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<p>A new study by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has highlighted that racist policing is under-reported in the European Union.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Racist comments, more frequent stops, and even violence - this is how people of different ethnic backgrounds experience policing in Europe. Yet, the lack of national data makes it difficult to fully assess the magnitude of the problem and design effective responses, finds the first ever EU-wide report on racism in policing from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)," the report read.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lack of data on racist incidents involving police</strong></h2>

<p>According to the EU agency's report, "the number of officially recorded incidents of police racism is very low. This makes it impossible to assess the prevalence of the issue." But the low number of such cases does not mean that it doesn't happen.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agency said that most EU countries don't officially or improperly collect data on racist incidents involving police. The lack of the data, according to FRA "makes it difficult to fully assess the magnitude of the problem and design effective responses."</p>

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<h2><strong>Lack of recruitment policies to improve ethnic diversity</strong></h2>

<p>The report also highlights that countries across the EU are lacking recruitment policies to improve ethnic diversity.</p>

<p>"Ensuring a more diverse police force that represents society is crucial for effective and trustful policing. In most countries, there is no data on ethnic diversity within police forces. This makes it impossible to track the career development of police officers with ethnic backgrounds, and the impact this may have on policing practices. EU countries should focus on increasing diversity in police forces and keep track of their efforts," the report said.</p>

<p>Last year, FRA found that black people in the EU countries are facing higher levels of discrimination. 45 per cent&nbsp;of the respondents in the EU survey said that they have been affected by racism which was 6 per cent&nbsp;up from 2016.</p>


A new study by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has highlighted that racist policing is under-reported in the European Union. "Racist comments, more frequent stops, and even violence - this is how people of different ethnic backgrounds experience policing in Europe.

A new study by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has highlighted that racist policing is under-reported in the European Union. "Racist comments, more frequent stops, and even violence - this is how people of different ethnic backgrounds experience policing in Europe. Yet, the lack of national data makes it difficult to fully assess the magnitude of the problem and design effective responses, finds the first ever EU-wide report on racism in policing from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)," the report read. Lack of data on racist incidents involving police According to the EU agency's report, "the number of officially recorded incidents of police racism is very low. This makes it impossible to assess the prevalence of the issue." But the low number of such cases does not mean that it doesn't happen. The agency said that most EU countries don't officially or improperly collect data on racist incidents involving police. The lack of the data, according to FRA "makes it difficult to fully assess the magnitude of the problem and design effective responses." Also read: San Francisco issues apology to African Americans for 'institutional racism' Lack of recruitment policies to improve ethnic diversity The report also highlights that countries across the EU are lacking recruitment policies to improve ethnic diversity. "Ensuring a more diverse police force that represents society is crucial for effective and trustful policing. In most countries, there is no data on ethnic diversity within police forces. This makes it impossible to track the career development of police officers with ethnic backgrounds, and the impact this may have on policing practices. EU countries should focus on increasing diversity in police forces and keep track of their efforts," the report said. Last year, FRA found that black people in the EU countries are facing higher levels of discrimination. 45 per cent of the respondents in the EU survey said that they have been affected by racism which was 6 per cent up from 2016.

Racist policing massively under-reported in the European Union, report finds

<p>A woman, who was apparently searching for ghosts as part of a TikTok stunt, was found dead in an isolated and abandoned church in Italy, said the police.</p>

<p>As per the police, the body of the 22-year-old French woman was soaked in the blood. The woman was reportedly in search of a haunted house, which is believed to be haunted by spirits.</p>

<p>The police found the body of the woman in a pool of blood in an abandoned church in the Aosta Valley of northern Italy over the weekend.</p>

<p>La Salle's police spokeswoman said that the woman had informed her parents about her plans before she left her home, which was located in the village close to Lyon.</p>

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<p>According to police officials, the death of the victim is likely to have a connection with the ghost-hunting competition which has been taking place on social media platforms across France.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Victim was roaming in the neighbourhood dressed like a 'vampire': Police&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The police also suspected that the woman was trying to carry out the TikTok stunt when she unfortunately died.</p>

<p>There are two working theories with the police regarding the woman's death. One is that she may have been trying to carry out a social media stunt in the abandoned church and the other is that she was subjected to a "consented murder" or sacrifice.</p>

<p>The officers are in search of the young man who was reportedly with her. Meanwhile, two more missing persons reports have been filed with&nbsp;the police, which they suspect may have a link.</p>

<p>The police spokesperson said that they had spotted a male companion with the victim in the neighbourhood and both were dressed "like vampires".</p>

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<p>As per a witness, the man had dark hair and olive skin and the woman was "emaciated" and pale. She looked like a "walking corpse," said the witness, to the police detectives.</p>

<p>The woman was reportedly wearing a sweatshirt underneath a black coat and beige leggings when the police found her. They also found a container of pink marshmallows as well as some goods which she had purchased from a nearby store next to the body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the dead body of the woman was found by a local person, she did not possess any phone or paperwork with her, as per the authorities.</p>

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A woman, who was apparently searching for ghosts as part of a TikTok stunt, was found dead in an isolated and abandoned church in Italy, said the police. As per the police, the body of the 22-year-old French woman was soaked in the blood.

A woman, who was apparently searching for ghosts as part of a TikTok stunt, was found dead in an isolated and abandoned church in Italy, said the police. As per the police, the body of the 22-year-old French woman was soaked in the blood. The woman was reportedly in search of a haunted house, which is believed to be haunted by spirits. The police found the body of the woman in a pool of blood in an abandoned church in the Aosta Valley of northern Italy over the weekend. La Salle's police spokeswoman said that the woman had informed her parents about her plans before she left her home, which was located in the village close to Lyon. Also Read: Rare six-legged mountain gazelle spotted in Israel According to police officials, the death of the victim is likely to have a connection with the ghost-hunting competition which has been taking place on social media platforms across France. Victim was roaming in the neighbourhood dressed like a 'vampire': Police The police also suspected that the woman was trying to carry out the TikTok stunt when she unfortunately died. There are two working theories with the police regarding the woman's death. One is that she may have been trying to carry out a social media stunt in the abandoned church and the other is that she was subjected to a "consented murder" or sacrifice. The officers are in search of the young man who was reportedly with her. Meanwhile, two more missing persons reports have been filed with the police, which they suspect may have a link. The police spokesperson said that they had spotted a male companion with the victim in the neighbourhood and both were dressed "like vampires". Watch: 'Zombie' drug Xylazine found in cannabis THC vapes in UK As per a witness, the man had dark hair and olive skin and the woman was "emaciated" and pale. She looked like a "walking corpse," said the witness, to the police detectives. The woman was reportedly wearing a sweatshirt underneath a black coat and beige leggings when the police found her. They also found a container of pink marshmallows as well as some goods which she had purchased from a nearby store next to the body. When the dead body of the woman was found by a local person, she did not possess any phone or paperwork with her, as per the authorities. (With inputs from agencies)

A woman went looking for ghosts for a TikTok stunt. She was found dead in a church

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<p>A woman, who had called the eclipse “the epitome of spiritual warfare” in a post shared on an online platform, killed her partner at their apartment in Los Angeles on Monday (April 8) and then pushed her two children onto the freeway from a moving SUV, in which her infant daughter was killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Los Angeles police, 34-year-old Danielle Cherakiyah was posting on X as the recording artist with the moniker “Ayoka” and an astrology influencer, days before the killing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She posted on April 4,&nbsp;“Get your protection on and your heart in the right place," on X. "The world is very obviously changing right now and if you ever needed to pick a side, the time to do right in your life is now. Stay strong you got this.”</p>

<p>Then&nbsp;on April 5, she wrote&nbsp;in all caps, “Wake up wake up the apocalypse is here. Everyone who has ears listen. Your time to choose what you believe is now.”</p>

<p>Several conspiracy theories, such as those about vaccines, and posts about the end of the world can also be seen on her social media.</p>

<p>The woman committed the act of stabbing her partner and throwing her kids hours before the eclipse reached its totality in Southern California, said Lt Guy Golan.</p>

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<h2><strong>Police reject possibility of eclipse contributing to killings</strong></h2>

<p>Even though&nbsp;Johnson's posts&nbsp;have been reviewed by the detectives, the police have denied the possibility that the eclipse acted&nbsp;as a contributing or precipitating factor to the killings. "We just don’t know why she did what she did,” said Golan, while speaking to The Associated Press on Wednesday (April 10).</p>

<p>“We’ve taken all the facts we can, but without being able to interview her and without having something more tangible than a post on X, I don’t know how much weight you can give to somebody (saying) there’s an apocalypse and attribute it to one of the most horrific murders we’ve had in LA,” said Golan, who is leading the homicide unit investigating the case.</p>

<p>According to the authorities, Johnson and her 29-year-old partner Jaelen, Allen Chaney, had an argument late on Monday after which she stabbed him and fled away with the kids in a Porsche Cayenne.</p>

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<p>After that, Johnson drove along Interstate 405 in Culver City and pushed her daughters out of the moving SUV around 4:30 am. The infant died on the spot and the older daughter, who also saw the stabbing, suffered injuries.</p>

<p>Johnson then drove to Redondo Beach where after half an hour she crashed into a tree. The LAPD is looking into the case and trying to understand if it was an apparent suicide or a solo crash.</p>

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A woman, who had called the eclipse “the epitome of spiritual warfare” in a post shared on an online platform, killed her partner at their apartment in Los Angeles on Monday (April 8) and then pushed her two children onto the freeway from a moving SUV, in which her infant daughter was killed.

A woman, who had called the eclipse “the epitome of spiritual warfare” in a post shared on an online platform, killed her partner at their apartment in Los Angeles on Monday (April 8) and then pushed her two children onto the freeway from a moving SUV, in which her infant daughter was killed. According to Los Angeles police, 34-year-old Danielle Cherakiyah was posting on X as the recording artist with the moniker “Ayoka” and an astrology influencer, days before the killing. She posted on April 4, “Get your protection on and your heart in the right place," on X. "The world is very obviously changing right now and if you ever needed to pick a side, the time to do right in your life is now. Stay strong you got this.” Then on April 5, she wrote in all caps, “Wake up wake up the apocalypse is here. Everyone who has ears listen. Your time to choose what you believe is now.” Several conspiracy theories, such as those about vaccines, and posts about the end of the world can also be seen on her social media. The woman committed the act of stabbing her partner and throwing her kids hours before the eclipse reached its totality in Southern California, said Lt Guy Golan. Also Read: 'Eclipse flight' turns into a flop show! Passengers paid over $1,000 for no sight of cosmic event Police reject possibility of eclipse contributing to killings Even though Johnson's posts have been reviewed by the detectives, the police have denied the possibility that the eclipse acted as a contributing or precipitating factor to the killings. "We just don’t know why she did what she did,” said Golan, while speaking to The Associated Press on Wednesday (April 10). “We’ve taken all the facts we can, but without being able to interview her and without having something more tangible than a post on X, I don’t know how much weight you can give to somebody (saying) there’s an apocalypse and attribute it to one of the most horrific murders we’ve had in LA,” said Golan, who is leading the homicide unit investigating the case. According to the authorities, Johnson and her 29-year-old partner Jaelen, Allen Chaney, had an argument late on Monday after which she stabbed him and fled away with the kids in a Porsche Cayenne. Watch: Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Skywatchers in India to miss solar eclipse After that, Johnson drove along Interstate 405 in Culver City and pushed her daughters out of the moving SUV around 4:30 am. The infant died on the spot and the older daughter, who also saw the stabbing, suffered injuries. Johnson then drove to Redondo Beach where after half an hour she crashed into a tree. The LAPD is looking into the case and trying to understand if it was an apparent suicide or a solo crash. (With inputs from agencies)

LA astrologer killed partner and kids amid fears of apocalypse and solar eclipse

<p>In a poignant ceremony marking 30 years since the horrific Rwanda Genocide, Rwanda's High Commissioner, Jacqueline Mukangira, led a solemn gathering in Delhi, drawing the diplomatic community in full force. The event served as a stark reminder of the atrocities that unfolded, claiming over a million Tutsi lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With tears in her eyes, High Commissioner Mukangira recounted the tragic loss of her own family members.</p>

<p>"After the world had said, never again, should the genocide happen after the holocaust. World has watched a bloody unfolding, the genocide against the Tutsis. From April to July 1994, one million Tutsi were brutally slaughtered including my family members. Indeed, I lost my dad, I lost my four siblings, including my bigger sister, my three brothers, I lost all my uncles, my aunties ...but I am here today to tell you the story, of Rwanda," she shared.</p>

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<p>She detailed the systematic brutality of the genocide, revealing, "The genocide against the Tutsis, in Rwanda, was done systematically, 10,000 Tutsis were killed every day for three consecutive months. We lost 10 percent of our population, over the course of 3 months in 1994. The government of that time said that the old way to save the country was to kill all the Tutsis, as they were all mapped for extermination. One million Tutsis were killed."</p>

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<p>Reflecting on the global response, Mukangira emphasised, "The world should come together to heal the wounds left by the world's negligence. We cannot turn back the clock or undo the harm but we can save the future."</p>

<p>Echoing this sentiment, Ambassador&nbsp;of Ireland to Delhi, Kevin Kelly, condemned the inaction of the international community, stating, "The world stood idly by as we watched the slaughter of a million people. It was a massive failure of the international community."</p>

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<p>This year marks 30 years of the Genocide, and a ceremony took place in Rwanda in the presence of global leaders, and was led by Rwanda President Paul Kagame. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations), and Puneet R. Kundal, AS, [East &amp; Southern Africa] Division of Africa represented the Indian government on April 7, 2024 for the 30th Commemoration event of Genocide in Kigali. India also lit up the Qutub Minar in Delhi with the colours of the flag of Rwanda.</p>

<p>India, among the select nations, raised alarms as early as 1992 regarding the potential for genocide in Rwanda.</p>

<p>Indian soldiers, serving as part of the&nbsp;UNAMIR-United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, displayed remarkable courage during the 1994 genocide, sacrificing their lives in service<br />
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In a poignant ceremony marking 30 years since the horrific Rwanda Genocide, Rwanda's High Commissioner, Jacqueline Mukangira, led a solemn gathering in Delhi, drawing the diplomatic community in full force.

In a poignant ceremony marking 30 years since the horrific Rwanda Genocide, Rwanda's High Commissioner, Jacqueline Mukangira, led a solemn gathering in Delhi, drawing the diplomatic community in full force. The event served as a stark reminder of the atrocities that unfolded, claiming over a million Tutsi lives. With tears in her eyes, High Commissioner Mukangira recounted the tragic loss of her own family members. "After the world had said, never again, should the genocide happen after the holocaust. World has watched a bloody unfolding, the genocide against the Tutsis. From April to July 1994, one million Tutsi were brutally slaughtered including my family members. Indeed, I lost my dad, I lost my four siblings, including my bigger sister, my three brothers, I lost all my uncles, my aunties ...but I am here today to tell you the story, of Rwanda," she shared. Also Read | Ukraine passes law that would govern how new conscripts are recruited She detailed the systematic brutality of the genocide, revealing, "The genocide against the Tutsis, in Rwanda, was done systematically, 10,000 Tutsis were killed every day for three consecutive months. We lost 10 percent of our population, over the course of 3 months in 1994. The government of that time said that the old way to save the country was to kill all the Tutsis, as they were all mapped for extermination. One million Tutsis were killed." Also Read | Amazon Web Services ordered to pay $525 million for patent infringement Reflecting on the global response, Mukangira emphasised, "The world should come together to heal the wounds left by the world's negligence. We cannot turn back the clock or undo the harm but we can save the future." Echoing this sentiment, Ambassador of Ireland to Delhi, Kevin Kelly, condemned the inaction of the international community, stating, "The world stood idly by as we watched the slaughter of a million people. It was a massive failure of the international community." Watch | Reports: Hamas says it lacks ability to locate 40 hostages × This year marks 30 years of the Genocide, and a ceremony took place in Rwanda in the presence of global leaders, and was led by Rwanda President Paul Kagame. Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations), and Puneet R. Kundal, AS, [East & Southern Africa] Division of Africa represented the Indian government on April 7, 2024 for the 30th Commemoration event of Genocide in Kigali. India also lit up the Qutub Minar in Delhi with the colours of the flag of Rwanda. India, among the select nations, raised alarms as early as 1992 regarding the potential for genocide in Rwanda. Indian soldiers, serving as part of the UNAMIR-United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, displayed remarkable courage during the 1994 genocide, sacrificing their lives in service

Rwanda genocide: Envoy Mukangira shares personal tale of loss, pays homage to victims in Delhi

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<p>During Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit to Washington, the US and Japan announced joint agreements on a plethora of similar interests, including defence and tech, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, semiconductors and space exploration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Within the space realm, one of the biggest announcements that came from the White House on Wednesday was the collaboration of Japan and the US on future moon missions, with one Japanese astronaut being part of the Artemis mission to become the first non-American to land on the Moon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a meeting between the two state leaders, Biden said, “Those ties stretch up to the Moon, where two Japanese astronauts will join future American missions, and one will become the first non-American ever to land on the moon.”</p>

<p>NASA administrator Bill Nelson and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Masahito Moriyama signed an agreement on April 9 to advance sustainable human exploration of the Moon, among many other announcements.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Japanese rover to support astronauts on Moon</strong></h2>

<p>Japan will design, develop and operate a pressurised rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon. The pressurised lunar rover enables astronauts to travel farther and work for longer periods on the lunar surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lunar rover will be capable of conducting science in geographically diverse areas by serving as a mobile laboratory for the astronauts to live and work for extended periods. It will also be able to accommodate two astronauts for up to 30 days as they travel the areas near the lunar south pole.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>NASA has expressed its desire to use the Japanese rover on Artemis VII and subsequent missions over an approximate 10-year lifespan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Japanese astronaut on Moon and more&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During a meeting between Biden and Kishida, they announced that a Japanese astronaut will join US counterparts on a future Artemis mission.</p>

<p>“A shared goal for a Japanese national to be the first non-American astronaut to land on the Moon on a future Artemis mission, assuming important benchmarks are achieved,” said Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to lunar surface exploration, the US will also engage with Japan for its future participation in NASA’s Dragonfly mission and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two countries also intend to collaborate on JAXA’s Next-generation Solar-observing Satellite, SOLAR-C, which will investigate the mysteries of solar atmospheres by conducting observations of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.</p>

<p>NASA is also planning to collaborate with JAXA under the Gateway Implementing Arrangement. As per the agreement signed in 2022, a Japanese astronaut will serve as a Gateway crew member on a future Artemis mission and Japan will provide Gateway’s environmental control and life support systems and cargo transportation.</p>

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During Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit to Washington, the US and Japan announced joint agreements on a plethora of similar interests, including defence and tech, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, semiconductors and space exploration.

During Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit to Washington, the US and Japan announced joint agreements on a plethora of similar interests, including defence and tech, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, semiconductors and space exploration. Within the space realm, one of the biggest announcements that came from the White House on Wednesday was the collaboration of Japan and the US on future moon missions, with one Japanese astronaut being part of the Artemis mission to become the first non-American to land on the Moon. Also Read | NTSB expands Boeing probe following Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency During a meeting between the two state leaders, Biden said, “Those ties stretch up to the Moon, where two Japanese astronauts will join future American missions, and one will become the first non-American ever to land on the moon.” NASA administrator Bill Nelson and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Masahito Moriyama signed an agreement on April 9 to advance sustainable human exploration of the Moon, among many other announcements. Japanese rover to support astronauts on Moon Japan will design, develop and operate a pressurised rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon. The pressurised lunar rover enables astronauts to travel farther and work for longer periods on the lunar surface. The lunar rover will be capable of conducting science in geographically diverse areas by serving as a mobile laboratory for the astronauts to live and work for extended periods. It will also be able to accommodate two astronauts for up to 30 days as they travel the areas near the lunar south pole. Diplomacy is good for discovery, and discovery is good for diplomacy. What better representation of the power of partnership than @NASA's new agreement with Japan. Thanks to the new pressurized rover, we will explore the Moon like never before. pic.twitter.com/u1kNfN2yp0 — Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) April 10, 2024 × NASA has expressed its desire to use the Japanese rover on Artemis VII and subsequent missions over an approximate 10-year lifespan. Japanese astronaut on Moon and more During a meeting between Biden and Kishida, they announced that a Japanese astronaut will join US counterparts on a future Artemis mission. “A shared goal for a Japanese national to be the first non-American astronaut to land on the Moon on a future Artemis mission, assuming important benchmarks are achieved,” said Biden. In addition to lunar surface exploration, the US will also engage with Japan for its future participation in NASA’s Dragonfly mission and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Also Read | US Navy releases new images showing wreckage of Baltimore bridge underwater The two countries also intend to collaborate on JAXA’s Next-generation Solar-observing Satellite, SOLAR-C, which will investigate the mysteries of solar atmospheres by conducting observations of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. NASA is also planning to collaborate with JAXA under the Gateway Implementing Arrangement. As per the agreement signed in 2022, a Japanese astronaut will serve as a Gateway crew member on a future Artemis mission and Japan will provide Gateway’s environmental control and life support systems and cargo transportation. (With inputs from agencies)

Rover and first Japanese astronaut on Moon: US, Japan announce historic space collaboration

<p>As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to stretch even after over two years, a power facility in the vicinity of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, was wiped out&nbsp;by Russian missiles.</p>

<p>The Trypilska Nuclear Power Plant, which came under attack, is located near the town of Trypillya, in the south of Kyiv. It is one of the several nuclear power facilities in Ukraine. Media reports citing&nbsp;sources familiar with the attack said that the facility was obliterated by six missiles on Thursday (Apr 11) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack resulted in a blaze engulfing the facility. The facility is owned by Centrenergo, a state-operated electricity and heat producer, reports said.</p>

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<p>According to reports quoting Kyiv officials, strikes aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure have resulted in damage to substations and power facilities across five regions. Because of the impacted facilities, these strikes led to emergency power outages affecting at least 200,000 people, according to officials.</p>

<h2><strong>Top US general warns&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>General Christopher Cavoli, the commander of European Command and the top US general in Europe, on Wednesday (Apr 10) said that Ukraine's artillery shells and air defence interceptors will deplete rapidly without US assistance. He warned that this could render Ukraine susceptible to either partial or complete defeat in the near future.</p>

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<p>Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved a contentious bill that will alter the regulations regarding civilian military mobilisation.</p>

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<p>If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signs the bill to take effect, it will tackle the dwindling manpower within its armed forces. After months of deliberation, the bill received approval of the Parliament in its final reading with a majority of 283 votes, reports said quoting Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a lawmaker representing the Holos party.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>


As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to stretch even after over two years, a power facility in the vicinity of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, was wiped out by Russian missiles.

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to stretch even after over two years, a power facility in the vicinity of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, was wiped out by Russian missiles. The Trypilska Nuclear Power Plant, which came under attack, is located near the town of Trypillya, in the south of Kyiv. It is one of the several nuclear power facilities in Ukraine. Media reports citing sources familiar with the attack said that the facility was obliterated by six missiles on Thursday (Apr 11) morning. The attack resulted in a blaze engulfing the facility. The facility is owned by Centrenergo, a state-operated electricity and heat producer, reports said. Also Read | Rwanda genocide: Envoy Mukangira shares personal tale of loss, pays homage to victims According to reports quoting Kyiv officials, strikes aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure have resulted in damage to substations and power facilities across five regions. Because of the impacted facilities, these strikes led to emergency power outages affecting at least 200,000 people, according to officials. Top US general warns General Christopher Cavoli, the commander of European Command and the top US general in Europe, on Wednesday (Apr 10) said that Ukraine's artillery shells and air defence interceptors will deplete rapidly without US assistance. He warned that this could render Ukraine susceptible to either partial or complete defeat in the near future. Also Read | Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in in $12 billion fraud case Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved a contentious bill that will alter the regulations regarding civilian military mobilisation. Watch | Israel war | Israel: Haniyeh's sons were Hamas armed wing operatives If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signs the bill to take effect, it will tackle the dwindling manpower within its armed forces. After months of deliberation, the bill received approval of the Parliament in its final reading with a majority of 283 votes, reports said quoting Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a lawmaker representing the Holos party. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Russian missiles attack Trypilska nuclear power plant in Kyiv

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: US President Joe Biden and Japan's prime minister have vowed to strengthen defence co-operation in the face of a potential threat from China.

Biden: US-Japan alliance stronger than ever | Kishida's state dinner at the White House

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<p>The Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday (Apr 11) passed a&nbsp;law that would govern how the country recruits new conscripts. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the law was spurred by a request from the military command under former army commander Valerii Zaluzhny, who said Ukraine needs up to 500,000 recruits to boost army ranks.</p>

<p>The report said that exhausted Ukrainian soldiers, on the frontlines since Russia launched an offensive in February 2022, had no means to rotate out for rest, while many thousands of men continue to evade the draft.</p>

<p>The law brings into effect a host of changes to the current system by expanding the powers of authorities to issue draft notices using an electronic system.</p>

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<p>In a post on Telegram, Holos party lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said that the law was passed in its final reading with a majority of 283 votes after months of deliberations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A message to Ukraine's partners</strong></h2>

<p>Lawmaker Oleksandr Fedienko said that the adoption of the law sent a message to Ukraine's partners that Kyiv was ready to retake its territory and it needed weapons. A report by the news agency Reuters said that the law is seen as crucial for Ukraine to address what military analysts have said are major manpower problems as it fights a better-armed and larger foe.</p>

<p>The bill's passage came days after Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk called on citizens to enlist in the army or to be ready to serve in the army.</p>

<p>"We must realize, no one will be able to sit tight," Pavliuk said in a post on Facebook.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: How long can Kyiv go without support?</strong></p>

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<p>"No matter how much help we get, no matter how many weapons we have, we lack people! The equipment doesn't drive by itself, the weapon doesn't shoot by itself, and the drone won't fly by itself," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest news from the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian missiles and drones struck Ukrainian power facilities across five regions on Thursday. A Ukrainian presidential aide said the strikes damaged facilities from the Lviv region on the Polish border to the northeastern Kharkiv region where electricity was cut for 200,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

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The Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday (Apr 11) passed a law that would govern how the country recruits new conscripts. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the law was spurred by a request from the military command under former army commander Valerii Zaluzhny, who said Ukraine needs up to 500,000 recruits to boost army ranks.

The Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday (Apr 11) passed a law that would govern how the country recruits new conscripts. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the law was spurred by a request from the military command under former army commander Valerii Zaluzhny, who said Ukraine needs up to 500,000 recruits to boost army ranks. The report said that exhausted Ukrainian soldiers, on the frontlines since Russia launched an offensive in February 2022, had no means to rotate out for rest, while many thousands of men continue to evade the draft. The law brings into effect a host of changes to the current system by expanding the powers of authorities to issue draft notices using an electronic system. Also read | Explained: How are Russia’s low-cost glide bombs changing the nature of the war in Ukraine? In a post on Telegram, Holos party lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said that the law was passed in its final reading with a majority of 283 votes after months of deliberations. A message to Ukraine's partners Lawmaker Oleksandr Fedienko said that the adoption of the law sent a message to Ukraine's partners that Kyiv was ready to retake its territory and it needed weapons. A report by the news agency Reuters said that the law is seen as crucial for Ukraine to address what military analysts have said are major manpower problems as it fights a better-armed and larger foe. The bill's passage came days after Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk called on citizens to enlist in the army or to be ready to serve in the army. "We must realize, no one will be able to sit tight," Pavliuk said in a post on Facebook. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: How long can Kyiv go without support? × "No matter how much help we get, no matter how many weapons we have, we lack people! The equipment doesn't drive by itself, the weapon doesn't shoot by itself, and the drone won't fly by itself," he added. Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine In the latest news from the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian missiles and drones struck Ukrainian power facilities across five regions on Thursday. A Ukrainian presidential aide said the strikes damaged facilities from the Lviv region on the Polish border to the northeastern Kharkiv region where electricity was cut for 200,000 people. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine passes law that would govern how new conscripts are recruited

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made clear Washington will stand with Tel Aviv against any threats by Iran. Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

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Rishi Sunak's 'eat out to help out policy' is once again under the radar. In the latest reports claim Sunak spent more than $2.5 million on focus groups to promote his campaign. While UK government's top medical advisers say they were not consulted about the scheme.

UK: Sunak spent $2.5M on focus groups to sell 'Eat Out' scheme says report

Russia’s war in Ukraine is taking an unexpected turn. Ukrainian drone strikes are hitting critical infrastructure like oil refineries and factories. This has forced Russian companies to take matters into their own hands. Demand for anti-drone systems has skyrocketed by 400% in the past year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone blitz forces Russia to shield its infrastructure

China’s assertive posture in the Indo-Pacific region has raised global security concerns. Beijing is resorting to assertive use of its economic might and military coercion by advancing unlawful maritime claims and threatening maritime shipping lanes. China seeks to undermine the rules-based order; and now, US has lauded India's key role in preventing a revisionist challenge of the status quo.

US lauds India's role in Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean

<p>US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States as the Democratic leader hailed the Washington-Tokyo ties as "stronger than it's ever been". A swanky state dinner astonished Washington's corridors of power as the two of India's Quad partners discussed the Indo-Pacific with veiled references to China's expansionist belligerence in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tokyo and Washington inked a total of 17 pacts during this state visit, making it the most significant bilateral for Biden in an election year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been brought together with the same hopes, the same values, the same commitment to democracy and freedom and to dignity, dignity for all. And today without question, our alliance is literally stronger than it has ever been," Biden said during the dinner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state dinner was attended by the likes of Jamie Dimon, Apple top executive Tim Cook and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A swanky dinner and cherry blossoms underline Japan-US ties</strong></h2>

<p>Dry-aged rib eye steak, cherry blossoms and a special ensemble of songs played by Paul Simon. That's what defined the swanky dinner that Biden hosted for Kishida to underline the Washington-Tokyo ties that Biden described were at an "inflection point".</p>

<p>"Tonight, we pledge to keep going. We stand at an inflection point where the decisions we make now are going to determine the course of the future for decades to come," Biden added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Japan undergoing a significant flux in its defence posture, its partnership with the United States has attained a significance that is different from the ties it has shared with the world's biggest economy in past decades.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over 70 items covering a wide array of critical sectors were announced. This included a purported commitment to changing the US force structure in Japan with a simultaneous assurance to Kishida that the establishment of a "military-industrial council" remained a top priority for the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Together, we made it closer, stronger and more effective than ever before in history."</p>

<p>Japan has also committed to giving 250 new cherry blossom trees to honour the US's 250th birthday in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States as the Democratic leader hailed the Washington-Tokyo ties as "stronger than it's ever been".

US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States as the Democratic leader hailed the Washington-Tokyo ties as "stronger than it's ever been". A swanky state dinner astonished Washington's corridors of power as the two of India's Quad partners discussed the Indo-Pacific with veiled references to China's expansionist belligerence in the region. Tokyo and Washington inked a total of 17 pacts during this state visit, making it the most significant bilateral for Biden in an election year. "We have been brought together with the same hopes, the same values, the same commitment to democracy and freedom and to dignity, dignity for all. And today without question, our alliance is literally stronger than it has ever been," Biden said during the dinner. The state dinner was attended by the likes of Jamie Dimon, Apple top executive Tim Cook and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. A swanky dinner and cherry blossoms underline Japan-US ties Dry-aged rib eye steak, cherry blossoms and a special ensemble of songs played by Paul Simon. That's what defined the swanky dinner that Biden hosted for Kishida to underline the Washington-Tokyo ties that Biden described were at an "inflection point". "Tonight, we pledge to keep going. We stand at an inflection point where the decisions we make now are going to determine the course of the future for decades to come," Biden added. With Japan undergoing a significant flux in its defence posture, its partnership with the United States has attained a significance that is different from the ties it has shared with the world's biggest economy in past decades. Also watch | US, Japan, Australia and Philippines hold drills × Over 70 items covering a wide array of critical sectors were announced. This included a purported commitment to changing the US force structure in Japan with a simultaneous assurance to Kishida that the establishment of a "military-industrial council" remained a top priority for the two countries. Also read | US House passes Quad bill: What does it mean for India? "Together, we made it closer, stronger and more effective than ever before in history." Japan has also committed to giving 250 new cherry blossom trees to honour the US's 250th birthday in 2026. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden-Kishida meet: Cherry blossoms, defence pacts highlights of grand state visit

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights finds widespread racism in European policing, with ethnic minorities experiencing profiling, violence, and discrimination. Watch in for more details!

EU study finds widespread racist policing practices

<p>New underwater sonar images captured by the US Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command show the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the bottom of Baltimore's Patapsco River. The US&nbsp;Army Corps of Engineers shared images that show the remnants of the bridge on social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These sonar CODA images, provided by @USNavy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), show bridge wreckage in the deepest part of the federal shipping channel and one of the Francis Scott Key Bridge main supports," the caption read.</p>

<p>The colour-coded scans show the metal framework of the ship.&nbsp;The framework extending above the waterline will be removed by the end of April.</p>

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<p>"The metal framework extending above the waterline (the blue line in some images) is currently slated to be removed by the end of April, making way for a 35-foot-deep by 280-foot-wide Limited Access Channel within the federal channel span," the US Army Corps of Engineers wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It added, "The Limited Access Channel will permit larger ships in and out of the @portofbalt, such as marine tugs, Maritime Administration (MARAD) vessels, and those used for Roll-on/Roll-off shipping."</p>

<p>Currently, the Port of Baltimore has limited marine access. Some essential and smaller commercial ships are using two temporary passageways. It is the largest vehicle-handling port in the United States.</p>

<p>About 1,100 Corps of Engineers personnel have been deployed for the restoration&nbsp;of the Baltimore Port, the efforts for which have been on since March 31 after a crane removed a 200-tonne piece of the bridge blocking the entry into the Port of Baltimore. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When did the Baltimore bridge collapse?</strong></h2>

<p>The Baltimore bridge, known as Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed March 26 after a cargo ship crashed into it. The bridge collapsed and fell into the Patapsco River after the crash, consequently blocking access to the Port of Baltimore. Six workers who were doing repair work on the bridge&nbsp;lost their lives in the incident.</p>


New underwater sonar images captured by the US Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command show the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the bottom of Baltimore's Patapsco River.

New underwater sonar images captured by the US Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command show the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the bottom of Baltimore's Patapsco River. The US Army Corps of Engineers shared images that show the remnants of the bridge on social media platform X. "These sonar CODA images, provided by @USNavy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), show bridge wreckage in the deepest part of the federal shipping channel and one of the Francis Scott Key Bridge main supports," the caption read. The colour-coded scans show the metal framework of the ship. The framework extending above the waterline will be removed by the end of April. NEW TODAY: These sonar CODA images, provided by @USNavy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), show bridge wreckage in the deepest part of the federal shipping channel and one of the Francis Scott Key Bridge main supports. pic.twitter.com/bwIQ5FYc2f — USACE Baltimore (@USACEBaltimore) April 10, 2024 × "The metal framework extending above the waterline (the blue line in some images) is currently slated to be removed by the end of April, making way for a 35-foot-deep by 280-foot-wide Limited Access Channel within the federal channel span," the US Army Corps of Engineers wrote on X. Also read: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Why 20 Indians will stay on board DALI ship till ‘investigation is over’ It added, "The Limited Access Channel will permit larger ships in and out of the @portofbalt, such as marine tugs, Maritime Administration (MARAD) vessels, and those used for Roll-on/Roll-off shipping." Currently, the Port of Baltimore has limited marine access. Some essential and smaller commercial ships are using two temporary passageways. It is the largest vehicle-handling port in the United States. About 1,100 Corps of Engineers personnel have been deployed for the restoration of the Baltimore Port, the efforts for which have been on since March 31 after a crane removed a 200-tonne piece of the bridge blocking the entry into the Port of Baltimore. When did the Baltimore bridge collapse? The Baltimore bridge, known as Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed March 26 after a cargo ship crashed into it. The bridge collapsed and fell into the Patapsco River after the crash, consequently blocking access to the Port of Baltimore. Six workers who were doing repair work on the bridge lost their lives in the incident.

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<p>North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un said on Wednesday (Apr 10) that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding the country meant now was the time to be more prepared for war than ever. Kim made this remark as he inspected the Kim Jong Il University of Military and Politics. According to a report by the news agency KCNA, the university is the "highest seat of military education" in the country.</p>

<p>Kim told the university staff that if the enemy opted for a military confrontation with North Korea, the country would deal a death blow to the enemy without hesitation by mobilising all means in its possession.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Outlining the complicated international situation ... and the uncertain and unstable military and political situation around the DPRK, he said that now is the time to be more thoroughly prepared for a war than ever before," state media quoted Kim on&nbsp;Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>North Korea test-fires new hypersonic missile</strong></h2>

<p>Kim's remarks came as North Korea successfully fired a new hypersonic missile on Tuesday- the latest step in a plan aimed at using solid fuel to power missiles of all ranges. Overseeing the launch of the Hwasong-16B missile, the supreme leader called it a strategic weapon showcasing the "absolute superiority" of Pyongyang's defence technology, KCNA reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That would give North Korea the capacity for "rapidly, accurately and powerfully striking any target in the enemy side worldwide," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile, Japan PM condemns launch</strong></p>

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<p>The missile launch drew swift condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the United States. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the launch probably focused on testing the missile's flight performance in the early stages of development.</p>

<p>But the missile exaggerated several specifications, from flight range to a delay in igniting the second-stage engine and quickly changing flight orbit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un said on Wednesday (Apr 10) that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding the country meant now was the time to be more prepared for war than ever.

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un said on Wednesday (Apr 10) that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding the country meant now was the time to be more prepared for war than ever. Kim made this remark as he inspected the Kim Jong Il University of Military and Politics. According to a report by the news agency KCNA, the university is the "highest seat of military education" in the country. Kim told the university staff that if the enemy opted for a military confrontation with North Korea, the country would deal a death blow to the enemy without hesitation by mobilising all means in its possession. Also watch | South Korea successfully launches second military spy satellite amid race with North Korea "Outlining the complicated international situation ... and the uncertain and unstable military and political situation around the DPRK, he said that now is the time to be more thoroughly prepared for a war than ever before," state media quoted Kim on Thursday. North Korea test-fires new hypersonic missile Kim's remarks came as North Korea successfully fired a new hypersonic missile on Tuesday- the latest step in a plan aimed at using solid fuel to power missiles of all ranges. Overseeing the launch of the Hwasong-16B missile, the supreme leader called it a strategic weapon showcasing the "absolute superiority" of Pyongyang's defence technology, KCNA reported. That would give North Korea the capacity for "rapidly, accurately and powerfully striking any target in the enemy side worldwide," he added. Also watch | North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile, Japan PM condemns launch × The missile launch drew swift condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the United States. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that the launch probably focused on testing the missile's flight performance in the early stages of development. But the missile exaggerated several specifications, from flight range to a delay in igniting the second-stage engine and quickly changing flight orbit. (With inputs from agencies)

Now is the time to be more prepared for war than ever: North Korea's Kim Jong Un

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<p>In other news, South Korea's liberal opposition parties achieved a sweeping win in Wednesday's (Apr 10) parliamentary election. In the US, three people were injured in a shootout which took place between rival groups near the celebration which marked the end of Ramadan.</p>

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US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States. Meanwhile, Biden extended commitment to Israel against any Iranian attack amid rising concerns of Tehran launching strikes in the coming days.

US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States. Meanwhile, Biden extended commitment to Israel against any Iranian attack amid rising concerns of Tehran launching strikes in the coming days. In other news, South Korea's liberal opposition parties achieved a sweeping win in Wednesday's (Apr 10) parliamentary election. In the US, three people were injured in a shootout which took place between rival groups near the celebration which marked the end of Ramadan. Click on the headlines to read more Biden-Kishida meet: Cherry blossoms, defence pacts top up US-Japan ties US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States as the Democratic leader hailed the Washington-Tokyo ties as "stronger than it's ever been". A swanky state dinner astonished Washington's corridors of power as the two of India's Quad partners discussed the Indo-Pacific with veiled references to China's expansionist belligerence in the region. US extends 'ironclad' commitment to Israel after Iran threatens to attack United States President Joe Biden extended an 'ironclad' commitment to Israel against any Iranian attack amid rising concerns of Tehran launching "significant" strikes in the coming days in response to the blast at the Iranian consular building in Damascus. South Korea elections: Opposition achieves sweeping win dealing blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol South Korea's liberal opposition parties achieved a sweeping win in Wednesday's (Apr 10) parliamentary election, dealing a significant blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his conservative party. However, as per reports, the opposition's success likely fell just short of a supermajority. Eid celebration turns sour as shootout injures three in Philadelphia, US Three people were injured in a shootout which took place between rival groups near the celebration which marked the end of Ramadan, said the police in Philadelphia. Watch | Canada alleges China interfered in elections ×

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