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Ukraine strikes Chonhar bridge to Crimea, says Russia

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According to Russian officials, Ukraine has launched an attack on a bridge that connects southern Ukraine to the Crimean peninsula using long-range British missiles. The two Chonhar bridges were both damaged, but there were no casualties reported. The governor of occupied Kherson, Vladimir Saldo, claimed that the attack was likely ordered by London and carried out using British Storm Shadow missiles. The bridge is a crucial route from Crimea to the front line in the south and serves as a significant link to the occupied city of Melitopol. Photographs shared by Vladimir Saldo revealed a significant hole in one of the bridges, but he assured that repairs would be made promptly and temporary alternative routes would be provided for vehicles.

Russia relies on this road as a land connection to Crimea, and Melitopol is believed to be one of the targets of Ukraine’s counter-offensive, which commenced in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia earlier this month. In 2014, Russian forces seized the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine and subsequently invaded Ukraine’s southern coastal region in February of the following year. Last autumn, Ukraine recaptured the Kherson region situated north of the Dnipro river. However, this month, the Kakhovka dam on the river was destroyed in a suspected Russian sabotage attack, which has impeded a Ukrainian offensive across the Dnipro.

Ukraine’s offensive has been progressing slowly, with the recapture of eight villages thus far. Russian forces have continued targeting Ukrainian cities, including residential areas in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyih Rih and the southern port of Odesa. President Zelensky informed the Ukrainian people that intelligence services had received information about Russia planning a “scenario of a terrorist attack” on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which was seized during last year’s full-scale invasion. The plant, the largest in Europe, has all its reactors shut down; however, the United Nations’ atomic energy agency warned about the “extremely fragile” safety and security situation there. Water levels in the channel used to cool the reactors have decreased due to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, and tensions have risen around the plant amid reports of Ukraine’s counter-offensive. The Kremlin swiftly dismissed President Zelensky’s comments as “another lie.”

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Pooja Mohan from India Emerges as SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts Mrs Glam World 2023 Winner

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SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts presents Mrs Glam World 2023 title is now owned by Indian beauty Pooja Mohan along with Bocharova Darya from Russia as first runner-up and Niraneeswary Paramasivam from Malaysia as second runner-up. The second edition of Mrs Glam World was conducted on June 21st at Le Meridien, Kochi. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, a prominent event production company in India, organized the remarkable event. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd brought their wealth of experience and creativity to create an exceptional experience for all attendees. Their meticulous planning and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the event was executed flawlessly, leaving a lasting impression on all participants and guests.

Former Mrs Glam World winner, Brandina Lubuli crowned the winner of Mrs Glam World pageant. SAJ Hotels and Resorts CMD Sajan Varghese, Pegasus Chairman Dr. Ajit Ravi crowned the first runner-up and second runner-up.

Dr Kuriachan (International Motivational Trainer), Rita Mathan (Owner, Pro Nails Studio), Brandina Lubuli (Mrs Glam World 2022 Winner) and Alesia Raut (Russian Model and Groomer) were on the judging panel. The winners of the subtitles were selected by a panel of eminent persons.

Parakkat Jewelers crafted the exquisite gold crown presented to the winners of Mrs Glam World.

Sub Title Winners

Mrs Glam World Fashionista – Mrs Belarus

Mrs Glam World Talent – Mrs India

Mrs Glam World Diligent – Mrs Japan

Mrs Glam World Inspiring – Mrs Malaysia

Mrs Glam World Vivacious – Mrs India

Mrs Glam World Shining Star – Mrs Congo

Mrs Glam World Ramp Walk – Mrs Russia

Mrs Glam World National Costume – Mrs Malaysia

Mrs Glam World Tenacious – Mrs Canada

Such pageants are a platform for married women from all over the world to showcase their talent. 7 beauties from all over the world participated in the pageant. A total of 20 contestants applied for the Mrs Glam World pageant, out of which 8 were selected to participate in the finals. However, due to some personal hurdles, one of the contestants could not participate in the finals. There was no elimination throughout the Mrs Glam World pageant.

SAJ Earth Resorts is the main partners of Mrs Glam World 2023 organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd. Manappuram Finance Ltd, DQUE Watch, Unique Times, and DQUE Face and Body Skin Friendly Soap are powered by Partners.

Co-partners are FICF, Parakkat Resort, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Aiswaria Advertisements, Europe Times, Photogenic Fashion and Weddings, UT TV, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, Good Day Hotels and Resorts, Akshay Inco and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

The primary purpose of organizing this competition is to highlight the abundant and diverse cultural values of the country while simultaneously fostering tourism. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd stands out as the sole company worldwide that has made the decision to exclude the well-known Bikini round from their pageants. Instead, they prioritize talent and personality as the primary factors of evaluation.

Larysa Sidarovich from Belarus, Michelle Santos from Canada, Lubuya Babadi Jennifa from Congo, Pooja Mohan from India, Chieko Moriyama from Japan, Niraneeswary Paramasivam from Malaysia and Bocharova Darya from Russia were the contestants.

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Zomky Tenzin from Belgium Acquires Title of Manappuram SAJ Miss Glam World 2023

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Zomky Tenzin from Belgium bagged the Manappuram and SAJ presents Miss Glam World 2023 title along with Aayusha Pyakurel from Nepal as first runner-up and Samruddhi Shetty from India as second runner-up. The fourth edition of Miss Glam World was conducted on June 21st at Le Meridien, Kochi. Renowned for their expertise in event production, Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd took charge of organizing a truly remarkable and noteworthy event. With their unwavering commitment to excellence, Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd proved once again why they are highly regarded in the industry, delivering an event that surpassed expectations and left a lasting impact on all those involved.

Sajan Varghese, CMD, SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts, and Dr Ajit Ravi, Chairman, Pegasus, crowned the winners of the Miss Glam World pageant with 13 beauties from around the world. Out of 40 contestants who applied for the Miss Glam World pageant, 16 were selected as finalists. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances such as visa cancellation and personal challenges, three contestants could not make it to the finals.

Dr Kuriachan (International Motivational Trainer), Rita Mathan (Owner, Pro Nails Studio), Brandina Lubuli (Mrs Glam World 2022 Winner) and Alesia Raut (Russian Model and Groomer) were on the judging panel. The winners of the subtitles were selected by a panel of eminent persons.

Parakkat Jewelers crafted the exquisite gold crown presented to the winners of Miss Glam World.

Sub Title Winners

Miss Glam World Solidarity – Miss Singapore

Miss Glam World Fashionista – Miss Australia

Miss Glam World Talent – Miss Sri Lanka

Miss Glam World Sensational – Miss Nepal

Miss Glam World Diligent – Miss Zambia

Miss Glam World Inspiring – Miss Japan

Miss Glam World Vivicious – Miss Italy

Miss Glam World Shining Star – Miss Iran

Miss Glam World Ramp Walk – Miss India

Miss Glam World Tenacious – Miss Serbia

Miss Glam World National Costume – Miss Belgium

Miss Glam World Adorable – Miss Taiwan

Miss Glam World Renaissance – Miss Russia

Manappuram Finance Ltd and SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts is the main partners of Miss Glam World 2023 organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd. DQUE Watch, Unique Times, Alcazar and DQUE Face and Body Skin Friendly Soap are powered by Partners.

Co-partners are FICF, Parakkat Resort, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Aiswaria Advertisements, Europe Times, Photogenic Fashion and Weddings, UT TV, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, Good Day Hotels and Resorts, Akshay Inco and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

The main objective behind organizing this competition is to showcase the rich and diverse cultural values of the country, while also promoting tourism. Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd distinguishes itself as the only company in the world that has chosen to eliminate the widely recognized Bikini round from their pageants. Instead, they prioritize talent and personality as the key criteria for evaluation.

Julia Ann Coutts from Australia, Zomky Tenzin from Belgium, Samruddhi Shetty from India, Aida from Iran, Sandra Lorenani from Italy, Risa Nakatani from Japan, Aayusha Pyakurel from Nepal, Darya Pyzhyanova from Russia, Venera Stanisavlievic from Serbia, Genevieve Tan from Singapore, Ruweena Sammani Gamaachchi Withanage from Srilanka, Chiu Ke-En from Taiwan and Laurisca Kalongo from Zambia were the contestants.

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Erdogan of Turkey poised for economic reversal and significant increase in interest rates

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Turkey is preparing to reverse some of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unconventional economic policies as his new economic team takes action to tackle soaring inflation.

Just weeks after Erdogan’s re-election, interest rates are expected to undergo a significant increase from their current level of 8.5%. With inflation at nearly 40% and citizens grappling with a severe cost-of-living crisis, the urgency to address the situation is evident.

However, Erdogan has previously insisted on keeping interest rates low, despite economists advocating for their increase. The extent of the impending interest rate hike remains uncertain, with varying predictions from different experts, ranging from an 11.5-point increase to as high as 40%. Erdogan’s challenge stems from persistently high inflation and critically low reserves in the central bank, which have been depleted due to extensive efforts to support the Turkish lira.

In the past, the President dismissed three central bank governors in under two years when they attempted to adhere to orthodox policies. Having seen interest rates decline from 19% two years ago to 8.5% recently, Turkey now faces the prospect of another rise, further exacerbating its ongoing economic crisis. The dilemma lies in the fact that pursuing orthodox economic policies could negatively impact a significant portion of the population, which Erdogan may seek to avoid in light of local elections scheduled for next year. While Turkey experienced substantial economic growth during the initial years of Erdogan’s leadership, unconventional approaches blaming high inflation on borrowing costs and prioritizing economic stimulation have led to a drastic decline in the Turkish currency’s value and foreign investment.

The country now grapples with citizens attempting to transfer their foreign funds out of domestic banks. The appointment of Mehmet Simsek, a former banker and economist, as finance minister, and Hafize Gaye Erkan, Turkey’s first female central bank chief, signals Erdogan’s inclination towards a change in economic direction. Simsek has emphasized the necessity of returning to “rational ground” and compliance with international norms, while Erkan, a prominent figure on Wall Street, brings an external perspective to the role.

Erdogan maintained his stance on low interest rates during the election campaign, but shortly after his re-election, he hinted at a shift. It is expected that Erkan will have to implement immediate and substantial rate hikes rather than gradual adjustments, according to emerging markets specialist Timothy Ash, who also warned of the risks associated with such a move.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: French police raid organisers’ headquarters

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The headquarters of the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are being searched by the French police as part of two preliminary corruption investigations.

The authorities are investigating allegations of favoritism and the misuse of public funds in the awarding of construction contracts. The Paris 2024 organizing committee is fully cooperating with the investigators. Anti-corruption investigators arrived unexpectedly at the committee’s headquarters in Saint-Denis, as well as at the offices of Solideo, the public body responsible for the games’ construction projects.

The searches are being conducted at multiple locations involving both organizations. These developments are the latest in a series of incidents affecting France’s Olympic movement and sports in recent months, including the resignation of the National Olympic Committee President, Brigitte Henriques, and the stepping down of the heads of the country’s football and rugby federations due to notable scandals.

The Paris 2024 Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympics in September.

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Lithuania’s harsh weather includes toxic dust and ash-like dirt

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Even though Lithuania has just heard the pitter-patter of rain, the country is still suffering from a severe drought.

In certain areas of the country, the earth has turned to ash, while toxic dust has blown through the streets of Vilnius, the capital. 

The grass is a burned golden colour, and some of the trees’ leaves are beginning to turn brown.

Many find it unsettling.  

The small Baltic nation’s Farmers’ Union already projects that up to a third of its crops may fail, and summer has just begun. 

With officials this week barring trips to several woods owing to fire concerns, many more months of intense heat might yet be ahead.

A component of this intricate and varied environmental issue is low precipitation.

Only a few times have there been raindrops since April, with the most recent one occurring in the middle of May, according to Gytis Valaika of the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service. 

She notes that whereas May rainfall generally measures 53mm, this year it barely registered 16mm (in some locations less than 10mm).

According to Gabija Tamulaityt, an environmental specialist at the Baltic Environmental Forum Lithuania, many farmers lack irrigation systems in their fields since they are typically not required, making them particularly sensitive to excessive heat.

The worst scenario is in western Lithuania, where cattle and arable cultivation have long been practised. Since early May, this region has been experiencing drought.

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“Horrendous new normal”: Millions skip or reduce their calorie intake

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According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, individuals in Britain are being forced to make hard decisions due to extreme food inflation and inadequate public assistance.

According to a charity, millions of people in Britain are being forced to reduce or miss meals due to the rising cost of living. 

According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), it is now the “horrendous new normal” for 5.7 million low-income households to not have enough money for food. 

It said that “exceptionally high food inflation” and little government help were to blame, making it hard for individuals with the lowest incomes to choose how frequently they eat and which items they purchase. 

It was discovered that almost 7 million families were without necessities like food, heat, or even amenities. 

In the meantime, 75% of houses receiving Universal Credit, the UK government’s social security payment, had gone without food or cut back on meals in the previous 30 days. 

The results are released ahead of Wednesday’s fresh inflation statistics. 

Price rises have slowed down—according to the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Prices Index increased by 8.7% over the past 12 months as opposed to 10.1% in March—but they are still persistently high. 

This is likely to have long-term effects on their family life, money, and health. “The number of low-income households going without necessities, going hungry, and being in arrears has not changed in over a year.”

In April 2023, record food inflation overtook energy prices as the main cause of inflation, reaching 19% during the charity’s poll.

In spite of the fact that Ukraine and Russia are two of the world’s largest producers of wheat, these rises have been attributed to the conflict in the Ukraine, which is also harming crop production. 

According to the JRF, 2.3 million low-income households receiving Universal Credit were compelled to alter their food purchases, including switching to less nutrient-dense options. 

Nearly 1.5 million low-income households—more than four in ten of those receiving Universal Credit—also had a poor diet, which raises the likelihood of deteriorating health in the future. 

The JRF demanded that the government enact a “Essentials Guarantee” to ensure that necessities of existence were covered by public assistance. 

According to Rachelle Earwaker, Senior Economist at the charity, “without this, many families face the grim prospect of trying to catch up but never being able to because they are in a spiral of debt, rising prices, and deteriorating health.”

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Airbus experiments with giving the autopilot greater power

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It’s difficult to avoid feeling a little overawed by the Toulouse Airbus facility.

It is a sizable facility where 28,000 employees work alongside hundreds of visitors who are anxious to watch the planes being constructed.

The massive Beluga freight jet is waiting to fly cars and satellites all over the world as it sits stationed at a loading dock.

The hangar where the Concorde supersonic passenger plane was created is not far from where we do our interviews.

A lot of Airbus research and development is being conducted at this location, including the recently completed Project Dragonfly, an attempt to increase the capabilities of the autopilot.

The function of the pilot has changed significantly during the past 50 years due to aviation technology. Today’s pilots benefit greatly from the technology in the cockpit.

On an Airbus A350-1000, Project Dragonfly significantly increased the autonomy of the aircraft.

Improved autonomous landing, taxi assistance, and automated emergency diversion were the three areas on which the project concentrated.

The concept is that if the pilots need to concentrate on making important decisions or if they were to become disabled, this technology would take over.

The aeroplane can descend and land on its own while identifying other aircraft, the environment, and the terrain.

The technology also enables the employment of a synthetic voice produced by artificial intelligence for radio communication between the aircraft and air traffic control.

It is a lot for the systems of the aircraft to handle.

Two emergency descents by Project Dragonfly went well.

The aircraft landed successfully on the test flights since French air traffic controllers were well aware of the circumstances.

“It was really an amazing feat,” recalls Mr. Mendes.

Project Dragonfly investigated the use of several sensors to assist an automatic landing by an aeroplane.

It included combining the use of radar, infrared, and standard cameras.

In order to mimic various meteorological situations, the researchers collected gathered data from around the globe.

What do pilots think of these changes? Some people oppose pushing technology too far.

Tony Lucas, president of the Australian and International Pilots Association, said: “I don’t know if any pilot is particularly comfortable with the computer being the sole arbiter of whether or not a flight successfully lands.”

From his base at Sydney Airport, he said, “Two well-trained and rested pilots on the flight deck cannot be replaced by automation in the decision-making process.

Mr. Lucas cited the Boeing 737 Max as an example, in which an automated system resulted in two catastrophic disasters in 2018 and 2019.

Airbus is keen to stress out that more automation won’t be implemented until it is safe to do so and that keeping pilots in the cockpit is not the goal.

However, is it possible that someday, no pilots will be required for passenger plans?

According to Mr. Ridley, fully autonomous aircraft would only ever fly if doing so was unquestionably and safely the best option for protecting our passengers and crew.

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The Paris Air Show begins with a record order from IndiGo in India

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The largest single-aisle aeroplane contract ever, valued at several billion dollars, was obtained by Airbus.

On the first day of the Paris Air Show on Monday, as the industry’s supply chain issues and the high demand for jets and missiles competed for attention, Airbus announced a record 500-plane agreement with the Indian airline IndiGo.

The multibillion-dollar contract for single-aisle aircraft, which was the highest ever in terms of the quantity of aircraft, surpassed Air India’s earlier this year preliminary purchase of 470 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

After the 2021 edition was cancelled due to the coronavirus epidemic, the largest air show in the world, which alternates with Farnborough in Britain, is in Le Bourget for the first time in four years.

Airbus’s newest plane, the A321XLR, and air power, notably the French Rafale fighter, were featured in a flying display that the French President Emmanuel Macron saw while travelling by helicopter to the crowded aerospace bazaar.

As airlines attempt to meet demand while also working to achieve industry targets of net zero emissions by 2050, planemakers entered the market with rising demand expectations.

In addition, suppliers are having trouble keeping up with demand due to growing costs, a lack of components, and a lack of competent workers in the wake of the epidemic.

The Ukraine crisis is looming large over the air show, and unlike the previous event four years ago, there is no Russian representation in the chalets or display halls.

Some Ukrainian government representatives and aerospace companies were anticipated at the event.

Despite disagreements amongst industrial partners over whether to expand the project, Belgium announced it will submit an application to participate as an observer in a new fighter-jet project that may serve as the eventual replacement for the Rafale and the international Eurofighter. The project, known as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), comprises collaboration between France, Germany, and Spain.

According to industry sources cited by Reuters news agency on Sunday, the planemaker is also close to a potentially significant order for narrow-body planes from Mexican low-cost airline Viva Aerobus.

They said that there were more than 100 planes under discussion, however on Monday, some sources claimed that the number in the final agreement may be closer to 60.

Boeing and Airbus have been engaged in a bitter war over the Mexican airline for a long time.

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The majority of UK lawmakers claim that Boris Johnson deceived the legislature

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354 members of the House of Commons vote in favour of a report from the COVID epidemic ‘Partygate’ incident that said the former prime minister lied about it.

A study that suggested punishing former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for misleading the legislature about illegal, intoxicated parties hosted during the COVID-19 outbreak was approved by lawmakers in the country.

The report from the privileges committee, which recommended that the former leader should have his parliamentary pass removed, was approved by the House of Commons on Monday by a vote of 354 to 7. It would have also suggested a 90-day suspension from the legislature if he hadn’t already resigned.

Johnson abruptly left the House of Commons ten days ago after reading a draught of the report and branding the investigation a “witch hunt.”

Theresa May, a member of the Conservative Party and Johnson’s predecessor as prime minister, remarked, “It is important to show the public that there is not one rule for them and another for us.”

House of Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt urged lawmakers to “do what they think is right” as she opened the five-hour discussion. Mordaunt, a Conservative like Johnson, declared she will support the Commons Privileges Committee’s findings with her vote.

“This matters because the integrity of our institutions matter. The respect and trust afforded to them matters,” said Mordaunt. “This has real-world consequences for the accountability of members of Parliament to each other and the members of the public they represent.”

A few Johnson supporters stood forward to support the former leader. “I cannot see the evidence where Boris Johnson misled Parliament knowing, intentionally, or carelessly,” said MP Lia Nici.

Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of India, was among the several Conservative MPs who skipped the discussion. He remained aside out of concern for upsetting Johnson’s surviving fans.

The prime minister had “a number of commitments,” according to Sunak’s spokesperson Max Blain, including a meeting with the president of Sweden.

Johnson, who celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday, wasn’t either. He left his position as prime minister in September 2022, although he continued to serve as a member of parliament until June 9, when he resigned after learning of the Privileges Committee’s conclusions.

The debate on Monday was the most recent repercussion of the “Partygate” affair concerning events at Downing Street and other government facilities in 2020 and 2021.

When it was revealed that political staffers had birthday parties, garden parties, and “wine time Fridays” during the pandemic, it infuriated Britons who had abided by the regulations put in place to stop the coronavirus’s spread but were unable to visit friends and family or even say goodbye to relatives who were dying in hospitals.

In response to Partygate, Labour Party MP Chris Bryant claimed that “there is visceral anger” among people.

The Sunday Mirror newspaper’s publishing of a video this week of staff members dancing and drinking at a Conservative Party headquarters event in December 2020, when mingling between different families was prohibited indoors, brought back memories.

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