A Russian and Ukrainian team on Wednesday completed a high-stakes inspection of the first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion five months ago helped spark a global food crisis.

The checks aboard the Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni in Istanbul were being watched closely for signs of how well the first agreement signed by Moscow and Kyiv since Russia invaded its pro-Western neighbour can hold.

A deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations last month lifted a Russian naval blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea cities and set terms for millions of tonnes of wheat and other grain to start flowing from Ukraine's filled silos and ports.

Ukraine exports roughly half of the sunflower oil used on the world market and is one of the world's main supplies of grain.

An almost complete halt to its exports helped push up global food prices and make imports prohibitively expensive in some of the poorest countries in the world.

The Razoni is due to deliver more than 26,000 tonnes of maize to Lebanon -- a crisis-wracked country that&nbsp;imports more than 80 percent of its wheat from Ukraine and Russia.

The ship sailed through a specially designated corridor in the mine-infested waters of the Black Sea before reaching the northern edge of the Bosphorus Strait on Tuesday.

A team of 20 inspectors from the two warring parties and the UN and Turkey strapped on orange helmets and boarded the ship early Wednesday for a check that officials said lasted less than 90 minutes.

Arms depot&nbsp;

The 186-metre (610-foot) long vessel is now due to sail down the Bosphorus Strait in the heart of Istanbul before moving on to the Marmara and Aegean seas.

The UN secretary general's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said he hoped for "more outbound movement" from Ukraine on Wednesday.

Kyiv says at least 16 more grain ships are waiting to depart.

But it also accuses Russia of stealing Ukrainian grain in territories seized by Kremlin forces and then shipping it to allied countries such as Syria.

But Turkish hopes that the grain deal could help build trust and lead to ceasefire talks have so far proved futile.

Russia has continued to pound southern Ukrainian cities near the Black Sea with missiles and pressed on with its grinding ground assault across the east.

Officials in Mykolaiv said no one was killed Wednesday in shelling on one of the southern city's supermarkets that came just days after the region's grain mogul and his wife died in a targeted strike on their house.

Moscow said on Wednesday that it had destroyed another foreign arms deport in western Ukraine -- a region the furthest removed from the fighting.

Donetsk evacuations&nbsp;

Kyiv has launched mandatory evacuations from the eastern Donetsk region -- now bearing the brunt of Russia's offensive -- because the government does not expect to be able to provide it with heat in the cold winter months.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the estimated 200,000 remaining residents of the Donetsk region to leave.

Kyiv's forces have been pressing a counter-offensive to drive out the Russians from the southern Kherson region near the Kremlin-annexed Crimea peninsula.

The Ukrainian presidency said it had "liberated" seven more villages in the region while 53 remained under Russian control.

Ukraine has been bolstered by more supplies of Western weapons -- particularly long-range rockets -- ahead of the planned push to retake Kherson city.

The United States announced a new tranche of weapons worth $550 million for Ukraine's forces.

These include longer-range ammunition for increasingly important HIMARS rocket launchers and artillery pieces.

Ukraine is using the HIMARS and similar Western weapons to smash Russian arms depots and break down its lines of ground communication across the east.

'Justice'&nbsp;

The Russians have been unable to seize any major village or city since gaining full control of the Donbas war zone's smaller Lugansk region in early July.

Zelensky told US President Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;in a message that "the word 'HIMARS' has become almost synonymous with the word 'justice' for our country".

Russia has responded by stepping up its propaganda battle against the West and Kyiv.

Its supreme court this week labelled Ukraine's Azov regiment a "terrorist" organisation -- a decision that could pave the way for captured fighters to face lengthy jail terms.

Azov fighters were among 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in May after weeks of fierce resistance at the Azovstal steel plant in devastated Mariupol.

The regiment -- which was incorporated into Ukraine's national guard in 2014 -- is demonised by Moscow for alleged far-right links.&nbsp;

Its members were among 50 Ukrainian servicemen killed last week in an attack on a jail holding prisoners of war in Russian-occupied territory.&nbsp;

Ukraine accuses Moscow of deliberately executing the detainees.

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A Russian and Ukrainian team on Wednesday completed a high-stakes inspection of the first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion five months ago helped spark a global food crisis. The checks aboard the Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni in Istanbul were being watched closely for signs of how well the first agreement signed by Moscow and Kyiv since Russia invaded its pro-Western neighbour can hold. A deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations last month lifted a Russian naval blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea cities and set terms for millions of tonnes of wheat and other grain to start flowing from Ukraine's filled silos and ports. Ukraine exports roughly half of the sunflower oil used on the world market and is one of the world's main supplies of grain. An almost complete halt to its exports helped push up global food prices and make imports prohibitively expensive in some of the poorest countries in the world. The Razoni is due to deliver more than 26,000 tonnes of maize to Lebanon -- a crisis-wracked country that imports more than 80 percent of its wheat from Ukraine and Russia. The ship sailed through a specially designated corridor in the mine-infested waters of the Black Sea before reaching the northern edge of the Bosphorus Strait on Tuesday. A team of 20 inspectors from the two warring parties and the UN and Turkey strapped on orange helmets and boarded the ship early Wednesday for a check that officials said lasted less than 90 minutes. Arms depot The 186-metre (610-foot) long vessel is now due to sail down the Bosphorus Strait in the heart of Istanbul before moving on to the Marmara and Aegean seas. The UN secretary general's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said he hoped for "more outbound movement" from Ukraine on Wednesday. Kyiv says at least 16 more grain ships are waiting to depart. But it also accuses Russia of stealing Ukrainian grain in territories seized by Kremlin forces and then shipping it to allied countries such as Syria. But Turkish hopes that the grain deal could help build trust and lead to ceasefire talks have so far proved futile. Russia has continued to pound southern Ukrainian cities near the Black Sea with missiles and pressed on with its grinding ground assault across the east. Officials in Mykolaiv said no one was killed Wednesday in shelling on one of the southern city's supermarkets that came just days after the region's grain mogul and his wife died in a targeted strike on their house. Moscow said on Wednesday that it had destroyed another foreign arms deport in western Ukraine -- a region the furthest removed from the fighting. Donetsk evacuations Kyiv has launched mandatory evacuations from the eastern Donetsk region -- now bearing the brunt of Russia's offensive -- because the government does not expect to be able to provide it with heat in the cold winter months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the estimated 200,000 remaining residents of the Donetsk region to leave. Kyiv's forces have been pressing a counter-offensive to drive out the Russians from the southern Kherson region near the Kremlin-annexed Crimea peninsula. The Ukrainian presidency said it had "liberated" seven more villages in the region while 53 remained under Russian control. Ukraine has been bolstered by more supplies of Western weapons -- particularly long-range rockets -- ahead of the planned push to retake Kherson city. The United States announced a new tranche of weapons worth $550 million for Ukraine's forces. These include longer-range ammunition for increasingly important HIMARS rocket launchers and artillery pieces. Ukraine is using the HIMARS and similar Western weapons to smash Russian arms depots and break down its lines of ground communication across the east. 'Justice' The Russians have been unable to seize any major village or city since gaining full control of the Donbas war zone's smaller Lugansk region in early July. Zelensky told US President Joe Biden in a message that "the word 'HIMARS' has become almost synonymous with the word 'justice' for our country". Russia has responded by stepping up its propaganda battle against the West and Kyiv. Its supreme court this week labelled Ukraine's Azov regiment a "terrorist" organisation -- a decision that could pave the way for captured fighters to face lengthy jail terms. Azov fighters were among 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered in May after weeks of fierce resistance at the Azovstal steel plant in devastated Mariupol. The regiment -- which was incorporated into Ukraine's national guard in 2014 -- is demonised by Moscow for alleged far-right links. Its members were among 50 Ukrainian servicemen killed last week in an attack on a jail holding prisoners of war in Russian-occupied territory. Ukraine accuses Moscow of deliberately executing the detainees. 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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At least three people were killed and six were injured on Wednesday (August 3) in a stabbing incident at a kindergarten in the Chinese province of Jianxi, the news agency AFP reported, citing local police.&nbsp;

The officials posted on China's Twitter-like platform Weibo that a 48-year-old "gangster" entered the private nursery school in Anfu county and stabbed and killed at least three people. As per reports, he was wearing a cap and a mask.&nbsp;

The local police identified the suspect as Liu Mouhui. The number of victims has been announced, but the ages of the victim have not yet been confirmed.&nbsp;

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The police statement said, "Public security organs are making every effort to hunt down the suspect." The suspect is still at large.&nbsp;

The video of the aftermath of the incident was circulated on social media forums. The video of the scene was shared by the state-run Beijing Daily. In the clip, a police officer can be seen carrying a tiny child in his arms to an ambulance.&nbsp;

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In China, there are strict gun controls and tight security. Hence, such incidents of violent crime are quite rare. Though, there have been several knife and axe attacks in recent years.&nbsp;

Notably, fatal attacks specifically targeting&nbsp;kindergarten&nbsp;and school students have occurred nationwide, carried out by people reportedly wishing to wreak revenge on society or because of grievances with colleagues.&nbsp;

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At least three people were killed and six were injured on Wednesday (August 3) in a stabbing incident at a kindergarten in the Chinese province of Jianxi, the news agency AFP reported, citing local police. The officials posted on China's Twitter-like platform Weibo that a 48-year-old "gangster" entered the private nursery school in Anfu county and stabbed and killed at least three people. As per reports, he was wearing a cap and a mask. The local police identified the suspect as Liu Mouhui. The number of victims has been announced, but the ages of the victim have not yet been confirmed. ALSO READ | A foreign arms depot in Ukraine's Lviv region has been destroyed, says Russia The police statement said, "Public security organs are making every effort to hunt down the suspect." The suspect is still at large. The video of the aftermath of the incident was circulated on social media forums. The video of the scene was shared by the state-run Beijing Daily. In the clip, a police officer can be seen carrying a tiny child in his arms to an ambulance. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🚨Footage allegedly taken after a knife attack at a kindergarten in China 🇨🇳 has surfaced online. Three people died and six were injured, police said. The suspect is a 48-year-old man who is being sought #Taiwan #China #Pelosi #ChinaTaiwanConflict pic.twitter.com/wRxZG8iI6y — The War Archive (@theasterix08) August 3, 2022 × In China, there are strict gun controls and tight security. Hence, such incidents of violent crime are quite rare. Though, there have been several knife and axe attacks in recent years. Notably, fatal attacks specifically targeting kindergarten and school students have occurred nationwide, carried out by people reportedly wishing to wreak revenge on society or because of grievances with colleagues. 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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Calls have been raised for hippos to join the list of the world's most endangered animals. Human actions and the deteriorating climate change put hundreds of thousands of animals around the world on the list of endangered animals, that are threatened and are in desperate need of protection and conservation efforts.&nbsp;

A report by The Guardian mentioned that hippos could be added to the list because of their gradually diminishing populations due to the climate crisis, poaching and the ivory trade.&nbsp;

It is estimated that the population of hippos is between 115,000-130,000. These semi-aquatic mammals are usually found in lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa.&nbsp;

Hippos are often illegally traded for ivory found in their teeth and other animal parts. The report also mentioned that under the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), hippos are also legally traded for commercial purposes and hunting trophies. CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.&nbsp;

The reports mentioned that before the next Cites Cop in Panama in November 2022, 10 west African countries have proposed that hippos be given the highest protection. They suggested that hippos should be listed under appendix I of the convention.&nbsp;

Notably, Hippos are already listed as an appendix II species. Appendix II involves species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction. But they can be in case their trade is not regulated by authorities.&nbsp;

Rebecca Lewison, the co-chair of the IUCN SSC hippo specialist group, said: "The biggest threat to hippos is habitat loss and degradation. Common hippos rely on fresh water to survive, and that often puts them in conflict with local communities who also need fresh water for agriculture, energy, fishing and residential development."&nbsp;

She, "Hippo-human conflicts are on the rise, particularly in west Africa, where common hippo populations are declining rapidly. Hippo-human conflicts, unfortunately, result in both hippo and human fatalities and have contributed to a related problem of unregulated hunting for hippo meat and ivory, which is found in their canine teeth."&nbsp;

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Calls have been raised for hippos to join the list of the world's most endangered animals. Human actions and the deteriorating climate change put hundreds of thousands of animals around the world on the list of endangered animals, that are threatened and are in desperate need of protection and conservation efforts. A report by The Guardian mentioned that hippos could be added to the list because of their gradually diminishing populations due to the climate crisis, poaching and the ivory trade. It is estimated that the population of hippos is between 115,000-130,000. These semi-aquatic mammals are usually found in lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Hippos are often illegally traded for ivory found in their teeth and other animal parts. The report also mentioned that under the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), hippos are also legally traded for commercial purposes and hunting trophies. CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. The reports mentioned that before the next Cites Cop in Panama in November 2022, 10 west African countries have proposed that hippos be given the highest protection. They suggested that hippos should be listed under appendix I of the convention. Notably, Hippos are already listed as an appendix II species. Appendix II involves species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction. But they can be in case their trade is not regulated by authorities. Rebecca Lewison, the co-chair of the IUCN SSC hippo specialist group, said: "The biggest threat to hippos is habitat loss and degradation. Common hippos rely on fresh water to survive, and that often puts them in conflict with local communities who also need fresh water for agriculture, energy, fishing and residential development." She, "Hippo-human conflicts are on the rise, particularly in west Africa, where common hippo populations are declining rapidly. Hippo-human conflicts, unfortunately, result in both hippo and human fatalities and have contributed to a related problem of unregulated hunting for hippo meat and ivory, which is found in their canine teeth." 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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Recent research found that consuming highly processed foods, such as instant noodles and sugary drinks, might lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline. New research presented on Monday (August 1) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego, suggested eating highly processed foods is linked to cognitive decline. The study has not yet been peer-reviewed.&nbsp;

As per the study, there was a 25 per cent faster cognitive decline in the ability of adults who ate more processed food items. The abilities involved planning and executing a task.&nbsp;

These 25 per cent of people were compared to those whose diets did not contain much-processed food. Notably, the study analysed the diets and cognition of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults in Brazil.&nbsp;

It is understood that crackers, chips, deli meat and other similar ready-to-eat foods are more heavily processed. On the other hand, frozen or premade meals, including frozen pizza and microwaveable dinners are the most heavily processed foods.&nbsp;

As per the findings of the study, those participants who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods saw a faster decline in cognitive performance over between six to 10 years. The ultra-processed food items most likely have many added ingredients such as sugar, salt, fat and artificial colours or preservatives.&nbsp;

The food items that are related to the study include white bread, crackers, cookies, fried snacks, cream cheese, ice cream, candy, soda, hot dogs and other processed meats.&nbsp;

Claudia Suemoto, an author of the study, said, "Independent of the amount of calories, independent of the amount of healthy food that you try to eat, the ultra-processed food is not good for your cognition." Suemoto is an assistant professor of geriatrics at the University of Sao Paulo Medical School.&nbsp;

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Recent research found that consuming highly processed foods, such as instant noodles and sugary drinks, might lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline. New research presented on Monday (August 1) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego, suggested eating highly processed foods is linked to cognitive decline.

Recent research found that consuming highly processed foods, such as instant noodles and sugary drinks, might lead to a faster rate of cognitive decline. New research presented on Monday (August 1) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego, suggested eating highly processed foods is linked to cognitive decline. The study has not yet been peer-reviewed. As per the study, there was a 25 per cent faster cognitive decline in the ability of adults who ate more processed food items. The abilities involved planning and executing a task. These 25 per cent of people were compared to those whose diets did not contain much-processed food. Notably, the study analysed the diets and cognition of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults in Brazil. It is understood that crackers, chips, deli meat and other similar ready-to-eat foods are more heavily processed. On the other hand, frozen or premade meals, including frozen pizza and microwaveable dinners are the most heavily processed foods. As per the findings of the study, those participants who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods saw a faster decline in cognitive performance over between six to 10 years. The ultra-processed food items most likely have many added ingredients such as sugar, salt, fat and artificial colours or preservatives. The food items that are related to the study include white bread, crackers, cookies, fried snacks, cream cheese, ice cream, candy, soda, hot dogs and other processed meats. Claudia Suemoto, an author of the study, said, "Independent of the amount of calories, independent of the amount of healthy food that you try to eat, the ultra-processed food is not good for your cognition." Suemoto is an assistant professor of geriatrics at the University of Sao Paulo Medical School. 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 lost sense of smell has been one of the major symptoms that act as an identifier for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the beginning. After the deadly virus was first reported in late 2019, people were not aware of its symptoms. At that time, loss of smell and taste were presumably the early symptoms of Covid.&nbsp;

Apart from that, the lost sense of smell was considered to be a warning sign for dementia. Now, researchers are probing whether Covid-related loss of smell might also be associated with cognitive decline.&nbsp;

Preliminary findings of a study which was presented on Sunday (July 31) at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego suggest that there may be a link between Covid-related loss of smell might be linked to cognitive impairment.&nbsp;

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Some studies have established that some Covid patients later develop cognitive impairment after their infection. Although, the experts have said that more research is needed to establish a concrete result regarding whether or not Covid-related loss of smell can be linked to cognitive decline. &nbsp;

A recent study stated that about five per cent of patients with confirmed cases of Covid are estimated to have suffered a long-lasting loss of smell or taste. Such cases are potentially contributing to the burden of long Covid.&nbsp;

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Now, in the new study, the researchers in Argentina found that loss of smell during Covid may be a stronger predictor of cognitive decline. Notably, the study has not been published in a peer-reviewed journal.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Gabriela Gonzalez-Aleman, who is the study co-author, said, "Our data strongly suggest that adults over 60 years of age are more vulnerable to cognitive impairment post-Covid if they had a smell dysfunction, regardless of the severity of the Covid."&nbsp;

Gabriela, who is a professor at Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina in Buenos Aires, added that it's too soon to tell if the cognitive impairment is permanent.&nbsp;

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The lost sense of smell has been one of the major symptoms that act as an identifier for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the beginning. After the deadly virus was first reported in late 2019, people were not aware of its symptoms. At that time, loss of smell and taste were presumably the early symptoms of Covid. Apart from that, the lost sense of smell was considered to be a warning sign for dementia. Now, researchers are probing whether Covid-related loss of smell might also be associated with cognitive decline. Preliminary findings of a study which was presented on Sunday (July 31) at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego suggest that there may be a link between Covid-related loss of smell might be linked to cognitive impairment. ALSO READ | Sleeping less than nine hours can cause serious mental problems in young children: Study Some studies have established that some Covid patients later develop cognitive impairment after their infection. Although, the experts have said that more research is needed to establish a concrete result regarding whether or not Covid-related loss of smell can be linked to cognitive decline. A recent study stated that about five per cent of patients with confirmed cases of Covid are estimated to have suffered a long-lasting loss of smell or taste. Such cases are potentially contributing to the burden of long Covid. ALSO READ | AI tools help scientists to find hominins used fire 800k years ago Now, in the new study, the researchers in Argentina found that loss of smell during Covid may be a stronger predictor of cognitive decline. Notably, the study has not been published in a peer-reviewed journal. Gabriela Gonzalez-Aleman, who is the study co-author, said, "Our data strongly suggest that adults over 60 years of age are more vulnerable to cognitive impairment post-Covid if they had a smell dysfunction, regardless of the severity of the Covid." Gabriela, who is a professor at Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina in Buenos Aires, added that it's too soon to tell if the cognitive impairment is permanent. 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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Researchers have observed part of the formation of a dwarf galaxy, a recent study stated. The observation will help explain how a galaxy evolves from a dwarf state to maturity.

Researchers have observed part of the formation of a dwarf galaxy, a recent study stated. The observation will help explain how a galaxy evolves from a dwarf state to maturity. Scientists described finding evidence of maturation in such galaxies, in their published paper in the journal Nature. Astronomers and cosmologists have remained intrigued by the concept of dwarf galaxies, which are made up of a few billion stars at most. It is said that mature galaxies, such as the Milky Way, have 200 to 400 billion stars. Previously, some research suggested that some dwarf galaxies might evolve to become more mature galaxies, however, there wasn't enough concrete information about the process. ALSO READ | Cartwheel Galaxy's new image reveals spinning ring of colour in unprecedented clarity Meanwhile, in a new effort, the researchers focused the AstroSat, which is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, on several blue compact dwarf galaxies. The dwarf galaxies being observed were said to be approximately 1.5 to 3.9 billion light-years from Earth. AstroSat has now witnessed star-forming complexes on the outskirts of a dwarf galaxy. The team then used the ultraviolet imaging telescope aboard AstroSat, which is India's first multi-wavelength space telescope, to look for evidence of star formation activity. ALSO READ | NASA posts beautiful martian image showing 'blue' region of the red planet As a result, the researchers found evidence of material moving from the outer edges of eleven dwarf galaxies inward toward the centre. The findings were generated after analysing 17 hours' worth of data from AstroSat. As quoted by The Weather Channel, Anshuman Borgohain, an astronomer from Tezpur University, Assam, said: Capturing the assembly process in dwarf galaxies is considered important because the diversity in their physical properties observed today challenge the current theoretical models of galaxy evolution." "AstroSat/UVIT has been a remarkable addition to the list of UV observatories to date and has opened up promising windows to probe the understanding of the galaxy assembly process," explained Borgohain, who is the lead author of the study. The study was conceived by Professor Kanak Saha at Pune's Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), with astronomers from India, the US and France. Prof Saha said as quoted by the website, "We are witnessing the ‘live’ formation of these far-way dwarf galaxies! AstroSat's resolving power, and deep field imaging techniques have been the key to spotting some very young, large star-forming clumps. These form on the periphery and then spiral into the visible (optical) boundary of their galaxy within a billion years timescale, thus adding to the growth of the galaxy." 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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Defying all the threats and warnings issued by China, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday (August 2) landed in Taipei, Taiwan. After arriving in the island nation, Pelosi said that her controversial visit demonstrated Washington’s strong commitment to self-ruled Taiwan.&nbsp;

The visit is extremely important for Taiwan as Pelosi is the highest-ranked elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years.

Pelosi, the most senior US legislator said in a statement: “Our congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.”

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China views Taiwan as part of its territory and once even said that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. Ahead of the visit, China had issued several warnings due to Pelosi’s status as the “No. 3 official of the US government” since Beijing believes that her&nbsp;visit to Taiwan would “lead to egregious political impact”.&nbsp;

Pelosi also said her trip “in no way” contradicted official US policy, which recognizes “one China” and has not officially recognised Taiwan as an independent state.&nbsp;

She further added, “America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo.”&nbsp;

She added, "Our visit is part of our broader trip to the Indo-Pacific — including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan — focused on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance. &nbsp;Our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner and on promoting our shared interests, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region."&nbsp;

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Taiwan reacted to the key visit as it said that&nbsp;Pelosi’s visit shows “rock solid” support from Washington.&nbsp;

In a statement,&nbsp;Taipei's foreign ministry said:&nbsp;“We believe that the visit by Speaker&nbsp;Pelosi... will strengthen the close and friendly relations between Taiwan and the United States, and further deepen the global cooperation between the two sides in all areas.”&nbsp;

China warns US

Meanwhile, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement that Pelosi's trip was “extremely dangerous” and the military even vowed to launch "targeted military actions" in response to Pelosi's visit.&nbsp;

"The Chinese People's Liberation Army is on high alert and will launch a series of targeted military operations to counter this, resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely thwart external interference and 'Taiwan independence' separatist attempts," PLA spokesman Wu Qian said in a statement condemning the visit.&nbsp;

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Defying all the threats and warnings issued by China, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday (August 2) landed in Taipei, Taiwan. After arriving in the island nation, Pelosi said that her controversial visit demonstrated Washington’s strong commitment to self-ruled Taiwan.

Defying all the threats and warnings issued by China, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday (August 2) landed in Taipei, Taiwan. After arriving in the island nation, Pelosi said that her controversial visit demonstrated Washington’s strong commitment to self-ruled Taiwan. The visit is extremely important for Taiwan as Pelosi is the highest-ranked elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years. Pelosi, the most senior US legislator said in a statement: “Our congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.” ALSO READ | Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, escorted by Taiwan Air Force jets China views Taiwan as part of its territory and once even said that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. Ahead of the visit, China had issued several warnings due to Pelosi’s status as the “No. 3 official of the US government” since Beijing believes that her visit to Taiwan would “lead to egregious political impact”. Pelosi also said her trip “in no way” contradicted official US policy, which recognizes “one China” and has not officially recognised Taiwan as an independent state. She further added, “America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo.” She added, "Our visit is part of our broader trip to the Indo-Pacific — including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan — focused on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner and on promoting our shared interests, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region." ALSO READ | Pelosi's Taiwan visit angers China into threatening 'targetted military actions' Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region. — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 2, 2022 × Taiwan responds Taiwan reacted to the key visit as it said that Pelosi’s visit shows “rock solid” support from Washington. In a statement, Taipei's foreign ministry said: “We believe that the visit by Speaker Pelosi... will strengthen the close and friendly relations between Taiwan and the United States, and further deepen the global cooperation between the two sides in all areas.” China warns US Meanwhile, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement that Pelosi's trip was “extremely dangerous” and the military even vowed to launch "targeted military actions" in response to Pelosi's visit. "The Chinese People's Liberation Army is on high alert and will launch a series of targeted military operations to counter this, resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely thwart external interference and 'Taiwan independence' separatist attempts," PLA spokesman Wu Qian said in a statement condemning the visit. 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 United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri in the heart of the Afghanistan capital Kabul, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported citing security analysts.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden said on Monday (August 1) that Zawahiri was killed in a "precision" strike. His death comes as the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.&nbsp;

The report further added that Pakistan gave permission to the US to use its airspace. The security analysts also believed that Islamabad could have provided human intelligence to confirm the whereabouts of Zawahri.&nbsp;

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As quoted by SCMP, Abdul Basit, a research fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore said, "The drone definitely entered Pakistani airspace over Balochistan and entered Afghanistan."&nbsp;

Basit mentioned the 2003 agreement and suggested that the operation was probably conducted on the terms of that agreement. Notably, under the 2003 agreement, Pakistan provided an air corridor for US military flights to and from Afghanistan during the time when it occupied the country.&nbsp;

As quoted, Basit said, when the United States pulled out from Afghanistan in August last year, "The 2003 agreement expired" but, "it was kept intact to keep the airspace open for the US."&nbsp;

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Zawahiri succeeded bin Laden and including the deadly 9/11 attacks, he was believed to be the mastermind who steered Al-Qaeda's other operations. He was also bin Laden's personal doctor.&nbsp;

As quoted by the website, Jonathan Schroden, who is a military operations analyst, also agreed that the drone did cross Pakistani airspace.&nbsp;

While announcing the operation, Biden said that "justice had been delivered". He also added that the warning "no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out."&nbsp;

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The United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri in the heart of the Afghanistan capital Kabul, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported citing security analysts. US President Joe Biden said on Monday (August 1) that Zawahiri was killed in a "precision" strike. His death comes as the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011. The report further added that Pakistan gave permission to the US to use its airspace. The security analysts also believed that Islamabad could have provided human intelligence to confirm the whereabouts of Zawahri. ALSO READ | After Ayman al-Zawahiri, this man is touted to helm Al-Qaeda As quoted by SCMP, Abdul Basit, a research fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore said, "The drone definitely entered Pakistani airspace over Balochistan and entered Afghanistan." Basit mentioned the 2003 agreement and suggested that the operation was probably conducted on the terms of that agreement. Notably, under the 2003 agreement, Pakistan provided an air corridor for US military flights to and from Afghanistan during the time when it occupied the country. As quoted, Basit said, when the United States pulled out from Afghanistan in August last year, "The 2003 agreement expired" but, "it was kept intact to keep the airspace open for the US." ALSO READ | Here's how world is reacting to the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri Zawahiri succeeded bin Laden and including the deadly 9/11 attacks, he was believed to be the mastermind who steered Al-Qaeda's other operations. He was also bin Laden's personal doctor. As quoted by the website, Jonathan Schroden, who is a military operations analyst, also agreed that the drone did cross Pakistani airspace. While announcing the operation, Biden said that "justice had been delivered". He also added that the warning "no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out." 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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India has reported a total of eight cases of monkeypox as a third case of the viral disease has been reported in New Delhi on Tuesday (August 2). Indian Health Minister Mansukh Madaviya informed that a national task force has been set up to monitor the development of diagnostics and vaccines.

India has reported a total of eight cases of monkeypox as a third case of the viral disease has been reported in New Delhi on Tuesday (August 2). Indian Health Minister Mansukh Madaviya informed that a national task force has been set up to monitor the development of diagnostics and vaccines. Mandaviya said in the Rajya Sabha: “Till date eight cases of the disease have been detected in India, out of which five have foreign travel history.” Monkeypox cases in Delhi After the detection of the third case, officials on Tuesday noted that seventy isolation rooms have been set up across six hospitals in the national capital to tackle the monkeypox situation. Officials stated that twenty of these rooms have been set up at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital, while 10 isolation rooms each have been established in five other hospitals. The official said that these five hospitals include GTB Hospital, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, both run by the city government; and three private hospitals, namely Kailash Deepak Hospital, MD City Hospital and Batra Hospital, Tughlakabad. In a statement, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday that the healthcare of Delhi residents is a "top priority of the Kejriwal government". ALSO READ | India: Aadhaar Card - Voter ID linking - Why should you link both documents? Sisodia said, “The Delhi government is keeping an eye on the complete situation of monkeypox infection and has done all the preparations to fight back. Looking at the current situation, isolation rooms have been set up in three government and three private hospitals.” × He said that the Delhi government has geared up to fight "even a potential monkeypox outbreak". Official sources said on Tuesday that a 35-year-old man of African origin has tested positive for monkeypox in Delhi. Reports have mentioned that he has no recent history of foreign travel. "Not many cases of monkeypox have been reported in India, yet we are ready with all the preventive measures in place. The Delhi government is taking several important steps to prevent monkeypox infection from spreading across the national capital," Sisodia asserted. 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 Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds. As per the media reports, ECP also issued a notice to the party asking why the funds should not be confiscated. The implication of such activities could result in Khan being banned from politics. Notably, Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party rose to prominence on an anti-corruption drive. This particular ruling appears to be a major setback for Imran Khan as he is currently leading a campaign against the new government. ALSO READ | After Ayman al-Zawahiri, this man is touted to helm Al-Qaeda The long-awaited verdict was announced by a three-member ECP bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja. The case was filed by PTI founding member Akbar S Babar. It had been pending since November 14, 2014. As seen by the news agency Reuters, the ruling stated: “The commission is satisfied that the contributions and donations have been received by the respondent party from prohibited sources.” The commission also said that the party also hid 13 accounts. The ruling further added that the declaration submitted to the commission about the party finances by Khan as its chairman from 2008 to 2013 was “found to be grossly inaccurate”. ALSO READ | India extends another $100 million line of credit to Maldives As mentioned by the news agency, the ruling said that PTI received funds from different people and companies abroad, including business tycoon Arif Naqvi, owner of a Dubai-based equity group. Naqvi is among several people charged by US prosecutors with being part of an international scheme to defraud investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Although, Naqvi has denied all the allegations. The commission said the party was a “willing recipient of prohibited money” amounting to $2.1 million from Naqvi’s Wootton Cricket Limited. The mentioned entity is registered in the Cayman Islands. As per the ruling, several other foreign accounts in the United States, Britain, Australia, UAE, Canada, Switzerland and other countries, deposited money in Khan’s party accounts. (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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The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Asia tour is becoming a matter of controversy as a potential Taiwan visit irked China. After Pelosi kicked off her tour in Singapore on Monday, Beijing even said that its military will “not sit idly by”.&nbsp;

China has issued several warnings. Beijing is angry because of Pelosi’s status as the “No. 3 official of the US government”. China believes that a visit to Taiwan would “lead to egregious political impact”.&nbsp;

Now, in the latest development, the White House warned China against overreacting to a trip by Pelosi to Taiwan. Taiwanese broadcaster TVBS reported citing sources that the US House of Representatives Speaker will arrive in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan on Tuesday.

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In its message to China, the White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Pelosi would have every right to visit the self-ruled island and added that China need not turn any visit by Pelosi into a “crisis”. Kirby even warned that Beijing may be “positioning” itself for a show of military strength around the island.

Reports mentioned that the White House and State Department are opposed to Pelosi’s trip. But Kirby made it clear that the speaker was entitled to go where she pleased.

Kirby said, “The speaker has the right to visit Taiwan. There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit consistent with longstanding US policies into some sort of crisis.”&nbsp;

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China has claimed Taiwan as its own territory since the Chinese civil war of the 1940s. China has even said that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories.&nbsp;

The United States says it backs Taiwan’s sovereignty but such statements have angered China as it warned President Joe Biden that his administration saying that the US was playing “with fire” and announced a series of live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Asia tour is becoming a matter of controversy as a potential Taiwan visit irked China. After Pelosi kicked off her tour in Singapore on Monday, Beijing even said that its military will “not sit idly by”.

The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Asia tour is becoming a matter of controversy as a potential Taiwan visit irked China. After Pelosi kicked off her tour in Singapore on Monday, Beijing even said that its military will “not sit idly by”. China has issued several warnings. Beijing is angry because of Pelosi’s status as the “No. 3 official of the US government”. China believes that a visit to Taiwan would “lead to egregious political impact”. Now, in the latest development, the White House warned China against overreacting to a trip by Pelosi to Taiwan. Taiwanese broadcaster TVBS reported citing sources that the US House of Representatives Speaker will arrive in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Chinese planes and warships positioned near line dividing Taiwan Strait ahead of Nancy Pelosi visit: Report In its message to China, the White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Pelosi would have every right to visit the self-ruled island and added that China need not turn any visit by Pelosi into a “crisis”. Kirby even warned that Beijing may be “positioning” itself for a show of military strength around the island. Reports mentioned that the White House and State Department are opposed to Pelosi’s trip. But Kirby made it clear that the speaker was entitled to go where she pleased. Kirby said, “The speaker has the right to visit Taiwan. There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit consistent with longstanding US policies into some sort of crisis.” ALSO READ | Pelosi visit: China shows displeasure by suspending import of Taiwanese biscuits China has claimed Taiwan as its own territory since the Chinese civil war of the 1940s. China has even said that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. The United States says it backs Taiwan’s sovereignty but such statements have angered China as it warned President Joe Biden that his administration saying that the US was playing “with fire” and announced a series of live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait. 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.

‘Speaker has the right to visit Taiwan’: White House asks China to not turn Pelosi’s visit into ‘crisis’

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