<p>The United States on Tuesday described the Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue as a "key example" of Washington working with its "closest partners" for the "good" of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What I would say generally is that the Quad is a key example of the United States and our closest partners, including, in this case, India, pulling together for the good of a free and open Indo-Pacific region," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted as saying to reporters at his daily news conference.</p>

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<p>He also said that US views Quad, the grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the US, as having "essential momentum" and "important potential" to deepen engagement on areas of "traditional focus" and to "confront defining issues of our time".</p>

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<p>"We view the Quad as having essential momentum and important potential, and that's why we're going to build on it by deepening cooperation on areas of traditional focus, and that includes maritime security, while also working closely with Quad partners to confront some of the defining issues of our time," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>These issues include the coronavirus pandemic, climate and "democratic resilience as well," Price said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the possibility of reports of a Quad summit proposed by the Biden administration, the spokesperson said, "we don't have anything to announce at this time".&nbsp;</p>

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The United States on Tuesday described the Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue as a "key example" of Washington working with its "closest partners" for the "good" of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The United States on Tuesday described the Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue as a "key example" of Washington working with its "closest partners" for the "good" of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. "What I would say generally is that the Quad is a key example of the United States and our closest partners, including, in this case, India, pulling together for the good of a free and open Indo-Pacific region," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted as saying to reporters at his daily news conference. Watch | He also said that US views Quad, the grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the US, as having "essential momentum" and "important potential" to deepen engagement on areas of "traditional focus" and to "confront defining issues of our time". Also read | US welcomes India's rise as 'leading global power' as Jaishankar-Blinken talk over phone "We view the Quad as having essential momentum and important potential, and that's why we're going to build on it by deepening cooperation on areas of traditional focus, and that includes maritime security, while also working closely with Quad partners to confront some of the defining issues of our time," the spokesperson said. These issues include the coronavirus pandemic, climate and "democratic resilience as well," Price said. On the possibility of reports of a Quad summit proposed by the Biden administration, the spokesperson said, "we don't have anything to announce at this time".

US says Quad 'key example' of Washington working with allies for 'good' of Indo-Pacific

<p>In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India is one of the most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region to us. We welcome India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted as saying by news agency PTI to reporters in his daily media briefing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, where the two leaders reaffirmed the ties between both the countries and discussed mutual concerns, including the military coup in Myanmar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Blinken also talked about the importance of rule of law and the democratic process in Myanmar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Both sides look forward to expanded regional cooperation, including through the Quad, and to address the challenges of Covid and climate change," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>He also said that the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is both broad as well as multi-faceted.</p>

<p>"We'll continue to engage at the highest levels of our government to deepen cooperation on many fronts, and we are confident that the strong and upward trajectory of our partnership will, in fact, continue," Price said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US also welcomed India again joining as the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council last month for a two-year term, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Price also highlighted that India is the largest and the most important trading partner of the US with the bilateral trade spiking to USD 146 billion in 2019 and said that US companies are a large source of foreign direct investment in India.&nbsp;</p>


In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power".

In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power". "India is one of the most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region to us. We welcome India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted as saying by news agency PTI to reporters in his daily media briefing. Watch | Earlier on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, where the two leaders reaffirmed the ties between both the countries and discussed mutual concerns, including the military coup in Myanmar. Also read | 115 foreign missions send 3000 names for India's COVID vaccination drive Blinken also talked about the importance of rule of law and the democratic process in Myanmar. "Both sides look forward to expanded regional cooperation, including through the Quad, and to address the challenges of Covid and climate change," the spokesperson said. He also said that the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is both broad as well as multi-faceted. "We'll continue to engage at the highest levels of our government to deepen cooperation on many fronts, and we are confident that the strong and upward trajectory of our partnership will, in fact, continue," Price said. The US also welcomed India again joining as the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council last month for a two-year term, he said. Price also highlighted that India is the largest and the most important trading partner of the US with the bilateral trade spiking to USD 146 billion in 2019 and said that US companies are a large source of foreign direct investment in India.

US welcomes India's rise as 'leading global power' as Jaishankar-Blinken talk over phone

<p>A US woman who applied extra strong glue to style her hair now has raised over $15,000 for surgery.</p>

<p>Tessica Brown from Louisiana shared her video on TikTok last week, in which she said she used "Gorilla Glue" industrial-strength spray adhesive as her hair products ran out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Bad bad bad idea," she said in the video on the brink of crying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"My hair has been like this for about a month now. It's not my choice."</p>

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<p>Brown's story immediately went viral and people advised her to use various lotions, shampoo and other products to break the glue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neal Farinah, Beyonce's hair stylist, also offered some advice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gorilla Glue's website says that the adhesive contains propane and acetone, is 100 per cent waterproof and used to mount wood and laminates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It can lead to intense irritation if it comes into contact with the skin.</p>

<p>The company said it is "very sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident" on Twitter in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a unique situation because this product is not indicated for use in or on hair as it is considered permanent," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman has raised more $15,000 by Tuesday on GoFundMe as she seeks financial aid for the hair treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>TMZ reported on Tuesday that Brown was finally able to successfully chopped off her ponytail but the hair on the scalp is still hardened.</p>


A US woman who applied extra strong glue to style her hair now has raised over $15,000 for surgery. Tessica Brown from Louisiana shared her video on TikTok last week, in which she said she used "Gorilla Glue" industrial-strength spray adhesive as her hair products ran out.

A US woman who applied extra strong glue to style her hair now has raised over $15,000 for surgery. Tessica Brown from Louisiana shared her video on TikTok last week, in which she said she used "Gorilla Glue" industrial-strength spray adhesive as her hair products ran out. Watch | View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessica (@im_d_ollady) "Bad bad bad idea," she said in the video on the brink of crying. In Pics | Culture deficiency: A French city's Mayor reopens museums defying coronavirus rules "My hair has been like this for about a month now. It's not my choice." Also read | Trump's ex-lawyer apologizes to porn star Stormy Daniels Brown's story immediately went viral and people advised her to use various lotions, shampoo and other products to break the glue. Neal Farinah, Beyonce's hair stylist, also offered some advice. Gorilla Glue's website says that the adhesive contains propane and acetone, is 100 per cent waterproof and used to mount wood and laminates. It can lead to intense irritation if it comes into contact with the skin. The company said it is "very sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident" on Twitter in a statement. "This is a unique situation because this product is not indicated for use in or on hair as it is considered permanent," it added. The woman has raised more $15,000 by Tuesday on GoFundMe as she seeks financial aid for the hair treatment. TMZ reported on Tuesday that Brown was finally able to successfully chopped off her ponytail but the hair on the scalp is still hardened.

US woman who glued her hair raises $15,000 for treatment

<p><strong>Rod Ponton, a Texas lawyer, </strong>did not expect to be appearing as a cat during virtual proceedings on Zoom on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a 'cat' filter, which accidentally opened, ensured that Ponton appeared&nbsp;before 394th Judicial District Court as a blue-eyed cat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Mr Ponton, I believe you have the filter turned on in the video settings," Judge Roy Ferguson during the proceedings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm here live, I'm not a cat," the lawyer said.</p>

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<p>"I can see that," the judge responded.</p>

<p>Ponton said that his assistant was trying to fix the settings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video immediately went viral on social media, and the judge in a hilarious reply said: "IMPORTANT ZOOM TIP: If a child used your computer, before you join a virtual hearing <strong>check the Zoom Video Options</strong> to be sure filters are off."</p>

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<p>"These fun moments are a byproduct of the legal profession's dedication to ensuring that the justice system continues to function in these tough times. Everyone involved handled it with dignity, and the filtered lawyer showed incredible grace. True professionalism all around."</p>

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<p>The 69-year-old lawyer told news agency Reuters that he doesn't know how the filter showed up during the hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I logged into my secretary's computer to appear at this hearing via Zoom, and when everybody's ready the judge calls the case and everybody's face is supposed to pop up on Zoom," he said.</p>

<p>"And everybody's face popped up except mine. Mine was a cat."&nbsp;</p>


Rod Ponton, a Texas lawyer, did not expect to be appearing as a cat during virtual proceedings on Zoom on Tuesday. However, a 'cat' filter, which accidentally opened, ensured that Ponton appeared before 394th Judicial District Court as a blue-eyed cat.

Rod Ponton, a Texas lawyer, did not expect to be appearing as a cat during virtual proceedings on Zoom on Tuesday. However, a 'cat' filter, which accidentally opened, ensured that Ponton appeared before 394th Judicial District Court as a blue-eyed cat. IMPORTANT ZOOM TIP: If a child used your computer, before you join a virtual hearing check the Zoom Video Options to be sure filters are off. This kitten just made a formal announcement on a case in the 394th (sound on). #lawtwitter #OhNo @zoom_ushttps://t.co/I0zaj0wu6K — Judge Roy Ferguson (@JudgeFergusonTX) February 9, 2021 × "Mr Ponton, I believe you have the filter turned on in the video settings," Judge Roy Ferguson during the proceedings. "I'm here live, I'm not a cat," the lawyer said. Watch | Mexican politician caught on camera after she attempts fleeing Zoom meet by placing photograph "I can see that," the judge responded. Ponton said that his assistant was trying to fix the settings. The video immediately went viral on social media, and the judge in a hilarious reply said: "IMPORTANT ZOOM TIP: If a child used your computer, before you join a virtual hearing check the Zoom Video Options to be sure filters are off." "These fun moments are a byproduct of the legal profession's dedication to ensuring that the justice system continues to function in these tough times. Everyone involved handled it with dignity, and the filtered lawyer showed incredible grace. True professionalism all around." These fun moments are a by-product of the legal profession's dedication to ensuring that the justice system continues to function in these tough times. Everyone involved handled it with dignity, and the filtered lawyer showed incredible grace. True professionalism all around! — Judge Roy Ferguson (@JudgeFergusonTX) February 9, 2021 × The 69-year-old lawyer told news agency Reuters that he doesn't know how the filter showed up during the hearing. "I logged into my secretary's computer to appear at this hearing via Zoom, and when everybody's ready the judge calls the case and everybody's face is supposed to pop up on Zoom," he said. "And everybody's face popped up except mine. Mine was a cat."

'I am not a cat': Lawyer shows up as kitty during Zoom court hearing

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<p>The United States has moved to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council, nearly three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew the country from body. The move marks yet another reversal by Biden of his predecessor's policies.</p>

<p>In a statement issued as the UN's top rights body was conducting an organisational meeting in Geneva, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Monday said President Joe Biden had ordered his department to "re-engage immediately and robustly with the UN Human Rights Council."</p>

<p>Trump's administration pulled the country out of the 47-member council in June 2018, complaining about its "unrelenting bias" against Israel and "hypocrisy" of allowing rights-abusing nations a seat at the table.</p>

<p>At the time, the United States was a member of the council.</p>

<p>It, hence, cannot now automatically regain membership. It will need to wait for elections towards the end of the year for the seats becoming available in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blinken acknowledged that in the immediate term, "the United States will engage with the council as an observer," stressing that it "in that capacity will have the opportunity to speak in the council, participate in negotiations, and partner with others to introduce resolutions."</p>

<p>Blinken said the United States still recognised the rights council is a "flawed body, in need of reform to its agenda, membership, and focus, including its disproportionate focus on Israel."</p>

<p>But, he stressed, "our withdrawal in June 2018 did nothing to encourage meaningful change, but instead created a vacuum of US leadership, which countries with authoritarian agendas have used to their advantage."</p>

<p>"To address the council's deficiencies and ensure it lives up to its mandate, the United States must be at the table using the full weight of our diplomatic leadership. It is our view that the best way to improve the council is to engage with it and its members in a principled fashion," he said.</p>

<p>"We strongly believe that when the United States engages constructively with the council, in concert with our allies and friends, positive change is within reach."</p>


The United States has moved to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council, nearly three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew the country from body.

The United States has moved to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council, nearly three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew the country from body. The move marks yet another reversal by Biden of his predecessor's policies. In a statement issued as the UN's top rights body was conducting an organisational meeting in Geneva, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Monday said President Joe Biden had ordered his department to "re-engage immediately and robustly with the UN Human Rights Council." Trump's administration pulled the country out of the 47-member council in June 2018, complaining about its "unrelenting bias" against Israel and "hypocrisy" of allowing rights-abusing nations a seat at the table. At the time, the United States was a member of the council. It, hence, cannot now automatically regain membership. It will need to wait for elections towards the end of the year for the seats becoming available in 2022. Blinken acknowledged that in the immediate term, "the United States will engage with the council as an observer," stressing that it "in that capacity will have the opportunity to speak in the council, participate in negotiations, and partner with others to introduce resolutions." Blinken said the United States still recognised the rights council is a "flawed body, in need of reform to its agenda, membership, and focus, including its disproportionate focus on Israel." But, he stressed, "our withdrawal in June 2018 did nothing to encourage meaningful change, but instead created a vacuum of US leadership, which countries with authoritarian agendas have used to their advantage." "To address the council's deficiencies and ensure it lives up to its mandate, the United States must be at the table using the full weight of our diplomatic leadership. It is our view that the best way to improve the council is to engage with it and its members in a principled fashion," he said. "We strongly believe that when the United States engages constructively with the council, in concert with our allies and friends, positive change is within reach."

US moves to rejoin UN Human Rights Council

Mask-clad fans trickled into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' stadium on Super Bowl Sunday (February 7), as the limited crowd of attendees largely observed COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.

Mask-clad NFL fans settle into Tampa stadium for Super Bowl unlike any other

Three countries are sending robotic aircraft to mars. Newcomer the United Arab Emeritus and China have joined hands with space veteran the United States. For decades scientists are have been using a mars-like environment on earth to test out new technology and theories.

Scientific experiments in mars-like locations on earth

<p>Apple is known for its expensive gadgets, be it iPhones or iPads. To afford an Apple device is a luxury, however, Bradford Gauthier from Massachusetts, United States managed to not just buy an AirPod, but swallow it as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing the incident on Facebook, Gauthier said that when he woke up on Wednesday, he drank water, but it didn't "go down".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"...I had to lean over to let it spill out into the sink," he wrote in the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Something felt off with a lot of pressure in my chest, but I figured my throat was just dry or something from all the snow shovelling late last night."</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-apple-force-users-to-buy-new-iphones-359522">Did Apple force users to buy new iPhones?</a></strong></p>

<p>He added that he searched his bedroom to find his two AirPods, but managed to find only one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quoting Gauthier, NBC Boston wrote that he tried to find the missing AirPod by "Find my AirPod" feature, but "as luck would have it, the battery was dead".</p>

<p>Gauthier and his family suspected that may have accidentally swallowed the AirPod and immediately rushed for medical attention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An X-ray test found out that that the AirPod was in the lower part of the oesophagus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Immediately, Gauthier underwent an endoscopy to get the device removed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He thanked his wife for her support in this endeavour and even advised people to stay careful while listening to the wireless devices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Big thanks to the Mrs. for dropping everything and bringing me to get the procedure done," he further wrote on Facebook.</p>

<p>"Be careful listening to wireless headphones when you fall asleep, you never know where they'll end up."&nbsp;<br />
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Apple is known for its expensive gadgets, be it iPhones or iPads. To afford an Apple device is a luxury, however, Bradford Gauthier from Massachusetts, United States managed to not just buy an AirPod, but swallow it as well.

Apple is known for its expensive gadgets, be it iPhones or iPads. To afford an Apple device is a luxury, however, Bradford Gauthier from Massachusetts, United States managed to not just buy an AirPod, but swallow it as well. Sharing the incident on Facebook, Gauthier said that when he woke up on Wednesday, he drank water, but it didn't "go down". Here's one for the record books... I woke up this morning, felt fine, but when I tried to drink a glass of water it... Posted by Bradford Gauthier on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 × "...I had to lean over to let it spill out into the sink," he wrote in the post. "Something felt off with a lot of pressure in my chest, but I figured my throat was just dry or something from all the snow shovelling late last night." Also read | Did Apple force users to buy new iPhones? He added that he searched his bedroom to find his two AirPods, but managed to find only one. Quoting Gauthier, NBC Boston wrote that he tried to find the missing AirPod by "Find my AirPod" feature, but "as luck would have it, the battery was dead". Gauthier and his family suspected that may have accidentally swallowed the AirPod and immediately rushed for medical attention. An X-ray test found out that that the AirPod was in the lower part of the oesophagus. Immediately, Gauthier underwent an endoscopy to get the device removed. He thanked his wife for her support in this endeavour and even advised people to stay careful while listening to the wireless devices. "Big thanks to the Mrs. for dropping everything and bringing me to get the procedure done," he further wrote on Facebook. "Be careful listening to wireless headphones when you fall asleep, you never know where they'll end up."

Man falls asleep, wakes up to find out AirPod is inside his body

<p>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden </a>on Thursday confronted China and Russia over authoritarianism and human rights abuses among other issues as he voiced out his foreign policy approach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"American leadership must meet this new moment of advancing authoritarianism, including the growing ambitions of China to rival the United States and the determination of Russia to damage and disrupt our democracy. We must meet the new moment ... accelerating global challenges from the pandemic to the climate crisis to nuclear proliferation," the US president said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>After four years that saw comparatively a softer approach by Washington towards Kremlin, Biden also said days of US to Russia "rolling over" are gone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/humanitarian-catastrophe-biden-pulls-us-out-of-yemen-war-stops-saudi-support-361436">'Humanitarian catastrophe': Biden pulls US out of Yemen war, stops Saudi support</a></strong></p>

<p>"I made it clear to President Putin, in a manner very different from my predecessor, that the days of the United States rolling over in the face of Russia's aggressive actions, interfering with our elections, cyberattacks, poisoning its citizens, are over," Biden said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China whose aggressive actions are ringing an alarm and has emerged as one of biggest challenges across the world was also mentioned by Biden in his speech where he said that the Asian giant will be "confronted".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We'll confront China's economic abuses, counter its aggressive, coercive action to push back on China's attack on human rights, intellectual property and global governance. But we're ready to work with Beijing when it's in America's interest to do so," the US president said. &nbsp;</p>


US President Joe Biden on Thursday confronted China and Russia over authoritarianism and human rights abuses among other issues as he voiced out his foreign policy approach.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday confronted China and Russia over authoritarianism and human rights abuses among other issues as he voiced out his foreign policy approach. "American leadership must meet this new moment of advancing authoritarianism, including the growing ambitions of China to rival the United States and the determination of Russia to damage and disrupt our democracy. We must meet the new moment ... accelerating global challenges from the pandemic to the climate crisis to nuclear proliferation," the US president said. Watch | After four years that saw comparatively a softer approach by Washington towards Kremlin, Biden also said days of US to Russia "rolling over" are gone. Also read | 'Humanitarian catastrophe': Biden pulls US out of Yemen war, stops Saudi support "I made it clear to President Putin, in a manner very different from my predecessor, that the days of the United States rolling over in the face of Russia's aggressive actions, interfering with our elections, cyberattacks, poisoning its citizens, are over," Biden said. China whose aggressive actions are ringing an alarm and has emerged as one of biggest challenges across the world was also mentioned by Biden in his speech where he said that the Asian giant will be "confronted". "We'll confront China's economic abuses, counter its aggressive, coercive action to push back on China's attack on human rights, intellectual property and global governance. But we're ready to work with Beijing when it's in America's interest to do so," the US president said.

Days of US 'rolling over' gone: Biden warns China, Russia in first diplomatic speech

India is seeking assistance from the U.S. justice department to probe 'Sikhs for justice', a U.S. based Khalistani successionist group. 'Sikhs for justice' wants the Indian state for Punjab to separate from the Union.

India requests US to probe into US-based 'Sikhs for Justice'

<p>Dozens of protesters detained on Thursday after Turkey brushed aside the US criticism of Ankara's approach of a crackdown on student demonstrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest detentions come as Erdogan stresses that he will not let the month-long student protests at Turkish university take the shape of anti-government protests in 2013, describing the demonstrators as "terrorists".</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>On Thursday, news agency AFP reported that police used riot shields and batons on protesters participating at an unsanctioned event in Istanbul.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-tells-us-not-to-interfere-in-its-internal-matters-361291">Turkey tells US not to interfere in its internal matters</a></strong></p>

<p>The students are protesting against the government's decision to appoint Erdogan supporter Melih Bulu to head Turkey's prestigious Bogazici University last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bulu's appointment is seen by many as Erdogan's attempt to take control of various institutions across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over 250 people were detained in Istanbul this week and 69 in Ankara.</p>

<p>More than 500 people have been detained in the past month across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States on Wednesday expressed its concern over the detention of students and the use of LGBTQI rhetoric for the protesters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ankara responded to the US with the Turkish foreign ministry saying on Thursday that "those who dare to teach a lesson of democracy and law... to look in the mirror".</p>

<p>Turkey's interior minister on Tuesday described the protesters "LGBT deviants" on Twitter, which led to the social media platform put a rare warning on his comment.</p>

<p>The European Union said it was "seriously concerned" by the latest developments in Turkey and called for the release of protesters who are "arbitrarily detained".</p>


Dozens of protesters detained on Thursday after Turkey brushed aside the US criticism of Ankara's approach of a crackdown on student demonstrations. The latest detentions come as Erdogan stresses that he will not let the month-long student protests at Turkish university take the shape of anti-government protests in 2013, describing the demonstrators as "terrorists".

Dozens of protesters detained on Thursday after Turkey brushed aside the US criticism of Ankara's approach of a crackdown on student demonstrations. The latest detentions come as Erdogan stresses that he will not let the month-long student protests at Turkish university take the shape of anti-government protests in 2013, describing the demonstrators as "terrorists". Watch | On Thursday, news agency AFP reported that police used riot shields and batons on protesters participating at an unsanctioned event in Istanbul. Also read | Turkey tells US not to interfere in its internal matters The students are protesting against the government's decision to appoint Erdogan supporter Melih Bulu to head Turkey's prestigious Bogazici University last month. Bulu's appointment is seen by many as Erdogan's attempt to take control of various institutions across the country. Over 250 people were detained in Istanbul this week and 69 in Ankara. More than 500 people have been detained in the past month across the country. The United States on Wednesday expressed its concern over the detention of students and the use of LGBTQI rhetoric for the protesters. Ankara responded to the US with the Turkish foreign ministry saying on Thursday that "those who dare to teach a lesson of democracy and law... to look in the mirror". Turkey's interior minister on Tuesday described the protesters "LGBT deviants" on Twitter, which led to the social media platform put a rare warning on his comment. The European Union said it was "seriously concerned" by the latest developments in Turkey and called for the release of protesters who are "arbitrarily detained".

Turkey continues to detain student protesters despite US condemnation

<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas isn’t the kind to let a minute of her life slip away, even when life is on lockdown.</p>

<p>While others were perfecting their sourdough starters last spring, Chopra Jonas decided to write her first book — and finished it. As quarantine fatigue curtailed our enthusiasm for crafting and Kondo-izing, she was in London shooting the romantic drama “Text for You” alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion.</p>

<p>By the time a lot of us had been rendered bloblike, Chopra Jonas was in overdrive, simultaneously promoting three projects: her Netflix movie, “The White Tiger,” adapted from Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize-winning rags-to-riches novel about a self-made Bangalore businessman; her memoir, “Unfinished,” which chronicles her 38 years, including her reign as Miss World and breakthrough into Bollywood and eventually Hollywood; and her new sustainable hair care line, Anomaly.</p>

<p>As if that weren’t enough, she was prepping to shoot “Citadel,” a spy series directed by the Russo brothers for Amazon, which had been delayed a year because of COVID-19 restrictions.</p>

<p>Through it all, Chopra Jonas was still finding room for some self-care and shut-eye, “which has to be scheduled time, because otherwise I would never get sleep,” she said. In a phone call in late January from her home in London, Chopra Jonas tracked the recent routines and cultural items that are keeping her busy.</p>

<p>These are edited excerpts from the conversation.</p>

<p><strong>Wednesday morning</strong></p>

<p>In our profession, my routine is dictated by the schedule that my team decides for me, predominantly. So the only thing routine-y about my schedule is I always make sure I have at least eight hours of sleep. My coffee machine is in my bedroom, right by my bed. The first thing I do is press the Nespresso button and smell the aroma of the coffee, and that’s how my eyes open.</p>

<p>Then I check out the news and scroll through Twitter usually still when I’m in bed. I need five or 10 minutes to orient myself to the fact that I’m waking up. On a languid day, maybe it would be half an hour. This ritual is ultimately what led me to “The White Tiger.” There was so much chatter around it in literary circles. I’m an avid reader. I try and pick up the books everyone’s talking about because I don’t really have the luxury of time to discover my own favourites.</p>

<p>My days start with a workout, usually on Zoom with my trainer. I started getting consistent with working out during quarantine. I hate working out otherwise. I’m not one of those people who’s like, “Oh my gosh, I enjoy it so much that I need it.” I listen to Hindi rap, like Raftaar and Divine, while I work out. It’s alive and visceral.</p>

<p><strong>Wednesday afternoon</strong></p>

<p>I watched the inauguration, and I think I felt exactly what the world was feeling. It was a very emotional time for a lot of my friends and family in America, and I felt very excited about the fact that the country is stepping into the right direction in terms of leadership. Not only should leadership look like this, but also sound like this. As someone coming from a country who has had many females in high positions of power, it’s awesome to see the U.S. finally get their first.</p>

<p>My days for the past two weeks have been back-to-back with recording my audiobook and promo, and [together] it takes 12 to 13 hours a day. I filmed three talk show interviews — Kelly Clarkson, Lilly Singh and Ellen — and I recorded a few podcasts and did several phone interviews. I think I was one of the earlier people to commit to the fact that we’re going to be working off Zoom for a really long time. So I found a corner of my room with a fireplace where I do all my Zoom calls.</p>

<p><strong>Wednesday night</strong></p>

<p>Before bed, I always need a few hours to unwind, and this is usually when I watch TV or read. Right now I’m reading “Amnesty,” Aravind Adiga’s next novel. I obviously am a fan. This is based in Australia, and it’s about a Sri Lankan immigrant, and it’s a thriller from his perspective. I do love to get out of work mode and just enjoy the content for what it is. But most of my reading I do with both [enjoyment and the idea of a project] in mind.</p>

<p>I haven’t been able to commit to a TV show because of how busy my schedule is. I recently finished “The Undoing,” “The Boys” and “Bridgerton” but I’m also really into movies after dinner. I’ve watched a lot of the Oscar contenders — “Sound of Metal,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “One Night in Miami.”</p>

<p><strong>Thursday morning</strong></p>

<p>Finally, I had some semblance of a morning I don’t even know how long. I woke up by 10, had a quick workout and then I had luxurious brunch with my mom, who is living in London with me. She was here with my husband during the holidays so that we could be together. I felt safer with her around me. My husband left-top of the year, but I didn’t let my mom go. So I’ve sort of kidnapped her right now.</p>

<p><strong>Thursday afternoon</strong></p>

<p>My first call wasn’t until 2 — a prep call with the producers of “Citadel,” which I am so excited to start. Prep calls are usually character development, which is one of my favourite things. The most exciting job as an actor is when you have the ability to take someone off the page and really breathe life into them.</p>

<p><strong>Thursday night</strong></p>

<p>Then it was back to promo. Unlike normal junkets where you’re local and live with the media, we have been up early and late to hit markets all over the world. Tonight we ended with “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” at 1 am.</p>

<p>I couldn’t sleep, because you know when you go beyond tired on the other side of the hill? That happened. Then I was on TikTok for hours. I’m a secret admirer, so I consume whatever they show me. It’s a lot of baby videos or doggy videos or kitten videos.</p>

<p>We got a quarantine pet, yes, we did! He’s Panda, and he’s a rescue. I got Nick a German shepherd for our anniversary last year, and my dog, Diana, who I’ve had for four years, she’s a rescue as well. So we had the two. But Nick’s parents were visiting and they brought their girls with them, and the house was full of four dogs, and it was so amazing that after Nick’s parents left, I was kind of feeling like, we need another dog. He’s a mix between an Australian shepherd and a husky. And he’s a punk. He deliberately defies you but he’s so adorable that you forget everything. He’s in LA with Nick at the moment, but they should be coming here sometime next month.</p>

<p><strong>Friday morning</strong></p>

<p>It was my last free weekday before I start “Citadel,” which I’ll be filming until next November. It was also release day of “The White Tiger.” Release day is filled with a roller coaster of emotions, but always with bright eyes and hope for a strong opening. I’m so proud to share this film with the world.</p>

<p><strong>Friday afternoon</strong></p>

<p>I did “Hot Ones.” Oh my God. I’ve done it before on Jimmy Fallon, and it almost killed me. But this time — and I love spicy food. I need hot sauce. I carry it everywhere — but some of the hot sauces are like poison. They’re insane how spicy they are. I literally felt like I was going to faint. I had to open the doors up and walk outside and eat ice cream and milk, and I was crying. Ghost pepper was at No. 4. So you could imagine what No. 10 was.</p>

<p><strong>Friday night</strong></p>

<p>I did a viewing party for “The White Tiger” with a lot of my family and friends all on Zoom. It is such a provocative tale of something that all of us have become so desensitized to, which is this large division between the haves and the have-nots. And COVID specifically showed the world that disparity so glaringly. When is the last time you’ve driven past a homeless shelter or a homeless person and not done anything about it? A majority of the world lives in circumstances like that, so it’s really a sort of mirror into self-reflection. I’m very proud of the movie because it has social commentary, but at the same time it’s sarcastic, funny, dark and really clever.</p>


Priyanka Chopra Jonas isn’t the kind to let a minute of her life slip away, even when life is on lockdown. While others were perfecting their sourdough starters last spring, Chopra Jonas decided to write her first book — and finished it.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas isn’t the kind to let a minute of her life slip away, even when life is on lockdown. While others were perfecting their sourdough starters last spring, Chopra Jonas decided to write her first book — and finished it. As quarantine fatigue curtailed our enthusiasm for crafting and Kondo-izing, she was in London shooting the romantic drama “Text for You” alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. By the time a lot of us had been rendered bloblike, Chopra Jonas was in overdrive, simultaneously promoting three projects: her Netflix movie, “The White Tiger,” adapted from Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize-winning rags-to-riches novel about a self-made Bangalore businessman; her memoir, “Unfinished,” which chronicles her 38 years, including her reign as Miss World and breakthrough into Bollywood and eventually Hollywood; and her new sustainable hair care line, Anomaly. As if that weren’t enough, she was prepping to shoot “Citadel,” a spy series directed by the Russo brothers for Amazon, which had been delayed a year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Through it all, Chopra Jonas was still finding room for some self-care and shut-eye, “which has to be scheduled time, because otherwise I would never get sleep,” she said. In a phone call in late January from her home in London, Chopra Jonas tracked the recent routines and cultural items that are keeping her busy. These are edited excerpts from the conversation. Wednesday morning In our profession, my routine is dictated by the schedule that my team decides for me, predominantly. So the only thing routine-y about my schedule is I always make sure I have at least eight hours of sleep. My coffee machine is in my bedroom, right by my bed. The first thing I do is press the Nespresso button and smell the aroma of the coffee, and that’s how my eyes open. Then I check out the news and scroll through Twitter usually still when I’m in bed. I need five or 10 minutes to orient myself to the fact that I’m waking up. On a languid day, maybe it would be half an hour. This ritual is ultimately what led me to “The White Tiger.” There was so much chatter around it in literary circles. I’m an avid reader. I try and pick up the books everyone’s talking about because I don’t really have the luxury of time to discover my own favourites. My days start with a workout, usually on Zoom with my trainer. I started getting consistent with working out during quarantine. I hate working out otherwise. I’m not one of those people who’s like, “Oh my gosh, I enjoy it so much that I need it.” I listen to Hindi rap, like Raftaar and Divine, while I work out. It’s alive and visceral. Wednesday afternoon I watched the inauguration, and I think I felt exactly what the world was feeling. It was a very emotional time for a lot of my friends and family in America, and I felt very excited about the fact that the country is stepping into the right direction in terms of leadership. Not only should leadership look like this, but also sound like this. As someone coming from a country who has had many females in high positions of power, it’s awesome to see the U.S. finally get their first. My days for the past two weeks have been back-to-back with recording my audiobook and promo, and [together] it takes 12 to 13 hours a day. I filmed three talk show interviews — Kelly Clarkson, Lilly Singh and Ellen — and I recorded a few podcasts and did several phone interviews. I think I was one of the earlier people to commit to the fact that we’re going to be working off Zoom for a really long time. So I found a corner of my room with a fireplace where I do all my Zoom calls. Wednesday night Before bed, I always need a few hours to unwind, and this is usually when I watch TV or read. Right now I’m reading “Amnesty,” Aravind Adiga’s next novel. I obviously am a fan. This is based in Australia, and it’s about a Sri Lankan immigrant, and it’s a thriller from his perspective. I do love to get out of work mode and just enjoy the content for what it is. But most of my reading I do with both [enjoyment and the idea of a project] in mind. I haven’t been able to commit to a TV show because of how busy my schedule is. I recently finished “The Undoing,” “The Boys” and “Bridgerton” but I’m also really into movies after dinner. I’ve watched a lot of the Oscar contenders — “Sound of Metal,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “One Night in Miami.” Thursday morning Finally, I had some semblance of a morning I don’t even know how long. I woke up by 10, had a quick workout and then I had luxurious brunch with my mom, who is living in London with me. She was here with my husband during the holidays so that we could be together. I felt safer with her around me. My husband left-top of the year, but I didn’t let my mom go. So I’ve sort of kidnapped her right now. Thursday afternoon My first call wasn’t until 2 — a prep call with the producers of “Citadel,” which I am so excited to start. Prep calls are usually character development, which is one of my favourite things. The most exciting job as an actor is when you have the ability to take someone off the page and really breathe life into them. Thursday night Then it was back to promo. Unlike normal junkets where you’re local and live with the media, we have been up early and late to hit markets all over the world. Tonight we ended with “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” at 1 am. I couldn’t sleep, because you know when you go beyond tired on the other side of the hill? That happened. Then I was on TikTok for hours. I’m a secret admirer, so I consume whatever they show me. It’s a lot of baby videos or doggy videos or kitten videos. We got a quarantine pet, yes, we did! He’s Panda, and he’s a rescue. I got Nick a German shepherd for our anniversary last year, and my dog, Diana, who I’ve had for four years, she’s a rescue as well. So we had the two. But Nick’s parents were visiting and they brought their girls with them, and the house was full of four dogs, and it was so amazing that after Nick’s parents left, I was kind of feeling like, we need another dog. He’s a mix between an Australian shepherd and a husky. And he’s a punk. He deliberately defies you but he’s so adorable that you forget everything. He’s in LA with Nick at the moment, but they should be coming here sometime next month. Friday morning It was my last free weekday before I start “Citadel,” which I’ll be filming until next November. It was also release day of “The White Tiger.” Release day is filled with a roller coaster of emotions, but always with bright eyes and hope for a strong opening. I’m so proud to share this film with the world. Friday afternoon I did “Hot Ones.” Oh my God. I’ve done it before on Jimmy Fallon, and it almost killed me. But this time — and I love spicy food. I need hot sauce. I carry it everywhere — but some of the hot sauces are like poison. They’re insane how spicy they are. I literally felt like I was going to faint. I had to open the doors up and walk outside and eat ice cream and milk, and I was crying. Ghost pepper was at No. 4. So you could imagine what No. 10 was. Friday night I did a viewing party for “The White Tiger” with a lot of my family and friends all on Zoom. It is such a provocative tale of something that all of us have become so desensitized to, which is this large division between the haves and the have-nots. And COVID specifically showed the world that disparity so glaringly. When is the last time you’ve driven past a homeless shelter or a homeless person and not done anything about it? A majority of the world lives in circumstances like that, so it’s really a sort of mirror into self-reflection. I’m very proud of the movie because it has social commentary, but at the same time it’s sarcastic, funny, dark and really clever.

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A group of rambunctious guinea pigs had a ball with a large platter of snow at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Wednesday (February 3).

Guinea Pigs chow down on feast of veggies and snow

<p>It is never easy to find your "best home/apartment", but it seems the hunt for the worst apartment is over.</p>

<p>This "worst apartment ever" is in New York, the US with a monthly rent of $1,650, but guess what it doesn't even have a toilet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The location of this tiny studio remains a mystery and cannot be found on any rental sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">This toilet-less property is being called as "worst apartment ever" by TikTok users.</div>

<p>The video of the apartment posted by real estate agent Cameron Knowlton on TikTok has gone viral and being viewed at least 21 million times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Knowlton captioned the video as "Worst Apartment Ever NYC !!! as he showed that the single-room property doesn't have a bathroom, stove, freezer, and only a tiny fridge and closet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Before you ask, yes, this is a real apartment. This is what $1,650 gets you in the most desirable neighbourhood in New York City," the real estate agent said on the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Knowlton also shows that there is a toilet and shower out of the apartment down the hallway in separate rooms and are "shared by the entire complex."</p>

<p>He added that "for security purposes" a key is required to enter both the rooms, highlighting that the bathroom doesn't have a sink, but is "pretty clean".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He told news agency AFP the last tenant moved out from the property in October and expected that soon it will be occupied by someone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's one of the most desired neighbourhoods in the world so people will rent it," he said.<br />
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It is never easy to find your "best home/apartment", but it seems the hunt for the worst apartment is over. This "worst apartment ever" is in New York, the US with a monthly rent of $1,650, but guess what it doesn't even have a toilet.

It is never easy to find your "best home/apartment", but it seems the hunt for the worst apartment is over. This "worst apartment ever" is in New York, the US with a monthly rent of $1,650, but guess what it doesn't even have a toilet. Also read | Want to be neighbours with Sylvester Stallone? Buy this home in Beverly Hills The location of this tiny studio remains a mystery and cannot be found on any rental sites. Watch | This toilet-less property is being called as "worst apartment ever" by TikTok users. The video of the apartment posted by real estate agent Cameron Knowlton on TikTok has gone viral and being viewed at least 21 million times. Knowlton captioned the video as "Worst Apartment Ever NYC !!! as he showed that the single-room property doesn't have a bathroom, stove, freezer, and only a tiny fridge and closet. "Before you ask, yes, this is a real apartment. This is what $1,650 gets you in the most desirable neighbourhood in New York City," the real estate agent said on the video. In the video, Knowlton also shows that there is a toilet and shower out of the apartment down the hallway in separate rooms and are "shared by the entire complex." He added that "for security purposes" a key is required to enter both the rooms, highlighting that the bathroom doesn't have a sink, but is "pretty clean". He told news agency AFP the last tenant moved out from the property in October and expected that soon it will be occupied by someone. "It's one of the most desired neighbourhoods in the world so people will rent it," he said.

Is this the world's worst apartment?

<p>Judges at the highest U.N. court for disputes between states on Wednesday ruled that they can hear a case filed by Iran against the United States seeking to have sanctions against Tehran lifted.</p>

<p>A majority of a panel of 16 judges found that the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, has jurisdiction in the dispute.</p>

<p>Iran brought the case in 2018 after President Donald Trump`s administration imposed sanctions, following Trump`s decision to abandon a 2015 pact under which Iran accepted curbs to its nuclear programme. New U.S. President Joe Biden has said he wants to return to that pact, although Tehran and Washington still disagree on steps to be taken for that to happen.</p>

<p>The United States had tried to argue that Iran could not base claims at the World Court on a 1955 bilateral friendship pact. However judges found the treaty, signed decades before Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution and the sharp deterioration in ties with Washington, could be used as a basis for the court`s jurisdiction.</p>

<p>"The court unanimously rejects the preliminary objections to its jurisdiction raised by the Unites States of America according to which the subject matter of the dispute does not relate to the interpretation or application of the Treaty of Amity," presiding judge Abdulqawi Yusuf said.</p>

<p>Other U.S. objections to the case were also dismissed, meaning Iran`s claim will now move on to a hearing on the merits. A final decision would be likely to take several more years.</p>

<p>The ICJ’s rulings are binding, but it has no power to enforce them, and the United States and Iran are both among a handful of countries to have ignored its decisions.</p>


Judges at the highest U.N. court for disputes between states on Wednesday ruled that they can hear a case filed by Iran against the United States seeking to have sanctions against Tehran lifted.

Judges at the highest U.N. court for disputes between states on Wednesday ruled that they can hear a case filed by Iran against the United States seeking to have sanctions against Tehran lifted. A majority of a panel of 16 judges found that the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, has jurisdiction in the dispute. Iran brought the case in 2018 after President Donald Trump`s administration imposed sanctions, following Trump`s decision to abandon a 2015 pact under which Iran accepted curbs to its nuclear programme. New U.S. President Joe Biden has said he wants to return to that pact, although Tehran and Washington still disagree on steps to be taken for that to happen. The United States had tried to argue that Iran could not base claims at the World Court on a 1955 bilateral friendship pact. However judges found the treaty, signed decades before Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution and the sharp deterioration in ties with Washington, could be used as a basis for the court`s jurisdiction. "The court unanimously rejects the preliminary objections to its jurisdiction raised by the Unites States of America according to which the subject matter of the dispute does not relate to the interpretation or application of the Treaty of Amity," presiding judge Abdulqawi Yusuf said. Other U.S. objections to the case were also dismissed, meaning Iran`s claim will now move on to a hearing on the merits. A final decision would be likely to take several more years. The ICJ’s rulings are binding, but it has no power to enforce them, and the United States and Iran are both among a handful of countries to have ignored its decisions.

World Court to hear sanctions dispute filed by Iran against United States

As people across the U.S. Northeast were digging themselves out on Tuesday (February 2) after a powerful storm blanketed parts of the region with more than 2 feet of snow, New Yorkers went sledding in Central Park.

'Gotta live that childhood memory again' - New Yorkers go sledding in Central Park snow

"Black Panther" director and co-writer Ryan Coogler is developing a streaming television series set in the movie's fictional futuristic kingdom of Wakanda, Walt Disney Co said on Monday (February 1).

'Black Panther' director developing Wakanda TV series for Disney+

A rare snowfall did not stop many Washington DC residents from going about their regular activities on Sunday (January 31).

Washingtonians enjoy rare snowfall

A rare Botticelli portrait sold for $92.2 million at auction at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday (January 28), a world record for any work by the Italian artist.

Rare Botticelli portrait sells for record $92.2 million at NY auction

U.S. singer-songwriter Halsey surprised fans on Wednesday (January 27) by posting a series of photographs on her Instagram account that revealed a growing baby bump.

Singer Halsey reveals she is pregnant

The President of United States Joe Biden has inherited a toxic relationship with the world's second-largest economy. Tensions between the U.S. and China are rising on multiple fronts.

U.S. President Joe Biden warns China over expansionism in Asia

While most of Reid Park Zoo's animals cosied up in warmth amid a rare snow flurry on Tuesday (January 26), the elephants of this Arizonian zoo decided to stay out for a snowy romp instead.

Elephants take snowy romp in sun-kissed Arizona

<p>United States President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to capitalise on the country's purchasing power in a bid to improve domestic manufacturing and to create new markets for technologies.</p>

<p>The US is the world's biggest buyer of goods and services. On Monday, Biden signed an executive order to strengthen provisions for "Buy American", which will be applicable on a third of the service bought by the federal government every year.</p>

<p>Now, waivers will be more transparent, and a senior White House official will overlook the process.</p>

<p>"I don't buy for one second that the vitality of American manufacturing is a thing of the past," Biden told reporters.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"American manufacturing was the arsenal of democracy in World War Two and it must be part of the engine of American prosperity now", he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition, Biden again reiterated plans to replace the fleet of federal cars with electric vehicles made in the US.</p>

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Biden's plans to increase wages and to create more jobs requires the revitalisation of the manufacturing sector, which is responsible for 12 per cent of the country's economy.<br />
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"America can't sit on the sidelines in the race to the future. Our competitors aren't waiting... To ensure the future is made in America, we need to win not just the jobs of today, but the jobs and industries of tomorrow", Biden said.</p>

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<p>In 2010, China overtook the United States to become the world's largest manufacturer. In 2018, the country accounted for 28 per cent of the global output, as stated by United Nations data.</p>

<p>Manufactures have flocked to China owing to&nbsp;lower wages and weaker environmental provisions in the country.</p>


United States President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to capitalise on the country's purchasing power in a bid to improve domestic manufacturing and to create new markets for technologies.

United States President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to capitalise on the country's purchasing power in a bid to improve domestic manufacturing and to create new markets for technologies. The US is the world's biggest buyer of goods and services. On Monday, Biden signed an executive order to strengthen provisions for "Buy American", which will be applicable on a third of the service bought by the federal government every year. Now, waivers will be more transparent, and a senior White House official will overlook the process. "I don't buy for one second that the vitality of American manufacturing is a thing of the past," Biden told reporters. "American manufacturing was the arsenal of democracy in World War Two and it must be part of the engine of American prosperity now", he said. In addition, Biden again reiterated plans to replace the fleet of federal cars with electric vehicles made in the US. Also read: Joe Biden reverses Donald Trump's ban on transgender people in military Biden's plans to increase wages and to create more jobs requires the revitalisation of the manufacturing sector, which is responsible for 12 per cent of the country's economy. "America can't sit on the sidelines in the race to the future. Our competitors aren't waiting... To ensure the future is made in America, we need to win not just the jobs of today, but the jobs and industries of tomorrow", Biden said. Also read: Biden to reinstate coronavirus travel ban for most non-US citizens: Report In 2010, China overtook the United States to become the world's largest manufacturer. In 2018, the country accounted for 28 per cent of the global output, as stated by United Nations data. Manufactures have flocked to China owing to lower wages and weaker environmental provisions in the country.

In a bid to revive US manufacturing, President Biden signs 'Buy American' order

Action thriller "The Marksman" took the top spot at a quiet U.S. box office for the second weekend in a row, trade magazine Variety reported on Sunday (January 24).

'The Marksman' tops troubled box office

After Taiwan reported that Chinese bombers and fighter jets entered its air defense identification zone, the united states of America have urged China to stop pressuring Taiwan.

U.S warns China over Taiwan meddling

<p>He may be out of office, But <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>is certainly not out of troubles.</p>

<p>The cloak of protection afforded by the presidency is largely gone.</p>

<p>It has been just two days and his rivals seem to be lining up for a shot.</p>

<p>House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is insistent on Trump's impeachment trial with the proceedings beginning on December 25 in Senate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Attorneys in New York are investigating his business dealings and add that they will stop at nothing in pressing charges against private citizen Trump.</p>

<p>The district attorneys in Manhattan are reportedly investigating Trump's hush-money payout to porn star Stormy Daniels.</p>

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<p>Several commercial banks, including Trump's biggest lender Deutsche Bank have indicated that they no longer want to do business with him.</p>

<p>In Georgia, prosecutors are planning to open a criminal investigation against the former president over his attempts to overturn the results of the presidential election in the state.</p>

<h2><strong>Threat to life</strong></h2>

<p>There seems to be a threat to his life as well from Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, Trump had said that the US has killed the "number one terrorist" in the world after Iran's top general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike in Iraq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran has not forgotten its revered general's assassination and wants to take revenge against now civilian Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official Twitter account of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted an image which showed a golfer, resembling Trump playing golf and a drone is hovering over him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The caption said: "revenge is certain".&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been no comment from Iran, but the threat cannot be downplayed.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that something similar to this has happened and two weeks back, the Chief Justice of Iran Ebrahim had warned, saying: "those who had a role in this assassination and crime will not be safe on earth".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Do not presume that someone, as the president of America, who appeared as a murderer or ordered a murder, may be immune from justice being carried out," he had said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has extended secret service protection to his family as well, including his four adult children and two of their spouses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Right before he left office, the former Republican president issued a directive to extend post-presidency secret service protection to his children.</p>

<p>Under the country's federal law, Trump, his wife Melania and their 14-year-old son Baron are the only people entitled to secret service protection.</p>

<p>But Trump wanted everybody covered, and given the threats from iran, the high-security makes sense.&nbsp;</p>


He may be out of office, But Donald Trump is certainly not out of troubles. The cloak of protection afforded by the presidency is largely gone. It has been just two days and his rivals seem to be lining up for a shot.

He may be out of office, But Donald Trump is certainly not out of troubles. The cloak of protection afforded by the presidency is largely gone. It has been just two days and his rivals seem to be lining up for a shot. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is insistent on Trump's impeachment trial with the proceedings beginning on December 25 in Senate. Also read | Trump impeachment to be sent to Senate on January 25 Attorneys in New York are investigating his business dealings and add that they will stop at nothing in pressing charges against private citizen Trump. The district attorneys in Manhattan are reportedly investigating Trump's hush-money payout to porn star Stormy Daniels. Also read | Twitter suspends account linked to Khamenei's website, clarifies it's fake and not his Several commercial banks, including Trump's biggest lender Deutsche Bank have indicated that they no longer want to do business with him. In Georgia, prosecutors are planning to open a criminal investigation against the former president over his attempts to overturn the results of the presidential election in the state. Threat to life There seems to be a threat to his life as well from Iran. Last year, Trump had said that the US has killed the "number one terrorist" in the world after Iran's top general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike in Iraq. Iran has not forgotten its revered general's assassination and wants to take revenge against now civilian Trump. The official Twitter account of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted an image which showed a golfer, resembling Trump playing golf and a drone is hovering over him. The caption said: "revenge is certain". There has been no comment from Iran, but the threat cannot be downplayed. This is not the first time that something similar to this has happened and two weeks back, the Chief Justice of Iran Ebrahim had warned, saying: "those who had a role in this assassination and crime will not be safe on earth". "Do not presume that someone, as the president of America, who appeared as a murderer or ordered a murder, may be immune from justice being carried out," he had said. Trump has extended secret service protection to his family as well, including his four adult children and two of their spouses. Right before he left office, the former Republican president issued a directive to extend post-presidency secret service protection to his children. Under the country's federal law, Trump, his wife Melania and their 14-year-old son Baron are the only people entitled to secret service protection. But Trump wanted everybody covered, and given the threats from iran, the high-security makes sense.

Donald Trump is out of office, but his troubles keep on piling up

Six Flags Magic Mountain is known for its thrilling rollercoaster rides, but from Wednesday (January 20), it's also known as a COVID-19 vaccination site. Cars lined up outside the theme park, which now hosts the latest mega-POD (Point of Dispensing) in LA County.

Theme park swaps thrills for vaccines at California mega site

<p>US President Joe Biden's decision to remove the bust of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has not generated angry reactions from the Downing Street who said it's up to the president's "wishes" of how he decorates the Oval Office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden, who was sworn in as the President of the US on January 20, removed Churchill's bust and replaced it with civil rights movement's heroes Rosa Park, Martin Luther King Jr., among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;The redesigning of the Oval Office also saw the busts of Eleanor Roosevelt and Latino civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official spokesman said the removal of Churchill's bust is up to the "wishes" of Biden, adding that the UK doesn't doubt the "importance" Biden places on the relationship between the US and the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Oval Office is the president's private office, and it's up to the president to decorate it as he wishes," the spokesman said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're in no doubt about the importance President Biden places on the UK-US relationship, and the prime minister looks forward to having that close relationship with him."</p>

<p>Johnson's tepid response is in sharp contrast with how he reacted when a similar thing was done by former President Barack Obama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK PM in 2016 said Obama's move is a "snub" and called it "the part-Kenyan president's ancestral dislike of the British empire".</p>


US President Joe Biden's decision to remove the bust of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has not generated angry reactions from the Downing Street who said it's up to the president's "wishes" of how he decorates the Oval Office.

US President Joe Biden's decision to remove the bust of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has not generated angry reactions from the Downing Street who said it's up to the president's "wishes" of how he decorates the Oval Office. Biden, who was sworn in as the President of the US on January 20, removed Churchill's bust and replaced it with civil rights movement's heroes Rosa Park, Martin Luther King Jr., among others. Watch | The redesigning of the Oval Office also saw the busts of Eleanor Roosevelt and Latino civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Also read | Russia welcomes US President Joe Biden's proposal to extend nuclear treaty UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official spokesman said the removal of Churchill's bust is up to the "wishes" of Biden, adding that the UK doesn't doubt the "importance" Biden places on the relationship between the US and the UK. "The Oval Office is the president's private office, and it's up to the president to decorate it as he wishes," the spokesman said. "We're in no doubt about the importance President Biden places on the UK-US relationship, and the prime minister looks forward to having that close relationship with him." Johnson's tepid response is in sharp contrast with how he reacted when a similar thing was done by former President Barack Obama. The UK PM in 2016 said Obama's move is a "snub" and called it "the part-Kenyan president's ancestral dislike of the British empire".

Joe Biden removes Winston Churchill's bust from Oval Office; Johnson unconcerned

The European Union hailed Joe Biden's inauguration later on Wednesday as U.S. president as a "new dawn" for Europe and the United States, while insisting U.S. technology companies should be regulated to stop the "dark forces" of hate speech online.

US and EU to collaborate on COVID-19 pandemic, climate change

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