<p>The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Donald Trump's plea for an order to prevent the Treasury Department from giving six years of his tax returns to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee. In other news,&nbsp; attorneys representing FTX at the first bankruptcy hearing said founder Sam Bankman-Fried ran&nbsp;the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a major blow to Donald Trump, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of the former president's tax returns to a congressional committee.</p>

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<p>FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried ran the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom', according to attorneys representing the company at the first bankruptcy hearing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has challenged the result of the election he lost last month to leftist opponent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, alleging that ballots from some polling machines should be "invalidated."</p>

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<p>A month after a US court issued a stay on Joe Biden's ambitious student-loan forgiveness plan, the White House on Tuesday announced&nbsp;it will extend payment pause on federal student loans, up until June next year.</p>

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<p>The PC maker, Hewlett-Packard (HP) has said that it would lay off layoff 10 per cent of its global workforce over the next three years. Watch this video to know more.</p>

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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Donald Trump's plea for an order to prevent the Treasury Department from giving six years of his tax returns to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Donald Trump's plea for an order to prevent the Treasury Department from giving six years of his tax returns to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee. In other news, attorneys representing FTX at the first bankruptcy hearing said founder Sam Bankman-Fried ran the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom'. Click on headlines to read more: Supreme Court clears way for handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress In a major blow to Donald Trump, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of the former president's tax returns to a congressional committee. Disgraced FTX founder ran the company as a 'personal fiefdom', say attorneys FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried ran the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom', according to attorneys representing the company at the first bankruptcy hearing. Brazil's Bolsonaro contests election results, alleges voting machines had 'signs of serious failures' Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has challenged the result of the election he lost last month to leftist opponent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, alleging that ballots from some polling machines should be "invalidated." Biden administration extends student loan payment pause till June amid a legal battle A month after a US court issued a stay on Joe Biden's ambitious student-loan forgiveness plan, the White House on Tuesday announced it will extend payment pause on federal student loans, up until June next year. WATCH | HP laying off 6000 employees globally over the next three years The PC maker, Hewlett-Packard (HP) has said that it would lay off layoff 10 per cent of its global workforce over the next three years. Watch this video to know more. ×

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<p>FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried ran the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom', according to attorneys representing the company at the first bankruptcy hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attorneys said Bankman-Fried splurged as much as $300 million on homes and vacation properties for senior staff, home and abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The disgraced former CEO of the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange bought at least 19 properties worth nearly $121 million in the Bahamas alone, over the last two years, according to various media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-donated-money-to-republicans-as-well-reports-535562"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried donated money to Republicans as well: Reports</strong></a></p>

<p>The attorneys and the new CEO John J Ray III are now attempting to identify these assets, amassed by an extravagant spending Bankman-Fried in order to pay the creditors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We have witnessed one of the most abrupt and difficult collapses in the history of corporate America,” said attorney James Bromley before adding that the court proceedings had “allowed everyone for the first time to see under the covers and recognise the emperor had no clothes."</p>

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<p>The hearing on Tuesday was conducted at the US Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware and was live-streamed by thousands on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Bankman-Fried remains in the Bahamas, away from the clutches of authorities, the company is now attempting to sell some of its business, for which it had received interest from potential buyers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As we review the business, we have already begun receiving interest from potential buyers for our assets and we will conduct an orderly process to reorganise or sell FTX assets around the world for the benefit of stakeholders."</p>

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<p><strong>What happened to FTX?</strong></p>

<p>FTX filed for bankruptcy earlier this month after traders rushed to remove $6 billion off the platform in only 72 hours. The fate of the company was sealed after rival exchange Binance's rescue deal fell through.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, nearly $1 billion of customer funds have vanished from FTX, ever since the fall was first documented. Moreover,&nbsp;the cryptocurrency exchange owes fifty of its biggest creditors $3.1 billion, $1.45 billion of which is owed to the top ten creditors.</p>

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FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried ran the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom', according to attorneys representing the company at the first bankruptcy hearing.

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried ran the now-bankrupt company as a 'personal fiefdom', according to attorneys representing the company at the first bankruptcy hearing. The attorneys said Bankman-Fried splurged as much as $300 million on homes and vacation properties for senior staff, home and abroad. The disgraced former CEO of the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange bought at least 19 properties worth nearly $121 million in the Bahamas alone, over the last two years, according to various media reports. Read more: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried donated money to Republicans as well: Reports The attorneys and the new CEO John J Ray III are now attempting to identify these assets, amassed by an extravagant spending Bankman-Fried in order to pay the creditors. “We have witnessed one of the most abrupt and difficult collapses in the history of corporate America,” said attorney James Bromley before adding that the court proceedings had “allowed everyone for the first time to see under the covers and recognise the emperor had no clothes." Watch | The FTX bankruptcy scandal: Crypto exchange launches review of its global assets × The hearing on Tuesday was conducted at the US Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware and was live-streamed by thousands on social media platforms. While Bankman-Fried remains in the Bahamas, away from the clutches of authorities, the company is now attempting to sell some of its business, for which it had received interest from potential buyers. "As we review the business, we have already begun receiving interest from potential buyers for our assets and we will conduct an orderly process to reorganise or sell FTX assets around the world for the benefit of stakeholders." Read more: FTX bankruptcy filing claims 'severe liquidity crisis', more than 100,000 creditors What happened to FTX? FTX filed for bankruptcy earlier this month after traders rushed to remove $6 billion off the platform in only 72 hours. The fate of the company was sealed after rival exchange Binance's rescue deal fell through. According to reports, nearly $1 billion of customer funds have vanished from FTX, ever since the fall was first documented. Moreover, the cryptocurrency exchange owes fifty of its biggest creditors $3.1 billion, $1.45 billion of which is owed to the top ten creditors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A month after a US court issued a stay on Joe Biden's ambitious student-loan forgiveness plan, the White House on Tuesday announced&nbsp;it will extend payment pause on federal student loans, up until June next year.</p>

<p>The move is aimed at allowing the court to conduct its hearing in desired time as Biden's forgiveness plan&nbsp;remains&nbsp;blocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We’re extending the payment pause because it would be deeply unfair to ask borrowers to pay a debt that they wouldn’t have to pay, were it not for the baseless lawsuits brought by Republican officials and special interests,” said Miguel Cardona, education secretary in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-court-puts-a-stay-on-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-527509" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: US court issues a stay order blocking Biden's student loan forgiveness plan</strong></a></p>

<p>Biden also took to Twitter to state that his debt relief plan was legal and that Republicans were the reason it had been embroiled in a legal slugfest.</p>

<p>"I'm confident that our student debt relief plan is legal. But it’s on hold because Republican officials want to block it. That's why @SecCardona is extending the payment pause to no later than June 30, 2023, giving the Supreme Court time to hear the case in its current term," tweeted Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, if the Biden administration is still fighting the legal battle by June 30, 2023, the student loan payments will have to start two months after that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since Covid struck the US, a pause on student loan payments has been put in place. The relief granted on Tuesday was the eighth time that the policy, first implemented in March 2020 has been extended.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last month, the eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on Biden's 'loan-forgiveness plan'&nbsp;after considering a lawsuit filed by a coalition of six Republican-led states viz. Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and South Carolina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unveiled in August, the programme attempts to provide a $10,000 relief for borrowers with salaries less than $125,000. For recipients of Pell Grants, the relief doubles to $20,000.</p>

<p>However, the Republicans are of the view that it will be a misuse of funds which will cost the exchequer more than&nbsp;$400 billion.&nbsp;</p>

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A month after a US court issued a stay on Joe Biden's ambitious student-loan forgiveness plan, the White House on Tuesday announced it will extend payment pause on federal student loans, up until June next year.

A month after a US court issued a stay on Joe Biden's ambitious student-loan forgiveness plan, the White House on Tuesday announced it will extend payment pause on federal student loans, up until June next year. The move is aimed at allowing the court to conduct its hearing in desired time as Biden's forgiveness plan remains blocked. “We’re extending the payment pause because it would be deeply unfair to ask borrowers to pay a debt that they wouldn’t have to pay, were it not for the baseless lawsuits brought by Republican officials and special interests,” said Miguel Cardona, education secretary in a statement. Read more: US court issues a stay order blocking Biden's student loan forgiveness plan Biden also took to Twitter to state that his debt relief plan was legal and that Republicans were the reason it had been embroiled in a legal slugfest. "I'm confident that our student debt relief plan is legal. But it’s on hold because Republican officials want to block it. That's why @SecCardona is extending the payment pause to no later than June 30, 2023, giving the Supreme Court time to hear the case in its current term," tweeted Biden. I'm confident that our student debt relief plan is legal. But it’s on hold because Republican officials want to block it. That's why @SecCardona is extending the payment pause to no later than June 30, 2023, giving the Supreme Court time to hear the case in its current term. pic.twitter.com/873CurlHFZ — President Biden (@POTUS) November 22, 2022 × Notably, if the Biden administration is still fighting the legal battle by June 30, 2023, the student loan payments will have to start two months after that. Ever since Covid struck the US, a pause on student loan payments has been put in place. The relief granted on Tuesday was the eighth time that the policy, first implemented in March 2020 has been extended. Watch | Joe Biden's student loan deductions to affect already skyrocketing inflation? × Last month, the eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on Biden's 'loan-forgiveness plan' after considering a lawsuit filed by a coalition of six Republican-led states viz. Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and South Carolina. Unveiled in August, the programme attempts to provide a $10,000 relief for borrowers with salaries less than $125,000. For recipients of Pell Grants, the relief doubles to $20,000. However, the Republicans are of the view that it will be a misuse of funds which will cost the exchequer more than $400 billion. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The weekend elections in Malaysia delivered a hung assembly. The political parties soon found themselves trying to manufacture coalitions to reach the magical majority mark of 112. However, King Al-Sultan Abdullah on Tuesday said he will pick the next prime minister after the warring parties could not break the deadlock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the failure of coalition talks, the king's role in the formation of the next federal government has taken the centre stage. But who is the king and what role does he play in Malaysia's unique constitutional monarchy system?&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/let-me-take-a-decision-soon-malaysia-king-to-call-the-shots-after-stalemate-election-536510" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: 'Let me take a decision soon': Malaysia King to call the shots after stalemate election</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Who is Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah?</strong></p>

<p>King Al-Sultan Abdullah is Malaysia's 16th monarch and ascended the throne in 2019 at the age of 59.</p>

<p>He belongs to one of the royal families of the nine states which picks the king every five years — a system that was agreed upon in 1957 when Malaysia gained independence from the British colonialists.</p>

<p>King Al-Sultan Abdullah is the ruler of the state of Pahang which is situated on Malaysia's east coast. As a king,&nbsp;Al-Sultan Abdullah is the head of the state and the commander of the armed forces. More&nbsp;importantly, he oversees key federal appointments, including the post of prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Is the Malaysian king always the kingmaker?</strong></p>

<p>While King Al-Sultan Abdullah has a rather ceremonial role to play in the electoral choices, he has the power to appoint any lawmaker that he believes can amass the required majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rarely has a Malaysian king ever used this power to conjure a government and a prime minister. However, the political instability in the last three years has prompted&nbsp;the silver-haired Al-Sultan Abdullah to step up and call the shots.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In February 2020, he appointed Muhyiddin Yassin as the PM after Mahathir Mohamad was forced to resign following a bitter coalition infighting.</p>

<p>A year later, the king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the new PM after asking the country's lawmakers to submit their preferred choice as the PM in a letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former PM Muhyiddin Yassin could not gather the numbers, Al-Sultan Abdullah told reporters, "Let me make a decision soon."</p>

<p>The King proposed the formation of a 'unity government', a proposal that was subsequently turned down by Muhyiddin.</p>

<p>As many as 30 lawmakers from the Barisan Nasional alliance have been summoned by the monarch to meet him on Wednesday to determine who becomes the next PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last three years have been rather turbulent for Malaysia's political class and ordinary citizens. Rising inflation and global economic slowdown have only added to the woes and thus all eyes will be on&nbsp;Al-Sultan Abdullah to pick a candidate that can last the complete tenure.&nbsp;</p>

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The weekend elections in Malaysia delivered a hung assembly. The political parties soon found themselves trying to manufacture coalitions to reach the magical majority mark of 112.

The weekend elections in Malaysia delivered a hung assembly. The political parties soon found themselves trying to manufacture coalitions to reach the magical majority mark of 112. However, King Al-Sultan Abdullah on Tuesday said he will pick the next prime minister after the warring parties could not break the deadlock. After the failure of coalition talks, the king's role in the formation of the next federal government has taken the centre stage. But who is the king and what role does he play in Malaysia's unique constitutional monarchy system? Read more: 'Let me take a decision soon': Malaysia King to call the shots after stalemate election Who is Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah? King Al-Sultan Abdullah is Malaysia's 16th monarch and ascended the throne in 2019 at the age of 59. He belongs to one of the royal families of the nine states which picks the king every five years — a system that was agreed upon in 1957 when Malaysia gained independence from the British colonialists. King Al-Sultan Abdullah is the ruler of the state of Pahang which is situated on Malaysia's east coast. As a king, Al-Sultan Abdullah is the head of the state and the commander of the armed forces. More importantly, he oversees key federal appointments, including the post of prime minister. Is the Malaysian king always the kingmaker? While King Al-Sultan Abdullah has a rather ceremonial role to play in the electoral choices, he has the power to appoint any lawmaker that he believes can amass the required majority. Rarely has a Malaysian king ever used this power to conjure a government and a prime minister. However, the political instability in the last three years has prompted the silver-haired Al-Sultan Abdullah to step up and call the shots. WATCH | Malaysia faces hung Parliament for first time in history after tight election race × In February 2020, he appointed Muhyiddin Yassin as the PM after Mahathir Mohamad was forced to resign following a bitter coalition infighting. A year later, the king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the new PM after asking the country's lawmakers to submit their preferred choice as the PM in a letter. On Tuesday, after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former PM Muhyiddin Yassin could not gather the numbers, Al-Sultan Abdullah told reporters, "Let me make a decision soon." The King proposed the formation of a 'unity government', a proposal that was subsequently turned down by Muhyiddin. As many as 30 lawmakers from the Barisan Nasional alliance have been summoned by the monarch to meet him on Wednesday to determine who becomes the next PM. The last three years have been rather turbulent for Malaysia's political class and ordinary citizens. Rising inflation and global economic slowdown have only added to the woes and thus all eyes will be on Al-Sultan Abdullah to pick a candidate that can last the complete tenure. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Republican lawmakers Cathy McMorris Rodgers and James Comer piled pressure on the Chinese short video app TikTok and its owner ByteDance on Tuesday by saying the company may have misled the Congress about how much data it shares with China.</p>

<p>"Some of the information TikTok provided during the staff briefing appears to be untrue or misleading, including that TikTok does not track US user locations," said the Republican duo in a letter to TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Rodgers and Comer are expected to set the House agenda next year after Republicans won the lower chamber in the just-concluded midterm elections.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When the Republicans formally take over the House in January, they are expected to unleash a slew of investigations ranging from Hunter Biden's laptop story to TikTok and its data policies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ByteDance-owned app was targetted much more aggressively under former president Donald Trump's tenure and the Republicans are seemingly looking to revert to the same strategy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, the FBI also warned against data leaks through the app, with Director Christopher Wray telling a House panel that potential Chinese government access to users’ data or software is reason to be “extremely concerned”.</p>

<p>Wray added that ByteDance embeds specific application programming interfaces (APIs) in the app which gives Beijing access to “control data collection of millions of users or control the recommendation algorithm, which&nbsp;can be used for influence operations,&nbsp;or to control software on millions of devices, which gives the opportunity to potentially technically compromise personal devices.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-biden-govt-tries-to-avoid-ban-on-tiktok-2-senators-call-it-a-massive-surveillance-tool-for-china-536015"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;FBI director says TikTok poses ‘national security threat’, gives Beijing access to data, devices</strong></a></p>

<p>Afterwards, two US senators called TikTok a Chinese surveillance tool.</p>

<p>“It’s not just the content you upload to TikTok but all the data on your phone, other apps, all your personal information, even facial imagery, even where your eyes are looking on your phone,” said&nbsp;Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, said the app posed “an enormous threat" while adding, “All of that data that your child is inputting and receiving, is being stored somewhere in Beijing.”</p>

<p>The Biden administration is not in favour of inflicting a complete ban on the app like India. However, with pressure mounting from all sides and TikTok not being able to plead its case immaculately, the White House may have to rethink its strategy.&nbsp;</p>

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Republican lawmakers Cathy McMorris Rodgers and James Comer piled pressure on the Chinese short video app TikTok and its owner ByteDance on Tuesday by saying the company may have misled the Congress about how much data it shares with China.

Republican lawmakers Cathy McMorris Rodgers and James Comer piled pressure on the Chinese short video app TikTok and its owner ByteDance on Tuesday by saying the company may have misled the Congress about how much data it shares with China. "Some of the information TikTok provided during the staff briefing appears to be untrue or misleading, including that TikTok does not track US user locations," said the Republican duo in a letter to TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew. Both Rodgers and Comer are expected to set the House agenda next year after Republicans won the lower chamber in the just-concluded midterm elections. WATCH | US: Senators call TikTok a 'massive surveillance tool; Is TikTok spying on you for China? × When the Republicans formally take over the House in January, they are expected to unleash a slew of investigations ranging from Hunter Biden's laptop story to TikTok and its data policies. The ByteDance-owned app was targetted much more aggressively under former president Donald Trump's tenure and the Republicans are seemingly looking to revert to the same strategy. Earlier this month, the FBI also warned against data leaks through the app, with Director Christopher Wray telling a House panel that potential Chinese government access to users’ data or software is reason to be “extremely concerned”. Wray added that ByteDance embeds specific application programming interfaces (APIs) in the app which gives Beijing access to “control data collection of millions of users or control the recommendation algorithm, which can be used for influence operations, or to control software on millions of devices, which gives the opportunity to potentially technically compromise personal devices.” Read more: FBI director says TikTok poses ‘national security threat’, gives Beijing access to data, devices Afterwards, two US senators called TikTok a Chinese surveillance tool. “It’s not just the content you upload to TikTok but all the data on your phone, other apps, all your personal information, even facial imagery, even where your eyes are looking on your phone,” said Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton. Meanwhile, Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, said the app posed “an enormous threat" while adding, “All of that data that your child is inputting and receiving, is being stored somewhere in Beijing.” The Biden administration is not in favour of inflicting a complete ban on the app like India. However, with pressure mounting from all sides and TikTok not being able to plead its case immaculately, the White House may have to rethink its strategy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Wednesday that Turkey's military had hit nearly 500 Kurdish targets across Iraq and Syria as part of an air strikes’ campaign.&nbsp;“So far, 471 targets have been struck and 254 terrorists were neutralised in the operation,” Akar was quoted as saying by the official Anadolu news agency.</p>

<p>Ankara began the series of air strikes as part of Operation Claw-Sword on Sunday.</p>

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<p>President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday threatened to launch a ground&nbsp;operation&nbsp; in&nbsp;Syria "with tanks and soldiers" in defiance of international pressure not to do so.</p>

<p>Turkey's air raids followed a bombing in Istanbul on November 13 that killed six people and wounded 81.</p>

<p>Turkey blamed the attack on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is blacklisted as a terror group by the European Union and the United States.</p>

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<p>The PKK, which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984, denied any role in the bombing -- the deadliest in five years after a spate of attacks in Turkey between 2015 and 2017.</p>

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Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Wednesday that Turkey's military had hit nearly 500 Kurdish targets across Iraq and Syria as part of an air strikes’ campaign.

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Wednesday that Turkey's military had hit nearly 500 Kurdish targets across Iraq and Syria as part of an air strikes’ campaign. “So far, 471 targets have been struck and 254 terrorists were neutralised in the operation,” Akar was quoted as saying by the official Anadolu news agency. Ankara began the series of air strikes as part of Operation Claw-Sword on Sunday. WATCH | Operation-claw-sword strikes Syria ahead of Turkiye's general elections × President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday threatened to launch a ground operation in Syria "with tanks and soldiers" in defiance of international pressure not to do so. Turkey's air raids followed a bombing in Istanbul on November 13 that killed six people and wounded 81. Turkey blamed the attack on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is blacklisted as a terror group by the European Union and the United States. Read more: Türkiye launches air raids against Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq, 31 dead The PKK, which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984, denied any role in the bombing -- the deadliest in five years after a spate of attacks in Turkey between 2015 and 2017. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In a landmark ruling, a New Zealand court has ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to cast their vote amounted to age discrimination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court observed that protection against age discrimination in New Zealand begins at 16 and thus choosing 18 as the voting age showed discrimination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hours after the ruling, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Kiwi lawmakers will have to take a vote to decide whether the voting age should be lowered or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is our view that this is an issue best placed to parliament for everyone to have their say,” said Ardern.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If New Zealand does manage to lower the voting age, it would join the likes of Austria, Malta, Brazil, Cuba and Ecuador where suffrage is granted to those 16 and above.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, to make it happen, Ardern and her government will have to gain a supermajority in the parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I personally support a decrease in the voting age but it is not a matter simply for me or even the government,” Ardern said, before adding, “Any change in electoral law of this nature requires 75 per cent of parliamentarians’ support.”</p>

<p>According to reports, the ruling administration is expected to table the proposal in the parliament in the coming months. However, any change made regarding the rules will not be applicable until after next year's general election.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The court was hearing a petition filed by a group called 'Make It 16 campaign'. According to the campaigners, Monday's decision was the culmination of a two-year case that the group fought - demanding that young voters be given the power to decide their future by voting on issues such as climate change, pandemic recovery decisions and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is history. The government and parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote," said Caeden Tipler, co-director of the Make It 16 campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a landmark ruling, a New Zealand court has ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to cast their vote amounted to age discrimination. The court observed that protection against age discrimination in New Zealand begins at 16 and thus choosing 18 as the voting age showed discrimination.

In a landmark ruling, a New Zealand court has ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to cast their vote amounted to age discrimination. The court observed that protection against age discrimination in New Zealand begins at 16 and thus choosing 18 as the voting age showed discrimination. Hours after the ruling, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Kiwi lawmakers will have to take a vote to decide whether the voting age should be lowered or not. “It is our view that this is an issue best placed to parliament for everyone to have their say,” said Ardern. If New Zealand does manage to lower the voting age, it would join the likes of Austria, Malta, Brazil, Cuba and Ecuador where suffrage is granted to those 16 and above. WATCH | Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle × However, to make it happen, Ardern and her government will have to gain a supermajority in the parliament. “I personally support a decrease in the voting age but it is not a matter simply for me or even the government,” Ardern said, before adding, “Any change in electoral law of this nature requires 75 per cent of parliamentarians’ support.” According to reports, the ruling administration is expected to table the proposal in the parliament in the coming months. However, any change made regarding the rules will not be applicable until after next year's general election. Read more: After 'cattle fart' tax, NZ authorities suggest Halloween 'lollipop tax'. Face instant backlash The court was hearing a petition filed by a group called 'Make It 16 campaign'. According to the campaigners, Monday's decision was the culmination of a two-year case that the group fought - demanding that young voters be given the power to decide their future by voting on issues such as climate change, pandemic recovery decisions and more. “This is history. The government and parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote," said Caeden Tipler, co-director of the Make It 16 campaign. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

New Zealand court rules in favour of lowering voting age from 18 to 16

<p>22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich has been identified as the gunman in the Colorado LGBTQ club shooting. He&nbsp;had fired a rifle inside the club where revellers were reportedly commemorating the Transgender Day of Remembrance. In other news,&nbsp;Former US president Donald Trump has said he is not interested in returning to Twitter, despite Elon Musk reinstating his account</p>

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<p>Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Colorado&nbsp;police disclosed the identity of the gunman who opened fire inside an LGBTQ nightclub, wounding 18 people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump is not interested in returning to Twitter, despite Elon Musk reinstating his account.</p>

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<p>In his daily nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian forces are pounding Ukrainian positions with artillery fire.</p>

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<p>Amid fresh Covid-19 outbreaks in China, now Hong Kong leader John Lee has tested positive after returning from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. A statement said that Lee is undergoing quarantine.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/afghan-pak-border-to-reopen-as-taliban-hands-over-killer-of-pak-officer-535929"><strong>Afghan-Pak border to reopen as Taliban hands over killer of Pak officer</strong></a></p>

<p>There has been a rise in border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan ever since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Now, the Taliban hands over the killer of a Pakistan officer.</p>

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22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich has been identified as the gunman in the Colorado LGBTQ club shooting. He had fired a rifle inside the club where revellers were reportedly commemorating the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich has been identified as the gunman in the Colorado LGBTQ club shooting. He had fired a rifle inside the club where revellers were reportedly commemorating the Transgender Day of Remembrance. In other news, Former US president Donald Trump has said he is not interested in returning to Twitter, despite Elon Musk reinstating his account Police identify 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich as suspect in Colorado LGBTQ club shooting Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Colorado police disclosed the identity of the gunman who opened fire inside an LGBTQ nightclub, wounding 18 people. Trump not interested in returning to Twitter, says it faces 'incredible' problems Former US President Donald Trump is not interested in returning to Twitter, despite Elon Musk reinstating his account. Russia-Ukraine War | Bad weather has reduced number of Russian attacks, but shelling remains high: Zelensky In his daily nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian forces are pounding Ukrainian positions with artillery fire. Hong Kong leader John Lee tests COVID-19 positive upon return from APEC summit Amid fresh Covid-19 outbreaks in China, now Hong Kong leader John Lee has tested positive after returning from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. A statement said that Lee is undergoing quarantine. Afghan-Pak border to reopen as Taliban hands over killer of Pak officer There has been a rise in border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan ever since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Now, the Taliban hands over the killer of a Pakistan officer. ×

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<p>Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded.</p>

<p>The foreign ministry said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was taking necessary measures without specifying the nature of it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In response to the recent action of three European countries and the United States in the adoption of a resolution against Iran, some initial measures have been decided by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran," said&nbsp;foreign ministry spokesman&nbsp;Nasser Kanani.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ministry also hinted that the IAEA's next delegation&nbsp;trip to Iran may be shelved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The IAEA delegation's trip to Tehran was approved in the framework of the deal with the agency. Iran's next steps will be taken in accordance with the new conditions."</p>

<p>Tehran added that the said measures were realised on Monday in presence of IAEA inspectors at the&nbsp;Natanz and Fordo enrichment complexes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Islamic republic of Iran is always prepared to respond in the appropriate manner to the actions of Western parties when they return to their commitments," the spokesperson signed off as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What did IAEA do?</strong></p>

<p>The resolution passed last week was introduced by the United States, France, Germany ad the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the resolution, IAEA is pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples.</p>

<p>Notably, a similar resolution was passed in June as well with Russia and China being the only countries to object to it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asks-iran-to-cooperate-with-iaea-535444"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;West asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA</strong></a></p>

<p>Western countries for long have accused Tehran of developing nuclear weapons - a claim which has been denied by Tehran repeatedly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran is of the view that IAEA's probe into the matter needs to be closed before any agreement can be reached on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)</p>

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Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded.

Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded. The foreign ministry said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was taking necessary measures without specifying the nature of it. "In response to the recent action of three European countries and the United States in the adoption of a resolution against Iran, some initial measures have been decided by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani. WATCH | IAEA: Cannot guarantee Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful × The ministry also hinted that the IAEA's next delegation trip to Iran may be shelved. "The IAEA delegation's trip to Tehran was approved in the framework of the deal with the agency. Iran's next steps will be taken in accordance with the new conditions." Tehran added that the said measures were realised on Monday in presence of IAEA inspectors at the Natanz and Fordo enrichment complexes. "The Islamic republic of Iran is always prepared to respond in the appropriate manner to the actions of Western parties when they return to their commitments," the spokesperson signed off as saying. What did IAEA do? The resolution passed last week was introduced by the United States, France, Germany ad the United Kingdom. Under the resolution, IAEA is pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples. Notably, a similar resolution was passed in June as well with Russia and China being the only countries to object to it. Read more: West asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA Western countries for long have accused Tehran of developing nuclear weapons - a claim which has been denied by Tehran repeatedly. Iran is of the view that IAEA's probe into the matter needs to be closed before any agreement can be reached on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran taking retaliatory measures after IAEA brought a censuring resolution

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidR2lbtIqkxPUS" /><meta charset="utf-8" />With the date of retirement of Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa fast approaching, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to start the appointment process on Monday, according to a report in Dawn.</p>

<p>The tenure of General Bajwa ends on November 29 and the appointment of the new chief is likely to take place before November 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government, its allies and the military establishment were on the same page regarding the consultation process for the appointment, according to a source quoted by the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that the Sharif government is hopeful that President Dr Arif Alvi will not create any 'hurdle' in the selection process.&nbsp;Pakistani media reports have suggested that the president could hold up the notification for up to 25-days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the lead-up to the appointment, PM Sharif had stopped in London earlier this month&nbsp;to meet his older brother Nawaz Sharif. According to&nbsp;Defence Minister Asif Khawaja, the appointment of the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) figured in the discussion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As soon as the news of the meeting hit the newsstands, Pakistan's opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and its chief Imran Khan trained his guns on the Sharif brothers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the brothers were creating a spectacle by choosing the next Army chief in London.</p>

<p>"Today, a spectacle is taking place in London. Nowhere does such a scene takes place. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in London. What is the purpose of the meeting? Talks are being held on the decision to choose the Pakistan army chief," said Khan.</p>

<p>"The important decisions of the country are taken abroad and by those who have looted Pakistan for the last 30 years," he added.</p>

<p>Last week, Sharif created another round of controversy when it came to light that his government was mulling amending the laws&nbsp;to have greater authority over the re-appointment of the army boss and other officers.</p>

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With the date of retirement of Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa fast approaching, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to start the appointment process on Monday, according to a report in Dawn.

With the date of retirement of Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa fast approaching, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to start the appointment process on Monday, according to a report in Dawn. The tenure of General Bajwa ends on November 29 and the appointment of the new chief is likely to take place before November 27. The government, its allies and the military establishment were on the same page regarding the consultation process for the appointment, according to a source quoted by the publication. The report added that the Sharif government is hopeful that President Dr Arif Alvi will not create any 'hurdle' in the selection process. Pakistani media reports have suggested that the president could hold up the notification for up to 25-days. In the lead-up to the appointment, PM Sharif had stopped in London earlier this month to meet his older brother Nawaz Sharif. According to Defence Minister Asif Khawaja, the appointment of the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) figured in the discussion. WATCH | PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Nawaz in London, delays return to Pakistan × As soon as the news of the meeting hit the newsstands, Pakistan's opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and its chief Imran Khan trained his guns on the Sharif brothers. He said the brothers were creating a spectacle by choosing the next Army chief in London. "Today, a spectacle is taking place in London. Nowhere does such a scene takes place. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in London. What is the purpose of the meeting? Talks are being held on the decision to choose the Pakistan army chief," said Khan. "The important decisions of the country are taken abroad and by those who have looted Pakistan for the last 30 years," he added. Last week, Sharif created another round of controversy when it came to light that his government was mulling amending the laws to have greater authority over the re-appointment of the army boss and other officers. Read more: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to get power to 'retain' Army chief, other senior officers (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pakistan Army chief appointment process to start today: Report

<p>Amid a global slowdown and a fall in revenues, the Walt Disney Company has announced a change in the upper hierarchy of the company. Former CEO, Robert A Iger (Bob Iger) will be returning to the company, replacing his successor&nbsp;Bob Chapek.</p>

<p>The decision was taken after Disney reported an 18 per cent decrease in revenues while operating income stood at $0.1 billion, dipping 18 per cent as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Susan Arnold, the board chairman announced the decision and thanked Chapek for his service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We thank Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,” said&nbsp;Arnold.</p>

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<p>“The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the company through this pivotal period,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chapek's reign as the Disney CEO was as tumultuous as they come. During this year alone, Disney's stock has fallen&nbsp;almost 41 per cent.</p>

<p>Chapek, with his more data-driven and confrontational approach, coupled with a pandemic and a global slowdown could never really fit into the job profile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His clash with Scarlett Johansson over 'Black Widow' contract and feud with Disney employees over the 'Don't say Gay' bill brought a lot of flak to him. The closure of Dinsey theme parks across the globe added insult to injury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bob Iger stepped down in 2020 after being Disney's CEO for 15 years. Under his watch, the company grew leaps and bounds, creating a legacy which has taken a rather substantial hit in the last year or two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was Iger who managed to bring Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st-century Fox under Dinsey's banner, granting the company a significant&nbsp;advantage over its rivals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney's premier product, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been on a shaky ride ever since Chapek stepped into the role.</p>

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<p>Most of the movies and TV shows in MCU's phase-4 have been hit-and-miss with the audience as many&nbsp;attribute&nbsp;it to post-phase-3 fatigue. Meanwhile, others state that Dinsey under Chapek&nbsp;has pushed story-telling on the backburner and is more focused on quantity over quality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Iger back in the role, Dinsey executives are hoping to have a reversal in fortunes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Amid a global slowdown and a fall in revenues, the Walt Disney Company has announced a change in the upper hierarchy of the company. Former CEO, Robert A Iger (Bob Iger) will be returning to the company, replacing his successor Bob Chapek.

Amid a global slowdown and a fall in revenues, the Walt Disney Company has announced a change in the upper hierarchy of the company. Former CEO, Robert A Iger (Bob Iger) will be returning to the company, replacing his successor Bob Chapek. The decision was taken after Disney reported an 18 per cent decrease in revenues while operating income stood at $0.1 billion, dipping 18 per cent as well. Susan Arnold, the board chairman announced the decision and thanked Chapek for his service. “We thank Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,” said Arnold. Watch | China Covid Chaos: Shanghai government bars people from entering and exiting Disney park × “The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the company through this pivotal period,” she added. Chapek's reign as the Disney CEO was as tumultuous as they come. During this year alone, Disney's stock has fallen almost 41 per cent. Chapek, with his more data-driven and confrontational approach, coupled with a pandemic and a global slowdown could never really fit into the job profile. His clash with Scarlett Johansson over 'Black Widow' contract and feud with Disney employees over the 'Don't say Gay' bill brought a lot of flak to him. The closure of Dinsey theme parks across the globe added insult to injury. Read more: Shanghai Disney resort to remain closed as China logs record Covid cases Bob Iger stepped down in 2020 after being Disney's CEO for 15 years. Under his watch, the company grew leaps and bounds, creating a legacy which has taken a rather substantial hit in the last year or two. It was Iger who managed to bring Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st-century Fox under Dinsey's banner, granting the company a significant advantage over its rivals. Disney's premier product, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been on a shaky ride ever since Chapek stepped into the role. Read more: Bob Chapek is new CEO of Disney as Bob Iger steps down Most of the movies and TV shows in MCU's phase-4 have been hit-and-miss with the audience as many attribute it to post-phase-3 fatigue. Meanwhile, others state that Dinsey under Chapek has pushed story-telling on the backburner and is more focused on quantity over quality. With Iger back in the role, Dinsey executives are hoping to have a reversal in fortunes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Panicked Disney shows the door to Bob Chapek and brings former CEO Bob Iger

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<p>Disgraced British royal Prince Andrew recently embarked on a 'secret' visit to Bahrain to meet the royal family. The Duke of York reportedly had the agenda of securing the position of intermediary between the gulf nation and the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 62-year-old former royal was charted to the destination on a private jet provided by a Swiss billionaire, according to a report by Metro.</p>

<p>Andrew is believed to have stayed at a five-star luxury property which was all paid for by the Bahrain royal family members.</p>

<p>The report added that Andrew is looking to leverage his experience of working as the UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was his first visit outside Britain since 2019, the same year when convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein died. However, there is no public record of the trip as Andrew is not a royal anymore.</p>

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<p>Andrew, through this new 'supposed' portfolio, is attempting to work the oil-rich states to provide more of the precious commodity to the West and especially the UK.</p>

<p>The publication added that "there are people there who have been loyal to the Queen’s son and have deep pockets" and could help Andrew chalk a turnaround.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Prince Andrew, tenth in line to the throne after Queen Elizabeth II's death lost his military patronage and right to use the 'His Royal Highness' (HRH) title after paying Virginia Giuffre a monetary settlement after she accused him of sexual assault, a charge he disputed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Andrew was involved in close proximity with Jeffrey Epstein and his child trafficking empire. Epstein was accused of sexually exploiting dozens of underage girls, some as young as 14, at his homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida between 2002 and 2005.</p>

<p>After relatively remaining in the shadows following the expose, the prince reappeared in the public eye during Queen Elizabeth's vigil. His appearance brought scathing criticism as many believed that Andrew was able to give a slip to the authorities, owing to his privileged background.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Disgraced British royal Prince Andrew recently embarked on a 'secret' visit to Bahrain to meet the royal family. The Duke of York reportedly had the agenda of securing the position of intermediary between the gulf nation and the UK.

Disgraced British royal Prince Andrew recently embarked on a 'secret' visit to Bahrain to meet the royal family. The Duke of York reportedly had the agenda of securing the position of intermediary between the gulf nation and the UK. The 62-year-old former royal was charted to the destination on a private jet provided by a Swiss billionaire, according to a report by Metro. Andrew is believed to have stayed at a five-star luxury property which was all paid for by the Bahrain royal family members. The report added that Andrew is looking to leverage his experience of working as the UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. This was his first visit outside Britain since 2019, the same year when convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein died. However, there is no public record of the trip as Andrew is not a royal anymore. Read more: Prince Andrew’s return to public life is jarring for Jeffrey Epstein victims Andrew, through this new 'supposed' portfolio, is attempting to work the oil-rich states to provide more of the precious commodity to the West and especially the UK. The publication added that "there are people there who have been loyal to the Queen’s son and have deep pockets" and could help Andrew chalk a turnaround. Notably, Prince Andrew, tenth in line to the throne after Queen Elizabeth II's death lost his military patronage and right to use the 'His Royal Highness' (HRH) title after paying Virginia Giuffre a monetary settlement after she accused him of sexual assault, a charge he disputed. WATCH | Gravitas: Prince Andrew stripped of all royal title × Andrew was involved in close proximity with Jeffrey Epstein and his child trafficking empire. Epstein was accused of sexually exploiting dozens of underage girls, some as young as 14, at his homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida between 2002 and 2005. After relatively remaining in the shadows following the expose, the prince reappeared in the public eye during Queen Elizabeth's vigil. His appearance brought scathing criticism as many believed that Andrew was able to give a slip to the authorities, owing to his privileged background. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Disgraced royal Prince Andrew makes a 'secret' trip to Bahrain

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