The election committee chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party resigned Monday after they suffered their worst result since 2009, a party official said.

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Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of a former prime minister, submitted a letter of resignation, the official said, with media reports quoting him as saying he wanted to "take responsibility" for the result.&nbsp;

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The election committee chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party resigned Monday after they suffered their worst result since 2009, a party official said.

The election committee chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party resigned Monday after they suffered their worst result since 2009, a party official said. Also Read | German Finance Minister issues warning over potential US trade war Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of a former prime minister, submitted a letter of resignation, the official said, with media reports quoting him as saying he wanted to "take responsibility" for the result. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s election committee chief resigns, says official 

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, locking in future temperature increases for years to come, the United Nations warned Monday.

Levels of the three main greenhouse gases -- the climate-warming carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- all increased yet again last year, the UN's weather and climate agency said.

The World Meteorological Organisation said carbon dioxide was accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever, up more than 10 per cent in two decades.

The WMO's annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin comes ahead of the November 11-22 COP29 UN climate summit in Baku. 
 
"Another year. Another record. This should set alarm bells ringing among decision-makers," WMO chief Celeste Saulo said in a statement.

"We are clearly off track to meet the Paris Agreement goal." &nbsp;

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Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries agreed to cap global warming at "well below" two degrees Celsius above average levels measured between 1850 and 1900 -- and 1.5°C if possible.

As long as emissions continue, greenhouse gases will keep accumulating in the atmosphere, raising global temperatures, WMO said.

Last year, global temperatures on land and sea were "the highest in records dating as far back as 1850", it said.

Given how long CO2 lasts in the atmosphere, current temperature levels will continue for decades, even if emissions rapidly shrink to net zero.

<h2>- 'Real impact' -</h2>

In 2023, CO2 concentrations were at 420 parts per million (ppm), methane at 1,934 parts per billion, and nitrous oxide at 336 parts per billion.

That marks hikes of 151 per cent, 265 per cent and 125 per cent of the pre-industrial levels before 1750.

"These are more than just statistics. Every part per million and every fraction of a degree temperature increase has a real impact on our lives and our planet," said Saulo.

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CO2 accounts for about 64 per cent of the warming effect on the climate.

Its annual increase of 2.3 ppm marked the 12th consecutive year with an increase greater than two ppm -- a streak caused by "historically large fossil fuel CO2 emissions in the 2010s and 2020s", the report said.

Last year's figure is 11.4 per cent above the 337.1 ppm recorded in 2004.

"CO2 is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than at any time during human existence," the report said, adding that the current atmospheric CO2 level was 51 per cent above that of the pre-industrial era.

The last time the Earth experienced a comparable concentration of CO2 was three to five million years ago, when the temperature was 2-3°C warmer and the sea level was 10-20 metres higher than now, it said.

Just under half of CO2 emissions remain in the atmosphere, while the rest are absorbed by the ocean and land ecosystems.

But now "we face a potential vicious cycle", WMO deputy chief Ko Barret warned.

Climate change itself could soon "cause ecosystems to become larger sources of greenhouse gases", she said.

"Wildfires could release more carbon emissions into the atmosphere, whilst the warmer ocean might absorb less CO2. Consequently, more CO2 could stay in the atmosphere to accelerate global warming.

"These climate feedbacks are critical concerns to human society."

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Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, locking in future temperature increases for years to come, the United Nations warned Monday.

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, locking in future temperature increases for years to come, the United Nations warned Monday. Levels of the three main greenhouse gases -- the climate-warming carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- all increased yet again last year, the UN's weather and climate agency said. The World Meteorological Organisation said carbon dioxide was accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever, up more than 10 per cent in two decades. The WMO's annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin comes ahead of the November 11-22 COP29 UN climate summit in Baku. "Another year. Another record. This should set alarm bells ringing among decision-makers," WMO chief Celeste Saulo said in a statement. "We are clearly off track to meet the Paris Agreement goal." Also Read | 'And he's talking about illegals': Biden slams Musk over 'illegal worker' claims; Tesla CEO hits back Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries agreed to cap global warming at "well below" two degrees Celsius above average levels measured between 1850 and 1900 -- and 1.5°C if possible. As long as emissions continue, greenhouse gases will keep accumulating in the atmosphere, raising global temperatures, WMO said. Last year, global temperatures on land and sea were "the highest in records dating as far back as 1850", it said. Given how long CO2 lasts in the atmosphere, current temperature levels will continue for decades, even if emissions rapidly shrink to net zero. - 'Real impact' - In 2023, CO2 concentrations were at 420 parts per million (ppm), methane at 1,934 parts per billion, and nitrous oxide at 336 parts per billion. That marks hikes of 151 per cent, 265 per cent and 125 per cent of the pre-industrial levels before 1750. "These are more than just statistics. Every part per million and every fraction of a degree temperature increase has a real impact on our lives and our planet," said Saulo. Also Read | Chinese hackers target Trump, Harris campaign ahead of 2024 US election CO2 accounts for about 64 per cent of the warming effect on the climate. Its annual increase of 2.3 ppm marked the 12th consecutive year with an increase greater than two ppm -- a streak caused by "historically large fossil fuel CO2 emissions in the 2010s and 2020s", the report said. Last year's figure is 11.4 per cent above the 337.1 ppm recorded in 2004. "CO2 is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than at any time during human existence," the report said, adding that the current atmospheric CO2 level was 51 per cent above that of the pre-industrial era. The last time the Earth experienced a comparable concentration of CO2 was three to five million years ago, when the temperature was 2-3°C warmer and the sea level was 10-20 metres higher than now, it said. Just under half of CO2 emissions remain in the atmosphere, while the rest are absorbed by the ocean and land ecosystems. But now "we face a potential vicious cycle", WMO deputy chief Ko Barret warned. Climate change itself could soon "cause ecosystems to become larger sources of greenhouse gases", she said. "Wildfires could release more carbon emissions into the atmosphere, whilst the warmer ocean might absorb less CO2. Consequently, more CO2 could stay in the atmosphere to accelerate global warming. "These climate feedbacks are critical concerns to human society." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Greenhouse gases hit new record highs in 2023, warns UN report

The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on Monday, just days after more than 100 people were killed by the worst storm of the year.

Nearly a million people are still sheltering at evacuation centres or with relatives after losing their homes or being driven out by floodwaters brought by Severe Tropical Storm Trami, which struck from October 22.

Now the national weather agency says Tropical Storm Kong-rey will bring heavy rain and severe wind to land in the coming hours&nbsp;and cause rough seas off the east coast.

Kong-rey will strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday and pass close to small Philippine islands in the north as early as Wednesday, the weather service said in a bulletin.

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The lowest of a five-stage storm alert is in place on the country's northeast coast.

Trami, by contrast, struck some of the country's most populous areas.

The government's disaster agency put the death toll from Trami at 116, with 39 missing.

"Considering the current movement, a further westward shift in forecast track is not ruled out," it said of the latest storm, which would bring it closer to the country than earlier forecast.

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It expects Kong-rey to smash into Taiwan at typhoon strength early Friday.

About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Philippines or its surrounding waters each year, damaging homes and infrastructure and killing dozens of people.

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The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on Monday, just days after more than 100 people were killed by the worst storm of the year. Nearly a million people are still sheltering at evacuation centres or with relatives after losing their homes or being driven out by floodwaters brought by Severe Tropical Storm Trami, which struck from October 22.

The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on Monday, just days after more than 100 people were killed by the worst storm of the year. Nearly a million people are still sheltering at evacuation centres or with relatives after losing their homes or being driven out by floodwaters brought by Severe Tropical Storm Trami, which struck from October 22. Now the national weather agency says Tropical Storm Kong-rey will bring heavy rain and severe wind to land in the coming hours and cause rough seas off the east coast. Kong-rey will strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday and pass close to small Philippine islands in the north as early as Wednesday, the weather service said in a bulletin. Also Read | Iraq files UN complaint over Israeli troops using its airspace to attack Iran The lowest of a five-stage storm alert is in place on the country's northeast coast. Trami, by contrast, struck some of the country's most populous areas. The government's disaster agency put the death toll from Trami at 116, with 39 missing. "Considering the current movement, a further westward shift in forecast track is not ruled out," it said of the latest storm, which would bring it closer to the country than earlier forecast. Also Read | North Korea accuses South Korea of drone incursions It expects Kong-rey to smash into Taiwan at typhoon strength early Friday. About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Philippines or its surrounding waters each year, damaging homes and infrastructure and killing dozens of people. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New storm Kong-rey bears down on Philippines after deadly Trami

Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe's biggest economy as it plots a deeper-than-expected overhaul, the carmaker's works council head said.

Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to revamp its business and lower costs, including considering plant closures in Germany for the first time.

"Management is absolutely serious about all this. This is not sabre-rattling in the collective bargaining round," Daniela Cavallo, Volkswagen's works council head, told several hundreds of employees at the carmaker's biggest plant, in Wolfsburg, on Monday.

"This is the plan of Germany's largest industrial group to start the sell-off in its home country of Germany," Cavallo added, not specifying which plants would be affected or how many of Volkswagen Group's roughly 300,000 staff in Germany could be laid off.

The comments mark a major escalation of a conflict between Volkswagen's workers and the group's management, which is under severe pressure to cut costs and remain competitive in light of weaker demand in China and Europe.

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They also heap further pressure on the German government to act on persistent weakness of its economy, which faces a second successive year of contraction and has Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition searching for ways to spur growth. Scholz trails in the polls with federal elections due next year.

Cavallo said Berlin needed to urgently come up with a masterplan for German industry to ensure it does not "go down the drain".

A government spokesperson said Berlin was aware of Volkswagen's difficulties and remained in close dialogue with the company and worker representatives.

"The chancellor's position on this is clear, however, namely that possible wrong management decisions from the past must not be to the detriment of employees. The aim now is to maintain and secure jobs," the spokesperson told a regular briefing.

Cavallo said there was agreement between workers and the board regarding the nature of the problems the carmaker, and many of its European peers, faces, ranging from a slower-than-expected electric transition to fierce competition from Chinese carmakers entering Europe.

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"We are not far apart when it comes to analysing the problems. But we are miles apart on the answers to them," he said.

Monday's announcement follows more bad news for German carmakers last week, with Mercedes-Benz vowing to step up cost-cutting measures after its earnings shrank.

Porsche, which is majority-owned by Volkswagen, meanwhile said it was paring back its dealership network in China to reflect weak demand in the world's largest auto market, also flagging billions of euros in cost cuts.

German carmakers also fear being caught in the crosshairs of a trade war between the European Union and China, with hefty EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles set to come into force this week.

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Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe's biggest economy as it plots a deeper-than-expected overhaul, the carmaker's works council head said.

Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe's biggest economy as it plots a deeper-than-expected overhaul, the carmaker's works council head said. Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to revamp its business and lower costs, including considering plant closures in Germany for the first time. "Management is absolutely serious about all this. This is not sabre-rattling in the collective bargaining round," Daniela Cavallo, Volkswagen's works council head, told several hundreds of employees at the carmaker's biggest plant, in Wolfsburg, on Monday. "This is the plan of Germany's largest industrial group to start the sell-off in its home country of Germany," Cavallo added, not specifying which plants would be affected or how many of Volkswagen Group's roughly 300,000 staff in Germany could be laid off. The comments mark a major escalation of a conflict between Volkswagen's workers and the group's management, which is under severe pressure to cut costs and remain competitive in light of weaker demand in China and Europe. Also Read | PM Modi inaugurates India's first C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility They also heap further pressure on the German government to act on persistent weakness of its economy, which faces a second successive year of contraction and has Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition searching for ways to spur growth. Scholz trails in the polls with federal elections due next year. Cavallo said Berlin needed to urgently come up with a masterplan for German industry to ensure it does not "go down the drain". A government spokesperson said Berlin was aware of Volkswagen's difficulties and remained in close dialogue with the company and worker representatives. "The chancellor's position on this is clear, however, namely that possible wrong management decisions from the past must not be to the detriment of employees. The aim now is to maintain and secure jobs," the spokesperson told a regular briefing. Cavallo said there was agreement between workers and the board regarding the nature of the problems the carmaker, and many of its European peers, faces, ranging from a slower-than-expected electric transition to fierce competition from Chinese carmakers entering Europe. Also Read | PL: Man Utd sack Erik ten Hag as manager after dismal start of season "We are not far apart when it comes to analysing the problems. But we are miles apart on the answers to them," he said. Monday's announcement follows more bad news for German carmakers last week, with Mercedes-Benz vowing to step up cost-cutting measures after its earnings shrank. Porsche, which is majority-owned by Volkswagen, meanwhile said it was paring back its dealership network in China to reflect weak demand in the world's largest auto market, also flagging billions of euros in cost cuts. German carmakers also fear being caught in the crosshairs of a trade war between the European Union and China, with hefty EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles set to come into force this week. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Volkswagen to shut three German plants, plans mass layoff

A severe cyclonic storm, named Dana, battered India's east coast on Friday morning, disrupting some civic services and damaging crops and trees.

Here are some details about its landfall and impact.

<h2>LANDFALL</h2>

The cyclone made landfall a little after midnight (1930 GMT Thursday), crossing the coasts of the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal between Puri and Sagar Island with wind speeds of 100-110 kph (62-68 mph), gusting up to 120 kph (75 mph).

The landfall process finished almost 10 hours later.

<h2>CURRENT POSITION</h2>

The cyclone has weakened into a cyclonic storm and is passing over north coastal Odisha with a maximum sustained wind speed at its centre of 80-90 kph (50-56 mph), gusting to 100 kmph.

It is expected to weaken into a deep depression in the afternoon.

<h2>IMPACT ON HUMAN LIFE</h2>

There were no deaths or injuries reported because of the cyclone.

The states had evacuated more than 700,000 people from the coastal regions and moved them to shelters over the last few days, as the cyclone approached.

<h2>TRAVEL</h2>

The airports in the capital cities of both Odisha and West Bengal had suspended operations from Thursday evening but flight services resumed on Friday morning. Some of the more than 200 trains that had been cancelled also began operations.

<h2>CIVIC SERVICES</h2>

The cyclone hit power lines in Odisha, leaving some areas without electricity, but power is expected to be restored by Friday afternoon.

Trees in some areas were also uprooted and were being cleared.

<h2>PORTS</h2>

There was no damage to the ports - including the country's largest port of Paradip, which is located in Odisha - or any other industry in the region.

<h2>AGRICULTURE</h2>

The heavy rain caused by the cyclone in West Bengal accompanied by a surge in the sea water left some areas inundated and damaged standing paddy crop almost ready for harvest in some fields.

It also spoiled winter vegetables in large agricultural tracts.

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A severe cyclonic storm, named Dana, battered India's east coast on Friday morning, disrupting some civic services and damaging crops and trees. Here are some details about its landfall and impact.

A severe cyclonic storm, named Dana, battered India's east coast on Friday morning, disrupting some civic services and damaging crops and trees. Here are some details about its landfall and impact. LANDFALL The cyclone made landfall a little after midnight (1930 GMT Thursday), crossing the coasts of the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal between Puri and Sagar Island with wind speeds of 100-110 kph (62-68 mph), gusting up to 120 kph (75 mph). The landfall process finished almost 10 hours later. CURRENT POSITION The cyclone has weakened into a cyclonic storm and is passing over north coastal Odisha with a maximum sustained wind speed at its centre of 80-90 kph (50-56 mph), gusting to 100 kmph. It is expected to weaken into a deep depression in the afternoon. IMPACT ON HUMAN LIFE There were no deaths or injuries reported because of the cyclone. The states had evacuated more than 700,000 people from the coastal regions and moved them to shelters over the last few days, as the cyclone approached. TRAVEL The airports in the capital cities of both Odisha and West Bengal had suspended operations from Thursday evening but flight services resumed on Friday morning. Some of the more than 200 trains that had been cancelled also began operations. CIVIC SERVICES The cyclone hit power lines in Odisha, leaving some areas without electricity, but power is expected to be restored by Friday afternoon. Trees in some areas were also uprooted and were being cleared. PORTS There was no damage to the ports - including the country's largest port of Paradip, which is located in Odisha - or any other industry in the region. AGRICULTURE The heavy rain caused by the cyclone in West Bengal accompanied by a surge in the sea water left some areas inundated and damaged standing paddy crop almost ready for harvest in some fields. It also spoiled winter vegetables in large agricultural tracts. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Cyclone Dana’s landfall disrupts life along India’s eastern coast

Security forces on Friday launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir, following the terror attack in the area that left four people, including two soldiers, dead, officials said.

The combining and search operation has been launched along the LoC and the area near the site of the attack. Security forces have sealed the routes around the site of the attack.

Officials said the forces are using human and technical intelligence inputs to aid the search operation which has been launched to trace and neutralise the terrorists behind the attack.

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Senior officers of the police and Army are overseeing the operation.

Two soldiers and two Army porters were killed in the attack on Thursday while another porter and a soldier were injured. Terrorists attacked a vehicle of the force six km from the tourist hotspot Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

The terrorists opened fire on the Army vehicle in the Bota Pathri area when it was headed for the Nagin post in Afrawat range.

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The area is completely dominated by the Army and there were reports recently that a terrorist group had infiltrated during early summer and taken shelter in the higher reaches of the Afrawat range, they said.

The Bota Pathri area was recently opened to tourists.

The prestigious High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), where army personnel are equipped with special training before their deployment in Siachen Glacier, is just a few km from the site of the attack

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Security forces on Friday launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir, following the terror attack in the area that left four people, including two soldiers, dead, officials said.

Security forces on Friday launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir, following the terror attack in the area that left four people, including two soldiers, dead, officials said. The combining and search operation has been launched along the LoC and the area near the site of the attack. Security forces have sealed the routes around the site of the attack. Officials said the forces are using human and technical intelligence inputs to aid the search operation which has been launched to trace and neutralise the terrorists behind the attack. Also Read | Indian parents sending students to Canada, read envoy's warning on poor conditions, Khalistan terror link Senior officers of the police and Army are overseeing the operation. Two soldiers and two Army porters were killed in the attack on Thursday while another porter and a soldier were injured. Terrorists attacked a vehicle of the force six km from the tourist hotspot Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The terrorists opened fire on the Army vehicle in the Bota Pathri area when it was headed for the Nagin post in Afrawat range. Also Read | India-China border row: Disengagement of troops begins in Eastern Ladakh's Demchok, Depsang The area is completely dominated by the Army and there were reports recently that a terrorist group had infiltrated during early summer and taken shelter in the higher reaches of the Afrawat range, they said. The Bota Pathri area was recently opened to tourists. The prestigious High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), where army personnel are equipped with special training before their deployment in Siachen Glacier, is just a few km from the site of the attack Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Terror attack in J-K's Gulmarg: Indian security forces launch combing operation along LoC

The US Justice Department said Thursday that it has reached a $100 million settlement with the Singaporean owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge.

The 1,000-foot (300-meter) M/V Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning of March 26, killing six road workers and blocking the busy shipping channel.

Grace Ocean Private Ltd and Synergy Marine Private Ltd have agreed to pay $101.1 million to settle a civil suit aimed at recovering costs incurred in responding to the disaster and for removing tons of bridge debris from the channel leading to the port of Baltimore, the Justice Department said.

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"Nearly seven months after one of the worst transportation disasters in recent memory, which claimed six lives and caused untold damage, we have reached an important milestone with today's settlement," Benjamin Mizer, a senior Justice Department official, said in a statement.

"This resolution ensures that the costs of the federal government's cleanup efforts in the Fort McHenry Channel are borne by Grace Ocean and Synergy and not the American taxpayer," Mizer said.

The Justice Department said the settlement does not include any damages for eventual rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. That is the subject of a separate claim from the state of Maryland.

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The families of the six road workers who lost their lives are also pursuing legal claims of their own.

The Fort McHenry channel leading to the port of Baltimore, a key hub for the auto industry, reopened to commercial navigation on June 10.

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The US Justice Department said Thursday that it has reached a $100 million settlement with the Singaporean owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge.

The US Justice Department said Thursday that it has reached a $100 million settlement with the Singaporean owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge. The 1,000-foot (300-meter) M/V Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning of March 26, killing six road workers and blocking the busy shipping channel. Grace Ocean Private Ltd and Synergy Marine Private Ltd have agreed to pay $101.1 million to settle a civil suit aimed at recovering costs incurred in responding to the disaster and for removing tons of bridge debris from the channel leading to the port of Baltimore, the Justice Department said. Also Read | Asteroid hits Earth near California moments after being discovered "Nearly seven months after one of the worst transportation disasters in recent memory, which claimed six lives and caused untold damage, we have reached an important milestone with today's settlement," Benjamin Mizer, a senior Justice Department official, said in a statement. "This resolution ensures that the costs of the federal government's cleanup efforts in the Fort McHenry Channel are borne by Grace Ocean and Synergy and not the American taxpayer," Mizer said. The Justice Department said the settlement does not include any damages for eventual rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. That is the subject of a separate claim from the state of Maryland. Also Read | IDF claims Hamas commander who worked as UN aid worker killed in Gaza The families of the six road workers who lost their lives are also pursuing legal claims of their own. The Fort McHenry channel leading to the port of Baltimore, a key hub for the auto industry, reopened to commercial navigation on June 10. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100 million, says US Justice Department

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory's main southern city, killing at least 20 people including children.

Fourteen people were killed in a strike that hit the Al-Fara family home, and a separate raid killed another six, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal.

Bassal said the 14 included nine children under the age of 16.

"The rocket fell next to us, and we were buried under the rubble. My children and sister were killed," Umm al-Ameer al-Fara who survived the strike told AFP.

Next to her, Ihsan al-Fara said there were only "women and children" and no militants in the house.

"My son Issa was killed, he was five years old... All my children were injured," she added.

Relatives combed through their home destroyed following the strike, while others overlooked a large crater filled with household debris, including mattresses and shattered furniture.

AFP photographs showed relatives at the European hospital in Khan Yunis mourning the deaths of children, the bodies of several of them wrapped in white shrouds.

The Israeli military, in a statement giving an operational update, said that "a number of terrorists were eliminated from the air and ground" in southern Gaza.

While Israeli forces continue to operate across Gaza, recent weeks have seen an intensified air and ground assault in the territory's north, where the military reports Hamas militants are regrouping.

The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed 42,847 people in Gaza, the majority civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, data which the United Nations considers reliable.

Vast swathes of Gaza have been reduced to rubble amid Israel's massive air and ground campaign against militants based in the besieged Palestinian territory, displacing almost all of its civilian population of 2.4 million people at least once in the past year.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory's main southern city, killing at least 20 people including children.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory's main southern city, killing at least 20 people including children. Fourteen people were killed in a strike that hit the Al-Fara family home, and a separate raid killed another six, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal. Bassal said the 14 included nine children under the age of 16. "The rocket fell next to us, and we were buried under the rubble. My children and sister were killed," Umm al-Ameer al-Fara who survived the strike told AFP. Next to her, Ihsan al-Fara said there were only "women and children" and no militants in the house. "My son Issa was killed, he was five years old... All my children were injured," she added. Relatives combed through their home destroyed following the strike, while others overlooked a large crater filled with household debris, including mattresses and shattered furniture. AFP photographs showed relatives at the European hospital in Khan Yunis mourning the deaths of children, the bodies of several of them wrapped in white shrouds. The Israeli military, in a statement giving an operational update, said that "a number of terrorists were eliminated from the air and ground" in southern Gaza. While Israeli forces continue to operate across Gaza, recent weeks have seen an intensified air and ground assault in the territory's north, where the military reports Hamas militants are regrouping. The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed 42,847 people in Gaza, the majority civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, data which the United Nations considers reliable. Vast swathes of Gaza have been reduced to rubble amid Israel's massive air and ground campaign against militants based in the besieged Palestinian territory, displacing almost all of its civilian population of 2.4 million people at least once in the past year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Gaza defence agency reports 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime".

Pro-Iran Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen said a cameraman and broadcast engineer were killed in the strike on a journalists' residence in Hasbaya, south Lebanon.

Another TV outlet, Al-Manar, run by Hezbollah, said one of its video journalists was also killed in the strike on a bungalow located in a resort that several media organisations covering the Israel-Hezbollah war had rented out.

"The Israeli enemy waited for the journalists' nighttime break to betray them in their sleep," Information Minister Ziad Makary said in a post on X.

"This is an assassination, after monitoring and tracking, with prior planning and design, as there were 18 journalists there representing seven media institutions. This is a war crime."

Journalists from other media organisations, including Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed, Sky News Arabic and Al Jazeera English, were also resting nearby when the strike hit overnight.

Israel has not commented on the strike, which, according to Lebanon's health ministry, also wounded three other people.

The area where the journalists were located is outside Hezbollah's traditional strongholds.

Israel has been at war with Hezbollah in Lebanon since late last month, in a bid to secure its northern border after nearly a year of cross-border fire from the Iran-backed armed group.

Hezbollah began low-intensity strikes on Israel in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the deadliest in its history.

After nearly a year of war in Gaza sparked by the attack, Israel expanded its focus to Lebanon and last month launched a massive bombing campaign targeting mainly Hezbollah strongholds across the country, sending in ground troops on September 30.&nbsp;

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The war in Lebanon has killed at least 1,580 people, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures.

Israel's military on Friday said it had struck more than 200 militant targets in Lebanon over the past day.

It also announced the deaths of five soldiers in fighting in south Lebanon.

<h2>- Gaza strikes -</h2>

In Gaza, the civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the Palestinian territory's main southern city.&nbsp;

According to agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal, 14 were killed in a strike that hit the home of the Al-Fara family, and another six were killed in a separate raid.

In north Gaza, the Israeli military on Friday said dozens of militants were killed around Jabalia, in north Gaza, over the previous day.

Israel launched a major assault on north Gaza earlier this month, saying it aims to prevent Hamas from regrouping there.

The civil defence's Bassal said "more than 770 people have been killed" in northern Gaza in the 19 days since the Israeli operation began there.

The war in Gaza began with Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

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The militants also took 251 people hostage, 97 of whom are still in Gaza, including 34 the Israeli military says are dead.&nbsp;

Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza has killed 42,847 people, the majority civilians, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, data which the UN considers reliable.

Multiple bids to stop the war have failed, though Israel's key backer the United States has voiced hope that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week could serve as an opening for a deal.

A senior Hamas official told AFP that a delegation from the group's Doha-based leadership discussed "ideas and proposals" related to a Gaza truce with Egyptian officials in Cairo on Thursday.

"Hamas has expressed readiness to stop the fighting, but Israel must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner exchange deal and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," the official said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed mediator Egypt's readiness to reach a deal "for the release of the hostages" held by militants in Gaza.

Netanyahu directed the head of Israel's Mossad spy agency to leave for Qatar on Sunday to "advance a series of initiatives that are on the agenda", his office said.

Qatar, Egypt and the United States have long tried to mediate a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

<h2>- 'Time is running out' -</h2>

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar's leaders in Doha on Thursday on his 11th trip to the region since the start of the Gaza war.

During the trip, which comes less than two weeks before US elections, Blinken said mediators would explore new options.

Israeli and US officials as well as some analysts said Sinwar had been a key obstacle to a deal which would release the hostages still held in Gaza.

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Critics of Netanyahu, too, have regularly accused him of obstructing truce and hostage release negotiations.

An Israeli group representing families of hostages called on Netanyahu and Hamas to secure an agreement to free the remaining captives.

"Time is running out," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.&nbsp;

On Thursday, hostage supporters marched outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence demanding action for their release.

Blinken landed late Thursday in London, where a US official said he would meet on Friday with the foreign ministers of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

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Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime".

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime". Pro-Iran Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen said a cameraman and broadcast engineer were killed in the strike on a journalists' residence in Hasbaya, south Lebanon. Another TV outlet, Al-Manar, run by Hezbollah, said one of its video journalists was also killed in the strike on a bungalow located in a resort that several media organisations covering the Israel-Hezbollah war had rented out. "The Israeli enemy waited for the journalists' nighttime break to betray them in their sleep," Information Minister Ziad Makary said in a post on X. "This is an assassination, after monitoring and tracking, with prior planning and design, as there were 18 journalists there representing seven media institutions. This is a war crime." Journalists from other media organisations, including Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed, Sky News Arabic and Al Jazeera English, were also resting nearby when the strike hit overnight. Israel has not commented on the strike, which, according to Lebanon's health ministry, also wounded three other people. The area where the journalists were located is outside Hezbollah's traditional strongholds. Israel has been at war with Hezbollah in Lebanon since late last month, in a bid to secure its northern border after nearly a year of cross-border fire from the Iran-backed armed group. Hezbollah began low-intensity strikes on Israel in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the deadliest in its history. After nearly a year of war in Gaza sparked by the attack, Israel expanded its focus to Lebanon and last month launched a massive bombing campaign targeting mainly Hezbollah strongholds across the country, sending in ground troops on September 30. Also Read | India-China border row: Disengagement of troops begins in Demchok, Depsang The war in Lebanon has killed at least 1,580 people, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures. Israel's military on Friday said it had struck more than 200 militant targets in Lebanon over the past day. It also announced the deaths of five soldiers in fighting in south Lebanon. - Gaza strikes - In Gaza, the civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the Palestinian territory's main southern city. According to agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal, 14 were killed in a strike that hit the home of the Al-Fara family, and another six were killed in a separate raid. In north Gaza, the Israeli military on Friday said dozens of militants were killed around Jabalia, in north Gaza, over the previous day. Israel launched a major assault on north Gaza earlier this month, saying it aims to prevent Hamas from regrouping there. The civil defence's Bassal said "more than 770 people have been killed" in northern Gaza in the 19 days since the Israeli operation began there. The war in Gaza began with Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Also Read | Taiwan will not cede an inch of its territory, says President Lai The militants also took 251 people hostage, 97 of whom are still in Gaza, including 34 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza has killed 42,847 people, the majority civilians, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, data which the UN considers reliable. Multiple bids to stop the war have failed, though Israel's key backer the United States has voiced hope that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week could serve as an opening for a deal. A senior Hamas official told AFP that a delegation from the group's Doha-based leadership discussed "ideas and proposals" related to a Gaza truce with Egyptian officials in Cairo on Thursday. "Hamas has expressed readiness to stop the fighting, but Israel must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner exchange deal and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," the official said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed mediator Egypt's readiness to reach a deal "for the release of the hostages" held by militants in Gaza. Netanyahu directed the head of Israel's Mossad spy agency to leave for Qatar on Sunday to "advance a series of initiatives that are on the agenda", his office said. Qatar, Egypt and the United States have long tried to mediate a ceasefire in the Gaza war. - 'Time is running out' - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar's leaders in Doha on Thursday on his 11th trip to the region since the start of the Gaza war. During the trip, which comes less than two weeks before US elections, Blinken said mediators would explore new options. Israeli and US officials as well as some analysts said Sinwar had been a key obstacle to a deal which would release the hostages still held in Gaza. Also Read | Japan and US Finance leaders address currency fluctuations in bilateral talks Critics of Netanyahu, too, have regularly accused him of obstructing truce and hostage release negotiations. An Israeli group representing families of hostages called on Netanyahu and Hamas to secure an agreement to free the remaining captives. "Time is running out," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said. On Thursday, hostage supporters marched outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence demanding action for their release. Blinken landed late Thursday in London, where a US official said he would meet on Friday with the foreign ministers of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lebanon reports 3 media workers killed in Israeli strike

France's foreign minister said on Thursday that Paris' international conference for Lebanon raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support.

“We have collectively raised $800 million in humanitarian aid and $200 million for the security forces, that's about $1 billion,” France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said&nbsp;in his closing speech at the conference, which gathered over 70 nations and international organisations.

“We're up to the challenge,” Barrot said.

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French President Emmanuel Macron had called on participants to bring “massive aid” to support the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500, and deepened an economic crisis.

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France's foreign minister said on Thursday that Paris' international conference for Lebanon raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support.

France's foreign minister said on Thursday that Paris' international conference for Lebanon raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support. “We have collectively raised $800 million in humanitarian aid and $200 million for the security forces, that's about $1 billion,” France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in his closing speech at the conference, which gathered over 70 nations and international organisations. “We're up to the challenge,” Barrot said. Also Read | India’s MEA Jaishankar at BRICS says disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue, diplomacy French President Emmanuel Macron had called on participants to bring “massive aid” to support the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500, and deepened an economic crisis. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris international conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges: French foreign minister

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force".

Xi was speaking on the final day of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, a forum Moscow hopes will help forge a united front of nations against the West.

Addressing assembled leaders, Xi said the "common march of the global South towards modernity is a major event in world history".

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"We must be a stabilising force for peace, strengthen global security governance and explore solutions to hotspot issues that address both the symptoms and the root causes," Xi said.

"The world still faces serious challenges to its peaceful development," he warned.

He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the prevention of further conflict in Lebanon.

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"We need to continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, relaunch the two-state solution and stop the spread of war in Lebanon," Xi said.

"There should be no more suffering and destruction in Palestine and Lebanon," he said.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force".

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force". Xi was speaking on the final day of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, a forum Moscow hopes will help forge a united front of nations against the West. Addressing assembled leaders, Xi said the "common march of the global South towards modernity is a major event in world history". Also Read | Jaishankar calls for reforms at ‘outdated’ UN, repeats Modi’s message of peace "We must be a stabilising force for peace, strengthen global security governance and explore solutions to hotspot issues that address both the symptoms and the root causes," Xi said. "The world still faces serious challenges to its peaceful development," he warned. He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the prevention of further conflict in Lebanon. Also Read | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv accuses Moscow of executing four PoWs in Donetsk "We need to continue to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, relaunch the two-state solution and stop the spread of war in Lebanon," Xi said. "There should be no more suffering and destruction in Palestine and Lebanon," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for Gaza ceasefire, prevention of conflict in Lebanon

Asserting that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a “particular need of the day,” India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. 
 
Giving a five point mantra for creating a “more equitable global order”,&nbsp;Jaishankar also called for correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy of the colonial era, which, he said, must be done with respect for territorial integrity.

He made these remarks while representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Outreach session -- hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin -- in Kazan, Russia, on the final day of the BRICS Summit.

“We meet in difficult circumstances. The world must be prepared to think afresh on longstanding challenges. Our gathering is a message that we are indeed prepared to do so,” Jaishankar said.

In his address, he also cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previously spoken words that “This is not an era of war.” “Addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a particular need of the day. Prime Minister Modi has emphasised that this is not an era of war. Disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected,” the external affairs minister said.

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International law should be adhered to, without exception. There should be zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar said at the BRICS Outreach session.

He also said that the “situation in West Asia is an understandable concern,” and there is widespread anxiety that conflict would spread further in the region. 
 
Jaishankar pointed out that the BRICS forum needs to recognise that the benefits of globalisation have been “very uneven”; that the COVID pandemic and multiple conflicts have aggravated the burdens borne by the Global South, and the concerns of health, food and fuel security are particularly acute.

“How do we reconcile this contradiction? How do we create a more equitable global order?” he said and came up with five concrete suggestions.

“By correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy from the colonial era, the world urgently needs more connectivity options that enhance logistics and mitigate risks.

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“This must be a collective endeavour for common good, with utmost respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he said.

He suggested strengthening and expanding multilateral platforms of an independent nature and reiterated India's oft taken position of reforming established institutions and mechanisms, especially the UN Security Council in the permanent and the non permanent categories, the multilateral development banks.

He also criticised that the working procedures of such institutions “are just as outdated as that of the UN.” Offering India's digital public infrastructure and other initiatives, especially for the Global South, Jaishankar said, as a first responder, be it for natural calamities, health emergencies or economic crisis, India seeks to do its fair share.

According to state-run TASS news agency, the Outreach/BRICS Plus is an extended format, which includes more than the 10 BRICS members. 
 
The meeting was attended by delegates from nearly 40 countries, including leaders of a number of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Asian, African, West Asian, and Latin American countries.

It also had heads of international organisations, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

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Asserting that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a “particular need of the day,” India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy.

Asserting that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a “particular need of the day,” India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Giving a five point mantra for creating a “more equitable global order”, Jaishankar also called for correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy of the colonial era, which, he said, must be done with respect for territorial integrity. He made these remarks while representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Outreach session -- hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin -- in Kazan, Russia, on the final day of the BRICS Summit. “We meet in difficult circumstances. The world must be prepared to think afresh on longstanding challenges. Our gathering is a message that we are indeed prepared to do so,” Jaishankar said. In his address, he also cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previously spoken words that “This is not an era of war.” “Addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a particular need of the day. Prime Minister Modi has emphasised that this is not an era of war. Disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected,” the external affairs minister said. Also Read | Indian Home Minister Shah assures Jammu-Kashmir statehood to CM Abdullah International law should be adhered to, without exception. There should be zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar said at the BRICS Outreach session. He also said that the “situation in West Asia is an understandable concern,” and there is widespread anxiety that conflict would spread further in the region. Jaishankar pointed out that the BRICS forum needs to recognise that the benefits of globalisation have been “very uneven”; that the COVID pandemic and multiple conflicts have aggravated the burdens borne by the Global South, and the concerns of health, food and fuel security are particularly acute. “How do we reconcile this contradiction? How do we create a more equitable global order?” he said and came up with five concrete suggestions. “By correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy from the colonial era, the world urgently needs more connectivity options that enhance logistics and mitigate risks. Also Read | US elections: Economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris - A comparison “This must be a collective endeavour for common good, with utmost respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he said. He suggested strengthening and expanding multilateral platforms of an independent nature and reiterated India's oft taken position of reforming established institutions and mechanisms, especially the UN Security Council in the permanent and the non permanent categories, the multilateral development banks. He also criticised that the working procedures of such institutions “are just as outdated as that of the UN.” Offering India's digital public infrastructure and other initiatives, especially for the Global South, Jaishankar said, as a first responder, be it for natural calamities, health emergencies or economic crisis, India seeks to do its fair share. According to state-run TASS news agency, the Outreach/BRICS Plus is an extended format, which includes more than the 10 BRICS members. The meeting was attended by delegates from nearly 40 countries, including leaders of a number of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Asian, African, West Asian, and Latin American countries. It also had heads of international organisations, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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