China and Cuba are negotiating to establish a new joint military training facility on the island, sparking alarm in Washington that it could lead to the stationing of Chinese troops and other security and intelligence operations just 100 miles off Florida's coast, according to reports.

China plans a new training facility in Cuba: Report

Taiwan's defense Ministry said that the Shandong commissioned in 2019 sailed in a Southern Direction Through the western part of the street Taipei says it has dispatched appropriate forces to monitor the Chinese activities in the area the aircraft carrier participated in the Chinese military drills around Taiwan in the month of April operating in the Western Pacific in March last year it sailed through the Taiwan Street and just hours before the leaders of China and the US were due to talk Taiwan has lived for decades under constant threat of an invasion by China.

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During PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US, India's HAL & America's General Electric Co. are expected to sign an agreement to jointly produce jet engines. How does this deal benefit India? Molly Gambhir tells you.

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New York is the place where America's pride movement began & it is also where the pride month originated. Molly Gambhir brings you a special ground report on the unknown history behind this.

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India's Ministry of Defence has reportedly approved a $3 billion deal to buy MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones. What are these drones and why does India need them? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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The stage is set, the date has been finalised & the countdown has begun. In 48 hours from now, the White House will roll out the red carpet for PM Narendra Modi's first state visit to the US. Molly Gambhir brings you all the details.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Europe Defence Min hold talks in Paris, US reports rise in homelessness, Titanic wreck expedition vessel goes missing, PM Modi departs for the United States.

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On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi will lead dignitaries from 180 countries as they observe International Yoga Day at the UN headquarters. Molly Gambhir tells you how the Indian Prime Minister has put Yoga on the world map.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for the United States. The visit makes PM Modi just the third world leader, after France's Macron and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, to be invited by President Biden for a state visit and dinner. A roadmap for defence industrial cooperation is expected to be the key outcome of Narendra Modi's U.S. visit. Amid China's territorial ambitions, Washington is working to deepen ties with the world's largest democracy and sees deeper military-to-military and technology ties. Washington DC will roll out the red carpet on June 22, when Joe Biden hosts Narendra Modi. The US President will hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister. Top lawmakers in the United States have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Congress when he visits the capital of the world's largest economy. On June 23, the Indian Prime Minister will be hosted by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken.

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Homelessness is on the rise in the United States, according to the US Wall Street's genre review of data around major nation cities have seen larger than normal spike in homelessness this year.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The meeting is scheduled to take place in New York on Tuesday. The Indian PM is also scheduled to meet various other US business & community leaders during his 3-day state trip. As per sources, Modi's talks with Musk will focus on Tesla's foray into the Indian market and Musk says that he is serious about Tesla's plans to establish a manufacturing base in India.

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India is all set to buy US-made armed drones worth $3 billion which will help in strengthening its defence capabilities. The deal is expected to be announced when Indian PM Modi will meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on June 22. WION tells you more in this report.

India set to buy US-made armed drones, reportedly worth $3 billion

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will land in the US on June 20. What is on the agenda of his visit? What to expect in the week ahead? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Indian PM Modi's US visit: What is on the agenda?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for the United States. The visit makes PM Modi just the third world leader, after France's Macron and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, to be invited by President Biden for a state visit and dinner. A roadmap for defence industrial cooperation is expected to be the key outcome of narendra Modi's U.S. visit. Amid China's territorial ambitions, Washington is working to deepen ties with the world's largest democracy and sees deeper military-to-military and technology ties. Washington DC will roll out the red carpet on June 22, when Joe Biden hosts Narendra Modi. The US President will hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister. Top lawmakers in the United States have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Congress when he visits the capital of the world's largest economy. On june 23, the Indian Prime Minister will be hosted by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken.

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Beijing has refuted a report by Wall Street Journal that claimed China and Cuba are negotiating to establish a new joint military training facility on the island located in United States' backyard. This had sparked concerns in the oval office.

Reports: Talks on China's military facility in Cuba underway

Before leaving for the United States this morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the visit was a chance for India and America to improve their connection. U.S. President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Modi for his first state visit.

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The India-US relationship is described as one of the most consequential relationships of the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a 3-day state visit to the US. This comes close on the heels of US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to India and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's 2-day trip to Beijing. PM Modi's visit is seen as crucial for deepening and diversifying India-US ties. Both nations are expected to enhance cooperation in defence & technology sectors. Modi has also been invited to address a joint meeting of the Congress.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK's foreign secretary James Cleverly held a joint press conference in London to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Both leaders discussed the rallying international support to help Ukraine recover from the severe impact of the Russian invasion.

Antony Blinken and James Cleverly hold joint US-UK press conference in London

<p>Millions of flightless crickets swarming their towns have left residents of a US state in a state of panic. Since early June, parts of Nevada have experienced an onslaught of Mormon crickets, which can grow up to 5cm in length.</p>

<p>While infestations of crickets are not uncommon in western US, locals have noticed an alarming increase in their numbers during these boom periods.</p>

<p>Colette Reynolds, a resident of Elko, captured the gravity of the situation in a TikTok video, revealing her home covered in these crawling insects.</p>

<p>The invasion started in her area on June 11, and within three days, the cricket population had multiplied significantly. The unsettling presence of these crickets has sparked concern and distress among the affected community.</p>

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<p>“Our entire neighbourhood is flooded with these things, our whole town is,” Reynolds said in her video, reported 7news.</p>

<p>“It’s just maddening. I haven’t been able to sleep in two nights because (of) knowing they’re out here. It’s just freaking me out,” she added.</p>

<p>As patients arrived at the Northeastern Nevada Regional hospital, staff members found themselves resorting to unconventional methods to prevent the invading crickets from entering the premises. Armed with leaf blowers and brooms, the hospital staff fought to keep the relentless insects at bay, ensuring that the interior remained cricket-free. This extraordinary effort was necessary due to the ongoing influx of crickets in the surrounding area, causing disruptions and requiring creative measures to maintain a pest-free environment for patient care.</p>

<p>“At one point, we even had a tractor with a snowplough just to try and push the piles of crickets and keep them moving on their way,” the hospital’s director of community relations Steve Borrows told NBC affiliate KSL.</p>

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<p><strong>Mormon&nbsp;crickets and recent swarming patterns</strong></p>

<p>The name "Mormon crickets" finds its roots in a significant event from the mid-1800s when these insects caused widespread destruction to the crops of a Mormon settlement in the Salt Lake area. This historical episode led to the adoption of the name to describe this particular species of crickets.</p>

<p><strong>Return to Nevada and Utah Infestation</strong></p>

<p>After a brief hiatus, the Mormon crickets have made a comeback in Nevada with their recent swarm. However, it was the neighboring state of Utah that faced an unparalleled infestation in its history in 2022. Over 2.5 million acres of land were affected as these swarming insects caused substantial disruptions, as per 7news reports.</p>

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<p><strong>Drought and population booms</strong></p>

<p>Researchers have drawn a connection between the population booms of Mormon crickets and extended periods of drought. Nevada, in particular, witnessed its driest conditions in two decades during the previous year, setting the stage for the current surge in the cricket population. This suggests that the scarcity of moisture and adverse environmental conditions create an ideal breeding ground for these insects, leading to their rapid multiplication.</p>

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Millions of flightless crickets swarming their towns have left residents of a US state in a state of panic. Since early June, parts of Nevada have experienced an onslaught of Mormon crickets, which can grow up to 5cm in length.

Millions of flightless crickets swarming their towns have left residents of a US state in a state of panic. Since early June, parts of Nevada have experienced an onslaught of Mormon crickets, which can grow up to 5cm in length. While infestations of crickets are not uncommon in western US, locals have noticed an alarming increase in their numbers during these boom periods. Colette Reynolds, a resident of Elko, captured the gravity of the situation in a TikTok video, revealing her home covered in these crawling insects. The invasion started in her area on June 11, and within three days, the cricket population had multiplied significantly. The unsettling presence of these crickets has sparked concern and distress among the affected community. Mormon, crickets invading Elko , Nevada pic.twitter.com/wsH7pwBqtV — CarolynTheEvangelist™️ ✟ (@ViscontiCarolyn) June 13, 2023 × “Our entire neighbourhood is flooded with these things, our whole town is,” Reynolds said in her video, reported 7news. “It’s just maddening. I haven’t been able to sleep in two nights because (of) knowing they’re out here. It’s just freaking me out,” she added. As patients arrived at the Northeastern Nevada Regional hospital, staff members found themselves resorting to unconventional methods to prevent the invading crickets from entering the premises. Armed with leaf blowers and brooms, the hospital staff fought to keep the relentless insects at bay, ensuring that the interior remained cricket-free. This extraordinary effort was necessary due to the ongoing influx of crickets in the surrounding area, causing disruptions and requiring creative measures to maintain a pest-free environment for patient care. “At one point, we even had a tractor with a snowplough just to try and push the piles of crickets and keep them moving on their way,” the hospital’s director of community relations Steve Borrows told NBC affiliate KSL. Also read | Indian PM Modi's fan gets car number plate 'NMODI' ahead of his US visit Mormon crickets and recent swarming patterns The name "Mormon crickets" finds its roots in a significant event from the mid-1800s when these insects caused widespread destruction to the crops of a Mormon settlement in the Salt Lake area. This historical episode led to the adoption of the name to describe this particular species of crickets. Return to Nevada and Utah Infestation After a brief hiatus, the Mormon crickets have made a comeback in Nevada with their recent swarm. However, it was the neighboring state of Utah that faced an unparalleled infestation in its history in 2022. Over 2.5 million acres of land were affected as these swarming insects caused substantial disruptions, as per 7news reports. Also watch | Blinken stresses on better US-China communications as he heads to Beijing Drought and population booms Researchers have drawn a connection between the population booms of Mormon crickets and extended periods of drought. Nevada, in particular, witnessed its driest conditions in two decades during the previous year, setting the stage for the current surge in the cricket population. This suggests that the scarcity of moisture and adverse environmental conditions create an ideal breeding ground for these insects, leading to their rapid multiplication. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Insect apocalypse? Creepy-crawly crickets swarm US town

The US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who is in Japan is pushing forward to establish green shipping corridors to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. Now according to him, the the green shipping corridor is key to the decarbonization of the shipping industry and developing and strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.

The US pushes for 'green shipping corridor'

A Washington post investigation has now revealed that for more a year after the June 6 attack on capitol building, trump's role was not the focal point of probe into attack. It was only later that federal bureau of investigation began probing trump's role in overturning the verdict of 2020 elections.

Media reports say FBI delayed probe into June 6 attack

China's Xi Jinping healed progress in talks with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing. The final engagement of a rare trip aimed at ensuring disputes between the superpowers do not spiral into conflict. The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has wrapped up his two-day visit to China. Know more in this interview with the Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at the American University, Peter Kuznick.

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