On Tuesday, the United States responded to reports of massive corruption and looting of Washington’s relief aid to Pakistan after devastating floods across the country. The US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that this is something Washington takes “very seriously” and they are also taking regular updates from their partners regarding the ongoing work.&nbsp;

“This is something we take very seriously, not only in Pakistan but anywhere around the world where American taxpayer dollars are implicated and when there is an urgent humanitarian interest at stake, which is clearly the case, in terms of the response to the flooding in Pakistan,” said Price.&nbsp;

The spokesperson also noted that the USAID works with local organisations that have extensive knowledge about the areas affected in Pakistan and their populations, “We also are required to provide regular programme updates on the progress of activities and any security concerns, and we require them — our partners — to immediately report any potential diversions, seizures, or losses immediately,” said Price, according to a report by ANI.&nbsp; 
 
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Additionally, USAID staff also make regular trips to monitor the ongoing programmes in the field, said Price, addressing the steps taken to monitor and ensure adequate tracking mechanisms in the context. He added, “We have what's called a DART — a Disaster Assistance Response Team — and their members travel to more than 10 flood-affected districts in Balochistan, in Sindh province.”

This was done between September 14 and September 27, to assess the humanitarian conditions and response activities and to make sure they are meeting the humanitarian need, indicated Price. According to the state department, this year, the US provided at least $56.5 million in flood relief and humanitarian assistance and an additional $10 million in food security assistance to Pakistan. &nbsp; 
 
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Pakistan witnessed massive floods which wreaked havoc in the country and led to the loss of lives and infrastructure. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at least 1,700 people have died, as of September 30 and more than 12,800 have been injured since June.&nbsp;

The report indicated that more than two million houses have been damaged or destroyed and more than 7.9 &nbsp;million have been displaced due to the floods, said the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) of various provinces affected.&nbsp;

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On Tuesday, the United States responded to reports of massive corruption and looting of Washington’s relief aid to Pakistan after devastating floods across the country. The US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that this is something Washington takes “very seriously” and they are also taking regular updates from their partners regarding the ongoing work. “This is something we take very seriously, not only in Pakistan but anywhere around the world where American taxpayer dollars are implicated and when there is an urgent humanitarian interest at stake, which is clearly the case, in terms of the response to the flooding in Pakistan,” said Price. The spokesperson also noted that the USAID works with local organisations that have extensive knowledge about the areas affected in Pakistan and their populations, “We also are required to provide regular programme updates on the progress of activities and any security concerns, and we require them — our partners — to immediately report any potential diversions, seizures, or losses immediately,” said Price, according to a report by ANI. ALSO READ: Pakistan floods: Overflowing Indus river turns part of Sindh province into wide lake Additionally, USAID staff also make regular trips to monitor the ongoing programmes in the field, said Price, addressing the steps taken to monitor and ensure adequate tracking mechanisms in the context. He added, “We have what's called a DART — a Disaster Assistance Response Team — and their members travel to more than 10 flood-affected districts in Balochistan, in Sindh province.” This was done between September 14 and September 27, to assess the humanitarian conditions and response activities and to make sure they are meeting the humanitarian need, indicated Price. According to the state department, this year, the US provided at least $56.5 million in flood relief and humanitarian assistance and an additional $10 million in food security assistance to Pakistan. ALSO READ: Catastrophic floods will drive up to 9 million Pakistanis into poverty: World Bank report Pakistan witnessed massive floods which wreaked havoc in the country and led to the loss of lives and infrastructure. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at least 1,700 people have died, as of September 30 and more than 12,800 have been injured since June. The report indicated that more than two million houses have been damaged or destroyed and more than 7.9 million have been displaced due to the floods, said the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) of various provinces affected. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A contest held by the Katmai National Park to determine the fattest bear in southern Alaska, during Fat Bear Week was rocked by a scandal when over the weekend organisers saw voting irregularities during the online ballot.&nbsp;

According to reports, the ballots were “stuffed” in favour of the brown bear named Holly. This online contest allows people to vote on which bears have gained the most weight between summer and fall. The weekend saw Bear 345, also known as Holly, had initially taken the lead over Bear 747.

Unlike Holly (Bear 345), Bear 747 does not have a name. They took to Twitter on Monday to say, “Like bears stuff their face with fish, our ballot box, too, has been stuffed…It appears someone has decided to spam the Fat Bear Week poll, but fortunately, it is easy for us to tell which votes are fraudulent.” The authorities identified a sudden uptick of 9,000 votes for Holly in a short span of time.

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For the final round, on Tuesday, when the voting at 8:00 am (Alaska time) 747 faced off against Bear 901 and went on to win this year’s competition making this his second win as the 2022 Champion, the results were announced earlier today on the Park’s Twitter account.&nbsp;

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A contest held by the Katmai National Park to determine the fattest bear in southern Alaska, during Fat Bear Week was rocked by a scandal when over the weekend organisers saw voting irregularities during the online ballot. According to reports, the ballots were “stuffed” in favour of the brown bear named Holly. This online contest allows people to vote on which bears have gained the most weight between summer and fall. The weekend saw Bear 345, also known as Holly, had initially taken the lead over Bear 747. Unlike Holly (Bear 345), Bear 747 does not have a name. They took to Twitter on Monday to say, “Like bears stuff their face with fish, our ballot box, too, has been stuffed…It appears someone has decided to spam the Fat Bear Week poll, but fortunately, it is easy for us to tell which votes are fraudulent.” The authorities identified a sudden uptick of 9,000 votes for Holly in a short span of time. ALSO READ: Russia: After polar bear gets milk can stuck in its mouth, veterinarians rescue it For the final round, on Tuesday, when the voting at 8:00 am (Alaska time) 747 faced off against Bear 901 and went on to win this year’s competition making this his second win as the 2022 Champion, the results were announced earlier today on the Park’s Twitter account. The votes are in- you’ve decided to upgrade to fish class & fly w/ 747! 747 was deemed an order of magnitude more massive than 901, who experienced troubling tummy turbulence enroute. 901 made a strong start in her 1st #FatBearWeek appearance. Expect big things in the future! pic.twitter.com/i6IPy2ajEw — Katmai National Park (@KatmaiNPS) October 12, 2022 × Fat Bear Week has reportedly been globally popular since it began in 2014 when the Katmai park rangers selected 12 bears and uploaded two photos of the same bears, one from mid-July and the other taken in early September. It is also said that during this time bears eat a large amount of food to gain the weight right before hibernating over the winter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden’s approval rating drops down to 40% – almost the lowest of his presidency. New poll shows President slipping underwater with just five weeks until the midterms elections.

Poll: US President Joe Biden's approval rating drops down to 40 percent

Israel and Lebanon have reached a historic agreement settling a years-long maritime border dispute involving major oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean.

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Poll: US President Joe Biden's approval rating drops down to 40%

US President Joe Biden has once again slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Speaking in an interview, he called Putin a 'rational actor'. Biden also said that Putin badly misjudged invading Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden slams Russia for missile strikes across Ukraine

JPMorgan Chase and chief executive officer Jamie Dimon warned Monday that a serious mix of headwinds will likely send the United States into a recession in the next six to nine months.

World Business Watch: 'US recession in six to nine months', warns JPMorgan's CEO Dimon

The U.S. fumes as Saudi Arabia and other members of the OPEC+ cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. What led to the decision to slash oil output? What does this say about U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia?

The West Asia Post | US accuses OPEC of 'aligning with Russia'

Number of major airports in the US briefly took their websites offline on Monday (October 10) after a cyberattack suspected to have been promoted by pro-Russian hacker groups.

The distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks hit the airport websites of several major US cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix and St Louis.

Such a cyberattack involves flooding a website with traffic and knocking it offline.

The airport websites were targeted after the pro-Russian hacking group known as "KillNet" published a list of sites and encouraged its followers to attack them.

The DDOS attacks only affected the public-facing websites of the airports, which supply flight and services information and do not have any impact on operations.

Most of the airport websites targeted appeared to be functioning normally after being temporarily knocked offline.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport said its website is "up and running after an incident early this morning that made it inaccessible to the public."

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Number of major airports in the US briefly took their websites offline on Monday (October 10) after a cyberattack suspected to have been promoted by pro-Russian hacker groups. The distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks hit the airport websites of several major US cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix and St Louis. Such a cyberattack involves flooding a website with traffic and knocking it offline. The airport websites were targeted after the pro-Russian hacking group known as "KillNet" published a list of sites and encouraged its followers to attack them. The DDOS attacks only affected the public-facing websites of the airports, which supply flight and services information and do not have any impact on operations. Most of the airport websites targeted appeared to be functioning normally after being temporarily knocked offline. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport said its website is "up and running after an incident early this morning that made it inaccessible to the public." (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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The U.S. has a Right-Wing Dating App called "The Right Stuff". It was made by former Trump staffers. It seems the App isn't doing too well. Priyank Sharma tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Right-Wing Dating App struggles in the U.S.

On Monday, Senate Foreign Relations Chair Robert Menendez urged to freeze all US cooperation including weapons sales and security with Saudi Arabia in response to their continued support for Russia. This also comes after last week when OPEC+ decided to reduce its oil production by two million barrels a day, the largest supply cut in the past two years.&nbsp;

According to a National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, President Joe Biden will work with Congress to adjust its policies with Saudi Arabia amid the outrage over the OPEC+ decision in which Saudi Arabia plays a leading role. Kirby spoke in an interview with CNN, about growing calls from United States Congress, to cut off weapons sales and security cooperation to Riyadh.&nbsp;

He indicated that Biden was willing to discuss these plans and proposals with lawmakers, “This is a relationship that we need to continue to re-evaluate, that we need to be willing to revisit. And certainly, in light of the OPEC+ decision, I think that’s where he is,” he said during the interview, indicated the media reports.&nbsp; 
 
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These remarks are made a day after Democratic Senator Menendez said that Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman has decided to “help underwrite '' Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, “through the OPEC+ cartel”. Since Russia is both a major oil producer and also a part of OPEC+.&nbsp;

He added, “There simply is no room to play both sides of this conflict…either you support the rest of the free world in trying to stop a war criminal from violently wiping off an entire country off of the map, or you support him,” Menendez also warned that choosing the latter will be a “terrible decision driven by economic self-interest.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

“I will not green-light any cooperation with Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position with respect to the war in Ukraine. Enough is enough,” said the Democratic senator regarding the recent increase in Russian missile attacks in several cities across Ukraine. This was also condemned by president Biden earlier.&nbsp; 
 
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However, it is not just Menendez, as members of Congress, Richard Blumenthal and Ro Khanna echoed a similar sentiment in their opinion piece they wrote for Politico, which indicated that the OPEC+ oil cut was a “pointed blow to the US”. They also opined how Washington can retaliate by immediately holding back the “massive transfer of American warfare technology into the eager hands of the Saudis.”

Saudi Arabia once played a key role in US’s policy in the middle east, but following the OPEC+ decision, members from both Democrat and Republican parties in the US are pushing for measures and punishments against the Kingdom. Previously Saudi Arabia has purchased billions of dollars worth of weapons from Washington and has promised to buy more. Notably, members of congress have to be notified of every sale even though the review process is largely a formality.&nbsp;

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On Monday, Senate Foreign Relations Chair Robert Menendez urged to freeze all US cooperation including weapons sales and security with Saudi Arabia in response to their continued support for Russia. This also comes after last week when OPEC+ decided to reduce its oil production by two million barrels a day, the largest supply cut in the past two years. According to a National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, President Joe Biden will work with Congress to adjust its policies with Saudi Arabia amid the outrage over the OPEC+ decision in which Saudi Arabia plays a leading role. Kirby spoke in an interview with CNN, about growing calls from United States Congress, to cut off weapons sales and security cooperation to Riyadh. He indicated that Biden was willing to discuss these plans and proposals with lawmakers, “This is a relationship that we need to continue to re-evaluate, that we need to be willing to revisit. And certainly, in light of the OPEC+ decision, I think that’s where he is,” he said during the interview, indicated the media reports. ALSO WATCH: The West Asia Post | US accuses OPEC of 'aligning with Russia' These remarks are made a day after Democratic Senator Menendez said that Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman has decided to “help underwrite '' Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, “through the OPEC+ cartel”. Since Russia is both a major oil producer and also a part of OPEC+. He added, “There simply is no room to play both sides of this conflict…either you support the rest of the free world in trying to stop a war criminal from violently wiping off an entire country off of the map, or you support him,” Menendez also warned that choosing the latter will be a “terrible decision driven by economic self-interest.” “I will not green-light any cooperation with Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position with respect to the war in Ukraine. Enough is enough,” said the Democratic senator regarding the recent increase in Russian missile attacks in several cities across Ukraine. This was also condemned by president Biden earlier. ALSO READ: US looking for 'alternatives' after OPEC 'disappointment', may ease Venezuela sanctions However, it is not just Menendez, as members of Congress, Richard Blumenthal and Ro Khanna echoed a similar sentiment in their opinion piece they wrote for Politico, which indicated that the OPEC+ oil cut was a “pointed blow to the US”. They also opined how Washington can retaliate by immediately holding back the “massive transfer of American warfare technology into the eager hands of the Saudis.” Saudi Arabia once played a key role in US’s policy in the middle east, but following the OPEC+ decision, members from both Democrat and Republican parties in the US are pushing for measures and punishments against the Kingdom. Previously Saudi Arabia has purchased billions of dollars worth of weapons from Washington and has promised to buy more. Notably, members of congress have to be notified of every sale even though the review process is largely a formality. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

President Biden ‘re-evaluating’ US-Saudi ties for siding with Russia on OPEC oil cut

Another global executive has joined the chorus of fears of global recessions. This time the warning has come from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon who said serious headwinds are likely to push the US and Global economies into recession by the middle of next year.

JPMorgan's CEO warns on US recession

Over a dozen children were hospitalised after a carbon monoxide leak was reported from a daycare centre in Pennsylvania.

The firefighters got a call from the Happy Smiles Learning Center in Allentown on Tuesday about an unconscious child. When they arrived, their monitors alerted them of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, department spokesperson John Christopher said.

When several people had symptoms, the response from the emergency services became much more substantial, he noted.

Twenty-five kids and eight staffers were immediately evacuated after the paramedics declared the scene to be a mass casualty incident, he said.

According to local media reports, the gas leak was classified as a level 1 mass casualty incident, which means that area emergency services and hospitals could become overwhelmed by the large numbers of affected people.

According to WPVI, 27 people were transported to four hospitals in the Lehigh Valley. All of them are reported to be in stable condition. However, it wasn't immediately clear how many of those patients were children.

Several other fire departments and first responders are providing mutual aid at the scene, Christopher said, adding that some kids were taken to the hospital by their parents.

Christophe said that other departments, including firefighters and emergency responders, are being pressed in to help strengthen the local response.

Officials said there isn’t a carbon monoxide detector in the building, even though a legislation was passed last month saying that all childcare facilities in the state need to have a detector.

They had a deadline of 30 days, which has not yet passed.

But The Happy Smiles director said detector installation plans were already in place, WFMZ reported.

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Over a dozen children were hospitalised after a carbon monoxide leak was reported from a daycare centre in Pennsylvania. The firefighters got a call from the Happy Smiles Learning Center in Allentown on Tuesday about an unconscious child.

Over a dozen children were hospitalised after a carbon monoxide leak was reported from a daycare centre in Pennsylvania. The firefighters got a call from the Happy Smiles Learning Center in Allentown on Tuesday about an unconscious child. When they arrived, their monitors alerted them of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, department spokesperson John Christopher said. When several people had symptoms, the response from the emergency services became much more substantial, he noted. Twenty-five kids and eight staffers were immediately evacuated after the paramedics declared the scene to be a mass casualty incident, he said. According to local media reports, the gas leak was classified as a level 1 mass casualty incident, which means that area emergency services and hospitals could become overwhelmed by the large numbers of affected people. According to WPVI, 27 people were transported to four hospitals in the Lehigh Valley. All of them are reported to be in stable condition. However, it wasn't immediately clear how many of those patients were children. Several other fire departments and first responders are providing mutual aid at the scene, Christopher said, adding that some kids were taken to the hospital by their parents. Christophe said that other departments, including firefighters and emergency responders, are being pressed in to help strengthen the local response. Officials said there isn’t a carbon monoxide detector in the building, even though a legislation was passed last month saying that all childcare facilities in the state need to have a detector. They had a deadline of 30 days, which has not yet passed. But The Happy Smiles director said detector installation plans were already in place, WFMZ reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Dozens of kids hospitalised after carbon monoxide leak in US daycare centre

Some of the US airport websites were hit by a cyber attack. Though there are no concrete reports on disruptions in services, the sites were not offline but they were overloaded from fake web users.

World Business Watch: US airport websites hit by cyber attacks

Lebanon and Israel are getting closer to reaching a deal in a maritime border dispute between the two neighbors. The talks have been brokered by US envoy Amos Hochstein who has sought to settle longstanding competing claims.

Lebanon, Israel closer to historic deal in maritime border dispute

Technology may have made our life simpler but many incidents remind us the need to perfect tech solutions we use daily. A simple GPS (Global Positioning System) has become cause of a man's death in North Carolina in the US.

47-year-old Phil Paxton was driving home on September 30 in his Jeep Gladiator when the GPS misguided him. As per reports in the American media, Paxton was dead when authorities arrived at the scene of the accident on the morning of October 1.

According to a law inforcement release Paxton's car was found "upside down and partially submerged in a creek in an area where the roadway had washed out."

Paxton's GPS reportedly led him on to the half-finished bridge. The tragedy followed afterwards.&nbsp;

"It was a dark and rainy night and he was following his GPS which led him down a concrete road to a bridge that dropped off into a river," Paxson's mother-in-law, Linda McPhee Koenig, said in a Facebook post. "The bridge had been destroyed [nine] years ago and never repaired. It lacked any barriers or warning signs to prevent the death of a 47 year old [sic] father of two daughters. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. It was a totally preventable accident. We are grieving his death."

News reports about Paxton's death say that barriers before the bridge which usually alert the motorists of incomplete construction were also not present.

GPS has not been found to be without problems. Many users across the globe have reported unclear guidance especially when a decision about taking a bridge is concerned.

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Technology may have made our life simpler but many incidents remind us the need to perfect tech solutions we use daily. A simple GPS (Global Positioning System) has become cause of a man's death in North Carolina in the US. 47-year-old Phil Paxton was driving home on September 30 in his Jeep Gladiator when the GPS misguided him. As per reports in the American media, Paxton was dead when authorities arrived at the scene of the accident on the morning of October 1. According to a law inforcement release Paxton's car was found "upside down and partially submerged in a creek in an area where the roadway had washed out." Paxton's GPS reportedly led him on to the half-finished bridge. The tragedy followed afterwards. "It was a dark and rainy night and he was following his GPS which led him down a concrete road to a bridge that dropped off into a river," Paxson's mother-in-law, Linda McPhee Koenig, said in a Facebook post. "The bridge had been destroyed [nine] years ago and never repaired. It lacked any barriers or warning signs to prevent the death of a 47 year old [sic] father of two daughters. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. It was a totally preventable accident. We are grieving his death." News reports about Paxton's death say that barriers before the bridge which usually alert the motorists of incomplete construction were also not present. GPS has not been found to be without problems. Many users across the globe have reported unclear guidance especially when a decision about taking a bridge is concerned. 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 ×

GPS leads motorist on broken bridge, he dies as car falls off

Take a look at a report on $1.3 million oyster reef project, where a group of scientists hope to save the coastlines of California's San Diego Bay.

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Former President Donald Trump chastised President Joe Biden for his nuclear "Armageddon" comments at a rally over the weekend. He said, 'stupid people do not have a clue'.

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The United States will soon be unable to supply Ukraine with particular types of munitions that are crucial to Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion,&nbsp;given that supplies are depleting more quickly than they can be renewed.&nbsp;

Since Russia began its invasion on February 24 with more than $26.4 billion&nbsp;in military aid, Washington has grown to be by far the largest supplier of armaments to Ukraine.

However, the US inventories of some equipment are "approaching the minimal levels needed for war preparations and training," and refilling to pre-invasion levels might take years, according to Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in a recent analysis.

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Under the condition of anonymity, a US military official stated that Washington is "learning lessons" from the fight about the ammunition demands in a great power war, which are "much more" than anticipated.

Following the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States severely cut defence spending, forcing American defence corporations to drastically reduce production. As a result, their numbers fell from dozens to single digits.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-new-york-university-fires-chemistry-teacher-after-students-file-petition-saying-his-class-was-too-hard-523268">US</a> government must now persuade the industry to restart manufacture of weapons like Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, which have not been produced since 2020, and reactivate assembly lines.

Several pieces of US-supplied equipment have come to represent the conflict in Ukraine, including the Javelin anti-tank weapons that Kyiv's forces used extensively to halt Russia's advance on the capital and the Himars, a precision rocket system that is now a key component of counteroffensives against Moscow's forces in the east and south.

However, US supplies of ammunition for Himars, which launches GMLRS rockets with a range of more than 80 kilometres, are running low.

While the US has given Kyiv roughly 8,500 Javelin missiles, the weapon that has come to represent Ukrainian resistance is only produced at a rate of about 1,000 per year. 
The US government placed an order for the missiles in May for $350 million, but it will still be a while before the stockpiles are refilled.

According to official Pentagon figures, the United States has also sent to Kyiv more than 800,000 NATO standard 155mm artillery shells, or 75% of the total amount delivered by all Western nations.

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The Pentagon has stated that it intends to boost US production of these shells from the current monthly average of 14,000 to 36,000 within the next three years.

The annual production would still only reach 432,000, which is less than half of what has been given to Ukraine over the past seven months.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The United States will soon be unable to supply Ukraine with particular types of munitions that are crucial to Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion, given that supplies are depleting more quickly than they can be renewed.

The United States will soon be unable to supply Ukraine with particular types of munitions that are crucial to Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion, given that supplies are depleting more quickly than they can be renewed. Since Russia began its invasion on February 24 with more than $26.4 billion in military aid, Washington has grown to be by far the largest supplier of armaments to Ukraine. However, the US inventories of some equipment are "approaching the minimal levels needed for war preparations and training," and refilling to pre-invasion levels might take years, according to Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in a recent analysis. Also read | US enforces export controls to restrict China's chip supply for hi-tech military applications Under the condition of anonymity, a US military official stated that Washington is "learning lessons" from the fight about the ammunition demands in a great power war, which are "much more" than anticipated. Following the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States severely cut defence spending, forcing American defence corporations to drastically reduce production. As a result, their numbers fell from dozens to single digits. The US government must now persuade the industry to restart manufacture of weapons like Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, which have not been produced since 2020, and reactivate assembly lines. Several pieces of US-supplied equipment have come to represent the conflict in Ukraine, including the Javelin anti-tank weapons that Kyiv's forces used extensively to halt Russia's advance on the capital and the Himars, a precision rocket system that is now a key component of counteroffensives against Moscow's forces in the east and south. However, US supplies of ammunition for Himars, which launches GMLRS rockets with a range of more than 80 kilometres, are running low. While the US has given Kyiv roughly 8,500 Javelin missiles, the weapon that has come to represent Ukrainian resistance is only produced at a rate of about 1,000 per year. The US government placed an order for the missiles in May for $350 million, but it will still be a while before the stockpiles are refilled. According to official Pentagon figures, the United States has also sent to Kyiv more than 800,000 NATO standard 155mm artillery shells, or 75% of the total amount delivered by all Western nations. Also read | Ukraine war: 'World must act now to stop Russia nuclear threat,' says Zelensky The Pentagon has stated that it intends to boost US production of these shells from the current monthly average of 14,000 to 36,000 within the next three years. The annual production would still only reach 432,000, which is less than half of what has been given to Ukraine over the past seven months. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US ammunition supplies dwindle as Ukraine war depletes stockpiles

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China said on Sunday (October 9) that the United States should create conditions so that dialogue with North Korea can resume. This statement from China came after North Korea fired two more ballistic missiles earlier in the day. This was North Korea's seventh launch in recent days. The latest launch caused alarm in political circles of the US, Japan and South Korea.

The missiles were launched two days after the US held joint naval exercises with South Korea. On the previous day, Seoul scrambled fighter jets in reaction to an apparent North Korean bombing drill.

China pointed to these exercises carried out by the US and its allies when asked about North Korean missile launches. China is a strong backer of North Korea.

"The U.S.'s words should match its actions, its stance that it does not bear ill will towards North Korea should translate into actions, it should create the conditions for the resumption of meaningful dialogue," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing.

Meanwhile, Japan has reacted strongly to North Korea's missile launches. Japanese defence ministry strongly condemned the missile launches and said that Tokyo would not tolerate repeated actions by North Korea.

Both missiles reached an altitude of 100 km (60 miles) and covered a range of 350 km. The first was fired at around 1:47 a.m. local time (1647 GMT) and the second one some six minutes later.

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China said on Sunday (October 9) that the United States should create conditions so that dialogue with North Korea can resume. This statement from China came after North Korea fired two more ballistic missiles earlier in the day.

China said on Sunday (October 9) that the United States should create conditions so that dialogue with North Korea can resume. This statement from China came after North Korea fired two more ballistic missiles earlier in the day. This was North Korea's seventh launch in recent days. The latest launch caused alarm in political circles of the US, Japan and South Korea. The missiles were launched two days after the US held joint naval exercises with South Korea. On the previous day, Seoul scrambled fighter jets in reaction to an apparent North Korean bombing drill. China pointed to these exercises carried out by the US and its allies when asked about North Korean missile launches. China is a strong backer of North Korea. "The U.S.'s words should match its actions, its stance that it does not bear ill will towards North Korea should translate into actions, it should create the conditions for the resumption of meaningful dialogue," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing. Meanwhile, Japan has reacted strongly to North Korea's missile launches. Japanese defence ministry strongly condemned the missile launches and said that Tokyo would not tolerate repeated actions by North Korea. Both missiles reached an altitude of 100 km (60 miles) and covered a range of 350 km. The first was fired at around 1:47 a.m. local time (1647 GMT) and the second one some six minutes later. (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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On Friday, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order intended to allay European fears about US surveillance and guarantee the privacy of personal data flows between the EU and the US.&nbsp;

According to the White House, the executive order establishes a new legal framework for transatlantic data transfers, which are vital to the digital economy.&nbsp;

The action taken by Biden is the most recent attempt to put an end to years' worth of court fights in which European campaigners had questioned the validity of the data transfers and threatened to shut down US Big Tech's activities in the EU.

"This is a culmination of our joint efforts to restore trust and stability to transatlantic data flows," Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told reporters.&nbsp;

"It will enable a continued flow of data that underpins more than a trillion dollars in cross-border trade and investment every year."

Although authorities in Brussels cautioned that the presidential order was simply the beginning of a process that may take months to negotiate a new data pact, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders praised the executive order as a "significant step."&nbsp;

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EU privacy campaigners have filed many cases against US tech firms because they are concerned about US intelligence services' access to the personal information of Europeans who use Facebook or Google for their online requirements.&nbsp;

After hearing accusations that US regulations infringe the basic rights of EU people, Europe's top court nullified earlier agreements, often known as equivalency deals.

The executive order, according to the White House, resolves issues that the Court of Justice of the European Union identified when it determined that the earlier Privacy Shield structure did not offer sufficient security.

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On Friday, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order intended to allay European fears about US surveillance and guarantee the privacy of personal data flows between the EU and the US.

On Friday, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order intended to allay European fears about US surveillance and guarantee the privacy of personal data flows between the EU and the US. According to the White House, the executive order establishes a new legal framework for transatlantic data transfers, which are vital to the digital economy. The action taken by Biden is the most recent attempt to put an end to years' worth of court fights in which European campaigners had questioned the validity of the data transfers and threatened to shut down US Big Tech's activities in the EU. "This is a culmination of our joint efforts to restore trust and stability to transatlantic data flows," Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told reporters. "It will enable a continued flow of data that underpins more than a trillion dollars in cross-border trade and investment every year." Although authorities in Brussels cautioned that the presidential order was simply the beginning of a process that may take months to negotiate a new data pact, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders praised the executive order as a "significant step." Also Read: Rail network cables cut, traffic stalled in Germany; termed ‘malicious, targeted’ sabotage EU privacy campaigners have filed many cases against US tech firms because they are concerned about US intelligence services' access to the personal information of Europeans who use Facebook or Google for their online requirements. After hearing accusations that US regulations infringe the basic rights of EU people, Europe's top court nullified earlier agreements, often known as equivalency deals. The executive order, according to the White House, resolves issues that the Court of Justice of the European Union identified when it determined that the earlier Privacy Shield structure did not offer sufficient security. (with inputs from agencies)

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