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<p>Iran hit back at the UK, France, and Germany for jointly condemning its recent missile advances, specifically the unveiling of the Fattah-2 ballistic missile, which Tehran says is "hypersonic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a joint statement, the E3 countries expressed concern and said, "Iran continues to develop its missile programme despite repeated international calls to halt it, and after years of disregarding UN restrictions."</p>

<p>The Fattah-2, equipped with an advanced warhead and hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), was showcased at the Ashura Aerospace Science and Technology University in Tehran on November 19.</p>

<p>Fattah, translating to "conquer" in Farsi, represents an advanced iteration of its initial domestically produced hypersonic ballistic missile, also named "Fattah".</p>

<p>The new version boasts several notable features. It's HGV warhead is capable of maneuvering and gliding at incredibly high speeds, capable of evading air defence systems.</p>

<p>Propelled by a liquid-fuel rocket propellant, the precision-guided two-stage missile exhibits a striking range of 1500 kilometres. It also achieves a velocity of Mach 15, equating to 15 times the speed of sound, equivalent to 18522 kilometres per hour, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN sanctions against Iran lifted&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The E3 countries highlighted the global and regional security threat posed by Iran's ballistic missile program, especially following the expiration of UN sanctions on Iran's missile programme in October.</p>

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<p>The lifting of sanctions, reports say, allows Iran to sell its drones, ballistic missiles, and related technologies, potentially generating revenue for supporting militant and terror proxies in the Middle East.</p>

<p>"The E3 remain committed to taking every diplomatic step to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to holding Iran to account for its destabilising activity around the region and internationally," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, dismissed the E3 statement as misleading, politically motivated, and lacking legal grounding.</p>

<p>He said that Iran is committed to peaceful and defensive measures, urging the international community to recognise it.</p>

<p>Kanaani clarified that, according to the 2015 nuclear deal timetable, all missile restrictions on Iran should have been lifted by October 17, 2023.</p>

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<p>The Iranian authorities maintain that these capabilities are non-negotiable and not subject to discussions as well as compromises.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran hit back at the UK, France, and Germany for jointly condemning its recent missile advances, specifically the unveiling of the Fattah-2 ballistic missile, which Tehran says is "hypersonic.

Iran hit back at the UK, France, and Germany for jointly condemning its recent missile advances, specifically the unveiling of the Fattah-2 ballistic missile, which Tehran says is "hypersonic." In a joint statement, the E3 countries expressed concern and said, "Iran continues to develop its missile programme despite repeated international calls to halt it, and after years of disregarding UN restrictions." The Fattah-2, equipped with an advanced warhead and hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), was showcased at the Ashura Aerospace Science and Technology University in Tehran on November 19. Fattah, translating to "conquer" in Farsi, represents an advanced iteration of its initial domestically produced hypersonic ballistic missile, also named "Fattah". The new version boasts several notable features. It's HGV warhead is capable of maneuvering and gliding at incredibly high speeds, capable of evading air defence systems. Propelled by a liquid-fuel rocket propellant, the precision-guided two-stage missile exhibits a striking range of 1500 kilometres. It also achieves a velocity of Mach 15, equating to 15 times the speed of sound, equivalent to 18522 kilometres per hour, as per reports. UN sanctions against Iran lifted The E3 countries highlighted the global and regional security threat posed by Iran's ballistic missile program, especially following the expiration of UN sanctions on Iran's missile programme in October. Also Read | North Korea roars back at US, says satellite interference will be seen as declaration of war The lifting of sanctions, reports say, allows Iran to sell its drones, ballistic missiles, and related technologies, potentially generating revenue for supporting militant and terror proxies in the Middle East. "The E3 remain committed to taking every diplomatic step to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to holding Iran to account for its destabilising activity around the region and internationally," the statement read. Also Read | Zaporizhzhia plant's power cut carried risk of nuclear 'accident': Ukraine In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, dismissed the E3 statement as misleading, politically motivated, and lacking legal grounding. He said that Iran is committed to peaceful and defensive measures, urging the international community to recognise it. Kanaani clarified that, according to the 2015 nuclear deal timetable, all missile restrictions on Iran should have been lifted by October 17, 2023. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Fighting resumes, how safe are the hostages? × The Iranian authorities maintain that these capabilities are non-negotiable and not subject to discussions as well as compromises. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>North Korea issued a stern warning on Saturday (Dec 2) declaring that any interference by US in its satellite operations would be tantamount to a declaration of war.</p>

<p>The warning by North Korea came after the country successfully launched its inaugural military spy satellite on November 21, sharing images of military installations in the US mainland, Japan, and Guam, to which Washington responded with sanctions. The regime in Pyongyang asserted that it would activate its war deterrence measures in response to any perceived threat against its strategic assets, reported Reuters.</p>

<p>According to state media KCNA, the North Korean defense ministry spokesperson in a statement said, "In case the U.S. tries to violate the legitimate territory of a sovereign state by weaponising the latest technologies illegally and unjustly, the DPRK will consider taking responsive action measures for self-defence to undermine or destroy the viability of the U.S. spy satellites."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A spokesperson from the US Space Command reportedly spoke of Washington's ability to deny adversaries' space power using various means.</p>

<p>In a subsequent statement on the matter, North Korea's foreign ministry announced its intent to take countermeasures against individuals and organisations from the US and its "vassal forces" involved in imposing and enforcing sanctions against North Korea.</p>

<p>The regime also argued that such sanctions violated international law.</p>

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<p>North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons has been a major source of concern for the United States. Despite numerous sanctions, North Korea has continued its development of nuclear capabilities. The US has consistently opposed North Korea's nuclear programme, viewing it as a threat to regional and global security.</p>

<p>“The DPRK is unabashedly trying to advance its nuclear weapons delivery systems by testing ballistic missile technology in clear violation of this council’s resolutions,” US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told UNSC members earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebuffed US appeals for a resumption of diplomatic efforts. She criticised the US for its condemnation of North Korea's recent spy satellite launch and pledged to carry out additional launches in defiance of United Nations prohibitions.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


North Korea issued a stern warning on Saturday (Dec 2) declaring that any interference by US in its satellite operations would be tantamount to a declaration of war.

North Korea issued a stern warning on Saturday (Dec 2) declaring that any interference by US in its satellite operations would be tantamount to a declaration of war. The warning by North Korea came after the country successfully launched its inaugural military spy satellite on November 21, sharing images of military installations in the US mainland, Japan, and Guam, to which Washington responded with sanctions. The regime in Pyongyang asserted that it would activate its war deterrence measures in response to any perceived threat against its strategic assets, reported Reuters. According to state media KCNA, the North Korean defense ministry spokesperson in a statement said, "In case the U.S. tries to violate the legitimate territory of a sovereign state by weaponising the latest technologies illegally and unjustly, the DPRK will consider taking responsive action measures for self-defence to undermine or destroy the viability of the U.S. spy satellites." Also Read | Zaporizhzhia plant's power cut carried risk of nuclear 'accident': Ukraine A spokesperson from the US Space Command reportedly spoke of Washington's ability to deny adversaries' space power using various means. In a subsequent statement on the matter, North Korea's foreign ministry announced its intent to take countermeasures against individuals and organisations from the US and its "vassal forces" involved in imposing and enforcing sanctions against North Korea. The regime also argued that such sanctions violated international law. Also Read | What after Gaza war ends? Israel plans to hunt down Hamas leaders globally, says report Watch | China mystery illness: US Senators push for urgent China travel ban × North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons has been a major source of concern for the United States. Despite numerous sanctions, North Korea has continued its development of nuclear capabilities. The US has consistently opposed North Korea's nuclear programme, viewing it as a threat to regional and global security. “The DPRK is unabashedly trying to advance its nuclear weapons delivery systems by testing ballistic missile technology in clear violation of this council’s resolutions,” US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told UNSC members earlier. Meanwhile, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebuffed US appeals for a resumption of diplomatic efforts. She criticised the US for its condemnation of North Korea's recent spy satellite launch and pledged to carry out additional launches in defiance of United Nations prohibitions. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Israel is&nbsp;planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials.</p>

<p>The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu publicly announced the intention to target Hamas leaders around the world in a national address on November 22, stating, "I have instructed the Mossad to act against the heads of Hamas wherever they are."</p>

<p>Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has also earlier said, "They are marked for death. The struggle is worldwide, both the terrorists in Gaza and those who fly in expensive planes."</p>

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<p>While Israel usually keeps such operations secret, the leaders have been forthcoming about their intent to pursue those responsible for the recent attacks. The plans represent an extension of Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Mossad director Efraim Halevy has been critical of the plan, deeming it ill-advised, and said that eliminating Hamas leaders may escalate tensions rather than mitigate the threat.</p>

<p>In contrast, retired Israeli general Amos Yadlin supports the years-long campaign, stating that it aligns with justice.&nbsp;“All the Hamas leaders, all those who participated in the attack, who planned the attack, who ordered the attack, should be brought to justice or eliminated,” Yadlin said adding, “It’s the right policy.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel's history&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This initiative is now recalling Israel's history of conducting over 2,700 worldwide such operations since World War II, according to the book "Rise and Kill First" by Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman, the WSJ report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pursuit of Hamas leaders globally is in the same vein as&nbsp;previous operations, including the failed attempt to poison Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in 1997 in Jordan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The plans are also symbolic of Israel's historical use of covert operations in response to events, such as Operation Wrath of God initiated after the 1972 Munich Olympics attack.</p>

<p>The operation involved hunting down and assassinating individuals linked to the attack while showing Israel's embrace of covert assassinations as a tool of government policy.</p>

<p>The potential targeted killings abroad, the report said, raise concerns about violating international law and potential diplomatic repercussions. Nevertheless, Israel seems determined, just as in earlier instances to pursue this strategy, as part of its broader efforts to neutralise&nbsp;the Hamas threat, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>


Israel is planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials. The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials.

Israel is planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials. The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials. Netanyahu publicly announced the intention to target Hamas leaders around the world in a national address on November 22, stating, "I have instructed the Mossad to act against the heads of Hamas wherever they are." Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has also earlier said, "They are marked for death. The struggle is worldwide, both the terrorists in Gaza and those who fly in expensive planes." Also Read | Zaporizhzhia plant's power cut carried risk of nuclear 'accident': Ukraine While Israel usually keeps such operations secret, the leaders have been forthcoming about their intent to pursue those responsible for the recent attacks. The plans represent an extension of Israel's ongoing war with Hamas. Former Mossad director Efraim Halevy has been critical of the plan, deeming it ill-advised, and said that eliminating Hamas leaders may escalate tensions rather than mitigate the threat. In contrast, retired Israeli general Amos Yadlin supports the years-long campaign, stating that it aligns with justice. “All the Hamas leaders, all those who participated in the attack, who planned the attack, who ordered the attack, should be brought to justice or eliminated,” Yadlin said adding, “It’s the right policy.” Also Read | Explained: How BLU-109 'bunker buster' bombs could potentially decimate Hamas tunnels in Gaza Israel's history This initiative is now recalling Israel's history of conducting over 2,700 worldwide such operations since World War II, according to the book "Rise and Kill First" by Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman, the WSJ report said. The pursuit of Hamas leaders globally is in the same vein as previous operations, including the failed attempt to poison Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in 1997 in Jordan. Watch | Melodi | Indian PM Modi's selfie with Italian PM Meloni goes viral × The plans are also symbolic of Israel's historical use of covert operations in response to events, such as Operation Wrath of God initiated after the 1972 Munich Olympics attack. The operation involved hunting down and assassinating individuals linked to the attack while showing Israel's embrace of covert assassinations as a tool of government policy. The potential targeted killings abroad, the report said, raise concerns about violating international law and potential diplomatic repercussions. Nevertheless, Israel seems determined, just as in earlier instances to pursue this strategy, as part of its broader efforts to neutralise the Hamas threat, the report added. (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.

What after Gaza war ends? Israel plans to hunt down Hamas leaders globally, says report

<p>Israel has got large 'bunker buster' bombs from the United States among tens of thousands of other weapons and weaponry as part of longtime military cooperation between the two countries. The delivery of these weapons has been aimed to help Israel in its ongoing wartime effort to dislodge Palestinian group Hamas — declared a terrorist group by Israel, the US, and the UK among others — from Gaza, according to the US officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The supply of arms includes roughly about 15,000 bombs and 57,000 artillery shells which the United States supplied shortly after the Oct 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel that killed about 1200 Israelis. The retaliatory state of war which resumed on December 1 after a brief truce, has killed more than 15,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry.</p>

<p>Among the munitions the U.S. has transferred to Israel are more than 5,000 Mk82 unguided or "dumb" bombs, more than 5,400 Mk84 2,000 pound warhead bombs, around 1,000 GBU-39 small diameter bombs, and approximately 3,000 JDAMs, which turn unguided bombs into guided "smart" bombs, Wall Street Journal reported.</p>

<p>The US has also sent Israel roughly 57,000 155mm artillery shells – a key munition the U.S. has also provided Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion – along with thousands of other artillery shells and various small arms.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Israel has attempted to establish the existence of an elaborate web of tunnels in Gaza. These tunnels, both Israel and the United States have said, are used to launch attacks on Israel from inside Gaza Strip. In Gaza, Hamas’&nbsp;military wing uses this vast network of underground tunnels, which Israel could attempt to strike with the bunker busters.</p>

<p>The tunnels, however, lie beneath Gaza’s urban landscape of apartment blocks, schools, hospitals, and other civilian buildings.</p>

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<p>But the unprecedented scale of civilian casualties in Gaza has alarmed Western capitals. The United States is also urging Israel to consider preventing large-scale civilian casualties while supplying many of the munitions deployed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I made clear that after a pause, it was imperative that Israel put in place clear protections for civilians, and for sustaining humanitarian assistance going forward," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Dubai on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Supply of BLU-109 bunker buster bombs and their potential impact on Hamas' tunnels in Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>The BLU-109 bunker buster carries a 2,000 pound warhead and is designed to penetrate a concrete shelter. These bombs were used by the US during the Gulf War in 1991 as well as during the invasion of Afghanistan after 9/11 attacks.</p>

<p>The BLU-109 can penetrate about 1.8 metre or 6 feet of reinforced concrete. That is, they are designed to penetrate through a target underground instead of conventional carpet bombing on surface. The extra speed provided by a rocket enables greater penetration of a missile-mounted bunker buster warhead. To ensure maximum penetration (impact depth), the warhead with BLU-109 usually consists of a high-density projectile only.</p>

<p>"There is potentially a legitimate use for these things, to bust underground bunkers," Brian Finucane, a senior adviser at the nonprofit International Crisis Group, and a former attorney-adviser at the State Department was quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The problem is there’s a massive refugee camp with hundreds of thousands of civilians on top of those tunnels when you drop the bomb. You need to factor in the harm to civilians."</p>

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<p>Notably, the US said that Israel used an American-provided bomb during its strike at crowded Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza in October, an attack that levelled an apartment block there and killed more than 100 people. Israel claimed the strike killed a Hamas leader.</p>

<p>Experts point out that the transfer of such weaponry to Israel shows the kind of choices Israel is facing while attempting its stated goal to decimate Hamas in Gaza, one of the world's most densely populated regions.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel-Hamas war: The network of tunnels in Gaza Strip</strong></h2>

<p>Qatar-based Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, had claimed in 2021 that there were 310 miles of tunnels in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US officials cited in the western media say that the tunnels in Gaza exist as "miniature cities" with rooms, cells and even roads for vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Besides, since taking over Gaza in 2007, Hamas has invested huge but unspecified amounts of money to revamp the existing tunnel infrastructure and create new ones. The tunnels are used to smuggle weapons, militants, politicians, food and goods necessary to make the rockets often fired into Israel from inside the strip.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel has got large 'bunker buster' bombs from the United States among tens of thousands of other weapons and weaponry as part of longtime military cooperation between the two countries.

Israel has got large 'bunker buster' bombs from the United States among tens of thousands of other weapons and weaponry as part of longtime military cooperation between the two countries. The delivery of these weapons has been aimed to help Israel in its ongoing wartime effort to dislodge Palestinian group Hamas — declared a terrorist group by Israel, the US, and the UK among others — from Gaza, according to the US officials. The supply of arms includes roughly about 15,000 bombs and 57,000 artillery shells which the United States supplied shortly after the Oct 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel that killed about 1200 Israelis. The retaliatory state of war which resumed on December 1 after a brief truce, has killed more than 15,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry. Among the munitions the U.S. has transferred to Israel are more than 5,000 Mk82 unguided or "dumb" bombs, more than 5,400 Mk84 2,000 pound warhead bombs, around 1,000 GBU-39 small diameter bombs, and approximately 3,000 JDAMs, which turn unguided bombs into guided "smart" bombs, Wall Street Journal reported. The US has also sent Israel roughly 57,000 155mm artillery shells – a key munition the U.S. has also provided Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion – along with thousands of other artillery shells and various small arms. What does it mean? Israel has attempted to establish the existence of an elaborate web of tunnels in Gaza. These tunnels, both Israel and the United States have said, are used to launch attacks on Israel from inside Gaza Strip. In Gaza, Hamas’ military wing uses this vast network of underground tunnels, which Israel could attempt to strike with the bunker busters. The tunnels, however, lie beneath Gaza’s urban landscape of apartment blocks, schools, hospitals, and other civilian buildings. Also watch | US wants to remove restrictions on weapon stockpiles for Israel | WION Dispatch × But the unprecedented scale of civilian casualties in Gaza has alarmed Western capitals. The United States is also urging Israel to consider preventing large-scale civilian casualties while supplying many of the munitions deployed. "I made clear that after a pause, it was imperative that Israel put in place clear protections for civilians, and for sustaining humanitarian assistance going forward," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Dubai on Friday. Supply of BLU-109 bunker buster bombs and their potential impact on Hamas' tunnels in Gaza The BLU-109 bunker buster carries a 2,000 pound warhead and is designed to penetrate a concrete shelter. These bombs were used by the US during the Gulf War in 1991 as well as during the invasion of Afghanistan after 9/11 attacks. The BLU-109 can penetrate about 1.8 metre or 6 feet of reinforced concrete. That is, they are designed to penetrate through a target underground instead of conventional carpet bombing on surface. The extra speed provided by a rocket enables greater penetration of a missile-mounted bunker buster warhead. To ensure maximum penetration (impact depth), the warhead with BLU-109 usually consists of a high-density projectile only. "There is potentially a legitimate use for these things, to bust underground bunkers," Brian Finucane, a senior adviser at the nonprofit International Crisis Group, and a former attorney-adviser at the State Department was quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal. "The problem is there’s a massive refugee camp with hundreds of thousands of civilians on top of those tunnels when you drop the bomb. You need to factor in the harm to civilians." Also read | Explained | The riddle that is Hamas' control centre in Gaza—between Al-Shifa and Khan Younis Notably, the US said that Israel used an American-provided bomb during its strike at crowded Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza in October, an attack that levelled an apartment block there and killed more than 100 people. Israel claimed the strike killed a Hamas leader. Experts point out that the transfer of such weaponry to Israel shows the kind of choices Israel is facing while attempting its stated goal to decimate Hamas in Gaza, one of the world's most densely populated regions. Israel-Hamas war: The network of tunnels in Gaza Strip Qatar-based Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, had claimed in 2021 that there were 310 miles of tunnels in Gaza. The US officials cited in the western media say that the tunnels in Gaza exist as "miniature cities" with rooms, cells and even roads for vehicles. Also read | Spotlight on Washington's waning political capital after Gaza hospital blast sinks Biden's Jordan summit Besides, since taking over Gaza in 2007, Hamas has invested huge but unspecified amounts of money to revamp the existing tunnel infrastructure and create new ones. The tunnels are used to smuggle weapons, militants, politicians, food and goods necessary to make the rockets often fired into Israel from inside the strip. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian women to have as many as eight children and make large families the "norm" as the country continues to lose its soldiers in the ongoing war with Ukraine amid a declining birth rate. He made the statement while addressing the World Russian People's Council in Moscow on Tuesday (November 28) via video link.

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The four-day day truce deal between Israel and Hamas was extended multiple times, allowing for the release of more than 100 hostages held in Gaza and 240 Palestinians captured in Israeli jails. Israel's military said it was resuming combat in the Gaza Strip after the end of its truce with Hamas, accusing the militant group of violating the deal. What's next for the remaining hostages? Will there be another ceasefire?

Israel-Hamas truce: Will there be another ceasefire?

Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for the breakdown of the truce. The deal was mediated by Qatar during which 110 hostages were released. But what about the remaining hostages? The mediators are saying the fighting is making it difficult to initiate the talks.

Israel-Hamas War: Fighting resumes, how safe are the hostages?

During the week-long truce deal, a series of exchanges were made between Israel and Hamas to swap Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. But this is not the first time an agreement like this has taken place between Israel and Palestine. In 2011, a captured IDF tank gunner Gilad Shalit, taken by Hamas in 2006, was released in exchange for more than 1000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Find out more.

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Video shows plumes of smoke rising from Gaza City, Rafah and Khan Younis after pause in fighting ends.

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The spike in chinese respiratory illness cases have become global issue. World Health Organization asked China for more information, citing a report on clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children by the program for monitoring emerging diseases. After that Denmark have also reported outbreaks of Mycoplasma Pneumonia. Watch this report to know how the disease is on the rise in the US

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Red carpet laid out plain landed the German president stood on the tarmac for about half an hour in the sweltering sun this week. The reason was simply that no Qatari official was present at the airport to officially receive the President.

German President left waiting for half-an-hour on his official Doha visit

Russia has intensified its attacks in Eastern Ukraine while War fatigue seems to be growing in Kyiv. Russia now says it is advancing on all sections of the front line and registered some gains in the Eastern Villages as well. Ukraine says two power lines connecting its electricity GD to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were cut overnight. This put the plant at the risk of an accident. To know more watch this interview with journalist and political commentator Fred Weir.

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Russia has intensified its attacks in Eastern Ukraine while War fatigue seems to be growing in Kyiv. Russia now says it is advancing on all sections of the front line and registered some gains in the Eastern Villages as well. Ukraine says two power lines connecting its electricity GD to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were cut overnight. This put the plant at the risk of an accident.

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Israeli military claims to have hit over 400 targets in Gaza. From using bunker busters to deadly AH-64 Apache helicopter, Israel is leaving no stone unturned to target Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Decoding Israel's armoury

<p>The United States&nbsp;reportedly forced a Saudi-backed fund to disinvest from a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip startup backed by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman.</p>

<p>Rain Neuromorphics, a startup designing chips&nbsp;had raised $25 million last year from a Saudi Aramco-backed venture capital firm Prosperity7.</p>

<p>The startup aims to design chips that mirror how the brain works and serve companies that employ AI-powered tools.</p>

<p>The move to compel Prosperity7 to exit the US AI firm came after an intervention by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.</p>

<h2><strong>Move taken on national security grounds</strong></h2>

<p>According to Bloomberg, the Saudi fund was informed last year about the Committee’s decision, a move which came in the backdrop of concerns regarding national security.</p>

<p>"CFIUS is committed to taking all necessary actions within its authority to safeguard U.S. national security. Consistent with law and practice, CFIUS does not publicly comment on transactions that it may or may not be reviewing," the US watchdog said in a statement.</p>

<p>CFIUS is an inter-agency committee which reviews foreign investments in US businesses and real estate that implicate national security concerns, Reuters reported.</p>

<h2><strong>USA aims to regulate global AI</strong></h2>

<p>The move to cut off Rain AI’s links to Saudi Arabia highlights the USA’s intentions to regulate and shape the global spread and development of advanced technologies, to maintain an edge over rivals like China.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;OpenAI's CEO Shake-Up</strong></p>

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<p>Given this, the US expanded restrictions on the export of advanced AI chips, products of companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, to include certain West Asian countries.</p>

<h2><strong>China accessing USA’s tech through West Asia</strong></h2>

<p>In October this year, concerns were raised that China was accessing advanced US AI tech through nations like Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>China’s collaboration with the Saudis has deepened over the past years in the field of AI. Western officials have expressed long-standing anxieties regarding the increasing technology transfer between their traditional allies in the Gulf and China.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/as-altman-crisis-draws-to-a-close-microsoft-gets-observer-seat-at-openai-664795"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;As Altman crisis draws to a close, Microsoft gets observer seat at OpenAI board</strong></a></p>

<p>The West’s message for the West Asian nations is simple: If you want unhindered access to the US chip technology, you will have to limit AI cooperation with the communist country.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States reportedly forced a Saudi-backed fund to disinvest from a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip startup backed by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman.

The United States reportedly forced a Saudi-backed fund to disinvest from a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip startup backed by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Rain Neuromorphics, a startup designing chips had raised $25 million last year from a Saudi Aramco-backed venture capital firm Prosperity7. The startup aims to design chips that mirror how the brain works and serve companies that employ AI-powered tools. The move to compel Prosperity7 to exit the US AI firm came after an intervention by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Move taken on national security grounds According to Bloomberg, the Saudi fund was informed last year about the Committee’s decision, a move which came in the backdrop of concerns regarding national security. "CFIUS is committed to taking all necessary actions within its authority to safeguard U.S. national security. Consistent with law and practice, CFIUS does not publicly comment on transactions that it may or may not be reviewing," the US watchdog said in a statement. CFIUS is an inter-agency committee which reviews foreign investments in US businesses and real estate that implicate national security concerns, Reuters reported. USA aims to regulate global AI The move to cut off Rain AI’s links to Saudi Arabia highlights the USA’s intentions to regulate and shape the global spread and development of advanced technologies, to maintain an edge over rivals like China. Watch: OpenAI's CEO Shake-Up × Given this, the US expanded restrictions on the export of advanced AI chips, products of companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, to include certain West Asian countries. China accessing USA’s tech through West Asia In October this year, concerns were raised that China was accessing advanced US AI tech through nations like Saudi Arabia. China’s collaboration with the Saudis has deepened over the past years in the field of AI. Western officials have expressed long-standing anxieties regarding the increasing technology transfer between their traditional allies in the Gulf and China. Also read: As Altman crisis draws to a close, Microsoft gets observer seat at OpenAI board The West’s message for the West Asian nations is simple: If you want unhindered access to the US chip technology, you will have to limit AI cooperation with the communist country. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a significant development, Israel has communicated its intentions to the Arab states to establish a buffer zone along the Palestinian side of Gaza's border. This move is aimed at preventing future attacks as part of post-war proposals for the region.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel informs Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky says reminding the world that the Russian aggression in Ukraine is far from over since February of 2022. Ukraine has been putting up a tough stand against Russian forces launching a counter-offensive in Spring this year.

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A mysterious respiratory illness has resurfaced in China and has raised alarm bells around the world. As authorities strive to understand this potential new pathogen, American officials are calling for urgent action. Five Republican Senators led by Marco Rubio have urged President Joe Biden to impose a travel ban between the United States and China.

China mystery illness: US Senators push for urgent China travel ban

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