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Solar eclipses, which are arguably one of the most fascinating astronomical events to witness, can now be created on demand. The scientists in Europe have come up with a way to produce artificial eclipses. Watch to know more.

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A 25-year-old Indian engineering student, who had been missing since last month, was found dead in Ohio. The incident is the latest in a string of troubling cases about the safety and security of Indian students in the US.

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In pics | Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Astronomical event leaves millions across North America in awe

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a significant ally of Joe Biden, sent a letter to President Obama and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday on behalf of dozens of congressional Democrats requesting an end to arms supplies to Israel. Watch to know more.

Nancy Pelosi urges Biden to stop sale of US weapons to Israel

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko arrived in Washington on Monday. Kishida will hold a meeting with US President Joe Biden and attend a state dinner on Wednesday. He will deliver a speech at a joint session of Congress on Thursday before attending the first trilateral summit with Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.

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British Foreign Minister David Cameron will meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday during his US trip and press lawmakers in Congress to pass an aid package for Ukraine while also discussing the Israel-Gaza war.

UK's David Cameron to meet Antony Blinken during US trip, to urge US congress for Ukraine aid

US: 'Missing' Indian engineering student found dead in Ohio

As per the Carnegie endowment for international peace, the Indo-Pacific region is on the cusp of a new missile age driven by perceptions of rising insecurity. Collins Chong Yew Keat, foreign affairs, strategy and security expert from Kuala Lumpur, joins us to discuss.

Increased missile proliferation in Indo-Pacific

A total solar eclipse passed over North America on Monday, putting on a show that was visible to millions of people. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's face. Watch in for more details!

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United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday (Apr 8) said that the discussions that will take place between Washington and Beijing in the near future will primarily focus on China's need for a shift in policy around industry and the economy.

“We intend to underscore the need for a shift in policy during these talks — building on the over two hours I spent on this topic with the vice premier last week,” she told a news conference as she wrapped up four days of her visit to China.

Yellen said that discussions regarding Beijing's plans for its economy were also held during talks with the Chinese officials.

She met with top Chinese officials including Vice Premier He Lifeng in Guangzhou and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing during her visit.

“Over the past year, we have put our bilateral relationship on more stable footing,” Yellen said.

“This has not meant ignoring our differences or avoiding tough conversations,” she said. “It has meant understanding that we can only make progress if we directly and openly communicate with one another.”

As per a readout from China, Li stated that Beijing hoped the United States would comply with the market economy norms and would also refrain from politicizing trade disputes.

He then said that the developments related to China's latest energy sector would also significantly contribute to global carbon neutrality efforts.

The United States and China agreed to “intensive exchanges on balanced growth in the domestic and global economies,” as per a Treasury readout released after Yellen’s meetings in Guangzhou with He.

Both the countries also decided to start "Joint Treasury-PBOC Cooperation and Exchange on Anti-Money Laundering" in order to expand "cooperation against illicit finance and financial crime," stated the readout.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-set-to-issue-warning-to-china-over-aggressive-activity-in-south-china-sea-709121">Also read: Biden set to issue warning to China over its increasing belligerence in South China Sea</a>

<h2>Biden would not allow repeat of 'China shock', says Yellen</h2>

Yellen issued a warning to China on Monday stating that the United States will not allow Chinese imports to destroy the nascent sectors in the country.

She told the news conference that the US President would not allow a repeat of the "China shock" that took place in the early 2000s, when cheaper Chinese imports flooded the US markets and obliterated over 2 million American manufacturing jobs.

"When the global market is flooded by artificially cheap Chinese products, the viability of American and other foreign firms is put into question. And we've seen this story before. Over a decade ago, massive PRC (People's Republic of China) government support led to below-cost Chinese steel that flooded the global market and decimated industries across the world and in the United States. I've made clear that President Biden and I will not accept that reality again," she said during the news conference.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday (Apr 8) said that the discussions that will take place between Washington and Beijing in the near future will primarily focus on China's need for a shift in policy around industry and the economy.

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday (Apr 8) said that the discussions that will take place between Washington and Beijing in the near future will primarily focus on China's need for a shift in policy around industry and the economy. “We intend to underscore the need for a shift in policy during these talks — building on the over two hours I spent on this topic with the vice premier last week,” she told a news conference as she wrapped up four days of her visit to China. Yellen said that discussions regarding Beijing's plans for its economy were also held during talks with the Chinese officials. She met with top Chinese officials including Vice Premier He Lifeng in Guangzhou and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing during her visit. “Over the past year, we have put our bilateral relationship on more stable footing,” Yellen said. “This has not meant ignoring our differences or avoiding tough conversations,” she said. “It has meant understanding that we can only make progress if we directly and openly communicate with one another.” As per a readout from China, Li stated that Beijing hoped the United States would comply with the market economy norms and would also refrain from politicizing trade disputes. He then said that the developments related to China's latest energy sector would also significantly contribute to global carbon neutrality efforts. The United States and China agreed to “intensive exchanges on balanced growth in the domestic and global economies,” as per a Treasury readout released after Yellen’s meetings in Guangzhou with He. Both the countries also decided to start "Joint Treasury-PBOC Cooperation and Exchange on Anti-Money Laundering" in order to expand "cooperation against illicit finance and financial crime," stated the readout. Also read: Biden set to issue warning to China over its increasing belligerence in South China Sea Biden would not allow repeat of 'China shock', says Yellen Yellen issued a warning to China on Monday stating that the United States will not allow Chinese imports to destroy the nascent sectors in the country. She told the news conference that the US President would not allow a repeat of the "China shock" that took place in the early 2000s, when cheaper Chinese imports flooded the US markets and obliterated over 2 million American manufacturing jobs. "When the global market is flooded by artificially cheap Chinese products, the viability of American and other foreign firms is put into question. And we've seen this story before. Over a decade ago, massive PRC (People's Republic of China) government support led to below-cost Chinese steel that flooded the global market and decimated industries across the world and in the United States. I've made clear that President Biden and I will not accept that reality again," she said during the news conference. (With inputs from agencies)

US emphasis on China’s need for shift in policy on industry and economy, says Yellen

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left for Washington on Monday, becoming the first Japanese leader to make a state visit to the United States (US) in nine years, highlighting the growing importance of the two nations' cooperation.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida makes landmark US visit, first for Japan in nine years

The US China Chip War is intensifying. The US is pressuring the Netherlands a key ally to restrict maintenance services for ASML equipment sold to Chinese chip makers. The Dutch government is caught in a bind balancing its economic ties with China and its security concerns aligned with the US particularly in light of the war in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Dutch government weighs ASML servicing restrictions in China

United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Apr 8) posted a video ahead of the total solar eclipse urging people to wear protective eyewear to view the rare phenomenon and also seemingly mocking his predecessor.&nbsp;

<h2>Biden issues safety warning</h2>

“An eclipse is worth marveling at,” said the caption with which the video was posted, on X. The clip shows the US president standing on a White House balcony while wearing eclipse glasses looking at the sky.&nbsp;

“Folks, enjoy the eclipse. But, play it safe. Don’t be silly,” said Biden in the seven-second clip.&nbsp;

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The clip also seemingly mocked his predecessor, former president Donald Trump whose images and videos taken during the eclipse in 2017 have gone viral recently.&nbsp;

On August 21, 2017, during Trump’s presidency, he was seen standing on a balcony of the White House with his wife Melania and his son Barron, during the eclipse when he directly looked at the sun multiple times and was even seen squinting and pointing.&nbsp;

This prompted an aide to shout, “Don’t look!” The former president was given eclipse glasses to wear, but he reportedly looked up at the sun at least six times, without them.&nbsp;

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Solar eclipses are arguably one of the most fascinating astronomical events to witness, but only with protective eyewear. It is also advised to never look directly at the sun as its rays can be intense and damage our eyes.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump posts bizarre campaign ad</h2>

Meanwhile, the former president ahead of the rare astronomical event took to his social media platform, Truth Social, and posted a bizarre campaign ad where his own head takes the place of the moon and blocks out the sun.&nbsp;

The video begins with dramatic music and visuals similar to the opening score of 2001: A Space Odyssey. The clip starts with the words, “The most important moment in human history is taking place in 2024.”&nbsp;

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Subsequently, it shows crowds of people wearing eclipse glasses looking at the sky in amazement. However, it is not the moon which is covering the sun, but an outline of Trump’s head creating the eclipse.&nbsp;

The clip then shows the crowds cheering. The nearly one-and-a-half-minute clip ends with the quote, “We will save America. And make it great again.”

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The campaign ad comes ahead of the US presidential election in November where Trump, a Republican, is expected to run against Democrat Biden, again.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Apr 8) posted a video ahead of the total solar eclipse urging people to wear protective eyewear to view the rare phenomenon and also seemingly mocking his predecessor.

United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Apr 8) posted a video ahead of the total solar eclipse urging people to wear protective eyewear to view the rare phenomenon and also seemingly mocking his predecessor. Biden issues safety warning “An eclipse is worth marveling at,” said the caption with which the video was posted, on X. The clip shows the US president standing on a White House balcony while wearing eclipse glasses looking at the sky. “Folks, enjoy the eclipse. But, play it safe. Don’t be silly,” said Biden in the seven-second clip. An eclipse is worth marveling at. But don't be silly, folks – play it safe and wear protective eyewear. pic.twitter.com/S6REAiZ735 — President Biden (@POTUS) April 8, 2024 × The clip also seemingly mocked his predecessor, former president Donald Trump whose images and videos taken during the eclipse in 2017 have gone viral recently. On August 21, 2017, during Trump’s presidency, he was seen standing on a balcony of the White House with his wife Melania and his son Barron, during the eclipse when he directly looked at the sun multiple times and was even seen squinting and pointing. This prompted an aide to shout, “Don’t look!” The former president was given eclipse glasses to wear, but he reportedly looked up at the sun at least six times, without them. Also Read | Donald Trump says US states should decide abortion law, dodges stand on national ban Solar eclipses are arguably one of the most fascinating astronomical events to witness, but only with protective eyewear. It is also advised to never look directly at the sun as its rays can be intense and damage our eyes. Trump posts bizarre campaign ad Meanwhile, the former president ahead of the rare astronomical event took to his social media platform, Truth Social, and posted a bizarre campaign ad where his own head takes the place of the moon and blocks out the sun. The video begins with dramatic music and visuals similar to the opening score of 2001: A Space Odyssey. The clip starts with the words, “The most important moment in human history is taking place in 2024.” Also Read | Total Solar Eclipse 2024: See path of totality, peak times and best cities to watch cosmic spectacle Subsequently, it shows crowds of people wearing eclipse glasses looking at the sky in amazement. However, it is not the moon which is covering the sun, but an outline of Trump’s head creating the eclipse. The clip then shows the crowds cheering. The nearly one-and-a-half-minute clip ends with the quote, “We will save America. And make it great again.” Donald Trump just posted a solar eclipse campaign ad on Truth Social.pic.twitter.com/hbNHehsNEW — Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) April 8, 2024 × The campaign ad comes ahead of the US presidential election in November where Trump, a Republican, is expected to run against Democrat Biden, again. (With inputs from agencies)

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Biden issues safety reminder, takes a dig at Trump

The Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on. The death toll is piling up in Gaza. Efforts are underway to establish peace. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to support Israel. Watch this video for all details.

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US banks added more net new branches in 2023 for the first time in a decade. Last year banks added 94 net new branches across the US, according to new data released this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. That was the first annual period since 2012 they opened more than they closed.

US banks' branches on the rise

Even though forecasts predicted clouds, millions of observers along a narrow strip stretching from Mexico to the United States to Canada excitedly awaited Monday's heavenly experience - a total solar eclipse. Watch to know more.

Total solar eclipse: Huge crowds await solar eclipse in North America, Clouds may spoil the view

China’s military conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday – the same day the Philippines, US, Japan and Australia held joint drills in the area. Watch to know more.

Australia, Philippines, US and Japan hold joint military drills in disputed South China Sea

United States President Joe Biden is set to warn China this week over its growing belligerent movements in the South China Sea during his scheduled summits with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

According to the Financial Times report, two high-ranking US officials said that Biden is expected to voice grave concerns over the ongoing situation surrounding the Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed submerged reef within the Spratly Islands.

The officials stated that Biden would emphasise that the Sierra Madre is covered under the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty and that the US president expressed “deep concern” when he had a telephonic conversation with Xi last week.

“China is underestimating the potential for escalation. We’ve tried to make that clear in a series of conversations . . . that our mutual defence treaty covers Philippine sailors and ships and by extension . . . the Sierra Madre,” the Financial Times quoted one of the officials as saying.

“China needs to examine its tactics or risk some serious blowback,” they added.&nbsp;

Biden held his first direct talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week, since their meeting in November, where the US president emphasised "the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea," the White House said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-vows-countermeasures-against-attacks-by-chinese-coastguard-will-not-be-cowed-into-silence-705371">Also read: Philippines vows countermeasures against attacks by Chinese coastguard; 'will not be cowed into silence'</a>

Xi, after the phone call, stated that the diplomatic ties between the United States and China have started to stabilise. However, he also warned that there were chances that both countries could "slide into conflict or confrontation," as per China's official Xinhua news agency.

<h2>Beijing patrols the South China Sea</h2>

Meanwhile, China’s military conducted joint air and sea “combat patrols” in the disputed South China Sea, on Sunday (Apr 7) as the United States held its first joint military drills with the Philippines, Japan and Australia.&nbsp;

“The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army will conduct a joint air and sea combat patrol in the South China Sea on April 7,” said Southern Theatre Command in a surprising announcement on its WeChat account, on Sunday morning.&nbsp;

The statement indicated that the patrols were conducted in response to the joint naval exercises by the US and its allies in the South China Sea. The PLA, in its brief statement, added “All military activities that disrupt the South China Sea and create hotspots are under control.”

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden is set to warn China this week over its growing belligerent movements in the South China Sea during his scheduled summits with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

United States President Joe Biden is set to warn China this week over its growing belligerent movements in the South China Sea during his scheduled summits with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. According to the Financial Times report, two high-ranking US officials said that Biden is expected to voice grave concerns over the ongoing situation surrounding the Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed submerged reef within the Spratly Islands. The officials stated that Biden would emphasise that the Sierra Madre is covered under the US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty and that the US president expressed “deep concern” when he had a telephonic conversation with Xi last week. “China is underestimating the potential for escalation. We’ve tried to make that clear in a series of conversations . . . that our mutual defence treaty covers Philippine sailors and ships and by extension . . . the Sierra Madre,” the Financial Times quoted one of the officials as saying. “China needs to examine its tactics or risk some serious blowback,” they added. Biden held his first direct talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week, since their meeting in November, where the US president emphasised "the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea," the White House said in a statement. Also read: Philippines vows countermeasures against attacks by Chinese coastguard; 'will not be cowed into silence' Xi, after the phone call, stated that the diplomatic ties between the United States and China have started to stabilise. However, he also warned that there were chances that both countries could "slide into conflict or confrontation," as per China's official Xinhua news agency. Beijing patrols the South China Sea Meanwhile, China’s military conducted joint air and sea “combat patrols” in the disputed South China Sea, on Sunday (Apr 7) as the United States held its first joint military drills with the Philippines, Japan and Australia. “The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army will conduct a joint air and sea combat patrol in the South China Sea on April 7,” said Southern Theatre Command in a surprising announcement on its WeChat account, on Sunday morning. The statement indicated that the patrols were conducted in response to the joint naval exercises by the US and its allies in the South China Sea. The PLA, in its brief statement, added “All military activities that disrupt the South China Sea and create hotspots are under control.” (With inputs from agencies)

Biden set to issue warning to China over its increasing belligerence in South China Sea

Even though forecasts predicted clouds, millions of observers along a narrow strip stretching from Mexico to the United States to Canada excitedly awaited Monday's heavenly experience - a total solar eclipse. Watch to know more

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As elections in US are round the corner and promises are the talk of the town, but one hot button provision that will be the deciding factor in the upcoming polls would be Abortion.

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on a four-day trip to China. Yellen on Sunday told Premier Li Qiang that difficult conversations have put the two economic superpowers on "a more stable footing". During her bilateral meeting in Beijing, yellen said that two countries have a "duty" to responsibly manage a complex relationship.

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The U.S, Britain and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members into AUKUS. Washington pushes for Japan to be involved as a deterrent against China, as per reports. Britain's defence ministry said it too would like to involve more allies in this work, subject to a joint agreement. Watch to know more.

AUKUS nations mull expansion of security pact to deter China

Navy ships from four countries - Japan, US, Australia & Philippines - participate in maritime drill

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The US Japan Australia and Philippines held a maritime exercise in the South China Sea. The drills aimed at supporting a free and open Indo Pacific against the backdrop of China's growing assertiveness in the region. In response to the drills China also conducted air and sea Patrols in the disputed Waters. Watch in for more details!

China holds combat patrol amid US-led war games in South China Sea

Russia's top Diplomat Sergey Lavrov is in China for talks on the war in Ukraine bilateral ties and the situation in Asia Pacific region. Watch in for more details!

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