A committee in the United States house of representatives here in Washington is to convene an emergency session to discuss limited gun control legislative proposals in light of the series of recent mass shootings across the US.

United States: 41-page draft proposes raising legal age to buy guns

Joe Biden agreed to send longer-range advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism from Russia. Will Biden's move lead to further escalation? Or will the rockets change the tide in Donbas? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US to send advanced rockets to Ukraine

<p>Crude oil prices fell on Thursday following an expectation that Saudi Arabia may sharply increase oil production on demand by the United States, as sanctions on Russia, which is a major oil producer, have led to a diminished supply of oil in the global markets.</p>

<p>Brent crude was down $2.07, or 1.8%, at $114.22 a barrel at 0649 GMT, having risen 0.6% the previous day. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $2.21, or 1.9%, to $113.05 a barrel, after a 0.5% rise on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Analysts had expected Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries+ (OPEC+) &nbsp;producers to likely stick to their policy of only increasing output modestly, as they have done since May 2021.</p>

<p>But, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that some OPEC members were considering suspending Russia from the agreed production plan, to allow other producers to pump significantly more crude oil, as sought by the United States and European nations. The recent shuttle diplomacy between Saudi Arabia and Russia indicates the same.</p>

<p>"Russia has now transformed into a pariah," Seb analyst Bjarne Schieldrop commented, saying OPEC+ may break up or the agreed quota system will be placed on hold amid Moscow's international isolation.</p>

<p>"More oil from Saudi and the UAE will allow the West to implement sharper bans forcing Russian oil exports lower while not blowing up the oil price," Schieldrop added.</p>

<p>Stephen Brennock, an analyst at PVM Energy, said, "Such a move would effectively bring a premature end to the group's supply agreement and pave the way for an unrestricted increase in output,"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, chaired by Saudi Arabia, and their 10 partners, led by Russia, drastically slashed output in 2020 as demand slumped because of the coronavirus pandemic and worldwide lockdowns.</p>

<p>Recently, the soaring oil prices have stimulated the Gulf region's economies, with Saudi Arabia recording its highest growth rate in 10 years in the first quarter of 2022.</p>

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Crude oil prices fell on Thursday following an expectation that Saudi Arabia may sharply increase oil production on demand by the United States, as sanctions on Russia, which is a major oil producer, have led to a diminished supply of oil in the global markets.

Crude oil prices fell on Thursday following an expectation that Saudi Arabia may sharply increase oil production on demand by the United States, as sanctions on Russia, which is a major oil producer, have led to a diminished supply of oil in the global markets. Brent crude was down $2.07, or 1.8%, at $114.22 a barrel at 0649 GMT, having risen 0.6% the previous day. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $2.21, or 1.9%, to $113.05 a barrel, after a 0.5% rise on Wednesday. + Oil prices skid $3 a barrel + OPEC+ to stick to output hike plan despite EU sanctions@joinsumit brings you this report by @RosieBirchard Watch more: https://t.co/AXC5qRcEPB pic.twitter.com/lFe8wEUdDe — WION (@WIONews) June 2, 2022 × Analysts had expected Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries+ (OPEC+) producers to likely stick to their policy of only increasing output modestly, as they have done since May 2021. But, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that some OPEC members were considering suspending Russia from the agreed production plan, to allow other producers to pump significantly more crude oil, as sought by the United States and European nations. The recent shuttle diplomacy between Saudi Arabia and Russia indicates the same. "Russia has now transformed into a pariah," Seb analyst Bjarne Schieldrop commented, saying OPEC+ may break up or the agreed quota system will be placed on hold amid Moscow's international isolation. "More oil from Saudi and the UAE will allow the West to implement sharper bans forcing Russian oil exports lower while not blowing up the oil price," Schieldrop added. Stephen Brennock, an analyst at PVM Energy, said, "Such a move would effectively bring a premature end to the group's supply agreement and pave the way for an unrestricted increase in output," The 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, chaired by Saudi Arabia, and their 10 partners, led by Russia, drastically slashed output in 2020 as demand slumped because of the coronavirus pandemic and worldwide lockdowns. Recently, the soaring oil prices have stimulated the Gulf region's economies, with Saudi Arabia recording its highest growth rate in 10 years in the first quarter of 2022. [With inputs from agencies] WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tensions over abortion rights are soaring in the United States after the leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion hinted that the landmark Roe vs Wade 1973 ruling that has kept abortion legal for the last 50 years may now be living on borrowed time, the tremors are being felt thousands of miles away in Africa, our next report tells you why!

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<p>Two people were killed and 20 others were injured in a crash in Nebraska in the United States ​​hosted by the Midwest Association of Car Enthusiasts (MACE) that sent two cars hurtling into a crowd of bystanders at an annual Memorial Day weekend “cruise” night in Nebraska’s capital Lincoln on Monday.</p>

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<p>“We do not believe nor is there any evidence this was an intentional act,” Lincoln police said in a statement.</p>

<p>According to reports, Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins said in a news conference on Monday afternoon that neither of the vehicles involved in the crash was participating in the “Americruise” event, which has been taking place in the city since the early 1990s. It was a collision that could have happened at any time, she said.</p>

<p>“At the time of the collision there wasn't a lot of people out," Ewins said. "The cars were not flowing down the street as normal during this event.”</p>

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<p>Police said the crash happened when an 18-year-old Omaha man driving a black Ford Taurus travelling westbound on O Street struck a white Toyota Corolla that was “facing” eastbound. The women, both in the Corolla, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Taurus was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.</p>

<p>Two women, ages 20 and 22, had been inside one of the cars and died in the Sunday night crash on O Street in Lincoln. Of the injured bystanders, one person was listed in critical condition and the others were treated at hospitals for injuries not believed to be life-threatening, police said.<br />
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Two people were killed and 20 others were injured in a crash in Nebraska in the United States hosted by the Midwest Association of Car Enthusiasts (MACE) that sent two cars hurtling into a crowd of bystanders at an annual Memorial Day weekend “cruise” night in Nebraska’s capital Lincoln on Monday.

Two people were killed and 20 others were injured in a crash in Nebraska in the United States hosted by the Midwest Association of Car Enthusiasts (MACE) that sent two cars hurtling into a crowd of bystanders at an annual Memorial Day weekend “cruise” night in Nebraska’s capital Lincoln on Monday. 2 people are dead & 19 others were injured after two cars crashed into a crowd of people in Lincoln.@Lincoln_Police say both deceased victims are females & were inside one of the cars involved. Five hours after the crash, both cars involved are still along O street.@KETV pic.twitter.com/5jP3XE312s — Jonah Gilmore (@JonahMGilmore) May 30, 2022 × “We do not believe nor is there any evidence this was an intentional act,” Lincoln police said in a statement. According to reports, Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins said in a news conference on Monday afternoon that neither of the vehicles involved in the crash was participating in the “Americruise” event, which has been taking place in the city since the early 1990s. It was a collision that could have happened at any time, she said. “At the time of the collision there wasn't a lot of people out," Ewins said. "The cars were not flowing down the street as normal during this event.” Happening now: Lincoln police discuss fatal crash that killed two people https://t.co/8IFTazDW7c — KETV NewsWatch 7 (@KETV) May 30, 2022 × Police said the crash happened when an 18-year-old Omaha man driving a black Ford Taurus travelling westbound on O Street struck a white Toyota Corolla that was “facing” eastbound. The women, both in the Corolla, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Taurus was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Two women, ages 20 and 22, had been inside one of the cars and died in the Sunday night crash on O Street in Lincoln. Of the injured bystanders, one person was listed in critical condition and the others were treated at hospitals for injuries not believed to be life-threatening, police said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A stampede broke out at the Barclays center in Brooklyn, New York injuring at least 10 people. Last night, the crowd was leaving the arena after a boxing match when word of gunshots spread among the crowd.

United States: 10 people injured in Brooklyn, shooting scare leads to stampede

<p>The United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (May 28) said 'enough is enough' and called for an assault weapons ban in the country. She attended the funeral of 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield, who was killed two weeks ago during the Buffalo supermarket shooting. Her comments come days after another mass shooting shocked the country. Recently, an 18-year-old gunman entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. He opened fire, killing two teachers and 19 children.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Harris said, "What happened here in Buffalo, in Texas, in Atlanta, in Orlando, what happened in the synagogues, this is a moment that requires all good people, all people who love God, to stand up and say, 'We will not tolerate this. Enough is enough!'"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will come together and not let those people, who are motivated by hate, drive us apart or make us afraid," she added. Harris spoke after Reverend Al Sharpton asked her to reflect on mass shootings during the past several years and said the US is experiencing "an epidemic of hate."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;As US grapples with gun terror, this is how NZ, Canada, Australia changed laws after mass shootings</strong></p>

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<p>The recent mass shootings in the United States have reignited the debate over gun control, especially the Texas shooting, where small children died. The Texas shooting is the worst shooting at an elementary school since the 2012 Sandy Hook attack in Connecticut. At that time, 20 children and six staff were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will not let those people who are motivated by hate to separate us or make us feel fear," Harris said at the funeral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also urged US lawmakers to take action on guns. "Congress must have the courage to stand up, once and for all, to the gun lobby and pass reasonable gun safety laws," Harris tweeted.</p>

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The United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (May 28) said 'enough is enough' and called for an assault weapons ban in the country. She attended the funeral of 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield, who was killed two weeks ago during the Buffalo supermarket shooting.

The United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (May 28) said 'enough is enough' and called for an assault weapons ban in the country. She attended the funeral of 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield, who was killed two weeks ago during the Buffalo supermarket shooting. Her comments come days after another mass shooting shocked the country. Recently, an 18-year-old gunman entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. He opened fire, killing two teachers and 19 children. ALSO READ | US slams China's efforts to restrict and manipulate UN rights chief visit to Xinjiang Harris said, "What happened here in Buffalo, in Texas, in Atlanta, in Orlando, what happened in the synagogues, this is a moment that requires all good people, all people who love God, to stand up and say, 'We will not tolerate this. Enough is enough!'" "We will come together and not let those people, who are motivated by hate, drive us apart or make us afraid," she added. Harris spoke after Reverend Al Sharpton asked her to reflect on mass shootings during the past several years and said the US is experiencing "an epidemic of hate." ALSO READ | Russia's ambassador in Britain says Moscow won't use 'tactical nuclear weapons' in Ukraine: Report WATCH | As US grapples with gun terror, this is how NZ, Canada, Australia changed laws after mass shootings × The recent mass shootings in the United States have reignited the debate over gun control, especially the Texas shooting, where small children died. The Texas shooting is the worst shooting at an elementary school since the 2012 Sandy Hook attack in Connecticut. At that time, 20 children and six staff were killed. "We will not let those people who are motivated by hate to separate us or make us feel fear," Harris said at the funeral. She also urged US lawmakers to take action on guns. "Congress must have the courage to stand up, once and for all, to the gun lobby and pass reasonable gun safety laws," Harris tweeted. 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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Over the course of the last several years, China has been highly criticized for its treatment of the Uighur minority Muslims. The United Nations has described the treatment of Uighur minority Muslims inside the camps as clear case of genocide.

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The United States of America where there seems to be virtually no end to the gun violence In the country. In the latest, three people have been shot and wounded at a suburb in the west of Chicago.

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Five US presidents Five apologies, the same problem mass shootings have been a part of the American culture for years now and the reason behind this is America's love for its second amendment- any call to repeal or change it is met with fierce opposition.

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The United States is predictably gripped by yet another horror, a gunman yesterday killed 19 children and two adults in a rural Texas elementary school, they were all killed in just one classroom where the gunman had barricaded himself in an effort to evade capture.

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America's gun laws have to go back nearly a decade. December 2012 to be precise when the US reported that deadliest school shooting in its history in a Sandy Hook elementary school in Connecticut.

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<p>End of an era as New York City removed its last public payphone on Monday (May 23). Payphones were once an iconic symbol across the city. They were also quite popular in pop culture like Hollywood movies, comics, TV shows, etc. However, they fell victim to modernisation and technological advancements, such as cell phones and free Wi-fi. Social media users were nostalgic when pictures of the removal of the final payphone, which was located on 7th Avenue, were circulated online. A report by CNBC stated that the last public pay telephone will be displayed at the Museum of the City of New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notable, local media also reported that Manhattan will keep four of the old-fashioned phone booths on the Upper West Side, on West End Avenue at 66th, 90th, 100th and 101st streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mark Levine, who is Manhattan borough president, had the last booth housing two Bell System payphones at the corner of 7th Avenue and 50th Street dismantled. The payphones were lifted by crane and were put on a flatbed truck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Levine said on Twitter he was "on hand today to say 'Bye Bye' one last time to the famed (infamous?) NYC pay phone. I won't miss all the dead dial tones but gotta say I felt a twinge of nostalgia seeing it go."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Truly the end of an era but also, hopefully, the start of a new one with more equity in technology access," Levine added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the early 2000s, when the use of cell phones increased, fixed-line payphones started losing their popularity&nbsp;and began disappearing from the streets of New York. In 2015, Manhattan started the installation of thousands of LinkNYC hotspots offering WiFi and free local calls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Commissioner Matthew Fraser said in the release, “Just like we transitioned from the horse and buggy to the automobile and from the automobile to the airplane, the digital evolution has progressed from payphones to high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks to meet the demands of our rapidly changing daily communications needs."&nbsp;</p>

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End of an era as New York City removed its last public payphone on Monday (May 23). Payphones were once an iconic symbol across the city. They were also quite popular in pop culture like Hollywood movies, comics, TV shows, etc.

End of an era as New York City removed its last public payphone on Monday (May 23). Payphones were once an iconic symbol across the city. They were also quite popular in pop culture like Hollywood movies, comics, TV shows, etc. However, they fell victim to modernisation and technological advancements, such as cell phones and free Wi-fi. Social media users were nostalgic when pictures of the removal of the final payphone, which was located on 7th Avenue, were circulated online. A report by CNBC stated that the last public pay telephone will be displayed at the Museum of the City of New York. Notable, local media also reported that Manhattan will keep four of the old-fashioned phone booths on the Upper West Side, on West End Avenue at 66th, 90th, 100th and 101st streets. Mark Levine, who is Manhattan borough president, had the last booth housing two Bell System payphones at the corner of 7th Avenue and 50th Street dismantled. The payphones were lifted by crane and were put on a flatbed truck. Levine said on Twitter he was "on hand today to say 'Bye Bye' one last time to the famed (infamous?) NYC pay phone. I won't miss all the dead dial tones but gotta say I felt a twinge of nostalgia seeing it go." "Truly the end of an era but also, hopefully, the start of a new one with more equity in technology access," Levine added. ALSO READ | 'Round and round we go': NASA shares breathtaking image of Whirlpool Galaxy With all the Payphones now gone. Where will Superman get changed? pic.twitter.com/jlCWEEagqt — I❤️80s (@IL0VEthe80s) May 23, 2022 × Feels like the end of an era. RIP payphones pic.twitter.com/Xy8Wi3BSVn — Roy Miller (@dj_omac) May 23, 2022 × End of an Era: Today the last public payphones were removed from New York City. The phone booths (pictured) were at 50th Street and 7th Avenue. The era of the payphone is over. The phrase "drop a dime" will become a mystery to future generations#NewYorkCity pic.twitter.com/WjJZWlsmSr — Retro Tech Noir (@RetroTechNoir) May 24, 2022 × In the early 2000s, when the use of cell phones increased, fixed-line payphones started losing their popularity and began disappearing from the streets of New York. In 2015, Manhattan started the installation of thousands of LinkNYC hotspots offering WiFi and free local calls. Commissioner Matthew Fraser said in the release, “Just like we transitioned from the horse and buggy to the automobile and from the automobile to the airplane, the digital evolution has progressed from payphones to high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks to meet the demands of our rapidly changing daily communications needs." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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

Frantic mothers in the United States have taken a sigh of relief after a military cargo plane carrying landed in Indianapolis on Sunday (May 22) with the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to tackle the worrying shortage in the country. The White House said that the cargo plane took off from the US airbase at Ramstein, Germany with more than 70,000 pounds of powdered formula. On Sunday (May 22), US President Joe Biden tweeted that a second shipment was also secured as more formula was on its way to the United States. "We have secured a second flight to transport Nestle specialty infant formula to Pennsylvania," he posted. ALSO READ | Why mothers shouldn't make DIY baby formula: Here's what experts have to say A few days ago, Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies. The shortage was so critical that military-contracted planes were ordered to deliver the baby formula to the US. As the shipment arrived in the country, Megan Gendig, mother of a 7-month-old infant with dairy allergy said as quoted by Reuters that "they're life-savers to so many children and so many parents". Gendig added, "I'm sure that… babies are going to be able to go sleep comfortably tonight because their parents are going to know that they actually have food to be able to provide to them for the next few days." × ALSO READ | US President Joe Biden says 13 countries to join new Asia-Pacific trade initiative The baby formula shortage crisis emerged due to supply chain issues and a massive recall on February 17. "It is a terrifying feeling to not know where the next meal is going to come from. I'm able to provide breastmilk for her sometimes, which is great, but I just don't, I can only imagine if we were solely formula," Gendig said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday&nbsp;(May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia. Before boarding the plane, PM Modi on Sunday said that the Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi received a rousing welcome when he reached Tokyo Monday morning. On his first day, he met with business leaders and held talks aiming to boost investments in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders where top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the official statement, the companies were from various sectors, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Prime Minister also said that how India has attracted a record FDI of USD 84 billion in the previous financial year despite a slump in global FDI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official release also noted: "He invited greater participation by Japanese companies in India and proposed celebrating Japan's contribution to India's development journey in the form of a 'Japan Week'".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend the Quad summit (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), which is widely regarded as a counterweight to China that builds its economic and military weight in the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as China is concerned, what steps Quad is likely to take to ensure a free Indo-Pacific, especially after US President Joe Biden said that the US remains committed to Japan's defence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also announced that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Biden also said that China was "flirting with danger" and said the US would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invaded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked whether the US would intervene militarily in case an against has been made to forcibly take control of Taiwan, Biden said, "That's the commitment we made." China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be unified with the mainland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to it... but the idea that (Taiwan) can be taken by force is just not appropriate. It will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine," said Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday (May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the Quad summit on Tuesday (May 24), where he will meet the leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia. Before boarding the plane, PM Modi on Sunday said that the Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest. PM Modi received a rousing welcome when he reached Tokyo Monday morning. On his first day, he met with business leaders and held talks aiming to boost investments in India. PM Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders where top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated. Quad Summit 2022 Live Updates: PM Modi meets Indian diaspora As per the official statement, the companies were from various sectors, including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance. The Indian Prime Minister also said that how India has attracted a record FDI of USD 84 billion in the previous financial year despite a slump in global FDI. The official release also noted: "He invited greater participation by Japanese companies in India and proposed celebrating Japan's contribution to India's development journey in the form of a 'Japan Week'". ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend the Quad summit (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), which is widely regarded as a counterweight to China that builds its economic and military weight in the Indo-Pacific region. As far as China is concerned, what steps Quad is likely to take to ensure a free Indo-Pacific, especially after US President Joe Biden said that the US remains committed to Japan's defence. Biden also announced that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion. Watch this in-depth report: × Biden also said that China was "flirting with danger" and said the US would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invaded. On being asked whether the US would intervene militarily in case an against has been made to forcibly take control of Taiwan, Biden said, "That's the commitment we made." China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be unified with the mainland. "We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to it... but the idea that (Taiwan) can be taken by force is just not appropriate. It will dislocate the entire region and be another action similar to what happened in Ukraine," said Biden. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden embarked on an East Asia trip where he visited South Korea and then arrived in Japan to attend the four-nation Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, Biden launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At a press conference alongside the Japanese PM, Biden said, "The United States and Japan, together with 11 other nations will be launching" the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden added, "This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region on challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness in the 21st century".&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>List of countries who will be 'initial partners' of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework released:</strong></p>

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<p>Malaysia</p>

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<p>Philippines</p>

<p>Singapore</p>

<p>Thailand</p>

<p>Vietnam</p>

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<p>As per the US, the deal will provide a way to sort through key issues from climate change to supply chain resilience and digital trade to the countries that join. Although, the deal doesn't offer tariff relief or market access to the countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The framework will help countries together to negotiate the various aspects of trade and also to discuss how to consider potential future members, including China, which is not taking part, officials told reporters. Taiwan was also left out of the initial talks.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region.

United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 23) said that 13 countries have joined a new, US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative. The alliance is deemed a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region. Biden embarked on an East Asia trip where he visited South Korea and then arrived in Japan to attend the four-nation Quad summit, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24). Ahead of the Quad summit in Tokyo, Biden launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Japanese capital in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Quad Summit 2022 | Live Updates: Indian PM pens op-ed for Japanese daily, hails India-Japan ties At a press conference alongside the Japanese PM, Biden said, "The United States and Japan, together with 11 other nations will be launching" the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Biden added, "This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region on challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness in the 21st century". List of countries who will be 'initial partners' of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework released: US Australia Brunei India Indonesia Japan South Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam WATCH | Biden, Kishida hold joint press conference: US reiterates commitment to Japan's defence × ALSO READ | Quad Summit 2022: Japanese kid's fluent Hindi impresses Indian PM Narendra Modi, watch his reaction As per the US, the deal will provide a way to sort through key issues from climate change to supply chain resilience and digital trade to the countries that join. Although, the deal doesn't offer tariff relief or market access to the countries. The framework will help countries together to negotiate the various aspects of trade and also to discuss how to consider potential future members, including China, which is not taking part, officials told reporters. Taiwan was also left out of the initial talks. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan to attend the Quad leaders meeting on May 24 (Tuesday) but there's an interesting fact revealed regarding his travel. It has been revealed that PM Modi prefers night travel for foreign tours, India-based news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the summit, PM Modi on Sunday (May 22) tweeted: "This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;</p>

<p>After analysing his travelling patterns, it has been understood that PM Modi apparently prefers night travel. ANI reported that PM Modi tries to save time. Most of the time, he attends engagements and meetings the next day and after that, he again travels in case needed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, PM Modi was on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France. He recently visited Nepal on Buddha Jayanti. ANI analysed his travel timings as it reported that PM Modi spent just one night in Germany and Denmark each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi will be leaving on May 22 night for the Quad summit, where he will hold meetings with world leaders, and top businessmen, and will also address the Indian community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per ANI, a source who knows PM Modi for several years explained that long back in the early nineties he used to put the special frequent-flyer card to good use.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The source added that PM Modi used to visit the destinations during the day and usually take the last flight back so that hotel-stay money could be saved. He used to sleep in the plane and airports very often, the source added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the visit, PM Modi in a statement said: "In Japan, I will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives. We will also exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan to attend the Quad leaders meeting on May 24 (Tuesday) but there's an interesting fact revealed regarding his travel.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan to attend the Quad leaders meeting on May 24 (Tuesday) but there's an interesting fact revealed regarding his travel. It has been revealed that PM Modi prefers night travel for foreign tours, India-based news agency ANI reported. Ahead of the summit, PM Modi on Sunday (May 22) tweeted: "This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest." After analysing his travelling patterns, it has been understood that PM Modi apparently prefers night travel. ANI reported that PM Modi tries to save time. Most of the time, he attends engagements and meetings the next day and after that, he again travels in case needed. WION @ Quad: Updates from Japan Earlier this month, PM Modi was on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France. He recently visited Nepal on Buddha Jayanti. ANI analysed his travel timings as it reported that PM Modi spent just one night in Germany and Denmark each. PM Modi will be leaving on May 22 night for the Quad summit, where he will hold meetings with world leaders, and top businessmen, and will also address the Indian community. ALSO READ | Quad summit 2022: Here's PM Narendra Modi's schedule for Tokyo visit This evening, I will be leaving for Japan to take part in the second in-person Quad Summit. The Quad leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss the various Quad initiatives and other issues of mutual interest. https://t.co/xTSH2sTYI1 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2022 × As per ANI, a source who knows PM Modi for several years explained that long back in the early nineties he used to put the special frequent-flyer card to good use. The source added that PM Modi used to visit the destinations during the day and usually take the last flight back so that hotel-stay money could be saved. He used to sleep in the plane and airports very often, the source added. Ahead of the visit, PM Modi in a statement said: "In Japan, I will also participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for the leaders of the four Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives. We will also exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States officially surpassed 1 million known deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a New York Times database, a cataclysmic outcome that only hints at the suffering of millions more Americans who are mourning their parents, children, siblings, friends and colleagues.</p>

<p>“Hopefully, the enormity of that number would spur us on to do whatever we can to make sure that we don’t have as bad a time in the coming months and years that we’ve had over the past two years,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, told a Boston public radio station, WGBH, this month.</p>

<p>Some initial forecasts put the number of Americans likely to die from the virus between 100,000 and 240,000, although officials warned that the death toll could climb if protective measures weren’t taken. The United States reached 100,000 in May 2020, and 200,000 a few months later, in September.</p>

<p>The United States has a higher rate of infection than many other wealthy countries do, and the virus has continued to spread in a population afflicted by inequity, political divisions, a sometimes overwhelmed public health system, and an inconsistent array of policies and responses.</p>

<p>Although COVID-19 stole lives from all strata of society, it magnified disparities, and some groups have been more vulnerable than others to infection, based on factors such as sex, age, health care access, income and housing.</p>

<p>The virus arrived in the United States by early 2020, setting off five distinct waves of new cases over the 26 months that followed. An unexpected early wave in the spring of 2020 was followed by another wave in the winter, when access to vaccines was still very limited; more Americans died in that wave than in any other period.</p>

<p>In January 2021, the country’s daily death toll peaked, with more than 3,300 deaths recorded each day in the United States. And then came new waves: delta in the summer of 2021 and omicron in the late fall and winter. Omicron caused illness that was milder for some, though not for all; even so, it spread so swiftly and so widely that U.S. deaths surged again, and peaked in the first week of February, when more than 2,500 Americans a day were dying.</p>

<p>Now, in mid-May, Americans are still dying — more than 300 a day on average, as of Wednesday. Vaccines are readily available to nearly everyone other than young children, but even so, about 34% of people across the country have not been inoculated against the virus, and about 70% have received no booster, despite the vaccines’ effectiveness at preventing severe disease and death.</p>

<p>“It’s reaching a point now with COVID, where some very obvious scientific truths based on clear-cut, very visible data are rejected by people,” Fauci said on WGBH. “When it gets in the way of the proper and appropriate response to a deadly outbreak, it becomes even more tragic.”</p>

<p>As of Tuesday, the average of new confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 100,000 a day again, as omicron subvariants have spread across the country. And those figures are thought to be undercounts, especially since at-home test results often go unreported. Hospitalizations are on the rise, mostly on the East Coast; on average as of Wednesday, just over 22,800 Americans are in hospitals with the coronavirus on a given day, 27% more than two weeks ago.</p>

<p>Although each of the 1 million victims has a unique story, they leave behind a shared feeling among their loved ones, who say the lives of the dead have been pushed to the side in a country eager to get on with post-pandemic life. As it is, there is no national memorial to the people who have died, no shared remembrance, no communal place to gather or to receive a nation’s sympathy. There is only a number, a horrifying number.</p>


The United States officially surpassed 1 million known deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a New York Times database, a cataclysmic outcome that only hints at the suffering of millions more Americans who are mourning their parents, children, siblings, friends and colleagues.

The United States officially surpassed 1 million known deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, according to a New York Times database, a cataclysmic outcome that only hints at the suffering of millions more Americans who are mourning their parents, children, siblings, friends and colleagues. “Hopefully, the enormity of that number would spur us on to do whatever we can to make sure that we don’t have as bad a time in the coming months and years that we’ve had over the past two years,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, told a Boston public radio station, WGBH, this month. Some initial forecasts put the number of Americans likely to die from the virus between 100,000 and 240,000, although officials warned that the death toll could climb if protective measures weren’t taken. The United States reached 100,000 in May 2020, and 200,000 a few months later, in September. The United States has a higher rate of infection than many other wealthy countries do, and the virus has continued to spread in a population afflicted by inequity, political divisions, a sometimes overwhelmed public health system, and an inconsistent array of policies and responses. Although COVID-19 stole lives from all strata of society, it magnified disparities, and some groups have been more vulnerable than others to infection, based on factors such as sex, age, health care access, income and housing. The virus arrived in the United States by early 2020, setting off five distinct waves of new cases over the 26 months that followed. An unexpected early wave in the spring of 2020 was followed by another wave in the winter, when access to vaccines was still very limited; more Americans died in that wave than in any other period. In January 2021, the country’s daily death toll peaked, with more than 3,300 deaths recorded each day in the United States. And then came new waves: delta in the summer of 2021 and omicron in the late fall and winter. Omicron caused illness that was milder for some, though not for all; even so, it spread so swiftly and so widely that U.S. deaths surged again, and peaked in the first week of February, when more than 2,500 Americans a day were dying. Now, in mid-May, Americans are still dying — more than 300 a day on average, as of Wednesday. Vaccines are readily available to nearly everyone other than young children, but even so, about 34% of people across the country have not been inoculated against the virus, and about 70% have received no booster, despite the vaccines’ effectiveness at preventing severe disease and death. “It’s reaching a point now with COVID, where some very obvious scientific truths based on clear-cut, very visible data are rejected by people,” Fauci said on WGBH. “When it gets in the way of the proper and appropriate response to a deadly outbreak, it becomes even more tragic.” As of Tuesday, the average of new confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 100,000 a day again, as omicron subvariants have spread across the country. And those figures are thought to be undercounts, especially since at-home test results often go unreported. Hospitalizations are on the rise, mostly on the East Coast; on average as of Wednesday, just over 22,800 Americans are in hospitals with the coronavirus on a given day, 27% more than two weeks ago. Although each of the 1 million victims has a unique story, they leave behind a shared feeling among their loved ones, who say the lives of the dead have been pushed to the side in a country eager to get on with post-pandemic life. As it is, there is no national memorial to the people who have died, no shared remembrance, no communal place to gather or to receive a nation’s sympathy. There is only a number, a horrifying number.

The US surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths, the world’s highest known total

<p>The Black Lives Matter movement was a major topic of debate in the United States since its inception and over time, it grew both in terms of members as well as financial resources. The movement faced a lot of criticism since its inception but according to a report by Associated Press, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation may face allegations of fund mismanagement.</p>

<p>According to the 63-page tax forms filled by the foundation, almost $4 million was paid to its board secretary Shalomyah Bowers, co-founder Patrisse Cullors' brother, and the father of Cullors' child.</p>

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<p>The documents filed with the IRS by the foundation showed that $ 2.1 million was paid to Bowers Consulting, a firm owned by the former board secretary, $ 1.8 million to people who had close ties to Patrisse Cullors, $970,000 to a company established by the father of Cullors’s child – Damon Turner – and $840,000 to Cullors Protection LLC, a security firm owned by her brother, Paul Cullors.</p>

<p>However, there was no proof that Cullers received any money from the organisation.</p>

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<p>The Associated Press report also stated that a $6 million Los Angeles mansion was bought from the foundation’s funds fueling more suspicions of money mismanagement by the top brass.</p>

<p>The money given to the family members of Patrisse Cullors are even more shocking when compared to the money given to charities. The documents showed that around $200,000 was given to the Florida-based Trayvon Martin Foundation – a non-profit organisation that was set up in order to “provide emotional and financial support to families who have lost a child to gun violence”.</p>

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The Black Lives Matter movement was a major topic of debate in the United States since its inception and over time, it grew both in terms of members as well as financial resources.

The Black Lives Matter movement was a major topic of debate in the United States since its inception and over time, it grew both in terms of members as well as financial resources. The movement faced a lot of criticism since its inception but according to a report by Associated Press, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation may face allegations of fund mismanagement. According to the 63-page tax forms filled by the foundation, almost $4 million was paid to its board secretary Shalomyah Bowers, co-founder Patrisse Cullors' brother, and the father of Cullors' child. Also read | Pangong bridge: China building it in occupied territory, says India The documents filed with the IRS by the foundation showed that $ 2.1 million was paid to Bowers Consulting, a firm owned by the former board secretary, $ 1.8 million to people who had close ties to Patrisse Cullors, $970,000 to a company established by the father of Cullors’s child – Damon Turner – and $840,000 to Cullors Protection LLC, a security firm owned by her brother, Paul Cullors. However, there was no proof that Cullers received any money from the organisation. Also read | US to send additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine in ongoing conflict The Associated Press report also stated that a $6 million Los Angeles mansion was bought from the foundation’s funds fueling more suspicions of money mismanagement by the top brass. The money given to the family members of Patrisse Cullors are even more shocking when compared to the money given to charities. The documents showed that around $200,000 was given to the Florida-based Trayvon Martin Foundation – a non-profit organisation that was set up in order to “provide emotional and financial support to families who have lost a child to gun violence”. 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>Desperate times call for desperate measures as some mothers in the United States opt to make the infant formula substitutes themselves amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies as the country faces an acute shortage of baby formula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crisis has emerged due to the storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall. But the question here is, should mothers use a homemade baby formula to feed their babies? Is it safe?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Importantly, baby formula is a necessity for many families. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns are lifting, people are now returning to work, including mothers immediately after giving birth. In such situations, they cannot breastfeed and rely upon the baby formula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shortage has left the parents desperate as they fear that their infants may starve as they look forward to substitutes. According to Google Trends, searches for "how to make baby formula at home" have increased by 2400% in the past month, a BBC report noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Experts warn against using 'homebrew'&nbsp;</strong><br />
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The BBC report quoted Dr Steven Abrams, who has warned against using such homemade baby formula. Dr Abrams is the former chair of the American Academy of Paediatrics' Committee on Nutrition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Abrams said, "The standard by which we develop infant formula is breast milk. We've come to understand breast milk better and better. If they're not breastfeeding, [the formula] has got to have all the nutrients in there".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Abrams further added that homemade substitutes can be dangerous in the first months of infancy because, at this stage, the baby needs nutrients like iron in its diet, which is critical for brain development.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also added that the homemade formulas also pose challenges with sterility. Using it regularly can result in severe malnutrition. In extreme cases, it can be fatal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One formula recipe said to be from 1960, has been circulating on social media forums. The recipe urges parents to mix evaporated milk, water and Karo corn syrup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions against formulas made at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tanya Altmann, the author of several parenting books and founder of Calabasas Pediatrics in California, told AFP: "I advise my patients not to make homemade infant formula. It won't meet your baby's essential nutritional needs, can be very dangerous to their growth and development and can even make your baby sick."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Karo syrup was once used to help ease constipation, but it is not advised as it's not effective and can even contain harmful bacteria," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH&nbsp;|&nbsp;US to allow baby formula imports, foreign makers to meet a list of safety standards</strong></p>

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<p>Azza Ahmed, an associate professor of nursing at Purdue University, said homemade formula can put a baby at risk of "contamination and infection."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The formula should never be watered down, as this can quickly lead to an imbalance of nutrition, she added.&nbsp;</p>

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Desperate times call for desperate measures as some mothers in the United States opt to make the infant formula substitutes themselves amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula.

Desperate times call for desperate measures as some mothers in the United States opt to make the infant formula substitutes themselves amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula. US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies as the country faces an acute shortage of baby formula. The crisis has emerged due to the storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall. But the question here is, should mothers use a homemade baby formula to feed their babies? Is it safe? ALSO READ | To end infant formula shortage, US President Joe Biden invokes Defense Production Act Importantly, baby formula is a necessity for many families. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns are lifting, people are now returning to work, including mothers immediately after giving birth. In such situations, they cannot breastfeed and rely upon the baby formula. The shortage has left the parents desperate as they fear that their infants may starve as they look forward to substitutes. According to Google Trends, searches for "how to make baby formula at home" have increased by 2400% in the past month, a BBC report noted. Experts warn against using 'homebrew' The BBC report quoted Dr Steven Abrams, who has warned against using such homemade baby formula. Dr Abrams is the former chair of the American Academy of Paediatrics' Committee on Nutrition. Dr Abrams said, "The standard by which we develop infant formula is breast milk. We've come to understand breast milk better and better. If they're not breastfeeding, [the formula] has got to have all the nutrients in there". Dr Abrams further added that homemade substitutes can be dangerous in the first months of infancy because, at this stage, the baby needs nutrients like iron in its diet, which is critical for brain development. The report also added that the homemade formulas also pose challenges with sterility. Using it regularly can result in severe malnutrition. In extreme cases, it can be fatal. ALSO READ | Biden backs Finland and Sweden's 'historic' NATO application One formula recipe said to be from 1960, has been circulating on social media forums. The recipe urges parents to mix evaporated milk, water and Karo corn syrup. Meanwhile, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions against formulas made at home. Tanya Altmann, the author of several parenting books and founder of Calabasas Pediatrics in California, told AFP: "I advise my patients not to make homemade infant formula. It won't meet your baby's essential nutritional needs, can be very dangerous to their growth and development and can even make your baby sick." "Karo syrup was once used to help ease constipation, but it is not advised as it's not effective and can even contain harmful bacteria," she added. WATCH | US to allow baby formula imports, foreign makers to meet a list of safety standards × Azza Ahmed, an associate professor of nursing at Purdue University, said homemade formula can put a baby at risk of "contamination and infection." The formula should never be watered down, as this can quickly lead to an imbalance of nutrition, she 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>Taking a cue from other nations, the United States has also re-opened its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine on Wednesday, said media reports. The embassy had closed down around three months ago. During the closure, the country had also withdrawn American diplomats from Kyiv before the Russian invasion began in February. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as Canada had also opened its embassy in the Ukrainian capital recently. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>US embassy operations resumed in Kyiv on Wednesday, said the State Department. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The diplomats are also returning to the capital on the permanent basis from the western Ukrainian city of Lviv and neighbouring Poland, where they had been temporarily relocated due to the ongoing invasion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Ukrainian people, with our security assistance, have defended their homeland in the face of Russia's unconscionable invasion, and, as a result, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the Embassy once again," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>To mark the anniversary of WWII victory in Europe, the staffers of the US Embassy had started to return to Kyiv on a limited basis on May 8. But the embassy had remained closed till now. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian fighters claim to blow up an armoured train with an explosive device in the occupied southern city of Melitopol. It seemed to have been carrying Russian troops, media reports said on Wednesday citing the Ukrainian territorial defence force. &nbsp;</p>

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Taking a cue from other nations, the United States has also re-opened its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine on Wednesday, said media reports. The embassy had closed down around three months ago.

Taking a cue from other nations, the United States has also re-opened its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine on Wednesday, said media reports. The embassy had closed down around three months ago. During the closure, the country had also withdrawn American diplomats from Kyiv before the Russian invasion began in February. This comes as Canada had also opened its embassy in the Ukrainian capital recently. US embassy operations resumed in Kyiv on Wednesday, said the State Department. Also Read: Biden backs Finland and Sweden's 'historic' NATO application The diplomats are also returning to the capital on the permanent basis from the western Ukrainian city of Lviv and neighbouring Poland, where they had been temporarily relocated due to the ongoing invasion. "The Ukrainian people, with our security assistance, have defended their homeland in the face of Russia's unconscionable invasion, and, as a result, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the Embassy once again," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Watch: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Over 250 Ukrainians from Azovstal are in Russian captivity × To mark the anniversary of WWII victory in Europe, the staffers of the US Embassy had started to return to Kyiv on a limited basis on May 8. But the embassy had remained closed till now. Meanwhile, Ukrainian fighters claim to blow up an armoured train with an explosive device in the occupied southern city of Melitopol. It seemed to have been carrying Russian troops, media reports said on Wednesday citing the Ukrainian territorial defence force. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) 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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Two months after a deadly plane crash in China, the United States has now reported that the crash was caused deliberately by someone who was present in the cockpit, this comes after a thorough analysis of the Black Box data from the China eastern airlines jet.

US Report on China plane: Crash caused by someone in cockpit

US president Joe Biden has ordered the re-establishment of US troop presence in Somalia, the troops will help local forces defeat the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab insurgency in the country.

United States to re-deploy troops in Somalia amid rising Al-Shabab insurgency

<p>The US Air Force revealed on Monday that a hypersonic weapon was successfully tested over the weekend.The Air Force said a B-52H Stratofortress bomber launched an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) off the coast of Southern California on Saturday, according to the Air Force.</p>

<p>According to the statement, the weapon's booster ignited and burned for a long time after it separated from the aircraft. The weapon was able to travel at five times the speed of sound.</p>

<p>The test comes as the United States seeks to build hypersonic weapons that can travel faster than the speed of sound in order to challenge enemies such as Russia and China.</p>

<p>According to the Air Force, the ARRW was developed by Lockheed Martin to destroy flexible, time-sensitive targets in combat situations. The weapon will "increase precision-strike capabilities by enabling fast response strikes against heavily defended ground targets," according to the report.</p>

<p>The Air Force attempted to test this weapon previously, but the missile did not fire in April. After a failed test in April and additional failed tests, the service opted to postpone the programme for up to a year, CNN reported in April.</p>

<p>The 419th Flight Test Squadron and the Global Power Bomber Combined Test, both headquartered at Edwards Air Force Base in California, conducted the test on Saturday.</p>

<p>The crew made sure the test was completed "flawlessly," according to Michael Jungquist, 419th FLTS commander and GPB CTF director.</p>

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<p>The US isn't the only country working on hypersonic weapons.</p>

<p>According to US military officials, Russia has fired hypersonic missiles against targets in Ukraine, and China has tested hypersonic weaponry.</p>

<p>In October, Beijing denied that it had performed a weapons test.</p>

<p>In January, North Korea claimed to have conducted two hypersonic missile tests.</p>

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The US Air Force revealed on Monday that a hypersonic weapon was successfully tested over the weekend.The Air Force said a B-52H Stratofortress bomber launched an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) off the coast of Southern California on Saturday, according to the Air Force.

The US Air Force revealed on Monday that a hypersonic weapon was successfully tested over the weekend.The Air Force said a B-52H Stratofortress bomber launched an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) off the coast of Southern California on Saturday, according to the Air Force. According to the statement, the weapon's booster ignited and burned for a long time after it separated from the aircraft. The weapon was able to travel at five times the speed of sound. The test comes as the United States seeks to build hypersonic weapons that can travel faster than the speed of sound in order to challenge enemies such as Russia and China. According to the Air Force, the ARRW was developed by Lockheed Martin to destroy flexible, time-sensitive targets in combat situations. The weapon will "increase precision-strike capabilities by enabling fast response strikes against heavily defended ground targets," according to the report. The Air Force attempted to test this weapon previously, but the missile did not fire in April. After a failed test in April and additional failed tests, the service opted to postpone the programme for up to a year, CNN reported in April. The 419th Flight Test Squadron and the Global Power Bomber Combined Test, both headquartered at Edwards Air Force Base in California, conducted the test on Saturday. The crew made sure the test was completed "flawlessly," according to Michael Jungquist, 419th FLTS commander and GPB CTF director. × The arms race The US isn't the only country working on hypersonic weapons. According to US military officials, Russia has fired hypersonic missiles against targets in Ukraine, and China has tested hypersonic weaponry. In October, Beijing denied that it had performed a weapons test. In January, North Korea claimed to have conducted two hypersonic missile tests. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have announced that they will begin working together on hypersonic missile strike and defence capabilities. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The Taliban have made a number of changes to the administrative system in Afghanistan since taking over the country and in a new wave of reforms, they have decided to completely dissolve five departments which were set up by the former government. One of the major departments which faced the axe was the human rights commission – a key feature of the US-backed government.</p>

<p>The main reason behind the decision was shown to the shortage of funds as the maintenance of the departments was deemed ‘unnecessary’ as the country faces a budget deficit of around $501million.</p>

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<p>“Because these departments were not deemed necessary and were not included in the budget, they have been dissolved,” said Innamullah Samangani, the Taliban government’s deputy spokesperson said according to Reuters.</p>

<p>The other major department to lose support was the commission for overseeing the implementation of the Afghan constitution. After taking over the country in 2021, the Taliban promised that they will be taking a moderate approach in governance. However, the dissolving of these two crucial departments have once again caused major concern regarding their governance of the nation.</p>

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<p>The high council for national reconciliation (HCNR) and the national security council was also included in the list of departments which were dissolved following the proposed budget.</p>

<p>This was the first national budget presented by the Taliban government since taking over the country in August 2021 and Samangani said that the decisions were made “based on objective facts”. The spokesperson also made it clear that departments can be restarted “if needed”.</p>

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The Taliban have made a number of changes to the administrative system in Afghanistan since taking over the country and in a new wave of reforms, they have decided to completely dissolve five departments which were set up by the former government.

The Taliban have made a number of changes to the administrative system in Afghanistan since taking over the country and in a new wave of reforms, they have decided to completely dissolve five departments which were set up by the former government. One of the major departments which faced the axe was the human rights commission – a key feature of the US-backed government. The main reason behind the decision was shown to the shortage of funds as the maintenance of the departments was deemed ‘unnecessary’ as the country faces a budget deficit of around $501million. Also read | More than 260 Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Mariupol steel plant “Because these departments were not deemed necessary and were not included in the budget, they have been dissolved,” said Innamullah Samangani, the Taliban government’s deputy spokesperson said according to Reuters. The other major department to lose support was the commission for overseeing the implementation of the Afghan constitution. After taking over the country in 2021, the Taliban promised that they will be taking a moderate approach in governance. However, the dissolving of these two crucial departments have once again caused major concern regarding their governance of the nation. Also read | French President Emmanuel Macron names Elisabeth Borne as France's new PM The high council for national reconciliation (HCNR) and the national security council was also included in the list of departments which were dissolved following the proposed budget. This was the first national budget presented by the Taliban government since taking over the country in August 2021 and Samangani said that the decisions were made “based on objective facts”. The spokesperson also made it clear that departments can be restarted “if needed”. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban dissolve five major departments including Afghanistan’s human rights commission

Goldman Sachs Senior Chairman and former CEO Lloyd Blankfein has warned that companies and consumers should prepare for a recession in the US.

US Recession possibility 'very high risk factor', Goldman Sachs warns of growth forecast

<p>Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion.</p>

<p>Belarus, which was previously a part of the Soviet Union, provided a safe haven to Russian soldiers to launch attacks on Ukraine.</p>

<p>Minsk also gave up its non-nuclear status and will host Russia's nuclear weapons and troops permanently.</p>

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<p>In an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya television, Golovchenko said "Because of the sanctions, almost all of Belarus's exports to the countries of the European Union and North America have been blocked."</p>

<p>Calling it unfair to label Belarus as "an accomplice of the aggressor," President Alexander Lukashenko has said that he is trying to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>Putin called his attack on Ukraine a "special military operation" designed to demilitarise and "denazify" its neighbour but the West and Ukraine have slammed the baseless, fascist allegation adding that the war is an unprovoked act of aggression.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/active-combat-action-will-finish-by-the-end-of-the-year-claims-ukraines-intelligence-chief-478966" hreflang="en">Active combat action will finish by the end of the year, claims Ukraine's intelligence chief</a></strong></p>

<p>After the imposition of crippling Western sanctions over his crackdown on domestic protests and interception of the Ryanair plane flying between Athens and Vilnius, Lukashenko has edged even closer to Russia for financial aid and stronger military cooperation.</p>

<p>The Belarusian leader had previously accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of “pushing the world to the brink of World War III.”</p>

<p>According to Stanislav Sushkevich, Belarus’ first post-Soviet leader, “Lukashenko is depriving Belarus of its future and turning the country into a staging ground for Putin’s mad games.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion.

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion. Belarus, which was previously a part of the Soviet Union, provided a safe haven to Russian soldiers to launch attacks on Ukraine. Minsk also gave up its non-nuclear status and will host Russia's nuclear weapons and troops permanently. In an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya television, Golovchenko said "Because of the sanctions, almost all of Belarus's exports to the countries of the European Union and North America have been blocked." Calling it unfair to label Belarus as "an accomplice of the aggressor," President Alexander Lukashenko has said that he is trying to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin called his attack on Ukraine a "special military operation" designed to demilitarise and "denazify" its neighbour but the West and Ukraine have slammed the baseless, fascist allegation adding that the war is an unprovoked act of aggression. Also read | Active combat action will finish by the end of the year, claims Ukraine's intelligence chief After the imposition of crippling Western sanctions over his crackdown on domestic protests and interception of the Ryanair plane flying between Athens and Vilnius, Lukashenko has edged even closer to Russia for financial aid and stronger military cooperation. The Belarusian leader had previously accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of “pushing the world to the brink of World War III.” According to Stanislav Sushkevich, Belarus’ first post-Soviet leader, “Lukashenko is depriving Belarus of its future and turning the country into a staging ground for Putin’s mad games.” (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Belarusian PM Roman Golovchenko says Western sanctions are blocking exports worth more than $16 billion

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