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Mining operations at the site were suspended on Tuesday, suspension might extend to Wednesday.

The 75 injured workers were hospitalised. Implats spokesperson Johan Theron said that some of the injured had serious compact fractures and pointed out it was a highly unusual incident.&nbsp;

"It's impossible to quantify the impact on production save to say (the) shaft on its own is a very large complex and contributes roughly 15% of Impala Rustenburg's production," Theron said.&nbsp;

"To the extent that it's stopped for any length of time, it will have a corresponding impact on the entire company," he added.

The deaths at this mining site add to the 41 deaths that have been recorded in &nbsp;South Africa's mining industry this year so far, the news agency Reuters reported. Last year, 49 workers died in the country's mines.

Eleven workers were killed and 75 others were injured in a platinum mine in South Africa's Rustenburg on Monday (Nov 27) after an elevator suddenly dropped 650 feet while carrying them to the surface.

Eleven workers were killed and 75 others were injured in a platinum mine in South Africa's Rustenburg on Monday (Nov 27) after an elevator suddenly dropped 650 feet while carrying them to the surface. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, the incident happened at the end of workers' shifts. In a statement, Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) CEO Nico Muller said the incident was the darkest day in the company's history, adding an investigation was launched. Mining operations at the site were suspended on Tuesday, suspension might extend to Wednesday. The 75 injured workers were hospitalised. Implats spokesperson Johan Theron said that some of the injured had serious compact fractures and pointed out it was a highly unusual incident. "It's impossible to quantify the impact on production save to say (the) shaft on its own is a very large complex and contributes roughly 15% of Impala Rustenburg's production," Theron said. "To the extent that it's stopped for any length of time, it will have a corresponding impact on the entire company," he added. The deaths at this mining site add to the 41 deaths that have been recorded in South Africa's mining industry this year so far, the news agency Reuters reported. Last year, 49 workers died in the country's mines.

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Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions.

Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action. It can also be used to track drones and neutralise them in the air.

In a dossier, the war-torn country urged its allies to rein in the ties of their technological firms with Russia in the face of aggressive electronic warfare.

The dossier addressed to its allies, including the US and UK, sheds light on how they were yet to impose sanctions on firms Ukraine&nbsp;accused of orchestrating Russia’s recent technological advancements on the battlefield.

Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged.

“The effectiveness of Russian electronic systems largely depends on access to imported components that are widely used in the production of such systems ... Specific steps should be taken immediately to reduce the Russian military-industrial complex’s capability,” the dossier claimed.

<h2>Ukraine concerned</h2>

Ukraine is concerned that Russia’s electronic warfare might jeopardise its drone attack system, giving President Vladimir Putin’s forces a significant advantage on the frontlines.

“[Electronic warfare] is the key to victory in the drone war,” wrote Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, in the Economist.

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“Russia modernised its [electronic warfare] forces over the past decade, creating a new branch of its army and building 60 new types of equipment. It outdoes us in this area: 65% of our jamming platforms at the start of the war were produced in Soviet times,” he wrote in the paper.

<h2>Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare?&nbsp;</h2>

According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine.

They include Strela Research and Production Association, Protek Research and Development Enterprise and Radioelectronic Technologies Concern. Ukraine claims none of these have been sanctioned by the West.

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Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West.

Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions. Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action.

Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions. Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action. It can also be used to track drones and neutralise them in the air. In a dossier, the war-torn country urged its allies to rein in the ties of their technological firms with Russia in the face of aggressive electronic warfare. The dossier addressed to its allies, including the US and UK, sheds light on how they were yet to impose sanctions on firms Ukraine accused of orchestrating Russia’s recent technological advancements on the battlefield. Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged. “The effectiveness of Russian electronic systems largely depends on access to imported components that are widely used in the production of such systems ... Specific steps should be taken immediately to reduce the Russian military-industrial complex’s capability,” the dossier claimed. Ukraine concerned Ukraine is concerned that Russia’s electronic warfare might jeopardise its drone attack system, giving President Vladimir Putin’s forces a significant advantage on the frontlines. “[Electronic warfare] is the key to victory in the drone war,” wrote Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, in the Economist. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: fatigue sets in western allies as funding dries up for Ukraine × “Russia modernised its [electronic warfare] forces over the past decade, creating a new branch of its army and building 60 new types of equipment. It outdoes us in this area: 65% of our jamming platforms at the start of the war were produced in Soviet times,” he wrote in the paper. Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare? According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine. They include Strela Research and Production Association, Protek Research and Development Enterprise and Radioelectronic Technologies Concern. Ukraine claims none of these have been sanctioned by the West. Also read: US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West. Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russia using UK tech to wage electronic warfare, claims ‘concerned’ Ukraine

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The Hamas terror group gave away a family of four, including a 10-month-old baby, to another Palestine-based terror organisation in Gaza instead of freeing them, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) claimed, stoking tensions amongst relatives.

The Bibas family was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz when the Hamas militants rampaged through the Israeli cities bordering the Gaza Strip on October 7.

The family comprised parents Yarden Bibas, 34, and Shiri, 32, and their sons four-year-old Ariel, and 10-month-old baby Kfir, Times of Israel newspaper reported.

While it was expected that they would be among the freed Israelis from Gaza, the Israeli military said that the delay in their release has dampened hopes amidst the truce, which is supposed to see another 20 Israeli hostages freed in exchange for 60 Palestinian inmates.

<h2>Held in southern Gaza</h2>

Taking to social media X, IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichai Adraee said the family is currently being held in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

“Children and babies under the age of one who have not seen the light of day for more than fifty days are being held captive by Hamas, [who] treats some of them like loot and in some places has transferred them to other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip,” Adraee wrote.

It was unclear exactly when the transfer occurred or which faction was holding them.

Meanwhile, relatives of the family have urged negotiators to "do whatever they can" to get them home.

<h2>Family pleads to Israeli govt&nbsp;</h2>

Yarden's sister, Ofri, called on the Israeli government, Qatar and Egypt—the key negotiators for hostage release—to make sure that her family is on the list of hostages due to be released on Tuesday (Nov 28).

At a news conference, she said that the family "can't stay there anymore" and that every day is a risk for their mental and physical condition.

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"Everyday, there is a danger to their life. They must be released as soon as possible," she told reporters.

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Ofri said they already know "today they are not included" on the list - and it's her belief that they're having problems reaching them to organise the release.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Hamas terror group gave away a family of four, including a 10-month-old baby, to another Palestine-based terror organisation in Gaza instead of freeing them, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) claimed, stoking tensions amongst relatives.

The Hamas terror group gave away a family of four, including a 10-month-old baby, to another Palestine-based terror organisation in Gaza instead of freeing them, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) claimed, stoking tensions amongst relatives. The Bibas family was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz when the Hamas militants rampaged through the Israeli cities bordering the Gaza Strip on October 7. The family comprised parents Yarden Bibas, 34, and Shiri, 32, and their sons four-year-old Ariel, and 10-month-old baby Kfir, Times of Israel newspaper reported. While it was expected that they would be among the freed Israelis from Gaza, the Israeli military said that the delay in their release has dampened hopes amidst the truce, which is supposed to see another 20 Israeli hostages freed in exchange for 60 Palestinian inmates. Held in southern Gaza Taking to social media X, IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichai Adraee said the family is currently being held in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. “Children and babies under the age of one who have not seen the light of day for more than fifty days are being held captive by Hamas, [who] treats some of them like loot and in some places has transferred them to other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip,” Adraee wrote. It was unclear exactly when the transfer occurred or which faction was holding them. Meanwhile, relatives of the family have urged negotiators to "do whatever they can" to get them home. Family pleads to Israeli govt Yarden's sister, Ofri, called on the Israeli government, Qatar and Egypt—the key negotiators for hostage release—to make sure that her family is on the list of hostages due to be released on Tuesday (Nov 28). At a news conference, she said that the family "can't stay there anymore" and that every day is a risk for their mental and physical condition. Also read | Israel-Hamas war to cost Tel Aviv more than $50 billion: Central bank report "Everyday, there is a danger to their life. They must be released as soon as possible," she told reporters. Also read | 'Nothing will happen to you,' Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar met Israeli hostages in a tunnel Ofri said they already know "today they are not included" on the list - and it's her belief that they're having problems reaching them to organise the release. (With inputs from agencies)

Relatives anxious as Hamas transfers family of 4, including 10-month-old baby, to another terror group

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Eleven more hostages held captive by Hamas during the Oct 7 onslaught&nbsp;were released on Monday (Nov 27) under the truce deal signed by both Israel and the Palestinian militant group.

The Israeli military released a statement saying that the hostages, freed in the Gaza Strip, had arrived safely in the country's territory. This came after the extension of the truce was announced by two days between the warring sides.

"Our forces will accompany them until they are reunited with their families," Israeli Defence Forces said in a statement, adding the military "salutes and embraces the released hostages upon their return home".

This fourth batch of hostages freed by Hamas included French, German and Argentinian dual nationals, Qatar said before their release.

On "the fourth day of the humanitarian truce agreement, 33 Palestinian civilians will be released today in exchange for the release of 11 Israeli detainees from Gaza," Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on X.

"Those released from Israeli prisons include 30 minors and 3 women, while the Israelis released from Gaza include 3 French citizens, 2 German citizens, and 6 Argentinian citizens," he added.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock welcomed the release of the hostages, including "two German teenagers" after "52 days of suffering and despair".

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<h2>Israel releases 33 Palestinian prisoners</h2>

In a swap, Israel freed 33 Palestinian detainees "during the night" under the truce agreement.

The release brought the total number of detainees freed by Israel during the initial, four-day pause in the fighting to 150.

The move was hailed by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called it a "glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war".

Welcoming the announcement, the White House, in a statement, expressed hope that the humanitarian pause would continue longer.

"Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened.

"We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages."

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<h2>Blinken to pay third wartime visit to Middle East&nbsp;</h2>

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week for the third time since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas, a US official said Monday after the extension of the truce was announced.

A senior US official said that the top US diplomat would meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas in Ramallah.&nbsp;

"In his meetings in the Middle East, the secretary will stress the need to sustain the increased flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, secure the release of all hostages and improve protection to civilians in Gaza," the official said.

"The secretary will discuss with partners in the region the principles he laid out for the future of Gaza and the need to establish an independent Palestinian state," the official said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Eleven more hostages held captive by Hamas during the Oct 7 onslaught were released on Monday (Nov 27) under the truce deal signed by both Israel and the Palestinian militant group.

Eleven more hostages held captive by Hamas during the Oct 7 onslaught were released on Monday (Nov 27) under the truce deal signed by both Israel and the Palestinian militant group. The Israeli military released a statement saying that the hostages, freed in the Gaza Strip, had arrived safely in the country's territory. This came after the extension of the truce was announced by two days between the warring sides. "Our forces will accompany them until they are reunited with their families," Israeli Defence Forces said in a statement, adding the military "salutes and embraces the released hostages upon their return home". This fourth batch of hostages freed by Hamas included French, German and Argentinian dual nationals, Qatar said before their release. On "the fourth day of the humanitarian truce agreement, 33 Palestinian civilians will be released today in exchange for the release of 11 Israeli detainees from Gaza," Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said on X. "Those released from Israeli prisons include 30 minors and 3 women, while the Israelis released from Gaza include 3 French citizens, 2 German citizens, and 6 Argentinian citizens," he added. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock welcomed the release of the hostages, including "two German teenagers" after "52 days of suffering and despair". Also read: Egypt and Qatar successfully mediate two-day extension of truce between Israel and Hamas Israel releases 33 Palestinian prisoners In a swap, Israel freed 33 Palestinian detainees "during the night" under the truce agreement. The release brought the total number of detainees freed by Israel during the initial, four-day pause in the fighting to 150. The move was hailed by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called it a "glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of the darkness of war". Welcoming the announcement, the White House, in a statement, expressed hope that the humanitarian pause would continue longer. "Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened. "We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages." Also read: White House hails extension of truce between Israel-Hamas Blinken to pay third wartime visit to Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week for the third time since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas, a US official said Monday after the extension of the truce was announced. A senior US official said that the top US diplomat would meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas in Ramallah. "In his meetings in the Middle East, the secretary will stress the need to sustain the increased flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, secure the release of all hostages and improve protection to civilians in Gaza," the official said. "The secretary will discuss with partners in the region the principles he laid out for the future of Gaza and the need to establish an independent Palestinian state," the official said. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel frees 33 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 11 hostages after extension of truce

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced that she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter). Describing X as a "gigantic global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy, she said she has made the decision to leave the popular social media platform.

<h2>'A weapon of mass destruction'</h2>

In an op-ed in the French newspaper Le Monde Hidalgo wrote, "I've made the decision to leave X".&nbsp;She chalked the decision up to the X's alleged promotion of "misinformation", "antisemitism and racism."

"X has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies,"&nbsp;wrote Hidalgo, as quoted by AFP.

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"The list of abuses is endless,"&nbsp;she said, adding, "this medium has become a gigantic global sewer, and we should continue to wade into it?"

"I refuse to endorse this evil scheme," she stated.

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In a lengthy post on X, Hidalgo cited "manipulation, disinformation, the fostering of hatred, harassment, anti-Semitism and open racism, or vicious attacks on scientists, climatologists, women, environmentalists, liberals and all those of good will who wish to engage in peaceful political debate in an increasingly complex world."

"This platform and its owner intentionally exacerbates tensions and conflicts," she alleged, adding, "We should not allow the 'engineers of chaos' to seize control of our destinies."

<h2>Mass exodus?</h2>

As per the 64-year-old Socialist, she was "one of the first French women in politics to join this network, which today counts a community of over 1,500,000 subscribers worldwide."

Hidalgo, who unsuccessfully stood for the French presidency in 2022, joined Twitter (as it was known back then) in 2009.

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Till this surprise exit, the Paris mayor was a frequent user of the platform.

She is not the only high-profile person to quit X. Since Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022, a number of high-profile figures and organisations — including the US public radio network NPR, and the German anti-discrimination agency — have said that they were leaving the popular social platform. However, the exits still remain short of a mass exodus, reports AFP.

Furthermore, several politicians, including Thierry Breton, the EU industry chief, have announced that in addition to their presence on X, they are opening accounts on competing networks.

Even as Hidalgo exits X, the City of Paris account will remain on X, said the mayor's office while talking to AFP.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced that she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter). Describing X as a "gigantic global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy, she said she has made the decision to leave the popular social media platform.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced that she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter). Describing X as a "gigantic global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy, she said she has made the decision to leave the popular social media platform. 'A weapon of mass destruction' In an op-ed in the French newspaper Le Monde Hidalgo wrote, "I've made the decision to leave X". She chalked the decision up to the X's alleged promotion of "misinformation", "antisemitism and racism." "X has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies," wrote Hidalgo, as quoted by AFP. Also read | Musk, Israel authorities agree 'in principle' for use of Starlink technology in Gaza "The list of abuses is endless," she said, adding, "this medium has become a gigantic global sewer, and we should continue to wade into it?" "I refuse to endorse this evil scheme," she stated. Why I am leaving Twitter. I have made the decision to leave Twitter. Twitter, far from being the groundbreaking medium that initially made information accessible to the greatest possible number of people, has in recent years become an impressive tool for destroying our… pic.twitter.com/3CcHQVnz5p — Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) November 27, 2023 × In a lengthy post on X, Hidalgo cited "manipulation, disinformation, the fostering of hatred, harassment, anti-Semitism and open racism, or vicious attacks on scientists, climatologists, women, environmentalists, liberals and all those of good will who wish to engage in peaceful political debate in an increasingly complex world." "This platform and its owner intentionally exacerbates tensions and conflicts," she alleged, adding, "We should not allow the 'engineers of chaos' to seize control of our destinies." Mass exodus? As per the 64-year-old Socialist, she was "one of the first French women in politics to join this network, which today counts a community of over 1,500,000 subscribers worldwide." Hidalgo, who unsuccessfully stood for the French presidency in 2022, joined Twitter (as it was known back then) in 2009. Also read | Meta intentionally allowed children to hold accounts and get addicted, lawsuit alleges Till this surprise exit, the Paris mayor was a frequent user of the platform. She is not the only high-profile person to quit X. Since Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022, a number of high-profile figures and organisations — including the US public radio network NPR, and the German anti-discrimination agency — have said that they were leaving the popular social platform. However, the exits still remain short of a mass exodus, reports AFP. Furthermore, several politicians, including Thierry Breton, the EU industry chief, have announced that in addition to their presence on X, they are opening accounts on competing networks. Even as Hidalgo exits X, the City of Paris account will remain on X, said the mayor's office while talking to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

'Gigantic global sewer': Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo quits X, says 'I refuse to endorse this evil scheme'

In a rare move, North Korea's ambassador appeared at the UN Security Council on Monday (Nov 27) and defended his country's launch of a spy rocket satellite, calling it an act of self-defence.

This came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the photos of "major target regions", including that of the White House and Pentagon.

Countries like South Korea and Japan have said that Pyongyang breached Security Council resolutions by launching the spy satellite earlier this week.

North Korea earlier said that its latest satellite has captured and sent across images of major US and South Korean military sites, as well as photos of the Italian capital Rome.&nbsp;

As per the state-run KCNA news agency, the satellite took "in detail" images of the White House and the Pentagon in Washington which Kim later studied.

The report further said that he had also counted the number of aircraft carriers at a military base and a shipyard in the neighbouring state of Virginia.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-inspects-photos-of-major-target-regions-taken-by-spy-satellite-662596">North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects photos of ‘major target regions’ taken by spy satellite</a>

<h2>No other countries face restrictions on satellites, says Kim Song</h2>

North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, Kim Song, at the Security Council, expressed disappointment over no other country facing restrictions over satellites.

"No other nation in the world is in the security environment as critical as the DPRK," said Kim, using the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

"One belligerent party, the United States, is threatening us with a nuclear weapon," he said.

"It is a legitimate right for the DPRK as another belligerent party to develop, test, manufacture and possess weapons systems equivalent to those that the United States possesses or is developing."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-rocket-stage-explodes-after-separation-during-launch-video-suggests-662135">North Korea rocket stage exploded after separation during launch, video suggests</a>

Mocking US charges, he stated that the satellite technology also assisted North Korea in sharpening its projectile capability, tauntingly remarking if the United States put satellites into orbit "with a catapult."

The US ambassador, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, rebuffed North Korea's claim that it was acting in self-defence and said that joint US-South Korean exercises were "routine" and "defensive in nature".

"We intentionally reduce risk and pursue transparency by announcing the exercises in advance including the dates and the activities, unlike the DPRK," she said, adding that the drills did not violate Security Council resolutions.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a rare move, North Korea's ambassador appeared at the UN Security Council on Monday (Nov 27) and defended his country's launch of a spy rocket satellite, calling it an act of self-defence.

In a rare move, North Korea's ambassador appeared at the UN Security Council on Monday (Nov 27) and defended his country's launch of a spy rocket satellite, calling it an act of self-defence. This came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the photos of "major target regions", including that of the White House and Pentagon. Countries like South Korea and Japan have said that Pyongyang breached Security Council resolutions by launching the spy satellite earlier this week. North Korea earlier said that its latest satellite has captured and sent across images of major US and South Korean military sites, as well as photos of the Italian capital Rome. As per the state-run KCNA news agency, the satellite took "in detail" images of the White House and the Pentagon in Washington which Kim later studied. The report further said that he had also counted the number of aircraft carriers at a military base and a shipyard in the neighbouring state of Virginia. Also read: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects photos of ‘major target regions’ taken by spy satellite No other countries face restrictions on satellites, says Kim Song North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, Kim Song, at the Security Council, expressed disappointment over no other country facing restrictions over satellites. "No other nation in the world is in the security environment as critical as the DPRK," said Kim, using the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "One belligerent party, the United States, is threatening us with a nuclear weapon," he said. "It is a legitimate right for the DPRK as another belligerent party to develop, test, manufacture and possess weapons systems equivalent to those that the United States possesses or is developing." Also read: North Korea rocket stage exploded after separation during launch, video suggests Mocking US charges, he stated that the satellite technology also assisted North Korea in sharpening its projectile capability, tauntingly remarking if the United States put satellites into orbit "with a catapult." The US ambassador, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, rebuffed North Korea's claim that it was acting in self-defence and said that joint US-South Korean exercises were "routine" and "defensive in nature". "We intentionally reduce risk and pursue transparency by announcing the exercises in advance including the dates and the activities, unlike the DPRK," she said, adding that the drills did not violate Security Council resolutions. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea makes rare appearance at UN, defends spy satellite launch after Kim inspects White House images

By building a wooden replica of a Tesla Cybertruck that is fully functional, a woodworker from Vietnam has accomplished an amazing feat. A YouTube video demonstrates the painstaking procedure, which begins with a simple metal frame serving as the vehicle's framework and ends with a body replica of the Cybertruck. It demonstrates how, after 100 days of work, the man drives the wooden prototype.

Man uses wood to construct a fully working tesla cybertruck, grabs Elon Musk's attention

The United States on Monday (Nov 27) hailed the extension of the truce between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas by two days and said that it was optimistic about the humanitarian pause being continued for longer.

"Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened.

"We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages."

Earlier, the Palestinian militant group had promised that it would release another 20 women and children that it had held hostage in the Gaza Strip over the next two days.

Kirby also expressed hope that the truce could turn into a more permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

"I won't speak for the Israeli Defense Forces, but when these pauses are over, they have made it very clear that they're going to continue to target Hamas leadership," Kirby said.

He then said that US President Joe Biden was optimistic about his efforts to accelerate the humanitarian assistance going into Gaza and also his approach towards facilitating the release of hostages.&nbsp;

Biden took to his official X handle on Monday (Nov 27) and said that he would continue to stay in touch with leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Israel to ensure that every aspect of the deal was implemented.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Truce not enough to meet aid needs', says UN chief</h2>

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the move to extend the truce "a glimpse of hope and humanity," but also warned that it wasn't enough to meet the aid needs of war-torn Gaza.

"I strongly hope that this will enable us to increase even more the humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza that (are) suffering so much - knowing that even with that additional amount of time, it will be impossible to satisfy all the dramatic needs of the population," Guterres told reporters.

The UN, which has been actively transporting aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave via the Rafah border crossing from Egypt, also anticipates being able to use the Kerem Shalom border crossing which is controlled by Israel.

"I am sincerely hopeful that it will be possible to have other crossings because they will facilitate the distribution and it will also facilitate the control by the Israeli side. So I'm very hopeful that this will happen," Guterres said.

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The United States on Monday (Nov 27) hailed the extension of the truce between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas by two days and said that it was optimistic about the humanitarian pause being continued for longer.

The United States on Monday (Nov 27) hailed the extension of the truce between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas by two days and said that it was optimistic about the humanitarian pause being continued for longer. "Of course, we welcome the announcement," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters after mediator Qatar said the initial four-day truce was to be lengthened. "We would of course hope to see the pause extended further, and that will depend upon Hamas continuing to release hostages." Earlier, the Palestinian militant group had promised that it would release another 20 women and children that it had held hostage in the Gaza Strip over the next two days. Kirby also expressed hope that the truce could turn into a more permanent ceasefire in Gaza. "I won't speak for the Israeli Defense Forces, but when these pauses are over, they have made it very clear that they're going to continue to target Hamas leadership," Kirby said. He then said that US President Joe Biden was optimistic about his efforts to accelerate the humanitarian assistance going into Gaza and also his approach towards facilitating the release of hostages. Biden took to his official X handle on Monday (Nov 27) and said that he would continue to stay in touch with leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Israel to ensure that every aspect of the deal was implemented. I have consistently pressed for a pause in the fighting to accelerate and expand the humanitarian assistance going into Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages. I remain in contact with leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Israel to make sure every aspect of the deal is implemented. — President Biden (@POTUS) November 27, 2023 × Also read: Egypt and Qatar successfully mediate two-day extension of truce between Israel and Hamas 'Truce not enough to meet aid needs', says UN chief United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the move to extend the truce "a glimpse of hope and humanity," but also warned that it wasn't enough to meet the aid needs of war-torn Gaza. "I strongly hope that this will enable us to increase even more the humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza that (are) suffering so much - knowing that even with that additional amount of time, it will be impossible to satisfy all the dramatic needs of the population," Guterres told reporters. The UN, which has been actively transporting aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave via the Rafah border crossing from Egypt, also anticipates being able to use the Kerem Shalom border crossing which is controlled by Israel. "I am sincerely hopeful that it will be possible to have other crossings because they will facilitate the distribution and it will also facilitate the control by the Israeli side. So I'm very hopeful that this will happen," Guterres said. (With inputs from agencies)

White House hails extension of truce between Israel-Hamas, hopes humanitarian pause extends further

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