Myanmar's military chief said on Friday (August 19) that the junta was open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials in a junta court have reached a conclusion.&nbsp;

Junta chief said that he would consider allowing Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest from prison but only after verdicts in a litany of cases against her have been reached.&nbsp;

Min Aung Hlaing said in a statement, "After the legal processes against her according to the law are finished we are going to consider (negotiations) based on her response."&nbsp;

The statement added, "I will consider the matter...after the verdict is done. We did not impose strong charges on her and showed mercy even though we were able to do more."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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This comes days after Suu Kyi was convicted on more corruption charges by the court in military-ruled Myanmar. On August 15, the court sentenced her to another six years in jail in addition to the 11 she's already got.&nbsp;

The 77-year-old Nobel peace prize laureate denied all the charges and her lawyers are expected to appeal her sentencing by court.

On February 1, 2021, a coup d'état started in Myanmar when democratically elected members of the country's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the country's military.&nbsp; 
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Suu Kyi&nbsp;was detained along with ministers and members of the parliament. Ever since Suu Kyi has been in custody and facing multiple charges.&nbsp;

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During the court proceedings, journalists were not allowed to attend and even her&nbsp;her lawyers gagged from speaking to the media.&nbsp;

The junta chief said that the military regime's cases against Suu Kyi were&nbsp;proceeding according to law.&nbsp;

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Myanmar's military chief said on Friday (August 19) that the junta was open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials in a junta court have reached a conclusion. Junta chief said that he would consider allowing Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest from prison but only after verdicts in a litany of cases against her have been reached. Min Aung Hlaing said in a statement, "After the legal processes against her according to the law are finished we are going to consider (negotiations) based on her response." The statement added, "I will consider the matter...after the verdict is done. We did not impose strong charges on her and showed mercy even though we were able to do more." ALSO READ | 'Terrible and sad': Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan condemns attack on Salman Rushdie This comes days after Suu Kyi was convicted on more corruption charges by the court in military-ruled Myanmar. On August 15, the court sentenced her to another six years in jail in addition to the 11 she's already got. The 77-year-old Nobel peace prize laureate denied all the charges and her lawyers are expected to appeal her sentencing by court. On February 1, 2021, a coup d'état started in Myanmar when democratically elected members of the country's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the country's military. Suu Kyi was detained along with ministers and members of the parliament. Ever since Suu Kyi has been in custody and facing multiple charges. ALSO READ | Balochistan crash: Pakistan to arrest those behind social media 'propaganda', says report During the court proceedings, journalists were not allowed to attend and even her her lawyers gagged from speaking to the media. The junta chief said that the military regime's cases against Suu Kyi were proceeding according to law. 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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Xiao Jianhua, one of China's richest people, was sentenced by a Shanghai court on Friday (August 19) to 13 years in prison. The court also fined his Tomorrow Holdings company $8.1 billion. This comes more than five years after the billionaire was reportedly abducted from a hotel room in Hong Kong and taken to China.&nbsp;

Jianhua, who is a Canadian citizen, has not been seen in public since 2017.

The Shanghai First Intermediate Court said that Jianhua and his company are convicted of crimes involving illegally siphoning away public deposits, betraying the use of the entrusted property and the illegal use of funds and bribery.&nbsp;

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The court added that both had admitted (pleaded guilty) to their crimes, that's why the punishment was mitigated. As per the statement, they even cooperated in recovering the illegal gains and in restoring losses.

Initially, there had been no official word about Xiao,&nbsp;but Ottawa in July confirmed that he was facing trial.&nbsp;

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The court said that the firm's actions "have seriously disrupted the financial management order, seriously endangered the country's financial security."&nbsp;

Diplomats of the Canadian embassy had said in July that they were denied access to the trial. On Friday, China's foreign ministry insisted that because Beijing does not recognise dual citizenship, Xiao "does not enjoy the right to consular protection from other countries".&nbsp;

"Xiao has Chinese citizenship. China holds trials for criminal activity by its citizens in accordance with the law," foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a briefing.&nbsp;

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Xiao Jianhua, one of China's richest people, was sentenced by a Shanghai court on Friday (August 19) to 13 years in prison. The court also fined his Tomorrow Holdings company $8.1 billion. This comes more than five years after the billionaire was reportedly abducted from a hotel room in Hong Kong and taken to China. Jianhua, who is a Canadian citizen, has not been seen in public since 2017. The Shanghai First Intermediate Court said that Jianhua and his company are convicted of crimes involving illegally siphoning away public deposits, betraying the use of the entrusted property and the illegal use of funds and bribery. ALSO READ | Report: China test-fires missile in Xinjiang, brings down plane in drill The court added that both had admitted (pleaded guilty) to their crimes, that's why the punishment was mitigated. As per the statement, they even cooperated in recovering the illegal gains and in restoring losses. Initially, there had been no official word about Xiao, but Ottawa in July confirmed that he was facing trial. ALSO READ | Shoe with foot found floating in hot spring of Yellowstone national park The court said that the firm's actions "have seriously disrupted the financial management order, seriously endangered the country's financial security." Diplomats of the Canadian embassy had said in July that they were denied access to the trial. On Friday, China's foreign ministry insisted that because Beijing does not recognise dual citizenship, Xiao "does not enjoy the right to consular protection from other countries". "Xiao has Chinese citizenship. China holds trials for criminal activity by its citizens in accordance with the law," foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a briefing. 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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Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party chief Imran Khan reacted to the recent horrific attack on British author Salman Rushdie during an interview with The Guardian.&nbsp;

Khan condemned the stabbing incident but he also said that the anger of the Islamic world at Rushdie's controversial book "The Satanic Verses" was understandable. The former Pakistan PM further added that the anger can not justify the assault.&nbsp;

On being asked about the attack, Imran said, "I think it's terrible, sad."&nbsp;

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Imran Khan added, "Rushdie understood, because he came from a Muslim family. He knows the love, respect, and reverence of the prophet that lives in our hearts. He knew that. So the anger I understood, but you can't justify what happened."&nbsp;

Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey man, the accused attacker of Rushdie, praised Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in an exclusive jailhouse interview with The Post on August 17.&nbsp;

"When I heard he survived, I was surprised, I guess," Matar said in a video interview from the Chautauqua County Jail, admitting that he believed the author would not survive.&nbsp;

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Rushdie spent years hiding under death threats from Iran because of his novel "The Satanic Verses". The novel was banned in many countries with large Muslim populations.&nbsp;

In a recent interview from prison, Matar told the Post that he had only "read a couple of pages" of "The Satanic Verses". He also said that a tweet in the winter announcing the author's visit to the Chautauqua Institution gave him the idea of going there.&nbsp;

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party chief Imran Khan reacted to the recent horrific attack on British author Salman Rushdie during an interview with The Guardian. Khan condemned the stabbing incident but he also said that the anger of the Islamic world at Rushdie's controversial book "The Satanic Verses" was understandable. The former Pakistan PM further added that the anger can not justify the assault. On being asked about the attack, Imran said, "I think it's terrible, sad." ALSO READ | Khadija's abduction and sexual assault case: Pakistan police file case against businessman Sheikh Danish Ali Imran Khan added, "Rushdie understood, because he came from a Muslim family. He knows the love, respect, and reverence of the prophet that lives in our hearts. He knew that. So the anger I understood, but you can't justify what happened." Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey man, the accused attacker of Rushdie, praised Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in an exclusive jailhouse interview with The Post on August 17. "When I heard he survived, I was surprised, I guess," Matar said in a video interview from the Chautauqua County Jail, admitting that he believed the author would not survive. ALSO READ | Indian embassy newly 're-opened' in Kabul, Karzai urged ambassador not to leave Rushdie spent years hiding under death threats from Iran because of his novel "The Satanic Verses". The novel was banned in many countries with large Muslim populations. In a recent interview from prison, Matar told the Post that he had only "read a couple of pages" of "The Satanic Verses". He also said that a tweet in the winter announcing the author's visit to the Chautauqua Institution gave him the idea of going there. 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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An Italian farm became an open-air morgue earlier this month after around 50 cows were poisoned by young sorghum plants, an accident experts blame on drought.

The Piedmontese cattle on the farm in Sommariva del Bosco, near Turin in northwest Italy, died suddenly due to acute prussic acid poisoning on August 6, according to the local IZS animal welfare body.

This acid comes from dhurrin, which is naturally present in young sorghum plants, although not in the same high concentrations as those found in samples taken at the site.

"We suspect that the drought caused this very large quantity of dhurrin within the sorghum plants," said Stefano Giantin, a vet at the&nbsp;Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale for northwest Italy, who is on the case.

With normal growing plants, the amount of dhurrin would lower as the plants grew larger. But since the ongoing drought has stunted the growth of sorghum plants, dhurrin has concentrated inside them.&nbsp;

Prussic acid poisoning in cattle is quick and brutal, with symptoms occurring 10-15 minutes after ingestion and death some 15-30 minutes later. It causes respiratory, nervous and muscular disorders.

Dhurrin naturally occurs in sorghum, particularly in young shoots that use it as a defence against herbivores, but when digested, releases prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide.

But "normally, it doesn't cause death", Giantin told AFP.

In the samples taken from Sommariva del Bosco, the concentration of dhurrin in the shoots was at an unusually high level, which Giantin said appeared to be the result of the drought that has hit Italy and much of Europe this summer.

A dose of more than 700 mg/kg of prussic acid is considered fatal for cattle, but the animals at Sommariva were found to have quantities of more than 900 mg/kg in their blood.

The only way of saving affected cows is to inject them with sodium thiosulfate, to neutralise the hyrogen cyanide.

With this, experts were able to save around 30 cows on August 11, when three more farms in Piedmont were hit by the same phenomenon — though not before 14 died.

An Italian farm became an open-air morgue earlier this month after around 50 cows were poisoned by young sorghum plants, an accident experts blame on drought. The Piedmontese cattle on the farm in Sommariva del Bosco, near Turin in northwest Italy, died suddenly due to acute prussic acid poisoning on August 6, according to the local IZS animal welfare body.

An Italian farm became an open-air morgue earlier this month after around 50 cows were poisoned by young sorghum plants, an accident experts blame on drought. The Piedmontese cattle on the farm in Sommariva del Bosco, near Turin in northwest Italy, died suddenly due to acute prussic acid poisoning on August 6, according to the local IZS animal welfare body. This acid comes from dhurrin, which is naturally present in young sorghum plants, although not in the same high concentrations as those found in samples taken at the site. "We suspect that the drought caused this very large quantity of dhurrin within the sorghum plants," said Stefano Giantin, a vet at the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale for northwest Italy, who is on the case. With normal growing plants, the amount of dhurrin would lower as the plants grew larger. But since the ongoing drought has stunted the growth of sorghum plants, dhurrin has concentrated inside them. Prussic acid poisoning in cattle is quick and brutal, with symptoms occurring 10-15 minutes after ingestion and death some 15-30 minutes later. It causes respiratory, nervous and muscular disorders. Dhurrin naturally occurs in sorghum, particularly in young shoots that use it as a defence against herbivores, but when digested, releases prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide. But "normally, it doesn't cause death", Giantin told AFP. In the samples taken from Sommariva del Bosco, the concentration of dhurrin in the shoots was at an unusually high level, which Giantin said appeared to be the result of the drought that has hit Italy and much of Europe this summer. A dose of more than 700 mg/kg of prussic acid is considered fatal for cattle, but the animals at Sommariva were found to have quantities of more than 900 mg/kg in their blood. The only way of saving affected cows is to inject them with sodium thiosulfate, to neutralise the hyrogen cyanide. With this, experts were able to save around 30 cows on August 11, when three more farms in Piedmont were hit by the same phenomenon — though not before 14 died.

Drought blamed for dozens of cow poisoning deaths in Italy

Police in Pakistan's Faisalabad took action against six people, including an influential businessman, after they allegedly abducted, tortured and sexually assaulted a female medical student.

Businessman Sheikh Danish Ali and&nbsp;the victim's classmate allegedly beat Khadija Mehmood and hurled abuses at her&nbsp;as seen in the footage of the incident that went viral on social media.&nbsp;

The police have filed a case against Danish Ali and his daughter Ana Ali who was allegedly a classmate and a friend of Khadija at the university.&nbsp;Ana allegedly sent death threats to the victim after Danish asked her to give an engagement ring to Khadija.

The medical student had rejected Danish Ali's proposal, reports said.&nbsp;

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As per reports, Danish along with his daughter and their accomplices entered Khadija's house and abducted her. Khadija's brother was also taken away. Police launched an FIR stating Khadija’s valuables were stolen from her which included gold bangles.

Khadija and her brother were taken to an upscale area in Faisalabad where she was allegedly beaten in front of her brother. The perpetrators&nbsp;allegedly made a video of the attack which was shared on social media. The incident created a social media storm in Pakistan as people called for justice while highlighting violence against women in the country.&nbsp;

Police have arrested the main suspect Danish Ali along with other perpetrators. However, reports claim Danish Ali's daughter hasn’t been taken into custody.&nbsp;

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Faisalabad City Police Officer Omer Saeed told The Express Tribune that "Sections 20-21 and 24 of PEKA’s Cybercrime Act were being applied on deleting pictures and videos from Khadija's mobile phone against the prime accused."&nbsp;

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Sheikh Danish Ali, the prime culprit behind harassment &amp; t*rture of Khadija, making her l¡ck their shoes, was beaten up by lawyers during transit. People around are throwing abuses at him and he is so afraid that he has to run for his life.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/faisalabadincident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#faisalabadincident</a> <a href="https://t.co/5LUx7Qblbc">pic.twitter.com/5LUx7Qblbc</a>
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Police in Pakistan's Faisalabad took action against six people, including an influential businessman, after they allegedly abducted, tortured and sexually assaulted a female medical student. Businessman Sheikh Danish Ali and the victim's classmate allegedly beat Khadija Mehmood and hurled abuses at her as seen in the footage of the incident that went viral on social media. The police have filed a case against Danish Ali and his daughter Ana Ali who was allegedly a classmate and a friend of Khadija at the university. Ana allegedly sent death threats to the victim after Danish asked her to give an engagement ring to Khadija. The medical student had rejected Danish Ali's proposal, reports said. ALSO READ | Indian embassy newly 're-opened' in Kabul, Karzai urged ambassador not to leave As per reports, Danish along with his daughter and their accomplices entered Khadija's house and abducted her. Khadija's brother was also taken away. Police launched an FIR stating Khadija’s valuables were stolen from her which included gold bangles. Khadija and her brother were taken to an upscale area in Faisalabad where she was allegedly beaten in front of her brother. The perpetrators allegedly made a video of the attack which was shared on social media. The incident created a social media storm in Pakistan as people called for justice while highlighting violence against women in the country. Police have arrested the main suspect Danish Ali along with other perpetrators. However, reports claim Danish Ali's daughter hasn’t been taken into custody. ALSO READ | Pakistan lifts ban on imports of luxury items ahead of IMF meeting to decide on a bailout package Faisalabad City Police Officer Omer Saeed told The Express Tribune that "Sections 20-21 and 24 of PEKA’s Cybercrime Act were being applied on deleting pictures and videos from Khadija's mobile phone against the prime accused." Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Sheikh Danish Ali, the prime culprit behind harassment & t*rture of Khadija, making her l¡ck their shoes, was beaten up by lawyers during transit. People around are throwing abuses at him and he is so afraid that he has to run for his life.#faisalabadincident pic.twitter.com/5LUx7Qblbc — Adeel (@MiaanSays) August 18, 2022 × Very sad to see the viral video of a poor girl who can be seen licking the shoes and her hairs being cut. Shame on Sheikh Danish Ali and his daughter! They should be treated like they treated the girl.#Faisalabad #SheikhDanish #anaali @ColhashimDogar pic.twitter.com/pJ77nAdnJ1 — Shaikh Faisal Abbas (@ShaikhFaisalAb2) August 17, 2022 × Do the same with them, make them lick the shoes, chop their hair off as they did with the poor soul. I'm sure our country is full of ppl like Sheikh Danish Ali and his daughter. Punish atleast one, SET THE DAMN EXAMPLE!!#justiceforkhadija pic.twitter.com/EOUtHf5rOQ — ☀flower (@povmalaa) August 17, 2022 × Sheikh Danish Ali, a businessman who has ties with powerful folks like Mr Suri n Mohammad Sarwar, not only had tortured a female student but allegedly harassed her too. Rumor has it that he is already out on bail. Wonder why our judicial system is so rotten pic.twitter.com/Nr2UUVJRa8 — Dr Humma SaifUllah (@HummaSaif) August 17, 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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Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey man, who is the suspected attacker of British author Salman Rushdie, praised Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in an exclusive jailhouse interview with The Post on Wednesday (August 17). Matar pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault.&nbsp;

Admitting that he believed the author would not survive, Matar said in a video interview from the Chautauqua County Jail: "When I heard he survived, I was surprised, I guess."&nbsp;

The acclaimed author is currently recovering in the hospital after he was stabbed multiple times last Friday during an event at the Chautauqua Institution in New York state.&nbsp;

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The attacker, Hadi Matar of Fairview, NJ, allegedly rushed to the stage and stabbed Rushdie, who received life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery.&nbsp;

Because of his infamous novel "The Satanic Verses", Rushdie spent years hiding under death threats from Iran. The novel was banned in many countries with large Muslim populations.&nbsp;

But in a recent interview from prison, Matar told the Post that he had only "read a couple of pages" of "The Satanic Verses". He also said that a tweet in the winter announcing the author's visit to the Chautauqua Institution gave him the idea of going there.&nbsp;

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"I respect the Ayatollah. I think he's a great person. That's as far as I will say about that. I don't like him [Salman Rushdie] very much," The Post cited Matar as saying in a video.&nbsp;

"He's someone who attacked Islam, he attacked their beliefs, the belief systems," Matar added in the video and also said that he had watched YouTube videos of Rushdie. The media outlet reported that Matar denied being in contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guard.&nbsp;

"I was hanging around pretty much. Not doing anything in particular, just walking around. I was just outside the whole time," he told the Post, adding that he had slept on the grass on Thursday night.&nbsp;

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Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey man, who is the suspected attacker of British author Salman Rushdie, praised Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in an exclusive jailhouse interview with The Post on Wednesday (August 17).

Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey man, who is the suspected attacker of British author Salman Rushdie, praised Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in an exclusive jailhouse interview with The Post on Wednesday (August 17). Matar pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault. Admitting that he believed the author would not survive, Matar said in a video interview from the Chautauqua County Jail: "When I heard he survived, I was surprised, I guess." The acclaimed author is currently recovering in the hospital after he was stabbed multiple times last Friday during an event at the Chautauqua Institution in New York state. ALSO READ | Salman Rushdie 'articulate' after stabbing attack, responding to investigators: Report The attacker, Hadi Matar of Fairview, NJ, allegedly rushed to the stage and stabbed Rushdie, who received life-threatening injuries and underwent emergency surgery. Because of his infamous novel "The Satanic Verses", Rushdie spent years hiding under death threats from Iran. The novel was banned in many countries with large Muslim populations. But in a recent interview from prison, Matar told the Post that he had only "read a couple of pages" of "The Satanic Verses". He also said that a tweet in the winter announcing the author's visit to the Chautauqua Institution gave him the idea of going there. ALSO READ | Salman Rushdie attack suspect 'changed a lot' after Lebanon visit, says Hadi Matar's mother WATCH | Iran Foreign Ministry: No one has the right to accuse Tehran, denies any link with attacker × "I respect the Ayatollah. I think he's a great person. That's as far as I will say about that. I don't like him [Salman Rushdie] very much," The Post cited Matar as saying in a video. "He's someone who attacked Islam, he attacked their beliefs, the belief systems," Matar added in the video and also said that he had watched YouTube videos of Rushdie. The media outlet reported that Matar denied being in contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guard. "I was hanging around pretty much. Not doing anything in particular, just walking around. I was just outside the whole time," he told the Post, adding that he had slept on the grass on Thursday night. 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.

Hadi Matar: Salman Rushdie attack suspect praises Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini in jailhouse interview

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait reached their highest level in decades and continue to rise as the Taiwanese defence ministry announced on Thursday (August 18) that over 50 Chinese military aircraft were detected in operation around the island.&nbsp;

The defence ministry wrote on Twitter: "6 PLAN vessels and 51 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 18, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8)."&nbsp;

"#ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems," it added.&nbsp;

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The ministry further said: "25 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*12, J-10*4, J-16*6, Y-8 EW and H-6*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."&nbsp;

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent Taiwan visit, followed by another visit of the island nation by US lawmakers, flared up tensions between China and US. Beijing views self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory. China even claimed that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories.&nbsp;

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Amid escalating tensions, Taiwan's air force showcased its anti-aircraft capabilities on Thursday and stated that they were ready for action 24 hours a day for any situation.&nbsp;

Air defence officer Chen Te-huan said: "We were not nervous at all at that time, as our regular training is prepared for all-day, 24-hour missile operations. When the Chinese military acted, we were already well prepared."&nbsp;

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Tensions in the Taiwan Strait reached their highest level in decades and continue to rise as the Taiwanese defence ministry announced on Thursday (August 18) that over 50 Chinese military aircraft were detected in operation around the island.

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait reached their highest level in decades and continue to rise as the Taiwanese defence ministry announced on Thursday (August 18) that over 50 Chinese military aircraft were detected in operation around the island. The defence ministry wrote on Twitter: "6 PLAN vessels and 51 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 18, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8)." "#ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems," it added. ALSO READ | Russia deploys MiG-31 fighters with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to its Baltic exclave The ministry further said: "25 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*12, J-10*4, J-16*6, Y-8 EW and H-6*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated." US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent Taiwan visit, followed by another visit of the island nation by US lawmakers, flared up tensions between China and US. Beijing views self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory. China even claimed that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. ALSO READ | Erdogan says Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine', warns of 'another' Chernobyl Amid escalating tensions, Taiwan's air force showcased its anti-aircraft capabilities on Thursday and stated that they were ready for action 24 hours a day for any situation. Air defence officer Chen Te-huan said: "We were not nervous at all at that time, as our regular training is prepared for all-day, 24-hour missile operations. When the Chinese military acted, we were already well prepared." 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 Vatican said in a statement on Thursday (August 18) that Pope Francis has ruled out a formal church investigation into a sexual assault claim against Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a top Canadian clergyman who once emerged as a contender to become Pope. &nbsp;

The statement mentioned that there is not sufficient evidence to open a Church probe after an initial inquiry found no basis for one.

In a statement, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, "Following further relevant consultations, Pope Francis declared that there were not sufficient elements to open a canonical investigation for sexual assault by Cardinal Ouellet."&nbsp;

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Recently, accusations were made against Ouellet related to events that apparently took place more than ten years ago, when Ouellet was Archbishop of Quebec City.&nbsp;

Ouellet was named in court documents relating to a class action suit targeting more than 80 members of the clergy in the archdiocese of Quebec.&nbsp;

The 78-year-old is accused of abusing a female intern from 2008 to 2010. The intern is identified only as "F" in the documents.&nbsp;

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In the documents filed in Quebec Superior Court, a complainant alleged that Ouellet inappropriately touched her, and made comments that made her feel uncomfortable.&nbsp;

The anonymous complainant refers to the time between 2008 and 2010 when Ouellet was the archbishop of Quebec. The document stated that the intern was in her 20s.

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The Vatican said in a statement on Thursday (August 18) that Pope Francis has ruled out a formal church investigation into a sexual assault claim against Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a top Canadian clergyman who once emerged as a contender to become Pope.

The Vatican said in a statement on Thursday (August 18) that Pope Francis has ruled out a formal church investigation into a sexual assault claim against Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a top Canadian clergyman who once emerged as a contender to become Pope. The statement mentioned that there is not sufficient evidence to open a Church probe after an initial inquiry found no basis for one. In a statement, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, "Following further relevant consultations, Pope Francis declared that there were not sufficient elements to open a canonical investigation for sexual assault by Cardinal Ouellet." ALSO READ | Britain to speedily deport illegal Pakistani nationals: UK home secretary Priti Patel Recently, accusations were made against Ouellet related to events that apparently took place more than ten years ago, when Ouellet was Archbishop of Quebec City. Ouellet was named in court documents relating to a class action suit targeting more than 80 members of the clergy in the archdiocese of Quebec. The 78-year-old is accused of abusing a female intern from 2008 to 2010. The intern is identified only as "F" in the documents. ALSO READ | 'It makes us happy': Group of Ethiopian girls finds joy in skateboarding despite criticism In the documents filed in Quebec Superior Court, a complainant alleged that Ouellet inappropriately touched her, and made comments that made her feel uncomfortable. The anonymous complainant refers to the time between 2008 and 2010 when Ouellet was the archbishop of Quebec. The document stated that the intern was in her 20s. 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 long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns show that climate change is happening at a very fast pace. Continuous rise in temperatures, disruption of the usual balance of nature, changes in the intensity and frequency of precipitation, and warmer oceans, are some of the clear indications of climate change.

The long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns show that climate change is happening at a very fast pace. Continuous rise in temperatures, disruption of the usual balance of nature, changes in the intensity and frequency of precipitation, and warmer oceans, are some of the clear indications of climate change. Global calls have been raised to tackle the situation that is worsening with every single moment. Some climate scientists have suggested raising the number of phytoplankton present in the ocean can help remove more carbon from the atmosphere. ALSO READ | Research suggests now-extinct megalodon shark could devour killer whale in just five bites What are phytoplanktons? Phytoplanktons are microscopic marine algae. These single-celled photosynthetic organisms live suspended in water. They provide food for a wide range of sea creatures in a balanced ecosystem. Just like plants, they consume carbon dioxide, make carbohydrates using light energy, and release oxygen back into the atmosphere. John Martin, the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories oceanographer, said in 1988 that if someone gave him half a tanker of iron, he would somehow cause an ice age. The reference was the known fact that Iron is a crucial source of energy for the plankton community. It helps phytoplankton bloom. ALSO READ | 'The Calvine Photo': A myth or 'world's clearest' UFO photo that it released after 30 years? Even a small addition of iron may lead to a substantial increase in the production of phytoplankton and eventually reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Well, scientists have also claimed that this approach would require further investigations. Meanwhile, Ken Buesseler, who is a marine radiochemist from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, investigated how and if adding iron changes the flux of carbon into the deep ocean. Reportedly, he discovered a sizable carbon-sequestering effect. Buesseler reportedly said that his research demonstrated unequivocally that increasing iron leads to the uptake of carbon dioxide. The research was completed nearly 20 years ago but it is more relevant now considering the climate crisis we are facing. 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.

Scientists suggest a rise in phytoplankton in oceans could help tackle climate change

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 18) that Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'. He also warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by invading Russian forces.&nbsp;

After talks with his Ukrainian counterpart,&nbsp;Erdogan&nbsp;said, "While continuing our efforts to find a solution (to the conflict), we remain on the side of our Ukraine friends."&nbsp;

"We are worried. We don't want another Chernobyl," he added.&nbsp;

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, praised the first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war by Erdogan, who helped broker a grain deal between Kyiv and Moscow.&nbsp;

Zelensky said, "The visit of the President of Turkey to Ukraine is a powerful message of support from such a powerful country."&nbsp;

Turkey-based Anadolu news agency reported that Ankara and Kyiv signed a deal on Thursday to reconstruct infrastructure damaged in Russia's attack on Ukraine. This happened as their leaders Erdogan and Zelensky met in Lviv.&nbsp;

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also met Zelenskiy and Erdogan to majorly discuss the grain exports and to raise concerns about the ongoing conflict&nbsp;over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The trilateral meeting marks Erdogan's first in-person discussion with Zelensky since Russia's invasion on February 24. Meanwhile, he met Russian President Vladimir Putin twice in recent months.&nbsp;

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 18) that Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'. He also warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by invading Russian forces.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 18) that Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'. He also warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by invading Russian forces. After talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Erdogan said, "While continuing our efforts to find a solution (to the conflict), we remain on the side of our Ukraine friends." "We are worried. We don't want another Chernobyl," he added. ALSO READ | Ukraine war has reached 'strategic deadlock' ahead of UN chief's visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, praised the first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war by Erdogan, who helped broker a grain deal between Kyiv and Moscow. Zelensky said, "The visit of the President of Turkey to Ukraine is a powerful message of support from such a powerful country." Turkey-based Anadolu news agency reported that Ankara and Kyiv signed a deal on Thursday to reconstruct infrastructure damaged in Russia's attack on Ukraine. This happened as their leaders Erdogan and Zelensky met in Lviv. ALSO READ | After a four-year lull, Turkiye and Israel will appoint ambassadors once more United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also met Zelenskiy and Erdogan to majorly discuss the grain exports and to raise concerns about the ongoing conflict over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The trilateral meeting marks Erdogan's first in-person discussion with Zelensky since Russia's invasion on February 24. Meanwhile, he met Russian President Vladimir Putin twice in recent months. 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.

Erdogan says Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine', warns of 'another' Chernobyl

Erdogan&nbsp;on said Turkey supports Ukraine and warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at a nuclear power plant held by invading Russian forces.&nbsp;UK Home Secretary signed an agreement with Pakistan to deport "foreign criminals and immigration offenders" from the UK.&nbsp;

From entertainment world, read a report on&nbsp;Emilia Clarke. Recently, her millions of fans were filled with outrage after a CEO of an Australian television company Foxtel, Patrick Delany called Emilia a 'short, dumpy girl'.&nbsp;

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 18) that Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, praised the first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war by Erdogan, who helped broker a grain deal between Kyiv and Moscow.&nbsp;

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The UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has signed an agreement with Pakistan to deport "foreign criminals and immigration offenders" from the UK. With this agreement, the United Kingdom has reached a "historic" agreement with Pakistan to expedite the removal of Pakistani nationals who have no legal right to remain in the United Kingdom.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/quad-is-most-prominent-platform-says-indian-foreign-minister-in-thailand-508168">Quad is 'most prominent' platform, says Indian foreign minister in Thailand</a> 
Only countries with mindsets "built around spheres of influence" and who are "uncomfortable" with democratic ideas will oppose the concept of a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Thursday, indirectly mocking China while emphasising "ASEAN centrality" within the strategic construct.

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A suspect boat was on Thursday discovered near the Harihareshwar shore in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Raigad district, carrying three AK-47 rifles, explosives, and bullets. The district has been placed on high alert by the state police.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/race-to-protect-harvest-chinas-drought-could-last-until-september-508052">Race to protect harvest: China's drought could last until September</a> 
As local governments race to maintain power and find fresh water supplies to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest, China warned that severe drought conditions along the Yangtze river could last well into September.&nbsp;

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According to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, that included 273 Teslas.

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Just days after losing in the Republican primary race, Liz Cheney said she is considering running for the president during the 2024 US elections.

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Asking Google to offer abortion benefits to contractors and suspend donations to anti-abortion politicians, more than 650 workers at Google owner Alphabet Inc have signed a petition for policy changes.

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Emilia Clarke needs no introduction. The actress rose to international fame thanks to her role as Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones'. Recently, her millions of fans were filled with outrage after a CEO of an Australian television company Foxtel, Patrick Delany called Emilia a 'short, dumpy girl'. However, the network has issued an apology if ''his remarks were misunderstood.''

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Chasing a paltry score of 190 runs, Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill hardly broke a sweat as they chased down the target in 30.5 overs at the Harare Sports Club here on Thursday. The Dhawan-Gill duo are carrying on from their performance during India`s tour to West Indies where they played a pivotal role in giving India a flying start.&nbsp;

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Erdogan on said Turkey supports Ukraine and warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at a nuclear power plant held by invading Russian forces.

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An interesting video of a bag thief in Barcelona, Spain, went viral on social media platforms. The man was caught as the clip of him stealing was aired live on TV. The video showed how smartly he filched a stranger's bag.&nbsp;

The viral incident happened when Spain's public broadcaster TVE news station was speaking to a tourist on the city's Sant Miquel beach.

When the tourist was questioned about his love for the city, the crime can be seen taking place in the background.&nbsp;

Media reports have claimed that the police have used the same footage to track down the culprit. On Sunday, the local police of Guàrdia Urbana revealed that they reviewed the footage to identify the thief.&nbsp;

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Guàrdia Urbana in a statement: "Thanks to a video published [...] on social media and the victim's complaint, today we identified and charged the perpetrator of a theft on Sant Miquel beach".&nbsp;

Reports have also claimed that the stolen possessions were returned to their owner.&nbsp;

Watch the video here:&nbsp;

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As far as the statistics are concerned such crimes are quite common in the tourist-favourite Barcelona city in Spain.

The city has become a street crime hotspot, with approximately 225 thefts reported every day between January and the end of May 2022.

Reports say that 27 cases of violent theft were recorded in the same period.&nbsp;

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An interesting video of a bag thief in Barcelona, Spain, went viral on social media platforms. The man was caught as the clip of him stealing was aired live on TV.

An interesting video of a bag thief in Barcelona, Spain, went viral on social media platforms. The man was caught as the clip of him stealing was aired live on TV. The video showed how smartly he filched a stranger's bag. The viral incident happened when Spain's public broadcaster TVE news station was speaking to a tourist on the city's Sant Miquel beach. When the tourist was questioned about his love for the city, the crime can be seen taking place in the background. Media reports have claimed that the police have used the same footage to track down the culprit. On Sunday, the local police of Guàrdia Urbana revealed that they reviewed the footage to identify the thief. ALSO READ | Research suggests now-extinct megalodon shark could devour killer whale in just five bites Guàrdia Urbana in a statement: "Thanks to a video published [...] on social media and the victim's complaint, today we identified and charged the perpetrator of a theft on Sant Miquel beach". Reports have also claimed that the stolen possessions were returned to their owner. Watch the video here: Nos llega vídeo propagandístico de la televisión pública #españa, intentando “ blanquear “la situación de #inseguridadciudadana en #barcelona y la realidad se impone en directo. Ni los medios de comunicación públicos o subvencionados lo pueden ocultar aunque se esfuerzan. pic.twitter.com/PMobiNhOPx — Politeia (@Politeia_ESP) August 14, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'The Calvine Photo': A myth or 'world's clearest' UFO photo that it released after 30 years? As far as the statistics are concerned such crimes are quite common in the tourist-favourite Barcelona city in Spain. The city has become a street crime hotspot, with approximately 225 thefts reported every day between January and the end of May 2022. Reports say that 27 cases of violent theft were recorded in the same period. 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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