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New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the EAM would meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The visit also aims to review various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Qatar with discussion on key areas, which include political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and people-to-people relations. "EAM's visit will enable both sides to review various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and people-to-people, as well as the regional and international issues of mutual interest," the MEA said. EAM Jaishankar will depart from Qatar on January 1. India and Qatar share warm and friendly relations, marked by regular high-level interactions to further strengthen their partnership. Their most recent interaction occurred during EAM Jaishankar's official tour to Qatar and Bahrain from December 6 to 9. During the visit, he met Qatar's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, and Minister of State, Ahmed Al Sayed, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum. In late October, the two countries held the fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations. Both sides comprehensively reviewed the entire spectrum of India-Qatar bilateral relations, including high-level exchanges, trade, investment, energy, education, culture, and people-to-people ties. Discussions also explored avenues to deepen the relationship in areas such as renewable energy, fintech, start-ups, and technology. They exchanged perspectives on important regional and global issues of mutual interest, as noted by the MEA in a press statement. Earlier, on September 9, EAM Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Saudi Arabia to discuss advancing bilateral ties. According to the MEA, cooperation between India and Qatar has been steadily growing within an excellent framework provided by their historically close ties and regular, substantive engagement at the highest levels of government. The large, diverse, and accomplished Indian community in Qatar significantly contributes to the country's progress while nurturing the bonds of deep-rooted friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) announced that it has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) of the UK for its design concept of a next-generation, eco-friendly, ultra-large ammonia carrier (VLAC), with a capacity of 88,000 cubic meters. In July, HJSC and Lloyd's Register signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a next-generation ultra-large ammonia carrier and have since focused intensively on research activities for about six months. Ammonia is drawing attention as a clean alternative fuel with no carbon dioxide emissions, positioned alongside hydrogen as a maritime fuel to prepare for a carbon-free era. With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) formalizing the 'Net-Zero' plan, which aims for zero carbon emissions from ships by 2050, there is an anticipated increase in orders for ammonia carriers and ships using ammonia as their main fuel. HJSC successfully certified the basic and structural design of the 88,000m3 ultra-large ammonia carrier, meeting the design load conditions required by Lloyd's Register, building on the technology acquired from developing eco-friendly ships like LNG dual-fuel and methanol-powered container ships. In this project, HJSC not only focused on the structural design of the ammonia carrier but also developed a TYPE-A tank design using low-temperature steel to minimize cracks, which can occur due to the nature of ammonia. Lloyd's Register reviewed this design to ensure structural safety and compliance with international regulations. HJSC plans to actively respond to the decarbonization ship market demand with this design concept approval. Additionally, they intend to prepare for the increasing order demand by further developing ammonia-powered carriers in line with the commercialization of marine ammonia-fueled engines. “The development of eco-friendly fuel-powered container ships, in response to the IMO’s 2050 carbon-zero goal, has been well received in the market," said CEO Yoo Sang-cheol. 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FDA approves cancer drug developed by B.C.'s ZymeworksContent warning: The following story contains mentions of sexual assault, including rape. Please proceed with caution and care. If you require support, there are resources available. On Thursday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Nentayahu and defence minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC found that there was a reasonable probability that both Netanyahu and Gallant engaged in war crimes against the Palestinian people between October 8, 2023 and May 20, 2024, when the indictment was filed by ICC prosecutors. “The Chamber considered that there are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity, from at least 8 October 2023 to 20 May 2024,” a statement on the ICC’s website about the arrest warrants reads. Israel began an invasion of Palestinian territory in Gaza after the terrorist group Hamas launched an attack against Israel on October 7, 2023 that killed over 1,200 civilians and saw the group take hostages, some of whom are still held in captivity. A report published by the UN earlier this summer found that over 40,000 Palestinians had lost their lives in the conflict up to that point, the majority of the casualties being women and children. The ICC found that Netanyahu and Gallant had impeded access to humanitarian aid, and did not do all within their power to ensure that relief was provided to Palestinians. “The (ICC) found that their conduct led to the disruption of the ability of humanitarian organisations to provide food and other essential goods to the population in need in Gaza. The aforementioned restrictions together with cutting off electricity and reducing fuel supply also had a severe impact on the availability of water in Gaza and the ability of hospitals to provide medical care,” the ICC statement goes on to read. The ICC has found reasonable grounds to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant used the tactic of starvation as a method of warfare against the Palestinian people, an act for which the court believes they may be criminally liable. The ICC did not find, however, that there were reasonable grounds to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant for the war crime of extermination, but did find reasonable grounds to arrest them for the crime of murder against Palestinian civilians. The ICC report concludes: “Finally, the Chamber assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza. In this regard, the Chamber found that the material provided by the Prosecution only allowed it to make findings on two incidents that qualified as attacks that were intentionally directed against civilians. Reasonable grounds to believe exist that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant, despite having measures available to them to prevent or repress the commission of crimes or ensure the submittal of the matter to the competent authorities, failed to do so.” ICC warrant also issued for Hamas chief The ICC also issued a warrant for the arrest of Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri also known as “Dief” for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court found that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that Deif had engaged in war crimes related to the October 7 attack because Hamas targeted civilians. The court further found that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that the hostages that were being detained by Hamas and its allies were being subjected to gender-based violence, including rape. “On the basis of the material presented, the Chamber found reasonable grounds to believe that the crimes of torture as a crime against humanity and war crime, rape and other forms of sexual violence as crimes against humanity and war crimes, cruel treatment as a war crime, and outrages upon personal dignity as a war crime were committed against these persons during the relevant period,” the ICC statement on Deif reads . Israel announced earlier this summer that they suspect the Deif had in fact been killed in an airstrike . Reactions to arrest warrants At a media event on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the country would abide by the rulings of the ICC. The implication of this being that should Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif, or any other individual subject to an arrest warrant by the ICC would be detained should they step on Canadian soil. Individuals and organizations that have opposed Israel’s attack against Palestinian civilians reacted positively to the news of the arrest warrants. “This is an important moment. Canada has chosen to do the right thing. We must continue to do the right thing. We must continue to uphold international law. We must not equivocate when it comes to upholding the international rules based order,” reads a statement from the National Council of Canadian Muslims. Israel rejected the findings of the court as “antisemitic,” as did Israel’s strongest ally, the US. The US is not a member of the ICC and is not bound by its rulings. The US national security council released the following statement: “The United States has been clear that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over this matter. 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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola committed himself to Manchester City for another two years on Thursday and quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign. Guardiola ended uncertainty about his future by signing a contract extension that would prolong his tenure as City manager to 11 seasons. “I have said this many times before, but I have everything a manager could ever wish for," said the 53-year-old Catalan coach, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of this season. "Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus.” Guardiola has overseen a period of unprecedented dominance since joining City in 2016. He has gone on to win six Premier League titles in seven years at the Etihad Stadium and also won the Champions League. In total, he has won 15 major trophies at the club. He has set new benchmarks, with City becoming the first team to win four-straight English league titles and the first to amass 100 points in a single season in 2018. He also led City to the treble in 2023, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in one season — matching Manchester United's achievement in 1999. “Manchester City means so much to me. This is my ninth season here. We have experienced so many amazing times together. I have a really special feeling for this football club,” Guardiola added in his statement. “That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons.” Publicly, Guardiola gave no indication about whether he would stay on even as he entered the final months of his contract. That led to speculation about potential successors, but City remained hopeful he could be convinced to sign another extension. He has already managed City for longer than any his former clubs, having spent four years at Barcelona and three at Bayern Munich. City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said he was “delighted” that Guardiola is staying. “His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our club, and the English game at large,” he said. “This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books.” Guardiola's new deal comes at a time when City's Premier League dominance appears to be under threat . The four-time defending champion has lost four games in succession in all competitions — the worst losing streak of Guardiola's managerial career. Guardiola is widely considered one of the greatest managers of all time, having been a serial winner at Barcelona, Bayern and City. He has won 33 major titles with those clubs, including three Champions League trophies. His decision to stay at City also comes as the club faces a slew of alleged financial breaches . Punishment could be as extreme as expulsion from the league. City faces more than 100 charges ranging over a nine-year period when it was trying to establish itself as the biggest force in English soccer. The club denies the charges and Guardiola had said in September — when a closed-door hearing was scheduled — that he welcomed the chance to clear the club’s name. A verdict is not expected until next year. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerWASHINGTON — Jordan Poole's 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining lifted the Washington Wizards to a 113-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. In a matchup of two of the league's worst teams, the Wizards (5-23) beat Charlotte (7-23) for the second straight week. Washington blew a 21-point second-quarter lead but ultimately prevailed in a back-and-forth final minute. The Hornets led by one and had Josh Green at the line with 38.3 seconds left. Green missed both free throws, and a tip-in by Wizards rookie Alex Sarr put Washington up 109-108 with 14.8 seconds remaining. Charlotte took the lead back when Mark Williams dunked home an alley-oop pass from LaMelo Ball with 12.3 seconds to play, but after a Washington timeout, Poole made a step-back 3 from near the top of the key. Brandon Miller missed a 3 at the other end for Charlotte, and Ball's desperate attempt at a putback was unsuccessful. Justin Champagnie made a free throw with 1.6 seconds left for the Wizards to complete the scoring. The Hornets lost for the 14th time in 15 games. Poole finished with 25 points and Bilal Coulibaly had 20 for the Wizards. Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after making the winning 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. Credit: AP/Terrance Williams Ball scored 31 for the Hornets. Takeaways Hornets: Charlotte got Miller back from a sprained ankle and rallied gamely after falling behind 68-47, but the missed free throws by Green proved costly. Wizards: Washington refused to wilt after allowing a 19-4 run at the start of the fourth that put Charlotte ahead 106-100. Key moment Poole's final shot was his fifth 3-pointer of the night in 15 attempts. The Wizards were able to get him pretty well isolated against Green at the top, and he was able to create enough space to shoot. Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Washington. Credit: AP/Terrance Williams Key stat The Wizards scored 24 points off 20 Charlotte turnovers. Up next Wizards host the first of two straight games against New York on Saturday, and Hornets host Oklahoma City.In a world saturated with text-to-image AI tools, Google has thrown a curveball with Whisk. This experimental tool, born in the depths of Google Labs, allows users to generate new images using existing ones as inspiration, rather than relying on detailed text prompts. Launched in December 2024, Whisk offers a unique approach to AI image generation, focusing on visual exploration and creative brainstorming. This article dives deep into the mechanics, potential, and limitations of this intriguing new tool. How Does Whisk Work? Whisk leverages the power of Imagen 3, Google’s advanced image generation model . Instead of interpreting complex textual descriptions, it analyzes the visual information in an uploaded image. Users can specify the desired subject, scene, and style by providing corresponding images. For instance, you could use a picture of a cat as the subject, a beach scene as the background, and a painting by Van Gogh as the style. Whisk then blends these elements to generate a unique image reflecting the input. My First Encounter with Whisk Eager to explore this novel approach, I immediately signed up for the waitlist and was granted access within a few days. The interface was surprisingly simple. I uploaded a picture of my dog as the subject, a forest path as the scene, and a photo of a vibrant watercolor painting to dictate the style. Within seconds, Whisk presented me with a captivating image of my dog frolicking through a forest path, rendered in a beautiful watercolor style. It wasn’t a photorealistic representation, but rather a creative interpretation that captured the essence of my input. The Advantages of Image-Based Prompts Whisk offers several advantages over traditional text-based AI image generators: Limitations and Challenges While Whisk presents a fascinating new approach, it’s not without limitations: The Future of Whisk Whisk is still in its early stages, but its potential is undeniable. As the technology matures, we can expect to see improvements in precision, control, and editing capabilities. Google has hinted at future integration with other products like YouTube Shorts and VideoFX, opening up exciting possibilities for AI-driven video creation. The Implications for Creativity and Design Whisk has the potential to democratize AI image creation, making it accessible to a wider audience, regardless of their language skills or technical expertise. By simplifying the process and encouraging visual exploration, it could empower artists, designers, and everyday users to express their creativity in new and exciting ways. Google’s Whisk is a refreshing departure from the norm, offering a unique and intuitive approach to AI image generation. While still in its experimental phase, it presents a glimpse into the future of visual creativity, where images themselves become the building blocks of imagination. Whether you’re an artist seeking inspiration or simply curious about the possibilities of AI, Whisk is definitely worth exploring.