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French authorities were pursuing a terror angle in a car explosion incident that took place outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte on Saturday (Aug 24). Paris has vowed to step up security at Jewish institutions following the attack, dubbed a “criminal act” by the country’s interior ministry. At least one police official was injured in the explosion, which also damaged two cars at the scene.

Now, authorities have identified a suspect in CCTV footage from the area, who was seen waving a Palestinian flag near the place of worship.

Reacting to the incident, French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on social media that everything would be done to "find the author of this terrorist act and protect places of worship".

"Thoughts for the faithful of the synagogue of La Grande-Motte and all the Jews of our country. The fight against anti-Semitism is a constant battle, that of the united Nation," he added.

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France's Prime Minister&nbsp;Gabriel Attal said the anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office has been handed over the investigation of the incident.

“This is an antisemitic attack. Once more, our Jewish compatriots are targeted,” Attal said on X, adding: “We won’t give up. In the face of antisemitism, in the face of violence, we will never allow ourselves to be intimidated.”

Antisemitic attacks have surged in France, like in other European nations, following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October&nbsp;7 and Israel’s retaliatory assault on Gaza.

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A French Jewish group claimed that the attack was an attempt to kill the Jews.

Yonathan Arfi, who leads the CRIF, an umbrella organisation of French Jewish groups, said, “Exploding a gas bottle in a car in front of the Grande Motte synagogue at the expected time of arrival of the faithful: it’s not just attacking a place of worship, it’s an attempt to kill Jews.”

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French authorities were pursuing a terror angle in a car explosion incident that took place outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte on Saturday (Aug 24).

French authorities were pursuing a terror angle in a car explosion incident that took place outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte on Saturday (Aug 24). Paris has vowed to step up security at Jewish institutions following the attack, dubbed a “criminal act” by the country’s interior ministry. At least one police official was injured in the explosion, which also damaged two cars at the scene. Now, authorities have identified a suspect in CCTV footage from the area, who was seen waving a Palestinian flag near the place of worship. Reacting to the incident, French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on social media that everything would be done to "find the author of this terrorist act and protect places of worship". "Thoughts for the faithful of the synagogue of La Grande-Motte and all the Jews of our country. The fight against anti-Semitism is a constant battle, that of the united Nation," he added. Also read: Two French Mirage fighter jets crash mid-air, search launched for two missing pilots France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office has been handed over the investigation of the incident. “This is an antisemitic attack. Once more, our Jewish compatriots are targeted,” Attal said on X, adding: “We won’t give up. In the face of antisemitism, in the face of violence, we will never allow ourselves to be intimidated.” Antisemitic attacks have surged in France, like in other European nations, following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7 and Israel’s retaliatory assault on Gaza. Watch: France: Seven weeks after the elections, no Prime Minister in sight × A French Jewish group claimed that the attack was an attempt to kill the Jews. Yonathan Arfi, who leads the CRIF, an umbrella organisation of French Jewish groups, said, “Exploding a gas bottle in a car in front of the Grande Motte synagogue at the expected time of arrival of the faithful: it’s not just attacking a place of worship, it’s an attempt to kill Jews.” (With inputs from agencies)

France steps up security at Jewish institutions after ‘terror attack’ on synagogue

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Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole. Russia's nuclear power agency, Rosatom, was appointed the infrastructure operator of the Northern Sea Route, a Europe-Asia sea route that passes almost entirely through the frozen Arctic, large parts of which are within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).&nbsp;

The respective countries would have rights over living and non-living resources in their EEZ, which is typically the stretch that extends 200 nautical miles from their shores. Rosatom considers the development of the Arctic infrastructure and shipping as one of its key tasks.&nbsp; 
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Titled 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy', involved participants from countries where the Russian nuclear power agency Rosatom is deploying nuclear technologies.&nbsp;

This includes Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and others. Fifteen experts, delegates selected at the World Youth Festival, joined the team on the voyage to the North Pole.

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The voyagers brought over their respective national flags to the top of the planet. When the team went on the icy shores, the captain of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov addressed them within the framework of the northernmost lecture course organised by Rosatom jointly with Znanie Russian Society.&nbsp;

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Rosatom's anniversary Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker fleet. The present Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet includes seven icebreakers: the lead universal nuclear icebreaker Arktika, the first serial universal nuclear icebreaker Sibir, the second serial universal nuclear icebreaker Ural, the nuclear icebreakers Yamal, 50 Let Pobedy, Taimyr, and Vaigach.

Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole.

Russia, the world's only operator of ships that can break through thick oceanic ice sheets (nuclear-powered icebreakers), carried out an international scientific expedition to the North Pole. Russia's nuclear power agency, Rosatom, was appointed the infrastructure operator of the Northern Sea Route, a Europe-Asia sea route that passes almost entirely through the frozen Arctic, large parts of which are within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The respective countries would have rights over living and non-living resources in their EEZ, which is typically the stretch that extends 200 nautical miles from their shores. Rosatom considers the development of the Arctic infrastructure and shipping as one of its key tasks. Titled 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', the expedition aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker '50 Let Pobedy', involved participants from countries where the Russian nuclear power agency Rosatom is deploying nuclear technologies. This includes Mongolia, Hungary, India, China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Belarus, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and others. Fifteen experts, delegates selected at the World Youth Festival, joined the team on the voyage to the North Pole. Also read: Scientists warn of `Mercury bomb` in Arctic as melting permafrost threatens environment The voyagers brought over their respective national flags to the top of the planet. When the team went on the icy shores, the captain of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov addressed them within the framework of the northernmost lecture course organised by Rosatom jointly with Znanie Russian Society. "Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition is going as planned. Representatives of 15 countries made the shortest round-the-world trip at the pole," the captain said. Also read: First case of Walrus dying from bird flu recorded on Arctic island: Researcher Rosatom's anniversary Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the nuclear icebreaker fleet. The present Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet includes seven icebreakers: the lead universal nuclear icebreaker Arktika, the first serial universal nuclear icebreaker Sibir, the second serial universal nuclear icebreaker Ural, the nuclear icebreakers Yamal, 50 Let Pobedy, Taimyr, and Vaigach.

Russia's nuclear icebreaker undertakes international expedition to North Pole

Former United States President Donald Trump, in his latest Truth Social post, raised doubts about Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' eligibility to run for the presidency.

Former United States President Donald Trump, in his latest Truth Social post, raised doubts about Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' eligibility to run for the presidency. He said that Harris securing the Democratic Party's nomination without winning the primary poses a "threat to democracy." Trump posted these comments on his Truth Social platform, where he referred to Harris as the "Weakest Presidential Candidate in History on Crime." 'Threat to Democracy' In his post, Trump stated, "Kamala Harris is the Weakest Presidential Candidate in History on Crime. She's allowed millions of people to pour through our Borders, many from prisons, mental institutions and, indeed, terrorists, coming in at levels never seen before. "What gives her the right to run for President? She got no votes to Biden's 14 Million. She failed in her previous attempt, was the first one out of 22 people to quit, never made it to Iowa, and now she's a Presidential Candidate? This is a Threat to Democracy!" Also read: Knife attack in Germany: 'Perpetrator aimed specifically for people's throats' The incumbent vice president became the leading Democratic candidate ahead of the presidential election after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race on July 21 and endorsed her. Although Biden had won the Democratic primary, he exited the race following significant pressure from his party, with growing concerns over his age and mental fitness at 81. Joe Biden was taken out by coup Earlier this week, during a news conference at the US-Mexico border in Arizona, Trump referred to Harris replacing Biden as the presumptive Democratic candidate as a "coup." He commented, "It's a very sad time for this country in many ways. We had a candidate—I was no fan of Joe Biden—but the way he was taken out was a coup." Kamala Harris leading against Trump by 3.7 points According to a recent analysis by the election website FiveThirtyEight, published on Friday (Aug 23), Harris holds a 3.7-point lead over Trump. The polling data shows Harris with 47.3 per cent of the vote, compared to 43.6 per cent for Trump, with independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr trailing at 4.7 per cent. Independent presidential candidate, RFK Jr, on Friday said that he would suspend his campaign, and endorsed the former president. (With inputs from agencies)

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Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday, they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank, killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down.

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, four friends and the yacht's cook died when the British-flagged Bayesian sank in a storm before dawn on Monday.

"The Public Prosecutor's Office of Termini Imerese has registered a file with the state against unknown persons, hypothesising the crimes of negligent shipwreck and multiple negligent manslaughter," state prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio told reporters on the Italian island.

But he said he was only announcing the probe due to the huge international interest in the case, stressing: "We are only in the initial phase of the investigations.

"At this stage, precisely because the investigation could develop in any way, we are absolutely not ruling anything out."

Lynch, 59, had invited friends and family onto the boat to celebrate his recent acquittal in a massive US fraud case.&nbsp;

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But the 56-metre (185-foot) yacht was struck by something akin to a mini-tornado before dawn on Monday as it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo.

Fifteen people were rescued and the body of the yacht's chef was found shortly afterwards. Six passengers were reported missing.&nbsp;

A major search operation including specialist divers, subsequently identified the bodies of four of Lynch's friends on Wednesday.

Lynch's body was found on Thursday and that of his daughter, who had been preparing to go to Oxford University, on Friday.

<h2>Scrabbling for air&nbsp;</h2>

The bodies were found in two cabins on the side of the ship closest to the surface, and officials said they believed the trapped passengers had moved there in a bid to find pockets of air.

The ship sank by its stern, the back, and came to rest on its right side on the sea bed, some 50 metres down, Girolamo Bentivoglio Fiandra of the fire service said.

He told reporters the passengers inside "took refuge to seek safety in the cabins on the left side where somehow the last air bubbles formed".

"We found the first five bodies in the first cabin on the left side, and the last body in the third cabin on the left side," he said.

Bayesian's emergency flare had gone up at 4:38 am (0238 GMT) on Monday morning, and the coastguard immediately deployed -- but when they got there, it had already sunk.

<h2>Sudden, unexpected&nbsp;</h2>

Contrary to previous reports, Raffaele Macauda, from the Sicilian coastguard, said there had been no storm warning that night.

"It was a sudden and unexpected event," added Raffaele Cammarano, another state prosecutor.

The officials said the crew was free to leave Sicily during the investigation.

Information on whether the yacht's doors were open -- which might explain why it sank so fast -- would not be possible to confirm until the wreck was recovered, the officials said.

This could take weeks.

Lynch, once dubbed the British "Bill Gates", founded the software firm Autonomy in the 1990s. Its $11 billion sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011 saw him face fraud charges in the United States.

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A jury in San Francisco acquitted the 59-year-old and a co-defendant of all charges in June.

After Hannah's body was brought ashore on Friday, her family issued a statement describing their "unspeakable grief".

"The Lynch family is devastated, in shock, and is being comforted and supported by family and friends," it said.

US lawyer Chris Morvillo, a partner at top law firm Clifford Chance who worked on the US trial, also died along with his wife Neda.

The bodies of Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were also found.

The chef was named in various media reports as Canadian-Antiguan Recaldo Thomas.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday, they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank, killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down.

Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday, they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank, killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down. UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, four friends and the yacht's cook died when the British-flagged Bayesian sank in a storm before dawn on Monday. "The Public Prosecutor's Office of Termini Imerese has registered a file with the state against unknown persons, hypothesising the crimes of negligent shipwreck and multiple negligent manslaughter," state prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio told reporters on the Italian island. But he said he was only announcing the probe due to the huge international interest in the case, stressing: "We are only in the initial phase of the investigations. "At this stage, precisely because the investigation could develop in any way, we are absolutely not ruling anything out." Lynch, 59, had invited friends and family onto the boat to celebrate his recent acquittal in a massive US fraud case. Also read | Sicily yacht tragedy: Last missing person recovered, authorities exploring manslaughter charges But the 56-metre (185-foot) yacht was struck by something akin to a mini-tornado before dawn on Monday as it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo. Fifteen people were rescued and the body of the yacht's chef was found shortly afterwards. Six passengers were reported missing. A major search operation including specialist divers, subsequently identified the bodies of four of Lynch's friends on Wednesday. Lynch's body was found on Thursday and that of his daughter, who had been preparing to go to Oxford University, on Friday. Scrabbling for air The bodies were found in two cabins on the side of the ship closest to the surface, and officials said they believed the trapped passengers had moved there in a bid to find pockets of air. The ship sank by its stern, the back, and came to rest on its right side on the sea bed, some 50 metres down, Girolamo Bentivoglio Fiandra of the fire service said. He told reporters the passengers inside "took refuge to seek safety in the cabins on the left side where somehow the last air bubbles formed". "We found the first five bodies in the first cabin on the left side, and the last body in the third cabin on the left side," he said. Bayesian's emergency flare had gone up at 4:38 am (0238 GMT) on Monday morning, and the coastguard immediately deployed -- but when they got there, it had already sunk. Sudden, unexpected Contrary to previous reports, Raffaele Macauda, from the Sicilian coastguard, said there had been no storm warning that night. "It was a sudden and unexpected event," added Raffaele Cammarano, another state prosecutor. The officials said the crew was free to leave Sicily during the investigation. Information on whether the yacht's doors were open -- which might explain why it sank so fast -- would not be possible to confirm until the wreck was recovered, the officials said. This could take weeks. Lynch, once dubbed the British "Bill Gates", founded the software firm Autonomy in the 1990s. Its $11 billion sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011 saw him face fraud charges in the United States. Watch: Global warming behind Yacht disaster? × A jury in San Francisco acquitted the 59-year-old and a co-defendant of all charges in June. After Hannah's body was brought ashore on Friday, her family issued a statement describing their "unspeakable grief". "The Lynch family is devastated, in shock, and is being comforted and supported by family and friends," it said. US lawyer Chris Morvillo, a partner at top law firm Clifford Chance who worked on the US trial, also died along with his wife Neda. The bodies of Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were also found. The chef was named in various media reports as Canadian-Antiguan Recaldo Thomas. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Superyacht sinking: Sicily opens manslaughter probe as victims' last movements revealed

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A knife assault in the western German city of Solingen has killed three people and critically injured four others, according to authorities.

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Police in the German city of Solingen said on Saturday (Aug 23) that the man who carried out a knife attack at the "Festival of Diversity" had aimed specifically for slitting people's throats.

Police in the German city of Solingen said on Saturday (Aug 23) that the man who carried out a knife attack at the "Festival of Diversity" had aimed specifically for slitting people's throats. The stabbing attack killed three people and injured eight others. Of the total eight injured, five were reported to be in serious condition. The motive of the attack is still not known. "Both victims and witnesses are currently being questioned. The police are currently searching for the perpetrator with a large team," police said. The attack occurred at the Fronhof, a market square in Solingen where live bands were playing. Attacker yet to be caught The attacker is yet to be caught. In a post on X, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said, "Our security authorities are doing everything they can to catch the perpetrator and investigate the background of the attack." Also watch | Gravitas: NATO base in Germany raises security level due to 'potential threat' × Fatal stabbings and shootings are relatively uncommon in Germany. This attack came after the government recently said that it wanted to toughen rules on knives that can be carried in public by reducing the maximum length allowed. Festival cancelled The Festival of Diversity, which marked Solingen's 650th anniversary, began Friday and was supposed to run through Sunday. However, the festival was cancelled following the attack. Solingen has about 160,000 residents and is located near the bigger cities of Cologne and Duesseldorf. In a post on Facebook, Solingen's Mayor Tim Kurzbach said, "This evening, we in Solingen are all in shock. We all wanted to celebrate our city’s anniversary together and now have dead and wounded to lament.” (With inputs from agencies)

Knife attack in Germany's Solingen: Perpetrator aimed specifically for people's throats, say police

The Taiwan High Court sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers on charges of spying for China in exchange for financial gain.&nbsp;

The prison sentence of these officers ranges from 18 months to 13 years, making it one of Taiwan's largest espionage cases in past years.&nbsp;

According to the experts, this case reflects a shift in China's espionage tactics in Taiwan.&nbsp;

In a statement, the court said that the defendants were "willing to collect intelligence for China that caused the leak of important secrets" and that "they were seduced by money."

Chen Yuxin, who fled to China, was found to have contacted and recruited the defendants at key military sites to create a spy network for China.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-men-indicted-in-taiwan-for-leaking-technology-trade-secrets-to-chinese-company-751926">Also read:&nbsp;Two men indicted in Taiwan for leaking technology, trade secrets to Chinese company</a>

Timothy Heath, a senior international defense researcher with the RAND Corporation, told VOA in an email, "The impact could have been severe if Taiwan's authorities did not stop the espionage and defection of military assets like a helicopter in time.

"It is demoralizing to read of Taiwan soldiers voluntarily making videos that advertise their willingness to surrender to China," he said.

Watch |&nbsp;China prepares for military solution to Taiwan in 2027

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Moreover, these military officers were also accused of planning to fly a CH-47 Chinook military helicopter to a Chinese aircraft carrier in the Taiwan Strait and of shooting a video, showing that they would surrender to Beijing in the event of war, Taiwan-based Central News Agency reported.&nbsp;

Reportedly, China has used virtual currency to pay these defendants, as reported by Bloomberg.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, Taiwan's cabinet announced to increase defence spending by 7.7 per cent to USD 20.25 billion in 2025.&nbsp;

<h2>China-Taiwan dispute</h2>

China has claimed democratic Taiwan as its territory and has increased its military presence and political pressure in the Taiwan region. Since then, Taiwan has tracked several Chinese military aircraft across its region regularly.&nbsp;

<h2>Other incidents of spying</h2>

Last month, a Taiwanese sergeant, who worked at a navy training centre was indicted for allegedly taking photographs and leaking confidential defense information to China.&nbsp;

In June, the court upheld the sentences given to two retired Taiwanese Air Force officers for helping or attempting to help China in its move to recruit intelligence assets in Taiwan.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Taiwan High Court sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers on charges of spying for China in exchange for financial gain. The prison sentence of these officers ranges from 18 months to 13 years, making it one of Taiwan's largest espionage cases in past years.

The Taiwan High Court sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers on charges of spying for China in exchange for financial gain. The prison sentence of these officers ranges from 18 months to 13 years, making it one of Taiwan's largest espionage cases in past years. According to the experts, this case reflects a shift in China's espionage tactics in Taiwan. In a statement, the court said that the defendants were "willing to collect intelligence for China that caused the leak of important secrets" and that "they were seduced by money." Chen Yuxin, who fled to China, was found to have contacted and recruited the defendants at key military sites to create a spy network for China. Also read: Two men indicted in Taiwan for leaking technology, trade secrets to Chinese company Timothy Heath, a senior international defense researcher with the RAND Corporation, told VOA in an email, "The impact could have been severe if Taiwan's authorities did not stop the espionage and defection of military assets like a helicopter in time. "It is demoralizing to read of Taiwan soldiers voluntarily making videos that advertise their willingness to surrender to China," he said. Watch | China prepares for military solution to Taiwan in 2027 × Moreover, these military officers were also accused of planning to fly a CH-47 Chinook military helicopter to a Chinese aircraft carrier in the Taiwan Strait and of shooting a video, showing that they would surrender to Beijing in the event of war, Taiwan-based Central News Agency reported. Reportedly, China has used virtual currency to pay these defendants, as reported by Bloomberg. Earlier this week, Taiwan's cabinet announced to increase defence spending by 7.7 per cent to USD 20.25 billion in 2025. China-Taiwan dispute China has claimed democratic Taiwan as its territory and has increased its military presence and political pressure in the Taiwan region. Since then, Taiwan has tracked several Chinese military aircraft across its region regularly. Other incidents of spying Last month, a Taiwanese sergeant, who worked at a navy training centre was indicted for allegedly taking photographs and leaking confidential defense information to China. In June, the court upheld the sentences given to two retired Taiwanese Air Force officers for helping or attempting to help China in its move to recruit intelligence assets in Taiwan. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan issues up to 13 years of prison sentences to 8 military officers for spying for China

In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine.

The US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State, on Friday, targeted these entities, both in Russia and outside its borders, including in Asia, Europe and West Asia.&nbsp;

The sanctions list includes 34 Russians, including the son of Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, Pavel Belousov, according to Russian state agency TASS.&nbsp;

Along with Russian entities, the sanctions are also imposed on citizens of Turkey, Italy, Belarus, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-important-us-keeps-backing-ukraine-nato-chief-742176">Also read:&nbsp;'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief</a>

The Biden administration also imposed sanctions on Palau and Panama-flagged tankers intended for the transportation of liquefied natural gas: Asya Energy, Everest Energy, North Air, North Mountain, North Sky, North Way, and Pioneer.

The US treasury added that they are targetting Russian financial technology companies, providing necessary software and IT solutions for Russia's financial sector.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine

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Moreover, the US administration also added 123 firms to the US export control list, including 42 Chinese firms and 63 Russian firms, as per a notice published in the Federal Register.&nbsp;

The US has been warning China from supply machinery and technology to Russia and supporting Moscow's military-industrial base.&nbsp;

<h2>China's response to US sanctions&nbsp;</h2>

China said that it has not provided weapons or machinery to Russia in its war against Ukraine, further explaining, that it was normal trade between Beijing and Moscow.&nbsp;

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, said, "Russia has turned its economy into a tool in service of the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex. Treasury’s actions today continue to implement the commitments made by President Biden and his G7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial base supply chains and payment channels."&nbsp;

Adeyemo added, "The companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide need to ensure they are not supporting Russia's military-industrial supply chains.”

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine.

In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine. The US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State, on Friday, targeted these entities, both in Russia and outside its borders, including in Asia, Europe and West Asia. The sanctions list includes 34 Russians, including the son of Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, Pavel Belousov, according to Russian state agency TASS. Along with Russian entities, the sanctions are also imposed on citizens of Turkey, Italy, Belarus, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Also read: 'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief The Biden administration also imposed sanctions on Palau and Panama-flagged tankers intended for the transportation of liquefied natural gas: Asya Energy, Everest Energy, North Air, North Mountain, North Sky, North Way, and Pioneer. The US treasury added that they are targetting Russian financial technology companies, providing necessary software and IT solutions for Russia's financial sector. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine × Moreover, the US administration also added 123 firms to the US export control list, including 42 Chinese firms and 63 Russian firms, as per a notice published in the Federal Register. The US has been warning China from supply machinery and technology to Russia and supporting Moscow's military-industrial base. China's response to US sanctions China said that it has not provided weapons or machinery to Russia in its war against Ukraine, further explaining, that it was normal trade between Beijing and Moscow. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, said, "Russia has turned its economy into a tool in service of the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex. Treasury’s actions today continue to implement the commitments made by President Biden and his G7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial base supply chains and payment channels." Adeyemo added, "The companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide need to ensure they are not supporting Russia's military-industrial supply chains.” (With inputs from agencies)

US imposes new sanctions on 400 entities for aiding Russian invasion of Ukraine

PM Modi's Ukraine visit: Zelensky addresses his condemnation of 'Modi-Putin' hug

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Russia wanted to "destroy" Ukraine but that war has "returned to its home", in an Ukrainian Independence Day video address he said was recorded from where Kyiv launched its surprise incursion into Russia.&nbsp;

Kyiv celebrates independence from the Soviet Union as the long war with Russia has reached a dramatic moment, with Ukrainian forces mounting an incursion in Russia's Kursk region and Moscow eyeing more east Ukrainian towns.&nbsp;

Zelensky published a video from a deserted, forested area in the Sumy region, which he visited earlier this week, saying it was a "few kilometres" from where Ukrainian forces shocked the world on August 6 by crossing into Russia.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-are-bhishm-cubes-gifted-by-pm-modi-to-ukraine-during-historic-kyiv-visit-752809">What are BHISHM cubes, gifted by PM Modi to Ukraine during historic Kyiv visit?</a>

The war-time leader said Kyiv "surprises once again" and vowed that Russia "will know what retribution is".

By launching its 2022 invasion, he said "Russia was seeking one thing: to destroy us. Instead, today we celebrate the 33rd Independence Day of Ukraine. And what the enemy brought to our land has now returned to its home.&nbsp;

"Anyone who wants to sow evil on our land will reap its fruit on their territory," he added. "This is not a prediction, not gloating, not blind revenge. It is justice." &nbsp;

Zelensky called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "sick old man from Red Square who constantly threatens everyone with the red button." &nbsp;

Ukraine's Kursk incursion has rattled Moscow, but not slowed Russia's advance in eastern Ukraine.

Zelensky signs law banning Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday signed a law banning the Moscow-linked Orthodox Church in Ukraine with the decision published on Ukraine's parliament website.&nbsp;

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Zelensky approved the bill, slammed by Russia, on Kyiv's independence day from the Soviet Union and two and a half years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Russia wanted to "destroy" Ukraine but that war has "returned to its home", in an Ukrainian Independence Day video address he said was recorded from where Kyiv launched its surprise incursion into Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Russia wanted to "destroy" Ukraine but that war has "returned to its home", in an Ukrainian Independence Day video address he said was recorded from where Kyiv launched its surprise incursion into Russia. Kyiv celebrates independence from the Soviet Union as the long war with Russia has reached a dramatic moment, with Ukrainian forces mounting an incursion in Russia's Kursk region and Moscow eyeing more east Ukrainian towns. Zelensky published a video from a deserted, forested area in the Sumy region, which he visited earlier this week, saying it was a "few kilometres" from where Ukrainian forces shocked the world on August 6 by crossing into Russia. Also read: What are BHISHM cubes, gifted by PM Modi to Ukraine during historic Kyiv visit? The war-time leader said Kyiv "surprises once again" and vowed that Russia "will know what retribution is". By launching its 2022 invasion, he said "Russia was seeking one thing: to destroy us. Instead, today we celebrate the 33rd Independence Day of Ukraine. And what the enemy brought to our land has now returned to its home. "Anyone who wants to sow evil on our land will reap its fruit on their territory," he added. "This is not a prediction, not gloating, not blind revenge. It is justice." Zelensky called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "sick old man from Red Square who constantly threatens everyone with the red button." Ukraine's Kursk incursion has rattled Moscow, but not slowed Russia's advance in eastern Ukraine. Zelensky signs law banning Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday signed a law banning the Moscow-linked Orthodox Church in Ukraine with the decision published on Ukraine's parliament website. Also read: Indian PM Narendra Modi visits war-torn Ukraine, meets Zelensky Zelensky approved the bill, slammed by Russia, on Kyiv's independence day from the Soviet Union and two and a half years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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