Iran slams Blinken’s ‘threatening’ remarks

ba said on Twitter last Wednesday that securing the provision of Westerntype fighter jets are among the “new tasks ahead” for Ukraine. On the same day, the United States and Germany announced their respective decisions to send combat tanks to Ukraine.

the UK was opposed to other countries sending planes.

Asked by a reporter Monday if his administration was considering sending Ukraine F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, US President Joe Biden responded “no.”

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French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov in Paris Tuesday.( AP) expressed concern that the move could escalate the nearly year-long conflict and draw them deeper into the war.

World leaders oppose the idea

Albeit a constant request from the authorities in Kiev, fighter jets have long been regarded by the West as a taboo in terms of military assistance for Ukraine, for fear that such deliveries would lead to an uncontrollable escalation of the conflict. US Preside nt Joe Biden has said that he won’t approve sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

“No,” Biden said on Monday in response to a question about the possibility of such a decision, Xinhua News Agency reported.

The president’s remarks came as debate picked up steam over whether to arm Ukraine, which has been in conflict with Russia for nearly a year, with Western-made fighter jets.

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Adani Group acquires Haifa port for $1.2 bn, Israeli PM lauds deal

HAIFA (ISRAEL), JAN

31 (PTI): The Adani Group on Tuesday acquired the strategic Israeli port of Haifa for USD 1.2 billion and vowed to transform the skyline of this Mediterranean city as part of its decision to invest more in the Jewish nation, including opening an artificial intelligence lab in Tel Aviv.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, whose business empire was rocked by allegations of fraud by US short seller Hindenburg Research, appeared alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for signing of the deal to takeover Haifa Port, and spoke of investment opportunities.

Prime Minister Netanyahu described the Haifa port deal with the Adani Group as an “enormous milestone”, saying it will significantly improve connectivity between the two countries in many ways.

The Port of Haifa is the second largest port in Israel in terms of shipping containers and the biggest in shipping tourist cruise ships.

“I think this is an enormous milestone...Over 100 years ago, and during World World I, it was the brave Indian soldiers who helped liberate the city of

Gautam Adani with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu during a handing over ceremony on Tuesday. (PTI) Haifa. And today, it’s very robust Indian investors who are helping to liberate the port of Haifa,” Netanyahu said. The Prime Minister said that he discussed with his “good friend” Indian counterpart Narendra Modi this vision of “having connectivity between our countries in many ways, transportation lines and air routes and sea routes...and it’s happening today.”

He said what is happening today has historic importance because what “we see there is a tremendous boost for peace.”

Netanyahu said the region will become an entry point and an exit point to a vast number of goods that reach the Mediterranean and Europe directly without having to go around the Arabian peninsula without having to go through three choke points.

“This is an unequivo- cal expression of confidence in the Israeli economy,” he said, adding that privatisation of the ports and the entry of new investors strengthen Israel’s economic strength, lowers the cost of living and creates new opportunities for import and export and strengthens ties between India and Israel. On his part, Adani said his group will also develop real estate at the port to transform the Haifa skyline.

Ukraine’s plea for fighter jets met with refusal from Germany, whose chancellor, Olaf Scholz, recently said combat aircraft is not an item on Berlin’s list of weapons for Ukraine. The UK government, which has been one of Kyiv’s staunchest diplomatic supporters and military suppliers, said that sending its fighter jets is “not practical.”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesman, Max Blain, said “the UK’s Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets are extremely sophisticated and take months to learn how to fly.”

“Given that, we believe it is not practical to send those jets into Ukraine,” he said Tuesday, though he didn’t say that

Kyiv officials have repeatedly urged allies to send jets, saying they are essential to challenge Russia’s air superiority and to ensure the success of future counteroffensives that could be spearheaded by tanks recently promised by Western countries.

Ukraine’s allies also have ruled out providing Kyiv with long-range missiles able to hit Russian territory, signalling a similarly cautious stance on warplanes.

Asked Tuesday about the supplies of Western weapons to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov repeated the Kremlin’s view that “NATO long has been directly involved into a hybrid war against Russia.”

NATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy

TOKYO, JAN 31 (AP):

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sharply criticized China on Tuesday for “bullying its neighbors and threatening Taiwan” and stressed the need for Japan and other democracies to work together with the alliance to defend the international order.

Calling it a “critical moment for NATO and for Japan,” Stoltenberg, who is visiting Tokyo, said China and Russia are “leading an authoritarian pushback against international rulesbased order.” He said transAtlantic and Indo-Pacific security are “deeply interconnected,” and a victory by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine would send a message that authoritarian regimes can achieve their goals through brute force. “This is dangerous,” he said. “China is watching closely and learning lessons that may influence its future decisions,” Stoltenberg said

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at a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. “China is substantially building up its military forces including nuclear weapons, bullying its neighbors and threatening Taiwan, trying to control critical infrastructure and spreading misinformation about NATO and the war in Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said. “China is not our adversary, but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it.” Stoltenberg’s direct criticism of China contrasted with Kishida’s more indirect expression of opposition to any one-sided changes by force to the status quo in the East and South China Seas. Japan, already a close ally of the United States, has in recent years expanded its military ties with other Indo-Pacific nations as well as with Britain, Europe and NATO amid a growing security threat from China and North Korea.

On the basis of mutual agreement between the concerned parties, GB's, Elders and the representatives of Hoshepu, Khewoto and Khekiye villages and in the spirit of brotherhood the alleged land dispute between the three villages has been resolved amicably and accordingly the pending High Court Case no.: CRP 2/2016 has been withdrawn vide Hon'ble High Court order Dated 30-01-2023. Henceforth, there is no more misunderstanding between the villages in this matter. db-138/23

(IANS): Iran has warned the US that it will not tolerate any aggression against its territory and interests and will react “decisively,” in response to what it calls “threatening” remarks by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The warning by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani comes a day after Blinken told the Arabic news channel Al Arabiya that “all options are available on the table” should the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal fail to come to fruition, according to a statement published on the Ministry’s website on Monday.

Kanaani also warned the US government about the “legal and international responsibilities” of its “threatening” remarks against Iran and the political consequences of such “provocative” comments, Xinhua news agency reported.

He reaffirmed that nuclear arms have no place in Iran’s national security

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doctrine but the country will not stop its scientific, technical and technological progress in the nuclear field in line with the NonProliferation Treaty. Iran signed the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with world powers in July 2015, agreeing to put some curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the removal of sanctions on the country. The US, however, pulled out of the deal in May 2018 and reimposed its unilateral sanctions on Iran, prompting the latter to reduce some of its nuclear commitments under the deal. The talks on the JCPOA’s revival began in April 2021 in Vienna.

Pak blast toll rises to 100

PESHAWAR, JAN 31

(PTI): The death toll from the suicide blast rose to at least 100 on Tuesday after rescue workers retrieved more bodies from the debris of the devastated mosque inside a major police facility in Pakistan’s northwestern Peshawar city.

According to security officials, the suicide bomber who was present in the front row during the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers on Monday blew himself up, causing the roof to collapse on the worshippers.

Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) spokesperson Mohammad Asim said that 100 bodies had been brought to the medical facility. Asim said 53 injured were cur - rently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). He said that most of the injured were out of danger. Most of the victims were policemen. At least a deputy superintendent of police, five sub-inspectors and the mosque’s prayer leader Maulana Sahibzada Noorul Amin were among the dead. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), known as the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack, saying it was part of a revenge attack for slain TTP commander Umar Khalid Khurasani who was killed in Afghanistan in August last.

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We, the Sorhie Clan with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. neihunuo Sorhie on being conferred the Padma Shri award for her outstanding contributions in the field of Arts.

We sincerely pray that Almighty God bless her with good health, wisdom and longevity and wish her the best in the days to come.

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This press release is with reference to a news item under the caption NPF 2 Dimapur II AC Resignation en-mass and Declaration of Support Published on 27th Jan. 2023, which is blatantly false statement and was not unanimous decision of office bearers of all wards & units and the previous declaration is not valid.

The NPF 2 Dimapur II Assembly Constituency (AC) is hereby bringing this clarification that still a good number of office bearers and party workers from many wards & units and members from AC are still intact with the party.

The general public and Joint Council of Lotha Colony and Oriental Colony Dimapur have expressed gratitude and appreciation to Shri. Moatoshi Longkumer MLA 2 Dimapur II AC for taking initiative role in blacktopping the Colony Road stretching from Lotha Colony Junction to Diphu Road Highway via Oriental Colony and approach roads which has been a long standing grievance of the people of the area. The residents expressed hope that more developmental activities would be taken up in the colony for the welfare of the public.

Seyie Putsure among top 25 designers in LA and interior design worlds. She creates fashionable and functional branded interiors for stylish individuals with great taste and for brands catering to them. Her goal is to enhance people’s lives through places she designs, whether it’s a home they enjoy spending time in or a store where shopping becomes a memorable experience.

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While working for some of the world’s finest fashion houses, including CHANEL and Dolce & Gabbana, she honed her skills for excellence and refinement.

With Seyie Design, Putsure merges the fashion

Since Seyie Putsure founded boutique design firm ‘Seyie Design’ in 2007, her body of work has grown internationally to include luxury residences and hospitality environments, such as high-end salons, spas and retail. Some notable projects include private residences in California and New York. She was the exclusive designer for the 54th and 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards Official Talent Gift Lounge and for retail shops at The Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles. Her work has been featured on the cover of New York Post Alexa magazine’s design issue, as well as Livingetc, California Home + Design, and Vogue. (With LA Times inputs) on Tuesday said its latest offering “Pathaan”, headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, has raised Rs 591 crore gross worldwide in six days.

According to YRF, on its sixth day, the film registered Rs 26.50 crore nett in India (Hindi – Rs 25.50 crore, Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions – Rs 1 crore), taking the domestic gross to Rs 32 crore. The studio said that the overseas gross on day six stood at Rs 16 crore.

Since its January 25 release, “Pathaan” has recorded Rs 224.6 crore in the overseas territories alone, while nett collection in India stand at Rs 307.25 crore (Hindi - Rs 296.50 crore, dubbed - Rs 10.75 crore).

The Siddharth Ananddirected actioner, also roduction house Yash Raj Films (YRF)starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, collected Rs 106 crore globally on its opening day, followed by Rs 113.6 crore on day two, Rs 90 crore on day three, Rs 116 crore on day four, and Rs 112 crore on day five.

“Pathaan”, a globetrotting espionage thriller, follows the titular spy (Shah Rukh) who comes out of exile to stop terrorist group Outfit X, led by Jim (John), from launching a debilitating attack on India.

The film, which marks Shah Rukh’s first big screen release as a lead in over four years, is the fourth title in producer Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe, following Salman Khan’s “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and “War”, featuring Hrithik Roshan (2019). (PTI)

King himself posted the trailer on Twitter, with the caption: “Really scary!”

Chris Messina (Birds of Prey) leads the cast as Will, a grieving father and professional therapist who isn’t offering much emotional support to his two daughters — Sadie (Yellowjackets’ Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer (Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Vivien Lyra Blair) — following the recent death of their mother. When a desperate patient shows up asking for Will’s help, he unintentionally makes the grieving family a target of a malevolent being that preys on fear and suffering. Think of it as The Babadook meets Smile.

“I’m three movies irector Rob Savage (Host, Dashcam) is here to bring up all those old phobias with the official trailer for his new film — The Boogeyman (out in theaters everywhere this summer). A featurelength adaptation of the Stephen King short story of the same name, the film centers around that amorphous entity singlehandedly keeping the night-light industry flush with those Benjamins.in so I don’t quite know what my stamp is but I developed the script for a couple of years and it felt like I could do something that I hadn’t done before,” Savage explained during an interview in early 2022.

“It feels very true to King’s voice and to the short story but takes off into a new direction. We built on the mythology in a way that’s very unique.”

Written by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (cocreators of the A Quiet Place franchise) and Mark Heyman (Black Swan), the cast also features Marin Ireland (The Umbrella Academy), Madison Hu (Bizaardvark), LisaGay

Revealed: Only 7 health symptoms directly related to long Covid

ong Covid patients are susceptible to developing only seven health symptoms for up to a year following the infection, a new study has revealed.in the US who made this unexpected discovery and published it in the

Open Forum Infectious Diseases journal. “Despite an overwhelming number of long Covid symptoms previously reported by other studies, we only found a few symptoms specifically

Morning habits to help you lose weight

Weighing yourself first thing in the morning after you pee is more accurate than checking later in the day. What you eat and drink later on can change the results. That visual reminder of your weight each morning can help you stick to your healthy eating plan the rest of the day or week.

Drink a Glass (or 2) of Water

One or two glasses of plain H2O before you eat breakfast may help you lose weight. Water has no calories, but it’s satisfying and curbs your appetite, so you may not want to eat such a big breakfast afterward. It also stimulates your metabolism to help you burn calories.

Work Out Before Breakfast

Do some moderate exercise before you sit down to eat in the mornings.

Working out on an empty stomach actually helps you get better results from exercise. Prebreakfast sweat sessions can help you burn more of your body’s fat for fuel.

Eat a High-Protein

Breakfast

This nutrient may help you lose weight because it makes you feel fuller longer after you eat. It’s also harder for your body to store it as excess fat. Another perk of protein: Your body uses more calories to break it down than it uses for carbs or fat. Go for protein-rich breakfasts, such as an egg and turkey sausage on whole wheat toast or a Greek yogurt smoothie with peanut butter and berries.

Make a Meal Plan for the Day

Every morning, write up a quick list of what you’ll eat that day. Planning meals ahead of time can help you choose lower-calorie foods. If you’ve already decided what to eat for your day’s snacks and meals, you may be less likely to reach for high-calorie convenience foods like fast-food burgers or fries.

Get Some Sun

Some sunlight on your skin can actually help you burn a little bit more body fat. Research shows that people who soak up a few rays in the morning tend to have a lower body-mass index (BMI), or a leaner, slimmer physique, than people who step out in the sun later in the day.

Use Measuring Cups and Spoons

It’s easy to supersize portions that pack more calories than you need without even knowing it. Keep measuring cups and spoons where you typically dish out breakfast. Measure foods like cereal or milk before you place them in the bowl so you serve yourself the right amount.

Practice Mindfulness

Slow down and think about what you’re eating. Appreciate the smell, look, and taste of even a simple breakfast. Don’t watch TV or scroll through social media when you eat in the morning: just breathe, relax, and enjoy a peaceful meal. This practice could help you eat less and lose weight.

Use a Juice Glass

Most standard drinking glasses are far larger than a serving of juice. That makes it easy to consume more than you should. And many fruit juices have as much sugar in them as a can of soda.

But they also have lots of vitamins and minerals that are great for you as you start your day. To pour a more sensible portion, use a small juice glass.

Don’t Dress Up Your Coffee

Do you have your dessert in your coffee cup each morning? Specialty related to an infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,” said Chi-Ren Shyu, director of the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics and the corresponding author of the study.

To develop their findings, the team reviewed real-world data from electronic medical records containing de-identified information for medical coffees with lots of added sugar, cream, or flavored syrups can add up to more than 500 calories each. Use skim milk or sugar-free flavors instead. Or try green tea for a morning jolt. It has catechins, nutrients that may promote weight loss.

Pack Your Lunch and Snacks

Before you leave the house for the day, grab a sack and pack a healthy lunch and low-calorie snacks like fresh fruit or low-fat cheese. You’ll be prepared to eat a sensible meal when hunger strikes later on, so you don’t reach for junk food. Choose fiberrich foods like whole-grain crackers to keep you feeling fuller longer.

Change Your Commute

Long car rides every day can lead to weight gain.

More time spent sitting behind the wheel cuts down how much you walk every day, so you burn fewer calories. Use traffic apps to find a shorter route. Try to park a few blocks away and walk the rest of the distance to your destination on nice days.

Make a Shopping List

In the morning, make a shopping list before you head to the supermarket or place your online grocery order.

Stick to your list when you shop. You’ll be more likely to buy items that fit your healthy meal plan and not grab junk food on impulse. Include precut fruits and veggies for healthy snacks or easy meal add-ons.

Add Hot Sauce to Your Eggs

The heat in spicy chili peppers may help you lose weight. Regularly eating capsaicinoids, the hot chemical in chili peppers, can reduce body fat, curb your appetite, and even boost your metabolism, so you burn more fat all day. Spice up your morning omelet with diced hot peppers or add a dash or two of hot sauce.

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD research purposes. After examining data from a total of 52,461 patients at 122 healthcare facilities across the US, the researchers selected the top 47 most commonly reported health symptoms from long Covid to examine for this study.

Then, the researchers looked for any comparisons in the reported health symptoms -- many also

shared by other viral respiratory infections -among people in three different subgroups. These subgroups included people diagnosed with Covid but do not have any common viral respiratory infections like influenza or pneumonia; People with common viral respiratory infections but do

not have Covid and people who do not have Covid or any other common viral respiratory infections. Shyu said the results could benefit ongoing efforts by fellow researchers to study various impacts of Covid.

“Now, researchers will be able to better understand how SARS-CoV-2 may

Hamilton (Vice), and David Dastmalchian (Dune). Shawn Levy (Stranger Things), Dan Levine (Arrival), and Dan Cohen (The Adam Project) are on board as producers. Beck, Woods, Ryan Cunningham, Adam Kolbrenner (The Tomorrow War), and Robin Meisinger serve as executive producers. Sharing the movie poster on his Instagram page Sunday, Levy wrote: “Think of it as a terrifying snack between Stranger Things seasons...” Originally slated for an exclusive streaming release on Hulu, The Boogeyman will now arrive on the big screen Friday, June 2. (Yahoo Entertainment) mutate or evolve by creating new connections that we may not have known about before,” said Shyu. “Going forward we can use electronic medical records to quickly detect subgroups of patients who may have these long-term health conditions,” the researcher noted. (IANS)