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US announces largest weapons package for Ukraine
According to a breakdown by the Department of Defense (DoD), items in the newly-announced package include six additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) with additional munitions for NASAMS, up to 245,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition, up to 65,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition, up to 24 counter-artillery radars, Puma Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and support equipment for Scan Eagle UAS systems, "Vampire" counter-UAS systems, as well as laser-guided rocket systems, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine demands more weapons from Germany as thousands show support
Reznikov called for "more than just friendship and lip service," as his nation marked its independence from the Soviet Union and the sixth month of the war started by Russia. Ukraine would also like to have more "real weapons, such as the MARS II rocket launcher," Reznikov said. The army already has three, but 12 would be "even better." Germany has sent heavy weaponry to Ukraine from its own military stocks, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced another the shipment of more than 500 million ($499.3 million) in weapons.
India calls for immediate end to Ukraine conflict
"India's approach will be to promote dialogue and diplomacy with an overarching aim to end the conflict and work with other partners to mitigate economic challenges emerging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj told the Security Council on Wednesday. She said, "India continues to advocate for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to violence."
Two dead, three injured in Washington D.C. shooting
Police were called to North Capitol and O Street, Northwest, around 12:50 p.m. for reports of fired gunshots, Xinhua news agency reported. Officers found two people with gunshot wounds who were pronounced deceased on the scene. Three others had walked into nearby hospitals for treatment, police said. Their conditions are unknown. All of the victims were said to be adults. An initial investigation determined that at least two suspects exited a "small, black SUV" in front of a building and started shooting with semi-automatic guns at people on the street before driving away.
India breaks streak of UN abstentions on Ukraine, votes in opposition to Russia
Going against Moscow's stance, India on Wednesday joined 12 other members of the Council to vote for inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to speak via a remote video link. China abstained on the vote and Russia naturally voted against the invitation, but because it was a procedural matter it did not count as a veto.
Biden cancels student loans up to $10k as 45 mn borrowers owe $1.7 tn in student debt
NBC news reported Wednesday that couples who earn $250,000 a year or less who file taxes jointly will also qualify for cancellation of up to $10,000 for each partner. The administration is also extending the payment pause on federal student loans for a final time till December 31. This follows a decision taken by the Education Department.
Judge tells Trump lawyers to explain lawsuit against FBI raid, Kushner denies being FBI mole
This development takes place even as Trump allies, in terms of Republican Senators and supporters, strongly suspect his son-in-law Jared Kushner of being the FBI mole that tipped the agency off on the documents being kept in Mar-a-Lago after the ex-President claimed to have handed over everything he took with him after leaving the White House, eventually leading to the raid and seizure.
China is "exponentially" increasing its warship capability
The Chinese Communist party-controlled newspaper, the Global Times, reported on Tuesday that China would complete its military expansion and modernisation by 2035, "including the development of a blue-water navy, to match the country's international status and better defend its interests". A blue-water navy is one that traverses deep oceans and operates globally.
Xi Jinping taking China back to personalistic dictatorship: Report
Li Ling, a lecturer of Chinese politics at the University of Vienna, said at an online panel hosted by the Asia Society that she expects the 69-year-old Xi to be an exception to the age limit, which she anticipates he will enforce for others.
NASA's Webb telescope captures Jupiter's faint rings, Great Red Spot
With giant storms, powerful winds, auroras, and extreme temperature and pressure conditions, Jupiter has a lot going on. In the standalone view of Jupiter, created from a composite of several images from Webb, auroras extend to high altitudes above both the northern and southern poles of Jupiter.
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