<p>A massive underwater volcano erupted off Tonga this year in January, triggering Tsunami warnings. The dramatic explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano was seen in satellite images as the eruption sent smoke and ash into the air.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The volcanic eruption sent tsunami waves across the Pacific and caused massive damage, knocking out communications for the nation of about 105,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A New Zealand-led team studied the flanks of the seamount to analyse the impact of the eruption, which was surprisingly lesser as compared to what experts had estimated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai hasn't changed that much, researchers at New Zealand's National Institute for Water and Atmospheric (NIWA) found.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, NIWA noted that the "month-long research voyage investigating the undersea impacts of the massive Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai January eruption defied our scientists’ expectations."</p>

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<p>The study revealed that the seafloor around the volcano is mostly barren, but with abundant pockets of life on the surrounding seamounts, giving a baseline for monitoring future recovery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kevin Mackay, who is the expedition leader and NIWA marine geologist, said he was surprised to see the results. "Given the violence of the eruption on 15 January, I'd expected the edifice to either have collapsed or been blown apart, and this is not the case," he explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"While the volcano appeared intact, the seafloor showed some dramatic effects of the eruption. There is fine sandy mud and deep ash ripples as far as 50km away from the volcano, with gouged valleys and huge piles of sediment," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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A massive underwater volcano erupted off Tonga this year in January, triggering Tsunami warnings. The dramatic explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano was seen in satellite images as the eruption sent smoke and ash into the air.

A massive underwater volcano erupted off Tonga this year in January, triggering Tsunami warnings. The dramatic explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano was seen in satellite images as the eruption sent smoke and ash into the air. The volcanic eruption sent tsunami waves across the Pacific and caused massive damage, knocking out communications for the nation of about 105,000 people. A New Zealand-led team studied the flanks of the seamount to analyse the impact of the eruption, which was surprisingly lesser as compared to what experts had estimated. 1.14.2021: Large volcanic eruption near Tonga (Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano) today as seen from outer space. Shown on visible imagery using the Himawari satellite. #hiwx #tsunami #earthquake pic.twitter.com/zOTj6Qu1Wv — NWSHonolulu (@NWSHonolulu) January 15, 2022 × The Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai hasn't changed that much, researchers at New Zealand's National Institute for Water and Atmospheric (NIWA) found. In a tweet, NIWA noted that the "month-long research voyage investigating the undersea impacts of the massive Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai January eruption defied our scientists’ expectations." 6/6 The NIWA-Nippon Foundation Tonga Eruption Seabed Mapping Project (TESMaP) is funded by The Nippon Foundation @NipponZaidan & also supported by The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO @seabed2030 Project which aims to map the world’s ocean floor by 2030. For more ⬇️https://t.co/GXOUyhEdSX — NIWA (@niwa_nz) May 23, 2022 × 2/6 The eruption displaced at least 7 cubic kms of material and changes were seen in the surrounding 8,000 sq kms of the 22,000 sq kms mapped by RV Tangaroa, with ash and debris up to 50m thick on the seafloor. 📸 NIWA-Nippon Foundation TESMaP pic.twitter.com/j3upLxh3jU — NIWA (@niwa_nz) May 23, 2022 × The study revealed that the seafloor around the volcano is mostly barren, but with abundant pockets of life on the surrounding seamounts, giving a baseline for monitoring future recovery. Kevin Mackay, who is the expedition leader and NIWA marine geologist, said he was surprised to see the results. "Given the violence of the eruption on 15 January, I'd expected the edifice to either have collapsed or been blown apart, and this is not the case," he explained. "While the volcano appeared intact, the seafloor showed some dramatic effects of the eruption. There is fine sandy mud and deep ash ripples as far as 50km away from the volcano, with gouged valleys and huge piles of sediment," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Frantic mothers in the United States have taken a sigh of relief after a military cargo plane carrying landed in Indianapolis on Sunday (May 22) with the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to tackle the worrying shortage in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House said that the cargo plane took off from the US airbase at Ramstein, Germany with more than 70,000 pounds of powdered formula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday (May 22), US President Joe Biden tweeted that a second shipment was also secured as more formula was on its way to the United States. "We have secured a second flight to transport Nestle specialty infant formula to Pennsylvania," he posted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A few days ago, Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies. The shortage was so critical that military-contracted planes were ordered to deliver the baby formula to the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the shipment arrived in the country, Megan Gendig, mother of a 7-month-old infant with dairy allergy said as quoted by Reuters that "they're life-savers to so many children and so many parents".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gendig added, "I'm sure that… babies are going to be able to go sleep comfortably tonight because their parents are going to know that they actually have food to be able to provide to them for the next few days."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The baby formula shortage crisis emerged due to supply chain issues and a massive recall on February 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is a terrifying feeling to not know where the next meal is going to come from. I'm able to provide breastmilk for her sometimes, which is great, but I just don't, I can only imagine if we were solely formula," Gendig said.&nbsp;</p>

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Frantic mothers in the United States have taken a sigh of relief after a military cargo plane carrying landed in Indianapolis on Sunday (May 22) with the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to tackle the worrying shortage in the country.

Frantic mothers in the United States have taken a sigh of relief after a military cargo plane carrying landed in Indianapolis on Sunday (May 22) with the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to tackle the worrying shortage in the country. The White House said that the cargo plane took off from the US airbase at Ramstein, Germany with more than 70,000 pounds of powdered formula. On Sunday (May 22), US President Joe Biden tweeted that a second shipment was also secured as more formula was on its way to the United States. "We have secured a second flight to transport Nestle specialty infant formula to Pennsylvania," he posted. ALSO READ | Why mothers shouldn't make DIY baby formula: Here's what experts have to say A few days ago, Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies. The shortage was so critical that military-contracted planes were ordered to deliver the baby formula to the US. As the shipment arrived in the country, Megan Gendig, mother of a 7-month-old infant with dairy allergy said as quoted by Reuters that "they're life-savers to so many children and so many parents". Gendig added, "I'm sure that… babies are going to be able to go sleep comfortably tonight because their parents are going to know that they actually have food to be able to provide to them for the next few days." × ALSO READ | US President Joe Biden says 13 countries to join new Asia-Pacific trade initiative The baby formula shortage crisis emerged due to supply chain issues and a massive recall on February 17. "It is a terrifying feeling to not know where the next meal is going to come from. I'm able to provide breastmilk for her sometimes, which is great, but I just don't, I can only imagine if we were solely formula," Gendig said. 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>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday&nbsp;(May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia. Before boarding the plane, PM Modi on Sunday said that the Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi received a rousing welcome when he reached Tokyo Monday morning. On his first day, he met with business leaders and held talks aiming to boost investments in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders where top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the official statement, the companies were from various sectors, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Prime Minister also said that how India has attracted a record FDI of USD 84 billion in the previous financial year despite a slump in global FDI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official release also noted: "He invited greater participation by Japanese companies in India and proposed celebrating Japan's contribution to India's development journey in the form of a 'Japan Week'".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend the Quad summit (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), which is widely regarded as a counterweight to China that builds its economic and military weight in the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as China is concerned, what steps Quad is likely to take to ensure a free Indo-Pacific, especially after US President Joe Biden said that the US remains committed to Japan's defence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also announced that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Biden also said that China was "flirting with danger" and said the US would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invaded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked whether the US would intervene militarily in case an against has been made to forcibly take control of Taiwan, Biden said, "That's the commitment we made." China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be unified with the mainland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to it... but the idea that (Taiwan) can be taken by force is just not appropriate. It will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine," said Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday (May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday (May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia. Before boarding the plane, PM Modi on Sunday said that the Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest. PM Modi received a rousing welcome when he reached Tokyo Monday morning. On his first day, he met with business leaders and held talks aiming to boost investments in India. PM Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders where top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated. Quad Summit 2022 Live Updates: PM Modi meets Indian diaspora As per the official statement, the companies were from various sectors, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance. The Indian Prime Minister also said that how India has attracted a record FDI of USD 84 billion in the previous financial year despite a slump in global FDI. The official release also noted: "He invited greater participation by Japanese companies in India and proposed celebrating Japan's contribution to India's development journey in the form of a 'Japan Week'". ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend the Quad summit (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), which is widely regarded as a counterweight to China that builds its economic and military weight in the Indo-Pacific region. As far as China is concerned, what steps Quad is likely to take to ensure a free Indo-Pacific, especially after US President Joe Biden said that the US remains committed to Japan's defence. Biden also announced that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion. Watch this in-depth report: × Biden also said that China was "flirting with danger" and said the US would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invaded. On being asked whether the US would intervene militarily in case an against has been made to forcibly take control of Taiwan, Biden said, "That's the commitment we made." China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be unified with the mainland. "We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to it... but the idea that (Taiwan) can be taken by force is just not appropriate. It will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine," said Biden. 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>Anthony Albanese on Monday (May 23) was sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia at Government House in Canberra. After taking office, Albanese headed to Japan to attend the Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Tokyo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Tokyo, the newly-elected Australian PM will meet United States President Joe Biden, and Indian and Japanese counterparts Narendra Modi and Fumio Kishida respectively to discuss issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Albanese, some other members of his party also took charge including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Notably, Wong will join Albanese at the Quad summit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States as leaders of the mentioned countries hold talks to discuss global issues apart from strengthening bilateral relations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the election, Albanese had said that the Tokyo summit was "an absolute priority for Australia and an opportunity to send a message to the world".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added that partners overseas can expect wholesale changes ", particularly with regard to climate change and our engagement with the world on those issues".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Quad grouping has been seen as intended to pressure China as it builds its economic and military weight in the region. Meanwhile, Albanese on Monday said the country's relationship with China would remain "a difficult one".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is China that has changed, not Australia, and Australia should always stand up for our values and we will in a government that I lead," Albanese said during a media briefing.&nbsp;</p>

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Anthony Albanese on Monday (May 23) was sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia at Government House in Canberra. After taking office, Albanese headed to Japan to attend the Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Tokyo.

Anthony Albanese on Monday (May 23) was sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia at Government House in Canberra. After taking office, Albanese headed to Japan to attend the Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Tokyo. In Tokyo, the newly-elected Australian PM will meet United States President Joe Biden, and Indian and Japanese counterparts Narendra Modi and Fumio Kishida respectively to discuss issues of mutual interest. With Albanese, some other members of his party also took charge including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Notably, Wong will join Albanese at the Quad summit. WION @ Quad: Updates from Japan The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States as leaders of the mentioned countries hold talks to discuss global issues apart from strengthening bilateral relations. After winning the election, Albanese had said that the Tokyo summit was "an absolute priority for Australia and an opportunity to send a message to the world". He further added that partners overseas can expect wholesale changes ", particularly with regard to climate change and our engagement with the world on those issues". WION reports from Tokyo: Despite no security goals spelt out, Quad understands China's threat to Indo-Pacific WATCH | Australia's election: Labor party returns to power after 9 yrs × The Quad grouping has been seen as intended to pressure China as it builds its economic and military weight in the region. Meanwhile, Albanese on Monday said the country's relationship with China would remain "a difficult one". "It is China that has changed, not Australia, and Australia should always stand up for our values and we will in a government that I lead," Albanese said during a media briefing. 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>Female TV presenters in Afghanistan appeared with a cover on their faces on-air while reading news on Sunday (May 22) after a recent Taliban ruling ordered them to do so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a report by Reuters, the Taliban authorities on Thursday ordered the female TV presenters to cover their faces while on-air.</p>

<p>Akif Muajer, the spokesman for the Taliban's Ministry of Vice and Virtue, said: "Yesterday we met with media officials... they accepted our advice very happily."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the female TV presenters were apparently frustrated as one of them said that she "wasn't feeling good at all." As quoted by Reuters, TOLO TV presenter Sonia Niazi said, "A presenter must feel totally calm and relaxed during the (news) presentation to convey the truth to the people."</p>

<p>"...(but) today for the first time I experienced a moment where I had to present my program wearing a mask and I wasn’t feeling good at all," Niazi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Muajer had also said that the move would be received well by Afghans. He added: "The last date for face covering for TV presenters is May 21," referring to when compliance with the new requirement should begin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He apparently said that the female presenters could wear a medical face mask, which was been widely used during the coronavirus pandemic. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several times, the Taliban claimed that it has changed since its last rule, especially regarding women's rights.</p>

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Female TV presenters in Afghanistan appeared with a cover on their faces on-air while reading news on Sunday (May 22) after a recent Taliban ruling ordered them to do so. As per a report by Reuters, the Taliban authorities on Thursday ordered the female TV presenters to cover their faces while on-air. Akif Muajer, the spokesman for the Taliban's Ministry of Vice and Virtue, said: "Yesterday we met with media officials... they accepted our advice very happily." However, the female TV presenters were apparently frustrated as one of them said that she "wasn't feeling good at all." As quoted by Reuters, TOLO TV presenter Sonia Niazi said, "A presenter must feel totally calm and relaxed during the (news) presentation to convey the truth to the people." "...(but) today for the first time I experienced a moment where I had to present my program wearing a mask and I wasn’t feeling good at all," Niazi added. Muajer had also said that the move would be received well by Afghans. He added: "The last date for face covering for TV presenters is May 21," referring to when compliance with the new requirement should begin. He apparently said that the female presenters could wear a medical face mask, which was been widely used during the coronavirus pandemic. Several times, the Taliban claimed that it has changed since its last rule, especially regarding women's rights. However, the recent policy changes show otherwise. Taliban have limited women's movement without a male chaperone and also older girls are also yet to be allowed back to schools and colleges. 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>French President Emmanuel Macron's newly appointed minister in charge of solidarity and people with disabilities denied on Sunday allegations of rape from over a decade ago, revealed by an investigative website.</p>

<p>Damien&nbsp;Abad, a right-wing heavyweight, was a political coup for the centrist Macron in a cabinet shuffle announced on Friday to prepare for parliament elections next month.</p>

<p>The next day, the Mediapart website reported a politics watchdog group created by members of France's MeToo movement had informed prosecutors as well as Macron's LREM party of rape claims against&nbsp;Abad&nbsp;by two women in 2010 and 2011.</p>

<p>The report said one of the women informed the police in 2012 but then declined to formally make a complaint, and her subsequent claim in 2017 was later dismissed by prosecutors.</p>

<p>The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Sunday it was informed of the two claims by the MeToo watchdog on Friday, and they were being investigated.</p>

<p>"I contest in the strongest way these accusations of sexual violence. I contest having ever used any form of coercion whatsoever against any woman,"&nbsp;Abad&nbsp;said in a statement.</p>

<p>"For my entire life the sexual relations I have had have always been with mutual consent," he added.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, herself appointed by Macron last week, said on Sunday she had not known of the allegations before&nbsp;Abad's nomination.</p>

<p>"Obviously I was not aware," she said during a campaign visit in Calvados, western France, ahead of the parliamentary vote, when Macron is hoping to secure a solid majority for his second five-year term.</p>

<p>"I have no further information other than the fact that the case was dismissed," she said, while promising that "on the subjects of harassment and sexual assault, there can be no impunity."</p>

<p>"If there is new information, if a new complaint is filed, we will draw all the consequences," Borne said.</p>

<p>In 2012,&nbsp;Abad, now 42, became the first handicapped person to be elected to the lower-house National Assembly, and was the leader of his Republican party's MPs until he joined Macron's government.&nbsp;</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron's newly appointed minister in charge of solidarity and people with disabilities denied on Sunday allegations of rape from over a decade ago, revealed by an investigative website.

French President Emmanuel Macron's newly appointed minister in charge of solidarity and people with disabilities denied on Sunday allegations of rape from over a decade ago, revealed by an investigative website. Damien Abad, a right-wing heavyweight, was a political coup for the centrist Macron in a cabinet shuffle announced on Friday to prepare for parliament elections next month. The next day, the Mediapart website reported a politics watchdog group created by members of France's MeToo movement had informed prosecutors as well as Macron's LREM party of rape claims against Abad by two women in 2010 and 2011. The report said one of the women informed the police in 2012 but then declined to formally make a complaint, and her subsequent claim in 2017 was later dismissed by prosecutors. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Sunday it was informed of the two claims by the MeToo watchdog on Friday, and they were being investigated. "I contest in the strongest way these accusations of sexual violence. I contest having ever used any form of coercion whatsoever against any woman," Abad said in a statement. "For my entire life the sexual relations I have had have always been with mutual consent," he added. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, herself appointed by Macron last week, said on Sunday she had not known of the allegations before Abad's nomination. "Obviously I was not aware," she said during a campaign visit in Calvados, western France, ahead of the parliamentary vote, when Macron is hoping to secure a solid majority for his second five-year term. "I have no further information other than the fact that the case was dismissed," she said, while promising that "on the subjects of harassment and sexual assault, there can be no impunity." "If there is new information, if a new complaint is filed, we will draw all the consequences," Borne said. In 2012, Abad, now 42, became the first handicapped person to be elected to the lower-house National Assembly, and was the leader of his Republican party's MPs until he joined Macron's 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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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan Monday morning (May 23) to attend the Quad summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. PM Modi noted that during his two-day visit, he will be taking part in various programmes including the summit&nbsp;and meeting other Quad leaders. He will also interact with Japanese business leaders and the Indian diaspora.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon his arrival, the Indian Prime Minister interacted with children who were outside Hotel New Otani to welcome him. During the interaction, PM Modi looked impressed when a kid named Ritsuki Kobayashi spoke Hindi fluently while asking for his autograph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi said, "Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?... You know it pretty well?"&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, while interacting with India-based news agency ANI, Kobayashi said, "He [PM Modi] read my message, which I wrote on paper and this is the reason that I am very happy and even I got his signature."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ahead of his visit to Japan, PM Modi on Sunday said that during the Quad summit, leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Summit in Tokyo is the fourth interaction of Quad Leaders since their first virtual meeting in March 2021, in-person Summit in Washington D.C. in September 2021 and virtual meeting in March 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan Monday morning (May 23) to attend the Quad summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan Monday morning (May 23) to attend the Quad summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. PM Modi noted that during his two-day visit, he will be taking part in various programmes including the summit and meeting other Quad leaders. He will also interact with Japanese business leaders and the Indian diaspora. Upon his arrival, the Indian Prime Minister interacted with children who were outside Hotel New Otani to welcome him. During the interaction, PM Modi looked impressed when a kid named Ritsuki Kobayashi spoke Hindi fluently while asking for his autograph. PM Modi said, "Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?... You know it pretty well?" Later, while interacting with India-based news agency ANI, Kobayashi said, "He [PM Modi] read my message, which I wrote on paper and this is the reason that I am very happy and even I got his signature." WION @ Quad: Updates from Japan | Indian PM pens op-ed for Japanese daily, hails India-Japan ties Watch the sweet video here: #WATCH | "Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?... You know it pretty well?," PM Modi to Japanese kids who were awaiting his autograph with Indian kids on his arrival at a hotel in Tokyo, Japan pic.twitter.com/xbNRlSUjik — ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2022 × Japan’s Indian community has made pioneering contributions in different fields. They have also remained connected with their roots in India. I thank the Indian diaspora in Japan for the warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/cfMCzM4XVf — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2022 × ALSO READ | Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia's PM, heads to Tokyo for Quad summit Ahead of his visit to Japan, PM Modi on Sunday said that during the Quad summit, leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. The Summit in Tokyo is the fourth interaction of Quad Leaders since their first virtual meeting in March 2021, in-person Summit in Washington D.C. in September 2021 and virtual meeting in March 2022. (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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<p>The United Nations on Monday (May 23) released an alarming figure to highlight the massive impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As per the latest data, the war has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The staggering 100 million figure amounts to more than one per cent of the global population. The figure combines asylum-seekers, as well as more than 50 million people displaced inside their own countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the UN Refugee Agency said: "The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has now crossed the staggering milestone of 100 million for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>By the end of 2021, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide was reaching 90 million. The numbers are increased after the new waves of "violence or protracted conflict" in countries including Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Nigeria, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest data from UNHCR revealed that the Ukraine war, which began on February 24 when Russia announced a military invasion, led to the displacement of 8 million within the country this year. Apart from that, more than 6 million refugee movements from Ukraine have been registered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi said, "One hundred million is a stark figure – sobering and alarming in equal measure. It's a record that should never have been set. This must serve as a wake-up call to resolve and prevent destructive conflicts, end persecution, and address the underlying causes that force innocent people to flee their homes."&nbsp;</p>

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The United Nations on Monday (May 23) released an alarming figure to highlight the massive impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As per the latest data, the war has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time.

The United Nations on Monday (May 23) released an alarming figure to highlight the massive impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As per the latest data, the war has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time. The staggering 100 million figure amounts to more than one per cent of the global population. The figure combines asylum-seekers, as well as more than 50 million people displaced inside their own countries. In a statement, the UN Refugee Agency said: "The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has now crossed the staggering milestone of 100 million for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts." ALSO READ | US President Joe Biden says 13 countries to join new Asia-Pacific trade initiative A milestone we hoped we’d never have to mark. 100 million people have now fled their homes.#ForcedToFlee pic.twitter.com/kfUlSgwqrX — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) May 23, 2022 × By the end of 2021, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide was reaching 90 million. The numbers are increased after the new waves of "violence or protracted conflict" in countries including Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Nigeria, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The latest data from UNHCR revealed that the Ukraine war, which began on February 24 when Russia announced a military invasion, led to the displacement of 8 million within the country this year. Apart from that, more than 6 million refugee movements from Ukraine have been registered. ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi said, "One hundred million is a stark figure – sobering and alarming in equal measure. It's a record that should never have been set. This must serve as a wake-up call to resolve and prevent destructive conflicts, end persecution, and address the underlying causes that force innocent people to flee their homes." 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>United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden embarked on an East Asia trip where he visited South Korea and then arrived in Japan to attend the four-nation Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, Biden launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At a press conference alongside the Japanese PM, Biden said, "The United States and Japan, together with 11 other nations will be launching" the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden added, "This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region on challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness in the 21st century".&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>List of countries who will be 'initial partners' of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework released:</strong></p>

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<p>Thailand</p>

<p>Vietnam</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Biden, Kishida hold joint press conference: US reiterates commitment to Japan's defence</strong></p>

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<p>As per the US, the deal will provide a way to sort through key issues from climate change to supply chain resilience and digital trade to the countries that join. Although, the deal doesn't offer tariff relief or market access to the countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The framework will help countries together to negotiate the various aspects of trade and also to discuss how to consider potential future members, including China, which is not taking part, officials told reporters. Taiwan was also left out of the initial talks.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region.

United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region. Biden embarked on an East Asia trip where he visited South Korea and then arrived in Japan to attend the four-nation Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24). Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, Biden launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Quad Summit 2022 | Live Updates: Indian PM pens op-ed for Japanese daily, hails India-Japan ties At a press conference alongside the Japanese PM, Biden said, "The United States and Japan, together with 11 other nations will be launching" the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Biden added, "This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region on challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness in the 21st century". List of countries who will be 'initial partners' of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework released: US Australia Brunei India Indonesia Japan South Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam WATCH | Biden, Kishida hold joint press conference: US reiterates commitment to Japan's defence × ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction As per the US, the deal will provide a way to sort through key issues from climate change to supply chain resilience and digital trade to the countries that join. Although, the deal doesn't offer tariff relief or market access to the countries. The framework will help countries together to negotiate the various aspects of trade and also to discuss how to consider potential future members, including China, which is not taking part, officials told reporters. Taiwan was also left out of the initial talks. 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>As rare monkeypox infection spreads in different parts of the world, experts are concerned and are on high alert as they analyse and understand the recent surge in cases. Experts are trying to understand how the virus is getting transmitted as cases continue to rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>British scientists have issued a warning that more monkeypox cases will be detected in the coming days, The Guardian reported, quoting Charlotte Hammer, who is a Cambridge University expert on emerging diseases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am certain that we are going to see more cases. First, health authorities are now – very actively – looking for cases, so we are more likely to spot people with mild versions which we might previously have missed or misdiagnosed," Hammer said as quoted by The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In addition, monkeypox has an incubation period of between one and three weeks so it is likely we will see new infections among those who were in early contact with the outbreak’s first cases," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The media outlet also quoted Prof Keith Neal, of Nottingham University, who said, "Has the virus changed? Well it does not actually appear to be any more lethal, though something may have affected its transmissibility."</p>

<p>"And don’t forget this is a DNA virus and is unlikely to mutate at the rates that RNA viruses do, including those that cause Covid or HIV. Overall, I am not too worried," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) also said that it expects to identify more cases. The global health body said, adding it will provide further guidance and recommendations in the coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The agency added, "Available information suggests that human-to-human transmission is occurring among people in close physical contact with cases who are symptomatic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts are concerned due to the multiple cases because monkeypox is an uncommon disease as its outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Monkeypox illness usually causes symptoms of fever, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes. Chickenpox-like rashes are also found on the hands and face.&nbsp;</p>

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As rare monkeypox infection spreads in different parts of the world, experts are concerned and are on high alert as they analyse and understand the recent surge in cases.

As rare monkeypox infection spreads in different parts of the world, experts are concerned and are on high alert as they analyse and understand the recent surge in cases. Experts are trying to understand how the virus is getting transmitted as cases continue to rise. British scientists have issued a warning that more monkeypox cases will be detected in the coming days, The Guardian reported, quoting Charlotte Hammer, who is a Cambridge University expert on emerging diseases. "I am certain that we are going to see more cases. First, health authorities are now – very actively – looking for cases, so we are more likely to spot people with mild versions which we might previously have missed or misdiagnosed," Hammer said as quoted by The Guardian. "In addition, monkeypox has an incubation period of between one and three weeks so it is likely we will see new infections among those who were in early contact with the outbreak’s first cases," he added. ALSO READ | Monkeypox outbreaks: A list of countries that recorded cases recently. Will it be like COVID-19 pandemic? The media outlet also quoted Prof Keith Neal, of Nottingham University, who said, "Has the virus changed? Well it does not actually appear to be any more lethal, though something may have affected its transmissibility." "And don’t forget this is a DNA virus and is unlikely to mutate at the rates that RNA viruses do, including those that cause Covid or HIV. Overall, I am not too worried," he added. The World Health Organization (WHO) also said that it expects to identify more cases. The global health body said, adding it will provide further guidance and recommendations in the coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox. ALSO READ | Russia was planning to use monkeypox as bioweapon, claims ex-Soviet scientist × The agency added, "Available information suggests that human-to-human transmission is occurring among people in close physical contact with cases who are symptomatic." Experts are concerned due to the multiple cases because monkeypox is an uncommon disease as its outbreaks mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere. The Monkeypox illness usually causes symptoms of fever, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes. Chickenpox-like rashes are also found on the hands and face. 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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