On the empty Fourth Plinth of London's Trafalgar Square, Samson Kambalu's post-colonial artwork "Antelope" was revealed on Wednesday.&nbsp;

John Chilembwe, a Baptist preacher and educator who led an insurrection against British colonial control in Nyasaland, now Malawi, in 1915, is shown in the bronze resin sculpture.&nbsp;

On John Chilembwe Day, which commemorates his death at the hands of colonial police and signals the start of the movement for Malawian independence, he is remembered in Malawi.&nbsp;

The sculpture is the most recent in a series of exhibitions of modern art on the bare plinth that has been running since 1998 and is supervised by the mayor of London.

A huge ship in a bottle and a swirl of fake whipped cream with a cherry, fly, and drone on top were among the earlier installations.&nbsp;

In Kambalu's sculpture, Chilembwe is accompanied by the European missionary John Chorley, a friend and supporter.&nbsp;

It was intended, according to the artist, to raise awareness of Britain's colonial history in southern Africa.&nbsp;

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While Chilembwe is "larger than life," Chorley is life-size, bringing attention to the pastor's story and Britain's colonial heritage.

Kambalu stated that he hoped his work would shine a light on this "hidden history" by drawing attention to what he claimed was Britain's unwillingness to acknowledge its colonial legacy in southern Africa, such as Malawi.&nbsp;

The fact that both characters in the sculpture are wearing hats may seem unremarkable at first, but they serve to remind us of the colonial ban on African men donning hats in front of white people.

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On the empty Fourth Plinth of London's Trafalgar Square, Samson Kambalu's post-colonial artwork "Antelope" was revealed on Wednesday. John Chilembwe, a Baptist preacher and educator who led an insurrection against British colonial control in Nyasaland, now Malawi, in 1915, is shown in the bronze resin sculpture.

On the empty Fourth Plinth of London's Trafalgar Square, Samson Kambalu's post-colonial artwork "Antelope" was revealed on Wednesday. John Chilembwe, a Baptist preacher and educator who led an insurrection against British colonial control in Nyasaland, now Malawi, in 1915, is shown in the bronze resin sculpture. On John Chilembwe Day, which commemorates his death at the hands of colonial police and signals the start of the movement for Malawian independence, he is remembered in Malawi. The sculpture is the most recent in a series of exhibitions of modern art on the bare plinth that has been running since 1998 and is supervised by the mayor of London. A huge ship in a bottle and a swirl of fake whipped cream with a cherry, fly, and drone on top were among the earlier installations. In Kambalu's sculpture, Chilembwe is accompanied by the European missionary John Chorley, a friend and supporter. It was intended, according to the artist, to raise awareness of Britain's colonial history in southern Africa. Also Read: From NDA to PVSM: Anil Chauhan's journey to becoming CDS of India While Chilembwe is "larger than life," Chorley is life-size, bringing attention to the pastor's story and Britain's colonial heritage. Kambalu stated that he hoped his work would shine a light on this "hidden history" by drawing attention to what he claimed was Britain's unwillingness to acknowledge its colonial legacy in southern Africa, such as Malawi. The fact that both characters in the sculpture are wearing hats may seem unremarkable at first, but they serve to remind us of the colonial ban on African men donning hats in front of white people. (with inputs from agencies)

Post-colonial sculpture 'Antelope' unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square

The eighth round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine were recommended by the executive of the European Union on Wednesday. These measures include tougher trade restrictions, more people being placed on individual blacklists, and a cap on oil prices for third-party nations.&nbsp;

The plan will now be presented to the bloc's 27 members, who must put aside their differences in order to apply the fresh penalties on top of the seven other sets of sanctions already placed on Russia since its soldiers invaded Ukraine on February 24.&nbsp;

Despite Russia's military mobilisation last week, nuclear threats, and moves to annex a portion of Ukraine after invading the former Soviet republic that seeks EU membership, the EU may need some time to accomplish that.

"We do not accept the sham referendums&nbsp;(in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine) nor any kind of annexation...And we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this further escalation," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters.

"We are proposing a new package of biting sanctions."

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The Group of Seven main industrialised nations, which include&nbsp;Italy, France, and Germany as members of the EU, have already decided to implement an oil price ceiling through insurers.

A senior economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier on Wednesday urged the EU to further reduce money flows to Russia from sales of natural fuels.&nbsp;

Ustenko claimed that "blood money" would continue to flow to Moscow even though the EU had already decided to stop importing Russian oil later this year unless European firms were forbidden from insuring Russia's seaborne supplies to other nations.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The eighth round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine were recommended by the executive of the European Union on Wednesday. These measures include tougher trade restrictions, more people being placed on individual blacklists, and a cap on oil prices for third-party nations.

The eighth round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine were recommended by the executive of the European Union on Wednesday. These measures include tougher trade restrictions, more people being placed on individual blacklists, and a cap on oil prices for third-party nations. The plan will now be presented to the bloc's 27 members, who must put aside their differences in order to apply the fresh penalties on top of the seven other sets of sanctions already placed on Russia since its soldiers invaded Ukraine on February 24. Despite Russia's military mobilisation last week, nuclear threats, and moves to annex a portion of Ukraine after invading the former Soviet republic that seeks EU membership, the EU may need some time to accomplish that. "We do not accept the sham referendums (in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine) nor any kind of annexation...And we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this further escalation," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters. "We are proposing a new package of biting sanctions." Also Read: 'Stupid and absurd' to accuse Russia of Nord Stream leaks: Kremlin The Group of Seven main industrialised nations, which include Italy, France, and Germany as members of the EU, have already decided to implement an oil price ceiling through insurers. A senior economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier on Wednesday urged the EU to further reduce money flows to Russia from sales of natural fuels. Ustenko claimed that "blood money" would continue to flow to Moscow even though the EU had already decided to stop importing Russian oil later this year unless European firms were forbidden from insuring Russia's seaborne supplies to other nations. (with inputs from agencies)

EU proposes tighter trade restrictions, more individual blacklistings against Russia

An international outcry was sparked by pictures showing thousands of Afghans frantically attempting to flee their country in the wake of a hasty American pullout in 2021.&nbsp; 
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Approximately 6,000 American soldiers were working to evacuate American citizens, members of the military, and Afghans who had been granted Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) as of August 22, 2021. SIVs are a unique programme created to safeguard Afghans who put their lives in danger while working for American forces in Afghanistan. 
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These poorly planned evacuations moved slowly. They are taking place in the midst of mayhem in Kabul, where people were being attacked by members of the now-reigning Taliban and American forces and were forced to navigate checkpoints that are nearly impassable. 
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The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission's Shaharzad Akbar described the situation as "failure upon failure." 
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The United States Refugee Act of 1980 established a strict vetting process and standardised the procedures for admitting refugees—people who have fled war, violence, conflict, or persecution—to the country. However, the number of refugees accepted by the United States has substantially decreased over the previous 40 years, from 200,000 in 1980 to less than 50,000 in 2019. 
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The United States has taken in more than 20,000 Afghan refugees over the previous 20 years, on average about 1,000 every year. However, only 11,800 refugees from all over the world arrived in the United States during the fiscal year 2020–2021, and only 495 of them were granted Afghan Special Immigrant Visas.&nbsp; 
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Afghan refugees in Europe 
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Afghans have also migrated or fled to Europe for many years. Almost 300,000 of them landed on the continent between 2015 and 2016. After Syrians, they made up the second-largest group of migrants and asylum seekers. People who are seeking asylum are those whose applications for refugee status have not yet been processed. 
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The Afghan population in Europe is still relatively tiny and is dispersed unevenly. Many Afghans were on the verge of expulsion prior to the Taliban taking control of Kabul in August 2021. The largest host nation in Europe is Germany, which is followed by Austria, France, and Sweden. 
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Approximately 7,000 Afghans received permanent or temporary legal status in the European Union during the first three months of 2021. Greece, France, Germany, and Italy are where the majority of them are stationed, with smaller Afghan contingents in other EU nations. 
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According to the 2016 census, there are about 47,000 Afghan permanent residents in Australia, some of whom arrived as early as 1979. Another 4,200 Afghans, roughly, have been granted temporary protected status. 
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Safe haven for Afghan refugees - Pakistan 
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Most Afghan refugees do not choose to live in the West. 
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Despite not being a signatory to either the 1967 Protocol or the 1951 Refugee Convention, Pakistan has long hosted the majority of Afghan refugees due to its 1,640-mile land border with Afghanistan. After the war started in 1979 as a result of the rising of the Mujahideen, 1.5 million Afghans fled their country two years prior to the Soviet invasion. By 1986, Pakistan and Iran had received close to five million Afghan refugees. 
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The UNHCR, or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has repatriated approximately 3.2 million Afghans since March 2002; but, as of April 2021, the UN claimed that more than 1.4 million Afghan refugees were still living in Pakistan because of continued conflict and high unemployment. 
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Internally displaced Afghans 
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There are still a sizable number of displaced Afghans who do not have permanent residence. According to the United Nations refugee agency, the violence has caused more than 500,000 people to be displaced thus far in 2021. Approximately 80% of the nearly 25,000 Afghans forced to evacuate since the end of May are women and children. 
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At least 3.5 million Afghans were still living outside of their home country as of 2021, before the current crisis, as a result of political upheaval, poverty, the climatic issue, and a lack of job opportunities. 
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According to the AP's most recent statistics, the 20-year Afghan war has claimed the lives of more than 47,000 Afghan civilians and at least 66,000 members of the Afghan military and police. 
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In recent years, the nation's security situation has gotten worse. The Cost of War Project at Brown University reports that improvised explosive devices, crossfire, assassinations by militant groups like the Taliban, nighttime raids by US and NATO forces, and U.S.-led airstrikes have all resulted in an increase in the number of Afghan deaths. 
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Civilian casualties have increased by 29 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time in 2020 even before the Taliban took control of Kabul. According to a United Nations report from July 26, 2021, child casualties had increased by 23 per cent and the number of women killed and injured had increased by 37 per cent when compared to the first quarter of 2020. 
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Concern for the safety of Afghan women and girls, members of ethnic minorities, journalists, public servants, teachers, and human rights activists has increased since the Taliban took control of Kabul. There are still many Afghans outside of Kabul and far from any airport who are yearning to go. 
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The following nations have also committed to temporarily accepting a small number of Afghans: Albania, Qatar, Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, and Colombia. Uganda has agreed to temporarily house 2,000 Afghans in addition to the 1.5 million refugees it already supports, most of whom are South Sudanese. 
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In the end, the majority of Afghans who are able to leave the country will do so on foot into Pakistan and Iran rather than through aircraft. The major host country for the most recent Afghan refugees will likely once again be Pakistan, which is already under pressure from its own economic and political problems. 
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But the majority of uprooted Afghans will stay inside Afghanistan's borders because crossing the border in that area is challenging and dangerous. The next chapter in the history of the nation will be shaped by their significant humanitarian needs, economic and political difficulties, security worries, and resistance to the Taliban. 
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An international outcry was sparked by pictures showing thousands of Afghans frantically attempting to flee their country in the wake of a hasty American pullout in 2021.

An international outcry was sparked by pictures showing thousands of Afghans frantically attempting to flee their country in the wake of a hasty American pullout in 2021. Approximately 6,000 American soldiers were working to evacuate American citizens, members of the military, and Afghans who had been granted Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) as of August 22, 2021. SIVs are a unique programme created to safeguard Afghans who put their lives in danger while working for American forces in Afghanistan. These poorly planned evacuations moved slowly. They are taking place in the midst of mayhem in Kabul, where people were being attacked by members of the now-reigning Taliban and American forces and were forced to navigate checkpoints that are nearly impassable. The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission's Shaharzad Akbar described the situation as "failure upon failure." × United States’ stance The United States Refugee Act of 1980 established a strict vetting process and standardised the procedures for admitting refugees—people who have fled war, violence, conflict, or persecution—to the country. However, the number of refugees accepted by the United States has substantially decreased over the previous 40 years, from 200,000 in 1980 to less than 50,000 in 2019. The United States has taken in more than 20,000 Afghan refugees over the previous 20 years, on average about 1,000 every year. However, only 11,800 refugees from all over the world arrived in the United States during the fiscal year 2020–2021, and only 495 of them were granted Afghan Special Immigrant Visas. Afghan refugees in Europe Afghans have also migrated or fled to Europe for many years. Almost 300,000 of them landed on the continent between 2015 and 2016. After Syrians, they made up the second-largest group of migrants and asylum seekers. People who are seeking asylum are those whose applications for refugee status have not yet been processed. The Afghan population in Europe is still relatively tiny and is dispersed unevenly. Many Afghans were on the verge of expulsion prior to the Taliban taking control of Kabul in August 2021. The largest host nation in Europe is Germany, which is followed by Austria, France, and Sweden. Approximately 7,000 Afghans received permanent or temporary legal status in the European Union during the first three months of 2021. Greece, France, Germany, and Italy are where the majority of them are stationed, with smaller Afghan contingents in other EU nations. According to the 2016 census, there are about 47,000 Afghan permanent residents in Australia, some of whom arrived as early as 1979. Another 4,200 Afghans, roughly, have been granted temporary protected status. Safe haven for Afghan refugees - Pakistan Most Afghan refugees do not choose to live in the West. Despite not being a signatory to either the 1967 Protocol or the 1951 Refugee Convention, Pakistan has long hosted the majority of Afghan refugees due to its 1,640-mile land border with Afghanistan. After the war started in 1979 as a result of the rising of the Mujahideen, 1.5 million Afghans fled their country two years prior to the Soviet invasion. By 1986, Pakistan and Iran had received close to five million Afghan refugees. The UNHCR, or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has repatriated approximately 3.2 million Afghans since March 2002; but, as of April 2021, the UN claimed that more than 1.4 million Afghan refugees were still living in Pakistan because of continued conflict and high unemployment. Internally displaced Afghans There are still a sizable number of displaced Afghans who do not have permanent residence. According to the United Nations refugee agency, the violence has caused more than 500,000 people to be displaced thus far in 2021. Approximately 80% of the nearly 25,000 Afghans forced to evacuate since the end of May are women and children. At least 3.5 million Afghans were still living outside of their home country as of 2021, before the current crisis, as a result of political upheaval, poverty, the climatic issue, and a lack of job opportunities. × Situation now According to the AP's most recent statistics, the 20-year Afghan war has claimed the lives of more than 47,000 Afghan civilians and at least 66,000 members of the Afghan military and police. In recent years, the nation's security situation has gotten worse. The Cost of War Project at Brown University reports that improvised explosive devices, crossfire, assassinations by militant groups like the Taliban, nighttime raids by US and NATO forces, and U.S.-led airstrikes have all resulted in an increase in the number of Afghan deaths. × Civilian casualties have increased by 29 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time in 2020 even before the Taliban took control of Kabul. According to a United Nations report from July 26, 2021, child casualties had increased by 23 per cent and the number of women killed and injured had increased by 37 per cent when compared to the first quarter of 2020. Concern for the safety of Afghan women and girls, members of ethnic minorities, journalists, public servants, teachers, and human rights activists has increased since the Taliban took control of Kabul. There are still many Afghans outside of Kabul and far from any airport who are yearning to go. The following nations have also committed to temporarily accepting a small number of Afghans: Albania, Qatar, Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, and Colombia. Uganda has agreed to temporarily house 2,000 Afghans in addition to the 1.5 million refugees it already supports, most of whom are South Sudanese. In the end, the majority of Afghans who are able to leave the country will do so on foot into Pakistan and Iran rather than through aircraft. The major host country for the most recent Afghan refugees will likely once again be Pakistan, which is already under pressure from its own economic and political problems. But the majority of uprooted Afghans will stay inside Afghanistan's borders because crossing the border in that area is challenging and dangerous. The next chapter in the history of the nation will be shaped by their significant humanitarian needs, economic and political difficulties, security worries, and resistance to the Taliban.

Data Lab | The case of Afghan refugees: Where do they move to?

Just days after a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrived at a South Korea port ahead of joint military training, North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea on Sunday, according to the South Korean military.&nbsp; 
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The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul stated early on Sunday that "North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile" without providing any other information.&nbsp; 
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The launch, which is a part of the North's record-breaking barrage of weapons tests this year, came after rumours suggested Pyongyang might be getting ready to launch a ballistic missile from a submarine.&nbsp; 
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Citing information from Tokyo's defence ministry, the Japanese coast guard also confirmed the possibility of a ballistic missile launch and alerted ships to the situation. 
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The coast guard advised ships to keep an eye out for any fresh information and to report any alien objects rather than approaching them.&nbsp; 
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The item looked to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to official broadcaster NHK in Japan.&nbsp; 
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In line with Seoul and Washington's efforts to increase the number of US strategic assets operating in the region, the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its strike group berthed in the southern port city of Busan on Friday.&nbsp; 
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After years of unsuccessful negotiation with North Korea under his predecessor, South Korea's hawkish President Yoon Suk-yeol, who took office in May, has vowed to increase joint military drills with the United States. 
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This month, the USS Reagan will take part in joint exercises off the east coast of South Korea.&nbsp; 
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About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea as Washington, Seoul's main security ally, guards the country from the North.&nbsp; 
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The two nations have long engaged in cooperative drills, which they maintain are only defensive in nature but which North Korea interprets as invasion drills.&nbsp; 
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For months, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been the subject of warnings from South Korean and US officials. 
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Just days after a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrived at a South Korea port ahead of joint military training, North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea on Sunday, according to the South Korean military.

Just days after a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrived at a South Korea port ahead of joint military training, North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea on Sunday, according to the South Korean military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul stated early on Sunday that "North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile" without providing any other information. The launch, which is a part of the North's record-breaking barrage of weapons tests this year, came after rumours suggested Pyongyang might be getting ready to launch a ballistic missile from a submarine. Citing information from Tokyo's defence ministry, the Japanese coast guard also confirmed the possibility of a ballistic missile launch and alerted ships to the situation. The coast guard advised ships to keep an eye out for any fresh information and to report any alien objects rather than approaching them. The item looked to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to official broadcaster NHK in Japan. In line with Seoul and Washington's efforts to increase the number of US strategic assets operating in the region, the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its strike group berthed in the southern port city of Busan on Friday. After years of unsuccessful negotiation with North Korea under his predecessor, South Korea's hawkish President Yoon Suk-yeol, who took office in May, has vowed to increase joint military drills with the United States. This month, the USS Reagan will take part in joint exercises off the east coast of South Korea. About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea as Washington, Seoul's main security ally, guards the country from the North. The two nations have long engaged in cooperative drills, which they maintain are only defensive in nature but which North Korea interprets as invasion drills. For months, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been the subject of warnings from South Korean and US officials. (with inputs from agencies)

North Korea fires 'unidentified' ballistic missile: South Korea's military

The next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will be Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retired) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, who will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, starting on the day he assumes responsibility and continuing until further orders.&nbsp;

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan has&nbsp;approximately 40 years of experience and held a number of commands, staff, and instrumental positions. He also had a wealth of knowledge on counter-insurgency operations in Jammu &amp; Kashmir and North-East India.&nbsp;

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, who was born on May 18th, 1961, joined the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He graduated from both the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun and the National Defense Academy in Khadakwasla.

The leader, who had the rank of Major General, oversaw an Infantry Division in Northern Command's crucial Baramula area. He later oversaw a corps in the North East while serving as a lieutenant general. From September 2019 until his retirement from the military in May 2021, he served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command.&nbsp;

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The officer held significant staff positions, including the position of Director General of Military Operations, in addition to these leadership postings. The officer had previously participated in a United Nations mission to Angola.

On May 31, 2021, the officer retired from the Indian Army. He kept making contributions to strategic and national security issues even after leaving the Army.&nbsp;

Lt. General Anil Chauhan (Retired) received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal for his honourable and outstanding service in the Army.

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The next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will be Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retired) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, who will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, starting on the day he assumes responsibility and continuing until further orders.

The next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will be Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retired) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, who will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, starting on the day he assumes responsibility and continuing until further orders. Lt Gen Anil Chauhan has approximately 40 years of experience and held a number of commands, staff, and instrumental positions. He also had a wealth of knowledge on counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East India. Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, who was born on May 18th, 1961, joined the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981. He graduated from both the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun and the National Defense Academy in Khadakwasla. The leader, who had the rank of Major General, oversaw an Infantry Division in Northern Command's crucial Baramula area. He later oversaw a corps in the North East while serving as a lieutenant general. From September 2019 until his retirement from the military in May 2021, he served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command. Also Read: India appoints Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retired) as new Chief of Defence Staff The officer held significant staff positions, including the position of Director General of Military Operations, in addition to these leadership postings. The officer had previously participated in a United Nations mission to Angola. On May 31, 2021, the officer retired from the Indian Army. He kept making contributions to strategic and national security issues even after leaving the Army. Lt. General Anil Chauhan (Retired) received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal for his honourable and outstanding service in the Army. (with inputs from agencies)

From NDA to PVSM: Anil Chauhan's journey to becoming CDS of India

The European Union has claimed that gas leaks on the Nord Stream pipes to Europe were a "deliberate act," while the Kremlin called this claim "stupid and absurd."&nbsp;

After Ukraine claimed that the leaks&nbsp;were a "terrorist attack" by Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that it was both predictable and irresponsible to give life to these kinds of scenarios.&nbsp;

The leaks, according to Peskov, are "quite problematic" for Moscow.&nbsp;

"Both branches were filled with gas, ready for pumping, and this gas is very expensive. Now, this gas is disappearing into the air," Peskov said.

In addition, he urged everyone to wait for the results of the probe before making any statements.&nbsp;

"This is a situation that requires dialogue, prompt interaction on the part of all sides to find what happened. So far we see an absolute lack of such dialogue," Peskov said.

On Monday, the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea had three unexplained gas leaks that were preceded by two explosions.&nbsp;

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In recent months, the pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical unrest as a result of Russia's suspected retaliation against Western sanctions following its military intervention in Ukraine. Russia curtailed gas shipments to Europe.

Nord Stream 2 was designed to run parallel to Nord Stream 1 and increase Germany's ability to import Russian gas.&nbsp;

However, Berlin halted the recently finished Nord Stream 2 just before Moscow pushed soldiers into Ukraine.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The European Union has claimed that gas leaks on the Nord Stream pipes to Europe were a "deliberate act," while the Kremlin called this claim "stupid and absurd.

The European Union has claimed that gas leaks on the Nord Stream pipes to Europe were a "deliberate act," while the Kremlin called this claim "stupid and absurd." After Ukraine claimed that the leaks were a "terrorist attack" by Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that it was both predictable and irresponsible to give life to these kinds of scenarios. The leaks, according to Peskov, are "quite problematic" for Moscow. "Both branches were filled with gas, ready for pumping, and this gas is very expensive. Now, this gas is disappearing into the air," Peskov said. In addition, he urged everyone to wait for the results of the probe before making any statements. "This is a situation that requires dialogue, prompt interaction on the part of all sides to find what happened. So far we see an absolute lack of such dialogue," Peskov said. On Monday, the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea had three unexplained gas leaks that were preceded by two explosions. Also Read: In pics: Russian call for mobilisation sparks mass exodus In recent months, the pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical unrest as a result of Russia's suspected retaliation against Western sanctions following its military intervention in Ukraine. Russia curtailed gas shipments to Europe. Nord Stream 2 was designed to run parallel to Nord Stream 1 and increase Germany's ability to import Russian gas. However, Berlin halted the recently finished Nord Stream 2 just before Moscow pushed soldiers into Ukraine. (with inputs from agencies)

'Stupid and absurd' to accuse Russia of Nord Stream leaks: Kremlin

Tech giant Oracle has been fined $23 million by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for breaking the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The punishment was issued for funnelling money to corrupt officials in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and India.&nbsp;

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was allegedly violated by Oracle Corporation when subsidiaries in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and India created and used slush funds to bribe foreign officials in exchange for business between 2016 and 2019, according to a statement released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. Oracle Corporation was ordered to pay more than $23 million to resolve the charges.

In contravention of Oracle norms and procedures, the SEC's order claims that Oracle subsidiaries in Turkey and the UAE also utilised the slush funds to pay for foreign officials to attend technology conferences. According to the order, workers of the Turkey subsidiary occasionally utilised this cash to pay for the officials' families to go to California or accompany them on side excursions to international conferences.&nbsp;

“The SEC previously sanctioned Oracle in connection with the creation of slush funds. In 2012, Oracle resolved charges relating to the creation of millions of dollars of side funds by Oracle India, which created the risk that those funds could be used for illicit purposes," the statement said.

The establishment of off-book slush funds obviously increases the chance that those monies may be misused, which is precisely what occurred at Oracle's Turkey, UAE, and India subsidiaries, according to Charles Cain, head of the SEC's FCPA branch. This situation emphasises how important it is for a corporation to have efficient internal accounting controls throughout every aspect of its operations.&nbsp;

Oracle consented to pay a $15 million fine, nearly $8 million in disgorgement, and to cease and desist from violating the FCPA's anti-bribery, books and records, and internal accounting controls requirements without acknowledging or disputing the SEC's findings.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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Tech giant Oracle has been fined $23 million by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for breaking the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The punishment was issued for funnelling money to corrupt officials in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and India.

Tech giant Oracle has been fined $23 million by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for breaking the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The punishment was issued for funnelling money to corrupt officials in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and India. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was allegedly violated by Oracle Corporation when subsidiaries in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and India created and used slush funds to bribe foreign officials in exchange for business between 2016 and 2019, according to a statement released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. Oracle Corporation was ordered to pay more than $23 million to resolve the charges. In contravention of Oracle norms and procedures, the SEC's order claims that Oracle subsidiaries in Turkey and the UAE also utilised the slush funds to pay for foreign officials to attend technology conferences. According to the order, workers of the Turkey subsidiary occasionally utilised this cash to pay for the officials' families to go to California or accompany them on side excursions to international conferences. “The SEC previously sanctioned Oracle in connection with the creation of slush funds. In 2012, Oracle resolved charges relating to the creation of millions of dollars of side funds by Oracle India, which created the risk that those funds could be used for illicit purposes," the statement said. The establishment of off-book slush funds obviously increases the chance that those monies may be misused, which is precisely what occurred at Oracle's Turkey, UAE, and India subsidiaries, according to Charles Cain, head of the SEC's FCPA branch. This situation emphasises how important it is for a corporation to have efficient internal accounting controls throughout every aspect of its operations. Oracle consented to pay a $15 million fine, nearly $8 million in disgorgement, and to cease and desist from violating the FCPA's anti-bribery, books and records, and internal accounting controls requirements without acknowledging or disputing the SEC's findings. (with inputs from agencies)

$23 mn fine imposed on tech giant Oracle for bribing officials in Turkey, UAE and India

Following hurriedly organised referendums that Ukraine and the West blasted as fraudulent, the Russian-installed administrators of Ukraine's Luhansk and Kherson regions have formally petitioned President Vladimir Putin to merge them into Russia.&nbsp;

Four occupied regions of Ukraine recorded resounding majorities in favour of joining Russia, according to Russian-installed officials.&nbsp;

The polls, according to the West, were a coercive exercise designed to give Russia a pretext to annex about 15 per cent&nbsp;of Ukrainian land. If annexation plans advanced, the West threatened further penalties against Moscow.

According to officials, the four provinces' final vote totals on Tuesday ranged from 87 per cent&nbsp;to 99.2 per cent&nbsp;in favour of joining Russia.&nbsp;

Vladimir Saldo, the president of the Russian-occupied Kherson region of Ukraine, claimed in a message posted on his Telegram account that locals had taken "a&nbsp;historic choice" in favour of Russia.&nbsp;

If Russia annexes the four areas of Ukraine, Putin might frame any attempt by the Ukrainians to retake them as an assault on Russia, which would allow for a much more severe military reaction.

According to Russia, one of the reasons it engaged in Ukraine was to defend Russian-speaking citizens from persecution in the eastern Donbas region, which includes the provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk.&nbsp;

This is rejected by Kyiv and the West as a fictitious excuse for a more extensive war of invasion.

(with inputs from agencies)

Following hurriedly organised referendums that Ukraine and the West blasted as fraudulent, the Russian-installed administrators of Ukraine's Luhansk and Kherson regions have formally petitioned President Vladimir Putin to merge them into Russia.

Following hurriedly organised referendums that Ukraine and the West blasted as fraudulent, the Russian-installed administrators of Ukraine's Luhansk and Kherson regions have formally petitioned President Vladimir Putin to merge them into Russia. Four occupied regions of Ukraine recorded resounding majorities in favour of joining Russia, according to Russian-installed officials. The polls, according to the West, were a coercive exercise designed to give Russia a pretext to annex about 15 per cent of Ukrainian land. If annexation plans advanced, the West threatened further penalties against Moscow. According to officials, the four provinces' final vote totals on Tuesday ranged from 87 per cent to 99.2 per cent in favour of joining Russia. Vladimir Saldo, the president of the Russian-occupied Kherson region of Ukraine, claimed in a message posted on his Telegram account that locals had taken "a historic choice" in favour of Russia. If Russia annexes the four areas of Ukraine, Putin might frame any attempt by the Ukrainians to retake them as an assault on Russia, which would allow for a much more severe military reaction. According to Russia, one of the reasons it engaged in Ukraine was to defend Russian-speaking citizens from persecution in the eastern Donbas region, which includes the provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk. This is rejected by Kyiv and the West as a fictitious excuse for a more extensive war of invasion. (with inputs from agencies)

Russia-installed administrators in occupied regions ask Putin to hastily incorporate them

A court has revealed that a superyacht connected to a sanctioned Russian businessman sold for $37.5 million at auction in Gibraltar last month after being ordered to do so by creditor JP Morgan. This was the first such sale since Russia invaded Ukraine.&nbsp;

The authorities in Gibraltar seized the 72.5-meter Axioma in March after a U.S. bank claimed that its purported owner, a business run by Dmitry Pumpyansky, had broken the terms of a 20.5 million euro loan.&nbsp;

An unnamed buyer had been chosen, according to the Office of Admiralty Marshal, a division of Gibraltar's Supreme Court charged with organising the auction in August.

The $37,500,055 in sales profits will be used to pay off the ship's debts to creditors, and anyone with additional claims must make them within the next 60 days, according to a statement. It further said that the court would decide what to do with any leftover money.&nbsp;

Pumpyansky, 58, served as the owner and chairman of OAO TMK, a supplier of steel pipes to the Russian energy giant Gazprom, until March.&nbsp;

According to Forbes magazine, he is worth an estimated $2 billion. Shortly after the invasion of Ukraine, Britain and the EU imposed sanctions on him.

JP Morgan said it lent 20.5 million euros to Pyrene Investments Ltd, a company listed in the British Virgin Islands and owned by Furdberg Holding Ltd, according to court documents examined by Reuters. Pumpyansky, owner of Furdberg, served as the loan's guarantee.&nbsp;

According to the documents, Pyrene Investments broke the terms of the loan after Pumpyansky transferred his interests in Furdberg to a third party on March 4 and was subsequently fined, preventing the loan's repayment. The papers said that the Axioma had served as loan collateral.&nbsp;

Pumpyansky is not known to have made any public remarks regarding who owned the yacht, and Reuters was unable to get in touch with him.

The yacht's sale, which included a swimming pool, spa, and 3D theatre, attracted a lot of attention because it was the first of many yachts associated with sanctioned Russian business leaders that were seized globally, primarily by governments and as a result of sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict.

(with inputs from agencies)

A court has revealed that a superyacht connected to a sanctioned Russian businessman sold for $37.5 million at auction in Gibraltar last month after being ordered to do so by creditor JP Morgan.

A court has revealed that a superyacht connected to a sanctioned Russian businessman sold for $37.5 million at auction in Gibraltar last month after being ordered to do so by creditor JP Morgan. This was the first such sale since Russia invaded Ukraine. The authorities in Gibraltar seized the 72.5-meter Axioma in March after a U.S. bank claimed that its purported owner, a business run by Dmitry Pumpyansky, had broken the terms of a 20.5 million euro loan. An unnamed buyer had been chosen, according to the Office of Admiralty Marshal, a division of Gibraltar's Supreme Court charged with organising the auction in August. The $37,500,055 in sales profits will be used to pay off the ship's debts to creditors, and anyone with additional claims must make them within the next 60 days, according to a statement. It further said that the court would decide what to do with any leftover money. Pumpyansky, 58, served as the owner and chairman of OAO TMK, a supplier of steel pipes to the Russian energy giant Gazprom, until March. According to Forbes magazine, he is worth an estimated $2 billion. Shortly after the invasion of Ukraine, Britain and the EU imposed sanctions on him. JP Morgan said it lent 20.5 million euros to Pyrene Investments Ltd, a company listed in the British Virgin Islands and owned by Furdberg Holding Ltd, according to court documents examined by Reuters. Pumpyansky, owner of Furdberg, served as the loan's guarantee. According to the documents, Pyrene Investments broke the terms of the loan after Pumpyansky transferred his interests in Furdberg to a third party on March 4 and was subsequently fined, preventing the loan's repayment. The papers said that the Axioma had served as loan collateral. Pumpyansky is not known to have made any public remarks regarding who owned the yacht, and Reuters was unable to get in touch with him. The yacht's sale, which included a swimming pool, spa, and 3D theatre, attracted a lot of attention because it was the first of many yachts associated with sanctioned Russian business leaders that were seized globally, primarily by governments and as a result of sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. (with inputs from agencies)

Superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian fetched $37.5 million at auction in Gibraltar

The government said Tuesday that abortion up to 20 weeks will be permitted in Thailand, easing restrictions on pregnant people's access to the previously prohibited medical practice.&nbsp;

Up until February of last year, when it was made permissible for pregnant women up to 12 weeks, abortions were still prohibited in the kingdom, save in cases of rape or threats to the mother's life.&nbsp;

However, the country with a majority of Buddhists still views abortion with great stigma as a result of a 2010 incident in which 2,000 unlawfully aborted foetuses were found in a temple.&nbsp;

According to a government statement released on Tuesday, terminations of up to 20 weeks would now be allowed and "the termination will not count as a crime."

Abortion used to be illegal and may result in a fine of up to 10,000 baht ($263), up to six months in jail, or both.&nbsp;

Women seeking legal abortions who are above 12 weeks pregnant but under 20 weeks must meet specific requirements, according to a notice published in the Royal Gazette on Monday.&nbsp;

In accordance with the government's official statement, individuals in this group must "consult with medical consultants so that the woman has all of the information before she decides to terminate the pregnancy."&nbsp;

Despite the law's amendment in February of last year, access to abortions is still severely restricted throughout the kingdom.

According to Traisuree Traisoranakul, a deputy government spokesperson, women seeking abortions must be handled respectfully and in absolute confidence.&nbsp;

She continued by saying that they needed to be given all the medical data and shouldn't be under any pressure to make a choice.&nbsp;

30 days after the notification is published, the new law will take effect.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The government said Tuesday that abortion up to 20 weeks will be permitted in Thailand, easing restrictions on pregnant people's access to the previously prohibited medical practice.

The government said Tuesday that abortion up to 20 weeks will be permitted in Thailand, easing restrictions on pregnant people's access to the previously prohibited medical practice. Up until February of last year, when it was made permissible for pregnant women up to 12 weeks, abortions were still prohibited in the kingdom, save in cases of rape or threats to the mother's life. However, the country with a majority of Buddhists still views abortion with great stigma as a result of a 2010 incident in which 2,000 unlawfully aborted foetuses were found in a temple. According to a government statement released on Tuesday, terminations of up to 20 weeks would now be allowed and "the termination will not count as a crime." Abortion used to be illegal and may result in a fine of up to 10,000 baht ($263), up to six months in jail, or both. Women seeking legal abortions who are above 12 weeks pregnant but under 20 weeks must meet specific requirements, according to a notice published in the Royal Gazette on Monday. In accordance with the government's official statement, individuals in this group must "consult with medical consultants so that the woman has all of the information before she decides to terminate the pregnancy." Despite the law's amendment in February of last year, access to abortions is still severely restricted throughout the kingdom. According to Traisuree Traisoranakul, a deputy government spokesperson, women seeking abortions must be handled respectfully and in absolute confidence. She continued by saying that they needed to be given all the medical data and shouldn't be under any pressure to make a choice. 30 days after the notification is published, the new law will take effect. (with inputs from agencies)

Terminating pregnancy up to 20 weeks 'will not count as crime' in Thailand

Nordstream pipelines have&nbsp;reported leaks, and sudden drop in pressure overnight. In other news, scores of police officers were dispatched to the former prime minister Shinzo Abe's&nbsp;funeral venue as about 300 protesters gathered to oppose the state government's decision to hold a funeral with "taxpayers' money".

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Nord Stream 1 and the mostly defunct Nord Stream 2, the major pipelines transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe have developed issues. While the first one reported leaks, the second saw sudden drop in pressure overnight. Hint of sabotage has deepened the mystery surrounding the leaks. The two pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tension in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-thousands-protest-japan-holds-rare-state-funeral-for-ex-pm-abe-520191">As thousands protest, Japan holds rare state funeral for ex-PM Abe&nbsp;</a>
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The controversial state funeral of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe concluded on Tuesday evening amidst massive protests in central Tokyo city.&nbsp;

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Organisers of "illegal" votes in four seized regions of Ukraine, which Russia is holding as "referendums" with the intention of annexing, may face sanctions, the European Union&nbsp;announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/were-edging-into-global-recession-says-wto-chief-echoing-world-banks-dire-view-520197">'We're edging into global recession', says WTO chief, echoing World Bank's dire view</a>
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World Trade Organization (WTO)&nbsp;Director-General&nbsp;Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has given a rather gloomy outlook on the global economy. In her opening statement at WTO's annual public forum in Geneva,&nbsp;Okonjo-Iweala stated that the world may be 'edging' into recession.

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On Monday Uganda’s health ministry indicated Ebola infections have risen across several districts in the country with at least 23 confirmed and suspected deaths. The outbreak of the infection was declared last week on Tuesday after a rare Sudan strain was discovered in the Mubende district of the country.&nbsp;

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By 2024, the new CEO of online travel agency Agoda predicted on Monday&nbsp;that Asian visitors will only gradually begin travelling abroad at pre-pandemic levels.&nbsp;

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The recognisable Euro sign in Frankfurt has been saved by a new sponsor, the global fin-tech firm "Caiz Development." This Tuesday, the public was given a first look at the new sponsorship plate (September 27).&nbsp;

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A few days back, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, issued the country's first call for mobilisation since World War 2. Following this announcement, many citizens attempting to avoid the army drafting hastily departed the country. Countless others are still trying to get out.

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New banknotes featuring portrait of newly crowned King Charles III will come into circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England (BOE) informed on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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Indian firms would likely increase employee compensation by 10.4 per cent&nbsp;in 2023, which would be virtually in line with the 10.6 per cent&nbsp;increase seen so far in 2022, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;

Nordstream pipelines have reported leaks, and sudden drop in pressure overnight. In other news, scores of police officers were dispatched to the former prime minister Shinzo Abe's funeral venue as about 300 protesters gathered to oppose the state government's decision to hold a funeral with "taxpayers' money".

Nordstream pipelines have reported leaks, and sudden drop in pressure overnight. In other news, scores of police officers were dispatched to the former prime minister Shinzo Abe's funeral venue as about 300 protesters gathered to oppose the state government's decision to hold a funeral with "taxpayers' money". Click on the headlines to read more: Nord Stream leaks: Russia hints at sabotage, EU says premature to speculate Nord Stream 1 and the mostly defunct Nord Stream 2, the major pipelines transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe have developed issues. While the first one reported leaks, the second saw sudden drop in pressure overnight. Hint of sabotage has deepened the mystery surrounding the leaks. The two pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tension in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine. As thousands protest, Japan holds rare state funeral for ex-PM Abe The controversial state funeral of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe concluded on Tuesday evening amidst massive protests in central Tokyo city. EU to sanction organisers of 'illegal' votes in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine Organisers of "illegal" votes in four seized regions of Ukraine, which Russia is holding as "referendums" with the intention of annexing, may face sanctions, the European Union announced on Tuesday. 'We're edging into global recession', says WTO chief, echoing World Bank's dire view World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has given a rather gloomy outlook on the global economy. In her opening statement at WTO's annual public forum in Geneva, Okonjo-Iweala stated that the world may be 'edging' into recession. Uganda: Ebola infections on the rise, 23 deaths linked On Monday Uganda’s health ministry indicated Ebola infections have risen across several districts in the country with at least 23 confirmed and suspected deaths. The outbreak of the infection was declared last week on Tuesday after a rare Sudan strain was discovered in the Mubende district of the country. Asian tourists to resume international travel at pre-pandemic levels by 2024: Agoda CEO By 2024, the new CEO of online travel agency Agoda predicted on Monday that Asian visitors will only gradually begin travelling abroad at pre-pandemic levels. Frankfurt's symbolic Euro sign rescued by a blockchain-tech company The recognisable Euro sign in Frankfurt has been saved by a new sponsor, the global fin-tech firm "Caiz Development." This Tuesday, the public was given a first look at the new sponsorship plate (September 27). Trying to escape mobilisation, Russians pay $27,000 for seats on private planes out of country A few days back, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, issued the country's first call for mobilisation since World War 2. Following this announcement, many citizens attempting to avoid the army drafting hastily departed the country. Countless others are still trying to get out. Start of new era: King Charles III to appear on banknotes by mid-2024, confirms Bank of England New banknotes featuring portrait of newly crowned King Charles III will come into circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England (BOE) informed on Tuesday. India might see double-digit salary increase in 2023 amid fears of global recession: Study Indian firms would likely increase employee compensation by 10.4 per cent in 2023, which would be virtually in line with the 10.6 per cent increase seen so far in 2022, as reported by Reuters.

Top 10 world news: Nord Stream leaks, Abe's funeral amid protests, and more

The recognisable Euro sign in Frankfurt has been saved by a new sponsor, the global fin-tech firm "Caiz Development." This Tuesday, the public was given a first look at the new sponsorship plate (September 27).&nbsp;

The well-known Ottmar Hörl sculpture was slated for auction sale in October after the "Frankfurter Kultur Komitee" declared that it was unable to continue paying the annual maintenance costs of about 200,000 euros, according to media reports.&nbsp;

Manfred Pohl, the founder and CEO of the "Frankfurter Kultur Komitee," claimed that although the organisation has received alternative sponsorship offers, they would not permit the sculpture to remain at Willy-Brandt-Platz, where it has stood since 2001. The Euro emblem being placed on one of the Deutsche Bank towers was a serious proposition that was made, according to Pohl. Then it would be visible from the air when entering Frankfurt and would not be damaged.

However, a blockchain technology startup helped the sculpture stay in its customary spot. In response to cryptocurrencies, managing director of "Caiz Development" Joergen Hansen stated, "We are not a threat to the euro; the euro will always exist." Let's put it this way, though: We are giving it some technological assistance so that it can reach more people.&nbsp;

According to the "Frankfurter Kultur Komitee," "Caiz Development" had committed to pay for the sculpture's upkeep for the subsequent five years.

(with inputs from agencies) 
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The recognisable Euro sign in Frankfurt has been saved by a new sponsor, the global fin-tech firm "Caiz Development." This Tuesday, the public was given a first look at the new sponsorship plate (September 27).

The recognisable Euro sign in Frankfurt has been saved by a new sponsor, the global fin-tech firm "Caiz Development." This Tuesday, the public was given a first look at the new sponsorship plate (September 27). The well-known Ottmar Hörl sculpture was slated for auction sale in October after the "Frankfurter Kultur Komitee" declared that it was unable to continue paying the annual maintenance costs of about 200,000 euros, according to media reports. Manfred Pohl, the founder and CEO of the "Frankfurter Kultur Komitee," claimed that although the organisation has received alternative sponsorship offers, they would not permit the sculpture to remain at Willy-Brandt-Platz, where it has stood since 2001. The Euro emblem being placed on one of the Deutsche Bank towers was a serious proposition that was made, according to Pohl. Then it would be visible from the air when entering Frankfurt and would not be damaged. However, a blockchain technology startup helped the sculpture stay in its customary spot. In response to cryptocurrencies, managing director of "Caiz Development" Joergen Hansen stated, "We are not a threat to the euro; the euro will always exist." Let's put it this way, though: We are giving it some technological assistance so that it can reach more people. According to the "Frankfurter Kultur Komitee," "Caiz Development" had committed to pay for the sculpture's upkeep for the subsequent five years. (with inputs from agencies)

Frankfurt's symbolic Euro sign rescued by a blockchain-tech company

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