The U.S. is furious at Saudi Arabia for reducing its oil output. Saudi Arabia says the decision was taken for economic reasons. Ghadi Francis tells you more on The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post | Tensions in U.S.-Saudi Arabia ties after OPEC oil cut

United States and Saudi Arabia relations have taken a sharp dip due to the raging war in Ukraine, the conflict has also given rise to an oil supply crisis.

Russia-Ukraine war leads to major oil supply crunch; US blames Saudi for siding with Russia

A Chinese company’s purchase of an American farmland near a military base has sparked concerns among US lawmakers who have shot off a letter to the Government Accountability Office, highlighting the security implications of such deals.

Earlier this month, around 130 lawmakers requested the agency to analyse the security implications of the Chinese ownership of US agricultural land.

"China's ownership of US farmland is a threat to our food security and national security," James Comer, the Republican member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, said in a press release.

In the letter, the lawmakers called on the GAO to find a potential threat to America's food supply in light of the purchase and subsequently inform Congress how to "best protect the security of the American people."

The concerns were raised after a Chinese agricultural company, Fufeng Group, in November last year bought 370 acres (150 hectares) of land in Grand Forks, North Dakota, around 20 kilometres from a US Air Force base, which houses some of the most advanced drones, reports Nikkei Asia newspaper.

Fufeng on its website said that the land will be used for a wet corn milling facility to extract high-value amino acids, lysine and threonine to be used in animal feed. It said that most of the products will be sold in North America.

However, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, which is responsible for&nbsp;developing the&nbsp;unmanned aircraft systems at the air base, in a statement had opposed the move and called on the Biden administration to pause the project.

"Chinese business efforts are inextricably linked with Chinese government efforts. We can't ignore the opportunity for sophisticated military espionage to co-locate itself within a Chinese business of such scale and scope. Given the proximity to critical national airspace and sensitive military operations on and around Grand Forks Air Force Base, American leaders should be very, very concerned,” General Atomics Aeronautical Systems spokesman&nbsp;Mark Brinkley said.

According to Nikkei Asia newspaper, foreign ownership of American farmlands has doubled in the past decade.

Data by the US Department of Agriculture shows that as of December 2020, 37.6 million acres (15.2 million hectares) of US farmland are owned by foreign individuals and entities.

Canada topped the list with 12.4 million acres, or 32 per cent of the total, followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK and Germany.

China holds less than 1 per cent of American farmland with 352,140 acres.

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A Chinese company’s purchase of an American farmland near a military base has sparked concerns among US lawmakers who have shot off a letter to the Government Accountability Office, highlighting the security implications of such deals.

A Chinese company’s purchase of an American farmland near a military base has sparked concerns among US lawmakers who have shot off a letter to the Government Accountability Office, highlighting the security implications of such deals. Earlier this month, around 130 lawmakers requested the agency to analyse the security implications of the Chinese ownership of US agricultural land. "China's ownership of US farmland is a threat to our food security and national security," James Comer, the Republican member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, said in a press release. In the letter, the lawmakers called on the GAO to find a potential threat to America's food supply in light of the purchase and subsequently inform Congress how to "best protect the security of the American people." The concerns were raised after a Chinese agricultural company, Fufeng Group, in November last year bought 370 acres (150 hectares) of land in Grand Forks, North Dakota, around 20 kilometres from a US Air Force base, which houses some of the most advanced drones, reports Nikkei Asia newspaper. Fufeng on its website said that the land will be used for a wet corn milling facility to extract high-value amino acids, lysine and threonine to be used in animal feed. It said that most of the products will be sold in North America. However, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, which is responsible for developing the unmanned aircraft systems at the air base, in a statement had opposed the move and called on the Biden administration to pause the project. "Chinese business efforts are inextricably linked with Chinese government efforts. We can't ignore the opportunity for sophisticated military espionage to co-locate itself within a Chinese business of such scale and scope. Given the proximity to critical national airspace and sensitive military operations on and around Grand Forks Air Force Base, American leaders should be very, very concerned,” General Atomics Aeronautical Systems spokesman Mark Brinkley said. According to Nikkei Asia newspaper, foreign ownership of American farmlands has doubled in the past decade. Data by the US Department of Agriculture shows that as of December 2020, 37.6 million acres (15.2 million hectares) of US farmland are owned by foreign individuals and entities. Canada topped the list with 12.4 million acres, or 32 per cent of the total, followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK and Germany. China holds less than 1 per cent of American farmland with 352,140 acres. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chinese firm’s purchase of American farmland near military base sparks concerns

This week on South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak: +Decoding U.S' visa restrictions on the Taliban +Can Imran Khan get over his long march dilemma? +Festive spending in India booms despite global inflation woes +Lankan salons running out of products

South Asia Diary: Decoding U.S' visa restrictions on the Taliban

Amid the ongoing tussle between the United States and China over semiconductors, Apple has a frozen plan to use China's YTMC chips.

US-China semiconductor wars: Apple freezes plan to use China's YTMC chips

Tensions between the United States and Saudi Arabia continues to mount. In the latest, US national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that US President Joe Biden has no plans to meet MBS anytime soon!

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The Russia-Ukraine war is intensifying. The conflict is posing a greater risk of a Nuclear Armageddon. The west has warned against taking nuclear threats by Vladimir Putin lightly. Amid all the geopolitical tensions, have a look at countries that have deployed or possess nuclear weapons in Europe.

Which countries in Europe have Nuclear weapons? Has U.S. also deployed nuclear warheads in Europe?

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Sunday that it will contribute $1.2 billion to the effort to eradicate polio.

"Polio eradication is within reach. But as far as we have come, the disease remains a threat," Bill Gates, co-chair of the foundation, said in a statement.

The funding will go to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a national government-led public-private collaboration with the goal of eradicating the illness by 2026.

A virus that enters the central nervous system and damages cells in the spinal cord and brain is the main cause of polio.

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Those who survive the illness are frequently left paralysed or with atrophied and deformed limbs.

Children under the age of five are most usually affected by polio, although everyone who has not had the vaccine is susceptible.

According to a statement from the foundation, the GPEI has helped prevent more than 20 million cases of paralysis and reduced the number of occurrences of polio by more than 99 percent globally since its inception in 1988.

Although Malawi and Mozambique also discovered imported wild <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/london-parents-urged-to-get-their-children-vaccinated-against-polio-525146">polio cases</a> in 2022, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two nations where the polio virus is still endemic.

"Despite this historic progress, interruptions in routine immunisation, vaccine misinformation, political unrest, and the tragic floods in Pakistan in 2022 have underscored the urgent need to finish the job against polio," the foundation said.

Another concern is that "countries that had previously eliminated all forms of polio virus have recently reported new detections of the virus", such as Britain and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-and-his-truth-social-app-broke-federal-securities-laws-alleges-whistleblower-525971">US</a>, it said.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rotary International, and the World Health Organization (WHO) are participants in the GPEI (CDC).

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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Sunday that it will contribute $1.2 billion to the effort to eradicate polio. "Polio eradication is within reach.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Sunday that it will contribute $1.2 billion to the effort to eradicate polio. "Polio eradication is within reach. But as far as we have come, the disease remains a threat," Bill Gates, co-chair of the foundation, said in a statement. The funding will go to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a national government-led public-private collaboration with the goal of eradicating the illness by 2026. A virus that enters the central nervous system and damages cells in the spinal cord and brain is the main cause of polio. Also read | Report: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $15 million to provide glasses to workers, farmers Those who survive the illness are frequently left paralysed or with atrophied and deformed limbs. Children under the age of five are most usually affected by polio, although everyone who has not had the vaccine is susceptible. According to a statement from the foundation, the GPEI has helped prevent more than 20 million cases of paralysis and reduced the number of occurrences of polio by more than 99 percent globally since its inception in 1988. Although Malawi and Mozambique also discovered imported wild polio cases in 2022, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two nations where the polio virus is still endemic. "Despite this historic progress, interruptions in routine immunisation, vaccine misinformation, political unrest, and the tragic floods in Pakistan in 2022 have underscored the urgent need to finish the job against polio," the foundation said. Another concern is that "countries that had previously eliminated all forms of polio virus have recently reported new detections of the virus", such as Britain and the US, it said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rotary International, and the World Health Organization (WHO) are participants in the GPEI (CDC). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Gates Foundation pledges $1.2 billion to Polio eradication

On US President Joe Biden's biggest remark on against Pakistan, he called the nation 'one of the dangerous nations' citing its arsenal of nuclear weapons and a seemingly opaque command and control mechanism. President Biden made the comments while speaking at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reception.

Pakistan summons US envoy after Biden's 'dangerous nation' comment

After US President Joe Biden called Pakistan a 'dangerous nation' sighting its seemingly opaque command and control mechanism, Pakistan PTI slammed Biden. President Biden made the statement while speaking at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's reception.

Pakistan's PTI slams US President Joe Biden for 'dangerous nation' remark

The Saudi-led OPEC+ recently announced major cuts in oil production. The decision by the group that includes Russia has worsened fears of a recession. The announcement bought the US-Saudi relations to a new low. The US President Joe Biden while expressing disappointment said that it's 'time for the US to rethink its relationship with Saudi Arabia.'

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China spooks U.S. with ground space stations in South America Swat Valley rocked by protests after yet another terror attack & Thailand comes to terms with its biggest mass killing in history

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After US President Joe Biden's remark on Pakistan, Pak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected the comments made by Biden as 'misleading'. The US President called Pakistan as 'one of the most dangerous nations'.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rejects US President Joe Biden's 'dangerous nation' remark

US President Joe Biden has finally commented on the economic turmoil gripping the UK. He called the UK Prime Minister Liz Truss' original economic plan saying that it was a mistake.

Not concerned about dollar's strength but about rest of the world: Biden on Truss' economic plan

Did you know that a banned Chinese alloy was being used in one of America’s most advanced fighter jets? When this was discovered, the U.S. stopped accepting deliveries of the F35. But, One month later, U.S. decided to resume deliveries of its F35 fighter jets on the basis of a waiver.

U.S.’ dependence on Chinese alloys exposed | Will U.S. stop using Chinese parts in F35?

After US President Joe Biden's remark on Pakistan, Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, "We have summoned the ambassador of the United States to Pakistan. I am surprised by the remarks of US President Biden. I believe this is exactly the sort of misunderstanding is created when there is a lack of engagement."

'I am surprised by remarks of US President Biden,' says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari | WION

Congressional Democrats are introducing legislation to suspend U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia after the kingdom sided with Russia to cut oil production at last week's OPEC+ meeting. The White House says President Joe Biden is open to working closely with Congress to "recalibrate" ties with Riyadh. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Will US stop arms sale to Saudi?

In the latest, amid nationwide anti-government protests across Iran, a video of security forces molesting a woman while arresting her has enraged social media users&nbsp;all over the world. In Turkiye, an explosion inside a coal mine has&nbsp;killed at least 25 people&nbsp;while rescuers are&nbsp;trying to bring dozens of others trapped inside the mine to the surface. On the Russia-Ukraine war front, US and Saudi Arabia have announced monetary aid to Ukraine in response to Russia's latest missile strikes.&nbsp;

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Fury has been expressed on social media in response to a video showing Iranian anti-riot police sexually assaulting a female protester as they attempted to arrest her.&nbsp;Both inside and outside of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-region-hit-by-air-strikes-after-un-condemns-annexations-524965">Iran</a>, a number of videos showing the protest have gone viral. Near the most recent footage, which was captured on camera on Wednesday in Argentina Square in Tehran, officers are seen encircling a woman who is walking along a busy street.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkiye-mine-blast-kills-at-least-14-dozens-still-trapped-525546">Turkiye mine blast kills at least 25, dozens still trapped</a>

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A blast that tore through a mine in Turkiye has killed at least 25&nbsp;miners and has trapped dozens. The blast apparently took place because of methane gas. The trapped miners are hundreds of metres below ground. Twenty-eight people were saved many of which crawled out on their own. All of the survivors have various injuries due to what is becoming Turkiye's deadliest industrial accident in years.

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Investigation into the deadly Indonesia soccer stampede by a fact-finding team has revealed that tear gas was the main cause of death in one of the world's worst stadium disasters, the country's security minister said on Friday. On October 1, &nbsp;over 130 people were killed at the Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java after a match. The team, which included government officials, soccer and security experts, has been investigating how the massive tragedy happened.

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The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies.&nbsp;Additionally,&nbsp;Saudi Arabia&nbsp;will give Ukraine $400 million in humanitarian relief, according to the Saudi state news agency SPA.&nbsp;

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In the latest, amid nationwide anti-government protests across Iran, a video of security forces molesting a woman while arresting her has enraged social media users all over the world.

In the latest, amid nationwide anti-government protests across Iran, a video of security forces molesting a woman while arresting her has enraged social media users all over the world. In Turkiye, an explosion inside a coal mine has killed at least 25 people while rescuers are trying to bring dozens of others trapped inside the mine to the surface. On the Russia-Ukraine war front, US and Saudi Arabia have announced monetary aid to Ukraine in response to Russia's latest missile strikes. Footage of anti-riot forces in Iran sexually assaulting female protester provokes fury on social media Fury has been expressed on social media in response to a video showing Iranian anti-riot police sexually assaulting a female protester as they attempted to arrest her. Both inside and outside of Iran, a number of videos showing the protest have gone viral. Near the most recent footage, which was captured on camera on Wednesday in Argentina Square in Tehran, officers are seen encircling a woman who is walking along a busy street. Turkiye mine blast kills at least 25, dozens still trapped A blast that tore through a mine in Turkiye has killed at least 25 miners and has trapped dozens. The blast apparently took place because of methane gas. The trapped miners are hundreds of metres below ground. Twenty-eight people were saved many of which crawled out on their own. All of the survivors have various injuries due to what is becoming Turkiye's deadliest industrial accident in years. Tear gas was the main reason behind the Indonesia soccer stampede, investigators say Investigation into the deadly Indonesia soccer stampede by a fact-finding team has revealed that tear gas was the main cause of death in one of the world's worst stadium disasters, the country's security minister said on Friday. On October 1, over 130 people were killed at the Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java after a match. The team, which included government officials, soccer and security experts, has been investigating how the massive tragedy happened. US, Saudi Arabia announce monetary aid to Ukraine following Russia's missile strikes The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies. Additionally, Saudi Arabia will give Ukraine $400 million in humanitarian relief, according to the Saudi state news agency SPA. WATCH | Tech Talk | Social media and teen safety: Snapchat rolls out parental controls in India

Morning news brief: Major mine blast in Turkiye kills 25, outrage over Iran police sex assault video, & more

The United States has told Mexico that it will consider granting humanitarian access for migrants of other nationalities as well and this of course is an attempt to try and contain record number of illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border.

US, Mexico sign deal to contain illegal migrants, applicants required to have US-based sponsorship

One of the closest ally of Ukraine, the United States of America is all set to send new security assistance package. Washington will soon be sending munitions and military vehicles as part of its new $725 million package.

US-Ukraine Relations: US vows further $725 million aid to Ukraine

On his biggest remark against Islamabad yet, US President Joe Biden calls Pakistan a dangerous nation citing its arsenal of nuclear weapons and seemingly opaque command and control mechanism.

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With the crucial midterms inching closer, Georgia witnessed a fierce televised debate. It was between Democratic US Senator Rafael Warner and Republican Herschel Walker.

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"China feels very much under pressure from the United States whether it's sailing boats from the Taiwan Strait or imposing Economic sanctions or rewriting the three communiques which was the basis of the US-China relationship in these many years," says political and economical commentator Einar Tangen. Watch the video to know what else he said.

'China feels under pressure from the US,' says political commentator Einar Tangen

The majority of retail employees at an Apple Inc. store in Oklahoma City have decided to unionise, strengthening labour's position at the most valuable firm in the world.

Around 95 of the company's which is housed in the posh Penn Square Mall, cast ballots in an election on Friday night, and the results were tabulated by the US National Labor Relations Board. The Communications Workers of America was elected by the employees, making it the second of Apple's around 270 US stores to unionise.

Following a vote by employees at a Maryland retailer to join the International Association of Machinists in June, the CWA won. This is one of several historic victories this year at formerly union-free US businesses.

In addition to Starbucks Corp., labour organisers have also made headway at Amazon.com Inc., Trader Joe's, and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. The union's success at Starbucks has quickly gone from one early victory in Buffalo, New York, to hundreds more victories nationwide.

“We believe the open, direct and collaborative relationship we have with our valued team members is the best way to provide an excellent experience for our customers, and for our teams,” Apple said in a statement.

“We’re proud to provide our team members with strong compensation and exceptional benefits. Since 2018, we’ve increased our starting rates in the US by 45% and we’ve made many significant enhancements to our industry-leading benefits, including new educational and family support programs.”

Similar to the Machinists' triumph in Towson, Maryland, the Oklahoma vote may inspire Apple employees who have been secretly considering uniting elsewhere to act soon. The campaign's potential to go nationwide is highlighted by the fact that it was successful in a strongly Republican state with a unionisation rate that is only about half that of the US average.

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The majority of retail employees at an Apple Inc. store in Oklahoma City have decided to unionise, strengthening labour's position at the most valuable firm in the world.

The majority of retail employees at an Apple Inc. store in Oklahoma City have decided to unionise, strengthening labour's position at the most valuable firm in the world. Around 95 of the company's which is housed in the posh Penn Square Mall, cast ballots in an election on Friday night, and the results were tabulated by the US National Labor Relations Board. The Communications Workers of America was elected by the employees, making it the second of Apple's around 270 US stores to unionise. Following a vote by employees at a Maryland retailer to join the International Association of Machinists in June, the CWA won. This is one of several historic victories this year at formerly union-free US businesses. In addition to Starbucks Corp., labour organisers have also made headway at Amazon.com Inc., Trader Joe's, and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. The union's success at Starbucks has quickly gone from one early victory in Buffalo, New York, to hundreds more victories nationwide. “We believe the open, direct and collaborative relationship we have with our valued team members is the best way to provide an excellent experience for our customers, and for our teams,” Apple said in a statement. “We’re proud to provide our team members with strong compensation and exceptional benefits. Since 2018, we’ve increased our starting rates in the US by 45% and we’ve made many significant enhancements to our industry-leading benefits, including new educational and family support programs.” Similar to the Machinists' triumph in Towson, Maryland, the Oklahoma vote may inspire Apple employees who have been secretly considering uniting elsewhere to act soon. The campaign's potential to go nationwide is highlighted by the fact that it was successful in a strongly Republican state with a unionisation rate that is only about half that of the US average. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Report: Apple employees at store in Oklahoma choose to unionise

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

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

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

Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson of US State Department, on Friday (October 14) asked North Korea to cease "all provocations" after its latest ballistic missile launch. The short-range missile was fired into the sea off its east coast.&nbsp;

Earlier, South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets when a group of about 10 North Korean military aircraft flew close to the border dividing the two countries, amid heightened tensions over repeated North Korean missiles tests.

As per North Korea's official KCNA news agency, the country's military said that it took "strong military countermeasures" after South Korean artillery fire drills on Thursday.

According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the North Korean missile was launched on Friday from Sunan area near Pyongyang, North Korea's capital.

It was at least the 41st ballistic missile launch by North Korea this year.

The South Korean JCS statement said the aircraft incident happened late on Thursday and early Friday Korean time.

North Korea has said that its most recent series of missile tests, which included an intermediate range ballistic missile that flew over Japan last week, was a show of force against joint South Korean and U.S. military drills.

South Korea scrambled fighter jets a week ago after North Korean warplanes staged an apparent bombing drill as allied warships held missile defense drills in response to North Korean missile tests.

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Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson of US State Department, on Friday (October 14) asked North Korea to cease "all provocations" after its latest ballistic missile launch.

Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson of US State Department, on Friday (October 14) asked North Korea to cease "all provocations" after its latest ballistic missile launch. The short-range missile was fired into the sea off its east coast. Earlier, South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets when a group of about 10 North Korean military aircraft flew close to the border dividing the two countries, amid heightened tensions over repeated North Korean missiles tests. As per North Korea's official KCNA news agency, the country's military said that it took "strong military countermeasures" after South Korean artillery fire drills on Thursday. According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the North Korean missile was launched on Friday from Sunan area near Pyongyang, North Korea's capital. It was at least the 41st ballistic missile launch by North Korea this year. The South Korean JCS statement said the aircraft incident happened late on Thursday and early Friday Korean time. North Korea has said that its most recent series of missile tests, which included an intermediate range ballistic missile that flew over Japan last week, was a show of force against joint South Korean and U.S. military drills. South Korea scrambled fighter jets a week ago after North Korean warplanes staged an apparent bombing drill as allied warships held missile defense drills in response to North Korean missile tests. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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US President Joe Biden on Friday (October 14) reiterated his support for Iran protests and said he stands with the protesting citizens. The ongoing mass protests are the biggest wave of demonstrations in Iran in years.

Protesters are going on over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was detained by Iran's morality police for 'improper' attire, last month.

"I want you to know that we stand with the citizens, the brave women of Iran," Biden said at a college in Irvine, California, addressing a group of protesters who had gathered holding "Free Iran" signs.&nbsp;

"It stunned me what it awakened in Iran. It awakened something that I don't think will be quieted for a long, long time," said Biden.&nbsp;

Mahsa Amini passed away on September 16. According to Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights, more than 100 people have been killed since.

The unrest has continued despite what Amnesty International called an "unrelenting brutal crackdown" that included an "all-out attack on child protesters" -- leading to the death&nbsp;of at least 23 minors.&nbsp;

Biden spoke briefly about the Iran protests ahead of a speech on lowering costs for American families in Irvine, near Los Angeles, which has a large Persian community. &nbsp;

"Women all over the world are being persecuted in various ways, but they should be able to wear in God's name what they want to wear," said Biden.&nbsp;

He added that Iran "has to end the violence against its own citizens simply exercising their fundamental rights".

"I want to thank you all for speaking out," he told the local Persian community.

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US President Joe Biden on Friday (October 14) reiterated his support for Iran protests and said he stands with the protesting citizens. The ongoing mass protests are the biggest wave of demonstrations in Iran in years.

US President Joe Biden on Friday (October 14) reiterated his support for Iran protests and said he stands with the protesting citizens. The ongoing mass protests are the biggest wave of demonstrations in Iran in years. Protesters are going on over the custodial death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was detained by Iran's morality police for 'improper' attire, last month. "I want you to know that we stand with the citizens, the brave women of Iran," Biden said at a college in Irvine, California, addressing a group of protesters who had gathered holding "Free Iran" signs. "It stunned me what it awakened in Iran. It awakened something that I don't think will be quieted for a long, long time," said Biden. Mahsa Amini passed away on September 16. According to Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights, more than 100 people have been killed since. The unrest has continued despite what Amnesty International called an "unrelenting brutal crackdown" that included an "all-out attack on child protesters" -- leading to the death of at least 23 minors. Biden spoke briefly about the Iran protests ahead of a speech on lowering costs for American families in Irvine, near Los Angeles, which has a large Persian community.  "Women all over the world are being persecuted in various ways, but they should be able to wear in God's name what they want to wear," said Biden. He added that Iran "has to end the violence against its own citizens simply exercising their fundamental rights". "I want to thank you all for speaking out," he told the local Persian community. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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