<p>On record, 85 large wildfires are burning in 13 US states, scorching more than 3 million acres, while more than 100 million Americans are in regions covered either under heat advisories or heat warnings. Officials recorded 14 additional big flames on Tuesday: seven in Texas, two in Alaska, two in Washington, and one each in Arizona and California. In total, more than 6,800 wildland firefighters and other support personnel were sent to fight fires across the US. The mercury could reach 110ºF at some places and met officials predicted the record-breaking heat to continue for a week, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the northeast is anticipated to suffer from extreme heat. Between Philadelphia and Boston, the heat index is expected to reach close to 100º F on Wednesday (July 20).</p>

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<p>In numerous locations, the National Western Service (NWS) has issued a ‘red flag warning’ on the potential of wildfires. As per the officials, “strong winds and low humidity would likely support the rapid spread of any fires that develop,” in the area spanning from southwest Wyoming to western Nebraska, Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;United Kingdom hits hottest temperature on record, multiple homes engulfed in flames</strong></p>

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<p>The NWS also issued a red flag warning for the entirety of north and central Texas due to the possibility of intense fire behaviour due to strong winds and low humidity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-heatwave-and-wildfire-scorch-parts-of-europe-and-northern-africa-497937">In pics: Heatwave and wildfire scorch parts of Europe and northern Africa</a></strong></p>

<p>Since early April, there have been more than 500 wildfires in Alaska, posing a serious risk to the state and necessitating multiple evacuations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the fact that the US and many other countries have been reeling under record-high temperatures, Washington politicians are unlikely to pass any legislation that could help combat the climate crisis.&nbsp;</p>

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On record, 85 large wildfires are burning in 13 US states, scorching more than 3 million acres, while more than 100 million Americans are in regions covered either under heat advisories or heat warnings.

On record, 85 large wildfires are burning in 13 US states, scorching more than 3 million acres, while more than 100 million Americans are in regions covered either under heat advisories or heat warnings. Officials recorded 14 additional big flames on Tuesday: seven in Texas, two in Alaska, two in Washington, and one each in Arizona and California. In total, more than 6,800 wildland firefighters and other support personnel were sent to fight fires across the US. The mercury could reach 110ºF at some places and met officials predicted the record-breaking heat to continue for a week, The Guardian reported. Additionally, the northeast is anticipated to suffer from extreme heat. Between Philadelphia and Boston, the heat index is expected to reach close to 100º F on Wednesday (July 20). Also read | As heatwave continues across Europe, warning issued over 'very high' ozone pollution In numerous locations, the National Western Service (NWS) has issued a ‘red flag warning’ on the potential of wildfires. As per the officials, “strong winds and low humidity would likely support the rapid spread of any fires that develop,” in the area spanning from southwest Wyoming to western Nebraska, Guardian reported. Watch | United Kingdom hits hottest temperature on record, multiple homes engulfed in flames The NWS also issued a red flag warning for the entirety of north and central Texas due to the possibility of intense fire behaviour due to strong winds and low humidity. Also read | In pics: Heatwave and wildfire scorch parts of Europe and northern Africa Since early April, there have been more than 500 wildfires in Alaska, posing a serious risk to the state and necessitating multiple evacuations. Despite the fact that the US and many other countries have been reeling under record-high temperatures, Washington politicians are unlikely to pass any legislation that could help combat the climate crisis. (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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China said that the United States is playing with fire and will bear consequences of Pelosi's visit. This comes after Washington approved military assistance worth $108 million to Taiwan.

China asks US to halt Taiwan military ties

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for deeper trade ties among allies to fortify their supply chains, combat inflation and thwart China's unfair trade practices.

Yellen calls for strengthening trade ties between US and allies against China

A US bar has introduced a new drink named after Johnny Depp, for men who feel 'unsafe'. Some have applauded the bar's scheme while others have slammed the bar's decision, claiming it reeks of misogyny. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | US bar sells 'drink' for distressed men: Helpful or gimmicky?

Gulf states refused to increase oil production despite a nudge from US President Joe Biden. Oil prices topped $100 per barrel after the snub by Saudi Arabia and its gulf allies. Palki Sharma recaps Biden's West Asia misfire.

Gravitas: Oil rises after Biden's West Asia trip

U.S. President Joe Biden failed to secure commitments to a regional security axis in Middle East that would include Israel or an immediate oil output rise. Biden has returned to Washington from his four-day visit to West Asia.

Biden West Asia Tour: US President Joe Biden leaves West Asia empty-handed

Security footage shows cops at the Uvalde, Texas school massacre waited 77 minutes before even trying to open the doors to classrooms where the shooter killed 19 children and two teachers last month.

Uvalde Shooting: Footage shows Police waiting for 77 minutes before confrontation

Jury selection is set to begin the trial of former President Donald Trump's ally over his defiance of a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Jury selection set to begin Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon’s contempt trial over Jan. 6 Capitol riots

The United States President Joe Biden has returned to Washington from his four-day visit to West Asia. Biden addressed a lot of issues ranging from energy prices to human rights and even normalisation but the gains were small and hardly noticeable.

Biden West Asia Tour: US President Joe Biden fails to secure any oil commitments from Saudi

US auto giant General Motors CEO Mary Barra made an audacious prediction stating that by the middle of this decade her company would sell more EVs in US than Tesla.

US auto maker General Motors confident of taking on Tesla in EVs

<p>An adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Iran possesses the technical ability to create a nuclear bomb. But the Islamic Republic has not yet made the decision whether to do so, Kamal Kharrazi said on Sunday (July 17), in a conversation with Al Jazeera news channel. He was speaking after Joe Biden’s four-day visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia came to a close, during which the US president promised to prevent Iran from ‘acquiring a nuclear weapon.’ Kharrazi said, “In a few days, we were able to enrich uranium up to 60 per cent and we can easily produce 90 per cent enriched uranium ... Iran has the technical means to produce a nuclear bomb but there has been no decision by Iran to build one."</p>

<p>In exchange for respite from economic sanctions, Iran had earlier agreed to limit its uranium enrichment activities, which lead to the development of nuclear weapons, under the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement, which Donald Trump abandoned when he was US president, in 2018. Tehran began breaking these nuclear constraints of the agreement in response to Washington’s exit and its reimposition of severe sanctions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kharrazi asserted that Iran would never agree to concessions from the West and its Middle Eastern allies about its development of ballistic missiles and regional strategy, according to a report in Reuters.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Joe Biden: Do not want Iran to get nuclear weapons, force will be 'our last resort'</strong></p>

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<p>The demand from Tehran that Washington provides assurances that no future American president will renege on the agreement in the manner as Trump caused the talks to break down.</p>

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<p>After 11 months of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Biden’s administration in Vienna, the general framework of a resurrected deal was virtually agreed upon in March. Since the nuclear agreement is a political understanding and not a legally binding treaty, Biden is unable to make this commitment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Kharrazi, the potential of any agreement is destroyed because the US has not given assurances about upholding the nuclear deal.</p>

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An adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Iran possesses the technical ability to create a nuclear bomb. But the Islamic Republic has not yet made the decision whether to do so, Kamal Kharrazi said on Sunday (July 17), in a conversation with Al Jazeera news channel.

An adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Iran possesses the technical ability to create a nuclear bomb. But the Islamic Republic has not yet made the decision whether to do so, Kamal Kharrazi said on Sunday (July 17), in a conversation with Al Jazeera news channel. He was speaking after Joe Biden’s four-day visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia came to a close, during which the US president promised to prevent Iran from ‘acquiring a nuclear weapon.’ Kharrazi said, “In a few days, we were able to enrich uranium up to 60 per cent and we can easily produce 90 per cent enriched uranium ... Iran has the technical means to produce a nuclear bomb but there has been no decision by Iran to build one." In exchange for respite from economic sanctions, Iran had earlier agreed to limit its uranium enrichment activities, which lead to the development of nuclear weapons, under the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement, which Donald Trump abandoned when he was US president, in 2018. Tehran began breaking these nuclear constraints of the agreement in response to Washington’s exit and its reimposition of severe sanctions. Also read | Iran imposes sanctions on 61 Americans including Mike Pompeo for supporting dissident group Kharrazi asserted that Iran would never agree to concessions from the West and its Middle Eastern allies about its development of ballistic missiles and regional strategy, according to a report in Reuters. Watch | Joe Biden: Do not want Iran to get nuclear weapons, force will be 'our last resort' The demand from Tehran that Washington provides assurances that no future American president will renege on the agreement in the manner as Trump caused the talks to break down. Also read | Iran says it and Saudi Arabia interested in more talks After 11 months of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Biden’s administration in Vienna, the general framework of a resurrected deal was virtually agreed upon in March. Since the nuclear agreement is a political understanding and not a legally binding treaty, Biden is unable to make this commitment. As per Kharrazi, the potential of any agreement is destroyed because the US has not given assurances about upholding the nuclear deal. (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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<p>Big, multinational food chains after assembling in India quickly understood that the food palette of Indians was slightly different from other nations. They tried to push their tried-and-tested flavours upon the masses but could not make any breakthrough. Soon they pivoted on their strategy and went local. So, a Big Mac became a Maharaja Mac and the rest is history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the Indian culinary experts are returning the favour by trying a similar experiment with the foreigners. Reportedly, a US-based Indian restaurant named Indian Crepe Co. serves south Indian delicacies, albeit with a little twist.<br />
The restaurant has a novel take on the name of classic South Indian dishes such as Dosa and Sambhar. The former has been named 'Naked Crepe', while the latter simply becomes a 'lentil soup'. Meanwhile, Dosa's&nbsp;spice-laden counterpart i.e Masala Dosa is called 'Smashed Potato Crepe'.</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-photo-of-idlis-served-on-ice-cream-stick-has-got-the-internet-divided-417267">Photo of idlis served on ice-cream stick has got the internet divided</a></p>

<p>The staple breakfast of South Indians, the delicious Sambar Idli has been rechristened 'Dunked Rice Cake Delight'. Similarly, Sambha Vada was given its spin with the name 'Dunked Doughnut Delight'.</p>

<p>The netizens, ever since stumbling upon the menu have been divided in their opinion. While some are lauding the restaurant for catering to the taste and vision of the locals they are serving, others feel slightly enraged as their traditional food sensibilities take a hit. Meanwhile, another group is more concerned with the astronomical price of the dishes which are known for their affordability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The real crime here is charging $16.49 for a sambhar vada😭😭" one of the netizens was quoted as saying. Meanwhile, another remarked, "My Indian soul leaving out of my body as I type this out,"</p>

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<p>Some netizens were of the view that if Indians could google exotic food items so could the non-Indians. "ik that most non-desi people wouldn't know what a dosa was but if i can google what is a arancini then so can they,"</p>

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Big, multinational food chains after assembling in India quickly understood that the food palette of Indians was slightly different from other nations. They tried to push their tried-and-tested flavours upon the masses but could not make any breakthrough.

Big, multinational food chains after assembling in India quickly understood that the food palette of Indians was slightly different from other nations. They tried to push their tried-and-tested flavours upon the masses but could not make any breakthrough. Soon they pivoted on their strategy and went local. So, a Big Mac became a Maharaja Mac and the rest is history. Now, the Indian culinary experts are returning the favour by trying a similar experiment with the foreigners. Reportedly, a US-based Indian restaurant named Indian Crepe Co. serves south Indian delicacies, albeit with a little twist. The restaurant has a novel take on the name of classic South Indian dishes such as Dosa and Sambhar. The former has been named 'Naked Crepe', while the latter simply becomes a 'lentil soup'. Meanwhile, Dosa's spice-laden counterpart i.e Masala Dosa is called 'Smashed Potato Crepe'. Read More: Photo of idlis served on ice-cream stick has got the internet divided The staple breakfast of South Indians, the delicious Sambar Idli has been rechristened 'Dunked Rice Cake Delight'. Similarly, Sambha Vada was given its spin with the name 'Dunked Doughnut Delight'. The netizens, ever since stumbling upon the menu have been divided in their opinion. While some are lauding the restaurant for catering to the taste and vision of the locals they are serving, others feel slightly enraged as their traditional food sensibilities take a hit. Meanwhile, another group is more concerned with the astronomical price of the dishes which are known for their affordability. "The real crime here is charging $16.49 for a sambhar vada😭😭" one of the netizens was quoted as saying. Meanwhile, another remarked, "My Indian soul leaving out of my body as I type this out," the real crime here is charging $16.49 for a sambhar vada😭😭 https://t.co/KvaWanRfot — അ (@anonbobahoe) July 18, 2022 × My Indian soul leaving out of my body as I type this out https://t.co/I5EipXp7HU — Kukku⁷ (@kookkaroodledoo) July 18, 2022 × Some netizens were of the view that if Indians could google exotic food items so could the non-Indians. "ik that most non-desi people wouldn't know what a dosa was but if i can google what is a arancini then so can they," ik that most non-desi people wouldn't know what a dosa was but if i can google what is a arancini then so can they https://t.co/YaclI5dpZm — godspell beef load (@discodeewanthey) July 18, 2022 × Whatever the end of the spectrum you find yourself on regarding the names, the restaurant surely received a lot of traction for its out-of-the-box thinking. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US based Indian restaurant rechristens Dosa as 'Naked Crepe', netizens bemused

A U.S. navy cadet on exchange in Chile was found dead on Sunday in a waterfall in Salto de Agua in the Valparaiso region. The cadet was an exchange student at the Antonio Prat Navy School. Local media reported the cadet was 25 years old.

U.S. Navy cadet in Chile found dead after falling off a cliff

<p>A severe, protracted drought has gripped California and the west coast of the United States for many years. Scientists say extreme occurrences are becoming more frequent, as a result of the global warming brought on by human activities, notably the unrestricted use of fossil fuels. Authorities in Los Angeles have implemented water restrictions such as limiting lawn irrigation to no more than eight minutes, twice weekly, as a result of reservoirs and rivers reaching historic lows. Repeat offenders are fined $200 to $600. According to the water department, progress is being made. Comparing June to the same month last year, AFP reported.</p>

<p>Every day, Damon Ayala patrols the streets of Los Angeles, which is currently experiencing a severe drought. Being a member of the Department of Water and Power team for the city, which investigates the hundreds of neighbourhood complaints about water waste that are made each week.</p>

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<p>Officials observed a decrease in the demand for residential water. But as the drought worsens, more substantial alterations to the city’s landscape might be required.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los Angeles is well-known for its now palm trees, and is also known for its lush, green lawns that are kept up with automatic sprinklers. More and more people have started using desert-adapted plants in place of their thirsty lawns.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker | Lake Mead at risk due to drought | Water levels plunge to dangerous lows</strong></p>

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<p>Pamela Berstler, executive director of urban landscaping company G3 Garden Group, “When we think of how much water gets used in a residential setting, over 50 per cent is actually used outdoors.” She teaches seminars alongside her co-worker Marianne Simon as a party of city initiative to persuade the people to replace their lawns with alternatives.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Simon further added that the issue that has such limited vision is short-sighted that all we can see is conserving water. She stated that the temperature difference between a planted area and a gravel replacement can be, “easily 20 degrees" Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) than a gravel replacement, and "there's the ability to hold on to rain when we do get it so that we can replenish aquifers," AFP reported.</p>

<p>Water pouring down the sidewalk and dripping on the wilted, uneven grass evaporates quickly when the temperature is around 97 degrees F.</p>

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A severe, protracted drought has gripped California and the west coast of the United States for many years. Scientists say extreme occurrences are becoming more frequent, as a result of the global warming brought on by human activities, notably the unrestricted use of fossil fuels.

A severe, protracted drought has gripped California and the west coast of the United States for many years. Scientists say extreme occurrences are becoming more frequent, as a result of the global warming brought on by human activities, notably the unrestricted use of fossil fuels. Authorities in Los Angeles have implemented water restrictions such as limiting lawn irrigation to no more than eight minutes, twice weekly, as a result of reservoirs and rivers reaching historic lows. Repeat offenders are fined $200 to $600. According to the water department, progress is being made. Comparing June to the same month last year, AFP reported. Every day, Damon Ayala patrols the streets of Los Angeles, which is currently experiencing a severe drought. Being a member of the Department of Water and Power team for the city, which investigates the hundreds of neighbourhood complaints about water waste that are made each week. Also read | US heatwave: Know about heatwave in Texas and other areas. When will this end? Officials observed a decrease in the demand for residential water. But as the drought worsens, more substantial alterations to the city’s landscape might be required. Los Angeles is well-known for its now palm trees, and is also known for its lush, green lawns that are kept up with automatic sprinklers. More and more people have started using desert-adapted plants in place of their thirsty lawns. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Lake Mead at risk due to drought | Water levels plunge to dangerous lows Pamela Berstler, executive director of urban landscaping company G3 Garden Group, “When we think of how much water gets used in a residential setting, over 50 per cent is actually used outdoors.” She teaches seminars alongside her co-worker Marianne Simon as a party of city initiative to persuade the people to replace their lawns with alternatives. Also read | Before and after satellite images show how Italy's Po river shrunk between 2020 and 2022 Simon further added that the issue that has such limited vision is short-sighted that all we can see is conserving water. She stated that the temperature difference between a planted area and a gravel replacement can be, “easily 20 degrees" Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) than a gravel replacement, and "there's the ability to hold on to rain when we do get it so that we can replenish aquifers," AFP reported. Water pouring down the sidewalk and dripping on the wilted, uneven grass evaporates quickly when the temperature is around 97 degrees F. (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.

‘Water police’ patrol the streets of drought-hit Los Angeles, authorities implement water restrictions

US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour comes to an end. He attended the Arab leaders summit. He also addressed the Gulf cooperation council. He said that 'US will not allow walk away from West Asia'.

Takeaways from US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour

NASA and ROSCOSMOS have signed a new agreement to allow integrated flights to ISS. Space agencies believe the agreement is in the best interest of both the US and Russia.

NASA and ROSCOSMOS sign a new agreement: The first integrated flight to fly out in September

US president Joe Biden has announced Egypt-Saudi island transfer deal in Jeddah. The deal will allow Riyadh to take control of Red sea islands.

US president Joe Biden announces Egypt-Saudi island transfer deal in Jeddah

With easy availability, Fentanyl overdose is a major concern in the US. Social media is being used to crack drug deals as agencies try to control the menace.

Fentanyl overdose major concern in the US, easy availability causes alarm

Biden's West Asia trip concludes: Biden addresses GCC+3 summit

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<p>Emphasizing the cooperative role of the I2U2 summit, Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon has said that the grouping is "not against anyone,” adding that “it's for our people and for making the world a better place".</p>

<p>The grouping of India, Israel, UAE &amp; US held its first summit level meeting last week with two key projects being announced. Both projects, one on food projects and one on renewal energy will be undertaken in India.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION’s Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, envoy Gilon said I2U2 or West Asian Quad is a "very, very positive initiative that will help, change the reality and cooperation and friendships in the region.".</p>

<p>The grouping first met at the foreign ministers level last year during EAM Jaishankar's Israel visit and since then has taken off significantly. Full interview.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: How do you see the I2U2 summit happening and the role of Israel in this major West Asian quad</strong></p>

<p><strong>Naor Gilon:</strong> I think it's a very important and interesting imitative in the sense that none of the 4 countries involved, India, Israel, United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE). They have no common border, but they only have common values and interests, and we are going to unite together and work together to implement these values and interests. It is not against anyone, it's for our people, for making the world a better place. There are two projects we will work together to implement, one in the field of food security, food corridors in India and another one is clean tech, and clean energy, also in India. With the implementation of technologies, funding from different actors including Israel. So, I think, it's a very very positive initiative that will help, change the reality and cooperation and friendships in the region.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: Do you think it's because of the Abraham accords that this grouping has emerged.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Naor Gilon: </strong>Of course, there is no doubt that the basis of everything for the big change we are seeing in the middle east is the Abraham accords. Without the Abraham accords, we would not see for example the UAE not joining it with such enthusiasm. I think&nbsp;the Abraham accords, is really huge change for the middle east, because although we had very important peace accords with important Neighbours like Jordan and Egypt, but these were based on land problems, land swaps etc. But now we are doing peace with countries that are far away from Israel and really don't have an issue with Israel as well.&nbsp;Morrocco, Bahrain, UAE, and this is a change. I must say, probably, we have to thank Iran also because the fear of Iran for these countries undoubtfully is one of the elements that is uniting them, pushing them to be closer to Israel, which is considered the biggest opponent, I guess, of the Iranian behaviour, destabilizing, supporting terrorism. I think they deserve a lot of credit for the Abraham accords, and then I2U2, which is really a continuation of that.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: How does India benefit or is central to I2U2?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Naor Gilon:</strong> I think the first two&nbsp;projects are in India. Their collaboration on high technology&nbsp;and health is very important. US, Israel, and UAE are there, so it's a good neighbourhood partnership, and brings abilities in different fields on the table, be it technology be it financial, be it both. It is a huge opportunity also for India.</p>


Emphasizing the cooperative role of the I2U2 summit, Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon has said that the grouping is "not against anyone,” adding that “it's for our people and for making the world a better place".

Emphasizing the cooperative role of the I2U2 summit, Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon has said that the grouping is "not against anyone,” adding that “it's for our people and for making the world a better place". The grouping of India, Israel, UAE & US held its first summit level meeting last week with two key projects being announced. Both projects, one on food projects and one on renewal energy will be undertaken in India. Speaking to WION’s Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, envoy Gilon said I2U2 or West Asian Quad is a "very, very positive initiative that will help, change the reality and cooperation and friendships in the region.". The grouping first met at the foreign ministers level last year during EAM Jaishankar's Israel visit and since then has taken off significantly. Full interview. WION: How do you see the I2U2 summit happening and the role of Israel in this major West Asian quad Naor Gilon: I think it's a very important and interesting imitative in the sense that none of the 4 countries involved, India, Israel, United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE). They have no common border, but they only have common values and interests, and we are going to unite together and work together to implement these values and interests. It is not against anyone, it's for our people, for making the world a better place. There are two projects we will work together to implement, one in the field of food security, food corridors in India and another one is clean tech, and clean energy, also in India. With the implementation of technologies, funding from different actors including Israel. So, I think, it's a very very positive initiative that will help, change the reality and cooperation and friendships in the region. WION: Do you think it's because of the Abraham accords that this grouping has emerged. Naor Gilon: Of course, there is no doubt that the basis of everything for the big change we are seeing in the middle east is the Abraham accords. Without the Abraham accords, we would not see for example the UAE not joining it with such enthusiasm. I think the Abraham accords, is really huge change for the middle east, because although we had very important peace accords with important Neighbours like Jordan and Egypt, but these were based on land problems, land swaps etc. But now we are doing peace with countries that are far away from Israel and really don't have an issue with Israel as well. Morrocco, Bahrain, UAE, and this is a change. I must say, probably, we have to thank Iran also because the fear of Iran for these countries undoubtfully is one of the elements that is uniting them, pushing them to be closer to Israel, which is considered the biggest opponent, I guess, of the Iranian behaviour, destabilizing, supporting terrorism. I think they deserve a lot of credit for the Abraham accords, and then I2U2, which is really a continuation of that. WION: How does India benefit or is central to I2U2? Naor Gilon: I think the first two projects are in India. Their collaboration on high technology and health is very important. US, Israel, and UAE are there, so it's a good neighbourhood partnership, and brings abilities in different fields on the table, be it technology be it financial, be it both. It is a huge opportunity also for India.

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Johnson also reportedly indicated that he is open to Penny Mordaunt, the junior trade minister, succeeding him if it meant that Sunak is kept out of the race. In other news, in response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in 2018, Biden had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on the international stage.

Johnson also reportedly indicated that he is open to Penny Mordaunt, the junior trade minister, succeeding him if it meant that Sunak is kept out of the race. In other news, in response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in 2018, Biden had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on the international stage. However, he ultimately came to the conclusion that U.S. interests required a recalibration, not a rupture, in relations with the country, which is the top oil exporter and an Arab superpower. Click on headlines to read more: Boris Johnson running ‘anyone but Rishi’ campaign, tells defeated candidates not to back him: Report With the race for the UK’s prime ministership gaining heat, interim prime minister Boris Johnson has urged the defeated Tory member candidates to “back anyone but Rishi Sunak”, according to local media reports. According to The Times newspaper, Johnson, who resigned as the leader of the ruling Conservative Party on July 7 after many of his cabinet ministers quit, has asked the failed candidates to make sure that Sunak does not become the prime minister. Ensure peaceful and constitutional transfer of power in Sri Lanka: UN The UN mission in Sri Lanka has urged senior politicians to ensure a peaceful transfer of power in line with the national Constitution, following weeks of protests that finally saw the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday. “The United Nations in Sri Lanka urges all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful transition of power in full respect for the Constitution,” said United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer, in a statement issued on Friday on behalf of the UN in Sri Lanka. She said it was “imperative that the transition of power is accompanied by broad and inclusive consultation within and outside Parliament”. Arab Summit: Biden hopes for more oil, Israeli integration, and stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons In order to convince Washington's Gulf allies to pump more oil and to include Israel in the region as part of a new axis partly motivated by shared fears over Iran, US President Joe Biden talks with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. In a joint statement published by the Saudi state news agency, the two nations stressed the significance of preventing Iran from "acquiring a nuclear weapon." China: Xi Jinping visits Xinjiang after 8 years × World turns to Stagflation from Inflation? ×

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