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Former United States President&nbsp;Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being".

Speaking on the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz, Trump also revealed the instance when someone threatened India, leading to an aggressive response from PM Modi which shocked the Republican leader.&nbsp;

"On a couple of occasions, somebody was threatening India, and I told Modi, let me help as I am very good at it," said the former US president.

"To which he (Modi) aggressively responded, 'I will handle it and would do anything necessary. We have defeated them for hundreds of years.' And I said, whoa, what just happened there," he&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

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The former US president&nbsp;also looked back on the mega election rally called 'Howdy Modi' which he participated in alongside the Indian PM in Houston, Texas during the latter's visit in 2019.&nbsp;

"Modi… India, he's a friend of mine, he's great. Before him, they were replacing them every year, very unstable. On the outside, he looks like your father, he's the nicest guy, but he's a total killer," said Trump.&nbsp;

"They did a thing called Howdy Modi in Houston, Texas. It was me and him and it was beautiful. It was a gathering of around 80,000 people and it felt like crazy. We were walking about. Today, maybe I won't be able to do something like that."

Later in 2020, when Trump visited India, the Indian PM organised a huge rally for him, an event which also marked the opening of the world's largest cricket stadium. Over 100,000 people attended the rally, making it the largest gathering for a US president on foreign soil.

Watch |&nbsp;US: Harris Says Trump "Lacks Empathy" for Sharing Hurricane Helene Disinformation

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<h2>Modi-Trump</h2>

Ahead of PM Modi's US trip last month to attend the Quad Summit&nbsp;and address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump had announced that he would be meeting the "fantastic" Indian leader.&nbsp;

However, the meeting could not be formalised as New Delhi reportedly wanted to stay from Washington's domestic politics, especially with the presidential election on the horizon.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-meeting-modi-news-donald-trump-says-will-meet-fantastic-indian-pm-narendra-modi-next-week-759639">Also read |&nbsp;Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week</a>

Trump is contesting against Vice President Kamala Harris and Modi meeting him would have been seen as an active endorsement by New Delhi, something which the Indian leader wanted to avoid.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States President Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being".

Former United States President Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being". Speaking on the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz, Trump also revealed the instance when someone threatened India, leading to an aggressive response from PM Modi which shocked the Republican leader. "On a couple of occasions, somebody was threatening India, and I told Modi, let me help as I am very good at it," said the former US president. "To which he (Modi) aggressively responded, 'I will handle it and would do anything necessary. We have defeated them for hundreds of years.' And I said, whoa, what just happened there," he added. US Prez candidate Trump says 'Modi is a friend of mine & the nicest human being'; Points without taking the name of Pakistan, how PM Modi assured him that India can deal with Islamabad after being offered US support. Recalls 'Howdy Modi' Source: Flagrant Podcast pic.twitter.com/Ki8WhWzxg0 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) October 9, 2024 × The former US president also looked back on the mega election rally called 'Howdy Modi' which he participated in alongside the Indian PM in Houston, Texas during the latter's visit in 2019. "Modi… India, he's a friend of mine, he's great. Before him, they were replacing them every year, very unstable. On the outside, he looks like your father, he's the nicest guy, but he's a total killer," said Trump. "They did a thing called Howdy Modi in Houston, Texas. It was me and him and it was beautiful. It was a gathering of around 80,000 people and it felt like crazy. We were walking about. Today, maybe I won't be able to do something like that." Later in 2020, when Trump visited India, the Indian PM organised a huge rally for him, an event which also marked the opening of the world's largest cricket stadium. Over 100,000 people attended the rally, making it the largest gathering for a US president on foreign soil. Watch | US: Harris Says Trump "Lacks Empathy" for Sharing Hurricane Helene Disinformation × Modi-Trump Ahead of PM Modi's US trip last month to attend the Quad Summit and address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump had announced that he would be meeting the "fantastic" Indian leader. However, the meeting could not be formalised as New Delhi reportedly wanted to stay from Washington's domestic politics, especially with the presidential election on the horizon. Also read | Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week Trump is contesting against Vice President Kamala Harris and Modi meeting him would have been seen as an active endorsement by New Delhi, something which the Indian leader wanted to avoid. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump reveals conversation with PM Modi when 'someone' threatened India

As Israel prepares for a retaliatory response against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9). This is the first time the two leaders have talked since August. In other news, the state of Florida in the US was bracing for impact of Hurricane Milton which is scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday night. Reports state that the powerful storm could permanently change Florida's coastline.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden&nbsp;on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced.

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As 15 million residents of the US state of Florida&nbsp;brace for the impact of Hurricane Milton, scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday (Oct 9) night, experts have warned that it could forever change the Sunshine State's coastline.&nbsp;

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 has been awarded to three scientists with one half going to David Baker for computational protein design while the other half jointly going to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for protein structure prediction.

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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ordered his fighters to revive suicide attacks in Israel, shortly after replacing assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, a report in the Wall Street Journal has claimed.

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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris blasted her Republican rival&nbsp;Donald Trump and called him a “sore loser” on&nbsp;The Howard Stern Show, a radio show that is famous amongst a large white male population in the United States.

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At least 45 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in the enclave's north.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Wednesday (Oct 9) listed 11 pieces of evidence in its charge sheet against accused Sanjay Roy.&nbsp;The agency mentioned in the document that Roy raped and murdered the woman doctor while she was resting in the college's seminar hall.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi went straight for the jugular against Congress, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;won the Assembly election in the northern Indian state of Haryana.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refuted the reports claiming&nbsp;a change in the venue of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in case India qualifies for the title match.

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Will it be possible for robots to eventually think like humans one day? The idea may sound impossible to achieve but the researchers from King's College London claimed to have found a way through which this can be made possible.

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As Israel prepares for a retaliatory response against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9).

As Israel prepares for a retaliatory response against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9). This is the first time the two leaders have talked since August. In other news, the state of Florida in the US was bracing for impact of Hurricane Milton which is scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday night. Reports state that the powerful storm could permanently change Florida's coastline. Click on headlines to read more: Biden-Netanyahu speak for 1st time since August as Israeli response against Iran looms Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced. Monstrous Hurricane Milton could permanently alter Florida's entire coastline, experts warn As 15 million residents of the US state of Florida brace for the impact of Hurricane Milton, scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday (Oct 9) night, experts have warned that it could forever change the Sunshine State's coastline. Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to three scientists for 'protein research' The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 has been awarded to three scientists with one half going to David Baker for computational protein design while the other half jointly going to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for protein structure prediction. Hamas chief Sinwar revives ‘suicide bombings’ after replacing assassinated Haniyeh: Report Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ordered his fighters to revive suicide attacks in Israel, shortly after replacing assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, a report in the Wall Street Journal has claimed. Kamala Harris calls Trump 'sore loser' at Howard Stern show Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris blasted her Republican rival Donald Trump and called him a “sore loser” on The Howard Stern Show, a radio show that is famous amongst a large white male population in the United States. At least 45 killed in last 24 hours as Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza At least 45 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours, Palestinian medics said on Wednesday, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in the enclave's north. Kolkata horror: CBI lists DNA evidence against Sanjay Roy, blood stains of victim on his clothes The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Wednesday (Oct 9) listed 11 pieces of evidence in its charge sheet against accused Sanjay Roy. The agency mentioned in the document that Roy raped and murdered the woman doctor while she was resting in the college's seminar hall. 'They spread lies': PM Modi goes for jugular against Congress, a day after Haryana win Prime Minister Narendra Modi went straight for the jugular against Congress, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Assembly election in the northern Indian state of Haryana. 'We are confident...,' PCB on reports claiming change in venue for Champions Trophy final if India qualify The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refuted the reports claiming a change in the venue of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in case India qualifies for the title match. Scientists suggest they can make robots 'think' like humans. Here's how Will it be possible for robots to eventually think like humans one day? The idea may sound impossible to achieve but the researchers from King's College London claimed to have found a way through which this can be made possible.

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An Afghan man was arrested in Oklahoma for allegedly plotting an election day terrorist attack and this is according to US Department of Justice. The man identified as 27-year-old Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi has been living in Oklahoma City since entering the US in 2021 on a special immigration. Watch in for more details!

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Right-wing candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick won through Wednesday to the final round of the contest to become leader of Britain's opposition Conservative Party -- seeking its sixth chief since the Brexit referendum of 2016.

The outspoken Badenoch received 42 votes from fellow Tory MPs while Jenrick picked up 41. Ex-foreign minister James Cleverly was surprisingly eliminated with 37 votes.

Conservative party members will now select the winner in a ballot that closes at the end of October, with the next leader announced on November 2.

The winner will have to reunite a fractious party, hurting from a brutal election defeat in July when it returned just 121 MPs -- the lowest number in its history. It also lost support to the hard-right Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-interior-minister-priti-patel-eliminated-from-uk-conservative-leadership-race-756081">Also read:&nbsp;Ex-interior minister Priti Patel eliminated from UK Conservative leadership race</a>

The Conservatives face a daunting rebuilding campaign to overturn Labour's 174-seat parliamentary majority at the next election, likely in five years.

But with British elections typically won from the centre, any lurch to the right could scupper that chance.

<h2>Badenoch&nbsp;</h2>

The British-Nigerian Badenoch is a right-wing firebrand, unafraid to speak her mind and not shy of picking a battle in the culture wars.

Badenoch, 44, has been an MP since 2017, representing an area in the southeastern English county of Essex.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Badenoch spent much of her childhood in Lagos before returning to the UK aged 16.

She worked in IT and banking before launching into politics, rising to become a business minister in Rishi Sunak's government.

A self-described "sceptic" of net-zero carbon emissions, Badenoch is popular amongst Tory members who tend to be further right than many lawmakers.

She sparked a storm during the leadership contest when she suggested that statutory maternity pay on small businesses was "excessive".

Badenoch lashed out at the finance ministry, blaming it for a rise in immigration during the Conservatives' time in power from 2010.

She sparked a further furor when she joked that up to 10 per cent of Britain's half a million civil servants were so bad that they "should be in prison".

Badenoch, who says she grew up middle-class but "became working class... working in McDonald's", has promised to make Labour "wriggle" and "sweat" if elected leader.

"I will always fight against left-wing nonsense," she told the Conservatives' recent annual conference.

<h2>Jenrick&nbsp;</h2>

Jenrick, 42, was once considered so mild-mannered and middle-of-the-road that he was referred to in UK political circles as Robert "Generic".

In recent months the decade-long MP has been on a political journey rightwards, prompting some commentators to question his real views.

Jenrick resigned as immigration minister last December saying Sunak's plan to send undocumented migrants to Rwanda did not go far enough.

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He has called for Britain to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), claiming it made it "impossible to secure" UK borders.

In July last year, media reported that Jenrick had told staff to paint over murals depicting cartoons at an asylum centre because they were too welcoming for children.

Jenrick has put some of his recent weight loss down to the drug Ozempic and told the Tory conference he gave one of his three daughters the middle name Thatcher after the Conservative icon Margaret Thatcher.

"The leadership contest has come down to a three-week fight between two Thatcherite culture warriors, both of whom are in denial about why the party lost the election," Tim Bale, politics professor at Queen Mary University of London, told AFP.&nbsp;

"Badenoch is seen by right-wingers as the real deal, a politician who is genuinely obsessed with combatting what they see as 'wokery' in all its forms, said Bale, who wrote a book on the Tories since Brexit.

"Jenrick attracts more suspicion because he's shape-shifted from a standard issue, centre-right careerist into a hard-liner - so much so that he often appears, as was the case in his speech to the Tory conference in Birmingham, to be trying too hard."

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Right-wing candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick won through Wednesday to the final round of the contest to become leader of Britain's opposition Conservative Party -- seeking its sixth chief since the Brexit referendum of 2016.

Right-wing candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick won through Wednesday to the final round of the contest to become leader of Britain's opposition Conservative Party -- seeking its sixth chief since the Brexit referendum of 2016. The outspoken Badenoch received 42 votes from fellow Tory MPs while Jenrick picked up 41. Ex-foreign minister James Cleverly was surprisingly eliminated with 37 votes. Conservative party members will now select the winner in a ballot that closes at the end of October, with the next leader announced on November 2. The winner will have to reunite a fractious party, hurting from a brutal election defeat in July when it returned just 121 MPs -- the lowest number in its history. It also lost support to the hard-right Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. Also read: Ex-interior minister Priti Patel eliminated from UK Conservative leadership race The Conservatives face a daunting rebuilding campaign to overturn Labour's 174-seat parliamentary majority at the next election, likely in five years. But with British elections typically won from the centre, any lurch to the right could scupper that chance. Badenoch The British-Nigerian Badenoch is a right-wing firebrand, unafraid to speak her mind and not shy of picking a battle in the culture wars. Badenoch, 44, has been an MP since 2017, representing an area in the southeastern English county of Essex. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Badenoch spent much of her childhood in Lagos before returning to the UK aged 16. She worked in IT and banking before launching into politics, rising to become a business minister in Rishi Sunak's government. A self-described "sceptic" of net-zero carbon emissions, Badenoch is popular amongst Tory members who tend to be further right than many lawmakers. She sparked a storm during the leadership contest when she suggested that statutory maternity pay on small businesses was "excessive". Badenoch lashed out at the finance ministry, blaming it for a rise in immigration during the Conservatives' time in power from 2010. She sparked a further furor when she joked that up to 10 per cent of Britain's half a million civil servants were so bad that they "should be in prison". Badenoch, who says she grew up middle-class but "became working class... working in McDonald's", has promised to make Labour "wriggle" and "sweat" if elected leader. "I will always fight against left-wing nonsense," she told the Conservatives' recent annual conference. Jenrick Jenrick, 42, was once considered so mild-mannered and middle-of-the-road that he was referred to in UK political circles as Robert "Generic". In recent months the decade-long MP has been on a political journey rightwards, prompting some commentators to question his real views. Jenrick resigned as immigration minister last December saying Sunak's plan to send undocumented migrants to Rwanda did not go far enough. Watch | Who will replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader? × He has called for Britain to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), claiming it made it "impossible to secure" UK borders. In July last year, media reported that Jenrick had told staff to paint over murals depicting cartoons at an asylum centre because they were too welcoming for children. Jenrick has put some of his recent weight loss down to the drug Ozempic and told the Tory conference he gave one of his three daughters the middle name Thatcher after the Conservative icon Margaret Thatcher. "The leadership contest has come down to a three-week fight between two Thatcherite culture warriors, both of whom are in denial about why the party lost the election," Tim Bale, politics professor at Queen Mary University of London, told AFP. "Badenoch is seen by right-wingers as the real deal, a politician who is genuinely obsessed with combatting what they see as 'wokery' in all its forms, said Bale, who wrote a book on the Tories since Brexit. "Jenrick attracts more suspicion because he's shape-shifted from a standard issue, centre-right careerist into a hard-liner - so much so that he often appears, as was the case in his speech to the Tory conference in Birmingham, to be trying too hard." 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.

James Cleverly eliminated, Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick to be part of UK's Tory leadership race

Hurricane Milton is expected to double in size by the time it makes landfall in the US late on Wednesday or early Thursday, with up to 15 feet of storm surge along a low-lying stretch of the Florida coast that includes the cities of Tampa, St Petersburg, and Sarasota.

The "storm of the century" Milton turned northeast overnight about 300 miles (480 km) southwest of Tampa, targeting heavily populated and highly vulnerable communities.&nbsp;

Tampa mayor Jane Castor warned the people who are not leaving their homes, “That home that you’re in ultimately will be a coffin.”

Castor issued the warning on ABC’s Good Morning America, saying that if they remain in an evacuation area, “you’re going to die”.

<h2>Schools turned into supplemental state shelters</h2>

Most school districts in the state have been shut down. Meanwhile, several schools are being used as supplemental state shelters.

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis and other emergency officials are urging those in vulnerable areas to seek shelter as there is still so much capacity, adding “It’s not the Four Seasons,” but the message is clear: the alternative is worse.

<h2>Over 300 healthcare facilities evacuated&nbsp;</h2>

At least 352 healthcare facilities in the path of the storm have been evacuated. Notably, out of these facilities, 16&nbsp;are hospitals.&nbsp;

<h2>More than 50,000 linemen to work&nbsp;on power restoration</h2>

As soon as the storm passes, over 50,000 linemen will be working on power restoration, and many will be from California, authorities have said.

Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state is now "bracing and preparing for a major hit" but remains confident "we'll get through it".

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He added that 51 counties remain under a state of emergency but authorities are "prepared and we will respond".

<h2>'Deadly and catastrophic'</h2>

Deanne Criswell, head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said that the hurricane will bring a "deadly and catastrophic" storm, adding that she will be travelling back to Florida today and will remain there to assess the impact and federal resources moving into the area.

<h2>'Gas stations ran out of fuel'</h2>

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that certain gas stations in the state have depleted their fuel reserves. However, he further reassured that measures are being taken to address the situation.

"And they are continuing with the fuel escorts as we speak," he said, adding that the state's highway patrol vehicles, with their sirens activated, are currently accompanying gasoline tanker trucks.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Milton is expected to double in size by the time it makes landfall in the US late on Wednesday or early Thursday, with up to 15 feet of storm surge along a low-lying stretch of the Florida coast that includes the cities of Tampa, St Petersburg, and Sarasota.

Hurricane Milton is expected to double in size by the time it makes landfall in the US late on Wednesday or early Thursday, with up to 15 feet of storm surge along a low-lying stretch of the Florida coast that includes the cities of Tampa, St Petersburg, and Sarasota. The "storm of the century" Milton turned northeast overnight about 300 miles (480 km) southwest of Tampa, targeting heavily populated and highly vulnerable communities. Tampa mayor Jane Castor warned the people who are not leaving their homes, “That home that you’re in ultimately will be a coffin.” Castor issued the warning on ABC’s Good Morning America, saying that if they remain in an evacuation area, “you’re going to die”. Schools turned into supplemental state shelters Most school districts in the state have been shut down. Meanwhile, several schools are being used as supplemental state shelters. Also read: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida: Timing, areas at risk, wind speeds, and what to expect Florida governor Ron DeSantis and other emergency officials are urging those in vulnerable areas to seek shelter as there is still so much capacity, adding “It’s not the Four Seasons,” but the message is clear: the alternative is worse. Over 300 healthcare facilities evacuated At least 352 healthcare facilities in the path of the storm have been evacuated. Notably, out of these facilities, 16 are hospitals. More than 50,000 linemen to work on power restoration As soon as the storm passes, over 50,000 linemen will be working on power restoration, and many will be from California, authorities have said. Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state is now "bracing and preparing for a major hit" but remains confident "we'll get through it". Watch | Several Hurricanes Hit Category 5 Intensity × He added that 51 counties remain under a state of emergency but authorities are "prepared and we will respond". 'Deadly and catastrophic' Deanne Criswell, head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said that the hurricane will bring a "deadly and catastrophic" storm, adding that she will be travelling back to Florida today and will remain there to assess the impact and federal resources moving into the area. 'Gas stations ran out of fuel' Governor Ron DeSantis announced that certain gas stations in the state have depleted their fuel reserves. However, he further reassured that measures are being taken to address the situation. "And they are continuing with the fuel escorts as we speak," he said, adding that the state's highway patrol vehicles, with their sirens activated, are currently accompanying gasoline tanker trucks. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Hurricane Milton likely to double in size; Tampa mayor warns people, ‘If you stay, you’re in coffin’

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The US and its allies in the Gulf have launched covert talks with Iran to defuse tensions in West Asia, amid a looming threat of retaliatory Israeli strikes on the Shi'ite nation. Israel's Channel 12 news reported that the US and Arab states are in talks with Tehran to reach a comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts, including Gaza and Lebanon. According to the channel, Israel is not involved in the talks but senior Israeli officials have been informed. The report added Israel has not reacted to the initiative yet, without even making clear its position on the question of a ceasefire, especially in Gaza.

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“We are currently in a position of power, a ceasefire will be on our terms, including a [Hezbollah] withdrawal beyond the Litani [River] and the dismantling of all military Hezbollah sites in areas near the border,” a senior Israeli official was quoted as saying.

<h2>Hezbollah drops major condition for ceasefire</h2>

Meanwhile, the militant group seems to have dropped a key demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon.&nbsp;Hezbollah has so far maintained it won't agree to a truce until peace is reached in the Gaza Strip. But on Tuesday (Oct 8),&nbsp;Naim Qassem, the deputy leader of Hezbollah, took a step backwards. He said he would support peace efforts by&nbsp;Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri.

“We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire,” Qassem said. “If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide.” Gaza was nowhere mentioned, signalling Hezbollah is not interested in tying its fate with Gaza.

<h2>IDF destroys major Hezbollah tunnel</h2>

The Israeli Defence Forces said Tuesday that have destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel&nbsp;that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon.

The Israeli military said the 20-meter-long tunnel never threatened any town or village in the Jewish country. IDF said Hezbollah started constructing the tunnel two years ago and it was immediately identified by Israeli forces.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US and its allies in the Gulf have launched covert talks with Iran to defuse tensions in West Asia, amid a looming threat of retaliatory Israeli strikes on the Shi'ite nation.

The US and its allies in the Gulf have launched covert talks with Iran to defuse tensions in West Asia, amid a looming threat of retaliatory Israeli strikes on the Shi'ite nation. Israel's Channel 12 news reported that the US and Arab states are in talks with Tehran to reach a comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts, including Gaza and Lebanon. According to the channel, Israel is not involved in the talks but senior Israeli officials have been informed. The report added Israel has not reacted to the initiative yet, without even making clear its position on the question of a ceasefire, especially in Gaza. Also read: Gaza war: Americans should never forget Hamas' Oct 7 attack on Israel, says Trump “We are currently in a position of power, a ceasefire will be on our terms, including a [Hezbollah] withdrawal beyond the Litani [River] and the dismantling of all military Hezbollah sites in areas near the border,” a senior Israeli official was quoted as saying. Hezbollah drops major condition for ceasefire Meanwhile, the militant group seems to have dropped a key demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Hezbollah has so far maintained it won't agree to a truce until peace is reached in the Gaza Strip. But on Tuesday (Oct 8), Naim Qassem, the deputy leader of Hezbollah, took a step backwards. He said he would support peace efforts by Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri. “We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire,” Qassem said. “If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide.” Gaza was nowhere mentioned, signalling Hezbollah is not interested in tying its fate with Gaza. IDF destroys major Hezbollah tunnel The Israeli Defence Forces said Tuesday that have destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon. The Israeli military said the 20-meter-long tunnel never threatened any town or village in the Jewish country. IDF said Hezbollah started constructing the tunnel two years ago and it was immediately identified by Israeli forces. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: US, Arab allies in covert talks with Iran for ceasefire on 'all fronts'

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Set to make landfall in the US state of&nbsp;Florida, Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the most catastrophic storms in the United States. This deadly storm comes just a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the state, resulting in over 230 deaths.

Hurricane Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico and&nbsp;is classed as a Category 5 storm, as it gained intensity within a short span of hours. It is predicted that the storm will result in a life-threatening situation in the area in its path. Millions were ordered to evacuate the region and rushing to do so.

<h2>How are hurricanes categorised?</h2>

Hurricanes are tropical storms that form over tropical or subtropical waters. They are low-pressure systems with thunderstorm activity, which gain their intensity from warm ocean waters. They result in strong surface winds in circular motion and can bring extreme weather conditions to the nearby land.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-milton-to-hit-florida-timing-areas-at-risk-wind-speeds-and-what-to-expect-766046">Hurricane Milton to hit Florida: Timing, areas at risk, wind speeds, and what to expect</a>

Hurricanes are classified as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which measures a storm’s intensity based on its sustained wind speed. The scale also estimates the damage caused by hurricanes, depending on their category.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the hurricanes are categorised as follows:

Category One Hurricane: These hurricanes have wind speeds of 74-95 mph (119-153 km/hr) and cause some damage. They can result in “power outages that could last a few to several days,” according to the NWS.

Category Two Hurricane: These hurricanes have wind speeds of 96-110 mph (154-177 km/hr) and can cause extensive damage due to dangerous winds. These storms can result in near-total power loss.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-helene-to-milton-why-and-how-hurricanes-get-their-names-find-out-here-wion-explains-765937">Explained | Hurricane Helene to Milton: Why and how hurricanes get their names—find out here</a>

Category Three Hurricane: The wind speeds for hurricanes under this category are 111-129 mph (km/hr) and can result in devastating damage with many trees uprooted. They would also cause electricity and water outages.

Category Four Hurricane: These hurricanes can have wind speeds as high as 130-156 mph (209-251 km/hr). During these storms, “catastrophic damage will occur” with many homes sustaining severe damage, as per the NWS website. They will result in week or month-long power outages and leave the place uninhabitable for some time.

Category Five Hurricane: The last category classifies storms with winds 157 mph or higher (252 km/hr or higher). “Catastrophic damage will occur” due to these storms with a high percentage of framed homes destroyed, with roofs and walls collapsing, according to the NWS. They will also result in the area being uninhabitable for weeks or months.

(With inputs from agencies)

Set to make landfall in the US state of Florida, Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the most catastrophic storms in the United States. This deadly storm comes just a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the state, resulting in over 230 deaths.

Set to make landfall in the US state of Florida, Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the most catastrophic storms in the United States. This deadly storm comes just a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the state, resulting in over 230 deaths. Hurricane Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is classed as a Category 5 storm, as it gained intensity within a short span of hours. It is predicted that the storm will result in a life-threatening situation in the area in its path. Millions were ordered to evacuate the region and rushing to do so. How are hurricanes categorised? Hurricanes are tropical storms that form over tropical or subtropical waters. They are low-pressure systems with thunderstorm activity, which gain their intensity from warm ocean waters. They result in strong surface winds in circular motion and can bring extreme weather conditions to the nearby land. Also read | Hurricane Milton to hit Florida: Timing, areas at risk, wind speeds, and what to expect Hurricanes are classified as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which measures a storm’s intensity based on its sustained wind speed. The scale also estimates the damage caused by hurricanes, depending on their category. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the hurricanes are categorised as follows: Category One Hurricane: These hurricanes have wind speeds of 74-95 mph (119-153 km/hr) and cause some damage. They can result in “power outages that could last a few to several days,” according to the NWS. Category Two Hurricane: These hurricanes have wind speeds of 96-110 mph (154-177 km/hr) and can cause extensive damage due to dangerous winds. These storms can result in near-total power loss. Also read | Explained | Hurricane Helene to Milton: Why and how hurricanes get their names—find out here Category Three Hurricane: The wind speeds for hurricanes under this category are 111-129 mph (km/hr) and can result in devastating damage with many trees uprooted. They would also cause electricity and water outages. Category Four Hurricane: These hurricanes can have wind speeds as high as 130-156 mph (209-251 km/hr). During these storms, “catastrophic damage will occur” with many homes sustaining severe damage, as per the NWS website. They will result in week or month-long power outages and leave the place uninhabitable for some time. Category Five Hurricane: The last category classifies storms with winds 157 mph or higher (252 km/hr or higher). “Catastrophic damage will occur” due to these storms with a high percentage of framed homes destroyed, with roofs and walls collapsing, according to the NWS. They will also result in the area being uninhabitable for weeks or months. (With inputs from agencies)

What category is Hurricane Milton and how are hurricanes categorised?

UK spy agency has warned that Russia is looking to cause "sustained mayhem on British and European streets". The head of MI5 said Russian intelligence agency GRU had carried out "arson, sabotage and more dangerous actions conducted with increasing recklessness" in UK following the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent support offered by London. MI5 chief Ken McCallum was giving an annual update on security threats faced by UK.

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The US and its Gulf allies have reportedly initiated covert talks with Iran to establish a ceasefire in West Asia.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Hezbollah's leader-in-waiting, Hashem Safieddine, has been killed by Israeli forces, even&nbsp;though the IDF has not confirmed this.

In the UK, MI5 chief Ken McCallum accused Russia of conducting "mayhem" across Europe, involving sabotage and arson.

In Brazil, Elon Musk’s social platform X is set to return after complying with Supreme Court orders regarding hate speech, following months-long stand-off.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. This is in contrast to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which said it cannot confirm if Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to succeed Nasrallah, was killed when Israel struck the intelligence compound in Beirut in al- Dahieh neighbourhood.

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Elon Musk's X has been cleared by the Brazil Supreme Court to resume operations in the country. This clearance comes after the social media platform reversed course and began complying with court orders that billionaire owner Musk had previously vowed to oppose.&nbsp;

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The US and its Gulf allies have reportedly initiated covert talks with Iran to establish a ceasefire in West Asia. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Hezbollah's leader-in-waiting, Hashem Safieddine, has been killed by Israeli forces, even though the IDF has not confirmed this.

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As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, loss of life and property are not the only concerns facing residents right now. Experts say that the storm can travel through hazardous material facilities in the state, polluting the environment with harmful chemicals.

A map shows all such facilities in the path of the hurricane that can poison the air of not only Florida but also other nearby regions because of high winds and rainfall.

Rice University's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience (CFAR) has prepared a map showing&nbsp;all the major polluters that are in the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2022 Toxic Release Inventory.

"Those residing near the major polluters in Milton's trajectory might face the true disaster in the aftermath of the storm," James Elliott, co-director of CFAR, department chair and David W. Leebron Professor of Sociology at Rice, said in a statement.

The sites that will face damage from the storm include concrete plants, electronic manufacturers and chemical plants. Experts say that hazardous substances can be released from these facilities when strong winds and rainfall hit storage tanks, pipelines, and containment systems.

The hurricane will also lead to flooding which can wash chemicals, oil or industrial waste into rivers, lakes or oceans. This contamination can have serious repercussions on marine life and pollute drinking water.

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Besides, when hurricanes hit industrial facilities, they can trigger fires and explosions, further releasing toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air, poisoning the air and causing health issues.

Similar scenes unfolded in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Oil spills were reported and hazardous waste was released from flooded refineries and chemical plants, causing long-term environmental issues.

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"This interactive map enables individuals to identify facilities that handle hazardous materials in the storm's path," Dominic Boyer, CFAR co-director and a professor of anthropology at Rice, said in the statement.

<h2>Tampa braces for once-in-a-lifetime storm</h2>

Hurricane Milton is expected to be the strongest storm to hit Tampa in 100 years and create "life-threatening" conditions.&nbsp;

Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor issued a dire warning to the residents, saying, "If you choose to stay … you are going to die." She urged everyone to leave and not to try and brave the storm.

The storm strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane again on Tuesday, NHC said, but is expected to weaken into Category 3 ahead of making landfall somewhere on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast, either late Wednesday night or into very early Thursday.

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, loss of life and property are not the only concerns facing residents right now. Experts say that the storm can travel through hazardous material facilities in the state, polluting the environment with harmful chemicals.

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, loss of life and property are not the only concerns facing residents right now. Experts say that the storm can travel through hazardous material facilities in the state, polluting the environment with harmful chemicals. A map shows all such facilities in the path of the hurricane that can poison the air of not only Florida but also other nearby regions because of high winds and rainfall. Rice University's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience (CFAR) has prepared a map showing all the major polluters that are in the US Environmental Protection Agency's 2022 Toxic Release Inventory. "Those residing near the major polluters in Milton's trajectory might face the true disaster in the aftermath of the storm," James Elliott, co-director of CFAR, department chair and David W. Leebron Professor of Sociology at Rice, said in a statement. The sites that will face damage from the storm include concrete plants, electronic manufacturers and chemical plants. Experts say that hazardous substances can be released from these facilities when strong winds and rainfall hit storage tanks, pipelines, and containment systems. The hurricane will also lead to flooding which can wash chemicals, oil or industrial waste into rivers, lakes or oceans. This contamination can have serious repercussions on marine life and pollute drinking water. Also Read: Hurricane Milton from space: Astronaut shares timelapse of mega-storm Besides, when hurricanes hit industrial facilities, they can trigger fires and explosions, further releasing toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air, poisoning the air and causing health issues. Similar scenes unfolded in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Oil spills were reported and hazardous waste was released from flooded refineries and chemical plants, causing long-term environmental issues. × "This interactive map enables individuals to identify facilities that handle hazardous materials in the storm's path," Dominic Boyer, CFAR co-director and a professor of anthropology at Rice, said in the statement. Tampa braces for once-in-a-lifetime storm Hurricane Milton is expected to be the strongest storm to hit Tampa in 100 years and create "life-threatening" conditions. Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor issued a dire warning to the residents, saying, "If you choose to stay … you are going to die." She urged everyone to leave and not to try and brave the storm. The storm strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane again on Tuesday, NHC said, but is expected to weaken into Category 3 ahead of making landfall somewhere on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast, either late Wednesday night or into very early Thursday.

Hurricane Milton can hit hazardous facilities, triggering fires, poisoning air and water

Hurricane Milton has supercharged into a 180-miles-per-hour storm so quickly that experts say it might be classified as a Category 6 storm, a categorisation that doesn't even exist. It is breaking all records, moving from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane within hours.

Florida’s Gulf Coast is bracing for the impact of extremely strong Hurricane Milton which is expected to bring massive storm surge. The areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation might witness even stronger destruction as Milton approaches.&nbsp;

The storm formed in the Gulf of Mexico, blowing at 60 mph on Sunday morning. It then became extremely strong very quickly, exploding into a powerhouse 180-mph Category 5 hurricane in 36 hours.

Hurricane Milton won't technically be a Category 6 storm since storms are only measured up to a scale of 5. However, the immense strength that Milton packs has left experts questioning the long-followed method and whether a sixth category needs to be added.

Scientist and author Michael E. Mann says that "#Milton might have actually breached the 192 mph 'cat 6' cutoff."

Breaching the limit of 192 mph would bring it to a threshold only five other hurricanes and typhoons have reached since 1980, Michael Wehner, a climate scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Jim Kossin, a retired federal scientist and science advisor at the nonprofit First Street Foundation, told USA Today.

<h2>'Strongest storm on Earth in 2024'</h2>

Orlando meteorologist, Noah Bergen, told CNN, "I am at a loss for words to meteorlogically describe to you the storm's small eye and intensity," adding that he saw wind gusts as high as 200 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds at 180 mph. CNN has called the storm "the strongest on Earth in 2024"

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"This is now the fourth strongest hurricane ever recorded by pressure on this side of the world. The eye is tiny at nearly 3.8 miles wide. This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth's atmosphere over this ocean water can produce," he said.

According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, "if the storm stays on the current track, it will be the worst storm to impact the Tampa area in over 100 years."

Since the 1970s, hurricanes have been categorised into five groups based on wind speed ranges using the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, developed by engineer Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson. The limit for Category 5 storms is winds of 157 miles per hour.

Wehner and Kossin say that considering the warming climate, "broader discussions" on the growing risk of storms is needed. However, it might not be&nbsp;time to add a sixth category right now.

Hurricane Milton has supercharged into a 180-miles-per-hour storm so quickly that experts say it might be classified as a Category 6 storm, a categorisation that doesn't even exist.

Hurricane Milton has supercharged into a 180-miles-per-hour storm so quickly that experts say it might be classified as a Category 6 storm, a categorisation that doesn't even exist. It is breaking all records, moving from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane within hours. Florida’s Gulf Coast is bracing for the impact of extremely strong Hurricane Milton which is expected to bring massive storm surge. The areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation might witness even stronger destruction as Milton approaches. The storm formed in the Gulf of Mexico, blowing at 60 mph on Sunday morning. It then became extremely strong very quickly, exploding into a powerhouse 180-mph Category 5 hurricane in 36 hours. Hurricane Milton won't technically be a Category 6 storm since storms are only measured up to a scale of 5. However, the immense strength that Milton packs has left experts questioning the long-followed method and whether a sixth category needs to be added. Scientist and author Michael E. Mann says that "#Milton might have actually breached the 192 mph 'cat 6' cutoff." Breaching the limit of 192 mph would bring it to a threshold only five other hurricanes and typhoons have reached since 1980, Michael Wehner, a climate scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Jim Kossin, a retired federal scientist and science advisor at the nonprofit First Street Foundation, told USA Today. 'Strongest storm on Earth in 2024' Orlando meteorologist, Noah Bergen, told CNN, "I am at a loss for words to meteorlogically describe to you the storm's small eye and intensity," adding that he saw wind gusts as high as 200 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds at 180 mph. CNN has called the storm "the strongest on Earth in 2024" Also Read: Hurricane Milton: Largest evacuation in a decade ordered in Florida as Category 5 storm nears "This is now the fourth strongest hurricane ever recorded by pressure on this side of the world. The eye is tiny at nearly 3.8 miles wide. This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth's atmosphere over this ocean water can produce," he said. According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, "if the storm stays on the current track, it will be the worst storm to impact the Tampa area in over 100 years." Since the 1970s, hurricanes have been categorised into five groups based on wind speed ranges using the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, developed by engineer Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson. The limit for Category 5 storms is winds of 157 miles per hour. Wehner and Kossin say that considering the warming climate, "broader discussions" on the growing risk of storms is needed. However, it might not be time to add a sixth category right now.

Hurricane Milton might have breached 'Cat 6' cutoff, expert says. 'I am at a loss...'

Ukraine aims to organise a new peace summit by the end of this year and wants Russia to attend this time, its ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday, but ruled out any direct bilateral talks with Moscow at the meeting.

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its third year, the two countries remain far apart on how to end the war. Turkey, China, Brazil and others have offered to mediate in the conflict or discuss peace proposals, but no progress has been made.

Ukraine is pursuing President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan", while Russian President Vladimir Putin has said peace talks can only begin if Kyiv agrees to abandon large swaths of territory claimed by Moscow and drops its bid to join NATO.

"One of the most important goals of this summit is to reach a fair peace in Ukraine. We are not talking about a format here in which Ukraine and Russia sit across each other and Ukraine listens to Russia's demands," Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar told a briefing in Ankara, via a Turkish interpreter.

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"What we see now is this: the international community, along with Ukraine, will sit and create a list on what steps could be taken for a fair peace in Ukraine, and they will discuss what sort of demands to ask Russia based on that list," he said.

"This will not be a direct bilateral meeting, it will most likely be in a format where third parties are also involved and (talks) are done via third parties. We hope to hold this summit by the end of the year."

Bodnar said Turkey, which has sought to maintain cordial ties with both Ukraine and Russia during the war, would be an important attendee due to its experience in mediation of other conflicts.

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While supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, condemning the invasion, and providing it with military support, NATO member Turkey has also opposed Western sanctions on Russia, with which it has important relations in defence, energy and tourism.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik on Wednesday. A Turkish diplomatic source said he would reiterate Ankara's position that any peace talks must include both parties for a "fair and lasting" resolution.

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Ukraine aims to organise a new peace summit by the end of this year and wants Russia to attend this time, its ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday, but ruled out any direct bilateral talks with Moscow at the meeting.

Ukraine aims to organise a new peace summit by the end of this year and wants Russia to attend this time, its ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday, but ruled out any direct bilateral talks with Moscow at the meeting. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its third year, the two countries remain far apart on how to end the war. Turkey, China, Brazil and others have offered to mediate in the conflict or discuss peace proposals, but no progress has been made. Ukraine is pursuing President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan", while Russian President Vladimir Putin has said peace talks can only begin if Kyiv agrees to abandon large swaths of territory claimed by Moscow and drops its bid to join NATO. "One of the most important goals of this summit is to reach a fair peace in Ukraine. We are not talking about a format here in which Ukraine and Russia sit across each other and Ukraine listens to Russia's demands," Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar told a briefing in Ankara, via a Turkish interpreter. Also Read |Biden-Netanyahu speak for 1st time since Aug as Israeli response vs Iran looms| "What we see now is this: the international community, along with Ukraine, will sit and create a list on what steps could be taken for a fair peace in Ukraine, and they will discuss what sort of demands to ask Russia based on that list," he said. "This will not be a direct bilateral meeting, it will most likely be in a format where third parties are also involved and (talks) are done via third parties. We hope to hold this summit by the end of the year." Bodnar said Turkey, which has sought to maintain cordial ties with both Ukraine and Russia during the war, would be an important attendee due to its experience in mediation of other conflicts. Also Read |Hurricane Milton could forever alter Florida's entire coastline, experts warn| While supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, condemning the invasion, and providing it with military support, NATO member Turkey has also opposed Western sanctions on Russia, with which it has important relations in defence, energy and tourism. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik on Wednesday. A Turkish diplomatic source said he would reiterate Ankara's position that any peace talks must include both parties for a "fair and lasting" resolution. 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.

Ukraine eyes new peace summit by year-end and wants Russia to attend it, envoy to Turkey says

UK spy agency has warned that Russia is looking to cause "sustained mayhem on British and European streets". The head of MI5 said Russian intelligence agency GRU had carried out "arson, sabotage and more dangerous actions conducted with increasing recklessness" in UK following the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent support offered by London. MI5 chief Ken McCallum was giving an annual update on security threats faced by UK.

McCallum added the MI5 had also tackled at least 20 plots of sabotage backed by Iran since 2022. He stressed that MI5 had "one hell of a job on its hands" given a mix of threats from state-backed actors and Islamist extremism.

“The first 20 years of my career here were crammed full of terrorist threats,” the MI5 chief said.

"We now face those alongside state-backed assassination and sabotage plots, against the backdrop of a major European land war," he said.

<h2>'Aggression from Russia expected'</h2>

He also said that further acts of aggression from hostile nations, especially the regime of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, were very well expected given the UK’s "leading role" in supporting Ukraine.

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McCallum said European nations have booted out more than 700 Russian diplomats, majority of whom ‘were spies.’

It is for the first time that the MI5 chief has accused Moscow in such stark terms.

<h2>Threats from Iran</h2>

Speaking of threats from Iran, McCallum claimed Iran ramped up “plots here in UK, at an unprecedented pace and scale” after the 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old who died in Iranian police custody after being arrested for allegedly violating rules requiring women to wear the headscarf.

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He vowed that MI5 would give its "fullest attention to the risk of an increase in – or a broadening of – Iranian state aggression in the UK".

McCallum also touched upon threats from China, saying the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had a programme to steal data and information, and "we have seen 20,000 obfuscated approaches to individuals by China".

(With inputs from agencies)

UK spy agency has warned that Russia is looking to cause "sustained mayhem on British and European streets". The head of MI5 said Russian intelligence agency GRU had carried out "arson, sabotage and more dangerous actions conducted with increasing recklessness" in UK following the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent support offered by London.

UK spy agency has warned that Russia is looking to cause "sustained mayhem on British and European streets". The head of MI5 said Russian intelligence agency GRU had carried out "arson, sabotage and more dangerous actions conducted with increasing recklessness" in UK following the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent support offered by London. MI5 chief Ken McCallum was giving an annual update on security threats faced by UK. McCallum added the MI5 had also tackled at least 20 plots of sabotage backed by Iran since 2022. He stressed that MI5 had "one hell of a job on its hands" given a mix of threats from state-backed actors and Islamist extremism. “The first 20 years of my career here were crammed full of terrorist threats,” the MI5 chief said. "We now face those alongside state-backed assassination and sabotage plots, against the backdrop of a major European land war," he said. 'Aggression from Russia expected' He also said that further acts of aggression from hostile nations, especially the regime of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, were very well expected given the UK’s "leading role" in supporting Ukraine. Also read: UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement: India played quiet but crucial role in deal, says report McCallum said European nations have booted out more than 700 Russian diplomats, majority of whom ‘were spies.’ It is for the first time that the MI5 chief has accused Moscow in such stark terms. Threats from Iran Speaking of threats from Iran, McCallum claimed Iran ramped up “plots here in UK, at an unprecedented pace and scale” after the 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old who died in Iranian police custody after being arrested for allegedly violating rules requiring women to wear the headscarf. Also read: British broadcaster backs out of interview with former PM Boris Johnson over recording ban He vowed that MI5 would give its "fullest attention to the risk of an increase in – or a broadening of – Iranian state aggression in the UK". McCallum also touched upon threats from China, saying the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had a programme to steal data and information, and "we have seen 20,000 obfuscated approaches to individuals by China". (With inputs from agencies)

MI5 chief accuses Russia of carrying out ‘mayhem’ on UK, European streets

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden&nbsp;on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced, as per a report in The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now in conversation with the President of the United States Joe Biden, at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.Netanyahu was joined by&nbsp;diplomatic adviser Ophir Falk, Military Secretary Roman Gofman, Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman, and deputy head of National Security Council Gil Reich among others.&nbsp; 
 
Netanyahu and Biden last spoke on August 21, according to a White House statement. Wednesday's phone call is important as it comes in the backdrop of Israel preparing to respond to Iran for firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles on its territory last week.&nbsp;

Biden has cautioned Israel against attempting to target Iran's nuclear sites, which would risk major retaliation and lead to a regional war, thereby destabilising the world. 
 
The phone call between Netanyahu, Biden and Harris ended&nbsp;after 50 minutes, the PM’s office shared later.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu has already warned that Lebanon, which houses the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant outfit, could face a "long war like we see in Gaza". As for Iran, the Israeli PM has kept cards close to the chest, but reports indicate that&nbsp;a major reply is in the offing.&nbsp;

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<h2>Biden calls Netanyahu a liar&nbsp;</h2>

A new book by veteran US journalist Bob Woodward revealed that not all has been courteous between the two leaders on phone calls in recent months.&nbsp;According to Woodward, Biden called Netanyahu&nbsp;a "f****ing liar' after&nbsp;Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops launched a ground operation in Rafah despite the American president's protest.&nbsp;

“What’s your strategy, man?” Biden questioned Bibi during the April phone call.&nbsp;

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The book added that during a private meeting with one of his associates, Biden called Netanyahu a 'bad guy' and 'that son of a b***h'.&nbsp;

"That son of a b***h, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad fucking guy!” read the book's excerpt published by&nbsp;CNN.

In another phone call, Biden scolded Netanyahu and told the Israeli PM to "stop bullshi**ing" him&nbsp;as talks surrounding the hostage deal reached an impasse

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced, as per a report in The Times of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced, as per a report in The Times of Israel. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now in conversation with the President of the United States Joe Biden, at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.Netanyahu was joined by diplomatic adviser Ophir Falk, Military Secretary Roman Gofman, Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman, and deputy head of National Security Council Gil Reich among others. Netanyahu and Biden last spoke on August 21, according to a White House statement. Wednesday's phone call is important as it comes in the backdrop of Israel preparing to respond to Iran for firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles on its territory last week. Biden has cautioned Israel against attempting to target Iran's nuclear sites, which would risk major retaliation and lead to a regional war, thereby destabilising the world. The phone call between Netanyahu, Biden and Harris ended after 50 minutes, the PM’s office shared later. Meanwhile, Netanyahu has already warned that Lebanon, which houses the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant outfit, could face a "long war like we see in Gaza". As for Iran, the Israeli PM has kept cards close to the chest, but reports indicate that a major reply is in the offing. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Jerusalem Memorial × Biden calls Netanyahu a liar A new book by veteran US journalist Bob Woodward revealed that not all has been courteous between the two leaders on phone calls in recent months. According to Woodward, Biden called Netanyahu a "f****ing liar' after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops launched a ground operation in Rafah despite the American president's protest. “What’s your strategy, man?” Biden questioned Bibi during the April phone call. Also read | Biden calls Netanyahu 'that son of a b***h' and 'bad guy' behind closed doors The book added that during a private meeting with one of his associates, Biden called Netanyahu a 'bad guy' and 'that son of a b***h'. "That son of a b***h, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad fucking guy!” read the book's excerpt published by CNN. In another phone call, Biden scolded Netanyahu and told the Israeli PM to "stop bullshi**ing" him as talks surrounding the hostage deal reached an impasse (With inputs from agencies)

Biden, Netanyahu speak for first time since August as Israeli response against Iran looms

Hurricane Milton has raised fears of massive devastation in Tampa Bay, Florida, and has again been upgraded to a Category 5 storm. It looks equally scary from space as well. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has captured Dragon's-eye views of Hurricane Milton as it prepares to make landfall.

He posted a timelapse video on X of Hurricane Milton taken from the window of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour. It is currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS) and had taken Dominick, along with NASA astronauts Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps, and Alexander Grebenkin of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, to space in March.

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The capsule was supposed to return to Earth on Oct 7, however, the trip has been delayed because of Milton. The powerful hurricane is zooming through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida, churning up the ocean waters where Endeavour was supposed to splash down. It will now undock from the ISS on Oct 13.

The Thursday (Oct 10) launch of the Europa Clipper mission from Florida's Kennedy Space Center has also been pushed forward because of the hurricane.

<h2>Strongest storm to hit Tampa in 100 years</h2>

Hurricane Milton has been predicted to cause unprecedented devastation in Tampa. Experts say it will be the strongest hurricane to hit the region in nearly 100 years. After being downgraded to a Category 4 storm, it was once again upgraded to a Cat 5 on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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It is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, near Tampa and St. Petersburg, late Wednesday. People in the area have been warned to evacuate and not to try to brave the storm.&nbsp;

Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor also issued a dire warning, saying, "If you choose to stay … you are going to die.”&nbsp;

Hurricane Milton is expected to be even more catastrophic than Helene. "I can tell you right now they might have done that in others, there’s never been one like this," Castor said. "And Helene was a wake-up call, this is literally catastrophic."

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She added that she has never seen such a storm in her life and "anyone born and raised in the Tampa Bay area has never seen anything like this before".&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden also told people to "evacuate now, now, now."&nbsp;

"You should have already evacuated. It's a matter of life and death, and that's not hyperbole," he said as advisers briefed him on the storm.

<h2>Hurricane Milton has likely&nbsp;breached Cat 6 cut off</h2>

Orlando meteorologist, Noah Bergen, shared on X, "I am at a loss for words to meteorlogically describe to you the storm's small eye and intensity."

"This is now the 4th strongest hurricane ever recorded by pressure on this side of the world. The eye is TINY at nearly 3.8 miles wide."

An ominous statement issued by him shows how massive the income storm is. "This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth's atmosphere over this ocean water can produce," he wrote.

Scientist and author Michael E. Mann says that "#Milton might have actually breached the 192 mph 'cat 6' cutoff."

Hurricane Milton has raised fears of massive devastation in Tampa Bay, Florida, and has again been upgraded to a Category 5 storm. It looks equally scary from space as well.

Hurricane Milton has raised fears of massive devastation in Tampa Bay, Florida, and has again been upgraded to a Category 5 storm. It looks equally scary from space as well. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has captured Dragon's-eye views of Hurricane Milton as it prepares to make landfall. He posted a timelapse video on X of Hurricane Milton taken from the window of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour. It is currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS) and had taken Dominick, along with NASA astronauts Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps, and Alexander Grebenkin of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, to space in March. Timelapse flying by Hurricane Milton about 2 hours ago. 1/6400 sec exposure, 14mm, ISO 500, 0.5 sec interval, 30fps pic.twitter.com/p5wBlC95mx — Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) October 8, 2024 × The capsule was supposed to return to Earth on Oct 7, however, the trip has been delayed because of Milton. The powerful hurricane is zooming through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida, churning up the ocean waters where Endeavour was supposed to splash down. It will now undock from the ISS on Oct 13. The Thursday (Oct 10) launch of the Europa Clipper mission from Florida's Kennedy Space Center has also been pushed forward because of the hurricane. Strongest storm to hit Tampa in 100 years Hurricane Milton has been predicted to cause unprecedented devastation in Tampa. Experts say it will be the strongest hurricane to hit the region in nearly 100 years. After being downgraded to a Category 4 storm, it was once again upgraded to a Cat 5 on Tuesday. Also Read: Hurricane Milton, 'strongest of 2024', might have breached 'Cat 6' cutoff, expert says It is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, near Tampa and St. Petersburg, late Wednesday. People in the area have been warned to evacuate and not to try to brave the storm. Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor also issued a dire warning, saying, "If you choose to stay … you are going to die.” Hurricane Milton is expected to be even more catastrophic than Helene. "I can tell you right now they might have done that in others, there’s never been one like this," Castor said. "And Helene was a wake-up call, this is literally catastrophic." × She added that she has never seen such a storm in her life and "anyone born and raised in the Tampa Bay area has never seen anything like this before". US President Joe Biden also told people to "evacuate now, now, now." "You should have already evacuated. It's a matter of life and death, and that's not hyperbole," he said as advisers briefed him on the storm. Hurricane Milton has likely breached Cat 6 cut off Orlando meteorologist, Noah Bergen, shared on X, "I am at a loss for words to meteorlogically describe to you the storm's small eye and intensity." "This is now the 4th strongest hurricane ever recorded by pressure on this side of the world. The eye is TINY at nearly 3.8 miles wide." An ominous statement issued by him shows how massive the income storm is. "This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth's atmosphere over this ocean water can produce," he wrote. Scientist and author Michael E. Mann says that "#Milton might have actually breached the 192 mph 'cat 6' cutoff."

Hurricane Milton from space: Astronaut shares timelapse of mega storm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. This is in contrast to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which said it cannot confirm if Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to succeed Nasrallah, was killed when Israel struck the intelligence compound in Beirut in al- Dahieh neighbourhood.

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The Israeli military's spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari&nbsp;in a televised statement on Tuesday (Oct 8) confirmed the strikes but did not verify whether Safieddine was killed. Instead, the IDF spokesperson said that they "knew" that Nasrallah's expected successor was there.

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"The results of these strikes are being checked. Hezbollah is trying to conceal information. We will know and update the public," he explained.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) announced&nbsp;that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'.

"We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said.

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A relative of Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine has been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27.

In 2017, the US&nbsp;State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist.

During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel,&nbsp;Safieddine had assumed a prominent role speaking for the militant group Hezbollah. In this time, he was seen&nbsp;addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons.

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In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and led to a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement.

Addressing&nbsp;a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's&nbsp;"guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything&nbsp;we have is with you."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. This is in contrast to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which said it cannot confirm if Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to succeed Nasrallah, was killed when Israel struck the intelligence compound in Beirut in al- Dahieh neighbourhood. What did the IDF say? The Israeli military's spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari in a televised statement on Tuesday (Oct 8) confirmed the strikes but did not verify whether Safieddine was killed. Instead, the IDF spokesperson said that they "knew" that Nasrallah's expected successor was there. Also read | Netanyahu says Nasrallah's successor Hashem Safieddine, his ‘replacement’ also killed "The results of these strikes are being checked. Hezbollah is trying to conceal information. We will know and update the public," he explained. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) announced that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'. "We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said. Who is Hashem Safieddine? A relative of Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine has been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27. In 2017, the US State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist. During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel, Safieddine had assumed a prominent role speaking for the militant group Hezbollah. In this time, he was seen addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons. Also read | Biden calls Netanyahu 'that son of a b***h' and 'bad guy' behind closed doors In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and led to a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement. Addressing a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's "guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything we have is with you." (With inputs from agencies)

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Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the US state of&nbsp;Florida, bringing strong winds that will likely result in catastrophic damage. The state was hit with another powerful storm Hurricane Helene 12 days ago, which resulted in debris that the residents are still clearing.

According to the National Hurricane Center, "Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida.”

<h2>When and where will Milton make landfall?</h2>

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Manatee County and the Sarasota County area in Florida. It will hit the Gulf coasts of the state including the Tampa Bay area, Fort Myers, Orlando, Cape Canaveral and Daytona Beach. Nearby regions also remain on tropical storm alert.

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As the storm is growing larger, Rick Davis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tampa told USA Today, "We're telling people not to focus on the exact centre because as the system makes landfall, the eye is going to be getting larger, and the wind field is going to be expanding.”

The storm is expected to reach the Florida coasts by Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

The south-west and west-central Florida are already starting to experience the effects of the storm as heavy rains are lashing the area.&nbsp;

As the storm nears, authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation for millions in the region. The evacuation zone includes Charlotte County, Citrus County, Collier County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lee County, Levy County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sarasota County, St&nbsp;Johns County, and Volusia County.

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<h2>What is the intensity of Milton?</h2>

Hurricane Milton is classified as a Category 5 storm, according to meteorologists. This is the maximum category as per the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale, which ranges from 1 to 5.

According to the National Weather Server, a Category 5 hurricane is described as a storm with wind speeds 157 mph or higher (252 km/hr or higher). During this storm, “catastrophic damage will occur: a high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.”

Late Tuesday (Oct 8) the storm sustained winds of 165 mph (270 km/hr). The forecasters have warned of a storm surge of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 metres) in Tampa Bay, much worse than Helene’s which was 5 to 8 feet (1.5 to 2.5 metres).

(With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the US state of Florida, bringing strong winds that will likely result in catastrophic damage. The state was hit with another powerful storm Hurricane Helene 12 days ago, which resulted in debris that the residents are still clearing.

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the US state of Florida, bringing strong winds that will likely result in catastrophic damage. The state was hit with another powerful storm Hurricane Helene 12 days ago, which resulted in debris that the residents are still clearing. According to the National Hurricane Center, "Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida.” When and where will Milton make landfall? Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Manatee County and the Sarasota County area in Florida. It will hit the Gulf coasts of the state including the Tampa Bay area, Fort Myers, Orlando, Cape Canaveral and Daytona Beach. Nearby regions also remain on tropical storm alert. Also read | Monstrous Hurricane Milton could permanently alter Florida's entire coastline, experts warn As the storm is growing larger, Rick Davis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tampa told USA Today, "We're telling people not to focus on the exact centre because as the system makes landfall, the eye is going to be getting larger, and the wind field is going to be expanding.” The storm is expected to reach the Florida coasts by Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. The south-west and west-central Florida are already starting to experience the effects of the storm as heavy rains are lashing the area. As the storm nears, authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation for millions in the region. The evacuation zone includes Charlotte County, Citrus County, Collier County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lee County, Levy County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sarasota County, St Johns County, and Volusia County. Also Read | Hurricane Milton is eerily similar to a 2020 hypothetical Cat 5 scenario What is the intensity of Milton? Hurricane Milton is classified as a Category 5 storm, according to meteorologists. This is the maximum category as per the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale, which ranges from 1 to 5. According to the National Weather Server, a Category 5 hurricane is described as a storm with wind speeds 157 mph or higher (252 km/hr or higher). During this storm, “catastrophic damage will occur: a high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.” Late Tuesday (Oct 8) the storm sustained winds of 165 mph (270 km/hr). The forecasters have warned of a storm surge of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 metres) in Tampa Bay, much worse than Helene’s which was 5 to 8 feet (1.5 to 2.5 metres). (With inputs from agencies)

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