<p>The West has often raised concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and its powerful missile tests and in the latest remarks, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has called it "reckless".&nbsp;</p>

<p>NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Sunday (January 29) that they are concerned about North Korea's missile tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agencies, Stoltenberg said, "We are of course concerned about the reckless missile tests and the nuclear programmes of North Korea."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stoltenberg also weighed in on the Russia-Ukraine war, which caused food and fuel crises after it started last year in February. He noted that the war in Ukraine has ramifications for Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further claimed that the West is aware that North Korea is providing military support to the Russian war efforts with rockets and missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stoltenberg is currently on a multi-nation visit to Asian nations. He arrived in South Korea earlier on Sunday, the first stop on a trip. He will also visit Japan.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>North Korea denies claims that it provided Russia with arms</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, North Korea has denied allegations that it providing arms to Moscow. This comes after the United States said that Pyongyang supplied rockets and missiles to Russia's private military group Wagner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Official Korean Central News Agency reported that a senior official rejected the accusations. In a statement, the official said that the US would face a "really undesirable result" if it persisted in spreading the "self-made rumour".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kwon Jong Gun, director general of the Department of US Affairs, said: "Trying to tarnish the image of (North Korea) by fabricating a non-existent thing is a grave provocation that can never be allowed and that cannot but trigger its reaction."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that it is "a foolish attempt" to justify its offer of weapons to Ukraine".</p>

<p>NATO's claims are not new, previously, the US accused North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, America even designated the Wagner group as a "transnational criminal organisation".&nbsp;The US underlined the group's weapons dealings with North Korea and said that it is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP reported that the national security spokesman John Kirby said the White House showed US intelligence photographs of Russian rail cars entering North Korea, picking up a load of infantry rockets and missiles, and returning to Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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The West has often raised concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme and its powerful missile tests and in the latest remarks, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has called it "reckless". NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Sunday (January 29) that they are concerned about North Korea's missile tests. As quoted by news agencies, Stoltenberg said, "We are of course concerned about the reckless missile tests and the nuclear programmes of North Korea." Stoltenberg also weighed in on the Russia-Ukraine war, which caused food and fuel crises after it started last year in February. He noted that the war in Ukraine has ramifications for Asia. He further claimed that the West is aware that North Korea is providing military support to the Russian war efforts with rockets and missiles. Stoltenberg is currently on a multi-nation visit to Asian nations. He arrived in South Korea earlier on Sunday, the first stop on a trip. He will also visit Japan. WATCH | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Buenos Aires, meets Argentina's President × North Korea denies claims that it provided Russia with arms Meanwhile, North Korea has denied allegations that it providing arms to Moscow. This comes after the United States said that Pyongyang supplied rockets and missiles to Russia's private military group Wagner. Official Korean Central News Agency reported that a senior official rejected the accusations. In a statement, the official said that the US would face a "really undesirable result" if it persisted in spreading the "self-made rumour". Kwon Jong Gun, director general of the Department of US Affairs, said: "Trying to tarnish the image of (North Korea) by fabricating a non-existent thing is a grave provocation that can never be allowed and that cannot but trigger its reaction." He said that it is "a foolish attempt" to justify its offer of weapons to Ukraine". NATO's claims are not new, previously, the US accused North Korea. Earlier this month, America even designated the Wagner group as a "transnational criminal organisation". The US underlined the group's weapons dealings with North Korea and said that it is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. AFP reported that the national security spokesman John Kirby said the White House showed US intelligence photographs of Russian rail cars entering North Korea, picking up a load of infantry rockets and missiles, and returning to Russia. (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>India's Minister of External Affairs (MEA), Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday (January 28) launched 'Bharat Marg', the Marathi translation of his book 'The India Way' in Pune, a popular city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.&nbsp;During the launch, Jaishankar said that the global south and developing nations are "feeling the pain" and India must stand for them while most of the developed nations are looking only at their concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Today, the developing world, the south is feeling the pain. The south is seeing food shortage, the south is seeing fuel shortage and sometimes they cannot afford things. So somebody should speak up for them."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that India must take this responsibility as most of the developed countries are only looking at their concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Our G20 must be G20 for the whole world. We must stand for the south. When I say 'we need to stand for the south' it is not just for the sake of saying it but do it through actions."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We decided to meet with them. For two days, five-six ministers and the Prime Minister himself took a whole day to meet our counterparts and we consulted more than 120 countries," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Jaishankar on Indus Water Treaty&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Jaishankar also weighed in on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and said that is a technical matter. He further mentioned that Indus commissioners of both countries will talk to each other on this issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar didn't comment on being asked about India's stance on current developments in Pakistan. He said, "In this (Indus Water) treaty, there are commissioners from both countries (India and Pakistan)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a technical matter and Indus commissioners will talk to each other and after that, we can see what would be the next step," Jaishankar added.&nbsp;</p>

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India's Minister of External Affairs (MEA), Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday (January 28) launched 'Bharat Marg', the Marathi translation of his book 'The India Way' in Pune, a popular city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

India's Minister of External Affairs (MEA), Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday (January 28) launched 'Bharat Marg', the Marathi translation of his book 'The India Way' in Pune, a popular city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. During the launch, Jaishankar said that the global south and developing nations are "feeling the pain" and India must stand for them while most of the developed nations are looking only at their concerns. He said, "Today, the developing world, the south is feeling the pain. The south is seeing food shortage, the south is seeing fuel shortage and sometimes they cannot afford things. So somebody should speak up for them." Jaishankar said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that India must take this responsibility as most of the developed countries are only looking at their concerns. He said, "Our G20 must be G20 for the whole world. We must stand for the south. When I say 'we need to stand for the south' it is not just for the sake of saying it but do it through actions." "We decided to meet with them. For two days, five-six ministers and the Prime Minister himself took a whole day to meet our counterparts and we consulted more than 120 countries," he added. Jaishankar on Indus Water Treaty Jaishankar also weighed in on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and said that is a technical matter. He further mentioned that Indus commissioners of both countries will talk to each other on this issue. Jaishankar didn't comment on being asked about India's stance on current developments in Pakistan. He said, "In this (Indus Water) treaty, there are commissioners from both countries (India and Pakistan)." It is a technical matter and Indus commissioners will talk to each other and after that, we can see what would be the next step," Jaishankar added. 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>Yet another deadly shooting has been reported in the United States as police said that at least three persons were killed and four others wounded in the latest incident in California on Saturday.&nbsp;The&nbsp;identities of the deceased were not released and the toll may go up as those injured were taken to a hospital and are reported to be in critical condition.<br />
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Beverly Crest, which is an upscale neighbourhood in Los Angeles, was shocked by the shooting incident that took place just after 2:30am (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency The Associated Press reported that Sgt. Frank Preciado of the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the three people who were killed in the shooting were in a vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Freciado expressed his inability to share details about what led to the shooting and said he did not have information yet.&nbsp;This is the fourth mass shooting in California this month.</p>

<p>Local media outlets reported that officers identified that seven people were shot when they responded. They said that three were confirmed dead, two men and one woman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports noted that those who were in critical condition were sent to hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

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Yet another deadly shooting has been reported in the United States as police said that at least three persons were killed and four others wounded in the latest incident in California on Saturday.

Yet another deadly shooting has been reported in the United States as police said that at least three persons were killed and four others wounded in the latest incident in California on Saturday. The identities of the deceased were not released and the toll may go up as those injured were taken to a hospital and are reported to be in critical condition. Beverly Crest, which is an upscale neighbourhood in Los Angeles, was shocked by the shooting incident that took place just after 2:30am (local time). News agency The Associated Press reported that Sgt. Frank Preciado of the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the three people who were killed in the shooting were in a vehicle. Freciado expressed his inability to share details about what led to the shooting and said he did not have information yet. This is the fourth mass shooting in California this month. Local media outlets reported that officers identified that seven people were shot when they responded. They said that three were confirmed dead, two men and one woman. Reports noted that those who were in critical condition were sent to hospitals. 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>Russia on Saturday (January 28) claimed that at least 14 people were killed and 24 were injured in the Ukrainian strike in the eastern Lugansk region. The Russian defence ministry said that the strikes were at a hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the defence ministry said that on Saturday morning in the town of Novoaidar, the Ukrainian forces "deliberately attacked the building of a district hospital with rockets of a US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry added that 14 were killed and 24 wounded among the "hospital patients and medical staff".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a Ukrainian official said that three people were killed and at least two others wounded following a Russian strike on the city of Konstantynivka in eastern Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The local governor said that emergency services, rescue workers and police were at the scene to help people. They were "documenting yet another crime by the Russian occupiers on our land".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Donetsk regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said on social media: "The Russians fired at a residential neighbourhood, damaged four multi-storey buildings, a hotel, garages and civilian cars." He added, "Three civilians were killed. At least two were wounded."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The European Union has raised concerns over the recent escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. EU on Saturday (January 28) urged Israel to only use lethal force as a last resort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell said, "The European Union fully recognises Israel's legitimate security concerns, as evidenced by the latest terrorist attacks."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Borrell added that it must be considered that "lethal force" must be used as a last resort, only when the situation is strictly "unavoidable" in order to protect life.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Russia has urged "maximum restraint" after the Jerusalem attacks. As reported by news agencies, Russia's foreign ministry asked Israel to show maximum restraint after the violence in Israel and the West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the ministry said: "We perceive this development of events with deep concern. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent further escalation of tension."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A gun attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem escalated the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At least seven people were reported to be dead. Two others were wounded in an attack in the city on Saturday morning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The shootings came after nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli army operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he was "deeply shocked" by the "terrible" attacks in Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "There have been deaths and people wounded in the heart of Israel." He tweeted, "My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Germany stands by the side of Israel."</p>

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The European Union has raised concerns over the recent escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. EU on Saturday (January 28) urged Israel to only use lethal force as a last resort.

The European Union has raised concerns over the recent escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. EU on Saturday (January 28) urged Israel to only use lethal force as a last resort. EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell said, "The European Union fully recognises Israel's legitimate security concerns, as evidenced by the latest terrorist attacks." Borrell added that it must be considered that "lethal force" must be used as a last resort, only when the situation is strictly "unavoidable" in order to protect life. ALSO READ | Gun attack by teen Palestinian in east Jerusalem injures two, hours after synagogue mass shooting On the other hand, Russia has urged "maximum restraint" after the Jerusalem attacks. As reported by news agencies, Russia's foreign ministry asked Israel to show maximum restraint after the violence in Israel and the West Bank. In a statement, the ministry said: "We perceive this development of events with deep concern. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent further escalation of tension." A gun attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem escalated the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At least seven people were reported to be dead. Two others were wounded in an attack in the city on Saturday morning. Watch this report: × The shootings came after nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli army operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he was "deeply shocked" by the "terrible" attacks in Jerusalem. He said, "There have been deaths and people wounded in the heart of Israel." He tweeted, "My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Germany stands by the side of Israel." (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>Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal faced issues with the immigration server, airport officials said on Saturday (January 28). The officials also stated that all flights were halted after the issue was detected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by India-based news agency PTI, the chief of Tribhuvan International Airport, Prem Nath Thakur, said: "It has been about an hour that we're attempting to resume the flights."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thakur confirmed that the international service was halted because the immigration server was not working. Media reports suggested that it was restored&nbsp;after two&nbsp;hours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The aviation sector in the Himalayan nation is at the centre of attention after the recent crash that killed all 72 people on board, including five Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tragic incident happened when Yeti Airlines flight 691 crashed on the bank of the Seti River between the old airport and the new airport in the resort city of Pokhara, minutes before landing. The plane had taken off from the Tribhuvan International Airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The horrific crash emerged as another episode in the long and sad history of deadly plane crashes in Nepal. The air transport sector in Nepal has been plagued by accidents said to be because of poor maintenance, insufficient training and lax standards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singapore's Transport Ministry will analyse the black boxes of the Yeti Airlines flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agencies, MOT spokesperson in a statement on Thursday said that the Transport Ministry's (MOT) Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) will help retrieve and read the data from the twin-engine ATR-72 plane's flight recorder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Straits Times newspaper reported, quoting the spokesperson: "All investigation-related information, including the progress of investigations and the findings, will be handled by the Nepalese investigation authority."&nbsp;</p>

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Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal faced issues with the immigration server, airport officials said on Saturday (January 28). The officials also stated that all flights were halted after the issue was detected. As quoted by India-based news agency PTI, the chief of Tribhuvan International Airport, Prem Nath Thakur, said: "It has been about an hour that we're attempting to resume the flights." Thakur confirmed that the international service was halted because the immigration server was not working. Media reports suggested that it was restored after two hours. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Nepal's SC dismisses deputy PM Rabi Lamichhane over passport and citizenship issue × Pokhara plane crash The aviation sector in the Himalayan nation is at the centre of attention after the recent crash that killed all 72 people on board, including five Indians. The tragic incident happened when Yeti Airlines flight 691 crashed on the bank of the Seti River between the old airport and the new airport in the resort city of Pokhara, minutes before landing. The plane had taken off from the Tribhuvan International Airport. The horrific crash emerged as another episode in the long and sad history of deadly plane crashes in Nepal. The air transport sector in Nepal has been plagued by accidents said to be because of poor maintenance, insufficient training and lax standards. Singapore's Transport Ministry will analyse the black boxes of the Yeti Airlines flight. As quoted by news agencies, MOT spokesperson in a statement on Thursday said that the Transport Ministry's (MOT) Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) will help retrieve and read the data from the twin-engine ATR-72 plane's flight recorder. The Straits Times newspaper reported, quoting the spokesperson: "All investigation-related information, including the progress of investigations and the findings, will be handled by the Nepalese investigation authority." 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>Scientists have issued a warning that extreme climatic conditions in the Amazon rainforest may have a direct impact on those in the Tibetan Plateau.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists on Thursday said that the Himalayan region crucial for the water security of millions of people was close to a potentially disastrous "tipping point".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the Tibetan Plateau is a source of supply water needs of almost two billion people across South Asia, Southeast Asia and China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Areas including, tropical forests in the Amazon basin can be submerged in water as experts have noted that melting polar ice sheets could cause metres of sea-level rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists in China, Europe and Israel reported in Nature Climate Change earlier this month that the changes linked to the climate in the Amazon basin have knock-on effects on the Tibetan Plateau 20,000 kilometres (12,500 miles) away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Co-author Jurgen Kurths from Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: "We've been surprised to see how strongly climate extremes in the Amazon are connected to climate extremes in Tibet."&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the research, the scientists have found that temperatures rise in Tibet when it gets warmer in the Amazon and snowfall decreases in the Himalayan region when rain increases in the South American rainforest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency AFP reported that the researchers used global near-surface temperature data over the last 40 years to map out a pathway of climate links.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another study researchers said Thursday that more than one-third of the Amazon rainforest may have been degraded by human activity and drought. The researchers suggested that action is needed to protect the critically important ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>

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Scientists have issued a warning that extreme climatic conditions in the Amazon rainforest may have a direct impact on those in the Tibetan Plateau. Scientists on Thursday said that the Himalayan region crucial for the water security of millions of people was close to a potentially disastrous "tipping point".

Scientists have issued a warning that extreme climatic conditions in the Amazon rainforest may have a direct impact on those in the Tibetan Plateau. Scientists on Thursday said that the Himalayan region crucial for the water security of millions of people was close to a potentially disastrous "tipping point". Notably, the Tibetan Plateau is a source of supply water needs of almost two billion people across South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. Areas including, tropical forests in the Amazon basin can be submerged in water as experts have noted that melting polar ice sheets could cause metres of sea-level rise. Scientists in China, Europe and Israel reported in Nature Climate Change earlier this month that the changes linked to the climate in the Amazon basin have knock-on effects on the Tibetan Plateau 20,000 kilometres (12,500 miles) away. Co-author Jurgen Kurths from Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research: "We've been surprised to see how strongly climate extremes in the Amazon are connected to climate extremes in Tibet." During the research, the scientists have found that temperatures rise in Tibet when it gets warmer in the Amazon and snowfall decreases in the Himalayan region when rain increases in the South American rainforest. The news agency AFP reported that the researchers used global near-surface temperature data over the last 40 years to map out a pathway of climate links. × One-third of Amazon 'degraded' Another study researchers said Thursday that more than one-third of the Amazon rainforest may have been degraded by human activity and drought. The researchers suggested that action is needed to protect the critically important ecosystem. (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>Bhutan may emerge as a fresh reason for disputes between neighbours India and China, the latest geopolitical developments indicate. Media reports have mentioned that Beijing has been infesting settlements of villages across the disputed regions, even though China promised to attempt to settle border disputes with Bhutan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nepal-based online magazine Epardafas reported that China apparently brought up around 200 structures in the region with more constructions underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2021, when Beijing said that it will try to settle the dispute with Bhutan through the "Roadmap for Expediting the Bhutan-China Boundary Negotiation". The deal included the process of negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, a fresh round of talks was held between China and Bhutan. The discussions reportedly aimed at resolving the decades-old border dispute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both sides called the agreement a "positive consensus" to push forward the implementation of the agreement for expediting negotiations to settle their border disputes. They reportedly also agreed to "increase the frequency" of their talks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But China, which claims a significant amount of territory on Bhutan's land as its own, has still been reportedly infesting villages across Bhutan.&nbsp;Beijing claims a part of Bhutanese territory, including Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, with which it does not even share a contiguous border.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) noted that the recent talks between China and Bhutan might become a headache for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SCMP report mentioned that after the conflict-solving talks, India's foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited the Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge. Kwatra also held meetings with the Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Lotay Tshering. The move could mean that India has "concerns" about the talks and is also panicking. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by SCMP, Amit Ranjan, a research fellow at the National University of Singapore's Institute of South Asian Studies, said: "That New Delhi had concerns (about the talks) was clear from the fact that it dispatched its foreign secretary to Bhutan days after the boundary talks."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ranjan further said, "While the press release may not mention it, I am certain that New Delhi would have communicated its concerns on the border talks to Thimphu."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Bhutan may emerge as a fresh reason for disputes between neighbours India and China, the latest geopolitical developments indicate. Media reports have mentioned that Beijing has been infesting settlements of villages across the disputed regions, even though China promised to attempt to settle border disputes with Bhutan. Nepal-based online magazine Epardafas reported that China apparently brought up around 200 structures in the region with more constructions underway. China and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2021, when Beijing said that it will try to settle the dispute with Bhutan through the "Roadmap for Expediting the Bhutan-China Boundary Negotiation". The deal included the process of negotiations. Earlier this month, a fresh round of talks was held between China and Bhutan. The discussions reportedly aimed at resolving the decades-old border dispute. Both sides called the agreement a "positive consensus" to push forward the implementation of the agreement for expediting negotiations to settle their border disputes. They reportedly also agreed to "increase the frequency" of their talks. But China, which claims a significant amount of territory on Bhutan's land as its own, has still been reportedly infesting villages across Bhutan. Beijing claims a part of Bhutanese territory, including Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, with which it does not even share a contiguous border. WATCH | Rural China is running out of coffins because Covid-related death toll is increasing × Meanwhile, a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) noted that the recent talks between China and Bhutan might become a headache for India. SCMP report mentioned that after the conflict-solving talks, India's foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited the Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge. Kwatra also held meetings with the Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Lotay Tshering. The move could mean that India has "concerns" about the talks and is also panicking. As quoted by SCMP, Amit Ranjan, a research fellow at the National University of Singapore's Institute of South Asian Studies, said: "That New Delhi had concerns (about the talks) was clear from the fact that it dispatched its foreign secretary to Bhutan days after the boundary talks." Ranjan further said, "While the press release may not mention it, I am certain that New Delhi would have communicated its concerns on the border talks to Thimphu." (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>Commerce Department in the United States said on Thursday (January 26) that the economy grew slower in 2022 amid fears of recession. At the fag end of the year, the economy performed slightly better than expected amid looming recession fears, higher borrowing costs and the rising cost of living.&nbsp;The US Commerce Department revealed that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9 per cent in the last three months of 2022, down from 3.2 per cent in the previous quarter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the department said that the "increase in real GDP in 2022 primarily reflected increases in consumer spending, exports" and certain forms of investment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The economic activity in the country was moderating as the central bank increased the benchmark lending rate seven times last year. The hikes were aimed at cooling demand and reining in costs as inflation surged.</p>

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<p>In 2022, declines in manufacturing and retail sales led to a slump in the property sector. The year remained a healing period for the economy, which has faced the wrath of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Commerce Department data, the US economy expanded 2.1 per cent for all of 2022, down from the figure in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by CNN, John Leer, chief economist of Morning Consult, said, "A shockingly resilient consumer mostly fueled the robust economic growth during the last quarter of 2022."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Consumers are increasingly struggling to navigate the ongoing effects from the spike in prices last year by drawing on credit and savings."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"With consumer demand likely to continue its downward trajectory, business investment is also likely to slow in the coming quarters, increasing the probability of a recession this year," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Commerce Department in the United States said on Thursday (January 26) that the economy grew slower in 2022 amid fears of recession. At the fag end of the year, the economy performed slightly better than expected amid looming recession fears, higher borrowing costs and the rising cost of living. The US Commerce Department revealed that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9 per cent in the last three months of 2022, down from 3.2 per cent in the previous quarter. In a statement, the department said that the "increase in real GDP in 2022 primarily reflected increases in consumer spending, exports" and certain forms of investment. The economic activity in the country was moderating as the central bank increased the benchmark lending rate seven times last year. The hikes were aimed at cooling demand and reining in costs as inflation surged. ALSO READ | United States arms exports to foreign governments rose 49% in fiscal 2022 In 2022, declines in manufacturing and retail sales led to a slump in the property sector. The year remained a healing period for the economy, which has faced the wrath of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. According to Commerce Department data, the US economy expanded 2.1 per cent for all of 2022, down from the figure in 2021. WATCH | Former US president Donald trump wins golf championship at his own club × As quoted by CNN, John Leer, chief economist of Morning Consult, said, "A shockingly resilient consumer mostly fueled the robust economic growth during the last quarter of 2022." He said, "Consumers are increasingly struggling to navigate the ongoing effects from the spike in prices last year by drawing on credit and savings." "With consumer demand likely to continue its downward trajectory, business investment is also likely to slow in the coming quarters, increasing the probability of a recession this year," he added. 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>Japan&nbsp;and the Netherlands will soon agree to join the United States in restricting exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, Bloomberg News reported.&nbsp;Talks between the countries will conclude as early as Friday, with the Netherlands restricting ASML Holding NV from selling machines to China used to make certain types of advanced chips, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>

<p>Japan&nbsp;would impose similar restrictions on Nikon Corp, the report said.</p>

<p>Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara, a government spokesperson, said&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;would make "appropriate steps" based on the United States' and other nations' regulatory moves. He declined to comment further when asked about the report at a Friday afternoon media briefing.</p>

<p>The Dutch foreign ministry declined comment. Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who has said he expects to reach agreement with the United States and other allies on stricter controls but that the Netherlands will not simply adopt U.S. rules, will take questions at his weekly news briefing later on Friday.</p>

<p>Sources have told Reuters that a deal between Dutch and U.S. officials could be clinched by the end of the month as representatives from the two countries meet in Washington on Friday.</p>

<p>Getting the Netherlands and&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;to impose tighter export controls on China would be a major diplomatic win for U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, which in October announced sweeping restrictions on Beijing's access to U.S. chipmaking technology to slow its technological and military advances.</p>

<p>Without&nbsp;Japanese or Dutch cooperation, U.S. companies would face a competitive disadvantage.</p>

<p>"We have been in discussion with the United States and other countries regarding the export-control regime," Yasutoshi Nishimura,&nbsp;Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, told reporters on Friday.</p>

<p>"We will implement any measures in accordance with our Foreign Exchange Law and through international cooperation," he added, declining to provide further details.</p>

<p>While Nikon could be affected, the&nbsp;Japanese company most likely to be affected by new restrictions will be chip manufacturing machinery maker Tokyo Electron, which relies on China for about a quarter of its sales, said Masahiko Hosokawa, a Meisei University professor and former director general of trade control at the ministry.</p>

<p>"A balance needs to be struck so no one among&nbsp;Japan, the United States and Europe will be disproportionately disadvantaged. It's about fairness," he said.</p>

<p>Dutch officials have insisted that fresh controls address national security concerns rather than favour U.S. chip-related companies, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters.</p>

<p>Japan&nbsp;expects sales at affected chip-related companies to rebound quickly because the market for their equipment is expanding, a trade and industry official involved in overseeing semiconductor firms told Reuters. He asked not to be identified because he is not authorised to speak to the media.</p>

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Japan and the Netherlands will soon agree to join the United States in restricting exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, Bloomberg News reported.

Japan and the Netherlands will soon agree to join the United States in restricting exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, Bloomberg News reported. Talks between the countries will conclude as early as Friday, with the Netherlands restricting ASML Holding NV from selling machines to China used to make certain types of advanced chips, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Japan would impose similar restrictions on Nikon Corp, the report said. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara, a government spokesperson, said Japan would make "appropriate steps" based on the United States' and other nations' regulatory moves. He declined to comment further when asked about the report at a Friday afternoon media briefing. The Dutch foreign ministry declined comment. Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who has said he expects to reach agreement with the United States and other allies on stricter controls but that the Netherlands will not simply adopt U.S. rules, will take questions at his weekly news briefing later on Friday. Sources have told Reuters that a deal between Dutch and U.S. officials could be clinched by the end of the month as representatives from the two countries meet in Washington on Friday. Getting the Netherlands and Japan to impose tighter export controls on China would be a major diplomatic win for U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, which in October announced sweeping restrictions on Beijing's access to U.S. chipmaking technology to slow its technological and military advances. Without Japanese or Dutch cooperation, U.S. companies would face a competitive disadvantage. "We have been in discussion with the United States and other countries regarding the export-control regime," Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, told reporters on Friday. "We will implement any measures in accordance with our Foreign Exchange Law and through international cooperation," he added, declining to provide further details. While Nikon could be affected, the Japanese company most likely to be affected by new restrictions will be chip manufacturing machinery maker Tokyo Electron, which relies on China for about a quarter of its sales, said Masahiko Hosokawa, a Meisei University professor and former director general of trade control at the ministry. "A balance needs to be struck so no one among Japan, the United States and Europe will be disproportionately disadvantaged. It's about fairness," he said. Dutch officials have insisted that fresh controls address national security concerns rather than favour U.S. chip-related companies, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Japan expects sales at affected chip-related companies to rebound quickly because the market for their equipment is expanding, a trade and industry official involved in overseeing semiconductor firms told Reuters. He asked not to be identified because he is not authorised to speak to the media. 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>Police on Friday filed a charge-sheet in the suspension bridge collapse incident that had occurred in Morbi town of Gujarat in October last year, in which 135 people were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The charge-sheet, which runs into more than 1,200 pages, was filed in the Morbi sessions court by Deputy Superintendent of Police P.S. Zala, who is the investigating officer of the case.</p>

<p>In addition to the nine accused who are already behind bars, Jaysukh Patel of Oreva Group, which used to operate the bridge, has been named as the tenth accused in the charge-sheet, sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A magistrate's court has already issued an arrest warrant against Jaysukh Patel in connection with the October 30, 2022 bridge collapse incident. His anticipatory bail plea will come up for hearing on February 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river that had collapsed.</p>

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Police on Friday filed a charge-sheet in the suspension bridge collapse incident that had occurred in Morbi town of Gujarat in October last year, in which 135 people were killed. The charge-sheet, which runs into more than 1,200 pages, was filed in the Morbi sessions court by Deputy Superintendent of Police P.S. Zala, who is the investigating officer of the case. In addition to the nine accused who are already behind bars, Jaysukh Patel of Oreva Group, which used to operate the bridge, has been named as the tenth accused in the charge-sheet, sources said. A magistrate's court has already issued an arrest warrant against Jaysukh Patel in connection with the October 30, 2022 bridge collapse incident. His anticipatory bail plea will come up for hearing on February 1. Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river that had collapsed. 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>Air pollution in London was the worst air pollution in six years. The level of air pollution increased amid a rise in home fires burning. More particle pollution is produced by wood fires as compared to traffic exhausts in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Local media reports have mentioned London has been grappling with issues of air pollution, with the city's mayor even issuing a high air pollution alert across the capital a couple of days before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the previous week, the quality of air in London deteriorated and the capital city experienced moderate air pollution with the continuing cold. Foggy conditions made the air quality worsened in poor dispersion of vehicle emissions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Guardian reported that concentrations of air pollution were measured in the southwestern suburbs. As per the report, it was London's worst air pollution since January 2017.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Referring to a five-year study of 1.2 million Londoners published in 2021, the media outlet stated that the report found a rise in GP respiratory consultations and inhaler prescriptions after short increases in air pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to data published by Imperial College London, the burning of home wood played a massive role in the pollution peaks last weekend. Between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of soot particles were released from wood or solid fuel heating, an analysis of air that the residents breathing showed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dr James Heydon, who is from the University of Nottingham, has been researching why the legal framework to address the issue related to home fires has failed so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the research, Heyden included freedom of information requests to local councils and also interviewed council staff. As quoted by the report, Heydon said: "There are myriad of practical difficulties, including responding to complaints out of hours, being able to see 'smoke' at night, and gathering enough evidence to determine its origin from an 'uncertified' source. These problems are compounded by recent efforts at making enforcement easier."&nbsp;</p>

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Air pollution in London was the worst air pollution in six years. The level of air pollution increased amid a rise in home fires burning. More particle pollution is produced by wood fires as compared to traffic exhausts in the United Kingdom.

Air pollution in London was the worst air pollution in six years. The level of air pollution increased amid a rise in home fires burning. More particle pollution is produced by wood fires as compared to traffic exhausts in the United Kingdom. Local media reports have mentioned London has been grappling with issues of air pollution, with the city's mayor even issuing a high air pollution alert across the capital a couple of days before. In the previous week, the quality of air in London deteriorated and the capital city experienced moderate air pollution with the continuing cold. Foggy conditions made the air quality worsened in poor dispersion of vehicle emissions. The Guardian reported that concentrations of air pollution were measured in the southwestern suburbs. As per the report, it was London's worst air pollution since January 2017. ALSO READ | Delhi air pollution is a 'disaster', a major and avoidable 'cause of death', expert tells WION WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Amazon heat drives Tibet temperatures × Referring to a five-year study of 1.2 million Londoners published in 2021, the media outlet stated that the report found a rise in GP respiratory consultations and inhaler prescriptions after short increases in air pollution. According to data published by Imperial College London, the burning of home wood played a massive role in the pollution peaks last weekend. Between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of soot particles were released from wood or solid fuel heating, an analysis of air that the residents breathing showed. ALSO READ | Delhi air pollution: Should you even consider buying air purifiers? Senior Indian doctor explains risks Dr James Heydon, who is from the University of Nottingham, has been researching why the legal framework to address the issue related to home fires has failed so far. For the research, Heyden included freedom of information requests to local councils and also interviewed council staff. As quoted by the report, Heydon said: "There are myriad of practical difficulties, including responding to complaints out of hours, being able to see 'smoke' at night, and gathering enough evidence to determine its origin from an 'uncertified' source. These problems are compounded by recent efforts at making enforcement easier." 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.

United Kingdom: Air pollution in London worst in six years

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