<p>A volcano erupted on Thursday (Feb 8)&nbsp;in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, according to the country's meteorological office. This event marks the second eruption in the region this year, adding to the series of volcanic activities in the area, as reported by Reuters.</p>

<p>Live footage captured from the vicinity displayed images of bright-orange molten rock spouting from fissures in the ground. The eruption spectacle attracted attention as streams of lava flowed and cascaded down the landscape.</p>

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<p>The Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a warning, alerting the public about the volcanic eruption occurring north of Sylingarfell. Concurrently, the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa announced its closure as a precautionary measure in response to the volcanic activity.</p>

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<h2><strong>Not the first time...</strong></h2>

<p>The latest eruption follows a similar event on January 14, which lasted approximately two days. During that eruption, lava flows encroached upon the outskirts of the Grindavik fishing town, prompting the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents and causing damage to some residential properties.</p>

<p>The Sylingarfell mountain, the epicentre of the eruption, is located north of Grindavik. However, it remains uncertain whether Thursday's volcanic activity will directly impact the nearby village.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Iceland Volcano Eruption: Seismic activity intensified overnight near Grindavik</strong></p>

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<p>In anticipation of future volcanic events, Icelandic authorities commenced construction of dykes aimed at diverting lava flows away from residential areas and critical infrastructure. Despite a downgrade in the volcanic system's threat level, local authorities have cautioned about the potential for additional eruptions as land elevation continues to rise due to subterranean magma accumulation.</p>

<p>Iceland's unique geological landscape, featuring over 30 active volcanoes, has established the country as a hotspot for volcano tourism.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A volcano erupted on Thursday (Feb 8) in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, according to the country's meteorological office.

A volcano erupted on Thursday (Feb 8) in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, according to the country's meteorological office. This event marks the second eruption in the region this year, adding to the series of volcanic activities in the area, as reported by Reuters. Live footage captured from the vicinity displayed images of bright-orange molten rock spouting from fissures in the ground. The eruption spectacle attracted attention as streams of lava flowed and cascaded down the landscape. Watch the video here: Incredible lava fountaining ongoing! pic.twitter.com/O3X5oaa8s5 — Alex Spahn 🌋🌪️☄️ (@spahn711) February 8, 2024 × The Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a warning, alerting the public about the volcanic eruption occurring north of Sylingarfell. Concurrently, the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa announced its closure as a precautionary measure in response to the volcanic activity. Also read | Drone footage shows struggling killer whales trapped in ice off Japan's Hokkaido Not the first time... The latest eruption follows a similar event on January 14, which lasted approximately two days. During that eruption, lava flows encroached upon the outskirts of the Grindavik fishing town, prompting the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents and causing damage to some residential properties. The Sylingarfell mountain, the epicentre of the eruption, is located north of Grindavik. However, it remains uncertain whether Thursday's volcanic activity will directly impact the nearby village. Also watch | Iceland Volcano Eruption: Seismic activity intensified overnight near Grindavik In anticipation of future volcanic events, Icelandic authorities commenced construction of dykes aimed at diverting lava flows away from residential areas and critical infrastructure. Despite a downgrade in the volcanic system's threat level, local authorities have cautioned about the potential for additional eruptions as land elevation continues to rise due to subterranean magma accumulation. Iceland's unique geological landscape, featuring over 30 active volcanoes, has established the country as a hotspot for volcano tourism. (With inputs from agencies)

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experiences 6th volcanic eruption since 2021: WATCH

<p>Ukrainian forces claimed that they blasted a Russian missile boat, which was a part of the Black Sea Fleet, in a targeted operation which took place close to the Russian-occupied Crimea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military intelligence claimed that the small warship, Ivanovets, received "direct hits to the hull" overnight, after which the ship sank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video footage of the attack was released by the Ukrainian forces which purportedly captures the moment of the impact which was followed by a massive explosion, as per media reports. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>No comment has been made by the Russian authorities on the incident.</p>

<h2><strong>Boat eliminated by members of Ukraine's special unit</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, taking to Telegram, a Russian military blogger "Voenkor Kotenok" wrote that the boat sank after it was struck three times by naval drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Ukrainian video, several identifiable features on the vessel were displayed that align with those of the Tarantul, which was also known as Project 12411-a missile boat that was class utilised by Russian and other navies. &nbsp;</p>

<p>These features of the vessel include the arrangement of the mast and sensors above the primary superstructure, along with a sizable radar dome which is located on the bridge.</p>

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<p>As per Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, the boat was struck by members of its special unit, called "Group 13," in Lake Donuzlav.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The saltwater bay is located on the Crimean peninsula's western side and houses a naval base.</p>

<p>"As a result of a series of direct hits to the hull, the Russian ship suffered damage incompatible with further movement - the Ivanovets listed to the stern and sank," the intelligence directorate said on its Telegram channel.</p>

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<p>According to a report published by BBC, a Russian search and rescue operation was unsuccessful in the area. It stated that the ship was worth $60-70 million.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Foreign ministry calls attack 'impressive'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine's foreign ministry official Olexander Scherba called the attack "impressive".</p>

<p>"At 03:45 [01:45 GMT] there was the first hit and at 04:00 the whole crew was evacuated already. So there was no chance at all that this vessel would be saved," he said while speaking to the BBC.</p>

<p><em><strong>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.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Ukrainian forces claimed that they blasted a Russian missile boat, which was a part of the Black Sea Fleet, in a targeted operation which took place close to the Russian-occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian forces claimed that they blasted a Russian missile boat, which was a part of the Black Sea Fleet, in a targeted operation which took place close to the Russian-occupied Crimea. The military intelligence claimed that the small warship, Ivanovets, received "direct hits to the hull" overnight, after which the ship sank. The video footage of the attack was released by the Ukrainian forces which purportedly captures the moment of the impact which was followed by a massive explosion, as per media reports. Also read: Explained | The feud between Zelensky and Ukraine army chief he wants to sack No comment has been made by the Russian authorities on the incident. Boat eliminated by members of Ukraine's special unit Meanwhile, taking to Telegram, a Russian military blogger "Voenkor Kotenok" wrote that the boat sank after it was struck three times by naval drones. In the Ukrainian video, several identifiable features on the vessel were displayed that align with those of the Tarantul, which was also known as Project 12411-a missile boat that was class utilised by Russian and other navies. These features of the vessel include the arrangement of the mast and sensors above the primary superstructure, along with a sizable radar dome which is located on the bridge. Ship wreck of the day! Warriors of the special unit "Group 13" of the @DI_Ukraine destroyed the missile corvette "Ivanovets" of the russian Black Sea Fleet. As a result of a number of direct hits to the hull, the corvette was damaged, rolled to the stern, and sank. The value of… pic.twitter.com/JZwh8aggn0 — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) February 1, 2024 × As per Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, the boat was struck by members of its special unit, called "Group 13," in Lake Donuzlav. The saltwater bay is located on the Crimean peninsula's western side and houses a naval base. "As a result of a series of direct hits to the hull, the Russian ship suffered damage incompatible with further movement - the Ivanovets listed to the stern and sank," the intelligence directorate said on its Telegram channel. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky suggested Army General to quit, write resignation note: Report According to a report published by BBC, a Russian search and rescue operation was unsuccessful in the area. It stated that the ship was worth $60-70 million. Foreign ministry calls attack 'impressive' Ukraine's foreign ministry official Olexander Scherba called the attack "impressive". "At 03:45 [01:45 GMT] there was the first hit and at 04:00 the whole crew was evacuated already. So there was no chance at all that this vessel would be saved," he said while speaking to the BBC. 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 inputs from agencies)

Watch: Ukraine releases video of moment of impact when its forces hit Russian missile boat

Ukraine's defence ministry and intelligence service published a video on February 1 to show a maritime drone attack on a Russian warship near Crimea. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war | Ukraine's explosive-laden sea drone races towards its Russian target

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>A teenage boy killed his friend in the national capital after he was allegedly forced by the latter to perform unnatural sex, said Delhi police.</p>

<p>Speaking to news agency ANI, DCP North Manoj Kumar Meena on Monday said, "On January 19, a PCR call was received at Kashmere Gate police station. The caller stated that a body was lying in an isolated place in DDA Park, Mori Gate, and his face was crushed. The police found that an unknown body was lying unconscious in an isolated place in DDA Park, Mori Gate, Delhi, with blood on his mouth and a cut mark above his eye and blood was scattered around the body."</p>

<p>The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team and the crime team of North District were invited to the spot of the crime scene to inspect the place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After spot inspection, body was shifted to the hospital, where he was declared 'brought dead' by the doctor. Thereafter, the body was shifted and preserved at Mortuary 'Subzi Mandi'. Accordingly, a case u/s 302 IPC was registered at PS Kashmere Gate, and the investigation was taken up to trace the culprit," said DCP Meena.</p>

<p>In the investigation, more than 50 CCTV cameras, which were installed near Khoya Mandi, Mori Gate of Kashmere Gate PS, were analysed by the team but no clue was found.</p>

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<p>The officials deployed local intelligence to identify the victim, and an inquiry was conducted with more than 100 people.</p>

<p>The police identified the victim as Pramod Kumar Shukla, who is a resident of Village Rudurpura, District Jalon, Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was reported that he was working at Khoya Mandi in the shop of Rakesh Tomar and was living in Rain Basera, which is located at Mori Gate near Khoya Mandi, said DCP Meena.</p>

<h2><strong>Accused confesses killing friend, escaping arrest</strong></h2>

<p>The accused Rajesh Kumar, during the interrogation, confessed that the victim, Pramod Kumar Shukla was his friend and he used to pressurise him to perform unnatural sex with him which forced him to take his friend's life.</p>

<p>The DCP said that he along with the victim was drinking beer on January 17 at an isolated place in DDA Park&nbsp;behind Khoya Mandi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that the victim started pressurising the accused to have unnatural sex with him after which a fight broke out between him and Pramod Kumar Shukla and he was murdered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After killing him, the accused took&nbsp;₹18,500 ($222) and a keypad mobile from his pocket and also sold&nbsp;the mobile phone of the victim for ₹400 ($4.81) at Old Delhi Railway Station. The boy then went to Amritsar, Punjab, via train to escape&nbsp;arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teenage boy killed his friend in the national capital after he was allegedly forced by the latter to perform unnatural sex, said Delhi police.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teenage boy killed his friend in the national capital after he was allegedly forced by the latter to perform unnatural sex, said Delhi police. Speaking to news agency ANI, DCP North Manoj Kumar Meena on Monday said, "On January 19, a PCR call was received at Kashmere Gate police station. The caller stated that a body was lying in an isolated place in DDA Park, Mori Gate, and his face was crushed. The police found that an unknown body was lying unconscious in an isolated place in DDA Park, Mori Gate, Delhi, with blood on his mouth and a cut mark above his eye and blood was scattered around the body." The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team and the crime team of North District were invited to the spot of the crime scene to inspect the place. "After spot inspection, body was shifted to the hospital, where he was declared 'brought dead' by the doctor. Thereafter, the body was shifted and preserved at Mortuary 'Subzi Mandi'. Accordingly, a case u/s 302 IPC was registered at PS Kashmere Gate, and the investigation was taken up to trace the culprit," said DCP Meena. In the investigation, more than 50 CCTV cameras, which were installed near Khoya Mandi, Mori Gate of Kashmere Gate PS, were analysed by the team but no clue was found. Also read: India: 15 men linked to banned group PFI sentenced to death by Kerala court for killing of local BJP leader The officials deployed local intelligence to identify the victim, and an inquiry was conducted with more than 100 people. The police identified the victim as Pramod Kumar Shukla, who is a resident of Village Rudurpura, District Jalon, Uttar Pradesh. It was reported that he was working at Khoya Mandi in the shop of Rakesh Tomar and was living in Rain Basera, which is located at Mori Gate near Khoya Mandi, said DCP Meena. Accused confesses killing friend, escaping arrest The accused Rajesh Kumar, during the interrogation, confessed that the victim, Pramod Kumar Shukla was his friend and he used to pressurise him to perform unnatural sex with him which forced him to take his friend's life. The DCP said that he along with the victim was drinking beer on January 17 at an isolated place in DDA Park behind Khoya Mandi. Watch: Explained: India's interim budget 2024 He added that the victim started pressurising the accused to have unnatural sex with him after which a fight broke out between him and Pramod Kumar Shukla and he was murdered. After killing him, the accused took ₹18,500 ($222) and a keypad mobile from his pocket and also sold the mobile phone of the victim for ₹400 ($4.81) at Old Delhi Railway Station. The boy then went to Amritsar, Punjab, via train to escape arrest. (With inputs from agencies)

TRIGGER WARNING | Teenage boy kills friend for forcing to perform 'unnatural sex'

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p lang="en-US">Hours after the United Nations top court gave a ruling in the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa and asked the country to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, militant group Hamas published a new video of three female hostages who have been held captive in the Gaza Strip from October 7.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">In the edited five-minute-long video, soldiers Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev, and civilian Doron Steinbrecher were seen identifying themselves and appealing to the Israeli government to find a way for them to return them home.</p>

<p lang="en-US">The women claimed that they had been detained by Hamas for 107 days and their comments were mostly critical of the failure of Israel to rescue them, while all three hostages were referred to be under bombardment or fire.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hamas says video filmed day 107 of war</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Hamas has claimed that the video was filmed on day 107 of the ongoing war against Israel, however, they did not provide any evidence to support the claim.<br />
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Previously, Hamas had issued similar videos of hostages who have been kept captive in Gaza. These steps of Hamas have been called deplorable psychological warfare by Israel.<br />
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Earlier in the day, the International Court of Justice said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;ICJ ruling on Israel Genocide case: "Israel must not destroy evidence of genocide in Gaza"</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">It further said that Israel must punish people for committing genocide in Gaza and should immediately stop its attacks in Gaza.<br />
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The court further asked Israel to submit a report on the steps taken by the country to comply with its orders within one month.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="en-US">The attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulted in the death of 1,140 civilians in Israel, as per an AFP tally on the basis of official Israeli figures.<br />
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The militants also seized more than 250 hostages and Israel stated that nearly 132 of them have been kept hostage in Gaza, which included the dead bodies of at least 28 dead captives.<br />
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Nearly 26,083 Palestinians, among which 70 per cent of them young children, women, and adolescents, were killed in the bombardments and ground offensive carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as per the health ministry of the Hamas government.</p>

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Hours after the United Nations top court gave a ruling in the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa and asked the country to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, militant group Hamas published a new video of three female hostages who have been held captive in the Gaza Strip from October 7.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Hours after the United Nations top court gave a ruling in the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa and asked the country to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, militant group Hamas published a new video of three female hostages who have been held captive in the Gaza Strip from October 7. Also read: Top UN court orders Israel to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, report back in a month In the edited five-minute-long video, soldiers Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev, and civilian Doron Steinbrecher were seen identifying themselves and appealing to the Israeli government to find a way for them to return them home. The women claimed that they had been detained by Hamas for 107 days and their comments were mostly critical of the failure of Israel to rescue them, while all three hostages were referred to be under bombardment or fire. ⚡️Hamas published a video showing a message from by female IOF soldiers in the Gaza Strip. They say they are ashamed of Netanyahu. One of the girls said: “I became more afraid of my <country> than I feared Hamas” https://t.co/ios3NkrowC pic.twitter.com/aFF6Ww5Hla — Arya - آریا 🇮🇷 (@AryJeay) January 26, 2024 × Hamas says video filmed day 107 of war Hamas has claimed that the video was filmed on day 107 of the ongoing war against Israel, however, they did not provide any evidence to support the claim. Previously, Hamas had issued similar videos of hostages who have been kept captive in Gaza. These steps of Hamas have been called deplorable psychological warfare by Israel. Earlier in the day, the International Court of Justice said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza. Watch: ICJ ruling on Israel Genocide case: "Israel must not destroy evidence of genocide in Gaza" It further said that Israel must punish people for committing genocide in Gaza and should immediately stop its attacks in Gaza. The court further asked Israel to submit a report on the steps taken by the country to comply with its orders within one month. The attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulted in the death of 1,140 civilians in Israel, as per an AFP tally on the basis of official Israeli figures. The militants also seized more than 250 hostages and Israel stated that nearly 132 of them have been kept hostage in Gaza, which included the dead bodies of at least 28 dead captives. Nearly 26,083 Palestinians, among which 70 per cent of them young children, women, and adolescents, were killed in the bombardments and ground offensive carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as per the health ministry of the Hamas government. (With inputs from agencies)

TRIGGER WARNING: Hamas releases new video of three Israeli hostages in Gaza, hours after ICJ ruling

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<p>As the war between Israel and Hamas militant group rages on, a&nbsp;video is circulating&nbsp;on social media which is believed to be a strike by Israeli forces on&nbsp;the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza.&nbsp;The footage, which appears to have been taken from drones or maybe from atop a tall building, opens up with pan-right shots of the&nbsp;building, seemingly abandoned, just like many other infrastructures amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video&nbsp;then pans left, and in a matter of seconds the building gets blown off with huge plumes of smoke covering the skies. It is unclear if the attack was&nbsp;carried out by the Israeli Defence Forces and the kind&nbsp;of casualties caused by the explosion.</p>

<p>The target was the main campus building of Palestine University in the besieged Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The huge explosion which brought down the entire campus, has sent shockwaves across the region. Reports suggest that it could have been carried out by concealed bombs inside the campus.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sharing the video on social media, Birzeit University in Palestine condemned the attack and wrote. "Birzeit University condemns the brutal assault and bombing of&nbsp;Al-Israa University campus by the Israeli occupation south of Gaza city, this occurred after seventy days of the occupation occupying the campus; turning it into their base, and military barracks for their forces."</p>

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<p>Hamas, while speaking over the rampant attacks on educational institutions by Israel, called it&nbsp;a “genocide".&nbsp;“We call on the United Nations and international rights groups to document these crimes and all crimes by the terrorist Zionist occupation in the Gaza Strip, and to shoulder their responsibility to condemn and prosecute this criminal entity,” the militant group added.</p>

<h2><strong>US reacts to Al-Israa University bombings&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the footage of the incident went viral on social media platforms, the US, Israel's close ally also commented on the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller&nbsp;reacting&nbsp;to the alleged bombing of the Gaza University&nbsp;said, “I don’t have independent information to verify that. But I can say that we continue to urge Israel to avoid damage to critical infrastructure – that would, of course, include universities – and to ensure the protection of humanitarian and medical sites.”</p>

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<p>Apart from the educational institutions, healthcare facilities have also come under attack in Gaza since the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel. As per reports, over 30 hospitals have become out of service whereas over 150 medical healthcare centres are out of operation because of the war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

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As the war between Israel and Hamas militant group rages on, a video is circulating on social media which is believed to be a strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza.

As the war between Israel and Hamas militant group rages on, a video is circulating on social media which is believed to be a strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Israa University in southern Gaza. The footage, which appears to have been taken from drones or maybe from atop a tall building, opens up with pan-right shots of the building, seemingly abandoned, just like many other infrastructures amid the ongoing war. The video then pans left, and in a matter of seconds the building gets blown off with huge plumes of smoke covering the skies. It is unclear if the attack was carried out by the Israeli Defence Forces and the kind of casualties caused by the explosion. The target was the main campus building of Palestine University in the besieged Gaza. Also Read | Gaza's shockwaves: West Bank economy plunges, leaving livelihoods in limbo The huge explosion which brought down the entire campus, has sent shockwaves across the region. Reports suggest that it could have been carried out by concealed bombs inside the campus. Also Read | Israel exhumes Palestinian graves while searching for hostages held in Gaza Sharing the video on social media, Birzeit University in Palestine condemned the attack and wrote. "Birzeit University condemns the brutal assault and bombing of Al-Israa University campus by the Israeli occupation south of Gaza city, this occurred after seventy days of the occupation occupying the campus; turning it into their base, and military barracks for their forces." Birzeit University condemns the brutal assault and bombing of @Al-Israa University campus by the Israeli occupation south of #Gaza city, this occurred after seventy days of the occupation occupying the campus; turning it into their base, and military barracks for their forces pic.twitter.com/vot9s1z3tz — Birzeit University (@BirzeitU) January 18, 2024 × Hamas, while speaking over the rampant attacks on educational institutions by Israel, called it a “genocide". “We call on the United Nations and international rights groups to document these crimes and all crimes by the terrorist Zionist occupation in the Gaza Strip, and to shoulder their responsibility to condemn and prosecute this criminal entity,” the militant group added. US reacts to Al-Israa University bombings After the footage of the incident went viral on social media platforms, the US, Israel's close ally also commented on the incident. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reacting to the alleged bombing of the Gaza University said, “I don’t have independent information to verify that. But I can say that we continue to urge Israel to avoid damage to critical infrastructure – that would, of course, include universities – and to ensure the protection of humanitarian and medical sites.” Watch | Why Iran attacked Pakistan's Sunni Extremist Group Jaish al-Adl? × Apart from the educational institutions, healthcare facilities have also come under attack in Gaza since the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel. As per reports, over 30 hospitals have become out of service whereas over 150 medical healthcare centres are out of operation because of the war. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

WATCH | Israel 'attacks' Gaza's Al-Israa University, sparks concerns as war with Hamas rages on

<p>On the first day of 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) shared a captivating time-lapse video featuring our planet Earth as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).</p>

<p>The awe-inspiring footage, captured by ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, showcased the mesmerising ocean-blue Earth viewed from the space ship's window.</p>

<p>In an Instagram post, ESA conveyed New Year wishes, stating, "Happy New Year, Earth. With this Timelapse captured from the @iss by our astronaut Andreas Mogensen, we want to wish you a peaceful, safe, and exciting year 2024! May the new year be full of grand adventures and opportunities! We’ll keep bringing the wonders of the universe and Earth to the palm of your hands."</p>

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<p>The video has garnered attention from nearly 14,000 online users, with many expressing their awe at the breathtaking scenes.</p>

<p>One Instagram user commented, “Thank you so much for sharing it. It’s amazing,” while another remarked, “To another wonderful year of what our species can do… when we dare to transcend.”</p>

<p>ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, who captured the remarkable footage, also shared the video on his personal Instagram account.</p>

<p>In his caption, he shared insights into celebrating New Year's in space, stating, “New Year’s Greetings from space! Traveling at 28,000 kilometers per hour, the Space Station will cross the International Date Line several times tonight, so we will be celebrating New Year’s multiple times up here."</p>

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<p>Mogensen explained the crew's celebration routine, mentioning, "The day is spent with the crew, where we relax, enjoy some good food, and perhaps take a trip to the Cupola to look down at Earth. Unfortunately, we can’t see fireworks from up here, but the view of Earth is still fantastic. And we have 1 January off to slowly start up the New Year.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-earthquake-land-shifts-to-west-by-13-meters-after-series-of-earthquakes-675987">Japan Earthquake: Land shifts to west by 1.3 meters after series of earthquakes</a></strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, Mogensen shared candid pictures from the ISS, capturing Christmas celebrations with his colleagues.</p>

<p>The images featured Christmas decor in the background, and Mogensen captioned the post, "Now it's Christmas at the Space Station too! Merry Christmas from our 'family' to yours. Hope your evening was as fun as ours." The post garnered numerous comments from netizens extending their holiday wishes to the astronauts on board the spacecraft.</p>

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On the first day of 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) shared a captivating time-lapse video featuring our planet Earth as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).

On the first day of 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) shared a captivating time-lapse video featuring our planet Earth as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The awe-inspiring footage, captured by ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, showcased the mesmerising ocean-blue Earth viewed from the space ship's window. In an Instagram post, ESA conveyed New Year wishes, stating, "Happy New Year, Earth. With this Timelapse captured from the @iss by our astronaut Andreas Mogensen, we want to wish you a peaceful, safe, and exciting year 2024! May the new year be full of grand adventures and opportunities! We’ll keep bringing the wonders of the universe and Earth to the palm of your hands." Also Read | New snapshot of oldest spiral galaxy reveals seismic wave similar to ripples in water The video has garnered attention from nearly 14,000 online users, with many expressing their awe at the breathtaking scenes. One Instagram user commented, “Thank you so much for sharing it. It’s amazing,” while another remarked, “To another wonderful year of what our species can do… when we dare to transcend.” ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, who captured the remarkable footage, also shared the video on his personal Instagram account. In his caption, he shared insights into celebrating New Year's in space, stating, “New Year’s Greetings from space! Traveling at 28,000 kilometers per hour, the Space Station will cross the International Date Line several times tonight, so we will be celebrating New Year’s multiple times up here." Also Read | Earth bracing for geomagnetic storm after massive flare erupts on Sun Mogensen explained the crew's celebration routine, mentioning, "The day is spent with the crew, where we relax, enjoy some good food, and perhaps take a trip to the Cupola to look down at Earth. Unfortunately, we can’t see fireworks from up here, but the view of Earth is still fantastic. And we have 1 January off to slowly start up the New Year.” Watch | Japan Earthquake: Land shifts to west by 1.3 meters after series of earthquakes × Earlier, Mogensen shared candid pictures from the ISS, capturing Christmas celebrations with his colleagues. The images featured Christmas decor in the background, and Mogensen captioned the post, "Now it's Christmas at the Space Station too! Merry Christmas from our 'family' to yours. Hope your evening was as fun as ours." The post garnered numerous comments from netizens extending their holiday wishes to the astronauts on board the spacecraft. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Mesmerising time-lapse video captures Earth's beauty from International Space Station

Investigations start as charred Japan Airlines parts lie on tarmac

<p>Passengers&nbsp;who were inside the Japan Airlines flight that burst into flames after a collision with a Coast Guard aircraft in Tokyo have been recalling their horrific experience. The incident took place on the runway at the city's Haneda airport on Tuesday (Jan 2) as the Japan Airlines Flight 516 made a landing and started skidding down the tarmac. All 379 people who were present inside the Airbus A-350 had a miraculous escape before the jet was completely engulfed by flames.</p>

<p>The Japanese coast guard plane's pilot, a Bombardier Dash-8, was also able to escape, however, five crew members died. The flight had to head to Niigata airport to deliver aid to the residents who were affected by a massive earthquake in the region on Monday (Jan 1)&nbsp;in which 62 people were killed.</p>

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<p>Videos&nbsp;circulating on social media show a massive&nbsp;blaze and smoke filling inside the Japan Airlines plane as the flight taxied after landing. Slowly, the area near the wing caught fire. The dramatic videos which were recorded by people inside the burning aircraft gave the world a glimpse of the terrifying scenes the passengers endured.</p>

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<p>In one of the videos, a trail of smoke can be seen near the wing of the Airbus A-350 from the passenger's window&nbsp;as it speeds down the runway. Inside the plane, a loud rumbling sound emerging from the engines could be heard, as an alert sounded repeatedly.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-plane-catches-fire-on-tokyo-haneda-airport-runway-675816">Japan: 5 aboard coast guard jet killed in collision with passenger plane</a></p>

<h2><strong>Passengers say 'it was chaos'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, a 17-year-old passenger - identified as Anton Deibe from Sweden - said, "The entire cabin was filled with smoke within a few minutes." Deibe was flying with his parents and sister.</p>

<p>"The entire cabin was filled with smoke within minutes. We threw ourselves down on the floor. Then the emergency doors were opened and we threw ourselves at them. The smoke in the cabin stung like hell. It was&nbsp;hell. We have no idea where we are going so we just ran out into the field. It was chaos," the passenger added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another passenger said that he felt a very “warm sensation” on the left side of his face after the collision. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;59-year-old passenger Satoshi Yamake said he felt the flight had "tilted to the side and felt a big bump" just after the initial collision.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-airplane-on-fire-no-casualties-reported-so-far-675835">Japan Airplane on fire, no casualties reported so far</a></p>

<p>An unnamed passenger said that they felt a "bump, like the aircraft was colliding with something when touching down. I saw a spark outside the window and the cabin was filled with smoke".</p>

<p>Speaking to Kyodo News, one of the passengers said that he felt "a boom like we had hit something and jerked upward the moment we landed".</p>

<p>A female passenger stated that it was dark inside&nbsp;as the fire intensified after landing. "It was getting hot inside the plane, and I thought, to be honest, I wouldn't survive," she said while speaking to the Japanese broadcaster NHK.</p>

<p>As per another passenger, the plan of escaping the flight was made more difficult because only one set of doors was used. "An announcement said doors in the back and middle could not be opened. So everyone disembarked from the front," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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Passengers who were inside the Japan Airlines flight that burst into flames after a collision with a Coast Guard aircraft in Tokyo have been recalling their horrific experience.

Passengers who were inside the Japan Airlines flight that burst into flames after a collision with a Coast Guard aircraft in Tokyo have been recalling their horrific experience. The incident took place on the runway at the city's Haneda airport on Tuesday (Jan 2) as the Japan Airlines Flight 516 made a landing and started skidding down the tarmac. All 379 people who were present inside the Airbus A-350 had a miraculous escape before the jet was completely engulfed by flames. The Japanese coast guard plane's pilot, a Bombardier Dash-8, was also able to escape, however, five crew members died. The flight had to head to Niigata airport to deliver aid to the residents who were affected by a massive earthquake in the region on Monday (Jan 1) in which 62 people were killed. Even if the child has no choice Even though the outside of the plane was on fire. Avoid crowd accidents due to panic I sit still on the plane and wait for the flight attendant's instructions.#Japan #JapanAirlines #JapanEarthquake #JapanAirline #Japon #earthquake pic.twitter.com/jqAnEbb5wN — WarMonitoreu (@WarMonitoreu) January 2, 2024 × Videos circulating on social media show a massive blaze and smoke filling inside the Japan Airlines plane as the flight taxied after landing. Slowly, the area near the wing caught fire. The dramatic videos which were recorded by people inside the burning aircraft gave the world a glimpse of the terrifying scenes the passengers endured. 死ぬかと思った pic.twitter.com/S7rDPmyssl — あ (@alto_maple) January 2, 2024 × In one of the videos, a trail of smoke can be seen near the wing of the Airbus A-350 from the passenger's window as it speeds down the runway. Inside the plane, a loud rumbling sound emerging from the engines could be heard, as an alert sounded repeatedly. Also read: Japan: 5 aboard coast guard jet killed in collision with passenger plane Passengers say 'it was chaos' Speaking to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, a 17-year-old passenger - identified as Anton Deibe from Sweden - said, "The entire cabin was filled with smoke within a few minutes." Deibe was flying with his parents and sister. "The entire cabin was filled with smoke within minutes. We threw ourselves down on the floor. Then the emergency doors were opened and we threw ourselves at them. The smoke in the cabin stung like hell. It was hell. We have no idea where we are going so we just ran out into the field. It was chaos," the passenger added. Another passenger said that he felt a very “warm sensation” on the left side of his face after the collision. Meanwhile, 59-year-old passenger Satoshi Yamake said he felt the flight had "tilted to the side and felt a big bump" just after the initial collision. Watch: Japan Airplane on fire, no casualties reported so far An unnamed passenger said that they felt a "bump, like the aircraft was colliding with something when touching down. I saw a spark outside the window and the cabin was filled with smoke". Speaking to Kyodo News, one of the passengers said that he felt "a boom like we had hit something and jerked upward the moment we landed". A female passenger stated that it was dark inside as the fire intensified after landing. "It was getting hot inside the plane, and I thought, to be honest, I wouldn't survive," she said while speaking to the Japanese broadcaster NHK. As per another passenger, the plan of escaping the flight was made more difficult because only one set of doors was used. "An announcement said doors in the back and middle could not be opened. So everyone disembarked from the front," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Horrific video shows chaos inside Japan flight on fire. Passengers recall 'miracle’ escape

<p>Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones posted the previously banned video of the New York mansion of Jeffrey Epstein, months after being reinstated on X. The video was previously banned on X in which Jones claimed that the mansion was used by the disgraced financer as a “sex dungeon.” Taking to X, the 49-year-old American far-right on Tuesday (Jan 2) posted footage of himself discussing “the web of perversion” in front of the mansion.</p>

<h2><strong>Alex Jones posts previously banned video of mansion</strong></h2>

<p>Jones, in the five-and-a-half-minute-long video, appears to be walking to the townhouse at 9 East 71st Street and speaking about the sexual acts which took place inside the mansion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While thanking the Tesla founder for reinstating him on X, Jones captioned the video, “At the time, I travelled to New York to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slavery lair; this was censored on every platform. Now available, thanks to Elon Musk unblocking me on X! See the censored video I shot several years ago of Epstein’s NY sex dungeon.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-hosted-these-celebrities-scientists-and-a-royal-family-member-at-his-infamous-island-676192">Epstein hosted these celebrities, scientists and a royal family member at his infamous island</a></p>

<p>Walking up to the mansion, Jones said, “East 71st street in the middle of Manhattan, New York, USA, and that is Saint James Church. We're at a very important site here.”</p>

<p>“This is a place I began to expose more than 15 years ago from sources I had who were telling me that there were powerful individuals that were running underage sex rings to compromise, not just politicians but corporate leaders, particularly scientific leaders and that they had an island in the Caribbean where underage girls and others were taken, where they did rituals, and where children were even killed," he added.</p>

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<p>“Well, as you know, in the last three or four years, it's come out that Jeffrey Epstein was running that network. But Jeffrey Epstein was just a pimp. Jeffrey Epstein was just a frontman," Jone continued.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;How the US defied a recession in 2023</strong></p>

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<p>“And when he died, the networks that he was the frontman for, that he was like the butler for, have continued on with the British royal family and others, using these systems to compromise the leadership of not just the United States but the world. And so Bill Gates and so many other titans of industry have stayed in the address I'm about to show you for months and months and months at a time,” he said.</p>

<p>He further added that “they've also stayed at facilities in Paris, facilities in London, facilities in New Mexico, like Zorro Ranch.” After walking up to the mansion's main entrance, Jones pointed out that “the famous keypad that so many pimps brought underage girls to, to bring them inside that seven-story building so that sex crimes could be committed, so that they could be compromised.”</p>

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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones posted the previously banned video of the New York mansion of Jeffrey Epstein, months after being reinstated on X. The video was previously banned on X in which Jones claimed that the mansion was used by the disgraced financer as a “sex dungeon.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones posted the previously banned video of the New York mansion of Jeffrey Epstein, months after being reinstated on X. The video was previously banned on X in which Jones claimed that the mansion was used by the disgraced financer as a “sex dungeon.” Taking to X, the 49-year-old American far-right on Tuesday (Jan 2) posted footage of himself discussing “the web of perversion” in front of the mansion. Alex Jones posts previously banned video of mansion Jones, in the five-and-a-half-minute-long video, appears to be walking to the townhouse at 9 East 71st Street and speaking about the sexual acts which took place inside the mansion. While thanking the Tesla founder for reinstating him on X, Jones captioned the video, “At the time, I travelled to New York to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slavery lair; this was censored on every platform. Now available, thanks to Elon Musk unblocking me on X! See the censored video I shot several years ago of Epstein’s NY sex dungeon.” Also read: Epstein hosted these celebrities, scientists and a royal family member at his infamous island Walking up to the mansion, Jones said, “East 71st street in the middle of Manhattan, New York, USA, and that is Saint James Church. We're at a very important site here.” “This is a place I began to expose more than 15 years ago from sources I had who were telling me that there were powerful individuals that were running underage sex rings to compromise, not just politicians but corporate leaders, particularly scientific leaders and that they had an island in the Caribbean where underage girls and others were taken, where they did rituals, and where children were even killed," he added. At the time, I traveled to New York to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slavery lair; this was censored on every platform. Now available, thanks to Elon Musk unblocking me on X! See the censored video I shot several years ago of Epstein’s NY sex dungeon pic.twitter.com/juT06IyU3b — Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) January 2, 2024 × “Well, as you know, in the last three or four years, it's come out that Jeffrey Epstein was running that network. But Jeffrey Epstein was just a pimp. Jeffrey Epstein was just a frontman," Jone continued. Watch: How the US defied a recession in 2023 “And when he died, the networks that he was the frontman for, that he was like the butler for, have continued on with the British royal family and others, using these systems to compromise the leadership of not just the United States but the world. And so Bill Gates and so many other titans of industry have stayed in the address I'm about to show you for months and months and months at a time,” he said. He further added that “they've also stayed at facilities in Paris, facilities in London, facilities in New Mexico, like Zorro Ranch.” After walking up to the mansion's main entrance, Jones pointed out that “the famous keypad that so many pimps brought underage girls to, to bring them inside that seven-story building so that sex crimes could be committed, so that they could be compromised.” (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Conspiracy theorist posts previously banned video of Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘sex dungeon’

<p>As the world eagerly anticipates the dawn of 2024, NASA is setting the stage for a year filled with groundbreaking missions, lunar explorations, and a giant leap toward Mars. The space agency's motto for the year, "Onward and Upward," is capturing the essence of its ambitious agenda.</p>

<p>In a captivating video released on its website, NASA outlined a spectacular lineup of missions that promise to push the boundaries of space exploration.</p>

<p>“Landing science on the Moon, demonstrating quiet supersonic aircraft, and launching two new Earth climate satellites, plus a mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons, are just a few of the milestones we have planned for 2024,” NASA declared in a statement.</p>

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<p>The Artemis lunar rover, named VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), is set to touch down on the Moon's South Pole in late 2024. This mobile robot will embark on a 100-day mission into the Moon's extreme environment in search of ice and potential resources and provide crucial details for future human space exploration.</p>

<p>The Artemis mission, a key component of NASA's 2024 agenda, will mark historic milestones by landing the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon.</p>

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<p>These missions will make use of innovative technologies to explore more lunar surfaces than ever before, with an overarching goal of establishing the first long-term human presence on the Moon. The knowledge gained from these endeavours will serve as a springboard for the next monumental achievement: sending astronauts to Mars.</p>

<p>To achieve these ambitious goals, NASA will have the expertise of Axiom Space, which will provide spacesuits for moonwalkers during the Artemis III mission.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-nasas-curiosity-rover-records-dawn-to-dusk-video-on-mars-674781">NASA's Curiosity rover records 'dawn to dusk' video on Mars</a></p>

<p>This collaboration will underscore the importance of cutting-edge technology in ensuring the success of lunar explorations.</p>

<p>Moreover, NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to take centre stage in 2024. Two astronaut test pilots will participate in this mission, living and working off the Earth for about a week. This mission will be a critical step in NASA's continuous efforts to expand human presence beyond our planet.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the world eagerly anticipates the dawn of 2024, NASA is setting the stage for a year filled with groundbreaking missions, lunar explorations, and a giant leap toward Mars.

As the world eagerly anticipates the dawn of 2024, NASA is setting the stage for a year filled with groundbreaking missions, lunar explorations, and a giant leap toward Mars. The space agency's motto for the year, "Onward and Upward," is capturing the essence of its ambitious agenda. In a captivating video released on its website, NASA outlined a spectacular lineup of missions that promise to push the boundaries of space exploration. “Landing science on the Moon, demonstrating quiet supersonic aircraft, and launching two new Earth climate satellites, plus a mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons, are just a few of the milestones we have planned for 2024,” NASA declared in a statement. × The Artemis lunar rover, named VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), is set to touch down on the Moon's South Pole in late 2024. This mobile robot will embark on a 100-day mission into the Moon's extreme environment in search of ice and potential resources and provide crucial details for future human space exploration. The Artemis mission, a key component of NASA's 2024 agenda, will mark historic milestones by landing the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon. Also Read | Overeating during Christmas? Don't go for quick-fix weight loss jabs, warn experts These missions will make use of innovative technologies to explore more lunar surfaces than ever before, with an overarching goal of establishing the first long-term human presence on the Moon. The knowledge gained from these endeavours will serve as a springboard for the next monumental achievement: sending astronauts to Mars. To achieve these ambitious goals, NASA will have the expertise of Axiom Space, which will provide spacesuits for moonwalkers during the Artemis III mission. Also Read | NASA's Curiosity rover records 'dawn to dusk' video on Mars This collaboration will underscore the importance of cutting-edge technology in ensuring the success of lunar explorations. Moreover, NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to take centre stage in 2024. Two astronaut test pilots will participate in this mission, living and working off the Earth for about a week. This mission will be a critical step in NASA's continuous efforts to expand human presence beyond our planet. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Moon landings, giant leap on Mars, and more... NASA reveals its 2024 plans

<p>An Indian couple in the US state of California was robbed and assaulted by a group of thieves last week. The robbers allegedly followed the couple to their home and struck when the pair pulled up in the driveway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Priyanka Wali, a Kashmiri Pandit-American and daughter of the couple took to social media to share the CCTV footage of the incident and narrated how her parents went through the terrifying ordeal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“On December 22nd at 7:48 PM in Fullerton, CA my father Dr&nbsp;Vijay Wali was assaulted and my mother Dr Wali Jyotika’s purse was stolen containing jewellery and ancestral heirlooms after they returned from the jewellery store in Cerritos. This is calculated organised crime, robbery and assault,” Priyanka recounted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">**CRIME ALERT UPDATE** New footage shows my parents were FOLLOWED for over 16 miles by a Black Honda Odyssey with tinted windows from the jewelry store in Little India Artesia to Fullerton where robbery &amp; assault was committed in their driveway please share if you have any info <a href="https://t.co/n9o5F70M6z">pic.twitter.com/n9o5F70M6z</a></p>
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<p>According to Priyanka, her parents had gone jewellery shopping when the thieves laid a marker upon them. The couple in their white Tesla was followed by a black Honda Odyssey with a tinted window for over 16 miles. The robbers were joined by another white car in the middle and later the thieves from both cars combined to commit the robbery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the footage, Vijay Wali could be seen getting assaulted by one of the robbers as he attempted to make a dash to save his wife.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The person who assaulted my father was speaking Spanish saying "quitaselo, quitaselo" which roughly means "take it from her, take it from her" in referring to my mother's purse. Please share widely so we can find this person," Priyanka said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">**NEW FOOTAGE WITH AUDIO**: The person who assaulted my father was speaking Spanish saying "quitaselo, quitaselo" which roughly means "take it from her, take it from her" in referring to my mother's purse. Please share widely so we can find this person <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fullerton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fullerton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crimealert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crimealert</a> <a href="https://t.co/oxtAJYitFr">pic.twitter.com/oxtAJYitFr</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/chicago-news-crew-reporting-on-robberies-gets-robbed-630766"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Chicago news crew reporting on robberies gets robbed</strong></a></p>

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<p>According to reports, the thieves took away the treasured family heirlooms known as&nbsp;dejhoor, which are long earrings with unique hexagon pendants that symbolise marriage.</p>

<p>"I mean, that's ancestral jewellery that's been in our family for so long and it's priceless. That's really the most important thing that we want back," Priyanka was quoted as saying by ABC7.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/1989-neelkanth-ganjoo-murder-case-fresh-probe-into-killing-of-kashmiri-pandit-judge-623247"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;1989 Neelkanth Ganjoo murder case: Fresh probe into killing of Kashmiri Pandit judge</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, the Walis, both doctors have served Orange County for the last 35 years but the incident has left a deep imprint on them, with the family&nbsp;fearful of security within the community.</p>

<p>The authorities have launched an investigation and are using the multiple security camera surveillance videos to track down the thieves.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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An Indian couple in the US state of California was robbed and assaulted by a group of thieves last week. The robbers allegedly followed the couple to their home and struck when the pair pulled up in the driveway.

An Indian couple in the US state of California was robbed and assaulted by a group of thieves last week. The robbers allegedly followed the couple to their home and struck when the pair pulled up in the driveway. Priyanka Wali, a Kashmiri Pandit-American and daughter of the couple took to social media to share the CCTV footage of the incident and narrated how her parents went through the terrifying ordeal. “On December 22nd at 7:48 PM in Fullerton, CA my father Dr Vijay Wali was assaulted and my mother Dr Wali Jyotika’s purse was stolen containing jewellery and ancestral heirlooms after they returned from the jewellery store in Cerritos. This is calculated organised crime, robbery and assault,” Priyanka recounted. **CRIME ALERT UPDATE** New footage shows my parents were FOLLOWED for over 16 miles by a Black Honda Odyssey with tinted windows from the jewelry store in Little India Artesia to Fullerton where robbery & assault was committed in their driveway please share if you have any info pic.twitter.com/n9o5F70M6z — Priyanka Wali, MD (@WaliPriyanka) December 24, 2023 × According to Priyanka, her parents had gone jewellery shopping when the thieves laid a marker upon them. The couple in their white Tesla was followed by a black Honda Odyssey with a tinted window for over 16 miles. The robbers were joined by another white car in the middle and later the thieves from both cars combined to commit the robbery. In one of the footage, Vijay Wali could be seen getting assaulted by one of the robbers as he attempted to make a dash to save his wife. "The person who assaulted my father was speaking Spanish saying "quitaselo, quitaselo" which roughly means "take it from her, take it from her" in referring to my mother's purse. Please share widely so we can find this person," Priyanka said. **NEW FOOTAGE WITH AUDIO**: The person who assaulted my father was speaking Spanish saying "quitaselo, quitaselo" which roughly means "take it from her, take it from her" in referring to my mother's purse. Please share widely so we can find this person #fullerton #crimealert pic.twitter.com/oxtAJYitFr — Priyanka Wali, MD (@WaliPriyanka) December 23, 2023 × Watch | Chicago news crew reporting on robberies gets robbed × According to reports, the thieves took away the treasured family heirlooms known as dejhoor, which are long earrings with unique hexagon pendants that symbolise marriage. "I mean, that's ancestral jewellery that's been in our family for so long and it's priceless. That's really the most important thing that we want back," Priyanka was quoted as saying by ABC7. Also read | 1989 Neelkanth Ganjoo murder case: Fresh probe into killing of Kashmiri Pandit judge Notably, the Walis, both doctors have served Orange County for the last 35 years but the incident has left a deep imprint on them, with the family fearful of security within the community. The authorities have launched an investigation and are using the multiple security camera surveillance videos to track down the thieves. (With inputs from agencies)

Video | Kashmiri Pandit-American couple robbed, assaulted in their driveway

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<p>A massive fire broke out at the famous Gopaldas Building at Connaught Place in the Indian capital, Delhi.</p>

<p>The fire broke out at 1 pm IST on Thursday on the 11th floor of Gopaldas Building, located on Barakhama Road. At least 15 fire tenders were deployed at the site, reported&nbsp;PTC News.</p>

<p>Till now, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties. However, videos on X showed a thick cloud of smoke originating from the building due to the fire.</p>

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Fire engines and local police on the spot.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gopaldasbuilding?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gopaldasbuilding</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarakhambaRoad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarakhambaRoad</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ch4w0pWG5y">pic.twitter.com/Ch4w0pWG5y</a></p>
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<p>The Delhi Fire Services Department received a phone call reporting a fire at the Gopaldas Bhagwan building between 12:56 and 12:57 pm IST on Thursday. The deployed fire tenders responded immediately upon receiving the information and rushed to the scene. Once they arrived, they began working to bring the situation under control.</p>

<p>Fire official Rajinder Atwal told PTI, "No injury has been reported, except a fireman suffering a minor injury. The entire building has been searched and have found that everyone came out of the building safely."</p>

<p>ANI posted a video of the operation on X.</p>

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<p>The operation is underway. Information about what started the fire is not known yet. More details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>

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A massive fire broke out at the famous Gopaldas Building at Connaught Place in the Indian capital, Delhi. The fire broke out at 1 pm IST on Thursday on the 11th floor of Gopaldas Building, located on Barakhama Road.

A massive fire broke out at the famous Gopaldas Building at Connaught Place in the Indian capital, Delhi. The fire broke out at 1 pm IST on Thursday on the 11th floor of Gopaldas Building, located on Barakhama Road. At least 15 fire tenders were deployed at the site, reported PTC News. Till now, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties. However, videos on X showed a thick cloud of smoke originating from the building due to the fire. Fire broke out in Gopal Das Building located on Barakhamba Road, New Delhi. Fire engines and local police on the spot.#gopaldasbuilding #Delhi #BarakhambaRoad pic.twitter.com/Ch4w0pWG5y — Arshdeep Samar (@summerarshdeep) December 21, 2023 × The Delhi Fire Services Department received a phone call reporting a fire at the Gopaldas Bhagwan building between 12:56 and 12:57 pm IST on Thursday. The deployed fire tenders responded immediately upon receiving the information and rushed to the scene. Once they arrived, they began working to bring the situation under control. Fire official Rajinder Atwal told PTI, "No injury has been reported, except a fireman suffering a minor injury. The entire building has been searched and have found that everyone came out of the building safely." ANI posted a video of the operation on X. #WATCH | Fire fighting underway, occupants of Gopaldas building evacuated following a fire incident on the 8th floor of the building today The building is located on Barakhamba Road in Connaught Place, Delhi pic.twitter.com/B1s2ixGzwT — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2023 × The operation is underway. Information about what started the fire is not known yet. More details are awaited. (With inputs from agencies)

VIDEO: Massive fire breaks out in Gopaldas Bhagwan building in Delhi

<p>Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in the three-match Test series opener on Thursday (Dec 14) at Perth Stadium, Perth. Riding on David Warner's 67-ball 72* and Usman Khawaja's sedate 37* (84), Australia ended the first session at 117 for no loss, scoring at nearly five per over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the opening session, Warner was on a roll. He ended with 11 fours and a six. In the 22nd over, he took on Shaheen Afridi and smacked him for a huge six towards the deep fine leg region. Talking about the delivery, it was a length and angling into the left-hander. Warner got down low, used his body to get inside the line and deposited the ball into the stands for an audacious six.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the video Warner's outrageous six:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gosh what a six that was from Warner . He is Super super beast.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Warner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Warner</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvsPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvsPAK</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvPAK</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShaheenAfridi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShaheenAfridi</a> <a href="https://t.co/PbGrUEEv7E">pic.twitter.com/PbGrUEEv7E</a></p>
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<p>Warner, who averages over 80 versus Pakistan in Tests, is playing his last Test series and has started off on a positive note. He looks set to score a daddy hundred and take Australia to a commanding position on Day 1 of the series opener. Shan Masood-led Pakistan have their task cut out to stage a strong comeback in the remainder of the opening day's play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the Test series, there was a lot of noise on Warner following his ex-teammate Mitchell Johnson slamming him for getting a fitting farewell in whites after his involvement in the Sandpaper Gate fiasco. However, it seems Warner remains unperturbed and wants to do all the talking with the bat.</p>


Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in the three-match Test series opener on Thursday (Dec 14) at Perth Stadium, Perth. Riding on David Warner's 67-ball 72* and Usman Khawaja's sedate 37* (84), Australia ended the first session at 117 for no loss, scoring at nearly five per over.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in the three-match Test series opener on Thursday (Dec 14) at Perth Stadium, Perth. Riding on David Warner's 67-ball 72* and Usman Khawaja's sedate 37* (84), Australia ended the first session at 117 for no loss, scoring at nearly five per over. During the opening session, Warner was on a roll. He ended with 11 fours and a six. In the 22nd over, he took on Shaheen Afridi and smacked him for a huge six towards the deep fine leg region. Talking about the delivery, it was a length and angling into the left-hander. Warner got down low, used his body to get inside the line and deposited the ball into the stands for an audacious six. Here is the video Warner's outrageous six: Gosh what a six that was from Warner . He is Super super beast.#Warner || #AUSvsPAK || #AUSvPAK || #ShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/PbGrUEEv7E — Haris Arshad (@harris00071) December 14, 2023 × Also read: SA vs Ind, T20Is: When Rinku Singh performs well, whole of India becomes happy - Former opener Gautam Gambhir Warner, who averages over 80 versus Pakistan in Tests, is playing his last Test series and has started off on a positive note. He looks set to score a daddy hundred and take Australia to a commanding position on Day 1 of the series opener. Shan Masood-led Pakistan have their task cut out to stage a strong comeback in the remainder of the opening day's play. Ahead of the Test series, there was a lot of noise on Warner following his ex-teammate Mitchell Johnson slamming him for getting a fitting farewell in whites after his involvement in the Sandpaper Gate fiasco. However, it seems Warner remains unperturbed and wants to do all the talking with the bat.

VIDEO: David Warner turns into T20I mode, smacks Shaheen Afridi for HUGE six on Day 1 of Perth Test

<p>Indian&nbsp;Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a spectacular video of the country's first bullet train station constructed at Sabarmati Multimodal transport hub in Ahmedabad on Thursday (Dec 7).<br />
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<p>The train will first start operating between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The ministry is executing the project with the Government of Japan's technical and financial support.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-new-delhis-aqi-turns-very-poor-again-temperature-likely-to-fall-667417">India: New Delhi's AQI turns 'very poor' again, temperature likely to fall</a></p>

<p>"Terminal for India's first bullet train! Sabarmati multimodal transport hub, Ahmedabad," wrote Vaishnaw, in the caption of his post.</p>

<h2><strong>Video grabs the attention of netizens</strong></h2>

<p>Since being shared, the&nbsp;video has grabbed the attention of the netizens and garnered more than 565,000 views and 20,000 likes. Commenting on the video,&nbsp;some users said that the terminal was glorious, others simply called it beautiful.<br />
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"Such a glorious structure that's a blend of modernity and our Heritage! Amazing work is happening in the railways sector and this is going to propel our country to another level altogether," said one user.<br />
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"Gift city, Metro, River front road and river front, Bullet train, Biggest cricket stadium, Sardar Sarovar, Statue of Unity, Rannostav, Highest Rooftop Solar in country," another wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;403 Indian student lives lost abroad, Canada with most deaths</strong></p>

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<p>Previously, the minister announced that the first bullet train section in the country, which is a 50km stretch between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat, is set to be completed in August 2026.<br />
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He also said that 100 km of viaducts and 230 km of pier work, which was a significant step, was completed for the larger part Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor.<br />
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Since the work started in November 2021, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has made steady progress. The bullet train project's foundation was laid in September 2017 in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.</p>

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Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a spectacular video of the country's first bullet train station constructed at Sabarmati Multimodal transport hub in Ahmedabad on Thursday (Dec 7).

Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a spectacular video of the country's first bullet train station constructed at Sabarmati Multimodal transport hub in Ahmedabad on Thursday (Dec 7). The short video gave the viewers a sneak peek into the terminal's architectural marvel. The station, which is equipped with state-of-the-art modern features, has been designed keeping in mind passengers comfort and providing them with a memorable travel experience. Terminal for India's first bullet train! 📍Sabarmati multimodal transport hub, Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/HGeoBETz9x — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 7, 2023 × The train will first start operating between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The ministry is executing the project with the Government of Japan's technical and financial support. Also read: India: New Delhi's AQI turns 'very poor' again, temperature likely to fall "Terminal for India's first bullet train! Sabarmati multimodal transport hub, Ahmedabad," wrote Vaishnaw, in the caption of his post. Video grabs the attention of netizens Since being shared, the video has grabbed the attention of the netizens and garnered more than 565,000 views and 20,000 likes. Commenting on the video, some users said that the terminal was glorious, others simply called it beautiful. "Such a glorious structure that's a blend of modernity and our Heritage! Amazing work is happening in the railways sector and this is going to propel our country to another level altogether," said one user. "Gift city, Metro, River front road and river front, Bullet train, Biggest cricket stadium, Sardar Sarovar, Statue of Unity, Rannostav, Highest Rooftop Solar in country," another wrote. Watch: 403 Indian student lives lost abroad, Canada with most deaths Previously, the minister announced that the first bullet train section in the country, which is a 50km stretch between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat, is set to be completed in August 2026. He also said that 100 km of viaducts and 230 km of pier work, which was a significant step, was completed for the larger part Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. Since the work started in November 2021, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has made steady progress. The bullet train project's foundation was laid in September 2017 in the Indian city of Ahmedabad. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Indian railway minister posts video of first bullet train terminal

<p>Air India found itself involved in another embarassing&nbsp;incident after passengers on one of its flights reported water leakage through overhead bins.</p>

<p>A user @baldwhiner shared the video, which captured the incident, on social media platform X.</p>

<p>Since the video was shared, it garnered a lot of attention on social media.</p>

<p>"Air India. Fly with us, it's not a trip… it's an immersive experience," said @baldwhiner in the sarcastic caption of the post.</p>

<p>In the video shared, several passengers were seen resting on one side of the plane and the seats on the other side were empty as water continued to drip down from the overhead bins.</p>

<p>As the video ended, the captain of the flight spoke about the issue of water leakage.</p>

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<h2><strong>Video goes viral on social media</strong></h2>

<p>The post was shared on the social media platform on November 29. However, &nbsp;WION couldn’t verify the authenticity of the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-passengers-to-undergo-additional-checks-at-delhi-airport-till-nov-30-656157">Air India passengers to undergo additional checks at Delhi airport after Pannun threatens to blow up flight</a></p>

<p>The video has till now more than 5,000 likes and multiple comments.</p>

<p>"Some left their fully filled water bottle in cabin luggage, that might be the reason this is why they ask us to keep water bottles with us. Don't just simply blame the company," wrote a user.</p>

<p>"Can someone ask for a refund in such situations?" said another.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pannun Air India threat: What's stopping Trudeau from arresting the Khalistani terrorist?</strong></p>

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<p>A third user wrote, "Had a similar experience in 2018 Frankfurt to Delhi, just after the takeoff. The flight attendant said nothing to worry about, it was normal and asked me to move toward the kitchen until it stopped. 10 minutes later it was ok, probably some issue with AC."</p>

<p>"Omg, this is pathetic," commented a fourth user.</p>

<p>A fifth user stated, "Hope the passengers are compensated fairly."&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user also suggested that it may be a ‘technical glitch’, while others expressed anger lack of care and service of the airline.</p>

<p>‘This is a technical glitch. Can happen with any airline. Looks like the passengers are more comfortable than guys who propagate the video to defame the airline," said a user.&nbsp;</p>

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Air India found itself involved in another embarassing incident after passengers on one of its flights reported water leakage through overhead bins. A user @baldwhiner shared the video, which captured the incident, on social media platform X.

Air India found itself involved in another embarassing incident after passengers on one of its flights reported water leakage through overhead bins. A user @baldwhiner shared the video, which captured the incident, on social media platform X. Since the video was shared, it garnered a lot of attention on social media. "Air India. Fly with us, it's not a trip… it's an immersive experience," said @baldwhiner in the sarcastic caption of the post. In the video shared, several passengers were seen resting on one side of the plane and the seats on the other side were empty as water continued to drip down from the overhead bins. As the video ended, the captain of the flight spoke about the issue of water leakage. Air India …. fly with us – it's not a trip … it's an immersive experience pic.twitter.com/cEVEoX0mmQ — JΛYΣƧΉ  (@baldwhiner) November 29, 2023 × Video goes viral on social media The post was shared on the social media platform on November 29. However, WION couldn’t verify the authenticity of the video. Also read: Air India passengers to undergo additional checks at Delhi airport after Pannun threatens to blow up flight The video has till now more than 5,000 likes and multiple comments. "Some left their fully filled water bottle in cabin luggage, that might be the reason this is why they ask us to keep water bottles with us. Don't just simply blame the company," wrote a user. "Can someone ask for a refund in such situations?" said another. Watch: Pannun Air India threat: What's stopping Trudeau from arresting the Khalistani terrorist? A third user wrote, "Had a similar experience in 2018 Frankfurt to Delhi, just after the takeoff. The flight attendant said nothing to worry about, it was normal and asked me to move toward the kitchen until it stopped. 10 minutes later it was ok, probably some issue with AC." "Omg, this is pathetic," commented a fourth user. A fifth user stated, "Hope the passengers are compensated fairly." One user also suggested that it may be a ‘technical glitch’, while others expressed anger lack of care and service of the airline. ‘This is a technical glitch. Can happen with any airline. Looks like the passengers are more comfortable than guys who propagate the video to defame the airline," said a user. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Water leaks from overhead bins in Air India flight, flyer questions airline's 'immersive experience'

<p>The Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is living a lavish life in Qatar, has been pounded by Israeli Defence Forces as the country continues to root out the infrastructure used by the militant group. "Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck the residence of Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau," the Israeli Defence Forces wrote while sharing a video on X social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video purportedly showed Haniyeh's house in what seemed like satellite footage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION earlier did an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/explained-who-is-ismail-haniyeh-hamas-leader-who-masterminded-attack-on-israel-while-sitting-in-doha-646481">explainer on the Hamas leader Haniyeh </a>who reportedly masterminded the October 7 attack on Israel. Earlier, his video, where he was seen celebrating the attack while sitting in Doha, went viral on social media.&nbsp;As per the Israeli forces, Haniyeh's house in Gaza was used as "terrorist infrastructure."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-wont-resume-trade-talks-with-india-unless-modi-govt-cooperates-in-nijjar-killing-probe-minister-659310">Canada won’t resume trade talks with India unless Modi govt cooperates in Nijjar killing probe: Minister</a></p>

<p>IDF further added that the residence was being used as a "meeting point for Hamas’ senior leaders to direct terrorist attacks against Israel."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the latest report, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a conversation with the Hamas chief Haniyeh, reportedly said that Tehran will not directly enter the ongoing war in the West Asian region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In mid-October, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also held a meeting with Hamas politburo chief Haniyeh in Doha where the two were seen having a candid conversation with each other, raising eyebrows of many as Iran is well-known for lending its support to the militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-makes-biggest-seizure-of-fake-luxury-goods-at-1-billion-in-new-york-659291">US makes biggest seizure of fake luxury goods at $1 billion in New York</a></p>

<h2><strong>Israel striking Hamas hide-outs&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli Army has been releasing videos that purportedly show the forces bombarding the Hamas hide-outs inside Gaza hospitals. It also announced on Thursday (Nov 16) that Israeli forces have successfully seized&nbsp;the Hamas-operated Gaza Harbour.</p>

<p>"Disguised as a civilian area, the harbour was used by Hamas as a training facility for their naval commando forces to plan and execute terrorist attacks. During the operation, conducted by soldiers of the 188th Armored Corps' Brigade and Flotilla 13, numerous terrorist tunnel entrances and terrorist infrastructures were destroyed," the army said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll in the Hamas war is continuously seeing an uptick. The Gazan health ministry reportedly said that over 11,240 people were killed in Gaza amid Israeli air strikes. It included over 4,500 children.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Israel, the death toll from Hamas' onslaught on the Jewish nation is over 1,200.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is living a lavish life in Qatar, has been pounded by Israeli Defence Forces as the country continues to root out the infrastructure used by the militant group.

The Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is living a lavish life in Qatar, has been pounded by Israeli Defence Forces as the country continues to root out the infrastructure used by the militant group. "Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck the residence of Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau," the Israeli Defence Forces wrote while sharing a video on X social media platform. The video purportedly showed Haniyeh's house in what seemed like satellite footage. WION earlier did an explainer on the Hamas leader Haniyeh who reportedly masterminded the October 7 attack on Israel. Earlier, his video, where he was seen celebrating the attack while sitting in Doha, went viral on social media. As per the Israeli forces, Haniyeh's house in Gaza was used as "terrorist infrastructure." Also Read | Canada won’t resume trade talks with India unless Modi govt cooperates in Nijjar killing probe: Minister IDF further added that the residence was being used as a "meeting point for Hamas’ senior leaders to direct terrorist attacks against Israel." As per the latest report, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a conversation with the Hamas chief Haniyeh, reportedly said that Tehran will not directly enter the ongoing war in the West Asian region. In mid-October, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also held a meeting with Hamas politburo chief Haniyeh in Doha where the two were seen having a candid conversation with each other, raising eyebrows of many as Iran is well-known for lending its support to the militant group. Also Read | US makes biggest seizure of fake luxury goods at $1 billion in New York Israel striking Hamas hide-outs The Israeli Army has been releasing videos that purportedly show the forces bombarding the Hamas hide-outs inside Gaza hospitals. It also announced on Thursday (Nov 16) that Israeli forces have successfully seized the Hamas-operated Gaza Harbour. "Disguised as a civilian area, the harbour was used by Hamas as a training facility for their naval commando forces to plan and execute terrorist attacks. During the operation, conducted by soldiers of the 188th Armored Corps' Brigade and Flotilla 13, numerous terrorist tunnel entrances and terrorist infrastructures were destroyed," the army said. The death toll in the Hamas war is continuously seeing an uptick. The Gazan health ministry reportedly said that over 11,240 people were killed in Gaza amid Israeli air strikes. It included over 4,500 children. Meanwhile, in Israel, the death toll from Hamas' onslaught on the Jewish nation is over 1,200. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Israel demolishes Gaza home of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in overnight airstrikes

<p>In a striking visual representation of the ongoing wildfire crisis in Australia's Northern Territory, Earth observation scientist Robbi Bishop-Taylor from Geoscience Australia shared a timelapse animation of the crisis on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The animation illustrates the shocking extent of the fire-ravaged area that has been ablaze for the past two months.</p>

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<h2><strong>Wildfire crisis in Australia</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities say&nbsp;that the current wildfire season is the most severe in decades.</p>

<p>So far it has engulfed a staggering 12.8 million hectares (31.6 million acres) of land in just a two-month period.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-out-of-control-fires-prompt-evacuations-as-country-swelters-through-scorching-heat-641513">Australia: ‘Out of control’ fires prompt evacuations as country swelters in ‘scorching’ heat</a></strong></p>

<p>As recently as the last week, the&nbsp;Queensland residents faced evacuation orders due to crisis posed by the raging wildfires.</p>

<h2><strong>Why wildfires continue to rage on?</strong></h2>

<p>The El Niño weather event&nbsp;triggers extreme phenomena such as wildfires.</p>

<p>Northern Australia has also experienced scorching temperatures, prompting severe heatwave warnings in certain areas.</p>

<p>The dry and warm conditions provide ideal circumstances for the ignition and rapid spread of fires.</p>

<p>The risk is further escalated by above-average rainfall earlier in the year, leading to increased vegetation that becomes potential fuel for the fires.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>From floods to fires: Australia's growing climate crisis</strong></p>

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<p>As the soil dries out under intense heat, the vegetation becomes highly flammable, intensifying the ease with which fires can ignite and spread across.</p>

<p>This combination of factors has created a perilous situation in northern parts of Australia, leading to a surge in fires, some suspected to be deliberately lit. The environmental and communal impact in the region has been devastating.</p>

<h2><strong>Fire season in Northern Hemisphere</strong></h2>

<p>The crisis in Australia follows a catastrophic fire season in the Northern Hemisphere, marked by record-breaking temperatures fueled by human-induced climate change.</p>

<p>As heatwaves swept across Asia, Europe, and North America, experts predict that 2023 may become the hottest year on record.</p>

<p>In Europe, wildfires emitted a staggering 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.</p>

<p>Italy faced an unprecedented heatwave while Greece went through a period of&nbsp;worst wildfire on record.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a striking visual representation of the ongoing wildfire crisis in Australia's Northern Territory, Earth observation scientist Robbi Bishop-Taylor from Geoscience Australia shared a timelapse animation of the crisis on X, formerly known as Twitter.

In a striking visual representation of the ongoing wildfire crisis in Australia's Northern Territory, Earth observation scientist Robbi Bishop-Taylor from Geoscience Australia shared a timelapse animation of the crisis on X, formerly known as Twitter. The animation illustrates the shocking extent of the fire-ravaged area that has been ablaze for the past two months. The scale of the fires currently burning across northern Australia is pretty unfathomable. This animation visualises just the last two months of fire captured by #DEAHotspots - for context, the map covers an area larger than France, Spain and Germany combined... pic.twitter.com/YBkOQP5xCK — Dr Robbi Bishop-Taylor 🛰️🌎🌊 (@SatelliteSci) November 3, 2023 × Wildfire crisis in Australia Authorities say that the current wildfire season is the most severe in decades. So far it has engulfed a staggering 12.8 million hectares (31.6 million acres) of land in just a two-month period. Also read | Australia: ‘Out of control’ fires prompt evacuations as country swelters in ‘scorching’ heat As recently as the last week, the Queensland residents faced evacuation orders due to crisis posed by the raging wildfires. Why wildfires continue to rage on? The El Niño weather event triggers extreme phenomena such as wildfires. Northern Australia has also experienced scorching temperatures, prompting severe heatwave warnings in certain areas. The dry and warm conditions provide ideal circumstances for the ignition and rapid spread of fires. The risk is further escalated by above-average rainfall earlier in the year, leading to increased vegetation that becomes potential fuel for the fires. Also watch | From floods to fires: Australia's growing climate crisis × As the soil dries out under intense heat, the vegetation becomes highly flammable, intensifying the ease with which fires can ignite and spread across. This combination of factors has created a perilous situation in northern parts of Australia, leading to a surge in fires, some suspected to be deliberately lit. The environmental and communal impact in the region has been devastating. Fire season in Northern Hemisphere The crisis in Australia follows a catastrophic fire season in the Northern Hemisphere, marked by record-breaking temperatures fueled by human-induced climate change. As heatwaves swept across Asia, Europe, and North America, experts predict that 2023 may become the hottest year on record. In Europe, wildfires emitted a staggering 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Italy faced an unprecedented heatwave while Greece went through a period of worst wildfire on record. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>With online video calls through platforms like Zoom and Teams becoming a common practice in our day-to-day work life, it is now being seen as the most feasible and easy way to communicate.<br />
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However, a recent study says that such video calls may not actually be the 'smoothest' way to hold conversations.<br />
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The new research has revealed that the human brain finds it challenging to process conversations that take place through video calls in comparison to face-to-face conversations.<br />
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The findings made in a study carried out at Yale University emphasises&nbsp;how important it is to hold in-person communication and this is how humans naturally interact with others.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandemic-impacted-brain-health-of-elderlies-even-if-they-didnt-catch-covid-654112">Brain health of those 50 and above declined rapidly during the pandemic: Study</a></p>

<p>"The social systems of the human brain are more active during real live in-person encounters than on Zoom," stated neuroscientist Joy Hirsch, who is the senior author of the published paper.<br />
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"Online representations of faces, at least with current technology, do not have the same 'privileged access' to social neural circuitry in the brain that is typical of the real thing,” he added.<br />
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As per Hirsch and her colleagues, neuroimaging was used by most of the studies previously carried out to record brain activity amid social interactions, which involved individual people.</p>

<h2><strong>Study recorded people's eye and brain activity during conversation</strong></h2>

<p>In this study, the researchers carried out a comparison between how people interacted with one another in real-time. The participants included 28 healthy adults who had no vision impairments and belonged to different ages, genders, and ethnicities.<br />
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), eye trackers and electroencephalography (EEG) were used by Hirsch and the team to carefully record the eye and brain activity of people when they were talking to each other.<br />
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The results of pairs who participated in live face-to-face conversations were compared to those who used Zoom to hold video chats. No changes were made in the conversation partners and the same task was completed by each pair during the conversations.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: How COVID-19 compromises brain function</strong></p>

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<p>In comparison to interactions which took place on Zoom, face-to-face discussions saw an increase in signal in the brain's critical area, which is called the dorsal-parietal region.<br />
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"Pupil diameters were generally larger for in-person faces than for virtual faces suggesting increased arousal for in-person faces. In addition, the magnitudes of the pupil responses were reciprocated by partners,” stated the team.<br />
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"Overall, the dynamic and natural social interactions that occur spontaneously during in-person interactions appear to be less apparent or absent during Zoom encounters. This is a really robust effect,” explained Hirsch.</p>

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With online video calls through platforms like Zoom and Teams becoming a common practice in our day-to-day work life, it is now being seen as the most feasible and easy way to communicate.

With online video calls through platforms like Zoom and Teams becoming a common practice in our day-to-day work life, it is now being seen as the most feasible and easy way to communicate. However, a recent study says that such video calls may not actually be the 'smoothest' way to hold conversations. The new research has revealed that the human brain finds it challenging to process conversations that take place through video calls in comparison to face-to-face conversations. The findings made in a study carried out at Yale University emphasises how important it is to hold in-person communication and this is how humans naturally interact with others. ALSO READ | Brain health of those 50 and above declined rapidly during the pandemic: Study "The social systems of the human brain are more active during real live in-person encounters than on Zoom," stated neuroscientist Joy Hirsch, who is the senior author of the published paper. "Online representations of faces, at least with current technology, do not have the same 'privileged access' to social neural circuitry in the brain that is typical of the real thing,” he added. As per Hirsch and her colleagues, neuroimaging was used by most of the studies previously carried out to record brain activity amid social interactions, which involved individual people. Study recorded people's eye and brain activity during conversation In this study, the researchers carried out a comparison between how people interacted with one another in real-time. The participants included 28 healthy adults who had no vision impairments and belonged to different ages, genders, and ethnicities. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), eye trackers and electroencephalography (EEG) were used by Hirsch and the team to carefully record the eye and brain activity of people when they were talking to each other. The results of pairs who participated in live face-to-face conversations were compared to those who used Zoom to hold video chats. No changes were made in the conversation partners and the same task was completed by each pair during the conversations. WATCH | Gravitas: How COVID-19 compromises brain function In comparison to interactions which took place on Zoom, face-to-face discussions saw an increase in signal in the brain's critical area, which is called the dorsal-parietal region. "Pupil diameters were generally larger for in-person faces than for virtual faces suggesting increased arousal for in-person faces. In addition, the magnitudes of the pupil responses were reciprocated by partners,” stated the team. "Overall, the dynamic and natural social interactions that occur spontaneously during in-person interactions appear to be less apparent or absent during Zoom encounters. This is a really robust effect,” explained Hirsch. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.</strong></em></p>

<p>Israel's government released the unedited and raw footage recorded by the bodycam of a Hamas terrorist during the October 7 attack so as to counter a "Holocaust denial-like phenomenon evolving in real-time."<br />
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The footage contained what the Israeli government called some "gruesome" and "unseen" visuals. In a video shared on X, Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy said that the footage will be made public so that a record can be maintained for countering those who doubt if certain events took place.<br />
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The spokesman added that the Israel Defence Forces have "been collecting footage from bodycams taken by the Hamas death squads".</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-historical-conflict-between-israel-palestine-amid-unprovoked-escalation-by-hamas-644471">Explained: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas</a></p>

<p>"Now unfortunately, and I can't believe I'm saying this, and I can't believe that we as a country are having to do this as we work to defeat the terror organization that brutalized our people, we are witnessing a Holocaust denial-like phenomenon evolving in real-time as people are casting doubt on the magnitude of the atrocities that Hamas committed against our people and, in fact, recorded in order to glorify that violence," he stated.</p>

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<p>"Therefore... the Government Press Office will screen for foreign media gruesome and as yet unseen footage of the barbarities perpetrated against our people on October 7th. This is footage that has not been made public. It will screen a compilation of raw and unedited footage from the October 7th Massacre for journalists who can stomach the horrific truth and want to report on what they saw,” the spokesman further said.</p>

<h2><strong>I killed 10 Jews: Hamas terrorist tells parents</strong></h2>

<p>The screening of the footage took place in Israel on Monday morning. As per Fox News, some of the content included Hamas terrorists executing a girl, Israelis getting ambushed in the car and a father getting killed after a grenade was thrown by Hamas fighter into a bomb shelter, where he along with his two children were hiding.<br />
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The boys were seen running soaked in blood. “Dad’s dead, it wasn’t a prank,” one was heard shouting. “I know, I saw it,” replied his brother, further screaming, “Why am I alive?”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: China's Middle East envoy pitches for peace</strong></p>

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<p>In another footage, a militant was seen hacking a man's head with an agricultural tool, wounded female Israeli soldiers getting killed by the gunmen.</p>

<p>Also shown was a Hamas fighter happily announcing to his family over a phone call, “I killed 10 Jews with my own hands.</p>

<p>"I’m using the dead Jewish woman’s phone to call you now.” he is heard saying.<br />
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The screening happened amid renewed appeals being made to Israel to stop its bombing of Gaza in which at least 400 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, which increased the death toll in the area to more than 5,000, as per the Hamas-run health ministry.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Israel's government released the unedited and raw footage recorded by the bodycam of a Hamas terrorist during the October 7 attack so as to counter a "Holocaust denial-like phenomenon evolving in real-time.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Israel's government released the unedited and raw footage recorded by the bodycam of a Hamas terrorist during the October 7 attack so as to counter a "Holocaust denial-like phenomenon evolving in real-time." The footage contained what the Israeli government called some "gruesome" and "unseen" visuals. In a video shared on X, Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy said that the footage will be made public so that a record can be maintained for countering those who doubt if certain events took place. The spokesman added that the Israel Defence Forces have "been collecting footage from bodycams taken by the Hamas death squads". ALSO READ | Explained: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas "Now unfortunately, and I can't believe I'm saying this, and I can't believe that we as a country are having to do this as we work to defeat the terror organization that brutalized our people, we are witnessing a Holocaust denial-like phenomenon evolving in real-time as people are casting doubt on the magnitude of the atrocities that Hamas committed against our people and, in fact, recorded in order to glorify that violence," he stated. We are witnessing a Holocaust denial-like phenomenon unfolding in real time. So tomorrow, Israel will screen for foreign journalists the raw, unedited footage of Hamas’ atrocities in the October 7 Massacre, as captured by its death squads’ body cams. pic.twitter.com/wm7rjuvFsn — Eylon Levy (@EylonALevy) October 22, 2023 × "Therefore... the Government Press Office will screen for foreign media gruesome and as yet unseen footage of the barbarities perpetrated against our people on October 7th. This is footage that has not been made public. It will screen a compilation of raw and unedited footage from the October 7th Massacre for journalists who can stomach the horrific truth and want to report on what they saw,” the spokesman further said. I killed 10 Jews: Hamas terrorist tells parents The screening of the footage took place in Israel on Monday morning. As per Fox News, some of the content included Hamas terrorists executing a girl, Israelis getting ambushed in the car and a father getting killed after a grenade was thrown by Hamas fighter into a bomb shelter, where he along with his two children were hiding. The boys were seen running soaked in blood. “Dad’s dead, it wasn’t a prank,” one was heard shouting. “I know, I saw it,” replied his brother, further screaming, “Why am I alive?” Watch | Israel-Hamas war: China's Middle East envoy pitches for peace In another footage, a militant was seen hacking a man's head with an agricultural tool, wounded female Israeli soldiers getting killed by the gunmen. Also shown was a Hamas fighter happily announcing to his family over a phone call, “I killed 10 Jews with my own hands. "I’m using the dead Jewish woman’s phone to call you now.” he is heard saying. The screening happened amid renewed appeals being made to Israel to stop its bombing of Gaza in which at least 400 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, which increased the death toll in the area to more than 5,000, as per the Hamas-run health ministry. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Israel shares unedited footage of Oct 7 attack; Hamas militant boasts to parents 'killed 10 Jews'

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