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<p>German defence minister Boris Pistorius made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Tuesday. Pistorius's unannounced visit came almost two weeks after a United States-backed meeting where Berlin agreed to send Leopard tanks to war-hir Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An image was shared by Ukraine's outgoing defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov with Pistorius. In the photo, the german minister can be seen holding a model replica of the tank. Later, a defence ministry spokesman confirmed the photo was taken in the Ukraine capital on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/Bundeskanzler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bundeskanzler</a> my colleague Boris Pistorius and the German people.<br />
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<p>Meanwhile, the German, Dutch and Danish defence ministries said Tuesday that Ukraine will get "at least 100" Leopard 1 tanks in "coming months".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a joint statement, they said that the "required logistic support and training" will also be provided for the tanks, the predecessor to the more advanced Leopard 2 that has also been promised for Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine reports record Russian deaths&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>In a wartime reshuffle, Ukraine has replaced its defence minister. A report on Sunday noted that a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Reznikov will be replaced with the chief of its military spy agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by the news agency Reuters, David Arakhamia, who is a senior lawmaker and chief of Servant of the People parliamentary bloc, said that Reznikov would be moved to another ministerial job and will be replaced by Kyrylo Budanov, head of the GUR military intelligence agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arakhamia said on the Telegram messaging app: "War dictates changes in personnel policy."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Turkey&nbsp;was rocked by a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday (February 6) with tremors felt in neighbouring countries, as well, even far away as Greenland. The epicentre of the quake was near the Turkish city of Gaziantep. The pre-dawn quake caused massive destruction, wiping out parts of cities in Turkey and Syria, with the combined death toll reaching over 2,000. Experts see the Turkey&nbsp;quake largely as a man-made disaster because of the poor quality of buildings, which collapsed like houses of cards. Search and rescue workers are racing against time to find survivors after the earthquake which was the worst to hit Turkey this century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This deadly earthquake also highlights whether or not India is prepared for such a calamity. Experts have noted that India is at high risk, with the Indian subcontinent already having a history of devastating earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How safe is India?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>When it comes to earthquakes, an analytical report stated India is definitely not safe as the Indian plate is driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year, sustaining the elevation of the Tibetan Plateau. It will deform the Himalaya, Altyn Tagh and Tien Shan mountains, and is expected to cause a steady, but unpredictable, sequence of earthquakes in Asia and parts of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year in November, scientists warned that India should be prepared as there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and urged to work in advance on ways to minimise the damage to life and property.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ajay Paul, who is a senior geophysicist at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology had explained that the Himalayas have come into existence as a result of a collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Paul had said that due to the constant pressure of the Eurasian plate on the Indian plate, strained energy accumulating under it keeps releasing itself from time to time in the form of earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted in a report by the news agency PTI, Paul said: "Occurrence of earthquakes due to accumulation of strained energy under the Himalayas is a normal and relentless process. The entire Himalayan region is highly vulnerable to tremors and the strong possibility of a major earthquake is always there."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he had also stated that the release of strained energy or an earthquake cannot be predicted and no one knows when it would happen. He said, "It may happen the next moment, the next month or after 100 years."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the past 150 years, four major earthquakes were recorded in the Himalayan region, including the tremors in Shillong in 1897, in Kangra in 1905, in Bihar-Nepal in 1934 and Assam in 1950.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Bhuj earthquake (2001)</strong></p>

<p>India has seen many powerful earthquakes, with one of the most deadly ones being the Bhuj earthquake of 2001, which occurred in the Indian state of Gujarat, on the Pakistani border. In addition to killing more than 20,000 people and injuring more than 150,000 others, the quake left hundreds of thousands homeless. But has India learnt its lesson?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Drone captures mountain of rubble in Syria's Sarmada after massive earthquake&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Does India have an earthquake-proof building policy?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, India does have. The seismologists have classified 59 per cent of the land mass of India as prone to earthquakes of different magnitudes—11 per cent in very high-risk zone V, 18 per cent in high-risk zone IV and 30 per cent in moderate-risk zone III.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Massive earthquakes will cause high-scale destruction of property and life. Hence, government authorities advise following certain guidelines while constructing buildings, houses and other infrastructures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There's also a list of Indian standards that deal with earthquake-resistant construction, which sheds light on the design of structures, construction of buildings, improving earthquake resistance of earthen buildings, repair and seismic strengthening of buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But to what extent are these&nbsp;guidelines being followed, especially in densely populated cities like New Delhi and Mumbai?&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>India's earthquake zones.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>Has Turkey learnt the lesson?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The earthquake in Turkey&nbsp;came as a nightmare for the nation as the chilly winter night increased the misery on people. Turkey&nbsp;has seen many quakes in the past, including the one in December of 1939, when the country had witnessed a massive earthquake of magnitude 8.0 that struck near the eastern city of Erzincan. More than 20,000 were reportedly killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But has the nation learnt its lesson? If reports are to be believed, many buildings in Turkey&nbsp;are century old and are also made up of poor-quality materials. Reports has stated that those buildings, which were&nbsp;constructed after the 1999 disaster are also not in line with earthquake safety standards.&nbsp;</p>

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Turkey was rocked by a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday (February 6) with tremors felt in neighbouring countries, as well, even far away as Greenland. The epicentre of the quake was near the Turkish city of Gaziantep. The pre-dawn quake caused massive destruction, wiping out parts of cities in Turkey and Syria, with the combined death toll reaching over 2,000. Experts see the Turkey quake largely as a man-made disaster because of the poor quality of buildings, which collapsed like houses of cards. Search and rescue workers are racing against time to find survivors after the earthquake which was the worst to hit Turkey this century. This deadly earthquake also highlights whether or not India is prepared for such a calamity. Experts have noted that India is at high risk, with the Indian subcontinent already having a history of devastating earthquakes. How safe is India? When it comes to earthquakes, an analytical report stated India is definitely not safe as the Indian plate is driving into Asia at a rate of approximately 47 mm/year, sustaining the elevation of the Tibetan Plateau. It will deform the Himalaya, Altyn Tagh and Tien Shan mountains, and is expected to cause a steady, but unpredictable, sequence of earthquakes in Asia and parts of India. Last year in November, scientists warned that India should be prepared as there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and urged to work in advance on ways to minimise the damage to life and property. Ajay Paul, who is a senior geophysicist at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology had explained that the Himalayas have come into existence as a result of a collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. Paul had said that due to the constant pressure of the Eurasian plate on the Indian plate, strained energy accumulating under it keeps releasing itself from time to time in the form of earthquakes. As quoted in a report by the news agency PTI, Paul said: "Occurrence of earthquakes due to accumulation of strained energy under the Himalayas is a normal and relentless process. The entire Himalayan region is highly vulnerable to tremors and the strong possibility of a major earthquake is always there." However, he had also stated that the release of strained energy or an earthquake cannot be predicted and no one knows when it would happen. He said, "It may happen the next moment, the next month or after 100 years." Over the past 150 years, four major earthquakes were recorded in the Himalayan region, including the tremors in Shillong in 1897, in Kangra in 1905, in Bihar-Nepal in 1934 and Assam in 1950. Bhuj earthquake (2001) India has seen many powerful earthquakes, with one of the most deadly ones being the Bhuj earthquake of 2001, which occurred in the Indian state of Gujarat, on the Pakistani border. In addition to killing more than 20,000 people and injuring more than 150,000 others, the quake left hundreds of thousands homeless. But has India learnt its lesson? WATCH | Drone captures mountain of rubble in Syria's Sarmada after massive earthquake × Does India have an earthquake-proof building policy? Yes, India does have. The seismologists have classified 59 per cent of the land mass of India as prone to earthquakes of different magnitudes—11 per cent in very high-risk zone V, 18 per cent in high-risk zone IV and 30 per cent in moderate-risk zone III. Massive earthquakes will cause high-scale destruction of property and life. Hence, government authorities advise following certain guidelines while constructing buildings, houses and other infrastructures. There's also a list of Indian standards that deal with earthquake-resistant construction, which sheds light on the design of structures, construction of buildings, improving earthquake resistance of earthen buildings, repair and seismic strengthening of buildings. But to what extent are these guidelines being followed, especially in densely populated cities like New Delhi and Mumbai? India's earthquake zones. Has Turkey learnt the lesson? The earthquake in Turkey came as a nightmare for the nation as the chilly winter night increased the misery on people. Turkey has seen many quakes in the past, including the one in December of 1939, when the country had witnessed a massive earthquake of magnitude 8.0 that struck near the eastern city of Erzincan. More than 20,000 were reportedly killed. But has the nation learnt its lesson? If reports are to be believed, many buildings in Turkey are century old and are also made up of poor-quality materials. Reports has stated that those buildings, which were constructed after the 1999 disaster are also not in line with earthquake safety standards. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>BP reported on Tuesday (February 7) a record profit of $28 billion in 2022, lifted by a surge in energy prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the company increased its dividend by 10% in a sign of confidence in the market's continued strength.</p>

<p>BP's fourth-quarter underlying replacement cost profit, the company's definition of net income, reached $4.8 billion, compared with forecasts of a $5 billion profit in a company-provided survey of analysts.</p>

<p>That compared with $4 billion a year earlier and $8.2 billion in the third quarter of 2022.</p>

<p>The results were impacted by weaker gas trading activity after an "exceptional" third quarter, higher refinery maintenance and lower oil and gas prices.</p>

<p>"We are strengthening BP, with our strongest upstream plant reliability on record and our lowest production costs in 16 years, helping to generate strong returns and reducing debt for the eleventh quarter in a row," Chief Executive Bernard Looney said in a statement.</p>

<p>BP boosted its dividend by 10% to 6.006 cents per share. It halved its dividend to 5.25 cents in July 2020 for the first time in a decade in the wake of the pandemic.</p>

<p>The company also announced plans to repurchase $2.75 billion of shares over the next three months after buying $11.7 billion in 2022.</p>

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BP reported on Tuesday (February 7) a record profit of $28 billion in 2022, lifted by a surge in energy prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the company increased its dividend by 10% in a sign of confidence in the market's continued strength. BP's fourth-quarter underlying replacement cost profit, the company's definition of net income, reached $4.8 billion, compared with forecasts of a $5 billion profit in a company-provided survey of analysts. That compared with $4 billion a year earlier and $8.2 billion in the third quarter of 2022. The results were impacted by weaker gas trading activity after an "exceptional" third quarter, higher refinery maintenance and lower oil and gas prices. "We are strengthening BP, with our strongest upstream plant reliability on record and our lowest production costs in 16 years, helping to generate strong returns and reducing debt for the eleventh quarter in a row," Chief Executive Bernard Looney said in a statement. BP boosted its dividend by 10% to 6.006 cents per share. It halved its dividend to 5.25 cents in July 2020 for the first time in a decade in the wake of the pandemic. The company also announced plans to repurchase $2.75 billion of shares over the next three months after buying $11.7 billion in 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The world marks February 6 as International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, which aims at raising awareness and ending this sexual and sexist violence. The day is sponsored by the United Nations and was first introduced in 2003.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a presser by France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, it was mentioned that France has raised calls to end such violence immediately, which represents an "intolerable attack on women’s and girls' bodily integrity and a severe and unacceptable violation of their rights".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement added that France's feminist foreign policy is centred on equality between men and women, promoting the rights of women and girls, and combating sexual and gender-based violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Hillary Clinton announces climate resilience fund for women&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a report by FRANCE24 stated that nearly 125,000 women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in France. The report intends to shed light on the fight against FGM but it says that the subject remains taboo despite the creation of psychological and surgical care over the last 40 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The practice of female genital mutilation includes cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia, clitoris, and inner labia. It is illegal in many countries, including France. The report mentioned that young girls are "often mutilated while on holiday abroad with their families".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report mentioned that such incidents have increased during the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. As quoted, Isabelle Gillette-Faye, who is a sociologist and director of GAMS said: "In Africa, some circumcisers have begun to re-adopt the ritual. Families do not have enough to eat, schools are being closed and the solution is to marry off their daughters."&nbsp;</p>

<p>GAMS means Group for the Abolition of Sexual Mutilation, Forced Marriage and other traditional practices harmful to the health of women and children.&nbsp;</p>

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The world marks February 6 as International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, which aims at raising awareness and ending this sexual and sexist violence.

The world marks February 6 as International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, which aims at raising awareness and ending this sexual and sexist violence. The day is sponsored by the United Nations and was first introduced in 2003. In a presser by France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, it was mentioned that France has raised calls to end such violence immediately, which represents an "intolerable attack on women’s and girls' bodily integrity and a severe and unacceptable violation of their rights". The statement added that France's feminist foreign policy is centred on equality between men and women, promoting the rights of women and girls, and combating sexual and gender-based violence. WATCH | Hillary Clinton announces climate resilience fund for women × Female genital mutilation: 'Women circumcise little girls for men' https://t.co/UIF2R4Y7EA pic.twitter.com/jUolVMuMrL — FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) February 6, 2023 × Meanwhile, a report by FRANCE24 stated that nearly 125,000 women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in France. The report intends to shed light on the fight against FGM but it says that the subject remains taboo despite the creation of psychological and surgical care over the last 40 years. The practice of female genital mutilation includes cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia, clitoris, and inner labia. It is illegal in many countries, including France. The report mentioned that young girls are "often mutilated while on holiday abroad with their families". Yesterday 👇 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation #EndFGM Statement: https://t.co/cUADfAKAje https://t.co/vmz2wUYJ6M — France Diplomacy🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@francediplo_EN) February 7, 2023 × The report mentioned that such incidents have increased during the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. As quoted, Isabelle Gillette-Faye, who is a sociologist and director of GAMS said: "In Africa, some circumcisers have begun to re-adopt the ritual. Families do not have enough to eat, schools are being closed and the solution is to marry off their daughters." GAMS means Group for the Abolition of Sexual Mutilation, Forced Marriage and other traditional practices harmful to the health of women and children. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The earthquake in Turkey, which killed more than 5,000 people with the death toll expected to rise, emerged as one of the deadliest in the history of the nation. But was it predicted?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Frank Hoogerbeets, who is reportedly a researcher with Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS) that studies seismic activity tweeted on February 3 that sooner or later there will be a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the region around South-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his tweet, he also shared a map, marking areas that might get impacted. The Twitter post has gone viral now, leaving the netizens absolutely stunned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In his bio on the micro-blogging site, Hoogerbeets has written that he is a "researcher with the Solar System Geometry Survey, a research institute for monitoring geometry between celestial bodies related to seismic activity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Turkey's earthquake, he tweeted that his&nbsp;heart goes out to "everyone affected by the major earthquake in Central Turkey".</p>

<p>"As I stated earlier, sooner or later this would happen in this region, similar to the years 115 and 526. These earthquakes are always preceded by critical planetary geometry, as we had on 4-5 Feb," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Turkey, Syria jolted by massive earthquakes, over thousand killed&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>International communities have rushed to help the disaster-hit nation. Many countries have come forward to send aid and rescue workers. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called the earthquakes a historic disaster and the worst quake to hit the nation since 1939, but said authorities were doing all they could.&nbsp;</p>

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The earthquake in Turkey, which killed more than 5,000 people with the death toll expected to rise, emerged as one of the deadliest in the history of the nation.

The earthquake in Turkey, which killed more than 5,000 people with the death toll expected to rise, emerged as one of the deadliest in the history of the nation. But was it predicted? Frank Hoogerbeets, who is reportedly a researcher with Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS) that studies seismic activity tweeted on February 3 that sooner or later there will be a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the region around South-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. In his tweet, he also shared a map, marking areas that might get impacted. The Twitter post has gone viral now, leaving the netizens absolutely stunned. ALSO READ | Is India prepared for a massive earthquake? Lessons from tremor that rocked Turkey, Syria In his bio on the micro-blogging site, Hoogerbeets has written that he is a "researcher with the Solar System Geometry Survey, a research institute for monitoring geometry between celestial bodies related to seismic activity". After Turkey's earthquake, he tweeted that his heart goes out to "everyone affected by the major earthquake in Central Turkey". "As I stated earlier, sooner or later this would happen in this region, similar to the years 115 and 526. These earthquakes are always preceded by critical planetary geometry, as we had on 4-5 Feb," he wrote. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos, videos, information shared on social media. Sooner or later there will be a ~M 7.5 #earthquake in this region (South-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon). #deprem pic.twitter.com/6CcSnjJmCV — Frank Hoogerbeets (@hogrbe) February 3, 2023 × #earthquake M 7.8 - CENTRAL TURKEY - 2023-02-06 01:17:32 UTC pic.twitter.com/rq2QdZxhnD — SSGEOS (@ssgeos) February 6, 2023 × #earthquake M 7.8 - CENTRAL TURKEY - 2023-02-06 01:17:32 UTC pic.twitter.com/rq2QdZxhnD — SSGEOS (@ssgeos) February 6, 2023 × WATCH | Turkey, Syria jolted by massive earthquakes, over thousand killed × International communities have rushed to help the disaster-hit nation. Many countries have come forward to send aid and rescue workers. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called the earthquakes a historic disaster and the worst quake to hit the nation since 1939, but said authorities were doing all they could. "Everyone is putting their heart and soul into efforts although the winter season, cold weather and the earthquake happening during the night makes things more difficult," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The committee investigating the Nepal plane crash has found that a problem with the engine&nbsp;led to the horrific tragedy on January 15, which killed all 72 people onboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Information gathered from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the crashed Yeti Airlines ATR-72 aircraft suggested that there was an issue with the engine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agency ANI, the committee's report stated: "In ATR-72 aircraft feather means to stay inclined to 90 degrees in spite of being in a certain degree as turned by the pilots."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In order to increase the speed, the pilot has to incline the propeller blade using the liver that is in the cockpit. With the propeller blade standing at 90 degrees, the plane would lose aerodynamic movement," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last month, the entire world was left in shock after one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the history of the Himalayan nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aircraft, flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, crashed into the gorge between Pokhara's domestic and the newly-inaugurated international airport. It crashed just seconds before it was supposed to land.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, reports mentioned that the black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft was handed over by the Nepal Army to Civil Aviation Authority officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, the black box is a flight data recorder that records all flight information through a special algorithm.&nbsp;</p>

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The committee investigating the Nepal plane crash has found that a problem with the engine led to the horrific tragedy on January 15, which killed all 72 people onboard.

The committee investigating the Nepal plane crash has found that a problem with the engine led to the horrific tragedy on January 15, which killed all 72 people onboard. Information gathered from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the crashed Yeti Airlines ATR-72 aircraft suggested that there was an issue with the engine. As quoted by news agency ANI, the committee's report stated: "In ATR-72 aircraft feather means to stay inclined to 90 degrees in spite of being in a certain degree as turned by the pilots." "In order to increase the speed, the pilot has to incline the propeller blade using the liver that is in the cockpit. With the propeller blade standing at 90 degrees, the plane would lose aerodynamic movement," it added. Watch this report: × Last month, the entire world was left in shock after one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the history of the Himalayan nation. The aircraft, flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, crashed into the gorge between Pokhara's domestic and the newly-inaugurated international airport. It crashed just seconds before it was supposed to land. Earlier, reports mentioned that the black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft was handed over by the Nepal Army to Civil Aviation Authority officials. For the unversed, the black box is a flight data recorder that records all flight information through a special algorithm. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is the head of Russia's mercenary group Wagner, claimed on Monday (February 6) that he was on a fighter jet that had bombed Bakhmut, which has become the epicentre of fighting in eastern Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prigozhin posted an undated video of himself in the cockpit of a military aircraft and challenged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to an aerial duel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>News agencies reported that the Wagner boss appeared inside a plane flying in darkness. He was seen wearing a helmet and a pilot mask in a video on social media. The businessman, who is a close Kremlin ally, said: "We are landing, we bombed Bakhmut."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was posted by Prigozhin's press service. The clip claimed that it was filmed aboard a Su-24 bomber plane operated by Wagner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prigozhin said: "If you have the will, we will meet in the skies. If you win, you will take Artemovsk (the Russian name for Bakhmut), if not, we will go until the Dnipro (River)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fighting has been intensifying in the Bakhmut region with Zelensky saying that the Ukrainian forces are "reacting" to Russia encircling Bakhmut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on Monday, a resolution was adopted by the Ukrainian parliament to Wagner as a terrorist organisation. "We are preparing to destroy Wagner as a component of international terrorism," Andriy Yermak, who is the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, said, adding that the recognition was a "step towards bringing them (Wagner) to justice."&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is the head of Russia's mercenary group Wagner, claimed on Monday (February 6) that he was on a fighter jet that had bombed Bakhmut, which has become the epicentre of fighting in eastern Ukraine. Prigozhin posted an undated video of himself in the cockpit of a military aircraft and challenged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to an aerial duel. ALSO READ | Russia reportedly discussed crucial nuclear arms treaty with US ambassador News agencies reported that the Wagner boss appeared inside a plane flying in darkness. He was seen wearing a helmet and a pilot mask in a video on social media. The businessman, who is a close Kremlin ally, said: "We are landing, we bombed Bakhmut." The video was posted by Prigozhin's press service. The clip claimed that it was filmed aboard a Su-24 bomber plane operated by Wagner. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has just released this video on Telegram - reportedly of him flying a sortie as a navigator in a Su-24 bomber pic.twitter.com/p87opjmV6j — Francis Scarr (@francis_scarr) February 6, 2023 × WATCH | Gravitas: Ukraine defence minister sacked: All about the corruption scandal × Prigozhin said: "If you have the will, we will meet in the skies. If you win, you will take Artemovsk (the Russian name for Bakhmut), if not, we will go until the Dnipro (River)." The fighting has been intensifying in the Bakhmut region with Zelensky saying that the Ukrainian forces are "reacting" to Russia encircling Bakhmut. Meanwhile, on Monday, a resolution was adopted by the Ukrainian parliament to Wagner as a terrorist organisation. "We are preparing to destroy Wagner as a component of international terrorism," Andriy Yermak, who is the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, said, adding that the recognition was a "step towards bringing them (Wagner) to justice." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Who is a genius? Psychology says that a genius person is one with extraordinary intellectual power. In simpler terms, being a genius means having the intellectual ability and creative productivity. But we can make it easier for this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this puzzle image, if you can find the five hidden things in 15 seconds or less, you will be considered a 'genius'. What say? Let's try...&nbsp;</p>

<p>The image, which surfaced on social media forums, asked users to find five hidden items, including creatures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those five items are bat, duck, butterfly, carrot, and balloon. You have to find all these in 15 seconds.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/are-you-brainy-or-creative-this-optical-illusion-can-tell-you-about-your-personality-495979">Which face looks happier? This optical illusion can reveal your personality. Are you brainy or creative?</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Here's the image:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Did you not find them within the given timeframe? No worries, spend another minute and look at the image very closely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We will give a clue. The bat is not related to sports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even if you are not the so-called genius, you must know the answer. Let's start with our clue, the bat. The bat is near the girl's right hand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Next is the carrot. It is blended with the tree and not visible in a cursory look. The leaves of the tree are forming the butterfly. The space between the dog's rear legs and hammer forms the image of a duck. While the balloon is on the top of the hat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This image is not a game of perception, you just have to concentrate and look closely as the items may have blended well with the surroundings, but they are hiding in plain sight.&nbsp;</p>

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Who is a genius? Psychology says that a genius person is one with extraordinary intellectual power. In simpler terms, being a genius means having the intellectual ability and creative productivity.

Who is a genius? Psychology says that a genius person is one with extraordinary intellectual power. In simpler terms, being a genius means having the intellectual ability and creative productivity. But we can make it easier for this. In this puzzle image, if you can find the five hidden things in 15 seconds or less, you will be considered a 'genius'. What say? Let's try... The image, which surfaced on social media forums, asked users to find five hidden items, including creatures. Those five items are bat, duck, butterfly, carrot, and balloon. You have to find all these in 15 seconds. ALSO READ | Which face looks happier? This optical illusion can reveal your personality. Are you brainy or creative? Here's the image: Did you not find them within the given timeframe? No worries, spend another minute and look at the image very closely. We will give a clue. The bat is not related to sports. Check the image AGAIN × ALSO READ | Mind-boggling optical illusion: Four or five? How many women are there in this picture? Even if you are not the so-called genius, you must know the answer. Let's start with our clue, the bat. The bat is near the girl's right hand. Next is the carrot. It is blended with the tree and not visible in a cursory look. The leaves of the tree are forming the butterfly. The space between the dog's rear legs and hammer forms the image of a duck. While the balloon is on the top of the hat. This image is not a game of perception, you just have to concentrate and look closely as the items may have blended well with the surroundings, but they are hiding in plain sight. How much time did you take? Tell us honestly in the comments section. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The ATR-72 aircraft’s cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder indicate that a problem in the engine was the reason behind the crash.

Nepal Plane Crash: Engine failure led to Yeti Airlines disaster

Liz Truss's essay in the Sunday Telegraph has highlighted the deep divide within the ruling Conservative party. In conversation with Mike Buckley, Senior Journalist and Political Commentator, we discussed the implications of the growing rebellion.

Liz Truss' political comeback

<p>The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his views on the Hindu concept of "dharma" during an interview with British TV presenter Piers Morgan. The televised interview took place on the occasion of Sunak's 100th day as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 42-year-old Sunak talked about his motivation behind taking the PM's job after a slew of political scandals that shocked the nation last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak said, "For me, it's about duty. There's a concept in Hinduism called dharma, which roughly translates into duty and that's how I was raised. It was about doing the things that were expected of you and trying to do the right thing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The British prime minister said that even though the job appeared to be a "nightmare", he felt that he could be the "best person" to make a difference at that moment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said that in the face of challenges that common people were facing nationwide, he thought it was necessary for him to put himself forward to do the job, despite knowing the fact that it would be difficult and challenging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I believe deeply in service and thought I could make a difference for the country,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak has often spoken about his Hindu faith giving him strength. He swore his oath of allegiance on being elected member of Parliament in the House of Commons on the ‘Bhagavad Gita’. &nbsp;</p>

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his views on the Hindu concept of "dharma" during an interview with British TV presenter Piers Morgan. The televised interview took place on the occasion of Sunak's 100th day as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister.

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his views on the Hindu concept of "dharma" during an interview with British TV presenter Piers Morgan. The televised interview took place on the occasion of Sunak's 100th day as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister. The 42-year-old Sunak talked about his motivation behind taking the PM's job after a slew of political scandals that shocked the nation last year. Sunak said, "For me, it's about duty. There's a concept in Hinduism called dharma, which roughly translates into duty and that's how I was raised. It was about doing the things that were expected of you and trying to do the right thing." The British prime minister said that even though the job appeared to be a "nightmare", he felt that he could be the "best person" to make a difference at that moment. WATCH | Gravitas: Adani saga echoes in UK, Bangladesh × He said that in the face of challenges that common people were facing nationwide, he thought it was necessary for him to put himself forward to do the job, despite knowing the fact that it would be difficult and challenging. “I believe deeply in service and thought I could make a difference for the country,” he said. Sunak has often spoken about his Hindu faith giving him strength. He swore his oath of allegiance on being elected member of Parliament in the House of Commons on the ‘Bhagavad Gita’. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>An Indian journalist held in custody for more than two years without trial walked free on Thursday after being granted bail in a money laundering case.</p>

<p>Siddique&nbsp;Kappan&nbsp;was arrested in October 2020 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where he had travelled to report on a high-profile gang rape case.</p>

<p>He and three others were accused of belonging to an Islamist fundamentalist group and eventually charged with conspiracy to incite violence.</p>

<p>Kappan&nbsp;on Thursday said he had been unjustly detained and he had only travelled from his home state of Kerala to work as a reporter.</p>

<p>"I'm innocent, I'm a journalist," he told AFP after his release from jail in the city of Lucknow.</p>

<p>He was bailed in September last year but remained behind bars for months longer because of a separate money laundering case against him.</p>

<p>"I will continue my fight against draconian laws. They kept me in jail even after I got bail," he told broadcaster NDTV.</p>

<p>"These two years were very tough, but I was never afraid."</p>

<p>India has slipped 10 places in the Reporters Without Borders press freedom ranking to 150 out of 180 surveyed countries since the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014.</p>

<p>Critical reporters often find themselves behind bars and hounded on social media by supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.</p>

<p>Nine other journalists are currently in Indian prisons, according to Reporters Without Borders.</p>

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An Indian journalist held in custody for more than two years without trial walked free on Thursday after being granted bail in a money laundering case. Siddique Kappan was arrested in October 2020 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where he had travelled to report on a high-profile gang rape case.

An Indian journalist held in custody for more than two years without trial walked free on Thursday after being granted bail in a money laundering case. Siddique Kappan was arrested in October 2020 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where he had travelled to report on a high-profile gang rape case. He and three others were accused of belonging to an Islamist fundamentalist group and eventually charged with conspiracy to incite violence. Kappan on Thursday said he had been unjustly detained and he had only travelled from his home state of Kerala to work as a reporter. "I'm innocent, I'm a journalist," he told AFP after his release from jail in the city of Lucknow. He was bailed in September last year but remained behind bars for months longer because of a separate money laundering case against him. "I will continue my fight against draconian laws. They kept me in jail even after I got bail," he told broadcaster NDTV. "These two years were very tough, but I was never afraid." India has slipped 10 places in the Reporters Without Borders press freedom ranking to 150 out of 180 surveyed countries since the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. Critical reporters often find themselves behind bars and hounded on social media by supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Nine other journalists are currently in Indian prisons, according to Reporters Without Borders. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian journalist walks free after two years in jail

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