Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil. The Indian Army issued a notification&nbsp;regarding the government's Agneepath scheme. Zero-Covid policy in China is creating a sea of hazardous waste.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Amid the Ukraine war, Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil, customs data showed on Monday (June 20).&nbsp;

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Amid nationwide violent protests, the Indian Army issued a notification on Monday (June 20) regarding the government's Agneepath scheme.&nbsp;

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China is relying on mass testing as part of its zero-Covid policy to avoid public health catastrophe. But it is creating a sea of hazardous waste&nbsp;

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In a setback for activists after a landmark verdict last year found the opposite, a Japanese court ruled on Monday that the country's failure to recognise same-sex marriage is constitutional.

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Iran on Monday hanged a Sunni extremist who was sentenced to death for killing two Shiite clerics and wounding another in early April, the judiciary said.

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The International Air Transport Association said on Monday that despite ongoing uncertainty the aviation industry's return to profit is "within reach" in 2023.

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Demanding government action to tackle sharply rising living costs, approximately 70,000 Belgian workers marched through Brussels on Monday to push for higher salaries.

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The California-based Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) started conducting trials into the medicinal values of the drug MDMA and in May 2021, they released their first results from a phase three trial.

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In a row over pay as soaring inflation erodes earnings, the UK's railway network this week faces its biggest strike action in more than three decades.

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Germany, on Monday, downplayed expectation that NATO summit next week would take concrete decision on Finland and Sweden's membership, but it stressed that a deal was in sight.

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Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil. The Indian Army issued a notification regarding the government's Agneepath scheme. Zero-Covid policy in China is creating a sea of hazardous waste.

Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil. The Indian Army issued a notification regarding the government's Agneepath scheme. Zero-Covid policy in China is creating a sea of hazardous waste. Click on the links to read the full report Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier amid Ukraine war Amid the Ukraine war, Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil, customs data showed on Monday (June 20). Agneepath scheme: As stir continues, Indian Army issues notification for Agniveer recruitments Amid nationwide violent protests, the Indian Army issued a notification on Monday (June 20) regarding the government's Agneepath scheme. A sea of hazardous waste: China's coronavirus mass testing is becoming a huge problem China is relying on mass testing as part of its zero-Covid policy to avoid public health catastrophe. But it is creating a sea of hazardous waste Japan: In major blow to LGBTQ rights, court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional In a setback for activists after a landmark verdict last year found the opposite, a Japanese court ruled on Monday that the country's failure to recognise same-sex marriage is constitutional. Iran hangs extremist accused of murdering Shiite clerics Iran on Monday hanged a Sunni extremist who was sentenced to death for killing two Shiite clerics and wounding another in early April, the judiciary said. International Air Transport Association says aviation industry's return to profit is 'within reach' in 2023 The International Air Transport Association said on Monday that despite ongoing uncertainty the aviation industry's return to profit is "within reach" in 2023. 70,000 Belgian workers march through Brussels against sharp rise in cost-of-living Demanding government action to tackle sharply rising living costs, approximately 70,000 Belgian workers marched through Brussels on Monday to push for higher salaries. Canadian authorities to review MDMA trials over alleged abuse of study participants The California-based Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) started conducting trials into the medicinal values of the drug MDMA and in May 2021, they released their first results from a phase three trial. 'Talks have not progressed': Britain gearing up for biggest rail strike in over 30 years In a row over pay as soaring inflation erodes earnings, the UK's railway network this week faces its biggest strike action in more than three decades. Germany downplays Sweden, Finland's NATO bid expectation: Report Germany, on Monday, downplayed expectation that NATO summit next week would take concrete decision on Finland and Sweden's membership, but it stressed that a deal was in sight.

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The European Central Bank (ECB) on Monday (June 20) said that the arrival of Ukrainian refugees into the European Union could gradually solve labour shortage issues. ECB noted that some of those fleeing the war are likely looking to settle permanently.&nbsp;

Russia announced the invasion of Ukraine this year on February 24, with Moscow calling it special military operations. The Russia-Ukraine war led to the displacement of people on a very large scale.&nbsp;

According to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), a total of 8.3 million refugees could have left Ukraine by the end of the year. More than 7.5 million have fled Ukraine and millions more have been displaced inside the country. Those who entered the neighbouring countries, hope to find durable employment opportunities in the 27-nation EU.&nbsp;

The situation is expected to benefit both, as the euro zone has been struggling with increasing labour shortages and on the other hand, those who entered Europe, are looking for work. The ECB said that the influx of refugees could "slightly ease" labour market tightness.&nbsp;

The ECB said in an Economic Bulletin article: "Under all of the assumptions detailed thus far, back-of-an-envelope calculations point to a median increase of between 0.2% and 0.8% in the euro area labour force in the medium term."&nbsp;

"This corresponds to an increase of between 0.3 and 1.3 million in the size of the euro area labour force as a result of the Ukrainian refugee crisis," it added.&nbsp;

The ECB further added that getting people to work may prove difficult due to administrative barriers. "Barriers to the labour market and other frictions remain significant impediments to refugees, making it difficult for them to integrate into host countries’ labour markets, especially in the short term," it said.&nbsp;

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The European Central Bank (ECB) on Monday (June 20) said that the arrival of Ukrainian refugees into the European Union could gradually solve labour shortage issues. ECB noted that some of those fleeing the war are likely looking to settle permanently. Russia announced the invasion of Ukraine this year on February 24, with Moscow calling it special military operations. The Russia-Ukraine war led to the displacement of people on a very large scale. According to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), a total of 8.3 million refugees could have left Ukraine by the end of the year. More than 7.5 million have fled Ukraine and millions more have been displaced inside the country. Those who entered the neighbouring countries, hope to find durable employment opportunities in the 27-nation EU. The situation is expected to benefit both, as the euro zone has been struggling with increasing labour shortages and on the other hand, those who entered Europe, are looking for work. The ECB said that the influx of refugees could "slightly ease" labour market tightness. The ECB said in an Economic Bulletin article: "Under all of the assumptions detailed thus far, back-of-an-envelope calculations point to a median increase of between 0.2% and 0.8% in the euro area labour force in the medium term." "This corresponds to an increase of between 0.3 and 1.3 million in the size of the euro area labour force as a result of the Ukrainian refugee crisis," it added. The ECB further added that getting people to work may prove difficult due to administrative barriers. "Barriers to the labour market and other frictions remain significant impediments to refugees, making it difficult for them to integrate into host countries’ labour markets, especially in the short term," it said. (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.

Ukrainian refugees in eurozone could join workforce, ease labour shortage: ECB

Many European firms are rethinking their investments in China because of its strict&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;controls, a top business group said Monday, warning that disruptions had pummelled operations.

While the rest of the world has steadily removed coronavirus&nbsp;curbs, China has remained committed to its zero-Covid&nbsp;strategy, using lockdowns and mass testing to stamp out all infections.

But this strategy has hammered businesses and snarled supply chains -- 60 percent of respondents in a survey of European businesses said it has become harder to do business in China, in large part due to&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;controls.

"We hope that China is really waking up," Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, vice president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, told AFP.

"(We hope) that they find a way to get out of this zero-tolerance&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;because it causes huge uncertainty and this is for sure not good for investment."

The chamber conducted the survey on over 600 member firms in February and March just as strict lockdowns were imposed in several areas to control China's worst&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;outbreak in two years -- from business hub Shanghai to the northern breadbasket province of Jilin.

The body also did a follow-up in April to assess the impact of the lockdowns and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It found that 92 percent of member companies were hit by supply chain problems, and three-quarters said their operations were negatively impacted by the&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;controls.

Further, 60 percent of respondents said in April that they had lowered their 2022 revenue projections.

The Ukraine war also impacted confidence -- a third of the firms surveyed cited geopolitical tensions as a reason for the Chinese market becoming less attractive.

"The role China played over the last two years in bolstering European companies' global revenues looks set to diminish," the report released on Monday said.

"And recent events have led many to question just how many eggs they are willing to keep in their China basket."

The&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;containment measures also hampered European firms' ability to recruit international and local talent, the chamber said.

Its annual survey found that 58 percent of companies faced difficulties in recruiting international and local talent, pointing to the&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;controls and "a wealth of ever-changing visa and work permit procedures and extreme limitations on travel in and out of China".

'The world does not wait'&nbsp;

China is the world's second-biggest economy with a huge market, however, making it difficult for firms to walk away.

"Companies, businesses are not leaving China, because the market is too big, the market is too important, and there are for sure many growth opportunities ahead," Schoen-Behanzin told AFP.

"But they are localising, they are onshoring, and they are rethinking their footprint in China, in Asia," she added.

"They are shifting, especially future investments."

However, if the&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;restrictions drag on for another year, companies could start to feel even more pain.

"The world does not wait for China," Schoen-Behanzin said.

"If there is no change, then definitely companies will start to think about backup plans and they obviously would go into other markets."

Many European firms are rethinking their investments in China because of its strict Covid controls, a top business group said Monday, warning that disruptions had pummelled operations.

Many European firms are rethinking their investments in China because of its strict Covid controls, a top business group said Monday, warning that disruptions had pummelled operations. While the rest of the world has steadily removed coronavirus curbs, China has remained committed to its zero-Covid strategy, using lockdowns and mass testing to stamp out all infections. But this strategy has hammered businesses and snarled supply chains -- 60 percent of respondents in a survey of European businesses said it has become harder to do business in China, in large part due to Covid controls. "We hope that China is really waking up," Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, vice president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, told AFP. "(We hope) that they find a way to get out of this zero-tolerance Covid strategy because it causes huge uncertainty and this is for sure not good for investment." The chamber conducted the survey on over 600 member firms in February and March just as strict lockdowns were imposed in several areas to control China's worst Covid outbreak in two years -- from business hub Shanghai to the northern breadbasket province of Jilin. The body also did a follow-up in April to assess the impact of the lockdowns and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It found that 92 percent of member companies were hit by supply chain problems, and three-quarters said their operations were negatively impacted by the Covid controls. Further, 60 percent of respondents said in April that they had lowered their 2022 revenue projections. The Ukraine war also impacted confidence -- a third of the firms surveyed cited geopolitical tensions as a reason for the Chinese market becoming less attractive. "The role China played over the last two years in bolstering European companies' global revenues looks set to diminish," the report released on Monday said. "And recent events have led many to question just how many eggs they are willing to keep in their China basket." The Covid containment measures also hampered European firms' ability to recruit international and local talent, the chamber said. Its annual survey found that 58 percent of companies faced difficulties in recruiting international and local talent, pointing to the Covid controls and "a wealth of ever-changing visa and work permit procedures and extreme limitations on travel in and out of China". 'The world does not wait' China is the world's second-biggest economy with a huge market, however, making it difficult for firms to walk away. "Companies, businesses are not leaving China, because the market is too big, the market is too important, and there are for sure many growth opportunities ahead," Schoen-Behanzin told AFP. "But they are localising, they are onshoring, and they are rethinking their footprint in China, in Asia," she added. "They are shifting, especially future investments." However, if the Covid restrictions drag on for another year, companies could start to feel even more pain. "The world does not wait for China," Schoen-Behanzin said. "If there is no change, then definitely companies will start to think about backup plans and they obviously would go into other markets."

'Huge uncertainty' for EU firms over China's Covid curbs, chamber warns

The death of an Iranian Defence Ministry engineer in May 2021 was the result of "industrial sabotage" at a military site in Parchin near the capital Tehran, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted on Monday as saying.&nbsp;

In his comments to the semi-official Entekhab news agency, the commander, Hassani Ahangar, did not say who was believed to be behind the sabotage.&nbsp;

"The martyr from the Ministry of Defence was himself not the target but was affected by an act of industrial sabotage. We must prevent such threats with artificial intelligence methods," Ahangar was quoted by the agency as saying.&nbsp;

"Engineer Ehsan Ghadbeigi was martyred and one of his colleagues was injured in an accident that took place in one of the Ministry of Defence's research units at the Parchin area on May 25 (2021)," Entekhab added.&nbsp;

Parchin is a sensitive military site housing several industrial and research units, where Western security services believe Iran carried out tests related to nuclear bomb detonations more than a decade ago.&nbsp;

Iran denies Western accusations that it is trying to build an atomic bomb and says its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes.&nbsp;

The death of an Iranian Defence Ministry engineer in May 2021 was the result of "industrial sabotage" at a military site in Parchin near the capital Tehran, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted on Monday as saying.

The death of an Iranian Defence Ministry engineer in May 2021 was the result of "industrial sabotage" at a military site in Parchin near the capital Tehran, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted on Monday as saying. In his comments to the semi-official Entekhab news agency, the commander, Hassani Ahangar, did not say who was believed to be behind the sabotage. "The martyr from the Ministry of Defence was himself not the target but was affected by an act of industrial sabotage. We must prevent such threats with artificial intelligence methods," Ahangar was quoted by the agency as saying. "Engineer Ehsan Ghadbeigi was martyred and one of his colleagues was injured in an accident that took place in one of the Ministry of Defence's research units at the Parchin area on May 25 (2021)," Entekhab added. Parchin is a sensitive military site housing several industrial and research units, where Western security services believe Iran carried out tests related to nuclear bomb detonations more than a decade ago. Iran denies Western accusations that it is trying to build an atomic bomb and says its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes.

Iranian engineer's death at military site attributed to 'industrial sabotage'

Bharat bandh, Army issues notification: Here are latest updates on protests over Agneepath scheme

Last week, Beijing was apparently in a "race against time" to contain another coronavirus (COVID-19) surge after authorities in the Chinese capital warned that a rise in cases linked to a 24-hour bar was critical.

Last week, Beijing was apparently in a "race against time" to contain another coronavirus (COVID-19) surge after authorities in the Chinese capital warned that a rise in cases linked to a 24-hour bar was critical. China, where the coronavirus was first reported in 2019, reported a rise in Covid cases in some parts of the country in the past two-three months. The spike in cases and fresh outbreaks led the authorities to impose strict social distancing rules, a rigorous quarantine regime and endless mass testing. Now, it appears that mass testing is becoming a huge problem. A report by AFP noted that the health workers in the country are using plastic swabs to test millions of throats in China each day. They are causing medical waste that has become an environmental issue. Also an economic levy of a zero-Covid strategy. ALSO READ | Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier amid Ukraine war China is relying on mass testing as part of its zero-Covid policy to avoid public health catastrophe. But experts say the approach creates a sea of hazardous waste and a mounting economic burden for local governments who must plough tens of billions of dollars into funding the system. "The sheer amount of medical waste that is being generated on a routine basis (is) at a scale that is practically unseen in human history," said Yifei Li, an environmental studies expert at New York University Shanghai. "The problems are already becoming astronomical, and they will continue to grow even bigger," he told AFP. WATCH | China tests missile interception system amid tensions in the region × Beijing has positioned itself as an environmental leader, cracking down on air and water pollution while setting the goal of making its economy carbon-neutral by 2060. Whereas, mass-testing for coronavirus is now posing a new trash challenge. Each positive case led to a trail of used test kits, face masks and personal protective gear. If not disposed of properly, biomedical waste can contaminate soil and waterways, posing threats to the environment and human health. (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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Amid nationwide violent protests, the Indian Army issued a notification on Monday (June 20) regarding the government's Agneepath scheme. The notification is related to the first round of recruitment through the scheme. The registration for the same will start in July.

The newly-released notification basically outlines terms and conditions of service, eligibility, discharge and other crucial details of the scheme.&nbsp;

The Army notification read: "The registrations will be opened from July onwards by the respective Army Recruitment Offices (ARO) for Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical, Agniveer tradesman (10th pass) and Agniveer Tradesman (8th pass) as per the ARO rally schedule."&nbsp;

It added, "Agniveers enrolled under the scheme will not be eligible for any kind of Pension and Gratuity."&nbsp;

The notification further added that the service of the 'Agniveers' will commence from the date of enrolment. They would form a distinct rank in the Army, different from other existing ranks.&nbsp;

Those who are enrolled under this scheme will be required to undergo periodical medical checkups. Physical/written/field tests will also be there as per orders.&nbsp;

Protests erupted in various parts of the country after some aspirants for the armed forces are unhappy with the changes introduced under the new recruitment scheme.&nbsp;

Concerns were raised over the length of service, no pension provisions for those released early and the previously said 17.5 to 21-year age restriction.&nbsp;

The Army said based on organisational requirements and policies, 'Agniveers', on completion of their engagement period in each batch, will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre.&nbsp;

"These applications will be considered in a centralised manner by the Army based on objective criteria, including performance during their engagement period and not more than 25 per cent of each specific batch of Agniveers will be enrolled in regular cadre post completion of their four-year engagement period," according to the document released by the Army.&nbsp;

"Agniveers so enrolled as regular cadre would be required to serve for a further engagement period of 15 years and will be governed by terms and conditions of service (of Junior Commissioned Officer/ Other Ranks) currently in vogue," it said.

The Army said the Agniveers will not have any right to be selected after completion of their four-year tenure.

According to the document. each 'Agniveer' will be required to formally accept all terms and conditions of the 'Agnipath' scheme as part of the enrolment process.&nbsp;

For personnel below the age of 18 years, the enrolment form will be required to be signed by the parents or guardians.&nbsp;

The 'Agniveers' will be eligible for 30 days leave in a year as against 90 days for those in regular service. Medical leave will be granted based on medical advice.&nbsp;

The Army said 30 per cent of the monthly salary of the Agniveers will be compulsorily deposited in a corpus and an equal amount will be contributed by the government.&nbsp;

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Amid nationwide violent protests, the Indian Army issued a notification on Monday (June 20) regarding the government's Agneepath scheme. The notification is related to the first round of recruitment through the scheme. The registration for the same will start in July. The newly-released notification basically outlines terms and conditions of service, eligibility, discharge and other crucial details of the scheme. The Army notification read: "The registrations will be opened from July onwards by the respective Army Recruitment Offices (ARO) for Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical, Agniveer tradesman (10th pass) and Agniveer Tradesman (8th pass) as per the ARO rally schedule." It added, "Agniveers enrolled under the scheme will not be eligible for any kind of Pension and Gratuity." The notification further added that the service of the 'Agniveers' will commence from the date of enrolment. They would form a distinct rank in the Army, different from other existing ranks. Those who are enrolled under this scheme will be required to undergo periodical medical checkups. Physical/written/field tests will also be there as per orders. Protests erupted in various parts of the country after some aspirants for the armed forces are unhappy with the changes introduced under the new recruitment scheme. Concerns were raised over the length of service, no pension provisions for those released early and the previously said 17.5 to 21-year age restriction. The Army said based on organisational requirements and policies, 'Agniveers', on completion of their engagement period in each batch, will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre. "These applications will be considered in a centralised manner by the Army based on objective criteria, including performance during their engagement period and not more than 25 per cent of each specific batch of Agniveers will be enrolled in regular cadre post completion of their four-year engagement period," according to the document released by the Army. "Agniveers so enrolled as regular cadre would be required to serve for a further engagement period of 15 years and will be governed by terms and conditions of service (of Junior Commissioned Officer/ Other Ranks) currently in vogue," it said. The Army said the Agniveers will not have any right to be selected after completion of their four-year tenure. According to the document. each 'Agniveer' will be required to formally accept all terms and conditions of the 'Agnipath' scheme as part of the enrolment process. For personnel below the age of 18 years, the enrolment form will be required to be signed by the parents or guardians. The 'Agniveers' will be eligible for 30 days leave in a year as against 90 days for those in regular service. Medical leave will be granted based on medical advice. The Army said 30 per cent of the monthly salary of the Agniveers will be compulsorily deposited in a corpus and an equal amount will be contributed by the government. 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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Amid the Ukraine war, Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil, customs data showed on Monday (June 20). Amid sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, China's imports of oil from Russia rose 55 per cent in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as China's biggest provider. In May, China imported around 8.42 million tonnes of oil from Russia.&nbsp;

Unlike the West, Beijing has refused to condemn Moscow's war. This year in February, China and Russia declared their friendship had "no limits". Moreover, Chinese President Xi Jinping last week assured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Beijing will support Moscow's "sovereignty and security".&nbsp;

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed economic sanctions on Moscow. It caused a massive impact on imports and exports, and disturbances in supply chain issues. The customs data comes four months into the war, with other buyers avoiding Russian energy imports.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Chinese companies such as Sinopec and Zhenhua Oil, have increased their purchases of Russian crude in recent months because they are getting heavy discounts.&nbsp;

According to figures from the Customs Administration, the number was also a spike from the 5.44 million tonnes China imported in May 2021.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Chinese state media said Beijing was willing to "intensify strategic coordination between the two countries". The Kremlin said the two leaders had agreed to ramp up economic cooperation in the face of "unlawful" Western sanctions.&nbsp;

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Amid the Ukraine war, Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil, customs data showed on Monday (June 20). Amid sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, China's imports of oil from Russia rose 55 per cent in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as China's biggest provider.

Amid the Ukraine war, Russia has become China's biggest supplier of oil, customs data showed on Monday (June 20). Amid sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, China's imports of oil from Russia rose 55 per cent in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as China's biggest provider. In May, China imported around 8.42 million tonnes of oil from Russia. Unlike the West, Beijing has refused to condemn Moscow's war. This year in February, China and Russia declared their friendship had "no limits". Moreover, Chinese President Xi Jinping last week assured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Beijing will support Moscow's "sovereignty and security". In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed economic sanctions on Moscow. It caused a massive impact on imports and exports, and disturbances in supply chain issues. The customs data comes four months into the war, with other buyers avoiding Russian energy imports. ALSO READ | China tests land-based missile interception system WATCH | As Kyiv awaits the EU's membership decision, Zelensky says Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine × Meanwhile, Chinese companies such as Sinopec and Zhenhua Oil, have increased their purchases of Russian crude in recent months because they are getting heavy discounts. According to figures from the Customs Administration, the number was also a spike from the 5.44 million tonnes China imported in May 2021. Earlier this month, Chinese state media said Beijing was willing to "intensify strategic coordination between the two countries". The Kremlin said the two leaders had agreed to ramp up economic cooperation in the face of "unlawful" Western sanctions. 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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As India faces an alarming rise in daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, fears of the fourth wave loom, especially in some densely populated cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, etc.

As India faces an alarming rise in daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, fears of the fourth wave loom, especially in some densely populated cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, etc. On Friday (June 17) the health ministry of the country issued a concerning data. India reported a single-day rise of 12,847 Covid infections, taking the tally of cases to 4,32,70,577. First time in months daily cases crossed the 10,000-mark. The active cases increased to 63,063, according to the data. India's total number of deaths rose to 5,24,817 with 14 new Covid-related fatalities on Friday. The question here is, should we be worried about a potential fourth wave of Covid? The country removed a majority of Covid restrictions when the number of cases averaged below 3000-mark. However, with an uptick of cases in April, the country re-imposed some measures such as mask mandate, etc. in some parts of the country. The measures were subsequently removed. However, a country that was impacted immensely during the second and third waves of Covid, is apprehensive about a possible fourth wave of the pandemic. What did experts say last time? A similar concern was raised in March and April when experts had predicted a possible fourth wave in May and June. Meanwhile, on April 25, India's renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty said that there is no need to fear or have panic reactions. He also added that the concentration should be on the number of hospitalisations and not the positivity. "Third wave was not that serious, so there is no need to fear or have panic reactions. We should only go by the number of patients admitted in hospital. One lakh people or 50,000 people getting positive does not mean anything," Shetty had told reporters. No new wave, but experts show concerns At the fag end of May and start of June, when cases were rising, some experts weighed in on the situation. In a report published in the first week of June, health ministry officials said the spike does not indicate the fourth wave. Dr NK Arora, the head of Covid working group, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, said the rise in infections is "localised". Meanwhile, Dr K Srinath Reddy, the president of the Public Health Foundation of India said the jump suggests a new wave is building. As quoted by media outlets, he said, "Factors such as abandonment of Covid protocols, waning of immunity, and emergence of new variants are writing the script for this sequel in the Covid movie." Current Covid situation in the country The number of people who have recovered from the disease rose to 4,26,82,697. A total of 5,24,817 deaths have been reported so far in the country including 1,47,880 from Maharashtra, 69,853 from Kerala, 40,110 from Karnataka, 38,026 from Tamil Nadu, 26,225 from Delhi, 23,525 from Uttar Pradesh and 21,207 from West Bengal. Of the 14 new fatalities, eight are from Kerala, three from Maharashtra, two from Delhi and one from Karnataka. The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities. "Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research," the ministry said on its website, adding that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation. According to the ministry, 195.84 crore doses of vaccines have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive. 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 European Commission on Friday (June 17) backed Ukraine's bid for the European Union "candidate status". EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said that Ukraine should be welcomed as a candidate country.

The European Commission on Friday (June 17) backed Ukraine's bid for the European Union "candidate status". EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said that Ukraine should be welcomed as a candidate country. She added, "This is based on the understanding that good work has been done but important work also remains to be done". While reacting to the decision, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had "nothing against" the bid. This is a positive step for Ukraine as the move could provide a push to the country's aspirations of joining the bloc. However, the road is not going to be easy despite the approval. Here are some of the hurdles that would Ukraine have to clear: News agency Reuters reported that Kyiv would likely take years to become a member of the 27-nation EU, only in case they want to. Ukraine would be required to carry out economic and political reforms. And it appears to be highly unlikely the bloc would take in a country in a state of war. The EU notes the procedures to join the bloc on its official website: "Becoming a member of the EU is a complex procedure which does not happen overnight. Once an applicant country meets the conditions for membership, it must implement EU rules and regulations in all areas." What's the process for Ukraine? The Commission's membership candidate proposal for Ukraine will be discussed by EU leaders. They all need to agree for the status to be formally granted. Once that happens, Kyiv will start negotiations on aligning its laws with those of the EU under 35 so-called "chapters", or thematic areas from financial to justice to climate. A chapter is closed when the candidate country shows it has already implemented EU laws in that field. All 35 must be closed for accession. Ukraine would be required to reform its economy and strengthen its democratic institutions, including fighting corruption. It will have to beef up legal protections and track records on everything from human rights to market competition. Can the bid be stalled? When all formalities are done, the EU and Ukraine will prepare an accession treaty. It must be approved by Ukraine, all EU governments and the European Parliament. That means the process can always be stalled by politics. Or be sped up by them, as is the case currently with the Commission moving on candidate status, a step that would have been unimaginable just a few months ago. (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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In the US state of Missouri, a bizarre incident was caught on camera when a dog accidentally started a major fire, that cause considerable damage to a house in Parkville.&nbsp;

The incident was caught on the CCTV camera as the dog can be seen accidentally turning on the stove. The dog pressed its paw against a touch activation button that led to an accident in the Riss Lake neighbourhood.&nbsp;

The accident took place when the owners were not at home and media reports have mentioned that the dog was rescued by the firefighters.&nbsp;

The Southern Platte Fire Protection District shared the clip which acted as an apparent warning to those who leave their pets behind when they go outside for jobs, travel, shopping, etc.&nbsp;

In the video, the dog can be seen searching for food in the kitchen area. The pup&nbsp;accidentally turned the stove on while sniffing at a pan of grease which was kept over the hob.&nbsp;

Thankfully, he found no food and moved away from that area, as in the video it can be seen that the fire was spread when he stepped out of the kitchen area.&nbsp;

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In the US state of Missouri, a bizarre incident was caught on camera when a dog accidentally started a major fire, that cause considerable damage to a house in Parkville. The incident was caught on the CCTV camera as the dog can be seen accidentally turning on the stove. The dog pressed its paw against a touch activation button that led to an accident in the Riss Lake neighbourhood. The accident took place when the owners were not at home and media reports have mentioned that the dog was rescued by the firefighters. The Southern Platte Fire Protection District shared the clip which acted as an apparent warning to those who leave their pets behind when they go outside for jobs, travel, shopping, etc. In the video, the dog can be seen searching for food in the kitchen area. The pup accidentally turned the stove on while sniffing at a pan of grease which was kept over the hob. Thankfully, he found no food and moved away from that area, as in the video it can be seen that the fire was spread when he stepped out of the kitchen area. Watch the video here: × 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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