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<p>Over ten months after Hamas attacked southern Israel, triggering&nbsp;the ongoing war in Gaza, the Israeli side discovered the remains of 6 hostages.&nbsp;</p>

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Over ten months after Hamas attacked southern Israel, triggering the ongoing war in Gaza, the Israeli side discovered the remains of 6 hostages. Even as the Israeli military said that the remains are yet to be identified, the United States has revealed that one of the dead hostages is an Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Over ten months after Hamas attacked southern Israel, triggering the ongoing war in Gaza, the Israeli side discovered the remains of 6 hostages. Even as the Israeli military said that the remains are yet to be identified, the United States has revealed that one of the dead hostages is an Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Click here to read more: IDF discovers bodies in Gaza, possibly of Oct 7 hostages: 'The country will tremble,' warn angry families The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday (Aug 31) night announced that its troops had located several bodies in the Gaza Strip. These bodies as per reports could be of hostages taken by the militant group Hamas on Oct 7. Even as the Israeli military said that the remains are yet to be identified, the United States has revealed that one of the dead hostages is an Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Mpox crisis: Vaccine rollout in Africa could take months as UN still in tender mode The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for the crisis-hit countries in collaboration with the Bill Gates-membered GAVI vaccine alliance and others, the Africa CDC and the World Health Organisation said in a joint statement on Saturday (Aug 31). Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump's 'political stunt' at Arlington cemetery, comments: 'nothing new' US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt". Unclaimed Russian 'spy' Hvaldimir found dead near Norway Hvaldimir, the beluga whale that captured global attention after being spotted wearing a mysterious harness in 2019, was found dead on Saturday (August 31) in southwestern Norway. The discovery was made by Sebastian Strand, the founder of the nonprofit organisation Marine Mind. UK must give up its permanent UN Security Council seat to India: Ex-Singaporean diplomat Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore later this month, former Singaporean diplomat and acclaimed academic Kishore Mahbubani has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that New Delhi deserves a permanent seat on the council. US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner avoids trapdoor as Iga Swiatek moves into last 16 Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after South Africa row A former Miss South Africa contestant hounded over a nationality row was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday, capping a difficult few weeks for the beauty queen. Iran: Pezeshkian says his country needs more than $100 billion in foreign investment ×

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<p>Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore later this month, former Singaporean diplomat and acclaimed academic Kishore Mahbubani has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that New Delhi deserves a permanent seat on the council.</p>

<p>In an interview with NDTV, Mahbubani argued that the United Kingdom should relinquish its permanent seat at the UNSC to India.</p>

<p>"India is undeniably the third-most powerful country in the world today, after the United States and China. Meanwhile, Great Britain is no longer 'great'," he remarked.</p>

<p>India in the past has&nbsp;referred to the privileged status of the Permanent-five member states as "a continuation of the mindset of the post 1945 era: to the victors belong the spoils", a reference to the way the permanent membership was established at the UN Security Council by the allied powers of second World War who emerged victorious in 1945.</p>

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<p>Mahbubani explained that the UK has not exercised its veto power at the UNSC for decades, largely due to fear of backlash. "The logical step for the UK is to cede its seat to India,&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>Commenting on the broader need for UN reforms, Mahbubani said that the founders of the UN designed the organisation to include the major powers of their time, ensuring these nations had vested interests in maintaining its effectiveness.</p>

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<p>"The founders of the UN learned from the early 20th-century collapse of the League of Nations that if a great power leaves, the organisation falls apart,” he said. "However, they also believed that the UNSC should represent the great powers of today, not those of the past. Unfortunately, they did not create a mechanism to update the council’s membership."</p>

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<p>Mahbubani added that if the UK were to give up its seat, it would also gain the freedom to act more independently on the global stage.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore later this month, former Singaporean diplomat and acclaimed academic Kishore Mahbubani has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that New Delhi deserves a permanent seat on the council.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore later this month, former Singaporean diplomat and acclaimed academic Kishore Mahbubani has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that New Delhi deserves a permanent seat on the council. In an interview with NDTV, Mahbubani argued that the United Kingdom should relinquish its permanent seat at the UNSC to India. "India is undeniably the third-most powerful country in the world today, after the United States and China. Meanwhile, Great Britain is no longer 'great'," he remarked. India in the past has referred to the privileged status of the Permanent-five member states as "a continuation of the mindset of the post 1945 era: to the victors belong the spoils", a reference to the way the permanent membership was established at the UN Security Council by the allied powers of second World War who emerged victorious in 1945. Also read | How China’s ‘smokescreen’ tricks the world against reforms at UN Security Council Mahbubani explained that the UK has not exercised its veto power at the UNSC for decades, largely due to fear of backlash. "The logical step for the UK is to cede its seat to India, he said. Commenting on the broader need for UN reforms, Mahbubani said that the founders of the UN designed the organisation to include the major powers of their time, ensuring these nations had vested interests in maintaining its effectiveness. Also watch | UN recognises need for reform within security council; UN facing a crisis of credibility, says India × "The founders of the UN learned from the early 20th-century collapse of the League of Nations that if a great power leaves, the organisation falls apart,” he said. "However, they also believed that the UNSC should represent the great powers of today, not those of the past. Unfortunately, they did not create a mechanism to update the council’s membership." Also read | India edges past the UK in critical technologies research; IIT Bombay, Roorkee top performers Mahbubani added that if the UK were to give up its seat, it would also gain the freedom to act more independently on the global stage. (With inputs from agencies)

UK must give up its permanent UN Security Council seat to India: Ex-Singaporean diplomat

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1704}">The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday (Aug 31) night announced that its troops had located several bodies in the Gaza Strip. The United States has revealed that one of the dead hostages is&nbsp;an Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1704}">In a statement, United States President Joe Biden&nbsp;confirmed that Polin was one of the six whose bodies were recovered by Israel.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1704}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-discovers-bodies-in-gaza-possible-hostages-from-oct-7-the-country-will-tremble-warn-angry-families-754927">IDF discovers bodies in Gaza, possibly of Oct 7 hostages: 'The country will tremble,' warn angry families</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:734,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2424}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:734,&quot;w&quot;:248,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2424}">White House statement</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:778,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2468}">"Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin," said President Joe Biden in a White House press briefing.</p>

<p>As per the statement, 23-year-old Hersh was one of the "innocents" attending the music festival in Israel on Oct 7.</p>

<p>"He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre. He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world," said Biden.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:844,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2534}">"It is as tragic as it is reprehensible. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages," added the White House.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:844,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2534}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:179,&quot;w&quot;:798,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1869}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:179,&quot;w&quot;:717,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1869}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strikes-kill-48-ahead-of-whos-polio-campaign-in-gaza-un-plans-to-vaccinate-640000-children-754914">Israeli strikes kill 48 ahead of WHO's polio campaign in Gaza; UN plans to vaccinate 640,000 children</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1704}"><strong>With broken hearts</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:81,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}">Meanwhile, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin have also announced the death of&nbsp;their son.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1803}">"With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time," said&nbsp;the family in a post on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1937}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:240,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1937}">'Abandonment is over'</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:290,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1980}">Even as the Israeli military warned people against spreading rumours, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, an activist group that advocates for the relatives of abductees in Gaza, revealed its plans to announce major protests&nbsp;— to be held on Sunday (Sept 1).</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:455,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2145}">"Netanyahu abandoned the hostages. It is now a fact," said the group as the war approaches its 12th month.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:487,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2177}">According to the Times of Israel, the group vowed, "Starting tomorrow, the country will tremble."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:519,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2209}">"We call on the public to prepare. The country will grind to a halt. The abandonment is over," it added.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:734,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2424}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:896,&quot;w&quot;:256,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2586}">Hostages in Gaza</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:940,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2630}">The discovery of the hostage bodies comes days after the Israeli military rescued one live witness. Furthermore, in recent days, other bodies of captives were also returned from the Strip. According to reports, Gaza still holds 103 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, along with the bodies of 33 confirmed dead by the IDF.&nbsp;In late November, the militant group Hamas released 105 civilians during a weeklong truce,&nbsp;and four hostages were released before that.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1023,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2713}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1023,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2713}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday (Aug 31) night announced that its troops had located several bodies in the Gaza Strip. The United States has revealed that one of the dead hostages is an Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday (Aug 31) night announced that its troops had located several bodies in the Gaza Strip. The United States has revealed that one of the dead hostages is an Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. In a statement, United States President Joe Biden confirmed that Polin was one of the six whose bodies were recovered by Israel. Also read | IDF discovers bodies in Gaza, possibly of Oct 7 hostages: 'The country will tremble,' warn angry families White House statement "Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin," said President Joe Biden in a White House press briefing. As per the statement, 23-year-old Hersh was one of the "innocents" attending the music festival in Israel on Oct 7. "He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre. He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world," said Biden. "It is as tragic as it is reprehensible. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages," added the White House. Also read | Israeli strikes kill 48 ahead of WHO's polio campaign in Gaza; UN plans to vaccinate 640,000 children With broken hearts Meanwhile, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin have also announced the death of their son. "With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time," said the family in a post on Facebook. 'Abandonment is over' Even as the Israeli military warned people against spreading rumours, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, an activist group that advocates for the relatives of abductees in Gaza, revealed its plans to announce major protests — to be held on Sunday (Sept 1). "Netanyahu abandoned the hostages. It is now a fact," said the group as the war approaches its 12th month. According to the Times of Israel, the group vowed, "Starting tomorrow, the country will tremble." "We call on the public to prepare. The country will grind to a halt. The abandonment is over," it added. Hostages in Gaza The discovery of the hostage bodies comes days after the Israeli military rescued one live witness. Furthermore, in recent days, other bodies of captives were also returned from the Strip. According to reports, Gaza still holds 103 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, along with the bodies of 33 confirmed dead by the IDF. In late November, the militant group Hamas released 105 civilians during a weeklong truce, and four hostages were released before that. (With inputs from agencies)

US confirms Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin among Gaza hostage remains, Biden condemns Hamas

<p>Israeli airstrikes on Saturday (August 31) killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health officials. This attack comes just before a planned polio vaccination campaign was set to begin in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How many children will be vaccinated in Gaza?</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations plans to vaccinate around 640,000 children in Gaza against polio, using daily eight-hour ceasefires in specific areas to carry out the vaccinations.</p>

<h2><strong>What prompted the urgent vaccination drive?</strong></h2>

<p>This vaccination drive comes after the first reported polio case of type 2 poliovirus in Gaza in 25 years, involving a 10-month-old boy who is now paralysed in one leg. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that this case of paralysis could indicate hundreds of others are&nbsp;infected with the virus but are not yet showing symptoms.</p>

<h2><strong>Deputy health minister calls for full ceasefire to ensure campaign success</strong></h2>

<p>Yousef Abu Al-Reesh, Gaza's deputy health minister, expressed concerns about the campaign's success, saying that vaccination teams would try to reach as many areas as possible. However, he stressed that only a full ceasefire would ensure that enough children are&nbsp;vaccinated.</p>

<p>"If the international community truly wants this campaign to succeed, it should call for a ceasefire, knowing that this virus does not stop, and can reach anywhere," he said during a press briefing at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-and-gallant-exchange-fiery-words-after-israeli-pm-prioritises-stationing-troops-over-saving-hostages-754758">Netanyahu and Gallant exchange fiery words after Israeli PM prioritises stationing troops over saving hostages</a></strong></p>

<p>On Saturday, as a symbolic gesture before the official start of the campaign, medical staff administered vaccines to some children in the wards of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.</p>

<p>WHO officials have stressed that at least 90 per cent&nbsp;of the children must receive two doses of the vaccine, with a four-week interval between doses, for the campaign to be effective. However, the campaign faces significant challenges, as Gaza has been largely reduced to rubble after 11 months of conflict.</p>

<p>On Thursday, WHO announced it had secured an agreement with Israel to allow limited pauses in the conflict to facilitate the vaccination campaign.</p>

<h2><strong>Vaccination campaign schedule and coordination</strong></h2>

<p>The three-day vaccination campaign in central Gaza is scheduled to start on Sunday (Sep 1), during a humanitarian pause from 6:00 am&nbsp;to 3:00 pm (local time). An additional day may be added if necessary, according to Dr Rik Peeperkorn, WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories.</p>

<p>Following this, the campaign will move to southern and northern Gaza during similar pauses, in coordination with Israeli authorities, Dr Peeperkorn added during a video press conference from Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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Israeli airstrikes on Saturday (August 31) killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health officials. This attack comes just before a planned polio vaccination campaign was set to begin in the Palestinian enclave.

Israeli airstrikes on Saturday (August 31) killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health officials. This attack comes just before a planned polio vaccination campaign was set to begin in the Palestinian enclave. How many children will be vaccinated in Gaza? The United Nations plans to vaccinate around 640,000 children in Gaza against polio, using daily eight-hour ceasefires in specific areas to carry out the vaccinations. What prompted the urgent vaccination drive? This vaccination drive comes after the first reported polio case of type 2 poliovirus in Gaza in 25 years, involving a 10-month-old boy who is now paralysed in one leg. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that this case of paralysis could indicate hundreds of others are infected with the virus but are not yet showing symptoms. Deputy health minister calls for full ceasefire to ensure campaign success Yousef Abu Al-Reesh, Gaza's deputy health minister, expressed concerns about the campaign's success, saying that vaccination teams would try to reach as many areas as possible. However, he stressed that only a full ceasefire would ensure that enough children are vaccinated. "If the international community truly wants this campaign to succeed, it should call for a ceasefire, knowing that this virus does not stop, and can reach anywhere," he said during a press briefing at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Also read: Netanyahu and Gallant exchange fiery words after Israeli PM prioritises stationing troops over saving hostages On Saturday, as a symbolic gesture before the official start of the campaign, medical staff administered vaccines to some children in the wards of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. WHO officials have stressed that at least 90 per cent of the children must receive two doses of the vaccine, with a four-week interval between doses, for the campaign to be effective. However, the campaign faces significant challenges, as Gaza has been largely reduced to rubble after 11 months of conflict. On Thursday, WHO announced it had secured an agreement with Israel to allow limited pauses in the conflict to facilitate the vaccination campaign. Vaccination campaign schedule and coordination The three-day vaccination campaign in central Gaza is scheduled to start on Sunday (Sep 1), during a humanitarian pause from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time). An additional day may be added if necessary, according to Dr Rik Peeperkorn, WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories. Following this, the campaign will move to southern and northern Gaza during similar pauses, in coordination with Israeli authorities, Dr Peeperkorn added during a video press conference from Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strikes kill 48 ahead of WHO's polio campaign in Gaza; UN plans to vaccinate 640,000 children

At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm's centre.

Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc in Japan: 6 dead, 120 injured as typhoon batters Japan

<p>Russia is fast pressing ahead with its counter-offensive near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk even as Ukraine’s offensive in Russia's Kursk starts losing its pace. Notably, Pokrovsk is an essential reinforcement point for Ukraine’s troops and a Russian invasion of the city may cripple their supplies.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conceded on Wednesday (Aug 28) and said,&nbsp;“The situation is extremely difficult” in Pokrovsk.</p>

<p>BBC quoted Ukrainian military expert Mykhaylo Zhyrokhov as saying, “if we lose Pokrovsk, the entire front line will crumble."</p>

<p>Moscow looks hell-bent on taking over Pokrovsk and it has already deployed one-third of its Central Army Group, or about 30,000 troops, on the mission.</p>

<p>Not just that, Russian forces are believed to have launched parallel assaults on the town of Selidove, just south of Novohrodivka, and other areas of the Donetsk region nearby.</p>

<p>On Friday (Aug 30), Russian forces rained bombs on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, resulting in the death of at least six civilians, including a child in a playground. This led the authorities to declare a day of mourning on Saturday.</p>

<p>A fresh attack on Saturday (Aug 31) further killed two more people in a village in the&nbsp;Kharkiv region and left at least 10 people injured.</p>

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<p>Governor Oleh Synehubov claimed Russian forces hit the village of Cherkaska Lozova with guided bombs. "Two women died," he said. "One was pulled from the rubble, the other died in an ambulance."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Russia also claimed that its Belgorod city was targeted by Ukraine late Friday.</p>

<p>Vyacheslav Gladkov, the local governor, claimed five people were killed and 46 injured in the Ukrainian attack.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says there was a need to strengthen command level</strong></p>

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<p>"Once again we call on all responsible governments and relevant international structures to strongly condemn this brutal terrorist attack and publicly distance themselves from the Kyiv regime and its Western curators who commit such crimes," Russia’s foreign ministry said Saturday.</p>

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Russia is fast pressing ahead with its counter-offensive near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk even as Ukraine’s offensive in Russia's Kursk starts losing its pace.

Russia is fast pressing ahead with its counter-offensive near the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk even as Ukraine’s offensive in Russia's Kursk starts losing its pace. Notably, Pokrovsk is an essential reinforcement point for Ukraine’s troops and a Russian invasion of the city may cripple their supplies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conceded on Wednesday (Aug 28) and said, “The situation is extremely difficult” in Pokrovsk. BBC quoted Ukrainian military expert Mykhaylo Zhyrokhov as saying, “if we lose Pokrovsk, the entire front line will crumble." Moscow looks hell-bent on taking over Pokrovsk and it has already deployed one-third of its Central Army Group, or about 30,000 troops, on the mission. Not just that, Russian forces are believed to have launched parallel assaults on the town of Selidove, just south of Novohrodivka, and other areas of the Donetsk region nearby. On Friday (Aug 30), Russian forces rained bombs on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, resulting in the death of at least six civilians, including a child in a playground. This led the authorities to declare a day of mourning on Saturday. A fresh attack on Saturday (Aug 31) further killed two more people in a village in the Kharkiv region and left at least 10 people injured. Also read: North Korea`s Kim Jong Un receives new consignment of horses from Russia Governor Oleh Synehubov claimed Russian forces hit the village of Cherkaska Lozova with guided bombs. "Two women died," he said. "One was pulled from the rubble, the other died in an ambulance." Meanwhile, Russia also claimed that its Belgorod city was targeted by Ukraine late Friday. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the local governor, claimed five people were killed and 46 injured in the Ukrainian attack. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says there was a need to strengthen command level × "Once again we call on all responsible governments and relevant international structures to strongly condemn this brutal terrorist attack and publicly distance themselves from the Kyiv regime and its Western curators who commit such crimes," Russia’s foreign ministry said Saturday. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

‘Front line will crumble,’ Ukrainian offensive falters as Russia’s Pokrovsk invasion gains momentum

Polls opened on Sunday (September 1) in Azerbaijan for a snap parliamentary election, the first since it regained full control of a former breakaway territory in a lightning offensive last year.

Azerbaijan holds a parliamentary election, 990 candidates in fray

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<p>The Israeli health ministry said on Sunday (Sept 1) that the six Israeli hostages who were found killed in a Gaza Strip tunnel were shot from close range shortly before their bodies were recovered.</p>

<p>In a statement, Health Ministry spokesperson&nbsp;Shira Solomon said, "The six hostages were murdered by Hamas terrorists with several close-range gunshots."</p>

<p>"According to the forensic examination, the hostages' deaths are estimated to have occurred approximately 48-72 hours before their examination (between Thursday and early Friday morning)," Solomon added.</p>

<h2><strong>Who were the six hostages?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, the Israeli military announced that the six hostages were&nbsp;Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino, and&nbsp;Hersh Goldberg-Polin.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-one-of-the-six-hostages-found-dead-is-israeli-american-confirms-biden-755075">Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin killed among 5 others. Who was he?</a></strong></p>

<p>Hersh was an Israeli-American and his dual citizenship was confirmed by the Joe Biden administration.</p>

<p>The hostages whose bodies were recovered were among the 250 captured during the Hamas-led shock incursion into southern Israel on October&nbsp;7, 2023, that sparked Israel's retaliatory war in Gaza.</p>

<p>Their deaths leave 101 Israeli and foreign captives still in Gaza, but around a third of these are known to have died, with the fate of others unknown.</p>

<h2><strong>Massive protests held in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, thousands of Israelis joined protests in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as pressure mounted on Netanyahu to do more to bring the remaining&nbsp;hostages&nbsp;home from Gaza, the news agency Reuters reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Mass protests against Netanyahu as bodies of hostages have been recovered</strong></p>

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<h2>Labour union announces strike</h2>

<p>The head of Israel's trades union federation, Arnon Bar-David, called for a general strike on Monday to pressure the government into signing a truce deal.</p>

<p>The Hostage Families Forum, meanwhile,&nbsp;called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take responsibility and explain what was holding up an agreement.</p>

<p>"They were all murdered in the last few days, after surviving almost 11 months of abuse, torture, and starvation in Hamas captivity. The delay in signing the deal has led to their deaths and those of many other&nbsp;hostages," the forum said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Israeli health ministry said on Sunday (Sept 1) that the six Israeli hostages who were found killed in a Gaza Strip tunnel were shot from close range shortly before their bodies were recovered.

The Israeli health ministry said on Sunday (Sept 1) that the six Israeli hostages who were found killed in a Gaza Strip tunnel were shot from close range shortly before their bodies were recovered. In a statement, Health Ministry spokesperson Shira Solomon said, "The six hostages were murdered by Hamas terrorists with several close-range gunshots." "According to the forensic examination, the hostages' deaths are estimated to have occurred approximately 48-72 hours before their examination (between Thursday and early Friday morning)," Solomon added. Who were the six hostages? Earlier in the day, the Israeli military announced that the six hostages were Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino, and Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Also read | Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin killed among 5 others. Who was he? Hersh was an Israeli-American and his dual citizenship was confirmed by the Joe Biden administration. The hostages whose bodies were recovered were among the 250 captured during the Hamas-led shock incursion into southern Israel on October 7, 2023, that sparked Israel's retaliatory war in Gaza. Their deaths leave 101 Israeli and foreign captives still in Gaza, but around a third of these are known to have died, with the fate of others unknown. Massive protests held in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv On Sunday, thousands of Israelis joined protests in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as pressure mounted on Netanyahu to do more to bring the remaining hostages home from Gaza, the news agency Reuters reported. Also watch | Mass protests against Netanyahu as bodies of hostages have been recovered × Labour union announces strike The head of Israel's trades union federation, Arnon Bar-David, called for a general strike on Monday to pressure the government into signing a truce deal. The Hostage Families Forum, meanwhile, called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take responsibility and explain what was holding up an agreement. "They were all murdered in the last few days, after surviving almost 11 months of abuse, torture, and starvation in Hamas captivity. The delay in signing the deal has led to their deaths and those of many other hostages," the forum said. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: All 6 hostages found killed were shot from close range, says Israel

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1855}">US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1904}">Harris emphasised the "sacred" nature of the cemetery, where fallen American soldiers are laid to rest, and said it should not be used for political purposes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:290,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2130}">"If there is one thing on which we as Americans can all agree, it is that our veterans, military families, and service members should be honoured, never disparaged, and treated with nothing less than our highest respect and gratitude," she added in a post on X.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:356,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}">Harris also highlighted Trump's history of derogatory comments about military service members, referencing his controversial remarks about veterans such as Senator John McCain and fallen World War I soldiers.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:406,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2246}">"This is nothing new from Donald Trump. This is a man who has called our fallen service members 'suckers' and 'losers' and disparaged Medal of Honour recipients," she wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As Vice President, I have had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery several times. It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation.<br />
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It is not a place for politics.<br />
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:527,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2367}">Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, last week&nbsp;visited the Arlington National Cemetery and Section 60 of the Virginia cemetery, both of which are considered hallowed ground by the US military.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:576,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2416}">As per federal law and Pentagon policies, political activities aren't allowed in hallowed grounds. This includes photo ops for campaign material.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:724,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2564}">The cemetery located just outside Washington added that it "reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants."&nbsp;</p>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt".

US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt". Harris emphasised the "sacred" nature of the cemetery, where fallen American soldiers are laid to rest, and said it should not be used for political purposes. Trump's visit to the graves of 13 service members, killed during the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, was meant as a campaign boost but has instead sparked backlash, particularly after footage from the event was posted by his campaign. What did Kamala Harris say? "Let me be clear: the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt," said the Democratic Party presidential candidate Harris. Also read | Trump campaign was warned not to take `disgraceful` photo at Arlington cemetery "If there is one thing on which we as Americans can all agree, it is that our veterans, military families, and service members should be honoured, never disparaged, and treated with nothing less than our highest respect and gratitude," she added in a post on X. Harris also highlighted Trump's history of derogatory comments about military service members, referencing his controversial remarks about veterans such as Senator John McCain and fallen World War I soldiers. "This is nothing new from Donald Trump. This is a man who has called our fallen service members 'suckers' and 'losers' and disparaged Medal of Honour recipients," she wrote. As Vice President, I have had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery several times. It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation. It is not a place for politics. And… — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 31, 2024 × Why has Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery snowballed into a controversy? Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, last week visited the Arlington National Cemetery and Section 60 of the Virginia cemetery, both of which are considered hallowed ground by the US military. As per federal law and Pentagon policies, political activities aren't allowed in hallowed grounds. This includes photo ops for campaign material. Also read | Jeff Walz, brother of Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz, might support Trump Arlington National Cemetery, in a statement, said "Federal law prohibits political campaign or election-related activities within Army National Military Cemeteries, to include photographers, content creators or any other persons attending for purposes, or in direct support of a partisan political candidate's campaign." The cemetery located just outside Washington added that it "reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants." His visit and the photos ultimately used for campaigning have drawn criticism from Democrats, along with some veterans and soldiers' relatives. Trump defends himself In response, Trump defended his actions, explaining that families of the fallen soldiers had asked him to visit the graves. At a speech in Pennsylvania on Friday (Aug 30), he said, "I got there, and we had a ceremony." Trump said that the families had requested a photo: "I said, 'Absolutely.' So I was taking pictures at the grave." He has since posted videos of several of those families defending him and questioning Harris' support for military families. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump's 'political stunt' at Arlington cemetery, comments: 'Nothing new'

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several states on August 31. The alert warns of very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Gujarat floods: 31 people died so far

<p>One of the&nbsp;six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip on Sunday (Sept 1) was an Israeli-American. According to the Joe Biden administration, the hostage was identified as 23-year-old&nbsp;Hersh Goldberg-Polin.&nbsp;Hersh was attending the Nova Music Festival&nbsp;in Israel on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack.</p>

<p>Indian President Droupadi Murmu&nbsp;said on Sunday that the pendency and backlog of cases is a "big challenge" before the judiciary, further highlighting the need to bring a change to the&nbsp;serious cases remaining pending in the courts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news from around the world,&nbsp;the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-one-of-the-six-hostages-found-dead-is-israeli-american-confirms-biden-755075"><strong>Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin found dead among 5 others. Who was he?</strong></a></p>

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<p>United States (US) President Joe Biden said on Sunday (Sept 1) that one of the six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip was an Israeli-American. In a statement, President Biden said, "We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pendency-of-cases-a-big-challenge-president-murmu-stresses-people-feel-judiciary-lack-sensitivity-755070"><strong>'Pendency of cases a big challenge': President Murmu says people 'feel judiciary lacks sensitivity'</strong></a></p>

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<p>President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the pendency and backlog of cases is a "big challenge" before the judiciary, further highlighting the need to bring a change to the&nbsp;serious cases remaining pending in the courts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-to-purchase-over-1000-stinger-missiles-from-us-as-chinese-military-threat-increases-755042"><strong>Taiwan to purchase over 1,000 Stinger missiles from US as Chinese military threat increases</strong></a></p>

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<p>Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-pro-khalistan-group-honours-former-punjab-cm-beant-singhs-assassin-at-rally-755059"><strong>Canada: Pro-Khalistan group honours former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin at rally</strong></a></p>

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<p>As August 31 marked the 29th anniversary of former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination by Khalistani terrorists, the pro-Khalistani elements took the floats to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, depicting the assassination in a bombed car, splashed with blood and with CM's photographs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lab-technician-allegedly-assaults-teen-girl-in-west-bengal-hospital-arrested-755030"><strong>Lab technician allegedly assaults teen girl in West Bengal hospital, arrested</strong></a></p>

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<p>A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said.&nbsp;The girl was getting treated for pneumonia at the hospital, and the incident happened when she went for a CT scan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Gaza war: Some of the six Israeli hostages found dead were approved for potential swap, says Hamas</strong></p>

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<p>Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday (Sept 1) that some of the&nbsp;six Israeli hostages found dead in a Gaza tunnel had been "approved" for release in the event of a truce deal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-woman-claims-maternity-insurance-five-times-by-faking-miscarriages-755057"><strong>Chinese woman claims maternity insurance five times by faking miscarriages</strong></a></p>

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<p>A Chinese woman faked miscarriages and used forged medical papers to claim maternity insurance worth 66,200 yuan (US$9,300) in Shanghai. The weird incident has attracted massive attention on social media platforms.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-ruled-afghanistan-turns-to-al-qaeda-haven-resistance-leader-suggests-754976"><strong>Taliban-ruled Afghanistan turns Al-Qaeda haven with bases, munitions depots in heart of Panjshir Valley</strong></a></p>

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<p>Al Qaeda has reportedly set up nine new terrorist camps in Afghanistan in 2024 as the Taliban continues to foster terror in South Asia in violation of the Doha Agreement it signed with the United States months before August 2021, when the democratically-elected Ashraf Ghani government was ousted from power as the US-led western forces left the landlocked nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/boycott-ic-814-the-kandhar-hijack-trends-on-x-as-netizens-lash-out-at-anubhav-sinha-for-this-reason-755034">'Boycott IC 814 The Kandhar Hijack' trends on X as netizens lash out at Anubhav Sinha for THIS reason</a></strong></p>

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<p>Anubhav Sinha's&nbsp;<em>IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack</em>&nbsp;has come under fire. Netizens are accusing the film's director, Anubhav Sinha, of "whitewashing" the events of the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by terrorists. Some are even upset because the terrorists' names have been changed in the film.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/nicholas-pooran-overtakes-chris-gayle-for-most-t20-sixes-in-a-calendar-year-755072"><strong>Nicholas Pooran overtakes Chris Gayle for most T20 sixes in a calendar year</strong></a></p>

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<p>West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is having the year of his life and has broken his fellow countryman Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in a calendar year. Pooran scored 97 while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hitting nine sixes in his innings on Saturday (Aug 31).</p>

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One of the six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip on Sunday (Sept 1) was an Israeli-American. According to the Joe Biden administration, the hostage was identified as 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

One of the six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip on Sunday (Sept 1) was an Israeli-American. According to the Joe Biden administration, the hostage was identified as 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Hersh was attending the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack. Indian President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the pendency and backlog of cases is a "big challenge" before the judiciary, further highlighting the need to bring a change to the serious cases remaining pending in the courts. In other news from around the world, the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation. Click on the headlines to read more: Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin found dead among 5 others. Who was he? United States (US) President Joe Biden said on Sunday (Sept 1) that one of the six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip was an Israeli-American. In a statement, President Biden said, "We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin." 'Pendency of cases a big challenge': President Murmu says people 'feel judiciary lacks sensitivity' President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the pendency and backlog of cases is a "big challenge" before the judiciary, further highlighting the need to bring a change to the serious cases remaining pending in the courts. Taiwan to purchase over 1,000 Stinger missiles from US as Chinese military threat increases Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation. Canada: Pro-Khalistan group honours former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin at rally As August 31 marked the 29th anniversary of former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination by Khalistani terrorists, the pro-Khalistani elements took the floats to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, depicting the assassination in a bombed car, splashed with blood and with CM's photographs. Lab technician allegedly assaults teen girl in West Bengal hospital, arrested A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said. The girl was getting treated for pneumonia at the hospital, and the incident happened when she went for a CT scan. Gaza war: Some of the six Israeli hostages found dead were approved for potential swap, says Hamas Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday (Sept 1) that some of the six Israeli hostages found dead in a Gaza tunnel had been "approved" for release in the event of a truce deal. Chinese woman claims maternity insurance five times by faking miscarriages A Chinese woman faked miscarriages and used forged medical papers to claim maternity insurance worth 66,200 yuan (US$9,300) in Shanghai. The weird incident has attracted massive attention on social media platforms. Taliban-ruled Afghanistan turns Al-Qaeda haven with bases, munitions depots in heart of Panjshir Valley Al Qaeda has reportedly set up nine new terrorist camps in Afghanistan in 2024 as the Taliban continues to foster terror in South Asia in violation of the Doha Agreement it signed with the United States months before August 2021, when the democratically-elected Ashraf Ghani government was ousted from power as the US-led western forces left the landlocked nation. 'Boycott IC 814 The Kandhar Hijack' trends on X as netizens lash out at Anubhav Sinha for THIS reason Anubhav Sinha's IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has come under fire. Netizens are accusing the film's director, Anubhav Sinha, of "whitewashing" the events of the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight by terrorists. Some are even upset because the terrorists' names have been changed in the film. Nicholas Pooran overtakes Chris Gayle for most T20 sixes in a calendar year West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is having the year of his life and has broken his fellow countryman Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in a calendar year. Pooran scored 97 while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hitting nine sixes in his innings on Saturday (Aug 31).

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<p>After a helicopter carrying 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday, the rescuers found 17 bodies on Sunday, and no survivors were found in the wreckage of the aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The &nbsp;Mi-8 helicopter went missing on Saturday after taking off from a base near the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Federal Air Transport Agency, in a statement, said that the Mi-8 helicopter took off close to the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka region, but did not arrive at its destination as scheduled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They further said that 19 passengers and three crew members were on board the helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/helicopter-with-22-onboard-goes-missing-in-russias-far-east-rescue-operation-launched-754823"><strong>Also read :&nbsp;Helicopter with 22 onboard goes missing in Russia's Far East, rescue operation launched</strong></a></p>

<p>Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said that the wreckage of the helicopter was found on Sunday morning in a hilly area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cause of the crash is still unknown.</p>

<h2><strong>Search to continue on Monday</strong></h2>

<p>An emergency ministry official, Ivan Lemikhov, said 17 bodies had been found so far and searches for the five people still missing had been paused, slated to resume at daybreak on Monday.<br />
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Reportedly, such incidents happen quite frequently in Russia's Far East, which suffers from harsh weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russian helicopter goes missing in Kamchatka Peninsula</strong></p>

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<p>According to Russia's Interfax news agency, a pilot error, possibly caused by fog, was the main reason behind the helicopter crash. However earlier, officials said that thick fog was affecting rescuers' efforts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aircraft was owned by Vityaz-Aero, a Kamchatka-based company that organises flights for tourists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mi-8 is most commonly used as a transport helicopter, but can also be used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.&nbsp;It was designed during the Soviet era, however, is still widely used in Russia.</p>

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After a helicopter carrying 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday, the rescuers found 17 bodies on Sunday, and no survivors were found in the wreckage of the aircraft.

After a helicopter carrying 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday, the rescuers found 17 bodies on Sunday, and no survivors were found in the wreckage of the aircraft. The Mi-8 helicopter went missing on Saturday after taking off from a base near the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka peninsula. The Federal Air Transport Agency, in a statement, said that the Mi-8 helicopter took off close to the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka region, but did not arrive at its destination as scheduled. They further said that 19 passengers and three crew members were on board the helicopter. Also read : Helicopter with 22 onboard goes missing in Russia's Far East, rescue operation launched Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said that the wreckage of the helicopter was found on Sunday morning in a hilly area. The cause of the crash is still unknown. Search to continue on Monday An emergency ministry official, Ivan Lemikhov, said 17 bodies had been found so far and searches for the five people still missing had been paused, slated to resume at daybreak on Monday. Reportedly, such incidents happen quite frequently in Russia's Far East, which suffers from harsh weather. Watch | Russian helicopter goes missing in Kamchatka Peninsula × Three years ago, eight people were killed when a tourist helicopter crashed into a lake in Kamchatka. According to Russia's Interfax news agency, a pilot error, possibly caused by fog, was the main reason behind the helicopter crash. However earlier, officials said that thick fog was affecting rescuers' efforts. The aircraft was owned by Vityaz-Aero, a Kamchatka-based company that organises flights for tourists. Mi-8 is most commonly used as a transport helicopter, but can also be used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform. It was designed during the Soviet era, however, is still widely used in Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

17 bodies found, 5 missing after helicopter crashes in Russia

A Ukrainian MP has claimed that the US-supplied F-16 fighter jet that crashed along with its pilot on Monday (Aug 26) may have been downed by friendly fire. According to the Ukrainian Army, the jet was involved in repelling a major Russian aerial attack when it crashed.

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Families of Israeli hostages and organisations representing them took to streets on Sunday to protest against the Netanyahu government after the Israel Defence Forces found six bodies in Gaza.

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Israel-Hamas War: Mass protests against Netanyahu as bodies of hostages recovered

Norwegian Princess Martha Louise married American self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett on Saturday, a union of two alternative therapy devotees that has raised eyebrows in Norway.

Princess Martha Louise of Norway marries American Shaman Durek Verrett

According to Pezeshkian, Iran requires up to $250 billion to achieve its goal, with domestic resources accounting for more than half of the total. Experts believe that an 8% GDP growth rate would minimize double-digit inflation and unemployment rates.

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<p>In another assassination float, the pro-Khalistan radical group&nbsp;in Canada, on Saturday, took out rallies to honour and commemorate the assassin of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As August 31 marked the 29th anniversary of former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination by Khalistani terrorists, the pro-Khalistani elements took the floats to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, depicting the assassination in a bombed car, splashed with blood and with CM's photographs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Beanta Bombed to Death,”&nbsp;the float read, while also paying homage to his killer Dilawar Singh Babbar, the suicide bomber.</p>

<p>Beant Singh was killed on August 31, 1995. Meanwhile, his appointment as Punjab CM came at a time when Punjab was witnessing increased instability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, a similar rally was held in Toronto. It was led by Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who described campaigners for the so-called Khalistan Referendum as "offspring" of Dilawar Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Similar parade held in June</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Earlier in June also, another assassination float was taken out in Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring an effigy of Indira Gandhi as she was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-khalistan-supporters-disrupt-indian-independence-day-celebrations-751274"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Canada: Khalistan supporters disrupt Indian Independence Day celebrations</strong></a></p>

<p>The parade was allegedly organised by pro-Khalistani supporters on June 9, days before the 39th anniversary of 'Operation Bluestar'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Operation Bluestar was an Indian armed forces operation, carried out to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other Sikh militants from the Golden Temple, Amritsar, in 1984. Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards months after the military operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The posters at the parade, also stated, "her punishment" had been "delivered" on October 31, 1984, the date of the assassination.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Canadian politicians slam extremists glorifying Indira Gandhi`s assassination</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India's response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After this, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa sent a note expressing displeasure to Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian foreign ministry, stating, “You cannot exceed freedom of expression like this, glorifying the assassination of the leader of a democratic nation,” an Indian official said on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that the incident was not good for the India-Canada relationship.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In another assassination float, the pro-Khalistan radical group in Canada, on Saturday, took out rallies to honour and commemorate the assassin of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.

In another assassination float, the pro-Khalistan radical group in Canada, on Saturday, took out rallies to honour and commemorate the assassin of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995. As August 31 marked the 29th anniversary of former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination by Khalistani terrorists, the pro-Khalistani elements took the floats to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, depicting the assassination in a bombed car, splashed with blood and with CM's photographs. “Beanta Bombed to Death,” the float read, while also paying homage to his killer Dilawar Singh Babbar, the suicide bomber. Beant Singh was killed on August 31, 1995. Meanwhile, his appointment as Punjab CM came at a time when Punjab was witnessing increased instability. On Saturday, a similar rally was held in Toronto. It was led by Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who described campaigners for the so-called Khalistan Referendum as "offspring" of Dilawar Singh. Similar parade held in June Earlier in June also, another assassination float was taken out in Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring an effigy of Indira Gandhi as she was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards. Also read: Canada: Khalistan supporters disrupt Indian Independence Day celebrations The parade was allegedly organised by pro-Khalistani supporters on June 9, days before the 39th anniversary of 'Operation Bluestar'. Operation Bluestar was an Indian armed forces operation, carried out to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other Sikh militants from the Golden Temple, Amritsar, in 1984. Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards months after the military operation. The posters at the parade, also stated, "her punishment" had been "delivered" on October 31, 1984, the date of the assassination. Watch | Canadian politicians slam extremists glorifying Indira Gandhi`s assassination × India's response After this, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa sent a note expressing displeasure to Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian foreign ministry, stating, “You cannot exceed freedom of expression like this, glorifying the assassination of the leader of a democratic nation,” an Indian official said on condition of anonymity. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that the incident was not good for the India-Canada relationship. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Pro-Khalistan group honours former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin at rally

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<p>In The Capitals this week, the focus of the most powerful individuals in Pakistan's capital Islamabad returned to insurgency in Balochistan after the separatists staged the biggest single-day attack on several locations on the anniversary of the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti. The '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-arrest-how-isi-angels-rule-pakistan-590710">angels</a>'&nbsp;— as The Capitals has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-angels-prevail-in-islamabad-but-after-historic-blow-to-pakistan-army-689286">reported</a>&nbsp;in the past —have not prevailed yet this time around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Across the Ocean, Paris paid quite a hefty price for the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, New Delhi's efforts to lead the critical technologies boom appeared to be paying off.</p>

<p>Read this in The Capitals this weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Islamabad, Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>Islamabad's corridors of power were taken aback by shock when insurgents in Balochistan carried out large-scale coordinated attacks on the 18th death anniversary of Nawab Akbar Bugti, a Baloch nationalist leader killed by the Pakistani military in 2006.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The coordinated strikes that left more than 70 dead, were more widespread than any such assault in the past by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army. The attack continues to foreground Baloch armed separatism fuelled by decades of exploitation of impoverished Balochistan's natural resources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to eliminate the "terrorist threat" after he travelled to Quetta to address the unrest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sharif described the attacks as part of a "wicked scheme" orchestrated by &nbsp;the BLA and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)</p>

<p>"There has been a wave of great concern among the people across Pakistan due to the recent heartrending incident that occurred in Balochistan. Everyone is aggrieved by this incident," he said.</p>

<p>The decades of "kill and dump policy", a reference to the abduction, disappearance, and killings of the Baloch dissidents by the Pakistani state, formulated the mistrust between ethnic Baloch people and Islamabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This week appears to be the beginning of yet another violent chapter in Islamabad's Balochistan problem.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Paris, France</strong></h2>

<p>The diplomatic fallout from the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in Paris pushed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to cancel its US$20 billion deal with France for 80 Rafale fighter jets. The Russian-born tech tycoon's detention by French authorities strained relations between the UAE and France, despite Durov’s release on bail.</p>

<p>Durov, who holds UAE citizenship alongside several other nationalities, was arrested last week at a Paris airport after arriving from Azerbaijan. The arrest was reportedly linked to accusations from French authorities, including allegations of financial crimes, cyber offenses, drug trafficking, and child exploitation on the Telegram platform. While Durov has consistently denied these allegations, claiming they are politically motivated due to his refusal to grant Western governments’ backdoor access to Telegram, the arrest has nonetheless triggered significant diplomatic repercussions.</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron has attempted to mitigate the situation, stating that Durov’s arrest was not politically motivated and was unrelated to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, these assurances have done little to appease the UAE.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Among other crucial developments from Paris, the Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June after the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday (August 31).</p>

<p>"As mayor of Paris, the decision is up to me and I have the agreement of the IOC (International Olympic Committee)," Hidalgo told French daily Ouest-France.</p>

<p>"So yes, they (the rings) will stay on the Eiffel Tower," she said, without specifying for how long.</p>

<h2><strong>Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo</strong></h2>

<p>Kinshasa is reeling under the impact of wider mpox viral spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But the first delivery of the vaccines is expected to land in the capital Kinshasa in the coming days, the World Health Organization's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said earlier this month.</p>

<p>More than 18,000 suspected cases of mpox have been reported in DR Congo so far this year, with 629 deaths, said Tedros.</p>

<p>The figure included more than 5,000 cases and 31 deaths from the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, where the new Clade 1b strain has been spreading.</p>

<h2><strong>New Delhi, India</strong></h2>

<p>In a major sign of New Delhi's boosting rising&nbsp;critical technologies ambitions, India&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-edges-past-the-uk-in-critical-technologies-research-iit-bombay-roorkee-top-performers-754115">edged</a> past the United Kingdom by delivering more cutting-edge critical technology research during the period between 2019 and 2023, data published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute showed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It now ranks among the top five&nbsp;countries for 45 of 64 critical technologies against the UK's 36. For the period between 2018 and 2022, the UK was among the top five&nbsp;countries for 44 of 64 critical technologies, while India was among the top five&nbsp;nations for 37 of 64 critical technologies.</p>

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<p>This represents enormous gains from 2003-2007, in which India was placed among the top five&nbsp;countries for only four technologies.&nbsp;</p>

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In The Capitals this week, the focus of the most powerful individuals in Pakistan's capital Islamabad returned to insurgency in Balochistan after the separatists staged the biggest single-day attack on several locations on the anniversary of the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti.

In The Capitals this week, the focus of the most powerful individuals in Pakistan's capital Islamabad returned to insurgency in Balochistan after the separatists staged the biggest single-day attack on several locations on the anniversary of the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti. The 'angels' — as The Capitals has reported in the past —have not prevailed yet this time around. Across the Ocean, Paris paid quite a hefty price for the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, New Delhi's efforts to lead the critical technologies boom appeared to be paying off. Read this in The Capitals this weekend. Islamabad, Pakistan Islamabad's corridors of power were taken aback by shock when insurgents in Balochistan carried out large-scale coordinated attacks on the 18th death anniversary of Nawab Akbar Bugti, a Baloch nationalist leader killed by the Pakistani military in 2006. The coordinated strikes that left more than 70 dead, were more widespread than any such assault in the past by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army. The attack continues to foreground Baloch armed separatism fuelled by decades of exploitation of impoverished Balochistan's natural resources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to eliminate the "terrorist threat" after he travelled to Quetta to address the unrest. × Sharif described the attacks as part of a "wicked scheme" orchestrated by the BLA and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) "There has been a wave of great concern among the people across Pakistan due to the recent heartrending incident that occurred in Balochistan. Everyone is aggrieved by this incident," he said. The decades of "kill and dump policy", a reference to the abduction, disappearance, and killings of the Baloch dissidents by the Pakistani state, formulated the mistrust between ethnic Baloch people and Islamabad. This week appears to be the beginning of yet another violent chapter in Islamabad's Balochistan problem. Paris, France The diplomatic fallout from the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in Paris pushed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to cancel its US$20 billion deal with France for 80 Rafale fighter jets. The Russian-born tech tycoon's detention by French authorities strained relations between the UAE and France, despite Durov’s release on bail. Durov, who holds UAE citizenship alongside several other nationalities, was arrested last week at a Paris airport after arriving from Azerbaijan. The arrest was reportedly linked to accusations from French authorities, including allegations of financial crimes, cyber offenses, drug trafficking, and child exploitation on the Telegram platform. While Durov has consistently denied these allegations, claiming they are politically motivated due to his refusal to grant Western governments’ backdoor access to Telegram, the arrest has nonetheless triggered significant diplomatic repercussions. French President Emmanuel Macron has attempted to mitigate the situation, stating that Durov’s arrest was not politically motivated and was unrelated to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, these assurances have done little to appease the UAE. Olympic rings seen on Eiffel Tower | File via AFP Among other crucial developments from Paris, the Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June after the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday (August 31). "As mayor of Paris, the decision is up to me and I have the agreement of the IOC (International Olympic Committee)," Hidalgo told French daily Ouest-France. "So yes, they (the rings) will stay on the Eiffel Tower," she said, without specifying for how long. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa is reeling under the impact of wider mpox viral spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But the first delivery of the vaccines is expected to land in the capital Kinshasa in the coming days, the World Health Organization's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said earlier this month. More than 18,000 suspected cases of mpox have been reported in DR Congo so far this year, with 629 deaths, said Tedros. The figure included more than 5,000 cases and 31 deaths from the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, where the new Clade 1b strain has been spreading. New Delhi, India In a major sign of New Delhi's boosting rising critical technologies ambitions, India edged past the United Kingdom by delivering more cutting-edge critical technology research during the period between 2019 and 2023, data published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute showed. It now ranks among the top five countries for 45 of 64 critical technologies against the UK's 36. For the period between 2018 and 2022, the UK was among the top five countries for 44 of 64 critical technologies, while India was among the top five nations for 37 of 64 critical technologies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × This represents enormous gains from 2003-2007, in which India was placed among the top five countries for only four technologies. This, dear reader, is the wrap for The Capitals — for now. Thank you for turning in to consume this one on your smartphone or internet device.

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