Three young children and three staff members were killed in Nashville on 27th of March. When a heavily armed former student carried out a meticulously planned attack at a private elementary school. The 28-year-old attacker, who identified as a transgender, was shot dead by police. Even though the motive has not yet been ascertained, the attacker was said to be under doctor's care for 'emotional disorder'. America is, once again, stunned and is left numb by the bloodshed at a school campus. Mohammed Saleh explores the gun-violence epidemic that is tearing America's soul.

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In the last 6 months, China has launched dozens of low earth orbit satellites. It begs an obvious question: what are low earth orbit satellites? & Why is China suddenly sending so many of them into space? The Americans claim, China is using its low earth orbit satellites to spy on United States' military installations. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details of China's plans to build the world's biggest surveillance system.

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Donald Trump, the former US president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to Stormy Daniels.

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The long-awaited charges against Donald Trump centering on hush money payments to suppress damaging news stories ahead of the 2016 election revealed few new details about a case that prosecutors have probed on and off for five years. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Tuesday that Trump made false records in his family real estate company's books to conceal that he reimbursed his personal lawyer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 hush money payment before the 2016 election to a woman who says she had an affair with him.

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Stormy Daniels is not the only woman hush money payments were made to on Donald Trump's behalf, according to background documents presented in the indictment of the former president.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (April 5) bluntly accused the United States and the European Union of being responsible for strain in relations with Russia. He made the accusation in front of the respective ambassadors during a ceremony in Kremlin. Russian&nbsp;ties with the West have seen dramatic deterioration since Russian invasion of Ukraine last year.

The EU and US ambassadors were among 17 who formally presented their diplomatic credentials to Putin at a televised ceremony in the Kremlin.

Putin told new US ambassador Lynne Tracy that US&nbsp;support for a revolution in Ukraine in 2014 had led to the current situation where Russia and Ukraine were in conflict.

He said relations were in "a deep crisis" that was "based on fundamentally different approaches to the formation of the modern world order".

"Dear Madam Ambassador, I know you may not agree, but I cannot but say that the United States' use ... of such tools as support for the so-called 'colour revolutions', support in this regard for the coup in Kyiv in 2014, ultimately led to today's Ukrainian crisis," Putin said.

Putin took a similar line with the new EU ambassador, Roland Galharague, who took up his position in September, telling him that "the European Union initiated a geopolitical confrontation with Russia".

Putin also accused the West of staging terror attacks in Russia.

"There are grounds to assert that the potential of third countries, Western intelligence services is being used to stage sabotage and terrorist attacks," Putin said without providing any evidence.

During his speech, Putin also urged Denmark to support Russian proposal of an independent international commission to investigate the blasts that ruptured the Nord Stream undersea pipelines. Nord Stream pipelines bring natural gas from Russia to Germany. &nbsp;

Putin also stressed that Russia was open to constructive partnership with every country and would not isolate itself, despite the complex situation in the world.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (April 5) bluntly accused the United States and the European Union of being responsible for strain in relations with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (April 5) bluntly accused the United States and the European Union of being responsible for strain in relations with Russia. He made the accusation in front of the respective ambassadors during a ceremony in Kremlin. Russian ties with the West have seen dramatic deterioration since Russian invasion of Ukraine last year. The EU and US ambassadors were among 17 who formally presented their diplomatic credentials to Putin at a televised ceremony in the Kremlin. Putin told new US ambassador Lynne Tracy that US support for a revolution in Ukraine in 2014 had led to the current situation where Russia and Ukraine were in conflict. He said relations were in "a deep crisis" that was "based on fundamentally different approaches to the formation of the modern world order". "Dear Madam Ambassador, I know you may not agree, but I cannot but say that the United States' use ... of such tools as support for the so-called 'colour revolutions', support in this regard for the coup in Kyiv in 2014, ultimately led to today's Ukrainian crisis," Putin said. Putin took a similar line with the new EU ambassador, Roland Galharague, who took up his position in September, telling him that "the European Union initiated a geopolitical confrontation with Russia". Putin also accused the West of staging terror attacks in Russia. "There are grounds to assert that the potential of third countries, Western intelligence services is being used to stage sabotage and terrorist attacks," Putin said without providing any evidence. During his speech, Putin also urged Denmark to support Russian proposal of an independent international commission to investigate the blasts that ruptured the Nord Stream undersea pipelines. Nord Stream pipelines bring natural gas from Russia to Germany. Putin also stressed that Russia was open to constructive partnership with every country and would not isolate itself, despite the complex situation in the world. (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 ×

You are responsible for strained relations, Putin tells US and EU

The US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has will meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California in California on Wednesday despite Beijing's warnings.

US House speaker McCarthy to meet Taiwan President Tsai in California

Former US President Donald Trump appeared in court on Tuesday where he was formally charged in a criminal case related to hush payments from 2016. After being processed by prosecutors, he was taken to the courtroom to face Judge where he pleaded not guilty to all 34 felony counts which include falsifying business records.

Trump pleads 'not guilty' to 34 felony counts inside a packed courtroom | WION Dispatch

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to a porn star.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts in hush money case

Despite warnings from China, US house speaker McCarthy is scheduled to meet Taiwanese President Tsai in California. The meeting will take place outside LA comes on what is technically a stop-over for President Tsai, who is on a 10-day trip to Latin America.

US House Speaker McCarthy to meet Taiwan's President Tsai amid threats from China | World News| WION

Former President Donald Trump reportedly entered a plea of not guilty in Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and conspiracy, in the first criminal prosecution of a former president in U.S. history.

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 counts of Falsifying Business Records and Conspiracy

Donald Trump arraigned by court, pleads not guilty

Former President Donald Trump surrendered on Tuesday at a local court here, making history as the first former holder of the US’ highest office to be arrested.

Donald Trump becomes first former US President to be arrested

Former US President Donald Trump arrested on criminal charges

The matter of the Chinese spy balloon that flew across the United States in February this year refuses to die down. A media house has reported that the balloon gathered intelligence from several US military sites and transmitted it back to Beijing in real-time. Beijing had said at the time that the balloon was a weather ship blown astray and entered the US airspace by mistake.

Chinese spy balloon: Pentagon says 'can't confirm' if Beijing collected real-time intel data

Donald Trump, the former US president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, will appear in court on Tuesday to be fingerprinted, photographed and formally charged in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.

Former President Trump to surrender to prosecutors ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, will appear in court on Tuesday to be fingerprinted, photographed and formally charged in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.

Donald Trump to surrender for arraignment on criminal charges in Manhattan

U.S. Former President Donald Trump's son-in-law has received hundreds of millions from the Arab world. Democrats have called Kushner out on his ties with the Gulf Nations. Is the Arab World betting on Trump's return as President? Molly Gambhir reports.

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British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday in the United States after failing to secure new investment.

Richard Branson's Virgin orbit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

You only need to purchase your tickets through Google Flights to take advantage of the company's new price guarantee program, which will assist customers in the event that ticket prices change after the purchase.

Google set to undertake cost-cutting measures for its flight pilot program in US

The United States Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a multi-year production contract for joint air to ground missiles and hellfire missiles. The overall contract value, including follow-on awards, is close to 4.5 billion US Dollars. One of the first multi-year awards for precision weapons, the 439 million dollar agreement is part of the Pentagon's effort to stockpile weapons to isolate China.

Lockheed Martin lands multi-year $4.5 billion missile deal

US factory activity took a significant hit in March, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of manufacturing activity.

The reading decreased to 46.3, well below the median estimate of 47.5, the lowest level since May 2020. A reading below 50 indicates contraction, and last month’s reading was the worst since 2009, even if the pandemic is ignored.

The manufacturing sector faces challenges, including rising interest rates, growing recession fears, and tighter lending conditions.

These factors are starting to weigh on business investment and exacerbate the demand challenges the sector already faces as households continue to shift more of their discretionary spending toward services.

The new orders index deteriorated in March to 44.3, and the production gauge, while improving from a month earlier, remained in contraction territory.

Timothy Fiore, the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee chair, believes that new orders have remained sluggish as manufacturing continues.

However, given the pretext of price volatility, future demand remains uncertainThe employment measure fell for a third month to 46.9, indicating headcount declined in the month, with factories implementing hiring freezes and laying off workers.

The government’s employment report will be released on Friday and will provide a more comprehensive picture of the job market in the month.

Twelve industries reported contraction in March, led by furniture, nonmetallic mineral products, and textiles, while six sectors expanded.

Supplier deliveries quickened, and the gauge fell to a 14-year low on the back of subdued demand, helping to alleviate any lingering strains in supply chains.

According to statistics released last week, a key inflation indicator frequently watched by Federal Reserve officials increased at a slower rate in February.

The measure of prices paid for materials also showed dropping costs. The service sector of the economy has experienced particularly obstinate price pressure.

Overall, the data indicates the manufacturing industry is grappling with serious issues.

With recession fears on board and stricter lending standards, concerns remain largely staggering. Even while some industries are growing, the overall image is one of contraction and uncertainty, and many businesses are still attempting to catch up on backlogs and past-due deliveries.

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US factory activity took a significant hit in March, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of manufacturing activity. The reading decreased to 46.

US factory activity took a significant hit in March, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of manufacturing activity. The reading decreased to 46.3, well below the median estimate of 47.5, the lowest level since May 2020. A reading below 50 indicates contraction, and last month’s reading was the worst since 2009, even if the pandemic is ignored. The manufacturing sector faces challenges, including rising interest rates, growing recession fears, and tighter lending conditions. These factors are starting to weigh on business investment and exacerbate the demand challenges the sector already faces as households continue to shift more of their discretionary spending toward services. The new orders index deteriorated in March to 44.3, and the production gauge, while improving from a month earlier, remained in contraction territory. Timothy Fiore, the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee chair, believes that new orders have remained sluggish as manufacturing continues. However, given the pretext of price volatility, future demand remains uncertainThe employment measure fell for a third month to 46.9, indicating headcount declined in the month, with factories implementing hiring freezes and laying off workers. The government’s employment report will be released on Friday and will provide a more comprehensive picture of the job market in the month. Twelve industries reported contraction in March, led by furniture, nonmetallic mineral products, and textiles, while six sectors expanded. Supplier deliveries quickened, and the gauge fell to a 14-year low on the back of subdued demand, helping to alleviate any lingering strains in supply chains. According to statistics released last week, a key inflation indicator frequently watched by Federal Reserve officials increased at a slower rate in February. The measure of prices paid for materials also showed dropping costs. The service sector of the economy has experienced particularly obstinate price pressure. Overall, the data indicates the manufacturing industry is grappling with serious issues. With recession fears on board and stricter lending standards, concerns remain largely staggering. Even while some industries are growing, the overall image is one of contraction and uncertainty, and many businesses are still attempting to catch up on backlogs and past-due deliveries. 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 ×

US factory gauge falls to lowest since 2020, indicates imminent recession

A factory gauge based on business data revealed that manufacturing output in the United States fell for the fifth consecutive month in March, reaching its lowest level in three years.

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