<p>The T20 World Cup is well and truly underway in Australia. India won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first in an attempt to even the score after suffering a thrashing last year in Dubai.</p>

<p>Ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made it to the Australian shores and the playing XI after doubts surrounding&nbsp;his match fitness, in the lead up to the marquee tournament. When quizzed if his body was fit and that he will bowl in the match, Hardik said we needed to put the topic to rest&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The body is fine, I think we should put that topic about my body on rest, you will see me bowling," said Pandya in the interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya made his T20I debut in Australia in 2016 and thus it was a full circle of life for him to come back and play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I made my T20 debut in Australia and from there the journey has continued. It's good to be back here. It's a sporting country and you can't get a better place to play a sport and enjoy," said Pandya.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-rohit-sharma-to-surpass-ms-dhoni-to-achieve-elite-record-during-india-pakistan-clash-527708"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma to surpass MS Dhoni to achieve elite record during India-Pakistan clash</strong></a></p>

<p>The all-rounder signed off saying it was an evenly-matched&nbsp;contest and that whomever played well will come out on top.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We all are aware we are playing international cricket. It's not just about Pakistan's bowlers - any team you play will have quality bowlers. We've&nbsp;spoken how good they [Pak batters] are. At the end of the day, the bowlers will bowl and the batters will bat. Whoever does well will win."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/should-make-for-a-mcg-pitch-curator-on-nature-of-surface-for-india-pakistan-t20-wc-clash-527703"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'Should make for a...' - MCG pitch curator on nature of surface for India-Pakistan T20 WC clash</strong></a></p>

<p>India winning the toss and fielding first could be a bad omen for Pakistan as out of the last six T20Is played between the two countries, four have been won by the chasing team.&nbsp;</p>

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The T20 World Cup is well and truly underway in Australia. India won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first in an attempt to even the score after suffering a thrashing last year in Dubai.

The T20 World Cup is well and truly underway in Australia. India won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first in an attempt to even the score after suffering a thrashing last year in Dubai. Ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made it to the Australian shores and the playing XI after doubts surrounding his match fitness, in the lead up to the marquee tournament. When quizzed if his body was fit and that he will bowl in the match, Hardik said we needed to put the topic to rest "The body is fine, I think we should put that topic about my body on rest, you will see me bowling," said Pandya in the interview. Pandya made his T20I debut in Australia in 2016 and thus it was a full circle of life for him to come back and play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). "I made my T20 debut in Australia and from there the journey has continued. It's good to be back here. It's a sporting country and you can't get a better place to play a sport and enjoy," said Pandya. Read more: T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma to surpass MS Dhoni to achieve elite record during India-Pakistan clash The all-rounder signed off saying it was an evenly-matched contest and that whomever played well will come out on top. "We all are aware we are playing international cricket. It's not just about Pakistan's bowlers - any team you play will have quality bowlers. We've spoken how good they [Pak batters] are. At the end of the day, the bowlers will bowl and the batters will bat. Whoever does well will win." Read more: 'Should make for a...' - MCG pitch curator on nature of surface for India-Pakistan T20 WC clash India winning the toss and fielding first could be a bad omen for Pakistan as out of the last six T20Is played between the two countries, four have been won by the chasing team. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Chen Quanguo, the former party secretary of Tibet and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has been shown the door by Xi Jinping after the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress that closed on Saturday. Reportedly, Chen's name is missing from the newly elected Central Committee, which is regarded as China's top leadership body.</p>

<p>Chen, who is only 66, is much below the&nbsp;unofficial retirement age of 68 that Xi has used as a baseline throughout most of his tenure. The fact that Chen's ouster was deliberate can be gauged by the fact that 72-year-old Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission has been kept in the committee while 69-year-old foreign minister Wang Yi also keeps his position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CPC leader is regarded by many as the architect of the 'Uyghur genocide' that continues to take place in the Xinjiang province in some shape or form even today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, prior to ruling the region with an iron fist, Chen ruled over Tibet as the CPC Committee&nbsp;Secretary from 2011 to 2016. He is the only person in CPC to have served as party secretary for both the autonomous regions.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, the Xinjiang Police Files,&nbsp;a document stolen from internment camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region had revealed the true extent of the campaign that Chen was undertaking.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leaked-documents-reveal-chinas-plot-to-oppress-the-uyghur-muslims-493121"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Leaked documents reveal China's plot to oppress the Uyghur Muslims</strong></a></p>

<p>The files contain information on more than 20,000 Uyghurs who are under detention. One of the documents is a speech given by Chen in May 2017 while serving as the party secretary for the region from August 2016 to December 2021.</p>

<p>According to him, the Chinese government's campaign of repression in Xinjiang was not intended to purge the region of criminals but rather was an "extinction war" against the Uyghur people. His description of the Uyghurs as an "enemy class" had led to criticism.</p>

<p>The former official further stated that those detainees who were given sentences of less than five years should be mobilised for "learning law" and "bilingual learning," and that they should only be released once they had attained a sufficient study level, regardless of how long that took.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, Xi Jinping on multiple occasions has made it clear that Islam can only exist in China if it is reformed according to Chinese orientation. And according to the documents, Chen was merely following the line set by the likes of Xi in the upper hierarchy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-says-that-islam-in-beijing-must-be-chinese-in-orientation-498073">Xi Jinping says that Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation</a></strong></p>

<p>His ouster, therefore, remains a mystery at this stage. Perhaps, Chen had served his purpose and was no longer beneficial for Xi who might attempt to take a much sterner stance against the minorities, having secured&nbsp;all but a third term for himself as the top leader of the party.&nbsp;</p>

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Chen Quanguo, the former party secretary of Tibet and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has been shown the door by Xi Jinping after the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress that closed on Saturday.

Chen Quanguo, the former party secretary of Tibet and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has been shown the door by Xi Jinping after the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress that closed on Saturday. Reportedly, Chen's name is missing from the newly elected Central Committee, which is regarded as China's top leadership body. Chen, who is only 66, is much below the unofficial retirement age of 68 that Xi has used as a baseline throughout most of his tenure. The fact that Chen's ouster was deliberate can be gauged by the fact that 72-year-old Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission has been kept in the committee while 69-year-old foreign minister Wang Yi also keeps his position. The CPC leader is regarded by many as the architect of the 'Uyghur genocide' that continues to take place in the Xinjiang province in some shape or form even today. However, prior to ruling the region with an iron fist, Chen ruled over Tibet as the CPC Committee Secretary from 2011 to 2016. He is the only person in CPC to have served as party secretary for both the autonomous regions. As reported by WION, the Xinjiang Police Files, a document stolen from internment camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region had revealed the true extent of the campaign that Chen was undertaking. Read more: Leaked documents reveal China's plot to oppress the Uyghur Muslims The files contain information on more than 20,000 Uyghurs who are under detention. One of the documents is a speech given by Chen in May 2017 while serving as the party secretary for the region from August 2016 to December 2021. According to him, the Chinese government's campaign of repression in Xinjiang was not intended to purge the region of criminals but rather was an "extinction war" against the Uyghur people. His description of the Uyghurs as an "enemy class" had led to criticism. The former official further stated that those detainees who were given sentences of less than five years should be mobilised for "learning law" and "bilingual learning," and that they should only be released once they had attained a sufficient study level, regardless of how long that took. As reported by WION, Xi Jinping on multiple occasions has made it clear that Islam can only exist in China if it is reformed according to Chinese orientation. And according to the documents, Chen was merely following the line set by the likes of Xi in the upper hierarchy. Read More: Xi Jinping says that Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation His ouster, therefore, remains a mystery at this stage. Perhaps, Chen had served his purpose and was no longer beneficial for Xi who might attempt to take a much sterner stance against the minorities, having secured all but a third term for himself as the top leader of the party. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chen Quanguo, architect of the 'Uyghur genocide', ousted from China’s top leadership body

<p>India won the toss and decided to bowl first in the high-octane clash against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Proving skipper Rohit Sharma's decision right, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a peach of a first over, conceding only a single, courtesy of a wide.</p>

<p>However, it was left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh that joined forces with Kumar on the other end and lit up the stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh steamed in from over the wicket to Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who had not faced a ball up until that point. Azam, with his initial trigger moment, walked too far across the stumps as Singh darted a fuller-length ball on the middle and off that jagged back in sharply.</p>

<p>Azam failed to get inside the line&nbsp;and got rapped on the front leg.&nbsp;The entire Indian contingent went up in unison as&nbsp;umpire Marais Erasmus took a moment before raising the dreaded&nbsp;finger.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-should-put-this-topic-to-rest-says-hardik-pandya-ahead-of-the-india-pak-clash-527719"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'We should put this topic to rest,' says Hardik Pandya ahead of the India-Pak clash</strong></a></p>

<p>Babar Azam consulted his partner Mohammad Rizwan on the other end before deciding to take the Decision Review System (DRS).</p>

<p>The DRS showed no bat involved, the ball pitching in line and hitting the middle and leg stump. It was a big wicket for India as Azam has been the lynchpin of Pakistani T20 batting in recent times, having smashed two centuries in the year gone by.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was a redemption moment for Singh who had faced a lot of flak after dropping a catch in the Asia Cup against the same opponents last month.&nbsp;</p>

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India won the toss and decided to bowl first in the high-octane clash against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Proving skipper Rohit Sharma's decision right, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a peach of a first over, conceding only a single, courtesy of a wide.

India won the toss and decided to bowl first in the high-octane clash against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Proving skipper Rohit Sharma's decision right, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a peach of a first over, conceding only a single, courtesy of a wide. However, it was left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh that joined forces with Kumar on the other end and lit up the stadium. Singh steamed in from over the wicket to Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who had not faced a ball up until that point. Azam, with his initial trigger moment, walked too far across the stumps as Singh darted a fuller-length ball on the middle and off that jagged back in sharply. Azam failed to get inside the line and got rapped on the front leg. The entire Indian contingent went up in unison as umpire Marais Erasmus took a moment before raising the dreaded finger. Read more: 'We should put this topic to rest,' says Hardik Pandya ahead of the India-Pak clash Babar Azam consulted his partner Mohammad Rizwan on the other end before deciding to take the Decision Review System (DRS). The DRS showed no bat involved, the ball pitching in line and hitting the middle and leg stump. It was a big wicket for India as Azam has been the lynchpin of Pakistani T20 batting in recent times, having smashed two centuries in the year gone by. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × It was a redemption moment for Singh who had faced a lot of flak after dropping a catch in the Asia Cup against the same opponents last month. Read more: Pakistan not the destination, it is just a step towards it for India: Gautam Gambhir on marquee clash WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A US House of Representatives&nbsp;committee on Friday summoned former US President Donald Trump to appear before it and testify under oath, in relation to the events of January 6. In other news, Pakistan has been removed from&nbsp;Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after spending several years there.</p>

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump on Friday was served a subpoena by a nine-member House of Representatives committee to testify and provide documents related to the January 6 US Capitol riots, allegedly started by his supporters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Days after launching the application portal for student-loan forgiveness, the Biden administration has been dealt a blow. Reportedly, a US appeals court on Friday issued a stay on the plan, temporarily blocking the federal government from cancelling any loans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Pakistan from the&nbsp;list of countries under “increased monitoring” — also known as the “grey List”. Since June 2018, Pakistan has been on the FATF's grey list for “shortcomings in its counter-terrorist funding and anti-money laundering regimes”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and more than 250&nbsp;killed in the protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The resignation of British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has triggered yet another Tory leadership race and there is only one question on everybody's mind- who will be UK's next Prime Minister and who is going to succeed Liz Truss.</p>

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A US House of Representatives committee on Friday summoned former US President Donald Trump to appear before it and testify under oath, in relation to the events of January 6. In other news, Pakistan has been removed from Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after spending several years there. Click on headlines to read more: House panel summons Trump to testify in relation to January 6 US Capitol riot Former US President Donald Trump on Friday was served a subpoena by a nine-member House of Representatives committee to testify and provide documents related to the January 6 US Capitol riots, allegedly started by his supporters. US court puts a stay on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan Days after launching the application portal for student-loan forgiveness, the Biden administration has been dealt a blow. Reportedly, a US appeals court on Friday issued a stay on the plan, temporarily blocking the federal government from cancelling any loans. FATF removes Pakistan from its 'grey list' after four years, slams Russia for ongoing war in Ukraine The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Pakistan from the list of countries under “increased monitoring” — also known as the “grey List”. Since June 2018, Pakistan has been on the FATF's grey list for “shortcomings in its counter-terrorist funding and anti-money laundering regimes”. More than 12,500 people arrested in Iran protests, says human rights group A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and more than 250 killed in the protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran. WATCH | UK political chaos continues: Penny Mordaunt becomes first official leadership candidate The resignation of British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has triggered yet another Tory leadership race and there is only one question on everybody's mind- who will be UK's next Prime Minister and who is going to succeed Liz Truss. ×

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<p>A few days after a study showed that chemical hair-straightening tools caused a rare type of cancer, a US woman has brought a lawsuit against L'Oreal, a French cosmetic giant for having contracted uterine cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Jenny Mitchell filed a civil lawsuit saying she had been using L'Oreal's chemical hair straightening products for more than two decades which caused uterine cancer and forced her to undergo a full hysterectomy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under a hysterectomy, a woman's womb (uterus) is removed which means they cannot get pregnant after the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ben Crump, an attorney representing Mitchell said his client sought damages from the French company, among others. Crump also added that Black women were particularly made the target of such dangerous products.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Black women have long been the victims of dangerous products specifically marketed to them," said Crump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will likely discover that Ms Mitchell's tragic case is one of countless cases in which companies aggressively misled Black women to increase their profits."</p>

<p>Earlier, Black women across the US had also blamed&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Johnson for selling&nbsp;talc-based powder that contained cancer-causing material like asbestos&nbsp;and was particularly marketed towards the dark-skinned demography of consumers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, in a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, it was shown that women who use chemical hair-straightening tools frequently are at a greater risk of a comparatively rare type of cancer.</p>

<p>The study incorporated data from almost 34,000 women in the United States over a period of around 11 years (10.9 to be exact). Participants were aged between 35 to 74 years.</p>

<p>"We estimated that 1.64 per cent of women who never used hair straighteners would go on to develop uterine cancer by the age of 70, but for frequent users, that risk goes up to 4.05 per cent," said Alexandra White of the US National Institute of Environmental Health Safety (NIEHS) and the lead author of the study.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She added that it is important to put this information into context given that "Uterine cancer is a relatively rare type of cancer."</p>

<p>The study did not find any racial linkages, but due to the fact that black women are more frequent users of these products and tend to start using them at a younger age, the researchers stress the importance the findings could have for them.</p>

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A few days after a study showed that chemical hair-straightening tools caused a rare type of cancer, a US woman has brought a lawsuit against L'Oreal, a French cosmetic giant for having contracted uterine cancer.

A few days after a study showed that chemical hair-straightening tools caused a rare type of cancer, a US woman has brought a lawsuit against L'Oreal, a French cosmetic giant for having contracted uterine cancer. Reportedly, Jenny Mitchell filed a civil lawsuit saying she had been using L'Oreal's chemical hair straightening products for more than two decades which caused uterine cancer and forced her to undergo a full hysterectomy. Under a hysterectomy, a woman's womb (uterus) is removed which means they cannot get pregnant after the operation. Ben Crump, an attorney representing Mitchell said his client sought damages from the French company, among others. Crump also added that Black women were particularly made the target of such dangerous products. "Black women have long been the victims of dangerous products specifically marketed to them," said Crump. "We will likely discover that Ms Mitchell's tragic case is one of countless cases in which companies aggressively misled Black women to increase their profits." Earlier, Black women across the US had also blamed Johnson & Johnson for selling talc-based powder that contained cancer-causing material like asbestos and was particularly marketed towards the dark-skinned demography of consumers. Read more: Johnson & Johnson to stop selling its talc-based baby powder globally in 2023 as lawsuits mount As reported by WION, in a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, it was shown that women who use chemical hair-straightening tools frequently are at a greater risk of a comparatively rare type of cancer. The study incorporated data from almost 34,000 women in the United States over a period of around 11 years (10.9 to be exact). Participants were aged between 35 to 74 years. "We estimated that 1.64 per cent of women who never used hair straighteners would go on to develop uterine cancer by the age of 70, but for frequent users, that risk goes up to 4.05 per cent," said Alexandra White of the US National Institute of Environmental Health Safety (NIEHS) and the lead author of the study. Read more: Hair straightening can lead to a threefold increase in the risk of this 'rare' type of cancer She added that it is important to put this information into context given that "Uterine cancer is a relatively rare type of cancer." The study did not find any racial linkages, but due to the fact that black women are more frequent users of these products and tend to start using them at a younger age, the researchers stress the importance the findings could have for them. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidoKtofeHUOKeX" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Former US President Donald Trump on Friday was served a subpoena by a nine-member House of Representatives committee to testify and provide documents related to the January 6 US Capitol riots, allegedly started by his supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter written to Trump, the committee summoned the Republican leader and alleged that he was the one pulling the strings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As demonstrated in our hearings, we have assembled overwhelming evidence, including from dozens of your former appointees and staff, that you personally orchestrated and oversaw a multi-part effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election and to obstruct the peaceful transition of power," read the letter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The committee also said that it would not be a new precedent that a former or sitting president had been called for a congressional hearing. Citing instances of Abraham Lincoln and Gerald Ford attending the Congressional testimony, the panel added that Trump was at the forefront of trying to overturn elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In short, you were at the center of the first and only effort by any US president to overturn an election and obstruct the peaceful transition of power, ultimately culminating in a bloody attack on our own Capitol and on the Congress itself," it read further.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to experts, Trump is highly unlikely to attend the hearing. He will attempt to run the clock and wait for the November midterm elections as several reports suggest that Republicans are in with a chance to win the House which will end the current committee's mandate by early next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported extensively by WION, in the aftermath of the US presidential elections, Trump supporters allegedly attempted to overturn the results. The Republican leader was accused of posting messages online to incite violence. The committee believes that Trump was the one that egged his legion of followers to march on the Capitol.&nbsp;</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump on Friday was served a subpoena by a nine-member House of Representatives committee to testify and provide documents related to the January 6 US Capitol riots, allegedly started by his supporters.

Former US President Donald Trump on Friday was served a subpoena by a nine-member House of Representatives committee to testify and provide documents related to the January 6 US Capitol riots, allegedly started by his supporters. In a letter written to Trump, the committee summoned the Republican leader and alleged that he was the one pulling the strings. "As demonstrated in our hearings, we have assembled overwhelming evidence, including from dozens of your former appointees and staff, that you personally orchestrated and oversaw a multi-part effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election and to obstruct the peaceful transition of power," read the letter. WATCH | Jan 6 Capitol Riots Probe: Former President Donald Trump's tweet blamed for inciting violence × The committee also said that it would not be a new precedent that a former or sitting president had been called for a congressional hearing. Citing instances of Abraham Lincoln and Gerald Ford attending the Congressional testimony, the panel added that Trump was at the forefront of trying to overturn elections. "In short, you were at the center of the first and only effort by any US president to overturn an election and obstruct the peaceful transition of power, ultimately culminating in a bloody attack on our own Capitol and on the Congress itself," it read further. Read more: Donald Trump 'wanted to join US Capitol riot', says former White House top aide According to experts, Trump is highly unlikely to attend the hearing. He will attempt to run the clock and wait for the November midterm elections as several reports suggest that Republicans are in with a chance to win the House which will end the current committee's mandate by early next year. As reported extensively by WION, in the aftermath of the US presidential elections, Trump supporters allegedly attempted to overturn the results. The Republican leader was accused of posting messages online to incite violence. The committee believes that Trump was the one that egged his legion of followers to march on the Capitol. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Days after launching the application portal for student-loan forgiveness, the Biden administration has been dealt a blow. Reportedly, a US appeals court on Friday issued a stay on the plan, temporarily blocking the federal government from cancelling any loans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the decision citing it was considering a request for an injunction under a lawsuit filed by a coalition of six Republican-led states viz. Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and South Carolina.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ever since the announcement regarding the programme was made, Republicans continue to claim that it is a waste of government funds that could be put to better use.</p>

<p>White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sounded optimistic despite the temporary halt and encourage the students to enroll themselves on the list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We encourage eligible borrowers to join the nearly 22 million Americans whose information the Department of Education already has," said Jean-Pierre.</p>

<p>"It is important to note that the order does not reverse the trial court's dismissal of the case or suggest that the case has merit," she added. "It merely prevents debt from being discharged until the (appeals) court makes a decision."</p>

<p>Unveiled in August, the programme will 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>As per news reports, the plan is going to cost the government an estimated $400 billion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, earlier this week, Biden launched the portal amid much fanfare and said that eight million Americans had already enrolled in the programme during its soft launch.</p>

<p>"The new student loan application is now open. If you have federal student debt, please visit StudentAid.gov. It’s easy, simple and fast and it’s a new day for millions of Americans all across our nation," said Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after launching the application portal for student-loan forgiveness, the Biden administration has been dealt a blow. Reportedly, a US appeals court on Friday issued a stay on the plan, temporarily blocking the federal government from cancelling any loans.

Days after launching the application portal for student-loan forgiveness, the Biden administration has been dealt a blow. Reportedly, a US appeals court on Friday issued a stay on the plan, temporarily blocking the federal government from cancelling any loans. The eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the decision citing it was considering a request for an injunction under a lawsuit filed by a coalition of six Republican-led states viz. Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and South Carolina. Watch | Joe Biden's student loan deductions to affect already skyrocketing inflation? × Ever since the announcement regarding the programme was made, Republicans continue to claim that it is a waste of government funds that could be put to better use. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sounded optimistic despite the temporary halt and encourage the students to enroll themselves on the list. "We encourage eligible borrowers to join the nearly 22 million Americans whose information the Department of Education already has," said Jean-Pierre. "It is important to note that the order does not reverse the trial court's dismissal of the case or suggest that the case has merit," she added. "It merely prevents debt from being discharged until the (appeals) court makes a decision." Unveiled in August, the programme will provide a $10,000 relief for borrowers with salaries less than $125,000. For recipients of Pell Grants, the relief doubles to $20,000. As per news reports, the plan is going to cost the government an estimated $400 billion. Read more: Joe Biden's 'game-changing' student loan forgiveness progamme launched; 8 million applications in already As reported by WION, earlier this week, Biden launched the portal amid much fanfare and said that eight million Americans had already enrolled in the programme during its soft launch. "The new student loan application is now open. If you have federal student debt, please visit StudentAid.gov. It’s easy, simple and fast and it’s a new day for millions of Americans all across our nation," said Biden. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Karachi court made a decision in favour of a man who had abducted Chanda, a Hindu girl despite the victim's family saying that the girl was a minor,&nbsp;to no avail.</p>

<p>A Hindu minor Chanda Maharaj (15), who was abducted on October 13 from Sindh's Hyderabad city, by a person named Shaman Magsi Baloch, was recovered by Karachi Police from a rented accommodation in the city.</p>

<p>She was presented in Karachi court where she recounted her horror saying that after being kidnapped, she was taken to Karachi and forcibly converted to Islam after which she was repeatedly assaulted sexually and physically for a week before the police recovered her.</p>

<p>While Chanda Maharaj has been sent to Karachi Shelter Home for Girls and her family informed, no action has so far been initiated against the accused, Shaman Magsi Baloch.</p>

<p>The court didn't allow Chanda to go with parents. After the decision, she ran to her parents and hugged them. She was in tears.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the court slightly changed its decision after a video surfaced on social media in which a girl was in tears. The court ordered Chanda to go to a safe house and sought&nbsp;a medical report, reported Veengas.</p>

<p>Chanda Maharaj's mother said that she doesn't trust the system. "I still hope the government and the court do justice," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a separate incident, Jamsi Meghwar, daughter of Devo Meghwar,&nbsp;was abducted by Mustafa Dhokar and Shaukat Ali area of Tandu Ghulam Ali in Sindh's Tharparkar district on October 20.</p>

<p>Jamsi's father alleged that he was pushed and shoved by the duo before his daughter was kidnapped.</p>

<p>According to reports, Jamsi has been married off to Shaukat, son of Murad Hanhrjo after being converted to Islam by Samaru Pir Jan Srihandi. Her father claimed that the Tharparkar police had refused to lodge his complaint.</p>

<p>Cases of Hindu girls being kidnapped and converted to Islam after being married to their abductors are on the rise with reports of four such cases coming from Pakistan's Sindh province on October 19 and 20.</p>

<p>As per information, two sisters, aged 17 and 18 years, from the Hindu Ood community were kidnapped from the Salhepat tehsil area of Sindh's Sakkar district on October 19.</p>

<p>Their mother claims that they were abducted by three Muslims, known to them, when they were returning home from the market with groceries.</p>

<p>She further claimed that the police had not only refused to register the FIR but had also refused to entertain the complaint itself.</p>

<p>She said that she was pushed out of the police station when she protested. The mother and her relatives fear that the sisters will be forced to convert to Islam and then married off to their abductors.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in a video released by Baloch Solidarity Committee, the group has called on all Pakistanis to support them by taking part in the rally protesting against the killing of Baloch people in the name of fake encounters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The release said that they want their dear ones to be safe and alive and to search for their dead and mutilated bodies in the biggest torture that the Pakistani Government is inflicting on them.</p>

<p>"Our struggle is the only hope for thousands of missing person families, who have been in fear and anguish because of the fake encounter of enforcedly disappeared persons," she said.</p>

<p>"The brutal killing of Baloch on daily basis is really disturbing. Balochistan has turned into a graveyard where we find mutilated bodies fallen everywhere. Raise your Voice!" added Mahrang Baloch.</p>

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Karachi court made a decision in favour of a man who had abducted Chanda, a Hindu girl despite the victim's family saying that the girl was a minor, to no avail.

Karachi court made a decision in favour of a man who had abducted Chanda, a Hindu girl despite the victim's family saying that the girl was a minor, to no avail. A Hindu minor Chanda Maharaj (15), who was abducted on October 13 from Sindh's Hyderabad city, by a person named Shaman Magsi Baloch, was recovered by Karachi Police from a rented accommodation in the city. She was presented in Karachi court where she recounted her horror saying that after being kidnapped, she was taken to Karachi and forcibly converted to Islam after which she was repeatedly assaulted sexually and physically for a week before the police recovered her. While Chanda Maharaj has been sent to Karachi Shelter Home for Girls and her family informed, no action has so far been initiated against the accused, Shaman Magsi Baloch. The court didn't allow Chanda to go with parents. After the decision, she ran to her parents and hugged them. She was in tears. Meanwhile, the court slightly changed its decision after a video surfaced on social media in which a girl was in tears. The court ordered Chanda to go to a safe house and sought a medical report, reported Veengas. Chanda Maharaj's mother said that she doesn't trust the system. "I still hope the government and the court do justice," she said. In a separate incident, Jamsi Meghwar, daughter of Devo Meghwar, was abducted by Mustafa Dhokar and Shaukat Ali area of Tandu Ghulam Ali in Sindh's Tharparkar district on October 20. Jamsi's father alleged that he was pushed and shoved by the duo before his daughter was kidnapped. According to reports, Jamsi has been married off to Shaukat, son of Murad Hanhrjo after being converted to Islam by Samaru Pir Jan Srihandi. Her father claimed that the Tharparkar police had refused to lodge his complaint. Cases of Hindu girls being kidnapped and converted to Islam after being married to their abductors are on the rise with reports of four such cases coming from Pakistan's Sindh province on October 19 and 20. As per information, two sisters, aged 17 and 18 years, from the Hindu Ood community were kidnapped from the Salhepat tehsil area of Sindh's Sakkar district on October 19. Their mother claims that they were abducted by three Muslims, known to them, when they were returning home from the market with groceries. She further claimed that the police had not only refused to register the FIR but had also refused to entertain the complaint itself. She said that she was pushed out of the police station when she protested. The mother and her relatives fear that the sisters will be forced to convert to Islam and then married off to their abductors. Meanwhile, in a video released by Baloch Solidarity Committee, the group has called on all Pakistanis to support them by taking part in the rally protesting against the killing of Baloch people in the name of fake encounters. The release said that they want their dear ones to be safe and alive and to search for their dead and mutilated bodies in the biggest torture that the Pakistani Government is inflicting on them. "Our struggle is the only hope for thousands of missing person families, who have been in fear and anguish because of the fake encounter of enforcedly disappeared persons," she said. "The brutal killing of Baloch on daily basis is really disturbing. Balochistan has turned into a graveyard where we find mutilated bodies fallen everywhere. Raise your Voice!" added Mahrang Baloch. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Global toymaker giant Mattel on Friday entered into an agreement with&nbsp;US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay&nbsp;$3.5 million in fines to settle a 2017 case over financial misstatements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We’re pleased to have the matter behind us. While we’re not going to comment on the underlying facts, we appreciate the SEC’s recognition of the company’s remedial measures,” said Mattel's spokesperson after the announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the SEC, the California-based toymaker had reported incorrect losses during Q3 and Q4 of 2017. The incorrect losses were reported due to tax reporting errors which according to the financial regulator, 'went uncorrected' till November 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company which makes&nbsp;Barbie, Hotwheels and&nbsp;Fisher-Price toys among others 'violated numerous professional standards' by understating its tax valuation by as much as $109 million fir two consecutive quarters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Joshua Abrahams, the auditor tasked with keeping a close look on the account books of the toy company will be reportedly tried in a public hearing to determine if he violated&nbsp;auditor independence rules.</p>

<p>“An auditor’s adherence to professional standards and independence is critical to preserving investors’ trust in a company’s financial statements,” said&nbsp;Alka Patel, associate director of the SEC’s Los Angeles Regional Office.</p>

<p>“Auditors who advise their clients on who to hire will have an interest in the success of such hires and could therefore be less critical of their effectiveness, all of which undermines the auditor’s independence,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mattel has refused to divulge any further details about the case, having already agreed to pay the fines. However, the company;s shares fell more than one oer cent on the stock market during Friday's trading session.&nbsp;</p>

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Global toymaker giant Mattel on Friday entered into an agreement with US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay $3.5 million in fines to settle a 2017 case over financial misstatements.

Global toymaker giant Mattel on Friday entered into an agreement with US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay $3.5 million in fines to settle a 2017 case over financial misstatements. “We’re pleased to have the matter behind us. While we’re not going to comment on the underlying facts, we appreciate the SEC’s recognition of the company’s remedial measures,” said Mattel's spokesperson after the announcement. According to the SEC, the California-based toymaker had reported incorrect losses during Q3 and Q4 of 2017. The incorrect losses were reported due to tax reporting errors which according to the financial regulator, 'went uncorrected' till November 2019. The company which makes Barbie, Hotwheels and Fisher-Price toys among others 'violated numerous professional standards' by understating its tax valuation by as much as $109 million fir two consecutive quarters. Read more: Mattel celebrates Tina Turner with Barbie creation Joshua Abrahams, the auditor tasked with keeping a close look on the account books of the toy company will be reportedly tried in a public hearing to determine if he violated auditor independence rules. “An auditor’s adherence to professional standards and independence is critical to preserving investors’ trust in a company’s financial statements,” said Alka Patel, associate director of the SEC’s Los Angeles Regional Office. “Auditors who advise their clients on who to hire will have an interest in the success of such hires and could therefore be less critical of their effectiveness, all of which undermines the auditor’s independence,” she added. Read more: Barbie maker Mattel warns of higher prices as shipping costs rise Mattel has refused to divulge any further details about the case, having already agreed to pay the fines. However, the company;s shares fell more than one oer cent on the stock market during Friday's trading session. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Toymaker Mattel agrees to pay $3.5 million in fines over financial discrepancies

<p>As the UK political crisis deepens, New York-based credit rating company Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the country's economic outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'.</p>

<p>Citing&nbsp;the lack of political stability in the UK as one of the fundamental reasons for shooting down the rating, Moody's <a href="https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-changes-the-outlook-on-the-UK-to-negative-affirms--PR_469280">released </a>the outlook on Friday.</p>

<p>The agency said heightened&nbsp;unpredictability in policymaking with inflation touching new highs and growth prospects looking dim added to the overall decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Risks to the UK's debt affordability from likely higher borrowing and risk of a sustained weakening in policy credibility," it said citing&nbsp;another reason for the downgraded outlook.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agency said that the reversal will only be possible if the UK government is able to inspire confidence with its policymaking measures.</p>

<p>"The evolution of policymaking, and the UK government's ability to engender confidence in its commitment to fiscal prudence, will be a material consideration for Moody's in resolving the negative outlook."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moodys-downgrades-pakistans-economic-outlook-to-negative-gives-c-rating-after-seven-years-523585"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Moody's downgrades Pakistan's economic outlook to negative, gives 'C rating' after seven years</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, an outlook period lasts 12-18 months. However, given the situation the UK currently finds itself in, the situation may not change for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, following the rather tame dismissal of Liz Truss as the Prime Minister, the Conservatives have dug another hole for themselves.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-economy-shrinks-03-in-august-524821"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UK: Economy shrinks 0.3% in August</strong></a></p>

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<p>Truss is the fourth British PM to resign since the Brexit vote of 2016 and if a strong face is not brought to 10, Downing Street quickly, the country may be heading for a premature general election and a deep financial crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Britain's inflation rose to a 40-year high in September, rising above 10 per cent on soaring food prices, official data released on Wednesday revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The September rate matched the level in July and is the highest in 40 years as a result also of sky-high energy bills.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-inflation-accelerates-to-40-year-high-amid-rising-food-prices-526733"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high amid rising food prices</strong></a></p>

<p>"I understand that families across the country are struggling with rising prices and higher energy bills," Britain's new finance minister Jeremy Hunt said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation in the continent and especially the UK&nbsp;has been exacerbated by the eight-month-long Russia-Ukraine war. Moscow has stopped the supply of natural gas through its Nord Stream pipeline and the immediate effect has been the jacked-up fuel prices.</p>

<p>With the winter season fast approaching and utility bills soaring, inflation has gone up manifolds. Most of the countries across Europe do not have energy reserves that can last them the entire season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-unions-inflation-average-hits-109-in-september-526842"><strong>Read more: European Union's inflation average hits 10.9% in September</strong></a></p>

<p>Several reports have suggested that energy bills in the UK may soar by $6000-$7000, leaving a significant chunk of the population in dire straits.</p>

<p>The downgrading of the ratings means that the UK government will have to borrow at high-interest rates from the international market which makes the recovery process even longer.&nbsp;</p>

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As the UK political crisis deepens, New York-based credit rating company Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the country's economic outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'.

As the UK political crisis deepens, New York-based credit rating company Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the country's economic outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'. Citing the lack of political stability in the UK as one of the fundamental reasons for shooting down the rating, Moody's released the outlook on Friday. The agency said heightened unpredictability in policymaking with inflation touching new highs and growth prospects looking dim added to the overall decision. "Risks to the UK's debt affordability from likely higher borrowing and risk of a sustained weakening in policy credibility," it said citing another reason for the downgraded outlook. The agency said that the reversal will only be possible if the UK government is able to inspire confidence with its policymaking measures. "The evolution of policymaking, and the UK government's ability to engender confidence in its commitment to fiscal prudence, will be a material consideration for Moody's in resolving the negative outlook." Read more: Moody's downgrades Pakistan's economic outlook to negative, gives 'C rating' after seven years Notably, an outlook period lasts 12-18 months. However, given the situation the UK currently finds itself in, the situation may not change for a long time. As reported by WION, following the rather tame dismissal of Liz Truss as the Prime Minister, the Conservatives have dug another hole for themselves. WATCH | UK: Economy shrinks 0.3% in August × Truss is the fourth British PM to resign since the Brexit vote of 2016 and if a strong face is not brought to 10, Downing Street quickly, the country may be heading for a premature general election and a deep financial crisis. Britain's inflation rose to a 40-year high in September, rising above 10 per cent on soaring food prices, official data released on Wednesday revealed. The September rate matched the level in July and is the highest in 40 years as a result also of sky-high energy bills. Read more: UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high amid rising food prices "I understand that families across the country are struggling with rising prices and higher energy bills," Britain's new finance minister Jeremy Hunt said. The situation in the continent and especially the UK has been exacerbated by the eight-month-long Russia-Ukraine war. Moscow has stopped the supply of natural gas through its Nord Stream pipeline and the immediate effect has been the jacked-up fuel prices. With the winter season fast approaching and utility bills soaring, inflation has gone up manifolds. Most of the countries across Europe do not have energy reserves that can last them the entire season. Read more: European Union's inflation average hits 10.9% in September Several reports have suggested that energy bills in the UK may soar by $6000-$7000, leaving a significant chunk of the population in dire straits. The downgrading of the ratings means that the UK government will have to borrow at high-interest rates from the international market which makes the recovery process even longer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK's economic outlook downgraded to 'negative' from 'stable': Moody's

<p>A close aide of Kenyan President William Ruto has claimed that the two missing Indians in Kenya have been killed by the disbanded DCI unit, a media report said on Friday.</p>

<p>Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and his friend Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai, who were part of the Kenya Kwanza digital campaign team, went missing along with taxi driver Nicodemus Mwania from Mombasa Road in July.</p>

<p>The two contributed immensely to the success of Ruto's campaign, said Itumbi, who was at the heart of Ruto's presidential campaigns, The Nation newspaper reported.</p>

<p>"Sometimes when our team was overwhelmed and we needed graphics, I sent (material) their way and they paused whatever they were doing and did me the favour," he said in a Facebook post.</p>

<p>"They visited Mombasa, Homa Bay, (Masai) Mara, nyama choma joints and loved our dance joints too. They invited me to India; I told them I would visit after (the) elections. Their eyes were primarily on enjoying Kenya as much as they could. When they sat down, they produced very appealing content," he added.</p>

<p>The revelation comes against a backdrop of the disbandment of the Special Service Unit (SSU), a group that has been accused of extrajudicial killings. The team is suspected to be behind the disappearance of the two Indians.</p>

<p>President Ruto ordered the disbandment of SSU last Saturday after a probe into the disappearance of the two Indians was linked to the unit, the report said.</p>

<p>A total of 21 detectives who served under the unit have been summoned to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, it added.</p>

<p>And now Itumbi claims that the two Indians and their driver could be dead. He did not offer any proof, only promising a part two of his expose.</p>

<p>"As usual, they (Zaid and Khan) always did something extra. A meme here, a video there, a box quote and much more?&nbsp;We even had a Telegram group that rarely went silent, with endless ideas,"&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>Just two days before they returned to India, Itumbi recalled, he learnt that the duo had lost a phone during a night out.</p>

<p>"They could not be reached. Just the other day, I finally got to know their painful last moments in the hands of people whose only mission was to ensure Dr Ruto does not become President even if it means killing people," he said.</p>

<p>India has been in touch with the Kenyan authorities on the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in New Delhi last week.</p>

<p>"As far as we understand, there were two Indian nationals, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and Zaid Sami Kidwai, and they have been missing in Kenya since mid-July. A police complaint was filed there soon after that," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.</p>

<p>"Subsequently, a habeas corpus petition was filed in the Kenyan court. We understand that the issue is now sub-judice in the high court of Kenya and a number of hearings have taken place," Bagchi added.</p>

<p>He said the Indian High Commission in Kenya has been in continuous touch with the Kenyan authorities.</p>

<p>"We are also, I think, in touch with some family members? We are keeping a close eye on the issue? I am afraid they're still missing," Bagchi said.</p>

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A close aide of Kenyan President William Ruto has claimed that the two missing Indians in Kenya have been killed by the disbanded DCI unit, a media report said on Friday.

A close aide of Kenyan President William Ruto has claimed that the two missing Indians in Kenya have been killed by the disbanded DCI unit, a media report said on Friday. Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and his friend Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai, who were part of the Kenya Kwanza digital campaign team, went missing along with taxi driver Nicodemus Mwania from Mombasa Road in July. The two contributed immensely to the success of Ruto's campaign, said Itumbi, who was at the heart of Ruto's presidential campaigns, The Nation newspaper reported. "Sometimes when our team was overwhelmed and we needed graphics, I sent (material) their way and they paused whatever they were doing and did me the favour," he said in a Facebook post. "They visited Mombasa, Homa Bay, (Masai) Mara, nyama choma joints and loved our dance joints too. They invited me to India; I told them I would visit after (the) elections. Their eyes were primarily on enjoying Kenya as much as they could. When they sat down, they produced very appealing content," he added. The revelation comes against a backdrop of the disbandment of the Special Service Unit (SSU), a group that has been accused of extrajudicial killings. The team is suspected to be behind the disappearance of the two Indians. President Ruto ordered the disbandment of SSU last Saturday after a probe into the disappearance of the two Indians was linked to the unit, the report said. A total of 21 detectives who served under the unit have been summoned to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, it added. And now Itumbi claims that the two Indians and their driver could be dead. He did not offer any proof, only promising a part two of his expose. "As usual, they (Zaid and Khan) always did something extra. A meme here, a video there, a box quote and much more? We even had a Telegram group that rarely went silent, with endless ideas," he said. Just two days before they returned to India, Itumbi recalled, he learnt that the duo had lost a phone during a night out. "They could not be reached. Just the other day, I finally got to know their painful last moments in the hands of people whose only mission was to ensure Dr Ruto does not become President even if it means killing people," he said. India has been in touch with the Kenyan authorities on the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in New Delhi last week. "As far as we understand, there were two Indian nationals, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and Zaid Sami Kidwai, and they have been missing in Kenya since mid-July. A police complaint was filed there soon after that," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. "Subsequently, a habeas corpus petition was filed in the Kenyan court. We understand that the issue is now sub-judice in the high court of Kenya and a number of hearings have taken place," Bagchi added. He said the Indian High Commission in Kenya has been in continuous touch with the Kenyan authorities. "We are also, I think, in touch with some family members? We are keeping a close eye on the issue? I am afraid they're still missing," Bagchi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidoKtofeHUOKeX" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is in talks with the White House to provide satellite broadband internet service via Starlink in Iran, says a report by CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Biden administration is looking for ways to support the masses in Iran who have taken to the streets to protest against the government, ever since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.<br />
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Amini was found dead in mysterious circumstances with the Iranian public blaming the country's morality police for killing her in custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We have our foot on the gas to do everything we possibly can to support the aspirations of the Iranian people. That is our policy, period. At the same time, it is truly an Iranian movement led by young girls and spreading to other aspects of society. And we do not want to in any way eclipse their movement," a senior administrator was quoted as saying by the publication.</p>

<p>“We are interested in finding ways to ensure that the Iranian people can have access to the internet on their phones and everywhere else.&nbsp;And so Starlink is one option, but it is not the only option," added the official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, other senior officials were apprehensive about having Musk on board for another major theater after Ukraine.</p>

<p>“He’s a loose cannon we can never predict,” said a senior US defence official.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-withdraws-proposal-to-pentagon-seking-funds-for-starlink-526391" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Elon Musk withdraws proposal to Pentagon seeking funds for Starlink</strong></a></p>

<p>As reported by WION, the US treasury department last month relaxed the internet rules in Iran despite the US still having a plethora of sanctions imposed on it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As courageous Iranians take to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, the United States is redoubling its support for the free flow of information to the Iranian people,” said deputy treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo.</p>

<p>“With these changes, we are helping the Iranian people be better equipped to counter the government’s efforts to surveil and censor them,” he added.</p>

<p>Internet access is often curbed in Iran to stop protesters from posting videos on social media.</p>

<p>In 2019, the government shut down the internet for about a week to stifle fuel protests which turned political, sparking the bloodiest crackdown in the 40-year history of the Islamic Republic.</p>

<p><strong>Musk and Starlink</strong></p>

<p>Moreover, the talks between Musk and the Biden administration&nbsp;come a few days after the Starlink boss demanded that the Pentagon fund his company for providing satellite broadband service in the war-ravaged country of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, before Pentagon could release a statement, Musk informed on Twitter that he had withdrawn the request.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"SpaceX has already withdrawn its request for funding," tweeted Musk.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not too long ago, Musk said that SpaceX, the company which operates Starlink could not fund the internet network in Ukraine indefinitely.</p>

<p>"SpaceX is not asking to recoup past expenses, but also cannot fund the existing system indefinitely *and* send several thousand more terminals that have data usage up to 100X greater than typical households. This is unreasonable," Musk tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-reiterates-spacexs-stand-on-funding-starlink-services-in-ukraine-pentagon-in-touch-with-company-525563" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Musk says 'unreasonable' to expect Starlink to fund services in Ukraine indefinitely</strong></a></p>

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Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is in talks with the White House to provide satellite broadband internet service via Starlink in Iran, says a report by CNN.

Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is in talks with the White House to provide satellite broadband internet service via Starlink in Iran, says a report by CNN. The Biden administration is looking for ways to support the masses in Iran who have taken to the streets to protest against the government, ever since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Amini was found dead in mysterious circumstances with the Iranian public blaming the country's morality police for killing her in custody. “We have our foot on the gas to do everything we possibly can to support the aspirations of the Iranian people. That is our policy, period. At the same time, it is truly an Iranian movement led by young girls and spreading to other aspects of society. And we do not want to in any way eclipse their movement," a senior administrator was quoted as saying by the publication. “We are interested in finding ways to ensure that the Iranian people can have access to the internet on their phones and everywhere else. And so Starlink is one option, but it is not the only option," added the official. However, other senior officials were apprehensive about having Musk on board for another major theater after Ukraine. “He’s a loose cannon we can never predict,” said a senior US defence official. Read more: Elon Musk withdraws proposal to Pentagon seeking funds for Starlink As reported by WION, the US treasury department last month relaxed the internet rules in Iran despite the US still having a plethora of sanctions imposed on it. “As courageous Iranians take to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, the United States is redoubling its support for the free flow of information to the Iranian people,” said deputy treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo. “With these changes, we are helping the Iranian people be better equipped to counter the government’s efforts to surveil and censor them,” he added. Internet access is often curbed in Iran to stop protesters from posting videos on social media. In 2019, the government shut down the internet for about a week to stifle fuel protests which turned political, sparking the bloodiest crackdown in the 40-year history of the Islamic Republic. Musk and Starlink Moreover, the talks between Musk and the Biden administration come a few days after the Starlink boss demanded that the Pentagon fund his company for providing satellite broadband service in the war-ravaged country of Ukraine. WATCH | Elon Musk: SpaceX will keep funding Starlink internet service in Ukraine × However, before Pentagon could release a statement, Musk informed on Twitter that he had withdrawn the request. "SpaceX has already withdrawn its request for funding," tweeted Musk. SpaceX has already withdrawn its request for funding — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 17, 2022 × Not too long ago, Musk said that SpaceX, the company which operates Starlink could not fund the internet network in Ukraine indefinitely. "SpaceX is not asking to recoup past expenses, but also cannot fund the existing system indefinitely *and* send several thousand more terminals that have data usage up to 100X greater than typical households. This is unreasonable," Musk tweeted. Read more: Musk says 'unreasonable' to expect Starlink to fund services in Ukraine indefinitely (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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