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This September, NASA will execute an exciting mission. It will try to deflect an asteroid through kinetic impact & change its orbit. The mission is called 'DART'. It will help develop the world's first 'planetary defence system'. Palki Sharma reports.

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A new book has revealed startling claims linking the CIA to the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri and Homi J Bhabha. Did US spies assassinate the Indian leadership to derail the country's nuclear programme? Palki Sharma tells you.

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A man accused of shooting singer and actor Lady Gaga's dog walker in 2021 has been accidentally released from custody, months ago. The authorities in the United States admitted it and claimed on Wednesday (July 20) that they were searching for the suspect.&nbsp;

A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of 19-year-old James Howard Jackson was announced by the federal agency.&nbsp;

In a statement, the authorities said, "The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man who was one of three charged with attempted murder and robbery following February 24, 2021, attempted kidnapping of three French bulldogs belonging to American popstar Lady Gaga."&nbsp;

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Jackson is accused of shooting Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer with a .40-caliber handgun. When the incident took place, Fischer was walking the three dogs in Los Angeles.&nbsp;

The men fled with two of the dogs, Koji and Gustav. In connection with the attack, police arrested five people in April.

The US Marshals Service has described the accused as "armed and dangerous".&nbsp;

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Jackson – along with Jaylin White, 19 and Lafayette Whaley, 27 – were all charged with one count of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and second-degree robbery.&nbsp;

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Major Crime Team also urged that they requested the US Marshals Service's assistance to find and arrest Jackson.&nbsp;

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A man accused of shooting singer and actor Lady Gaga's dog walker in 2021 has been accidentally released from custody, months ago. The authorities in the United States admitted it and claimed on Wednesday (July 20) that they were searching for the suspect.

A man accused of shooting singer and actor Lady Gaga's dog walker in 2021 has been accidentally released from custody, months ago. The authorities in the United States admitted it and claimed on Wednesday (July 20) that they were searching for the suspect. A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of 19-year-old James Howard Jackson was announced by the federal agency. In a statement, the authorities said, "The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man who was one of three charged with attempted murder and robbery following February 24, 2021, attempted kidnapping of three French bulldogs belonging to American popstar Lady Gaga." ALSO READ | Brad Pitt turns heads as he walks the red carpet in skirt at the premiere of 'The Bullet Train' Jackson is accused of shooting Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer with a .40-caliber handgun. When the incident took place, Fischer was walking the three dogs in Los Angeles. The men fled with two of the dogs, Koji and Gustav. In connection with the attack, police arrested five people in April. The US Marshals Service has described the accused as "armed and dangerous". ALSO READ | America to send four more precision rocket systems to Ukraine, says US defence secretary Jackson – along with Jaylin White, 19 and Lafayette Whaley, 27 – were all charged with one count of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and second-degree robbery. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Major Crime Team also urged that they requested the US Marshals Service's assistance to find and arrest Jackson. 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 President Joe Biden is planning to speak with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in the next 10 days. Currently, the tensions between US and China are high, especially over Taiwan and trade.

The United States President Joe Biden is planning to speak with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in the next 10 days. Currently, the tensions between US and China are high, especially over Taiwan and trade. In case it happens, the talks would be the first one-on-one call between the two leaders since March. After returning from a trip to Massachusetts, Biden told reporters: "I think I'll be talking to President Xi within the next 10 days." During his Massachusetts trip, Biden weighed in on climate change and its impact. Foreign relations experts have claimed that it is extremely important for US and China to maintain cordial relations. But last month, Washington even called China a security challenge. ALSO READ | America to send four more precision rocket systems to Ukraine, says US defence secretary Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit A day before, China even warned that it would take "resolute and forceful measures" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. During his interaction with reporters, it appeared that Biden is casting doubt on a trip reportedly planned by Pelosi to visit Taiwan next month. Biden said: "I think that the military thinks it's not a good idea right now, but I don't know what the status of it is." China even said on Tuesday that it would respond with "forceful measures" in case Pelosi visits Taiwan. Beijing also said that such a visit would "seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." ALSO READ | 'Now geography is different': Russia's objectives in Ukraine not limited to eastern Donbas region, says Lavrov China's Foreign Ministry noted that it would "have a severe negative impact on the political foundation of China-US relations, and send a gravely wrong signal to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." "If the US insists on going down the wrong path, China will definitely take resolute and forceful measures to firmly defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity," ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told a news conference. "The United States must be fully responsible for all the consequences caused by this," Lijian added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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To what extent China is responsible for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka? Bill Burns, who is the chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), on Wednesday (July 20) blamed the "dumb bets" made by the South Asian nation Sri Lanka on China for the ongoing economic crisis.&nbsp;

In the past few months, Sri Lanka suffered through food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation as the nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods.&nbsp;

Now, Burns said that high-debt Chinese investment by Sri Lanka's leaders was one of the major factors that led to the South Asian country's economic collapse. He noted that the Chinese have a lot of weight to throw around and they can make a very appealing case for their investments.&nbsp;

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As quoted by news agency AFP, Burns told the Aspen Security Forum that all the countries should look at "object lessons of a place like Sri Lanka today - heavily indebted to China - which has made some really dumb bets about their economic future and are suffering pretty catastrophic, both economic and political consequences as a result."&nbsp;

He added, "That, I think, ought to be an object lesson to a lot of other players - not just in the Middle East or South Asia, but around the world - about having your eyes wide open about those kinds of dealings."&nbsp;

Not the just chief of the US intelligence agency, many experts have said that China's debt trap diplomacy has become a major cause of Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis.&nbsp;

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China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka and worked closely with former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa. A report by The Washington Post highlighted that Beijing has been Sri Lanka's biggest creditor.&nbsp;

The credit accounts for some 10 per cent of the country's foreign debt. The communist nation between 2000 and 2020, moreover extended it to close to USD 12 billion in loans to the Sri Lankan government.&nbsp;

Reports have mentioned that in 2017, Sri Lanka was unable to repay a $1.4 billion loan for port construction. It was forced to lease out the facility to a Chinese company for 99 years.&nbsp;

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To what extent China is responsible for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka? Bill Burns, who is the chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), on Wednesday (July 20) blamed the "dumb bets" made by the South Asian nation Sri Lanka on China for the ongoing economic crisis.

To what extent China is responsible for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka? Bill Burns, who is the chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), on Wednesday (July 20) blamed the "dumb bets" made by the South Asian nation Sri Lanka on China for the ongoing economic crisis. In the past few months, Sri Lanka suffered through food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation as the nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods. Now, Burns said that high-debt Chinese investment by Sri Lanka's leaders was one of the major factors that led to the South Asian country's economic collapse. He noted that the Chinese have a lot of weight to throw around and they can make a very appealing case for their investments. ALSO READ | Former India pm Lal Bahadur Shastri's family demands fresh probe into his death As quoted by news agency AFP, Burns told the Aspen Security Forum that all the countries should look at "object lessons of a place like Sri Lanka today - heavily indebted to China - which has made some really dumb bets about their economic future and are suffering pretty catastrophic, both economic and political consequences as a result." He added, "That, I think, ought to be an object lesson to a lot of other players - not just in the Middle East or South Asia, but around the world - about having your eyes wide open about those kinds of dealings." Not the just chief of the US intelligence agency, many experts have said that China's debt trap diplomacy has become a major cause of Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis. ALSO READ | EU asks countries to cut gas use to tackle Russian 'blackmail' China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka and worked closely with former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa. A report by The Washington Post highlighted that Beijing has been Sri Lanka's biggest creditor. The credit accounts for some 10 per cent of the country's foreign debt. The communist nation between 2000 and 2020, moreover extended it to close to USD 12 billion in loans to the Sri Lankan government. Reports have mentioned that in 2017, Sri Lanka was unable to repay a $1.4 billion loan for port construction. It was forced to lease out the facility to a Chinese company for 99 years. 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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Italy's popular Prime Minister Mario Draghi was on the brink on Wednesday after three parties refused to back him, foiling efforts to resolve a crisis now expected to lead to his resignation and snap elections.

Italian media reported that Draghi was now expected to offer his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday.&nbsp;

Draghi had made the support of parties across the political spectrum key to ending an impasse that risked destabilising the eurozone's third largest economy just as it struggled with pressing domestic and geopolitical challenges.

The decision by three parties -- Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia, the anti-immigrant League and populist Five Star Movement -- to sit out the vote meant Draghi's bid to revive his beleaguered coalition failed.

Draghi technically won the vote, but was not expected to declare a victory after the parties' snub.

The actions of "irresponsible" parties risked "creating a perfect storm," EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Twitter, adding that Italy faced "difficult months ahead".

"The centre-right will go down in history as the ones who got rid of Mario Draghi," Francesco Galietti, Policy Sonar analyst, told AFP.

Draghi had warned the Senate that now was not the time for uncertainty, amid a myriad of challenges, from a struggling economy and soaring inflation to the Ukraine war.

Former European Central Bank chief Draghi, who offered his resignation last week, called for "courage, selflessness, credibility" from parliamentarians, asking them: "Are you ready?"

'Day of madness'

In a stern speech given Wednesday morning by the usually softly-spoken Draghi, he said he was prepared to stay -- on the condition the wildly disparate parties agreed a common agenda.

But the League and Forza Italia said it was impossible to recover trust lost after a crisis sparked by Five Star's decision to opt out of a confidence vote last week.

Draghi had been persuaded by Italy's president not to resign immediately, but to reach out to parties first. That attempt on Wednesday ended in failure.

"On this day of madness, parliament decided to turn against Italy," Enrico Letta, head of the centre-left Democratic Party, said on Twitter.

"Italians will show in the ballot box that they are wiser than their representatives," he said.

Polls in the lead up to Wednesday's drama suggested most Italians wanted Draghi, 74, to stay at the helm until the scheduled general election in May next year.

His departure could force the president to dissolve parliament and call elections for September or October.

"Draghi's possible departure would be a significant blow for Italy and for the EU ahead of a difficult winter," said Luigi Scazzieri of the Centre for European Reform.

There is much at stake: a government collapse could worsen social ills in a period of rampant inflation, delay the budget, threaten EU post-pandemic recovery funds and send jittery markets into a tailspin.

'Not easy'

Draghi had said that as an unelected leader he needed the broadest consensus possible to tackle Italy's most pressing issues: from a cost of living crisis and recession worries, to the rollout of key reforms and the Ukraine war.

His coalition had been able "to put aside divisions and come together... for rapid and effective action, for the good of all citizens".

But that had dropped by the wayside as the parties began focusing more on their grassroot supporters ahead of next year's ballot.

Draghi had "scolded his coalition partners for infighting and point-scoring" over the past few months and laid out a government line that "contains measures that either the League or the Five Star Movement firmly oppose", Teneo consultancy's Wolfango Piccoli said in a note.

"By not making any new concessions to either party, Draghi did not make it easy for the League and the Five Star."

Anxious investors were watching closely. The spread -- the difference between 10-year Italian and German treasury bonds -- widened to 215 points by market close.

Wednesday's vote comes a day before the European Central Bank unveils a tool to correct stress in bond markets for indebted eurozone members, such as Italy.

Italy's popular Prime Minister Mario Draghi was on the brink on Wednesday after three parties refused to back him, foiling efforts to resolve a crisis now expected to lead to his resignation and snap elections.

Italy's popular Prime Minister Mario Draghi was on the brink on Wednesday after three parties refused to back him, foiling efforts to resolve a crisis now expected to lead to his resignation and snap elections. Italian media reported that Draghi was now expected to offer his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday. Draghi had made the support of parties across the political spectrum key to ending an impasse that risked destabilising the eurozone's third largest economy just as it struggled with pressing domestic and geopolitical challenges. The decision by three parties -- Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia, the anti-immigrant League and populist Five Star Movement -- to sit out the vote meant Draghi's bid to revive his beleaguered coalition failed. Draghi technically won the vote, but was not expected to declare a victory after the parties' snub. The actions of "irresponsible" parties risked "creating a perfect storm," EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Twitter, adding that Italy faced "difficult months ahead". "The centre-right will go down in history as the ones who got rid of Mario Draghi," Francesco Galietti, Policy Sonar analyst, told AFP. Draghi had warned the Senate that now was not the time for uncertainty, amid a myriad of challenges, from a struggling economy and soaring inflation to the Ukraine war. Former European Central Bank chief Draghi, who offered his resignation last week, called for "courage, selflessness, credibility" from parliamentarians, asking them: "Are you ready?" 'Day of madness' In a stern speech given Wednesday morning by the usually softly-spoken Draghi, he said he was prepared to stay -- on the condition the wildly disparate parties agreed a common agenda. But the League and Forza Italia said it was impossible to recover trust lost after a crisis sparked by Five Star's decision to opt out of a confidence vote last week. Draghi had been persuaded by Italy's president not to resign immediately, but to reach out to parties first. That attempt on Wednesday ended in failure. "On this day of madness, parliament decided to turn against Italy," Enrico Letta, head of the centre-left Democratic Party, said on Twitter. "Italians will show in the ballot box that they are wiser than their representatives," he said. Polls in the lead up to Wednesday's drama suggested most Italians wanted Draghi, 74, to stay at the helm until the scheduled general election in May next year. His departure could force the president to dissolve parliament and call elections for September or October. "Draghi's possible departure would be a significant blow for Italy and for the EU ahead of a difficult winter," said Luigi Scazzieri of the Centre for European Reform. There is much at stake: a government collapse could worsen social ills in a period of rampant inflation, delay the budget, threaten EU post-pandemic recovery funds and send jittery markets into a tailspin. 'Not easy' Draghi had said that as an unelected leader he needed the broadest consensus possible to tackle Italy's most pressing issues: from a cost of living crisis and recession worries, to the rollout of key reforms and the Ukraine war. His coalition had been able "to put aside divisions and come together... for rapid and effective action, for the good of all citizens". But that had dropped by the wayside as the parties began focusing more on their grassroot supporters ahead of next year's ballot. Draghi had "scolded his coalition partners for infighting and point-scoring" over the past few months and laid out a government line that "contains measures that either the League or the Five Star Movement firmly oppose", Teneo consultancy's Wolfango Piccoli said in a note. "By not making any new concessions to either party, Draghi did not make it easy for the League and the Five Star." Anxious investors were watching closely. The spread -- the difference between 10-year Italian and German treasury bonds -- widened to 215 points by market close. Wednesday's vote comes a day before the European Central Bank unveils a tool to correct stress in bond markets for indebted eurozone members, such as Italy.

Mario Draghi on last legs as bid to save Italy government fails

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the United States is set to provide four more precision rocket systems to Ukraine to help counter the Russian aggression. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday (July 20) that his Ukrainian counterpart requested for Washington to send more M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (Himars). The Ukrainian official had claimed that Kyiv's forces have used them to destroy some 30 Russian command stations and ammunition depots so far. During an interaction with journalists at the Pentagon, Austin said: "Washington will send four more Himars advanced rocket systems for a total of 16. The Ukrainians have made excellent use of Himars, and you can see the impact on the battlefield." "Russia is keeping up its relentless shelling, and that's a cruel tactic that harkens back to the horrors of World War I. So Ukraine needs the firepower and the ammunition to withstand this barrage and to strike back," he said. It is said that the US will also send additional GMLRS ammunition, which can precisely strike targets up to 80 kilometres away. So far, in its military aid to Ukraine, US President Joe Biden's administration has refused to send longer-range ammunition. Long-range missiles would facilitate Ukraine to strike targets inside Russian territory and potentially expand the war into a direct clash with the West. On being asked about longer-range ammunition on Wednesday, Austin said: "We think what they have and what they're working with is really giving them a lot of capability." On Tuesday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov urged for a major increase in the number of Himars. Reznikov claimed that at least 100 were needed for an effective counter-offensive against Moscow's troops. 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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Ivana Trump's funeral was held at St Vincent Ferrer Church in New York on Wednesday (July 20) as the former United States President Donald and his eldest children gathered to bid a final farewell to Ivana, who passed away on July 14 at the age of 73. &nbsp;

Ivana was a socialite and first wife of former president Donald Trump. On his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump revealed that Ivana passed away at her home in New York City. He added, "She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life."&nbsp;

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During the funeral of Ivana, Don Jr, Ivanka and Eric Trump joined their father and former first lady Melania. The siblings were there with their partners and children as they looked on solemnly when Ivana's casket was carried into the church.&nbsp;

The New York Post reported that Eric Trump told mourners inside the church that his Czech-born mom had been "the embodiment of the American dream" and "a force of nature."&nbsp;

On the other hand, Ivanka described her mother as a "trailblazer".&nbsp;

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According to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Ivana died as a result of an accident after suffering blunt force trauma injuries to her torso.&nbsp;

A police spokesperson ruled out any foul play and said that Ivana had been found dead on the stairs inside her apartment.&nbsp;

Donald Trump tied the knot with Ivana in 1977 and divorced in 1992. Together, they have three children: Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric.&nbsp;

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Ivana Trump's funeral was held at St Vincent Ferrer Church in New York on Wednesday (July 20) as the former United States President Donald and his eldest children gathered to bid a final farewell to Ivana, who passed away on July 14 at the age of 73. Ivana was a socialite and first wife of former president Donald Trump. On his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump revealed that Ivana passed away at her home in New York City. He added, "She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life." ALSO READ | Capitol attack: US Secret Service told to hold internal probe over ‘unauthorised’ deletion of messages During the funeral of Ivana, Don Jr, Ivanka and Eric Trump joined their father and former first lady Melania. The siblings were there with their partners and children as they looked on solemnly when Ivana's casket was carried into the church. The New York Post reported that Eric Trump told mourners inside the church that his Czech-born mom had been "the embodiment of the American dream" and "a force of nature." On the other hand, Ivanka described her mother as a "trailblazer". ALSO READ | US House approves bill to protect same-sex marriages nullifying 1996 Defense of Marriage Act According to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Ivana died as a result of an accident after suffering blunt force trauma injuries to her torso. A police spokesperson ruled out any foul play and said that Ivana had been found dead on the stairs inside her apartment. Donald Trump tied the knot with Ivana in 1977 and divorced in 1992. Together, they have three children: Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric. 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.

Donald Trump and his family bid farewell to Ivana at funeral in New York

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