<p>As Afghanistan looks forward to resuming international transit, a contract has been signed between the Taliban authorities and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, to provide ground handling services at three airports in the country, officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by TOLO News, the country's first deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar said in an address that security is good in the country. He added that the Islamic Emirate is ready to cooperate with investing countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Baradar spoke at the signing of a contract with UAE company GAAC to run ground operations at three Afghan airports. He also told reporters in Kabul that his administration was renewing an airport ground handling agreement with the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Afghanistan has been affected by wars and extreme poverty, and now we are rebuilding it. We seek good relations with all countries and urge them to invest in Afghanistan to help its strife-torn people," Baradar said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the troops' withdrawal by the US from Afghanistan last year in August, the airport in the capital Kabul was trashed. At that time, tens of thousands of people also evacuated. Some domestic and international flights are still operating out of the facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UAE firm GAAC signed a new 18-month contract covering three airports: Kabul, Kandahar and Herat. GAAC has provided these services at Kabul airport since November 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ibrahim Morafi, regional director of GAAC, told AFP that we "are not a new face here". He added, "But GAAC signing the new contract will give confidence to international airlines to resume flights to Afghanistan."&nbsp;</p>

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As Afghanistan looks forward to resuming international transit, a contract has been signed between the Taliban authorities and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, to provide ground handling services at three airports in the country, officials said.

As Afghanistan looks forward to resuming international transit, a contract has been signed between the Taliban authorities and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, to provide ground handling services at three airports in the country, officials said. As reported by TOLO News, the country's first deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar said in an address that security is good in the country. He added that the Islamic Emirate is ready to cooperate with investing countries. ALSO READ | #FreeHerFace: Afghan male journalists stand in solidarity with their female colleagues Baradar spoke at the signing of a contract with UAE company GAAC to run ground operations at three Afghan airports. He also told reporters in Kabul that his administration was renewing an airport ground handling agreement with the UAE. "Afghanistan has been affected by wars and extreme poverty, and now we are rebuilding it. We seek good relations with all countries and urge them to invest in Afghanistan to help its strife-torn people," Baradar said. 1/3: In the presence of Mullah Abdul Ghani Beradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and a UAE-based company (GAAC/G42), signed a contract to provide ground handling services for pic.twitter.com/kYhoAVdhZ1 — د ریاست الوزراء لومړی معاونیت (@FDPM_AFG) May 24, 2022 × During the troops' withdrawal by the US from Afghanistan last year in August, the airport in the capital Kabul was trashed. At that time, tens of thousands of people also evacuated. Some domestic and international flights are still operating out of the facility. UAE firm GAAC signed a new 18-month contract covering three airports: Kabul, Kandahar and Herat. GAAC has provided these services at Kabul airport since November 2020. Ibrahim Morafi, regional director of GAAC, told AFP that we "are not a new face here". He added, "But GAAC signing the new contract will give confidence to international airlines to resume flights to Afghanistan." Although, he didn't reveal when such flights were expected to resume. 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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Quad members US, Japan, India and Australia in a joint statement denounced the use of terrorist proxies and emphasised the "importance of denying any logistical, financial or military support to terrorist groups which could be used to launch or plan terror attacks, including cross-border attacks."</p>

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The World Health Organization's (WHO) members re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director General by a strong majority for another five years, the president of the World Health Assembly said on Tuesday.</p>

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Amid differences with Finland and Sweden over NATO membership, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that he no longer recognises Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.</p>

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<p>The World Health Organization's (WHO) members re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director General by a strong majority for another five years, the president of the World Health Assembly said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The vote by secret ballot, announced by Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh from Djibouti at a major annual meeting, was seen as a formality since Tedros was the only candidate running.</p>

<p>Ministers and delegates took turns to shake hands and hug Tedros, a former health minister from Ethiopia, who has steered the UN agency through a turbulent period dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The president had to use a gavel several times to interrupt the applause.&nbsp;</p>

<p>German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach tweeted on Tuesday: "Just re-elected as ⁦Director General of #WHO: @DrTedros⁩. 155/160 votes, spectacular result. Congratulations, fully deserved. Germany recently overtook the United States as the UN health agency's top donor.</p>

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The World Health Organization's (WHO) members re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director General by a strong majority for another five years, the president of the World Health Assembly said on Tuesday.

The World Health Organization's (WHO) members re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director General by a strong majority for another five years, the president of the World Health Assembly said on Tuesday. The vote by secret ballot, announced by Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh from Djibouti at a major annual meeting, was seen as a formality since Tedros was the only candidate running. Ministers and delegates took turns to shake hands and hug Tedros, a former health minister from Ethiopia, who has steered the UN agency through a turbulent period dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The president had to use a gavel several times to interrupt the applause. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach tweeted on Tuesday: "Just re-elected as ⁦Director General of #WHO: @DrTedros⁩. 155/160 votes, spectacular result. Congratulations, fully deserved. Germany recently overtook the United States as the UN health agency's top donor. Today at #WHA75 Member States re-elected @DrTedros to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the WHO. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's new mandate officially commences on 16 August 2022. 👉 https://t.co/kNUVAeDFff pic.twitter.com/MK5jjA4YyQ — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 24, 2022 ×

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<p>Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi on Tuesday (May 24) said that Chinese and Russian fighter jets carried out joint flights near Japan as leaders of the Quad group (Japan, the US, India and Australia) met in Tokyo. The incident is deemed provocation by China and Russia as it happened when US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia's newly elected leader Anthony Albanese visited the Japanese capital at the invitation of PM Fumio Kishida. During the summit and bilateral talks, the Quad leaders stressed their determination to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region despite an increasingly assertive China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Kishi told reporters that "two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China Sea. After that, a total of four aircraft, two presumed (new) Chinese bombers -- which replaced the two Chinese bombers -- and two Russian bombers, conducted a joint flight from the East China Sea to the Pacific Ocean."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kishi also said that a Russian reconnaissance plane also flew over the open sea from the northern island of Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula on Japan's main island.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, the defence ministry told AFP that the planes did not breach territorial airspace. Notably, it was the fourth time since November that long-distance joint flights by Russia and China had been spotted near Japan, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Exclusive conversation with Shinzo Abe: 'I have always been an advocate of QUAD collaboration'</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, both, Russia and China, confirmed that they conducted a joint patrol. As per the Russian defence ministry, the patrol lasted 13 hours over the Japanese and East China seas. The Chinese defence ministry said that the exercise was part of an "annual military cooperation plan."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement from the Chinese ministry of defence said: "On May 24, both countries' air forces organised and carried out a routine joint strategic mid-air patrol in the airspace above the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and Western Pacific maritime areas." &nbsp;</p>

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Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi on Tuesday (May 24) said that Chinese and Russian fighter jets carried out joint flights near Japan as leaders of the Quad group (Japan, the US, India and Australia) met in Tokyo.

Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi on Tuesday (May 24) said that Chinese and Russian fighter jets carried out joint flights near Japan as leaders of the Quad group (Japan, the US, India and Australia) met in Tokyo. The incident is deemed provocation by China and Russia as it happened when US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia's newly elected leader Anthony Albanese visited the Japanese capital at the invitation of PM Fumio Kishida. During the summit and bilateral talks, the Quad leaders stressed their determination to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region despite an increasingly assertive China. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Kishi told reporters that "two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China Sea. After that, a total of four aircraft, two presumed (new) Chinese bombers -- which replaced the two Chinese bombers -- and two Russian bombers, conducted a joint flight from the East China Sea to the Pacific Ocean." Watch the video here: China and Russia on Tue. carried out a regular joint strategic patrol in Asia-Pacific for a 4th consecutive year, displaying high level military cooperation between the two major powers: analysts https://t.co/p2BfJVyKqZ pic.twitter.com/dmv21aDBEj — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) May 24, 2022 × Kishi also said that a Russian reconnaissance plane also flew over the open sea from the northern island of Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula on Japan's main island. Although, the defence ministry told AFP that the planes did not breach territorial airspace. Notably, it was the fourth time since November that long-distance joint flights by Russia and China had been spotted near Japan, AFP reported. ALSO READ | Putin survived assassination attempt two months ago: Ukraine military official Flash: Japan release pictures of Russian TU-95 bomber & Chinese H-6 bombers who came near it's airspace as Quad summit was underway in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/nTZxLxymo7 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 24, 2022 × WATCH | Exclusive conversation with Shinzo Abe: 'I have always been an advocate of QUAD collaboration' × Meanwhile, both, Russia and China, confirmed that they conducted a joint patrol. As per the Russian defence ministry, the patrol lasted 13 hours over the Japanese and East China seas. The Chinese defence ministry said that the exercise was part of an "annual military cooperation plan." A statement from the Chinese ministry of defence said: "On May 24, both countries' air forces organised and carried out a routine joint strategic mid-air patrol in the airspace above the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and Western Pacific maritime areas." ALSO READ | In joint statement, Quad condemns terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks 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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<p>A global health fund has raised a third of the $18 billion it says is needed to reverse setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and combat AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.</p>

<p>The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced its first pledge from the private sector on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The $10 million pledge by Comic Relief U.S. unlocks a matching $20 million commitment by the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation.</p>

<p>The fund has set a 2024-2026 fundraising target of $18 billion. U.S. President Joe Biden, who will host an upcoming conference, has already signalled a $6 billion commitment.</p>

<p>Disruptions to healthcare caused by COVID-19 around the world saw reversals in testing and treatment of all three deadly diseases, said executive director Peter Sands.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/comicreliefus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ComicReliefUS</a> for your $10 million pledge to <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobalFund?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GlobalFund</a>, unlocking additional funds from <a href="https://twitter.com/gatesfoundation?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gatesfoundation</a>; leading the way for the private sector to continue to accelerate the fight to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EndEpidemics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EndEpidemics</a>.<br />
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<p>"The reality is the need to beat back these diseases isn't going away. It's gotten worse," Sands told Reuters.</p>

<p>The donor environment had also shifted dramatically since 2019 when the fund met a $14 billion target.</p>

<p>Sands said the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and growing economic headwinds were impacting investment. Governments are in transition when it comes to budget allocations for COVID-19 and some are also now committing money to help Ukraine.</p>

<p>Private-sector donations are also being impacted by the recent market losses.</p>

<p>"It's a challenging time to be raising large sums of money," Sands said.</p>


A global health fund has raised a third of the $18 billion it says is needed to reverse setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and combat AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.

A global health fund has raised a third of the $18 billion it says is needed to reverse setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and combat AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced its first pledge from the private sector on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, on Tuesday. The $10 million pledge by Comic Relief U.S. unlocks a matching $20 million commitment by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The fund has set a 2024-2026 fundraising target of $18 billion. U.S. President Joe Biden, who will host an upcoming conference, has already signalled a $6 billion commitment. Disruptions to healthcare caused by COVID-19 around the world saw reversals in testing and treatment of all three deadly diseases, said executive director Peter Sands. Thank you @ComicReliefUS for your $10 million pledge to @GlobalFund, unlocking additional funds from @gatesfoundation; leading the way for the private sector to continue to accelerate the fight to #EndEpidemics. Together we can #FightForWhatCounts and save 20 million more lives. — The Global Fund (@GlobalFund) May 24, 2022 × "The reality is the need to beat back these diseases isn't going away. It's gotten worse," Sands told Reuters. The donor environment had also shifted dramatically since 2019 when the fund met a $14 billion target. Sands said the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and growing economic headwinds were impacting investment. Governments are in transition when it comes to budget allocations for COVID-19 and some are also now committing money to help Ukraine. Private-sector donations are also being impacted by the recent market losses. "It's a challenging time to be raising large sums of money," Sands said.

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<p>According to the research done by the University of Copenhagen, planets which are orbiting binary stars could be possible homes for aliens. The study noted that planetary systems around binary stars may be very different from those around single stars. It means such planets can be new targets in the search for extraterrestrial life forms. For the unversed, a binary star is a system of two stars that are gravitationally bound to and in orbit around each other. Experts have found that binary stars are seen as a single object to the naked eye, which is not the case. The study mentioned that nearly half of Sun-size stars are binary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Possibilities and scope of extraterrestrial life intrigue people on Earth. Astronomers are trying to gather evidence to understand whether or not life may occur outside Earth and which did not originate on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A study published on May 23 mentioned that a new result from the research indicates that planetary systems are formed in a very different way around binary stars than around single stars such as the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Professor Jes Kristian Jørgensen of Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen is heading the project. As quoted by media reports, he said:&nbsp;"The result is exciting since the search for extraterrestrial life will be equipped with several new, extremely powerful instruments within the coming years."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This enhances the significance of understanding how planets are formed around different types of stars. Such results may pinpoint places which would be especially interesting to probe for the existence of life," Jørgensen added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The results from the project are published in the journal&nbsp;<em>Nature</em>. The project also has the participation of astronomers from Taiwan and the USA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Observations of a young binary star about 1,000 lightyears from Earth were made by the ALMA telescopes in Chile which led to the stunning discovery. The binary star, NGC 1333-IRAS2A, is surrounded by a disc of gas and dust. The study noted that the researchers created computer simulations going backwards and forwards in time.&nbsp;</p>

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According to the research done by the University of Copenhagen, planets which are orbiting binary stars could be possible homes for aliens. The study noted that planetary systems around binary stars may be very different from those around single stars.

According to the research done by the University of Copenhagen, planets which are orbiting binary stars could be possible homes for aliens. The study noted that planetary systems around binary stars may be very different from those around single stars. It means such planets can be new targets in the search for extraterrestrial life forms. For the unversed, a binary star is a system of two stars that are gravitationally bound to and in orbit around each other. Experts have found that binary stars are seen as a single object to the naked eye, which is not the case. The study mentioned that nearly half of Sun-size stars are binary. Possibilities and scope of extraterrestrial life intrigue people on Earth. Astronomers are trying to gather evidence to understand whether or not life may occur outside Earth and which did not originate on Earth. A study published on May 23 mentioned that a new result from the research indicates that planetary systems are formed in a very different way around binary stars than around single stars such as the Sun. ALSO READ | 'Round and round we go': NASA shares breathtaking image of Whirlpool Galaxy WATCH | Boeing's space mission: Cargo capsule reaches International Space Station × Professor Jes Kristian Jørgensen of Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen is heading the project. As quoted by media reports, he said: "The result is exciting since the search for extraterrestrial life will be equipped with several new, extremely powerful instruments within the coming years." "This enhances the significance of understanding how planets are formed around different types of stars. Such results may pinpoint places which would be especially interesting to probe for the existence of life," Jørgensen added. The results from the project are published in the journal Nature. The project also has the participation of astronomers from Taiwan and the USA. Observations of a young binary star about 1,000 lightyears from Earth were made by the ALMA telescopes in Chile which led to the stunning discovery. The binary star, NGC 1333-IRAS2A, is surrounded by a disc of gas and dust. The study noted that the researchers created computer simulations going backwards and forwards in time. ALSO READ | Key to study ancient life: Scientists find potentially alive 830-million-year-old microorganisms 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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<p>A human, who is apparently a medical trial participant, has been injected with a virus that is aimed at killing cancer cells in the body. The virus has shown positive results on animals. The treatment is called oncolytic virus therapy. As mentioned in the research and studies, oncolytic viruses are a form of immunotherapy that uses viruses to infect and destroy cancer cells. Experts have noted that the viruses infect or enter our cells and then use the cell's genetic machinery to replicate. The new "cancer-killing" virus, known as Vaxinia, has been designed to kill cancer cells and avoid healthy cells.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Newsweek report mentioned that for a period of approximately two years, the trial will aim to recruit 100 cancer patients across the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Imugene Limited, which is a clinical cancer research company, the treatment can also help prime peoples' immune systems against cancer. Imugene Limited develops the virus Vaxinia, (full name CF33-hNIS VAXINIA). The company is specialised in novel therapies that activate the immune system against cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the news release published in EurekAlert On May 17, it is mentioned that the Imugene and City of Hope announce the "first patient dosed in Phase 1 trial to test cancer-killing oncolytic virus against solid tumours". Experts hope that the virus amplifies the body’s immune response against cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The release added once patients in the single therapy group have been treated and "acceptable safety" has been demonstrated, new study participants will "receive the experimental oncolytic virus in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Daneng Li MD, the principal investigator and assistant professor of City of Hope's Department of Medical Oncology &amp; Therapeutics Research, said as quoted by the release: "Our previous research demonstrated that oncolytic viruses can stimulate the immune system to respond to and kill cancer, as well as stimulate the immune system to be more responsive to other immunotherapies, including checkpoint inhibitors."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Now is the time to further enhance the power of immunotherapy, and we believe CF33-hNIS has the potential to improve outcomes for our patients in their battle with cancer," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In phase 1 clinical trial, the virus will be injected into people who have solid tumours and have had at least two prior types of treatment. Reports added that the virus is either injected into the tumour directly or into a vein.&nbsp;</p>

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A human, who is apparently a medical trial participant, has been injected with a virus that is aimed at killing cancer cells in the body. The virus has shown positive results on animals. The treatment is called oncolytic virus therapy. As mentioned in the research and studies, oncolytic viruses are a form of immunotherapy that uses viruses to infect and destroy cancer cells. Experts have noted that the viruses infect or enter our cells and then use the cell's genetic machinery to replicate. The new "cancer-killing" virus, known as Vaxinia, has been designed to kill cancer cells and avoid healthy cells. Newsweek report mentioned that for a period of approximately two years, the trial will aim to recruit 100 cancer patients across the United States. As per Imugene Limited, which is a clinical cancer research company, the treatment can also help prime peoples' immune systems against cancer. Imugene Limited develops the virus Vaxinia, (full name CF33-hNIS VAXINIA). The company is specialised in novel therapies that activate the immune system against cancer. In the news release published in EurekAlert On May 17, it is mentioned that the Imugene and City of Hope announce the "first patient dosed in Phase 1 trial to test cancer-killing oncolytic virus against solid tumours". Experts hope that the virus amplifies the body’s immune response against cancer. The release added once patients in the single therapy group have been treated and "acceptable safety" has been demonstrated, new study participants will "receive the experimental oncolytic virus in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab." ALSO READ | No evidence found over mutation in monkeypox virus, says WHO's senior official WATCH | New York City Mayor declares emergency over nationwide baby formula shortage × Daneng Li MD, the principal investigator and assistant professor of City of Hope's Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, said as quoted by the release: "Our previous research demonstrated that oncolytic viruses can stimulate the immune system to respond to and kill cancer, as well as stimulate the immune system to be more responsive to other immunotherapies, including checkpoint inhibitors." "Now is the time to further enhance the power of immunotherapy, and we believe CF33-hNIS has the potential to improve outcomes for our patients in their battle with cancer," he added. In phase 1 clinical trial, the virus will be injected into people who have solid tumours and have had at least two prior types of treatment. Reports added that the virus is either injected into the tumour directly or into a vein. 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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<p>End of an era as New York City removed its last public payphone on Monday (May 23). Payphones were once an iconic symbol across the city. They were also quite popular in pop culture like Hollywood movies, comics, TV shows, etc. However, they fell victim to modernisation and technological advancements, such as cell phones and free Wi-fi. Social media users were nostalgic when pictures of the removal of the final payphone, which was located on 7th Avenue, were circulated online. A report by CNBC stated that the last public pay telephone will be displayed at the Museum of the City of New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notable, local media also reported that Manhattan will keep four of the old-fashioned phone booths on the Upper West Side, on West End Avenue at 66th, 90th, 100th and 101st streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mark Levine, who is Manhattan borough president, had the last booth housing two Bell System payphones at the corner of 7th Avenue and 50th Street dismantled. The payphones were lifted by crane and were put on a flatbed truck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Levine said on Twitter he was "on hand today to say 'Bye Bye' one last time to the famed (infamous?) NYC pay phone. I won't miss all the dead dial tones but gotta say I felt a twinge of nostalgia seeing it go."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Truly the end of an era but also, hopefully, the start of a new one with more equity in technology access," Levine added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the early 2000s, when the use of cell phones increased, fixed-line payphones started losing their popularity&nbsp;and began disappearing from the streets of New York. In 2015, Manhattan started the installation of thousands of LinkNYC hotspots offering WiFi and free local calls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Commissioner Matthew Fraser said in the release, “Just like we transitioned from the horse and buggy to the automobile and from the automobile to the airplane, the digital evolution has progressed from payphones to high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks to meet the demands of our rapidly changing daily communications needs."&nbsp;</p>

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End of an era as New York City removed its last public payphone on Monday (May 23). Payphones were once an iconic symbol across the city. They were also quite popular in pop culture like Hollywood movies, comics, TV shows, etc.

End of an era as New York City removed its last public payphone on Monday (May 23). Payphones were once an iconic symbol across the city. They were also quite popular in pop culture like Hollywood movies, comics, TV shows, etc. However, they fell victim to modernisation and technological advancements, such as cell phones and free Wi-fi. Social media users were nostalgic when pictures of the removal of the final payphone, which was located on 7th Avenue, were circulated online. A report by CNBC stated that the last public pay telephone will be displayed at the Museum of the City of New York. Notable, local media also reported that Manhattan will keep four of the old-fashioned phone booths on the Upper West Side, on West End Avenue at 66th, 90th, 100th and 101st streets. Mark Levine, who is Manhattan borough president, had the last booth housing two Bell System payphones at the corner of 7th Avenue and 50th Street dismantled. The payphones were lifted by crane and were put on a flatbed truck. Levine said on Twitter he was "on hand today to say 'Bye Bye' one last time to the famed (infamous?) NYC pay phone. I won't miss all the dead dial tones but gotta say I felt a twinge of nostalgia seeing it go." "Truly the end of an era but also, hopefully, the start of a new one with more equity in technology access," Levine added. ALSO READ | 'Round and round we go': NASA shares breathtaking image of Whirlpool Galaxy With all the Payphones now gone. Where will Superman get changed? pic.twitter.com/jlCWEEagqt — I❤️80s (@IL0VEthe80s) May 23, 2022 × Feels like the end of an era. RIP payphones pic.twitter.com/Xy8Wi3BSVn — Roy Miller (@dj_omac) May 23, 2022 × End of an Era: Today the last public payphones were removed from New York City. The phone booths (pictured) were at 50th Street and 7th Avenue. The era of the payphone is over. The phrase "drop a dime" will become a mystery to future generations#NewYorkCity pic.twitter.com/WjJZWlsmSr — Retro Tech Noir (@RetroTechNoir) May 24, 2022 × In the early 2000s, when the use of cell phones increased, fixed-line payphones started losing their popularity and began disappearing from the streets of New York. In 2015, Manhattan started the installation of thousands of LinkNYC hotspots offering WiFi and free local calls. Commissioner Matthew Fraser said in the release, “Just like we transitioned from the horse and buggy to the automobile and from the automobile to the airplane, the digital evolution has progressed from payphones to high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks to meet the demands of our rapidly changing daily communications needs." 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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<p>U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, rallying support on his first trip to Asia since taking office for U.S. opposition to China's growing assertiveness across the region.</p>

<p>Biden's comments appeared to be a departure from existing U.S. policy of so-called strategic ambiguity on its position on the self-governed island that China considers its territory and says is the most sensitive and important issue in its ties with the United States.</p>

<p>When asked by a reporter in Tokyo if the United States would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China, the president answered: "Yes."</p>

<p>"That's the commitment we made ... We agree with a one-China policy. We've signed on to it and all the intended agreements made from there. But the idea that, that it can be taken by force, just taken by force, is just not, is just not appropriate."</p>

<p>He added that it was his expectation that such an event would not happen or be attempted.</p>

<p>While Washington is required by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, it has long followed a policy of "strategic ambiguity" on whether it would intervene militarily to protect Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack.</p>

<p>Biden made a similar comment about defending Taiwan in October. At that time, a White House spokesperson said Biden was not announcing any change in U.S. policy.</p>

<p>The comments about Taiwan are likely to overshadow the centerpiece of Biden's visit, the launch of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a broad plan providing an economic pillar for U.S. engagement with Asia.</p>

<p>His visit also includes meetings with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia, in the "Quad" group of countries.</p>

<p>Worries about China's growing might and the possibility that it could invade Taiwan have emboldened Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his ruling Liberal Democratic Party on defence, eroding some of the traditional wariness among many Japanese about taking a more robust defence posture.</p>

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<p>Kishida said that he told Biden that Japan would consider various options to boost its defence capabilities, including the ability to retaliate, signalling a potential shift in Japan's defence policy.</p>

<p>"A strong Japan, and a strong US-Japan alliance, is a force for good in the region," Biden said in a news conference following their discussions.</p>

<p>Kishida said that he had gained support from Biden on Japan's becoming a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council amid growing calls for reform of the council. China and Russia are permanent members.</p>

<p>"President Biden expressed the necessity of reforming and strengthening the United Nations, including the Security Council, which bears a major responsibility for the peace and security of the international community," Kishida said.</p>

<p>"President Biden expressed his support for Japan to become a permanent member of the reformed Security Council."</p>

<p>Worries are growing in Asia about an increasingly assertive China, particularly in light of its close ties to Russia, and tension has risen over self-ruled Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province.</p>

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U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, rallying support on his first trip to Asia since taking office for U.S.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, rallying support on his first trip to Asia since taking office for U.S. opposition to China's growing assertiveness across the region. Biden's comments appeared to be a departure from existing U.S. policy of so-called strategic ambiguity on its position on the self-governed island that China considers its territory and says is the most sensitive and important issue in its ties with the United States. When asked by a reporter in Tokyo if the United States would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China, the president answered: "Yes." "That's the commitment we made ... We agree with a one-China policy. We've signed on to it and all the intended agreements made from there. But the idea that, that it can be taken by force, just taken by force, is just not, is just not appropriate." He added that it was his expectation that such an event would not happen or be attempted. While Washington is required by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, it has long followed a policy of "strategic ambiguity" on whether it would intervene militarily to protect Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. Biden made a similar comment about defending Taiwan in October. At that time, a White House spokesperson said Biden was not announcing any change in U.S. policy. The comments about Taiwan are likely to overshadow the centerpiece of Biden's visit, the launch of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a broad plan providing an economic pillar for U.S. engagement with Asia. His visit also includes meetings with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia, in the "Quad" group of countries. Worries about China's growing might and the possibility that it could invade Taiwan have emboldened Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his ruling Liberal Democratic Party on defence, eroding some of the traditional wariness among many Japanese about taking a more robust defence posture. STRONG JAPAN Kishida said that he told Biden that Japan would consider various options to boost its defence capabilities, including the ability to retaliate, signalling a potential shift in Japan's defence policy. "A strong Japan, and a strong US-Japan alliance, is a force for good in the region," Biden said in a news conference following their discussions. Kishida said that he had gained support from Biden on Japan's becoming a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council amid growing calls for reform of the council. China and Russia are permanent members. "President Biden expressed the necessity of reforming and strengthening the United Nations, including the Security Council, which bears a major responsibility for the peace and security of the international community," Kishida said. "President Biden expressed his support for Japan to become a permanent member of the reformed Security Council." Worries are growing in Asia about an increasingly assertive China, particularly in light of its close ties to Russia, and tension has risen over self-ruled Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province. 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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<p>Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the&nbsp;PGA&nbsp;Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole.</p>

<p>The playoff ended a day of pulsating drama at Southern Hills Country Club that saw Thomas stage one of the greatest fightbacks in majors history and Pereira suffer one of the most calamitous collapses.</p>

<p>Seven back at the start of the final round, Thomas seized his chance in the playoff to clinch the Wanamaker trophy with a tap-in par on the 18th to beat Zalatoris by one.</p>

<p>It was a second major victory for Thomas, who also won the&nbsp;PGA&nbsp;Championship in 2017.</p>

<p>"I had a good feeling," said Thomas. "Although I was so far back there wasn't that many guys ahead of me, and it's a very tough golf course and anything could happen."</p>

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<p>Thomas's rally from seven shots back was the largest final-round comeback at the&nbsp;PGA&nbsp;Championship and it certainly impressed his good friend Tiger Woods, who also knows something about comebacks.</p>

<p>The 15-time major winner, who withdrew from the tournament on Saturday after carding a nine-over 79 , offered "Big congrats" to Thomas on social media.</p>

<p>"He kept himself in this championship until the very end and once he got his shot he didn’t look back," said Woods, who was playing his second event after a car crash 15 months ago nearly cost him his right leg.</p>

<p>Thomas, seemingly out of contention at the start of the final round, fell further behind with a bogey at the third to sit eight behind the leader.</p>

<p>But the world number nine would drop only one shot the rest of the way while ringing up five birdies for a three under-67.</p>

<p>Zalatoris, with a birdie at 18, joined Thomas at five-under 275 and with their work done retreated to watch Pereira, the leader by one, play the final hole.</p>

<p><strong>MAJOR PRESSURE</strong></p>

<p>Pereira had withstood brutal heat, punishing winds, rain and cold but on Sunday the pressure of a major was his undoing.</p>

<p>Playing in just his second major the 27-year-old Chilean, who had displayed nerves of steel the entire week, finally cracked at the 18th, sending his tee shot skidding into the creek guarding the green.</p>

<p>The rattled Chilean would take a double-bogey, leaving Thomas and Zalatoris to fight for the trophy.</p>

<p>"Today I was really nervous," admitted Pereira. "I tried to handle it a little bit but it's really tough.</p>

<p>"I thought I was going to win on 18, but it is what it is. We'll have another one."</p>

<p>Starting the last round with a three-shot advantage over Zalatoris and Britain's Matt Fitzpatrick, Pereira controlled his nerves for much of the day.</p>

<p>Zalatoris, on the front nine, and Cameron Young, on the back, joined Pereira at the top of the leaderboard but each time the Chilean pushed back quickly to retake the lead.</p>

<p>But he had no response after his tee shot on 18, finishing with a five-over 75 and tied for third with Young.</p>

<p>Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Chris Kirk were a shot further back on three-under 277.</p>

<p>"You want to win a golf tournament," said Thomas. "You don't want someone to lose it.</p>

<p>"I have had times in my career when I feel like I've let a tournament get away. And I mean, it's brutal. It's not fun.</p>

<p>"I know that down the road, whether it's this year or years to come, if he's standing on 18 with a one-shot lead in a major, he's going to feel more comfortable because he's going to drawback on this experience."</p>


Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole.

Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole. The playoff ended a day of pulsating drama at Southern Hills Country Club that saw Thomas stage one of the greatest fightbacks in majors history and Pereira suffer one of the most calamitous collapses. Seven back at the start of the final round, Thomas seized his chance in the playoff to clinch the Wanamaker trophy with a tap-in par on the 18th to beat Zalatoris by one. It was a second major victory for Thomas, who also won the PGA Championship in 2017. "I had a good feeling," said Thomas. "Although I was so far back there wasn't that many guys ahead of me, and it's a very tough golf course and anything could happen." The winning moment for @JustinThomas34 💪 pic.twitter.com/T8Opo2y4xh — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 23, 2022 × Proud pops 😁 pic.twitter.com/IBtjKqPre1 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 23, 2022 × Thomas's rally from seven shots back was the largest final-round comeback at the PGA Championship and it certainly impressed his good friend Tiger Woods, who also knows something about comebacks. The 15-time major winner, who withdrew from the tournament on Saturday after carding a nine-over 79 , offered "Big congrats" to Thomas on social media. "He kept himself in this championship until the very end and once he got his shot he didn’t look back," said Woods, who was playing his second event after a car crash 15 months ago nearly cost him his right leg. Thomas, seemingly out of contention at the start of the final round, fell further behind with a bogey at the third to sit eight behind the leader. But the world number nine would drop only one shot the rest of the way while ringing up five birdies for a three under-67. Zalatoris, with a birdie at 18, joined Thomas at five-under 275 and with their work done retreated to watch Pereira, the leader by one, play the final hole. MAJOR PRESSURE Pereira had withstood brutal heat, punishing winds, rain and cold but on Sunday the pressure of a major was his undoing. Playing in just his second major the 27-year-old Chilean, who had displayed nerves of steel the entire week, finally cracked at the 18th, sending his tee shot skidding into the creek guarding the green. The rattled Chilean would take a double-bogey, leaving Thomas and Zalatoris to fight for the trophy. "Today I was really nervous," admitted Pereira. "I tried to handle it a little bit but it's really tough. "I thought I was going to win on 18, but it is what it is. We'll have another one." Starting the last round with a three-shot advantage over Zalatoris and Britain's Matt Fitzpatrick, Pereira controlled his nerves for much of the day. Zalatoris, on the front nine, and Cameron Young, on the back, joined Pereira at the top of the leaderboard but each time the Chilean pushed back quickly to retake the lead. But he had no response after his tee shot on 18, finishing with a five-over 75 and tied for third with Young. Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Chris Kirk were a shot further back on three-under 277. "You want to win a golf tournament," said Thomas. "You don't want someone to lose it. "I have had times in my career when I feel like I've let a tournament get away. And I mean, it's brutal. It's not fun. "I know that down the road, whether it's this year or years to come, if he's standing on 18 with a one-shot lead in a major, he's going to feel more comfortable because he's going to drawback on this experience."

Justin Thomas stages major fightback to win PGA Championship in playoff

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<p>As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, Kyiv has refused to agree to a ceasefire deal with Moscow that involves giving up territory. As per the latest report from ground zero, Russia has increased the attacks in the eastern and southern parts of the country. It has been understood that Russia is pounding the Donbas and Mykolaiv regions with airstrikes and artillery fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andriy Yermak, who is Ukraine's presidential chief of staff, said in a Twitter post on Sunday: "The war must end with the complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, on Saturday, Mykhailo Podolyak who is Ukraine's lead negotiator and Zelensky adviser also ruled out any territorial concessions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rejecting immediate ceasefire calls, Podolyak said, "The (Russian) forces must leave the country and after that the resumption of the peace process will be possible."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, Polish President Andrzej Duda told telling lawmakers in Kyiv that there should be global calls for Russia's complete withdrawal from Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He noted that sacrificing any territory would be a "huge blow" to the entire West. "Worrying voices have appeared, saying that Ukraine should give in to (President Vladimir) Putin's demands," Duda said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "Only Ukraine has the right to decide about its future." He was addressing the Ukrainian parliament, becoming the first foreign leader to do so in person since Russia's February 24 invasion.&nbsp;</p>

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As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, Kyiv has refused to agree to a ceasefire deal with Moscow that involves giving up territory. As per the latest report from ground zero, Russia has increased the attacks in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, Kyiv has refused to agree to a ceasefire deal with Moscow that involves giving up territory. As per the latest report from ground zero, Russia has increased the attacks in the eastern and southern parts of the country. It has been understood that Russia is pounding the Donbas and Mykolaiv regions with airstrikes and artillery fire. Andriy Yermak, who is Ukraine's presidential chief of staff, said in a Twitter post on Sunday: "The war must end with the complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty." Recently, on Saturday, Mykhailo Podolyak who is Ukraine's lead negotiator and Zelensky adviser also ruled out any territorial concessions. ALSO READ | Ukraine's EU membership '15 or 20 years' away, says French minister Rejecting immediate ceasefire calls, Podolyak said, "The (Russian) forces must leave the country and after that the resumption of the peace process will be possible." In an interview with the news agency Reuters, Podolyak noted that the concessions would backfire because Russia would use the break in fighting to come back stronger. ALSO READ | Biden permanently banned from entering Russia, Trump isn't WATCH | Ukrainian Artist paints to raise funds for war × On Sunday, Polish President Andrzej Duda told telling lawmakers in Kyiv that there should be global calls for Russia's complete withdrawal from Ukraine. He noted that sacrificing any territory would be a "huge blow" to the entire West. "Worrying voices have appeared, saying that Ukraine should give in to (President Vladimir) Putin's demands," Duda said. He added, "Only Ukraine has the right to decide about its future." He was addressing the Ukrainian parliament, becoming the first foreign leader to do so in person since Russia's February 24 invasion. Recently, immediate ceasefire calls were made by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. (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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