<p>A single home miraculously survived the deadly wildfires in West Maui even as other properties in the vicinity were burned to the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The house, with white walls and a red roof, was left nearly untouched in contrast to the trail of destruction left behind in the neighbourhood.</p>

<p>Not just that, the oceanfront home’s garden was also left intact, blossoming with greenery amidst the apocalyptic devastation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hawaii-wildfire-international-space-station-shares-image-taken-from-space-626273"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;A picture taken from space shows just how massive the Hawaii wildfires are</strong></a></p>

<p>The video of the house is circulating on social media, with users calling it ‘The Red House That Survived Hawaii Wild Fires.'</p>

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<p>So far, thousands of houses have been burned to the ground in Hawaii wildfires, with at least 110 people losing their lives.</p>

<h2><strong>The sight similar to Maria Lanakila Catholic Church</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, a similar sight emerged in the historic town of Lahaina where the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church was left untouched amid the eerie hellscape.</p>

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<p>Aerial footage from local KITV showed a few more buildings were spared from the ravaging wildfires.</p>

<p>Although it was not yet clear why these buildings survived the wildfires, some reports indicate the way they were constructed might have played a key role.</p>

<h2><strong>Why some buildings survived the wildfires?</strong></h2>

<p>Some residents attributed the miracle to the thick concrete walls, which don’t burn.</p>

<p>Tamura, 67, was quoted by San Francisco Chronicle as saying that her grandfather made the house with cement because “of the bugs and dry rot in Hawaii.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hawaii wildfire death toll crosses 100, Biden plans to visit for recovery efforts | Climate Tracker</strong></p>

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<p>“I’m sure it survived because of his knowledge and his construction skills,” she added.</p>

<p>She added that the walls are so thick that they could even block out the noise from the roaring ocean outside.</p>

<h2><strong>150-year-old banyan tree also survived the fire</strong></h2>

<p>Lahaina's century-and-a-half-old banyan tree also seems to have endured the fires.</p>
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<p>As of the latest update on Friday, the iconic tree, boasting 47 trunks, remains upright, although significantly damaged by the flames.</p>

<p>The fate of the tree, originally brought over from India in 1873, remains uncertain.</p>

<p>The fire's devastating toll has tragically reached 110 casualties, leaving over 1,000 residents unaccounted for. To date, authorities in Maui have been able to confirm the identities of&nbsp;five victims.</p>

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A single home miraculously survived the deadly wildfires in West Maui even as other properties in the vicinity were burned to the ground. The house, with white walls and a red roof, was left nearly untouched in contrast to the trail of destruction left behind in the neighbourhood.

A single home miraculously survived the deadly wildfires in West Maui even as other properties in the vicinity were burned to the ground. The house, with white walls and a red roof, was left nearly untouched in contrast to the trail of destruction left behind in the neighbourhood. Not just that, the oceanfront home’s garden was also left intact, blossoming with greenery amidst the apocalyptic devastation. Also read: A picture taken from space shows just how massive the Hawaii wildfires are The video of the house is circulating on social media, with users calling it ‘The Red House That Survived Hawaii Wild Fires.' HOLLYWOOD HOME‼️ ————————— Single home surrounded by burnt out destruction somehow survives Maui wildfires A single home on a block bordering the ocean in West Maui miraculously survived the wildfires that destroyed the resort city of Lahaina. The two-story house appears… pic.twitter.com/cis9tDAPEl — SANTINO (@MichaelSCollura) August 17, 2023 × So far, thousands of houses have been burned to the ground in Hawaii wildfires, with at least 110 people losing their lives. The sight similar to Maria Lanakila Catholic Church Earlier, a similar sight emerged in the historic town of Lahaina where the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church was left untouched amid the eerie hellscape. A miracle? A Catholic church reportedly remains untouched by the wildfires as a symbol of hope in Hawaii Around 67 people have died in the wildfires that has almost totally destroyed the Lahaina town in Hawaii’s Maui. While according to local reports coming out, Maria… pic.twitter.com/VxRzN1wX16 — Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) August 12, 2023 × Aerial footage from local KITV showed a few more buildings were spared from the ravaging wildfires. Although it was not yet clear why these buildings survived the wildfires, some reports indicate the way they were constructed might have played a key role. Why some buildings survived the wildfires? Some residents attributed the miracle to the thick concrete walls, which don’t burn. Tamura, 67, was quoted by San Francisco Chronicle as saying that her grandfather made the house with cement because “of the bugs and dry rot in Hawaii.” Watch: Hawaii wildfire death toll crosses 100, Biden plans to visit for recovery efforts | Climate Tracker × “I’m sure it survived because of his knowledge and his construction skills,” she added. She added that the walls are so thick that they could even block out the noise from the roaring ocean outside. 150-year-old banyan tree also survived the fire Lahaina's century-and-a-half-old banyan tree also seems to have endured the fires. As of the latest update on Friday, the iconic tree, boasting 47 trunks, remains upright, although significantly damaged by the flames. The fate of the tree, originally brought over from India in 1873, remains uncertain. The fire's devastating toll has tragically reached 110 casualties, leaving over 1,000 residents unaccounted for. To date, authorities in Maui have been able to confirm the identities of five victims. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

A lone house remained untouched by the Maui wildfires

<p>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to make history as it looks forward to attempting a successful soft landing on the moon on August 23 under its Chandrayaan-3 mission.</p>

<p>Earlier, the spacecraft performed a successful separation of Vikram lander from the propulsion module on August 17.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Indian space agency on Friday (August 18) released new stunning images of the moon captured by the Vikram lander between August 15 and 17. It also shared a video filmed just after the separation of the lander and the propulsion module. Take a look!</p>

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<p>ISRO said these images were taken by the Lander Position Detection Camera.</p>

<h2><strong>Biggest challenge for ISRO</strong></h2>

<p>ISRO Chairperson S Somanath said that the next biggest challenge for ISRO would be to change the direction of the lander. He mentioned that the initial velocity during the landing process is approximately 1.68 km per second, but this speed runs parallel to the moon's surface.&nbsp;<br />
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The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is currently tilted at almost a 90-degree angle and needs to transition to a vertical position.</p>

<p>The ISRO chief referred to this manoeuvre as the most important step in the landing attempt.</p>

<h2><strong>First de-boosting procedure initiated</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, August 18,&nbsp;at around 4 PM IST, the lander module started 'deboosting'. Deboosting involves decelerating to establish an orbit where the nearest point to the Moon (Perilune) is 30 km and the farthest point (Apolune) is 100 km.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3: Challenges ahead of Vikram lander's solo journey to the Moon</strong></p>

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<p>From Chandrayaan-3 to Russia’s Luna-25 mission and Artemis II, global interest in lunar exploration is growing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why space powers are interested in exploring the moon?</strong></h2>

<p>The first confirmation of lunar water came in 2008, detected by India's Chandrayaan-1 mission. The mission detected hydroxyl molecules across the lunar surface and concentrated near the poles. Water is vital for human life and a potential source of hydrogen and oxygen, crucial for rocket fuel.</p>

<p>Furthermore, Helium-3, a rare isotope on Earth, is estimated to exist in about a million tonnes on the moon. It could offer nuclear fusion energy without radioactive waste, as suggested by the European Space Agency.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-just-a-week-away-from-lunar-soft-landing-625932"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3 just a week away from lunar soft landing</strong></a></p>

<p>Also, valuable rare earth metals, essential for electronics and advanced technologies (like smartphones and computers), are present on the moon, including scandium, yttrium, and the 15 lanthanides. So, further exploration could pave the way for resource mining on the moon.</p>

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to make history as it looks forward to attempting a successful soft landing on the moon on August 23 under its Chandrayaan-3 mission. Earlier, the spacecraft performed a successful separation of Vikram lander from the propulsion module on August 17. Meanwhile, the Indian space agency on Friday (August 18) released new stunning images of the moon captured by the Vikram lander between August 15 and 17. It also shared a video filmed just after the separation of the lander and the propulsion module. Take a look! Chandrayaan-3 Mission: 🌖 as captured by the Lander Position Detection Camera (LPDC) on August 15, 2023#Chandrayaan_3#Ch3 pic.twitter.com/nGgayU1QUS — ISRO (@isro) August 18, 2023 × Chandrayaan-3 Mission: View from the Lander Imager (LI) Camera-1 on August 17, 2023 just after the separation of the Lander Module from the Propulsion Module #Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 pic.twitter.com/abPIyEn1Ad — ISRO (@isro) August 18, 2023 × ISRO said these images were taken by the Lander Position Detection Camera. Biggest challenge for ISRO ISRO Chairperson S Somanath said that the next biggest challenge for ISRO would be to change the direction of the lander. He mentioned that the initial velocity during the landing process is approximately 1.68 km per second, but this speed runs parallel to the moon's surface. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is currently tilted at almost a 90-degree angle and needs to transition to a vertical position. The ISRO chief referred to this manoeuvre as the most important step in the landing attempt. First de-boosting procedure initiated On Friday, August 18, at around 4 PM IST, the lander module started 'deboosting'. Deboosting involves decelerating to establish an orbit where the nearest point to the Moon (Perilune) is 30 km and the farthest point (Apolune) is 100 km. Watch: Chandrayaan-3: Challenges ahead of Vikram lander's solo journey to the Moon × From Chandrayaan-3 to Russia’s Luna-25 mission and Artemis II, global interest in lunar exploration is growing. Why space powers are interested in exploring the moon? The first confirmation of lunar water came in 2008, detected by India's Chandrayaan-1 mission. The mission detected hydroxyl molecules across the lunar surface and concentrated near the poles. Water is vital for human life and a potential source of hydrogen and oxygen, crucial for rocket fuel. Furthermore, Helium-3, a rare isotope on Earth, is estimated to exist in about a million tonnes on the moon. It could offer nuclear fusion energy without radioactive waste, as suggested by the European Space Agency. Also read: Chandrayaan-3 just a week away from lunar soft landing Also, valuable rare earth metals, essential for electronics and advanced technologies (like smartphones and computers), are present on the moon, including scandium, yttrium, and the 15 lanthanides. So, further exploration could pave the way for resource mining on the moon. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Over 1000 Wildfires Wreaking Havoc In Canada 

Wildfires are a recurring phenomenon in the western provinces of Canada; however, this year an unprecedented spree has been witnessed.

The situation across Canada is dire, with a total of 1,054 active wildfires, including 230 in the Northwest Territories alone. 


Due to massive wildfires, even the sky in the North American country has turned red. 



The resulting smoke has enveloped Canada and even parts of the United States, leading to health concerns and advisories being issued, urging people to minimise outdoor exposure and consider wearing masks. 



In a concerted response, more than 20,000 residents of Yellowknife are being evacuated as firefighters tirelessly battle to prevent the encroaching wildfires from reaching the city. 


Recent attention has shifted back to the western regions, where wildfires are currently blazing just about 16 km (10 miles) northwest of Yellowknife, the capital of the sparsely populated Northwest Territories.


In Pics | More than 1000 wildfires ravage Canada, sky turns red

<p><strong>From Pakistan</strong>: Police in Pakistan went on an arrest spree Thursday (August 17), detaining over 120 people and booking over 600 under terror charges, after&nbsp;five churches came under attack in Jaranwala city of Faisalabad district on Wednesday.</p>

<p><strong>From Russia-Ukraine crisis:&nbsp;</strong>Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday regretted it&nbsp;won't be able to use American F-16 fighter jets against Russia as&nbsp;no timing on the supply of the war planes has been given</p>

<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3 mission:&nbsp;</strong>Around 1 pm IST, on Thursday, the Indian space agency ISRO announced that the Chandrayaan-3 integrated spacecraft had separated into two parts - the propulsion module and the lander module. The lander module is headed towards the Lunar surface.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/over-100-arrested-600-booked-with-terrorism-charges-after-pakistan-mob-attacks-churches-626412"><strong>Over 120 arrested, 600 booked on terrorism charges after Pakistan mob attacks churches</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373778-church.jpg?imwidth=1920" />More than 100 people were arrested and at least 600 booked in two terror cases in the aftermath of the torching and ransacking of churches in eastern Pakistan city, police said on Thursday (Aug 17).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-sounds-defeatist-says-wont-be-able-to-use-f-16-fighter-jets-this-year-626397"><strong>Kyiv sounds defeatist, says 'won't be able' to use F-16 fighter jets this year</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/27/362598-untitled-design-52.png?imwidth=1920" />Sounding rather defeated, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat has conceded that his country will not be able to operate the F-16 fighter jets to defend itself from the Russian onslaught, at least this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-3-mission-two-vehicles-have-done-their-job-two-more-to-go-626434"><strong>Chandrayaan-3 mission: Two vehicles have done their job, two more to go</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373729-chandrayaan-3-2.png?imwidth=1920" />As the Indian lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 entered its third and final phase, the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander has now taken over the reins of the high-profile mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/jailed-terrorist-yasin-maliks-wife-added-to-pakistan-pms-caretaker-cabinet-626479"><strong>Jailed terrorist Yasin Malik's wife added to Pakistan PM's caretaker cabinet</strong></a></p>

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<p>In a move that is likely to ruffle feathers within the Indian establishment, Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday (Aug 17) added jailed terrorist Yasin Malik's wife Mushaal Hussein Mullick to his 19-member Cabinet.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-plane-carrying-eight-people-crashes-into-a-road-all-dead-626352"><strong>Video | Plane carrying 8 crashes in landing bid in Malaysia; all aboard, 2 locals on ground dead</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373739-copy-of-untitled-4.png?imwidth=1920" />A small plane carrying two crew members and six passengers crashed in Malaysia's Selangor state while attempting a landing at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, the country's civil aviation authority (CAAM) announced on Thursday (August 17).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maui-wildfire-official-defend-decision-to-not-sound-emergency-sirens-626237"><strong>Maui wildfire: Why were emergency sirens not sounded? An official explains</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/10/372325-the-battle-for-kyiv-2023-08-10t131024912.png?imwidth=1920" />Herman Andaya, Maui's emergency management chief on Wednesday (August 17) defended the agency's decision to not sound sirens during last week's deadly wildfire. Questions are now being raised about whether sounding sirens might have saved lives.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/plant-based-edible-vegan-bones-to-soon-be-reality-products-expected-by-august-end-626470"><strong>Plant-based edible vegan bones to soon be reality, products expected by August end</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373821-3840.jpg?imwidth=1920" />A Slovenia-based vegan food company is very close to realising the idea of manufacturing edible vegan bones. The company, named Juicy Marbles, initially wanted to produce bones that are compostable.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-executes-us-national-convicted-of-torturing-killing-his-egyptian-father-626325"><strong>Saudi Arabia executes US national convicted of torturing, killing his Egyptian father</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373723-succession-2023-08-17t135541044.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Aug 16) executed a US national who was convicted of torturing and killing his Egyptian father, as per state media reports. The latest sentence has brought to 19 the toll of foreign nationals sentenced to death this year in the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jay-shah-held-two-hour-long-meeting-with-rahul-dravid-in-miami-ahead-of-usa-leg-against-west-indies-626359"><strong>Jay Shah held a two-hour long meeting with Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of USA leg against West Indies</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373742-untitled-design-2023-08-17t160704301.jpg?imwidth=1920" />The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is said to have held a two-hour long closed-door meeting with India men’s team coach Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of the USA leg against West Indies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-made-in-heaven-makers-deny-dalit-wedding-episode-appropriated-authors-work-we-categorically-deny-any-claim-626483"><strong>Made in Heaven makers deny Dalit wedding episode appropriated author's work</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/17/373829-made-in-heaven-dalit-wedding.png?imwidth=1920" />Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, the creators of Amazon Prime Video India's popular series Made in Heaven, have responded to claims made by journalist and author Yashica Dutt.&nbsp;</p>


From Pakistan: Police in Pakistan went on an arrest spree Thursday (August 17), detaining over 120 people and booking over 600 under terror charges, after five churches came under attack in Jaranwala city of Faisalabad district on Wednesday.

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<p>A Slovenia-based vegan food company is very close to realising the idea of manufacturing edible vegan bones. The company, named Juicy Marbles, initially wanted to produce bones that are compostable. However, later they realised they could produce bones that could be directly consumed.</p>

<p>The company has announced the first products will be available as early as late August in the UK, EU and US. The price of the product is not finalised yet and the company is open to customer feedback before it overhauls the product’s recipe, name and packaging.</p>

<p>Plant-based meat companies have focused on innovation even as the high cost of living crisis drives their business to the ground.</p>

<p>Vladimir Mićković, co-founder of Juicy Marbles, said the idea of producing bones from plants was “just fun.” He said, “To some, bones from plants may be an ideological provocation, but we shouldn’t take these things too seriously.”</p>

<p>“There is a culture of celebration, sharing, and belonging around meat [and] anyone cutting down on meat can feel excluded from cultural traditions,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>How will bones be consumed?</strong></h2>

<p>The company says the plant-based bones will need to be baked or fried before consumption. Baking will turn the bones into a crispy snack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We started off just by not wanting the bones to be garbage,” Mićković said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“My hope is that we can also infuse the bones with flavour, so you could also cook them in a broth. The most important thing is that we see how people react,” he further said.</p>

<h2><strong>Plant-based meat alternatives rapidly expanding</strong></h2>

<p>Alternative meat options continue to expand their presence. Aleph Farms, an Israeli company, has taken a significant step by submitting an application for sales approval to the UK's food regulator. They have developed a unique method of cultivating steak using real meat cells in vats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This application marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Europe, following the approval of two cultivated chicken products in the US back in June. Another noteworthy development comes from Mewery, a Czech company, which introduced a burger crafted from cultivated pork around the same time.</p>

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<p>Massive downpour hit Germany’s Frankfurt airport Wednesday (August 16), deluging streets, turning runways into swimming pools and triggering mass cancellations of flights.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">⛈️🌊🇩🇪 - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Frankfurt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Frankfurt</a> Airport Submerged: 70 Flights Cancelled due to Heavy Rain.<br />
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<p>Videos circulating on the internet showed waterlogged streets and the airport completely flooded.</p>

<p>AFP reported at least 100 flights were cancelled and another 23 were diverted to other airports.</p>
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<p>Authorities reported that a big storm swept over southwest Germany late Wednesday, unleashing massive floods and over 25,000 bolts of lightning within an hour.</p>

<h2><strong>Fire service launched over 500 operations</strong></h2>

<p>Following the mayhem caused due to heavy rains, the fire service in Germany’s financial capital said they launched over 500 operations related to the storm.</p>

<p>Officials said they were called to help as more than 350 instances of flooding into buildings and fallen trees were reported. Even off-duty personnel had to be called in, AFP reported.</p>

<p>The storm also affected other areas, with Gelsenkirchen, in the region North Rhine-Westphalia, hard hit.</p>

<h2><strong>Weather forecast</strong></h2>

<p>As per a report from The Local, a German publication, the weather service earlier predicted thunderstorms throughout the nation except for the northwest region. The forecast indicated that these thunderstorms were expected to bring intense rainfall, ranging from 25 to 40 litres per square metre in a short span of time, along with a potential for flooding in certain areas.</p>

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<p>Last week, southern Germany experienced heavy showers, resulting in an unusual hail event in the city of Reutlingen.</p>

<p>While the size of the hailstones was ordinary, the quantity that descended was extraordinary, accumulating up to a foot within an hour.</p>

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<p>This led to a peculiar scene of snowplows being put to use to clear streets and roads, with over 250 firefighters and city personnel deployed on duty, as reported by The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, localised flooding occurred as melting snow flowed into basements and underground parking areas.&nbsp;</p>

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Massive downpour hit Germany’s Frankfurt airport Wednesday (August 16), deluging streets, turning runways into swimming pools and triggering mass cancellations of flights.

Massive downpour hit Germany’s Frankfurt airport Wednesday (August 16), deluging streets, turning runways into swimming pools and triggering mass cancellations of flights. ⛈️🌊🇩🇪 - #Frankfurt Airport Submerged: 70 Flights Cancelled due to Heavy Rain. Video shows the runways flooded at one of the country's main travel hubs. It's reported that some passengers were unable to leave flights that had just landed. pic.twitter.com/EFKwImt4jn — 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformantofc) August 17, 2023 × Videos circulating on the internet showed waterlogged streets and the airport completely flooded. AFP reported at least 100 flights were cancelled and another 23 were diverted to other airports. Authorities reported that a big storm swept over southwest Germany late Wednesday, unleashing massive floods and over 25,000 bolts of lightning within an hour. Fire service launched over 500 operations Following the mayhem caused due to heavy rains, the fire service in Germany’s financial capital said they launched over 500 operations related to the storm. Officials said they were called to help as more than 350 instances of flooding into buildings and fallen trees were reported. Even off-duty personnel had to be called in, AFP reported. The storm also affected other areas, with Gelsenkirchen, in the region North Rhine-Westphalia, hard hit. Weather forecast As per a report from The Local, a German publication, the weather service earlier predicted thunderstorms throughout the nation except for the northwest region. The forecast indicated that these thunderstorms were expected to bring intense rainfall, ranging from 25 to 40 litres per square metre in a short span of time, along with a potential for flooding in certain areas. Watch: India restricts imports of laptops | Biden spotted chilling at a beach × Last week, southern Germany experienced heavy showers, resulting in an unusual hail event in the city of Reutlingen. While the size of the hailstones was ordinary, the quantity that descended was extraordinary, accumulating up to a foot within an hour. Also read: The many controversies surrounding Twitter since Elon Musk took over This led to a peculiar scene of snowplows being put to use to clear streets and roads, with over 250 firefighters and city personnel deployed on duty, as reported by The Guardian. Subsequently, localised flooding occurred as melting snow flowed into basements and underground parking areas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A stunning stone art inspired by the Konark Sun Temple located in India's eastern state Odisha has been unveiled at the Times Square in New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The artwork, made of sandstone, was unveiled by Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna on Tuesday (August 15), marking India’s 77th Independence Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The artwork shows 24 wheels of the Konark Sun Temple, giving a glimpse of the rich Indian heritage and an opportunity to Americans to get an idea of the temple’s architecture.</p>

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<p>Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vikas Khanna wrote, “This majestic Stone Art inspired by The Konark Temple will be displayed until Tuesday, Aug 22nd. (44th &amp; Broadway) Please visit Times Square with your friends &amp; family to fall in love with Odisha’s brilliant artists.”</p>

<h2><strong>Replica will be transferred to Khanna’s restaurant</strong></h2>

<p>According to media reports, the replica will be displayed at Times Square till Tuesday, August 22. Khanna said that the artwork will be later installed at his upcoming flagship restaurant in New York City in 2024.</p>

<p>The sandstone-made artwork weighs about 1,750kg and is made by Indian artist Amaresh Chandra Bindhani and his team.</p>

<h2><strong>Statement by Indian Consulate General in New York</strong></h2>

<p>The replica was unveiled in the presence of hundreds of community members from India and the US, along with India’s Consulate General in New York Randhir Jaiswal.</p>

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<p>“We have a lot together to do in the digital age, in the knowledge world and we count on all your support. The message of India, then, today and tomorrow will be of togetherness and unity. I once again convey my warmest wishes to all of you,” Jaiswal was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.</p>

<h2><strong>About Konark Temple</strong></h2>

<p>India’s Konark Temple is a 13th-century Sun temple located in the Puri district of Odisha state. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exquisite architecture.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is dedicated to the Sun God and is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with intricate stone carvings depicting various scenes from life and mythology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple's main sanctum once held a massive black granite statue of the Sun God riding a chariot, but it is no longer present.&nbsp;</p>

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A stunning stone art inspired by the Konark Sun Temple located in India's eastern state Odisha has been unveiled at the Times Square in New York. The artwork, made of sandstone, was unveiled by Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna on Tuesday (August 15), marking India’s 77th Independence Day.

A stunning stone art inspired by the Konark Sun Temple located in India's eastern state Odisha has been unveiled at the Times Square in New York. The artwork, made of sandstone, was unveiled by Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna on Tuesday (August 15), marking India’s 77th Independence Day. The artwork shows 24 wheels of the Konark Sun Temple, giving a glimpse of the rich Indian heritage and an opportunity to Americans to get an idea of the temple’s architecture. Congratulate entrepreneur & celebrity chef @TheVikasKhanna on unveiling a replica of #KonarkTemple wheel at Times Square, New York on the occasion of India’s 77th #IndependenceDay. Thank Mr Khanna for showcasing #Odisha’s timeless sculpture before the world and appreciate the… pic.twitter.com/j4KxJlp8f4 — Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 16, 2023 × This majestic Stone Art inspired by The Konark Temple will be displayed until Tuesday, Aug 22nd. (44th & Broadway) Please visit Times Square with your friends & family to fall in love with Odisha’s brilliant artists. ❤️ Afterwards it will be installed at my upcoming flagship… pic.twitter.com/aAa6MJ4dOA — Vikas Khanna (@TheVikasKhanna) August 16, 2023 × Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vikas Khanna wrote, “This majestic Stone Art inspired by The Konark Temple will be displayed until Tuesday, Aug 22nd. (44th & Broadway) Please visit Times Square with your friends & family to fall in love with Odisha’s brilliant artists.” Replica will be transferred to Khanna’s restaurant According to media reports, the replica will be displayed at Times Square till Tuesday, August 22. Khanna said that the artwork will be later installed at his upcoming flagship restaurant in New York City in 2024. The sandstone-made artwork weighs about 1,750kg and is made by Indian artist Amaresh Chandra Bindhani and his team. Statement by Indian Consulate General in New York The replica was unveiled in the presence of hundreds of community members from India and the US, along with India’s Consulate General in New York Randhir Jaiswal. Watch: India approves $7 billion plan for 10,000 electric buses × “We have a lot together to do in the digital age, in the knowledge world and we count on all your support. The message of India, then, today and tomorrow will be of togetherness and unity. I once again convey my warmest wishes to all of you,” Jaiswal was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. About Konark Temple India’s Konark Temple is a 13th-century Sun temple located in the Puri district of Odisha state. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exquisite architecture. Also read: Indian Coast Guard rescues Chinese national in bold Arabian Sea nighttime operation It is dedicated to the Sun God and is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with intricate stone carvings depicting various scenes from life and mythology. The temple's main sanctum once held a massive black granite statue of the Sun God riding a chariot, but it is no longer present. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (August 16) released a handbook laying out a detailed glossary of gender-unjust terms that it suggested must not be used in court language.

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (August 16) released a handbook laying out a detailed glossary of gender-unjust terms that it suggested must not be used in court language. It mentioned a list of words that perpetuate gender stereotypes and must be avoided while drafting pleadings as well as in orders and judgments. Along with the unjust terms, it also released a list of alternative words which it deemed more accurate or appropriate. “The Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes aims to assist judges and the legal community in identifying, understanding and combating stereotypes about women. It contains a glossary of gender-unjust terms and suggests alternative words or phrases which may be used while drafting pleadings as well as orders and judgments,” Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said. Watch: Supreme Court: Financial penalties must be proportionate to profits | India × The handbook noted how several gender-unjust terms were unfairly utilised by courts in the past. It also tried to justify why their use was considered inappropriate and why it may distort the application of the law. Also read: India`s Supreme Court files complaint against fake WhatsApp forwards under CJI`s name “Stereotypes are typically held against individuals by virtue of their membership of a group. They are assumptions or beliefs that individuals belonging to specific social groups have certain characteristics or traits”, the handbook read. Here is the list of words identified as gender-unjust by the Supreme Court along with the alternate recommended phrase. Gender-unjust terms Alternative (appropriate) language Adulteress Woman who has engaged in sexual relations outside of marriage Affair Relationship outside of marriage Bastard Non-marital child or a child whose parents were not married Biological sex/biological male/biological female Sex assigned at birth Born a girl/boy Assigned female/male at birth Career woman Woman Carnal intercourse Sexual intercourse Chaste woman Woman Child prostitute Child who has been trafficked Concubine/keep Woman with whom a man has had romantic or sexual relations outside of marriage Dutiful wife/faithful wife/good wife/obedient wife Wife Easy virtue (e.g a woman of easy virtue) Woman Effeminate (when used pejoratively) Accurately describe the characteristic using a gender neutral term (e.g confident or responsible) Eve teasing Street sexual harassment Faggot Accurately describe the individual's sexual orientation (e.g homosexual or bisexual Fallen woman Woman Feminine hygiene products Menstrual products Forcible rape Rape Harlot Woman Hermaphrodite Intersex Hooker Sex worker Hormonal (to describe a woman's emotional state) Use a gender neutral term to describe the emotion (e.g compassionate or enthusiastic) Housewife Homemaker Indian woman/western woman Woman Ladylike Use a gender neutral description of behaviour or characteristics (e.g amusing or assertive) Layabout/Shirker Unemployed Marriageable age A woman who has attained the legal age required to marry Mistress Woman with whom a man has had romantic or sexual relations outside of marriage Prostitute Sex worker Provider/Breadwinner Employed or earning Provocative clothing/dress Clothing/dress Ravished (e.g she was “ravished” by him) Sexually harassed/assaulted or raped Seductress Woman Sex change Sex reassignment or gender transition Slut Woman Spinster Unmarried woman Transsexual Transgender Transvestite Cross-dresser Unwed mother Mother Violated (e.g he violated her) Sexually harassed/assaulted or raped Whore Woman Woman of loose morals/easy virtue/promiscuous woman/wanton woman Woman Survivor or victim? The handbook noted that an individual who has been affected by sexual violence may identify themselves as either a “survivor” or “victim”. Both terms are applicable unless the individual has expressed a preference in which case the individual's preference should be respected. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (August 16) suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) official accused of molesting a woman at a night club.</p>

<p>IPS Dr A Koan was serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in India’s southwestern state of Goa. Last week, he was relieved of his duties and ordered to report to the state Director General of Police (DGP).</p>

<p>A statement released by the MHA on Wednesday read, “The President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 3 of ALL India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places Dr. A. Koan, IPS (AGMUT:2009) under suspension with immediate effect.”</p>

<p>Koan is a 2009-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>According to media reports, IPS officer Koan allegedly molested a woman at a night club in Goa on August 7. A CCTV footage showing the woman engaged in a heated argument with another person accompanying the IPS officer is also circulating on social media.</p>

<p>A different CCTV footage showed the IPS officer walking around in the washroom in a drunken state.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">ये गोवा के <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NightClub?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NightClub</a> की CCTV है जिसमें महिला A Koan से अपने साथ हुयी बदतमीज़ी के बाद झगड़ती हुयी दिखायी दे रही है और एक व्यक्ति माफ़ी मांग रहा है। तीसरा वीडियो बाथरूम का है जिसमें A Koan नशे की हालत में उसी व्यक्ति के साथ है जो महिला से माफ़ी मांगता दिख रहा है। <a href="https://t.co/p7qrT2P9pl">https://t.co/p7qrT2P9pl</a> <a href="https://t.co/LVYY1HMDXY">pic.twitter.com/LVYY1HMDXY</a></p>
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<h2><strong>State chief minister assured 'strict action'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>NDTV quoted Goa DGP Jaspal Singh as saying that Koan “had already sent a report detailing facts to the state government". He further warned that “IPS officers should not be judged based on isolated instance of misdemeanour".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian Air Force deploys fighter jets along Line of Actual Control (LAC)</strong></p>

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<p>"Don't judge officers of IPS based on isolated instance of misdemeanor. They come out of long, arduous and meticulous training to serve the nation. They have sacrificed lives at the altar of nation and are fighting terrorism, insurgency and naxalism and daily crime," he posted on X.</p>

<p>Additionally, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured of strict action against the IPS officer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bolsters-defence-along-china-border-with-fighter-deployments-enhanced-infra-and-real-time-monitoring-625075"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India bolsters defence along China border with fighter deployments, enhanced infra, and real-time monitoring</strong></a></p>

<p>Such behaviour would not be tolerated, Pramod Sawant said in the state assembly on Wednesday after Goa Forward Party (GFP) MLA Vijai Sardesai raised the matter in the House.</p>

<h2><strong>Koan—A serial offender?</strong></h2>

<p>The GFP MLA also claimed that the accused IPS officer had a track record of “misbehaving with women.”</p>

<p>Sardesai also claimed that he can produce a video clip wherein Koan can be seen asking a staffer at a casino to “sit next to him”.</p>

<p>However, the legislator refused to share more details about the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (August 16) suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) official accused of molesting a woman at a night club. IPS Dr A Koan was serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in India’s southwestern state of Goa.

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (August 16) suspended an Indian Police Service (IPS) official accused of molesting a woman at a night club. IPS Dr A Koan was serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in India’s southwestern state of Goa. Last week, he was relieved of his duties and ordered to report to the state Director General of Police (DGP). A statement released by the MHA on Wednesday read, “The President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 3 of ALL India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places Dr. A. Koan, IPS (AGMUT:2009) under suspension with immediate effect.” Koan is a 2009-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre. What happened? According to media reports, IPS officer Koan allegedly molested a woman at a night club in Goa on August 7. A CCTV footage showing the woman engaged in a heated argument with another person accompanying the IPS officer is also circulating on social media. A different CCTV footage showed the IPS officer walking around in the washroom in a drunken state. ये गोवा के #NightClub की CCTV है जिसमें महिला A Koan से अपने साथ हुयी बदतमीज़ी के बाद झगड़ती हुयी दिखायी दे रही है और एक व्यक्ति माफ़ी मांग रहा है। तीसरा वीडियो बाथरूम का है जिसमें A Koan नशे की हालत में उसी व्यक्ति के साथ है जो महिला से माफ़ी मांगता दिख रहा है। https://t.co/p7qrT2P9pl pic.twitter.com/LVYY1HMDXY — Jitender Sharma (@capt_ivane) August 9, 2023 × State chief minister assured 'strict action' NDTV quoted Goa DGP Jaspal Singh as saying that Koan “had already sent a report detailing facts to the state government". He further warned that “IPS officers should not be judged based on isolated instance of misdemeanour". Watch: Indian Air Force deploys fighter jets along Line of Actual Control (LAC) × "Don't judge officers of IPS based on isolated instance of misdemeanor. They come out of long, arduous and meticulous training to serve the nation. They have sacrificed lives at the altar of nation and are fighting terrorism, insurgency and naxalism and daily crime," he posted on X. Additionally, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured of strict action against the IPS officer. Also read: India bolsters defence along China border with fighter deployments, enhanced infra, and real-time monitoring Such behaviour would not be tolerated, Pramod Sawant said in the state assembly on Wednesday after Goa Forward Party (GFP) MLA Vijai Sardesai raised the matter in the House. Koan—A serial offender? The GFP MLA also claimed that the accused IPS officer had a track record of “misbehaving with women.” Sardesai also claimed that he can produce a video clip wherein Koan can be seen asking a staffer at a casino to “sit next to him”. However, the legislator refused to share more details about the incident. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Singapore on Tuesday (August 15) launched one of the biggest anti-money laundering operations the country has ever witnessed, leading to the seizure of assets worth $736 million.</p>

<p>South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested 10 foreign nationals, including three Chinese, in the crackdown and seized cash, prime properties, luxury cars and other valuable assets.</p>

<p>The authorities said Wednesday it was a well-coordinated operation involving several agencies and more than 400 personnel, including those from the Criminal Investigation Department, Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Special Operations Command or riot police, and Police Intelligence Department.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the allegations against those arrested?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the authorities, the group is allegedly involved in laundering money earned through criminal activities overseas, such as scams and online gambling.</p>

<p>Police said another 12 are assisting the investigations while eight people were put on the most-wanted list and are currently on the run.</p>

<p>The police identified them through extensive investigations, including the analysis of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) made by financial institutions about suspicious activity, as reported by Strait Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Police in action mode</strong></h2>

<p>The police have issued a prohibition of disposal orders for 94 properties and 50 vehicles, collectively valued at over S$815 million, along with various ornaments, bottles of liquor, and wine.</p>

<p>These orders prohibit the suspects from selling the mentioned properties and vehicles as the police open an investigation.<br />
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In addition, the police have seized over 35 associated bank accounts, holding an estimated total balance exceeding S$110 million, to aid investigations and prevent the transfer of suspected criminal proceeds.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, the authorities have confiscated more than S$23 million in cash, over 250 luxury bags and watches, 120 electronic devices including computers and mobile phones, over 270 pieces of jewellery, two gold bars, and 11 documents containing information about virtual assets.</p>

<h2><strong>Singapore’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy</strong></h2>

<p>Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) said in a statement that they were committed to keeping their country from becoming a safe haven for financial criminals.</p>

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<p>CAD director David Chew said, “We have zero tolerance for the use of Singapore as a safe haven for criminals or their families, nor for the abuse of our banking facilities."</p>

<p>“Our message to these criminals is simple – if we catch you, we will arrest you. If we find your ill-gotten gains, we will seize them. We will deal with you to the fullest extent of our laws,” he added.</p>

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Singapore on Tuesday (August 15) launched one of the biggest anti-money laundering operations the country has ever witnessed, leading to the seizure of assets worth $736 million.

Singapore on Tuesday (August 15) launched one of the biggest anti-money laundering operations the country has ever witnessed, leading to the seizure of assets worth $736 million. South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested 10 foreign nationals, including three Chinese, in the crackdown and seized cash, prime properties, luxury cars and other valuable assets. The authorities said Wednesday it was a well-coordinated operation involving several agencies and more than 400 personnel, including those from the Criminal Investigation Department, Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Special Operations Command or riot police, and Police Intelligence Department. What are the allegations against those arrested? According to the authorities, the group is allegedly involved in laundering money earned through criminal activities overseas, such as scams and online gambling. Police said another 12 are assisting the investigations while eight people were put on the most-wanted list and are currently on the run. The police identified them through extensive investigations, including the analysis of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) made by financial institutions about suspicious activity, as reported by Strait Times. Police in action mode The police have issued a prohibition of disposal orders for 94 properties and 50 vehicles, collectively valued at over S$815 million, along with various ornaments, bottles of liquor, and wine. These orders prohibit the suspects from selling the mentioned properties and vehicles as the police open an investigation. In addition, the police have seized over 35 associated bank accounts, holding an estimated total balance exceeding S$110 million, to aid investigations and prevent the transfer of suspected criminal proceeds. Also read: Disney to close Lucasfilm Singapore studio amid industry challenges and restructuring Furthermore, the authorities have confiscated more than S$23 million in cash, over 250 luxury bags and watches, 120 electronic devices including computers and mobile phones, over 270 pieces of jewellery, two gold bars, and 11 documents containing information about virtual assets. Singapore’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) said in a statement that they were committed to keeping their country from becoming a safe haven for financial criminals. Watch: Indian woman jumps from cruise ship, dies in Singapore strait × CAD director David Chew said, “We have zero tolerance for the use of Singapore as a safe haven for criminals or their families, nor for the abuse of our banking facilities." “Our message to these criminals is simple – if we catch you, we will arrest you. If we find your ill-gotten gains, we will seize them. We will deal with you to the fullest extent of our laws,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Singapore’s massive anti-money laundering operation: Cash, assets worth $700mn seized, 10 arrested

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