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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday (Sep 22)&nbsp;that Hezbollah will soon understand Israel's message following recent Israeli military actions.

"Over the past few days, we hit Hezbollah with a string of strikes that it didn’t imagine," Netanyahu said in a video statement.

He continued, "If Hezbollah didn’t get the message, I promise you, it will get the message," stressing that Israel was committed to ensuring that Israelis displaced in the northern region can return to their homes safely.

"We are determined to return our [displaced northern] residents safely to their homes. No country can tolerate [rocket] fire at its residents, [rocket] fire at its cities. The State of Israel cannot tolerate it either," he added.

Netanyahu also said that Israel "will do everything necessary in order to restore security."

These comments came after Hezbollah fired over 100 rockets, missiles, and drones into Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks in Lebanon. These strikes targeted senior Hezbollah leaders, besides the blasts in communications devices like pagers and walkie-talkies.

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Netanyahu's statement did not mention Hezbollah's attack overnight, which triggered air-raid sirens across many towns in northern Israel. According to Hezbollah, they hit Israeli military bases, including one near the coastal city of Haifa.

The assault was one of Hezbollah’s deepest strikes into Israeli territory since the start of its offensive. The Israeli military reported that most of the rockets were intercepted by the country’s air defenses, with only minor injuries recorded. However, a town near Haifa was directly hit, causing disruptions across various regions, including increased restrictions on public gatherings in areas like the Golan Heights and Galilee.

In Lebanon, officials reported that the death toll from Israel’s airstrikes on Friday in Beirut had risen to at least 45, with women and children among the victims. 
 
Hezbollah also confirmed that one of its top commanders, Ibrahim Aqeel, who was wanted by the US for his involvement in two bombings in 1983 that killed over 350 people in Beirut, was among those killed.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday (Sep 22) that Hezbollah will soon understand Israel's message following recent Israeli military actions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday (Sep 22) that Hezbollah will soon understand Israel's message following recent Israeli military actions. "Over the past few days, we hit Hezbollah with a string of strikes that it didn’t imagine," Netanyahu said in a video statement. He continued, "If Hezbollah didn’t get the message, I promise you, it will get the message," stressing that Israel was committed to ensuring that Israelis displaced in the northern region can return to their homes safely. "We are determined to return our [displaced northern] residents safely to their homes. No country can tolerate [rocket] fire at its residents, [rocket] fire at its cities. The State of Israel cannot tolerate it either," he added. Netanyahu also said that Israel "will do everything necessary in order to restore security." These comments came after Hezbollah fired over 100 rockets, missiles, and drones into Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks in Lebanon. These strikes targeted senior Hezbollah leaders, besides the blasts in communications devices like pagers and walkie-talkies. Also read: Israeli troops raid Al Jazeera's West Bank bureau, issue closure order Netanyahu's statement did not mention Hezbollah's attack overnight, which triggered air-raid sirens across many towns in northern Israel. According to Hezbollah, they hit Israeli military bases, including one near the coastal city of Haifa. The assault was one of Hezbollah’s deepest strikes into Israeli territory since the start of its offensive. The Israeli military reported that most of the rockets were intercepted by the country’s air defenses, with only minor injuries recorded. However, a town near Haifa was directly hit, causing disruptions across various regions, including increased restrictions on public gatherings in areas like the Golan Heights and Galilee. In Lebanon, officials reported that the death toll from Israel’s airstrikes on Friday in Beirut had risen to at least 45, with women and children among the victims. Hezbollah also confirmed that one of its top commanders, Ibrahim Aqeel, who was wanted by the US for his involvement in two bombings in 1983 that killed over 350 people in Beirut, was among those killed. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu says Hezbollah will ‘get the message’ after Israeli strikes ‘it never imagined’

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Chicago-based game company, Cards Against Humanity, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, accusing the latter of trespassing on its land in Texas. The land was bought by the game company in 2017 as part of a protest against Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall.

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<h2>SpaceX accused of trespassing and damaging land</h2>

Cards Against Humanity mentioned on a dedicated website about the lawsuit, "Elon Musk’s SpaceX was building some space thing nearby, and he figured he could just dump his shit all over our gorgeous plot of land without asking. After we caught him, SpaceX gave us a 12-hour ultimatum to accept a lowball offer for less than half our land’s value." The company also stated that it rejected the offer and initiated legal proceedings.

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In its lawsuit, filed in a Texas court, Cards Against Humanity claims that SpaceX has used its property in Cameron County without permission for the past six months.

&nbsp;According to the company, SpaceX has placed construction materials, including gravel and debris, on the land, leading to damage, including loss of vegetation. Despite a "no trespassing" sign placed on the property, the company alleges that SpaceX ignored it.

<h2>Historical context of the purchase</h2>

The lawsuit says the company has kept the land in its natural state ever since it was purchased with help from 150,000 supporters who each contributed $15.

<h2> 
Seeking compensation &nbsp;</h2>

Seeking $15 million in damages, Cards Against Humanity asserts that the alleged trespassing has resulted in significant harm to the land. As of now, SpaceX has not responded to the allegations.

(With inputs from agencies)

Chicago-based game company, Cards Against Humanity, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, accusing the latter of trespassing on its land in Texas. The land was bought by the game company in 2017 as part of a protest against Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall.

Chicago-based game company, Cards Against Humanity, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, accusing the latter of trespassing on its land in Texas. The land was bought by the game company in 2017 as part of a protest against Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall. Also read | Brazilian law prevails in X vs Moraes battle but it’s not over yet for Musk SpaceX accused of trespassing and damaging land Cards Against Humanity mentioned on a dedicated website about the lawsuit, "Elon Musk’s SpaceX was building some space thing nearby, and he figured he could just dump his shit all over our gorgeous plot of land without asking. After we caught him, SpaceX gave us a 12-hour ultimatum to accept a lowball offer for less than half our land’s value." The company also stated that it rejected the offer and initiated legal proceedings. Also read | WATCH | Confused Biden snaps before introducing PM Modi during Quad meet, shouts, 'Who's next?' In its lawsuit, filed in a Texas court, Cards Against Humanity claims that SpaceX has used its property in Cameron County without permission for the past six months. According to the company, SpaceX has placed construction materials, including gravel and debris, on the land, leading to damage, including loss of vegetation. Despite a "no trespassing" sign placed on the property, the company alleges that SpaceX ignored it. Historical context of the purchase The lawsuit says the company has kept the land in its natural state ever since it was purchased with help from 150,000 supporters who each contributed $15. Seeking compensation Seeking $15 million in damages, Cards Against Humanity asserts that the alleged trespassing has resulted in significant harm to the land. As of now, SpaceX has not responded to the allegations. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's SpaceX sued for $15 million by Cards Against Humanity over alleged trespassing on Texas land

Police in the Indian state of Kerala have confirmed a background check on the family of Rinson Jose, who has been linked to the recent pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon, a report by the news agency PTI on Sunday (Sep 22) said.

Police in the Indian state of Kerala have confirmed a background check on the family of Rinson Jose, who has been linked to the recent pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon, a report by the news agency PTI on Sunday (Sep 22) said. Jose is a 39-year-old entrepreneur and a Norwegian citizen. Jose migrated to Norway from Kerala's Wayanad. He currently lives in Oslo. A report by The Indian Express said that Jose is the owner of Norta Global Limited, a Bulgarian shell company allegedly involved in supplying pagers to Hezbollah. It was earlier reported that the man was under investigation. 'There is no case or probe' Speaking to PTI, the police said that there was no case or investigation about Jose. "Our special branch officials have carried out a background check. There is nothing new in it; such checks are conducted whenever similar news reports emerge." Also read | Lebanon explosions: Man born in India's Kerala under investigation. Who is he? The police added that a precautionary patrol had been launched in the area near Wayanad's Mananthavady, where Jose's family resides. The police also said that the man's family did not request police protection. Rinson last visited Kerala in November of last year and left in January. BJP leader calls for protection of Jose, his kin Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, G Varier, called for protection for Rinson and his family. In a post on Facebook, Varier said, "He is the son of our nation. He is a Malayali. At any cost, we must provide protection to Rinson and his family." A relative of Jose said that he learnt about the incident through the media, PTI reported. Also watch | Hezbollah reels from blasts in Lebanon × The relative, identified as Jose's uncle, said, "He grew up here in Wayanad and studied both here and outside Kerala. After completing his MBA, he left India 10 years ago. He had been studying abroad before joining a company. As far as we know, he is currently working for a company in Norway." "We are not sure whether he runs his own business in Norway. His wife also works in Norway," the uncle said. The man pointed out that his nephew called him two or three days before the news reports about him emerged. "We are 100 per cent certain that he would not commit any wrongdoing," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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After months of showdown between US billionaire Elon Musk and the Brazilian judiciary, the law has finally prevailed! Social media platform X has now agreed to appoint a legal representative in the South American country, one of the key demands made by the Brazilian Supreme Court. It has also paid the fines imposed for earlier violations and agreed to block certain accounts that the top court said were spreading disinformation and threatening the country’s democracy.

<h2>Battle not over yet</h2>

But it’s not all yet. The Supreme Court has reportedly told X that it didn’t file proper documentation showing Rachel de Oliveira Conceicao has been appointed as the company’s legal representative.

Now, X has been given five days to furnish documents validating her appointment to the post.

<h2>Showdown between Musk and Brazil judge</h2>

The showdown turned ugly in April when Judge Alexandre de Moraes asked Musk to take down more than 100 accounts that were raising questions about the legitimacy of the 2022 presidential elections. Right-wing incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro had lost those elections.

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In mid-August, Musk struck a defiant tone, closing down X’s office in Brazil and leaving it without a legal representative in violation of local laws.

"Moraes has chosen to threaten our staff in Brazil rather than respect the law or due process,"&nbsp;X's Global Government Affairs account posted. "As a result, to protect the safety of our staff, we have made the decision to close our operation in Brazil, effective immediately," the statement added.

<h2>X’s temporary comeback last week</h2>

X’s compliance with demands made by the Brazilian court comes a week after the app’s temporary comeback last week. X appeared in Brazil after a software update.

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However, Moraes was quick to intervene, saying it had been “wilful, illegal and persistent”, and levied a R$5m fine (£680,000) on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

After months of showdown between US billionaire Elon Musk and the Brazilian judiciary, the law has finally prevailed! Social media platform X has now agreed to appoint a legal representative in the South American country, one of the key demands made by the Brazilian Supreme Court.

After months of showdown between US billionaire Elon Musk and the Brazilian judiciary, the law has finally prevailed! Social media platform X has now agreed to appoint a legal representative in the South American country, one of the key demands made by the Brazilian Supreme Court. It has also paid the fines imposed for earlier violations and agreed to block certain accounts that the top court said were spreading disinformation and threatening the country’s democracy. Battle not over yet But it’s not all yet. The Supreme Court has reportedly told X that it didn’t file proper documentation showing Rachel de Oliveira Conceicao has been appointed as the company’s legal representative. Now, X has been given five days to furnish documents validating her appointment to the post. Showdown between Musk and Brazil judge The showdown turned ugly in April when Judge Alexandre de Moraes asked Musk to take down more than 100 accounts that were raising questions about the legitimacy of the 2022 presidential elections. Right-wing incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro had lost those elections. Also read: Elon Musk’s X blocked again in Brazil after ‘temporary’ comeback, SC judge threatens massive fine In mid-August, Musk struck a defiant tone, closing down X’s office in Brazil and leaving it without a legal representative in violation of local laws. "Moraes has chosen to threaten our staff in Brazil rather than respect the law or due process," X's Global Government Affairs account posted. "As a result, to protect the safety of our staff, we have made the decision to close our operation in Brazil, effective immediately," the statement added. X’s temporary comeback last week X’s compliance with demands made by the Brazilian court comes a week after the app’s temporary comeback last week. X appeared in Brazil after a software update. Also read: Elon Musk's X names legal representative in Brazil amid ban on platform However, Moraes was quick to intervene, saying it had been “wilful, illegal and persistent”, and levied a R$5m fine (£680,000) on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazilian law prevails in X vs Moraes battle, but it’s not over yet for Musk

More than 50 people were killed and many others were injured following a gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province, state media reported on Sunday (Sep 22).

More than 50 people were killed and many others were injured following a gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province, state media reported on Sunday (Sep 22). Earlier, 19 people were reported to be dead in the explosion late Saturday. "The number of dead workers increased to 51 and the number of injured increased to 20" in the explosion at the Tabas mine, the official IRNA news agency reported. What caused the accident? The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in blocks B and C of the mine run by the Madanjoo company. The total number of workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion was 69, state media further reported. A total of 20 people were injured and more than 20 others were missing following the incident. State TV broadcast footage of ambulances and helicopters arriving at the scene of the incident to transport the injured to hospital. President Pezeshkian condoles loss of lives in explosion Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences to the victims' families. "I spoke with ministers and we will do our best to follow up," Pezeshkian said in televised comments. His first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref, spoke with cabinet members to ensure "emergency follow-up" and support for the victims and their families, IRNA said. Iran's Red Crescent said search and rescue operations were underway in the mine, where some workers remain trapped. But "gas accumulation in the mine" has made the search operations difficult, local prosecutor Ali Nesaei was quoted by IRNA as saying. "Currently, the priority is to provide aid to the injured and pull people from under the rubble," Nesaei said. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least four people were killed and dozens of others were injured on Saturday (Sep 21) in a mass shooting involving several assailants in the US state of Alabama.

At least four people were killed and dozens of others were injured on Saturday (Sep 21) in a mass shooting involving several assailants in the US state of Alabama. Speaking to local media, the police said that the shooting occurred in the Five Points South district of Birmingham. "We believe that multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people," police officer Truman Fitzgerald said. Officers found two adult males and one adult female who was unresponsive on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound, Fitzgerald said. The victims and the injured Fitzgerald told local media that the two adult males and one female were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth victim died at a local hospital, he added. The police officer further said that Dozens of people were wounded in the shooting with at least four sustaining life-threatening injuries. Also read | Georgia school shooting: Mother of shooter called school to warn of emergency The police have not got anyone in custody so far. The cops urged the public to provide any information that could help the investigation. Several agencies involved in probe A report by the news agency AFP on Sunday said that fire rescue services were on the scene Saturday night and had cordoned off the area. Several agencies are involved in the investigation, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Saturday's shooting comes after four people were killed and nine others were injured in another shooting at a nightclub in Birmingham in July. This year, there have been at least 403 mass shootings -- defined as a shooting involving at least four victims, dead or wounded across the US, AFP reported on Sunday citing the Gun Violence Archive. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan and China decided on Saturday to intensify their collaboration in a number of areas, such as border control and counterterrorism, and to work together to stop drug sales and smuggling.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's Wilmington, Delaware, home on Saturday (Sep 21).&nbsp;A US-India joint statement highlighted key areas of cooperation, including defence, clean energy, global health, and development.

Among the important topics, the two leaders&nbsp;discussed the setting up of a new semiconductor fabrication&nbsp;plant in Kolkata.

The new plant will be established with support from the India Semiconductor Mission as well as a strategic technology partnership between Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force.&nbsp;

"President Biden and Prime Minister Modi hailed a watershed arrangement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant focused on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national security, next-generation telecommunications, and green energy applications," the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;

In a fact sheet issued after the high-stakes talks, Biden welcomed the procurement of 31 General Atomics MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones which will help boost India’s surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

India has been in the process of acquiring the drones in a nearly $3 billion deal which will help it heighten the&nbsp;surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China.

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<h2>Economic&nbsp;ties&nbsp;</h2>

The two leaders signed an MoU between the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Administration for promoting cooperation between US and Indian small and medium-sized enterprises.

The MoU provides for building economic ties through capacity-building workshops in areas such as trade and export finance, technology and digital trade, green economy and trade facilitation.

US-India Global Digital Development Partnership was also launched during the meet&nbsp;which aims to bring together US&nbsp;and Indian private sector companies, technology and resources to deploy the responsible use of emerging digital technologies in Asia and Africa.

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<h2>Indo-Pacific security&nbsp;</h2>

A new regional Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI) has also been started to monitor and secure the waters in the tumultuous region and&nbsp;enforce the laws whilst deterring unlawful behaviour. India will be hosting the inaugural MAITRI workshop in 2025.

President Biden added that the US supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India’s important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed UN Security Council.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's Wilmington, Delaware, home on Saturday (Sep 21).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's Wilmington, Delaware, home on Saturday (Sep 21). A US-India joint statement highlighted key areas of cooperation, including defence, clean energy, global health, and development. Among the important topics, the two leaders discussed the setting up of a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Kolkata. The new plant will be established with support from the India Semiconductor Mission as well as a strategic technology partnership between Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force. "President Biden and Prime Minister Modi hailed a watershed arrangement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant focused on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national security, next-generation telecommunications, and green energy applications," the White House said in a statement. In a fact sheet issued after the high-stakes talks, Biden welcomed the procurement of 31 General Atomics MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones which will help boost India’s surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. India has been in the process of acquiring the drones in a nearly $3 billion deal which will help it heighten the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China. Watch | Quad Summit: Indian PM Modi meets US, Japanese and Australian leaders Economic ties The two leaders signed an MoU between the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Administration for promoting cooperation between US and Indian small and medium-sized enterprises. The MoU provides for building economic ties through capacity-building workshops in areas such as trade and export finance, technology and digital trade, green economy and trade facilitation. US-India Global Digital Development Partnership was also launched during the meet which aims to bring together US and Indian private sector companies, technology and resources to deploy the responsible use of emerging digital technologies in Asia and Africa. Also read | PM Modi assures of Quad's future as India prepares to host Summit in 2025 Indo-Pacific security A new regional Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI) has also been started to monitor and secure the waters in the tumultuous region and enforce the laws whilst deterring unlawful behaviour. India will be hosting the inaugural MAITRI workshop in 2025. President Biden added that the US supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India’s important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed UN Security Council. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States has extended its support to India's call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), after which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan and Australia) also emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the UN body in their joint statement.&nbsp;

The support was extended after bilateral talks&nbsp;were held between US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday (Sep 21).

"President&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;shared with Prime Minister Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed&nbsp;UN Security Council," said the White House, in a statement.

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For the past several years, India has been eyeing a permanent seat in the UNSC while underlining the country's global influence, its contributions to peacekeeping missions and its path to being the largest democracy in the world.

<h2>Quad issues joint statement underlying need for reform in UNSC</h2>

Quad members - India, Australia, Japan, and the United States - signed the 'Wilmington Declaration,' in which they underscored the need to reform&nbsp;the UN Security Council (UNSC) to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic, and accountable.

The members underlined the need to expand the UNSC and ensure more representation from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

"Together, with our global and regional partners, we continue to support international institutions and initiatives that underpin global peace, prosperity and sustainable development. We reiterate our unwavering support for the UN Charter and the three pillars of the UN system," read the joint declaration.

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"We will reform the UN Security Council, recognizing the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable through expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of membership of the UN Security Council. This expansion of permanent seats should include representation for Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in a reformed Security Council," it stated.

Biden had extended support to India's call for permanent membership in the UN Security Council in September last year during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi.

Biden and Modi had issued a joint statement in which the former welcomed India's candidature of a non-permanent seat in UNSC in 2028-29.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has extended its support to India's call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), after which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan and Australia) also emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the UN body in their joint statement.

The United States has extended its support to India's call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), after which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan and Australia) also emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the UN body in their joint statement. The support was extended after bilateral talks were held between US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday (Sep 21). "President Biden shared with Prime Minister Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed UN Security Council," said the White House, in a statement. Also Read: Quad Leaders' Summit: Biden caught on hot mic saying 'China testing us' For the past several years, India has been eyeing a permanent seat in the UNSC while underlining the country's global influence, its contributions to peacekeeping missions and its path to being the largest democracy in the world. Quad issues joint statement underlying need for reform in UNSC Quad members - India, Australia, Japan, and the United States - signed the 'Wilmington Declaration,' in which they underscored the need to reform the UN Security Council (UNSC) to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic, and accountable. The members underlined the need to expand the UNSC and ensure more representation from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. "Together, with our global and regional partners, we continue to support international institutions and initiatives that underpin global peace, prosperity and sustainable development. We reiterate our unwavering support for the UN Charter and the three pillars of the UN system," read the joint declaration. Watch: Quad Summit: Modi attends Quad Leaders' Summit in Delaware "We will reform the UN Security Council, recognizing the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable through expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of membership of the UN Security Council. This expansion of permanent seats should include representation for Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in a reformed Security Council," it stated. Biden had extended support to India's call for permanent membership in the UN Security Council in September last year during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi. Biden and Modi had issued a joint statement in which the former welcomed India's candidature of a non-permanent seat in UNSC in 2028-29. (With inputs from agencies)

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