<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-grave-of-the-fireflies-director-and-co-founder-of-studio-ghibli-isao-takahata-dies-at-82-128654">Fireflies </a>are on the verge of extinction due to loss of their natural habitat, the exposure to pesticides and artificial lights, according to the first major review of their global status.

The study was published on Monday in the journal 'Bioscience'.

More than 2,000 species of fireflies illuminate wetlands, marshes, grasslands, forests and urban parks worldwide.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-ten-years-to-save-worlds-biodiversity-from-extinction-un-274629">Only ten years to save world's biodiversity from extinction: UN</a>

Some species are being extinguished by the ever-expanding ecological footprint of human beings according to Sara Lewis, a professor of biology at Tufts University and the lead researcher of the study

These species are adversely affected by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-ten-years-to-save-worlds-biodiversity-from-extinction-un-274629">loss of habitat </a>because they need specific conditions to complete their life cycle, she added.

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She gave the example of the Malaysian firefly "Pteroptyx tener"&nbsp;which during its larval phase lives in riverside mangroves.

Many of these have been sacrificed to make way for palm oil plantations and fish farms.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/climate-change-pandemics-biodiversity-loss-no-country-is-sufficiently-prepared-260057">Climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss: No country is sufficiently prepared</a>

The female glowworms are flightless, which means that they can't fly to a new location when their habitat is taken over by a suburb, commercial crop or country road.

Surprisingly, the researchers found that the use of artificial light at night was the second most serious threat to the creatures.

Out of the 10 possible driving forces of extinction, experts said that habitat loss as the top threat everywhere except in east Asia and in South America.

Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-earth-experiencing-another-mass-extinction-event-267920"> Is earth experiencing another 'mass extinction event'?</a>

In those two regions, artificial light was seen as the biggest problem in the world's fireflies.

Many species of firefly depend on their ability to light up to find and attract mates.&nbsp;The window of opportunity for them to mate is very narrow as adults typically live only a few days.&nbsp;

The twinkling beetles focus so much on reproducing that they don't even eat.&nbsp;

The survey found that fireflies are also being decimated by commonly used insecticides, the third major threat.

"Organophosphates and neonicotinoids are designed to kill pests, yet they also have off-target effects on beneficial insects," the researchers wrote.

The authors said guidelines were needed to establish and manage tourist sites that outline the best way to protect the fireflies from trampling, light pollution, and pesticides.

Fireflies are on the verge of extinction due to loss of their natural habitat, the exposure to pesticides and artificial lights, according to the first major review of their global status.

Fireflies are on the verge of extinction due to loss of their natural habitat, the exposure to pesticides and artificial lights, according to the first major review of their global status. The study was published on Monday in the journal 'Bioscience'. More than 2,000 species of fireflies illuminate wetlands, marshes, grasslands, forests and urban parks worldwide. Also read: Only ten years to save world's biodiversity from extinction: UN Some species are being extinguished by the ever-expanding ecological footprint of human beings according to Sara Lewis, a professor of biology at Tufts University and the lead researcher of the study These species are adversely affected by the loss of habitat because they need specific conditions to complete their life cycle, she added. She gave the example of the Malaysian firefly "Pteroptyx tener" which during its larval phase lives in riverside mangroves. Many of these have been sacrificed to make way for palm oil plantations and fish farms. Also read: Climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss: No country is sufficiently prepared The female glowworms are flightless, which means that they can't fly to a new location when their habitat is taken over by a suburb, commercial crop or country road. Surprisingly, the researchers found that the use of artificial light at night was the second most serious threat to the creatures. Out of the 10 possible driving forces of extinction, experts said that habitat loss as the top threat everywhere except in east Asia and in South America. Also read: Is earth experiencing another 'mass extinction event'? In those two regions, artificial light was seen as the biggest problem in the world's fireflies. Many species of firefly depend on their ability to light up to find and attract mates. The window of opportunity for them to mate is very narrow as adults typically live only a few days. The twinkling beetles focus so much on reproducing that they don't even eat. The survey found that fireflies are also being decimated by commonly used insecticides, the third major threat. "Organophosphates and neonicotinoids are designed to kill pests, yet they also have off-target effects on beneficial insects," the researchers wrote. The authors said guidelines were needed to establish and manage tourist sites that outline the best way to protect the fireflies from trampling, light pollution, and pesticides.

Fireflies on verge of extinction: Study

Americans kicked off the 2020 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-elections-2020-hillary-clinton-slams-bernie-sanders-tulsi-gabbard-claps-back-on-twitter-275871">presidential elections</a> race on Monday as the state of Iowa opened its caucuses with 41 delegates up for grabs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-trump-revives-border-wall-promise-in-iowa-campaign-speech-and-mocks-his-democrat-coworkers-277639">Also Read:&nbsp;Donald Trump revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech, mocks Democrats</a>

Voters began the process of picking candidates from 11 Democratic contenders with long lines seen outside schools and community centres.

The caucuses and primaries start months and sometimes years before the main elections, the candidates start their campaign trails with speeches, promises, fund raising and debates.

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Above all the goal for the candidates is to convince voters that they are the right candidate in their whole party to defeat Donald Trump. It's all about winning delegates and that is done by competing in states across the country. A few states matter more than other states.

According to tradition, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mocks-communist-bernie-and-sleepy-joe-before-iowa-278225">Iowa </a>goes first and so it becomes the most important one. After Iowa, the race moves to the next three big states - &nbsp;New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, these four states are the key to winning nominations which narrows the competition and gives the momentum to the key nominees.

So the first caucus is a big opportunity for a candidate to pull away from the rest of the pack. The key to the game is to score delegates in state after state.

There are nearly 4,000 delegates (3,979) whichever candidate wins the most of the available delegates, wins the nominations but the primary contest is not likely to end with most delegates if a rival has the campaigns, resources and the money, they can stand in the radius and fight until the end.

Vermont Senator <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/simply-a-lie-biden-accuses-sanders-campaign-of-releasing-doctored-video-275236">Bernie Sanders</a> is in a tight race with former vice president Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are trailing behind with a close margin.

Interestingly, Sanders has never really stopped running for president since he lost the nomination to Hillary Clinton in 2016, he is popular with the working class voters and calls himself a democratic socialist.

Americans kicked off the 2020 presidential elections race on Monday as the state of Iowa opened its caucuses with 41 delegates up for grabs. Also Read: Donald Trump revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech, mocks Democrats Voters began the process of picking candidates from 11 Democratic contenders with long lines seen outside schools and community centres.

Americans kicked off the 2020 presidential elections race on Monday as the state of Iowa opened its caucuses with 41 delegates up for grabs. Also Read: Donald Trump revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech, mocks Democrats Voters began the process of picking candidates from 11 Democratic contenders with long lines seen outside schools and community centres. The caucuses and primaries start months and sometimes years before the main elections, the candidates start their campaign trails with speeches, promises, fund raising and debates. Watch Video: Above all the goal for the candidates is to convince voters that they are the right candidate in their whole party to defeat Donald Trump. It's all about winning delegates and that is done by competing in states across the country. A few states matter more than other states. According to tradition, Iowa goes first and so it becomes the most important one. After Iowa, the race moves to the next three big states - New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, these four states are the key to winning nominations which narrows the competition and gives the momentum to the key nominees. So the first caucus is a big opportunity for a candidate to pull away from the rest of the pack. The key to the game is to score delegates in state after state. There are nearly 4,000 delegates (3,979) whichever candidate wins the most of the available delegates, wins the nominations but the primary contest is not likely to end with most delegates if a rival has the campaigns, resources and the money, they can stand in the radius and fight until the end. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is in a tight race with former vice president Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are trailing behind with a close margin. Interestingly, Sanders has never really stopped running for president since he lost the nomination to Hillary Clinton in 2016, he is popular with the working class voters and calls himself a democratic socialist.

Iowa caucus kicks off as Democrats seek Trump's 2020 election challenger

Indian troops based in high altitude areas like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-how-brave-indian-soldiers-survive-in-siachen-worlds-highest-battlefield-271189">Siachen </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-how-brave-indian-soldiers-survive-in-siachen-worlds-highest-battlefield-271189">Ladakh </a>are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boot, jackets and sleeping bags.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cag-refuses-to-share-rafale-audit-cites-breach-of-parliament-190479">Comptroller and Auditor General</a> (CAG) of India has pulled up the army for delays in the procurement saying the delay is forcing troops to use old and recycled versions of equipment endangering the lives of the soldiers.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-how-brave-indian-soldiers-survive-in-siachen-worlds-highest-battlefield-271189">How brave Indian soldiers survive in Siachen world's highest battlefield</a>

The report also says that there was an inadequate special ration for these soldiers which is affecting their calorie intake by 82 per cent.

According to the report, the troops who are deployed at high altitude guarding Indian borders are given old versions of face masks, jackets and sleeping bags.

Watch: WION's exclusive report on Siachen, the world's highest battlefield

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Last year, the ministry of defence had said budget constraints and a sudden increase in authorisation had led to deficiencies in procuring the&nbsp;items.

In a report tabled in both houses of Parliament, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cag-refuses-to-share-rafale-audit-cites-breach-of-parliament-190479">CAG</a> has also questioned the government for the “inordinate delay” in the establishment of the Indian National Defence University, which was recommended by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-145-days-mobile-internet-service-restored-in-kargil-270571">Kargil </a>review committee in 1999.

Indian troops based in high altitude areas like Siachen and Ladakh are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boot, jackets and sleeping bags.

Indian troops based in high altitude areas like Siachen and Ladakh are facing critical shortages of high altitude clothing and equipment like snow goggles, boot, jackets and sleeping bags. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pulled up the army for delays in the procurement saying the delay is forcing troops to use old and recycled versions of equipment endangering the lives of the soldiers. Also read: How brave Indian soldiers survive in Siachen world's highest battlefield The report also says that there was an inadequate special ration for these soldiers which is affecting their calorie intake by 82 per cent. According to the report, the troops who are deployed at high altitude guarding Indian borders are given old versions of face masks, jackets and sleeping bags. Watch: WION's exclusive report on Siachen, the world's highest battlefield Last year, the ministry of defence had said budget constraints and a sudden increase in authorisation had led to deficiencies in procuring the items. In a report tabled in both houses of Parliament, the CAG has also questioned the government for the “inordinate delay” in the establishment of the Indian National Defence University, which was recommended by the Kargil review committee in 1999.

Critical shortage of clothing for Indian soldiers in Siachen, Ladakh: CAG

Two people have been killed and one child was injured in a shooting incident at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-reported-at-texas-tech-university-campus-on-lockdown-21195">Texas university</a>.&nbsp;

This is the latest incident in the current wave of gun violence in the United States. The victim was found in the university dormitory and the shooter is yet to be identified.

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-west-texas-shooting-rises-to-seven-22-wounded-247061">Death toll from West Texas shooting rises to seven, 22 wounded</a>

The boy who was about two years old was taken to the hospital and is currently in a stable condition. The police officials have not yet confirmed whether the women were students.&nbsp;

"This morning, at approximately 10:17 am, University Police Department received a phone call from a student who lives at Pride Rock. Officers responded and found two deceased adult females in a room. A third person, a small child, approximately two years old, who's in stable condition, was also in the room," Police chief at Brian Vaughn, Texas A&amp;M University, said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-investigating-texas-shooting-as-possible-hate-crime-chief-240518">Investigating mass shooting as possible hate crime, says Texas police chief</a>

Campus lockdown was imposed by the authorities after the shooting but the police have now said that there are no other apparent threats to the university.&nbsp;

Under Texas law, those who hold a valid concealed handgun license in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunman-kills-20-at-texas-walmart-store-in-us-mass-shooting-240504">Texas</a> are allowed to carry it to certain parts of the campus. According to the policy, handgun license holders are also allowed to store the weapon safely in their campus housing.

Two people have been killed and one child was injured in a shooting incident at Texas university. This is the latest incident in the current wave of gun violence in the United States.

Two people have been killed and one child was injured in a shooting incident at Texas university. This is the latest incident in the current wave of gun violence in the United States. The victim was found in the university dormitory and the shooter is yet to be identified. Read More: Death toll from West Texas shooting rises to seven, 22 wounded The boy who was about two years old was taken to the hospital and is currently in a stable condition. The police officials have not yet confirmed whether the women were students. "This morning, at approximately 10:17 am, University Police Department received a phone call from a student who lives at Pride Rock. Officers responded and found two deceased adult females in a room. A third person, a small child, approximately two years old, who's in stable condition, was also in the room," Police chief at Brian Vaughn, Texas A&M University, said. Read more: Investigating mass shooting as possible hate crime, says Texas police chief Campus lockdown was imposed by the authorities after the shooting but the police have now said that there are no other apparent threats to the university. Under Texas law, those who hold a valid concealed handgun license in Texas are allowed to carry it to certain parts of the campus. According to the policy, handgun license holders are also allowed to store the weapon safely in their campus housing.

Two dead, one wounded in shooting at Texas University

A Chinese woman named&nbsp;Zi Hao from Djiyong, a city in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chinese-audience-has-phenomenal-love-respect-for-indian-actors-rani-mukerji-175873">China</a>, crossed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/airbnb-cancels-great-wall-of-china-competition-after-it-upsets-social-media-users-157898">Great Wall of China</a> and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/the-sorry-state-of-himalayas-275444">Himalayas</a> to reach Mandsaur, a city in Madhya Pradesh to find love.

After reaching India with her parents, she found her love and is&nbsp;now getting married to complete Indian customs.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebooks-sheryl-sandberg-gets-engaged-to-tom-bernthal-278474">Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg gets engaged to Tom Bernthal</a>

Amid usual circumstances, this wedding would have gone unnoticed.

However, the marriage has taken place at such a time when the deadly coronavirus which originated&nbsp;in China has claimed 425 lives all across the globe.

The marriage kept the entire health ministry of Madhya Pradesh on its toes.

When the bride's parents arrived in Mandsaur, a team of five or six paramedics examined them thoroughly to prevent the spread of the quarantine in India.

“Though they do not have any symptoms of the coronavirus, we have been doing this as a precautionary measure. The moment we see any symptom, we will admit them to the hospital,” said Dr AK Mishra, a civil surgeon at Mandsaur's district hospital.&nbsp;

On Sunday, India had temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners based in China because&nbsp;of the coronavirus outbreak that has spread to 25 countries, including India.

The couple's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-love-story-to-be-made-into-a-tv-movie-29693">love story</a> started five&nbsp;years ago across the seven seas in Canada.&nbsp;

Zi met Siddharth at the Sher University of Oakville, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-canadian-sinclair-breaks-international-scoring-record-277430">Canada</a>.

In an unknown city, Siddharth helped Zi immensely.&nbsp;It was how they started meeting each other frequently.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-about-love-in-conversation-with-turkish-author-cemal-kafadar-12386">All about love: In conversation with Turkish author Cemal Kafadar</a>

During that period love started blossoming between the two.&nbsp;When both their families came to know about it, they fixed their marriage. 
Shibo Wang, the father of Zi Hyo, said India is a great country and&nbsp;he is impressed with its hospitality.

Jin Guan, Hyo's mother&nbsp;said&nbsp;that her daughter and Siddharth have a very good understanding and she is confident that her daughter will be happy with him.

Ji Hao explained how she came close to Siddharth due to his&nbsp;helpful nature and although Indian wedding customs are different from the traditional ways of China, she loved them to such an extent that she hopes that they will spend most of her time in India.

Siddharth's father Ved Mishra said that he got to know about their son's&nbsp;Chinese connection&nbsp;by monitoring Siddharth&nbsp;activities on Facebook.&nbsp;

He arrived in Canada to meet his son's lady love&nbsp;and spoke to her parents in China via video calling.

&nbsp;And then, after a discussion between both the families, the&nbsp;marriage was fixed.

A Chinese woman named Zi Hao from Djiyong, a city in China, crossed the Great Wall of China and the Himalayas to reach Mandsaur, a city in Madhya Pradesh to find love.

A Chinese woman named Zi Hao from Djiyong, a city in China, crossed the Great Wall of China and the Himalayas to reach Mandsaur, a city in Madhya Pradesh to find love. After reaching India with her parents, she found her love and is now getting married to complete Indian customs. Also read: Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg gets engaged to Tom Bernthal Amid usual circumstances, this wedding would have gone unnoticed. However, the marriage has taken place at such a time when the deadly coronavirus which originated in China has claimed 425 lives all across the globe. The marriage kept the entire health ministry of Madhya Pradesh on its toes. When the bride's parents arrived in Mandsaur, a team of five or six paramedics examined them thoroughly to prevent the spread of the quarantine in India. “Though they do not have any symptoms of the coronavirus, we have been doing this as a precautionary measure. The moment we see any symptom, we will admit them to the hospital,” said Dr AK Mishra, a civil surgeon at Mandsaur's district hospital. On Sunday, India had temporarily suspended e-visa facility for Chinese travellers and foreigners based in China because of the coronavirus outbreak that has spread to 25 countries, including India. The couple's love story started five years ago across the seven seas in Canada. Zi met Siddharth at the Sher University of Oakville, Canada. In an unknown city, Siddharth helped Zi immensely. It was how they started meeting each other frequently. Also read: All about love: In conversation with Turkish author Cemal Kafadar During that period love started blossoming between the two. When both their families came to know about it, they fixed their marriage. Shibo Wang, the father of Zi Hyo, said India is a great country and he is impressed with its hospitality. Jin Guan, Hyo's mother said that her daughter and Siddharth have a very good understanding and she is confident that her daughter will be happy with him. Ji Hao explained how she came close to Siddharth due to his helpful nature and although Indian wedding customs are different from the traditional ways of China, she loved them to such an extent that she hopes that they will spend most of her time in India. Siddharth's father Ved Mishra said that he got to know about their son's Chinese connection by monitoring Siddharth activities on Facebook. He arrived in Canada to meet his son's lady love and spoke to her parents in China via video calling. And then, after a discussion between both the families, the marriage was fixed.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Chinese woman marries Indian man in Madhya Pradesh

A man in Germany "hacked"&nbsp;the Google map site with a red cart filled with 99 smartphones causing a "virtual traffic jam"&nbsp;on the site.

The man, Simon Weckert, an artist, began the "Google Map Hack"&nbsp;project after noticing a traffic jam on a Berlin street where a demonstration was taking place a few years ago although there were no cars on the road.

He later realised it was not the people but a large number of smartphones in one place which the much-used Google maps had picked up.

In a series of tweets on Twitter, Weckart said, "99 smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps. Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route!"

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After his work and the story went viral, a Google spokesman said: "Traffic data in Google Maps is refreshed continuously thanks to information from a variety of sources, including aggregated anonymized data from people who have location services turned on and contributions from the Google Maps community."&nbsp;

"We’ve launched the ability to distinguish between cars and motorcycles in several countries including India, Indonesia and Egypt, though we haven’t quite cracked travelling by wagon. We appreciate seeing creative uses of Google Maps like this as it helps us make maps work better over time," it added.

Weckert used a simple technique to hack into Google's map, he would walk up and down the street with his cart stuffed with phones and after about an hour the Google map would show a red line on the map indicating that heavy traffic had slowed down cars on the road.

A man in Germany "hacked" the Google map site with a red cart filled with 99 smartphones causing a "virtual traffic jam" on the site. The man, Simon Weckert, an artist, began the "Google Map Hack" project after noticing a traffic jam on a Berlin street where a demonstration was taking place a few years ago although there were no cars on the road.

A man in Germany "hacked" the Google map site with a red cart filled with 99 smartphones causing a "virtual traffic jam" on the site. The man, Simon Weckert, an artist, began the "Google Map Hack" project after noticing a traffic jam on a Berlin street where a demonstration was taking place a few years ago although there were no cars on the road. He later realised it was not the people but a large number of smartphones in one place which the much-used Google maps had picked up. In a series of tweets on Twitter, Weckart said, "99 smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps. Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route!" 99 smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps. Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route! #googlemapshacks https://t.co/3gixMxopE6 pic.twitter.com/6KcMm1XgAF — Simon Weckert (@simon_deliver) February 1, 2020 × Weckert who focuses his work on the digital world clearly exposed a large chink in the Google map which is used widely around the world. Oh by the way do you know that we all can celebrate Google Maps 15th birthday in one week ? #googlemapshacks "The map is not the territory ..... but another version of reality." (Korzybski 1933) pic.twitter.com/Th0AwqLr9h — Simon Weckert (@simon_deliver) February 2, 2020 × After his work and the story went viral, a Google spokesman said: "Traffic data in Google Maps is refreshed continuously thanks to information from a variety of sources, including aggregated anonymized data from people who have location services turned on and contributions from the Google Maps community." "We’ve launched the ability to distinguish between cars and motorcycles in several countries including India, Indonesia and Egypt, though we haven’t quite cracked travelling by wagon. We appreciate seeing creative uses of Google Maps like this as it helps us make maps work better over time," it added. Weckert used a simple technique to hack into Google's map, he would walk up and down the street with his cart stuffed with phones and after about an hour the Google map would show a red line on the map indicating that heavy traffic had slowed down cars on the road.

How a man 'hacked' Google maps to show 'virtual traffic jams' with 99 mobile phones and a red cart

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/latest-south-east-asia-news-reward-offered-by-indonesia-to-whoever-can-remove-a-tire-stuck-on-a-crocodiles-neck-277740">Indonesia </a>needs to sign a new renewable energy contract in the next three years to counter its massive demographic shift, according to a report in 'Indonesia&nbsp;Clean Energy Outlook'.

The country&nbsp;is Southeast Asia's largest economy and democracy and is rapidly&nbsp;approaching a demographic shift in the next ten years.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/latest-south-east-asia-news-reward-offered-by-indonesia-to-whoever-can-remove-a-tire-stuck-on-a-crocodiles-neck-277740">Reward offered by Indonesia to whoever can remove a tire stuck on a crocodile's neck</a>

Experts claim that Asia's next clean energy battle will not be in India or China but in Indonesia.&nbsp;In a decade, almost half of its population will enter the workforce and 7 out of 10 people will be working by 2030, the report said. 
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The country's conventional poverty rate has declined and it is experiencing enormous urban migration.&nbsp;

Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-indonesias-mt-sinabung-erupts-696#mt-sinabung-spews-massive-smoke-117135">Indonesia's Mt Sinabung erupts</a>

Although the situation is similar to that of other countries in Southeast Asia, it has not negotiated a new renewable energy contract in three years. &nbsp;

According to the report, it will become the largest contributor to the region's ballooning energy demand over a short period of time due to rapid growth and will soon&nbsp;join both India and China as a global hotspot for power needs.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indonesia-to-increase-imports-from-india-amid-new-delhi-malaysia-spat-report-276398">Indonesia to increase imports from India amid New Delhi-Malaysia spat</a>

Indonesia's&nbsp;electricity needs are reportedly set to almost double in the next 10 years. Without immediate measures, it can offset the region's positive growth due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the report claimed.

However, Indonesia expects to put an end to stalled clean energy growth in March.

According to sources, a ministry regulation has been&nbsp;aiming to attract investment in the sphere of renewable energy.&nbsp;Malaysia and Vietnam have supported Indonesia in its endeavour.

Indonesian President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indonesia-presidential-election-prabowo-subianto-vs-joko-widodo-209329">Joko Widodo</a> implied in a speech last year that reducing coal will become a national policy.

However, to meet the goal of 23 per cent renewables from 12 per cent in its energy mix by 2025 it will need to cancel coal projects which already exist in the construction pipeline.&nbsp;

Indonesia needs to sign a new renewable energy contract in the next three years to counter its massive demographic shift, according to a report in 'Indonesia Clean Energy Outlook'.

Indonesia needs to sign a new renewable energy contract in the next three years to counter its massive demographic shift, according to a report in 'Indonesia Clean Energy Outlook'. The country is Southeast Asia's largest economy and democracy and is rapidly approaching a demographic shift in the next ten years. Also read: Reward offered by Indonesia to whoever can remove a tire stuck on a crocodile's neck Experts claim that Asia's next clean energy battle will not be in India or China but in Indonesia. In a decade, almost half of its population will enter the workforce and 7 out of 10 people will be working by 2030, the report said. The country's conventional poverty rate has declined and it is experiencing enormous urban migration. Also see: Indonesia's Mt Sinabung erupts Although the situation is similar to that of other countries in Southeast Asia, it has not negotiated a new renewable energy contract in three years. According to the report, it will become the largest contributor to the region's ballooning energy demand over a short period of time due to rapid growth and will soon join both India and China as a global hotspot for power needs. Also read: Indonesia to increase imports from India amid New Delhi-Malaysia spat Indonesia's electricity needs are reportedly set to almost double in the next 10 years. Without immediate measures, it can offset the region's positive growth due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the report claimed. However, Indonesia expects to put an end to stalled clean energy growth in March. According to sources, a ministry regulation has been aiming to attract investment in the sphere of renewable energy. Malaysia and Vietnam have supported Indonesia in its endeavour. Indonesian President Joko Widodo implied in a speech last year that reducing coal will become a national policy. However, to meet the goal of 23 per cent renewables from 12 per cent in its energy mix by 2025 it will need to cancel coal projects which already exist in the construction pipeline.

To combat Asia's energy battle, Indonesia needs to sign new renewable energy contract: Report

French police on Tuesday cleared the last migrant tent camp in northeast Paris, moving 427 people to shelters as part of a plan to take migrants off the streets.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-cant-host-everyone-says-macron-in-new-toughening-of-migration-stance-251947">'France can't host everyone,' says Macron in new toughening of migration stance</a>

The migrants, who included four women, were living in&nbsp;266 tents and makeshift shelters in a canal-side camp "strewn with waste and refuse, overrun by rats and giving off a pestilent and foul-smelling odour of urine and excrement", according to the authorities.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-signals-tougher-line-on-immigration-250237">Bourgeois have no problem with immigration, they don't come up against it: Macron</a>

The operation to tear down the camp began at 6:00 am (0500 GMT) and lasted two hours, the regional prefecture said.

Dozens of informal settlements have sprung up in recent years around the French capital.

Many of the migrants have their sights on the northern Channel port of Calais, a jump-off point for crossings to Britain.

The authorities regularly tear down the camps, saying they pose a health hazard.

Last week, police moved more than 1,400 migrants, including 93 children, from another camp in northern Paris.

Interior Minister Christophe Castaner had promised to clear all migrant camps from the city by the end of last year, in part by opening more shelters for asylum seekers but also by deporting those whose claims are rejected.

Police are being deployed to ensure migrants do not return to the razed camps or set up new ones.

"We are not going to resume a never-ending cycle of evacuations followed by new installations," Paris police chief Didier Lallement said last week.

But critics say that unless the government provides long-term lodgings or the prospect of legal residency, many migrants will just return to the streets.

President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../venezuelas-juan-guaido-meets-emmanuel- macron-on-charm-offensive-276546">Emmanuel Macron</a> said last year that France must end its "lax" approach to immigration.

French police on Tuesday cleared the last migrant tent camp in northeast Paris, moving 427 people to shelters as part of a plan to take migrants off the streets.

French police on Tuesday cleared the last migrant tent camp in northeast Paris, moving 427 people to shelters as part of a plan to take migrants off the streets. Also read: 'France can't host everyone,' says Macron in new toughening of migration stance The migrants, who included four women, were living in 266 tents and makeshift shelters in a canal-side camp "strewn with waste and refuse, overrun by rats and giving off a pestilent and foul-smelling odour of urine and excrement", according to the authorities. Also read: Bourgeois have no problem with immigration, they don't come up against it: Macron The operation to tear down the camp began at 6:00 am (0500 GMT) and lasted two hours, the regional prefecture said. Dozens of informal settlements have sprung up in recent years around the French capital. Many of the migrants have their sights on the northern Channel port of Calais, a jump-off point for crossings to Britain. The authorities regularly tear down the camps, saying they pose a health hazard. Last week, police moved more than 1,400 migrants, including 93 children, from another camp in northern Paris. Interior Minister Christophe Castaner had promised to clear all migrant camps from the city by the end of last year, in part by opening more shelters for asylum seekers but also by deporting those whose claims are rejected. Police are being deployed to ensure migrants do not return to the razed camps or set up new ones. "We are not going to resume a never-ending cycle of evacuations followed by new installations," Paris police chief Didier Lallement said last week. But critics say that unless the government provides long-term lodgings or the prospect of legal residency, many migrants will just return to the streets. President Emmanuel Macron said last year that France must end its "lax" approach to immigration.

French police clear last migrant camp in north Paris

After suspending flights to China due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-hong-kong-suspends-four-more-border-crossings-with-mainland-china-to-curb-spread-of-virus-278409">coronavirus</a>, the Pakistan government said on Monday it was resuming flights to and from China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-rises-to-425-over-20000-infected-nationwide-278426">Also Read:&nbsp;Death toll in China's coronavirus rises to 425; over 20,000 infected nationwide</a>

"Flight operations with China have resumed," Zafar Mirza, Pakistan PM's public health adviser said.

"I personally received passengers from China this morning. I checked the whole system step by step and we have not seen any suspected patients that needed to be kept under observation," he added.

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There are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus patients in Pakistan, although four students living in Wuhan have reportedly been infected. Reports say some Pakistani students are under lockdown in China's Hubei province which is the epicentre of the virus.

There were reports of suspected coronavirus virus cases in the last few days but the results were negative.

Several national carriers have halted flight services to China ever since the coronavirus began to take dangerous proportions. Reports say at least 500 Pakistani nationals are in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-indonesian-evacuees-return-from-wuhan-locals-protest-against-the-move-to-quarantine-them-278396">Wuhan </a>but Pakistan hasn't airlifted them.

Pakistan authorities have said they were closely screening and monitoring Chinese nationals with suspected cases of coronavirus and working closely with the &nbsp;Chinese embassy.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with 20,400 infected. China's health commission said there were at least 64 deaths reported with all of them in central Hubei province.

The death toll from the virus reached the Philippines on Sunday after a man died as the World Health Organization declared the crisis a global health emergency.

After suspending flights to China due to the coronavirus, the Pakistan government said on Monday it was resuming flights to and from China. Also Read: Death toll in China's coronavirus rises to 425; over 20,000 infected nationwide "Flight operations with China have resumed," Zafar Mirza, Pakistan PM's public health adviser said.

After suspending flights to China due to the coronavirus, the Pakistan government said on Monday it was resuming flights to and from China. Also Read: Death toll in China's coronavirus rises to 425; over 20,000 infected nationwide "Flight operations with China have resumed," Zafar Mirza, Pakistan PM's public health adviser said. "I personally received passengers from China this morning. I checked the whole system step by step and we have not seen any suspected patients that needed to be kept under observation," he added. Watch Video: There are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus patients in Pakistan, although four students living in Wuhan have reportedly been infected. Reports say some Pakistani students are under lockdown in China's Hubei province which is the epicentre of the virus. There were reports of suspected coronavirus virus cases in the last few days but the results were negative. Several national carriers have halted flight services to China ever since the coronavirus began to take dangerous proportions. Reports say at least 500 Pakistani nationals are in Wuhan but Pakistan hasn't airlifted them. Pakistan authorities have said they were closely screening and monitoring Chinese nationals with suspected cases of coronavirus and working closely with the Chinese embassy. Meanwhile, the death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with 20,400 infected. China's health commission said there were at least 64 deaths reported with all of them in central Hubei province. The death toll from the virus reached the Philippines on Sunday after a man died as the World Health Organization declared the crisis a global health emergency.

Pakistan resumes flights to coronavirus-hit China, screens passengers for virus

Hong Kong has become the second place outside China to report the death of a patient due to coronavirus as health authorities confirmed a 39-year-old man who was being treated for the virus died on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;A man had earlier died in the Philippines on Sunday.&nbsp;

The death toll in China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-hong-kong-suspends-four-more-border-crossings-with-mainland-china-to-curb-spread-of-virus-278409">coronavirus</a> reached 425 on Tuesday with over 20,000&nbsp;infected, the nation's national health commission confirmed.

The commission said there were at least 64 new deaths were reported with all of them in central Hubei province widely considered to be the epicentre of the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-coronavirus-killed-more-people-than-sars-in-mainland-china-278354">Also Read:&nbsp;Wuhan coronavirus killed more people than SARS in mainland China&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

In a press briefing on Tuesday, China's health commission said on Tuesday that it was "trying to develop a vaccine".

The health official informed that it was also trying to review the hospitalisation cases while adding that average hospitalisation was 20 days in Hubei.

Hubei province has more critical patients, it said.

With no end in sight on containing the virus, the total number of infections in China rose from&nbsp;3,235 on Tuesday to 20,438 even as China blamed the United States for spreading "panic"&nbsp;with its response to the coronavirus.&nbsp;

China on Tuesday restricted movement in city of Taizhou and three Hangzhou districts which accounts for more than nine million people as the virus showed no signs of slowing down.

Zhejiang province has confirmed 829 cases which is&nbsp;the highest number outside central Hubei province.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-google-joins-hands-with-who-to-provide-sos-alert-trusted-info-and-safety-tips-278181">World Health Organization</a> has declared the crisis a global health emergency as the Chinese government said it "urgently" needed protective medical equipment including masks and protective suits amid a burgeoning health crisis in the country.

Even though the mortality of the coronavirus is less than SARS which was 9.6 but the rapid spread of the virus and no apparent vaccine has spread uncertainty worldwide, especially in China.

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The virus which was first discovered in December was reported to the WHO on December 31 after which it spread to several parts of China, including to over 20 nations worldwide.

Meanwhile, Chinese authorities said the 1,000-bed hospital had "began to receive" patients on Monday.

The virus created panic in the Shanghai stock market with stocks crashing as much as eight per cent as authorities continued to grapple with the virus.

Hong Kong has become the second place outside China to report the death of a patient due to coronavirus as health authorities confirmed a 39-year-old man who was being treated for the virus died on Tuesday morning.

Hong Kong has become the second place outside China to report the death of a patient due to coronavirus as health authorities confirmed a 39-year-old man who was being treated for the virus died on Tuesday morning. A man had earlier died in the Philippines on Sunday. The death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with over 20,000 infected, the nation's national health commission confirmed. The commission said there were at least 64 new deaths were reported with all of them in central Hubei province widely considered to be the epicentre of the virus. Also Read: Wuhan coronavirus killed more people than SARS in mainland China In a press briefing on Tuesday, China's health commission said on Tuesday that it was "trying to develop a vaccine". The health official informed that it was also trying to review the hospitalisation cases while adding that average hospitalisation was 20 days in Hubei. Hubei province has more critical patients, it said. With no end in sight on containing the virus, the total number of infections in China rose from 3,235 on Tuesday to 20,438 even as China blamed the United States for spreading "panic" with its response to the coronavirus. China on Tuesday restricted movement in city of Taizhou and three Hangzhou districts which accounts for more than nine million people as the virus showed no signs of slowing down. Zhejiang province has confirmed 829 cases which is the highest number outside central Hubei province. Watch Video: The World Health Organization has declared the crisis a global health emergency as the Chinese government said it "urgently" needed protective medical equipment including masks and protective suits amid a burgeoning health crisis in the country. Even though the mortality of the coronavirus is less than SARS which was 9.6 but the rapid spread of the virus and no apparent vaccine has spread uncertainty worldwide, especially in China. In Pics: Scared of Coronavirus? Here are 7 Hollywood films on other deadly diseases The virus which was first discovered in December was reported to the WHO on December 31 after which it spread to several parts of China, including to over 20 nations worldwide. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities said the 1,000-bed hospital had "began to receive" patients on Monday. The virus created panic in the Shanghai stock market with stocks crashing as much as eight per cent as authorities continued to grapple with the virus.

Hong Kong reports first death due to coronavirus; toll in China rises to 425

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-first-to-get-200-million-followers-on-instagram-277492">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> has added another feather to his cap by scoring 50 goals, donning the Bianconeri jersey. He achieved this feat after netting twice in the match against Fiorentina.&nbsp;

Also read-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serie-a-ronaldo-scores-for-ninth-game-in-row-as-penalty-double-lifts-juventus-278195">Serie A: Ronaldo scores for ninth game in row as penalty double lifts Juventus</a>

He scored twice via penalty. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 50 goals in just 70 matches in the Serie A.&nbsp;Serie A leaders Juventus bounced back from their defeat to Napoli with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina.

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Lazio moved second, five points behind the reigning champions after Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo both scored a brace in a 5-1 win over rock bottom SPAL.

Ronaldo&nbsp;has been in a great form recently, he also became just the second Juve player in history to score in nine successive Serie A matches. It was first&nbsp;achieved&nbsp;by French player David Trezeguet in the October-December&nbsp;2005 season.

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Ronaldo's&nbsp;2020 began with a bang after he scored a hattrick and an assist against Cagliari.&nbsp;

The Portuguese legend has been the highest goal scorer for his national team, and his previous club Real Madrid. He had scored 450 times in 438 matches for the La Liga table-toppers.

Cristiano&nbsp;has taken 151 penalties in his career (these include shootouts too), out of which he has scored in 126 penalties and missed 25 of them with a&nbsp;success rate of&nbsp;83.4 per cent.&nbsp;

"Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score repeatedly and for him, it's important psychologically," said Sarri of the player who turns 35 next Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another feather to his cap by scoring 50 goals, donning the Bianconeri jersey. He achieved this feat after netting twice in the match against Fiorentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another feather to his cap by scoring 50 goals, donning the Bianconeri jersey. He achieved this feat after netting twice in the match against Fiorentina. Also read- Serie A: Ronaldo scores for ninth game in row as penalty double lifts Juventus He scored twice via penalty. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 50 goals in just 70 matches in the Serie A. Serie A leaders Juventus bounced back from their defeat to Napoli with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina. Good to get back to victories and happy to score again in our stadium!⚽⚽ Proud to reach 50 goals with the bianconeri shirt!💪🏽#finoallafine #forzajuve pic.twitter.com/pzBrER9Uzt — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) February 2, 2020 × Lazio moved second, five points behind the reigning champions after Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo both scored a brace in a 5-1 win over rock bottom SPAL. Ronaldo has been in a great form recently, he also became just the second Juve player in history to score in nine successive Serie A matches. It was first achieved by French player David Trezeguet in the October-December 2005 season. 🎯 50 Juventus goals for @Cristiano #CR50 | @juventusfcen pic.twitter.com/Zx96Yq31Am — FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) February 2, 2020 × Ronaldo's 2020 began with a bang after he scored a hattrick and an assist against Cagliari. The Portuguese legend has been the highest goal scorer for his national team, and his previous club Real Madrid. He had scored 450 times in 438 matches for the La Liga table-toppers. Cristiano has taken 151 penalties in his career (these include shootouts too), out of which he has scored in 126 penalties and missed 25 of them with a success rate of 83.4 per cent. "Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score repeatedly and for him, it's important psychologically," said Sarri of the player who turns 35 next Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo achieves another milestone, scores 50 goals for Juventus

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to bring a new personal income tax regime where income tax rates will be reduced but several exemptions will be removed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2020-new-tax-slab-proposed-for-common-man-278050">Also Read: New tax slab proposed for common man</a>

Now, what will you lose if you opt for the new lower income tax regime.

For starters, those opting for the new tax regime will have to forego 70 out of 100 exemptions currently enjoyed by taxpayers.

The important tax breaks that will not be available under the new regime include the benefits of section 80c, investments in provident fund, national pension scheme and life insurance premium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2020-key-highlights-100-more-airports-to-be-developed-by-2024-under-udaan-scheme-278042">Budget key highlights: 100 more airports to be developed by 2024 under Udaan scheme</a>

There will be no exemptions under section 80d that includes medical insurance premium. Also, you will have to let go off tax breaks on house rent allowance and the interest paid on housing loan.

Taxpayers will have to forego tax breaks for the disabled and charitable donations. So now, the big question is that will the new personal tax regime really bring substantial tax savings for most?

Under the new tax regime, the individuals can opt to pay tax at the reduced rates without claiming the various tax exemptions and deductions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/budget-2020-21-union-budget-four-basics-that-you-need-to-know-277961">In pics: Four basic things about India's Budget, you need to know!</a>

The individuals will have to work out their liability under the old and new tax regime before deciding which one is more beneficial.

In the list of new income tax regime, &nbsp;you are likely to lose on: Leave travel concession, house rent allowance, provident fund, national pension scheme, life insurance premium, interest paid on housing loan, interest paid on higher education and disabled and charitable donations.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to bring a new personal income tax regime where income tax rates will be reduced but several exemptions will be removed.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to bring a new personal income tax regime where income tax rates will be reduced but several exemptions will be removed. Also Read: New tax slab proposed for common man Now, what will you lose if you opt for the new lower income tax regime. For starters, those opting for the new tax regime will have to forego 70 out of 100 exemptions currently enjoyed by taxpayers. The important tax breaks that will not be available under the new regime include the benefits of section 80c, investments in provident fund, national pension scheme and life insurance premium. Budget key highlights: 100 more airports to be developed by 2024 under Udaan scheme There will be no exemptions under section 80d that includes medical insurance premium. Also, you will have to let go off tax breaks on house rent allowance and the interest paid on housing loan. Taxpayers will have to forego tax breaks for the disabled and charitable donations. So now, the big question is that will the new personal tax regime really bring substantial tax savings for most? Under the new tax regime, the individuals can opt to pay tax at the reduced rates without claiming the various tax exemptions and deductions. In pics: Four basic things about India's Budget, you need to know! The individuals will have to work out their liability under the old and new tax regime before deciding which one is more beneficial. In the list of new income tax regime, you are likely to lose on: Leave travel concession, house rent allowance, provident fund, national pension scheme, life insurance premium, interest paid on housing loan, interest paid on higher education and disabled and charitable donations.

Budget 2020: Find out what will you lose in new tax regime

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