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A Chinese defence official accused the United States on Saturday of seeking to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO to maintain its hegemony in the region.

Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng made the remarks on the sidelines of a major security forum in Singapore where US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier hailed a "new era of security" for the region.

(More to follow)

A Chinese defence official accused the United States on Saturday of seeking to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO to maintain its hegemony in the region. Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng made the remarks on the sidelines of a major security forum in Singapore where US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier hailed a "new era of security" for the region.

A Chinese defence official accused the United States on Saturday of seeking to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO to maintain its hegemony in the region. Lieutenant General Jing Jianfeng made the remarks on the sidelines of a major security forum in Singapore where US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier hailed a "new era of security" for the region. (More to follow)

US seeks to build Asia-Pacific version of NATO to maintain hegemony: China defence official

In his first statement since a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, US President Joe Biden made an indirect swipe at the former president's attacks on the justice system.

"It’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this was rigged just because they don’t like the verdict," Biden said, speaking to reporters at the White House.

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Joe Biden's comments came hours after Trump blamed him for his legal woes in remarks to the press and supporters, saying, “All this is all done by Joe Biden and his people. This is done by Washington. No one has ever seen anything like this.”

Criticising both the prosecutors and the judge overseeing the case, Trump said, "This is a scam, this is a rigged trial. It shouldn’t have been in that venue. We shouldn’t have had that judge."

In his remarks on the verdict Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict.

“Donald Trump was given every chance to protect himself,” Biden said, adding that the case was “heard by a jury of 12 citizens, 12 Americans, 12 people like you.”

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Notably, Donald Trump has repetitively railed against the New York criminal case, the judge overseeing it, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who brought the charges against him, as well as some of the witnesses who ended up testifying at the trial.

Biden and Trump have not met face-to-face so far this election cycle, but the two will share a stage for the first general election debate in late June in Atlanta.

It's likely the two will be asked about the former president's legal woes during their debate.&nbsp;

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Trump has often blamed Biden for his legal troubles, accusing the US President of weaponising the Justice Department.

Donald Trump still faces charges in three other cases: one in Georgia, where he's accused alongside over a dozen others of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, and two federal cases related to his efforts to overturn the presidential election results and his handling of classified documents.

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In his first statement since a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, US President Joe Biden made an indirect swipe at the former president's attacks on the justice system.

In his first statement since a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, US President Joe Biden made an indirect swipe at the former president's attacks on the justice system. "It’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this was rigged just because they don’t like the verdict," Biden said, speaking to reporters at the White House. Also read: Trump hush money case verdict: Ex-US prez supporters call for riots Joe Biden's comments came hours after Trump blamed him for his legal woes in remarks to the press and supporters, saying, “All this is all done by Joe Biden and his people. This is done by Washington. No one has ever seen anything like this.” Criticising both the prosecutors and the judge overseeing the case, Trump said, "This is a scam, this is a rigged trial. It shouldn’t have been in that venue. We shouldn’t have had that judge." In his remarks on the verdict Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict. “Donald Trump was given every chance to protect himself,” Biden said, adding that the case was “heard by a jury of 12 citizens, 12 Americans, 12 people like you.” Also read | Donald Trump blames 'Biden and his people' for hush money conviction Notably, Donald Trump has repetitively railed against the New York criminal case, the judge overseeing it, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who brought the charges against him, as well as some of the witnesses who ended up testifying at the trial. Biden and Trump have not met face-to-face so far this election cycle, but the two will share a stage for the first general election debate in late June in Atlanta. It's likely the two will be asked about the former president's legal woes during their debate. × Trump has often blamed Biden for his legal troubles, accusing the US President of weaponising the Justice Department. Donald Trump still faces charges in three other cases: one in Georgia, where he's accused alongside over a dozen others of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, and two federal cases related to his efforts to overturn the presidential election results and his handling of classified documents. (With inputs from agencies)

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In his first his remarks on Trump's verdict on Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict.

In other news,&nbsp;the art museum in the New York City borough of Brooklyn was stormed by hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters which led to its closure an hour early.&nbsp;

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In his first statement since a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, US President Joe Biden made an indirect swipe at the former president's attacks on the justice system.

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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched to the Brooklyn Museum, on Friday (May 31) afternoon and set up tents in a bid to occupy the museum. They even unfurled a “Free Palestine” banner from the roof before the police stormed the place and began arresting the demonstrators.&nbsp;

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The supporters of former US president Donald Trump, who was convicted on 34 felony counts in the New York Hush money case, have called for riots, revolution, and violent retribution.&nbsp;

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After over 11 weeks of relentless campaigning by all political parties, the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday (June 1).

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In his first his remarks on Trump's verdict on Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict.

In his first his remarks on Trump's verdict on Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict. In other news, the art museum in the New York City borough of Brooklyn was stormed by hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters which led to its closure an hour early. Biden condemns Trump for labeling hush money verdict as 'rigged' In his first statement since a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, US President Joe Biden made an indirect swipe at the former president's attacks on the justice system. Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Brooklyn Museum police arrest several Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched to the Brooklyn Museum, on Friday (May 31) afternoon and set up tents in a bid to occupy the museum. They even unfurled a “Free Palestine” banner from the roof before the police stormed the place and began arresting the demonstrators. Trump hush money case verdict: Ex-US prez supporters call for riots The supporters of former US president Donald Trump, who was convicted on 34 felony counts in the New York Hush money case, have called for riots, revolution, and violent retribution. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 11.31% voter turnout recorded as of 9 am After over 11 weeks of relentless campaigning by all political parties, the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday (June 1). Watch: Pune Porsche case: Mother of minor arrested, local court remand father & grandfather ×

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It's another delay for&nbsp;Boeing's Starliner spacecraft as the launch on Saturday (June 1) was scrubbed for one day due to some unknown issue.&nbsp;

An automatic hold triggered by the ground launch sequencer, or the computer that launches the rocket, stopped the countdown clock at 3 minutes and 50 seconds ahead of launch.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was supposed to blast&nbsp;off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida with two NASA astronauts on board. Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams would travel to the&nbsp;International Space Station in the key test flight.

The astronauts were given a safe exit from the spacecraft following the delay of the launch.

The previous launch of the spacecraft was scheduled for May 6 but it was delayed with two hours left in the countdown.

<h2>Significance of the flight</h2>

If the mission remains successful, NASA can then rely on Boeing services for carrying out routine tips to the orbiting outpost. As of now, NASA's options are limited as it has just two service providers: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule and Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

The two veteran astronauts are well-prepared to deal with any kind of emergency situations. They will take control of the autonomous Starliner spacecraft is something goes wrong.

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"They're checking out a lot of the systems: the life support, the manual control," NASA chief Bill Nelson said during a May 3 news conference. "That's why we put two test pilots on board — and of course the resumes of Butch and Suni are extensive."

The two astronauts are expected to spend eight days inside the orbiting laboratory, joining the seven astronauts and cosmonauts already on board.

<h2>The spacecraft is having a helium leak</h2>

NASA said a helium leak was detected on the spacecraft recently but it did not pose any threat to the mission.

“We looked really hard at what our options were with this particular flange (the part where the leak is located),” Steve Stich, program manager for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. said. “A fuel line, an oxidizer line and a helium line all go into the flange, which makes it problematic to work on. It makes it almost unsafe to work on,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

It's another delay for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft as the launch on Saturday (June 1) was scrubbed for one day due to some unknown issue. An automatic hold triggered by the ground launch sequencer, or the computer that launches the rocket, stopped the countdown clock at 3 minutes and 50 seconds ahead of launch.

It's another delay for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft as the launch on Saturday (June 1) was scrubbed for one day due to some unknown issue. An automatic hold triggered by the ground launch sequencer, or the computer that launches the rocket, stopped the countdown clock at 3 minutes and 50 seconds ahead of launch. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was supposed to blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida with two NASA astronauts on board. Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams would travel to the International Space Station in the key test flight. The astronauts were given a safe exit from the spacecraft following the delay of the launch. The previous launch of the spacecraft was scheduled for May 6 but it was delayed with two hours left in the countdown. Significance of the flight If the mission remains successful, NASA can then rely on Boeing services for carrying out routine tips to the orbiting outpost. As of now, NASA's options are limited as it has just two service providers: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule and Russian Soyuz spacecraft. The two veteran astronauts are well-prepared to deal with any kind of emergency situations. They will take control of the autonomous Starliner spacecraft is something goes wrong. "They're checking out a lot of the systems: the life support, the manual control," NASA chief Bill Nelson said during a May 3 news conference. "That's why we put two test pilots on board — and of course the resumes of Butch and Suni are extensive." The two astronauts are expected to spend eight days inside the orbiting laboratory, joining the seven astronauts and cosmonauts already on board. The spacecraft is having a helium leak NASA said a helium leak was detected on the spacecraft recently but it did not pose any threat to the mission. “We looked really hard at what our options were with this particular flange (the part where the leak is located),” Steve Stich, program manager for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. said. “A fuel line, an oxidizer line and a helium line all go into the flange, which makes it problematic to work on. It makes it almost unsafe to work on,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Last-minute snag halts launch of Boeing’s Starliner, NASA estimates 24-hour turnaround time

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The dance of the world's biggest democracy came alive during the last 80 days of relentless election campaign in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance sought a third consecutive term in power. To deny PM Modi another term in power amid the BJP-led NDA's ambitious goal to win 400 of 543 Lok Sabha seats, top opposition parties banded together as 'INDIA' bloc.

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With the last phase of Lok Sabha polling done and dusted on June 1, the results of exit polls started to roll in. Analysts are scrutinising the data to predict the outcomes and the fate of the political parties in India.

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United States President Joe Biden, on Friday (May 31) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-lays-out-three-phases-of-israels-ceasefire-proposal-says-its-time-to-end-war-727553">unveiled a three-phase Israeli proposal</a> to the Palestinian militant group Hamas seeking to end the almost eight-month-long war. If accepted, the proposal in question would lead to a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and the release of hostages held by Hamas.&nbsp;

<h2>‘It’s time for this war to end’</h2>

Speaking about the plan, the US president said that Israel’s ceasefire proposal will have three phases which will begin with a six-week complete ceasefire, see the return of hostages in Gaza, the release of Palestinians from Israeli jails, and reconstruction of the Palestinian enclave which has been destroyed amid months of fighting.&nbsp;

“It’s time for this war to end, for the day after to begin,” said Biden in a televised speech from the White House. He added, “Israel has offered a comprehensive new proposal. It’s a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages.”&nbsp;

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This comes as the incumbent president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has faced pressure from people in his own party as well as Americans who have criticised the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-palestinian-protesters-storm-brooklyn-museum-unfurl-banner-police-arrest-several-727612">Biden administration’s support for Israel</a> in the ongoing war amid the mounting death toll and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.&nbsp;

Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel which sparked the war in Gaza, led to the deaths of at least 1,200 people and around 250 others were taken by the militant group to the Palestinian enclave as hostages, according to the Israeli officials.&nbsp;

Israel has since launched a military operation into Gaza which has killed more than 36,000 people, mostly civilians, as claimed by the Hamas-run health ministry.&nbsp;

<h2>About the three-phase plan</h2>

The first phase will include a ceasefire, partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and release of some hostages in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;

Biden said that the first phase of Israel’s offer would last six weeks and would also include a “full and complete” ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from “all populated areas” of Gaza.&nbsp;

This phase would also see the release of a number of hostages including “women, the elderly, the wounded in exchange for release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,” said the US president. It also includes talks between Israel and Hamas to get to the next phase of the proposal.

Additionally, Palestinian civilians will return to their homes and neighbourhoods in all areas of Gaza. This comes as the Israeli military’s evacuation orders have led to the displacing of 1.7 million people, more than 75 per cent of Gaza’s population.&nbsp;

As a part of the first phase, humanitarian assistance will increase to 600 trucks carrying aid into Gaza per day. “With a ceasefire, that aid could be safely and effectively distributed to all who need it,” said Biden.&nbsp;

The second phase will include a “permanent end to hostilities” after negotiations, said Biden and the release of all remaining hostages. However, he noted that this phase could take longer than six weeks due to the differences between the two sides; during this time, the ceasefire will continue.&nbsp;

“Israel will want to make sure its interests are protected but the proposal says if the negotiations take longer than six weeks from phase one, the ceasefire will still continue for as long as negotiations continue,” said the US president.&nbsp;

The US, Qatar and Egypt will ensure that talks continue until “all agreements are reached” during this period, said Biden. The second phase will also see the release of the rest of the hostages who are alive including male soldiers, while Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza.&nbsp;

“And as long as Hamas lives up to its commitments, a temporary ceasefire will become – in the words of the Israeli proposal – the cessation of hostilities permanently,” said the US president.&nbsp;

The third and last phase would include a “major reconstruction plan for Gaza and any final remains of hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families,” said Biden.&nbsp;

Even if the ongoing war in Gaza was to end today, it would take until 2040 to rebuild all the homes that have been destroyed so far, said a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rebuilding-gaza-to-at-least-16-years-and-cost-around-30-to-40-billion-un-717472">report by the United Nations</a>, earlier this month.&nbsp;

Israel has “devastated Hamas forces over the past eight months,” said Biden, adding that at this point “Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another Oct. 7.”

Arab nations and the international community will also help in Gaza rebuilding efforts, but in a “manner that does not allow Hamas to rearm,” the US president added. Washington will work with its partners to rebuild homes, schools and hospitals in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

<h2>Hamas reacts ‘positively’</h2>

Hamas, on Friday, said that it “considers positively” the Israeli plan towards a full ceasefire in Gaza. During his speech, the US president urged the militant group to accept the proposal.&nbsp;

The Palestinian militant group, in a statement, said that it “considers positively” Biden’s speech about “a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, reconstruction and the exchange of prisoners”.&nbsp;

Amid the war, there have been multiple rounds of talks between Israel and Hamas, but except for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-says-hostage-release-to-start-7am-friday-first-13-captives-to-be-out-at-4pm-662051">one week-long ceasefire in November</a> to facilitate the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners from Israel, there has been no progress.&nbsp;

<h2>Netanyahu says war will not end</h2>

Amid some hope after Biden’s speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to throw cold water on peace talks saying that the war will not end until the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-offering-gaza-peace-roadmap-netanyahu-says-war-will-not-end-until-elimination-of-hamas-727660">“elimination” of Hamas</a>.&nbsp;

Netanyahu’s office said that he “authorised the negotiating team to present an outline for achieving (the return of hostages), while insisting that the war will not end until all of its goals are achieved…”

The aims include “return of all our hostages and the elimination of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities,” it added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, on Friday, accused Israel of “using negotiations as a cover to continue its aggression” and said that the Palestinian militant group “refuses to be a part of these manoeuvres”.&nbsp;

Notably, Netanyahu’s government has been facing near-daily protests for multiple reasons including the war in Gaza. After Biden’s speech, families of Israeli hostages also called on all parties to immediately accept the recent proposal.&nbsp;

“We want to see people coming back from Gaza alive and soon,” Gili Roman, whose sister, Yarden Roman-Gat, was taken hostage and freed during the ceasefire in November, told the Associated Press.&nbsp;

However, Yarden’s sister-in-law, Carmel, is still being held in the Palestinian enclave. “This might be the last chance to save lives. Therefore, the current state must be changed and we expect all to adhere to Biden’s call for accepting the deal on the table, immediately,” Gili added.&nbsp;

<h2>Situation in Gaza</h2>

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are moving out of Rafah, where up to 1.4 million people displaced due to the war were sheltering after the Israeli military began striking the city which was once said to be a safe zone.&nbsp;

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged Friday that the humanitarian situation was “dire” despite Washington’s efforts to increase the amount of aid entering Gaza.&nbsp;

The World Food Programme (WFP) said daily life had become “apocalyptic” in southern Gaza after Israel began its assault on Rafah in early May.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

United States President Joe Biden, on Friday (May 31) unveiled a three-phase Israeli proposal to the Palestinian militant group Hamas seeking to end the almost eight-month-long war.

United States President Joe Biden, on Friday (May 31) unveiled a three-phase Israeli proposal to the Palestinian militant group Hamas seeking to end the almost eight-month-long war. If accepted, the proposal in question would lead to a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and the release of hostages held by Hamas. ‘It’s time for this war to end’ Speaking about the plan, the US president said that Israel’s ceasefire proposal will have three phases which will begin with a six-week complete ceasefire, see the return of hostages in Gaza, the release of Palestinians from Israeli jails, and reconstruction of the Palestinian enclave which has been destroyed amid months of fighting. “It’s time for this war to end, for the day after to begin,” said Biden in a televised speech from the White House. He added, “Israel has offered a comprehensive new proposal. It’s a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages.” WATCH | US President Joe Biden says time for Gaza war to end This comes as the incumbent president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has faced pressure from people in his own party as well as Americans who have criticised the Biden administration’s support for Israel in the ongoing war amid the mounting death toll and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel which sparked the war in Gaza, led to the deaths of at least 1,200 people and around 250 others were taken by the militant group to the Palestinian enclave as hostages, according to the Israeli officials. Israel has since launched a military operation into Gaza which has killed more than 36,000 people, mostly civilians, as claimed by the Hamas-run health ministry. About the three-phase plan The first phase will include a ceasefire, partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and release of some hostages in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Biden said that the first phase of Israel’s offer would last six weeks and would also include a “full and complete” ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from “all populated areas” of Gaza. This phase would also see the release of a number of hostages including “women, the elderly, the wounded in exchange for release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,” said the US president. It also includes talks between Israel and Hamas to get to the next phase of the proposal. Additionally, Palestinian civilians will return to their homes and neighbourhoods in all areas of Gaza. This comes as the Israeli military’s evacuation orders have led to the displacing of 1.7 million people, more than 75 per cent of Gaza’s population. As a part of the first phase, humanitarian assistance will increase to 600 trucks carrying aid into Gaza per day. “With a ceasefire, that aid could be safely and effectively distributed to all who need it,” said Biden. The second phase will include a “permanent end to hostilities” after negotiations, said Biden and the release of all remaining hostages. However, he noted that this phase could take longer than six weeks due to the differences between the two sides; during this time, the ceasefire will continue. “Israel will want to make sure its interests are protected but the proposal says if the negotiations take longer than six weeks from phase one, the ceasefire will still continue for as long as negotiations continue,” said the US president. The US, Qatar and Egypt will ensure that talks continue until “all agreements are reached” during this period, said Biden. The second phase will also see the release of the rest of the hostages who are alive including male soldiers, while Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza. “And as long as Hamas lives up to its commitments, a temporary ceasefire will become – in the words of the Israeli proposal – the cessation of hostilities permanently,” said the US president. The third and last phase would include a “major reconstruction plan for Gaza and any final remains of hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families,” said Biden. Even if the ongoing war in Gaza was to end today, it would take until 2040 to rebuild all the homes that have been destroyed so far, said a report by the United Nations, earlier this month. Israel has “devastated Hamas forces over the past eight months,” said Biden, adding that at this point “Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another Oct. 7.” Arab nations and the international community will also help in Gaza rebuilding efforts, but in a “manner that does not allow Hamas to rearm,” the US president added. Washington will work with its partners to rebuild homes, schools and hospitals in the Palestinian enclave. Hamas reacts ‘positively’ Hamas, on Friday, said that it “considers positively” the Israeli plan towards a full ceasefire in Gaza. During his speech, the US president urged the militant group to accept the proposal. The Palestinian militant group, in a statement, said that it “considers positively” Biden’s speech about “a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, reconstruction and the exchange of prisoners”. Amid the war, there have been multiple rounds of talks between Israel and Hamas, but except for a one week-long ceasefire in November to facilitate the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners from Israel, there has been no progress. Netanyahu says war will not end Amid some hope after Biden’s speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to throw cold water on peace talks saying that the war will not end until the “elimination” of Hamas. Netanyahu’s office said that he “authorised the negotiating team to present an outline for achieving (the return of hostages), while insisting that the war will not end until all of its goals are achieved…” The aims include “return of all our hostages and the elimination of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities,” it added. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, on Friday, accused Israel of “using negotiations as a cover to continue its aggression” and said that the Palestinian militant group “refuses to be a part of these manoeuvres”. Notably, Netanyahu’s government has been facing near-daily protests for multiple reasons including the war in Gaza. After Biden’s speech, families of Israeli hostages also called on all parties to immediately accept the recent proposal. “We want to see people coming back from Gaza alive and soon,” Gili Roman, whose sister, Yarden Roman-Gat, was taken hostage and freed during the ceasefire in November, told the Associated Press. However, Yarden’s sister-in-law, Carmel, is still being held in the Palestinian enclave. “This might be the last chance to save lives. Therefore, the current state must be changed and we expect all to adhere to Biden’s call for accepting the deal on the table, immediately,” Gili added. Situation in Gaza Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are moving out of Rafah, where up to 1.4 million people displaced due to the war were sheltering after the Israeli military began striking the city which was once said to be a safe zone. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged Friday that the humanitarian situation was “dire” despite Washington’s efforts to increase the amount of aid entering Gaza. The World Food Programme (WFP) said daily life had become “apocalyptic” in southern Gaza after Israel began its assault on Rafah in early May. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Lloyd Austin, United States Secretary of Defense, said on Saturday (Jun 1) that the ties between India and the US are based on a common vision and common values.&nbsp;

While responding to a delegate's question at the Shangri La Dialogue, Austin said that the momentum in the relationship is not only going to continue but will pick up speed.&nbsp;

"I believe the momentum that we see is not only going to continue but, at a point, it will pick up speed," Austin emphasised.&nbsp;

"The relationship we enjoy right now with India is as good as or better than our relationship that it has ever been. We are co-producing armoured vehicles with India," Austin told delegates.&nbsp;

"Together with our friends in the region, we are breaking down national barriers and better integrating our defence industry," he said while speaking on the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;

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Austin talked about the US defence industry and mentioned how it is being integrated with those of the regional countries, including Japan. He said, "Together we are investing in capabilities that promote lasting security and stability. And together we are ensuring that the Indo-Pacific will remain secure."&nbsp;

He emphasised why the US maintains a presence in the region and would continue to make the necessary investments to meet its commitments to friends and partners.&nbsp;

Austin said that the US consistently link its investments to strategy and has devoted a "historic amount" of resources towards maintaining the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;

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"The United States can be secure only if Asia is and that's why the United States has long maintained its presence in this region," he stressed&nbsp;

The Indo-Pacific is comprised of the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the South China Sea.&nbsp;

Particularly in the South China Sea, the territories remain disputed because of the overlapping claims. China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam claim parts of it.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Lloyd Austin, United States Secretary of Defense, said on Saturday (Jun 1) that the ties between India and the US are based on a common vision and common values.

Lloyd Austin, United States Secretary of Defense, said on Saturday (Jun 1) that the ties between India and the US are based on a common vision and common values. While responding to a delegate's question at the Shangri La Dialogue, Austin said that the momentum in the relationship is not only going to continue but will pick up speed. "I believe the momentum that we see is not only going to continue but, at a point, it will pick up speed," Austin emphasised. "The relationship we enjoy right now with India is as good as or better than our relationship that it has ever been. We are co-producing armoured vehicles with India," Austin told delegates. "Together with our friends in the region, we are breaking down national barriers and better integrating our defence industry," he said while speaking on the Indo-Pacific region. Also read: US faces sextually transmitted disease crisis as syphilis rates, infant deaths rise: Health officials Austin talked about the US defence industry and mentioned how it is being integrated with those of the regional countries, including Japan. He said, "Together we are investing in capabilities that promote lasting security and stability. And together we are ensuring that the Indo-Pacific will remain secure." He emphasised why the US maintains a presence in the region and would continue to make the necessary investments to meet its commitments to friends and partners. Austin said that the US consistently link its investments to strategy and has devoted a "historic amount" of resources towards maintaining the Indo-Pacific. Also read: Philippine President Marcos Jr vows robust collaboration with 'friend' India Watch: Russia slams US for allowing Ukraine to use weapons × "The United States can be secure only if Asia is and that's why the United States has long maintained its presence in this region," he stressed The Indo-Pacific is comprised of the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the South China Sea. Particularly in the South China Sea, the territories remain disputed because of the overlapping claims. China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam claim parts of it. (With inputs from agencies)

US defence secretary says ties with India really strong, based on common vision and values

Jon Benjamin, the British Ambassador to Mexico, was fired from his post after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee, reports said on Friday (May 31).

Jon Benjamin, the British Ambassador to Mexico, was fired from his post after he pointed an assault rifle at a local embassy employee, reports said on Friday (May 31). A video shared on social media platform X showed Benjamin pointing the weapon at the embassy employee. This incident happened in April. A report by the Financial Times said that Benjamin was on a work trip to a northwestern region plagued by drug cartel violence when the incident happened. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said he was sacked. 'Have taken appropriate action' On being asked about the reports, a British foreign ministry spokesperson told the news agency AFP that it was aware of this incident, adding, that appropriate action was taken. The spokesperson added that the government has "robust HR processes" to address "internal issues" when they arise. The foreign ministry website said that Benjamin was the UK ambassador to Mexico between 2021 and 2024. Benjamin's LinkedIn page says his term as ambassador ended in May. The video A video posted by an anonymous account on X earlier this week appeared to show the moment Benjamin jokingly pointed the weapon towards the rear of the vehicle. The face of the embassy employee was blurred out. Esta acción le costó el trabajo al embajador de Reino Unido en México, Jon Benjamín. El diplomático fue despedido por apuntar con un rifle a una empleada dentro de un vehículo durante una gira de trabajo por Durango y Sinaloa. pic.twitter.com/I6teO0E5cH — Joaquín López-Dóriga (@lopezdoriga) May 31, 2024 × "In a context of daily killings in Mexico by drug dealers, he dares to joke," a post accompanying the video reads. (With inputs from agencies)

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Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has passed away at the age of 86, according to a statement from the Obama and Robinson families.&nbsp;

“As a sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend to so many, she was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence,” the statement from Barack and Michelle Obama, Craig and Kelly Robinson, and their children said in part.

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“She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her,” the statement said.

The former First Lady Michelle Obama posted on social media, “My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today.”

“There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life. And we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example,” Barack Obama wrote on X.

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During the Obamas' time at the White House, Robinson lived with them and was often seen at events with the first family, including distributing goodie bags to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

The family’s statement said of her move to Washington, “We needed her. The girls needed her and she ended up being our rock through it all.”

Robinson was a native of Chicago&nbsp;where she returned after the Obamas left the White House.&nbsp;She was married to Fraser Robinson, and the pair had two children, Michelle and Craig. Fraser Robinson died in 1991 after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.

Years after the 2018 unveiling of the Obamas’ portraits at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Michelle Obama recalled the profound impact of her mother's reaction when she took her to the museum after hours.

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“It was silent and I was looking at my mom sitting at the base of my portrait and look up at it with such a level of awe,” Michelle said when the portraits were temporarily moved to Chicago.

“And for me, watching her see me in that way meant the world to me,” Michelle Obama said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has passed away at the age of 86, according to a statement from the Obama and Robinson families.

Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has passed away at the age of 86, according to a statement from the Obama and Robinson families. “As a sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend to so many, she was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence,” the statement from Barack and Michelle Obama, Craig and Kelly Robinson, and their children said in part. Also read: 'Time for this war to end': Biden lays out new Israel ceasefire plan “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her,” the statement said. The former First Lady Michelle Obama posted on social media, “My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today.” “There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life. And we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example,” Barack Obama wrote on X. My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today. We wanted to offer some reflections on her remarkable life: https://t.co/F7T6q625PC — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 31, 2024 × During the Obamas' time at the White House, Robinson lived with them and was often seen at events with the first family, including distributing goodie bags to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The family’s statement said of her move to Washington, “We needed her. The girls needed her and she ended up being our rock through it all.” Robinson was a native of Chicago where she returned after the Obamas left the White House. She was married to Fraser Robinson, and the pair had two children, Michelle and Craig. Fraser Robinson died in 1991 after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. Years after the 2018 unveiling of the Obamas’ portraits at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Michelle Obama recalled the profound impact of her mother's reaction when she took her to the museum after hours. Also read: All done by Biden and his people: Trump reacts to hush money verdict “It was silent and I was looking at my mom sitting at the base of my portrait and look up at it with such a level of awe,” Michelle said when the portraits were temporarily moved to Chicago. “And for me, watching her see me in that way meant the world to me,” Michelle Obama said. (With inputs from agencies)

Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies at 86

Russia released 75 Ukrainian detainees that included four civilians, according to an official statement from Kyiv. In return, Ukraine released 75 Russian detainees, it was confirmed.

This is the first prisoner exchange in four months between the sides at a formal state of war with one another since February 2022.&nbsp;

The Russian Defence Ministry announced that Ukraine gave up 75 individuals as part of an agreement mediated by the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;

"After a long pause, another prisoner swap took place: 75 defenders and civilians were released from the enemy’s captivity," Ukraine’s Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War said.

Handout photos released on international news agencies showed servicemen wearing blue and yellow national flags that were issued along with a statement from the committee.

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Nineteen defenders of Snake Island, a small rocky outcrop in the Black Sea that became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early days of the conflict when Ukrainian guards refused to surrender to Russian forces, were reportedly brought back by Ukrainian officials.

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Russia has turned over the bodies of 212 Ukrainian defenders as part of the deal.

On the Russian side, the freed Russian soldiers will be taken to Moscow by military transport aircraft of the Russian aerospace forces, and would receive medical treatment and rehabilitation in the defense ministry's medical facilities, the ministry added.

<h2>Russia accuses US, NATO of provocation</h2>

Meanwhile, Russia accused NATO and the United States of "provoking" tensions after Washington and Berlin became the latest allies to let Kyiv's military use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia.

A Berlin spokesperson said Germany was convinced Ukraine had the right to defend itself from Russia, especially from cross-border attacks on its second largest city Kharkiv.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the decision would help protect civilians living in villages close to the Russian border.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said NATO countries, especially the US and several European countries, had "entered a new round of escalating tension and they are doing this deliberately", TASS news agency reported.

"They are in every possible way provoking Ukraine to continue this senseless war."

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Russia released 75 Ukrainian detainees that included four civilians, according to an official statement from Kyiv. In return, Ukraine released 75 Russian detainees, it was confirmed.

Russia released 75 Ukrainian detainees that included four civilians, according to an official statement from Kyiv. In return, Ukraine released 75 Russian detainees, it was confirmed. This is the first prisoner exchange in four months between the sides at a formal state of war with one another since February 2022. The Russian Defence Ministry announced that Ukraine gave up 75 individuals as part of an agreement mediated by the United Arab Emirates. "After a long pause, another prisoner swap took place: 75 defenders and civilians were released from the enemy’s captivity," Ukraine’s Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War said. Handout photos released on international news agencies showed servicemen wearing blue and yellow national flags that were issued along with a statement from the committee. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine War: West allows Kyiv to strike Russia × Nineteen defenders of Snake Island, a small rocky outcrop in the Black Sea that became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early days of the conflict when Ukrainian guards refused to surrender to Russian forces, were reportedly brought back by Ukrainian officials. Also read | Indian PM Modi affirms support for peace efforts, dialogue and diplomacy in talks with Putin and Zelensky Russia has turned over the bodies of 212 Ukrainian defenders as part of the deal. On the Russian side, the freed Russian soldiers will be taken to Moscow by military transport aircraft of the Russian aerospace forces, and would receive medical treatment and rehabilitation in the defense ministry's medical facilities, the ministry added. Russia accuses US, NATO of provocation Meanwhile, Russia accused NATO and the United States of "provoking" tensions after Washington and Berlin became the latest allies to let Kyiv's military use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia. A Berlin spokesperson said Germany was convinced Ukraine had the right to defend itself from Russia, especially from cross-border attacks on its second largest city Kharkiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the decision would help protect civilians living in villages close to the Russian border. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said NATO countries, especially the US and several European countries, had "entered a new round of escalating tension and they are doing this deliberately", TASS news agency reported. "They are in every possible way provoking Ukraine to continue this senseless war." (With inputs from agencies)

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The National Coalition of STD Directors claims that the US is facing a "out-of-control" outbreak of sexually transmitted diseases.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an annual statistics report on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in January, which coincided with the warning. The opening sentence of the web notification expresses the frustration of public health professionals.

"Yet again," the CDC website claimed, "more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States."

Chlamydia, which has held the top rank for several years, was the most prevalent STI in the United States in 2022. But the thing that worries health experts the most is the recent increase in syphilis cases.

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According to CDC data, syphilis cases of all stages have increased by 80 percent in the past five years. Data from the CDC show that during the previous five years, cases of syphilis at all stages had grown by 80%.

While STIs are typically associated with adults, newborns might also be at risk from syphilis. Congenital syphilis is the term used to describe syphilis that a child receives from the mother during pregnancy or birth. Over 3,700 of these instances were formally documented in the US in 2022. That represents a 937 percent rise in only ten years.

The health of infants across the country is at risk due to the alarming reality that cases of early-stage syphilis are rising at a rate of about 10% annually. Congenital syphilis cases in the United States have risen by 31% in a single year.&nbsp;

Tragically, 282 stillbirths and infant deaths in 2022 were caused by these infections, according to Laura Bachmann, the director of the CDC's STD prevention division. Experts believe that timely syphilis testing and treatment during pregnancy may have avoided 88% of these occurrences.

The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSDDC) issued a statement warning that "the CDC's latest STI data shows that our nation is facing a rapidly deteriorating public health crisis with real lives at stake."

"STIs – especially syphilis – will continue to spiral out of control until the administration and Congress provide communities with the funding they need to provide the most basic screening, treatment, and prevention services," NCSDDC added.

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The National Coalition of STD Directors claims that the US is facing a "out-of-control" outbreak of sexually transmitted diseases. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an annual statistics report on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in January, which coincided with the warning.

The National Coalition of STD Directors claims that the US is facing a "out-of-control" outbreak of sexually transmitted diseases. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an annual statistics report on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in January, which coincided with the warning. The opening sentence of the web notification expresses the frustration of public health professionals. "Yet again," the CDC website claimed, "more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States." Chlamydia, which has held the top rank for several years, was the most prevalent STI in the United States in 2022. But the thing that worries health experts the most is the recent increase in syphilis cases. Also read: Scientists develop robotic 'third thumb' that can greatly boost human efficiency According to CDC data, syphilis cases of all stages have increased by 80 percent in the past five years. Data from the CDC show that during the previous five years, cases of syphilis at all stages had grown by 80%. While STIs are typically associated with adults, newborns might also be at risk from syphilis. Congenital syphilis is the term used to describe syphilis that a child receives from the mother during pregnancy or birth. Over 3,700 of these instances were formally documented in the US in 2022. That represents a 937 percent rise in only ten years. The health of infants across the country is at risk due to the alarming reality that cases of early-stage syphilis are rising at a rate of about 10% annually. Congenital syphilis cases in the United States have risen by 31% in a single year. Tragically, 282 stillbirths and infant deaths in 2022 were caused by these infections, according to Laura Bachmann, the director of the CDC's STD prevention division. Experts believe that timely syphilis testing and treatment during pregnancy may have avoided 88% of these occurrences. The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSDDC) issued a statement warning that "the CDC's latest STI data shows that our nation is facing a rapidly deteriorating public health crisis with real lives at stake." "STIs – especially syphilis – will continue to spiral out of control until the administration and Congress provide communities with the funding they need to provide the most basic screening, treatment, and prevention services," NCSDDC added. (With inputs from agencies)

US faces sexually transmitted disease crisis as syphilis rates, infant deaths rise: Health officials

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