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Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a massive earthquake on New Year's Day 2024. The 7.5 magnitude quake shook the region and killed more than 280 people, damaging more than 83,000 homes. A surprising new discovery has been made about this event.&nbsp;

Geologists have found that the earthquake started almost simultaneously at two different points on the faultline. This led the seismic rupture to encircle and break through the barrier, a resistant area on the fault. Intense pressure was applied from both sides of the barrier due to this rare "dual-initiation" mechanism, following which a powerful burst of energy was released. The Noto Peninsula shook intensely because of this reason.

Several intense seismic swarms were recorded before the bigger earthquake. They are known to trigger catastrophic tremors and so the scientists analysed the geospatial data and recordings of seismic waves within the Earth during this swarm.&nbsp;

An international team of researchers from the United States, France, China and Japan tried to understand the connection between the swarm of smaller tremors and the larger earthquake and identified a previously unknown barrier in the region of the swarm.

<h2>The study on 2024 Noto earthquake</h2>

Led by Lingsen Meng, a UCLA associate professor of earth, planetary and space sciences, UCLA graduate student Liuwei Xu and UC Santa Barbara geophysics professor Chen Ji, the team found that the earthquake began almost simultaneously in two separate locations on the fault.

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"The earthquake started in two places and circled together," Meng said.

"The first one started waves that travelled fast and triggered a different epicentre. Then both parts propagated outward together and met in the middle, where the barrier was, and broke it."

Scientists are surprised to witness the dual initiation process happen in reality since it has mostly only been seen in simulations. Two epicentres mean that the quake poses a higher risk for stronger shaking and more damage.

"We were able to observe it because Japan has very good seismic monitoring stations and we also used GPS and satellite radar data. We grabbed all the data we could find! It's only through all of this data together that we got really good resolution on this fault and could get into these fine details," Meng said.

The team also thinks that several quakes lack such data, so it is possible that such earthquakes are much more common.&nbsp;

The study has been&nbsp;published&nbsp;in the journal&nbsp;Science.

Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a massive earthquake on New Year's Day 2024. The 7.5 magnitude quake shook the region and killed more than 280 people, damaging more than 83,000 homes.

Japan's Noto Peninsula was hit by a massive earthquake on New Year's Day 2024. The 7.5 magnitude quake shook the region and killed more than 280 people, damaging more than 83,000 homes. A surprising new discovery has been made about this event. Geologists have found that the earthquake started almost simultaneously at two different points on the faultline. This led the seismic rupture to encircle and break through the barrier, a resistant area on the fault. Intense pressure was applied from both sides of the barrier due to this rare "dual-initiation" mechanism, following which a powerful burst of energy was released. The Noto Peninsula shook intensely because of this reason. Several intense seismic swarms were recorded before the bigger earthquake. They are known to trigger catastrophic tremors and so the scientists analysed the geospatial data and recordings of seismic waves within the Earth during this swarm. An international team of researchers from the United States, France, China and Japan tried to understand the connection between the swarm of smaller tremors and the larger earthquake and identified a previously unknown barrier in the region of the swarm. The study on 2024 Noto earthquake Led by Lingsen Meng, a UCLA associate professor of earth, planetary and space sciences, UCLA graduate student Liuwei Xu and UC Santa Barbara geophysics professor Chen Ji, the team found that the earthquake began almost simultaneously in two separate locations on the fault. Also Read: 'Doomsday fish' appears in California. Two days later, earthquake hits LA "The earthquake started in two places and circled together," Meng said. "The first one started waves that travelled fast and triggered a different epicentre. Then both parts propagated outward together and met in the middle, where the barrier was, and broke it." Scientists are surprised to witness the dual initiation process happen in reality since it has mostly only been seen in simulations. Two epicentres mean that the quake poses a higher risk for stronger shaking and more damage. "We were able to observe it because Japan has very good seismic monitoring stations and we also used GPS and satellite radar data. We grabbed all the data we could find! It's only through all of this data together that we got really good resolution on this fault and could get into these fine details," Meng said. The team also thinks that several quakes lack such data, so it is possible that such earthquakes are much more common. The study has been published in the journal Science.

New Year's Day earthquake that hit Noto in Japan had TWO epicentres

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An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo Thursday (Aug 22) to participate in discussions about a potential ceasefire deal amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel's security cabinet is set to meet in Tel Aviv.

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Vice President of the United States&nbsp;Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most pivotal speech of her career on Thursday (Aug 22) as she officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election at the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC).&nbsp;

The&nbsp;DNC follows President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race last month, a decision reportedly&nbsp;influenced by his&nbsp;party. Harris’&nbsp;speech is scheduled for 10:45 pm&nbsp;ET.

<h2>What will Harris focus on in her speech?</h2>

A campaign official told the Associated Press&nbsp;that Harris has three primary goals for her address. She will discuss her journey from a middle-class upbringing to a career in law, contrasting her “optimistic” outlook with the “dark” narrative of her rival and&nbsp;former US President Donald Trump. Additionally, she aims to inspire a sense of national pride.

In her upcoming speech, Harris, 59, will also reportedly reflect on her upbringing as the daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother. She will outline her plans to address rising living costs and promote personal freedoms, including abortion rights,&nbsp;campaign officials told Reuters. They also mentioned that she would strongly criticise Trump.

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Cedric Richmond, Harris’&nbsp;campaign co-chair and long-time adviser, told Reuters, "There is a guy who wants to divide us, and she will make the case that we simply cannot let that happen, that this is America and everybody can rise together."

<h2>How has Harris engaged with the convention so far?</h2>

Earlier this&nbsp;week, Harris made brief appearances at the ongoing convention. On Monday (Aug 19), she expressed gratitude to Biden and acknowledged his achievements as president.&nbsp;

"This November we will come together and declare with one voice as one people: We are moving forward," Harris said on Monday.

On Tuesday, she spoke at a rally in Milwaukee, which was broadcast live to the convention hall, following the official confirmation of her nomination through a state-by-state vote.

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Harris’&nbsp;dynamic speeches have sparked increased enthusiasm among voters. If she wins the November 5 elections, she will make history as the country's first Black and South Asian woman to be elected president.

<h2>How is Harris faring in the polls?</h2>

The incumbent VP has achieved a fundraising milestone, raising $500 million in just one month. She has also&nbsp;either closed the gap or overtaken Trump in several battleground state polls.

Nationally, she leads Trump 46.6 per cent&nbsp;to 43.8 per cent, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll compilation.

(With inputs from agencies)

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most pivotal speech of her career on Thursday (Aug 22) as she officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election at the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris is set to deliver the most pivotal speech of her career on Thursday (Aug 22) as she officially accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election at the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC follows President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race last month, a decision reportedly influenced by his party. Harris’ speech is scheduled for 10:45 pm ET. What will Harris focus on in her speech? A campaign official told the Associated Press that Harris has three primary goals for her address. She will discuss her journey from a middle-class upbringing to a career in law, contrasting her “optimistic” outlook with the “dark” narrative of her rival and former US President Donald Trump. Additionally, she aims to inspire a sense of national pride. In her upcoming speech, Harris, 59, will also reportedly reflect on her upbringing as the daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother. She will outline her plans to address rising living costs and promote personal freedoms, including abortion rights, campaign officials told Reuters. They also mentioned that she would strongly criticise Trump. Also read: Cast From The Past: When Barack Obama's 2004 DNC speech propelled him to White House in 2008 Cedric Richmond, Harris’ campaign co-chair and long-time adviser, told Reuters, "There is a guy who wants to divide us, and she will make the case that we simply cannot let that happen, that this is America and everybody can rise together." How has Harris engaged with the convention so far? Earlier this week, Harris made brief appearances at the ongoing convention. On Monday (Aug 19), she expressed gratitude to Biden and acknowledged his achievements as president. "This November we will come together and declare with one voice as one people: We are moving forward," Harris said on Monday. On Tuesday, she spoke at a rally in Milwaukee, which was broadcast live to the convention hall, following the official confirmation of her nomination through a state-by-state vote. Also read: Now, the US is probing Americans who contribute to Russian TV programmes; FBI raided two of them Harris’ dynamic speeches have sparked increased enthusiasm among voters. If she wins the November 5 elections, she will make history as the country's first Black and South Asian woman to be elected president. How is Harris faring in the polls? The incumbent VP has achieved a fundraising milestone, raising $500 million in just one month. She has also either closed the gap or overtaken Trump in several battleground state polls. Nationally, she leads Trump 46.6 per cent to 43.8 per cent, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll compilation. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris’ DNC address: Will her speech hit the high notes of history?

A Romanian court on Thursday placed controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, under house arrest, a day after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors.

One of the world's best-known influencers known for misogynist and sometimes violent maxims, Tate, 37, has already been accused of having formed an organised criminal network in early 2021 in Romania and Britain, together with his brother Tristan, 36. They have denied the charges.

Prosecutors allege they and two women set up a criminal organisation and sexually exploited several victims. A trial date has not yet been set.

In a fresh case, US-born Briton Andrew Tate was placed under house arrest for 30 days, while his brother Tristan was placed under judicial control for 60 days, which requires him to appear before authorities regularly, the Bucharest court said in a statement.

Andrew Tate dismissed the case as a "set up".

"I'm not a human trafficker clearly... This is done on purpose and it is designed to come up with the most heinous possible crimes to slander our name," he told reporters outside the court, flanked by his brother.

Prosecutors had applied for the two men to be detained after police took them to the office for organised crime (DIICOT) on Wednesday to be questioned.

Earlier Wednesday, their residence was raided as "part of a search related to a new investigation", according to their spokeswoman.

DIICOT said four search warrants were executed in and around Bucharest in connection with "the crimes of forming an organised criminal group, trafficking in minors", "sexual relations with a minor" and "money laundering".

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The Tate brothers were detained in 2022 in Bucharest and spent three months in detention before being released under judicial supervision to await trial.

The brothers also face rape and assault allegations in separate cases in Britain, where they have also been accused of tax evasion.

In 2016, Tate appeared on the "Big Brother" reality television show in Britain but was removed after a video emerged showing him attacking a woman.

He then turned to social media platforms to promote his divisive views.

Giving tips on how to be successful, along with sharing controversial views, his videos have made him one of the world's best-known influencers.

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.

A Romanian court on Thursday placed controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, under house arrest, a day after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors.

A Romanian court on Thursday placed controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, under house arrest, a day after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors. One of the world's best-known influencers known for misogynist and sometimes violent maxims, Tate, 37, has already been accused of having formed an organised criminal network in early 2021 in Romania and Britain, together with his brother Tristan, 36. They have denied the charges. Prosecutors allege they and two women set up a criminal organisation and sexually exploited several victims. A trial date has not yet been set. In a fresh case, US-born Briton Andrew Tate was placed under house arrest for 30 days, while his brother Tristan was placed under judicial control for 60 days, which requires him to appear before authorities regularly, the Bucharest court said in a statement. Andrew Tate dismissed the case as a "set up". "I'm not a human trafficker clearly... This is done on purpose and it is designed to come up with the most heinous possible crimes to slander our name," he told reporters outside the court, flanked by his brother. Prosecutors had applied for the two men to be detained after police took them to the office for organised crime (DIICOT) on Wednesday to be questioned. Earlier Wednesday, their residence was raided as "part of a search related to a new investigation", according to their spokeswoman. DIICOT said four search warrants were executed in and around Bucharest in connection with "the crimes of forming an organised criminal group, trafficking in minors", "sexual relations with a minor" and "money laundering". Also read: Lionsgate apologises for false quotes in Coppola's Megalopolis trailer The Tate brothers were detained in 2022 in Bucharest and spent three months in detention before being released under judicial supervision to await trial. The brothers also face rape and assault allegations in separate cases in Britain, where they have also been accused of tax evasion. In 2016, Tate appeared on the "Big Brother" reality television show in Britain but was removed after a video emerged showing him attacking a woman. He then turned to social media platforms to promote his divisive views. Giving tips on how to be successful, along with sharing controversial views, his videos have made him one of the world's best-known influencers. 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.

House arrest for Andrew Tate: Influencer faces new setback in Romanian court

As the massive floods in Bangladesh affected nearly 1.8 million people and resulted in five deaths, rumors began circulating, falsely blaming India’s opening of the Dumbur Dam on the Gumti River in Tripura for the deluge.&nbsp;

In other news,&nbsp;NATO base near Germany's Geilenkirchen said that the security level was raised based&nbsp;on intelligence information indicating a potential threat.

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On Thursday (Aug 22), India firmly dismissed these allegations from Bangladesh, backing its stance with hardcore evidence.

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The NATO (National Atlantic Treaty Organization) airbase near Germany's&nbsp;Geilenkirchen raised its security level due to a potential threat late Thursday (Aug 22).&nbsp;

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Kamala Harris accepted the&nbsp;Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination on the fourth and final day of the DNC&nbsp;on Thursday (Aug 23).

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As the massive floods in Bangladesh affected nearly 1.8 million people and resulted in five deaths, rumors began circulating, falsely blaming India’s opening of the Dumbur Dam on the Gumti River in Tripura for the deluge.

As the massive floods in Bangladesh affected nearly 1.8 million people and resulted in five deaths, rumors began circulating, falsely blaming India’s opening of the Dumbur Dam on the Gumti River in Tripura for the deluge. In other news, NATO base near Germany's Geilenkirchen said that the security level was raised based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat. Click on the links to read more... Bangladeshis blame India for massive flooding; New Delhi responds On Thursday (Aug 22), India firmly dismissed these allegations from Bangladesh, backing its stance with hardcore evidence. NATO base in Germany raises security level over 'potential threat' The NATO (National Atlantic Treaty Organization) airbase near Germany's Geilenkirchen raised its security level due to a potential threat late Thursday (Aug 22). At DNC, Harris accepts Democratic Party's prez nomination, slams Trump Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination on the fourth and final day of the DNC on Thursday (Aug 23). PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Polish leaders on Thursday (Aug 22) during a rare visit, just one day before his anticipated trip to Ukraine – a historic first for both nations. US Elections 2024: Donald Trump abruptly ends Interview due to security threat ×

Morning news brief: Bangladesh blame India for floods; NATO airbase raises security over threat; & more

Video footage shows that a German minister was asked to have her bag checked and leave it there at the security check before the entrance to the Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif house. The German minister refused to do this and resisted.

Pakistan PM's security staff tells German minister to hand over her bag

Despite decreased Amazon deforestation under the watch of President Lula da Silva, Brazilian forests have seen a drastic rise in wildfires since the start of the year. The situation was exacerbated after drought-like conditions emerged in the rainforests. Over the past eight months, there have been more than 59,000 incidents of wildfires, the highest since 2008. This has led to the deployment of almost 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon, the government said Wednesday (Aug 21).

The Brazilian city of Porto Velho has been one of the most affected areas, where 540,000 residents are forced to breathe smoke, triggering medical concerns.

Meanwhile, the country’s Environment Minister Marina Silva has blamed human-made climate change for the worsened situation.

“We have seen a worsening of climate change. We had a period of El Niño, changes in the temperature of different regions, warming of the oceans, a series of issues that are aggravating the problems,” Silva&nbsp;said.

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The environment&nbsp;minister’s claims are not unfounded. According to a study by international scientists, there have already been devastating fires in another of Brazil’s great biomes, the Pantanal wetlands, which were made at least four times more likely and 40 per cent&nbsp;more intense by human-caused climate disruption.

The wild blaze has affected ten Brazilian states in total. The governors of Pará, Amapá, Roraima, Rondônia and Acre have been asked to decree a ban on the use of fire, which is often set by farmers to clear land.

Amazon basin is facing the worst decade in two years. The National Water and Sanitation Agency had earlier declared that the Madeira and Purus rivers were facing increased water scarcity. The&nbsp;region has also&nbsp;witnessed low rainfall since last year.

A recent study warned that a third of the Amazon rainforest was struggling to recover from drought.

(With inputs from agencies)

Despite decreased Amazon deforestation under the watch of President Lula da Silva, Brazilian forests have seen a drastic rise in wildfires since the start of the year.

Despite decreased Amazon deforestation under the watch of President Lula da Silva, Brazilian forests have seen a drastic rise in wildfires since the start of the year. The situation was exacerbated after drought-like conditions emerged in the rainforests. Over the past eight months, there have been more than 59,000 incidents of wildfires, the highest since 2008. This has led to the deployment of almost 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon, the government said Wednesday (Aug 21). The Brazilian city of Porto Velho has been one of the most affected areas, where 540,000 residents are forced to breathe smoke, triggering medical concerns. Meanwhile, the country’s Environment Minister Marina Silva has blamed human-made climate change for the worsened situation. “We have seen a worsening of climate change. We had a period of El Niño, changes in the temperature of different regions, warming of the oceans, a series of issues that are aggravating the problems,” Silva said. Also read: Elon Musk's X to end operations in Brazil 'effective immediately' following spat with judge The environment minister’s claims are not unfounded. According to a study by international scientists, there have already been devastating fires in another of Brazil’s great biomes, the Pantanal wetlands, which were made at least four times more likely and 40 per cent more intense by human-caused climate disruption. The wild blaze has affected ten Brazilian states in total. The governors of Pará, Amapá, Roraima, Rondônia and Acre have been asked to decree a ban on the use of fire, which is often set by farmers to clear land. Amazon basin is facing the worst decade in two years. The National Water and Sanitation Agency had earlier declared that the Madeira and Purus rivers were facing increased water scarcity. The region has also witnessed low rainfall since last year. A recent study warned that a third of the Amazon rainforest was struggling to recover from drought. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazil deploys 1,500 firefighters to tackle Amazon wildfires amidst severe drought

The Israeli military said it had bombed Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, and Hezbollah said it had carried out a drone attack on military posts in a kibbutz in northern Israel in retaliation.

Israel vs Hezbollah: Israel says it bombed Hezbollah arms depots in Lebanon

Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.

In its ruling read by presiding judge Caryslia Rodriguez, the court said it had "indisputably certified election materials and validates the results of the July 28, 2024 presidential election issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE)," naming Maduro as the winner.

Maduro himself had asked the court earlier this month to weigh in on the election, in which he claims to have defeated opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia with 52 per cent of ballots cast, according to the CNE.&nbsp;

The CNE did not provide a precinct-level breakdown of its results, saying it had been the victim of a cyberattack. Observers however say they believe the supposed hack is an excuse to not provide vote results.

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The opposition says its own tally of polling-station-level results showed Gonzalez Urrutia, 74, had won more than two-thirds of votes.

"To the court's judges: no decision will replace the will of the people. The country and the world know about your bias and, as a result, your inability to resolve this conflict," Gonzalez Urrutia said earlier Thursday in a social media post.

"Your ruling will only make the crisis worse."

Rodriguez said earlier this month that the court's ruling would be "final."

Official sources have reported 25 people have been killed, 192 injured and 2,400 arrested in election-related protests.

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Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.

Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud. In its ruling read by presiding judge Caryslia Rodriguez, the court said it had "indisputably certified election materials and validates the results of the July 28, 2024 presidential election issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE)," naming Maduro as the winner. Maduro himself had asked the court earlier this month to weigh in on the election, in which he claims to have defeated opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia with 52 per cent of ballots cast, according to the CNE. The CNE did not provide a precinct-level breakdown of its results, saying it had been the victim of a cyberattack. Observers however say they believe the supposed hack is an excuse to not provide vote results. Also read: Hopes shattered, Venezuelan migrants abandon plans to return The opposition says its own tally of polling-station-level results showed Gonzalez Urrutia, 74, had won more than two-thirds of votes. "To the court's judges: no decision will replace the will of the people. The country and the world know about your bias and, as a result, your inability to resolve this conflict," Gonzalez Urrutia said earlier Thursday in a social media post. "Your ruling will only make the crisis worse." Rodriguez said earlier this month that the court's ruling would be "final." Official sources have reported 25 people have been killed, 192 injured and 2,400 arrested in election-related protests. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Venezuela top court rules out election fraud, declares Maduro winner

Members of Indian Diaspora speak to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal. The diaspora expressed optimism on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine.

PM Modi's Ukraine Visit: Indian diasporas in Ukraine speaks on PM Modi's diplomatic mission

Independent US&nbsp;presidential candidate&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;F&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;Jr&nbsp;on Thursday (August 22) filed paperwork to withdraw from presidential ballots in the state of Arizona, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said.

The withdrawal comes as&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;is set to address the nation on Friday in Arizona.

A super PAC supporting&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;told Reuters on Wednesday (August 21) that&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;wants a deal with Donald Trump in which he endorses the Republican rival in exchange for a job in a potential Trump administration.

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Trump told CNN this week he would "certainly be open" to&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;playing a role in his administration if the independent candidate drops out of the race and endorses him.

Kennedy, his vice presidential running mate Nicole Shanahan, and 11 of his presidential electors issued a voluntary withdrawal, Arizona's Fontes said in a post on X.

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The&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

Kennedy, 70, the son of late Democratic politician and US&nbsp;Attorney General&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;F.&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;and nephew of the late President John F.&nbsp;Kennedy, started his presidential campaign as a Democrat, challenging President Joe Biden for the nomination.

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Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr on Thursday (August 22) filed paperwork to withdraw from presidential ballots in the state of Arizona, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said.

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr on Thursday (August 22) filed paperwork to withdraw from presidential ballots in the state of Arizona, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said. The withdrawal comes as Kennedy is set to address the nation on Friday in Arizona. A super PAC supporting Kennedy told Reuters on Wednesday (August 21) that Kennedy wants a deal with Donald Trump in which he endorses the Republican rival in exchange for a job in a potential Trump administration. Also read: ‘Resulted in heavy loss,’ India Day parade in US faces hate over Ram Mandir tableau Trump told CNN this week he would "certainly be open" to Kennedy playing a role in his administration if the independent candidate drops out of the race and endorses him. Kennedy, his vice presidential running mate Nicole Shanahan, and 11 of his presidential electors issued a voluntary withdrawal, Arizona's Fontes said in a post on X. Also read: India, US have power to bring peace, stability to the world: Rajnath Singh The Kennedy campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Kennedy, 70, the son of late Democratic politician and US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, started his presidential campaign as a Democrat, challenging President Joe Biden for the nomination. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Robert F Kennedy Jr withdraws US presidential bid in Arizona

A Canadian firm has just discovered a 2,492-carat raw diamond in a Botswana mine, which many believe could be the second-largest gem quality to ever have been unearthed. Lucara Diamond Corp, the mining company, said it discovered the “exceptional” stone from the Karowe diamond mine. Watch in for more details!

World's second largest diamond found in Karowe mine

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (Aug 23) accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination. On the fourth and final day of the DNC, Harris was greeted by an ovation that spanned nearly 3 minutes before she was able to begin her speech.

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (Aug 23) accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination. On the fourth and final day of the DNC, Harris was greeted by an ovation that spanned nearly 3 minutes before she was able to begin her speech. “OK, let’s get to business,” Harris began her speech after thunderous cheers drowned out her attempts to get started. “And happy anniversary, Dougie,” she said, marking their 10th wedding anniversary. Harris drew a direct line between her current values and politics with her upbringing in a civil rights-oriented household. Harris noted that her parents met amid the civil rights movement and raised her with values of social justice. Harris promises to be 'president for all Americans' During her speech, Harris promised to be a president for all Americans. “I promise to be a president for all Americans, to hold sacred America’s constitutional principles, fundamental principles, from the rule of law and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said as she was met with a thunderous applause. Also Read | Donald Trump's latest gaffe: Calls Kamala Harris 'the president' at Michigan rally She pledged to put the US above the Democratic Party and herself. She also committed to a peaceful transfer of power. Harris on the US economy, Ukraine war and Gaza war The current vice president promised an opportunity economy in the US, saying everyone has the chance to compete and a chance to succeed. She also promised a middle-class tax cut. “As President, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies,” Harris said. Talking about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, she said that she would always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself,” while pushing for the release of the hostages and the implementation of a cease-fire deal. “At the same time, what has happened in Gaza in the last 10 months is devastating, so many innocent lives lost,” she added. Harris hits out at Trump During her speech, Harris severely criticised her presidential election rival Donald Trump on a range of issues. She highlighted the risk to reproductive rights. “And let’s be clear about how we got here: Donald Trump handpicked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive rights. One must ask why exactly is it that they don’t trust women. Well, we trust women," she added. Also watch | Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax to 28% × Harris also issued warnings about how Trump’s prior willingness to violate the law indicates a willingness for a reckless second term if he’s elected to the White House again. “Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States, not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security but to serve the only client that he has ever had: himself,” Harris warned.

At DNC, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic Party's presidential nomination, lashes out at Trump

A humpback whale that became entangled in a rope in Sydney Harbour has been rescued following a lengthy rescue operation.

Sydney: Humpback whale freed after long rescue mission in harbour

In a major fallout of the July 13&nbsp;assassination attempt&nbsp;on former United States President Donald Trump, the US Secret Service has asked at least five agents to go on leave following an investigation. As per reports, the head of the Pittsburgh field office is one of the five agents who have been placed on leave. Additionally, three other officers based in the Pittsburgh office and one agent on Trump’s detail have been placed on leave.

It was not clear whether any of these actions can be considered disciplinary, given that it’s not uncommon for agents to be placed on leave during investigations and even for health relief.

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As per reports, the Secret Service's internal affairs division is still investigating how a 20-year-old shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was able to open fire at the ex-US president despite heavy security.

When Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi was asked to comment on the issue, he declined, citing personal matters. But he added that the Secret Service's "mission assurance review is progressing, and we are examining the processes, procedures and factors that led to this operational failure."

He added that the Secret Service "holds our personnel to the highest professional standards, and any identified and substantiated violations of policy will be investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility for potential disciplinary action."

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It must be noted that when Secret Service agents are placed on leave, they are still entitled to their salaries and have to report to the office. They&nbsp;are barred from performing their day-to-day roles but are assigned paperwork or other administrative duties.

The July 13 incident raised major questions over the efficiency of security agents, with some even going on a sexist tirade and disparaging female agents. Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service at the time, also faced tough questions from Congress members.

Cheatle was later replaced by Acting Director Ronald Rowe, who told senators he was "ashamed" of the assassination attempt and vowed to investigate the failures that allowed the gunman to open fire.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a major fallout of the July 13 assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump, the US Secret Service has asked at least five agents to go on leave following an investigation.

In a major fallout of the July 13 assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump, the US Secret Service has asked at least five agents to go on leave following an investigation. As per reports, the head of the Pittsburgh field office is one of the five agents who have been placed on leave. Additionally, three other officers based in the Pittsburgh office and one agent on Trump’s detail have been placed on leave. It was not clear whether any of these actions can be considered disciplinary, given that it’s not uncommon for agents to be placed on leave during investigations and even for health relief. Also read: Donald Trump slams `sleazebag` author, claims he was Queen Elizabeth`s `favourite president` As per reports, the Secret Service's internal affairs division is still investigating how a 20-year-old shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was able to open fire at the ex-US president despite heavy security. When Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi was asked to comment on the issue, he declined, citing personal matters. But he added that the Secret Service's "mission assurance review is progressing, and we are examining the processes, procedures and factors that led to this operational failure." He added that the Secret Service "holds our personnel to the highest professional standards, and any identified and substantiated violations of policy will be investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility for potential disciplinary action." Also read: Donald Trump is an unserious man: The key takeaways from Kamala Harris` DNC speech It must be noted that when Secret Service agents are placed on leave, they are still entitled to their salaries and have to report to the office. They are barred from performing their day-to-day roles but are assigned paperwork or other administrative duties. The July 13 incident raised major questions over the efficiency of security agents, with some even going on a sexist tirade and disparaging female agents. Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service at the time, also faced tough questions from Congress members. Cheatle was later replaced by Acting Director Ronald Rowe, who told senators he was "ashamed" of the assassination attempt and vowed to investigate the failures that allowed the gunman to open fire. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Five Secret Service agents placed on leave, investigation still on

Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border.

The Israeli military has been trading fire with Iran-backed&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;across Lebanon's southern border in parallel with the Gaza war, with hostilities ramping up recently amid fears that a full-scale regional war could erupt.

Israeli strikes on the southern Lebanese towns of Mays al-Jabal and Tayr Harfa on Friday killed four&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;fighters, according to the party's death notices and a security source.

Another fighter was killed in a separate strike outside Aitarun, according to the security source. It was not immediately clear if the combatant was a&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;member.

A separate Israeli strike on the village of Aita, approximately 14 km (nine miles) north of the border with Israel, killed a&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;fighter and a child, the security source told Reuters.&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;identified the fighter killed in Aita as Mohammad Najem.

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The Israeli military, in a statement posted online, said it had targeted Najem in Aita because he was a member of&nbsp;Hezbollah's rocket and missile unit. It said it had targeted two other&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;fighters across the south.

Its statement said "a number of projectiles fired from Lebanese territory" had crossed into northern Israel but that no injuries were reported.

Hezbollah's press office said the group had fired rockets and artillery fire onto various Israeli military positions throughout the day.

More than 600 people in Lebanon have been killed since the start of the clashes last October, including more than 400&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;combatants and over 130 civilians, according to a Reuters toll.

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Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border.

Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border. The Israeli military has been trading fire with Iran-backed Hezbollah across Lebanon's southern border in parallel with the Gaza war, with hostilities ramping up recently amid fears that a full-scale regional war could erupt. Israeli strikes on the southern Lebanese towns of Mays al-Jabal and Tayr Harfa on Friday killed four Hezbollah fighters, according to the party's death notices and a security source. Another fighter was killed in a separate strike outside Aitarun, according to the security source. It was not immediately clear if the combatant was a Hezbollah member. A separate Israeli strike on the village of Aita, approximately 14 km (nine miles) north of the border with Israel, killed a Hezbollah fighter and a child, the security source told Reuters. Hezbollah identified the fighter killed in Aita as Mohammad Najem. Also read: Parents of American hostage in Gaza call for ceasefire deal at DNC; 'stay strong. survive!' The Israeli military, in a statement posted online, said it had targeted Najem in Aita because he was a member of Hezbollah's rocket and missile unit. It said it had targeted two other Hezbollah fighters across the south. Its statement said "a number of projectiles fired from Lebanese territory" had crossed into northern Israel but that no injuries were reported. Hezbollah's press office said the group had fired rockets and artillery fire onto various Israeli military positions throughout the day. More than 600 people in Lebanon have been killed since the start of the clashes last October, including more than 400 Hezbollah combatants and over 130 civilians, according to a Reuters toll. 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.

Child among seven killed in Israeli strikes as Hezbollah responds with cross-border fire

The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House.&nbsp;

PM Modi reached Ukraine after a seven-hour train journey from Poland. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine. The White House&nbsp;said that it believes Modi's visit could contribute positively to the situation in Ukraine.

If Modi's Ukraine trip can work toward "getting us to an end to the conflict that comports with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky's vision for a just peace, well, then we think that would be helpful," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said during a press briefing.

In a joint statement released on Friday, the Indian PM and Ukrainian president&nbsp;highlighted their shared interest in advancing bilateral relations between the two nations. PM Modi emphasised his message of peace and urged both Russia and Ukraine to engage in talks to end the war as soon as possible.

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"The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis," the Indian PM said.

"I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace. If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend," he added.

"Our approach are always people centric- I want to assure to the whole world that we stand for territorial integrity. While I was in Moscow - I told very clear that this is not time for war, any resolution can bring through dialogue, discussion not on war field. Both sides need to sit together and should find way for peace," Modi said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House.

The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House. PM Modi reached Ukraine after a seven-hour train journey from Poland. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine. The White House said that it believes Modi's visit could contribute positively to the situation in Ukraine. If Modi's Ukraine trip can work toward "getting us to an end to the conflict that comports with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky's vision for a just peace, well, then we think that would be helpful," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said during a press briefing. In a joint statement released on Friday, the Indian PM and Ukrainian president highlighted their shared interest in advancing bilateral relations between the two nations. PM Modi emphasised his message of peace and urged both Russia and Ukraine to engage in talks to end the war as soon as possible. Also read: US national security advisor to visit China: Will it lead to Biden-Xi meet? "The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis," the Indian PM said. "I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace. If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend," he added. "Our approach are always people centric- I want to assure to the whole world that we stand for territorial integrity. While I was in Moscow - I told very clear that this is not time for war, any resolution can bring through dialogue, discussion not on war field. Both sides need to sit together and should find way for peace," Modi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Modi's historic Ukraine visit could aid 'Zelensky’s vision' for peace, says White House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Polish leaders on Thursday (Aug 22) during a rare visit, just one day before his anticipated trip to Ukraine – a historic first for both nations.

PM Modi’s tour comes weeks after he travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a symbolic first bilateral visit of the Indian prime minister’s new term.

Addressing the members of the Indian diaspora in Warsaw after his arrival on Tuesday (Aug 20), Modi said India is stressing upon&nbsp;“diplomacy and dialogue.”

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“India’s view is very clear – this is not the era of war,” Modi said, adding that the country was a “big advocate of permanent peace in this region.”

“This is the time to unite to deal with the challenges which pose the greatest threat to humanity,” he said.

Modi's planned meetings this week—with leaders from Poland, a key NATO member, on Thursday, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday—occur at a critical juncture in the war.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, Ukrainian forces initiated an exceptional offensive into Russian territory, nearly two and a half years after Moscow's invasion.

India has repetitively called for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but refrained from condemning Russia’s assault as it seeks to maintain relations with Moscow – a long-standing partner it sees as key to balancing a strained relationship with China.

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In Poland, Modi met with President Andrzej Duda and participated in discussions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The talks were expected to center on strengthening cooperation and addressing "regional and global issues of mutual interest," according to India’s Foreign Ministry. This marked the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the Eastern European country in 45 years.

Modi is expected to meet Zelensky and hold discussions on what India’s foreign ministry described as “the entire gamut of bilateral relations,” including economic ties, infrastructure and defense.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Polish leaders on Thursday (Aug 22) during a rare visit, just one day before his anticipated trip to Ukraine – a historic first for both nations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Polish leaders on Thursday (Aug 22) during a rare visit, just one day before his anticipated trip to Ukraine – a historic first for both nations. PM Modi’s tour comes weeks after he travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a symbolic first bilateral visit of the Indian prime minister’s new term. Addressing the members of the Indian diaspora in Warsaw after his arrival on Tuesday (Aug 20), Modi said India is stressing upon “diplomacy and dialogue.” Also read: 'Not an era of war': PM Modi repeats Ukraine peace pitch from Poland's Warsaw “India’s view is very clear – this is not the era of war,” Modi said, adding that the country was a “big advocate of permanent peace in this region.” “This is the time to unite to deal with the challenges which pose the greatest threat to humanity,” he said. Modi's planned meetings this week—with leaders from Poland, a key NATO member, on Thursday, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday—occur at a critical juncture in the war. Earlier this month, Ukrainian forces initiated an exceptional offensive into Russian territory, nearly two and a half years after Moscow's invasion. India has repetitively called for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but refrained from condemning Russia’s assault as it seeks to maintain relations with Moscow – a long-standing partner it sees as key to balancing a strained relationship with China. Also read | PM Modi again says ‘this is not an era of war’, urges for end to ‘bloodshed, human suffering’ In Poland, Modi met with President Andrzej Duda and participated in discussions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The talks were expected to center on strengthening cooperation and addressing "regional and global issues of mutual interest," according to India’s Foreign Ministry. This marked the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the Eastern European country in 45 years. Modi is expected to meet Zelensky and hold discussions on what India’s foreign ministry described as “the entire gamut of bilateral relations,” including economic ties, infrastructure and defense. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 23) presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita &amp; Maitri) Cubes during a one-day visit to the war-torn nation, hailed as historic by observers. The cubes are designed to help expedite treatment for injured and are expected to help Ukrainians as they battle out Russian forces.

<h2>What are BHISHM cubes?</h2>

The BHISHM stands for Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita &amp; Maitri, which roughly translates to India’s spirit of cooperation and friendship.

The BHISHM cubes are compact, portable and intended to provide first-line care in emergencies. These can prove to be critical assets in times of war-related situations and medical emergencies, especially in Ukraine which witnesses fatal attacks from Russia almost every day.

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The cubes are equipped with modern medical equipment, essential medicines and health materials. All supplies required to treat injuries such as trauma, bleeding, burns, and fractures are stocked in abundance, making them a preferred destination for wounded troopers on the front lines.

Thanks to these facilities, one BHISHM cube can accommodate 10-15 surgeries per day, helping doctors conduct right from minor operations to more complex surgeries. One such cube can handle more than 200 cases every day, especially in remote areas where medical facilities are not available readily.

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These cubes are designed to function even when the external power source is not available as they have the ability to generate power as well. In extreme cases, these cubes can also be used to generate limited oxygen for medical use.

To help Ukraine&nbsp;use these cubes effectively, India has deployed a team of experts to the war-torn nation. The team will impart necessary training to Ukrainian personnel, helping them save the lives of injured soldiers and medics.

India’s Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) in a statement said the move to provide Ukraine with four BHISHM cubes “underscores India’s continued commitment to provide humanitarian assistance.”

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 23) presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes during a one-day visit to the war-torn nation, hailed as historic by observers.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 23) presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes during a one-day visit to the war-torn nation, hailed as historic by observers. The cubes are designed to help expedite treatment for injured and are expected to help Ukrainians as they battle out Russian forces. What are BHISHM cubes? The BHISHM stands for Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri, which roughly translates to India’s spirit of cooperation and friendship. The BHISHM cubes are compact, portable and intended to provide first-line care in emergencies. These can prove to be critical assets in times of war-related situations and medical emergencies, especially in Ukraine which witnesses fatal attacks from Russia almost every day. Also read: Indian PM in Ukraine: PM Modi gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora × The cubes are equipped with modern medical equipment, essential medicines and health materials. All supplies required to treat injuries such as trauma, bleeding, burns, and fractures are stocked in abundance, making them a preferred destination for wounded troopers on the front lines. Thanks to these facilities, one BHISHM cube can accommodate 10-15 surgeries per day, helping doctors conduct right from minor operations to more complex surgeries. One such cube can handle more than 200 cases every day, especially in remote areas where medical facilities are not available readily. Also read: Indian PM Narendra Modi visits war-torn Ukraine, meets Zelensky These cubes are designed to function even when the external power source is not available as they have the ability to generate power as well. In extreme cases, these cubes can also be used to generate limited oxygen for medical use. To help Ukraine use these cubes effectively, India has deployed a team of experts to the war-torn nation. The team will impart necessary training to Ukrainian personnel, helping them save the lives of injured soldiers and medics. India’s Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) in a statement said the move to provide Ukraine with four BHISHM cubes “underscores India’s continued commitment to provide humanitarian assistance.” (With inputs from agencies)

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The NATO (National Atlantic Treaty Organization) airbase near Germany's Geilenkirchen raised its security level due to a potential threat late Thursday (Aug 22).

The NATO (National Atlantic Treaty Organization) airbase near Germany's Geilenkirchen raised its security level due to a potential threat late Thursday (Aug 22). In a post on X, the base said that the security level was raised based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat. "All non-mission essential staff have been sent home as a precautionary measure. The safety of our staff is our top priority. Operations continue as planned," the base added. Threat level raised to Charlie Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a spokesperson for the base in Geilenkirchen said that the threat level had been raised to Charlie, the second-highest of four states of alert. The Charlie alert is defined as "an incident (that) has occurred or intelligence has been received indicating that some form of terrorist action against NATO organisations or personnel is highly likely." It was the second time the base housing NATO's fleet of AWACS surveillance planes raised the security level after an incident last week when a military base in nearby Cologne was temporarily sealed off as authorities investigated possible sabotage of the water supply. The same day, the base in Geilenkirchen also reported an attempted trespassing incident. The German military later gave the all-clear, saying test results had shown that the tap water was not contaminated. Germany on high alert Germany, an important ally of Ukraine, has been on high alert for sabotage and attacks on military facilities in the country in the wake of Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In April this year, investigators arrested two German-Russian men on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning attacks in Germany -- including on US army facilities -- to undermine military support for Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

NATO base near Germany's Geilenkirchen raises security level over 'potential threat'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine.&nbsp;

"We were not neutral from day one, we have taken a side, and we stand firmly for peace," PM Modi said.

In a joint statement made to the press, Modi said that his visit to Kyiv carried a message of peace. He encouraged both Russia and Ukraine to sit down for talks as soon as possible.

"The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis," the Indian PM&nbsp;said.

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"I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace. If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend," he added.

"Our approach are always people centric- I want to assure to the whole world that we stand for territorial integrity. While I was in Moscow - I told very clear that this is not time for war, any resolution can bring through dialogue, discussion not on war field. Both sides need to sit together and should find way for peace,"&nbsp;PM Modi said.

"This visit is very friendly and important for all Ukrainians,"&nbsp;Zelensky&nbsp;told&nbsp;reporters.

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Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM)&nbsp;Dr S&nbsp;Jaishankar during a press briefing said, "PM Modi has invited Ukraine President Zelenskyy to visit India...We expect that as per his convenience President Zelenskyy will visit India."

"As you know, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv this morning and we've just concluded his official engagements. This is a landmark visit. It's the first time that an Indian PM has visited Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992," EAM said.

"PM arrived by a special train in the morning and he was received by the First Deputy Foreign Minister at the Kyiv railway station. He met the Indian community...His last engagement is going on right now, which is that he's meeting Ukrainian students who are studying Hindi," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine. "We were not neutral from day one, we have taken a side, and we stand firmly for peace," PM Modi said. In a joint statement made to the press, Modi said that his visit to Kyiv carried a message of peace. He encouraged both Russia and Ukraine to sit down for talks as soon as possible. "The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis," the Indian PM said. Also read: Indian PM Narendra Modi visits war-torn Ukraine, meets Zelensky "I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace. If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend," he added. "Our approach are always people centric- I want to assure to the whole world that we stand for territorial integrity. While I was in Moscow - I told very clear that this is not time for war, any resolution can bring through dialogue, discussion not on war field. Both sides need to sit together and should find way for peace," PM Modi said. "This visit is very friendly and important for all Ukrainians," Zelensky told reporters. Ми також обговорювали поточний конфлікт. Надзвичайно важливо зберегти мир. Мирне вирішення конфлікту найкраще для людства. pic.twitter.com/OwMR0CauxY — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024 × Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar during a press briefing said, "PM Modi has invited Ukraine President Zelenskyy to visit India...We expect that as per his convenience President Zelenskyy will visit India." "As you know, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv this morning and we've just concluded his official engagements. This is a landmark visit. It's the first time that an Indian PM has visited Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992," EAM said. "PM arrived by a special train in the morning and he was received by the First Deputy Foreign Minister at the Kyiv railway station. He met the Indian community...His last engagement is going on right now, which is that he's meeting Ukrainian students who are studying Hindi," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime.

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