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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first speech after the US election, criticised the Biden administration for its policies and judgement regarding Israel's ongoing war against Hamas, Iran and its proxies.&nbsp;

Speaking at the Knesset plenum on Monday (Nov. 18), Netanyahu said, “The US had reservations and suggested that we not enter Gaza. It had reservations about entering Gaza City, Khan Younis, and, most critically, strongly opposed entry into Rafah,” The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

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“President Biden told me that if we go in, we will be alone. He also said that he would stop shipments of important weapons to us. And so he did. A few days later, Blinken appeared and repeated the same things and I told him we will fight with our nails," the Israeli PM was reported saying.&nbsp;

Netanyahu further criticised the US response after Iran's drone and missile attacks on Israel.&nbsp;

“Again, we were told by our friend that there is no need to respond. And I said that sitting and not reacting is not acceptable, and we responded," The Times of Israel reported Netanyahu saying.&nbsp;

<h2>'A specific component damaged'</h2>

Netanyahu further claimed in his speech that Israel's late October attack on Iran damaged "a specific component" of the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme. 
 
The PM said that the Israeli counterattack last month inflicted real damage on Iran’s ballistic missile production capability,&nbsp;and also affected its nuclear programme. 
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“It’s not a secret, it has been published&nbsp;that a certain component of their nuclear programme was hit in this attack," Netanyahu told the Israeli parliament.

He further added&nbsp;that Iran’s plan for a nuclear weapon is still on. “We’ve delayed it… but it has progressed. Iran has advanced its enrichment.&nbsp;The imperative to stop Iran’s march to the bomb is on us,” he said.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first speech after the US election, criticised the Biden administration for its policies and judgement regarding Israel's ongoing war against Hamas, Iran and its proxies.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first speech after the US election, criticised the Biden administration for its policies and judgement regarding Israel's ongoing war against Hamas, Iran and its proxies. Speaking at the Knesset plenum on Monday (Nov. 18), Netanyahu said, “The US had reservations and suggested that we not enter Gaza. It had reservations about entering Gaza City, Khan Younis, and, most critically, strongly opposed entry into Rafah,” The Times of Israel reported. Also read | 20 killed in anti-'gang' operation after looting of aid convoy: Gaza ministry “President Biden told me that if we go in, we will be alone. He also said that he would stop shipments of important weapons to us. And so he did. A few days later, Blinken appeared and repeated the same things and I told him we will fight with our nails," the Israeli PM was reported saying. Netanyahu further criticised the US response after Iran's drone and missile attacks on Israel. “Again, we were told by our friend that there is no need to respond. And I said that sitting and not reacting is not acceptable, and we responded," The Times of Israel reported Netanyahu saying. 'A specific component damaged' Netanyahu further claimed in his speech that Israel's late October attack on Iran damaged "a specific component" of the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme. The PM said that the Israeli counterattack last month inflicted real damage on Iran’s ballistic missile production capability, and also affected its nuclear programme. Also read | Russia says Biden 'risking start of World War III' by giving missile permission to Ukraine “It’s not a secret, it has been published that a certain component of their nuclear programme was hit in this attack," Netanyahu told the Israeli parliament. He further added that Iran’s plan for a nuclear weapon is still on. “We’ve delayed it… but it has progressed. Iran has advanced its enrichment. The imperative to stop Iran’s march to the bomb is on us,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu criticises Biden admin’s policies, says attack damaged Iran's nuke programme

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A woman in the US state of Texas was clinically dead for 45 minutes after delivering triplets. She underwent a planned C-section but suffered a “rare but catastrophic” medical occurrence soon after. Marisa Christie and her husband, Dylan, learned during her second pregnancy that she was carrying triplets, TODAY.com reported.

Christie was scheduled to have the C-section at 33 weeks pregnant. She reached the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center North of Houston on August 21.

Her maternal-foetal medicine physician, Dr Amber Samuel, successfully delivered the babies. They were on top of Christie when she suddenly started having seizures.&nbsp;

“My arms flew up, and that was when my heart stopped,” she told TODAY.com. The anesthesiologist for the C-section, Dr Ricardo Mora, said,&nbsp;“She (was) essentially grey”. He said he experienced a similar incident 15 years back during a delivery, and “knew something terrible just occurred.”

He knew what was happening to Christie. It was an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal birth complication. “It’s pretty catastrophic," Mora told the outlet. 
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"It’s about 80%, 85% fatal."

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Mora said Christie was "not breathing" and had "no pulse".

At the time of the seizure, the doctor was "pulling the placenta out". Mora says this problem normally occurs during the "separation of the placenta and uterus.”

<h2>Christie had no pulse</h2>

He immediately called a code blue, indicating to the rest of the hospital staff that a patient was in critical condition. “We started CPR because she had no pulse," Mora said.&nbsp;

Christie was haemorrhaging and her blood was continuously being replaced. Dr Samuel closed her uterus to stop the bleeding. Dr Stephen Maniscalco, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at the hospital put her on a machine that works for the heart and lungs to help the body recover.

The machine was pumping blood into an unconscious Christie almost an hour after her heart stopped. Mora says she lost "her whole blood volume" and "for 45 minutes, was clinically dead" as the blood volume was replaced.

However, she started bleeding again and had emergency surgery and the doctors removed her uterus. Christie was unconscious and on ECMO for a week. Fortunately, she survived the ordeal.

A woman in the US state of Texas was clinically dead for 45 minutes after delivering triplets. She underwent a planned C-section but suffered a “rare but catastrophic” medical occurrence soon after.

A woman in the US state of Texas was clinically dead for 45 minutes after delivering triplets. She underwent a planned C-section but suffered a “rare but catastrophic” medical occurrence soon after. Marisa Christie and her husband, Dylan, learned during her second pregnancy that she was carrying triplets, TODAY.com reported. Christie was scheduled to have the C-section at 33 weeks pregnant. She reached the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center North of Houston on August 21. Her maternal-foetal medicine physician, Dr Amber Samuel, successfully delivered the babies. They were on top of Christie when she suddenly started having seizures. “My arms flew up, and that was when my heart stopped,” she told TODAY.com. The anesthesiologist for the C-section, Dr Ricardo Mora, said, “She (was) essentially grey”. He said he experienced a similar incident 15 years back during a delivery, and “knew something terrible just occurred.” He knew what was happening to Christie. It was an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal birth complication. “It’s pretty catastrophic," Mora told the outlet. "It’s about 80%, 85% fatal." Also Read: China is now monitoring couples' 'right time' to conceive a baby and pregnancy Mora said Christie was "not breathing" and had "no pulse". At the time of the seizure, the doctor was "pulling the placenta out". Mora says this problem normally occurs during the "separation of the placenta and uterus.” Christie had no pulse He immediately called a code blue, indicating to the rest of the hospital staff that a patient was in critical condition. “We started CPR because she had no pulse," Mora said. Christie was haemorrhaging and her blood was continuously being replaced. Dr Samuel closed her uterus to stop the bleeding. Dr Stephen Maniscalco, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at the hospital put her on a machine that works for the heart and lungs to help the body recover. The machine was pumping blood into an unconscious Christie almost an hour after her heart stopped. Mora says she lost "her whole blood volume" and "for 45 minutes, was clinically dead" as the blood volume was replaced. However, she started bleeding again and had emergency surgery and the doctors removed her uterus. Christie was unconscious and on ECMO for a week. Fortunately, she survived the ordeal.

Woman loses heartbeat for 45 minutes after delivering triplets due to a rare occurrence

The Ukraine war marks 1,000 days of death and destruction today but the conflict shows no signs of ending. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western supporters are only escalating toward a potential world war after reports suggest that outgoing U.S. President Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range Western weapons. Watch this report for more details!

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil, engaged in high-level talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during which he addressed the issue of Indian economic offenders — like Vijay Mallya — residing in the UK.

The two leaders also discussed reinvigorating the stalled Free Trade Agreement (FTA), among other things.

<h2>Vijay Mallya and Indian economic offenders</h2>

Prime Minister Modi, as per a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs, raised the sensitive issue of economic offenders who have fled India for the UK, urging for decisive action. The topic has long been a source of friction between the two nations, with several high-profile individuals accused of financial crimes taking refuge in Britain in recent years.

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India's Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said,&nbsp;"Prime Minister noted the importance of addressing the issue of economic offenders from India in the UK. The two leaders also agreed on the need to make progress on issues related to migration and mobility".

<h2>Reviving the Free Trade Agreement</h2>

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to restarting the FTA discussions, which had stalled earlier this year.&nbsp;

Starmer, who assumed office in July, underscored the importance of boosting trade to support economic growth and improve living standards in the UK.

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"Yesterday, we announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade talks."

"A new trade deal will support jobs and prosperity in the UK–and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across the country," Starmer said on X.

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Downing Street in a statement said, "Both leaders agreed to take forward an ambitious UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to take the relationship to new heights in trade and investment, security and defence, technology, climate, health and education. As part of this, they agreed to relaunch UK-India trade talks early next year."

The two leaders also discussed issues surrounding migration and mobility, with both sides expressing a shared interest in creating smoother pathways for people-to-people exchanges.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil, engaged in high-level talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during which he addressed the issue of Indian economic offenders — like Vijay Mallya — residing in the UK.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil, engaged in high-level talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during which he addressed the issue of Indian economic offenders — like Vijay Mallya — residing in the UK. The two leaders also discussed reinvigorating the stalled Free Trade Agreement (FTA), among other things. Vijay Mallya and Indian economic offenders Prime Minister Modi, as per a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs, raised the sensitive issue of economic offenders who have fled India for the UK, urging for decisive action. The topic has long been a source of friction between the two nations, with several high-profile individuals accused of financial crimes taking refuge in Britain in recent years. Also read | G20 summit ends in Rio with no progress on climate India's Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "Prime Minister noted the importance of addressing the issue of economic offenders from India in the UK. The two leaders also agreed on the need to make progress on issues related to migration and mobility". Reviving the Free Trade Agreement Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to restarting the FTA discussions, which had stalled earlier this year. Starmer, who assumed office in July, underscored the importance of boosting trade to support economic growth and improve living standards in the UK. Also read | Biden, Trudeau & Meloni missing in G20 Summit photo with world leaders "Yesterday, we announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade talks." "A new trade deal will support jobs and prosperity in the UK–and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across the country," Starmer said on X. A very productive meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi. Yesterday we announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade talks. A new trade deal will support jobs and prosperity in the UK – and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across the… pic.twitter.com/8RHUshApdu — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 19, 2024 × Downing Street in a statement said, "Both leaders agreed to take forward an ambitious UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to take the relationship to new heights in trade and investment, security and defence, technology, climate, health and education. As part of this, they agreed to relaunch UK-India trade talks early next year." The two leaders also discussed issues surrounding migration and mobility, with both sides expressing a shared interest in creating smoother pathways for people-to-people exchanges. (With inputs from agencies)

Vijay Mallya, Indian economic offenders in UK take centre stage in Modi-Starmer meeting at G20

During the G20 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to expedite the extradition of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, accused of major financial crimes in India. Watch this report for more details!

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Norwegian police said Tuesday that the 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Police said in a statement that Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born from a relationship prior to Mette-Marit's 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, had been arrested Monday evening.

He was suspected of violating the criminal code, "which concerns sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or, for other reasons, unable to resist the act," the statement said.

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"What the police can say about the rape is that it concerns a sexual act without intercourse. The victim is said to have been unable to resist the act," police said.

Borg Hoiby was earlier detained on August 4 following a night-time row at a woman's apartment in Oslo and accused of causing bodily harm to the resident, with whom he was having a relationship, police said.

Norwegian media reports said police found a knife stuck into one of the walls of the woman's bedroom at the time.

He was arrested again in September for violating a restraining order.

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According to police, when he was arrested on Monday, he was in a car with the alleged victim from the August incident.

On Tuesday, police also said the suspicions relating to the August incident now included domestic abuse.

Police said they had yet to decide whether he would be remanded in custody.

Hoiby was born in 1997 from a relationship prior to Mette-Marit's 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne.

He and his step-siblings—Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 20, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 18—were raised together by Mette-Marit and Haakon.

Unlike them, he has no official public role.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience. 
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Norwegian police said Tuesday that the 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Police said in a statement that Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born from a relationship prior to Mette-Marit's 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, had been arrested Monday evening.

Norwegian police said Tuesday that the 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Police said in a statement that Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born from a relationship prior to Mette-Marit's 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, had been arrested Monday evening. He was suspected of violating the criminal code, "which concerns sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or, for other reasons, unable to resist the act," the statement said. Also read | Doctor injects anaesthetics 20 times in six hours into insomniac girlfriend, kills her "What the police can say about the rape is that it concerns a sexual act without intercourse. The victim is said to have been unable to resist the act," police said. Borg Hoiby was earlier detained on August 4 following a night-time row at a woman's apartment in Oslo and accused of causing bodily harm to the resident, with whom he was having a relationship, police said. Norwegian media reports said police found a knife stuck into one of the walls of the woman's bedroom at the time. He was arrested again in September for violating a restraining order. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Putin signs decree allowing nuclear strikes on non-nuclear states According to police, when he was arrested on Monday, he was in a car with the alleged victim from the August incident. On Tuesday, police also said the suspicions relating to the August incident now included domestic abuse. Police said they had yet to decide whether he would be remanded in custody. Hoiby was born in 1997 from a relationship prior to Mette-Marit's 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne. He and his step-siblings—Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 20, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 18—were raised together by Mette-Marit and Haakon. Unlike them, he has no official public role. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, arrested on rape suspicion

Dozens of suspects went on trial in Istanbul Monday over the deaths of at least 10 babies as part of a vast social security fraud scheme in Turkey's worst health scandal in years.

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India is grappling with the severe air quality crisis. Pollution levels have skyrocketed across major cities. The situation is particularly dire in New Delhi and surrounding regions as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In Northern India the air quality index has reached alarming levels posing major health risks. The national capital is nearing the 500 Mark with an average AQI of 484. As the air remains in the severe plus category for a second consecutive day in fact several areas have already reported the maximum AQI level of 500 including Alipur, Anand Vihar, and Rohini. Watch in for more details!

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In Turkey, 47 individuals, including healthcare workers, are on trial for their alleged involvement in a shocking newborn trafficking scam. Prosecutors have accused doctors, nurses, and ambulance drivers of orchestrating the fraudulent transfer of infants between hospitals, leading to at least 10 deaths. &nbsp;

<h2>The shocking case</h2>

According to the 1400-page indictment, the accused individuals would give newborns false medical diagnoses to justify their transfer to 19 private hospitals. There, the newborn babies were reportedly kept in neonatal intensive care units for unnecessarily long periods, with those involved profiting from inflated social security payments earned from each day of hospitalisation.&nbsp;

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The defendants deny any wrongdoing, and as per BBC, they insist that they made the decisions in good faith and were acting in the best interests of the children.&nbsp;

One of the accused, Dr Firat Sari, while talking to the news agency, Associated Press,&nbsp;defended the actions of the medical staff, stating, "Everything was done in accordance with procedures."&nbsp;

However, the 1,400-page indictment alleges that this elaborate scheme exploited both vulnerable families and the healthcare system. Authorities say those charged worked in tandem, sharing the profits generated by extended, and often unwarranted, neonatal treatments. &nbsp;

<h2>Public outcry and protest &nbsp;</h2>

The trial has sparked public outrage. Outside the Istanbul courthouse, demonstrators chanted slogans like "baby killers will be held accountable" and "private hospitals should be shut down" reported the Associated Press.

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The investigation, which began in March 2023 after an anonymous tip-off, has already led to the closure of 10 hospitals tied to the case. If found guilty, the defendants face severe charges, including "homicide through negligence," fraud, and forgery and lengthy prison sentences. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In Turkey, 47 individuals, including healthcare workers, are on trial for their alleged involvement in a shocking newborn trafficking scam. Prosecutors have accused doctors, nurses, and ambulance drivers of orchestrating the fraudulent transfer of infants between hospitals, leading to at least 10 deaths.

In Turkey, 47 individuals, including healthcare workers, are on trial for their alleged involvement in a shocking newborn trafficking scam. Prosecutors have accused doctors, nurses, and ambulance drivers of orchestrating the fraudulent transfer of infants between hospitals, leading to at least 10 deaths. The shocking case According to the 1400-page indictment, the accused individuals would give newborns false medical diagnoses to justify their transfer to 19 private hospitals. There, the newborn babies were reportedly kept in neonatal intensive care units for unnecessarily long periods, with those involved profiting from inflated social security payments earned from each day of hospitalisation. Also read | Canada thwarts alleged Iranian plot to assassinate ex-justice minister Irwin Cotler The defendants deny any wrongdoing, and as per BBC, they insist that they made the decisions in good faith and were acting in the best interests of the children. One of the accused, Dr Firat Sari, while talking to the news agency, Associated Press, defended the actions of the medical staff, stating, "Everything was done in accordance with procedures." However, the 1,400-page indictment alleges that this elaborate scheme exploited both vulnerable families and the healthcare system. Authorities say those charged worked in tandem, sharing the profits generated by extended, and often unwarranted, neonatal treatments. Public outcry and protest The trial has sparked public outrage. Outside the Istanbul courthouse, demonstrators chanted slogans like "baby killers will be held accountable" and "private hospitals should be shut down" reported the Associated Press. Also read | Biden, Trudeau & Meloni missing in G20 Summit photo with world leaders The investigation, which began in March 2023 after an anonymous tip-off, has already led to the closure of 10 hospitals tied to the case. If found guilty, the defendants face severe charges, including "homicide through negligence," fraud, and forgery and lengthy prison sentences. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey: 47 accused in newborn trafficking case linked to hospital fraud

Eight soldiers were killed in a clash with militants in northwest Pakistan, while seven police officers were abducted in a separate incident. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for both attacks.

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Japan is sitting on a gold mine. Not exactly gold, but some Earth minerals that can keep its economy running for the next 10 years have been found deep in the ocean. Worth $26,290,780,000, it's a field of dense manganese nodules and contains millions of metric tonnes of cobalt and nickel, Unilad reported.

The Nippon Foundation and the University of Tokyo carried out a survey during which they stumbled upon the manganese field on the seabed of Minami-Tori-shima island. The nodules sit 5,700 meters below sea level and can help Japan sustain for years to come.

According to Nikkei Asia, these minerals were formed over millions of years. Fish bones carried these metals to the region where they stuck to the seabed, resulting in the creation of these minerals. There is also copper under there, also a valuable item.

Cobalt and nickel are precious minerals that are used for various technological components. They are used to create electric vehicle (EV) batteries, besides jet engines, and gas turbines and also in chemical processing. The team found a staggering amount of cobalt and nickel, which translated to a lot of money.

As per market figures from Trading Economics, one metric tonne of cobalt is currently worth $24,300 while nickel is worth $15,497. The find includes 610,000 metric tonnes of cobalt and 740,000 metric tonnes of nickel.

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This means 610,000 metric tonnes of cobalt is worth $14,823,000,000 while nickel is worth $11,467,780,000. It adds up to a total of $26,290,780,000.

<h2>Minerals stuck around Megalodon teeth</h2>

The first time these minerals were spotted was in 2016. The horde has since grown, as spotted by the recent survey. Experts say that more of them have formed around the teeth of a prehistoric shark, the Megalodon.

Yasuhiro Kato, a professor at the University of Tokyo, has revealed plans for the minerals. While the aim is to take the minerals out of the sea, he says it needs to be done in a manner that "minimises the impact on the marine environment". So, "three million tonnes" of it will be extracted from the deposits every year.

A press release from the University of Tokyo reads, “Ultimately, we expect that our research outcomes will help boost Japan’s growth by establishing a domestic supply chain stretching from ‘resource-mining’ to ‘manufacturing’."

The process will start in 2025 and will involve the use of overseas mining vessels.&nbsp;

Japan is sitting on a gold mine. Not exactly gold, but some Earth minerals that can keep its economy running for the next 10 years have been found deep in the ocean.

Japan is sitting on a gold mine. Not exactly gold, but some Earth minerals that can keep its economy running for the next 10 years have been found deep in the ocean. Worth $26,290,780,000, it's a field of dense manganese nodules and contains millions of metric tonnes of cobalt and nickel, Unilad reported. The Nippon Foundation and the University of Tokyo carried out a survey during which they stumbled upon the manganese field on the seabed of Minami-Tori-shima island. The nodules sit 5,700 meters below sea level and can help Japan sustain for years to come. According to Nikkei Asia, these minerals were formed over millions of years. Fish bones carried these metals to the region where they stuck to the seabed, resulting in the creation of these minerals. There is also copper under there, also a valuable item. Cobalt and nickel are precious minerals that are used for various technological components. They are used to create electric vehicle (EV) batteries, besides jet engines, and gas turbines and also in chemical processing. The team found a staggering amount of cobalt and nickel, which translated to a lot of money. As per market figures from Trading Economics, one metric tonne of cobalt is currently worth $24,300 while nickel is worth $15,497. The find includes 610,000 metric tonnes of cobalt and 740,000 metric tonnes of nickel. Also Read: Lie in a coffin, reflect on life: Funeral home offers morbid experience in Japan This means 610,000 metric tonnes of cobalt is worth $14,823,000,000 while nickel is worth $11,467,780,000. It adds up to a total of $26,290,780,000. Minerals stuck around Megalodon teeth The first time these minerals were spotted was in 2016. The horde has since grown, as spotted by the recent survey. Experts say that more of them have formed around the teeth of a prehistoric shark, the Megalodon. Yasuhiro Kato, a professor at the University of Tokyo, has revealed plans for the minerals. While the aim is to take the minerals out of the sea, he says it needs to be done in a manner that "minimises the impact on the marine environment". So, "three million tonnes" of it will be extracted from the deposits every year. A press release from the University of Tokyo reads, “Ultimately, we expect that our research outcomes will help boost Japan’s growth by establishing a domestic supply chain stretching from ‘resource-mining’ to ‘manufacturing’." The process will start in 2025 and will involve the use of overseas mining vessels.

Minerals worth $26,290,780,000 found attached to Megalodon teeth near Japan

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Elon Musk is expected to play an important role in the upcoming Donald Trump Administration but tensions between musk and Trump's transition team boiled over resulting in a reported altercation at Trump's Florida residence Mar-a-Lago. As per reports quoting sources close to Trump's transition team tensions erupted during a heated dinner at Trump's Florida estate. Billionaire musk criticized senior advisor Boris Epshteyn for backing controversial candidates for the new Trump cabinet. Watch in for more details!

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Donald Trump is transitioning from former president to incoming president, having taken his MAGA 2024 campaign to shocking success.

More than $20 billion was invested in his presidential campaign, boosted by MAGA donors, breaking the record for the most political spending in a single election.

According to Open Secrets, a nonpartisan watchdog organisation tracking the influence of money on politics, most of these major donors were Republicans.&nbsp;

With Trump winning the 2024 US Elections, even they hit the jackpot.&nbsp;

Elon Musk’s support to Trump granted the X owner some extraordinary influence to help the tech world and his companies secure favourable government backing.&nbsp;

Musk, the world's richest person, contributed almost $119 million to the Trump campaign.&nbsp;

He supported Trump till the last stage of the campaign and, cheered him on all the way into Election Night.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-confirms-to-declare-national-emergency-use-military-assets-to-deport-illegal-migrants-777170">Trump confirms he will declare 'national emergency', use 'military assets' to deport illegal migrants</a>

Musk’s political moves are being seen as a part of a broader strategy to shield his companies from regulation and enforcement.&nbsp;

However, in San Francisco, home to Silicon Valley, tech workers usually vote for the Democrats.&nbsp;

While some tech leaders came out in support of Trump, Musk as well as other tech giants and capitalists bankrolled his campaign till the end of the election results.&nbsp;

Everyone in the tech world is now waiting for the impact of Trump’s second term, which comes at a time when social media platforms and tech firms are focusing on developing next-generation systems.&nbsp;

Trump’s first term was unpredictable, creating a struggling environment and chaos for the Big Tech firms.

Musk has done more than any other tech titan in America to help Trump to be elected.&nbsp;

He was not just among his biggest donors but also the highest-profile supporter on the campaign trail.&nbsp;

He transformed X, formerly known as Twitter, into a huge MAGA Movement, endorsing feeds with pro-Trump content and vouching for him through his social media network.&nbsp;

He will indeed become the most powerful businessman in the US with the government backing his ventures from Tesla electric vehicles to SpaceX rockets and Neuralink Brain Chips- all of them dependent on government regulation.&nbsp;

It is not just the Tesla owner volunteering and backing Trump, but many Silicon Valley business leaders are trying their best to be on the good books of the administration.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trumps-inner-circle-cracking-musk-and-trumps-legal-adviser-had-a-blow-up-report-suggests-777218">Is Trump's inner circle cracking? Musk and Trump's legal adviser had a blow-up, report suggests</a>

During Trump’s first term, many tech leaders and advisory councils challenged Trump’s policies which cost them dearly.

Many companies will avoid making such mistakes again.&nbsp;

Influential tech leaders notably refrained from commenting or making any confrontational statements during this election cycle, keeping past experience in mind.&nbsp;

A key discussion during Trump’s first term was on cryptocurrency, with the former president voicing his concerns about the sector.&nbsp;

However, over the years, the criticism changed to vocal support. Trump made various promises during his campaigns on various industry causes, in exchange for contributions from pro-crypto groups.&nbsp;

It can be safely assumed that in Trump's second term, the crypto industry will get favourable treatment.&nbsp;

Every issue that was a cause of concern during Joe Biden’s administration in terms of crypto may not be investigated further or could be dropped under Trump’s administration.&nbsp;

Crypto rates might skyrocket during his second term too.&nbsp;

Trump and his allies are also likely to get rid of everyone likely to cause worry about the big Silicon Valley tech companies.&nbsp;

Out of all the tech giants, only Google might be left, which may not benefit from a changing of the antitrust guard.&nbsp;

According to pro-Trump conservatives like incoming vice president JD Vance, the company is biased against conservatives and has become a punching bag of right-wing culture wars.&nbsp;

The only tech company that might be rooting for Trump’s victory is ByteDance.&nbsp;

Under a bill passed by Congress and signed into law in 2024, Bytedance was required to sell off its US operations or face a nationwide ban.&nbsp;

However, in Trump’s second term, this might not happen because Trump has pledged to save TikTok operations in the US.

His policies on trade, immigration and regulations forced tech companies to rethink their strategies.&nbsp;

In summary, Trump’s campaign showed just how technology can be shaped by politics.

Donald Trump is transitioning from former president to incoming president, having taken his MAGA 2024 campaign to shocking success. More than $20 billion was invested in his presidential campaign, boosted by MAGA donors, breaking the record for the most political spending in a single election.

Donald Trump is transitioning from former president to incoming president, having taken his MAGA 2024 campaign to shocking success. More than $20 billion was invested in his presidential campaign, boosted by MAGA donors, breaking the record for the most political spending in a single election. According to Open Secrets, a nonpartisan watchdog organisation tracking the influence of money on politics, most of these major donors were Republicans. With Trump winning the 2024 US Elections, even they hit the jackpot. Elon Musk’s support to Trump granted the X owner some extraordinary influence to help the tech world and his companies secure favourable government backing. Musk, the world's richest person, contributed almost $119 million to the Trump campaign. He supported Trump till the last stage of the campaign and, cheered him on all the way into Election Night. Also read: Trump confirms he will declare 'national emergency', use 'military assets' to deport illegal migrants Musk’s political moves are being seen as a part of a broader strategy to shield his companies from regulation and enforcement. However, in San Francisco, home to Silicon Valley, tech workers usually vote for the Democrats. While some tech leaders came out in support of Trump, Musk as well as other tech giants and capitalists bankrolled his campaign till the end of the election results. Everyone in the tech world is now waiting for the impact of Trump’s second term, which comes at a time when social media platforms and tech firms are focusing on developing next-generation systems. Trump’s first term was unpredictable, creating a struggling environment and chaos for the Big Tech firms. Musk has done more than any other tech titan in America to help Trump to be elected. He was not just among his biggest donors but also the highest-profile supporter on the campaign trail. He transformed X, formerly known as Twitter, into a huge MAGA Movement, endorsing feeds with pro-Trump content and vouching for him through his social media network. He will indeed become the most powerful businessman in the US with the government backing his ventures from Tesla electric vehicles to SpaceX rockets and Neuralink Brain Chips- all of them dependent on government regulation. It is not just the Tesla owner volunteering and backing Trump, but many Silicon Valley business leaders are trying their best to be on the good books of the administration. Also read: Is Trump's inner circle cracking? Musk and Trump's legal adviser had a blow-up, report suggests During Trump’s first term, many tech leaders and advisory councils challenged Trump’s policies which cost them dearly. Many companies will avoid making such mistakes again. Influential tech leaders notably refrained from commenting or making any confrontational statements during this election cycle, keeping past experience in mind. A key discussion during Trump’s first term was on cryptocurrency, with the former president voicing his concerns about the sector. However, over the years, the criticism changed to vocal support. Trump made various promises during his campaigns on various industry causes, in exchange for contributions from pro-crypto groups. It can be safely assumed that in Trump's second term, the crypto industry will get favourable treatment. Every issue that was a cause of concern during Joe Biden’s administration in terms of crypto may not be investigated further or could be dropped under Trump’s administration. Crypto rates might skyrocket during his second term too. Trump and his allies are also likely to get rid of everyone likely to cause worry about the big Silicon Valley tech companies. Out of all the tech giants, only Google might be left, which may not benefit from a changing of the antitrust guard. According to pro-Trump conservatives like incoming vice president JD Vance, the company is biased against conservatives and has become a punching bag of right-wing culture wars. The only tech company that might be rooting for Trump’s victory is ByteDance. Under a bill passed by Congress and signed into law in 2024, Bytedance was required to sell off its US operations or face a nationwide ban. However, in Trump’s second term, this might not happen because Trump has pledged to save TikTok operations in the US. His policies on trade, immigration and regulations forced tech companies to rethink their strategies. In summary, Trump’s campaign showed just how technology can be shaped by politics.

What Trump’s victory means for future of Big Tech

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A Hong Kong court has jailed 45 defendants convicted in the city's largest trial under its sweeping national security law. Legal scholar Benny Tai termed The Mastermind by the authorities received the longest sentence of 10 years. US, Australia and Rights Groups slammed the sentencing as evidence of the erosion of political freedom in the city. Watch in for more details!

If there was any doubt that Joe Biden is no longer in the picture for many world leaders, his final G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro provided a sure sign.

Joe Biden, Trudeau, Meloni 'Missing' At G20 Official Photo

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