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During an address to world leaders in New York on Wednesday (September 25), US President Joe Biden seemed to be confused, mistakenly welcoming them to Washington instead of Midtown Manhattan, where the event was taking place.

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Biden fumbles in New York address, mistakenly welcoming leaders to 'Washington'

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf.

The indictment said that a “senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment” sent illegal donations to Adams’s election campaign in 2021. After he won the elections, a Turkish official allegedly wrote to one of Adam’s staffers that the foreign minister of Turkey was “personally paying attention to him.”

The day he won the elections, he allegedly received a text from a Turkish businessman, which read, “I’m going to go and talk to our elders in Ankara about how we can turn this into an advantage for our country’s lobby.”

As per allegations, in April 2022, a Turkish official won assurances from Adams that the mayor won’t speak about the Armenian Genocide as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching.

“Adams did not make such a statement,” the indictment said. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the killings of more than 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more than a century ago.

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The indictment alleged that Adams was awarded with free trips and airlines upgrades worth more than $100,000, which also included a trip from New York to India back in 2016.

In March 2019, when Adams was planning another trip to Turkey, his staffer allegedly told him to “delete all messages you send me” to be on safer side, to which the mayor responded, “Always do.”

Following his indictment, Adams addressed a conference in which he said, “Everyone who knows me knows that I follow the campaign rules and I follow the law,” something that he has said numerous times in the past.

Before the indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday.

Earlier, federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 am local time and entered the building to conduct a search.

Despite massive allegations and indictment, Adams said ‘no’ when he was asked whether he is considering stepping down.

“I was elected by 700,000 people.”

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf. The indictment said that a “senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment” sent illegal donations to Adams’s election campaign in 2021. After he won the elections, a Turkish official allegedly wrote to one of Adam’s staffers that the foreign minister of Turkey was “personally paying attention to him.” The day he won the elections, he allegedly received a text from a Turkish businessman, which read, “I’m going to go and talk to our elders in Ankara about how we can turn this into an advantage for our country’s lobby.” As per allegations, in April 2022, a Turkish official won assurances from Adams that the mayor won’t speak about the Armenian Genocide as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching. “Adams did not make such a statement,” the indictment said. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the killings of more than 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more than a century ago. Also read: New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury in corruption probe, says won't resign The indictment alleged that Adams was awarded with free trips and airlines upgrades worth more than $100,000, which also included a trip from New York to India back in 2016. In March 2019, when Adams was planning another trip to Turkey, his staffer allegedly told him to “delete all messages you send me” to be on safer side, to which the mayor responded, “Always do.” Following his indictment, Adams addressed a conference in which he said, “Everyone who knows me knows that I follow the campaign rules and I follow the law,” something that he has said numerous times in the past. Before the indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday. Earlier, federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 am local time and entered the building to conduct a search. Despite massive allegations and indictment, Adams said ‘no’ when he was asked whether he is considering stepping down. “I was elected by 700,000 people.” (With inputs from agencies)

NYC Mayor Adams charged with bribery, fraud; accused of acting on Turkey’s behalf

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US Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ Infowars media platform will be auctioned off to pay for the $1.5 billion he has been ordered to cough up in damages to the&nbsp;family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.&nbsp;

During a&nbsp;court hearing on Tuesday (Sep 24), US Bankruptcy Judge&nbsp;Christopher Lopez said he would approve the auctions that start in November.&nbsp;

Christopher Mattei, a lawyer for Sandy Hook families said Judge Lopez's decision was a significant step forward in holding the right-wing personality accountable for his actions.&nbsp;

"Alex Jones will no longer own or control the company he built. This brings the families closer to their goal of holding him accountable for the harm he has caused,"&nbsp;Mattei said in a statement.

Under the terms of the sale, anyone can bid for Infowars' assets, whether supporters or detractors.&nbsp;

"It's very cut and dry that the assets of Free Speech Systems, the website, the equipment, the shopping cart, all that, can be sold. And they know full well that there are a bunch of patriot buyers, and then the operation can ease on,"&nbsp;Jones recently said on his show.

Despite losing the company, Jones had vowed to&nbsp;continue his talk shows through other means - possibly through a new website and on his personal social media handles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the previous court filings,&nbsp;Jones has about $9 million in personal assets and his company has about&nbsp;$6 million in cash on hand and about $1.2 million worth of inventory. He and his company already filed for bankruptcy in 2022.&nbsp;

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<h2>Jones' conspiracy theory&nbsp;</h2>

Jones was one of the most prominent conspiracy theorists, spreading lies about the school shooting where 20 children and six teachers were killed.

He accused the families of being actors and claimed that the shooting was a "hoax" as part of an elaborate plan to take away gun rights from American citizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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During the court trials in Texas and Connecticut, the families of the victims testified that they were traumatised by Jones' persistence with the lies and the hoax conspiracies.&nbsp;

The families alleged that&nbsp;Jones' online legion of followers confronted them by claiming that the shooting never happened and that the kids never existed.&nbsp;

Since then, Jones has acknowledged that the Sandy Hook shooting was "100 per cent real".&nbsp;

"Especially since I've met the parents. It's 100% real," Jones said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ Infowars media platform will be auctioned off to pay for the $1.5 billion he has been ordered to cough up in damages to the family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

US Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ Infowars media platform will be auctioned off to pay for the $1.5 billion he has been ordered to cough up in damages to the family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. During a court hearing on Tuesday (Sep 24), US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said he would approve the auctions that start in November. Christopher Mattei, a lawyer for Sandy Hook families said Judge Lopez's decision was a significant step forward in holding the right-wing personality accountable for his actions. "Alex Jones will no longer own or control the company he built. This brings the families closer to their goal of holding him accountable for the harm he has caused," Mattei said in a statement. Under the terms of the sale, anyone can bid for Infowars' assets, whether supporters or detractors. "It's very cut and dry that the assets of Free Speech Systems, the website, the equipment, the shopping cart, all that, can be sold. And they know full well that there are a bunch of patriot buyers, and then the operation can ease on," Jones recently said on his show. Despite losing the company, Jones had vowed to continue his talk shows through other means - possibly through a new website and on his personal social media handles. According to the previous court filings, Jones has about $9 million in personal assets and his company has about $6 million in cash on hand and about $1.2 million worth of inventory. He and his company already filed for bankruptcy in 2022. Watch | Alex Jones claimed 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre as staged, ordered to pay $1.5 billion to victims × Jones' conspiracy theory Jones was one of the most prominent conspiracy theorists, spreading lies about the school shooting where 20 children and six teachers were killed. He accused the families of being actors and claimed that the shooting was a "hoax" as part of an elaborate plan to take away gun rights from American citizens. Also read | Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' account reinstated on X after being banned for nearly five years During the court trials in Texas and Connecticut, the families of the victims testified that they were traumatised by Jones' persistence with the lies and the hoax conspiracies. The families alleged that Jones' online legion of followers confronted them by claiming that the shooting never happened and that the kids never existed. Since then, Jones has acknowledged that the Sandy Hook shooting was "100 per cent real". "Especially since I've met the parents. It's 100% real," Jones said. (With inputs from agencies)

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars to be auctioned to pay off $1.5 billion lawsuit

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Elon Musk showered lavish praise on Giorgia Meloni at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The billionaire was invited to introduce the Italian Prime Minister at the Atlantic Council’s glitzy gala dinner in New York, a move that didn't go down too well with many of the think tank's staffers.&nbsp;

At the Ziegfeld Ballroom in downtown Manhattan, Musk called Meloni “someone who is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside". With 700 people at the venue, including several heads of state, the SpaceX CEO then went on to call her “authentic, honest and thoughtful", Politico reported.

“That can’t always be said about politicians,” Musk joked. Other leaders present couldn't help but laugh at the statement.

The 53-year-old businessman presented 47-year-old Meloni with the Global Citizens Award here, which was followed by a short hug and a stare in the eyes.&nbsp;

Musk and Meloni have met each other several times over the past few years ever since their first meeting at Meloni’s official residence in Rome in June 2023. They talked about West’s declining birth rates and the potential of artificial intelligence.

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The X owner was also present at a political festival hosted by Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party last December.

After Meloni took to the stage to address the hundreds of attendees, she returned the favour by calling Musk a “precious genius".&nbsp;

She talked about her vision of Western conservatism, before talking about patriotism. Melon defended the "values" of the West and "a civilization built over the centuries".

“Defending our deep roots is the precondition for reaping ripe fruit," the Italian prime minister said.

She challenged the notion of the “inevitable decline of the West.”

Musk, who was there with his mother Maye Musk, gave Meloni a standing ovation along with everyone else in the ballroom.

<h2>Musk-Meloni take over social media&nbsp;</h2>

The two were also seen chatting with each other at the event while sitting at the same table. Reports suggest that Meloni personally requested that Musk introduce her at the high-profile event.

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Meanwhile, the internet has exploded seeing the two together at the event, with social media users commenting, "That's Amore!" with another writing, "I am totally shipping these two. Perfect."

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"The Real Deal ... they would make a great couple," another user wrote, with another sharing a photo of the two and writing, "Find someone who looks at you like Giorgia Meloni..."

"They make a great couple actually. She has a thing for him," another user wrote, as others called them a "perfect couple".

Musk has 12 kids with three different women while Meloni publicly called it off with Andrea Giambruno he made headlines for making lewd comments on Italian TV.

<h2>Musk&nbsp;speaks up</h2>

After looking at all the noise being made on his social media platform about his lovely gestures towards Meloni, Musk posted a message early in the morning.&nbsp;

He wrote, "We are not dating."

“I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni,” Musk tweeted in response to a post about him and Meloni.&nbsp;“We all know what happened next.”

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That should silence the chatter, or at least he hopes it would.

Elon Musk showered lavish praise on Giorgia Meloni at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The billionaire was invited to introduce the Italian Prime Minister at the Atlantic Council’s glitzy gala dinner in New York, a move that didn't go down too well with many of the think tank's staffers.

Elon Musk showered lavish praise on Giorgia Meloni at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The billionaire was invited to introduce the Italian Prime Minister at the Atlantic Council’s glitzy gala dinner in New York, a move that didn't go down too well with many of the think tank's staffers. At the Ziegfeld Ballroom in downtown Manhattan, Musk called Meloni “someone who is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside". With 700 people at the venue, including several heads of state, the SpaceX CEO then went on to call her “authentic, honest and thoughtful", Politico reported. “That can’t always be said about politicians,” Musk joked. Other leaders present couldn't help but laugh at the statement. The 53-year-old businessman presented 47-year-old Meloni with the Global Citizens Award here, which was followed by a short hug and a stare in the eyes. Musk and Meloni have met each other several times over the past few years ever since their first meeting at Meloni’s official residence in Rome in June 2023. They talked about West’s declining birth rates and the potential of artificial intelligence. Also Read: SpaceX to send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in 2 years, claims Elon Musk The X owner was also present at a political festival hosted by Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party last December. After Meloni took to the stage to address the hundreds of attendees, she returned the favour by calling Musk a “precious genius". She talked about her vision of Western conservatism, before talking about patriotism. Melon defended the "values" of the West and "a civilization built over the centuries". “Defending our deep roots is the precondition for reaping ripe fruit," the Italian prime minister said. She challenged the notion of the “inevitable decline of the West.” Musk, who was there with his mother Maye Musk, gave Meloni a standing ovation along with everyone else in the ballroom. Musk-Meloni take over social media The two were also seen chatting with each other at the event while sitting at the same table. Reports suggest that Meloni personally requested that Musk introduce her at the high-profile event. Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni in New York today. 🇮🇹🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UBwjnWtM0A — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) September 24, 2024 × Meanwhile, the internet has exploded seeing the two together at the event, with social media users commenting, "That's Amore!" with another writing, "I am totally shipping these two. Perfect." Find someone who looks at you like Giorgia Meloni... you know the rest pic.twitter.com/w8XBQk2uRn — Deathrow Bodine (@Deathrow_Bodine) September 24, 2024 × "The Real Deal ... they would make a great couple," another user wrote, with another sharing a photo of the two and writing, "Find someone who looks at you like Giorgia Meloni..." "They make a great couple actually. She has a thing for him," another user wrote, as others called them a "perfect couple". Musk has 12 kids with three different women while Meloni publicly called it off with Andrea Giambruno he made headlines for making lewd comments on Italian TV. Musk speaks up After looking at all the noise being made on his social media platform about his lovely gestures towards Meloni, Musk posted a message early in the morning. He wrote, "We are not dating." “I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni,” Musk tweeted in response to a post about him and Meloni. “We all know what happened next.” We are not dating — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 24, 2024 × That should silence the chatter, or at least he hopes it would.

What's brewing? Musk gushes over 'beautiful' Meloni at awards event; then says, 'We are...'

A Japanese warship cruised through the Taiwan Strait for the first time to assert its freedom of navigation, local media said Thursday, just a week after a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan.

A Japanese warship cruised through the Taiwan Strait for the first time to assert its freedom of navigation, local media said Thursday, just a week after a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan. Washington and its allies are increasingly crossing the 180-kilometre (112-mile) Taiwan Strait to reinforce its status as an international waterway, angering Beijing. The Sazanami destroyer made the passage on Wednesday at the same time as navy vessels from Australia and New Zealand, several Japanese media outlets said. The three nations planned to conduct military drills in the South China Sea, the reports said. There was no immediate confirmation from the defence ministry. Last week, China's Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, accompanied by two destroyers. Tokyo said the ships entered its contiguous zone -- an area up to 24 nautical miles from the Japanese coast -- and called the incident "totally unacceptable", while China said it had complied with international law. It followed the first confirmed incursion into Japanese airspace by a Chinese surveillance aircraft in August. On Thursday, the Yomiuri Shimbun daily cited unnamed government sources as saying Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had instructed the Taiwan Strait journey over concern that doing nothing following China's intrusion into Japanese territory could encourage Beijing to take more assertive actions. Also read: Russia to consider nuclear response in event of 'massive' air attack: Putin Beijing views Taiwan as a renegade province and claims jurisdiction over the body of water that separates the island from China. But the United States and many other countries argue their voyages are usual, citing freedom of navigation. China this month accused Berlin of heightening security risks in the Taiwan Strait, a day after two German military vessels sailed through the waters. The reported sailing comes as Kishida's ruling party holds a leadership election on Friday that will be a de facto vote to decide Japan's next prime minister, with candidates debating issues including regional security. On Wednesday, China test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean in its first such exercise in decades. Japan said it had not been given advance notice of the missile test, expressing "serious concern" about China's military build-up. Beijing has said it would never renounce the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in recent years upping the rhetoric of "unification" being "inevitable". In response, Taiwan has strengthened economic and political ties with its allies -- most notably the United States, its biggest weapons provider -- while increasing its defence budget. 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 the WION audience.

Japan's warship cruises through Taiwan Strait for first time, challenging China's territorial claims

The war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, the nation finds itself battered on multiple fronts. Ukrainian President Zelensky's Victory plan isn't getting much support from the Biden Administration. Our next report explains how Ukraine's biggest setback may come from Former President Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Kramatorsk, Kharkiv, Kherson Under Heavy Russian Fire

A chimpanzee who became famous for using tools has killed its first human - an eight-month-old baby girl, who she snatched from her mother's arms. The chimp butchered her and harvested her organs, and it is believed that it used tools to maim her.

The little girl's body was found three kilometres from the Nimba Mountains Nature Reserve. The incident happened when the mother, Seny Zogba, was working in a cassava field in Bossou, Guinea. The chimp, reportedly named Jeje, sunk his teeth into the woman so that she would let go of the baby, named Yoh Hélène.&nbsp;

The Bossou Environmental Research Institute faced the wrath of the angry mob who brought the baby's dead body to the building. The scientists here have been studying the animals, particularly chimps, for decades.&nbsp;

They vented their anger on institute property, ransacking the building and destroying and setting fire to equipment. Several drones, computers and over 200 documents were destroyed in the process, the centre's managers said.&nbsp;

<h2>'Chimps don't fear humans'</h2>

The Times reached out to chief researcher Gen Yamakoshi, who told the outlet, ringing warning bells, that the tragic killing happened because the chimps "no longer fear humans".

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The research centre says that at least six chimpanzee attacks on humans have been recorded within the reserve since the start of the year.

Meanwhile, a local ecologist cited food shortage as the reason for the attack. Alidjiou Sylla said the food supply has been dwindling in the reserve and this is why the animals are coming out of the protected area, triggering such attacks.&nbsp;

Youth leader Moussa Koya believes that the chimps are not deliberately being violent, "but it has become the habit of the chimpanzees."

Adding to whether it was merely chimp behaviour, Yamakoshi said that this could either be because of food or simply because of excitement when "they cannot control their behaviour."

Guinea's Bossou forest currently has only seven chimps and the region is near the subsistence farming communities of the Nzerekore Region. The chimpanzee tribe, Fana, lost its oldest member in 2022 when it died in solitude at the age of 71.&nbsp;

Notably, the apes living in the reserve use stone hammers and anvils to crack open nuts. This is the first time that chimps were observed performing such a sophisticated act.&nbsp;

A chimpanzee who became famous for using tools has killed its first human - an eight-month-old baby girl, who she snatched from her mother's arms. The chimp butchered her and harvested her organs, and it is believed that it used tools to maim her.

A chimpanzee who became famous for using tools has killed its first human - an eight-month-old baby girl, who she snatched from her mother's arms. The chimp butchered her and harvested her organs, and it is believed that it used tools to maim her. The little girl's body was found three kilometres from the Nimba Mountains Nature Reserve. The incident happened when the mother, Seny Zogba, was working in a cassava field in Bossou, Guinea. The chimp, reportedly named Jeje, sunk his teeth into the woman so that she would let go of the baby, named Yoh Hélène. The Bossou Environmental Research Institute faced the wrath of the angry mob who brought the baby's dead body to the building. The scientists here have been studying the animals, particularly chimps, for decades. They vented their anger on institute property, ransacking the building and destroying and setting fire to equipment. Several drones, computers and over 200 documents were destroyed in the process, the centre's managers said. 'Chimps don't fear humans' The Times reached out to chief researcher Gen Yamakoshi, who told the outlet, ringing warning bells, that the tragic killing happened because the chimps "no longer fear humans". Also Read: Another 'doomsday fish' makes an appearance, this time in Australia The research centre says that at least six chimpanzee attacks on humans have been recorded within the reserve since the start of the year. Meanwhile, a local ecologist cited food shortage as the reason for the attack. Alidjiou Sylla said the food supply has been dwindling in the reserve and this is why the animals are coming out of the protected area, triggering such attacks. Youth leader Moussa Koya believes that the chimps are not deliberately being violent, "but it has become the habit of the chimpanzees." Adding to whether it was merely chimp behaviour, Yamakoshi said that this could either be because of food or simply because of excitement when "they cannot control their behaviour." Guinea's Bossou forest currently has only seven chimps and the region is near the subsistence farming communities of the Nzerekore Region. The chimpanzee tribe, Fana, lost its oldest member in 2022 when it died in solitude at the age of 71. Notably, the apes living in the reserve use stone hammers and anvils to crack open nuts. This is the first time that chimps were observed performing such a sophisticated act.

Chimp famous for using tools uses them to kill and butcher an 8-month-old baby girl

New York City (NYC)&nbsp;Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges after a corruption investigation, according to a report in the&nbsp;NY Post.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although the indictment is sealed and it is unclear what exact charges he will face, it is the first time that a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted in 170 years.&nbsp;

Reports state that the indictment relates to the allegations of the Turkish government illegally funnelling money unto his mayoral campaign in exchange for approval of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan.&nbsp;

The law enforcement agencies are also seeking information about Adam's interaction with Israel, China, Qatar, South Korea and Uzbekistan.

Adams has denied wrongdoing and said he had been made a target for standing his ground. He also vowed not to resign as the charges were "based on lies".

“I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target — and a target I became,” Adams was quoted as saying by the Post after the indictment.&nbsp;

“If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”&nbsp;

The largest US city has been under a tumultuous period administration-wise for the last month. After the FBI agents seized&nbsp;Police Commissioner Edward Caban's phone, he resigned a week later on&nbsp;September&nbsp;12.&nbsp;Adams' chief legal adviser also resigned, saying she could "no longer effectively serve" in the position.

Reports suggest that the indictment could be unsealed on Thursday (Sep 26) by US Attorney Damian Williams with Adams expected to surrender to authorities early next week.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-says-no-room-for-migrants-english-news-wion-553648" target="_blank">WATCH |&nbsp;US: NYC Mayor Eric Adams says, 'No room for migrants' | English News | WION</a>

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<h2>AOC demands Adams' resignation</h2>

Adams appears to be losing favour amongst his party colleagues as well with US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling for his resignation.&nbsp;

“I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City," AOC wrote on X.&nbsp;

“The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration. For the good of the city, he should resign.”

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The bombshell indictment puts Adams' re-election campaign in a tizzy. Adams, who took as the 110th mayor of NYC three years ago on promise to rein in crime has been unable to deal with the migrant problem. His indictment might be the final nail in his political career as the NYC leader, experts argue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges after a corruption investigation, according to a report in the NY Post.

New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges after a corruption investigation, according to a report in the NY Post. Although the indictment is sealed and it is unclear what exact charges he will face, it is the first time that a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted in 170 years. Reports state that the indictment relates to the allegations of the Turkish government illegally funnelling money unto his mayoral campaign in exchange for approval of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan. The law enforcement agencies are also seeking information about Adam's interaction with Israel, China, Qatar, South Korea and Uzbekistan. Adams has denied wrongdoing and said he had been made a target for standing his ground. He also vowed not to resign as the charges were "based on lies". “I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target — and a target I became,” Adams was quoted as saying by the Post after the indictment. “If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.” The largest US city has been under a tumultuous period administration-wise for the last month. After the FBI agents seized Police Commissioner Edward Caban's phone, he resigned a week later on September 12. Adams' chief legal adviser also resigned, saying she could "no longer effectively serve" in the position. Reports suggest that the indictment could be unsealed on Thursday (Sep 26) by US Attorney Damian Williams with Adams expected to surrender to authorities early next week. WATCH | US: NYC Mayor Eric Adams says, 'No room for migrants' | English News | WION AOC demands Adams' resignation Adams appears to be losing favour amongst his party colleagues as well with US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling for his resignation. “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City," AOC wrote on X. “The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration. For the good of the city, he should resign.” I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City. The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration. For the good of the city, he should resign.… — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 25, 2024 × Also read | Democrat Mayor Eric Adams says migrant crisis has destroyed New York City, calls out Biden administration The bombshell indictment puts Adams' re-election campaign in a tizzy. Adams, who took as the 110th mayor of NYC three years ago on promise to rein in crime has been unable to deal with the migrant problem. His indictment might be the final nail in his political career as the NYC leader, experts argue. (With inputs from agencies)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury in corruption probe, says won't resign

The&nbsp;BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California was vandalised&nbsp;on Wednesday with anti-Hindu messages.&nbsp;For the second time in a month, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the country with the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York also desecrated in a similar way.&nbsp;

The messages plastered on the temple included phrases such as "Hindus go back", suggesting that Hindumisia was on the rise in the country.&nbsp;

"Less than 10 days after the desecration of the BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, CA area was desecrated last night with anti-Hindu hate: "Hindus go back!" We stand united against hate with prayers for peace," the BAPS Public Affairs said in a post in X.

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According to the&nbsp;Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, not only did the vandalisers deface the Hindu temple but they had also cut the water lines at the property.

After the desceration, the community leaders gathered for a prayer ceremony at the temple. The prayer was attended by California State Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen, Mayor of Elk Grove Bobbie Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor for City of Rancho Cordova Siri Pulipati and&nbsp;Police Chief for City of Rancho Cordova Matthew Tamay among others.&nbsp;

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<h2>Previous incident</h2>

On September 16, images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the BAPS temple in New York was defaced with&nbsp;extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and ‘Modi is Terrorist’.

The Consulate General of India in New York condemned the&nbsp;vandalism in a strongly-worded statement.&nbsp;

“The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable; The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," the Indian consulate said in a post on X.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-8-hindu-idols-vandalised-by-miscreants-in-bangladeshs-faridpur-temple-758988" target="_blank">Also read |&nbsp;At least 8 Hindu idols vandalised by miscreants in Bangladesh's Faridpur temple</a>

US Congress leaders condemned the incident by calling it an act of "bigotry and hate" which was happening due to incendiary "rhetoric by national leaders".

After the incident, BAPS issued a statement, claiming that the act was 'aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus'.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California was vandalised on Wednesday with anti-Hindu messages. For the second time in a month, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the country with the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York also desecrated in a similar way.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California was vandalised on Wednesday with anti-Hindu messages. For the second time in a month, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the country with the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York also desecrated in a similar way. The messages plastered on the temple included phrases such as "Hindus go back", suggesting that Hindumisia was on the rise in the country. "Less than 10 days after the desecration of the BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, CA area was desecrated last night with anti-Hindu hate: "Hindus go back!" We stand united against hate with prayers for peace," the BAPS Public Affairs said in a post in X. Less than 10 days after the desecration of the @BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, CA area was desecrated last night with anti-Hindu hate: “Hindus go back!” We stand united against hate with prayers for peace. — BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) September 25, 2024 × According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, not only did the vandalisers deface the Hindu temple but they had also cut the water lines at the property. After the desceration, the community leaders gathered for a prayer ceremony at the temple. The prayer was attended by California State Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen, Mayor of Elk Grove Bobbie Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor for City of Rancho Cordova Siri Pulipati and Police Chief for City of Rancho Cordova Matthew Tamay among others. Watch | Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada Previous incident On September 16, images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the BAPS temple in New York was defaced with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and ‘Modi is Terrorist’. The Consulate General of India in New York condemned the vandalism in a strongly-worded statement. “The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable; The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," the Indian consulate said in a post on X. Also read | At least 8 Hindu idols vandalised by miscreants in Bangladesh's Faridpur temple US Congress leaders condemned the incident by calling it an act of "bigotry and hate" which was happening due to incendiary "rhetoric by national leaders". After the incident, BAPS issued a statement, claiming that the act was 'aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus'. (With inputs from agencies)

'Hindumisia on rise in the US': Second BAPS temple vandalised in a month with anti-Hindu messages

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government on Wednesday (September 25) survived a no-confidence vote initiated by the opposition Conservative Party.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government on Wednesday (September 25) survived a no-confidence vote initiated by the opposition Conservative Party. The vote ended with 211 lawmakers opposing the motion and 120 supporting it. This vote came shortly after the New Democratic Party (NDP), unexpectedly pulled out of a 2022 deal that had been helping keep Trudeau's government stable. With the NDP no longer backing the Liberals, the government faced a higher risk of falling to a no-confidence motion. Also read: New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury in corruption probe: Report "Today was a good day for the country because I don't think Canadians want an election," said Karina Gould, a senior Liberal who oversees government business in the House of Commons to news agency Reuters. In the 338-seat Canadian House of Commons, the Liberals control 154 seats, while the Conservatives hold 119 and the NDP has 24. Justin Trudeau's declining approval Since taking office in 2015, Justin Trudeau's popularity has declined, largely due to the rising cost of living and an ongoing housing crisis. Recent setbacks for his party, such as losing two by-elections in key cities like Toronto and Montreal, have intensified the pressure on the Prime Minister. Also read: Putin announces changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine, targets Kyiv’s allies Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre brought a no-confidence motion, seizing the opportunity after the New Democratic Party (NDP) ended its collaboration with the Liberals. During a parliamentary debate, Poilievre criticised Trudeau for failing to address major issues like inflation, housing shortages, and rising crime rates. “After nine years of Liberal government, the promise of Canada is broken,” Poilievre remarked, highlighting the significant growth in national debt under Trudeau's leadership. He proposed a "common sense plan" for the future, which includes lowering carbon taxes, increasing housing construction, balancing the budget, and tackling crime, should the Conservatives win the next election. Conservatives lead in polls Polls indicate that Trudeau and the Liberals are trailing behind the Conservatives. Poilievre has vowed to keep pushing for an election, with another attempt to topple the government anticipated as soon as next week. However, Poilievre's effort to remove Trudeau has not gained full support from other opposition parties, who are critical of his right-wing policies. Liberal House leader Karina Gould accused the Conservatives of “playing games” and dismissed the no-confidence vote as “pretty lame.” (With inputs from agencies)

Canada's Trudeau survives no-confidence vote after NDP withdrawal, Conservatives hint at another motion soon

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the international community to organise a second peace summit to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking before the UN Security Council, Zelensky highlighted the importance of unified efforts and invited nations, including India, to participate in the peace process.

Russia-Ukraine war | Zelensky In US: US Announces $375 MN In Military Aid In Kyiv

Hurricane Helene strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Thursday morning, hours before the unusually large and rapidly intensifying storm was forecast to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a monster Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Helene Packs Major Storm Surge, High Winds, Flooding Rain

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Sep 25) announced changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine, saying a nuclear power supporting another country’s attack on Russia will be considered a participant in aggression.

While addressing Russia’s Security Council, Putin cited a revised version of nuclear doctrine and said that an attack against Russia by a non-nuclear power with the support of a nuclear power will be seen as their “joint attack on the Russian Federation.”

However, the Russian leader didn’t specify whether Moscow&nbsp;could respond to such an attack with nuclear weapons.

"The conditions for Russia's transition to the use of nuclear weapons are also clearly fixed," Putin said, adding that Moscow would consider such a move if it detected the start of a massive launch of missiles, aircraft or drones against it.

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"Russia reserved the right to also use nuclear weapons if it or ally Belarus were the subject of aggression, including by conventional weapons," Putin said.

The previous version of the nuclear doctrine, issued by Putin in 2020, said&nbsp;Russia could use nuclear weapons in the event of a nuclear attack by an enemy or a conventional attack that threatens the existence of the state. Some hawks in the Russian military were not happy with this and called for lowering the threshold for nuclear use in order to “sober up” Russia’s enemies in the West.

The decision comes at a time when Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling to the United States to persuade Kyiv's allies to let Ukrainian forces use long-range missiles for launching strikes deep inside Russian territory.&nbsp;Zelensky is expected to present his 'victory plan' to the American&nbsp;leadership, which includes strikes deep inside Russia to force Moscow&nbsp;to come to the peace table.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Sep 25) announced changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine, saying a nuclear power supporting another country’s attack on Russia will be considered a participant in aggression.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Sep 25) announced changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine, saying a nuclear power supporting another country’s attack on Russia will be considered a participant in aggression. While addressing Russia’s Security Council, Putin cited a revised version of nuclear doctrine and said that an attack against Russia by a non-nuclear power with the support of a nuclear power will be seen as their “joint attack on the Russian Federation.” However, the Russian leader didn’t specify whether Moscow could respond to such an attack with nuclear weapons. "The conditions for Russia's transition to the use of nuclear weapons are also clearly fixed," Putin said, adding that Moscow would consider such a move if it detected the start of a massive launch of missiles, aircraft or drones against it. Also read: Zelensky says he 'already invited' India for 2nd peace summit to end war with Russia "Russia reserved the right to also use nuclear weapons if it or ally Belarus were the subject of aggression, including by conventional weapons," Putin said. The previous version of the nuclear doctrine, issued by Putin in 2020, said Russia could use nuclear weapons in the event of a nuclear attack by an enemy or a conventional attack that threatens the existence of the state. Some hawks in the Russian military were not happy with this and called for lowering the threshold for nuclear use in order to “sober up” Russia’s enemies in the West. The decision comes at a time when Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling to the United States to persuade Kyiv's allies to let Ukrainian forces use long-range missiles for launching strikes deep inside Russian territory. Zelensky is expected to present his 'victory plan' to the American leadership, which includes strikes deep inside Russia to force Moscow to come to the peace table. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia to consider nuclear response in event of 'massive' air attack: Putin

Amid high-profile exits from the company, OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a for-profit entity and is already preparing to change its corporate structure. News agency Reuters reported that the US-based AI startup is seeking to raise $6.5 billion in funding. However, the company will use its profits only ‘for the welfare of society and public.’ The company will no longer be controlled by its non-profit board.

The report comes after the chief technology officer at OpenAI, Mira Murati, announced her departure from the San Francisco company.

<h2>‘Non-profit core to our mission’</h2>

A spokesperson of the company, however, said non-profit was core to their mission. “We remain focused on building AI that benefits everyone, and we’re working with our board to ensure that we’re best positioned to succeed in our mission. The nonprofit is core to our mission and will continue to exist,” the spokesperson said.

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Notably, the startup was founded in 2015 as a non-profit entity but it conceived a for-profit entity, backed by Microsoft, four years later.

According to OpenAI’s website, the company is established as “a partnership between our original nonprofit and a new capped profit arm”.

<h2>Who are OpenAI’s new investors?</h2>

According to reports, OpenAI is aiming to achieve a valuation of $150bn under the new fundraising campaign. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, often projected as the poster boy of the global AI boom, is in talks with US majors like Apple and the chipmaker Nvidia for the fundraising round.

<h2>High profile exits</h2>

OpenAI’s plans to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) have&nbsp;alarmed its senior employees, who fear the AI giant may drift away from its original goal. The company described AGI as “AI systems that are generally smarter than humans”. William Sunders, a senior research engineer, left OpenAI earlier this year after saying he had “lost faith” in the company regarding AGI plans.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjOk9W_6OCIAxVs8zgGHUQoA7sQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/elon-musk-revives-lawsuit-against-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-747463" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/elon-musk-revives-lawsuit-against-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-747463&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjOk9W_6OCIAxVs8zgGHUQoA7sQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE">Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman</a>

Earlier, Jan Leike, a safety researcher at the company, left the firm accusing OpenAI of prioritising “shiny products” over safety.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid high-profile exits from the company, OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a for-profit entity and is already preparing to change its corporate structure.

Amid high-profile exits from the company, OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a for-profit entity and is already preparing to change its corporate structure. News agency Reuters reported that the US-based AI startup is seeking to raise $6.5 billion in funding. However, the company will use its profits only ‘for the welfare of society and public.’ The company will no longer be controlled by its non-profit board. The report comes after the chief technology officer at OpenAI, Mira Murati, announced her departure from the San Francisco company. ‘Non-profit core to our mission’ A spokesperson of the company, however, said non-profit was core to their mission. “We remain focused on building AI that benefits everyone, and we’re working with our board to ensure that we’re best positioned to succeed in our mission. The nonprofit is core to our mission and will continue to exist,” the spokesperson said. Also read: OpenAI`s fundraising poised to boost startup`s valuation to $150 billion Notably, the startup was founded in 2015 as a non-profit entity but it conceived a for-profit entity, backed by Microsoft, four years later. According to OpenAI’s website, the company is established as “a partnership between our original nonprofit and a new capped profit arm”. Who are OpenAI’s new investors? According to reports, OpenAI is aiming to achieve a valuation of $150bn under the new fundraising campaign. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, often projected as the poster boy of the global AI boom, is in talks with US majors like Apple and the chipmaker Nvidia for the fundraising round. High profile exits OpenAI’s plans to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) have alarmed its senior employees, who fear the AI giant may drift away from its original goal. The company described AGI as “AI systems that are generally smarter than humans”. William Sunders, a senior research engineer, left OpenAI earlier this year after saying he had “lost faith” in the company regarding AGI plans. Also read: Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Earlier, Jan Leike, a safety researcher at the company, left the firm accusing OpenAI of prioritising “shiny products” over safety. (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI trudges towards for-profit structure amid high-profile exits

Taiwan said Thursday that 43 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected around the democratic island within a 24-hour period, movements that came as a Japanese warship cruised through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

China, which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, sends warplanes, drones and naval vessels around the island nearly every day.

The latest incursions came as Japanese media reported that a Japanese warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait for the first time to assert its freedom of navigation.

There was no immediate confirmation from Tokyo of the passage, which media reports said took place on Wednesday following similar journeys by US and European navies in recent years.

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On Thursday, Taiwan's defence ministry said the 43 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected in a 24-hour period ending at 6:00 am (2200 GMT Wednesday).

In a statement, it said: "34 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ (air defence identification zone)."

"We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

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An illustration released by the ministry showed the aircraft surrounding the island except for the northeastern coast.

The record this year came on July 11 when Taipei said it detected 66 Chinese military aircraft in a 24-hour window.&nbsp;

China has said it would never renounce the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, and has ramped up military pressures on the island in recent years.&nbsp;

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Taiwan said Thursday that 43 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected around the democratic island within a 24-hour period, movements that came as a Japanese warship cruised through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan said Thursday that 43 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected around the democratic island within a 24-hour period, movements that came as a Japanese warship cruised through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, sends warplanes, drones and naval vessels around the island nearly every day. The latest incursions came as Japanese media reported that a Japanese warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait for the first time to assert its freedom of navigation. There was no immediate confirmation from Tokyo of the passage, which media reports said took place on Wednesday following similar journeys by US and European navies in recent years. Watch | China Unveils New 144 Kmph Kamikaze Drone, Heightening Tensions With Taiwan × On Thursday, Taiwan's defence ministry said the 43 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected in a 24-hour period ending at 6:00 am (2200 GMT Wednesday). In a statement, it said: "34 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ (air defence identification zone)." "We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." Also read | Taiwan hits back at Chinese embassy’s criticism of WION interview An illustration released by the ministry showed the aircraft surrounding the island except for the northeastern coast. The record this year came on July 11 when Taipei said it detected 66 Chinese military aircraft in a 24-hour window. China has said it would never renounce the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, and has ramped up military pressures on the island in recent years. 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.

China sends 43 aircraft, 8 navy ships around Taiwan in fresh provocation act

Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday threatened to withdraw his party, Otzma Yehudit, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a ceasefire in Lebanon.&nbsp;

Gvir said that his party will not cooperate with the coalition in the Knesset.&nbsp;

The National Security Minister's statement comes at the conclusion of an "urgent" party meeting by Ben-Gvir after reports emerged that Netanyahu was considering a 21-day ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.&nbsp;

He further stressed that if the temporary ceasefire becomes permanent, he will leave the government completely.&nbsp;

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"The most basic and obvious thing is that when your enemy is on his knees, you do not enable him to recuperate, but act to defeat and rout him. And if you do not do so, you project weakness, endanger the security of your citizens, and prove that you have no intention to be victorious," Ben-Gvir said in a statement.

If a temporary ceasefire is signed, Otzma Yehudit would "relieve itself of any commitment to the coalition," including voting in the Knesset, attending government and security cabinet meetings, and any other "coalition activity."

And if it becomes permanent, Ben-Gvir said, "all ministers and MKs from Otzma Yehudit will resign from the government and coalition."&nbsp;

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The minister has used this tactic in the past too, recently in June, when he threatened to quit the government if Netanyahu agreed to a "reckless" hostage deal. This idea of him has been working since many times.&nbsp;

Israel's military on Thursday also said that they are carrying out strikes in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.&nbsp;

A security source told Reuters that Israel targeted a "senior Hezbollah leader" in a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday threatened to withdraw his party, Otzma Yehudit, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday threatened to withdraw his party, Otzma Yehudit, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a ceasefire in Lebanon. Gvir said that his party will not cooperate with the coalition in the Knesset. The National Security Minister's statement comes at the conclusion of an "urgent" party meeting by Ben-Gvir after reports emerged that Netanyahu was considering a 21-day ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. He further stressed that if the temporary ceasefire becomes permanent, he will leave the government completely. Also read: Israel rules out US-France ceasefire plan; asks military to fight with ‘full force’ "The most basic and obvious thing is that when your enemy is on his knees, you do not enable him to recuperate, but act to defeat and rout him. And if you do not do so, you project weakness, endanger the security of your citizens, and prove that you have no intention to be victorious," Ben-Gvir said in a statement. If a temporary ceasefire is signed, Otzma Yehudit would "relieve itself of any commitment to the coalition," including voting in the Knesset, attending government and security cabinet meetings, and any other "coalition activity." And if it becomes permanent, Ben-Gvir said, "all ministers and MKs from Otzma Yehudit will resign from the government and coalition." Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: US President Biden Warns 'All Out War' Possible In West Asia × The minister has used this tactic in the past too, recently in June, when he threatened to quit the government if Netanyahu agreed to a "reckless" hostage deal. This idea of him has been working since many times. Israel's military on Thursday also said that they are carrying out strikes in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. A security source told Reuters that Israel targeted a "senior Hezbollah leader" in a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. (With inputs from agencies)

Ben Gvir threatens to exit coalition if Netanyahu okays Lebanon ceasefire

As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, Egypt has been reluctant to accept Palestinian refugees. One major reason is security concerns, as Egypt fears that militant groups could infiltrate the refugee population, potentially destabilizing the country. Additionally, Egypt is wary of taking on the economic and social strain that a large influx of refugees could impose.

Israel-Hamas War: Why Does Egypt Not Want Palestinian Refugees? | WION

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia is utilizing Chinese satellites to support its military operations. Zelensky suggested that these satellites are being used to gather intelligence and enhance Russia's strategic capabilities on the battlefield. The assertion adds another layer of complexity to the geopolitical tensions, potentially involving China more directly in the conflict. While no official confirmation has been made, the claim raises concerns about international cooperation in the war and the broader implications for global security.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Russia Is Using Chinese Satellites | WION Dispatch

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to an arms factory in the US prompted criticism, following which speaker of the US House Mike Johnson demanded Ukraine to fire its ambassador to Washington.&nbsp;

Johnson's move&nbsp;comes after Zelensky visited a munition&nbsp;factory in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the hometown of President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

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The US House Speaker issued a public letter on Wednesday, demanding that Ukraine fire its ambassador to Washington, Oksana Markarova, after Zelensky's controversial visit.&nbsp;

He alleged that Markarova organised the visit to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant as a "partisan campaign event designed to help Democrats."

“The facility was in a politically contested battleground state, was led by a top political surrogate for Kamala Harris, and failed to include a single Republican because, on purpose – no Republicans were invited,” Johnson wrote in the letter on congressional letterhead.&nbsp;

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“The tour was clearly a partisan campaign event designed to help Democrats and is clearly election interference. This shortsighted and intentional political move has caused Republicans to lose trust in Ambassador Markarova’s ability to fairly and effectively serve as a diplomat in this country. She should be removed from her post immediately,” the letter continued.

Earlier, President Biden announced that the US will send USD 7.9 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine as his presidency is about to end.

The package will be approved through presidential drawdown authority and will pull from existing Pentagon supplies to deliver the arms more quickly.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to an arms factory in the US prompted criticism, following which speaker of the US House Mike Johnson demanded Ukraine to fire its ambassador to Washington.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to an arms factory in the US prompted criticism, following which speaker of the US House Mike Johnson demanded Ukraine to fire its ambassador to Washington. Johnson's move comes after Zelensky visited a munition factory in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the hometown of President Joe Biden. Also read: Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls The US House Speaker issued a public letter on Wednesday, demanding that Ukraine fire its ambassador to Washington, Oksana Markarova, after Zelensky's controversial visit. He alleged that Markarova organised the visit to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant as a "partisan campaign event designed to help Democrats." “The facility was in a politically contested battleground state, was led by a top political surrogate for Kamala Harris, and failed to include a single Republican because, on purpose – no Republicans were invited,” Johnson wrote in the letter on congressional letterhead. Watch | Ukrainian President Zelensky Says, 'Russia Planning Attacks On Ukraine Nuclear Plants' × “The tour was clearly a partisan campaign event designed to help Democrats and is clearly election interference. This shortsighted and intentional political move has caused Republicans to lose trust in Ambassador Markarova’s ability to fairly and effectively serve as a diplomat in this country. She should be removed from her post immediately,” the letter continued. Earlier, President Biden announced that the US will send USD 7.9 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine as his presidency is about to end. The package will be approved through presidential drawdown authority and will pull from existing Pentagon supplies to deliver the arms more quickly. (With inputs from agencies)

US House Speaker Johnson accuses Zelensky of ‘election interference’ after his visit to arms factory

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