The American space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), recently released the first full-colour and high-resolution pictures taken from the James Webb Space Telescope. The stunning images were a testament to what humanity is capable of. NASA drew back the curtain on billions of years of cosmic evolution.&nbsp;

Now, the images are being analysed by experts and scientists. In the latest development, a scientist who analyzed the data from James Webb said on Wednesday (July 20) that the telescope may have found a galaxy that existed 13.5 billion years ago.&nbsp;

Rohan Naidu of the Harvard Center for Astrophysics told news agency AFP that the collection of stars – called GLASS-z13 is a galaxy that apparently dates back to 300 million years after the Big Bang.&nbsp;

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It means about 100 million years earlier than anything previously identified. The previous oldest galaxy, known as GN-Z11, was spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope.&nbsp;

As quoted by AFP, Naidu said, "We're potentially looking at the most distant starlight that anyone has ever seen."&nbsp;

"We found two very compelling candidates for extremely distant galaxies. If these galaxies are at the distance we think they are, the universe is only a few hundred million years old at that point," he said while speaking to New Scientist.&nbsp;

Notably, the more distant objects are from us, the longer it takes for their light to reach us. So in order to look back into the distant universe is to see into the deep past.&nbsp;

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Though GLASS-z13 existed in the earliest era of the universe, its exact age remains unknown as it could have formed anytime within the first 300 million years.&nbsp;

It s understood that the GLASS-z13 was spotted in data from the orbiting observatory's main infrared imager, called NIRcam. The discovery was, however, not revealed in the first image set published by NASA last week.&nbsp;

When translated from infrared into the visible spectrum, the galaxy appears as a blob of red with white in its centre.&nbsp;

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The American space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), recently released the first full-colour and high-resolution pictures taken from the James Webb Space Telescope. The stunning images were a testament to what humanity is capable of. NASA drew back the curtain on billions of years of cosmic evolution. Now, the images are being analysed by experts and scientists. In the latest development, a scientist who analyzed the data from James Webb said on Wednesday (July 20) that the telescope may have found a galaxy that existed 13.5 billion years ago. Rohan Naidu of the Harvard Center for Astrophysics told news agency AFP that the collection of stars – called GLASS-z13 is a galaxy that apparently dates back to 300 million years after the Big Bang. ALSO READ | Hubble telescope clicks galaxy forming its own mirror image in space It means about 100 million years earlier than anything previously identified. The previous oldest galaxy, known as GN-Z11, was spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope. As quoted by AFP, Naidu said, "We're potentially looking at the most distant starlight that anyone has ever seen." "We found two very compelling candidates for extremely distant galaxies. If these galaxies are at the distance we think they are, the universe is only a few hundred million years old at that point," he said while speaking to New Scientist. Notably, the more distant objects are from us, the longer it takes for their light to reach us. So in order to look back into the distant universe is to see into the deep past. ALSO READ | 'Dragon's eye': Scientist creates image of galaxy using James Webb Space Telescope Though GLASS-z13 existed in the earliest era of the universe, its exact age remains unknown as it could have formed anytime within the first 300 million years. It s understood that the GLASS-z13 was spotted in data from the orbiting observatory's main infrared imager, called NIRcam. The discovery was, however, not revealed in the first image set published by NASA last week. When translated from infrared into the visible spectrum, the galaxy appears as a blob of red with white in its centre. 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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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. Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (July 19) in Tehran, during his second visit outside Russia since the start of the Ukraine war. Putin thanked Erdogan for mediating talks on the export of grain from Ukraine. He said that there was some progress. Putin told Erdogan during a meeting in Tehran in comments released by the Kremlin: "I want to thank you for your mediation efforts." Putin said: "With your mediation, we have moved forward. Not all issues have yet been resolved, but the fact that there is movement is already good." ALSO READ | Biden administration seeks extension to decide on immunity to Mohammed bin Salman The climate shocks and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had triggered a global food crisis and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has worsened the situation. The war triggered a rise in the prices of fertilizer, fuel and food. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has hampered shipments from one of the world's biggest exporters of wheat and other grain, leaving millions of people across the world at risk of being driven to starvation unless action is taken. Putin-Raisi talks During his visit, Putin held talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and thanked "our friends" in Tehran for their hospitality. Putin also met with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. In a bilateral meeting with Raisi, Putin said, "I am very pleased to be on the ‘hospitable’ Iranian soil...We can boast of record figures in terms of trade growth." "We are strengthening our cooperation on international security issues, and making a significant contribution to the settlement of the Syrian conflict," he added. ALSO READ | Putin visits Iran to meet Erdogan, Raisi on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war Khamenei called for strengthening "long-term cooperation" with Russia in a meeting with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, a statement said. According to a statement on his official website, Khamenei said, "The long-term cooperation between Iran and Russia is deeply beneficial to both countries." "There are many understandings and contracts between the two countries, including in the oil and gas sector, which must be followed and implemented fully," Khamenei 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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A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, said in parliament late on Tuesday that he is aware of Thai authorities using spyware in "limited" cases but did not specify which government agency used such software, which programme was used or which individuals targeted.

Human rights groups have accused successive Thai governments of using broad definitions of national security as a pretext to prosecute or suppress the activities of their main rivals.

A joint investigation by Thai human rights group iLaw, Southeast Asian internet watchdog Digital Reach and Toronto-based Citizen Lab highlighted on Monday the use of Pegasus spyware on at least 30 government critics between October 2020 to November 2021.

The probe followed a mass alert from Apple Inc. in November informing thousands of users of its iPhones, including in Thailand, that they were targets of "state-sponsored attackers".

Chaiwut did not name Pegasus but said that he is aware of spyware being used to "listen into or access a mobile phone to view the screen, monitor conversations and messages". But he added his ministry does not have the legal authority to use such software and did not specify which government agency does.

"It is used on national security or drug matters. If you need to arrest a drug dealer you have to listen in to find where the drop would be," he said.

"I understand that there was the usage of this sort but it is very limited and only in special cases."

His ministry has previously denied any knowledge of the matter.

The most recent alleged use of the spyware comes after the emergence of a youth-led movement in late 2020 that challenged the country's powerful monarchy and the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. More than 1,800 people have faced security-related charges since the movement began.

Thai police in a statement denied the use of Pegasus for surveillance or breaches of privacy.

Pegasus has been used by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and dissidents and the Israeli firm behind it, NSO Group, has been sued by Apple and placed on a U.S. trade blacklist.

NSO Group did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment on Monday or Wednesday.

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A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware. Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, said in parliament late on Tuesday that he is aware of Thai authorities using spyware in "limited" cases but did not specify which government agency used such software, which programme was used or which individuals targeted. Human rights groups have accused successive Thai governments of using broad definitions of national security as a pretext to prosecute or suppress the activities of their main rivals. A joint investigation by Thai human rights group iLaw, Southeast Asian internet watchdog Digital Reach and Toronto-based Citizen Lab highlighted on Monday the use of Pegasus spyware on at least 30 government critics between October 2020 to November 2021. The probe followed a mass alert from Apple Inc. in November informing thousands of users of its iPhones, including in Thailand, that they were targets of "state-sponsored attackers". Chaiwut did not name Pegasus but said that he is aware of spyware being used to "listen into or access a mobile phone to view the screen, monitor conversations and messages". But he added his ministry does not have the legal authority to use such software and did not specify which government agency does. "It is used on national security or drug matters. If you need to arrest a drug dealer you have to listen in to find where the drop would be," he said. "I understand that there was the usage of this sort but it is very limited and only in special cases." His ministry has previously denied any knowledge of the matter. The most recent alleged use of the spyware comes after the emergence of a youth-led movement in late 2020 that challenged the country's powerful monarchy and the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. More than 1,800 people have faced security-related charges since the movement began. Thai police in a statement denied the use of Pegasus for surveillance or breaches of privacy. Pegasus has been used by governments to spy on journalists, activists, and dissidents and the Israeli firm behind it, NSO Group, has been sued by Apple and placed on a U.S. trade blacklist. NSO Group did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment on Monday or Wednesday. 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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Vladimir Putin visited Iran for his second foreign trip since the war broke out in Ukraine. The Russian president is expected to discuss the Syrian war, western sanctions and arms trade with the leaders of Iran and Turkey. Palki Sharma decodes Putin's objectives in West Asia.

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The rupee sunk to a record low of 80 per US dollar today. For seven straight sessions, the rupee has been hitting record lows. Should you be worried? How can India stabilise the rupee? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Is Iran selling drones to Russia? Reports claim, Moscow is eyeing Iranian drones to gain an edge over Ukraine. The U.S. NSA claims Tehran could sell as many as 300 drones to Kremlin. How true is the assertion? Palki Sharma reports.  

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Russia's energy giant Gazprom says it cannot guarantee future gas shipments to Europe. Without exports from Russia, Europe may have to ration energy supply in the upcoming winter season. Palki Sharma tells you more about Putin's energy warfare.

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China has warned that it would take "forceful measures" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan. Earlier, the US approved an arms sale to Taiwan worth over $100 million. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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UK has reported its hottest day on record. It is 40 degrees in London, runways have melted, people have rushed to the nearest waterbody. Almost 97% of homes in UK don't have ACs. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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Lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk squared off for the first time in court on Tuesday (July 19). According to a judge in the eastern US state of Delaware, social media giant Twitter can fast-track its lawsuit against Musk over his cancelled buyout.&nbsp;

The trial will take place in October over whether or not the Tesla chief can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social network.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the Delaware judge ruled against the Musk lawyer's appeal for a February trial. The judge ordered for a month much closer to Twitter's request for September, but did not specify&nbsp;a date.&nbsp;

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Twitter lawyer William Savitt argued: "We urge the court to enter a prompt schedule and give multiple grounds for that."&nbsp;

Savitt noted that "the continued uncertainty caused by Musk's purported termination inflicts harm on Twitter every day, every hour of every day."&nbsp;

The tech company had said that in case Musk is ordered to close the deal it could still take months of additional litigation to close the debt financing, which expires in April. Twitter had asked the judge to reject Musk's proposal to hold the trial in February.&nbsp;

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All of this started when Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total.&nbsp;

The San Francisco-based company had argued that no financial damages could repair the damage Musk caused after he said he would not complete the deal.&nbsp;

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Lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk squared off for the first time in court on Tuesday (July 19). According to a judge in the eastern US state of Delaware, social media giant Twitter can fast-track its lawsuit against Musk over his cancelled buyout.

Lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk squared off for the first time in court on Tuesday (July 19). According to a judge in the eastern US state of Delaware, social media giant Twitter can fast-track its lawsuit against Musk over his cancelled buyout. The trial will take place in October over whether or not the Tesla chief can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social network. On Tuesday, the Delaware judge ruled against the Musk lawyer's appeal for a February trial. The judge ordered for a month much closer to Twitter's request for September, but did not specify a date. ALSO READ | Didi Global fined $1 billion by Chinese regulators; Jinping's purge process of tech sector finally complete Twitter lawyer William Savitt argued: "We urge the court to enter a prompt schedule and give multiple grounds for that." Savitt noted that "the continued uncertainty caused by Musk's purported termination inflicts harm on Twitter every day, every hour of every day." The tech company had said that in case Musk is ordered to close the deal it could still take months of additional litigation to close the debt financing, which expires in April. Twitter had asked the judge to reject Musk's proposal to hold the trial in February. ALSO READ | What is lunchflation? Why has lunching become expensive in Asia-Pacific? All of this started when Musk sent a letter to Twitter saying he was pulling out of the controversial deal he made in April to buy the platform for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion in total. The San Francisco-based company had argued that no financial damages could repair the damage Musk caused after he said he would not complete the deal. 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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Lankan MPs will be electing the country's next President on July 20. Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe is running for office. It's a three-way race. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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A new shopping mall in India's Lucknow city is at the centre of a communal row. Right-wing groups claim Muslim men tried to stoke tensions by offering prayers inside the mall. Palki Sharma tells you how this episode reflects poorly on India's business-friendly image.

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