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<p>One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13). The incident took place in Antalya, Turkey when on Friday (Apr 12) at 5:23 pm local time, 24 cabins were left stranded mid-air due to the collision.</p>

<p>A concerted rescue effort has been ongoing for hours, more than 40 individuals remained trapped in nine cabins suspended above the ground, as per the latest report on the incident. The rescue operation by now has resulted in the successful&nbsp;evacuation of 128&nbsp;people&nbsp;from the perilous situation.</p>

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<p>In reassuring statements at the site, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority chairman Okay Memis reportedly said that no one from those individuals who are still seeking help for their rescue from the cable car had critical injuries. He also assured that they are putting efforts to finish the rescue operation before sunset.</p>

<p>The incident took place during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday, a time typically marked by joyous gatherings and celebrations.</p>

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<p>The interior ministry's announcement on social media platform X detailed the extensive mobilisation of resources for the rescue, involving seven helicopters and over 500 rescue workers. A video released by the ministry also showed the courageous efforts of rescue personnel. They were seen ascending into the cabins using safety ropes.</p>

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<p>Director of the Turkish search and rescue agency AFAD, Okay Memis, said,&nbsp;“128 citizens in 16 pods have been rescued under difficult conditions."<br />
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“The rescue of 43 others in eight remaining pods is ongoing," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cable car comprised 36 cabins, each accommodating six people. The journey uphill to the Tunektepe facility typically takes an average of nine minutes.</p>

<h2><strong>One person killed in cable car collision</strong></h2>

<p>One person who was killed during the collision was identified as a 54-year-old Turkish man. Reports said that he died after falling down from the pod as it hit&nbsp;the pole. The injured were identified as six Turkish citizens and one Kyrgyz national, including two children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an inquiry into the incident. A commission comprising mechanical and electrical engineers as well as health and safety experts, has been tasked with investigating the root cause of the incident.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13).

One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13). The incident took place in Antalya, Turkey when on Friday (Apr 12) at 5:23 pm local time, 24 cabins were left stranded mid-air due to the collision. A concerted rescue effort has been ongoing for hours, more than 40 individuals remained trapped in nine cabins suspended above the ground, as per the latest report on the incident. The rescue operation by now has resulted in the successful evacuation of 128 people from the perilous situation. Also Read | China asks Philippines to 'stop provocations' if it wants to 'ease tensions' In reassuring statements at the site, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority chairman Okay Memis reportedly said that no one from those individuals who are still seeking help for their rescue from the cable car had critical injuries. He also assured that they are putting efforts to finish the rescue operation before sunset. The incident took place during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday, a time typically marked by joyous gatherings and celebrations. Also Read | US alleges China's backing of Russia's extensive military expansion The interior ministry's announcement on social media platform X detailed the extensive mobilisation of resources for the rescue, involving seven helicopters and over 500 rescue workers. A video released by the ministry also showed the courageous efforts of rescue personnel. They were seen ascending into the cabins using safety ropes. Watch | Myanmar: Violence escalates near Thai border × Director of the Turkish search and rescue agency AFAD, Okay Memis, said, “128 citizens in 16 pods have been rescued under difficult conditions." “The rescue of 43 others in eight remaining pods is ongoing," it added. The cable car comprised 36 cabins, each accommodating six people. The journey uphill to the Tunektepe facility typically takes an average of nine minutes. One person killed in cable car collision One person who was killed during the collision was identified as a 54-year-old Turkish man. Reports said that he died after falling down from the pod as it hit the pole. The injured were identified as six Turkish citizens and one Kyrgyz national, including two children. The Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an inquiry into the incident. A commission comprising mechanical and electrical engineers as well as health and safety experts, has been tasked with investigating the root cause of the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey: One killed, 7 injured in cable car collision at Antalya; over 40 still stranded

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<p>As the tensions between China and Philippines over the military outpost in the contested South China Sea rise, China has issued a demand to its neighbor.</p>

<h2><strong>China's message to&nbsp;Philippines</strong></h2>

<p>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, when asked about a recent remark by Philippine President Mao Ning said on Thursday (April 11), said, "The Philippines went back on its word and refuses to tow away the warship illegally grounded at Ren'ai Jiao." Beijing refers to the Second Thomas Shoal as Ren'ai Jiao, while Philippines calls it Ayungin Shoal.</p>

<p>"If the Philippines truly wants to ease tensions...through dialogue and communication, it needs to honour the commitments and understandings and stop provocations," Mao added. She said China's first demand is that the Philippines remove the warship immediately and restore the reef to its original, uninhabited state.</p>

<p>Mao warned, "If the Philippines sends large amounts of construction materials to the warship and attempts to build fixed facilities and a permanent outpost, China will not accept it and will resolutely stop it in accordance with law and regulations."<br />
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<p>Pending the towing, Beijing will permit Manila to send "living necessities, out of humanitarianism" to the Sierra Madre, but only if the Philippine side gives advance notice of the supply trips and "after on-site verification is conducted" by China, she added.</p>

<h2><strong>What is causing tensions between China and&nbsp; Philippines?</strong></h2>

<p>In 1999, Manila grounded a warship, the BRP Sierra Madre, to stake its claim on the atoll. China sends ships to confront Philippine convoys supplying marines on the ship. Tensions rise as China accuses convoys of repairing the ship. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr opposes a deal allowing Chinese activities in Philippine waters. "I am horrified by the idea that we have compromised, through a secret agreement, the territory, the sovereignty, and the sovereign rights of the Philippines," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>US, Japan,&nbsp;Philippines trilateral summit</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden was joined at the White House on Thursday by Philippine Prime Minister Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.</p>

<p>The leaders issued a joint statement that read, "We express our serious concerns about the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) dangerous and aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea. We are also concerned by the militarisation of reclaimed features and unlawful maritime claims in the South China Sea. We steadfastly oppose the dangerous and coercive use of Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea, as well as efforts to disrupt other countries’ offshore resource exploitation."</p>

<p>China called this trilateral summit an "anti-China gathering." Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said that the summit was not 'against any country'.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the tensions between China and Philippines over the military outpost in the contested South China Sea rise, China has issued a demand to its neighbor. China's message to Philippines Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, when asked about a recent remark by Philippine President Mao Ning said on Thursday (April 11), said, "The Philippines went back on its word and refuses to tow away the warship illegally grounded at Ren'ai Jiao.

As the tensions between China and Philippines over the military outpost in the contested South China Sea rise, China has issued a demand to its neighbor. China's message to Philippines Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, when asked about a recent remark by Philippine President Mao Ning said on Thursday (April 11), said, "The Philippines went back on its word and refuses to tow away the warship illegally grounded at Ren'ai Jiao." Beijing refers to the Second Thomas Shoal as Ren'ai Jiao, while Philippines calls it Ayungin Shoal. "If the Philippines truly wants to ease tensions...through dialogue and communication, it needs to honour the commitments and understandings and stop provocations," Mao added. She said China's first demand is that the Philippines remove the warship immediately and restore the reef to its original, uninhabited state. Mao warned, "If the Philippines sends large amounts of construction materials to the warship and attempts to build fixed facilities and a permanent outpost, China will not accept it and will resolutely stop it in accordance with law and regulations." Also read: US defence commitments to Japan and Philippines are 'ironclad': President Joe Biden Pending the towing, Beijing will permit Manila to send "living necessities, out of humanitarianism" to the Sierra Madre, but only if the Philippine side gives advance notice of the supply trips and "after on-site verification is conducted" by China, she added. What is causing tensions between China and Philippines? In 1999, Manila grounded a warship, the BRP Sierra Madre, to stake its claim on the atoll. China sends ships to confront Philippine convoys supplying marines on the ship. Tensions rise as China accuses convoys of repairing the ship. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr opposes a deal allowing Chinese activities in Philippine waters. "I am horrified by the idea that we have compromised, through a secret agreement, the territory, the sovereignty, and the sovereign rights of the Philippines," he said. US, Japan, Philippines trilateral summit Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden was joined at the White House on Thursday by Philippine Prime Minister Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The leaders issued a joint statement that read, "We express our serious concerns about the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) dangerous and aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea. We are also concerned by the militarisation of reclaimed features and unlawful maritime claims in the South China Sea. We steadfastly oppose the dangerous and coercive use of Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea, as well as efforts to disrupt other countries’ offshore resource exploitation." China called this trilateral summit an "anti-China gathering." Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said that the summit was not 'against any country'. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>China is significantly aiding Russia's military build-up, the largest since the Soviet era. According to a US assessment report, China has increased sales of technology crucial for weapon production, including machine tools and microelectronics, which Russia is using to build missiles, tanks, and aircraft for its war against Ukraine.</p>

<p>US officials are hopeful that sharing the intelligence will motivate European allies to apply pressure on China. This comes as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to visit Beijing over the weekend and G7 foreign ministers convene in Italy next week.</p>

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<p>According to US findings, China helped Russia in the production of drones, space-based capabilities and machine-tool exports vital for producing ballistic missiles.</p>

<p>China has become a lifeline for Russia's struggling defence industry, particularly after setbacks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official told reporters on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>“Russia is launching its biggest military expansion since the Cold War, happening even faster than we initially anticipated,” said the US official.</p>

<p>“We believe the most critical step to aid Ukraine right now is convincing China to stop assisting Russia in rebuilding its military production capacity,” he further added, “Russia's war effort heavily relies on Chinese support, and without it, they'd struggle to continue.”</p>

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<p>US officials said that China provided more than 70 per cent of the $900m (£723m) in machine tools – probably used to build ballistic missiles – imported in the last quarter of 2023 by Russia.</p>

<p>90 per cent of Russia’s microelectronics imports – used to produce missiles, tanks and aircraft – came from China last year, claimed US.</p>

<p>The US hopes European nations, facing China's economic importance, can leverage trade pressure.</p>

<p>Secretary of State Blinken is expected to raise the issue at upcoming G7 talks. High-level US visits, including a recent Biden-Xi call, aim to manage tensions while addressing concerns.</p>

<p>Blinken is also planning a visit in the coming weeks to China, on the heels of a trip by the treasury secretary, Janet Yellen.</p>

<p>The US emphasises its commitment to European stability and holding China accountable if Russia advances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the US and UK banned metal imports and trading of Russian aluminium, copper, and nickel to further restrict Russia's finances.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


China is significantly aiding Russia's military build-up, the largest since the Soviet era. According to a US assessment report, China has increased sales of technology crucial for weapon production, including machine tools and microelectronics, which Russia is using to build missiles, tanks, and aircraft for its war against Ukraine.

China is significantly aiding Russia's military build-up, the largest since the Soviet era. According to a US assessment report, China has increased sales of technology crucial for weapon production, including machine tools and microelectronics, which Russia is using to build missiles, tanks, and aircraft for its war against Ukraine. US officials are hopeful that sharing the intelligence will motivate European allies to apply pressure on China. This comes as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to visit Beijing over the weekend and G7 foreign ministers convene in Italy next week. Also read: Russia puts 'conditions' for resuming the suspended nuclear treaty with US According to US findings, China helped Russia in the production of drones, space-based capabilities and machine-tool exports vital for producing ballistic missiles. China has become a lifeline for Russia's struggling defence industry, particularly after setbacks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official told reporters on condition of anonymity. “Russia is launching its biggest military expansion since the Cold War, happening even faster than we initially anticipated,” said the US official. “We believe the most critical step to aid Ukraine right now is convincing China to stop assisting Russia in rebuilding its military production capacity,” he further added, “Russia's war effort heavily relies on Chinese support, and without it, they'd struggle to continue.” Also read: Russia conducts successful intercontinental ballistic missile test launch US officials said that China provided more than 70 per cent of the $900m (£723m) in machine tools – probably used to build ballistic missiles – imported in the last quarter of 2023 by Russia. 90 per cent of Russia’s microelectronics imports – used to produce missiles, tanks and aircraft – came from China last year, claimed US. The US hopes European nations, facing China's economic importance, can leverage trade pressure. Secretary of State Blinken is expected to raise the issue at upcoming G7 talks. High-level US visits, including a recent Biden-Xi call, aim to manage tensions while addressing concerns. Blinken is also planning a visit in the coming weeks to China, on the heels of a trip by the treasury secretary, Janet Yellen. The US emphasises its commitment to European stability and holding China accountable if Russia advances. Additionally, the US and UK banned metal imports and trading of Russian aluminium, copper, and nickel to further restrict Russia's finances. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Following Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's interview with WION, the Chinese embassy has said that it "strongly deplores and firmly opposed" the interview. The reaction, in the form of a release, has been put on the Chinese embassy website and a copy of it has been sent to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal asking him to take it "seriously".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement restated Beijing's standard line on Taiwan, saying, "China firmly opposes separatist moves toward 'Taiwan independence' and interference by external forces, and never allows any room for 'Taiwan independence' forces in whatever form."</p>

<p>It went on to say, "As an unsettled question since the Chinese civil war, Taiwan will eventually return to the embrace of the motherland and the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will surely achieve reunification."</p>

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<p>The Taiwan foreign minister, Wu on Friday (Apr 12) gave an exclusive&nbsp;to WION, in which he&nbsp;spoke at length about India-Taiwan ties, and the current situation in the Taiwan Strait.</p>

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<p>During the interview, the FM said, "We want to maintain the status quo and the status quo is that Taiwan is not run by the PRC and we don't want to see a day that authoritarian China or communist China is going to have its jurisdiction over Taiwan."</p>

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<p>On the current situation in the Taiwan Strait, he said, "Chinese have been putting pressure on Taiwan. They conduct military exercises around Taiwan very often. And as we speak, right now, the Chinese are flying sorties and have their warships conducting exercises not far from Taiwan, and also they are engaging in economic pressure against Taiwan."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the past few months, increased engagement has been seen between India and Taiwan, including, the signing of a mobility pact, a Taiwanese company involved in establishing semiconductors fab plant in Gujarat. Later this year, Taiwan will open an office, its de facto consulate in India's financial city, Mumbai.</p>

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<p>This reaction from the Chinese Embassy was not unexpected, given its past responses to engagements between Taiwanese officials and Indian media outlets.</p>

<p>The Embassy's approach is reflective of China's assertive and aggressive style of diplomacy, often characterised as "wolf warrior diplomacy." Such tactics, while intended to assert China's interests, have been criticised for their counterproductive nature and detrimental impact on international cooperation.</p>
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<p>WION, anticipating a strong response from the Chinese Embassy, had during the interview questioned Wu about his expectations regarding such reactions. He said, "Chinese criticism is unwarranted and continue to speak with Taiwan to make sure that we (Indians &amp; Taiwanese) understand each other and we can continue to strengthen our people-to-people ties."<br />
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Following Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's interview with WION, the Chinese embassy has said that it "strongly deplores and firmly opposed" the interview. The reaction, in the form of a release, has been put on the Chinese embassy website and a copy of it has been sent to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal asking him to take it "seriously".

Following Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's interview with WION, the Chinese embassy has said that it "strongly deplores and firmly opposed" the interview. The reaction, in the form of a release, has been put on the Chinese embassy website and a copy of it has been sent to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal asking him to take it "seriously". The statement restated Beijing's standard line on Taiwan, saying, "China firmly opposes separatist moves toward 'Taiwan independence' and interference by external forces, and never allows any room for 'Taiwan independence' forces in whatever form." It went on to say, "As an unsettled question since the Chinese civil war, Taiwan will eventually return to the embrace of the motherland and the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will surely achieve reunification." Interview of @WIONews with "Taiwan independence" separatist spread lies. Taiwan has never been a country, nor was it in the past, nor will it be in the future. "Taiwan independence" has never been possible, not in the past, and even more so in the future. Whoever violates the… pic.twitter.com/a0I3WFEABf — Wang Xiaojian (@ChinaSpox_India) April 13, 2024 × The Taiwan foreign minister, Wu on Friday (Apr 12) gave an exclusive to WION, in which he spoke at length about India-Taiwan ties, and the current situation in the Taiwan Strait. Also Read | Taiwan FM Joseph Wu speaks to WION on India-Taiwan ties, semiconductor, Indo-Pacific, and more During the interview, the FM said, "We want to maintain the status quo and the status quo is that Taiwan is not run by the PRC and we don't want to see a day that authoritarian China or communist China is going to have its jurisdiction over Taiwan." Also Read | Middle East crisis: Indians advised not to travel to Iran and Israel till further notice On the current situation in the Taiwan Strait, he said, "Chinese have been putting pressure on Taiwan. They conduct military exercises around Taiwan very often. And as we speak, right now, the Chinese are flying sorties and have their warships conducting exercises not far from Taiwan, and also they are engaging in economic pressure against Taiwan." In the past few months, increased engagement has been seen between India and Taiwan, including, the signing of a mobility pact, a Taiwanese company involved in establishing semiconductors fab plant in Gujarat. Later this year, Taiwan will open an office, its de facto consulate in India's financial city, Mumbai. Watch | Can US deter Iranian attack on Israel? × This reaction from the Chinese Embassy was not unexpected, given its past responses to engagements between Taiwanese officials and Indian media outlets. The Embassy's approach is reflective of China's assertive and aggressive style of diplomacy, often characterised as "wolf warrior diplomacy." Such tactics, while intended to assert China's interests, have been criticised for their counterproductive nature and detrimental impact on international cooperation. WION, anticipating a strong response from the Chinese Embassy, had during the interview questioned Wu about his expectations regarding such reactions. He said, "Chinese criticism is unwarranted and continue to speak with Taiwan to make sure that we (Indians & Taiwanese) understand each other and we can continue to strengthen our people-to-people ties."

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<p>A group of&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;junta troops that retreated from their base in the frontier town of Myawaddy to a bridge along the Thai border were attacked by resistance groups using drones on Friday (April 12), according to local media reports.</p>

<p>Video showed Thai armed forces patrolling in Mae Sot, near the border with&nbsp;Myanmar, after the incident.</p>

<p>Myawaddy, a strategically key trading outpost, was wrested from military control by anti-junta forces led by the Karen National Union (KNU) rebel group on Thursday (April 11).</p>

<p>Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara told reporters earlier on Friday that no request had been received from the group of fewer than 200 junta soldiers who had retreated to the border to cross over into Thailand.</p>


A group of Myanmar junta troops that retreated from their base in the frontier town of Myawaddy to a bridge along the Thai border were attacked by resistance groups using drones on Friday (April 12), according to local media reports.

A group of Myanmar junta troops that retreated from their base in the frontier town of Myawaddy to a bridge along the Thai border were attacked by resistance groups using drones on Friday (April 12), according to local media reports. Video showed Thai armed forces patrolling in Mae Sot, near the border with Myanmar, after the incident. Myawaddy, a strategically key trading outpost, was wrested from military control by anti-junta forces led by the Karen National Union (KNU) rebel group on Thursday (April 11). Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara told reporters earlier on Friday that no request had been received from the group of fewer than 200 junta soldiers who had retreated to the border to cross over into Thailand.

Myanmar junta troops attacked by rebel drones at Thai border

India-UK defence ties are set to reach new highs in the New Year the UK's Royal Navy carrier strike group and the Indian Navy will conduct exercises in the India Pacific. A first step towards this two Royal Navy ships are undergoing repairs at an Indian Shipyard.

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Israeli Defence Force says that it has struck three rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip. It claims the launchers had 20 rockets in them all primed for an attack on Central Israel the strike came shortly after the Palestinian Islamic Jihad fired rockets at the southern city.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidappAtPVmIkjR" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Former British prime minister Liz Truss has written a political memoir where she talks&nbsp;about her time as PM, her final meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, and her life in No.10. Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, and Truss met her just two days before her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That Tuesday, September 6, 2022, she was standing up as she greeted me in her drawing room. I was told she'd made a special effort to do so, but she gave no hint of discomfort throughout our discussion," Truss said in her memoir published by Daily Mail on Friday (Apr 12).</p>

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<p>"For about 20 minutes, we discussed politics — and it was clear she was completely attuned to everything that was happening, as well as being typically sharp and witty. There simply wasn't any sense that the end would come as quickly as it did," she added.</p>

<h2><strong>Her time at No 10</strong></h2>

<p>In the memoir, Truss, 48, talked about her time at No 10 Downing Street. She said how getting groceries at home was a problem as the retail company Ocado had to be convinced that the orders were for 10 Downing Street. Truss said that her husband Hugh had to work out where the order could be dropped off, whether the police "would let them bring it inside the security cordon, whether someone would then be able to sign for it, and so on."</p>

<p>"When the shopping didn't arrive, he called Ocado, only to be told that the order had actually been received some time ago. No. 10 officials had indeed taken delivery of it but didn't want to disturb the Prime Minister!" she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Truss said that outgoing PM Boris Johnson and his family took their furniture with them (at the time of evacuating the residence), Daily Mail reported. She said that the residence was infested with fleas which were left by Boris and Carrie's dog Dilyn, but there was no conclusive evidence.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The downsides of being PM</strong></h2>

<p>"The saving grace at No. 10 was Larry the cat. He's a lovely character and seems to take a liking and disliking to all the right people," the 48-year-old said, adding that she felt like a prisoner inside the official residence where she struggled to even get a medicine for a cough.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She further highlighted the downsides to her job including the media abuse, the political attacks, the loss of personal freedom, and intrusions on family life.</p>

<p>Truss was appointed as PM on September 6, 2022, and resigned just 49 days later due to her economic policy which led to financial instability in the country. Facing mounting criticism, she stepped down, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in British History.</p>

<p>Rishi Sunak was elected unopposed as PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Truss also complained that she found a lack of personal support for the PM shocking, and pointed out she did not have "enough trusted senior people on the political side who could immediately get to grips with the immense challenges of running a government."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former British prime minister Liz Truss has written a political memoir where she talks about her time as PM, her final meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, and her life in No.

Former British prime minister Liz Truss has written a political memoir where she talks about her time as PM, her final meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, and her life in No.10. Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, and Truss met her just two days before her death. "That Tuesday, September 6, 2022, she was standing up as she greeted me in her drawing room. I was told she'd made a special effort to do so, but she gave no hint of discomfort throughout our discussion," Truss said in her memoir published by Daily Mail on Friday (Apr 12). Also read | Putin says Boris Johnson played spoilsport as UK PM, derailed peace deal with Ukraine "For about 20 minutes, we discussed politics — and it was clear she was completely attuned to everything that was happening, as well as being typically sharp and witty. There simply wasn't any sense that the end would come as quickly as it did," she added. Her time at No 10 In the memoir, Truss, 48, talked about her time at No 10 Downing Street. She said how getting groceries at home was a problem as the retail company Ocado had to be convinced that the orders were for 10 Downing Street. Truss said that her husband Hugh had to work out where the order could be dropped off, whether the police "would let them bring it inside the security cordon, whether someone would then be able to sign for it, and so on." "When the shopping didn't arrive, he called Ocado, only to be told that the order had actually been received some time ago. No. 10 officials had indeed taken delivery of it but didn't want to disturb the Prime Minister!" she added. Also watch | UK PM Rishi Sunak undecided on general elections × Truss said that outgoing PM Boris Johnson and his family took their furniture with them (at the time of evacuating the residence), Daily Mail reported. She said that the residence was infested with fleas which were left by Boris and Carrie's dog Dilyn, but there was no conclusive evidence. The downsides of being PM "The saving grace at No. 10 was Larry the cat. He's a lovely character and seems to take a liking and disliking to all the right people," the 48-year-old said, adding that she felt like a prisoner inside the official residence where she struggled to even get a medicine for a cough. She further highlighted the downsides to her job including the media abuse, the political attacks, the loss of personal freedom, and intrusions on family life. Truss was appointed as PM on September 6, 2022, and resigned just 49 days later due to her economic policy which led to financial instability in the country. Facing mounting criticism, she stepped down, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in British History. Rishi Sunak was elected unopposed as PM. Truss also complained that she found a lack of personal support for the PM shocking, and pointed out she did not have "enough trusted senior people on the political side who could immediately get to grips with the immense challenges of running a government." (With inputs from agencies)

In political memoir, ex-UK PM Liz Truss talks about her time at No 10, final meeting with Queen

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Myanmar is on the boil the Junta there had retreated from their base close to Thailand's border after being pummeled by Rebel drones Junta forces have taken control of Myawaddy a strategic trading Outpost. Hundreds of refugees crossed over the river Frontier between Myanmar and Thailand after the strategic Border Town became a battlefield for Rebels and the military Junta.

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US warns of credible threat from Iran

Keeping our focus on the possibility of an Iranian attack on Israel according to reports Israel's longtime Ally the US has increased the number of its troops stationed in West Asia. The US Department of Defense says it is moving extra troops and Military assets to sites in West Asia.

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<p>After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, US-Russia ties have not fared well. Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia's participation in the New START treaty with Washington. The treaty limits US and Russian nuclear stockpiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moscow appears to not wanting to return to prospects of resumed cooperation between the world's two biggest nuclear superpowers. Russia's head of the Department of Nonproliferation and Arms Control at the Foreign Ministry, Vladimir Yermakov on Friday (April 12) said that US has not contributed any 'fundamentally new ideas' to control nuclear arms.</p>

<p>"As for the fate of the START Treaty and the agreement to replace it, it is as pointless to talk about it at this stage as it is to assess prospects for resolving, through political and diplomatic means, any other problems that have accumulated in the area of strategic stability," Yermakov said in an interview with a Russian news agency.</p>

<p>"Washington should not be under any illusions about prospective new agreements in the field of arms control. We don't see this as a tragedy and are prepared for any scenario," he added.</p>

<p>He also explained Putin's 'conditions' to start the dialouge to resume the treaty between US and Russia. It includes "a preliminary rejection by the United States of the policy to undermine Russia's security."</p>

<p>Another option is for the US to demonstrate "genuine desire for comprehensive efforts focused on eliminating the root causes of the fundamental disagreements created by the Americans, which threaten a direct military clash between our countries."</p>

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<p>Last year, at his annual speech, Putin said that Russia will suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, maintaining that Moscow was "not withdrawing from the agreement, no, but rather suspending its participation."</p>

<p>Afterwards, in a conversation with Sergei Lavrov, the Russian ambassador to the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Moscow to resume implementing the START Treaty, citing the mutual benefit to both nations.</p>

<p>In November 2023, Lavrov stated that conversations on this issue with Washington are "impossible" as long as it supports Ukraine.</p>


After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, US-Russia ties have not fared well. Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia's participation in the New START treaty with Washington.

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, US-Russia ties have not fared well. Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia's participation in the New START treaty with Washington. The treaty limits US and Russian nuclear stockpiles. Moscow appears to not wanting to return to prospects of resumed cooperation between the world's two biggest nuclear superpowers. Russia's head of the Department of Nonproliferation and Arms Control at the Foreign Ministry, Vladimir Yermakov on Friday (April 12) said that US has not contributed any 'fundamentally new ideas' to control nuclear arms. "As for the fate of the START Treaty and the agreement to replace it, it is as pointless to talk about it at this stage as it is to assess prospects for resolving, through political and diplomatic means, any other problems that have accumulated in the area of strategic stability," Yermakov said in an interview with a Russian news agency. "Washington should not be under any illusions about prospective new agreements in the field of arms control. We don't see this as a tragedy and are prepared for any scenario," he added. He also explained Putin's 'conditions' to start the dialouge to resume the treaty between US and Russia. It includes "a preliminary rejection by the United States of the policy to undermine Russia's security." Another option is for the US to demonstrate "genuine desire for comprehensive efforts focused on eliminating the root causes of the fundamental disagreements created by the Americans, which threaten a direct military clash between our countries." Also read: Russia conducts successful intercontinental ballistic missile test launch Last year, at his annual speech, Putin said that Russia will suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, maintaining that Moscow was "not withdrawing from the agreement, no, but rather suspending its participation." Afterwards, in a conversation with Sergei Lavrov, the Russian ambassador to the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Moscow to resume implementing the START Treaty, citing the mutual benefit to both nations. In November 2023, Lavrov stated that conversations on this issue with Washington are "impossible" as long as it supports Ukraine.

Russia puts 'conditions' for resuming the suspended nuclear treaty with US

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