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<p>US&nbsp;Vice President Kamala Harris was headed to Seoul and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the Koreas on Thursday, just hours after North Korea test-fired missiles and underscored ongoing regional tensions.</p>

<p>Aides said the visit is intended to show unwavering US&nbsp;commitment to South Korea's security but took on new urgency after the two short-range ballistic missiles were shot off North Korea's east coast on Wednesday.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden's aides have been shoring up alliances to manage China in the region, including over Taiwan. But South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol told CNN in an interview aired on Sunday that in a conflict over Taiwan, North Korea would be more likely to stage a provocation and that the alliance should focus on that concern first.</p>

<p>The missile test is the second since Sunday and comes two days after South Korea and U.S. forces conducted a military drill in waters off South Korea's east coast involving an aircraft carrier.</p>

<p>North Korea's Kim Jong Un has said it is developing nuclear weapons and missiles to defend against US&nbsp;threats.</p>

<p>Following a stop at a military base in Japan, Harris called recent missile launches part of an "illicit weapons programme which threatens regional stability and violates multiple UN&nbsp;Security Council resolutions."</p>

<p>Harris' visit to the DMZ is the first by a senior Biden administration official and is expected to follow a meeting with Yoon.</p>

<p>Several former U.S. presidents, and Biden himself before he became president, have visited the DMZ, but former President Donald Trump became the first to have met a North Korean leader there when he held a third meeting with Kim Jong Un in 2019 as part of his unsuccessful effort to persuade Kim to give up his nuclear and missile programs.</p>

<p>The DMZ is often described as the world's last Cold War frontier and has existed since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a armistice rather than a peace treaty.</p>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris was headed to Seoul and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the Koreas on Thursday, just hours after North Korea test-fired missiles and underscored ongoing regional tensions. Aides said the visit is intended to show unwavering US commitment to South Korea's security but took on new urgency after the two short-range ballistic missiles were shot off North Korea's east coast on Wednesday. US President Joe Biden's aides have been shoring up alliances to manage China in the region, including over Taiwan. But South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol told CNN in an interview aired on Sunday that in a conflict over Taiwan, North Korea would be more likely to stage a provocation and that the alliance should focus on that concern first. The missile test is the second since Sunday and comes two days after South Korea and U.S. forces conducted a military drill in waters off South Korea's east coast involving an aircraft carrier. North Korea's Kim Jong Un has said it is developing nuclear weapons and missiles to defend against US threats. Following a stop at a military base in Japan, Harris called recent missile launches part of an "illicit weapons programme which threatens regional stability and violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions." Harris' visit to the DMZ is the first by a senior Biden administration official and is expected to follow a meeting with Yoon. Several former U.S. presidents, and Biden himself before he became president, have visited the DMZ, but former President Donald Trump became the first to have met a North Korean leader there when he held a third meeting with Kim Jong Un in 2019 as part of his unsuccessful effort to persuade Kim to give up his nuclear and missile programs. The DMZ is often described as the world's last Cold War frontier and has existed since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a armistice rather than a peace treaty. 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 United States announced Wednesday that it is doubling the number of deadly&nbsp;Himars&nbsp;rocket systems sent to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth $1.1 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 18 additional multiple rocket systems, which have pinpoint accuracy and have been used by Ukraine to wreak havoc on high-value Russian targets such as command posts and ammunition dumps, will be sent over the medium- and long-term, the Pentagon said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instead of weapons taken from existing stockpiles, this package will consist of newly procured arms, and the&nbsp;Himars&nbsp;alone could "take a few years," according to a senior Pentagon official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, 16&nbsp;Himars&nbsp;have been deployed by the Ukrainians, and the rocket systems have been credited with playing a key role in recent counteroffensives against the invading Russians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest package of orders for US military suppliers also includes 150 armored vehicles, 150 tactical vehicles for towing weapons, trucks and trailers, and systems to help Ukraine defend against Russia's Iranian-made drones increasingly deployed on the battlefield, according to a Defense Department statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The package "represents a multi-year investment in critical capabilities to build the enduring strength of Ukraine's Armed Forces" as they continue to battle the invading Russian army, the Pentagon said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new package took the total US military aid to Ukraine since the Russians invaded in late February to $16.2 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the commitment to keep supplying weapons shows "we will not be deterred from supporting Ukraine. We will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people and provide them with the security assistance they need to defend themselves for as long as it takes."&nbsp;</p>

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The United States announced Wednesday that it is doubling the number of deadly Himars rocket systems sent to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth $1.

The United States announced Wednesday that it is doubling the number of deadly Himars rocket systems sent to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth $1.1 billion. The 18 additional multiple rocket systems, which have pinpoint accuracy and have been used by Ukraine to wreak havoc on high-value Russian targets such as command posts and ammunition dumps, will be sent over the medium- and long-term, the Pentagon said. Instead of weapons taken from existing stockpiles, this package will consist of newly procured arms, and the Himars alone could "take a few years," according to a senior Pentagon official. So far, 16 Himars have been deployed by the Ukrainians, and the rocket systems have been credited with playing a key role in recent counteroffensives against the invading Russians. The latest package of orders for US military suppliers also includes 150 armored vehicles, 150 tactical vehicles for towing weapons, trucks and trailers, and systems to help Ukraine defend against Russia's Iranian-made drones increasingly deployed on the battlefield, according to a Defense Department statement. The package "represents a multi-year investment in critical capabilities to build the enduring strength of Ukraine's Armed Forces" as they continue to battle the invading Russian army, the Pentagon said. The new package took the total US military aid to Ukraine since the Russians invaded in late February to $16.2 billion. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the commitment to keep supplying weapons shows "we will not be deterred from supporting Ukraine. We will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people and provide them with the security assistance they need to defend themselves for as long as it takes." 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>Emergency services rushed to the tarmac after two aircraft were involved in a "minor collision" at Heathrow on Wednesday evening, BBC reported after it was confirmed by a spokeswoman for the airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An investigation has been launched into the incident, which involved an Icelandair aircraft and Korean Air aircraft on the airfield. Footage of the same circulated on social media platforms and went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted, the spokeswoman said: "No injuries have been reported but emergency services are attending to ensure all passengers and crew are safe and well."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A report by Guardian mentioned that their defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, was among the passengers on the Korean Air flight to Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a photo posted by Sabbagh, about 10 police cars and two fire engines were seen by the plane. In his posts, he mentioned that passengers deboarded the plane for "safety reasons".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also mentioned that another passenger, whose name is Richard Taylor, said he saw that the left wing of the Korean Air plane clip the tail of the Icelandair while taxiing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said, "There was very little movement from our wing as it touched." Taylor added that it appeared that "shards" broke off the tail of the Icelandair plane, which was reportedly parked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the British media outlet, the London ambulance service spokesman said: "We were called today at 8.06pm to reports of an incident at Heathrow airport."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, "We sent a number of resources to the scene including members of our hazardous area response team, a clinical team leader, a cycle responder and an incident response officer. We attended a reception centre for passengers but nobody required treatment or needed to be taken to hospital."&nbsp;</p>

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Emergency services rushed to the tarmac after two aircraft were involved in a "minor collision" at Heathrow on Wednesday evening, BBC reported after it was confirmed by a spokeswoman for the airport.

Emergency services rushed to the tarmac after two aircraft were involved in a "minor collision" at Heathrow on Wednesday evening, BBC reported after it was confirmed by a spokeswoman for the airport. An investigation has been launched into the incident, which involved an Icelandair aircraft and Korean Air aircraft on the airfield. Footage of the same circulated on social media platforms and went viral. As quoted, the spokeswoman said: "No injuries have been reported but emergency services are attending to ensure all passengers and crew are safe and well." ALSO READ | Russia launches 'international terrorism' probe after Nord Stream leaks: Report Korean Air 777 collides with a Icelandair 757 while taxiing to takeoff at London's Heathrow Airport. No injuries reported. https://t.co/MWHr0CMZfe 📷 Aviation_jamie/ashley50439353 pic.twitter.com/Yf8RdEbjz3 — Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) September 28, 2022 × The tail of an Iceland Air Boeing 757 was damaged at London Heathrow (pic: @ashley50439353) https://t.co/jd0bYyBHZH pic.twitter.com/XnZYYQIgTg — AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) September 28, 2022 × I think there is a problem with my plane (yep, it's Heathrow) pic.twitter.com/SueO7H3Imx — Dan Sabbagh (@dansabbagh) September 28, 2022 × INCIDENT: Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER HL7782, taxiing out on #KE908 to Seoul/Incheon, clipped the tail of Icelandair Boeing 757-200 TF-FIK while taxiing at London/Heathrow at ~1900UTC/2000BST tonight. No injuries reported from either aircraft.https://t.co/B5hEG1zDWk pic.twitter.com/tFS10gB0BW — Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) September 28, 2022 × A report by Guardian mentioned that their defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, was among the passengers on the Korean Air flight to Seoul. As per a photo posted by Sabbagh, about 10 police cars and two fire engines were seen by the plane. In his posts, he mentioned that passengers deboarded the plane for "safety reasons". The report also mentioned that another passenger, whose name is Richard Taylor, said he saw that the left wing of the Korean Air plane clip the tail of the Icelandair while taxiing. ALSO READ | Liz Truss' government slammed for plans to scrap pesticide law after Brexit He said, "There was very little movement from our wing as it touched." Taylor added that it appeared that "shards" broke off the tail of the Icelandair plane, which was reportedly parked. As quoted by the British media outlet, the London ambulance service spokesman said: "We were called today at 8.06pm to reports of an incident at Heathrow airport." It added, "We sent a number of resources to the scene including members of our hazardous area response team, a clinical team leader, a cycle responder and an incident response officer. We attended a reception centre for passengers but nobody required treatment or needed to be taken to hospital." 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 Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea have been blamed on "sabotage". Experts have even said that various armed forces in the region are capable of such an operation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leaks are at the centre of an energy standoff as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which caused an energy crisis in Europe, have escalated further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany, Denmark and Sweden have clearly mentioned that they were attacks which caused gas from the two Russian-owned gas pipelines to pour into the sea. Although, the countries have not said who they suspect of carrying out the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, Russia has also said sabotage was a possibility. Moscow has slashed gas deliveries to Europe after the West imposed sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the European Union vowed a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The EU foreign policy chief Borrell said, "Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united response."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also, the French UN mission said that a United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at the request of Russia to discuss damage to the Nord Stream pipelines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French mission holds the presidency of the 15-member council for September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Denmark's defence minister said after a meeting with NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg there was reason to be concerned about the security situation in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;Morten Bodskov said in a statement, "Russia has a significant military presence in the Baltic Sea region and we expect them to continue their sabre-rattling."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Norway has raised its level of preparedness as the nation's prime minister said on Wednesday that its military will be deployed near oil and gas installations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Norway's Jonas Gahr Stoere told a news briefing, "The military will be more visible at Norwegian oil and gas installations."&nbsp;</p>

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The Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported.

The Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported. The leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea have been blamed on "sabotage". Experts have even said that various armed forces in the region are capable of such an operation. ALSO READ | Nord Stream gas leaks may be the 'biggest and worst' ever recorded, raises severe climate fears The leaks are at the centre of an energy standoff as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which caused an energy crisis in Europe, have escalated further. Germany, Denmark and Sweden have clearly mentioned that they were attacks which caused gas from the two Russian-owned gas pipelines to pour into the sea. Although, the countries have not said who they suspect of carrying out the attacks. WATCH | After 'sham' referendums, a nuclear threat × Notably, Russia has also said sabotage was a possibility. Moscow has slashed gas deliveries to Europe after the West imposed sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the European Union vowed a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure. The EU foreign policy chief Borrell said, "Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united response." ALSO READ | West vows to 'never recognise' referendums in Ukraine as Russia claims victory Also, the French UN mission said that a United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at the request of Russia to discuss damage to the Nord Stream pipelines. The French mission holds the presidency of the 15-member council for September. Denmark's defence minister said after a meeting with NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg there was reason to be concerned about the security situation in the region. Morten Bodskov said in a statement, "Russia has a significant military presence in the Baltic Sea region and we expect them to continue their sabre-rattling." Meanwhile, Norway has raised its level of preparedness as the nation's prime minister said on Wednesday that its military will be deployed near oil and gas installations. Norway's Jonas Gahr Stoere told a news briefing, "The military will be more visible at Norwegian oil and gas installations." 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 "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (September 28). The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the eye of the storm made landfall at 1905 GMT, with high winds and heavy rain pounding the coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NHC said: "Hurricane Ian has made landfall as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida."&nbsp;</p>

<p>NHC reported that Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cayo Costa as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 241 km per hour.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>NHC also stated that the storm's wind speeds put it just shy of a Category 5 designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is the most severe classification for storms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the forecasters, Ian would unleash storm surges - wind - of up to 18 feet along with intense thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Ken Graham, who is the director of the National Weather Service said, "This is a storm that we will talk about for many years to come, an historic event."&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a news conference, around the same time when the storm made landfall, Charlotte County Emergency Management director Patrick Fuller said that Punta Gorda, Florida, is beginning to feel heavy impacts from the hurricane.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fuller said, "This is an intense hurricane, we expect that to persist throughout the evening into tomorrow."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "The storm surge, we are still at the very beginning of that. We will see that continue throughout the afternoon into the evening. It’s going to begin to fill up canals, overtop land, and potentially into homes. We are going to see a life-threatening storm surge."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fuller also warned those who have not left. Fuller said that 60,000 people in the red zone are under evacuation. But also mentioned that they are not sure how many got out ahead of the storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fuller warned that this is just the beginning and also mentioned that they have not received any critical calls so far.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Millions without power&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>According to a US tracker, over a million customers lost power in the hurricane and the number is expected to rise as high winds, heavy rain and floods take their toll.</p>

<p>Of 11 million customers tracked in Florida, 1,040,000 were suffering outages, PowerOutages.us reported.&nbsp;</p>

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An "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (September 28). The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the eye of the storm made landfall at 1905 GMT, with high winds and heavy rain pounding the coast.

An "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (September 28). The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the eye of the storm made landfall at 1905 GMT, with high winds and heavy rain pounding the coast. The NHC said: "Hurricane Ian has made landfall as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida." NHC reported that Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cayo Costa as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 241 km per hour. NHC also stated that the storm's wind speeds put it just shy of a Category 5 designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is the most severe classification for storms. ALSO READ | US: Early data shows monkeypox vaccine to be highly effective At 305 pm the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa FL as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and a central pressure of 940 mb or 27.75" A station at Tarpin Point in Cape Coral FL reported sustained winds of 77 mph with a gust up to 118 mph pic.twitter.com/mwqrjELS2S — NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) September 28, 2022 × 305 PM EDT 28 Sep -- Hurricane #Ian has made landfall as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida with maximum sustained winds at 150 mph. The minimum pressure from Air Force Reconnaissance Hurricane Hunters was 940 mb. Latest: https://t.co/tnOTyfORCw pic.twitter.com/O3agPDOZHk — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 28, 2022 × As per the forecasters, Ian would unleash storm surges - wind - of up to 18 feet along with intense thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Ken Graham, who is the director of the National Weather Service said, "This is a storm that we will talk about for many years to come, an historic event." At a news conference, around the same time when the storm made landfall, Charlotte County Emergency Management director Patrick Fuller said that Punta Gorda, Florida, is beginning to feel heavy impacts from the hurricane. ALSO READ | Twenty-three missing after migrant boat sinks off Florida due to Hurricane Ian Fuller said, "This is an intense hurricane, we expect that to persist throughout the evening into tomorrow." He added, "The storm surge, we are still at the very beginning of that. We will see that continue throughout the afternoon into the evening. It’s going to begin to fill up canals, overtop land, and potentially into homes. We are going to see a life-threatening storm surge." Fuller also warned those who have not left. Fuller said that 60,000 people in the red zone are under evacuation. But also mentioned that they are not sure how many got out ahead of the storm. Fuller warned that this is just the beginning and also mentioned that they have not received any critical calls so far. Watch this report: × Millions without power According to a US tracker, over a million customers lost power in the hurricane and the number is expected to rise as high winds, heavy rain and floods take their toll. Of 11 million customers tracked in Florida, 1,040,000 were suffering outages, PowerOutages.us reported. (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>For the football World Cup 2022, Denmark's kit supplier Hummel made a statement with the designs of the jerseys and protested against the hosts Qatar for the alleged human rights record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hummel said on Wednesday (September 28) that it will hide its logo on the jerseys to be worn at the upcoming showpiece event as they "don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives".&nbsp;</p>

<p>FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to start in Qatar on 20 November and the final match of the event is scheduled to be held on December 18, which also is Qatar National Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, FIFA's World Cup rules prohibit political statements on the jerseys of the team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, Hummel said, "With the Danish national team’s new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark’s greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That’s why we've toned down all the details for Denmark's new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons. We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn't the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation. We believe that sport should bring people together. And when it doesn't, we want to make a statement," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Besides, the squad's traditional red jersey, Hummel also presented a grey and black jersey with a barely visible logo. While releasing the black third-choice design, Hummel said in a post on Instagram: "The colour of mourning."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, "While we support the Danish national team all the way, this shouldn't be confused with support for a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives," the company said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the past decade, Qatar has been at the centre of criticism for the alleged treatment of migrant workers, which were required by the authorities to build stadiums, roads, hotels and other infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

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For the football World Cup 2022, Denmark's kit supplier Hummel made a statement with the designs of the jerseys and protested against the hosts Qatar for the alleged human rights record.

For the football World Cup 2022, Denmark's kit supplier Hummel made a statement with the designs of the jerseys and protested against the hosts Qatar for the alleged human rights record. Hummel said on Wednesday (September 28) that it will hide its logo on the jerseys to be worn at the upcoming showpiece event as they "don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives". FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to start in Qatar on 20 November and the final match of the event is scheduled to be held on December 18, which also is Qatar National Day. Notably, FIFA's World Cup rules prohibit political statements on the jerseys of the team. ALSO READ | 'A red storm is coming to Qatar': Michael Sheen's inspiring speech to Wales ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 In a statement, Hummel said, "With the Danish national team’s new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark’s greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record." "That’s why we've toned down all the details for Denmark's new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons. We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives." "We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn't the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation. We believe that sport should bring people together. And when it doesn't, we want to make a statement," the statement added. ALSO READ | 'Problem was not the money': Saudi club Al Hilal's president opens up on failed move for Cristiano Ronaldo This shirt carries with it a message. We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives. We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn't the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation. pic.twitter.com/7bgMgK7WzS — hummel (@hummel1923) September 28, 2022 × Besides, the squad's traditional red jersey, Hummel also presented a grey and black jersey with a barely visible logo. While releasing the black third-choice design, Hummel said in a post on Instagram: "The colour of mourning." It added, "While we support the Danish national team all the way, this shouldn't be confused with support for a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives," the company said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by hummel Sport (@hummelsport) × In the past decade, Qatar has been at the centre of criticism for the alleged treatment of migrant workers, which were required by the authorities to build stadiums, roads, hotels and other infrastructure. But Qatar says that much of the criticism is unfair and that major reforms have changed conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers. 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.

'Colour of mourning': Denmark's World Cup 'protest' kit is a statement against Qatar's human rights record

<p>A day after Super Typhoon Noru hit the Philippines on Sunday, authorities have revealed that at least five rescuers were killed. The rescuers were said to be sent to a flooded community during a powerful typhoon. So far, the authorities did not reveal details on their cause of death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities have revealed that the rescuers were in San Miguel municipality in Bulacan province, near the capital Manila, when they died. Renan Herrera, who is the San Miguel disaster officer, confirmed the deaths and said that they may have drowned in floodwaters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lieutenant-Colonel Romualdo Andres, chief of police in San Miguel, said, "They were deployed by the provincial government to a flooded area."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The typhoon caused thousands of people to leave their homes and locate in safer places. A heavily populated island of Luzon was battered by strong winds and heavy rain. The typhoon toppled trees and flooded low-lying communities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year. So far there have been no reports of severe damage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To mitigate the impacts, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos declared suspension of government work and classes for Monday because of the category three tropical storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state weather agency said in its latest advisory that nearly 8,400 people were pre-emptively evacuated from the path of Typhoon Noru, which further weakened with sustained winds of 175 kilometres per hour and gusts of up to 290 kph after making landfall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marcos also suspended classes and work in Luzon. Flights got cancelled, ferries halted and bus routes shut as heavy rains and strong winds toppled trees and power lines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marcos said on Facebook that the energy ministry placed on high alert all energy-related facilities in typhoon-affected areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nelson Egargue, disaster chief of Aurora province where Noru made landfall told DZRH radio station, "Utility posts fell and homes made of light materials near coastlines were damaged."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The wind is calmer now but it's dark because we have no power supply," Eliseo Ruzol, mayor of coastal General Nakar town adjacent to Noru's landfall location, told DZRH.&nbsp;</p>

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A day after Super Typhoon Noru hit the Philippines on Sunday, authorities have revealed that at least five rescuers were killed. The rescuers were said to be sent to a flooded community during a powerful typhoon.

A day after Super Typhoon Noru hit the Philippines on Sunday, authorities have revealed that at least five rescuers were killed. The rescuers were said to be sent to a flooded community during a powerful typhoon. So far, the authorities did not reveal details on their cause of death. The authorities have revealed that the rescuers were in San Miguel municipality in Bulacan province, near the capital Manila, when they died. Renan Herrera, who is the San Miguel disaster officer, confirmed the deaths and said that they may have drowned in floodwaters. Lieutenant-Colonel Romualdo Andres, chief of police in San Miguel, said, "They were deployed by the provincial government to a flooded area." ALSO READ | Elon Musk faces deposition with Twitter's lawyers ahead of trial The typhoon caused thousands of people to leave their homes and locate in safer places. A heavily populated island of Luzon was battered by strong winds and heavy rain. The typhoon toppled trees and flooded low-lying communities. This is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year. So far there have been no reports of severe damage. To mitigate the impacts, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos declared suspension of government work and classes for Monday because of the category three tropical storm. The state weather agency said in its latest advisory that nearly 8,400 people were pre-emptively evacuated from the path of Typhoon Noru, which further weakened with sustained winds of 175 kilometres per hour and gusts of up to 290 kph after making landfall. Watch this report: × ALSO READ | Donald Trump claimed 'he was not watching television during Capitol Hill riots', new book says Marcos also suspended classes and work in Luzon. Flights got cancelled, ferries halted and bus routes shut as heavy rains and strong winds toppled trees and power lines. Marcos said on Facebook that the energy ministry placed on high alert all energy-related facilities in typhoon-affected areas. Nelson Egargue, disaster chief of Aurora province where Noru made landfall told DZRH radio station, "Utility posts fell and homes made of light materials near coastlines were damaged." "The wind is calmer now but it's dark because we have no power supply," Eliseo Ruzol, mayor of coastal General Nakar town adjacent to Noru's landfall location, told DZRH. (With inputs from inputs) 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.

Five rescuers killed as Super Typhoon Noru hits northern Philippines

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