Russia's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday it will supply India's Dr. Reddy's Laboratories with 100 million doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine against COVID-19 once it receives regulatory approval in India.

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The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) added that it had agreed to cooperate on clinical trials and the distribution of the vaccine with the Indian firm.

Clinical trials of the Russian vaccine in India are expected to follow and to be held jointly with this firm, the source said. Both the trials and supply deal depend on domestic regulatory approval.

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has already inked vaccine supply deals with Kazakhstan, Brazil and Mexico and has reached a manufacturing partnership agreement with India to produce 300 million doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine there.

RDIF will announce the name of the Indian firm later on Wednesday, the source said.

Russia has billed Sputnik-V as the first vaccine against coronavirus to be registered in the world. Large-scale trials, known as Phase III, involving at least 40,000 people, were launched in Russia on August 26 but have yet to be completed.

Russia's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday it will supply India's Dr. Reddy's Laboratories with 100 million doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine against COVID-19 once it receives regulatory approval in India.

Russia's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday it will supply India's Dr. Reddy's Laboratories with 100 million doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine against COVID-19 once it receives regulatory approval in India. Also Read: India crosses 5 million COVID-19 cases with 90,123 new cases The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) added that it had agreed to cooperate on clinical trials and the distribution of the vaccine with the Indian firm. Clinical trials of the Russian vaccine in India are expected to follow and to be held jointly with this firm, the source said. Both the trials and supply deal depend on domestic regulatory approval. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has already inked vaccine supply deals with Kazakhstan, Brazil and Mexico and has reached a manufacturing partnership agreement with India to produce 300 million doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine there. RDIF will announce the name of the Indian firm later on Wednesday, the source said. Russia has billed Sputnik-V as the first vaccine against coronavirus to be registered in the world. Large-scale trials, known as Phase III, involving at least 40,000 people, were launched in Russia on August 26 but have yet to be completed.

Russia to sell COVID-19 vaccine to Indian firm after regulatory approval

As Israel, UAE, Bahrain signed the landmark US-brokered peace accords, two rockets were fired from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip into Israel on Tuesday.

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At least two people were wounded in Israel by rocket fire, reports said. One missile was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system, the Army said.

UAE foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Bahrain foreign minister Abdullatif al-Zayani and Israeli leader &nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu signed the bilateral accords at the White House and signed a joint declaration along with Trump.

"After decades of division and conflict we mark the dawn of a new Middle East," Trump said at the ceremony, adding, "We're here this afternoon to change the course of history."

"This day is a pivot of history, it heralds a new dawn of peace," Netanyahu said at the ceremony.&nbsp;

Palestinians protested against the Israeli normalisation deals with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain as the White House hosted the signing ceremony.

Protesters clutching the Palestinian flags and wearing blue face masks rallied in the West Bank cities of Nablus, Hebron and in the Gaza Strip.

As Israel, UAE, Bahrain signed the landmark US-brokered peace accords, two rockets were fired from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip into Israel on Tuesday. Also Read: Five or six countries coming along very quickly, says Trump on peace deal with Israel At least two people were wounded in Israel by rocket fire, reports said.

As Israel, UAE, Bahrain signed the landmark US-brokered peace accords, two rockets were fired from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip into Israel on Tuesday. Also Read: Five or six countries coming along very quickly, says Trump on peace deal with Israel At least two people were wounded in Israel by rocket fire, reports said. One missile was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system, the Army said. UAE foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Bahrain foreign minister Abdullatif al-Zayani and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu signed the bilateral accords at the White House and signed a joint declaration along with Trump. "After decades of division and conflict we mark the dawn of a new Middle East," Trump said at the ceremony, adding, "We're here this afternoon to change the course of history." "This day is a pivot of history, it heralds a new dawn of peace," Netanyahu said at the ceremony. Palestinians protested against the Israeli normalisation deals with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain as the White House hosted the signing ceremony. Protesters clutching the Palestinian flags and wearing blue face masks rallied in the West Bank cities of Nablus, Hebron and in the Gaza Strip.

Two rockets fired from Gaza as Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Trump-brokered accords

US President Donald Trump while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE and Bahrain leaders hinted at more countries set to join peace deal with Israel.

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"We're very far down the road with about five countries, five additional countries," Trump said, adding, "We'll have at least five or six countries coming along very quickly, we're already talking to them."

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, foreign ministers of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates had arrived on Tuesday at the White House to sign historic accords aimed at normalising ties with Israel.

"Historic day for peace in the Middle East," tweeted Trump ahead of the meeting, "more countries to follow!" wrote the US leader.

"We've had great talks with Saudi Arabia. I think their mind is very open," the US president added.&nbsp;

"We're here this afternoon to change the course of history," Trump said, adding," after decades of division and conflict we mark the dawn of a new Middle East."

"This day is a pivot of history, it heralds a new dawn of peace," Netanyahu said at the ceremony while asserting that the new peace momentum could end Arab-Israeli conflict "once and for all".

US President Donald Trump while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE and Bahrain leaders hinted at more countries set to join peace deal with Israel.

US President Donald Trump while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE and Bahrain leaders hinted at more countries set to join peace deal with Israel. Watch: "We're very far down the road with about five countries, five additional countries," Trump said, adding, "We'll have at least five or six countries coming along very quickly, we're already talking to them." Also Read: I have no problem in selling F-35 fighters to UAE: Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, foreign ministers of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates had arrived on Tuesday at the White House to sign historic accords aimed at normalising ties with Israel. "Historic day for peace in the Middle East," tweeted Trump ahead of the meeting, "more countries to follow!" wrote the US leader. "We've had great talks with Saudi Arabia. I think their mind is very open," the US president added. "We're here this afternoon to change the course of history," Trump said, adding," after decades of division and conflict we mark the dawn of a new Middle East." "This day is a pivot of history, it heralds a new dawn of peace," Netanyahu said at the ceremony while asserting that the new peace momentum could end Arab-Israeli conflict "once and for all".

Five or six countries coming along very quickly, says Trump on peace deal with Israel

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Tuesday that Washington would prevent Iran from purchasing "Chinese tanks and Russian air defence systems" as the end to a UN arms embargo against Tehran approaches.

While the European Union and United Nations disagreed with the US decision to withdraw from an international nuclear deal in 2018 and reimpose unilateral sanctions on Iran, Washington was acting to "keep the world safe," he told France Inter radio.

"We are going to act in a way -– and we have acted in a way –- that will prevent Iran from being able to purchase Chinese tanks and Russian air defence systems and resell weapons to Hezbollah to undermine the very efforts that (French) President Macron is ably trying to lead in Lebanon," Pompeo said.

Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shiite militant group, has long been targeted by US sanctions and is blacklisted as a "terrorist" organisation.&nbsp;

But it is also a powerful political player with seats in parliament in Lebanon, where the French president is seeking to foster political reform.

"It's irreconcilable that you would permit Iran to have more money, more wealth, and more arms, and still be working to try and help disconnect Hezbollah from the disaster that they have created inside of Lebanon," Pompeo said.

The United States faces widespread opposition in a new bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, which has been progressively stepping up its nuclear activities since Washington pulled out of the deal in 2018.

It also wants to extend the UN arms embargo on the country expiring on October 18.

"While the EU has made a different decision about that (nuclear) agreement, they share our concern about the extension of that arms embargo," Pompeo said.

The United States, he insisted, would "continue to defend the international order to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from returning to its malign activity" in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria.

Iran earlier Tuesday warned the US against making a "strategic mistake" after President Donald Trump threatened Tehran over reports it planned to avenge the killing of top general Qasem Soleimani.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Tuesday that Washington would prevent Iran from purchasing "Chinese tanks and Russian air defence systems" as the end to a UN arms embargo against Tehran approaches.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Tuesday that Washington would prevent Iran from purchasing "Chinese tanks and Russian air defence systems" as the end to a UN arms embargo against Tehran approaches. While the European Union and United Nations disagreed with the US decision to withdraw from an international nuclear deal in 2018 and reimpose unilateral sanctions on Iran, Washington was acting to "keep the world safe," he told France Inter radio. "We are going to act in a way -– and we have acted in a way –- that will prevent Iran from being able to purchase Chinese tanks and Russian air defence systems and resell weapons to Hezbollah to undermine the very efforts that (French) President Macron is ably trying to lead in Lebanon," Pompeo said. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shiite militant group, has long been targeted by US sanctions and is blacklisted as a "terrorist" organisation. But it is also a powerful political player with seats in parliament in Lebanon, where the French president is seeking to foster political reform. "It's irreconcilable that you would permit Iran to have more money, more wealth, and more arms, and still be working to try and help disconnect Hezbollah from the disaster that they have created inside of Lebanon," Pompeo said. The United States faces widespread opposition in a new bid to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, which has been progressively stepping up its nuclear activities since Washington pulled out of the deal in 2018. It also wants to extend the UN arms embargo on the country expiring on October 18. "While the EU has made a different decision about that (nuclear) agreement, they share our concern about the extension of that arms embargo," Pompeo said. The United States, he insisted, would "continue to defend the international order to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from returning to its malign activity" in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. Iran earlier Tuesday warned the US against making a "strategic mistake" after President Donald Trump threatened Tehran over reports it planned to avenge the killing of top general Qasem Soleimani.

Will prevent Iran from getting Chinese, Russian arms: US

Amid peace moves between UAE and Israel, US President Donald Trump said today that he has "no problem" in selling UAE advanced F-35 fighter planes.

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"I personally would have no problem with it," Trump told a US news network, adding, "I would have no problem in selling them the F-35."

The US president's comments come as he gets set to host an event at the White House south lawn to be attended by PM Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of Bahrain and the UAE who recently decided to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and White House advisor had visited UAE's airbase last week where the US operates F-35 stealth fighter jets which is being hotly coveted by Abu Dhabi.

However, Israel PM Netanyahu has opposed any move towards the sale of US jets which he views as a strategic shift which would blunt its edge in the volatile region. Netanyahu asserted that F-35 sale was not part of the deal with the UAE.

Earlier, Kushner had said that the "US could maintain that edge while also advancing our military relationship with the United Arab Emirates".

UAE's Major General Falah Al Qahtani while welcoming Kushner at Al Dhafra airbase, said: "Our relationship is based on a common view on the threat to our common interests. We are friends. We are strategic partners. We are alike, adding,"Both our nations seek peace, security and stability that will bring prosperity to this region, a region that it is, as you know, complex and unstable and beset by... regional powers seeking dominance."

Qahtani listed the Apache helicopters, F-16 fighter jets as the country's wishlist but did not mention the F-35 jets during the meeting.

"The F-35 issue is a long-standing request of the UAE and it's not by any means a driver of reaching this accord," Jamal Al-Musharakh, chief of policy planning and international cooperation at the UAE foreign ministry, said.&nbsp;

Amid peace moves between UAE and Israel, US President Donald Trump said today that he has "no problem" in selling UAE advanced F-35 fighter planes. Also Read: Bahrain joins UAE in normalising ties with Israel, Trump announces "I personally would have no problem with it," Trump told a US news network, adding, "I would have no problem in selling them the F-35.

Amid peace moves between UAE and Israel, US President Donald Trump said today that he has "no problem" in selling UAE advanced F-35 fighter planes. Also Read: Bahrain joins UAE in normalising ties with Israel, Trump announces "I personally would have no problem with it," Trump told a US news network, adding, "I would have no problem in selling them the F-35." The US president's comments come as he gets set to host an event at the White House south lawn to be attended by PM Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of Bahrain and the UAE who recently decided to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and White House advisor had visited UAE's airbase last week where the US operates F-35 stealth fighter jets which is being hotly coveted by Abu Dhabi. However, Israel PM Netanyahu has opposed any move towards the sale of US jets which he views as a strategic shift which would blunt its edge in the volatile region. Netanyahu asserted that F-35 sale was not part of the deal with the UAE. Earlier, Kushner had said that the "US could maintain that edge while also advancing our military relationship with the United Arab Emirates". UAE's Major General Falah Al Qahtani while welcoming Kushner at Al Dhafra airbase, said: "Our relationship is based on a common view on the threat to our common interests. We are friends. We are strategic partners. We are alike, adding,"Both our nations seek peace, security and stability that will bring prosperity to this region, a region that it is, as you know, complex and unstable and beset by... regional powers seeking dominance." Qahtani listed the Apache helicopters, F-16 fighter jets as the country's wishlist but did not mention the F-35 jets during the meeting. "The F-35 issue is a long-standing request of the UAE and it's not by any means a driver of reaching this accord," Jamal Al-Musharakh, chief of policy planning and international cooperation at the UAE foreign ministry, said.

I have no problem in selling F-35 fighters to UAE: Trump

Protesters greeted Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on a visit to Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday, as Mongolians gathered in the capital to speak out against Beijing's controversial language policy in its ethnic minority regions.

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Mongolia neighbours China's province of Inner Mongolia, which has seen weeks of protests and education boycotts over a policy change requiring all core subjects at schools to be taught in Mandarin rather than the local language.

China's move follows similar action in Tibet and Xinjiang to assimilate local minorities into the dominant Han population.

As Wang arrived on a diplomatic visit Tuesday, more than a hundred protesters gathered in Ulaanbaatar's main square in traditional Mongolian tunics, shouting: "Let's protect the mother tongue, let's protect our blood brothers."

"I really want our parliament members and president to oppose China's new policy and demand China lets ethnic Mongolians continue learning their native language," Indra Batbileg, a 21-year-old student, told AFP.

Mongolia is strategically situated between Russia and China, but its economy is dependent on mineral exports to its giant southern neighbours.

Mongolian authorities have, however, sought to expand markets -- including strengthening ties with Russia.

On Tuesday China's ambassador in Ulaanator, Chai Wenrui, told a local news website that Wang Yi will sign a series of economic agreements with Mongolia that include donating millions in aid.

Protesters greeted Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on a visit to Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday, as Mongolians gathered in the capital to speak out against Beijing's controversial language policy in its ethnic minority regions.

Protesters greeted Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on a visit to Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday, as Mongolians gathered in the capital to speak out against Beijing's controversial language policy in its ethnic minority regions. Also Read: China targets India's new economy: Snooping on online ventures and tech startups Mongolia neighbours China's province of Inner Mongolia, which has seen weeks of protests and education boycotts over a policy change requiring all core subjects at schools to be taught in Mandarin rather than the local language. China's move follows similar action in Tibet and Xinjiang to assimilate local minorities into the dominant Han population. As Wang arrived on a diplomatic visit Tuesday, more than a hundred protesters gathered in Ulaanbaatar's main square in traditional Mongolian tunics, shouting: "Let's protect the mother tongue, let's protect our blood brothers." "I really want our parliament members and president to oppose China's new policy and demand China lets ethnic Mongolians continue learning their native language," Indra Batbileg, a 21-year-old student, told AFP. Mongolia is strategically situated between Russia and China, but its economy is dependent on mineral exports to its giant southern neighbours. Mongolian authorities have, however, sought to expand markets -- including strengthening ties with Russia. On Tuesday China's ambassador in Ulaanator, Chai Wenrui, told a local news website that Wang Yi will sign a series of economic agreements with Mongolia that include donating millions in aid.

'Let's protect the mother tongue': Protests erupt in Mongolia as Chinese foreign minister arrives

A Pakistan Air Force jet crashed near Pindigheb in Punjab province on Tuesday, reports said.

The Pakistan Air Force(PAF) said the crash occurred during a "routine training mission", and there was no loss of life, the Dawn newspaper quoted the PAF statement.

The pilots ejected safely, PAF said.

A board of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the crash.

Reports said it was an F-7 trainer aircraft.

A Pakistan Air Force jet crashed near Pindigheb in Punjab province on Tuesday, reports said. The Pakistan Air Force(PAF) said the crash occurred during a "routine training mission", and there was no loss of life, the Dawn newspaper quoted the PAF statement.

A Pakistan Air Force jet crashed near Pindigheb in Punjab province on Tuesday, reports said. The Pakistan Air Force(PAF) said the crash occurred during a "routine training mission", and there was no loss of life, the Dawn newspaper quoted the PAF statement. The pilots ejected safely, PAF said. A board of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the crash. Reports said it was an F-7 trainer aircraft.

Pakistan Air Force jet crashes; pilot ejects

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff">India-China border standoff </a>in Parliament today asserting that &nbsp;both sides have different perceptions about the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

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"China doesn't recognise the traditional and&nbsp;customary alignment of the boundary. We consider that this alignment is based on well established geographical principals," Rajnath Singh said in Parliament, adding, "India and China border issue remains unresolved. Till now, there has been no mutually acceptable solution. China disagrees on the border."

"China has mobilised a huge number of Army battalions and armaments along LAC and inner areas. There are&nbsp;many friction points in eastern Ladakh, Gogra, Kongka La, Pangong Lake's north and south banks. Indian Army has made counter deployments in these areas," Rajnath Singh said.

"The Chinese side created a violent face-off on June 15&nbsp;at Galwan. Our brave soldiers laid down their lives and also inflicted costs including casualties on the Chinese side," Rajnath Singh said in Parliament

Rajnath Singh said PM Modi's Ladakh visit instilled confidence while insisting that he is taking stock of the situation at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-indian-air-force-intends-to-counter-chinas-forward-airbase-close-to-lac-326902">LAC</a> himself in the midst of the India-China standoff at the border.

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The defence minister informed the House that India's border with China is well established but highlighted that China says the border is still to be decided.

"China continues to be in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq. kms in Ladakh. In addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakistan 'Boundary Agreement' of 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq. km. of Indian territory in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir to China," Rajnath Singh said.

"Violent conduct of Chinese troops is a violation of all past agreements. Our troops have done counter deployments in the area to safeguard our borders," he said.

"We have told <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-indian-air-force-intends-to-counter-chinas-forward-airbase-close-to-lac-326902">China</a> through diplomatic channels that the attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo were in violation of the bilateral agreements,"&nbsp;Rajnath Singh stated in Lok Sabha.

"Both India and China agree that to maintain peace and tranquillity in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-china-denies-reports-of-troops-laying-cables-at-lac-327669"> India-China border</a> areas, it is essential for the further development of bilateral relations," India's defence minister added.

"In the meeting with Chinese defence minister, I clearly stated that while our troops had always taken a responsible approach towards border management, but at same time there should be no doubt about our determination to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," India's defence minister told the lower house of parliament on the standoff at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-indian-army-gains-upper-hand-and-control-of-commanding-heights-in-ladakh-326703">LAC</a>.

"I request this house to pass a resolution that we stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces who are guarding our borders to safeguard India's sovereignty and integrity," the minister said, adding,"I want to assure you that we are ready to deal with any situation."

"In past too, we have had situations of prolonged standoffs in border areas with China which were resolved peacefully. Even though situation this year is very different both in terms of scale of troops involved and the number of friction points, we remain committed to peaceful resolution," he said.

"I want to assure that the morale of our armed forces is high. No one should doubt it,"&nbsp;he added.

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke on the India-China border standoff in Parliament today asserting that both sides have different perceptions about the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke on the India-China border standoff in Parliament today asserting that both sides have different perceptions about the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Watch: "China doesn't recognise the traditional and customary alignment of the boundary. We consider that this alignment is based on well established geographical principals," Rajnath Singh said in Parliament, adding, "India and China border issue remains unresolved. Till now, there has been no mutually acceptable solution. China disagrees on the border." "China has mobilised a huge number of Army battalions and armaments along LAC and inner areas. There are many friction points in eastern Ladakh, Gogra, Kongka La, Pangong Lake's north and south banks. Indian Army has made counter deployments in these areas," Rajnath Singh said. "The Chinese side created a violent face-off on June 15 at Galwan. Our brave soldiers laid down their lives and also inflicted costs including casualties on the Chinese side," Rajnath Singh said in Parliament Rajnath Singh said PM Modi's Ladakh visit instilled confidence while insisting that he is taking stock of the situation at the LAC himself in the midst of the India-China standoff at the border. Also Read: India defeats China, becomes member of United Nations' ECOSOC The defence minister informed the House that India's border with China is well established but highlighted that China says the border is still to be decided. "China continues to be in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq. kms in Ladakh. In addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakistan 'Boundary Agreement' of 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq. km. of Indian territory in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir to China," Rajnath Singh said. "Violent conduct of Chinese troops is a violation of all past agreements. Our troops have done counter deployments in the area to safeguard our borders," he said. "We have told China through diplomatic channels that the attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo were in violation of the bilateral agreements," Rajnath Singh stated in Lok Sabha. "Both India and China agree that to maintain peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas, it is essential for the further development of bilateral relations," India's defence minister added. "In the meeting with Chinese defence minister, I clearly stated that while our troops had always taken a responsible approach towards border management, but at same time there should be no doubt about our determination to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," India's defence minister told the lower house of parliament on the standoff at the LAC. "I request this house to pass a resolution that we stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces who are guarding our borders to safeguard India's sovereignty and integrity," the minister said, adding,"I want to assure you that we are ready to deal with any situation." "In past too, we have had situations of prolonged standoffs in border areas with China which were resolved peacefully. Even though situation this year is very different both in terms of scale of troops involved and the number of friction points, we remain committed to peaceful resolution," he said. "I want to assure that the morale of our armed forces is high. No one should doubt it," he added.

India-China standoff: China has mobilised huge number of Army battalions and armaments along LAC, says Rajnath Singh in Parliament

After US President Donald Trump announced that Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalise relations with Israel, Iran said Bahrain is a&nbsp;partner to "crimes" of Israel.

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"The rulers of Bahrain will from now on be partners to the crimes of the Zionist regime as a constant threat to the security of the region and the world of Islam," Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement.

Iran's former deputy foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian had earlier said it "the imprudent leaders in UAE, Bahrain must not pave the way for the Zionist schemes" while criticising the agreement.

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Meanwhile, Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi said that a fair and comprehensive peace in the region should come from Israel while adding that Israel should stop all its procedures to undermine the two-state solution, and end the illegal occupation of the Palestinian lands.&nbsp;

"Opening direct dialogue and ties between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the positive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security, and prosperity in the region," the United States, Bahrain and Israel said in a joint statement.

UAE had earlier agreed to normalise ties with Israel. The formal agreement will be signed at the White House ceremony to be hosted by President Trump on September 15. The Israel-UAE ceremony will be attended by Israeli PM Netanyahu and Emirati foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

After US President Donald Trump announced that Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalise relations with Israel, Iran said Bahrain is a partner to "crimes" of Israel.

After US President Donald Trump announced that Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalise relations with Israel, Iran said Bahrain is a partner to "crimes" of Israel. Watch: "The rulers of Bahrain will from now on be partners to the crimes of the Zionist regime as a constant threat to the security of the region and the world of Islam," Iran's foreign ministry said in a statement. Iran's former deputy foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian had earlier said it "the imprudent leaders in UAE, Bahrain must not pave the way for the Zionist schemes" while criticising the agreement. Also Read: Bahrain joins UAE in normalising ties with Israel, Trump announces Meanwhile, Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi said that a fair and comprehensive peace in the region should come from Israel while adding that Israel should stop all its procedures to undermine the two-state solution, and end the illegal occupation of the Palestinian lands. "Opening direct dialogue and ties between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the positive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security, and prosperity in the region," the United States, Bahrain and Israel said in a joint statement. UAE had earlier agreed to normalise ties with Israel. The formal agreement will be signed at the White House ceremony to be hosted by President Trump on September 15. The Israel-UAE ceremony will be attended by Israeli PM Netanyahu and Emirati foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Bahrain partner to 'crimes' of Israel, says Iran after peace agreement

India on Saturday recorded 97,570 new<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-had-64-million-coronavirus-cases-by-may-icmr-sero-survey-326946"> coronavirus</a> cases which is the highest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.

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The total number of coronavirus cases has now shot up to 46,59,985 in the country with 9,58,316 active cases. The death toll due the virus has now reached 77,472 with 1,201 deaths recorded on Friday.

Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-tally-crosses-45-million-with-96551-new-cases-326751">coronavirus </a>cases crossed the 1 million mark in Maharashtra on Friday.

The ministry of health said that the gap between percentage of recovered cases and active cases has progressively been growing wide. There have been over 3/4 of total cases that is 36 lakhs have recovered and discharged, it said.

In Puducherry, there were 504 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 19,026 including 365 deaths. There are 4,878 active cases, the state health department said.&nbsp;

In Goa, there were 555 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 23,445. There have been 276 fatalities due to the virus in the state.

India on Saturday recorded 97,570 new coronavirus cases which is the highest one day increase in COVID-19 cases. Watch: The total number of coronavirus cases has now shot up to 46,59,985 in the country with 9,58,316 active cases.

India on Saturday recorded 97,570 new coronavirus cases which is the highest one day increase in COVID-19 cases. Watch: The total number of coronavirus cases has now shot up to 46,59,985 in the country with 9,58,316 active cases. The death toll due the virus has now reached 77,472 with 1,201 deaths recorded on Friday. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases crossed the 1 million mark in Maharashtra on Friday. The ministry of health said that the gap between percentage of recovered cases and active cases has progressively been growing wide. There have been over 3/4 of total cases that is 36 lakhs have recovered and discharged, it said. In Puducherry, there were 504 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 19,026 including 365 deaths. There are 4,878 active cases, the state health department said. In Goa, there were 555 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 23,445. There have been 276 fatalities due to the virus in the state.

India records highest single day spike in coronavirus cases; death toll rises to over 77,000

Provocative dance moves, disturbing scenes and hyper-sexualization of pre-teen girls, it is this what Netflix is streaming.

A film called "Cuties" or Min-Yonn in French shows four really young girls posing provocatively in revealing clothes in a poster. Netflix had to withdraw the poster but that was just the beginning of the controversy. It's the story of a girl from Senegal. Her name is Amy, she is 11-years-old and lives in Paris. Her family is conservative but Amy's friends are not together they created&nbsp;a dance group to become social media stars.

Netflix describes the film like this: "Amy starts to rebel against her conservative family's traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew". The description conveniently glosses over all that is wrong with the film..

The reactions were as follows: "child pornography is illegal in America". The statement comes from Deanna Lorraine, former Republican candidate for Congress in California. Another Republican Omar Navarro boosted a petition calling on users to boycott Netflix.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cuties-director-maimouna-doucoure-receives-death-threats-amid-poster-backlash-325184">'Cuties' director&nbsp;Maimouna Doucoure receives death threats amid poster backlash</a>

The petition is called "cancel Netflix subscription". More than six lakh people have signed up. It says "Cuties" is not the only Netflix title to showcase inappropriate content.

However, Netflix says watch the film first.

"Cuties is a social commentary against sexualization of young children," it says but not many agree, some say it's "disgusting" that the film is still on Netflix.

In Turkey, Netflix has been asked to remove the film altogether. Turkey has a powerful broadcast watchdog. It has the power to censor even online platforms. It says the film is "promoting exploitation of minors".

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"There is an 18+ rating and this movie is centred on a child and this child is 11-year-old Amy. Therefore, this children's movie which children cannot watch, required us to audit this movie in compliance with the principle in our law to protect the children. If you ask whether this is censorship, there is no way it is. You can watch this trailer right now. Every Netflix subscriber can easily access this trailer," Ilhan Tasci, member of radio and television high council in Turkey said.

And the outrage is growing, there are now a number of petitions against the film online, another one on change.org, it has more than three lakh 50 thousand signatures. People are posting negative reviews on film websites. On IMDB which is one of the biggest online databases for films, TV shows and streaming content, "Cuties" now has a rating of 1.6 out of 10.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an audience score of three per cent and over 1,000 users have left a review on the website but professional film critics have given the film a favourable review.

They say it&nbsp;is a film about&nbsp;introspection and identity and that it is being unfairly targeted by right-wing campaign. It's incredible how the Left-Right political divide can be misused to justify anything.

Provocative dance moves, disturbing scenes and hyper-sexualization of pre-teen girls, it is this what Netflix is streaming. A film called "Cuties" or Min-Yonn in French shows four really young girls posing provocatively in revealing clothes in a poster.

Provocative dance moves, disturbing scenes and hyper-sexualization of pre-teen girls, it is this what Netflix is streaming. A film called "Cuties" or Min-Yonn in French shows four really young girls posing provocatively in revealing clothes in a poster. Netflix had to withdraw the poster but that was just the beginning of the controversy. It's the story of a girl from Senegal. Her name is Amy, she is 11-years-old and lives in Paris. Her family is conservative but Amy's friends are not together they created a dance group to become social media stars. Netflix describes the film like this: "Amy starts to rebel against her conservative family's traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew". The description conveniently glosses over all that is wrong with the film.. The reactions were as follows: "child pornography is illegal in America". The statement comes from Deanna Lorraine, former Republican candidate for Congress in California. Another Republican Omar Navarro boosted a petition calling on users to boycott Netflix. 'Cuties' director Maimouna Doucoure receives death threats amid poster backlash The petition is called "cancel Netflix subscription". More than six lakh people have signed up. It says "Cuties" is not the only Netflix title to showcase inappropriate content. However, Netflix says watch the film first. "Cuties is a social commentary against sexualization of young children," it says but not many agree, some say it's "disgusting" that the film is still on Netflix. In Turkey, Netflix has been asked to remove the film altogether. Turkey has a powerful broadcast watchdog. It has the power to censor even online platforms. It says the film is "promoting exploitation of minors". × "There is an 18+ rating and this movie is centred on a child and this child is 11-year-old Amy. Therefore, this children's movie which children cannot watch, required us to audit this movie in compliance with the principle in our law to protect the children. If you ask whether this is censorship, there is no way it is. You can watch this trailer right now. Every Netflix subscriber can easily access this trailer," Ilhan Tasci, member of radio and television high council in Turkey said. And the outrage is growing, there are now a number of petitions against the film online, another one on change.org, it has more than three lakh 50 thousand signatures. People are posting negative reviews on film websites. On IMDB which is one of the biggest online databases for films, TV shows and streaming content, "Cuties" now has a rating of 1.6 out of 10. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an audience score of three per cent and over 1,000 users have left a review on the website but professional film critics have given the film a favourable review. They say it is a film about introspection and identity and that it is being unfairly targeted by right-wing campaign. It's incredible how the Left-Right political divide can be misused to justify anything.

Netflix film 'Cuties' sparks anger over hyper-sexualization of pre-teen girls

The 2020 wildfire season in California has been record-breaking with massive clouds of smoke, reeky orange skies and thousands of destroyed homes. The most populous state in America has not witnessed such a spectacle of horror in recent history.

More than 2 million acres of land has got burnt so far which is more than 10 times the size of New York City. 1,000 acres of land has been burning every minute that is one football field burning every 30 minutes.

Five of the current fires are among the 20 largest wildfires in California's history. As they burn at a distance a dangerous Instagram filter has cast its shadow on San Francisco which is the commercial capital of California.

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The city now resembles a scene straight out of Mars with a person unable to distinguish between night and day. Back in the wild, the scenery is even more apocalyptic. The wildfires are threatening local communities in forest areas and due to the flames August has turned out to be California's warmest month on record.

It has further set the stage for extraordinary streaks of fires in the coming days with some 3 million homes at risk of being ravaged and at least 64,000 people having been forced to evacuate.

"Our refrigerator broke down in our trailer. Our lights went out, we got a flat tire, it's been really difficult," Tammy Johnson, resident of Auberry, said.

First the virus, then social unrest and now the wildfire, this may just be the worst summer in American history.

The 2020 wildfire season in California has been record-breaking with massive clouds of smoke, reeky orange skies and thousands of destroyed homes. The most populous state in America has not witnessed such a spectacle of horror in recent history.

The 2020 wildfire season in California has been record-breaking with massive clouds of smoke, reeky orange skies and thousands of destroyed homes. The most populous state in America has not witnessed such a spectacle of horror in recent history. More than 2 million acres of land has got burnt so far which is more than 10 times the size of New York City. 1,000 acres of land has been burning every minute that is one football field burning every 30 minutes. Five of the current fires are among the 20 largest wildfires in California's history. As they burn at a distance a dangerous Instagram filter has cast its shadow on San Francisco which is the commercial capital of California. × The city now resembles a scene straight out of Mars with a person unable to distinguish between night and day. Back in the wild, the scenery is even more apocalyptic. The wildfires are threatening local communities in forest areas and due to the flames August has turned out to be California's warmest month on record. It has further set the stage for extraordinary streaks of fires in the coming days with some 3 million homes at risk of being ravaged and at least 64,000 people having been forced to evacuate. "Our refrigerator broke down in our trailer. Our lights went out, we got a flat tire, it's been really difficult," Tammy Johnson, resident of Auberry, said. First the virus, then social unrest and now the wildfire, this may just be the worst summer in American history.

After virus and social unrest, now wildfires hit California

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