On the sidelines of Disney's D23 expo, the company CEO Bob Chapek, in an interview opened up about the 'Don't Say Gay' bill controversy that erupted earlier this year when Disney was found donating to&nbsp;some of the bill’s backers in the state legislature.

Stating that it was a complex social issue, the Disney boss added that trying to please every side becomes very difficult in such cases.

"These are complex social issues where we absolutely, positively want to represent the needs and the expectations of our cast members, but we also realize that sometimes in such a divided world, there’s not alignment between what possibly large constituencies of our guest and consumer base are looking for in terms of the kind of content that they want to show their kids at this particular time,"

"What we try to do is be everything to everybody. That tends to be very difficult because we’re the Walt Disney Company. When you’re a lightning rod for clicks and for political podium speeches, the essence of our brand can be misappropriated or misused to try to fit the needs of any one particular group’s agenda. We want to rise above that." added the Disney CEO.

The Disney boss asserted that he didn't want the company to be caught up in any 'political subterfuge' but at the same time wanted to represent&nbsp;"a brighter tomorrow for families of all types, regardless of how they define themselves."

As reported by WION, after the Florida senate&nbsp;passed the&nbsp;Parental Rights in Education bill in March earlier this year, Disney initially failed to take a stand for the&nbsp;LGBTQ+ community.

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After the controversy snowballed, Disney changed its course and stopped funding political leaders in the state. It also released a statement where it stated that the 'Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed.

"Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law. We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country." Disney said in the statement.

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While Democrats and Walt Disney have called the passing of legislation immoral and dubbed it as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, contrary to its formal name, the Republicans sternly disagree.

The GOP lawmakers have stated that the bill does not outrightly ban discussion on gay or transgender people in schools, albeit it bans classroom discussion for students in third grade or younger.

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On the sidelines of Disney's D23 expo, the company CEO Bob Chapek, in an interview opened up about the 'Don't Say Gay' bill controversy that erupted earlier this year when Disney was found donating to some of the bill’s backers in the state legislature.

On the sidelines of Disney's D23 expo, the company CEO Bob Chapek, in an interview opened up about the 'Don't Say Gay' bill controversy that erupted earlier this year when Disney was found donating to some of the bill’s backers in the state legislature. Stating that it was a complex social issue, the Disney boss added that trying to please every side becomes very difficult in such cases. "These are complex social issues where we absolutely, positively want to represent the needs and the expectations of our cast members, but we also realize that sometimes in such a divided world, there’s not alignment between what possibly large constituencies of our guest and consumer base are looking for in terms of the kind of content that they want to show their kids at this particular time," "What we try to do is be everything to everybody. That tends to be very difficult because we’re the Walt Disney Company. When you’re a lightning rod for clicks and for political podium speeches, the essence of our brand can be misappropriated or misused to try to fit the needs of any one particular group’s agenda. We want to rise above that." added the Disney CEO. The Disney boss asserted that he didn't want the company to be caught up in any 'political subterfuge' but at the same time wanted to represent "a brighter tomorrow for families of all types, regardless of how they define themselves." As reported by WION, after the Florida senate passed the Parental Rights in Education bill in March earlier this year, Disney initially failed to take a stand for the LGBTQ+ community. Read more: Disney faces backlash after emerging as fund donor for 'Don't Say Gay' bill After the controversy snowballed, Disney changed its course and stopped funding political leaders in the state. It also released a statement where it stated that the 'Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed. "Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law. We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country." Disney said in the statement. Statement from The Walt Disney Company on signing of Florida legislation: pic.twitter.com/UVI7Ko3aKS — Walt Disney Company (@WaltDisneyCo) March 28, 2022 × While Democrats and Walt Disney have called the passing of legislation immoral and dubbed it as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, contrary to its formal name, the Republicans sternly disagree. The GOP lawmakers have stated that the bill does not outrightly ban discussion on gay or transgender people in schools, albeit it bans classroom discussion for students in third grade or younger. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'We try to be everything to everybody', Disney CEO on 'Don't Say Gay' bill controversy

Last week, the Indian government banned the export of broken rice with immediate effect. Moreover, the Centre imposed a 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice, except for parboiled rice, to boost domestic supplies.

Last week, the Indian government banned the export of broken rice with immediate effect. Moreover, the Centre imposed a 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice, except for parboiled rice, to boost domestic supplies. Now, a Reuters report has revealed that nearly one million tonnes of grain is trapped at Indian ports as buyers refuse to pay the government's new 20 per cent export duty. "The duty became effective from midnight, but buyers are not ready to pay the duty. We have stopped loading vessels." B.V. Krishna Rao, president of the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) was quoted as saying by the publication. According to AIREA, approximately 750,000 tonnes of rice that can be exported is lying at the Indian ports. However, with margins wafer-thin in the rice business, the buyers are not willing to pay the duty and the rice bound for Benin, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates remains stuck. Additionaly, at least 350,000 tonnes of broken rice is lying at numerous ports scattered across India. The logistics do not dictate that the rice could be sent back into the hinterland for selling purposes. WATCH | 'WWE for papad': Ugly brawl erupts at wedding function in Kerala over extra 'papad With the complete export ban imposed on broken rice, the future of the stock hangs in balance as exporters await some relaxation from the government regarding rules. The government was forced to put a restriction on rice export as the production has not been up to par. Reports suggest that there could be a drop of 10-12 million tonnes in the Kharif season as rain deficit across different rice-producing states had hit the crops hard. WATCH | Exporter of rice India hit by patchy rains; Fall in production to raise food prices × Notably, India is the largest exporter of rice globally and any restriction by the Indian government is expected to impact the international market. In 2021, the country exported over 21 million tonnes of rice. However, due to the restrictions and low yield, only 10 million tonnes will hit global supplies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After Queen Elizabeth II's coffin covered a more than 280 kilometres journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday, the government also published guidelines for people who might line up to say their final goodbyes to the queen.

After Queen Elizabeth II's coffin covered a more than 280 kilometres journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday, the government also published guidelines for people who might line up to say their final goodbyes to the queen. Reportedly, Queen's coffin would be kept at Westminster Hall from Wednesday (September 14) till Monday (September 19) on a raised platform called a catafalque, topped with the imperial state crown, orb and scepter for the common folks to pay their obeisance. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Coffin arrives in Edinburgh The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport stated that people may have to wait for long periods, perhaps even overnight. Thus people are advised to bring essentials such as an umbrella, sunscreen, and cell phone powerbank to brave any challenge that befalls them. “If you wish to attend the Lying-in-State, please note that there will be a queue, which is expected to be very long. You will need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down as the queue will be continuously moving" read the guidelines. Those standing in the queue will not be allowed to bring or erect gazebos, tents, or light barbecues and fires. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II left a secret letter, but it can’t be opened for 63 years. Here’s why Furthermore, in anticipation of a large crowd turning up, there might be delays on public transport and road closures around important areas. The department added that the people needed to dress appropriately for the event while keeping their mobile phones silent when inside the building and going through security. It also stated that filming, photography or using any other handheld device will not be permitted “Please respect the dignity of this event and behave appropriately. You should remain silent while inside the Palace of Westminster.” Lastly, fireworks, smoke canisters, flares, whistles, laser devices, banners, placards, flags, advertising or marketing messages, and other items are on the list of prohibited items. The schedule leading up to the queen's funeral It is pertinent to note that after the queen's coffin reached Edinburgh yesterday, people may pay their respects to her at the Palace of Holyroodhouse till Monday afternoon. Afterwards, the hearse will travel by procession to St. Giles’ Cathedral. On Tuesday, the queen's only daughter, Princess Anne will accompany the coffin from St. Giles to the Edinburgh airport for it to return to London’s Buckingham Palace aboard a Royal Air Force aircraft. In Pics | Queen's death marks end of an era: Life and times of Queen Elizabeth II On Wednesday, the coffin will be carried from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall via a public procession accompanied by a military parade and members of the royal family. The funeral will take place at the Windsor Chapel on Monday where Queen Elizabeth II will be buried. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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World number one Iga Swiatek swept to a 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Saturday to clinch her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam crown.

World number one Iga Swiatek swept to a 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Saturday to clinch her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam crown. Poland's Swiatek fell on her back and covered her face with her hands after prevailing in the tight second-set tiebreak, having sealed the win when fifth seed Jabeur's shot sailed long. It was twice French Open champion Swiatek's first Grand Slam title on a hard court and the 21-year-old is the first Polish woman to win the US Open. "I really needed to stay composed and focused on the goals, and at this tournament it was really challenging," Swiatek said during the on-court trophy ceremony. "It's New York, it's so loud, it's so crazy. There were so many temptations in the city...I'm so proud I could handle it mentally," In addition to the trophy, Swiatek also leaves New York with a $2.6 million winner's check. "I'm really glad that it's not in cash," she said to laughs from the sold-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Swiatek did well during the match to tune out the crowd, who at times whistled and made other noises while she was serving, earning stern rebukes from the chair umpire. The demonstrative Jabeur was able to harness the energy of her fans at times but it was not enough to overcome the focused and determined Swiatek. "Ons, such an amazing tournament, such an amazing season," Swiatek said after improving to 3-2 lifetime against Jabeur. "I know that this is already a pretty nice rivalry and we're going to have many more. I'm pretty sure you're going to win some of them so don't worry," Despite the defeat, Wimbledon finalist Jabeur will regain her world number two ranking when the tournament concludes on Sunday. "I really tried but Iga didn't make it easy for me," Jabeur said. "She deserved to win today. I don't like her very much right now but it's okay," she added with a smile. "I'm going to keep fighting hard and we'll get that title sometime soon." Jabeur made history at Wimbledon when she became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final. She added another line in the history books in New York, becoming the first African woman to reach the US Open championship match. "Hopefully I can inspire more and more generations, that's the goal," she said. "This is just the beginning of so many things." Tiebreak errors Swiatek came out firing on Saturday, pushing Jabeur to the back of the court with her precise serve and deep groundstrokes to race to a 3-0 lead. Jabeur found the range with her forehand to win back-to-back games for 3-2 but the momentum was short-lived as Swiatek broke back and took the 30-minute first set when the Tunisian's backhand landed in the net. A confident front-runner, Swiatek kept the pressure on early in the second as frustration began to mount for Jabeur, who dropped her racket in dismay when her normally trusty drop shot landed short of the net in the second game of the set. Swiatek blasted a backhand winner down the line for a 3-0 second set lead and it seemed the match would be a brief affair. But Jabeur rallied, saving a match point at 6-5 and forcing a tiebreak. She made some costly unforced errors in the tiebreaker, however, which opened the door for Swiatek, who exchanged a warm embrace with the Tunisian after the match. One in 40 million Swiatek's title in New York is the latest triumph in a season overflowing with them. She ascended to world number one following the surprising retirement of Australian Ash Barty in March and quickly showed she was worthy of the position, winning 37 consecutive matches, including the French Open. The claycourt specialist showed she could be successful on hard courts, too, with wins at Indian Wells and Miami, but finally looked vulnerable after early exits at US Open tune-up events in Toronto and Cincinnati. She made headlines coming into New York by criticizing the balls being used at the US Open and said her expectations for herself were low. Swiatek's path to the title was not plain sailing. She needed to battle back from a set down in her fourth-round match with 108th-ranked Jule Niemeier and from 4-2 down in the third set against Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-final. But she peaked at the right time, playing her best tennis of the tournament to see off Jabeur and etch her name once again into Poland's sporting history. "Being raised in Poland, it's not so sure for us that we will to be tennis superstars," she told ESPN while white-and-red clad Polish tennis fans chanted "Iga! Iga!". "When I was younger I just logically thought that I'm just one of 40 million people in the country. What's the possibility that I will be the one to be out there? I just worked hard day by day." she signed off saying. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Ukraine President&nbsp;Volodymyr Zelensky is elated ever since the staunch defence of his troops forced the Russians to fall back and leave the&nbsp;Kharkiv region. He took to Facebook to post a message where he stated that the Russian army was best at showing its back. In other news, to reduce gun-related violence cases in the US,&nbsp;credit card purchases of firearms in the US will now be tracked. Meanwhile, Polish sensation and world no.1 Iga&nbsp;Swiatek won the third grand slam of her career by beating&nbsp;Ons Jabeur in the US Open final.&nbsp;

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is elated ever since the staunch defence of his troops forced the Russians to fall back and leave the Kharkiv region. He took to Facebook to post a message where he stated that the Russian army was best at showing its back.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is elated ever since the staunch defence of his troops forced the Russians to fall back and leave the Kharkiv region. He took to Facebook to post a message where he stated that the Russian army was best at showing its back. In other news, to reduce gun-related violence cases in the US, credit card purchases of firearms in the US will now be tracked. Meanwhile, Polish sensation and world no.1 Iga Swiatek won the third grand slam of her career by beating Ons Jabeur in the US Open final. Click on headlines to read more: 'Russian army is showing its back', Zelensky gloats after Russian pullback Hours after Russia's Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that the country was pulling back its troops from two areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed it as a victory and talked down the Russians. Guns purchased in the US using credit cards will now be trackable According to a new provision adopted by an agency that sets guidelines for commercial transactions, credit card purchases of firearms in the US can now be tracked, and purchases deemed suspect can even be shared with law authorities. Elon Musk jumps in on the 'anal beads' chess championship conspiracy theory Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled a rather wild conspiracy theory after reports emerged suggesting that top chess player Hans Niemann, 19 might be cheating to win his matches. Iga Swiatek downs Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win maiden US Open title World number one Iga Swiatek swept to a 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Saturday to clinch her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam crown. WATCH: The challenges before King Charles: Will recent controversies cast their shadow? × WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled a rather wild conspiracy theory after reports emerged suggesting that top chess player Hans Niemann, 19 might be cheating to win his matches.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled a rather wild conspiracy theory after reports emerged suggesting that top chess player Hans Niemann, 19 might be cheating to win his matches. Reportedly, Musk took to his Twitter account to suggest that Niemann might be using 'anal beads' to beat the system and avoid getting detected by the tournament organisers. Musk tweeted the video of a content creator claiming that Hans might have been using anal beads. The creator tweeted the video with the caption, "Currently obsessed with the notion that Hans Niemann has been cheating at the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament using wireless anal beads that vibrate him the correct moves." Re-sharing the post with the quote of a German philosopher named Arthur Schopenhauer, Musk wrote, “Talent hits a target no one else can hit, genius hits a target no one can see (cause it’s in your butt)” – Schopenhauer.” Since then, Musk has deleted his tweet but the archived version as well as the screenshots continue to do the rounds of internet. It is pertinent to note that Niemann shocked the Chess world earlier this week by defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, 31 in the $500,000 Sinquefield Cup, an annual chess tournament held in Saint Louis. Afterward, Carlsen quit the tournament which added fuel to the fire. While Carlsen did not cite any reason for quitting the tournament, most fans believed that it was because of Niemann. Read more: Chess: Learn to pronounce his name - Indian tycoon after Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen The Norweigian also posted a critic tweet with the famous meme template of football manager Jose Mourinho saying, "If I speak I am in big trouble. Big, big trouble." I've withdrawn from the tournament. I've always enjoyed playing in the @STLChessClub, and hope to be back in the future https://t.co/YFSpl8er3u — Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) September 5, 2022 × After the controversy snowballed, Niemann, who is a Grandmaster as well, stated that he will strip naked if it is what it took to plead his innocence. "If they want me to strip fully naked, I will do it. I don’t care. Because I know I am clean. You want me to play in a closed box with zero electronic transmission, I don’t care." The 19-year-old made it clear that he did cheat once by using computer assistance when playing online as a child, but he had not resorted to unfair means in the tournament. Read more: Deal reached in 'Queen's Gambit' defamation suit against Netflix It is pertinent to note that chess players in tournaments as big as the Sinquefield Cup go through multiple rounds of screening before making it to their designated table and chair. Moreover, the anti-cheating protocol of the tournament includes a 15-minute delay in the broadcast of moves and radio-frequency identification checks. Carlsen's form in recent months has been shaky. He lost against young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. Meanwhile, Musk is infamous for tweeting innate things just for laughs and gags. Thus, a section of netizens believes that there is not much substance in the conspiracy theories floating around regarding the anal beads. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In a rather welcome move to make higher education accessible to all, New jersey's Princeton University earlier this week announced that students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year will have to no longer pay any expenses to attend college.

In a rather welcome move to make higher education accessible to all, New jersey's Princeton University earlier this week announced that students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year will have to no longer pay any expenses to attend college. The move is aimed at increasing the 'socioeconomic diversity' of the Ivy League campus, according to the school administrators. Princeton University, whose notable alumni include Former First lady Michelle Obama, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor amongst others will no longer accept any payment from students belonging to the aforementioned income bracket. The move is expected to help over 25 per cent of the university's undergraduates. Reportedly, over 1,500 students will receive full financial aid that covers their tuition, room, and board expenses. "One of Princeton's defining values is our commitment to ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can not only afford a Princeton education but can flourish on our campus and in the world beyond it," stated Christopher L. Eisgruber, Princeton's president. Read more: US Supreme Court permits Jewish university to temporarily deny recognition to LGBTQ students It is pertinent to note that earlier only families earning less than $65,000 used to receive full financial aid coverage. In addition to lowering the ceiling for availing financial help, the University has also done away with the annual student contribution. Under this contribution, students were expected to pay a portion of tuition and expenses with their own savings and on-campus work. Instead, students will have increased financial aid for books and other personal allowance, "These improvements to our aid packages, made possible by the sustained generosity of our alumni and friends, will enhance the experiences of students during their time at Princeton and their choices and impact after they graduate." President Eisgruber further added. Read more: Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan becomes new Starbucks CEO - Everything you need to know The Ivy League colleges in the USA are one of the most sought-after educational institutions across the globe. Millions of students apply for enrolment every year. However, despite clearing the initial hurdles, many are not able to afford the sky-high price of attending these schools. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday escaped a plane crash after the airplane carrying him developed technical snag mid-air. Reportedly, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday escaped a plane crash after the airplane carrying him developed technical snag mid-air. Reportedly, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing. Local Pakistani news sources have claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief was en route to Gujranwala to address a rally when the incident occurred. Accordingly, the pilot contacted the control tower and decided to complete the emergency landing. It was a special plane that was ferrying Imran Khan to the rally. Afterward, he took the road route to reach his destination. However, PTI leader Azhar Mashwani on Sunday took to social media to iterate that Imran Khan returned to the capital city soon after the plane took off, due to 'bad weather conditions', refuting the claims made by the local media. چئیرمین عمران خان کا طیارہ موسم کی خراب صورتحال کی وجہ سے اڑان بھرنے کی کچھ دیر بعد واپس اسلام آباد اتارا گیا طیارے میں کسی قسم کی فنی خرابی کی اطلاعات غلط ہیں - @umer_sultan چئیرمین براستہ سڑک گوجرانولہ روانہ ہوئے — Azhar Mashwani (@MashwaniAzhar) September 10, 2022 × The incident comes a couple of days before Imran Khan's pre-arrest bail expires in a terrorism-related case. It is pertinent to note that Imran Khan and his aides are currently embroiled in court cases where a plethora of charges, ranging from sedition to terrorism have been imposed. Read more: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism charges As reported by WION, the charges against Khan are related to what police said was a threat to the Islamabad police chief and a female judge after Khan spoke about police torture of an aide who faces sedition charges for allegedly inciting mutiny in the military. However, despite being in a judicial crunch at the time, Imran has been at his aggressive best. Earlier this week, the PTI chief issued a warning that he would become more dangerous if the authorities send him to jail. "They have been trying to put me in jail for long now. I will be more dangerous if they send me to jail," said Imran Khan before appearing for a court hearing. Read more: 'I will be more dangerous, if jailed', former Pakistan PM Imran Khan issues a warning (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will hold a referendum to decide the republic status of the country within three years.

PM Gaston Browne made the statement after he signed a document that confirmed Charles III as the new king.

Stating that the Caribbean country will retain a British monarch, for now, PM Browne added,&nbsp;“This is not an act of hostility or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy, but it is the final step to complete that circle of independence, to ensure that we are truly a sovereign nation."

When asked the time frame to complete the referendum process, Browne said,&nbsp;“I’d say probably within the next three years.”

It is pertinent to note that despite being a sovereign nation with a democratic setup, Antigua and Barbuda's head of state remains the Queen or King of the UK. Succinctly put, the former British colony is not a republic but a constitutional monarchy.

Apart from&nbsp;Antigua and Barbuda, countries like Australia, and Canada are also still constitutional monarchies. Earlier in the day, both countries proclaimed Charles III as their King as well.&nbsp;

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However, holding a referendum is not a guarantee that the country will automatically become a republic; the example of Australia is a case in point.

As reported by WION, there have been a few attempts to make Australia a republic but so far, none of them have been successful. A referendum in 1999 was narrowly defeated as 55 per cent of Australians voted to maintain the status quo.

WATCH:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-an-aboriginal-senator-calls-queen-elizabeth-ii-a-colonising-queen-502515"> An Aboriginal senator calls Queen Elizabeth II a ‘colonising’ Queen</a>

Current Labour Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also promised to do the same but the challenge is much harder than it looks. However, in the wake of the Queen's death, Albanese has made it clear that&nbsp;he will not hold a republic referendum during his first term out of 'deep respect' for Queen.

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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will hold a referendum to decide the republic status of the country within three years.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will hold a referendum to decide the republic status of the country within three years. PM Gaston Browne made the statement after he signed a document that confirmed Charles III as the new king. Stating that the Caribbean country will retain a British monarch, for now, PM Browne added, “This is not an act of hostility or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy, but it is the final step to complete that circle of independence, to ensure that we are truly a sovereign nation." When asked the time frame to complete the referendum process, Browne said, “I’d say probably within the next three years.” It is pertinent to note that despite being a sovereign nation with a democratic setup, Antigua and Barbuda's head of state remains the Queen or King of the UK. Succinctly put, the former British colony is not a republic but a constitutional monarchy. Apart from Antigua and Barbuda, countries like Australia, and Canada are also still constitutional monarchies. Earlier in the day, both countries proclaimed Charles III as their King as well. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Australia & Canada proclaim Charles III as king in a ceremony However, holding a referendum is not a guarantee that the country will automatically become a republic; the example of Australia is a case in point. As reported by WION, there have been a few attempts to make Australia a republic but so far, none of them have been successful. A referendum in 1999 was narrowly defeated as 55 per cent of Australians voted to maintain the status quo. WATCH: An Aboriginal senator calls Queen Elizabeth II a ‘colonising’ Queen Current Labour Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also promised to do the same but the challenge is much harder than it looks. However, in the wake of the Queen's death, Albanese has made it clear that he will not hold a republic referendum during his first term out of 'deep respect' for Queen. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Antigua and Barbuda to hold referendum to decide republic status in the wake of Queen's death

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for allegedly smuggling 757,000 litres of diesel out of the country, the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

The unnamed vessel's seven crew members, who are foreign nationals, have been handed over to legal authorities, IRNA reported without elaborating on the nationalities of the ship or its crew.

Iran, which has some of the world's cheapest fuel prices due to heavy subsidies and the plunge in the value of its national currency, has been fighting rampant fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states.

The Guards have detained several ships in the past few months for smuggling fuel in the Gulf.

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Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for allegedly smuggling 757,000 litres of diesel out of the country, the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for allegedly smuggling 757,000 litres of diesel out of the country, the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday. The unnamed vessel's seven crew members, who are foreign nationals, have been handed over to legal authorities, IRNA reported without elaborating on the nationalities of the ship or its crew. Iran, which has some of the world's cheapest fuel prices due to heavy subsidies and the plunge in the value of its national currency, has been fighting rampant fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states. The Guards have detained several ships in the past few months for smuggling fuel in the Gulf. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize foreign ship smuggling 757,000 litres of diesel

The US Navy on Wednesday, responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by a YouTube channel remarked that it will not be releasing the unseen videos of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) as the US government prefers to call it, in the public domain.

The US Navy on Wednesday, responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by a YouTube channel remarked that it will not be releasing the unseen videos of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) as the US government prefers to call it, in the public domain. “The release of this information will harm national security as it may provide adversaries valuable information regarding Department of Defense/Navy operations, vulnerabilities, and/or capabilities. No portions of the videos can be segregated for release,” said Gregory Cason, deputy director of the Navy's FOIA office in a written response. Reportedly, The Black Vault, a self-proclaimed government transparency website and YouTube channel had filed the request two years ago where it solicited the release of videos. In Pics | UNBELIEVABLE, but claimed to be REAL: Here are some popular and intriguing UFO sightings The US Navy responded two years later and accepted that UFO videos did exist but denied releasing them for public consumption. The US Navy also made it clear why it had released the previous three UAP videos and why it wouldn't release the one's that The Black vault asked for. “While three UAP videos were released in the past, the facts specific to those three videos are unique in that those videos were initially released via unofficial channels before official release,” read the report. “Those events were discussed extensively in the public domain; in fact, major news outlets conducted specials on these events. Given the amount of information in the public domain regarding these encounters, it was possible to release the files without further damage to national security,” it further added. As reported by WION, earlier this year in May, top Pentagon officials showed unexplained UFO videos. Ronald Moultrie and Scott Bray, two top officials of the Pentagon appeared before US House of Representatives intelligence subcommittee and showed the declassified UFO videos. Read more: Pentagon shows declassified UFO videos to US Congress in public hearing In one clip, a flashing triangle-shaped object in the night sky was seen. The other showed a shiny, spherical object zipping past the cockpit window of a military aircraft. The duo testified that reports of UFOs are 'frequent' and have been on the rise for more than a decade. However, they also added that US officials are unable to explain some of these sightings. "There are a small handful of cases in which we have more data that our analysis simply hasn't been able to fully pull together a picture of what happened," Scott Bray told the committee. UFO sightings have long fascinated the public across the planet. There have been numerous instances where people have sworn to have witnessed an extraterrestrial vehicle. However, so far, no concrete proof apart from the videos has come out in the public domain. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US Navy says it has several UFO videos, won't release them due to 'national security'

Hours after Russia's defence ministry announced on Saturday that the country was pulling back its troops from two areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed it to be a victory and talked down the Russians.

Hours after Russia's defence ministry announced on Saturday that the country was pulling back its troops from two areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed it to be a victory and talked down the Russians. Reportedly in a video post on Facebook, Zelensky gloated that the Russians were running scared ever since the Ukrainian soldiers gained access to a vital Russian supply hub. “These days, the Russian army is showing its best showing its back. And, in the end, it is a good choice for them to run away. There is and will be no place for the occupiers in Ukraine,” he said. The Ukrainian President further added that his troops had swept and liberated more than 2,000 square kilometres (770 square miles) of area since the month started. “The movement of our soldiers in different directions of the front continues. As of now, as part of active actions since the beginning of September, about 2,000 square kilometres (770 square miles) of our territory has already been liberated,” he said. × "I'm thankful to the troops of the 214th separate rifle battalion for securing the situation in Balakliya, who, together with units of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Special Operations Forces, special forces of the National Guard and the police, returned full control to the city. “I’m thankful to all our defenders, who during these weeks made the approach of our victory even more tangible!” Zelensky signed off as saying. As reported by WION, following the significant advances made by Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkiv, Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the troops would be regrouped from the Balakliya and Izyum areas. Read more: Kharkiv: After Kyiv severs supply line, Russian grip on northeast Ukraine collapses "To achieve the stated goals of the Special Military Operation for the liberation of Donbas, it was decided to regroup the Russian troops located in the districts of Balakliia and Izium for the purpose of increasing efforts in the Donetsk direction," Russian defence ministry was quoted as saying by state-run news agency TASS. Since bursting through the frontline earlier this week, Ukrainian forces have recaptured dozens of towns and villages held by Russia for months. Marking Russia's biggest battlefield defeat since its forces were forced to abandon their assault on the capital Kyiv in March, the claim of pullback to concentrate on Donetsk is similar to the justification given by Kremlin for Ukraine's capital. Read more: Zelensky says some settlements near Kharkiv region retaken from Russian forces (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Russian army is doing what it does best, showing its back,' gloats Zelensky after Russia pullback

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