanding and protection of Earth, to combine scientific and engineering expertise to advance human space exploration, to integrate terrestrial and planetary research for furthering our understanding of the solar system, and to promote successful space missions by mitigating risk,” the NASA added. After the video of the meteor crashing was shared on Twitter, it received more than one lakh views. The clip has also received several likes and comments. WATCH | Meteor lights up the sky over English Channel One user wrote, "Oh my goodness!!!! Hope everyone is ok!!! Thanks for sharing." "The birds. When wildlife flees, you know something bad is happening," said another. A third user stated, "My parents live in mission on Bentsen road, mile 9, and my dad and brother were outside the house, and they heard like a thunder sound." (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

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<p>A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session.</p>

<p>Concluding his speech in the chamber, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for a minute's silence as a tribute “in memory of the victims of the aggression”.</p>

<p>As the UN members present in the council chamber rose in silence, Russia’s United Nations envoy Vasily Nebenzia continued to remain in his seat and appealed for the floor.</p>

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<p>Breaking the silence, he said, “We are getting to our feet to honour the memory of all victims of what has happened in Ukraine starting in 2014 – all of those who perished.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>By referring to 2014 and overly emphasising the word ‘all', the envoy referred to claims of Russia that the conflict between the two nations began that year after mass protests drove out Ukraine’s Moscow-friendly president from office.</p>

<p>Responding to the removal of the president, Kremlin seized the Crimean Peninsula and supported the insurgency in the mostly Russian-speaking region of Donbas, which was later annexed by Russia.</p>

<p>Nebenzia said, “All lives are priceless, and that is why we’re rising to honour the memory of them all.” Earlier, the ambassador accused Malta, which holds the rotating presidency of the council, of giving preference to Ukraine by letting it speak first, just because it is “part of your geopolitical project”.</p>

<p>He further raised objections over inclusion of 14 European countries' foreign ministers on the speakers list along with European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, stating that the foreign ministers have the same EU position “and will bring no added value” to the debate.</p>

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<p>Responding to the issue raised, Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg said that the European ministers came to New York and requested to speak because “they feel that their countries have been and are still being directly impacted by this war”.</p>

<p>Kuleba, speaking in the council, said that “Ukraine will resist as it has done so far, and Ukraine will win”. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is going to lose much sooner than he thinks”.&nbsp;</p>

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A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session.

A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session. Concluding his speech in the chamber, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for a minute's silence as a tribute “in memory of the victims of the aggression”. As the UN members present in the council chamber rose in silence, Russia’s United Nations envoy Vasily Nebenzia continued to remain in his seat and appealed for the floor. Awkward moment in UN Security Council just now. Ukraine FM asked members to stand for a moment of silence in memory of lives lost to Russian aggression. Russian diplomats refused to stand saying they will only do so if it is in memory of all victims since 2014. Watch the rest. pic.twitter.com/U84Poslyrx — Bahman Kalbasi (@BahmanKalbasi) February 24, 2023 × Breaking the silence, he said, “We are getting to our feet to honour the memory of all victims of what has happened in Ukraine starting in 2014 – all of those who perished.” ALSO READ | China calls for 'no use' of nuclear weapons in Russia-Ukraine war By referring to 2014 and overly emphasising the word ‘all', the envoy referred to claims of Russia that the conflict between the two nations began that year after mass protests drove out Ukraine’s Moscow-friendly president from office. Responding to the removal of the president, Kremlin seized the Crimean Peninsula and supported the insurgency in the mostly Russian-speaking region of Donbas, which was later annexed by Russia. Nebenzia said, “All lives are priceless, and that is why we’re rising to honour the memory of them all.” Earlier, the ambassador accused Malta, which holds the rotating presidency of the council, of giving preference to Ukraine by letting it speak first, just because it is “part of your geopolitical project”. He further raised objections over inclusion of 14 European countries' foreign ministers on the speakers list along with European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, stating that the foreign ministers have the same EU position “and will bring no added value” to the debate. WATCH | WION decodes the future of Ukraine-Russia war Responding to the issue raised, Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg said that the European ministers came to New York and requested to speak because “they feel that their countries have been and are still being directly impacted by this war”. Kuleba, speaking in the council, said that “Ukraine will resist as it has done so far, and Ukraine will win”. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is going to lose much sooner than he thinks”. (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

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<p>The Moon, Jupiter and Venus appeared in a perfect trifecta in skies across the countries in what can be called a rare celestial synchronised dance. Jupiter and Venus and the moon created a triangle-like shape in the sky during nighttime as the celestial bodies came closer to each other.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There’s a meetup happening in the western sky: the crescent Moon sits close to Jupiter, with Venus below them. Jupiter and Venus will continue to cozy up until March 1, when they’ll be at their closest.<br />
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<p>The mysterious twin of Earth, Venus, and the solar system's biggest planet, Jupiter, have&nbsp;been getting closer to each other as they move for conjunction on March 1. The planets, Jupiter and Venus, were joined by the moon early in the evening on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>The planetary meet-up, which is also called conjunction, makes it possible for the two planets to appear closer to each other or even touch each other in the night sky of Earth. The planets are aligned in a way that they appear to occupy the same space in the night sky, although being millions of kilometres apart. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manitoba Museum's planetarium and science gallery programme supervisor Mike Jensen said, "They are of course, two planets in our solar system that are actually very far apart from one another. But they are orbiting the Sun just as we are. So, there are times throughout their orbits where from Earth, from our vantage point here on our planet, the two appear to come close together to one another in our sky. And that happens for all the planets that are closer to us.”</p>

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<p>The bright planets along with the moon were spotted in the skies by people from across the world, including India, as the planets came closer to each other. Currently, Venus is the third-brightest celestial body in the sky, after the moon and sun. The planet is so dazzling that it can be spotted in daylight sometimes. However, the trifecta was short-lived as the Earth continued to rotate on its axis.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Moon, Jupiter and Venus appeared in a perfect trifecta in skies across the countries in what can be called a rare celestial synchronised dance. Jupiter and Venus and the moon created a triangle-like shape in the sky during nighttime as the celestial bodies came closer to each other.

The Moon, Jupiter and Venus appeared in a perfect trifecta in skies across the countries in what can be called a rare celestial synchronised dance. Jupiter and Venus and the moon created a triangle-like shape in the sky during nighttime as the celestial bodies came closer to each other. There’s a meetup happening in the western sky: the crescent Moon sits close to Jupiter, with Venus below them. Jupiter and Venus will continue to cozy up until March 1, when they’ll be at their closest. Have you spotted these three in the sky? Snap a picture and send it to us! pic.twitter.com/8W1iihFz3w — NASA (@NASA) February 24, 2023 × The mysterious twin of Earth, Venus, and the solar system's biggest planet, Jupiter, have been getting closer to each other as they move for conjunction on March 1. The planets, Jupiter and Venus, were joined by the moon early in the evening on Wednesday. ALSO READ | You will melt on Venus, but this battery won't The planetary meet-up, which is also called conjunction, makes it possible for the two planets to appear closer to each other or even touch each other in the night sky of Earth. The planets are aligned in a way that they appear to occupy the same space in the night sky, although being millions of kilometres apart. Tonight's striking Jupiter-Moon-Venus conjunction as seen from Somerset. Light scattered off our planet's clouds, ice and oceans – known as 'Earthshine' – is illuminating the nightside of Moon, revealing the whole lunar disc in this long(ish) exposure. #astrophotography pic.twitter.com/jNjeRHnLQh — Will Gater (@willgater) February 22, 2023 × Manitoba Museum's planetarium and science gallery programme supervisor Mike Jensen said, "They are of course, two planets in our solar system that are actually very far apart from one another. But they are orbiting the Sun just as we are. So, there are times throughout their orbits where from Earth, from our vantage point here on our planet, the two appear to come close together to one another in our sky. And that happens for all the planets that are closer to us.” WATCH | NASA discovers new exoplanet TOI 700 e 102 light years away The bright planets along with the moon were spotted in the skies by people from across the world, including India, as the planets came closer to each other. Currently, Venus is the third-brightest celestial body in the sky, after the moon and sun. The planet is so dazzling that it can be spotted in daylight sometimes. However, the trifecta was short-lived as the Earth continued to rotate on its axis. (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

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<p>Air India is set to hire around 5,100 crew members this year, which will include 900 pilots and 4,200 cabin crew, as it prepares to expand its fleet by inducting hundreds of aircraft over the next decade.</p>

<p>Since April 2022, the airline has already given employment to 285 pilots and 1,900 cabin crew so far. At the end of January 2022, the Tata Group took over Air India and Air India Express and last week placed a historic order for 470 aircraft (which includes 70 wide-body and 400 single-aisles) and presently has an option for 370 more planes, which the airlines can later convert into a firm order.</p>

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<p>Air India, in addition to these developments, has also decided to lease 36 planes, of which they have already inducted two wide bodies into its fleet. The cabin crew, which Air India will recruit from across the country, will attend a 15-week programme through which they will learn safety and service skills, and will be "coached to exemplify the best of Indian hospitality and Tata Group culture".</p>

<p>Between May 2022 and February 2023, over 1,900 cabin crew has been hired by Air India. In the last seven months, between July 2022 and January 2023, Air India has trained over 1,100 cabin crew and in the last three months, they have released 500 cabin crew for flying.</p>

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<p>AI's head of inflight services Sandeep Verma said, "With a sizeable aircraft order that was announced earlier in the month, more flights on international and domestic networks, and re-alignment of domestic routes with AIX Connect, cabin crew will play a decisive role in shaping the present and future of the Air India Group. We are also looking to step up hiring of more pilots and maintenance engineers."</p>

<p>Nearly 10 lakh people are employed by the Tata Group across its companies.</p>

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Air India is set to hire around 5,100 crew members this year, which will include 900 pilots and 4,200 cabin crew, as it prepares to expand its fleet by inducting hundreds of aircraft over the next decade.

Air India is set to hire around 5,100 crew members this year, which will include 900 pilots and 4,200 cabin crew, as it prepares to expand its fleet by inducting hundreds of aircraft over the next decade. Since April 2022, the airline has already given employment to 285 pilots and 1,900 cabin crew so far. At the end of January 2022, the Tata Group took over Air India and Air India Express and last week placed a historic order for 470 aircraft (which includes 70 wide-body and 400 single-aisles) and presently has an option for 370 more planes, which the airlines can later convert into a firm order. ALSO READ | Air India signs 'historic' deal to purchase 250 aircraft from Airbus; its first purchase order in 17 years Air India, in addition to these developments, has also decided to lease 36 planes, of which they have already inducted two wide bodies into its fleet. The cabin crew, which Air India will recruit from across the country, will attend a 15-week programme through which they will learn safety and service skills, and will be "coached to exemplify the best of Indian hospitality and Tata Group culture". Between May 2022 and February 2023, over 1,900 cabin crew has been hired by Air India. In the last seven months, between July 2022 and January 2023, Air India has trained over 1,100 cabin crew and in the last three months, they have released 500 cabin crew for flying. WATCH | Air India amends existing in-flight liquor policy after Pee-gate scandal AI's head of inflight services Sandeep Verma said, "With a sizeable aircraft order that was announced earlier in the month, more flights on international and domestic networks, and re-alignment of domestic routes with AIX Connect, cabin crew will play a decisive role in shaping the present and future of the Air India Group. We are also looking to step up hiring of more pilots and maintenance engineers." Nearly 10 lakh people are employed by the Tata Group across its companies. (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

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