It's been 21 days of Russia-Ukraine conflict, and now Russia is seeking UN humanitarian resolution and calling for council votes.

Russia-Ukraine War enters day 21: Russia seeks UN humanitarian resolution

Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver a virtual address to the US Congress on Wednesday to drum up the support for Ukraine.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Zelensky to address US Congress to drum up support

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been denied permission to appeal to the UK supreme court against moves to extradite him to the United States where he could face a lifetime in prison.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denies US extradition appeal

Japanese Yen has remained under pressure and Australian dollar was bruised by latest lockdowns in china following new covid-19 outbreaks.

Australian dollar bruised by lockdown, US fed reserve set to raise rates

Oil prices have fallen more than five percent and it's the lowest level in nearly two weeks.

Oil prices falls over 5%, lowest in nearly two weeks

Tesla&nbsp;Inc hiked&nbsp;prices&nbsp;in&nbsp;China&nbsp;and the United States on Tuesday for its second increase in less than a week, after founder Elon Musk said the US&nbsp;maker of electric cars faced significant inflation pressure.

The increases come as costs of raw materials surge, worsened by a crisis over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Musk saying on Sunday that the carmaker and rocket company Space X faced pressure in areas such as raw materials and logistics.

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The company raised&nbsp;prices&nbsp;for all its models in the United States, its website showed. In&nbsp;China, it raised&nbsp;prices&nbsp;of&nbsp;some&nbsp;China-made&nbsp;Model 3 and Model Y products by about 5 per cent, soon after a hike on March 10.

Tesla&nbsp;declined to comment.

After the increases in&nbsp;China, the Model Y Long-Range vehicle costs 375,900 yuan ($58,952.68), up 18,000 yuan from March 10, when its price went up by 10,000 yuan.

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The price tag of the Model 3 Performance unit was 367,900 yuan after Tuesday's increase of 18,000 yuan, which followed an increase of 10,000 yuan five days ago.

A day earlier,&nbsp;Elon Musk has said that Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics.

The South Africa-born mogul asked about his followers' thoughts on inflation in a tweet, saying ''we are not alone.''

Watch |&nbsp;Russian economy to pay the price of Ukraine invasion

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Musk, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, also retweeted an article saying the Ukraine-Russia conflict sent commodity prices to their highest levels since 2008.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, which include a US ban on Russian oil imports, are raising prices of energy and other key commodities like wheat, fertilisers, and metals to surge.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tesla Inc hiked prices in China and the United States on Tuesday for its second increase in less than a week, after founder Elon Musk said the US maker of electric cars faced significant inflation pressure.

Tesla Inc hiked prices in China and the United States on Tuesday for its second increase in less than a week, after founder Elon Musk said the US maker of electric cars faced significant inflation pressure. The increases come as costs of raw materials surge, worsened by a crisis over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Musk saying on Sunday that the carmaker and rocket company Space X faced pressure in areas such as raw materials and logistics. Also read | Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics The company raised prices for all its models in the United States, its website showed. In China, it raised prices of some China-made Model 3 and Model Y products by about 5 per cent, soon after a hike on March 10. Tesla declined to comment. After the increases in China, the Model Y Long-Range vehicle costs 375,900 yuan ($58,952.68), up 18,000 yuan from March 10, when its price went up by 10,000 yuan. Also read | Amid environmental concerns, Tesla awaits green light to start production at German plant The price tag of the Model 3 Performance unit was 367,900 yuan after Tuesday's increase of 18,000 yuan, which followed an increase of 10,000 yuan five days ago. A day earlier, Elon Musk has said that Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics. The South Africa-born mogul asked about his followers' thoughts on inflation in a tweet, saying ''we are not alone.'' Watch | Russian economy to pay the price of Ukraine invasion Musk, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, also retweeted an article saying the Ukraine-Russia conflict sent commodity prices to their highest levels since 2008. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, which include a US ban on Russian oil imports, are raising prices of energy and other key commodities like wheat, fertilisers, and metals to surge. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla hikes China, US prices for second time within a week

The United States has threatened China over sanctions as their officials are set to hold a crucial meeting in Rome amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Jake Sullivan to meet top Chinese diplomat in Rome as the US, China set to hold crucial talks

Award-winning US Journalist Brent Renaud, who was reporting for 'Time' has been killed in an attack in Irpin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US Journalist Brent Renaud, who was reporting for 'Time' killed in an attack in Irpin

The US threatens China over sanctions ahead of crucial talks in Rome

International Center for Peacekeeping in Lviv region fired by planes from Russia. Western allies have strongly condemned the attack.

US condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian military base

In order to help Ukraine defend against invading Russian forces, the United States on Saturday said it would send additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons worth $200 million to the eastern European nation. &nbsp;

Ukrainian officials have been asking for more equipment to defend against heavy shelling by Russian forces. &nbsp;

On Saturday, US President Joe Biden authorised the additional security assistance, the White House said. &nbsp;

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The move will initiate the "immediate" shipment of fresh military equipment to Ukraine, a senior administration official said. &nbsp;

With the announcement, the total US security aid provided to Ukraine has reached $1.2 billion since January 2021 and $3.2 billion since 2014, when Russia had annexed Crimea region of Ukraine, as per senior administration officials. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden has directed that up to $200 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine's defence. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Blinken said he authorised a fourth drawdown of US defense stocks, in line with Biden's directive, "to help Ukraine meet the armored, airborne, and other threats it is facing" as the war entered a third week. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a statement, Blinken said, "The United States and our allies and partners stand in solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine in the face of the Kremlin’s aggression. The international community is united and determined to hold (Russian President Vladimir) Putin accountable." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In order to help Ukraine defend against invading Russian forces, the United States on Saturday said it would send additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons worth $200 million to the eastern European nation.

In order to help Ukraine defend against invading Russian forces, the United States on Saturday said it would send additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons worth $200 million to the eastern European nation. Ukrainian officials have been asking for more equipment to defend against heavy shelling by Russian forces. On Saturday, US President Joe Biden authorised the additional security assistance, the White House said. Also Read: As conflict intensifies, Ukrainian defenders claim to kill Russia’s third general The move will initiate the "immediate" shipment of fresh military equipment to Ukraine, a senior administration official said. With the announcement, the total US security aid provided to Ukraine has reached $1.2 billion since January 2021 and $3.2 billion since 2014, when Russia had annexed Crimea region of Ukraine, as per senior administration officials. In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden has directed that up to $200 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine's defence. Also Read: US Vice-President Kamala Harris faces flak for laughing on question over Ukrainian refugees’ fate Blinken said he authorised a fourth drawdown of US defense stocks, in line with Biden's directive, "to help Ukraine meet the armored, airborne, and other threats it is facing" as the war entered a third week. In a statement, Blinken said, "The United States and our allies and partners stand in solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine in the face of the Kremlin’s aggression. The international community is united and determined to hold (Russian President Vladimir) Putin accountable." (With inputs from agencies)

US to send weapons worth $200 million to help Ukraine fight off Russia

U.S.-India Business Council or USIBC, Atul Keshap has said that Democracies like India and US need to "stick together" amid the "tough geopolitical time" as both believe in "politics of prosperity". Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, the former top American diplomat in Delhi said, "I want democracies to work together. It's is good for freedom loving people." This is his first visit to India as President of USIBC to Delhi during which he met with top minister including external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar. He formerly served as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the United States Department of State.

Democracies need to stick together in tough geopolitical times, USIBC chief Atul Keshap

A Los Angeles-area startup founded by a veteran spaceflight robotics engineer unveiled on Thursday its full-scale, working prototype for a next-generation lunar rover that is just as fast as NASA's old "moon buggy" but is designed to do much more.

The company, Venturi Astrolab Inc, released photos and video showing its Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) vehicle riding over the rugged California desert near Death Valley National Park during a five-day field test in December.

Astrolab executives say the four-wheeled, car-sized FLEX rover is designed for use in NASA's Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the moon as early as 2025 and establishing a long-term lunar colony as a precursor to sending astronauts to Mars.

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Unlike the 1970s Apollo-era moon buggies or the current generation of robotic Mars rovers tailored for specialized tasks and experiments, FLEX is designed as an all-purpose vehicle that can be driven by astronauts or by remote control.

Built around a modular payload system inspired by conventional containerized shipping, FLEX is versatile enough to be used for exploration, cargo delivery, site construction and other logistical work on the moon, the company says.

"For humanity to truly live and operate in a sustained way off Earth, there needs to exist an efficient and economical network all the way from the launch pad to the ultimate outpost," Astrolab founder and CEO Jaret Matthews said in a statement announcing the rover's development.

Other aerospace companies have announced new lunar rover design concepts, "but so far I believe, we're the only ones who have produced a working prototype of this scale and capability," Matthews told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.

If NASA adopts FLEX and its modular payload platform for Artemis, it would become the first passenger-capable rover to ply the lunar surface since Apollo 17, the last of six original U.S. manned missions to the moon, in December 1972.

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Apollo 17's lunar roving vehicle set a moon speed record of 11 miles per hour (17.7 km/h). FLEX can move just as swiftly.

Apollo astronauts found "they spent just as much time off the ground as on it at that speed, so it's kind of a practical limit for the moon," where gravity is one-sixth that of Earth, said Matthews, a former rover engineer for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

While Apollo LRVs carried up to two astronauts seated at its controls like a car, FLEX passengers - one or two at a time - ride standing in the back, driving the vehicle with a joystick.

The rover itself, with a Jeep-like wheelbase, weighs just over 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms) but has a 3,300-pound cargo capacity, about the same as a light-duty pickup truck.

With its solar-powered batteries fully charged, the vehicle can drive two astronauts for eight hours straight and has sufficient energy capacity to survive the extreme cold of a lunar night, up to 300 hours in total darkness, at the moon's south pole, Matthews said.

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During the field test at the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area, the rover was piloted by retired Canadian astronaut and Astrolab advisory board member Chris Hadfield and MIT aerospace graduate student Michelle Lin.

Video showed the pair dressed in mock spacesuits riding on the vehicle over a sand dune and using it to set up a large, vertical solar array.

"It was huge fun to drive the FLEX," Hadfield said in the video.

A Los Angeles-area startup founded by a veteran spaceflight robotics engineer unveiled on Thursday its full-scale, working prototype for a next-generation lunar rover that is just as fast as NASA's old "moon buggy" but is designed to do much more.

A Los Angeles-area startup founded by a veteran spaceflight robotics engineer unveiled on Thursday its full-scale, working prototype for a next-generation lunar rover that is just as fast as NASA's old "moon buggy" but is designed to do much more. The company, Venturi Astrolab Inc, released photos and video showing its Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) vehicle riding over the rugged California desert near Death Valley National Park during a five-day field test in December. Astrolab executives say the four-wheeled, car-sized FLEX rover is designed for use in NASA's Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the moon as early as 2025 and establishing a long-term lunar colony as a precursor to sending astronauts to Mars. Also read | NASA finally decides to open Moon sample sealed since 1972 Unlike the 1970s Apollo-era moon buggies or the current generation of robotic Mars rovers tailored for specialized tasks and experiments, FLEX is designed as an all-purpose vehicle that can be driven by astronauts or by remote control. Built around a modular payload system inspired by conventional containerized shipping, FLEX is versatile enough to be used for exploration, cargo delivery, site construction and other logistical work on the moon, the company says. "For humanity to truly live and operate in a sustained way off Earth, there needs to exist an efficient and economical network all the way from the launch pad to the ultimate outpost," Astrolab founder and CEO Jaret Matthews said in a statement announcing the rover's development. Other aerospace companies have announced new lunar rover design concepts, "but so far I believe, we're the only ones who have produced a working prototype of this scale and capability," Matthews told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday. If NASA adopts FLEX and its modular payload platform for Artemis, it would become the first passenger-capable rover to ply the lunar surface since Apollo 17, the last of six original U.S. manned missions to the moon, in December 1972. Also read | Physicists say 'quantum gravity' could emerge from a holographic universe Apollo 17's lunar roving vehicle set a moon speed record of 11 miles per hour (17.7 km/h). FLEX can move just as swiftly. Apollo astronauts found "they spent just as much time off the ground as on it at that speed, so it's kind of a practical limit for the moon," where gravity is one-sixth that of Earth, said Matthews, a former rover engineer for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. While Apollo LRVs carried up to two astronauts seated at its controls like a car, FLEX passengers - one or two at a time - ride standing in the back, driving the vehicle with a joystick. The rover itself, with a Jeep-like wheelbase, weighs just over 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms) but has a 3,300-pound cargo capacity, about the same as a light-duty pickup truck. With its solar-powered batteries fully charged, the vehicle can drive two astronauts for eight hours straight and has sufficient energy capacity to survive the extreme cold of a lunar night, up to 300 hours in total darkness, at the moon's south pole, Matthews said. Also read | On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call. These were his first words During the field test at the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area, the rover was piloted by retired Canadian astronaut and Astrolab advisory board member Chris Hadfield and MIT aerospace graduate student Michelle Lin. Video showed the pair dressed in mock spacesuits riding on the vehicle over a sand dune and using it to set up a large, vertical solar array. "It was huge fun to drive the FLEX," Hadfield said in the video.

California startup Astrolab unveils space rover, more than a mere 'moon buggy'

Is the US or the West really concerned about Ukraine? Well, this seems to be the opportune moment to ask this crucial question. &nbsp;

At a time when Russia is enhancing its operations in Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris has reached Poland. The leader must be really concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding due to the conflict. But is she? &nbsp;

The US leader is currently facing widespread criticism after she broke into laughter on a serious question about the fate of Ukrainian refugees.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-biowarfare-labs-claim-russia-using-unsc-for-spreading-disinformation-says-us-461467">Russia using UNSC for 'spreading disinformation', says US</a>

The incident occurred when Harris and Polish President Andrzej Duda were addressing a joint press conference in Warsaw on Thursday. &nbsp;

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A reporter asked Harris that will the United States take in Ukrainian refugees, and President Duda “if you asked the United States to specifically accept more refugees?” &nbsp;

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Harris first looked at&nbsp;Duda to see if he would like to respond, and said, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." She then laughed for several seconds while standing at the podium. &nbsp;

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Duda then confirmed that Poland has indeed asked Harris to help speed up the consular process for the refugees from Ukraine. &nbsp;

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However, Harris did not answer whether the US will take any number of refugees. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Twitter, a user said, "Utterly inappropriate and unacceptable. What is there to laugh???" &nbsp;&nbsp;

More than 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine till now. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Is the US or the West really concerned about Ukraine? Well, this seems to be the opportune moment to ask this crucial question. At a time when Russia is enhancing its operations in Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris has reached Poland.

Is the US or the West really concerned about Ukraine? Well, this seems to be the opportune moment to ask this crucial question. At a time when Russia is enhancing its operations in Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris has reached Poland. The leader must be really concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding due to the conflict. But is she? The US leader is currently facing widespread criticism after she broke into laughter on a serious question about the fate of Ukrainian refugees. Also Read: Russia using UNSC for 'spreading disinformation', says US The incident occurred when Harris and Polish President Andrzej Duda were addressing a joint press conference in Warsaw on Thursday. Reporter: Can you answer this question regarding the tragedy of the Ukrainian refugees? Kamala Harris: Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha... pic.twitter.com/sTZsEA5Iuf — Dark Discourse (@DarkDiscourse) March 10, 2022 × A reporter asked Harris that will the United States take in Ukrainian refugees, and President Duda “if you asked the United States to specifically accept more refugees?” Vice President Kamala Harris laughs when asked about Ukrainian refugees fleeing from the Russian invasion. Unacceptable. https://t.co/PaUqlFKGWu — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) March 10, 2022 × Harris first looked at Duda to see if he would like to respond, and said, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." She then laughed for several seconds while standing at the podium. Also Read: In conflict, Russia violates nuclear safety principles in Ukraine, says US Duda then confirmed that Poland has indeed asked Harris to help speed up the consular process for the refugees from Ukraine. This afternoon, I met with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis in Bucharest. We reaffirmed that the United States and Romania, along with our allies and partners, stand together in opposing Russian aggression in Ukraine. NATO is united and stronger than ever. pic.twitter.com/HeyIRjS55W — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 11, 2022 × However, Harris did not answer whether the US will take any number of refugees. On Twitter, a user said, "Utterly inappropriate and unacceptable. What is there to laugh???" More than 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine till now. (With inputs from agencies)

US Vice-President Kamala Harris faces flak for laughing on question over Ukrainian refugees’ fate

In the emergency UNSC meeting, Russia has accused US of backing bioweapons program, but US denied the claim.

UNSC Meet: Russia accuses US of backing bioweapons program

WION spoke to Atul Keshap, the US-Indian business council chief. He said that people-to-people ties between India and the US are unbeatable.

WION speaks to Atul Keshap, the US-Indian business council chief

As the allegations of US-backed Ukrainian biowarfare labs grow, the United States has accused Russia of using a UN Security Council meeting on Friday for "lying and spreading disinformation". &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Russian accusations seem to have been a part of a potential false-flag operation. &nbsp;

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia was playing out a scenario put forth in the council last month by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that President Vladimir Putin would "fabricate allegations about chemical or biological weapons to justify its own violent attacks against the Ukrainian people." &nbsp;

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"The intent behind these lies seems clear, and is deeply troubling. We believe Russia could use chemical or biological agents for assassinations, as part of a staged or false-flag incident, or to support tactical military operations," she said. &nbsp;

Russia asked for the meeting to address its allegations of "biological activities" carried out by the US in Ukraine. The charge seems to have been made without any evidence and has been denied by both Washington and Kyiv. &nbsp;&nbsp;

UN disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu also told the council she was aware of reports about the allegations, and said, "The United Nations is not aware of any biological weapons programmes." &nbsp;

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"We're not going to let Russia get away with lying to the world or staining the integrity of the Security Council by using it as a venue for legitimising Putin's violence. We do not sit in this chamber to be an audience for Russia's domestic propaganda. And we should not allow Russia to abuse its permanent seat to spread disinformation and lies and pervert the purpose of the Security Council," Thomas-Greenfield said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As the allegations of US-backed Ukrainian biowarfare labs grow, the United States has accused Russia of using a UN Security Council meeting on Friday for "lying and spreading disinformation".

As the allegations of US-backed Ukrainian biowarfare labs grow, the United States has accused Russia of using a UN Security Council meeting on Friday for "lying and spreading disinformation". The Russian accusations seem to have been a part of a potential false-flag operation. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia was playing out a scenario put forth in the council last month by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that President Vladimir Putin would "fabricate allegations about chemical or biological weapons to justify its own violent attacks against the Ukrainian people." Also Read: LIVE | Ukraine war: US warns Russia could use chemical and biological weapons "The intent behind these lies seems clear, and is deeply troubling. We believe Russia could use chemical or biological agents for assassinations, as part of a staged or false-flag incident, or to support tactical military operations," she said. Russia asked for the meeting to address its allegations of "biological activities" carried out by the US in Ukraine. The charge seems to have been made without any evidence and has been denied by both Washington and Kyiv. UN disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu also told the council she was aware of reports about the allegations, and said, "The United Nations is not aware of any biological weapons programmes." Also Read | Watch: Ivan Fedorov, mayor of Ukrainian city abducted by Russian troops "We're not going to let Russia get away with lying to the world or staining the integrity of the Security Council by using it as a venue for legitimising Putin's violence. We do not sit in this chamber to be an audience for Russia's domestic propaganda. And we should not allow Russia to abuse its permanent seat to spread disinformation and lies and pervert the purpose of the Security Council," Thomas-Greenfield said. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian biowarfare labs claim: Russia using UNSC for 'spreading disinformation', says US

First, it influenced elections. Now Big Tech is directing the course of conflicts. It's pushing the western narrative & suppressing Russia's. Platforms have become battlefields, data has been weaponised. Palki Sharma Upadhyay exposes the West's monopoly on information flow.

Gravitas Plus: Why the West is winning the Information War

During a press briefing, US Vice President Kamala Harris laughed awkwardly when asked about Ukraine's refugees amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US Vice President Harris under fire for laughing when asked about Ukraine's refugees

A&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;judge on Friday blocked investigations into the parents of transgender minors, halting for the time being a controversial directive by the southern US state's governor.&nbsp;

"Victory," the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;said on Twitter.&nbsp;

"A judge has blocked Gov. Greg Abbott and TexasDFPS's unlawful actions targeting essential medical care for transgender youth," it added, referring to the state's Department of Family and Protective Services.

Judge Amy Clark ruled Abbott's directive was unconstitutional, saying transgender minors and their parents would suffer "imminent and irreparable injury" if the directive was not halted, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Abbott issued the directive late last month to the DFPS to investigate instances of minors receiving gender-affirming medication and "sex change procedures," which he argued "constitute child abuse under existing&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;law."

Texas&nbsp;Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, said he would appeal the ruling on Friday.&nbsp;

"Democrat judge tries to halt legal and necessary investigations into those trying to abuse our kids through 'trans' surgeries and prescription drugs," he wrote on Twitter.

"I'm appealing. I'll win this fight to protect our&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;children."

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The ACLU and Lambda Legal, an LGBTQ rights organization, had already managed to suspend a probe into the parents of a 16-year-old transgender girl in early March, filing a lawsuit on behalf of the mother.&nbsp;

Shortly after Abbott's directive, the mother had been suspended by her employer, the DFPS, and visited by a state investigator who sought to learn whether her child was "currently transitioning from male to female,"&nbsp;court&nbsp;documents said.

US President Joe Biden has condemned Abbott for what he called a "cynical and dangerous campaign targeting transgender children and their parents."

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Gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, much like participation by transgender athletes in sports competitions or the use of toilets according to their gender identity, is the subject of extensive debate in the United States, where many conservative states have moved to adopt restrictive regulations.

A Texas judge on Friday blocked investigations into the parents of transgender minors, halting for the time being a controversial directive by the southern US state's governor.

A Texas judge on Friday blocked investigations into the parents of transgender minors, halting for the time being a controversial directive by the southern US state's governor. "Victory," the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Texas said on Twitter. "A judge has blocked Gov. Greg Abbott and TexasDFPS's unlawful actions targeting essential medical care for transgender youth," it added, referring to the state's Department of Family and Protective Services. Judge Amy Clark ruled Abbott's directive was unconstitutional, saying transgender minors and their parents would suffer "imminent and irreparable injury" if the directive was not halted, the Houston Chronicle reported. Also read | US Vice-President Kamala Harris faces flak for laughing on question over Ukrainian refugees’ fate Abbott issued the directive late last month to the DFPS to investigate instances of minors receiving gender-affirming medication and "sex change procedures," which he argued "constitute child abuse under existing Texas law." Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, said he would appeal the ruling on Friday. "Democrat judge tries to halt legal and necessary investigations into those trying to abuse our kids through 'trans' surgeries and prescription drugs," he wrote on Twitter. "I'm appealing. I'll win this fight to protect our Texas children." Also read | US spy agency probes sabotage of satellite internet during Russian invasion: Sources The ACLU and Lambda Legal, an LGBTQ rights organization, had already managed to suspend a probe into the parents of a 16-year-old transgender girl in early March, filing a lawsuit on behalf of the mother. Shortly after Abbott's directive, the mother had been suspended by her employer, the DFPS, and visited by a state investigator who sought to learn whether her child was "currently transitioning from male to female," court documents said. US President Joe Biden has condemned Abbott for what he called a "cynical and dangerous campaign targeting transgender children and their parents." Watch | UNSC Meet: Russia accuses US of backing bioweapons program Gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, much like participation by transgender athletes in sports competitions or the use of toilets according to their gender identity, is the subject of extensive debate in the United States, where many conservative states have moved to adopt restrictive regulations.

Texas court suspends investigations of parents of transgender minors

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

With the conflict intensifying, the United States has accused Russia of violating nuclear safety principles in Ukraine on Friday. &nbsp;

It has also demanded that Moscow’s invading forces stop firing on nuclear power plants. &nbsp;&nbsp;

But the US has also added that there were no signs of any radiological release yet. &nbsp;

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In a Twitter post, US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that radiation monitors in much of Ukraine were still functioning although the United States was concerned by lack of data from safeguards monitors at Chernobyl or Zaporizhzhia. &nbsp;

Although both the sites are under control of Russian forces, they are being operated by Ukrainian staff in conditions that endanger the safety of the facilities, as per the International Atomic Energy Agency. &nbsp;

"We remain concerned about Russia’s reckless actions and violations of nuclear safety principles. We are monitoring reports of damage to a research facility in Kharkiv. Near-term safety risk is low, but the continued Russian firing on nuclear facilities must cease," Granholm said. &nbsp;

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The US could not confirm reports about power being restored at Chernobyl, Granholm said. &nbsp;

On Thursday, Russia’s energy ministry said that Belarusian specialists restored electricity supply at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. With the conflict intensifying, the United States has accused Russia of violating nuclear safety principles in Ukraine on Friday. It has also demanded that Moscow’s invading forces stop firing on nuclear power plants. But the US has also added that there were no signs of any radiological release yet. Also Read: Russia using UNSC for 'spreading disinformation', says US In a Twitter post, US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that radiation monitors in much of Ukraine were still functioning although the United States was concerned by lack of data from safeguards monitors at Chernobyl or Zaporizhzhia. Although both the sites are under control of Russian forces, they are being operated by Ukrainian staff in conditions that endanger the safety of the facilities, as per the International Atomic Energy Agency. "We remain concerned about Russia’s reckless actions and violations of nuclear safety principles. We are monitoring reports of damage to a research facility in Kharkiv. Near-term safety risk is low, but the continued Russian firing on nuclear facilities must cease," Granholm said. Also Read: White House briefs TikTokers on Ukraine as information war heats up The US could not confirm reports about power being restored at Chernobyl, Granholm said. On Thursday, Russia’s energy ministry said that Belarusian specialists restored electricity supply at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. (With inputs from agencies)

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What all can you imagine in a car? Well, just have a wild guess. A helipad or a swimming pool? &nbsp;

No, right? But the truth is that it is possible or should we say has been made possible. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A super limo named "The American Dream", which measures 30.54 metres (100 feet and 1.50 inches), has numerous unimaginable things, as per Guinness World Records. &nbsp;

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This world's longest car has been restored to its full glory. It has now broken its own record as well. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Guinness World Records has posted information and photo of the restored car on its website and social media platforms. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In 1986, the car was originally built by car customiser Jay Ohrberg in California's Burbank, as per Guinness World Records. At that time, it measured around 60 feet. It had 26 wheels and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear. &nbsp;

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After few modifications, the car has been extended to 30.5 metres. This car is based on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado limousines and can be driven from both ends. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The vehicle has been built in two sections and joined in the middle by a hinge for turning tight corners. &nbsp;

It can fit more than 75 people. It has a mini-golf course, helipad, swimming pool, etc. So, it offers a ride in the lap of luxury. &nbsp;

"The helipad is structurally mounted to the vehicle with steel brackets underneath and can hold up to five thousand pounds," Michael Manning, who was involved in restoration of "The American Dream", told Guinness World Records.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

What all can you imagine in a car? Well, just have a wild guess. A helipad or a swimming pool? No, right? But the truth is that it is possible or should we say has been made possible.

What all can you imagine in a car? Well, just have a wild guess. A helipad or a swimming pool? No, right? But the truth is that it is possible or should we say has been made possible. A super limo named "The American Dream", which measures 30.54 metres (100 feet and 1.50 inches), has numerous unimaginable things, as per Guinness World Records. Also Read | US: In a strange discovery, a mummified body found inside wall of a convention centre This world's longest car has been restored to its full glory. It has now broken its own record as well. Guinness World Records has posted information and photo of the restored car on its website and social media platforms. × In 1986, the car was originally built by car customiser Jay Ohrberg in California's Burbank, as per Guinness World Records. At that time, it measured around 60 feet. It had 26 wheels and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear. Equipped with a swimming pool, golf putting green and a helipad. — Guinness World Records (@GWR) March 10, 2022 × After few modifications, the car has been extended to 30.5 metres. This car is based on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado limousines and can be driven from both ends. Also Read: US Vice-President Kamala Harris faces flak for laughing on question over Ukrainian refugees’ fate The vehicle has been built in two sections and joined in the middle by a hinge for turning tight corners. It can fit more than 75 people. It has a mini-golf course, helipad, swimming pool, etc. So, it offers a ride in the lap of luxury. "The helipad is structurally mounted to the vehicle with steel brackets underneath and can hold up to five thousand pounds," Michael Manning, who was involved in restoration of "The American Dream", told Guinness World Records. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Biden administration has warned on Thursday that North Korea is preparing for a full-range test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It could come soon. &nbsp;

The two missile launches carried out in recent weeks by the country were test firings for a powerful new long-range ICBM. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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The tests seem to be of a missile, which is reportedly larger than an ICBM launched by North Korea in 2017. It was assessed to be capable of reaching the United States. &nbsp;

According to a senior administration official on the condition of anonymity on Thursday, American missile defense and reconnaissance forces in the Pacific have been placed in a state of "enhanced readiness" in preparation for a full-range test. &nbsp;

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The March 4 and February 26 launches have been claimed by North Korea to be carried out to test cameras to be installed on a future spy satellite. &nbsp;

Several UN Security Council resolutions prohibit North Korea from firing ICBMs. On Friday, the US will announce a new round of sanctions, which will look to make it more difficult for the country to access technology needed for its weapons programmes, the official said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Biden administration has warned on Thursday that North Korea is preparing for a full-range test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It could come soon.

The Biden administration has warned on Thursday that North Korea is preparing for a full-range test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It could come soon. The two missile launches carried out in recent weeks by the country were test firings for a powerful new long-range ICBM. Also Read: Japan PM congratulates South Korea's President-elect Yoon, looks for improvement in ties The tests seem to be of a missile, which is reportedly larger than an ICBM launched by North Korea in 2017. It was assessed to be capable of reaching the United States. According to a senior administration official on the condition of anonymity on Thursday, American missile defense and reconnaissance forces in the Pacific have been placed in a state of "enhanced readiness" in preparation for a full-range test. Also Read: US says Ukraine needs surface-to-air missiles, not fighter jets, to fight 'formidable' Russian air force The March 4 and February 26 launches have been claimed by North Korea to be carried out to test cameras to be installed on a future spy satellite. Several UN Security Council resolutions prohibit North Korea from firing ICBMs. On Friday, the US will announce a new round of sanctions, which will look to make it more difficult for the country to access technology needed for its weapons programmes, the official said. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea preparing for new long-range ICBM’s full-range test, says US

Russia has called an emergency UNSC meeting on biological weapons. It also claimed that the United States is making bio-weapons.

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North Korea will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites in coming years to provide real-time information on military actions by the United States and its allies. However, US, South Korea suspect ICBM tests.

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In a recent discovery, a mummified body was found in the walls of a convention centre in Oakland. The discovery was made at the old Henry J. Kaiser convention centre. The same building had closed in 2005.&nbsp;

As per the Alameda county sheriff's office, a construction worker found the body on the west side of the building near the concert hall. It was behind drywall and between two concrete pillars.&nbsp;

Ever since then, the police is trying to untangle the person’s identity and how it ended between the walls.&nbsp;

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Lt Frederick Shavies of the Oakland police department in an official update said, "Markings and biological evidence at the top of the opening indicate the victim may have been deceased near the top and over time his body slowly decayed and slipped toward the bottom of the cavity space."

The officials believe that the person was an adult male based on bone structure and anatomy. The coroner, however, will rely on dental records, and preserved fingerprints.&nbsp;

No obvious or unnatural trauma was found indicating foul play, nor were the victim's hands, feet, or other body parts bound,” Shavies said. He further said that the remains show no sign of harm.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a recent discovery, a mummified body was found in the walls of a convention centre in Oakland. The discovery was made at the old Henry J. Kaiser convention centre.

In a recent discovery, a mummified body was found in the walls of a convention centre in Oakland. The discovery was made at the old Henry J. Kaiser convention centre. The same building had closed in 2005. As per the Alameda county sheriff's office, a construction worker found the body on the west side of the building near the concert hall. It was behind drywall and between two concrete pillars. Ever since then, the police is trying to untangle the person’s identity and how it ended between the walls. Also read | Pics: Even after two years, COVID-19 still torments the entire world Lt Frederick Shavies of the Oakland police department in an official update said, "Markings and biological evidence at the top of the opening indicate the victim may have been deceased near the top and over time his body slowly decayed and slipped toward the bottom of the cavity space." The officials believe that the person was an adult male based on bone structure and anatomy. The coroner, however, will rely on dental records, and preserved fingerprints. No obvious or unnatural trauma was found indicating foul play, nor were the victim's hands, feet, or other body parts bound,” Shavies said. He further said that the remains show no sign of harm. (With inputs from agencies)

US: In a strange discovery, a mummified body found inside wall of a convention centre

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict deepening with every hour, the fight seems to have reached the UN Security Council. &nbsp;

On Friday, the forum, UNSC, will discuss what Russia claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine." &nbsp;

The meeting has been scheduled for 10 am EST, confirmed diplomats, while speaking on condition of anonymity before an official announcement. &nbsp;

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In a tweet on Thursday from its first deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyansky, Russia had requested the meeting. &nbsp;

This comes as the accusation, which was made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has been rejected by the US officials. &nbsp;

As per the accusation, Ukraine was running chemical and biological labs with US support. &nbsp;

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki called Russia's claim "preposterous." On Wednesday, Psaki warned that Russia may use chemical or biological weapons against Ukraine, the neighbour&nbsp;it has invaded. &nbsp;

"This is all an obvious ploy by Russia to try to justify its further premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine," Psaki tweeted. &nbsp;

But another Russian deputy UN ambassador, Dmitry Chumakov, repeated the accusation on Wednesday, urging Western media to cover "the news about secret biological laboratories in Ukraine." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict deepening with every hour, the fight seems to have reached the UN Security Council. On Friday, the forum, UNSC, will discuss what Russia claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine.

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict deepening with every hour, the fight seems to have reached the UN Security Council. On Friday, the forum, UNSC, will discuss what Russia claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine." The meeting has been scheduled for 10 am EST, confirmed diplomats, while speaking on condition of anonymity before an official announcement. Also Read: In a heart-warming gesture, Polish citizens leave essentials at border for Ukrainian refugees In a tweet on Thursday from its first deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyansky, Russia had requested the meeting. This comes as the accusation, which was made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has been rejected by the US officials. As per the accusation, Ukraine was running chemical and biological labs with US support. Also Read | 'Laughable': US denies Russian accusations of biowarfare labs in Ukraine White House press secretary Jen Psaki called Russia's claim "preposterous." On Wednesday, Psaki warned that Russia may use chemical or biological weapons against Ukraine, the neighbour it has invaded. "This is all an obvious ploy by Russia to try to justify its further premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine," Psaki tweeted. But another Russian deputy UN ambassador, Dmitry Chumakov, repeated the accusation on Wednesday, urging Western media to cover "the news about secret biological laboratories in Ukraine." (With inputs from agencies)

UN Security Council to discuss Russian claim of US-backed biowarfare labs in Ukraine

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The claims and counter claims over several developments in Ukraine seem to be rife in the world nowadays. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Wednesday, the United States denied the Russian accusations about Washington operating biowarfare labs in Ukraine. It called the claims "laughable". &nbsp;

It further suggested that Moscow, instead, may be laying the groundwork to use a biological or chemical weapon. &nbsp;

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Russia has been repeatedly accusing the United States of working with Ukrainian laboratories to develop biological weapons for several years. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This assertion was again made on Wednesday by foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. &nbsp;

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday, "The Russian accusations are absurd, they are laughable and you know, in the words of my Irish Catholic grandfather, a bunch of malarkey. There's nothing to it. It's classic Russian propaganda." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a statement released on Wednesday, State Department spokesman Ned Price said Russia "is inventing false pretexts in an attempt to justify its own horrific actions in Ukraine." &nbsp;

On Twitter, White House press secretary Jen Psaki, citing what she called Russia's "false claims", said, "It’s Russia that has a long and well-documented track record of using chemical weapons, including in attempted assassinations and poisoning of Putin’s political enemies like Alexey Navalny." &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The claims and counter claims over several developments in Ukraine seem to be rife in the world nowadays. On Wednesday, the United States denied the Russian accusations about Washington operating biowarfare labs in Ukraine. It called the claims "laughable". It further suggested that Moscow, instead, may be laying the groundwork to use a biological or chemical weapon. Also Read | 35,000 escape from Ukraine's besieged cities: Zelensky Russia has been repeatedly accusing the United States of working with Ukrainian laboratories to develop biological weapons for several years. This assertion was again made on Wednesday by foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday, "The Russian accusations are absurd, they are laughable and you know, in the words of my Irish Catholic grandfather, a bunch of malarkey. There's nothing to it. It's classic Russian propaganda." Also Read: After Putin's attack on Ukraine, Australia to increase its troops to 80,000 In a statement released on Wednesday, State Department spokesman Ned Price said Russia "is inventing false pretexts in an attempt to justify its own horrific actions in Ukraine." On Twitter, White House press secretary Jen Psaki, citing what she called Russia's "false claims", said, "It’s Russia that has a long and well-documented track record of using chemical weapons, including in attempted assassinations and poisoning of Putin’s political enemies like Alexey Navalny." (With inputs from agencies)

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