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<p>According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there are more than 6,500 non-indigenous species in the country&nbsp;and one more has joined the list, “super pigs” from their neighbouring country Canada. Otherwise known as wild pigs, this invasive species had already been wreaking havoc in the North American region by eating crops, spreading diseases and even killing deers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What are these so-called "super pigs"?</strong></p>

<p>According to a report by the Guardian, these super pigs&nbsp;are a result of cross-breeding domestic pigs with wild boars and are said to be “incredibly intelligent, highly elusive” creatures. The crossbreed was created in Canada to help pigs withstand the country’s subzero temperatures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Field and Stream, Dr Ryan Brook, who leads the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Wild Pig Research Project, said this hybridisation in the 1980s resulted in bigger super pigs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, the animals with larger bodies “survive the cold better and have better reproduction in those conditions.” According to Brook, in the 2000s after the market for farmed boars dropped many escaped their enclosures and now roam approximately 620,000 square miles in Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They are “easily the worst invasive large mammal on the planet”, said Brook to the Guardian, in a separate interview. He added, “They’re incredibly intelligent. They’re highly elusive, and also when there’s any pressure on them, especially if people start hunting them, they become almost completely nocturnal”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was not until recently their population exploded in part due to their extraordinarily high reproductive rate. One of the pigs they found was said to weigh more than 300 kg, as per Brook. At the time, when these super pigs escaped their enclosures, experts thought they would not survive the Canadian winter and eventually freeze to death.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the cold was not a problem for them as they survived it by tunnelling the snow and using “their razor-sharp tusks” to cut down a plant called cattails and line the bottom of this cave as a “nice warm insulating layer,” said Brook to the Guardian. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The US has a swine problem</strong></p>

<p>These super pigs that are poised to enter&nbsp;the US come at a time when the country is already dealing with a swine invasion of its own. This has cost the country close to $1.5 billion in damages with around six million of them in the US, as per government estimates, reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The US has a 400-plus year history with invasive wild pigs, but we didn’t have any here until the early 1980s,” Brook told Field and Stream. According to the report, so far, the invasive species has largely proliferated in states like California and Texas but they have since started thriving in Canada and may soon spread to northern states like North Dakota, Montana, Michigan, and Minnesota.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We see direct competition for our native species for food,” said Michael Marlow, the US Department of Agriculture official to the Guardian. He added that these pigs are “accomplished predators” with the male of the species having long tusks capable of hunting young fawns, turkeys and potentially quail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Until a few decades ago, the pig’s existence was not an issue, said Marlow, but soon officials began noting an explosion in their population. He attributed this to the illegal smuggling of pigs by hunters who were “drugged and moved around, not always legally, and dropped in areas to allow the populations to develop”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Brook told Field and Stream there is a high chance the pigs have already entered the US. “We have documented pig occurrences less than 10 miles from the US border. Quite honestly, I think there have already been some in Manitoba going into North Dakota for the last five or six years”, said the Canadian researcher. He added, there is a “real risk of pigs moving south into the US”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Why is this concerning?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>These super pigs “feed on anything. They gobble up tons and tons of goslings and ducklings in the spring. They can take down a whitetail deer, even an adult,” said Brook, as per Field and Stream. Furthermore, they create a lot of environmental damage like eating crops grown by farmers, destroying trees, and even polluting water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pigs are also said to be capable carriers of viruses such as flu, which are transmittable to humans. Similarly, Marlow said that these pose “a human health and safety risk”. There is also a risk of a potential impact of a pig-borne disease like African swine fever. In 2018 and 2019, the disease reportedly killed more than 30 per cent of the 400 million pigs in China.&nbsp;<br />
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<b>Mitigating the issue</b></p>

<p>Marlow, who is also assistant program manager for the US agriculture department’s National Feral Swine Damage Management Program said, his team has managed to eradicate pigs in seven states over the past decade, as per the Guardian. However, there is little hope to get rid of the swine completely, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Echoing a similar sentiment, Brook told Field and Stream that there are no definitive population estimates and it is too late to get rid of these super pigs in Canada. However, they are working to mitigate the issue and one of the most effective control strategies was ground-trapping sounders (a herd of wild swine). His team uses what he called the “Judas pig” method where one pig is captured and fitted with a GPS collar and released into the wild in hope that it would lead them to a sounder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The idea is that you go and find that collared animal, remove any pigs that are with it, and in ideal world then let it go again and it will just continue to find more and more pigs,” said Brook to the Guardian. Brook also said that hunting them is not effective so the most important thing people can do is to alert authorities, reported Field and Stream.&nbsp;</p>

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According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there are more than 6,500 non-indigenous species in the country and one more has joined the list, “super pigs” from their neighbouring country Canada.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there are more than 6,500 non-indigenous species in the country and one more has joined the list, “super pigs” from their neighbouring country Canada. Otherwise known as wild pigs, this invasive species had already been wreaking havoc in the North American region by eating crops, spreading diseases and even killing deers. What are these so-called "super pigs"? According to a report by the Guardian, these super pigs are a result of cross-breeding domestic pigs with wild boars and are said to be “incredibly intelligent, highly elusive” creatures. The crossbreed was created in Canada to help pigs withstand the country’s subzero temperatures. In an interview with Field and Stream, Dr Ryan Brook, who leads the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Wild Pig Research Project, said this hybridisation in the 1980s resulted in bigger super pigs. He added, the animals with larger bodies “survive the cold better and have better reproduction in those conditions.” According to Brook, in the 2000s after the market for farmed boars dropped many escaped their enclosures and now roam approximately 620,000 square miles in Canada. They are “easily the worst invasive large mammal on the planet”, said Brook to the Guardian, in a separate interview. He added, “They’re incredibly intelligent. They’re highly elusive, and also when there’s any pressure on them, especially if people start hunting them, they become almost completely nocturnal”. It was not until recently their population exploded in part due to their extraordinarily high reproductive rate. One of the pigs they found was said to weigh more than 300 kg, as per Brook. At the time, when these super pigs escaped their enclosures, experts thought they would not survive the Canadian winter and eventually freeze to death. Got pigs? This is from SW Manitoba from a few days ago. Invasive wild pigs are doing extremely well with the relatively mild winter we've had so far. Some people are seeing fewer because the pigs aren't coming to feed and bait like they normally do when its -35C!. @agbiousask pic.twitter.com/emtcqBnb0c — Ryan Brook 🇨🇦 Chairman of the Boar 🐗🇨🇦 (@RyanKBrook) February 14, 2023 × However, the cold was not a problem for them as they survived it by tunnelling the snow and using “their razor-sharp tusks” to cut down a plant called cattails and line the bottom of this cave as a “nice warm insulating layer,” said Brook to the Guardian. The US has a swine problem These super pigs that are poised to enter the US come at a time when the country is already dealing with a swine invasion of its own. This has cost the country close to $1.5 billion in damages with around six million of them in the US, as per government estimates, reported by the Guardian. “The US has a 400-plus year history with invasive wild pigs, but we didn’t have any here until the early 1980s,” Brook told Field and Stream. According to the report, so far, the invasive species has largely proliferated in states like California and Texas but they have since started thriving in Canada and may soon spread to northern states like North Dakota, Montana, Michigan, and Minnesota. “We see direct competition for our native species for food,” said Michael Marlow, the US Department of Agriculture official to the Guardian. He added that these pigs are “accomplished predators” with the male of the species having long tusks capable of hunting young fawns, turkeys and potentially quail. Until a few decades ago, the pig’s existence was not an issue, said Marlow, but soon officials began noting an explosion in their population. He attributed this to the illegal smuggling of pigs by hunters who were “drugged and moved around, not always legally, and dropped in areas to allow the populations to develop”. Meanwhile, Brook told Field and Stream there is a high chance the pigs have already entered the US. “We have documented pig occurrences less than 10 miles from the US border. Quite honestly, I think there have already been some in Manitoba going into North Dakota for the last five or six years”, said the Canadian researcher. He added, there is a “real risk of pigs moving south into the US”. Why is this concerning? These super pigs “feed on anything. They gobble up tons and tons of goslings and ducklings in the spring. They can take down a whitetail deer, even an adult,” said Brook, as per Field and Stream. Furthermore, they create a lot of environmental damage like eating crops grown by farmers, destroying trees, and even polluting water. Pigs are also said to be capable carriers of viruses such as flu, which are transmittable to humans. Similarly, Marlow said that these pose “a human health and safety risk”. There is also a risk of a potential impact of a pig-borne disease like African swine fever. In 2018 and 2019, the disease reportedly killed more than 30 per cent of the 400 million pigs in China. Mitigating the issue Marlow, who is also assistant program manager for the US agriculture department’s National Feral Swine Damage Management Program said, his team has managed to eradicate pigs in seven states over the past decade, as per the Guardian. However, there is little hope to get rid of the swine completely, he added. Echoing a similar sentiment, Brook told Field and Stream that there are no definitive population estimates and it is too late to get rid of these super pigs in Canada. However, they are working to mitigate the issue and one of the most effective control strategies was ground-trapping sounders (a herd of wild swine). His team uses what he called the “Judas pig” method where one pig is captured and fitted with a GPS collar and released into the wild in hope that it would lead them to a sounder. “The idea is that you go and find that collared animal, remove any pigs that are with it, and in ideal world then let it go again and it will just continue to find more and more pigs,” said Brook to the Guardian. Brook also said that hunting them is not effective so the most important thing people can do is to alert authorities, reported Field and Stream. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>It has been decades since the wild pigs have been affecting flora and fauna in the US. They gobble up crops, spread disease and even go on a killing spree of deer and elk. Now, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has informed that other non-indigenous species of pigs have been spotted in the country. They are being called “super pigs” and are expected to come to the US from the neighbouring country Canada. They are also known as wild pigs and have invasive tendencies that cause significant damage to crops. &nbsp;The survey described these pigs as “incredibly intelligent, highly elusive beasts” who can even survive extremely cold climates by tunnelling under snow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This sudden emergence of the so-called super pig is a result of cross-breeding domestic pigs with wild boars. This has now become a headache for the US which is already facing a swine invasion. &nbsp;Pigs are actually not native to the US but have brought havoc in recent decades to the country. The government estimates that the country’s approximately 6 million wild or feral pigs cause a loss of $ 1.5 billion every year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Ryan Brook, who leads the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Wild Pig Research Project, said that this hybridisation in the 1980s resulted in bigger super pigs, in an interview with Field and Stream.</p>

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<p>Animals with larger bodies “survive the cold better and have better reproduction in those conditions", he explained adding, “They’re incredibly intelligent. They’re highly elusive, and also when there’s any pressure on them, especially if people start hunting them, they become almost completely nocturnal”.</p>

<p>In some parts of the US, this problem has grown to such levels that a whole hog hunting industry has been opened up. People are ready to pay thousands of dollars to mow down boar and sow with machine guns. This extreme impact of the pigs was first experienced in the US in the 16th century and has been very much negative since then.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We see direct competition for our native species for food,” said Michael Marlow, assistant program manager for the Department of Agriculture’s national feral swine damage management program.</p>

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<p>“However, pigs have also accomplished predators. They’ll opportunistically come upon a hidden animal, and the males have long tusks, so they’re very capable of running and grabbing one with their mouth. They’ll kill young fawns, they’re known to be nest predators, so they impact turkeys and potentially quail.”</p>

<p>These wild pigs are also responsible for a number of environmental damages, from eating innocent farmers’ crops to destroying trees and polluting water. They also put human health at high risk. &nbsp;A pig is a “mixing vessel” that is capable of carrying viruses, such as flu, which are transmittable to humans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>National Geographic reported that pigs have the potential to create a novel influenza virus which could spread to humankind. The first record of pigs in the continental US was reported in 1539 when the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto landed in Florida with an entourage of 13 swine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The number of pigs in the US has since grown to more than 6 million in some 34 states. The pigs weigh between 75 and 250 lbs on average but can weigh twice as large as that, according to USDA. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Marlow and his team had managed to eradicate pigs in seven states over the past decade, but with little realistic hope of getting rid of the swine completely, there are also fears over the potential impact of n=big-borne disease, particularly African swine fever.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China has more than 400 million pigs- which is half of the world’s pig population. In 2018 and 2019, African swine fever wiped out more than 30 per cent of the pig population. This African swine fever was also presented in Europe, but Marlow said it has not yet been detected in the Americas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These wild pigs have escaped captivity and swiftly spread across Canada, with the super pig proving to be an incredibly proficient breeder, Brook said, while its giant size – one pig has been clocked at more than 300kg (661lbs) – makes it able to survive the frigid western Canada winters, where the wind chill can be -50C.</p>

<p>Scientists and researchers in the US and Canada have had some success with catching whole sounders of pigs in big traps, while in the US attempts have been made – sometimes unsuccessfully – at poisoning wild pigs.</p>

<p>One method that has worked in the US, Brook said, is the use of a “Judas pig”. A lone pig is captured and fitted with a GPS collar, then released into the wild, where hopefully it will join a group of unsuspecting swine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The idea is that you go and find that collared animal, remove any pigs that are with it, and in an ideal world then let it go again and it will just continue to find more and more pigs,” Brook said.</p>

<p>Brook said a variety of methods are required to tackle the big problem. But the efforts are more about managing the damage caused by these non-native mammals, rather than getting rid of the pigs completely. In Canada, that chance has gone.</p>

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It has been decades since the wild pigs have been affecting flora and fauna in the US. They gobble up crops, spread disease and even go on a killing spree of deer and elk.

It has been decades since the wild pigs have been affecting flora and fauna in the US. They gobble up crops, spread disease and even go on a killing spree of deer and elk. Now, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has informed that other non-indigenous species of pigs have been spotted in the country. They are being called “super pigs” and are expected to come to the US from the neighbouring country Canada. They are also known as wild pigs and have invasive tendencies that cause significant damage to crops. The survey described these pigs as “incredibly intelligent, highly elusive beasts” who can even survive extremely cold climates by tunnelling under snow. This sudden emergence of the so-called super pig is a result of cross-breeding domestic pigs with wild boars. This has now become a headache for the US which is already facing a swine invasion. Pigs are actually not native to the US but have brought havoc in recent decades to the country. The government estimates that the country’s approximately 6 million wild or feral pigs cause a loss of $ 1.5 billion every year. Dr Ryan Brook, who leads the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Wild Pig Research Project, said that this hybridisation in the 1980s resulted in bigger super pigs, in an interview with Field and Stream. Also Read | Selfie with spy balloon! US pilot captures Chinese balloon at 60,000 feet Animals with larger bodies “survive the cold better and have better reproduction in those conditions", he explained adding, “They’re incredibly intelligent. They’re highly elusive, and also when there’s any pressure on them, especially if people start hunting them, they become almost completely nocturnal”. In some parts of the US, this problem has grown to such levels that a whole hog hunting industry has been opened up. People are ready to pay thousands of dollars to mow down boar and sow with machine guns. This extreme impact of the pigs was first experienced in the US in the 16th century and has been very much negative since then. “We see direct competition for our native species for food,” said Michael Marlow, assistant program manager for the Department of Agriculture’s national feral swine damage management program. Watch | African swine fever threatens Hungarian Mangalica pig × “However, pigs have also accomplished predators. They’ll opportunistically come upon a hidden animal, and the males have long tusks, so they’re very capable of running and grabbing one with their mouth. They’ll kill young fawns, they’re known to be nest predators, so they impact turkeys and potentially quail.” These wild pigs are also responsible for a number of environmental damages, from eating innocent farmers’ crops to destroying trees and polluting water. They also put human health at high risk. A pig is a “mixing vessel” that is capable of carrying viruses, such as flu, which are transmittable to humans. National Geographic reported that pigs have the potential to create a novel influenza virus which could spread to humankind. The first record of pigs in the continental US was reported in 1539 when the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto landed in Florida with an entourage of 13 swine. The number of pigs in the US has since grown to more than 6 million in some 34 states. The pigs weigh between 75 and 250 lbs on average but can weigh twice as large as that, according to USDA. Marlow and his team had managed to eradicate pigs in seven states over the past decade, but with little realistic hope of getting rid of the swine completely, there are also fears over the potential impact of n=big-borne disease, particularly African swine fever. Also Read | Canada's military discovers evidence of Chinese surveillance in the Arctic China has more than 400 million pigs- which is half of the world’s pig population. In 2018 and 2019, African swine fever wiped out more than 30 per cent of the pig population. This African swine fever was also presented in Europe, but Marlow said it has not yet been detected in the Americas. These wild pigs have escaped captivity and swiftly spread across Canada, with the super pig proving to be an incredibly proficient breeder, Brook said, while its giant size – one pig has been clocked at more than 300kg (661lbs) – makes it able to survive the frigid western Canada winters, where the wind chill can be -50C. Scientists and researchers in the US and Canada have had some success with catching whole sounders of pigs in big traps, while in the US attempts have been made – sometimes unsuccessfully – at poisoning wild pigs. One method that has worked in the US, Brook said, is the use of a “Judas pig”. A lone pig is captured and fitted with a GPS collar, then released into the wild, where hopefully it will join a group of unsuspecting swine. “The idea is that you go and find that collared animal, remove any pigs that are with it, and in an ideal world then let it go again and it will just continue to find more and more pigs,” Brook said. Brook said a variety of methods are required to tackle the big problem. But the efforts are more about managing the damage caused by these non-native mammals, rather than getting rid of the pigs completely. In Canada, that chance has gone. (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>Thousands of flights were disrupted in and out of the United States as a strong winter storm is posing a threat of record-level snowfall in parts of the country. As per FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, over 1000 flights in and out of the US were cancelled by 09:15 am Eastern Time. Additionally, 932 flights were delayed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Federal Aviation Administration tweeted on Tuesday that the weather conditions could cause flight delays in Minnesota and other states in the Great Lakes and southern plains.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, National Weather Service gave a weather forecast over the next three days, through midday Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Moderate, Major and Extreme winter weather impacts are expected from the West Coast to New England with travel not advised in the Upper Midwest due to blizzard conditions," it wrote earlier on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, SkyWest airlines was the worst hit by the severe winter storm as it cancelled 245 flights. Among others were Delta Air Lines, which cancelled 233 flights and Southwest Airlines (LUV), which cancelled 235 flights.</p>

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<p>Southwest airlines cancellations were primarily proactive as the country is bracing for severe weather conditions in the upcoming days. About 100 flights were cancelled from Denver International Airport. Earlier, during peak holiday season last year in December, Southwest Airlines ended up cancelling over 16,700 flights.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the imminent severe weather conditions now looming large in the United States once again, the airline is facing a challenge in carrying out its operations smoothly for the second time. Weather service gave out high wind warning in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. The service said wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph and the wind chills are expected to reach minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cautioned everyone to stay safe saying that the state people are no strangers to extreme weather, but this storm "could break records."&nbsp;</p>

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Thousands of flights were disrupted in and out of the United States as a strong winter storm is posing a threat of record-level snowfall in parts of the country.

Thousands of flights were disrupted in and out of the United States as a strong winter storm is posing a threat of record-level snowfall in parts of the country. As per FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, over 1000 flights in and out of the US were cancelled by 09:15 am Eastern Time. Additionally, 932 flights were delayed. Federal Aviation Administration tweeted on Tuesday that the weather conditions could cause flight delays in Minnesota and other states in the Great Lakes and southern plains. ✈️ Traffic Report: ⛈️/🌬️ at @DFWAirport. ☁️/🌬️/🌧️ could impact @flySEA, @MCO, @flyLAXairport, @LASairport, @flySFO & @PHXSkyHarbor. ❄️ at @EWRairport, @JFKairport, @LGAairport, @fly2midway, @fly2ohare, @mspairport, @slcairport, @DENAirport & @DTWeetin. https://t.co/cypJ0x7wnD pic.twitter.com/C7EQMFNdHW — The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) February 22, 2023 × Meanwhile, National Weather Service gave a weather forecast over the next three days, through midday Friday. Also Read | World's largest four-day work-week trial in Britain proves to be a success, here's how "Moderate, Major and Extreme winter weather impacts are expected from the West Coast to New England with travel not advised in the Upper Midwest due to blizzard conditions," it wrote earlier on Tuesday. According to media reports, SkyWest airlines was the worst hit by the severe winter storm as it cancelled 245 flights. Among others were Delta Air Lines, which cancelled 233 flights and Southwest Airlines (LUV), which cancelled 235 flights. Also Read | Toyota accedes to unions' demands, set to provide biggest wage hike in two decades Southwest airlines cancellations were primarily proactive as the country is bracing for severe weather conditions in the upcoming days. About 100 flights were cancelled from Denver International Airport. Earlier, during peak holiday season last year in December, Southwest Airlines ended up cancelling over 16,700 flights. Watch | Wagner group head accuses Russian command of treason With the imminent severe weather conditions now looming large in the United States once again, the airline is facing a challenge in carrying out its operations smoothly for the second time. Weather service gave out high wind warning in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. The service said wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph and the wind chills are expected to reach minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cautioned everyone to stay safe saying that the state people are no strangers to extreme weather, but this storm "could break records." (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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Ahead of Ukraine war completing its one year, US President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned speech from Polish capital, Warsaw. Biden's speech came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address.

US President Biden rallies NATO allies in Poland, says 'Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia'

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the clamour is growing for the U.S. to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. However, Will the U.S. greenlight F-16 for Ukraine? That is yet to be seen.

Will the U.S. greenlight F-16 for Ukraine?

A Mexican dog, 12 years ago became the victim of the violence of Mexican drug traffickers. The drug traffickers cut off the two front legs of a dog named Pay de Limon. Today, Pay de Limon is in the running for the title of 'Pet of the Year' in the United States.

Meet Pay de Limon, a dog rescued from the torture of criminal groups

<p>The United States has agreed to return 77 antiquities, including relief carved stone heads, Quran manuscript pages, a bronze inscribed bowl, and a Funerary Stele, to Yemen. The pieces date back to the 1st century BCE and belong to the Minaean tribal cultures in northwest Yemen's highlands. This is a welcome development for Yemen, which has been ravaged by an eight-year civil war.</p>

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<p>The return of these antiquities is a result of a campaign launched by New York state's justice department to restore looted antiquities to their countries of origin. The campaign has been ongoing for several years and has resulted in the return of at least 700 pieces to 14 countries, including Cambodia, Egypt, Greece, India, Iraq, Italy, and Pakistan, between 2020 and 2021.</p>

<p>The 64 carved stone heads were confiscated in the United States as part of a 2012 plea bargain from an antiquities smuggler named Mousa Khouli, also known as "Morris" Khouli. The antiquities were imported into the US from Dubai using fake documentation.</p>

<p>The announcement of the return of the antiquities was made jointly by the prosecutor's office, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, and the Smithsonian Institution, which includes nearly 20 museums in the United States. The Yemeni government and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art have signed an agreement to preserve the objects for two years, with the option of renewing it at Yemen's request.</p>

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<p>Yemen's ambassador to the United States, Mohammed Al-Hadhrami, expressed his gratitude to New York for the return of the antiquities. He also thanked the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art for agreeing to temporarily hold these antiquities until they are fully repatriated back to Yemen. The return of these antiquities is a significant step towards recognising the cultural heritage of Yemen and preserving it for future generations.</p>

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The United States has agreed to return 77 antiquities, including relief carved stone heads, Quran manuscript pages, a bronze inscribed bowl, and a Funerary Stele, to Yemen.

The United States has agreed to return 77 antiquities, including relief carved stone heads, Quran manuscript pages, a bronze inscribed bowl, and a Funerary Stele, to Yemen. The pieces date back to the 1st century BCE and belong to the Minaean tribal cultures in northwest Yemen's highlands. This is a welcome development for Yemen, which has been ravaged by an eight-year civil war. Watch: The West Asia Post | End of the Truce in Yemen × The return of these antiquities is a result of a campaign launched by New York state's justice department to restore looted antiquities to their countries of origin. The campaign has been ongoing for several years and has resulted in the return of at least 700 pieces to 14 countries, including Cambodia, Egypt, Greece, India, Iraq, Italy, and Pakistan, between 2020 and 2021. The 64 carved stone heads were confiscated in the United States as part of a 2012 plea bargain from an antiquities smuggler named Mousa Khouli, also known as "Morris" Khouli. The antiquities were imported into the US from Dubai using fake documentation. The announcement of the return of the antiquities was made jointly by the prosecutor's office, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, and the Smithsonian Institution, which includes nearly 20 museums in the United States. The Yemeni government and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art have signed an agreement to preserve the objects for two years, with the option of renewing it at Yemen's request. Also Read | As war destroys Yemen's present, museums struggle to preserve its past Yemen's ambassador to the United States, Mohammed Al-Hadhrami, expressed his gratitude to New York for the return of the antiquities. He also thanked the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art for agreeing to temporarily hold these antiquities until they are fully repatriated back to Yemen. The return of these antiquities is a significant step towards recognising the cultural heritage of Yemen and preserving it for future generations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 21) started a first-of-its-kind project to transcribe its proceedings live using Artificial Intelligence (AI). “We'll see how it works, especially in the Constitution Bench matters, because then we'll have a permanent record of arguments.

Chief Justice of India backs use of AI

As US President Joe Biden visited Ukraine to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, China's top diplomat Wang Yi is due to visit Russia. According to reports, the Chinese diplomat is likely to visit Moscow on Tuesday.

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The United States has urged UN Security Council to condemn North Korea's missile launches while warning that the body's failure to respond had become dangerous. The US accused but didn't name China and Russia of having forced the body into silence.

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China says it is 'deeply worried' over Ukraine conflict

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has landed in Kyiv on a surprise visit. This is his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded the European country on 24 February last year.

U.S President Biden's surprise Kyiv visit

The Indian Air Force has always been largely dependent on Foreign-origin fighter aircraft, however, in recent years the Indian aerospace industry has been able to rise up to the challenge and produce indigenous fighter jet 'Tejas'. While it is a fair start, much more needs to be done to keep up the progress and move ahead. Our Correspondent Sidharth.M.P spoke to Director General of India's Centre for Air Power studies to understand the top priorities for Indian defence aviation sector.

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<p>As the death toll from a catastrophic earthquake continues to rise, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday to reaffirm US' commitment to providing the needed assistance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blinken extended condolences to all those who were impacted by the earthquakes. According to a State Department press release, the two leaders also discussed "supporting Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression." Both emphasized the need to work more closely on "bilateral issues, including defence, energy, trade, and collective security."</p>

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<p>Earlier on Sunday, Blinken pledged an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid to the nation as he toured Turkey's southeastern regions. This meeting comes against the backdrop of the US' renewed call for Sweden and Finland's quick accession to NATO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Blinken on Monday, during a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, said that Washington strongly stands in support of the accession of both the nordic nations to the transatlantic alliance.&nbsp;"Finland and Sweden have already taken concrete steps to fulfil the commitments that they met under the trilateral memorandum of agreement that they signed," Blinken said.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Sweden and Finland have been calling for their accession to the bloc however, Turkey's veto power is holding them back.&nbsp;Another important point of discussion that figured in Blinken's visit to Turkey was the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Cavusoglu had expressed his concerns that the sale of F-16 to Turkey should not be linked to Turkey ratifying Sweden and Finland to join NATO.</p>

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As the death toll from a catastrophic earthquake continues to rise, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday to reaffirm US' commitment to providing the needed assistance.

As the death toll from a catastrophic earthquake continues to rise, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday to reaffirm US' commitment to providing the needed assistance. Blinken extended condolences to all those who were impacted by the earthquakes. According to a State Department press release, the two leaders also discussed "supporting Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression." Both emphasized the need to work more closely on "bilateral issues, including defence, energy, trade, and collective security." Also Read | US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine Met with President Erdogan today in Ankara to extend condolences to all those affected by the earthquakes and to discuss the United States’ ongoing commitment to provide all needed assistance to our NATO Ally Türkiye. pic.twitter.com/GVn89EE8vI — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) February 20, 2023 × Earlier on Sunday, Blinken pledged an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid to the nation as he toured Turkey's southeastern regions. This meeting comes against the backdrop of the US' renewed call for Sweden and Finland's quick accession to NATO. Moreover, Blinken on Monday, during a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, said that Washington strongly stands in support of the accession of both the nordic nations to the transatlantic alliance. "Finland and Sweden have already taken concrete steps to fulfil the commitments that they met under the trilateral memorandum of agreement that they signed," Blinken said. Also Read | Undercover investigation reveals women's sexual abuse on British-owned Kenyan tea farms It is to be noted that Sweden and Finland have been calling for their accession to the bloc however, Turkey's veto power is holding them back. Another important point of discussion that figured in Blinken's visit to Turkey was the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Cavusoglu had expressed his concerns that the sale of F-16 to Turkey should not be linked to Turkey ratifying Sweden and Finland to join NATO. Watch | Ukraine: Biden arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit Blinken also said that he cannot confirm the timeline for the sale of the F-16 fighter jets but is actively engaged in the communication over the same. 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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As America's global empire of influence crumbles, a new alliance is looking to replace it. It consists of Russia, Iran & China. Will this alliance create a new World Order? Priyanka Sharma explains on #GravitasPlus.

Gravitas Plus: China, Iran & Russia to create a new World Order

<p>A small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons was accidentally knocked over by a collector attending a contemporary art fair, shattering it into pieces. The artwork, which is a part of Jeff Koons' well-known "balloon dog" series, was worth $42,000. Several collectors believed the incident—which happened at a VIP preview at Art Wynwood in Miami—was performance art or a planned stunt.</p>

<p>The artwork was shown alone on an acrylic base with Koons's last name.</p>

<p>"I saw this woman was there, and she was tapping (the sculpture), and then the thing fell over and shattered into thousands of pieces," artist Stephen Gamson told a Fox News affiliate in Miami.</p>

<p>Gamson told the media that he believed the woman touched the artwork to determine whether it was a real balloon.</p>

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<p>While gallery staff picked up the glass pieces, a bystander recorded the incident on camera.</p>

<p>A person can be heard saying, "I can't believe somebody would knock that over," in the video.</p>

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<p>The woman did not intend to shatter the Koons sculpture, according to Benedicte Caluch, an art advisor with Bel-Air Fine Art, which sponsored the artwork, who also informed the Miami Herald that insurance would cover the damage.</p>

<p>American painter and sculptor Koons, who was not present, finds inspiration in commonplace items like balloon animals. Even though they have sold at auction for as much as $91 million, his pieces question ideas about what constitutes fine art.</p>

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A small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons was accidentally knocked over by a collector attending a contemporary art fair, shattering it into pieces. The artwork, which is a part of Jeff Koons' well-known "balloon dog" series, was worth $42,000.

A small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons was accidentally knocked over by a collector attending a contemporary art fair, shattering it into pieces. The artwork, which is a part of Jeff Koons' well-known "balloon dog" series, was worth $42,000. Several collectors believed the incident—which happened at a VIP preview at Art Wynwood in Miami—was performance art or a planned stunt. The artwork was shown alone on an acrylic base with Koons's last name. "I saw this woman was there, and she was tapping (the sculpture), and then the thing fell over and shattered into thousands of pieces," artist Stephen Gamson told a Fox News affiliate in Miami. Gamson told the media that he believed the woman touched the artwork to determine whether it was a real balloon. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. OH DAMN! 😱😱😱😱😱 А balloon sculpture of famous artist Jeff Koons in the shape of a dog crashed at the Art Wynwood Fair in Miami. It was valued at $42,000, the Daily Mail. 🔉 It is specified that one of the collectors decided to check whether the work by Koons really lived up… https://t.co/J8QwVtQt2K pic.twitter.com/yJXi6sWuFq — TheRealBiffBifford 🇺🇸 (@TBifford) February 19, 2023 × While gallery staff picked up the glass pieces, a bystander recorded the incident on camera. A person can be heard saying, "I can't believe somebody would knock that over," in the video. ALSO READ | Woman asks ChatGPT to write email to airline after flight delay, result wows netizens The woman did not intend to shatter the Koons sculpture, according to Benedicte Caluch, an art advisor with Bel-Air Fine Art, which sponsored the artwork, who also informed the Miami Herald that insurance would cover the damage. American painter and sculptor Koons, who was not present, finds inspiration in commonplace items like balloon animals. Even though they have sold at auction for as much as $91 million, his pieces question ideas about what constitutes fine art. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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