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<p>At least seven young individuals, ranging between the ages of 12 and 17, sustained injuries, including one who is presently in critical condition, in a shooting incident at an&nbsp;Indianapolis metropolis mall on Sunday (Mar 31).</p>

<p>The mass shooting came to light after several gunshots were heard&nbsp;after 11:30 pm local time. Upon hearing the gun shots, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers, on their regular patrol, were alerted and swiftly responded to the scene near Circle Center Mall.</p>

<p>According to police reports, six individuals were found wounded by gunfire.</p>

<p>Later, they were swiftly attended to by emergency medical services and were moved to the hospital and the remaining one juvenile came on their own at the medical facility.&nbsp;One of the seven remains in critical condition while the remaining six are in stable condition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Deputy Chief of Operations for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, Tanya Terry, expressed grave concern over the incident, stating,&nbsp;"Once again, we have a situation where young people are resolving conflict with firearms, and it has to stop."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While sharing circumstantial information on the incident, Terry highlighted a recurring pattern of young individuals congregating in the downtown area after the mall's closing hours.</p>

<p>The police officer urged parents to take proactive measures in monitoring their children's activities.</p>

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<p>"I think everybody sees the messages in the evening at 10 o'clock, 'Parents do you know where your children are?'," Terry said while adding, "And we would ask for our parents to get involved in what their children are out doing, especially at these hours of the evening."</p>

<p>As of now, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. An investigation is currently underway to nab the one who carried out the mass shooting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the incident is the third consecutive weekend with shooting incidents in Indianapolis.</p>
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<h2><strong>Previous incidents</strong></h2>

<p>Just last Sunday (Mar 24), a shooting resulted in the killing of one individual and resulted in injuries to&nbsp;five, including a police officer. The suspect was shot dead by law enforcement. Moreover, on March 16, a shooting at a bar claimed one life and left five others injured. A suspect was apprehended and charged following identification through surveillance footage within the bar.&nbsp;"When officers arrived, they located a total of five adult male victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wound(s)," Indianapolis police reportedly said in a statement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least seven young individuals, ranging between the ages of 12 and 17, sustained injuries, including one who is presently in critical condition, in a shooting incident at an Indianapolis metropolis mall on Sunday (Mar 31).

At least seven young individuals, ranging between the ages of 12 and 17, sustained injuries, including one who is presently in critical condition, in a shooting incident at an Indianapolis metropolis mall on Sunday (Mar 31). The mass shooting came to light after several gunshots were heard after 11:30 pm local time. Upon hearing the gun shots, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers, on their regular patrol, were alerted and swiftly responded to the scene near Circle Center Mall. According to police reports, six individuals were found wounded by gunfire. Later, they were swiftly attended to by emergency medical services and were moved to the hospital and the remaining one juvenile came on their own at the medical facility. One of the seven remains in critical condition while the remaining six are in stable condition. Also Read | Netanyahu to be put under full anaesthesia for Hernia surgery, deputy PM to take charge Deputy Chief of Operations for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, Tanya Terry, expressed grave concern over the incident, stating, "Once again, we have a situation where young people are resolving conflict with firearms, and it has to stop." While sharing circumstantial information on the incident, Terry highlighted a recurring pattern of young individuals congregating in the downtown area after the mall's closing hours. The police officer urged parents to take proactive measures in monitoring their children's activities. Also Read | Trump’s victory in US presidential polls may lead to climate setback, warns ex-UN climate chief "I think everybody sees the messages in the evening at 10 o'clock, 'Parents do you know where your children are?'," Terry said while adding, "And we would ask for our parents to get involved in what their children are out doing, especially at these hours of the evening." As of now, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. An investigation is currently underway to nab the one who carried out the mass shooting. Watch | Japan to build shelters on Isles near Taiwan to protect citizens for two weeks × Notably, the incident is the third consecutive weekend with shooting incidents in Indianapolis. Previous incidents Just last Sunday (Mar 24), a shooting resulted in the killing of one individual and resulted in injuries to five, including a police officer. The suspect was shot dead by law enforcement. Moreover, on March 16, a shooting at a bar claimed one life and left five others injured. A suspect was apprehended and charged following identification through surveillance footage within the bar. "When officers arrived, they located a total of five adult male victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wound(s)," Indianapolis police reportedly said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 7 youths injured in Indianapolis shooting incident, one in critical condition

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<p>Special wildlife police in eastern Spain have rescued many endangered animals in the past year. This includes Nile crocodiles, a heavy African spurred tortoise, and a large Burmese python. The officers recovered various protected species, according to the Seprona division of the Guardia Civil, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The two Nile crocodiles, which each measured approximately 2 metres, were collected by officers from a private estate in El Moralet in Alicante province last August,” the statement said.</p>

<p>“At the end of 2023, a two-metre-long Burmese python was found in Alicante’s city centre. The African spurred tortoise, which weighed around 25kg, had been abandoned in the Sierra de Oltá mountains in Calpe,” it said.</p>

<p>Seprona also took possession of a Patagonian burrowing parrot and a Venezuelan blood-eared parakeet, among other animals.</p>

<p>“The rescued animals were taken to different rehabilitation centres, lodges and parks where specialists were able to evaluate their condition and provide the required treatment,” the statement said. “These facilities also offer the food, space and care needed to ensure each of the species can enjoy an optimal quality of life.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Probe launched</strong></h2>

<p>The Guardia Civil has initiated several inquiries to locate the owners and ascertain if they had&nbsp;the required documentation for the animals.</p>

<p>“If the owners cannot provide legitimate provenance or certificates permitting them to breed animals in captivity, they will face fines of up to €6,000 [£5,130] and could face charges relating to the protection of wild flora and fauna,” the statement said.</p>

<p>In March 2022, Seprona officers found a private zoo on the Canary island of Gran Canaria and rescued many&nbsp;exotic animals, such as two caimans, three pythons, eight iguanas, and 46 giant African snails.</p>

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<p>Authorities found&nbsp;a total of 139 animals at the property, with 118 categorised as invasive species and 21 deemed dangerous.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Special wildlife police in eastern Spain have rescued many endangered animals in the past year. This includes Nile crocodiles, a heavy African spurred tortoise, and a large Burmese python.

Special wildlife police in eastern Spain have rescued many endangered animals in the past year. This includes Nile crocodiles, a heavy African spurred tortoise, and a large Burmese python. The officers recovered various protected species, according to the Seprona division of the Guardia Civil, as reported by the Guardian. “The two Nile crocodiles, which each measured approximately 2 metres, were collected by officers from a private estate in El Moralet in Alicante province last August,” the statement said. “At the end of 2023, a two-metre-long Burmese python was found in Alicante’s city centre. The African spurred tortoise, which weighed around 25kg, had been abandoned in the Sierra de Oltá mountains in Calpe,” it said. Seprona also took possession of a Patagonian burrowing parrot and a Venezuelan blood-eared parakeet, among other animals. “The rescued animals were taken to different rehabilitation centres, lodges and parks where specialists were able to evaluate their condition and provide the required treatment,” the statement said. “These facilities also offer the food, space and care needed to ensure each of the species can enjoy an optimal quality of life.” Also read | Can artificial intelligence actually help us communicate with animals? Probe launched The Guardia Civil has initiated several inquiries to locate the owners and ascertain if they had the required documentation for the animals. “If the owners cannot provide legitimate provenance or certificates permitting them to breed animals in captivity, they will face fines of up to €6,000 [£5,130] and could face charges relating to the protection of wild flora and fauna,” the statement said. In March 2022, Seprona officers found a private zoo on the Canary island of Gran Canaria and rescued many exotic animals, such as two caimans, three pythons, eight iguanas, and 46 giant African snails. Also watch | Will you drink a coffee made through animal poop? Authorities found a total of 139 animals at the property, with 118 categorised as invasive species and 21 deemed dangerous. (With inputs from agencies)

Nile crocodiles, Burmese pythons among rare species seized in Spain

<p>Personal data of 73 million current or former users of AT&amp;T has leaked online, said the American telecommunications giant, on Saturday (Mar 30) after it recently discovered the data breach.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What we know about the leak</strong></h2>

<p>The information leaked includes social security numbers, addresses, and passwords, said AT&amp;T, adding that the dataset was recently found on the “dark web” around two weeks ago. It may also reportedly include users’ full names, email and mailing addresses, phone numbers and birth dates.</p>

<p>The breach has impacted around 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders, according to the American telecom&nbsp;giant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company said that it has begun notifying millions of customers about the data theft and has called in cybersecurity experts to investigate. It also said that the passwords of current users have been changed, and the users whose personal data was leaked will be notified as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The data set appears to be from 2019 or earlier, said AT&amp;T, but&nbsp;it was not immediately known if the data “originated from AT&amp;T or one of its vendors,” said the Dallas-based company, in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also urged the customers to “remain vigilant by monitoring account activity and credit reports”. However, AT&amp;T assured that the incident had no&nbsp;material impact on its operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The data that appeared on a hacking forum closely resembled that of the reported data breach that surfaced in 2021 which AT&amp;T never acknowledged, said Troy Hunt, a cybersecurity researcher and founder of an Australia-based website ‘Have I Been Pwned?’ which allows users to check if their information has been compromised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If they assess this and they made the wrong call on it, and we’ve had a course of years pass without them being able to notify impacted customers,” then it’s likely the company will soon face class action lawsuits, said&nbsp;Hunt, according to the Associated Press.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company’s wireless 5G network covers around 290 million people across the United States and is one of the largest mobile and internet service providers in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>AT&amp;T outage</strong></h2>

<p>The news about the data breach comes a month after AT&amp;T customers experienced a widespread outage where more than 70,000 Americans in states like&nbsp;Texas, Florida, California&nbsp;lost cell service. The incident has since prompted federal investigations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the American telecom&nbsp;giant attributed the outage to a technical coding error and assured that it was not a malicious attack.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Personal data of 73 million current or former users of AT&T has leaked online, said the American telecommunications giant, on Saturday (Mar 30) after it recently discovered the data breach.

Personal data of 73 million current or former users of AT&T has leaked online, said the American telecommunications giant, on Saturday (Mar 30) after it recently discovered the data breach. What we know about the leak The information leaked includes social security numbers, addresses, and passwords, said AT&T, adding that the dataset was recently found on the “dark web” around two weeks ago. It may also reportedly include users’ full names, email and mailing addresses, phone numbers and birth dates. The breach has impacted around 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders, according to the American telecom giant. Also Read | Joe Biden wins North Dakota Democratic primary during march for rematch with Donald Trump The company said that it has begun notifying millions of customers about the data theft and has called in cybersecurity experts to investigate. It also said that the passwords of current users have been changed, and the users whose personal data was leaked will be notified as well. The data set appears to be from 2019 or earlier, said AT&T, but it was not immediately known if the data “originated from AT&T or one of its vendors,” said the Dallas-based company, in a statement. It also urged the customers to “remain vigilant by monitoring account activity and credit reports”. However, AT&T assured that the incident had no material impact on its operations. The data that appeared on a hacking forum closely resembled that of the reported data breach that surfaced in 2021 which AT&T never acknowledged, said Troy Hunt, a cybersecurity researcher and founder of an Australia-based website ‘Have I Been Pwned?’ which allows users to check if their information has been compromised. “If they assess this and they made the wrong call on it, and we’ve had a course of years pass without them being able to notify impacted customers,” then it’s likely the company will soon face class action lawsuits, said Hunt, according to the Associated Press. Also Read | Baltimore bridge: Constructing a new bridge could cost minimum $400 million, experts say The company’s wireless 5G network covers around 290 million people across the United States and is one of the largest mobile and internet service providers in the country. AT&T outage The news about the data breach comes a month after AT&T customers experienced a widespread outage where more than 70,000 Americans in states like Texas, Florida, California lost cell service. The incident has since prompted federal investigations. However, the American telecom giant attributed the outage to a technical coding error and assured that it was not a malicious attack. (With inputs from agencies)

AT&T data breach: Personal information of 73 million current and former users leaked online

<p>Five people were killed and dozens others&nbsp;wounded by gunfire&nbsp;during an aid delivery on Saturday (March 30) in northern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent said. There were also reports of stampede from the distribution site. The northern Gaza has been the epicenter of the fighting between Israel and Hamas and it's from this part of blockaded Palestinian enclave that exodus of over a million people occurred towards the territory's south during the initial weeks of war in the wake of October 7 Hamas attack against&nbsp;Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development occurred just before the resumption of ceasefire talks in Egypt that is expected to begin on Sunday (March 31).</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>In an AFP video, one can see a convoy of trucks&nbsp;moving past burning debris near an aid distribution point in pre-dawn darkness and people screaming&nbsp;amid the echoes of gunfire. Witnesses cited by the AFP said that some of the gunfire was warning shots.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gaza's hungry civilians forced to eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight</strong></p>

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<p>The corresponding stampede occurred after thousands of people gathered for the arrival of about 15 trucks of flour and other food items. These items were supposed to be handed out at Gaza City's Kuwait roundabout in the north of the Palestinian enclave.</p>

<p>The Red Crescent said three of the five killed early Saturday had been shot.</p>

<p>Eyewitnesses told news agency AFP that Palestinians overseeing the aid delivery fired in the air. But Israeli troops in the area also opened fire and some moving trucks hit people trying to get the food.</p>

<p>The Israeli military told AFP it "has no record of the incident described."</p>

<p>The Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger with famine likely to hit the north of the Gaza in case of the absence of intervention, according to a UN-backed report published on March 19.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report estimated that 1.1 million people are facing these catastrophic conditions.</p>

<p>The situation is particularly dire in the north of Gaza, where the report said famine was "imminent... projected to occur anytime between mid-March and May".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Five people were killed and dozens others wounded by gunfire during an aid delivery on Saturday (March 30) in northern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent said. There were also reports of stampede from the distribution site.

Five people were killed and dozens others wounded by gunfire during an aid delivery on Saturday (March 30) in northern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent said. There were also reports of stampede from the distribution site. The northern Gaza has been the epicenter of the fighting between Israel and Hamas and it's from this part of blockaded Palestinian enclave that exodus of over a million people occurred towards the territory's south during the initial weeks of war in the wake of October 7 Hamas attack against Israel. The development occurred just before the resumption of ceasefire talks in Egypt that is expected to begin on Sunday (March 31). What happened? In an AFP video, one can see a convoy of trucks moving past burning debris near an aid distribution point in pre-dawn darkness and people screaming amid the echoes of gunfire. Witnesses cited by the AFP said that some of the gunfire was warning shots. Also watch | Gaza's hungry civilians forced to eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight × The corresponding stampede occurred after thousands of people gathered for the arrival of about 15 trucks of flour and other food items. These items were supposed to be handed out at Gaza City's Kuwait roundabout in the north of the Palestinian enclave. The Red Crescent said three of the five killed early Saturday had been shot. Eyewitnesses told news agency AFP that Palestinians overseeing the aid delivery fired in the air. But Israeli troops in the area also opened fire and some moving trucks hit people trying to get the food. The Israeli military told AFP it "has no record of the incident described." The Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger with famine likely to hit the north of the Gaza in case of the absence of intervention, according to a UN-backed report published on March 19. Also read | Nearly 91% of households in Gaza go to bed hungry: UN report The report estimated that 1.1 million people are facing these catastrophic conditions. The situation is particularly dire in the north of Gaza, where the report said famine was "imminent... projected to occur anytime between mid-March and May". (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>Former UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa, in what can be seen as a cautionary statement, highlighted the potential jeopardy of Donald Trump's victory in the upcoming US presidential election on global climate ambitions, including the Paris Agreement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Espinosa believes that Trump could withdraw the Paris Agreement, an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue.</p>

<p>“I worry [about the potential election of Trump] because it would have very strong consequences, if we see a regression regarding climate policies in the US,” Espinosa said while also adding,&nbsp;“We are not yet aligned to 1.5C. That’s the reality. So if we see a situation where we would see regression on those efforts, then [the likelihood of staying within 1.5C] is very limited. It would certainly be a much bigger risk."</p>

<p>Notably, addressing the climate issues is crucial, however, it needs to have an inclusive and collaborative approach.</p>

<p>“We could see a slowdown, an even bigger slowdown [in action to reduce emissions], which would unfortunately probably take us to an even more terrible scenario, unless we see strong leadership coming from other places, [such as] Europe.”</p>

<p>Espinosa reportedly highlighted the critical role the United States play in addressing climate change and that the country continues to be an influential player in climate policy.</p>

<p>“What happens in the US has a very big impact in so many places around the world,” she reportedly said.</p>

<p>Espinosa stated, “When President Trump announced that they would withdraw from the Paris agreement, there was a certain fear that others would follow, and that there would be a setback in the pace of the climate change process."</p>

<p>"Not only did that not happen but some countries that had not yet adhered to the Paris agreement did so," she added while expressing hope that others countries are not expected to go back to their pledged climate goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As of now, I don’t see countries really going back. I think that the process will continue," she said pointed out at a potential scenario where Trump take Washington out of 1.5 degrees commitment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Regarding climate finance, Espinosa highlighted challenges faced by the Biden administration in securing commitments amidst political obstacles.</p>

<p>“We are seeing a lack of leadership, including in the big countries that can make contributions,” she said.</p>

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<p>“[In the US] I think there is a willingness but there are also limitations. In the EU there has been a long period where they have been discussing the internal frameworks [for climate finance]. At the same time, we have been seeing a reduction of funds going in general to the global south, and very little is going to climate change. It’s really a question of giving it priority.”</p>

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<p>Looking ahead to upcoming elections worldwide, Espinosa flagged climate action and warned against organised opposition to climate initiatives.&nbsp;</p>

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Former UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa, in what can be seen as a cautionary statement, highlighted the potential jeopardy of Donald Trump's victory in the upcoming US presidential election on global climate ambitions, including the Paris Agreement.

Former UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa, in what can be seen as a cautionary statement, highlighted the potential jeopardy of Donald Trump's victory in the upcoming US presidential election on global climate ambitions, including the Paris Agreement. Espinosa believes that Trump could withdraw the Paris Agreement, an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue. “I worry [about the potential election of Trump] because it would have very strong consequences, if we see a regression regarding climate policies in the US,” Espinosa said while also adding, “We are not yet aligned to 1.5C. That’s the reality. So if we see a situation where we would see regression on those efforts, then [the likelihood of staying within 1.5C] is very limited. It would certainly be a much bigger risk." Notably, addressing the climate issues is crucial, however, it needs to have an inclusive and collaborative approach. “We could see a slowdown, an even bigger slowdown [in action to reduce emissions], which would unfortunately probably take us to an even more terrible scenario, unless we see strong leadership coming from other places, [such as] Europe.” Espinosa reportedly highlighted the critical role the United States play in addressing climate change and that the country continues to be an influential player in climate policy. “What happens in the US has a very big impact in so many places around the world,” she reportedly said. Espinosa stated, “When President Trump announced that they would withdraw from the Paris agreement, there was a certain fear that others would follow, and that there would be a setback in the pace of the climate change process." "Not only did that not happen but some countries that had not yet adhered to the Paris agreement did so," she added while expressing hope that others countries are not expected to go back to their pledged climate goals. “As of now, I don’t see countries really going back. I think that the process will continue," she said pointed out at a potential scenario where Trump take Washington out of 1.5 degrees commitment. Also Read | 'War is always absurdity': Pope Francis calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire during Easter address Regarding climate finance, Espinosa highlighted challenges faced by the Biden administration in securing commitments amidst political obstacles. “We are seeing a lack of leadership, including in the big countries that can make contributions,” she said. Also Read | Putin signs decree to summon 150,000 Russian conscripts “[In the US] I think there is a willingness but there are also limitations. In the EU there has been a long period where they have been discussing the internal frameworks [for climate finance]. At the same time, we have been seeing a reduction of funds going in general to the global south, and very little is going to climate change. It’s really a question of giving it priority.” Watch | Mexico: Eight Chinese migrants found dead after boat capsize in Oaxaca × Looking ahead to upcoming elections worldwide, Espinosa flagged climate action and warned against organised opposition to climate initiatives. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently approved a decree outlining the routine spring conscription campaign, which includes&nbsp;summoning 150,000 citizens for mandatory military service, as per a document published on the Kremlin's official website.</p>

<p>All male citizens in Russia are obligated to undergo a year-long military service or equivalent training during their higher education upon reaching the age of 18. This conscription system has been a longstanding requirement in the country.</p>

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<h2><strong>Expansion of conscription age</strong></h2>

<p>In July, the lower house of Russia's parliament passed a legislation to raise the maximum conscription age for men from 27 to 30. This amendment came into effect on January 1, 2024, allowing for broader inclusion in the mandatory military service pool.</p>

<p>Compulsory military service remains a sensitive topic in Russia, with many men resorting to various methods to avoid conscription during the semi-annual call-up periods. The avoidance of conscription papers is a common occurrence among eligible citizens.</p>

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<p>Conscripts are legally prohibited from being deployed for combat missions outside of Russia. Additionally, they were exempted from a partial mobilisation in 2022, which involved at least 300,000 men with prior military training being called up to fight in Ukraine. However, there were instances where conscripts were mistakenly sent to the front lines.</p>

<p>In September, President Putin authorised the call-up of 130,000 individuals for the autumn conscription campaign. Similarly, during the previous spring, Russia had planned to conscript 147,000 people.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently approved a decree outlining the routine spring conscription campaign, which includes summoning 150,000 citizens for mandatory military service, as per a document published on the Kremlin's official website.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently approved a decree outlining the routine spring conscription campaign, which includes summoning 150,000 citizens for mandatory military service, as per a document published on the Kremlin's official website. All male citizens in Russia are obligated to undergo a year-long military service or equivalent training during their higher education upon reaching the age of 18. This conscription system has been a longstanding requirement in the country. Also read | 'Nonsense': Putin rubbishes idea of Russia attacking NATO countries but warns that F-16s... Expansion of conscription age In July, the lower house of Russia's parliament passed a legislation to raise the maximum conscription age for men from 27 to 30. This amendment came into effect on January 1, 2024, allowing for broader inclusion in the mandatory military service pool. Compulsory military service remains a sensitive topic in Russia, with many men resorting to various methods to avoid conscription during the semi-annual call-up periods. The avoidance of conscription papers is a common occurrence among eligible citizens. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia used new guided bomb to attack Kharkiv: Officials Conscripts are legally prohibited from being deployed for combat missions outside of Russia. Additionally, they were exempted from a partial mobilisation in 2022, which involved at least 300,000 men with prior military training being called up to fight in Ukraine. However, there were instances where conscripts were mistakenly sent to the front lines. In September, President Putin authorised the call-up of 130,000 individuals for the autumn conscription campaign. Similarly, during the previous spring, Russia had planned to conscript 147,000 people. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Prominent leaders worldwide are urging a halt to the ongoing Gaza conflict as humanitarian crises escalate. Joining the chorus, Pope Francis made a fervent appeal for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all Israeli hostages,&nbsp;something which still remains to be a far off prospect. The pontiff also called for an exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine while also rebuking human trafficking.</p>

<p>Addressing the people on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis used the occasion to condemn the escalating humanitarian crisis resulting from the Gaza conflict initiated by the Hamas militant group.</p>

<p>Easter Sunday is an important day in Christianity which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The occasion provided the pontiff with a platform to express his concerns as the war in Gaza continues unabated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even after recent health issues limiting his public appearances, Pope Francis presided over Mass in a crowded St. Peter's Square. In his "Urbi et Orbi" address, he reiterated his distress over the suffering in Gaza and called for urgent humanitarian access and the release of hostages.</p>

<p>"I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of the hostages seized on last October 7 and for an immediate ceasefire in the Strip," Pope Francis said during his address.</p>

<p>"How much suffering we see in the eyes of children, the children have forgotten to smile in those war zones. With their eyes, children ask us: Why? Why all this death? Why all this destruction? War is always an absurdity and a defeat", he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hostilities at limit of endurance</strong></h2>

<p>In addition to Gaza, Pope Francis also highlighted various global conflicts, including Russia-Ukraine war, Lebanon, Syria, Azerbaijan,&nbsp;Armenia, Myanmar, Haiti, the Sahel and Horn of Africa regions, Sudan, Mozambique, and&nbsp;Congo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were approximately 60,000 attendees in St. Peter's Square. “Let us not allow the current hostilities to continue to have grave repercussions on the civil population, by now at the limit of its endurance, and above all on the children,” he said.</p>

<p>The pontiff also spoke briefly on the plight and sufferings of the Rohingya, Haitians and people suffering at the hands of human trafficking.</p>

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<p>According to a statement from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza on Sunday (Mar 31) that the death toll in the besieged enclave has reached at least 32,782 during almost six months of conflict.&nbsp;</p>
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Prominent leaders worldwide are urging a halt to the ongoing Gaza conflict as humanitarian crises escalate. Joining the chorus, Pope Francis made a fervent appeal for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all Israeli hostages, something which still remains to be a far off prospect.

Prominent leaders worldwide are urging a halt to the ongoing Gaza conflict as humanitarian crises escalate. Joining the chorus, Pope Francis made a fervent appeal for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all Israeli hostages, something which still remains to be a far off prospect. The pontiff also called for an exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine while also rebuking human trafficking. Addressing the people on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis used the occasion to condemn the escalating humanitarian crisis resulting from the Gaza conflict initiated by the Hamas militant group. Easter Sunday is an important day in Christianity which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The occasion provided the pontiff with a platform to express his concerns as the war in Gaza continues unabated. Also Read | Donald Trump under fire for posting video showing image of Joe Biden tied up in the back of truck Even after recent health issues limiting his public appearances, Pope Francis presided over Mass in a crowded St. Peter's Square. In his "Urbi et Orbi" address, he reiterated his distress over the suffering in Gaza and called for urgent humanitarian access and the release of hostages. "I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of the hostages seized on last October 7 and for an immediate ceasefire in the Strip," Pope Francis said during his address. "How much suffering we see in the eyes of children, the children have forgotten to smile in those war zones. With their eyes, children ask us: Why? Why all this death? Why all this destruction? War is always an absurdity and a defeat", he added. Also Read | Voting begins in Turkey's high-stakes municipal elections as Erdogan seeks to reclaim control of Istanbul Hostilities at limit of endurance In addition to Gaza, Pope Francis also highlighted various global conflicts, including Russia-Ukraine war, Lebanon, Syria, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Myanmar, Haiti, the Sahel and Horn of Africa regions, Sudan, Mozambique, and Congo. There were approximately 60,000 attendees in St. Peter's Square. “Let us not allow the current hostilities to continue to have grave repercussions on the civil population, by now at the limit of its endurance, and above all on the children,” he said. The pontiff also spoke briefly on the plight and sufferings of the Rohingya, Haitians and people suffering at the hands of human trafficking. Watch | World celebrates Easter: Philippines marks Easter with procession | Easter amidst war in Ukraine × According to a statement from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza on Sunday (Mar 31) that the death toll in the besieged enclave has reached at least 32,782 during almost six months of conflict. (With inputs from agencies)

‘War is always absurdity’: Pope Francis calls for urgent Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages in Easter address

In Mexico, where eight Chinese Nationals were found dead on the nation's southern coast after a vessel capsized. According to the prosecutor's office, seven women and one man were aboard.

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Reform UK is more popular than at any point in its history, according to opinion polling, which shows 14 per cent of Britons would vote for the party if the general election was held now.

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Bruised and fractured by Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory in 2023 general elections, Turkey's opposition aims to land a blow in Sunday's local polls, with the future of its biggest hope, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, tied to the outcome.

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<p>Six months after Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit as 'nothing to be proud of', Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba came to the Indian capital. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi for "freedom and independence", Kuleba hoped to win New Delhi's official attendance at the Swiss Peace Summit in which Kyiv has announced that it will discuss its 'peace formula' to end the war in Ukraine that has now entered its third year.</p>

<p>Moscow, for its part, has already rejected Kyiv's peace formula that calls for&nbsp;withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, release of prisoners, restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and guarantees on nuclear safety.</p>

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<p>From criticising India for buying Russian oil to&nbsp;meeting External Affairs Minister Jaishankar this week, Kyiv has travelled a distance in its Delhi outreach. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;met PM Modi for the first time since the beginning of war&nbsp;in May last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ball is in Delhi’s court on the Swiss summit.</p>

<p>Speaking at an event on March 27, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar before meeting his Ukrainian counterpart, said: "We took a position from the start. That you are not going to get a solution to this conflict on the battlefield. Two years have passed. There were many who felt two years ago or somewhere in between that maybe they could. Today many of them don't any longer."</p>

<p>"We have also been the country who have the opportunity to talk to the Russians quite frankly and bluntly on the issue. On different aspects, the others have used us to pass messages," Jaishankar said, meaning that New Delhi as Moscow's 'special and privileged strategic partner' has been playing the middleman's role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is to these exact credentials of New Delhi that Kuleba came to appeal. Whether the visit was a success or not, New Delhi's nature of representation at Swiss peace summit would tell.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</strong></h2>

<p>The internet briefly moved over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce this week as the Brazilian capital showed the world one rare moment of bonhomie&nbsp;between President&nbsp;Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Holding hands, smiling at the skies, gushing at richly diverse Amazon forests&nbsp;— President Lula and Macron gave internet the wedding vibes all over.&nbsp;Macron spent three days in Brazil this week, including in the capital Rio de Janeiro,&nbsp;the Amazon, São Paulo, and Brasilia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They are going to marry in the Amazon and have their honeymoon in Paris," one person said&nbsp;online about the images. Notably,&nbsp;among the policy announcements made during the trip was a new $1 billion investment plan to help protect the Amazon rainforest.</p>

<p>In one meme, shared by&nbsp;Macron and Lula on Instagram, the two leaders are seen walking hand-in-hand superimposed over a poster for 2016 romantic musical La La Land.</p>

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<p>But French President used the photographic symbolism of the times of social media to score the points in favour of bilateral depth of ties between Paris and Rio.</p>

<p>"Some people compared the images of my visit to Brazil to those of a wedding, and I tell them: it was a wedding! France loves Brazil and Brazil loves France!," Macron wrote on X.</p>

<h2><strong>Pretoria, South Africa</strong></h2>

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<p><em>File photo of former South African President Jacob Zuma | Reuters</em></p>

<p>In South Africa's corridors of power, former president Jacob Zuma was barred from running in the country's general election in May.</p>

<p>The 81-year-old served as president from 2009 until 2018, when he was forced to step down because of corruption allegations.</p>

<p>In 2021, Zuma was convicted and jailed for 15 months for contempt of court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Africa’s constitution does not allow an individual convicted for more than a year to hold public office. Zuma now has until April 2 to appeal against his ineligibility.</p>
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Six months after Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit as 'nothing to be proud of', Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba came to the Indian capital.

Six months after Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit as 'nothing to be proud of', Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba came to the Indian capital. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi for "freedom and independence", Kuleba hoped to win New Delhi's official attendance at the Swiss Peace Summit in which Kyiv has announced that it will discuss its 'peace formula' to end the war in Ukraine that has now entered its third year. Moscow, for its part, has already rejected Kyiv's peace formula that calls for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, release of prisoners, restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and guarantees on nuclear safety. In New Delhi, I had sincere and comprehensive talks with @DrSJaishankar about Ukrainian-Indian bilateral relations, the situation in our regions, and global security. We paid specific attention to the Peace Formula and next steps on the path of its implementation. We also… pic.twitter.com/2aLQQBuqAJ — Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) March 29, 2024 × From criticising India for buying Russian oil to meeting External Affairs Minister Jaishankar this week, Kyiv has travelled a distance in its Delhi outreach. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met PM Modi for the first time since the beginning of war in May last year. The ball is in Delhi’s court on the Swiss summit. Speaking at an event on March 27, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar before meeting his Ukrainian counterpart, said: "We took a position from the start. That you are not going to get a solution to this conflict on the battlefield. Two years have passed. There were many who felt two years ago or somewhere in between that maybe they could. Today many of them don't any longer." "We have also been the country who have the opportunity to talk to the Russians quite frankly and bluntly on the issue. On different aspects, the others have used us to pass messages," Jaishankar said, meaning that New Delhi as Moscow's 'special and privileged strategic partner' has been playing the middleman's role. It is to these exact credentials of New Delhi that Kuleba came to appeal. Whether the visit was a success or not, New Delhi's nature of representation at Swiss peace summit would tell. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The internet briefly moved over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce this week as the Brazilian capital showed the world one rare moment of bonhomie between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. Holding hands, smiling at the skies, gushing at richly diverse Amazon forests — President Lula and Macron gave internet the wedding vibes all over. Macron spent three days in Brazil this week, including in the capital Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon, São Paulo, and Brasilia. "They are going to marry in the Amazon and have their honeymoon in Paris," one person said online about the images. Notably, among the policy announcements made during the trip was a new $1 billion investment plan to help protect the Amazon rainforest. In one meme, shared by Macron and Lula on Instagram, the two leaders are seen walking hand-in-hand superimposed over a poster for 2016 romantic musical La La Land. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emmanuel Macron (@emmanuelmacron) × But French President used the photographic symbolism of the times of social media to score the points in favour of bilateral depth of ties between Paris and Rio. "Some people compared the images of my visit to Brazil to those of a wedding, and I tell them: it was a wedding! France loves Brazil and Brazil loves France!," Macron wrote on X. Pretoria, South Africa File photo of former South African President Jacob Zuma | Reuters In South Africa's corridors of power, former president Jacob Zuma was barred from running in the country's general election in May. The 81-year-old served as president from 2009 until 2018, when he was forced to step down because of corruption allegations. In 2021, Zuma was convicted and jailed for 15 months for contempt of court. South Africa’s constitution does not allow an individual convicted for more than a year to hold public office. Zuma now has until April 2 to appeal against his ineligibility.

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<p>A massive operational crane on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States on Friday (Mar 29) towered over Baltimore's port in order to remove the debris days after a cargo vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge.</p>

<p>The crane arrived late on Thursday night (Mar 28) and will most likely begin pulling the wreckage out of the water on Saturday morning (Mar 30), said the US Coast Guard spokesperson Carmen Carver.</p>

<p>She further said that a second crane was on its way and is expected to arrive anytime soon.</p>

<p>Federal and state authorities are making concentrated efforts to clear the busy port and rebuild the bridge after the Dali, a gigantic container ship that had lost power, furrowed into a support column last week, demolishing the structure.</p>

<p>The incident presumably left six workers&nbsp;dead.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-shipping-vessel-had-an-all-indian-crew-704493">Also read: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: DALI ship’s all-Indian crew ‘doing fine’, firm’s rep tells WION</a></p>

<h2><strong>One Indian crew member 'slightly injured,' says External Affairs Ministry</strong></h2>

<p>India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (Mar 28), reacting to the Baltimore Bridge Collapse incident said that one of the Indian crew members aboard the cargo ship was slightly injured.</p>

<p>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing a weekly press briefing, said that the remaining 19 crew members were in good health and that the embassies were in close touch with them and the local authorities in the matter.</p>

<p>"Out of the 21 crew members, 20 are Indians. All of them are in good health. One of them is slightly injured. The stitches have been done," Jaiswal said.</p>

<p>"Our Embassies are in close touch with the Indians on board and also the local authorities in this matter," he added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, divers on Wednesday (Mar 27) recovered the bodies of two of the six workers missing since the ship smashed into the bridge after being struck by a faltering cargo freighter.</p>

<p>The bodies, as per Reuters news agency, were found in the Patapsco River.</p>

<p>Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler confirmed that the bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, of Baltimore, and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, of nearby Dundalk, were discovered in a red pickup truck.</p>

<p>The truck was submerged in about 25 feet (7.62 metres) near the mid-section of the fallen bridge.</p>

<p>According to officials, the six workers&nbsp;included immigrants from Honduras and El Salvador.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A massive operational crane on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States on Friday (Mar 29) towered over Baltimore's port in order to remove the debris days after a cargo vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge.

A massive operational crane on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States on Friday (Mar 29) towered over Baltimore's port in order to remove the debris days after a cargo vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge. The crane arrived late on Thursday night (Mar 28) and will most likely begin pulling the wreckage out of the water on Saturday morning (Mar 30), said the US Coast Guard spokesperson Carmen Carver. She further said that a second crane was on its way and is expected to arrive anytime soon. Federal and state authorities are making concentrated efforts to clear the busy port and rebuild the bridge after the Dali, a gigantic container ship that had lost power, furrowed into a support column last week, demolishing the structure. The incident presumably left six workers dead. Also read: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: DALI ship’s all-Indian crew ‘doing fine’, firm’s rep tells WION One Indian crew member 'slightly injured,' says External Affairs Ministry India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (Mar 28), reacting to the Baltimore Bridge Collapse incident said that one of the Indian crew members aboard the cargo ship was slightly injured. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing a weekly press briefing, said that the remaining 19 crew members were in good health and that the embassies were in close touch with them and the local authorities in the matter. "Out of the 21 crew members, 20 are Indians. All of them are in good health. One of them is slightly injured. The stitches have been done," Jaiswal said. "Our Embassies are in close touch with the Indians on board and also the local authorities in this matter," he added. Meanwhile, divers on Wednesday (Mar 27) recovered the bodies of two of the six workers missing since the ship smashed into the bridge after being struck by a faltering cargo freighter. The bodies, as per Reuters news agency, were found in the Patapsco River. Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler confirmed that the bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, of Baltimore, and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, of nearby Dundalk, were discovered in a red pickup truck. The truck was submerged in about 25 feet (7.62 metres) near the mid-section of the fallen bridge. According to officials, the six workers included immigrants from Honduras and El Salvador. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Wall Street Journal published a blank front page to mark one year since its reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on espionage charges. Gershkovich, his employer, and the US government have vociferously denied Moscow's espionage charges against the 32-year-old.&nbsp;<img alt="Wall Street Journal front page" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5534fcce-97cb-4bf1-ba91-40bd0c6f888b" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/PakistanBombing%20%281%29.png" /></p>

<p>He became the first US journalist to be arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War when he was detained on March 29 last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-wsjs-evan-gershkovich-another-american-journalist-detained-in-russia-648598">After WSJ's Evan Gershkovich, another American journalist detained in Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>"As I have told Evan's parents, I will never give up hope either. We will continue working every day to secure his release," US President Joe Biden said in a statement released by the White House that called the journalist's detention "wholly unjust and illegal".</p>

<p>"We will continue to denounce and impose costs for Russia's appalling attempts to use Americans as bargaining chips," Biden added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/journalism-is-not-a-crime-biden-calls-for-release-of-journalists-held-around-the-world-587470">‘Journalism is not a crime’: Biden calls for release of journalists held around the world</a></strong></p>

<p>The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, has claimed Gershkovich had been trying to obtain military secrets.</p>

<p>Gershkovich has now spent a year at Moscow's high-security Lefortovo prison.</p>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Gershkovich's arrest was spotlighting the purported restrictive media landscape in Russia even "more oppressive."</p>

<p>Biden and Blinken also condemned the detention of Paul Whelan, an ex-Marine arrested in Moscow in 2018 and sentenced to 16 years in prison on spying charges in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whelan and the US government deny the charges.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Biden asks Russia to let Evan Gershkovich go</strong></p>

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<p>"To Evan, to Paul Whelan, and to all Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad: We are with you. And we will never stop working to bring you home," Biden said.</p>

<p>The <em>Wall Street Journal</em> published a piece on Gershkovich's year in Russian detention.</p>

<p>"There has been a burst of weddings and engagements of friends from high school and college. He has missed a year of monumental changes and intrigue in Russian reporting—a cornerstone of many of his friendships with reporters and a key part of his identity. He has missed a year of Arsenal, the Mets, and the Jets—his favorite teams. He has missed the final episodes of 'Succession' the finale of 'Ted Lasso' and the 16th season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'," the paper wrote.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Wall Street Journal published a blank front page to mark one year since its reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on espionage charges. Gershkovich, his employer, and the US government have vociferously denied Moscow's espionage charges against the 32-year-old.

The Wall Street Journal published a blank front page to mark one year since its reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on espionage charges. Gershkovich, his employer, and the US government have vociferously denied Moscow's espionage charges against the 32-year-old. He became the first US journalist to be arrested on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War when he was detained on March 29 last year. Also read | After WSJ's Evan Gershkovich, another American journalist detained in Russia "As I have told Evan's parents, I will never give up hope either. We will continue working every day to secure his release," US President Joe Biden said in a statement released by the White House that called the journalist's detention "wholly unjust and illegal". "We will continue to denounce and impose costs for Russia's appalling attempts to use Americans as bargaining chips," Biden added. Also read | ‘Journalism is not a crime’: Biden calls for release of journalists held around the world The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, has claimed Gershkovich had been trying to obtain military secrets. Gershkovich has now spent a year at Moscow's high-security Lefortovo prison. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Gershkovich's arrest was spotlighting the purported restrictive media landscape in Russia even "more oppressive." Biden and Blinken also condemned the detention of Paul Whelan, an ex-Marine arrested in Moscow in 2018 and sentenced to 16 years in prison on spying charges in 2020. Whelan and the US government deny the charges. Also watch | Biden asks Russia to let Evan Gershkovich go × "To Evan, to Paul Whelan, and to all Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad: We are with you. And we will never stop working to bring you home," Biden said. The Wall Street Journal published a piece on Gershkovich's year in Russian detention. "There has been a burst of weddings and engagements of friends from high school and college. He has missed a year of monumental changes and intrigue in Russian reporting—a cornerstone of many of his friendships with reporters and a key part of his identity. He has missed a year of Arsenal, the Mets, and the Jets—his favorite teams. He has missed the final episodes of 'Succession' the finale of 'Ted Lasso' and the 16th season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'," the paper wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

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