The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues following&nbsp;recent missile attacks by Russia on civilian targets in Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "The help follows Russia's barbaric missile strikes on civilians throughout Ukraine, and the accumulating evidence of atrocities by Russia's soldiers."

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According to a statement from the US defence department, this military aid includes medical supplies, precision-guided artillery, and high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs). The US air force's official website describes HARM as an air-to-surface tactical missile intended to locate and eliminate adversarial radar-equipped air defence systems. Added to the package is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HUMVEE).

Following discussions at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-is-not-intimidated-by-russian-nuclear-threats-says-secretary-general-525223">NATO</a>, officials from Europe and other parts of the world promised more weapons and air defence systems to Ukraine. This declaration was made on Friday. 
 
The Pentagon intends to provide powerful NASAM anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, and the UK announced last week that it will supply missiles for those systems. Additionally, Britain is sending 18 howitzer artillery pieces and hundreds of drones. The first of Germany's four promised IRIS-T air defence systems has been delivered.

Additionally,&nbsp;<a href="Washington claims Saudi Arabia pushed other OPEC+ nations for oil cut, says report">Saudi Arabia</a> will give Ukraine $400 million in humanitarian relief, according to the Saudi state news agency SPA. It also stated that on Friday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone.&nbsp; 
 
The kingdom's willingness to continue mediation efforts and support everything that helps de-escalate was voiced by the crown prince, according to SPA.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues following recent missile attacks by Russia on civilian targets in Ukraine.

The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues following recent missile attacks by Russia on civilian targets in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "The help follows Russia's barbaric missile strikes on civilians throughout Ukraine, and the accumulating evidence of atrocities by Russia's soldiers." Also read | Danone plans to withdraw from its businesses in Russia, write-off up to $980 million According to a statement from the US defence department, this military aid includes medical supplies, precision-guided artillery, and high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs). The US air force's official website describes HARM as an air-to-surface tactical missile intended to locate and eliminate adversarial radar-equipped air defence systems. Added to the package is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HUMVEE). Following discussions at NATO, officials from Europe and other parts of the world promised more weapons and air defence systems to Ukraine. This declaration was made on Friday. The Pentagon intends to provide powerful NASAM anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, and the UK announced last week that it will supply missiles for those systems. Additionally, Britain is sending 18 howitzer artillery pieces and hundreds of drones. The first of Germany's four promised IRIS-T air defence systems has been delivered. Additionally, Saudi Arabia will give Ukraine $400 million in humanitarian relief, according to the Saudi state news agency SPA. It also stated that on Friday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone. The kingdom's willingness to continue mediation efforts and support everything that helps de-escalate was voiced by the crown prince, according to SPA. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US announces $725mn military assistance to Ukraine, Saudi Arabia to provide $400mn in humanitarian aid

Is Bangladesh heading towards a debt crisis? Dhaka has now requested two billion dollars from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to boost the economy, this comes amid the massive political and economic unrest in the South Asian nation.

Bangladesh seeks $2 billion monetary aid from World Bank, ADB

More than getting admission to a college of your choice, the more tiring thing is to first apply to various colleges. However, turns out that can bring you more than just an acceptance letter.

A 17-year-old high school senior from Philadelphia has been offered nearly $1 million in scholarship money after she applied to several colleges.

Shanya Robinson-Owens is a senior at the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science. She had been applying for colleges and ended up hitting 'submit' for nearly 25-30 colleges, hoping to find a college that suits her requirements and monetary situation.

While she was not hoping to get many acceptance letters, she got the shock of her life as soon as her acceptance letters started coming in her mail.

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"I didn't expect to get this, I knew about the scholarships, but I didn't expect it to be this much, at all," she said.

Once the acceptance letters started pouring in, her family started calculating the amount combining all her scholarship packages and realised the amount was near $1 million.

To keep up with her progress, they even created a hashtag '#KeepingUpWithNya'.

Robinson-Owens has received offers from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, La Salle University in Philadelphia, Temple University in Philadelphia, Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri and Cabrini University in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

However, she is still in the process of touring college campuses and will make a final decision only after finishing off the tours and keeping in mind all important factors.

"I don't want to base it off money and then I don't like the school and not finish," Robinson-Owens, who hopes to pursue a degree in psychology in the fall season, after finishing her high school in June.

More than getting admission to a college of your choice, the more tiring thing is to first apply to various colleges. However, turns out that can bring you more than just an acceptance letter.

More than getting admission to a college of your choice, the more tiring thing is to first apply to various colleges. However, turns out that can bring you more than just an acceptance letter. A 17-year-old high school senior from Philadelphia has been offered nearly $1 million in scholarship money after she applied to several colleges. Shanya Robinson-Owens is a senior at the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science. She had been applying for colleges and ended up hitting 'submit' for nearly 25-30 colleges, hoping to find a college that suits her requirements and monetary situation. While she was not hoping to get many acceptance letters, she got the shock of her life as soon as her acceptance letters started coming in her mail. Also read | Be an 'epic trophy wife like Melania Trump', a pastor tells women "I didn't expect to get this, I knew about the scholarships, but I didn't expect it to be this much, at all," she said. Once the acceptance letters started pouring in, her family started calculating the amount combining all her scholarship packages and realised the amount was near $1 million. To keep up with her progress, they even created a hashtag '#KeepingUpWithNya'. Robinson-Owens has received offers from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, La Salle University in Philadelphia, Temple University in Philadelphia, Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri and Cabrini University in Radnor, Pennsylvania. However, she is still in the process of touring college campuses and will make a final decision only after finishing off the tours and keeping in mind all important factors. "I don't want to base it off money and then I don't like the school and not finish," Robinson-Owens, who hopes to pursue a degree in psychology in the fall season, after finishing her high school in June.

#KeepingUpWithNya: Teen offered $1 million in scholarships after applying in 30 colleges

Britain said it will pledge $227 million in annual civilian and food aid for Afghanistan at a conference on Tuesday in Geneva where officials from about 70 countries and humanitarian organisations will pledge billions of dollars for the war-torn nation.

Dependent on foreign aid, Afghanistan is at risk of receiving 15-20% less funding than it received at the previous donor conference four years ago, diplomats say, as governments are under intense pressure to make savings as they ramp up spending to help their own economies recover from impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Withholding funds at this point, diplomats say, could at least provide foreign governments with some leverage to inject a greater sense of urgency into peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban representatives that began in Qatar in September.

Britain, a country with a long and difficult history of involvement in Afghanistan, is the country's third largest bilateral donor, and the amount being pledged in Geneva will be slightly higher than it pledged at the last donor conference in Brussels four years ago.

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The statement issued by the UK Mission to the United Nations and World Trade Organisation in Geneva said 155 million pounds ($207 million) would be pledged to support peace and stability in Afghanistan and "improve access to education and vital infrastructure."

Britain would "also announce an extra 15 million pounds ($20 million) to the United Nations' World Food Programme" for Afghanistan.

The latest monetary commitment is separate from the 70 million pounds ($93.32 million) security pledge for Afghan forces for 2021, which Britain announced last month.

In Brussels in 2016, Britain had pledged a total of 750 million pounds for four years, which translated into 187.5 million pounds annually.

At the Brussels conference, Afghanistan obtained total pledges of $15.2 billion for 2017 to 2020, equivalent to $3.8 billion a year.

Britain said it will pledge $227 million in annual civilian and food aid for Afghanistan at a conference on Tuesday in Geneva where officials from about 70 countries and humanitarian organisations will pledge billions of dollars for the war-torn nation.

Britain said it will pledge $227 million in annual civilian and food aid for Afghanistan at a conference on Tuesday in Geneva where officials from about 70 countries and humanitarian organisations will pledge billions of dollars for the war-torn nation. Dependent on foreign aid, Afghanistan is at risk of receiving 15-20% less funding than it received at the previous donor conference four years ago, diplomats say, as governments are under intense pressure to make savings as they ramp up spending to help their own economies recover from impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Also read| Boris Johnson says 'escape route' from coronavirus 'in sight' Withholding funds at this point, diplomats say, could at least provide foreign governments with some leverage to inject a greater sense of urgency into peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban representatives that began in Qatar in September. Britain, a country with a long and difficult history of involvement in Afghanistan, is the country's third largest bilateral donor, and the amount being pledged in Geneva will be slightly higher than it pledged at the last donor conference in Brussels four years ago. Also read | No 'normal' Christmas this year, says Britain's Finance Minister Rishi Sunak The statement issued by the UK Mission to the United Nations and World Trade Organisation in Geneva said 155 million pounds ($207 million) would be pledged to support peace and stability in Afghanistan and "improve access to education and vital infrastructure." Britain would "also announce an extra 15 million pounds ($20 million) to the United Nations' World Food Programme" for Afghanistan. The latest monetary commitment is separate from the 70 million pounds ($93.32 million) security pledge for Afghan forces for 2021, which Britain announced last month. In Brussels in 2016, Britain had pledged a total of 750 million pounds for four years, which translated into 187.5 million pounds annually. At the Brussels conference, Afghanistan obtained total pledges of $15.2 billion for 2017 to 2020, equivalent to $3.8 billion a year.

Britain pledges $227 million annual civilian and food aid to Afghanistan

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