<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3d6473ff-a81d-4223-8ea2-acac61671de3}{55}" paraid="985851330" >United States Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the "United States is here to stay” referring to the country's interest in the region both as an economic as well as strategic partner. During her address at the ongoing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Harris once again emphasised the commitment showed by the US towards its Asian allies and said that&nbsp;the country&nbsp;has a “vital interest in promoting a region that is open, interconnected, prosperous, secure and resilient.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{42ef5303-8910-4b86-99e9-eee5c47bf46b}{192}" paraid="1021309575" >“The United States has an enduring economic commitment to the Indo-Pacific, one that is measured not in years, but in decades, and generations,” she said according to Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6177e179-3e73-4485-b355-619723934d42}{124}" paraid="2102071647" >“And there is no better economic partner for this region than the United States of America.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6177e179-3e73-4485-b355-619723934d42}{230}" paraid="44527156" >In the recent past, both China and Russia have criticised the US for "interfering” in the politics of the region when it comes to both the conflict in Ukraine and the political situation surrounding Taiwan. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a01eba6f-f1ab-4f2c-9cda-970ed630ca95}{194}" paraid="770148614" >However, Harris made it clear that the US is currently in conversation with other G7 nations regarding infrastructure investments in Asia and assured that the government will make sure that they are “high-standard, transparent, climate-friendly and does not leave countries with insurmountable debt.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a01eba6f-f1ab-4f2c-9cda-970ed630ca95}{177}" paraid="35048588" >Ahead of the address, Harris attended an emergency meeting with leaders from South Korea, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and Australia after North Korea fired yet another intercontinental ballistic missile.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ffccf61e-2f00-4161-8694-cdb023d7c465}{203}" paraid="590284872" >Harris was quick to criticise Pyongyang and said that it is detrimental to the peace in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{42ef5303-8910-4b86-99e9-eee5c47bf46b}{210}" paraid="468705628" >"It destabilizes security in the region and unnecessarily raises tensions,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{619e873d-a2bb-4264-b112-ff60be42ade8}{74}" paraid="757426922" >French President Emmanuel Macron also reaffirmed his commitment to play a "stabilising role” in the region and said that the main goal for France right now is to avoid any unwanted confrontation.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{eedd161f-31d3-437f-adc7-5c4120bb86c8}{68}" paraid="509039225" >"We don't believe in hegemony, we don't believe in confrontation, we believe in stability," Macron said.&nbsp;</p>

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United States Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the "United States is here to stay” referring to the country's interest in the region both as an economic as well as strategic partner.

United States Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the "United States is here to stay” referring to the country's interest in the region both as an economic as well as strategic partner. During her address at the ongoing Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Harris once again emphasised the commitment showed by the US towards its Asian allies and said that the country has a “vital interest in promoting a region that is open, interconnected, prosperous, secure and resilient.” “The United States has an enduring economic commitment to the Indo-Pacific, one that is measured not in years, but in decades, and generations,” she said according to Reuters. “And there is no better economic partner for this region than the United States of America.” Also read | Nord Stream blasts were an act of sabotage, Swedish prosecutor says In the recent past, both China and Russia have criticised the US for "interfering” in the politics of the region when it comes to both the conflict in Ukraine and the political situation surrounding Taiwan. However, Harris made it clear that the US is currently in conversation with other G7 nations regarding infrastructure investments in Asia and assured that the government will make sure that they are “high-standard, transparent, climate-friendly and does not leave countries with insurmountable debt.” Ahead of the address, Harris attended an emergency meeting with leaders from South Korea, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and Australia after North Korea fired yet another intercontinental ballistic missile. WATCH | Thailand: Dispute over marijuana industry as APEC leaders gather in Bangkok Harris was quick to criticise Pyongyang and said that it is detrimental to the peace in the region. "It destabilizes security in the region and unnecessarily raises tensions,” she said. French President Emmanuel Macron also reaffirmed his commitment to play a "stabilising role” in the region and said that the main goal for France right now is to avoid any unwanted confrontation. "We don't believe in hegemony, we don't believe in confrontation, we believe in stability," Macron said.

'US is here to stay': Kamala Harris reaffirms position on Asia at APEC summit

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{021da7e6-d760-42a8-b97a-73d5ed28bf9c}{25}" paraid="1286917248" >United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not be contesting for the leadership role after the Republicans gained control. Pelosi was the top Democratic leader in the US House for the better part of the last two decades and holds an important place in the politics of the country. During her speech, Pelosi confirmed&nbsp;that she will complete her term as a member of Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{021da7e6-d760-42a8-b97a-73d5ed28bf9c}{33}" paraid="1906775610" >“I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” Pelosi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{021da7e6-d760-42a8-b97a-73d5ed28bf9c}{33}" paraid="1906775610" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeremy-hunt-to-unveil-uk-autumn-budget-today-after-liz-truss-failed-experiment-534990">Chancellor Hunt announces tax hikes, spending cuts in £55 bn autumn budget</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c9b7d7b9-10ea-4672-bbc2-c8db13393698}{69}" paraid="2021939733" >“For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect, and I’m grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c9b7d7b9-10ea-4672-bbc2-c8db13393698}{39}" paraid="1081567909" >The current projections show that the Republicans will gain control of the House but the Democrats were able to hold on to their majority in the Senate. With the US going through major inflation and President Joe Biden facing criticism for his policies, the midterm election results have come as a relief for Democrats who were predicted to lose way more seats by several experts in the recent past.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e971bc47-ec1e-4048-9981-26be36d59762}{190}" paraid="1326233083" >Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, was attacked recently by an assailant carrying a hammer and that is reportedly one of the reasons why the veteran Democrat decided to leave her leadership role.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d76b9218-dd5e-4b7b-bb3d-5daffde3c703}{62}" paraid="1224724236" >While the Democratic Party did not announce any plan for succession, CNN reported that current House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will be the favourite to take Pelosi’s position in the future.</p>

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United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not be contesting for the leadership role after the Republicans gained control. Pelosi was the top Democratic leader in the US House for the better part of the last two decades and holds an important place in the politics of the country.

United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not be contesting for the leadership role after the Republicans gained control. Pelosi was the top Democratic leader in the US House for the better part of the last two decades and holds an important place in the politics of the country. During her speech, Pelosi confirmed that she will complete her term as a member of Congress. “I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” Pelosi said. Also read | Chancellor Hunt announces tax hikes, spending cuts in £55 bn autumn budget “For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect, and I’m grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility.” The current projections show that the Republicans will gain control of the House but the Democrats were able to hold on to their majority in the Senate. With the US going through major inflation and President Joe Biden facing criticism for his policies, the midterm election results have come as a relief for Democrats who were predicted to lose way more seats by several experts in the recent past. Also read | Dutch court convicts three men for MH17 downing, one acquitted Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, was attacked recently by an assailant carrying a hammer and that is reportedly one of the reasons why the veteran Democrat decided to leave her leadership role. While the Democratic Party did not announce any plan for succession, CNN reported that current House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will be the favourite to take Pelosi’s position in the future.

Nancy Pelosi to step down as US House Democratic leader after two decades

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7e94bdc-6970-4c2b-9169-6dc390af72a9}{194}" paraid="1255968305" >Former United States first lady Michelle Obama has always dominated headlines when it comes to a possible presidential run. Since the end of Barack Obama’s tenure as president, questions have been asked about Michelle potentially launching her own campaign. The rumours resurfaced when Hillary Clinton announced her campaign back in the 2016 elections and again in 2020 when she put her support behind Joe Biden. However, when it comes to Michelle herself, she is not a fan of the topic.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f19814d1-f58f-488a-87a2-d7ef5adf3c95}{158}" paraid="528662941" >During an interview with presenter Naga Munchetty&nbsp;on&nbsp;BBC Breakfast, she said that she “detests” being asked about a possible presidential run and gave a clear answer to the question.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{838d4bb2-dd74-4700-b5d6-816fe0d6e837}{250}" paraid="69075353" >“No,” Michelle Obama said to the interviewer.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f51086f6-fa50-4fc7-9aa5-180cecd08aae}{22}" paraid="1688956321" >Biden, who served as vice present in the Obama administration, has always enjoyed the support of both Barack and Michelle. During the interview, she once again praised Biden for his work as president and said that he has introduced a number of major reforms during his term at the White House. However, when it came to endorsing him for re-election, she sounded hesitant to lend her full support.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f51086f6-fa50-4fc7-9aa5-180cecd08aae}{22}" paraid="1688956321" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-results-republicans-lead-in-house-democrats-get-senate-as-washington-sees-divided-govt-534350">Republicans control House, can now investigate Biden</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f51086f6-fa50-4fc7-9aa5-180cecd08aae}{127}" paraid="585934544" >“You know, I, I – I will have to see. It’s a personal decision that he and his family have to make. Probably, if I hadn’t been through it, I would feel more cavalier about opining on it. But I know it’s a personal call and I don’t want to be one of the millions of people weighing in on what he should do, he and Jill should do,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States first lady Michelle Obama has always dominated headlines when it comes to a possible presidential run. Since the end of Barack Obama’s tenure as president, questions have been asked about Michelle potentially launching her own campaign.

Former United States first lady Michelle Obama has always dominated headlines when it comes to a possible presidential run. Since the end of Barack Obama’s tenure as president, questions have been asked about Michelle potentially launching her own campaign. The rumours resurfaced when Hillary Clinton announced her campaign back in the 2016 elections and again in 2020 when she put her support behind Joe Biden. However, when it comes to Michelle herself, she is not a fan of the topic. During an interview with presenter Naga Munchetty on BBC Breakfast, she said that she “detests” being asked about a possible presidential run and gave a clear answer to the question. Also read | Russia targets Ukraine's critical infrastructure in fresh missile strikes “No,” Michelle Obama said to the interviewer. Biden, who served as vice present in the Obama administration, has always enjoyed the support of both Barack and Michelle. During the interview, she once again praised Biden for his work as president and said that he has introduced a number of major reforms during his term at the White House. However, when it came to endorsing him for re-election, she sounded hesitant to lend her full support. Also read | Republicans control House, can now investigate Biden “You know, I, I – I will have to see. It’s a personal decision that he and his family have to make. Probably, if I hadn’t been through it, I would feel more cavalier about opining on it. But I know it’s a personal call and I don’t want to be one of the millions of people weighing in on what he should do, he and Jill should do,” she said.

Michelle Obama provides clear answer on her possible US presidential run

<p>India and the United States are collaborative partners in a wide range of fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, space, and climate change mitigation, said a US Government official. U.S. Consul General Chennai, Judith Ravin was speaking at the India-US Tech Conclave at the Bengaluru Tech Summit.</p>

<p>"The United States is India’s largest trading partner, with $160 billion in bilateral trade in 2021. &nbsp;When it comes to foreign direct investment, the United States is India’s largest investor, with a wide range of companies injecting tens of billions of dollars into the Indian economy, including technology firms like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and Intel" Ravin said. She added that there are more than 650 U.S. companies in Bengaluru alone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Outlining the recent steps taken to advance the bilateral relationship, she referred to the India visit of NASA, Associate Administrator, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, where he met ISRO officials and discussed the ongoing NASA-ISRO joint mission -NISAR. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar or NISAR, one of NASA’s largest bilateral projects to date at a cost of $1.5 billion, will help the world better understand natural resources and hazards, as well as provide information for scientists to better comprehend the effects and pace of climate change. NASA and ISRO continue to examine new avenues of collaboration in the fields of science and technology. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>With regards to research projects, it was mentioned that U.S. National Science Foundation Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan visited India, including Bengaluru, to promote joint U.S.-India research projects involving principal investigators from both nations for collaborative research that can accelerate the development of new technologies, tools, and systems for mutual societal and economic benefit. Dr. Panchanathan also announced the selection of U.S. supplemental funding awards totaling $2.8 million for research projects focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, data science, and edge computing.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Ravin mentioned that the upcoming U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue, the U.S.-India CEO Forum will present more opportunities to grow and create jobs in both countries.</p>

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India and the United States are collaborative partners in a wide range of fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, space, and climate change mitigation, said a US Government official.

India and the United States are collaborative partners in a wide range of fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, space, and climate change mitigation, said a US Government official. U.S. Consul General Chennai, Judith Ravin was speaking at the India-US Tech Conclave at the Bengaluru Tech Summit. "The United States is India’s largest trading partner, with $160 billion in bilateral trade in 2021. When it comes to foreign direct investment, the United States is India’s largest investor, with a wide range of companies injecting tens of billions of dollars into the Indian economy, including technology firms like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and Intel" Ravin said. She added that there are more than 650 U.S. companies in Bengaluru alone. Also read | Indian nationals no longer need Police Clearance Certificate for Saudi visa Outlining the recent steps taken to advance the bilateral relationship, she referred to the India visit of NASA, Associate Administrator, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, where he met ISRO officials and discussed the ongoing NASA-ISRO joint mission -NISAR. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar or NISAR, one of NASA’s largest bilateral projects to date at a cost of $1.5 billion, will help the world better understand natural resources and hazards, as well as provide information for scientists to better comprehend the effects and pace of climate change. NASA and ISRO continue to examine new avenues of collaboration in the fields of science and technology. Also read | Michelle Obama provides clear answer on her possible US presidential run With regards to research projects, it was mentioned that U.S. National Science Foundation Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan visited India, including Bengaluru, to promote joint U.S.-India research projects involving principal investigators from both nations for collaborative research that can accelerate the development of new technologies, tools, and systems for mutual societal and economic benefit. Dr. Panchanathan also announced the selection of U.S. supplemental funding awards totaling $2.8 million for research projects focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, data science, and edge computing. Ravin mentioned that the upcoming U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue, the U.S.-India CEO Forum will present more opportunities to grow and create jobs in both countries.

India-US had $160bn bilateral trade in 2021; US largest investor in India: US Official

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<p>The Western leaders have admitted that the deadly missile that landed in Poland came from Ukraine, not Russia. Their statements have eased the tensions, which could have ended up as a major escalation, involving NATO nations and Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia claimed that it was a Ukrainian S-300 missile that landed in Poland, killing two people. Moscow also said that its nearest strike on Ukraine was 35 kilometres from the Polish border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Poland’s President Andrzej Duda noted that there is no evidence a missile was an "intentional attack", and it was most likely an accident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fears of a full-scale war have been averted but Ukraine has denied the reports and blamed Russia for the incident. Kyiv further demanded "immediate access" to the blast site for investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that the missile was Russian.&nbsp;"I have no doubt that this is not our missile. I believe that this was a Russian missile, based on our military reports,"&nbsp;Zelensky said in televised remarks on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On one hand, Russia has clarified that it has nothing to do with the missile incident in Poland, but the United States said that Russia "bears ultimate responsibility".&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin suggested on Wednesday that Russia is ultimately responsible for the blast as Moscow's forces target Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Blame on Russia&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin said: "We'll continue to work closely with our ally Poland and others to gather more information, and we'll continue to consult closely with our NATO allies and our valued partners."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What we do know is the context in which this is unfolding. Russia is facing setback after setback on the battlefield, and Russia is putting Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure in its gunsights," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Austin opened the virtual meet of the group that is comprised of dozens of countries that back Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly also said that the Poland blast is a "result of Russia's aggression" in Ukraine and the conflict which was "the only reason why it has happened".&nbsp;</p>

<p>NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg was certainly more direct in blaming Russia. He said that "this is not Ukraine's fault." After chairing a meeting of NATO ambassadors, Stoltenberg said that "Russia bears ultimate responsibility as it continues its illegal war against Ukraine."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have also noted that the explosion in eastern Poland came after Russia launched dozens of missile strikes across Ukraine on Tuesday. In the aftermath, Kyiv said led to power outages for millions of people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;WION Dispatch: Poland missile strike: NATO says blast likely by Ukrainian missile&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The Western leaders have admitted that the deadly missile that landed in Poland came from Ukraine, not Russia. Their statements have eased the tensions, which could have ended up as a major escalation, involving NATO nations and Russia. Russia claimed that it was a Ukrainian S-300 missile that landed in Poland, killing two people. Moscow also said that its nearest strike on Ukraine was 35 kilometres from the Polish border. Even Poland’s President Andrzej Duda noted that there is no evidence a missile was an "intentional attack", and it was most likely an accident. ALSO READ | Russia says Ukrainian S-300 missile landed in Poland, praises Biden for 'measured' response Fears of a full-scale war have been averted but Ukraine has denied the reports and blamed Russia for the incident. Kyiv further demanded "immediate access" to the blast site for investigation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that the missile was Russian. "I have no doubt that this is not our missile. I believe that this was a Russian missile, based on our military reports," Zelensky said in televised remarks on Wednesday evening. On one hand, Russia has clarified that it has nothing to do with the missile incident in Poland, but the United States said that Russia "bears ultimate responsibility". US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin suggested on Wednesday that Russia is ultimately responsible for the blast as Moscow's forces target Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. ALSO READ | Joe Biden told NATO that Ukraine air defence missile responsible for Poland blast: Report Blame on Russia In a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin said: "We'll continue to work closely with our ally Poland and others to gather more information, and we'll continue to consult closely with our NATO allies and our valued partners." "What we do know is the context in which this is unfolding. Russia is facing setback after setback on the battlefield, and Russia is putting Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure in its gunsights," he added. Austin opened the virtual meet of the group that is comprised of dozens of countries that back Kyiv. #NATO ambassadors met to address yesterday’s deadly explosion in #Poland. Allies expressed strong solidarity with our valued Ally Poland, and made clear that we will continue to support #Ukraine’s right to self-defence. We remain vigilant, calm & closely coordinated. pic.twitter.com/7LWd73xu6i — Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) November 16, 2022 × Spoke with President Duda @prezydentpl about the explosion in #Poland. I offered my condolences for the loss of life. #NATO is monitoring the situation and Allies are closely consulting. Important that all facts are established. — Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) November 15, 2022 × British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly also said that the Poland blast is a "result of Russia's aggression" in Ukraine and the conflict which was "the only reason why it has happened". NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg was certainly more direct in blaming Russia. He said that "this is not Ukraine's fault." After chairing a meeting of NATO ambassadors, Stoltenberg said that "Russia bears ultimate responsibility as it continues its illegal war against Ukraine." Reports have also noted that the explosion in eastern Poland came after Russia launched dozens of missile strikes across Ukraine on Tuesday. In the aftermath, Kyiv said led to power outages for millions of people. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Poland missile strike: NATO says blast likely by Ukrainian missile × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Missile that landed in Poland 'came' from Ukraine, but US says 'Russia bears ultimate responsibility'

<p>France is reportedly planning its biggest-ever military exercise.&nbsp;As per an AFP report, it will involve 12,000 troops, including NATO allies Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, along with the United States and will happen in the first half of next year.</p>

<p>The wargames are called Orion and come against the background of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. As per a senior French official, they are justified because of the geopolitical context.</p>

<p>"The geopolitical context justifies this exercise," said Yves Metayer, commander of the troop deployment division at the French chiefs of staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the scenario plans for a major confrontation with an unspecified foreign state and that the plan had been in development since 2020 and was a culmination of a French strategic review that was released in 2017.</p>

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<p>Metayer said that the review indicated that preparation for a major conflict was required, given the two decades of "mostly asymmetrical warfare with non-state actors" like Jihadists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Orion will include components for the land, sea, air, and space as well as cyber warfare— along with civilian operations such as transportation and medical services during conflicts.</p>

<p>The first phase will act as a simulation of an intervention in a nation that is being torn apart by militia activity and is a neighbour to a nuclear-armed superpower.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In it, 7,000 soldiers will take part in a sequence featuring naval operations in the Mediterranean and an amphibian and airlift operation. This will reportedly take place in southern France between late February and early May.</p>

<p>The second phase from mid-April to early May will be a simulation of air and land conflict with the aforementioned nuclear superpower and would deploy 12,000 troops in Northern France.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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France is reportedly planning its biggest-ever military exercise. As per an AFP report, it will involve 12,000 troops, including NATO allies Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, along with the United States and will happen in the first half of next year.

France is reportedly planning its biggest-ever military exercise. As per an AFP report, it will involve 12,000 troops, including NATO allies Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, along with the United States and will happen in the first half of next year. The wargames are called Orion and come against the background of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. As per a senior French official, they are justified because of the geopolitical context. "The geopolitical context justifies this exercise," said Yves Metayer, commander of the troop deployment division at the French chiefs of staff. He added that the scenario plans for a major confrontation with an unspecified foreign state and that the plan had been in development since 2020 and was a culmination of a French strategic review that was released in 2017. Also read | Zelensky addresses 'G19' leaders, tells them 'now is the time' to end Russia's war Metayer said that the review indicated that preparation for a major conflict was required, given the two decades of "mostly asymmetrical warfare with non-state actors" like Jihadists. Orion will include components for the land, sea, air, and space as well as cyber warfare— along with civilian operations such as transportation and medical services during conflicts. The first phase will act as a simulation of an intervention in a nation that is being torn apart by militia activity and is a neighbour to a nuclear-armed superpower. Also read | Ukraine: Fresh Russian attacks cause power cuts in several regions In it, 7,000 soldiers will take part in a sequence featuring naval operations in the Mediterranean and an amphibian and airlift operation. This will reportedly take place in southern France between late February and early May. The second phase from mid-April to early May will be a simulation of air and land conflict with the aforementioned nuclear superpower and would deploy 12,000 troops in Northern France. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Ivanka Trump said on Wednesday that she will not be taking part in former United States President Donald Trump’s presidential run for re-election in 2024. Ivanka, who played a major role during Trump’s win in 2016, said that she wants “to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family”. She was also not present at the Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida when Trump officially launched his campaign with the other members of his family including Jared Kushner.</p>

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<p>“I love my father very much. This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family. I do not plan to be involved in politics.”</p>

<p>&nbsp;“While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena. I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the American people and will always be proud of many of our administration’s accomplishments,” she said in a statement according to AFP.</p>

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<p>Both Ivanka and her husband Kushner held important positions in the Trump administration but during the last few years of the tenure, both of them expressed their wish to stay away from mainstream politics. Last year, they also moved from New York to a mansion in Florida.</p>

<p>Trump’s announcement came amidst rising criticism over how his endorsed candidates performed in the US midterm elections and the overall disappointing show by the Republican Party. The former president will now launch his campaign officially and is expected to face tough challenge from Florida governor Ron DeSantis in the Republican primaries.</p>

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Ivanka Trump said on Wednesday that she will not be taking part in former United States President Donald Trump’s presidential run for re-election in 2024. Ivanka, who played a major role during Trump’s win in 2016, said that she wants “to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family”.

Ivanka Trump said on Wednesday that she will not be taking part in former United States President Donald Trump’s presidential run for re-election in 2024. Ivanka, who played a major role during Trump’s win in 2016, said that she wants “to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family”. She was also not present at the Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida when Trump officially launched his campaign with the other members of his family including Jared Kushner. Also read | Artemis 1 launched successfully, NASA ushers in a new era of lunar exploration “I love my father very much. This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family. I do not plan to be involved in politics.” “While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena. I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the American people and will always be proud of many of our administration’s accomplishments,” she said in a statement according to AFP. Also read | Trump waited a long time to become president. Here's all you need to know Both Ivanka and her husband Kushner held important positions in the Trump administration but during the last few years of the tenure, both of them expressed their wish to stay away from mainstream politics. Last year, they also moved from New York to a mansion in Florida. Trump’s announcement came amidst rising criticism over how his endorsed candidates performed in the US midterm elections and the overall disappointing show by the Republican Party. The former president will now launch his campaign officially and is expected to face tough challenge from Florida governor Ron DeSantis in the Republican primaries.

Ivanka Trump distances herself from Donald Trump's 2024 presidency campaign

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ade76735-be94-43ae-943c-c9c6e702a812}{9}" paraid="1181459479" >The United States will be implementing fresh sanctions on a network of individuals and companies who were suspected of helping Russia in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters at the G20 Summit in Indonesia on Monday that the list included 28 companies and 14 individuals&nbsp;from around the world and more actions will be taken on involved financial establishments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0ce55a89-66b1-45af-9066-b2ce1ec57eae}{249}" paraid="48707293" >"This is part of our larger effort to disrupt Russia's war effort and deny equipment it needs through sanctions and export controls," Yellen told reporters according to Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0ce55a89-66b1-45af-9066-b2ce1ec57eae}{243}" paraid="1770055091" >According to Yellen, the organisations and individuals were providing monetary as well as technological support to the Russian authorities and they also played a role in the procurement of drones from Iran. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{007761ae-aac9-42e1-bbf9-35648052c229}{250}" paraid="66259072" >The Iranian drones have added another dimension to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with global powers criticising Tehran for their involvement. The drones were also used extensively by the Russian military for attacking Ukrainian infrastructure amid fight back from the resistance forces in Kherson.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2d1aebd5-cb61-43ae-9d1c-250c78f59ed0}{55}" paraid="2012860271" >The sanctions will be the latest addition to the list of actions taken against companies in Russia which were involved in business with the US. According to the New York Times, most of these companies belonged to the technology sector and the sanctions have reportedly impacted their revenues.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{007761ae-aac9-42e1-bbf9-35648052c229}{129}" paraid="10081598" >The United States have sent around $4.5 billion in aid to Ukraine till now since the start of the conflict and along with the European Union, the authorities have promised to provide further assistance.&nbsp;</p>

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The United States will be implementing fresh sanctions on a network of individuals and companies who were suspected of helping Russia in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The United States will be implementing fresh sanctions on a network of individuals and companies who were suspected of helping Russia in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters at the G20 Summit in Indonesia on Monday that the list included 28 companies and 14 individuals from around the world and more actions will be taken on involved financial establishments. Also read | G20 Summit LIVE | Biden tells Xi hopes to avoid US-China 'conflict' "This is part of our larger effort to disrupt Russia's war effort and deny equipment it needs through sanctions and export controls," Yellen told reporters according to Reuters. According to Yellen, the organisations and individuals were providing monetary as well as technological support to the Russian authorities and they also played a role in the procurement of drones from Iran. The Iranian drones have added another dimension to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with global powers criticising Tehran for their involvement. The drones were also used extensively by the Russian military for attacking Ukrainian infrastructure amid fight back from the resistance forces in Kherson. WATCH | Joe Biden holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid simmering tensions The sanctions will be the latest addition to the list of actions taken against companies in Russia which were involved in business with the US. According to the New York Times, most of these companies belonged to the technology sector and the sanctions have reportedly impacted their revenues. The United States have sent around $4.5 billion in aid to Ukraine till now since the start of the conflict and along with the European Union, the authorities have promised to provide further assistance.

US to sanction entities who helped Russia in procuring military equipment

<p>Donald Trump was expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign after what he had&nbsp; thought will turn out to be a brilliant midterm election for the Republican Party. However, with the Democrats mounting a fightback in both House and Senate races, the inner circle of the former United president seems split on his future. According to The Guardian, top staffers at Mar-a-Lago have&nbsp;advised Trump to go ahead with his campaign announcement while certain allies are not so optimistic.</p>

<p>The Guardian quoted multiple sources close to Trump who confirmed that he is undecided on how to go ahead with his campaign commitments. The loss of Trump-backed candidates in various states has invited massive criticism from all corners and although the presidential run seems inevitable, Trump is off to a rocky start after a public tiff with Florida governor Ron DeSantis. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the report, Trump’s allies have asked him to wait for the Georgia senate run-off between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock before making the announcement. There is a chance that the Georgia seat can end up deciding the senate race and a win for the Trump-backed candidate Walker will be a huge boost for him ahead of the primaries.</p>

<p>The sources claimed that both Trump’s adviser Jason Miller and former White House secretary Kayleigh McEnany has spoken against rushing into the announcement after the losses in Pennsylvania and Arizona.</p>

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<p>DeSantis’ massive victory in Florida has also established him as a viable candidate for the Republicans in the primaries and a lot will depend on when Trump decides&nbsp;to throw his hat into the race.</p>

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Donald Trump was expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign after what he had thought will turn out to be a brilliant midterm election for the Republican Party.

Donald Trump was expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign after what he had thought will turn out to be a brilliant midterm election for the Republican Party. However, with the Democrats mounting a fightback in both House and Senate races, the inner circle of the former United president seems split on his future. According to The Guardian, top staffers at Mar-a-Lago have advised Trump to go ahead with his campaign announcement while certain allies are not so optimistic. The Guardian quoted multiple sources close to Trump who confirmed that he is undecided on how to go ahead with his campaign commitments. The loss of Trump-backed candidates in various states has invited massive criticism from all corners and although the presidential run seems inevitable, Trump is off to a rocky start after a public tiff with Florida governor Ron DeSantis. Also read | Ukrainian forces enter Kherson city following Russian military evacuation According to the report, Trump’s allies have asked him to wait for the Georgia senate run-off between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock before making the announcement. There is a chance that the Georgia seat can end up deciding the senate race and a win for the Trump-backed candidate Walker will be a huge boost for him ahead of the primaries. The sources claimed that both Trump’s adviser Jason Miller and former White House secretary Kayleigh McEnany has spoken against rushing into the announcement after the losses in Pennsylvania and Arizona. Also read | Benjamin Netanyahu to receive mandate to form new government in Israel DeSantis’ massive victory in Florida has also established him as a viable candidate for the Republicans in the primaries and a lot will depend on when Trump decides to throw his hat into the race.

Donald Trump's inner circle split over timing of presidential campaign announcement

<p>Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six weeks after the last significant hurricane, Nicole had threatened coastal regions that were still in shambles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, where NASA's new moon rocket was left out in the elements and anchored to its launch pad to weather the storm, a hurricane warning had been issued for a 240-mile coastline area.</p>

<p>As Nicole travelled inland from Florida's coast on Thursday, it was reduced from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Hurricane Centre reported that the storm, which made landfall along the east coast of Florida north of Miami at 3 a.m. EST, was packing sustained winds of up to 75 mph (120 kph). Later, the speeds decreased to 70 mph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hurricane centre had issued storm-surge advisories for a large portion of Florida's Atlantic coast, advising that wind-driven waves would rush inland and flood low-lying communities far from the coastline.</p>

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<p>When Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 and ploughed across the Florida Peninsula to the Atlantic, leaving an estimated $60 billion in damage and killing more than 140 people, storm surges wreaked havoc throughout the state's Gulf Coast and its eastern seaboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nicole was anticipated to be less powerful when it made an impact than Ian, which made landfall in Florida as a major Category 4 storm. Authorities cautioned, however, that Nicole remained a serious threat, particularly to the buildings and coastline foundations that Ian had weakened.</p>

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Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Six weeks after the last significant hurricane, Nicole had threatened coastal regions that were still in shambles. At the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, where NASA's new moon rocket was left out in the elements and anchored to its launch pad to weather the storm, a hurricane warning had been issued for a 240-mile coastline area. As Nicole travelled inland from Florida's coast on Thursday, it was reduced from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Centre reported that the storm, which made landfall along the east coast of Florida north of Miami at 3 a.m. EST, was packing sustained winds of up to 75 mph (120 kph). Later, the speeds decreased to 70 mph. The hurricane centre had issued storm-surge advisories for a large portion of Florida's Atlantic coast, advising that wind-driven waves would rush inland and flood low-lying communities far from the coastline. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive midterm elections When Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 and ploughed across the Florida Peninsula to the Atlantic, leaving an estimated $60 billion in damage and killing more than 140 people, storm surges wreaked havoc throughout the state's Gulf Coast and its eastern seaboard. Nicole was anticipated to be less powerful when it made an impact than Ian, which made landfall in Florida as a major Category 4 storm. Authorities cautioned, however, that Nicole remained a serious threat, particularly to the buildings and coastline foundations that Ian had weakened. (with inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Nicole weakens from category 1 to tropical storm after making landfall in Florida

A deal for leading cryptocurrency exchange FTX has collapsed after bigger rival Binance said that it was pulling out of the deal. Binance has now signed a non-binding agreement on Tuesday to buy FTX's non-United States' unit to help cover a liquidity crunch.

Binance walks away from FTX deal due to 'mishandled funds'

<p>With disputed Senate races drawing the highest costs, the amount spent on the midterm elections is anticipated to set a new record this year.&nbsp;According to the website Open Secrets, the two most expensive elections in 2022 were for the Senate seats in Georgia and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Republicans are currently spending far more than Democrats, by a margin of about 5 per cent, the research states. 2018's most recent midterm elections saw more money going to Democrats.</p>

<p>In a fight for an open seat in Pennsylvania, former lieutenant governor John Fetterman will face off against Mehmet Oz, a former talk show personality who has Trump's support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Herschel Walker, a former Trump administration appointee, is competing against Raphael Warnock, the current incumbent, who was elected to the Senate in a special election in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Fetterman vs. Oz contest is notable in particular for the quantity of outside funding, which accounts for 61 per cent&nbsp;of all expenditures in the contest.</p>

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<p>Only 55 per cent&nbsp;of the total expenditures in the Warnock vs. Herschel race were made with outside funds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All of the six most costly contests this year were for the Senate, and the only one that the Cook Political Report did not rate as a toss-up was the one in Ohio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another spending record is anticipated at the state level, where Republicans are predicted to outspend Democrats by a bigger margin (57 vs. 43 per cent).</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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With disputed Senate races drawing the highest costs, the amount spent on the midterm elections is anticipated to set a new record this year. According to the website Open Secrets, the two most expensive elections in 2022 were for the Senate seats in Georgia and Pennsylvania.

With disputed Senate races drawing the highest costs, the amount spent on the midterm elections is anticipated to set a new record this year. According to the website Open Secrets, the two most expensive elections in 2022 were for the Senate seats in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Republicans are currently spending far more than Democrats, by a margin of about 5 per cent, the research states. 2018's most recent midterm elections saw more money going to Democrats. In a fight for an open seat in Pennsylvania, former lieutenant governor John Fetterman will face off against Mehmet Oz, a former talk show personality who has Trump's support. Herschel Walker, a former Trump administration appointee, is competing against Raphael Warnock, the current incumbent, who was elected to the Senate in a special election in 2021. The Fetterman vs. Oz contest is notable in particular for the quantity of outside funding, which accounts for 61 per cent of all expenditures in the contest. Also Read: Musk ends remote work for Twitter staff in his first email to employees Only 55 per cent of the total expenditures in the Warnock vs. Herschel race were made with outside funds. All of the six most costly contests this year were for the Senate, and the only one that the Cook Political Report did not rate as a toss-up was the one in Ohio. Another spending record is anticipated at the state level, where Republicans are predicted to outspend Democrats by a bigger margin (57 vs. 43 per cent). (with inputs from agencies)

United States: Five most expensive contests in midterm elections

<p>While scores of social media posts tried to raise questions on democrat victories in the US Mid Term elections, the misinformation didn't come close to the "firestorm" that was Joe Biden's presidential victory in 2020.</p>

<p>As per Reuters while back in 2020, then-President Donald Trump encouraged false stories about election fraud on Twitter;&nbsp;this time around significantly less notable/well-known people did that.</p>

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<p>Some people on Twitter Inc and Meta Platform's Facebook have expressed concerns about the Arizona election results, citing voting machine issues and sluggish counting, but without the same results.</p>

<p>Trump's allegation in 2020 sparked a violent siege of the Capitol, due to which he was even prohibited from using the platform.</p>

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<p>The Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, which is keeping an eye on social media, says that some people are promoting the notion that "Democratic success was the result of widespread fraud, but they don’t have much to hang it on".</p>

<p>As Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at the University of Washington and member of the Election Integrity Partnership consortium puts it, "There's a bunch of balls frozen up in the air and we're just wondering when they are going to come down or if they have disappeared for good."</p>

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<p>Reuters reports that according to the consortium election officials' and online disinformation experts' attempts to refute false information distributed on social media appeared to have been more successful than in 2020, however actions by social media services have "been patchy".</p>

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While scores of social media posts tried to raise questions on democrat victories in the US Mid Term elections, the misinformation didn't come close to the "firestorm" that was Joe Biden's presidential victory in 2020.

While scores of social media posts tried to raise questions on democrat victories in the US Mid Term elections, the misinformation didn't come close to the "firestorm" that was Joe Biden's presidential victory in 2020. As per Reuters while back in 2020, then-President Donald Trump encouraged false stories about election fraud on Twitter; this time around significantly less notable/well-known people did that. Watch | US Midterm Elections and its global impact Some people on Twitter Inc and Meta Platform's Facebook have expressed concerns about the Arizona election results, citing voting machine issues and sluggish counting, but without the same results. Trump's allegation in 2020 sparked a violent siege of the Capitol, due to which he was even prohibited from using the platform. Also read | US President Biden says Twitter owner Musk's relationship with other countries 'worthy of being looked at' The Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, which is keeping an eye on social media, says that some people are promoting the notion that "Democratic success was the result of widespread fraud, but they don’t have much to hang it on". As Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at the University of Washington and member of the Election Integrity Partnership consortium puts it, "There's a bunch of balls frozen up in the air and we're just wondering when they are going to come down or if they have disappeared for good." Also read | US Midterm Elections 2022: Dead lawmaker wins the election for Pennsylvania State Representative Reuters reports that according to the consortium election officials' and online disinformation experts' attempts to refute false information distributed on social media appeared to have been more successful than in 2020, however actions by social media services have "been patchy". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Markets and people alike are awaiting the official results of the US Midterm elections with bated breath. The question remains; who will win this race, Democrats or Republicans? While we may not know that for sure at this moment, we do know who is winning the seat of Pennsylvania's State Representative.</p>

<p>The answer may come as a surprise. A state lawmaker who passed away from cancer last month, according to news sources citing preliminary results has been reelected, that too in a landslide win.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: US Midterm Election: These 5 states have upheld abortion rights</strong></p>

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<p>As per AFP, on October 9, lymphoma claimed the life of Democratic state legislator Tony DeLuca, who had served as the US lower house's representative for a Pittsburgh suburb since 1983.</p>

<p>However, at the time of his death, it was too late to remove his name from the ballot for the nationwide US congressional elections that were held on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>So the elections went on with his name still in the race. As per the preliminary results based on the counting of around 98 per cent of the ballots, DeLuca retained his seat with 86 per cent votes.</p>

<p>Following the win, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party took to Twitter and said "While we're incredibly saddened by the loss of Representative Tony DeLuca, we are proud to see the voters continue to show their confidence in him and his commitment to Democratic values by reelecting him posthumously."</p>

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<p>DeLuca's victory has prompted a special election that will take place at a later time, even though his opponent, Green candidate Queonia "Zarah" Livingston, received more than 14 per cent of the vote, reports the Guardian.</p>

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Markets and people alike are awaiting the official results of the US Midterm elections with bated breath. The question remains; who will win this race, Democrats or Republicans?

Markets and people alike are awaiting the official results of the US Midterm elections with bated breath. The question remains; who will win this race, Democrats or Republicans? While we may not know that for sure at this moment, we do know who is winning the seat of Pennsylvania's State Representative. The answer may come as a surprise. A state lawmaker who passed away from cancer last month, according to news sources citing preliminary results has been reelected, that too in a landslide win. Watch | Gravitas: US Midterm Election: These 5 states have upheld abortion rights As per AFP, on October 9, lymphoma claimed the life of Democratic state legislator Tony DeLuca, who had served as the US lower house's representative for a Pittsburgh suburb since 1983. However, at the time of his death, it was too late to remove his name from the ballot for the nationwide US congressional elections that were held on Tuesday. Also read | US midterm elections: Michigan, Kentucky lead state abortion rights wins So the elections went on with his name still in the race. As per the preliminary results based on the counting of around 98 per cent of the ballots, DeLuca retained his seat with 86 per cent votes. Following the win, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party took to Twitter and said "While we're incredibly saddened by the loss of Representative Tony DeLuca, we are proud to see the voters continue to show their confidence in him and his commitment to Democratic values by reelecting him posthumously." While we're incredibly saddened by the loss of Representative Tony DeLuca, we are proud to see the voters to continue to show their confidence in him and his commitment to Democratic values by re-electing him posthumously. A special election will follow soon. pic.twitter.com/CfLnSCuvK9 — PA House Dems (@PAHDCC) November 9, 2022 × Also read | Meet John Fetterman, the man who flipped Pennsylvania for Democrats DeLuca's victory has prompted a special election that will take place at a later time, even though his opponent, Green candidate Queonia "Zarah" Livingston, received more than 14 per cent of the vote, reports the Guardian. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2d09d755-024a-4fc6-95b9-753745e666e4}{196}" paraid="1977633820" >The Sonoran Desert toad is somewhat infamous for a toxin it secretes which can be used to have a hallucinogenic experience. The animal appears mostly in North America and several reports claim that people end up having violent episodes after coming in contact with the animal. However, licking them has suddenly turned into a trend in the United States and the authorities are not happy about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{674080b9-75a5-40bb-b3f7-ff280a409874}{64}" paraid="2090167698" >The US National Park Service has come out with an official warning against people trying to lick the Sonoran Desert toad for a quick high. The authorities have stated that the warning is meant to protect people from falling sick due to overexposure to the toxin of the largest toad in the US.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7876164-0066-4553-a96a-4e98c4094a19}{114}" paraid="1310596698" >Toad-licking is not a new practice with many parts of Africa and South America providing such services on the black market. However, the health concerns are equally well documented, and over the years, multiple deaths have been attributed to overdosing or constant abuse of the toxins.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4c0ab45a-24e2-40ff-9eea-b9e83cff22af}{120}" paraid="594133409" >According to the official website of the Organ Pipe Cactus national monument in Arizona, hallucinations and euphoria are the effects of consuming the toxin but can be lethal in high doses.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{98e70e22-a952-40ee-9cb4-adca03f73de9}{53}" paraid="1712084773" >“As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, an unfamiliar mushroom, or a large toad with glowing eyes in the dead of night, please refrain from licking,” it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{22aba575-2a64-43f5-aefc-2a0eadb5ff77}{44}" paraid="953725989" >The warning is not just limited to human beings as the owners were also asked to refrain their dogs from licking the toad as the toxins can also impact them. “Animals that harass this species generally are intoxicated through the mouth, nose, or eyes,” the&nbsp;Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum told The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>


The Sonoran Desert toad is somewhat infamous for a toxin it secretes which can be used to have a hallucinogenic experience. The animal appears mostly in North America and several reports claim that people end up having violent episodes after coming in contact with the animal.

The Sonoran Desert toad is somewhat infamous for a toxin it secretes which can be used to have a hallucinogenic experience. The animal appears mostly in North America and several reports claim that people end up having violent episodes after coming in contact with the animal. However, licking them has suddenly turned into a trend in the United States and the authorities are not happy about it. The US National Park Service has come out with an official warning against people trying to lick the Sonoran Desert toad for a quick high. The authorities have stated that the warning is meant to protect people from falling sick due to overexposure to the toxin of the largest toad in the US. Also read | Ten African countries accuse European Union of endangering global hippo population Toad-licking is not a new practice with many parts of Africa and South America providing such services on the black market. However, the health concerns are equally well documented, and over the years, multiple deaths have been attributed to overdosing or constant abuse of the toxins. According to the official website of the Organ Pipe Cactus national monument in Arizona, hallucinations and euphoria are the effects of consuming the toxin but can be lethal in high doses. Also read | $3 billion in Bitcoin seized by US Department of Justice in a decade old case “As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, an unfamiliar mushroom, or a large toad with glowing eyes in the dead of night, please refrain from licking,” it said. The warning is not just limited to human beings as the owners were also asked to refrain their dogs from licking the toad as the toxins can also impact them. “Animals that harass this species generally are intoxicated through the mouth, nose, or eyes,” the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum told The Guardian.

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Donald Trump's tenure in the Oval Office was full of surprises, it started with his election and then scandals and a series of policy reversals followed, many thought that it would end with his impeachment but it did not and Trump lost the 2020 Presidential election. But over two years later, Trump is back on election campaign trail.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{404419f8-17f8-469b-9f5f-ec9f46dff1c1}{126}" paraid="1485556726" >New Mexico in the United States is one of the states where abortion is legal but a town called Hobbs near the Texas border has passed an ordinance that makes the procedure completely illegal. The development came months after the country’s supreme court overturned the&nbsp;Roe v Wade judgement which ensured reproductive rights all around the US. The ordinance was passed unanimously and it means that abortion clinics can no longer operate in what they called a "sanctuary city for the unborn".&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0a0a41b7-4d6e-4d95-8ab4-3b0705ae09f3}{100}" paraid="978075218" >The decision came as a surprise in a state which has mostly voted for the Democratic Party. Reproductive rights have become a major issue in the US midterm elections and the Democrats, led by president Joe Biden, have promised to codify Roe v Wade into the constitution if they win.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0a0a41b7-4d6e-4d95-8ab4-3b0705ae09f3}{100}" paraid="978075218" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-elections-2022-live-updates-voting-begins-with-experts-favouring-republicans-532269" hreflang="en">US Midterm Elections LIVE | Voting begins with experts favouring Republicans</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a8c229a7-9be8-448f-b38d-e85952fdd5c9}{207}" paraid="913811732" >Currently, there are no abortion clinics in Hobbs but Whole Woman's Health, one of the largest providers of abortions, had previously expressed their wish to open a clinic in the town. It is situated very close to the border and as a result, a clinic will be extremely helpful to people living in Texas.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9b2add26-5c73-4247-ba77-c03f192e732c}{76}" paraid="1169121961" >Texas has already passed laws that virtually outlawed abortions around the world. The new laws also mean that anyone going for an abortion can face up to a life sentence depending on the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f81f7a1b-a0ec-4d8d-aa6e-7731a88bfa7e}{114}" paraid="1510748918" >New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticised the ordinance passed by the Hobbs city council and said that it could be "authored by out-of-state extremists".&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f81f7a1b-a0ec-4d8d-aa6e-7731a88bfa7e}{114}" paraid="1510748918" >"Reproductive health care is legal and protected in every corner of our state," Grisham told Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c22e0eba-3816-4244-895b-c3e2fe76629a}{99}" paraid="1614397390" >"Providers delivering health care have every right to establish a practice, and all women have the right to access medication abortion services, no matter where in New Mexico they call home.”&nbsp;</p>

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New Mexico in the United States is one of the states where abortion is legal but a town called Hobbs near the Texas border has passed an ordinance that makes the procedure completely illegal.

New Mexico in the United States is one of the states where abortion is legal but a town called Hobbs near the Texas border has passed an ordinance that makes the procedure completely illegal. The development came months after the country’s supreme court overturned the Roe v Wade judgement which ensured reproductive rights all around the US. The ordinance was passed unanimously and it means that abortion clinics can no longer operate in what they called a "sanctuary city for the unborn". The decision came as a surprise in a state which has mostly voted for the Democratic Party. Reproductive rights have become a major issue in the US midterm elections and the Democrats, led by president Joe Biden, have promised to codify Roe v Wade into the constitution if they win. Also read | US Midterm Elections LIVE | Voting begins with experts favouring Republicans Currently, there are no abortion clinics in Hobbs but Whole Woman's Health, one of the largest providers of abortions, had previously expressed their wish to open a clinic in the town. It is situated very close to the border and as a result, a clinic will be extremely helpful to people living in Texas. Texas has already passed laws that virtually outlawed abortions around the world. The new laws also mean that anyone going for an abortion can face up to a life sentence depending on the situation. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticised the ordinance passed by the Hobbs city council and said that it could be "authored by out-of-state extremists". WATCH | Everything you need to know about the US midterm elections "Reproductive health care is legal and protected in every corner of our state," Grisham told Reuters. "Providers delivering health care have every right to establish a practice, and all women have the right to access medication abortion services, no matter where in New Mexico they call home.”

Town in New Mexico blocks operation of abortion clinics despite state's support

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f3b89ac2-a18f-4c1e-9b48-33ac4af9b179}{143}" paraid="1632589942" >Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian businessman who is widely regarded as an ally of Vladimir Putin, said on Monday that outside forces interfered in the United States elections. The statement was made in response to a Bloomberg report which accused Prigozhin and others of carrying out various operations including the creation of “troll factories” in order to influence the results of the US elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f3b89ac2-a18f-4c1e-9b48-33ac4af9b179}{143}" paraid="1632589942" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-announces-strategic-requisitions-of-five-companies-for-war-effort-531964" hreflang="en">Ukraine announces 'strategic requisitions' of five companies for war effort</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{81caeb96-b384-43d3-93e4-213464c4c276}{254}" paraid="126282227" >&nbsp;“Gentlemen, we interfered, we are interfering and we will interfere,” Prigozhin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e48c1e18-c1a3-4566-9b4d-4c5240939614}{216}" paraid="2026777436" >“Carefully, precisely, surgically and the way we do it, the way we can,” he added according to Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{15beb53b-1308-440a-b9fc-3f1d4089f484}{139}" paraid="159935898" >In September this year, Prigozhin confirmed that he was the founder of the infamous Wagner mercenary group which was accused of operating in Ukraine. Kyiv said that the mercenary group was helping Russian forces in their operations in Ukraine and were carrying out stealth operations themselves.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8b8e8f9e-6ec9-42cf-b62b-ee848ef13344}{161}" paraid="1925495597" >Following the revelation, the businessman has faced sanctions from a number of countries including the United States, Canada, and Germany. The Wagner mercenary group was also considered to be a danger by various western countries and attempts were made to neutralise its involvement in the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c60e5d9c-a0c9-4572-b7c6-442c76a91cf8}{100}" paraid="310613008" >The announcement came just days ahead of the midterm elections in the US which will hold special importance to Joe Biden’s term as President. The Republican Party already controls the senate and a victory in the House will mean more trouble for the current government. The election will take place on November 8 and multiple experts believe that Donald Trump can announce his presidential campaign in the coming days.&nbsp;</p>

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian businessman who is widely regarded as an ally of Vladimir Putin, said on Monday that outside forces interfered in the United States elections.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian businessman who is widely regarded as an ally of Vladimir Putin, said on Monday that outside forces interfered in the United States elections. The statement was made in response to a Bloomberg report which accused Prigozhin and others of carrying out various operations including the creation of “troll factories” in order to influence the results of the US elections. Also read | Ukraine announces 'strategic requisitions' of five companies for war effort “Gentlemen, we interfered, we are interfering and we will interfere,” Prigozhin said. “Carefully, precisely, surgically and the way we do it, the way we can,” he added according to Reuters. In September this year, Prigozhin confirmed that he was the founder of the infamous Wagner mercenary group which was accused of operating in Ukraine. Kyiv said that the mercenary group was helping Russian forces in their operations in Ukraine and were carrying out stealth operations themselves. Also read | Twitter boss Elon Musk asks Americans to vote for 'Republican Congress' Following the revelation, the businessman has faced sanctions from a number of countries including the United States, Canada, and Germany. The Wagner mercenary group was also considered to be a danger by various western countries and attempts were made to neutralise its involvement in the conflict. The announcement came just days ahead of the midterm elections in the US which will hold special importance to Joe Biden’s term as President. The Republican Party already controls the senate and a victory in the House will mean more trouble for the current government. The election will take place on November 8 and multiple experts believe that Donald Trump can announce his presidential campaign in the coming days.

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<p>To some extent, examinations can be a headache for students, but giving a test twice can be irritating. A bizarre incident happened in the United States as more than 50 high school students in Texas might have to take the tests again after test papers were lost in transit as they apparently flew out of a UPS truck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US, the SAT is a standardised test that is widely used for college admissions across the nation. But some of the Texas high school students are in a state of confusion as their test papers are either flown out of the truck which was transporting them. They were lost or destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US media outlets reported on Monday (November 7) that the incident related to El Paso Independent School District will impact the students of the school who took their SATs on October 27. The reports mentioned that the staff recovered all but 55 tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The school told CNN that they are working on determining a "remedy" for those students who are impacted by the incident. The school also added that it is currently working with the College Board to find a solution.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by media reports, the El Paso ISD officials stated: "El Paso ISD is working closely with the College Board to determine a remedy for the El Paso High School students whose SAT exams were lost in transit after they were securely submitted to UPS."&nbsp;</p>

<p>UPS apologised to the students and in a statement to CNN, it said that "our employees are working to recover as many tests as possible, and we will work with the school to resolve the situation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The driver's actions in this case are not representative of UPS protocols and methods, and we are addressing this with him. Safely meeting our service commitments is UPS's first priority," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the school district, those students whose papers are lost will be able to take the ACT &nbsp;on December 10 at no cost. It is also a standardised test used for college admissions in the US.&nbsp;</p>

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To some extent, examinations can be a headache for students, but giving a test twice can be irritating. A bizarre incident happened in the United States as more than 50 high school students in Texas might have to take the tests again after test papers were lost in transit as they apparently flew out of a UPS truck.

To some extent, examinations can be a headache for students, but giving a test twice can be irritating. A bizarre incident happened in the United States as more than 50 high school students in Texas might have to take the tests again after test papers were lost in transit as they apparently flew out of a UPS truck. In the US, the SAT is a standardised test that is widely used for college admissions across the nation. But some of the Texas high school students are in a state of confusion as their test papers are either flown out of the truck which was transporting them. They were lost or destroyed. US media outlets reported on Monday (November 7) that the incident related to El Paso Independent School District will impact the students of the school who took their SATs on October 27. The reports mentioned that the staff recovered all but 55 tests. The school told CNN that they are working on determining a "remedy" for those students who are impacted by the incident. The school also added that it is currently working with the College Board to find a solution. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Are rich countries reluctant to pay compensation? × As quoted by media reports, the El Paso ISD officials stated: "El Paso ISD is working closely with the College Board to determine a remedy for the El Paso High School students whose SAT exams were lost in transit after they were securely submitted to UPS." UPS apologised to the students and in a statement to CNN, it said that "our employees are working to recover as many tests as possible, and we will work with the school to resolve the situation." "The driver's actions in this case are not representative of UPS protocols and methods, and we are addressing this with him. Safely meeting our service commitments is UPS's first priority," the statement added. As per the school district, those students whose papers are lost will be able to take the ACT on December 10 at no cost. It is also a standardised test used for college admissions in the US. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion; lottery still awaits winner</strong></p>

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<p>The Saturday draw with the massive $1.6 jackpot prize, which was also a record prize amount, drew the numbers &nbsp;28, 45, 53, 56 and 69, and 20 as the Powerball number.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, since no ticket matched all six numbers, organisers announced that Monday's draw will carry a grand prize of $1.9 billion.</p>

<p>While no one won the jackpot, 16 tickets won a $1 million prize each after nailing the five main numbers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the Monday jackpot with the cash prize of $929 million gives a winner the option to encash a lump sum payout or instalments over 29 years. As per AFP, most prize recipients opt for a lump sum payment.</p>

<p>Numerous lottery enthusiasts took to social media to poke fun at their billion-dollar American dream that didn't come true and the posts are hilarious. Take a look:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When you didn’t win the Powerball but neither did anyone else and the jackpot is now $1.9 billion <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Powerball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Powerball</a> <a href="https://t.co/EQJByMFiM6">pic.twitter.com/EQJByMFiM6</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">guys I didn’t win the power ball… looks like I’m still <a href="https://t.co/3iX2RmsNve">pic.twitter.com/3iX2RmsNve</a></p>
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Me calculating the odds that I will win the Powerball. <a href="https://t.co/NFthavgKPr">pic.twitter.com/NFthavgKPr</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Live look at me checking my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Powerball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Powerball</a> numbers. <a href="https://t.co/z6W0EjGQis">pic.twitter.com/z6W0EjGQis</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">checking my losing Powerball ticket like <a href="https://t.co/MZmTsOBdDi">pic.twitter.com/MZmTsOBdDi</a></p>
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<p>The chances of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million. If two winners choose the same set of numbers, they would split the jackpot if there were double winners.</p>

<p>On August 3, a lucky ticket holder in Pennsylvania won the Powerball jackpot, bringing home an estimated $206.9 million. 38 lotteries later, the Powerball jackpot has continued to increase without a single jackpot winner. Let's see if Monday will finally be the day that someone wins.</p>

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The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history. Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize.

The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history. Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize. Watch | US: Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion; lottery still awaits winner The Saturday draw with the massive $1.6 jackpot prize, which was also a record prize amount, drew the numbers 28, 45, 53, 56 and 69, and 20 as the Powerball number. However, since no ticket matched all six numbers, organisers announced that Monday's draw will carry a grand prize of $1.9 billion. While no one won the jackpot, 16 tickets won a $1 million prize each after nailing the five main numbers. Also read | Powerball fever takes over US as the prize jumps to $1.6 billion, the highest ever A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the Monday jackpot with the cash prize of $929 million gives a winner the option to encash a lump sum payout or instalments over 29 years. As per AFP, most prize recipients opt for a lump sum payment. Numerous lottery enthusiasts took to social media to poke fun at their billion-dollar American dream that didn't come true and the posts are hilarious. Take a look: When you didn’t win the Powerball but neither did anyone else and the jackpot is now $1.9 billion #Powerball pic.twitter.com/EQJByMFiM6 — JSWilliams1962 (@jswtreeman) November 6, 2022 × guys I didn’t win the power ball… looks like I’m still pic.twitter.com/3iX2RmsNve — ¡Oye, papito! 🍥 (@_oyepapito_) November 6, 2022 × #powerball Me calculating the odds that I will win the Powerball. pic.twitter.com/NFthavgKPr — That VR Guy ❁ (@SBrain69) November 3, 2022 × Live look at me checking my #Powerball numbers. pic.twitter.com/z6W0EjGQis — Tyler Roney (@TylerJRoney) November 3, 2022 × checking my losing Powerball ticket like pic.twitter.com/MZmTsOBdDi — Jerek (@whiteclawmenace) November 6, 2022 × I can retire now! #Powerball pic.twitter.com/r3TMhz4lIJ — Stephanie (@marylandgirlie) November 6, 2022 × The chances of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million. If two winners choose the same set of numbers, they would split the jackpot if there were double winners. On August 3, a lucky ticket holder in Pennsylvania won the Powerball jackpot, bringing home an estimated $206.9 million. 38 lotteries later, the Powerball jackpot has continued to increase without a single jackpot winner. Let's see if Monday will finally be the day that someone wins. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars.</p>

<p>This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Powerball on a roll</strong></p>

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<p>Dream homes, travel and helping others seems to be among the top ideas as per reports by AFP and Reuters.</p>

<p>Before this, in 2016, a 1.585 billion top prize was the biggest payout, which was split among three lucky ticket holders from California, Tennessee, and Florida.</p>

<p>According to the Powerball organisers, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Additionally, if two winners choose the same set of numbers, the jackpot would be split between them.</p>

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<p>Here's how it works:</p>

<p>A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the jackpot, which on Saturday was estimated at $782.4 million, can be availed by the winner as a lump sum payout or alternatively they could choose to receive payments over a 30-year period.</p>

<p>For a single ticket holder to win, they must correctly predict the six numbers chosen in the drawing on Monday, including the final "Powerball."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-500-drones-light-up-new-york-citys-sky-to-mark-10-years-of-candy-crush-531493" hreflang="en">WATCH: 500 drones light up New York City's sky to mark 10 years of Candy Crush</a></strong></p>

<p>If nobody has the lucky numbers, the top prize will increase even more.</p>

<p>However, as per AFP tax authorities take a huge chunk of the winning; around 40 per cent. What remains is still a pretty significant amount.</p>

<p>The most recent Powerball jackpot winner was a Pennsylvania ticket purchaser who collected a $206 million prize on August 3. Since then, there have been 37 consecutive lotteries without a grand prize winner.</p>

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The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars. This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won.

The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars. This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won. Watch | US Powerball on a roll Dream homes, travel and helping others seems to be among the top ideas as per reports by AFP and Reuters. Before this, in 2016, a 1.585 billion top prize was the biggest payout, which was split among three lucky ticket holders from California, Tennessee, and Florida. According to the Powerball organisers, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Additionally, if two winners choose the same set of numbers, the jackpot would be split between them. Also read | Swiss woman left 'seriously injured' after being hit thrice by her own car Here's how it works: A Powerball ticket costs $2, and the jackpot, which on Saturday was estimated at $782.4 million, can be availed by the winner as a lump sum payout or alternatively they could choose to receive payments over a 30-year period. For a single ticket holder to win, they must correctly predict the six numbers chosen in the drawing on Monday, including the final "Powerball." Also read | WATCH: 500 drones light up New York City's sky to mark 10 years of Candy Crush If nobody has the lucky numbers, the top prize will increase even more. However, as per AFP tax authorities take a huge chunk of the winning; around 40 per cent. What remains is still a pretty significant amount. The most recent Powerball jackpot winner was a Pennsylvania ticket purchaser who collected a $206 million prize on August 3. Since then, there have been 37 consecutive lotteries without a grand prize winner. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former United States president Donald Trump dropped the strongest hint so far about the prospects of him running for the presidency in 2024, his third run for the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US media reports mentioned that Trump might formally announce it on November 14. Some sources with direct knowledge of the matter told US-based media outlet ABC News that internal conversations about the timing, location and format of an announcement are "extremely fluid".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on Thursday night in Iowa, Trump teased it by telling the crowd that he would "very, very, very probably do it again" in 2024. Ahead of the midterm elections next week, Trump was speaking at the first of four rallies in five days as he campaigns for Republican candidates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the rally, Trump said that "in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I will very, very, very probably do it again, OK? Very, very, very probably. Get ready. That's all I'm telling you. Very soon. Get ready. Get ready."&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States president Donald Trump dropped the strongest hint so far about the prospects of him running for the presidency in 2024, his third run for the White House.

Former United States president Donald Trump dropped the strongest hint so far about the prospects of him running for the presidency in 2024, his third run for the White House. Meanwhile, US media reports mentioned that Trump might formally announce it on November 14. Some sources with direct knowledge of the matter told US-based media outlet ABC News that internal conversations about the timing, location and format of an announcement are "extremely fluid". Meanwhile, on Thursday night in Iowa, Trump teased it by telling the crowd that he would "very, very, very probably do it again" in 2024. Ahead of the midterm elections next week, Trump was speaking at the first of four rallies in five days as he campaigns for Republican candidates. During the rally, Trump said that "in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I will very, very, very probably do it again, OK? Very, very, very probably. Get ready. That's all I'm telling you. Very soon. Get ready. Get ready." WATCH | Who will Black voters support in the 2022 US midterm elections? × Meanwhile, the Republicans are confident as they anticipate big wins in midterm elections. They expect to flip the one state they need for the upper chamber and are expecting gains in the House of 12 to 25 seats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Donald Trump's clearest signal yet, might announce 2024 presidential run on November 14

<p>The United States' diplomats based out of Delhi visited Srinagar this week, the provincial capital of the Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir. During the visit, they had multiple meetings, details of which haven't been given out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Confirming the visit, the US embassy in Delhi said that the "diplomats from the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi paid an official visit to Srinagar this week". The statement mentioned, "U.S. diplomats accredited to India regularly visit all parts of the country as part of their efforts to expand cooperation with state and local governments and to develop people-to-people ties."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visit comes weeks after the US ambassador to Islamabad visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). During his visit in the first week of October, ambassador Donald Blome travelled to Muzaffarabad and referred to the region with Pakistani terminology—"Azad Jammu &amp; Kashmir".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Back then, India had strongly reacted to the visit and conveyed its displeasure with Islamabad. In 2020, the then US ambassador to Delhi Kenneth Juster visited J&amp;K in a visit that saw several other envoys visiting the Union territory. The visit was planned by the Indian government to show the situation on the ground after the removal of special status for the erstwhile state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Embassy in Delhi is yet to have a full-time ambassador even though Eric Garcetti's has been nominated by US President Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, needs senate confirmation, something that is still awaited and has been delayed because of the handling of sexual misconduct case in his office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>White House on Thursday said, "We continue to seek the expeditious confirmation of Mayor Garcetti — that is important to this President, a priority to this President — who was voted out of committee with strong bipartisan support to serve as Ambassador to India."&nbsp;</p>

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The United States' diplomats based out of Delhi visited Srinagar this week, the provincial capital of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. During the visit, they had multiple meetings, details of which haven't been given out.

The United States' diplomats based out of Delhi visited Srinagar this week, the provincial capital of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. During the visit, they had multiple meetings, details of which haven't been given out. Confirming the visit, the US embassy in Delhi said that the "diplomats from the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi paid an official visit to Srinagar this week". The statement mentioned, "U.S. diplomats accredited to India regularly visit all parts of the country as part of their efforts to expand cooperation with state and local governments and to develop people-to-people ties." The visit comes weeks after the US ambassador to Islamabad visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). During his visit in the first week of October, ambassador Donald Blome travelled to Muzaffarabad and referred to the region with Pakistani terminology—"Azad Jammu & Kashmir". “The Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Dak Bungalow symbolizes the cultural and historical richness of Pakistan and was famously visited by Jinnah in 1944. I’m honored to visit during my first trip to AJK.” -DB #AmbBlome #PakUSAt75 1/3 pic.twitter.com/KKIEJ17sUo — U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) October 2, 2022 × Back then, India had strongly reacted to the visit and conveyed its displeasure with Islamabad. In 2020, the then US ambassador to Delhi Kenneth Juster visited J&K in a visit that saw several other envoys visiting the Union territory. The visit was planned by the Indian government to show the situation on the ground after the removal of special status for the erstwhile state. The US Embassy in Delhi is yet to have a full-time ambassador even though Eric Garcetti's has been nominated by US President Biden. Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, needs senate confirmation, something that is still awaited and has been delayed because of the handling of sexual misconduct case in his office. White House on Thursday said, "We continue to seek the expeditious confirmation of Mayor Garcetti — that is important to this President, a priority to this President — who was voted out of committee with strong bipartisan support to serve as Ambassador to India." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40cac01f-df38-4600-aea8-95692a560e34}{116}" paraid="2136782767" >India has expressed its displeasure at Sri Lanka allowing Chinese warships to refuel from the Hambantota port, reported Hindustan Times citing multiple sources. The port was leased out to China for 99 years in 2017 and it hosted the Yuan Wang&nbsp;5 warship couple of months ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{aca03f0d-c107-420a-bbde-0b6bacb41b5c}{207}" paraid="772448803" >While tensions between India and China continue to brew in the region, Sri Lanka has also entered the conversation due to the complicated nature of its relationship with Beijing. The Hambantota port provides the perfect solution for Chinese warships to refuel without Indian or United States interference.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9633f884-d00c-4357-9370-715c6fa2a40e}{43}" paraid="1552726111" >As a result, the Indian authorities have requested Sri Lanka to take cognisance of the matter and demanded a transparent standard operation procedure (SOPs) for refuelling and docking of ships.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ece4b9d7-c69d-49a8-bb5d-9f5c7710c980}{121}" paraid="822373749" >According to Hindustan Times, the US has also joined India in asking Sri Lanka to not allow Chinese warships to use the port&nbsp;in order to avoid surveillance. This has also resulted in Colombo finding itself in a difficult situation as it required aid from China to control the prevalent economic crisis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40cac01f-df38-4600-aea8-95692a560e34}{125}" paraid="9928377" >While the accusations continue to haunt China, reports suggest that no warships from the country are currently active in the Indian Ocean and they are now preferring the course through East Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf6fdd09-69d1-4f3c-b396-a452005b11dc}{180}" paraid="1950216656" >“The Chinese warships continue to ply off the coast of East Africa and the Gulf of Aden while there is hardly any pirate activity in the region. It was the anti-piracy pretext that China used to secure a base in Djibouti,” a Beijing watcher told Hindustan Times when asked about the situation.&nbsp;</p>

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India has expressed its displeasure at Sri Lanka allowing Chinese warships to refuel from the Hambantota port, reported Hindustan Times citing multiple sources. The port was leased out to China for 99 years in 2017 and it hosted the Yuan Wang 5 warship couple of months ago.

India has expressed its displeasure at Sri Lanka allowing Chinese warships to refuel from the Hambantota port, reported Hindustan Times citing multiple sources. The port was leased out to China for 99 years in 2017 and it hosted the Yuan Wang 5 warship couple of months ago. While tensions between India and China continue to brew in the region, Sri Lanka has also entered the conversation due to the complicated nature of its relationship with Beijing. The Hambantota port provides the perfect solution for Chinese warships to refuel without Indian or United States interference. Also read | South Korea crush: Police should explain why it failed to act on time, says PM As a result, the Indian authorities have requested Sri Lanka to take cognisance of the matter and demanded a transparent standard operation procedure (SOPs) for refuelling and docking of ships. According to Hindustan Times, the US has also joined India in asking Sri Lanka to not allow Chinese warships to use the port in order to avoid surveillance. This has also resulted in Colombo finding itself in a difficult situation as it required aid from China to control the prevalent economic crisis. Also read | US concerned of imminent Iranian attack on Saudi, says 'will not hesitate to act in defence' While the accusations continue to haunt China, reports suggest that no warships from the country are currently active in the Indian Ocean and they are now preferring the course through East Africa. “The Chinese warships continue to ply off the coast of East Africa and the Gulf of Aden while there is hardly any pirate activity in the region. It was the anti-piracy pretext that China used to secure a base in Djibouti,” a Beijing watcher told Hindustan Times when asked about the situation.

India urges Sri Lanka to stop mid-sea refuelling of Chinese warships: Report

Less than a week to go for the high-stakes midterms. Political tensions are boiling in the United States, the polls comes as a test for the democrats as people will decide who will control the Congress.

United States: Tensions run high as midterms near, a crucial test for Biden administration

<p>A recent study based on a national survey found that more than 1.3 million American adults with diabetes did not take their doses of insulin due to delays in buying amid the escalating cost of this life-saving medication.</p>

<p>The Guardian reported that some insulin rights activists, and those who have diabetes, raised their voices to handle the serious issue of the high costs of insulin in the United States.</p>

<p>Insulin, the main anabolic hormone of the body, is produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. In terms of medication, it is used in any pharmaceutical preparation of the protein hormone insulin that is used to treat high blood glucose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study published last month on October 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine estimated that about 16.5 per cent of adults with diabetes, who are dependent on insulin, did not take full doses as prescribed. It happened because of the issues related to the affordability of the drug.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The study has been led by researchers at Harvard Medical School, City University of New York’s Hunter College, and the nonprofit consumer advocacy organisation Public Citizen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The survey-based study also provides an alarming figure that tells the number of Americans who struggle to afford a drug they can't live without.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US, official data shows that diabetes is currently the seventh-leading cause of death. But another study published in 2017 suggests the occurrence of deaths due to diabetes is much higher but it is frequently being overlooked in causes of death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the Guardian report,&nbsp;Angela Lautner of Kentucky who lived with type 1 diabetes for 22 years, said: "I've been on Eli Lilly’s Humalog insulin since 2000, nothing has changed in that vial, not how I use it, nothing has changed except for the price."</p>

<p>"The instant, the very instant, that I can't afford insulin, death is literally staring me in the face and I would die within 24 hours or be in the emergency room on my way out without insulin, every single human would,"&nbsp;Lautner added.&nbsp;</p>

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A recent study based on a national survey found that more than 1.3 million American adults with diabetes did not take their doses of insulin due to delays in buying amid the escalating cost of this life-saving medication.

A recent study based on a national survey found that more than 1.3 million American adults with diabetes did not take their doses of insulin due to delays in buying amid the escalating cost of this life-saving medication. The Guardian reported that some insulin rights activists, and those who have diabetes, raised their voices to handle the serious issue of the high costs of insulin in the United States. Insulin, the main anabolic hormone of the body, is produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. In terms of medication, it is used in any pharmaceutical preparation of the protein hormone insulin that is used to treat high blood glucose. The study published last month on October 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine estimated that about 16.5 per cent of adults with diabetes, who are dependent on insulin, did not take full doses as prescribed. It happened because of the issues related to the affordability of the drug. WATCH | Gravitas: Should you retire early? × The study has been led by researchers at Harvard Medical School, City University of New York’s Hunter College, and the nonprofit consumer advocacy organisation Public Citizen. The survey-based study also provides an alarming figure that tells the number of Americans who struggle to afford a drug they can't live without. In the US, official data shows that diabetes is currently the seventh-leading cause of death. But another study published in 2017 suggests the occurrence of deaths due to diabetes is much higher but it is frequently being overlooked in causes of death. As quoted by the Guardian report, Angela Lautner of Kentucky who lived with type 1 diabetes for 22 years, said: "I've been on Eli Lilly’s Humalog insulin since 2000, nothing has changed in that vial, not how I use it, nothing has changed except for the price." "The instant, the very instant, that I can't afford insulin, death is literally staring me in the face and I would die within 24 hours or be in the emergency room on my way out without insulin, every single human would," Lautner added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The US Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 1) temporarily blocked the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee from accessing former President Donald Trump’s tax records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Justice John Roberts issued an administrative order to note that the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is stayed.</p>

<p>The order also suggested that the Supreme Court won't act on Trump's plea to shield his finances from congressional investigators until after next week's midterm elections. A response to the application can be filed on or before Thursday (November 10), it further said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the order, the Supreme Court wrote: "UPON CONSIDERATION of the application of counsel for the applicants, IT IS ORDERED that the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, case No. 21-5289, is hereby stayed pending further order of the undersigned or of the Court."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is further ordered that a response to the application be filed on or before Thursday, November 10, 2022, by noon (EST)," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her opening statement in the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial, a prosecutor said on Monday (October 31) that Trump's real estate company cheated tax authorities for 15 years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the defence lawyers said the company's longtime chief financial officer was only acting on his own behalf.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some executives, including CFO Allen Weisselberg, were paid by the company in perks such as rent and car leases without reporting those benefits to tax authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Susan Hoffinger, a prosecutor with the Manhattan district attorney's office argued that they falsely reported bonuses as non-employee compensation.&nbsp;</p>

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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 1) temporarily blocked the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee from accessing former President Donald Trump’s tax records.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 1) temporarily blocked the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee from accessing former President Donald Trump’s tax records. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an administrative order to note that the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is stayed. The order also suggested that the Supreme Court won't act on Trump's plea to shield his finances from congressional investigators until after next week's midterm elections. A response to the application can be filed on or before Thursday (November 10), it further said. ALSO READ | Trump reaches out to Supreme Court to block lawmakers from accessing his tax returns In the order, the Supreme Court wrote: "UPON CONSIDERATION of the application of counsel for the applicants, IT IS ORDERED that the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, case No. 21-5289, is hereby stayed pending further order of the undersigned or of the Court." "It is further ordered that a response to the application be filed on or before Thursday, November 10, 2022, by noon (EST)," it added. In her opening statement in the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial, a prosecutor said on Monday (October 31) that Trump's real estate company cheated tax authorities for 15 years. ALSO READ | US Supreme Court not in favour of race-based admissions in top universities WATCH | United States | FBI: Attacker wanted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi × Meanwhile, the defence lawyers said the company's longtime chief financial officer was only acting on his own behalf. Some executives, including CFO Allen Weisselberg, were paid by the company in perks such as rent and car leases without reporting those benefits to tax authorities. Susan Hoffinger, a prosecutor with the Manhattan district attorney's office argued that they falsely reported bonuses as non-employee compensation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c0f9886-e25b-4121-8bd8-292fa4fd4bd2}{226}" paraid="1082128269" >The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a partnership to promote $100 billion of investments in clean energy projects and add 100 gigawatts of clean energy globally by 2035, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c0f9886-e25b-4121-8bd8-292fa4fd4bd2}{229}" paraid="719394838" >"Together, we will spur large-scale investment in new energy technologies, in our own countries, around the world and in emerging economies," U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein said a statement carried on WAM.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c0f9886-e25b-4121-8bd8-292fa4fd4bd2}{235}" paraid="788185054" >The statement said the partnership would "assemble and stimulate" private and public sector funding and support for clean energy innovation, carbon and methane management, advanced reactors including small modular reactors, and industrial and transport decarbonisation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c0f9886-e25b-4121-8bd8-292fa4fd4bd2}{244}" paraid="943465256" >Under the initiative, the UAE, an OPEC oil producer, and the United States would provide technical, project management and funding assistance for commercially and environmentally sustainable energy projects in other countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{26cf3751-5467-4ca4-9068-dc29557556a5}{10}" paraid="827290881" >"The energy transition needs a realistic, practical and economically viable plan to deliver climate progress together with energy security and inclusive economic growth," Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy for Climate Change, said in the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{26cf3751-5467-4ca4-9068-dc29557556a5}{13}" paraid="2071440379" >The initiative will also focus on investing in responsible and resilient supply chains, promoting investment in green mining as well as production of minerals and materials vital to the energy transition.&nbsp;</p>

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The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a partnership to promote $100 billion of investments in clean energy projects and add 100 gigawatts of clean energy globally by 2035, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday.

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a partnership to promote $100 billion of investments in clean energy projects and add 100 gigawatts of clean energy globally by 2035, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. "Together, we will spur large-scale investment in new energy technologies, in our own countries, around the world and in emerging economies," U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein said a statement carried on WAM. The statement said the partnership would "assemble and stimulate" private and public sector funding and support for clean energy innovation, carbon and methane management, advanced reactors including small modular reactors, and industrial and transport decarbonisation. Also read | Did Foxconn staff die due to Covid lockdown? Video claims so, firm denies Under the initiative, the UAE, an OPEC oil producer, and the United States would provide technical, project management and funding assistance for commercially and environmentally sustainable energy projects in other countries. "The energy transition needs a realistic, practical and economically viable plan to deliver climate progress together with energy security and inclusive economic growth," Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy for Climate Change, said in the statement. The initiative will also focus on investing in responsible and resilient supply chains, promoting investment in green mining as well as production of minerals and materials vital to the energy transition.

UAE and United States to invest $100 billion on clean energy projects

<p>The United States is planning to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an air base in northern Australia, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, amid heightened tensions with Beijing.</p>

<p>Dedicated facilities for the bombers will be set up at the Australian air force's remote Tindal base, about 300 km (190 miles) south of Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern territory, said the source, who declined to be identified because they are not authorised to speak publicly on the issue.</p>

<p>The development was first reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC)'s Four Corners programme, citing U.S. documents.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia engages with the United States on defence alliances "from time to time."</p>

<p>"There are visits, of course, to Australia, including in Darwin, that has U.S. Marines, of course, on a rotating basis stationed there," Albanese said during a media conference.</p>

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<p>Australia's Northern Territory is already host to frequent military collaborations with the United States. Thousands of U.S. Marines rotate through the territory annually for training and joint exercises, started under President Barack Obama.</p>

<p>Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles' office declined to comment.</p>

<p>The United States has drawn up detailed plans for what it calls a "squadron operations facility" for use during the Northern Territory dry season, an adjoining maintenance centre and a parking area for the B-52s, the ABC report said.</p>

<p>The ability to deploy the long-range bombers to Australia sends a strong message to adversaries about Washington's ability to project air power, the U.S. Air Force was quoted as saying in the report.</p>

<p>Last year, the United States, Britain and Australia created a security deal that will provide Australia with the technology to deploy nuclear-powered submarines, riling China.</p>

<p>Putting B-52s, which have a combat range of about 14,000 km, in Australia will be a warning to Beijing, as fears grow about an assault on Taiwan, Becca Wasser, senior fellow at the Washington, D.C.-based Centre for a New American Security, told the ABC.</p>

<p>This year, the U.S. deployed four B-52s to its Andersen Air Force base in Guam.</p>

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The United States is planning to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an air base in northern Australia, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, amid heightened tensions with Beijing.

The United States is planning to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an air base in northern Australia, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, amid heightened tensions with Beijing. Dedicated facilities for the bombers will be set up at the Australian air force's remote Tindal base, about 300 km (190 miles) south of Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern territory, said the source, who declined to be identified because they are not authorised to speak publicly on the issue. The development was first reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC)'s Four Corners programme, citing U.S. documents. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia engages with the United States on defence alliances "from time to time." "There are visits, of course, to Australia, including in Darwin, that has U.S. Marines, of course, on a rotating basis stationed there," Albanese said during a media conference. Also read | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: The new president of Brazil with a chequered past Australia's Northern Territory is already host to frequent military collaborations with the United States. Thousands of U.S. Marines rotate through the territory annually for training and joint exercises, started under President Barack Obama. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles' office declined to comment. The United States has drawn up detailed plans for what it calls a "squadron operations facility" for use during the Northern Territory dry season, an adjoining maintenance centre and a parking area for the B-52s, the ABC report said. The ability to deploy the long-range bombers to Australia sends a strong message to adversaries about Washington's ability to project air power, the U.S. Air Force was quoted as saying in the report. Last year, the United States, Britain and Australia created a security deal that will provide Australia with the technology to deploy nuclear-powered submarines, riling China. Putting B-52s, which have a combat range of about 14,000 km, in Australia will be a warning to Beijing, as fears grow about an assault on Taiwan, Becca Wasser, senior fellow at the Washington, D.C.-based Centre for a New American Security, told the ABC. This year, the U.S. deployed four B-52s to its Andersen Air Force base in Guam.

United States plans to deploy B-52 bombers to Australia's north: Report

<p>Here's a challenge to readers of this column – name the most undemocratic institution in a country that calls itself a democracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There may be other contenders but my vote goes to the Supreme Court of the United States, the only country in the developed world that grants lifetime tenure to members of its highest court. Other countries have term limits – 10 or 15 years – or compulsory retirement ages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the United States, when a vacancy comes up through death or retirement, the president nominates a successor whose confirmation depends on a Senate hearing where nominees are quizzed on their judicial philosophies and world views. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Then, nine non-elected judges have immense power to make decisions that affect the lives of millions, as they did this year when they overruled a constitutional right to abortion granted by a Supreme Court decision dating back almost half a century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Public confidence in the court plunged to its lowest level ever. Only 25 per cent of adults, according to a Gallup poll, said they had “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the court. A sizeable majority of Americans (61 per cent) disagreed with the decision. Does it matter?&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling of the court, six of whose judges are conservative, three liberal, triggered demonstrations for and against abortion across the country and features prominently in the heated campaign for next month’s elections which will decide the balance of power in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats hold majorities in both.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Critics of the court saw the decision as more evidence that the United States is deep into an era of distrust and volatility in the legal system of at a time it needs stability in its institutions rather than more venom and tumult.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Chief Justice John Roberts has shrugged off public anger and diminishing confidence in what was once dubbed the “crown jewel” of America’s justice system. “Simply because people disagree with an opinion is not a basis for criticising the legitimacy of the court,” he told a judicial conference last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few months earlier, when it became clear that the six Republican-appointed judges on the court were leaning towards abolishing the right to abortion, Justice Sonya Sotomayor, one of the three liberals, wondered aloud, “will this institution survive the stench that this creates in the public perception that the Constitution and its readings are just political acts? I don’t see how it is possible.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those who share such doubts include the Editorial Board of the New York Times which noted that “over the past several years, the court has been transformed into a judicial arm of the Republican Party.” While the court’s rulings had remained largely in line with the views of the average voter for decades, the editorial said, they were now in line with the views of the average Republican voter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is far from the role the court is supposed to play – neutral final arbiter of political disagreements. Or, as Chief Justice John Roberts eloquently put it in his 2005 confirmation hearing, the role of "an umpire calling balls and strikes and ensuring a fair playing field for all."&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, the balance of judges appointed by Republican and Democratic presidents was 5-4 and Roberts acted as a moderate swing voter on controversial decisions. The balance now is 6-3 which basically means he lost control of the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The “chief” in his title means little apart from a slightly higher salary. His is $280,500; his colleagues' $268,300.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The nine black-robed judges of the court are aware of the public’s diminishing trust in their neutrality, so much so that its newest addition, Amy Coney Barrett, felt compelled to reassure an academic audience that “this court is not comprised of partisan hacks.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The venue and occasion of her speech inspired doubts about her distance from partisan politics. She appeared at the University of Louisville at an event honouring the US Senate’s Republican minority leader, Mitch McConnell, who played a leading role in her ascent to the court in the final stretch of the presidency of Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then leader of the Republican Senate majority, McConnell had blocked President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland in 2016, arguing that no Supreme Court judge should be appointed in an election year. There was no precedent for such action and four years later, also an election year, McConnell helped rush the appointment of Coney Barrett.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Garland, now Attorney General, was widely considered moderate and apolitical; Coney Barrett has been an ardent opponent of abortion, her judicial philosophies deeply influenced by her religious beliefs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Americans uncomfortable with the present structure of their highest court recently found another reason to doubt the theory that members of the institution are above politics: family relationships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That aspect became an issue of public discussion when the congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by a mob of supporters of Donald Trump began looking into the activities of Ginni Thomas, the wife of Clarence Thomas who is the court’s longest-serving member.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout US history, the spouses of sitting Supreme Court judges have kept low profiles to avoid suggestions of conflicts of interest and political entanglements. Ms Thomas, in contrast, has been a long-time vocal activist for right-wing causes. In a closed-door hearing of the January 6 committee, she repeated her belief that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump in a Democratic conspiracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to emails published by watchdog groups, she asked legislators in Wisconsin and Arizona to take measures to reverse the election results. But, she told the January 6 committee, she never discussed her activities to overturn the elections with her husband.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their pro-Trump leanings, it appears, just coincided without communication. As it turned out, Clarence Thomas was the only member of the court to vote in favour of a Trump request to block the release of presidential records demanded by the committee.&nbsp;</p>

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Here's a challenge to readers of this column – name the most undemocratic institution in a country that calls itself a democracy. There may be other contenders but my vote goes to the Supreme Court of the United States, the only country in the developed world that grants lifetime tenure to members of its highest court.

Here's a challenge to readers of this column – name the most undemocratic institution in a country that calls itself a democracy. There may be other contenders but my vote goes to the Supreme Court of the United States, the only country in the developed world that grants lifetime tenure to members of its highest court. Other countries have term limits – 10 or 15 years – or compulsory retirement ages. In the United States, when a vacancy comes up through death or retirement, the president nominates a successor whose confirmation depends on a Senate hearing where nominees are quizzed on their judicial philosophies and world views. Then, nine non-elected judges have immense power to make decisions that affect the lives of millions, as they did this year when they overruled a constitutional right to abortion granted by a Supreme Court decision dating back almost half a century. Public confidence in the court plunged to its lowest level ever. Only 25 per cent of adults, according to a Gallup poll, said they had “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the court. A sizeable majority of Americans (61 per cent) disagreed with the decision. Does it matter? The ruling of the court, six of whose judges are conservative, three liberal, triggered demonstrations for and against abortion across the country and features prominently in the heated campaign for next month’s elections which will decide the balance of power in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats hold majorities in both. Critics of the court saw the decision as more evidence that the United States is deep into an era of distrust and volatility in the legal system of at a time it needs stability in its institutions rather than more venom and tumult. But Chief Justice John Roberts has shrugged off public anger and diminishing confidence in what was once dubbed the “crown jewel” of America’s justice system. “Simply because people disagree with an opinion is not a basis for criticising the legitimacy of the court,” he told a judicial conference last month. A few months earlier, when it became clear that the six Republican-appointed judges on the court were leaning towards abolishing the right to abortion, Justice Sonya Sotomayor, one of the three liberals, wondered aloud, “will this institution survive the stench that this creates in the public perception that the Constitution and its readings are just political acts? I don’t see how it is possible.” Those who share such doubts include the Editorial Board of the New York Times which noted that “over the past several years, the court has been transformed into a judicial arm of the Republican Party.” While the court’s rulings had remained largely in line with the views of the average voter for decades, the editorial said, they were now in line with the views of the average Republican voter. This is far from the role the court is supposed to play – neutral final arbiter of political disagreements. Or, as Chief Justice John Roberts eloquently put it in his 2005 confirmation hearing, the role of "an umpire calling balls and strikes and ensuring a fair playing field for all." At the time, the balance of judges appointed by Republican and Democratic presidents was 5-4 and Roberts acted as a moderate swing voter on controversial decisions. The balance now is 6-3 which basically means he lost control of the court. The “chief” in his title means little apart from a slightly higher salary. His is $280,500; his colleagues' $268,300. The nine black-robed judges of the court are aware of the public’s diminishing trust in their neutrality, so much so that its newest addition, Amy Coney Barrett, felt compelled to reassure an academic audience that “this court is not comprised of partisan hacks.” The venue and occasion of her speech inspired doubts about her distance from partisan politics. She appeared at the University of Louisville at an event honouring the US Senate’s Republican minority leader, Mitch McConnell, who played a leading role in her ascent to the court in the final stretch of the presidency of Donald Trump. Then leader of the Republican Senate majority, McConnell had blocked President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland in 2016, arguing that no Supreme Court judge should be appointed in an election year. There was no precedent for such action and four years later, also an election year, McConnell helped rush the appointment of Coney Barrett. Garland, now Attorney General, was widely considered moderate and apolitical; Coney Barrett has been an ardent opponent of abortion, her judicial philosophies deeply influenced by her religious beliefs. Americans uncomfortable with the present structure of their highest court recently found another reason to doubt the theory that members of the institution are above politics: family relationships. That aspect became an issue of public discussion when the congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by a mob of supporters of Donald Trump began looking into the activities of Ginni Thomas, the wife of Clarence Thomas who is the court’s longest-serving member. Throughout US history, the spouses of sitting Supreme Court judges have kept low profiles to avoid suggestions of conflicts of interest and political entanglements. Ms Thomas, in contrast, has been a long-time vocal activist for right-wing causes. In a closed-door hearing of the January 6 committee, she repeated her belief that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump in a Democratic conspiracy. According to emails published by watchdog groups, she asked legislators in Wisconsin and Arizona to take measures to reverse the election results. But, she told the January 6 committee, she never discussed her activities to overturn the elections with her husband. Their pro-Trump leanings, it appears, just coincided without communication. As it turned out, Clarence Thomas was the only member of the court to vote in favour of a Trump request to block the release of presidential records demanded by the committee. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. 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