This sign near the London Gatwick airport in the UK is scaring fliers. The large "Welcome To Luton" sign put up on the side of the road is meant to scare arriving passengers into thinking that they have reached the wrong airport.
This was claimed in a widely shared Twitter post. The sign is clearly visible from a plane about to land at the Gatwick airport. The sign makes people think that they are about to land at the London Luton airport which is northwest of London, even though they were slated to land at Gatwick which is in the south.
The prank is similar to the one seen in Australia in June 2021. A sign saying "Welcome to Perth" had been painted in large letters on the roof of a building in Sydney. The sign was meant as a prank to make passengers think they arrived in the wrong Australian city.

London: flight passengers scared by big sign near Gatwick airport saying 'welcome to Luton'. Watch why

The sign is clearly visible from a plane about to land at the Gatwick airpor

This sign near the London Gatwick airport in the UK is scaring fliers. The large "Welcome To Luton" sign put up on the side of the road is meant to scare arriving passengers into thinking that they have reached the wrong airport.
This was claimed in a widely shared Twitter post. The sign is clearly visible from a plane about to land at the Gatwick airport. The sign makes people think that they are about to land at the London Luton airport which is northwest of London, even though they were slated to land at Gatwick which is in the south.
The prank is similar to the one seen in Australia in June 2021. A sign saying "Welcome to Perth" had been painted in large letters on the roof of a building in Sydney. The sign was meant as a prank to make passengers think they arrived in the wrong Australian city.
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A controversial Indian figure is part of the TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2022. Khurram Parvez, who is currently in jail on terror funding allegations, is part of the prestigious list.
Parvez, a Kashmiri activist, was arrested from Srinagar in November 2021 by the National Investigation Agency. In March this year, an NIA court extended his custody by 50 days.
Parvez is associated with the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society, and is also the chairperson of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances. In 2016, Parvez had been detained under the Public Safety Act, or PSA, and spent 76 days in prison.
Parvez's description in the TIME magazine was written by Rana Ayyub. The caption read, "He had to be silenced, for his was a voice that resounded around the globe for his fierce fight against human-rights violations and injustices in the Kashmir region. The attacks against him speak volumes of the truth he represents at a time when the world’s largest democracy is being called out for its persecution of the more than 200 million Indian Muslims."

TIME 100: jailed on 'Kashmir terror funding' charge, activist Khurram Parvez in Most Influential list

TIME 100 Most Influential list includes Khurram Parvez, a Kashmiri activist, who was arrested in November 2021 by the National Investigation Agency.

A controversial Indian figure is part of the TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2022. Khurram Parvez, who is currently in jail on terror funding allegations, is part of the prestigious list.
Parvez, a Kashmiri activist, was arrested from Srinagar in November 2021 by the National Investigation Agency. In March this year, an NIA court extended his custody by 50 days.
Parvez is associated with the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society, and is also the chairperson of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances. In 2016, Parvez had been detained under the Public Safety Act, or PSA, and spent 76 days in prison.
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Parvez's description in the TIME magazine was written by Rana Ayyub. The caption read, "He had to be silenced, for his was a voice that resounded around the globe for his fierce fight against human-rights violations and injustices in the Kashmir region. The attacks against him speak volumes of the truth he represents at a time when the world&rsquo;s largest democracy is being called out for its persecution of the more than 200 million Indian Muslims."

In a startling video going viral on social media, a lion is seen biting off a man's finger. The incident reportedly occurred at the Jamaica Zoo.
The zookeeper is seen teasing the lion by touching it through the chain-link fence. The lion is clearly agitated and tries multiple times to bite the zookeeper's hand. Finally, it succeeds and bites down on one of the man's fingers.
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The zookeeper is seen struggling hard to escape, but the lion doesn't let go. The scene plays out for many seconds, before the man gets free, but not before losing a part of his finger.
Jamaica Zoo said that the man was a contractor, and the incident does not reflect the safety procedures and policies in force at the facility. The incident is also being investigated.

On cam: lion bites off man's finger after being teased through fence at Jamaica zoo

Jamaica Zoo said that the man who had his finger bitten off by the lion was a contractor, and the incident did not reflect the safety procedures and policies in force at the facility.

In a startling video going viral on social media, a lion is seen biting off a man's finger. The incident reportedly occurred at the Jamaica Zoo.
The zookeeper is seen teasing the lion by touching it through the chain-link fence. The lion is clearly agitated and tries multiple times to bite the zookeeper's hand. Finally, it succeeds and bites down on one of the man's fingers.
ALSO WATCH | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/gujarat-lion-attacks-kills-5-yr-old-drags-body-towards-forest-before-being-captured-1651590965184" target="_blank">Gujarat: lion attacks, kills 5-yr-old, drags body towards forest before being captured</a>
The zookeeper is seen struggling hard to escape, but the lion doesn't let go. The scene plays out for many seconds, before the man gets free, but not before losing a part of his finger.
Jamaica Zoo said that the man was a contractor, and the incident does not reflect the safety procedures and policies in force at the facility. The incident is also being investigated.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tougher action against Russia on the first day of the World Economic Forum gathering of corporate executives, government officials and other VIPs in Davos, Switzerland.
He said in a virtual speech Monday that sanctions need to go further to stop Russia’s aggression, including an oil embargo, blocking all of its and cutting off trade with Russia completely.
"Total abandonment of the Russian IT sector and complete cessation of trade with the aggressor," said Zelenskyy.
With his patience seemingly wearing thin, Zelenskyy demanded that "you (the West) need to set a precedent for the complete exit of all foreign businesses from the Russian market so that your brands are not associated with war crimes."
The president said his country has slowed Russian advances and his people's courage has stirred unseen unity of the democratic world.

Davos: Zelenskyy calls for tougher action against Russia

Davos: Zelenskyy calls for tougher action against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tougher action against Russia on the first day of the World Economic Forum gathering of corporate executives, government officials and other VIPs in Davos, Switzerland.
He said in a virtual speech Monday that sanctions need to go further to stop Russia&rsquo;s aggression, including an oil embargo, blocking all of its and cutting off trade with Russia completely.
"Total abandonment of the Russian IT sector and complete cessation of trade with the aggressor," said Zelenskyy.
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With his patience seemingly wearing thin, Zelenskyy demanded that "you (the West) need to set a precedent for the complete exit of all foreign businesses from the Russian market so that your brands are not associated with war crimes."
The president said his country has slowed Russian advances and his people's courage has stirred unseen unity of the democratic world.

A diplomatic row has broken out between the UK and Indonesia over a flag hoisted at the British embassy in Jakarta.
On May 17, a rainbow LGBT flag was hoisted alongside the national flag at the British embassy in the Muslim-majority nation. It was to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
Posting the flag's photos on social media, the embassy had written, "Sometimes it is important to take a stand for what you think is right, even if disagreement between friends can be uncomfortable."
But the move did not go down well with the host country. The Indonesian government summoned the British envoy as Islamic conservatives in the country cried foul. Britain was asked by Indonesia to be respectful of local "sensitivities on matters relevant to culture, religion, and belief".
Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia except in the sharia-ruled province of Aceh. However, growing influence of Islamic conservatives in the world's largest Muslim-majority country is reinforcing the social taboo surrounding homosexuality.

LGBT flag makes Indonesia angry as Muslim conservatives cry foul, UK ambassador summoned

LGBT flag makes Muslim-majority Indonesia angry at UK, ambassador summoned


On May 17, a rainbow LGBT flag was hoisted alongside the national flag at the British embassy in Indonesia.

A diplomatic row has broken out between the UK and Indonesia over a flag hoisted at the British embassy in Jakarta.
On May 17, a rainbow LGBT flag was hoisted alongside the national flag at the British embassy in the Muslim-majority nation. It was to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
Posting the flag's photos on social media, the embassy had written, "Sometimes it is important to take a stand for what you think is right, even if disagreement between friends can be uncomfortable."
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But the move did not go down well with the host country. The Indonesian government summoned the British envoy as Islamic conservatives in the country cried foul. Britain was asked by Indonesia to be respectful of local "sensitivities on matters relevant to culture, religion, and belief".
Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia except in the sharia-ruled province of Aceh. However, growing influence of Islamic conservatives in the world's largest Muslim-majority country is reinforcing the social taboo surrounding homosexuality.

A wild party by a group of men in the UK turned into a nightmare for the locals. The group had hired 3 barges for the weekend, and ended up crashing one of them, and sinking another, as per a Daily Mail report.
The incident occurred in Worcestershire between May 20 and 22. The accidents led to the flooding of a nearby road, and closure of a waterway.
The drunk group allegedly crashed one of the barges into another boat on May 20 evening. The sailor of the other boat, Amanda Huxtable said that she was frightened, and called the police. The group allegedly hit multiple boats on the same night.
Meanwhile, a barge sank while passing through a lock on the Droitwich canal in Worcestershire. It took rescue teams most of May 21 to unblock the canal, even as water levels rose and flooded nearby roads.
The Canal and Rivers Trust is reportedly investigating the incident.

Wild party in UK: group crashes one boat, sinks another causing canal blockade, flooding of roads

The group had hired 3 barges for the weekend, and ended up crashing one of them, and sinking another, as per a Daily Mail report.

A wild party by a group of men in the UK turned into a nightmare for the locals. The group had hired 3 barges for the weekend, and ended up crashing one of them, and sinking another, as per a Daily Mail report.
The incident occurred in Worcestershire between May 20 and 22. The accidents led to the flooding of a nearby road, and closure of a waterway.
The drunk group allegedly crashed one of the barges into another boat on May 20 evening. The sailor of the other boat, Amanda Huxtable said that she was frightened, and called the police. The group allegedly hit multiple boats on the same night.
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Meanwhile, a barge sank while passing through a lock on the Droitwich canal in Worcestershire. It took rescue teams most of May 21 to unblock the canal, even as water levels rose and flooded nearby roads.
The Canal and Rivers Trust is reportedly investigating the incident.

A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has described the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe. Dr. David Heymann, who formerly headed WHO’s emergencies department, said the leading theory to explain the spread of the disease was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves held in Spain and Belgium.   Monkeypox has not previously triggered widespread outbreaks beyond Africa, where it is endemic in animals. Heymann said monkeypox can spread when there is close contact with the lesions of someone who is infected, and it looks like sexual contact has now amplified that transmission.   Heymann, who is also a professor of infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said the monkeypox outbreak was likely a random event that might be traceable to a single infection. To date, WHO has recorded more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including Britain, Spain, Israel, France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Australia. That marks a significant departure from the disease’s typical pattern of spread in central and western Africa, where people are mainly infected by animals like wild rodents and primates and outbreaks have not spread across borders. 

Did Monkeypox spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe? WHO expert answers

To date, WHO has recorded more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including Britain, Spain, Israel, France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Australia. 

To date, WHO has recorded more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including Britain, Spain, Israel, France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Australia.

A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has described the unprecedented&nbsp;outbreak of monkeypox&nbsp;in developed countries as &ldquo;a random event&rdquo; that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe.&nbsp; Dr. David Heymann, who formerly headed WHO&rsquo;s emergencies department, said the leading theory to explain the spread of the disease was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves held in Spain and Belgium.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Monkeypox&nbsp;has not previously triggered widespread outbreaks beyond Africa, where it is endemic in animals.&nbsp; Heymann said monkeypox can spread when there is close contact with the lesions of someone who is infected, and it looks like sexual contact has now amplified that transmission. &nbsp; &nbsp; Heymann, who is also a professor of infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said the monkeypox outbreak was likely a random event that might be traceable to a single infection.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/explained-what-is-monkeypox-its-symptoms-and-chances-of-human-transmisson-1652968887108" target="_blank">Explained: what is monkeypox, its symptoms and chances of human transmission</a> To date, WHO has recorded more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including Britain, Spain, Israel, France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Australia.&nbsp; That marks a significant departure from the disease&rsquo;s typical pattern of spread in central and western Africa, where people are mainly infected by animals like wild rodents and primates and outbreaks have not spread across borders.&nbsp;

Days after a report placed the Indian Air Force above its Chinese counterpart, the Chinese propaganda machine has gone into overdrive. Recently, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft released Global Air Power Rankings 2022.
In the Top 10 list, the Indian Air Force was placed above China, Japan, Israel, and France. The only two air forces above India were USA and Russia.
The WDMMA calculates a TvR, or True Value Rating score to compare combat strength of various forces with aerial warfare capabilities. In the TvR score, the number of aircraft, quality of equipment, and diversity of the fleet, among other factors, are taken into account.
China's loss to India in the rankings did not go down well with Chinese netizens. The excuses to discredit the rankings ranged from WDMMA having inadequate information about China, to citing India's dependence on foreign imports, as per a report in the EurAsian Times.
Chinese articles slamming the rankings also attacked the Tejas, the light combat aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, or HAL.

Chinese trolls in overdrive as Indian Air Force beats PLA Air Force in aerial power rankings

In the WDMMA's Global Air Power 2022 Top 10 list, the Indian Air Force was placed above China, Japan, Israel, and France.

Days after a report placed the Indian Air Force above its Chinese counterpart, the Chinese propaganda machine has gone into overdrive. Recently, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft released Global Air Power Rankings 2022.
In the Top 10 list, the Indian Air Force was placed above China, Japan, Israel, and France. The only two air forces above India were USA and Russia.
The WDMMA calculates a TvR, or True Value Rating score to compare combat strength of various forces with aerial warfare capabilities. In the TvR score, the number of aircraft, quality of equipment, and diversity of the fleet, among other factors, are taken into account.
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China's loss to India in the rankings did not go down well with Chinese netizens. The excuses to discredit the rankings ranged from WDMMA having inadequate information about China, to citing India's dependence on foreign imports, as per a report in the EurAsian Times.
Chinese articles slamming the rankings also attacked the Tejas, the light combat aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, or HAL.

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has scoffed at a claim made by Russia. The invading country's promise of using nuclear-powered laser weaponry to shoot down drones in Ukraine was called a nonexistent 'wonder weapon' by Zelenskyy. 
'Wonder weapon' is a reference to a propaganda invention of the Nazis who claimed to be in possession of the weapon that would change things for the Axis power. 
But such a weapon didn't exist and Zelenskyy claims the same is true of Russia's promised laser weapon. 
Yuri Borisov, Russia's deputy Prime Minister, told the media recently that the new 'Zadira' weapon could destroy targets up to 5 km away and incinerate drones in 5 seconds during a test.
Reports say that such weapons are indeed being developed. They are, however, either just in development stage or exist as prototypes, not yet cleared for use. 
Israel last month had said that they successfully tested such a weapon. Israeli PM said that it may sound like science fiction but it is real. 
Analysts say for the weapons developed by Russia to become truly effective, it would need to step up production of the weapon. With the current numbers, the weapon won't make much difference. 
Another has highlighted the threat it would pose if it indeed is nuclear-powered, as rumoured. If Ukraine targets the installations, it could lead to a small nuclear disaster.

Russia's laser weapon threat and nonexistent Nazi ‘wonder weapon': all you need to know

'Wonder weapon' is a reference to a propaganda invention of the Nazis who claimed to be in possession of the weapon that would change things for the Axis power.&nbsp;

Ukraine president Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelenskyy&nbsp;has scoffed at a claim made by Russia. The invading country's promise of using nuclear-powered laser weaponry to shoot down drones in Ukraine was called a nonexistent 'wonder weapon' by Zelenskyy.&nbsp;
'Wonder weapon' is a reference to a propaganda invention of the Nazis who claimed to be in possession of the weapon that would change things for the Axis power.&nbsp;
But such a weapon didn't exist and Zelenskyy&nbsp;claims the same is true of Russia's promised laser weapon.&nbsp;
Yuri Borisov, Russia's deputy Prime Minister, told the media recently that the new 'Zadira' weapon could destroy targets up to 5 km away and incinerate drones in 5 seconds during a test. Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/biden-says-will-use-military-to-defend-taiwan-if-china-invades-is-it-a-major-us-policy-shift-1653303775345">Biden says will use military to defend Taiwan if China invades: is it a major US policy shift?</a>
Reports say that such weapons are indeed being developed. They are, however, either just in the development stage or exist as prototypes, not yet cleared for use.&nbsp;
Israel last month had said that they successfully tested such a weapon. The Israeli PM said that it may sound like science fiction but it is real.&nbsp;
Analysts say for the weapons developed by Russia to become truly effective, it would need to step up production of the weapon. With the current numbers, the weapon won't make much difference.&nbsp;
Another has highlighted the threat it would pose if it indeed is nuclear-powered, as rumoured. If Ukraine targets the installations, it could lead to a small nuclear disaster.

Indeed, it is very difficult for humans to do different things at the same time. However, an artist has proved himself that he can do so. 
A video on the internet has grabbed the viewers' attention and left them astonished. An undated video shows a man was seen drawing 5 sketches at the same time by using 5 pens attached to a horizon rod.
The unnamed artist has made flawless sketches of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash from DC Comics 'Justice League'.
After the 26-second timelapse video went viral on social media it has gained more than 9 lakh views since it was posted on Saturday. 

Watch: Artist sketches 5 superheroes simultaneously, left people amazed

The unnamed artist has made flawless sketches of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash from DC Comics 'Justice League'.

It is indeed&nbsp;very difficult for humans to do different things at the same time. However, an artist has proved himself that he can do so.&nbsp;
A video on the internet has grabbed the viewers' attention and left them astonished. An undated video shows a man drawing 5 sketches at the same time by using 5 pens attached to a horizontal rod.
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The unnamed artist made flawless sketches of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash from DC Comics 'Justice League'.
After the 26-second timelapse video went viral on social media it has gained more than 9 lakh views since it was posted on Saturday.&nbsp;

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The father and two brothers of suspected Sri Lanka bombings mastermind were killed during a gunfight after the security forces raided their safe house two days ago, Reuters reported. The slain, who were seen in a video circulating on social media, calling for all-out war against non-believers, were among 15 killed in a fierce gun battle with the military on the east coast on Friday. Sri Lanka has been on high alert with nearly 10,000 soldiers deployed across the island to carry out searches and hunt down terrorists.  

The father and two brothers of suspected Sri Lanka bombings mastermind were killed during a gunfight after the security forces raided their safe house two days ago, Reuters reported. The slain, who were seen in a video circulating on social media, calling for all-out war against non-believers, were among 15 killed in a fierce gun battle with the military on the east coast on Friday. Sri Lanka has been on high alert with nearly 10,000 soldiers deployed across the island to carry out searches and hunt down terrorists.  

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka on Tuesday raised the petrol price by 24.3 per cent and diesel by 38.4 per cent, a record hike in fuel prices amidst the country’s worst economic crisis due to the shortage of foreign exchange reserves.
With the second fuel price hike since April 19, now the most-used Octane 92 petrol would cost 420 rupees (USD 1.17) and diesel 400 rupees (USD 1.11) a litre, an all-time high.
The decision to raise the Octane 92 petrol price by 24.3 per cent or 82 rupees and diesel by 38.4 per cent or 111 rupees per litre was taken by the state fuel entity, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).
“Fuel Price will be revised from 3 am today. Fuel pricing formula that was approved by the Cabinet was applied to revise the prices,” Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said on Twitter.
“Price revision includes all costs incurred in importing, unloading, distribution to the stations and taxes.
“The Cabinet also approved the revision of transportation and other service charges accordingly. The formula will be applied every fortnight or monthly,” he said.
The hike came as the public continues to suffer in long queues at fuel stations hit by shortages.
Lanka IOC, the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India’s oil major Indian Oil Corporation, has also raised the retail prices of fuel.
“We have raised our prices to match the CPC,” Manoj Gupta, the CEO of LIOC, told PTI.
Meanwhile, the auto-rickshaw operators said they would raise the tariff to be 90 rupees per first kilometre and 80 rupees for the second onwards.
As a measure to mitigate the costs, the government announced that the heads of institutions would be given the discretion over which employees would be essential to report physically. The rest be allowed to work from home.
Lanka IOC has been in operation in Sri Lanka since 2002.
Sri Lanka has been mulling different options to facilitate measures to prevent fuel pumps from going dry, as the country faces a severe foreign exchange crisis to pay for its imports.
The island nation is grappling with an unprecedented economic turmoil, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948. It is struggling with a shortage of almost all essentials, due to the lack of dollars to pay for the imports.
A crippling shortage of foreign reserves has led to long queues for fuel, cooking gas and other essentials while power cuts and soaring food prices heaped misery on the people.
The economic crisis has also triggered a political crisis in Sri Lanka and a demand for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The crisis has already forced prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the elder brother of the president, to resign on May 9.
An inflation rate spiralling towards 40 per cent, shortages of food, fuel and medicines and rolling power blackouts have led to nationwide protests and a plunging currency, with the government short of the foreign currency reserves it needed to pay for imports.

Sri Lanka crisis continues; petrol at all-time high of Rs 420, diesel Rs 400 per ltr

Hike came as the public continues to suffer in long queues at fuel stations hit by shortages:

Sri Lanka crisis continues; petrol to cost Rs 420

Crippling shortage of foreign reserves has led to long queues for fuel, cooking gas and other essentials while power cuts and soaring food prices heaped misery on the people

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka on Tuesday raised the petrol price by 24.3 per cent and diesel by 38.4 per cent, a record hike in fuel prices amidst the country&rsquo;s worst economic crisis due to the shortage of foreign exchange reserves.
With the second fuel price hike since April 19, now the most-used Octane 92 petrol would cost 420 rupees (USD 1.17) and diesel 400 rupees (USD 1.11) a litre, an all-time high.
The decision to raise the Octane 92 petrol price by 24.3 per cent or 82 rupees and diesel by 38.4 per cent or 111 rupees per litre was taken by the state fuel entity, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).
Also read/watch| <a title="ACs, mobile phones, cars to get more expensive; here's why" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/acs-mobile-phones-cars-to-get-more-expensive-here-s-why-1653381447818">ACs, mobile phones, cars to get more expensive; here's why</a>
&ldquo;Fuel Price will be revised from 3 am today. Fuel pricing formula that was approved by the Cabinet was applied to revise the prices,&rdquo; Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said on Twitter.
&ldquo;Price revision includes all costs incurred in importing, unloading, distribution to the stations and taxes.
&ldquo;The Cabinet also approved the revision of transportation and other service charges accordingly. The formula will be applied every fortnight or monthly,&rdquo; he said.
The hike came as the public continues to suffer in long queues at fuel stations hit by shortages.
Lanka IOC, the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India&rsquo;s oil major Indian Oil Corporation, has also raised the retail prices of fuel.
&ldquo;We have raised our prices to match the CPC,&rdquo; Manoj Gupta, the CEO of LIOC, told PTI.
Meanwhile, the auto-rickshaw operators said they would raise the tariff to be 90 rupees per first kilometre and 80 rupees for the second onwards.
As a measure to mitigate the costs, the government announced that the heads of institutions would be given the discretion over which employees would be essential to report physically. The rest be allowed to work from home.
Lanka IOC has been in operation in Sri Lanka since 2002.
Sri Lanka has been mulling different options to facilitate measures to prevent fuel pumps from going dry, as the country faces a severe foreign exchange crisis to pay for its imports.
The island nation is grappling with an unprecedented economic turmoil, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948. It is struggling with a shortage of almost all essentials, due to the lack of dollars to pay for the imports.
A crippling shortage of foreign reserves has led to long queues for fuel, cooking gas and other essentials while power cuts and soaring food prices heaped misery on the people.
The economic crisis has also triggered a political crisis in Sri Lanka and a demand for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The crisis has already forced prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the elder brother of the president, to resign on May 9.
An inflation rate spiralling towards 40 per cent, shortages of food, fuel and medicines and rolling power blackouts have led to nationwide protests and a plunging currency, with the government short of the foreign currency reserves it needed to pay for imports.

As three Cuban asylum-seekers struggled through thick vegetation and razor wire to reach the U.S., a viral voice familiar to many migrants welcomed them. Holding two live-streaming smartphones aloft, TikTok activist Carlos Eduardo Espina narrated their every move for thousands of commenting fans.
The 23-year-old law school student began posting Spanish-language TikTok videos two years ago to help migrants understand the U.S. immigration system. With nearly 3.1 million followers now, Espina's popular posts include the latest news and advice on how migrants can safely reach the U.S.
"The quick format of the videos, where you're able to watch a TikTok in 10 seconds and then watch another one, is really convenient for immigrants- especially if you're on the move- you're going through Mexico or through Central America," said Espina, explaining his videos popularity with traveling migrants.
The social media activist's videos include warnings about crocodile sightings, the latest Title 42 developments and descriptions of items left behind by migrants.
"What I try to do is just tell them the reality of what they can expect when they get to the border," said Espina, after travelling from his home in Las Vegas to the busy crossing point of Eagle Pass, Texas. "It's not so simple as you just cross the border and then you're here in the U.S."
As the sun set over the Rio Grande, many of the 120 Cubans, Colombians and Venezuelans who waded through waist-deep water recognized Espina.
Honduran migrant Laura Martinez shouted her appreciation after following Espina's account for advice on when to cross.
"He informs us of the river current, when it goes up and down- the situation of border agents- and the suffering migrants face when crossing," Martinez explained.
Overnight rains raised the river's water to about neck-level for most adults, a possible explanation for the absence of groups numbering in the dozens, even over 100, that frequent the area many days.
Espina's latest video warning migrants of the dangerous currents may have also dissuaded some.
As tearful migrants embraced nearby, after reaching their final destination, Espina put down his smartphone to reflect on why he started his informational videos.
Espina immigrated legally to Texas when he was five-years-old with his Uruguayan father and Mexican mother and has been involved in community activism since he was a teenager.
"My mentality is- if I'm here, my family was able to immigrate, today I'm a U.S. citizen, why can't others have that same opportunity?" he said explaining his motivation.
"I've been blessed in this country to be able to go to school. Now I'm in law school. I've been able to work. I've been able to contribute," he added. "I want people at the end of the day to be safe, to be secure, and to not make decisions that could potentially put their lives in danger."
Espina came to offer his advice in Eagle Pass due to the relative ease of crossing — migrants walk across the river within a few minutes, often without paying a smuggler — and a perception that it is relatively safe on the Mexican side has made the remote region a major migration route.
Texas' Rio Grande Valley has long been the busiest of nine Border Patrol sectors on the Mexican border, but Del Rio has surged to a close second this year. Yuma, Arizona, another spot known for relative safety and ease of crossing, has jumped to third-busiest.

How this Tiktoker is helping Cuban migrants to cross US border | Watch

Holding two live-streaming smartphones aloft, TikTok activist Carlos Eduardo Espina narrated their every move for thousands of commenting fans.

As three Cuban asylum-seekers struggled through thick vegetation and razor wire to reach the U.S., a viral voice familiar to many migrants welcomed them. Holding two live-streaming smartphones aloft, TikTok activist Carlos Eduardo Espina narrated their every move for thousands of commenting fans.
The 23-year-old law school student began posting Spanish-language TikTok videos two years ago to help migrants understand the U.S. immigration system. With nearly 3.1 million followers now, Espina's popular posts include the latest news and advice on how migrants can safely reach the U.S.
"The quick format of the videos, where you're able to watch a TikTok in 10 seconds and then watch another one, is really convenient for immigrants- especially if you're on the move- you're going through Mexico or through Central America," said Espina, explaining his videos popularity with traveling migrants. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/tip-us-on-rohingyas-illegal-bangladeshis-bjp-asks-delhi-locals-promises-bulldozer-drives-1652000061595">Tip us on Rohingyas, illegal Bangladeshis: BJP asks Delhi locals, promises bulldozer drives</a>
The social media activist's videos include warnings about crocodile sightings, the latest Title 42 developments and descriptions of items left behind by migrants.
"What I try to do is just tell them the reality of what they can expect when they get to the border," said Espina, after travelling from his home in Las Vegas to the busy crossing point of Eagle Pass, Texas. "It's not so simple as you just cross the border and then you're here in the U.S."
As the sun set over the Rio Grande, many of the 120 Cubans, Colombians and Venezuelans who waded through waist-deep water recognized Espina.
Honduran migrant Laura Martinez shouted her appreciation after following Espina's account for advice on when to cross.
"He informs us of the river current, when it goes up and down- the situation of border agents- and the suffering migrants face when crossing," Martinez explained.
Overnight rains raised the river's water to about neck-level for most adults, a possible explanation for the absence of groups numbering in the dozens, even over 100, that frequent the area many days.
Espina's latest video warning migrants of the dangerous currents may have also dissuaded some.
As tearful migrants embraced nearby, after reaching their final destination, Espina put down his smartphone to reflect on why he started his informational videos.
Espina immigrated legally to Texas when he was five-years-old with his Uruguayan father and Mexican mother and has been involved in community activism since he was a teenager.
"My mentality is- if I'm here, my family was able to immigrate, today I'm a U.S. citizen, why can't others have that same opportunity?" he said explaining his motivation.
"I've been blessed in this country to be able to go to school. Now I'm in law school. I've been able to work. I've been able to contribute," he added. "I want people at the end of the day to be safe, to be secure, and to not make decisions that could potentially put their lives in danger."
Espina came to offer his advice in Eagle Pass due to the relative ease of crossing &mdash; migrants walk across the river within a few minutes, often without paying a smuggler &mdash; and a perception that it is relatively safe on the Mexican side has made the remote region a major migration route.
Texas' Rio Grande Valley has long been the busiest of nine Border Patrol sectors on the Mexican border, but Del Rio has surged to a close second this year. Yuma, Arizona, another spot known for relative safety and ease of crossing, has jumped to third-busiest.

Stating that there’s absolutely nothing Hindu about wanting to murder people and beat people up, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that there is a "systematic attack" on the institutions that allow India to speak and as the conversation is being stamped out, the "deep state" is entering those spaces and redefining the way that conversation is happening in the country.
During an event entitled ‘India at 75’ at Corpus Christi College at the prestigious Cambridge University on Monday evening, Gandhi spoke on a broad range of subjects from Hindu nationalism, the Gandhi family’s role within the Congress party and efforts to mobilise the people of the country as he fielded questions from a largely Indian student base.
In conversation with Indian-origin academic from the university Dr Shruti Kapila, Gandhi reiterated some of the points he made during last week's conference, including the impact of the "deep state" on Indian politics.
"For us, India comes alive when India speaks and India dies when India goes silent. What I see as going on is a systematic attack on the institutions that allow India to speak – Parliament, election system, the basic structure of democracy is being captured by one organisation. And, as the conversation is being stamped out, the deep state is entering those spaces and redefining the way that conversation is happening," he said.
Outside the lecture theatre, a small group of students had gathered with placards which read: "Rahul Gandhi keep your promise on mining" with reference to the adivasis in Chhattisgarh, an issue he said he was working on within the party.
He went head-to-head with students on several other topics, including his view of India as a “union of states” as opposed to a nation, which he insisted was a “beautiful idea” that gives the people of each and every state their rightful place.
"I think this goes to the heart of Indians," the former Congress party chief said.
During the interactive session, Gandhi also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is creating a vision of India that is not inclusive of all parts of the country’s population, which is unfair and goes against the idea of India.
"I have a problem if anybody has a vision for India that excludes people, I don’t care who’s being excluded. I have a problem with it because it is completely unfair, it ignores that there is tremendous energy in the people being excluded and I have a problem with it because that’s not what India is,” said Gandhi, in response to a question about secularism in India.
"I think it goes beyond secularism. You have to include every single person with compassion. Mr Modi is constructing a vision of India where he’s leaving out huge chunks of our population. And, that’s not a vision of India, that’s a vision of a part of India,” he said.
The Congress leader asserted that his party’s fight was against a massive concentration of wealth and a capture of institutions within the country, including its media.
"You will not see this talk for more than 30 seconds anywhere in the Indian media. The reason is the Indian media is captured. It is controlled by a couple of large industrialists who support the government. So, we are not fighting a political party. We’re fighting a capture of the Indian state and it’s not easy… it will take time, it is going to have a life, it is going to be difficult but we’re doing it,” said Gandhi.
Asked about how the Congress plans to fight against the forces of “Hindu nationalism”, Gandhi declared that he did not agree with the term itself.
"There is nothing Hindu about it and actually there’s nothing nationalist about it. I think you’ll have to think of a new name for them but they’re certainly not Hindu. And, I have studied Hinduism in enough detail to tell you that there’s absolutely nothing Hindu about wanting to murder people and beat people up,” he said.
"My problem with the RSS and the Prime Minister is that they are fiddling with the foundational structure of India. When you play the politics of polarisation, when you isolate and demonise 200 million people, you’re doing something extremely dangerous and you’re doing something that is fundamentally against the idea of India,” he said.
"I’m sure there are good things the Prime Minister has done, but for me attacking the idea of India is unacceptable,” he added.
The BJP on Saturday had accused Gandhi of harming India in his comments against Prime Minister Modi and alleged his frequent critical remarks about the country from foreign soils amounted to betraying it.
In New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia reacted sharply to Gandhi for his remarks at a conference in London organised by non-profit think-tank Bridge India on Friday.
Gandhi said his party is working on plans to go to the ground with padyatras, meet people and walk with people as a way to actively mobilise people from October-November after the Congress presidential elections in August.
"That’s for the Congress party to decide. There’s a presidential election, the party has to decide,” he said, when asked if the party needs a leadership outside of the Gandhi family.
The event, organised by the School of the Humanities and Social Science at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University, as part of a series of events celebrating the 75th year of Indian independence, marks the conclusion of Gandhi’s UK tour which began last week.
(PTI INPUTS)

Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge: deep state entering institutions that allow India speak

During an event at the prestigious Cambridge University, Rahul&nbsp;said India comes alive when India speaks and India dies when India goes silent.

Stating that there&rsquo;s absolutely nothing Hindu about wanting to murder people and beat people up, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that there is a "systematic attack" on the institutions that allow India to speak and as the conversation is being stamped out, the "deep state" is entering those spaces and redefining the way that conversation is happening in the country.
During an event entitled &lsquo;India at 75&rsquo; at Corpus Christi College at the prestigious Cambridge University on Monday evening, Gandhi spoke on a broad range of subjects from Hindu nationalism, the Gandhi family&rsquo;s role within the Congress party and efforts to mobilise the people of the country as he fielded questions from a largely Indian student base.
In conversation with Indian-origin academic from the university Dr Shruti Kapila, Gandhi reiterated some of the points he made during last week's conference, including the impact of the "deep state" on Indian politics.
"For us, India comes alive when India speaks and India dies when India goes silent. What I see as going on is a systematic attack on the institutions that allow India to speak &ndash; Parliament, election system, the basic structure of democracy is being captured by one organisation. And, as the conversation is being stamped out, the deep state is entering those spaces and redefining the way that conversation is happening," he said. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/convict-in-rajiv-gandhi-assassination-case-released-cm-stalin-invites-him-home-1652932225393">A cause that unites Tamils: Explained the politics over Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts</a>
Outside the lecture theatre, a small group of students had gathered with placards which read: "Rahul Gandhi keep your promise on mining" with reference to the adivasis in Chhattisgarh, an issue he said he was working on within the party.
He went head-to-head with students on several other topics, including his view of India as a &ldquo;union of states&rdquo; as opposed to a nation, which he insisted was a &ldquo;beautiful idea&rdquo; that gives the people of each and every state their rightful place.
"I think this goes to the heart of Indians," the former Congress party chief said.
During the interactive session, Gandhi also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is creating a vision of India that is not inclusive of all parts of the country&rsquo;s population, which is unfair and goes against the idea of India.
"I have a problem if anybody has a vision for India that excludes people, I don&rsquo;t care who&rsquo;s being excluded. I have a problem with it because it is completely unfair, it ignores that there is tremendous energy in the people being excluded and I have a problem with it because that&rsquo;s not what India is,&rdquo; said Gandhi, in response to a question about secularism in India.
"I think it goes beyond secularism. You have to include every single person with compassion. Mr Modi is constructing a vision of India where he&rsquo;s leaving out huge chunks of our population. And, that&rsquo;s not a vision of India, that&rsquo;s a vision of a part of India,&rdquo; he said.
The Congress leader asserted that his party&rsquo;s fight was against a massive concentration of wealth and a capture of institutions within the country, including its media.
"You will not see this talk for more than 30 seconds anywhere in the Indian media. The reason is the Indian media is captured. It is controlled by a couple of large industrialists who support the government. So, we are not fighting a political party. We&rsquo;re fighting a capture of the Indian state and it&rsquo;s not easy&hellip; it will take time, it is going to have a life, it is going to be difficult but we&rsquo;re doing it,&rdquo; said Gandhi.
Asked about how the Congress plans to fight against the forces of &ldquo;Hindu nationalism&rdquo;, Gandhi declared that he did not agree with the term itself.
"There is nothing Hindu about it and actually there&rsquo;s nothing nationalist about it. I think you&rsquo;ll have to think of a new name for them but they&rsquo;re certainly not Hindu. And, I have studied Hinduism in enough detail to tell you that there&rsquo;s absolutely nothing Hindu about wanting to murder people and beat people up,&rdquo; he said.
"My problem with the RSS and the Prime Minister is that they are fiddling with the foundational structure of India. When you play the politics of polarisation, when you isolate and demonise 200 million people, you&rsquo;re doing something extremely dangerous and you&rsquo;re doing something that is fundamentally against the idea of India,&rdquo; he said.
"I&rsquo;m sure there are good things the Prime Minister has done, but for me attacking the idea of India is unacceptable,&rdquo; he added.
The BJP on Saturday had accused Gandhi of harming India in his comments against Prime Minister Modi and alleged his frequent critical remarks about the country from foreign soils amounted to betraying it.
In New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia reacted sharply to Gandhi for his remarks at a conference in London organised by non-profit think-tank Bridge India on Friday.
Gandhi said his party is working on plans to go to the ground with padyatras, meet people and walk with people as a way to actively mobilise people from October-November after the Congress presidential elections in August.
"That&rsquo;s for the Congress party to decide. There&rsquo;s a presidential election, the party has to decide,&rdquo; he said, when asked if the party needs a leadership outside of the Gandhi family.
The event, organised by the School of the Humanities and Social Science at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University, as part of a series of events celebrating the 75th year of Indian independence, marks the conclusion of Gandhi&rsquo;s UK tour which began last week.
(PTI INPUTS)

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Quad is "not just a passing fad but it means business," asserting that the four leaders of the grouping are here to get things done for the region and that he is proud of what they are building together.
Addressing the second in-person meeting between Quad leaders, Biden attacked Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, saying it is trying to extinguish a culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australia’s newly-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the second in-person meeting of Quad leaders here during which they exchanged views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest.
Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said “it is wonderful to see you again in person”.
"We share the same goal of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific that will deliver greater prosperity and greater opportunity for all of our children. I am looking forward to continuing to work with all of you and to strengthen economic cooperation to deliver inclusive growth and shared prosperity," Biden said in his opening remarks.
“We’ve shown that Quad is not just a passing fad, we mean business. We're here to get things done for the region, and I'm proud of what we're building together and I look forward to our vital partnership flourishing and for many years to come,” Biden said.
He said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is just trying to extinguish a culture. This is more than a European issue. It is a global issue.

Quad summit 2022: Vladimir Putin trying to extinguish a culture, says US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Quad is "not just a passing fad but it means business," asserting that the four leaders of the grouping are in Tokyo to get things done

Biden at Quad summit: Putin trying to extinguish a culture

Addressing the second in-person meeting between Quad leaders, Biden attacked Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, saying it is trying to extinguish a culture.

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Quad is "not just a passing fad but it means business," asserting that the four leaders of the grouping are here to get things done for the region and that he is proud of what they are building together.
Addressing the second in-person meeting between Quad leaders, Biden attacked Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, saying it is trying to extinguish a culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australia&rsquo;s newly-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the second in-person meeting of Quad leaders here during which they exchanged views about developments in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/2nd-in-person-quad-summit-pm-modi-joe-biden-other-leaders-meet-in-tokyo-1653360690508">2nd in-person QUAD summit: PM Modi, Joe Biden, other leaders meet in Tokyo</a> Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said &ldquo;it is wonderful to see you again in person&rdquo;.
"We share the same goal of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific that will deliver greater prosperity and greater opportunity for all of our children. I am looking forward to continuing to work with all of you and to strengthen economic cooperation to deliver inclusive growth and shared prosperity," Biden said in his opening remarks.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve shown that Quad is not just a passing fad, we mean business. We're here to get things done for the region, and I'm proud of what we're building together and I look forward to our vital partnership flourishing and for many years to come,&rdquo; Biden said.
He said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is just trying to extinguish a culture. This is more than a European issue. It is a global issue.

A man stranded on a California cliff had to be rescued by a helicopter crew last week.
Video released by the California Highway Patrol shows an officer being lowered from a helicopter to retrieve the man that was balanced on a ledge.
The man is secured in a harness and then both are flown to safety. The rescue happened Thursday evening.
The man was about halfway down a 500-foot cliff. A fisherman had spotted him and called the local fire department, which realized the man could not be retrieved from the ground.

Watch: Man stranded on California cliff airlifted to safety

Video released by the California Highway Patrol shows an officer being lowered from a helicopter to retrieve the man that was balanced on a ledge.

Man stranded on California cliff airlifted to safety | Watch

Video released by the California Highway Patrol shows an officer being lowered from a helicopter to retrieve the man that was balanced on a ledge.

A man stranded on a California cliff had to be rescued by a helicopter crew last week.
Video released by the California Highway Patrol shows an officer being lowered from a helicopter to retrieve the man that was balanced on a ledge.
The man is secured in a harness and then both are flown to safety. The rescue happened Thursday evening.
The man was about halfway down a 500-foot cliff. A fisherman had spotted him and called the local fire department, which realized the man could not be retrieved from the ground. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/on-cam-lion-bites-off-man-s-finger-after-being-teased-through-fence-at-jamaica-zoo-1653327607941">Lion bites off man's finger after being teased through fence at Jamaica zoo</a>

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