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United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the world is currently facing a major threat of “nuclear Armageddon” and it is currently at its worst since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

The observation came days after Russia confirmed that they can use nuclear weapons in their ongoing invasion of Ukraine. With Ukraine reclaiming some regions after eight months of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that they can use nuclear weapons to claim victory.

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During a fundraiser for Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said that Putin was not joking “when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.”

&nbsp;“We have not faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis."

While Russia has said that they will only use the nuclear weapons in an extreme situation and will try to keep the casualties to a minimum, Biden did not seem convinced with the promises.

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“I don’t there is any such a thing as the ability to easily use a tactical weapon and not end up with Armageddon,” Biden said while discussing the threats that the modern world currently faces.

Meanwhile, the US ambassador to the United Nations – Linda Thomas-Greenfield – accused Russia of exploiting African resources in order to fund their war in Ukraine.

"One of the most immediate and growing concerns in Africa is the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group strategy of exploiting the natural resources of the Central African Republic, Mali and Sudan, as well as other countries. These actions are thoroughly documented and irrefutable. And we know these ill-gotten gains are used to fund Moscow's war machine in Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine."

"And rather than being a transparent partner and improving security, Wagner exploits client states who pay for their heavy-handed security services in gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources. This is part of Wagner Group's business model. Make no mistake: people across Africa are paying a heavy price for the Wagner Group's exploitative practices and human rights violations," she said.

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United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the world is currently facing a major threat of “nuclear Armageddon” and it is currently at its worst since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the world is currently facing a major threat of “nuclear Armageddon” and it is currently at its worst since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. The observation came days after Russia confirmed that they can use nuclear weapons in their ongoing invasion of Ukraine. With Ukraine reclaiming some regions after eight months of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that they can use nuclear weapons to claim victory. Also read | Zaporizhzhia plant is a Ukrainian facility, says head of UN nuclear watchdog During a fundraiser for Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said that Putin was not joking “when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.” “We have not faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis." While Russia has said that they will only use the nuclear weapons in an extreme situation and will try to keep the casualties to a minimum, Biden did not seem convinced with the promises. Also read | Two top Islamic State terrorists killed in US air raids conducted in Syria “I don’t there is any such a thing as the ability to easily use a tactical weapon and not end up with Armageddon,” Biden said while discussing the threats that the modern world currently faces. Meanwhile, the US ambassador to the United Nations – Linda Thomas-Greenfield – accused Russia of exploiting African resources in order to fund their war in Ukraine. "One of the most immediate and growing concerns in Africa is the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group strategy of exploiting the natural resources of the Central African Republic, Mali and Sudan, as well as other countries. These actions are thoroughly documented and irrefutable. And we know these ill-gotten gains are used to fund Moscow's war machine in Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine." "And rather than being a transparent partner and improving security, Wagner exploits client states who pay for their heavy-handed security services in gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources. This is part of Wagner Group's business model. Make no mistake: people across Africa are paying a heavy price for the Wagner Group's exploitative practices and human rights violations," she said.

Nuclear 'Armageddon' threat highest for first time since Cuban Missile Crisis, says Joe Biden

Two top ISIS leaders were killed in an airstrike by the United States forces in northern Syria on Thursday, according to defense officials. The official statement stated that Abu ‘Ala, deputy leader of ISIS in Syria, and Abu Mu’Ad al-Qahtani, an ISIS official responsible for prisoner affairs, were killed.

The operation came just days after an ISIS smuggler was killed by the US forces. The United States has increased its operations in the area and has been targeting senior ISIS officials.

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“Last night, U.S. Central Command forces conducted a helicopter raid in northeast Syria, near the village of Qamishli, targeting Rakkan Wahid al-Shammri, an ISIS official known to facilitate the smuggling of weapons and fighters to support ISIS operations. During the operation, the targeted individual was killed and one of his associates was wounded,” the Central Command said.

In the build-up to the operation on Thursday, the forces collected around 1000 hours of intelligence to minimise collateral damage and they were successful in keeping all the nearby civilians safe.

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“USCENTCOM is committed to our allies and partners in the enduring defeat of ISIS,” CENTCOM spokesman Col. Joe Buccino said in a statement while addressing the recent strikes.

The Biden administration has repeatedly made their intentions clear about shifting the military away gradually from the middle east. But, with the new operations, questioned have been asked about whether they can be looking to maintain control over a region which has recently seen interest from two of the world’s other superpowers – China and Russia.

Two top ISIS leaders were killed in an airstrike by the United States forces in northern Syria on Thursday, according to defense officials. The official statement stated that Abu ‘Ala, deputy leader of ISIS in Syria, and Abu Mu’Ad al-Qahtani, an ISIS official responsible for prisoner affairs, were killed.

Two top ISIS leaders were killed in an airstrike by the United States forces in northern Syria on Thursday, according to defense officials. The official statement stated that Abu ‘Ala, deputy leader of ISIS in Syria, and Abu Mu’Ad al-Qahtani, an ISIS official responsible for prisoner affairs, were killed. The operation came just days after an ISIS smuggler was killed by the US forces. The United States has increased its operations in the area and has been targeting senior ISIS officials. Also read | Zaporizhzhia plant is a Ukrainian facility, says head of UN nuclear watchdog “Last night, U.S. Central Command forces conducted a helicopter raid in northeast Syria, near the village of Qamishli, targeting Rakkan Wahid al-Shammri, an ISIS official known to facilitate the smuggling of weapons and fighters to support ISIS operations. During the operation, the targeted individual was killed and one of his associates was wounded,” the Central Command said. In the build-up to the operation on Thursday, the forces collected around 1000 hours of intelligence to minimise collateral damage and they were successful in keeping all the nearby civilians safe. Also read | US judge halts Musk-Twitter lawsuit ahead of possible $44 billion takeover “USCENTCOM is committed to our allies and partners in the enduring defeat of ISIS,” CENTCOM spokesman Col. Joe Buccino said in a statement while addressing the recent strikes. The Biden administration has repeatedly made their intentions clear about shifting the military away gradually from the middle east. But, with the new operations, questioned have been asked about whether they can be looking to maintain control over a region which has recently seen interest from two of the world’s other superpowers – China and Russia.

Two top Islamic State terrorists killed in US air raids conducted in Syria

The mother of an Iranian teenager has accused the authorities of murdering her daughter during the protests taking place in the country. Nasrin Shahkarami, mother of the 16-year-old Nika, told Radio Farda that her daughter died after joining the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and later, she was forced by the police to say that it was a suicide and Nika jumped from the roof of a building.

Iran is currently experiencing massive protests over the death of Amini – a 22-year-old who was found dead after being detained by the morality police for breaking the hijab laws. The death of Nika has also become symbolic of the protests as the authorities continue to crack down on dissent.

According to official data, around 1200 people have been arrested in the protests till now and more than 100 people have lost their lives including Nika who was found dead on September 20.

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Nasrin said that the authorities took her body away for almost 10 days before returning it eventually to the family and no proper explanation was provided regarding her death. Even on the official death certificate, her cause of death has been cited as “multiple blows caused by a hard object”.

A number of people from her family has alleged that Nika was thrown from the roof of a building by the authorities, but the police has denied it all. Nika’s aunt and uncle were arrested on Wednesday.

The family fears that they “had been forced to make the confessions and broadcast them”.

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“We expected them to say whatever they wanted to exonerate themselves... and they have in fact implicated themselves,” said Nasrin Shahkarami in her interview.

“I probably don’t need to try that hard to prove they’re lying... my daughter was killed in the protests on the same day that she disappeared.”

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The mother of an Iranian teenager has accused the authorities of murdering her daughter during the protests taking place in the country. Nasrin Shahkarami, mother of the 16-year-old Nika, told Radio Farda that her daughter died after joining the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and later, she was forced by the police to say that it was a suicide and Nika jumped from the roof of a building.

The mother of an Iranian teenager has accused the authorities of murdering her daughter during the protests taking place in the country. Nasrin Shahkarami, mother of the 16-year-old Nika, told Radio Farda that her daughter died after joining the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini and later, she was forced by the police to say that it was a suicide and Nika jumped from the roof of a building. Iran is currently experiencing massive protests over the death of Amini – a 22-year-old who was found dead after being detained by the morality police for breaking the hijab laws. The death of Nika has also become symbolic of the protests as the authorities continue to crack down on dissent. According to official data, around 1200 people have been arrested in the protests till now and more than 100 people have lost their lives including Nika who was found dead on September 20. Also read | Zaporizhzhia plant is a Ukrainian facility, says head of UN nuclear watchdog Nasrin said that the authorities took her body away for almost 10 days before returning it eventually to the family and no proper explanation was provided regarding her death. Even on the official death certificate, her cause of death has been cited as “multiple blows caused by a hard object”. A number of people from her family has alleged that Nika was thrown from the roof of a building by the authorities, but the police has denied it all. Nika’s aunt and uncle were arrested on Wednesday. The family fears that they “had been forced to make the confessions and broadcast them”. Also read | US judge halts Musk-Twitter lawsuit ahead of possible $44 billion takeover “We expected them to say whatever they wanted to exonerate themselves... and they have in fact implicated themselves,” said Nasrin Shahkarami in her interview. “I probably don’t need to try that hard to prove they’re lying... my daughter was killed in the protests on the same day that she disappeared.”

Mother of dead Iranian schoolgirl Nika Shahkarami accuses authorities of murder

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