A woman based in the US state of California alleged that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked her from leaving a hotel room before sexually assaulting her, CNN reported citing a police report. She even "remebered saying 'no' a lot".&nbsp;&nbsp;

The woman was only&nbsp;identified as "Jane Doe" in&nbsp;the 22-page long report released by the city attorney’s office of Monterey, California on Wednesday (Nov 20).&nbsp;

The alleged assault took place after a Republican women's conference at the Hyatt Hotel in Monterey, California, on October 8, 2017.

The report further highlighted some alleged details of the incident, stating how Hegseth was "very intoxicated" and was "giving off a creeper vibe".&nbsp;

However, Hegseth had repeatedly said that their encounter was consensual and he made sure the woman "was comfortable with what was going on between the two of them.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-defence-secretary-pick-pete-hegseth-has-swastika-tattoo-heres-what-we-know-776574">Also read:&nbsp;Online uproar over Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo</a>

Seems like, seven years after the alleged incident, such questions about Hegseth could hinder his nomination.&nbsp;

His attorney has said that Hegseth later entered into a settlement agreement with his accuser in 2023, with an undisclosed monetary payment and a confidentiality clause.&nbsp;

Hagseth said that his encounter with the woman was consensual, however, the lawyer said he was doubtful that the woman was about to accuse him during the #MeToo movement which might have have taken his Fox News job away.&nbsp;

“This police report confirms what I’ve said all along, that the incident was fully investigated, and police found the allegations to be false, which is why no charges were filed,” Timothy Parlatore, Hegseth’s attorney, told CNN on Wednesday night.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;US: Army veteran and Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Picked to Serve as Defense Secretary

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-army-veteran-and-fox-news-host-pete-hegseth-picked-to-serve-as-defense-secretary-775925/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

However, the records did not include copies of the video footage or a memorandum from the Monterey County district attorney’s office that could prove why Hegseth was never charged.&nbsp;

The accuser later told a hospital nurse that she “was not sure, but believes that something may have been slipped into her drink, as she cannot remember most of the night’s events,” and the nurse passed that on to police, according to the report.&nbsp;

The report&nbsp;added that the accuser had been drinking “much more than normal” that day.

The officers reviewed surveillance video from the hotel, showing the accuser and Hegseth “walking together, with arms locked together” leaving the bar and heading toward the hotel pool, with her smiling.

The accused told police that she argued with Hegseth near the hotel pool, an account that is supported by a hotel staffer who was sent to handle the disturbance and spoke to police, according to the report.

According to the report, the accuser recalled Hegseth telling her that he was “a nice guy” during the exchange.

However, in Hegseth's statement to police, he had no memory of the altercation by the pool.&nbsp;

The next memory Doe had was being in an unknown room with Hegseth. "Doe remembered having her phone and Hegseth inquired to whom Doe was texting,” the report said. “Hegseth took her phone from her hands. Doe stated she got up and tried to leave the room, but Hegseth blocked the door with his body. Doe remembered saying ‘no’ a lot.”

As per the report, Doe’s next memory was getting back to her room where she got into bed with her husband.&nbsp;

Hegseth’s account said that Doe led him by the arm back to his hotel room, which surprised him because he initially had no intention of having sex with her, the report said, adding that he found it "odd" that Doe did not leave his room.&nbsp;

Hegseth, according to the report, “continuously asked Doe if she was okay because he did not want Doe to get in trouble.”&nbsp;

He further told police that Doe "showed early signs of regret" the next morning, but did not explain further.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A woman based in the US state of California alleged that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked her from leaving a hotel room before sexually assaulting her, CNN reported citing a police report.

A woman based in the US state of California alleged that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked her from leaving a hotel room before sexually assaulting her, CNN reported citing a police report. She even "remebered saying 'no' a lot". The woman was only identified as "Jane Doe" in the 22-page long report released by the city attorney’s office of Monterey, California on Wednesday (Nov 20). The alleged assault took place after a Republican women's conference at the Hyatt Hotel in Monterey, California, on October 8, 2017. The report further highlighted some alleged details of the incident, stating how Hegseth was "very intoxicated" and was "giving off a creeper vibe". However, Hegseth had repeatedly said that their encounter was consensual and he made sure the woman "was comfortable with what was going on between the two of them.” Also read: Online uproar over Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo Seems like, seven years after the alleged incident, such questions about Hegseth could hinder his nomination. His attorney has said that Hegseth later entered into a settlement agreement with his accuser in 2023, with an undisclosed monetary payment and a confidentiality clause. Hagseth said that his encounter with the woman was consensual, however, the lawyer said he was doubtful that the woman was about to accuse him during the #MeToo movement which might have have taken his Fox News job away. “This police report confirms what I’ve said all along, that the incident was fully investigated, and police found the allegations to be false, which is why no charges were filed,” Timothy Parlatore, Hegseth’s attorney, told CNN on Wednesday night. Watch | US: Army veteran and Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Picked to Serve as Defense Secretary × However, the records did not include copies of the video footage or a memorandum from the Monterey County district attorney’s office that could prove why Hegseth was never charged. The accuser later told a hospital nurse that she “was not sure, but believes that something may have been slipped into her drink, as she cannot remember most of the night’s events,” and the nurse passed that on to police, according to the report. The report added that the accuser had been drinking “much more than normal” that day. The officers reviewed surveillance video from the hotel, showing the accuser and Hegseth “walking together, with arms locked together” leaving the bar and heading toward the hotel pool, with her smiling. The accused told police that she argued with Hegseth near the hotel pool, an account that is supported by a hotel staffer who was sent to handle the disturbance and spoke to police, according to the report. According to the report, the accuser recalled Hegseth telling her that he was “a nice guy” during the exchange. However, in Hegseth's statement to police, he had no memory of the altercation by the pool. The next memory Doe had was being in an unknown room with Hegseth. "Doe remembered having her phone and Hegseth inquired to whom Doe was texting,” the report said. “Hegseth took her phone from her hands. Doe stated she got up and tried to leave the room, but Hegseth blocked the door with his body. Doe remembered saying ‘no’ a lot.” As per the report, Doe’s next memory was getting back to her room where she got into bed with her husband. Hegseth’s account said that Doe led him by the arm back to his hotel room, which surprised him because he initially had no intention of having sex with her, the report said, adding that he found it "odd" that Doe did not leave his room. Hegseth, according to the report, “continuously asked Doe if she was okay because he did not want Doe to get in trouble.” He further told police that Doe "showed early signs of regret" the next morning, but did not explain further. (With inputs from agencies)

Police report reveals new details from 2017 sexual assault claim against Trump’s cabinet pick Hegseth

At least 42&nbsp;people were killed on Thursday (Nov 21) after gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

The convoy of vehicles was travelling from Parachinar to Peshawar when unidentified gunmen attacked it in the Uchat area of Kurram district.&nbsp;

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A civilian convoy traveling from Parachinar to Peshawar was ambushed by terrorists near Ochut Kali and Manduri areas in Lower Kurram. At least 10 killed, dozens injured, including a police official. <a href="https://t.co/3j4pPEN5H5">pic.twitter.com/3j4pPEN5H5</a>
— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) <a href="https://twitter.com/ghulamabbasshah/status/1859539563515084994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

The deaths were confirmed by Tehsil Headquarters&nbsp;(THQ) Hospital Alizai official, Dr Ghayuur Hussain. Meanwhile, several others were also injured, including three women.&nbsp;

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. This comes as&nbsp;Pakistan has witnessed&nbsp;a surge in terrorist attacks in the past months, mainly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-sectarian-violence-16-killed-as-sunni-shiite-tribes-clash-in-kurram-district-767059">Also read:&nbsp;Pakistan sectarian violence: 16 killed as Sunni, Shiite tribes clash in Kurram district</a>

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the incident and expressed his condolences to the victims' families, adding that those responsible for the incident should be punished. He further urged that timely medical aid be provided to the injured.

Earlier on Wednesday, at least 12 security personnel were killed in a suicide attack in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

The Kurram district has been witnessing clashes between various tribes and parties, claiming dozens of lives. It further led to frequent closure of main and link roads as well as the border with Afghanistan.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Taliban, Pakistan forces clash: Eight Afghan troops killed in border clash near Kurram district

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/taliban-pakistan-forces-clash-eight-afghan-troops-killed-in-border-clash-near-kurram-district-757058/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Last month, at least 16 people, including three women and two children, were killed in a tribal clash in Kurram district.

After the firing incidents last month, the main Parachinar-Peshawar and other routes were closed due to fear of more similar incidents.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 42 people were killed on Thursday (Nov 21) after gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The convoy of vehicles was travelling from Parachinar to Peshawar when unidentified gunmen attacked it in the Uchat area of Kurram district.

At least 42 people were killed on Thursday (Nov 21) after gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The convoy of vehicles was travelling from Parachinar to Peshawar when unidentified gunmen attacked it in the Uchat area of Kurram district. A civilian convoy traveling from Parachinar to Peshawar was ambushed by terrorists near Ochut Kali and Manduri areas in Lower Kurram. At least 10 killed, dozens injured, including a police official. pic.twitter.com/3j4pPEN5H5 — Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) November 21, 2024 × The deaths were confirmed by Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Alizai official, Dr Ghayuur Hussain. Meanwhile, several others were also injured, including three women. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. This comes as Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks in the past months, mainly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Also read: Pakistan sectarian violence: 16 killed as Sunni, Shiite tribes clash in Kurram district Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the incident and expressed his condolences to the victims' families, adding that those responsible for the incident should be punished. He further urged that timely medical aid be provided to the injured. Earlier on Wednesday, at least 12 security personnel were killed in a suicide attack in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Kurram district has been witnessing clashes between various tribes and parties, claiming dozens of lives. It further led to frequent closure of main and link roads as well as the border with Afghanistan. WATCH | Taliban, Pakistan forces clash: Eight Afghan troops killed in border clash near Kurram district × Last month, at least 16 people, including three women and two children, were killed in a tribal clash in Kurram district. After the firing incidents last month, the main Parachinar-Peshawar and other routes were closed due to fear of more similar incidents. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 42 killed in attack on passenger vehicles in Pakistan's Kurram district

Ukraine on Wednesday called on its Western allies not to fuel tension in the country, after a string of embassies in Kyiv announced they would close, citing the threat of a "massive air attack" on the capital.

Ukraine on Wednesday called on its Western allies not to fuel tension in the country, after a string of embassies in Kyiv announced they would close, citing the threat of a "massive air attack" on the capital. The warnings of fresh strikes come as Moscow looks to retaliate against Ukraine for firing US-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory for the first time and with the Kremlin accusing outgoing US President Joe Biden of dragging out the war. Russia has already ramped up a wave of deadly missile strikes in recent days, targeting residential areas and Ukraine's energy grid. Air alerts blare out across the country daily. The United States led the wave of closures, saying it was shutting its Kyiv office to the public after having received "specific information of a potential significant air attack" on Wednesday. It did not provide further details. Greece, Hungary, Italy, and Spain -- all NATO members -- followed suit, announcing the closures of their diplomatic premises in the capital. Ukrainian officials criticised the rare move and called on its allies not to spread yet more fear among Ukrainian society. Also read: Italy, Spain, Greece close embassies in Kyiv after US; Kremlin rejects ‘freeze’ on Ukraine war 'Psychological operation' Kyiv said the "information" the US was referring to looked to be a "psychological operation" launched by Moscow in a bid to destabilise the country. "We remind you that the threat of strikes by the aggressor state has unfortunately been a daily reality for Ukrainians for over 1,000 days," Ukraine's foreign ministry said in a statement on social media. The GUR military intelligence directorate said a "fake" message was being spread on social media, purporting to be a warning from them over a massive bomb attack on Kyiv. "A terrorist country is conducting a massive information and psychological attack against Ukraine," it said in a statement. Nerves are already frayed in Kyiv after almost three years of war, and Trump's victory in the US presidential election has injected fresh uncertainty. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Accuses West of Provocation × The Republican has repeatedly criticised US support for Ukraine and claimed he could broker a ceasefire within hours -- comments that have triggered fears in Kyiv and Europe about Ukraine's ability to withstand the Russian attacks without American support. Both Ukraine and Russia are jockeying for the upper hand on the battlefield before he re-enters the White House in January. Russia on Wednesday accused Biden of prolonging the war by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv in his final weeks in office. "If you look at the trends of the outgoing US administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Peskov was responding to the US saying it would soon provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines. 'Big mistake' World leaders have taken note of the step-up in American support for Kyiv. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a NATO ally of the US, said Wednesday the decision to allow Kyiv to use the powerful long-range missiles was a "big mistake." "This step by Biden will not only escalate the conflict but will lead to a greater reaction from Russia," Ergodan, who sees himself as a possible mediator, told journalists. Moscow has struck a defiant tone, pledging retribution and continuing its advance on the front lines. Its forces claimed Wednesday to have captured the town of Illinka, close to the strategic hub of Kurakhove in the eastern Donetsk region. The Kremlin also rejected as "absurd" and "laughable" suggestions it was involved in the cutting of two telecommunications cables running under the Baltic Sea. European officials have said they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite increased rumblings of possible talks to end the conflict, there is no sign of Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being anywhere close to converging on a possible deal. Zelensky, who warned Tuesday Ukraine would lose the war if Washington pulled funding, has ruled out ceding territory in exchange for peace. Putin has demanded Ukraine's troops abandon four regions in its south and east as a precondition to ceasefire talks. Both have rejected a temporary pause in combat or freezing of the conflict along the current front lines. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukraine calls on Western allies not to fuel tension in country after embassies closure

A Thai woman has been sentenced to death after being accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide last year.&nbsp;

A court in Bangkok found 36-year-old Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn guilty of putting poison in a wealthy friend's food and drink while they were on a trip last year.&nbsp;

The police arrested Sararat and uncovered other similar deaths going back to 2015. One more person who was allegedly attacked by Sararat survived.&nbsp;

However, the relatives of the friend refused to accept she died of natural causes, and an autopsy found traces of cyanide in her body.&nbsp;

Police said Sararat, dubbed Am Cyanide by Thai media, had a gambling addiction and targeted friends she owed money to, then stole their jewellery and valuables.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-hotel-shocker-six-tourists-found-dead-at-luxury-staycation-site-in-bangkok-741485">Also read:&nbsp;Thailand shocker: Six tourists found dead at luxury hotel in Bangkok, PM orders probe</a>

They added that Sararat travelled with her friend Siripron Khanwong, 32, to Ratchaburi province, west of Bangkok, in April 2023, where they participated in a Buddhist protection ritual at a river.

Following this, Siripron collapsed and died after having a meal with Sararat, who did not make any effort to help her, according to the investigators.&nbsp;

The police further said that traces of cyanide were found in Siriporn's body, and her phone, money, and bags were missing when she was found.

Watch |&nbsp;Thailand: Green Light For Medical Marijuana In Thai Legislative Overhaul

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/thailand-green-light-for-medical-marijuana-in-thai-legislative-overhaul-760536/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

"You got justice, my child. Today, there is justice in this world," Siriporn's mother, Thongpin Kiatchanasiri, said while holding a photo of her daughter.&nbsp;

Sararat pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.

Moreover, her former husband, an ex-police officer, and her lawyer were also handed prison terms of one year and four months, and two years&nbsp;respectively, for hiding evidence to help her evade prosecution.

They also pleaded not guilty before Wednesday's sentencing.

The police said that her ex-husband, Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn, most likely helped Sararat poison an ex-boyfriend, Suthisak Poonkwan.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Thai woman has been sentenced to death after being accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide last year. A court in Bangkok found 36-year-old Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn guilty of putting poison in a wealthy friend's food and drink while they were on a trip last year.

A Thai woman has been sentenced to death after being accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide last year. A court in Bangkok found 36-year-old Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn guilty of putting poison in a wealthy friend's food and drink while they were on a trip last year. The police arrested Sararat and uncovered other similar deaths going back to 2015. One more person who was allegedly attacked by Sararat survived. However, the relatives of the friend refused to accept she died of natural causes, and an autopsy found traces of cyanide in her body. Police said Sararat, dubbed Am Cyanide by Thai media, had a gambling addiction and targeted friends she owed money to, then stole their jewellery and valuables. Also read: Thailand shocker: Six tourists found dead at luxury hotel in Bangkok, PM orders probe They added that Sararat travelled with her friend Siripron Khanwong, 32, to Ratchaburi province, west of Bangkok, in April 2023, where they participated in a Buddhist protection ritual at a river. Following this, Siripron collapsed and died after having a meal with Sararat, who did not make any effort to help her, according to the investigators. The police further said that traces of cyanide were found in Siriporn's body, and her phone, money, and bags were missing when she was found. Watch | Thailand: Green Light For Medical Marijuana In Thai Legislative Overhaul × "You got justice, my child. Today, there is justice in this world," Siriporn's mother, Thongpin Kiatchanasiri, said while holding a photo of her daughter. Sararat pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. Moreover, her former husband, an ex-police officer, and her lawyer were also handed prison terms of one year and four months, and two years respectively, for hiding evidence to help her evade prosecution. They also pleaded not guilty before Wednesday's sentencing. The police said that her ex-husband, Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn, most likely helped Sararat poison an ex-boyfriend, Suthisak Poonkwan. (With inputs from agencies)

Thai woman accused of 14 cyanide murders sentenced to death

Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in India, Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. ZEENIA, the AI anchor of Zee network, revealed exit polls for Maharashtra state Wednesday evening, predicting a close contest between the two rival blocs.

Click on the headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-fires-uk-made-storm-shadow-missiles-at-russia-for-first-time-777761">Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for the first time</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467063-untitled-design-2.jpg?imwidth=400" />

Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20).&nbsp;This comes after US President Joe Biden's administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-election-exit-poll-close-contest-anticipated-between-ruling-mahayuti-and-opposition-mva-bloc-777742">Exit polls: Close contest between Mahayuti, MVA in Maharashtra, neck-to-neck fight in Jharkhand</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467046-wion-web-team-bugs-and-banners-79.jpg?imwidth=400" />

The Western Indian state of Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. The contest in Maharashtra is between the ruling&nbsp;Mahayuti alliance, which comprises&nbsp;Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP,&nbsp;and the opposition&nbsp;Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), including&nbsp;Shiv Sena-UBT, NCPSP, and Congress, alongside some regional parties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-rejects-freeze-on-ukraine-war-along-existing-frontlines-denies-role-in-baltic-sea-cable-disruption-777680">Italy, Spain, Greece close embassies in Kyiv after US; Kremlin rejects ‘freeze’ on Ukraine war</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467008-wion-web-team-bugs-and-banners-77.jpg?imwidth=400" />

Italy, Spain, and Greece on Wednesday (Nov. 20) shut down their embassies in Kyiv following a similar move by the US earlier in the day.&nbsp;The US embassy had warned&nbsp;of a potential significant air attack, citing "specific information".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/move-from-disengagement-to-de-escalation-indian-defence-minister-tells-chinese-counterpart-777725">'Move from disengagement to de-escalation...,' Indian defence minister tells Chinese counterpart</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467033-wion-web-team-bugs-and-banners-78.jpg?imwidth=400" />

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Wednesday (Nov. 20) in&nbsp;Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Singh is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the&nbsp;11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-us-blocks-un-push-calling-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-777763">Israel-Hamas war: US blocks UN push calling for ceasefire in Gaza</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/08/10/448567-untitled-design-1.png?imwidth=400" />

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington said would have emboldened Hamas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-to-be-summoned-by-uk-mps-over-xs-role-in-uk-riots-777737">Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/15/466219-untitled-design-48.jpg?imwidth=400" />

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/africa-my-janmabhoomi-india-now-my-karmabhumi-says-new-south-african-envoy-anil-sooklal-777766">Africa my Janmabhoomi, India now my Karmabhoomi, says new South African envoy Anil Sooklal</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467065-untitled-design-3.jpg?imwidth=400" />

South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" and to "expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian-origin High Commissioner to Delhi, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal said, "I'm very blessed because I'm African, in the sense that my Janmabhoomi is Africa, and now my Karmabhoomi is India. So I am a blend of both African and Indian in one package. I'm proud of both identities."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-air-pollution-50-delhi-government-employees-to-work-from-home-as-aqi-hits-526-777593">Delhi Air Pollution: 50% government employees switch to work from home as AQI hits 526</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/466953-untitled-design-2024-11-20t104430438.png?imwidth=400" />

Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday that 50 per cent of the state government&nbsp;employees would work from home.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-from-monkeygate-to-siraj-facing-racism-top-controversies-from-india-vs-australia-tests-777775">BGT 2024-25: From Monkeygate to Siraj facing racism - Top controversies from India vs Australia Tests</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467075-untitled-design-12.png?imwidth=400" />

Australia have always been a 'in your face' kind of team with an aggressive style of play and sledging as well. The crowd, especially in Sydney, isn't forgiving as well, which makes it harder for the visiting teams. Their rivalry against India is well documented, and with India also now a team that gives back as much as it gets, many sour incidents have taken place between two teams.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/liam-paynes-funeral-one-direction-stars-bid-a-final-goodbye-to-their-former-bandmate-777771">Liam Payne's funeral: One Direction stars bid a final goodbye to their former bandmate</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/11/20/467069-your-paragraph-text-53.png?imwidth=400" />

Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, gathered for his funeral in Britain on Wednesday.

Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile.

Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile. Meanwhile, in India, Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. ZEENIA, the AI anchor of Zee network, revealed exit polls for Maharashtra state Wednesday evening, predicting a close contest between the two rival blocs. Click on the headlines to read more Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for the first time Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). This comes after US President Joe Biden's administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia. Exit polls: Close contest between Mahayuti, MVA in Maharashtra, neck-to-neck fight in Jharkhand The Western Indian state of Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. The contest in Maharashtra is between the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which comprises Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP, and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), including Shiv Sena-UBT, NCPSP, and Congress, alongside some regional parties. Italy, Spain, Greece close embassies in Kyiv after US; Kremlin rejects ‘freeze’ on Ukraine war Italy, Spain, and Greece on Wednesday (Nov. 20) shut down their embassies in Kyiv following a similar move by the US earlier in the day. The US embassy had warned of a potential significant air attack, citing "specific information". 'Move from disengagement to de-escalation...,' Indian defence minister tells Chinese counterpart Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Wednesday (Nov. 20) in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Singh is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus). Israel-Hamas war: US blocks UN push calling for ceasefire in Gaza The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington said would have emboldened Hamas. Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported. Africa my Janmabhoomi, India now my Karmabhoomi, says new South African envoy Anil Sooklal South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" and to "expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian-origin High Commissioner to Delhi, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal said, "I'm very blessed because I'm African, in the sense that my Janmabhoomi is Africa, and now my Karmabhoomi is India. So I am a blend of both African and Indian in one package. I'm proud of both identities." Delhi Air Pollution: 50% government employees switch to work from home as AQI hits 526 Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday that 50 per cent of the state government employees would work from home. BGT 2024-25: From Monkeygate to Siraj facing racism - Top controversies from India vs Australia Tests Australia have always been a 'in your face' kind of team with an aggressive style of play and sledging as well. The crowd, especially in Sydney, isn't forgiving as well, which makes it harder for the visiting teams. Their rivalry against India is well documented, and with India also now a team that gives back as much as it gets, many sour incidents have taken place between two teams. Liam Payne's funeral: One Direction stars bid a final goodbye to their former bandmate Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, gathered for his funeral in Britain on Wednesday.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine fires UK-made missiles at Russia; Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls, and more

Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20).&nbsp;

The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile, reported the Telegraph.&nbsp;

This comes after US President Joe Biden administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia.&nbsp;

Earlier, Russia also launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, which was invaded by Ukrainian troops in August.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-strikes-russia-with-us-made-long-range-missiles-for-first-time-report-777398">Also read:&nbsp;Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made long range missiles after Biden admin gave nod for use</a>

Earlier, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile.&nbsp;

The Russian defence ministry had claimed that Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged.&nbsp;

<h2>How do Storm Shadow missiles work?</h2>

Storm Shadow missile is an Anglo-French cruise missile with a maximum range of around 155 miles (250 km). It carries a bunker-busting warhead and flies low and fast to evade air defences.

After launch, the weapon, equipped with its navigation system, descends to a low altitude to avoid detection before locking on to its target using an infra-red seeker.&nbsp;

On the final approach, it climbs to a higher altitude to maximise the chances of hitting the target.&nbsp;

Moreover, it travels at speeds of more than 600 mph, is just over five metres long, and has a wingspan of three metres.

Till now, Storm Shadow missiles have been used by Ukraine inside its territory for some time. However, now, Ukraine has been given a green flag for using long-range missiles inside Russia.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile, reported the Telegraph.

Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile, reported the Telegraph. This comes after US President Joe Biden administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia. Earlier, Russia also launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, which was invaded by Ukrainian troops in August. Also read: Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made long range missiles after Biden admin gave nod for use Earlier, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile. The Russian defence ministry had claimed that Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged. How do Storm Shadow missiles work? Storm Shadow missile is an Anglo-French cruise missile with a maximum range of around 155 miles (250 km). It carries a bunker-busting warhead and flies low and fast to evade air defences. After launch, the weapon, equipped with its navigation system, descends to a low altitude to avoid detection before locking on to its target using an infra-red seeker. On the final approach, it climbs to a higher altitude to maximise the chances of hitting the target. Moreover, it travels at speeds of more than 600 mph, is just over five metres long, and has a wingspan of three metres. Till now, Storm Shadow missiles have been used by Ukraine inside its territory for some time. However, now, Ukraine has been given a green flag for using long-range missiles inside Russia. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for the first time

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

Along with Musk, senior executives from Meta, which&nbsp;runs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be summoned as part of a Commons Science and Technology Select Committee social media inquiry.

This comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella rebuked Musk after he took to X and posted about Italian court rulings that had hindered Italy's right-wing government plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania.&nbsp;

The first hearings are scheduled to take place in the new year, amid increasing concerns that UK online safety law risk has surged by rapidly advancing technology and the politicisation of platforms such as X.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-strikes-back-after-not-being-invited-to-uk-international-investment-summit-762249">Also read:&nbsp;Elon Musk strikes back after not being invited to UK International Investment Summit</a>

The MPs are expected to probe the consequences of generative AI, which was used in widely shared images posted on Facebook and X, provoking people to join Islamophobic protests after the killing of three schoolgirls in Southport in August.&nbsp;

Moreover, they will also investigate Silicon Valley business models that “encourage the spread of content that can mislead and harm”.

“[Musk] has very strong views on multiple aspects of this,” Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee said. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.”

Musk was disappointed and furious when he was not invited to a UK government international investment summit in September.&nbsp;

“I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend," Onwurah told the Guardian.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;UK: Elon Musk hits back at UK PM after 'civil war' comments dismissed

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-elon-musk-hits-back-at-uk-pm-after-civil-war-comments-dismissed-747783/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

This week, former Labour minister Peter Mandelson called for an end to the "feud" between Musk and the UK government.&nbsp;

“He is a sort of technological, industrial, commercial phenomenon,” Mandelson told the How to Win an Election podcast. “And it would be unwise, in my view, for Britain to ignore him. You cannot pursue these feuds.”

Meanwhile, X did not respond when they were asked if Musk would testify in the UK, although it appears unlikely, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported. Along with Musk, senior executives from Meta, which runs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be summoned as part of a Commons Science and Technology Select Committee social media inquiry. This comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella rebuked Musk after he took to X and posted about Italian court rulings that had hindered Italy's right-wing government plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. The first hearings are scheduled to take place in the new year, amid increasing concerns that UK online safety law risk has surged by rapidly advancing technology and the politicisation of platforms such as X. Also read: Elon Musk strikes back after not being invited to UK International Investment Summit The MPs are expected to probe the consequences of generative AI, which was used in widely shared images posted on Facebook and X, provoking people to join Islamophobic protests after the killing of three schoolgirls in Southport in August. Moreover, they will also investigate Silicon Valley business models that “encourage the spread of content that can mislead and harm”. “[Musk] has very strong views on multiple aspects of this,” Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee said. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.” Musk was disappointed and furious when he was not invited to a UK government international investment summit in September. “I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend," Onwurah told the Guardian. Watch | UK: Elon Musk hits back at UK PM after 'civil war' comments dismissed × This week, former Labour minister Peter Mandelson called for an end to the "feud" between Musk and the UK government. “He is a sort of technological, industrial, commercial phenomenon,” Mandelson told the How to Win an Election podcast. “And it would be unwise, in my view, for Britain to ignore him. You cannot pursue these feuds.” Meanwhile, X did not respond when they were asked if Musk would testify in the UK, although it appears unlikely, the Guardian reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots

American Influencer and professional wrestler Logan Paul is currently a target of controversies over his cryptocurrency investments as concerns rise that he might have profited by misleading his fans, reported BBC.

According to the new evidence, Paul promoted investments without disclosing that he had a financial interest in them, according to BBC.

The popular social media influencer has over 23 million followers on YouTube. His influence has led to a spike in investment prices, leading to suggestions that he could have profited from sales of any tokens he held.

Moreover, he is also facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over a failed crypto project called CryptoZoo. However, he has denied any wrongdoing.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senator-chuck-schumer-asks-fda-to-investigate-logan-paul-ksis-prime-energy-drink-613980">Also read:&nbsp;US Senator Chuck Schumer urges FDA to investigate Logan Paul, KSI’s ‘PRIME’ energy drink. Here's why</a>

The report revealed that shortly after Paul took to X, and posted about a particular crypto coin in 2021, an anonymous crypto wallet with close connections to his public wallet had traded in the coin. The anonymous wallet went on to make a $120,000 (£92,000) profit.

BBC's findings come after Time Magazine reported a similar activity involving a different cryptocurrency and another anonymous wallet.&nbsp;

Paul has been refusing to talk to the BBC about the ongoing investigation. Later, he appeared to relent and invited the BBC to interview him at his gym in Puerto Rico.&nbsp;

Paul was sent a list of the allegations BBC wanted him to respond to. His PR team requested the BBC crew to travel to the Caribbean island so he could answer in person.

Later, when the BBC crew arrived at Paul's gym, a Logan Paul lookalike turned up in his place, shortly followed by a crowd shouting abuse about the BBC.&nbsp;

After abandoning the interview, the British public service broadcaster received a lawyer’s letter on behalf of Paul, warning them of possible consequences if the findings were published.

Tech journalist Will Gotsegen said that crypto is a market-driven to some extent by social media and influencers, adding, "A big guy with a lot of influence... someone like Logan Paul, buys a tonne of crypto and tells their followers about it. They're going to buy it too.”

(With inputs from agencies)

American Influencer and professional wrestler Logan Paul is currently a target of controversies over his cryptocurrency investments as concerns rise that he might have profited by misleading his fans, reported BBC.

American Influencer and professional wrestler Logan Paul is currently a target of controversies over his cryptocurrency investments as concerns rise that he might have profited by misleading his fans, reported BBC. According to the new evidence, Paul promoted investments without disclosing that he had a financial interest in them, according to BBC. The popular social media influencer has over 23 million followers on YouTube. His influence has led to a spike in investment prices, leading to suggestions that he could have profited from sales of any tokens he held. Moreover, he is also facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over a failed crypto project called CryptoZoo. However, he has denied any wrongdoing. Also read: US Senator Chuck Schumer urges FDA to investigate Logan Paul, KSI’s ‘PRIME’ energy drink. Here's why The report revealed that shortly after Paul took to X, and posted about a particular crypto coin in 2021, an anonymous crypto wallet with close connections to his public wallet had traded in the coin. The anonymous wallet went on to make a $120,000 (£92,000) profit. BBC's findings come after Time Magazine reported a similar activity involving a different cryptocurrency and another anonymous wallet. Paul has been refusing to talk to the BBC about the ongoing investigation. Later, he appeared to relent and invited the BBC to interview him at his gym in Puerto Rico. Paul was sent a list of the allegations BBC wanted him to respond to. His PR team requested the BBC crew to travel to the Caribbean island so he could answer in person. Later, when the BBC crew arrived at Paul's gym, a Logan Paul lookalike turned up in his place, shortly followed by a crowd shouting abuse about the BBC. After abandoning the interview, the British public service broadcaster received a lawyer’s letter on behalf of Paul, warning them of possible consequences if the findings were published. Tech journalist Will Gotsegen said that crypto is a market-driven to some extent by social media and influencers, adding, "A big guy with a lot of influence... someone like Logan Paul, buys a tonne of crypto and tells their followers about it. They're going to buy it too.” (With inputs from agencies)

American influencer Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over his cryptocurrency investments

Police and civilian self-defence groups killed 28 gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday, as the government seeks to regain some control of the city.

Officers stopped a truck carrying gang members in the wealthy suburb of Petion-Ville at about 2:00 am, while a bus ferrying gang members was intercepted in the city centre, Haitian National Police spokesman Lionel Lazarre told AFP.

Police opened fire in both encounters, killing 10, and then chased down those who fled with the help of self-defence groups, formed by residents opposed to the gangs and their violent rule over swathes of the country.

Last year, in a gruesome chapter of vigilante reprisals, a dozen alleged gang members were stoned and burned alive by residents in Port-au-Prince.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haitis-new-pm-sworn-in-as-passenger-jet-comes-under-fire-in-port-au-prince-775360">Also read:&nbsp;Haiti's new PM sworn in as passenger jet comes under fire in Port-au-Prince</a>

Well-armed gangs control some 80 per cent of the city, routinely targeting civilians despite a Kenyan-led international force that has been deployed to help the outgunned police.

<h2>Renewed violence&nbsp;</h2>

The Haitian capital has seen renewed fighting in the last week from Viv Ansanm, an alliance of gangs that in February helped oust former prime minister Ariel Henry.

Streets were almost deserted on Tuesday after police and residents erected barricades in several neighborhoods.

Viv Ansanm spokesman Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherisier, a notorious gang leader, has called for the resignation of the transitional government currently leading the country.

“The Viv Ansanm coalition will use all its means to achieve the departure of the CPT,” Cherisier said Monday, using the acronym for the Transitional Presidential Council.

The council itself -- made up of unelected officials tasked with the difficult mandate of leading the country to its first elections since 2016 -- is facing its own internal disarray.

Watch |&nbsp;Haiti Swears In New PM As Gunfire At Airport Hits Flight From US

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/haiti-swears-in-new-pm-as-gunfire-at-airport-hits-flight-from-us-775408/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimewas was sworn in last week to replace outgoing premier Garry Conille, who was appointed in May but became embroiled in a power struggle with the council.

Meanwhile, violence continues to shake the capital.

More than 20,000 people had been displaced across Port-au-Prince in just four days last week, the UN's International Organization for Migration warned over the weekend.

The country lost major links to the rest of the world last week when the United States banned all civilian flights to the country for a month after three jetliners approaching or departing Port-au-Prince were hit by gunfire.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Police and civilian self-defence groups killed 28 gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday, as the government seeks to regain some control of the city.

Police and civilian self-defence groups killed 28 gang members in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in an overnight operation, authorities said Tuesday, as the government seeks to regain some control of the city. Officers stopped a truck carrying gang members in the wealthy suburb of Petion-Ville at about 2:00 am, while a bus ferrying gang members was intercepted in the city centre, Haitian National Police spokesman Lionel Lazarre told AFP. Police opened fire in both encounters, killing 10, and then chased down those who fled with the help of self-defence groups, formed by residents opposed to the gangs and their violent rule over swathes of the country. Last year, in a gruesome chapter of vigilante reprisals, a dozen alleged gang members were stoned and burned alive by residents in Port-au-Prince. Also read: Haiti's new PM sworn in as passenger jet comes under fire in Port-au-Prince Well-armed gangs control some 80 per cent of the city, routinely targeting civilians despite a Kenyan-led international force that has been deployed to help the outgunned police. Renewed violence The Haitian capital has seen renewed fighting in the last week from Viv Ansanm, an alliance of gangs that in February helped oust former prime minister Ariel Henry. Streets were almost deserted on Tuesday after police and residents erected barricades in several neighborhoods. Viv Ansanm spokesman Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherisier, a notorious gang leader, has called for the resignation of the transitional government currently leading the country. “The Viv Ansanm coalition will use all its means to achieve the departure of the CPT,” Cherisier said Monday, using the acronym for the Transitional Presidential Council. The council itself -- made up of unelected officials tasked with the difficult mandate of leading the country to its first elections since 2016 -- is facing its own internal disarray. Watch | Haiti Swears In New PM As Gunfire At Airport Hits Flight From US × Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimewas was sworn in last week to replace outgoing premier Garry Conille, who was appointed in May but became embroiled in a power struggle with the council. Meanwhile, violence continues to shake the capital. More than 20,000 people had been displaced across Port-au-Prince in just four days last week, the UN's International Organization for Migration warned over the weekend. The country lost major links to the rest of the world last week when the United States banned all civilian flights to the country for a month after three jetliners approaching or departing Port-au-Prince were hit by gunfire. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Haiti police, civilian defence groups kill 28 gang members in Port-au-Prince as govt tries to regain control

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially planned to ask a judge to force Google to sell the world's most popular web browser, Chrome, to take down the monopoly.&nbsp;

Last month, the US justice department filed court papers, saying it was considering enforcing “structural remedies” to prevent Google from using some of its products.

According to a report by Bloomberg, the DOJ will propose the measure to a judge on Wednesday (Nov 20).&nbsp;

In August, Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google operates an online search monopoly and has been considering what penalties he could impose.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/google-hit-with-rs-26172-crore-fine-after-15-year-legal-battle-with-uk-couple-771607">Also read:&nbsp;Google hit with Rs 26,172 crore fine after 15-year legal battle with UK couple</a>

Furthermore, Google will also be asked to establish new measures around its artificial intelligence, Android operating system, and use of data.

<h2>'Pushing radical agenda'</h2>

In response to the plans, Google criticised the DOJ’s move. "The DOJ continues to push a radical agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case," said Google executive Lee-Anne Mulholland in a statement.

"The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers and American technological leadership at precisely the moment it is most needed,” Mulholland added.

Google's Chrome is the most used browser worldwide, with its web traffic tracker Similarweb placing its global market share at 64.61 per cent last month (October).

Watch |&nbsp;Russia Fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-fines-google-200000000000000000000000000000000-772626/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

In a ruling in August, Judge Mehta said that the default search engine was "extremely valuable real estate" for Google.

"Even if a new entrant were positioned from a quality standpoint to bid for the default when an agreement expires, such a firm could compete only if it were prepared to pay partners upwards of billions of dollars in revenue share," he added.

Last month, the DOJ also stated that it would be considering seeking a break-up of Google.

Potential remedies "that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play [its app store], and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products" were among its considerations, the DOJ had said at the time.

Moreover, in October, it also said that Google's conduct had resulted in "pernicious harms" to users and that the importance of restoring competition to a market that was "indispensable" could not be overstated.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially planned to ask a judge to force Google to sell the world's most popular web browser, Chrome, to take down the monopoly.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially planned to ask a judge to force Google to sell the world's most popular web browser, Chrome, to take down the monopoly. Last month, the US justice department filed court papers, saying it was considering enforcing “structural remedies” to prevent Google from using some of its products. According to a report by Bloomberg, the DOJ will propose the measure to a judge on Wednesday (Nov 20). In August, Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google operates an online search monopoly and has been considering what penalties he could impose. Also read: Google hit with Rs 26,172 crore fine after 15-year legal battle with UK couple Furthermore, Google will also be asked to establish new measures around its artificial intelligence, Android operating system, and use of data. 'Pushing radical agenda' In response to the plans, Google criticised the DOJ’s move. "The DOJ continues to push a radical agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case," said Google executive Lee-Anne Mulholland in a statement. "The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers and American technological leadership at precisely the moment it is most needed,” Mulholland added. Google's Chrome is the most used browser worldwide, with its web traffic tracker Similarweb placing its global market share at 64.61 per cent last month (October). Watch | Russia Fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0 × In a ruling in August, Judge Mehta said that the default search engine was "extremely valuable real estate" for Google. "Even if a new entrant were positioned from a quality standpoint to bid for the default when an agreement expires, such a firm could compete only if it were prepared to pay partners upwards of billions of dollars in revenue share," he added. Last month, the DOJ also stated that it would be considering seeking a break-up of Google. Potential remedies "that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play [its app store], and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products" were among its considerations, the DOJ had said at the time. Moreover, in October, it also said that Google's conduct had resulted in "pernicious harms" to users and that the importance of restoring competition to a market that was "indispensable" could not be overstated. (With inputs from agencies)

Will Google agree to sell its Chrome browser as US govt raises monopoly concerns?

More than 40,000 people have been protesting outside New Zealand's parliament on Tuesday (Nov. 19), opposing a bill that seeks to dilute the rights of Maori people and threatens to set race relations back by decades.&nbsp;

The controversial bill seeks to reinterpret the country's founding document between British colonisers and Māori people.

Today's protest marked the end of a nine-day hīkoi, or peaceful protest, in the country.&nbsp;

The police said that around 42,000 people gathered at parliament, where the Treaty Principles Bill was introduced earlier this month by legislators who would want to reinterpret an 184-year-old treaty signed between the British and the indigenous Maori.

The protest was one of the biggest in New Zealand's history, with many protesters draped in colours of the Maori flag.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-parliament-briefly-suspended-after-politicians-begin-haka-protest-over-maori-rights-bill-776199">Also read:&nbsp;New Zealand parliament briefly suspended after politicians begin haka protest over Maori rights bill</a>

The bill, however, is not likely to pass into law, but the discussion and the division are set to continue, and it will take another six months for a second reading.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it would not pass into law, despite the fact that he is part of the same coalition as Act.

"Our position as the National Party is unchanged. We won't be supporting the bill beyond the second reading, and therefore it won't become law," Luxon said, according to the New Zealand Herald.

"We don't think through the stroke of a pen you go rewrite 184 years of debate and discussion," he added.&nbsp;

Last week, New Zealand's parliament was briefly suspended after the controversial Maori bill triggered a haka dance protest, raging debate, and personal attacks.

As parliamentarians gathered for a preliminary vote on the bill, Te Pati Maori (Maori Party) MPs stood up and began the traditional Maori dance, haka.&nbsp;

MP for Hauraki Waikato, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, began the haka after tearing the bill in the parliament.&nbsp;

Watch | New Zealand: Thousands rally against bill undermining indigenous rights

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-zealand-thousands-rally-against-bill-undermining-indigenous-rights-727370/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

In an intense scene, the Māori haka briefly halted New Zealand MPs from casting their votes on the Treaty Principles Bill, igniting powerful reactions and concluding a fiery debate.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, co-leader of Te Pāti Māori (Maori Party) said, "We can’t live equally if we have one people who are the indigenous people living ‘less than’,” she argued. What the coalition government is doing is “an absolute attempt to divide an otherwise progressive country and it’s really embarrassing."

"To see it in parliament, in the highest house in Aotearoa, there’s been a real state of surprise and I think disappointment and sadness that in 2024 when we see politics and the Trump extremes, this is what the Māori are having to endure,” said Ngarewa-Packer.&nbsp;

“It’s humiliating for the government because we [New Zealand] are normally seen as punching above our weight in all of the great things in life.”

(With inputs from agencies)

More than 40,000 people have been protesting outside New Zealand's parliament on Tuesday (Nov. 19), opposing a bill that seeks to dilute the rights of Maori people and threatens to set race relations back by decades.

More than 40,000 people have been protesting outside New Zealand's parliament on Tuesday (Nov. 19), opposing a bill that seeks to dilute the rights of Maori people and threatens to set race relations back by decades. The controversial bill seeks to reinterpret the country's founding document between British colonisers and Māori people. Today's protest marked the end of a nine-day hīkoi, or peaceful protest, in the country. The police said that around 42,000 people gathered at parliament, where the Treaty Principles Bill was introduced earlier this month by legislators who would want to reinterpret an 184-year-old treaty signed between the British and the indigenous Maori. The protest was one of the biggest in New Zealand's history, with many protesters draped in colours of the Maori flag. Also read: New Zealand parliament briefly suspended after politicians begin haka protest over Maori rights bill The bill, however, is not likely to pass into law, but the discussion and the division are set to continue, and it will take another six months for a second reading. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it would not pass into law, despite the fact that he is part of the same coalition as Act. "Our position as the National Party is unchanged. We won't be supporting the bill beyond the second reading, and therefore it won't become law," Luxon said, according to the New Zealand Herald. "We don't think through the stroke of a pen you go rewrite 184 years of debate and discussion," he added. Last week, New Zealand's parliament was briefly suspended after the controversial Maori bill triggered a haka dance protest, raging debate, and personal attacks. As parliamentarians gathered for a preliminary vote on the bill, Te Pati Maori (Maori Party) MPs stood up and began the traditional Maori dance, haka. MP for Hauraki Waikato, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, began the haka after tearing the bill in the parliament. Watch | New Zealand: Thousands rally against bill undermining indigenous rights × In an intense scene, the Māori haka briefly halted New Zealand MPs from casting their votes on the Treaty Principles Bill, igniting powerful reactions and concluding a fiery debate. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, co-leader of Te Pāti Māori (Maori Party) said, "We can’t live equally if we have one people who are the indigenous people living ‘less than’,” she argued. What the coalition government is doing is “an absolute attempt to divide an otherwise progressive country and it’s really embarrassing." "To see it in parliament, in the highest house in Aotearoa, there’s been a real state of surprise and I think disappointment and sadness that in 2024 when we see politics and the Trump extremes, this is what the Māori are having to endure,” said Ngarewa-Packer. “It’s humiliating for the government because we [New Zealand] are normally seen as punching above our weight in all of the great things in life.” (With inputs from agencies)

Over 40,000 people protest outside New Zealand's parliament over controversial Maori rights bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Nov 19) urged Europe to "push Russia harder" as the Ukraine war marks its 1000th day.&nbsp;

Zelensky said that Ukraine will never give in to Russia's aggression.&nbsp;

"The more time he (Russian President Vladimir Putin) has, the worse the conditions become," the Ukrainian president told a special session of the European Parliament.&nbsp;

Tuesday marks the 1,000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. Zelensky warned that Putin "[would] not stop on his own" and urged that Russia be pushed towards a "just peace".

He added that the deployment of North Korean troops was a significant sign that Russia wanted to escalate the conflict.&nbsp;

"While some European leaders think about some elections, or something like this, at Ukraine's expense, Putin is focused on winning this war," he warned.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-strikes-russia-with-us-made-long-range-missiles-for-first-time-report-777398">Also read:&nbsp;Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made long range missiles after Biden admin gave nod for use</a>

"Ukraine will never submit to the occupiers, and the Russian military will be punished for violating international law," the Ukrainian foreign ministry said.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's military commander-in-chief wrote on Telegram that the country had faced 1,000 days of "extremely complex, fierce battle for our existence" and "destroying the enemy".

"In the frozen trenches of Donetsk region and in the burning steppes of Kherson region under shells, hail, and anti-aircraft guns - we are fighting for the right to life."

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 Days of Death &amp; Destruction in Ukraine

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-1000-days-of-death-destruction-in-ukraine-777272/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

This comes on the same day Ukraine fired six US-made long-range missiles inside Russian territory.&nbsp;

The Russian defence ministry said that Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region. This comes after the United States President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles on Monday, to attack inside Russia.

Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the ministry said on its official Telegram page, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Nov 19) urged Europe to "push Russia harder" as the Ukraine war marks its 1000th day. Zelensky said that Ukraine will never give in to Russia's aggression.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Nov 19) urged Europe to "push Russia harder" as the Ukraine war marks its 1000th day. Zelensky said that Ukraine will never give in to Russia's aggression. "The more time he (Russian President Vladimir Putin) has, the worse the conditions become," the Ukrainian president told a special session of the European Parliament. Tuesday marks the 1,000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. Zelensky warned that Putin "[would] not stop on his own" and urged that Russia be pushed towards a "just peace". He added that the deployment of North Korean troops was a significant sign that Russia wanted to escalate the conflict. "While some European leaders think about some elections, or something like this, at Ukraine's expense, Putin is focused on winning this war," he warned. Also read: Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made long range missiles after Biden admin gave nod for use "Ukraine will never submit to the occupiers, and the Russian military will be punished for violating international law," the Ukrainian foreign ministry said. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military commander-in-chief wrote on Telegram that the country had faced 1,000 days of "extremely complex, fierce battle for our existence" and "destroying the enemy". "In the frozen trenches of Donetsk region and in the burning steppes of Kherson region under shells, hail, and anti-aircraft guns - we are fighting for the right to life." Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 Days of Death & Destruction in Ukraine × This comes on the same day Ukraine fired six US-made long-range missiles inside Russian territory. The Russian defence ministry said that Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region. This comes after the United States President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles on Monday, to attack inside Russia. Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the ministry said on its official Telegram page, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky urges allies to 'push Russia harder' as war crosses 1000th day, warns Putin will not stop on his own

Author

Zee News Rajasthan

Editor

Mansi Arora

Home

Live Tv

Latest

World

India

Business

Entertainment

Sports

Opinions

Videos

Photos

Gravitas

Lifestyle

Science

Tech

Rajasthan News in Hindi: In-depth coverage of Rajasthan Crime, Political News, Education, Rajasthan Weather Update and Latest Rajasthan News on Zee News Rajasthan.