<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a9854885-ee72-459b-86d9-398412845d56}{133}" paraid="1718037614" >Nvidia Corp's planned purchase of British chip designer Arm seems to have raised several eyebrows. After Samsung and Amazon, now Tesla has also raised its concern over the deal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a9854885-ee72-459b-86d9-398412845d56}{249}" paraid="1995405753" >Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk has signaled competition concerns over $40 billion Nvidia-Arm deal, a Telegraph report said on Saturday, citing multiple sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a9854885-ee72-459b-86d9-398412845d56}{249}" paraid="1995405753" ><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Republicans want Biden to pay a political price for the crisis</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, smartphone maker Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc also lodged protest against the deal with the US authorities, the report added.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c66740b6-a1ad-428d-b4f6-bc74b7421026}{50}" paraid="2055551835" >The US Federal Trade Commission had also started an in-depth probe into the takeover. The findings may come in some weeks, as per the report.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c66740b6-a1ad-428d-b4f6-bc74b7421026}{50}" paraid="2055551835" ><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-says-china-still-withholding-critical-info-on-covid-origins-409068" hreflang="en">Biden says China still withholding 'critical' info on Covid origins</a></strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c66740b6-a1ad-428d-b4f6-bc74b7421026}{78}" paraid="149471183" >In June, Nvidia Corp submitted an application with the Chinese competition regulators to review a takeover of UK chip designer Arm, the Financial Times had reported, citing people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c66740b6-a1ad-428d-b4f6-bc74b7421026}{106}" paraid="900707512" >According to Chinese antitrust lawyers, the application sets in motion a period of scrutiny that could take up to 18 months, the report added.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c66740b6-a1ad-428d-b4f6-bc74b7421026}{134}" paraid="1867756508" >Nvidia had also said it expects to close the Arm acquisition by March 2022, after having struck a deal with Japan's SoftBank Group in September 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c66740b6-a1ad-428d-b4f6-bc74b7421026}{162}" paraid="1760567561" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Nvidia Corp's planned purchase of British chip designer Arm seems to have raised several eyebrows. After Samsung and Amazon, now Tesla has also raised its concern over the deal.

Nvidia Corp's planned purchase of British chip designer Arm seems to have raised several eyebrows. After Samsung and Amazon, now Tesla has also raised its concern over the deal. Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk has signaled competition concerns over $40 billion Nvidia-Arm deal, a Telegraph report said on Saturday, citing multiple sources. Watch: Republicans want Biden to pay a political price for the crisis × Earlier, smartphone maker Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc also lodged protest against the deal with the US authorities, the report added. The US Federal Trade Commission had also started an in-depth probe into the takeover. The findings may come in some weeks, as per the report. Also Read: Biden says China still withholding 'critical' info on Covid origins In June, Nvidia Corp submitted an application with the Chinese competition regulators to review a takeover of UK chip designer Arm, the Financial Times had reported, citing people familiar with the matter. According to Chinese antitrust lawyers, the application sets in motion a period of scrutiny that could take up to 18 months, the report added. Nvidia had also said it expects to close the Arm acquisition by March 2022, after having struck a deal with Japan's SoftBank Group in September 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk signals competition concerns over Nvidia-Arm deal: Report 

<p>In recent&nbsp;comments to Afghan media representatives, which were aired on Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;government cannot be held responsible for Taliban's actions in Afghanistan. He added&nbsp;Islamabad is not a spokesperson for the group.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;prime minister&nbsp;also said Pakistan will have good relations with whoever the citizens of Afghanistan choose.</p>

<p>As per a Dawn report,&nbsp;Khan said,&nbsp;"What the Taliban are doing or aren't doing has nothing to do with us. We are not responsible, neither are we spokespersons for the Taliban."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Afghanistan: Flights take off from Kabul as evacuations resume</strong></p>

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<p>Accused of&nbsp;being a Taliban supporter&nbsp;several times,&nbsp;the PM's remarks seem to be an attempt to distance itself from the group.</p>

<p>It is also in continuation to warnings by the country's leaders that it would not accept the responsibility if it was blamed for any setbacks in the Afghan peace process.</p>

<p>Distancing Islamabad from the developments in Kabul,&nbsp;Khan said, "All we want is peace in Afghanistan."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-airport-blasts-taliban-condemn-us-drone-attack-on-is-k-militant-409070" hreflang="en">Kabul airport blasts: Taliban condemn US drone attack on IS-K militant</a></strong></p>

<p>The people of Afghanistan&nbsp;had a choice to make, either pursue military solution or a political settlement where there is an inclusive government. "(The latter) is the only solution," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan, almost all of them are Pashtuns and most will have sympathies with the Taliban. How is Pakistan supposed to check, who is going over there to fight when we have about 30,000 people crossing into Afghanistan every day. How is Pakistan going to check that?" Khan asked.</p>

<p>Khan said it was not in Pakistan's interest to have civil war in Afghanistan. "What interest could Pakistan have in backing someone to take over Afghanistan?" the PM asked.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In recent comments to Afghan media representatives, which were aired on Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan government cannot be held responsible for Taliban's actions in Afghanistan.

In recent comments to Afghan media representatives, which were aired on Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan government cannot be held responsible for Taliban's actions in Afghanistan. He added Islamabad is not a spokesperson for the group. The prime minister also said Pakistan will have good relations with whoever the citizens of Afghanistan choose. As per a Dawn report, Khan said, "What the Taliban are doing or aren't doing has nothing to do with us. We are not responsible, neither are we spokespersons for the Taliban." Watch | Afghanistan: Flights take off from Kabul as evacuations resume × Accused of being a Taliban supporter several times, the PM's remarks seem to be an attempt to distance itself from the group. It is also in continuation to warnings by the country's leaders that it would not accept the responsibility if it was blamed for any setbacks in the Afghan peace process. Distancing Islamabad from the developments in Kabul, Khan said, "All we want is peace in Afghanistan." Also Read | Kabul airport blasts: Taliban condemn US drone attack on IS-K militant The people of Afghanistan had a choice to make, either pursue military solution or a political settlement where there is an inclusive government. "(The latter) is the only solution," he added. "There are three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan, almost all of them are Pashtuns and most will have sympathies with the Taliban. How is Pakistan supposed to check, who is going over there to fight when we have about 30,000 people crossing into Afghanistan every day. How is Pakistan going to check that?" Khan asked. Khan said it was not in Pakistan's interest to have civil war in Afghanistan. "What interest could Pakistan have in backing someone to take over Afghanistan?" the PM asked. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan not responsible for Taliban's actions in Afghanistan: PM Imran Khan

<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US secretary of state also said he and Jaishankar discussed shared priorities of the two countries, which include continued coordination on Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, the US secretary of state said, "Spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today to discuss our shared priorities including continued coordination on Afghanistan and in the United Nations. Look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | News Alert: United States Lawmakers question President Joe Biden</strong></p>

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<p>US State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said Blinken and Jaishankar agreed to remain "closely coordinated on shared goals and priorities to deepen the US-India partnership."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, India had strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul. The statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs read, "India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/attack-highly-likely-in-next-24-36-hours-says-biden-on-kabul-airport-409079" hreflang="en">Attack highly likely in next 24-36 hours, says Biden on Kabul airport</a></strong></p>

<p>"Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the injured. Today’s attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," the statement added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks and the United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis. Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis. Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC." Spoke to US Secretary of State @Secblinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 28, 2021 × The US secretary of state also said he and Jaishankar discussed shared priorities of the two countries, which include continued coordination on Afghanistan. In a tweet, the US secretary of state said, "Spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today to discuss our shared priorities including continued coordination on Afghanistan and in the United Nations. Look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership." Watch | News Alert: United States Lawmakers question President Joe Biden × US State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said Blinken and Jaishankar agreed to remain "closely coordinated on shared goals and priorities to deepen the US-India partnership." Earlier, India had strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul. The statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs read, "India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack." Also Read: Attack highly likely in next 24-36 hours, says Biden on Kabul airport "Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the injured. Today’s attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," the statement added. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks and the United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Pentagon has released the names of the 13 American service members killed in the recent suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.&nbsp;They include 11 Marines, one Navy sailor, who was assigned to a Marine Corps unit, and an Army Special Forces soldier.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Biden: Another terrorist attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' soon</strong></p>

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<p>They died in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate, which also killed at least 170 Afghans.</p>

<p>The 11 Marines are Staff Sgt&nbsp;Darin T&nbsp;Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Sgt&nbsp;Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts; Sgt&nbsp;Nicole L&nbsp;Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California; Cpl&nbsp;Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, California; Cpl&nbsp;Daegan W&nbsp;Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska; Cpl&nbsp;Humberto A&nbsp;Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana; Lance Cpl&nbsp;David L&nbsp;Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas; Lance Cpl&nbsp;Jared M&nbsp;Schmitz, 20, of St&nbsp;Charles, Missouri; Lance Cpl&nbsp;Rylee J&nbsp;McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming; Lance Cpl&nbsp;Dylan R&nbsp;Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Lance Cpl&nbsp;Kareem M&nbsp;Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California.</p>

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<p>Also killed were Navy Hospitalman Maxton W&nbsp;Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, and Army Staff Sgt&nbsp;Ryan C&nbsp;Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee.&nbsp;The Pentagon said on Saturday their remains were being flown to the United States.</p>


The Pentagon has released the names of the 13 American service members killed in the recent suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. They include 11 Marines, one Navy sailor, who was assigned to a Marine Corps unit, and an Army Special Forces soldier.

The Pentagon has released the names of the 13 American service members killed in the recent suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. They include 11 Marines, one Navy sailor, who was assigned to a Marine Corps unit, and an Army Special Forces soldier. Watch | Biden: Another terrorist attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' soon × They died in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate, which also killed at least 170 Afghans. The 11 Marines are Staff Sgt Darin T Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Sgt Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts; Sgt Nicole L Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California; Cpl Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, California; Cpl Daegan W Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska; Cpl Humberto A Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana; Lance Cpl David L Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas; Lance Cpl Jared M Schmitz, 20, of St Charles, Missouri; Lance Cpl Rylee J McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming; Lance Cpl Dylan R Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Lance Cpl Kareem M Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California. Also Read | Taliban guard Kabul airport as NATO troops leave Afghanistan Also killed were Navy Hospitalman Maxton W Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, and Army Staff Sgt Ryan C Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee. The Pentagon said on Saturday their remains were being flown to the United States.

US releases names of troops killed in deadly Kabul attack

<p>Claiming to be a replica of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, an under-construction temple complex in north-east Thailand has started a controversy. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the Cambodian government looks to send archaeologists and temple architects to inspect if the site is similar to Angkor Wat or not. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Angkor Wat, which is the largest religious structure (temple complex) in the world by land area, is also a national symbol as it is depicted on Cambodia’s flag. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: 'Kabuliwala' worry about their relatives in Kabul</strong></p>

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<p>Saying the temple has much broader influences, Thailand authorities and the abbot behind the construction have denied trying to imitate the temple. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple is being constructed at the Sihanakhon temple complex in Buriram province. Around 100m baht (£2.25m) have already been spent on the project. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Buriram’s cultural official Khattiya Chaimanee said the design instead reflects the typical features of Khmer stone castles, which could be found across architecture in south Isan region, north-east Thailand. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>It also includes the new temple’s Naga Bridge, which is a long walkway crafted in the form of Naga, Chaimanee added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The design of the temple is not an exact match. “In this temple, the temple clusters are lined up in one row, from the biggest to the smallest, which is completely different to the landscape of Angkor Wat,” said the official.&nbsp;</p>


Claiming to be a replica of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, an under-construction temple complex in north-east Thailand has started a controversy. As per reports, the Cambodian government looks to send archaeologists and temple architects to inspect if the site is similar to Angkor Wat or not.

Claiming to be a replica of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, an under-construction temple complex in north-east Thailand has started a controversy. As per reports, the Cambodian government looks to send archaeologists and temple architects to inspect if the site is similar to Angkor Wat or not. Angkor Wat, which is the largest religious structure (temple complex) in the world by land area, is also a national symbol as it is depicted on Cambodia’s flag. Watch: 'Kabuliwala' worry about their relatives in Kabul × Saying the temple has much broader influences, Thailand authorities and the abbot behind the construction have denied trying to imitate the temple. The temple is being constructed at the Sihanakhon temple complex in Buriram province. Around 100m baht (£2.25m) have already been spent on the project. Buriram’s cultural official Khattiya Chaimanee said the design instead reflects the typical features of Khmer stone castles, which could be found across architecture in south Isan region, north-east Thailand. Also Read: British man held for injecting blood through syringes in food items in supermarkets It also includes the new temple’s Naga Bridge, which is a long walkway crafted in the form of Naga, Chaimanee added. The design of the temple is not an exact match. “In this temple, the temple clusters are lined up in one row, from the biggest to the smallest, which is completely different to the landscape of Angkor Wat,” said the official.

New Thailand temple claims to imitate Angkor Wat, sparks row

<p>In China, a well-known university seems to have asked its colleges to prepare lists of LGBTQ+ students and report on their “state of mind”, said an internal directive, which was published online on social media platforms. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Shanghai University has sparked an alarm among young people in the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing “relevant requirements”, the “Campus Survey” has asked colleges to “investigate [and] research” students identified as LGBTQ+. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;As clock ticks countries rush to evacuate nationals from Afghanistan</strong></p>

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<p>The information on the students’ state of mind and psychological condition, which includes social contacts, political stance and mental health status, was also requested by the university. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The “relevant requirements” referred in the survey were not explained. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several students and activists alike have expressed concern and have also anticipated a possibility of a crackdown on these students after the information-gathering exercise. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/now-china-asks-private-firms-to-migrate-data-to-government-run-cloud-services-409161" hreflang="en">Now, China asks private firms to migrate data to government-run cloud services</a></strong></p>

<p>On Weibo, some legal experts also questioned whether this measure violates China’s new data privacy law. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Shanghai University is yet to give its take on the development, which has raised several eyebrows. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several people have liked, shared and commented on the original Weibo post, which shared the directive. It also had a screenshot of the document. The original post has been removed.&nbsp;</p>


In China, a well-known university seems to have asked its colleges to prepare lists of LGBTQ+ students and report on their “state of mind”, said an internal directive, which was published online on social media platforms.

In China, a well-known university seems to have asked its colleges to prepare lists of LGBTQ+ students and report on their “state of mind”, said an internal directive, which was published online on social media platforms. Shanghai University has sparked an alarm among young people in the country. Citing “relevant requirements”, the “Campus Survey” has asked colleges to “investigate [and] research” students identified as LGBTQ+. Watch: As clock ticks countries rush to evacuate nationals from Afghanistan × The information on the students’ state of mind and psychological condition, which includes social contacts, political stance and mental health status, was also requested by the university. The “relevant requirements” referred in the survey were not explained. Several students and activists alike have expressed concern and have also anticipated a possibility of a crackdown on these students after the information-gathering exercise. Also Read: Now, China asks private firms to migrate data to government-run cloud services On Weibo, some legal experts also questioned whether this measure violates China’s new data privacy law. Shanghai University is yet to give its take on the development, which has raised several eyebrows. Several people have liked, shared and commented on the original Weibo post, which shared the directive. It also had a screenshot of the document. The original post has been removed.

For ‘investigation’, university asks for LGBTQ+ students’ lists in China

<p>Just before nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna&nbsp;to get rid of sanctions, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has compared US President Joe Biden with his predecessor Donald Trump. Khamenei said Biden is no different from Trump and called him 'predatory wolf'. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The supreme leader slammed the behaviour of the US on Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal on Saturday. He said the country behaved as if Iran had left the accord as the US unilaterally withdrew from it in 2018 and imposed harsh sanctions. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Iranian, Gulf Arab officials meet in Baghdad</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about the signatories to the deal from Europe, Khamenei said, “they are like the US as well, but in words and rhetoric they are always demanding, as if it was Iran that for long ridiculed and undermined negotiations”.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The remarks came when he met with President Ebrahim Raisi’s cabinet, which had earlier gained a sweeping vote of confidence in the parliament on Wednesday.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-ida-strengthens-louisiana-braces-for-severe-blow-409120" hreflang="en">Hurricane Ida strengthens, Louisiana braces for severe blow</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, Iran's supreme leader declared Tehran would not accept Washington's "stubborn" demands in talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal and said the United States had failed to guarantee that it would never abandon the pact again. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Americans acted completely cowardly and maliciously," state TV quoted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as saying. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"They once violated the nuclear deal at no cost by exiting it. Now they explicitly say that they cannot give guarantees that it would not happen again." &nbsp;</p>

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Just before nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna to get rid of sanctions, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has compared US President Joe Biden with his predecessor Donald Trump.

Just before nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna to get rid of sanctions, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has compared US President Joe Biden with his predecessor Donald Trump. Khamenei said Biden is no different from Trump and called him 'predatory wolf'. The supreme leader slammed the behaviour of the US on Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal on Saturday. He said the country behaved as if Iran had left the accord as the US unilaterally withdrew from it in 2018 and imposed harsh sanctions. Watch: Iranian, Gulf Arab officials meet in Baghdad × Talking about the signatories to the deal from Europe, Khamenei said, “they are like the US as well, but in words and rhetoric they are always demanding, as if it was Iran that for long ridiculed and undermined negotiations”. The remarks came when he met with President Ebrahim Raisi’s cabinet, which had earlier gained a sweeping vote of confidence in the parliament on Wednesday. Also Read: Hurricane Ida strengthens, Louisiana braces for severe blow Earlier, Iran's supreme leader declared Tehran would not accept Washington's "stubborn" demands in talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal and said the United States had failed to guarantee that it would never abandon the pact again. "The Americans acted completely cowardly and maliciously," state TV quoted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as saying. "They once violated the nuclear deal at no cost by exiting it. Now they explicitly say that they cannot give guarantees that it would not happen again." (With inputs from agencies)

Before talks, Iran's supreme leader says 'predatory wolf' Biden no different from Trump  

<p>With next year's presidential election in mind, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said he sees only three alternatives for his future: prison, death or victory. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the polls, the right-wing populist leader is still trailing left-wing former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro told evangelical leaders, "I have three alternatives for my future: being arrested, killed or victory." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Macron says France, Britain to propose 'safe zone' in Kabul</strong></p>

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<p>The former military officer also said, there was no chance of prison as "no man on Earth will threaten me". The remarks come as there is fierce tensions between the president and the judiciary and election authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, in a meeting with supporters outside the president's official residence, Bolsonaro said that everyone should buy a rifle. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Bolsonaro, who has tried to change the laws to allow more Brazilians to bear arms for self-defence, said gun opponents should stop bothering gun buyers. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-guard-kabul-airport-as-nato-troops-leave-afghanistan-409149" hreflang="en">Taliban guard Kabul airport as NATO troops leave Afghanistan</a></strong></p>

<p>During his election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro promised to relax Brazil's gun laws. The idea was that citizens could use their own weapons to combat the country's rampant crime and violence. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since being elected president, he has issued a number of decrees to carry out his promise. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In Brazil, it is now much easier to buy and carry firearms. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


With next year's presidential election in mind, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said he sees only three alternatives for his future: prison, death or victory. In the polls, the right-wing populist leader is still trailing left-wing former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.

With next year's presidential election in mind, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said he sees only three alternatives for his future: prison, death or victory. In the polls, the right-wing populist leader is still trailing left-wing former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro told evangelical leaders, "I have three alternatives for my future: being arrested, killed or victory." Watch: Macron says France, Britain to propose 'safe zone' in Kabul × The former military officer also said, there was no chance of prison as "no man on Earth will threaten me". The remarks come as there is fierce tensions between the president and the judiciary and election authorities. Earlier, in a meeting with supporters outside the president's official residence, Bolsonaro said that everyone should buy a rifle. Bolsonaro, who has tried to change the laws to allow more Brazilians to bear arms for self-defence, said gun opponents should stop bothering gun buyers. Also Read: Taliban guard Kabul airport as NATO troops leave Afghanistan During his election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro promised to relax Brazil's gun laws. The idea was that citizens could use their own weapons to combat the country's rampant crime and violence. Since being elected president, he has issued a number of decrees to carry out his promise. In Brazil, it is now much easier to buy and carry firearms. (With inputs from agencies)

For future, Bolsonaro sees only three alternatives, prison, death or victory

<p>With 46,759 people testing positive for COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, India's infection tally rose to 3,26,49,947 on Saturday, while the count of active cases registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day, according to Union Health Ministry data.</p>

<p>The death toll has climbed to 4,37,370 with 509 more fatalities being recorded, according to the data updated at 8 am.&nbsp;The number of active cases has now increased to 3,59,775 which comprises 1.10 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.56 per cent, the ministry said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Rate of inoculation in South Africa remains 20 per cent</p>

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<p>An increase of 14,876 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.<br />
The count of daily new cases has stayed below 50,000 for 62 consecutive days now, the ministry said.</p>

<p>Also, 17,61,110 coronavirus tests were conducted in the country on Friday, taking the cumulative number of such examinations done so far to 51,68,87,602.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.66 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 33 days.&nbsp;The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.19 per cent. This has been below three per cent for 64 days now, according to the Health Ministry.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/covid-19-virus-origins-us-intelligence-community-says-it-was-not-developed-as-biological-weapon-408909" hreflang="en">COVID-19 virus&nbsp;origins:&nbsp;US intelligence community says it was 'not developed' as biological weapon</a></strong></p>

<p>The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,18,52,802, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated. India administered a record 1,03,35,290 COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday.</p>

<p>The 509 new fatalities include 179 from Kerala and 170 from Maharashtra.&nbsp;A total of 4,37,370 deaths due to the disease have been reported so far in the country, including 1,36,900 from Maharashtra, 37,248 from Karnataka, 34,835 from Tamil Nadu, 25,080 from Delhi, 22,796 from Uttar Pradesh, 20,313 from Kerala and 18,410 from West Bengal.</p>


With 46,759 people testing positive for COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, India's infection tally rose to 3,26,49,947 on Saturday, while the count of active cases registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day, according to Union Health Ministry data.

With 46,759 people testing positive for COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours, India's infection tally rose to 3,26,49,947 on Saturday, while the count of active cases registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day, according to Union Health Ministry data. The death toll has climbed to 4,37,370 with 509 more fatalities being recorded, according to the data updated at 8 am. The number of active cases has now increased to 3,59,775 which comprises 1.10 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.56 per cent, the ministry said. Watch: Rate of inoculation in South Africa remains 20 per cent × An increase of 14,876 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The count of daily new cases has stayed below 50,000 for 62 consecutive days now, the ministry said. Also, 17,61,110 coronavirus tests were conducted in the country on Friday, taking the cumulative number of such examinations done so far to 51,68,87,602. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.66 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 33 days. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.19 per cent. This has been below three per cent for 64 days now, according to the Health Ministry. Also Read | COVID-19 virus origins: US intelligence community says it was 'not developed' as biological weapon The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,18,52,802, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated. India administered a record 1,03,35,290 COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday. The 509 new fatalities include 179 from Kerala and 170 from Maharashtra. A total of 4,37,370 deaths due to the disease have been reported so far in the country, including 1,36,900 from Maharashtra, 37,248 from Karnataka, 34,835 from Tamil Nadu, 25,080 from Delhi, 22,796 from Uttar Pradesh, 20,313 from Kerala and 18,410 from West Bengal.

India records 46,759 COVID-19 cases, 509 deaths

<p>After two RFK's sons spoke in favour of&nbsp;US Senator Robert F Kennedy's assassin's&nbsp;release,&nbsp;77-year-old Sirhan Sirhan was granted parole on Friday. The&nbsp;prosecutors also declined to argue he should be kept behind bars.</p>

<p>The move came as a major victory for the prisoner, but it still does not assure his release. The&nbsp;California Parole Board's staff will review the&nbsp;ruling by the two-person panel for the next 90 days.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Deserted look in Kabul after recent bombings near Hamid Karzai International Airport</p>

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<p>This was&nbsp;the prisoner's 16th parole hearing. After this, it will be sent to the state's governor, who will have 30 days to decide whether to grant it, reverse it or modify it.</p>

<p>Being a toddler when his father was gunned down in 1968, Douglas Kennedy said he was moved to tears by Sirhan's remorse and he should be released if he's not a threat to others.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-airstrike-targets-is-in-afghanistan-in-response-to-deadly-suicide-attack-408905" hreflang="en">US airstrike targets IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack</a></strong></p>

<p>"I'm overwhelmed just by being able to view Mr Sirhan face to face. I think I've lived my life both in fear of him and his name in one way or another. And I am grateful today to see him as a human being worthy of compassion and love," said&nbsp;Douglas Kennedy.</p>

<p>Robert F Kennedy, who was&nbsp;brother of President John F Kennedy, was the New York senator and a Democratic presidential candidate when he was gunned down on June 6, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after delivering a victory speech in the pivotal California primary.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After two RFK's sons spoke in favour of US Senator Robert F Kennedy's assassin's release, 77-year-old Sirhan Sirhan was granted parole on Friday. The prosecutors also declined to argue he should be kept behind bars.

After two RFK's sons spoke in favour of US Senator Robert F Kennedy's assassin's release, 77-year-old Sirhan Sirhan was granted parole on Friday. The prosecutors also declined to argue he should be kept behind bars. The move came as a major victory for the prisoner, but it still does not assure his release. The California Parole Board's staff will review the ruling by the two-person panel for the next 90 days. Watch: Deserted look in Kabul after recent bombings near Hamid Karzai International Airport × This was the prisoner's 16th parole hearing. After this, it will be sent to the state's governor, who will have 30 days to decide whether to grant it, reverse it or modify it. Being a toddler when his father was gunned down in 1968, Douglas Kennedy said he was moved to tears by Sirhan's remorse and he should be released if he's not a threat to others. Also Read: US airstrike targets IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack "I'm overwhelmed just by being able to view Mr Sirhan face to face. I think I've lived my life both in fear of him and his name in one way or another. And I am grateful today to see him as a human being worthy of compassion and love," said Douglas Kennedy. Robert F Kennedy, who was brother of President John F Kennedy, was the New York senator and a Democratic presidential candidate when he was gunned down on June 6, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after delivering a victory speech in the pivotal California primary. (With inputs from agencies)

With support of two Kennedys, RFK's assassin wins parole in US

<p>We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US airstrike targetting IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack to US intelligence saying COVID-19 was 'not developed' as biological weapon, we have it all. &nbsp;</p>

<p>You can also read about France ending its evacuations from Afghanistan, and Hurricane Ida making landfall in southwest Cuba as per weather service. Also check out report that says Macron to attend Baghdad summit amid fears over IS. And at&nbsp;Tokyo Paralympics, paddler Bhavina Patel storms into final after defeating China's Zhang Miao.</p>

<p>Please click on the headline to read the full story. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-airstrike-targets-is-in-afghanistan-in-response-to-deadly-suicide-attack-408905"><strong>US airstrike targets IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>In response to the deadly&nbsp;suicide attack on&nbsp;Thursday,&nbsp;the United States military struck back at the Islamic State by bombing an IS member in Afghanistan on Saturday.&nbsp;The devastating suicide bombing, which was claimed by the group, killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-virus-origins-us-intelligence-community-says-it-was-not-developed-as-biological-weapon-408909"><strong>COVID-19: US intelligence says it was 'not developed' as biological weapon&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>In a report,&nbsp;the US intelligence community has said,&nbsp;SARS-CoV-2, the virus, which causes COVID-19, was 'not developed' as a biological weapon.&nbsp;The development comes even as US President Joe Biden has been reiterating the allegation that China continues to reject calls for transparency and withholds information about the origins of the virus.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-to-attend-baghdad-summit-amid-fears-over-is-408904"><strong>Macron to attend Baghdad summit amid fears over IS&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>French President Emmanuel Macron is among leaders set to attend a regional summit Saturday in Iraq, with the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and a deadly jihadist attack in Kabul overshadowing the meeting.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/france-ends-evacuations-from-afghanistan-408908"><strong>France ends its evacuations from Afghanistan&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>France ended its evacuations from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan late Friday, officials said, one day after a suicide bombing left scenes of carnage outside Kabul airport.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-ida-makes-landfall-in-southwest-cuba-weather-service-408907"><strong>Hurricane Ida makes landfall in southwest Cuba: Weather service&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>Hurricane Ida made landfall Friday as a Category 1 hurricane on the southwestern coast of Cuba, the local meteorological service reported.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-paddler-bhavina-patel-storms-into-final-after-defeating-chinas-zhang-miao-408901"><strong>Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel storms into final after defeating China's Zhang Miao</strong></a></p>

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<p>India's para table tennis star Bhavinaben Patel continued the historic run at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics as she became the first Indian to enter the final of a table tennis event.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong>The West Asia Post: West Asia braces for Afghan migrant wave</p>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US airstrike targetting IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack to US intelligence saying COVID-19 was 'not developed' as biological weapon, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US airstrike targetting IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack to US intelligence saying COVID-19 was 'not developed' as biological weapon, we have it all. You can also read about France ending its evacuations from Afghanistan, and Hurricane Ida making landfall in southwest Cuba as per weather service. Also check out report that says Macron to attend Baghdad summit amid fears over IS. And at Tokyo Paralympics, paddler Bhavina Patel storms into final after defeating China's Zhang Miao. Please click on the headline to read the full story. US airstrike targets IS in Afghanistan in response to deadly suicide attack In response to the deadly suicide attack on Thursday, the United States military struck back at the Islamic State by bombing an IS member in Afghanistan on Saturday. The devastating suicide bombing, which was claimed by the group, killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport. COVID-19: US intelligence says it was 'not developed' as biological weapon In a report, the US intelligence community has said, SARS-CoV-2, the virus, which causes COVID-19, was 'not developed' as a biological weapon. The development comes even as US President Joe Biden has been reiterating the allegation that China continues to reject calls for transparency and withholds information about the origins of the virus. Macron to attend Baghdad summit amid fears over IS French President Emmanuel Macron is among leaders set to attend a regional summit Saturday in Iraq, with the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and a deadly jihadist attack in Kabul overshadowing the meeting. France ends its evacuations from Afghanistan France ended its evacuations from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan late Friday, officials said, one day after a suicide bombing left scenes of carnage outside Kabul airport. Hurricane Ida makes landfall in southwest Cuba: Weather service Hurricane Ida made landfall Friday as a Category 1 hurricane on the southwestern coast of Cuba, the local meteorological service reported. Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel storms into final after defeating China's Zhang Miao India's para table tennis star Bhavinaben Patel continued the historic run at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics as she became the first Indian to enter the final of a table tennis event. Watch | The West Asia Post: West Asia braces for Afghan migrant wave ×

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<p>In a report,&nbsp;the US intelligence community has said,&nbsp;SARS-CoV-2, the virus, which causes COVID-19, was 'not developed' as a biological weapon.</p>

<p>The development comes even as US President Joe Biden has been reiterating the allegation that China continues to reject calls for transparency and withholds information about the origins of the virus.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong>Gravitas: America's COVID crisis: Walled by the western press</p>

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<p>Prepared by the Director of National Intelligence at the direction of the president, the report&nbsp;on Friday said "SARS-CoV-2 probably emerged and infected humans through an initial small-scale exposure that occurred no later than November 2019 with the first known cluster of COVID-19 cases arising in Wuhan, China in December 2019."</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;according to the results released on Friday, US intelligence agencies remain divided on the origins of the coronavirus but believe China's leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the pandemic.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/usa-bears-the-brunt-of-the-covid-pandemic-408884" hreflang="en">USA bears the brunt of the Covid pandemic</a></strong></p>

<p>Four members of the US intelligence community say with low confidence that the virus was initially transmitted from an animal to a human, as per the unclassified summary. A fifth intelligence agency believes with moderate confidence that the first human infection was linked to a lab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China's refusal to fully cooperate with the US and other international investigations of the virus has hampered reviews of the virus' origins. On Friday, the Director of National Intelligence, said, "China continues to hinder the global investigation, resist sharing information&nbsp;and blame other countries including the United States."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a report, the US intelligence community has said, SARS-CoV-2, the virus, which causes COVID-19, was 'not developed' as a biological weapon. The development comes even as US President Joe Biden has been reiterating the allegation that China continues to reject calls for transparency and withholds information about the origins of the virus.

In a report, the US intelligence community has said, SARS-CoV-2, the virus, which causes COVID-19, was 'not developed' as a biological weapon. The development comes even as US President Joe Biden has been reiterating the allegation that China continues to reject calls for transparency and withholds information about the origins of the virus. Watch | Gravitas: America's COVID crisis: Walled by the western press × Prepared by the Director of National Intelligence at the direction of the president, the report on Friday said "SARS-CoV-2 probably emerged and infected humans through an initial small-scale exposure that occurred no later than November 2019 with the first known cluster of COVID-19 cases arising in Wuhan, China in December 2019." Meanwhile, according to the results released on Friday, US intelligence agencies remain divided on the origins of the coronavirus but believe China's leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the pandemic. Also Read: USA bears the brunt of the Covid pandemic Four members of the US intelligence community say with low confidence that the virus was initially transmitted from an animal to a human, as per the unclassified summary. A fifth intelligence agency believes with moderate confidence that the first human infection was linked to a lab. China's refusal to fully cooperate with the US and other international investigations of the virus has hampered reviews of the virus' origins. On Friday, the Director of National Intelligence, said, "China continues to hinder the global investigation, resist sharing information and blame other countries including the United States." (With inputs from agencies)

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