Airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travellers stranded after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

At least 16 international routes were affected after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island spewed a nine-kilometre (5.6-mile) tower a day earlier, the general manager of Bali's international airport said in a statement.

Flights from Singapore, Hong Kong, Qatar, India, Australia, Malaysia, China's Pudong, and South Korea's Incheon were all either delayed or grounded, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab said Wednesday.

Animal clinic worker Samsudin, 52, from Indonesia's main island was transiting from Bali to Malaysia and forced to spend the night at the airport.

"I'm sleeping here rather than going back to Java. It is far," he told AFP.

"I'm waiting here, until tomorrow," he added, saying he bought a new flight after his AirAsia ticket was refunded.

Australia's Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia all grounded flights, while Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, India's IndiGo and Singapore's Scoot also listed flights as cancelled on Wednesday, an AFP journalist at Bali's airport said.

"Volcanic ash poses a significant threat to safe aircraft operations in the vicinity of volcanic clouds," said AirAsia, which announced several cancellations.

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific also listed its flights as cancelled, rescheduling routes to and from Bali until Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesias-mount-lewotobi-erupts-mass-evacuation-underway-as-ash-soars-9-km-into-the-sky-774891">Also read:&nbsp;Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, mass evacuation underway as ash soars 9 km into the sky</a>

Multiple eruptions from the 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) twin-peaked volcano in recent weeks have killed nine people, with 31 injured and more than 11,000 evacuated, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said Tuesday.

Eruptions can pose serious risks to flights, disgorging fine ash that can damage jet engines and scour a plane's windscreen to the point of invisibility.

The island's tourism head called for calm after the cancellations, saying the island was "very safe" because the volcano is far away.

"Bali's tourism activity is still running normally," Tjok Bagus Pemayun said in a statement Wednesday.

But airlines said the situation was too dangerous to keep their planes in the sky.

Jetstar said all flights to and from Bali would be halted until noon on Thursday as it was "currently not safe to operate flights".

Malaysia Airlines said it had cancelled six flights Wednesday in a statement on its website, while Scoot said it scrapped two flights and rescheduled four more.

The airlines said they would monitor the volcano's status and provide updates.

Singapore Airlines was still listing its flights as running on Wednesday.

<h2>'Refunds, rescheduling, re-routing'&nbsp;</h2>

Bali airport's Shahab said 26 domestic and 64 international flights had been affected by recent eruptions as of Wednesday afternoon.

"Due to this natural event impacting flight operations, airlines are offering affected passengers the options of refunds, rescheduling, or re-routing," he added in a statement.

But some said they were set to be stranded for days, with little help forthcoming.

"There's nobody helping us, nobody is providing us accommodation or food, we are kind of stranded," said IT consultant Arsh Khurana, 39, from Delhi whose Air India flight was rescheduled to Saturday.

"There is nothing from Air India, there is absolutely no support," he told AFP, adding that he and his wife were set to lose money as the airline's travel insurance did not cover disruptions caused by volcanic eruptions.

Local media reported thousands of passengers were affected but Balinese officials gave no estimate.

Bali's international airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia said Wednesday it had conducted tests in its airspace and no volcanic ash was detected, saying the airport was "operating as normal".

But the airport in the tourist hotspot of Labuan Bajo on Flores island was shuttered on Wednesday until 8 pm local time (1200 GMT) because of the volcanic ash from Lewotobi, according to the airport's Instagram.

Lewotobi erupted again from midnight Wednesday until early morning, and a large ash column could be seen pouring from its crater, an AFP journalist nearby said.

Laki-Laki, which means "man" in Indonesian, is twinned with a calmer volcano named after the Indonesian word for "woman".

The island's economy is heavily reliant on tourism but Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth, straddling the Pacific Ring of Fire where tectonic plates collide.

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Airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travellers stranded after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

Airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travellers stranded after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky. At least 16 international routes were affected after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island spewed a nine-kilometre (5.6-mile) tower a day earlier, the general manager of Bali's international airport said in a statement. Flights from Singapore, Hong Kong, Qatar, India, Australia, Malaysia, China's Pudong, and South Korea's Incheon were all either delayed or grounded, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab said Wednesday. Animal clinic worker Samsudin, 52, from Indonesia's main island was transiting from Bali to Malaysia and forced to spend the night at the airport. "I'm sleeping here rather than going back to Java. It is far," he told AFP. "I'm waiting here, until tomorrow," he added, saying he bought a new flight after his AirAsia ticket was refunded. Australia's Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia all grounded flights, while Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, India's IndiGo and Singapore's Scoot also listed flights as cancelled on Wednesday, an AFP journalist at Bali's airport said. "Volcanic ash poses a significant threat to safe aircraft operations in the vicinity of volcanic clouds," said AirAsia, which announced several cancellations. Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific also listed its flights as cancelled, rescheduling routes to and from Bali until Thursday. Also read: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, mass evacuation underway as ash soars 9 km into the sky Multiple eruptions from the 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) twin-peaked volcano in recent weeks have killed nine people, with 31 injured and more than 11,000 evacuated, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said Tuesday. Eruptions can pose serious risks to flights, disgorging fine ash that can damage jet engines and scour a plane's windscreen to the point of invisibility. The island's tourism head called for calm after the cancellations, saying the island was "very safe" because the volcano is far away. "Bali's tourism activity is still running normally," Tjok Bagus Pemayun said in a statement Wednesday. But airlines said the situation was too dangerous to keep their planes in the sky. Jetstar said all flights to and from Bali would be halted until noon on Thursday as it was "currently not safe to operate flights". Malaysia Airlines said it had cancelled six flights Wednesday in a statement on its website, while Scoot said it scrapped two flights and rescheduled four more. The airlines said they would monitor the volcano's status and provide updates. Singapore Airlines was still listing its flights as running on Wednesday. 'Refunds, rescheduling, re-routing' Bali airport's Shahab said 26 domestic and 64 international flights had been affected by recent eruptions as of Wednesday afternoon. "Due to this natural event impacting flight operations, airlines are offering affected passengers the options of refunds, rescheduling, or re-routing," he added in a statement. But some said they were set to be stranded for days, with little help forthcoming. "There's nobody helping us, nobody is providing us accommodation or food, we are kind of stranded," said IT consultant Arsh Khurana, 39, from Delhi whose Air India flight was rescheduled to Saturday. "There is nothing from Air India, there is absolutely no support," he told AFP, adding that he and his wife were set to lose money as the airline's travel insurance did not cover disruptions caused by volcanic eruptions. Local media reported thousands of passengers were affected but Balinese officials gave no estimate. Bali's international airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia said Wednesday it had conducted tests in its airspace and no volcanic ash was detected, saying the airport was "operating as normal". But the airport in the tourist hotspot of Labuan Bajo on Flores island was shuttered on Wednesday until 8 pm local time (1200 GMT) because of the volcanic ash from Lewotobi, according to the airport's Instagram. Lewotobi erupted again from midnight Wednesday until early morning, and a large ash column could be seen pouring from its crater, an AFP journalist nearby said. Laki-Laki, which means "man" in Indonesian, is twinned with a calmer volcano named after the Indonesian word for "woman". The island's economy is heavily reliant on tourism but Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth, straddling the Pacific Ring of Fire where tectonic plates collide. 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.

Bali flights cancelled after volcano erupts in Indonesia

A day after the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into a Church abuse scandal, survivors have now called for further resignations as it has put pressure on other members of the Church to explain what they knew about abuse.

Welby, the most senior bishop within the Church of England and other church officers, announced his resignation after a review found he "could and should" have reported John Smyth's abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013.

Welby should have formally reported Smyth in 2013 to police in the United Kingdom&nbsp;and South African authorities, according to an independent review published last week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/archbishop-of-canterbury-resigns-over-improper-handling-of-uk-church-abuse-scandal-775599">Also read:&nbsp;Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over improper handling of UK Church abuse scandal</a>

Smyth was accused of attacking several boys, including those he met at Christian camps, in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s.

One bishop responsible for safeguarding said she was open to more resignations.&nbsp;

However, the Church's second most senior figure, Stephen Cottrell, said they should not be bishops.

Meanwhile, the Church's deputy lead bishop for safeguarding Julie Conalty, said she could guarantee there was no abuse still going on in the Church. She added that no institution "can ever be totally safe".

Watch |&nbsp;Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns After Church Of England Child Abuse Review&nbsp;

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After facing immense pressure, Welby in a statement said, “It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatizing period between 2013 and 2024.”

He added that he had sought permission to resign from King Charles III. “I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.”

“The last few days have renewed my long-felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England. For nearly twelve years I have struggled to introduce improvements. It is for others to judge what has been done,” Welby added.

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A day after the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into a Church abuse scandal, survivors have now called for further resignations as it has put pressure on other members of the Church to explain what they knew about abuse.

A day after the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into a Church abuse scandal, survivors have now called for further resignations as it has put pressure on other members of the Church to explain what they knew about abuse. Welby, the most senior bishop within the Church of England and other church officers, announced his resignation after a review found he "could and should" have reported John Smyth's abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013. Welby should have formally reported Smyth in 2013 to police in the United Kingdom and South African authorities, according to an independent review published last week. Also read: Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over improper handling of UK Church abuse scandal Smyth was accused of attacking several boys, including those he met at Christian camps, in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s. One bishop responsible for safeguarding said she was open to more resignations. However, the Church's second most senior figure, Stephen Cottrell, said they should not be bishops. Meanwhile, the Church's deputy lead bishop for safeguarding Julie Conalty, said she could guarantee there was no abuse still going on in the Church. She added that no institution "can ever be totally safe". Watch | Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns After Church Of England Child Abuse Review × After facing immense pressure, Welby in a statement said, “It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatizing period between 2013 and 2024.” He added that he had sought permission to resign from King Charles III. “I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.” “The last few days have renewed my long-felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England. For nearly twelve years I have struggled to introduce improvements. It is for others to judge what has been done,” Welby added. (With inputs from agencies)

Abuse survivors call for further resignations at Church of England after Archbishop of Canterbury steps down

United States President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are preparing for the highly awkward meeting at the White House on Wednesday (Nov 13) as the incumbent is all set to welcome his successor, whom he has labelled as a danger to America.&nbsp;

The meeting will be held at 11:00 am EST and is expected to underscore the peaceful transition of power in the US, four years after Trump contested the results of the 2020 presidential election which Biden won. Notably, Trump never invited Biden to the White House, which is a post-presidential election tradition in the US.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, this is also disappointing for Biden, his staff and the Democrats, who witnessed Trump clinching victory over Republican candidate Kamala Harris by winning all seven of the key swing states and the popular vote.&nbsp;

Moreover, Republicans also control&nbsp;the US&nbsp;House of Representatives and the Senate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-invites-donald-trump-to-white-house-for-smooth-power-transfer-774888">Also read:&nbsp;US Presidential Election 2024: Joe Biden invites Donald Trump to White House for smooth transfer of power</a>

This meeting at the White House marks another victory for Trump, who will return there for the first time since he left early on the morning of Biden's inauguration in January 2021.&nbsp;

“Think about it, four years ago he had to turn over the keys to Biden and now he gets to take them not only from Biden but from his designated replacement who he just beat. So, it certainly is a victory lap,” said GOP lobbyist Marc Lampkin, ex-deputy campaign manager for former President George W&nbsp;Bush.

<h2>'Moment of revenge'</h2>

A former Trump campaign official described the White House visit as a moment of revenge for the US President-elect.&nbsp;

“I’m sure it will be a bitter pill for President Biden but a moment of sweet revenge in some ways for President Trump, to come back to the place he had to give up four years ago but come back with a truly significant victory, including the popular vote, which a Republican hasn’t won in a long time,” the source said, according to The Hill.&nbsp;

Biden has repeatedly called Trump a threat to democracy. He also appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage" weeks before the election.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

United States President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are preparing for the highly awkward meeting at the White House on Wednesday (Nov 13) as the incumbent is all set to welcome his successor, whom he has labelled as a danger to America.

United States President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are preparing for the highly awkward meeting at the White House on Wednesday (Nov 13) as the incumbent is all set to welcome his successor, whom he has labelled as a danger to America. The meeting will be held at 11:00 am EST and is expected to underscore the peaceful transition of power in the US, four years after Trump contested the results of the 2020 presidential election which Biden won. Notably, Trump never invited Biden to the White House, which is a post-presidential election tradition in the US. Meanwhile, this is also disappointing for Biden, his staff and the Democrats, who witnessed Trump clinching victory over Republican candidate Kamala Harris by winning all seven of the key swing states and the popular vote. Moreover, Republicans also control the US House of Representatives and the Senate. Also read: US Presidential Election 2024: Joe Biden invites Donald Trump to White House for smooth transfer of power This meeting at the White House marks another victory for Trump, who will return there for the first time since he left early on the morning of Biden's inauguration in January 2021. “Think about it, four years ago he had to turn over the keys to Biden and now he gets to take them not only from Biden but from his designated replacement who he just beat. So, it certainly is a victory lap,” said GOP lobbyist Marc Lampkin, ex-deputy campaign manager for former President George W Bush. 'Moment of revenge' A former Trump campaign official described the White House visit as a moment of revenge for the US President-elect. “I’m sure it will be a bitter pill for President Biden but a moment of sweet revenge in some ways for President Trump, to come back to the place he had to give up four years ago but come back with a truly significant victory, including the popular vote, which a Republican hasn’t won in a long time,” the source said, according to The Hill. Biden has repeatedly called Trump a threat to democracy. He also appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage" weeks before the election. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump, Biden set to meet at White House for transition meeting after Harris loses US polls

A doctor was stabbed seven times at a government hospital in the Indian city of&nbsp;Chennai on Wednesday (Nov 13) by a man who alleged that his mother, who was a cancer patient, was prescribed the wrong medications.&nbsp;

The oncologist was stabbed multiple times in Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital, including in his chest. He was also a heart patient and suffered injuries to his upper chest, head, scalp, neck, and ear.&nbsp;

Following the incident, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Currently, he is in a stable condition, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said.

A senior doctor said that his colleague had a pacemaker and was cut on his forehead and back, and was also hit on his stomach.&nbsp;

The 25-year-old man has been arrested now, following the incident.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-hospital-horror-doctor-shot-dead-by-2-teenagers-who-entered-hospital-under-pretext-of-injury-764063">Also read:&nbsp;Delhi hospital horror: Doctor shot dead by 2 teenagers who entered hospital under pretext of injury</a>

<h2>Doctors protest</h2>

Doctors at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital are&nbsp;now protesting against the attack, according to the&nbsp;news agency ANI.&nbsp;Non-emergency treatments have&nbsp;been suspended.&nbsp;

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The attack took place in the outpatient department (OPD) of the hospital in the city's Guindy neighbourhood after the man suspected the doctor had prescribed the wrong medicines to his mother.&nbsp;

According to some reports, he tried to escape after stabbing the doctor but was caught and handed over to the police.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Kolkata Doctor Murder Case: Trial Begins; Accused 'Sanjay Roy' Claims 'Not Guilty'

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"Doctors feel insecure. The attack was a security lapse and indicates a lack of fear of the law... security should tightened. CCTCs have been set up but I don't think they function," Dr Anto Uresh, a member of the Tamil Nadu government Doctors' Association, told NDTV.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered an inquiry into the stabbing incident and promised medical aid. He also gave assurances that such an attack would not happen again.&nbsp;

"Service of doctors is laudable... and it is our responsibility to ensure their safety," he stated in a social media post.&nbsp;

"The selfless work of our government doctors in providing treatment to patients regardless of the time is immeasurable. The government will take measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future," MK Stalin added.

(With inputs from agencies)

A doctor was stabbed seven times at a government hospital in the Indian city of Chennai on Wednesday (Nov 13) by a man who alleged that his mother, who was a cancer patient, was prescribed the wrong medications.

A doctor was stabbed seven times at a government hospital in the Indian city of Chennai on Wednesday (Nov 13) by a man who alleged that his mother, who was a cancer patient, was prescribed the wrong medications. The oncologist was stabbed multiple times in Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital, including in his chest. He was also a heart patient and suffered injuries to his upper chest, head, scalp, neck, and ear. Following the incident, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Currently, he is in a stable condition, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said. A senior doctor said that his colleague had a pacemaker and was cut on his forehead and back, and was also hit on his stomach. The 25-year-old man has been arrested now, following the incident. Also read: Delhi hospital horror: Doctor shot dead by 2 teenagers who entered hospital under pretext of injury Doctors protest Doctors at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital are now protesting against the attack, according to the news agency ANI. Non-emergency treatments have been suspended. #WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Doctors at the Kalaignar Centenary Multy speciality government hospital sit on a protest after a 25-year-old man attacked a doctor with a knife today. pic.twitter.com/NKFrY66kZ0 — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2024 × The attack took place in the outpatient department (OPD) of the hospital in the city's Guindy neighbourhood after the man suspected the doctor had prescribed the wrong medicines to his mother. According to some reports, he tried to escape after stabbing the doctor but was caught and handed over to the police. Watch | Kolkata Doctor Murder Case: Trial Begins; Accused 'Sanjay Roy' Claims 'Not Guilty' × "Doctors feel insecure. The attack was a security lapse and indicates a lack of fear of the law... security should tightened. CCTCs have been set up but I don't think they function," Dr Anto Uresh, a member of the Tamil Nadu government Doctors' Association, told NDTV. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered an inquiry into the stabbing incident and promised medical aid. He also gave assurances that such an attack would not happen again. "Service of doctors is laudable... and it is our responsibility to ensure their safety," he stated in a social media post. "The selfless work of our government doctors in providing treatment to patients regardless of the time is immeasurable. The government will take measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future," MK Stalin added. (With inputs from agencies)

Chennai doctor stabbed 7 times by son of cancer patient for allegedly prescribing wrong medications

Islamic Jihad militant group released a video of Israeli hostage Sasha Trufanov on Wednesday (Nov 13), marking the third video released by the Palestinian militants.&nbsp;

In the video, Trufanov was seen speaking about Israeli military operations in Lebanon. He also said that he and the other hostages were running out of food and hygiene products.&nbsp;

The hostage also called on Israelis to increase pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to secure the release of hostages.

In the shared video, Trufanov said that he is 28 years old, however, the video was released two days after he turned 29.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-gaza-aid-efforts-in-right-direction-says-us-but-urges-further-action-775661">Also read:&nbsp;Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action</a>

Trufanov is an engineer employed at Annapurna Labs, an Israeli microelectronics company owned by Amazon.&nbsp;

Earlier also, the Palestinian militant groups shared similar videos of hostages, which have been labelled as deplorable psychological violence by Israel.&nbsp;

Trufanov was taken hostage along with three other members of his family, including his grandmother Irena Tati, mother Yelena, and his girlfriend Sapir Cohen, from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 Hamas attack, The Times of Israel reported.

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Has Israel Missed U.S.' Gaza Aid Deadline?

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However, his mother and Tati were released by Hamas on November 29 at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Later Cohen was also released on November 30 as part of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.&nbsp;

Trufanov and Cohen recently moved in together when the Gaza border communities were attacked by Hamas militants.&nbsp;

Last month, Hamas said Trufanov and another hostage with Russian citizenship, Maxim Herkin, would be among the first to be released during the hostage deal.

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Islamic Jihad militant group released a video of Israeli hostage Sasha Trufanov on Wednesday (Nov 13), marking the third video released by the Palestinian militants.

Islamic Jihad militant group released a video of Israeli hostage Sasha Trufanov on Wednesday (Nov 13), marking the third video released by the Palestinian militants. In the video, Trufanov was seen speaking about Israeli military operations in Lebanon. He also said that he and the other hostages were running out of food and hygiene products. The hostage also called on Israelis to increase pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to secure the release of hostages. In the shared video, Trufanov said that he is 28 years old, however, the video was released two days after he turned 29. Also read: Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action Trufanov is an engineer employed at Annapurna Labs, an Israeli microelectronics company owned by Amazon. Earlier also, the Palestinian militant groups shared similar videos of hostages, which have been labelled as deplorable psychological violence by Israel. Trufanov was taken hostage along with three other members of his family, including his grandmother Irena Tati, mother Yelena, and his girlfriend Sapir Cohen, from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 Hamas attack, The Times of Israel reported. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Has Israel Missed U.S.' Gaza Aid Deadline? × However, his mother and Tati were released by Hamas on November 29 at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Later Cohen was also released on November 30 as part of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Trufanov and Cohen recently moved in together when the Gaza border communities were attacked by Hamas militants. Last month, Hamas said Trufanov and another hostage with Russian citizenship, Maxim Herkin, would be among the first to be released during the hostage deal. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli hostage calls for pressure on Netanyahu government in video shared by Hamas ally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Nov 11) met the first Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, and expressed his delight in the progress made by both countries in implementing decisions to boost the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

Sharing a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Glad to meet Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov today. Happy to see that teams on both sides are working together to implement decisions taken during my recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership."

The two leaders also had discussions on bolstering cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, economics, energy, and connectivity.

"The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Denis Manturov, called on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. They exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in various areas, including trade and economic ties, energy, connectivity among others," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-pm-modi-invites-russian-president-putin-to-visit-india-for-india-russia-annual-summit-next-year-770054">Also read:&nbsp;PM Modi invites Russian President Putin to Delhi for India-Russia Annual Summit next year</a>

"PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams in both sides for the implementation of the decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen India- Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. PM extended his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to continued exchanges with him," the PMO statement added.

On Tuesday, Manturov will join External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital for the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation, the Russian Embassy in India stated.

The session will address the progress of ongoing bilateral initiatives and explore new areas for collaboration.&nbsp;

During his visit, Manturov is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with key Indian leaders to further discuss strategic cooperation.

Watch |&nbsp;PM Modi's Russia visit: 22nd India-Russia annual summit

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Last month, PM Modi attended the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, hosted under Moscow's presidency. He addressed two sessions during the summit. The Prime Minister described the BRICS Summit as "very productive" and thanked President Putin, the people of Russia and their government for their hospitality.

Prior to this, PM Modi also went on a visit to Russia. During his first bilateral visit in his third term as PM, he attended the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin.

He was also awarded the prestigious "Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle" in recognition of his efforts to foster deeper ties between New Delhi and Moscow.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Nov 11) met the first Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, and expressed his delight in the progress made by both countries in implementing decisions to boost the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Nov 11) met the first Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, and expressed his delight in the progress made by both countries in implementing decisions to boost the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Sharing a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Glad to meet Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov today. Happy to see that teams on both sides are working together to implement decisions taken during my recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership." The two leaders also had discussions on bolstering cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, economics, energy, and connectivity. "The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Denis Manturov, called on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. They exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in various areas, including trade and economic ties, energy, connectivity among others," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. Also read: PM Modi invites Russian President Putin to Delhi for India-Russia Annual Summit next year "PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams in both sides for the implementation of the decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen India- Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. PM extended his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to continued exchanges with him," the PMO statement added. On Tuesday, Manturov will join External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital for the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation, the Russian Embassy in India stated. The session will address the progress of ongoing bilateral initiatives and explore new areas for collaboration. During his visit, Manturov is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with key Indian leaders to further discuss strategic cooperation. Watch | PM Modi's Russia visit: 22nd India-Russia annual summit × Last month, PM Modi attended the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, hosted under Moscow's presidency. He addressed two sessions during the summit. The Prime Minister described the BRICS Summit as "very productive" and thanked President Putin, the people of Russia and their government for their hospitality. Prior to this, PM Modi also went on a visit to Russia. During his first bilateral visit in his third term as PM, he attended the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin. He was also awarded the prestigious "Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle" in recognition of his efforts to foster deeper ties between New Delhi and Moscow. 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.

PM Modi meets Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov, says 'happy' to see both sides working together

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit from November 16-21 during which he will also travel to Brazil to attend the G20 summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

On the sidelines of the G20 summit, Modi is expected to meet several leaders.

The prime minister will visit Rio De Janeiro from November 18-19 to attend the G20 summit hosted by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, the MEA said in a statement.

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India is part of the G20 troika along with Brazil and South Africa, and has been actively contributing to the ongoing G20 summit discussions, it said.

“During the summit, the prime minister will put forward India’s position on various issues of global importance and build on the outcomes from the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and Voice of the Global South Summits which were hosted by India in the past two years,” the MEA said.

On the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16-17. This will be the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years, according to the statement.

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“During the visit, the prime minister will hold talks to review the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria and discuss further avenues to enhance the bilateral relationship,” the statement said.

Modi will also undertake a state visit to Guyana from November 19-21 on the invitation of the country’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

“This visit to Guyana will be the first by an Indian prime minister since 1968,” it said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit from November 16-21 during which he will also travel to Brazil to attend the G20 summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit from November 16-21 during which he will also travel to Brazil to attend the G20 summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. On the sidelines of the G20 summit, Modi is expected to meet several leaders. The prime minister will visit Rio De Janeiro from November 18-19 to attend the G20 summit hosted by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, the MEA said in a statement. Also read: PM Modi to travel to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana this month India is part of the G20 troika along with Brazil and South Africa, and has been actively contributing to the ongoing G20 summit discussions, it said. “During the summit, the prime minister will put forward India’s position on various issues of global importance and build on the outcomes from the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and Voice of the Global South Summits which were hosted by India in the past two years,” the MEA said. On the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16-17. This will be the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years, according to the statement. Watch | G20 Summit 2023 : What is G20 Summit and what's the history behind × “During the visit, the prime minister will hold talks to review the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria and discuss further avenues to enhance the bilateral relationship,” the statement said. Modi will also undertake a state visit to Guyana from November 19-21 on the invitation of the country’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. “This visit to Guyana will be the first by an Indian prime minister since 1968,” it said. 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.

PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Brazil from Nov 18, will also visit Nigeria and Guyana

A Russian court on Tuesday (Nov. 12) sentenced an elderly pediatrician to five and a half years in prison for criticising the war in Ukraine during a patient visit.&nbsp;

This comes after the mother of one of her patients publicly denounced her for comments she allegedly made about Russian soldiers in Ukraine during a private consultation in January.&nbsp;

68-year-old Nadezhda Buyanova was accused by the ex-wife of a soldier killed in Ukraine of referring to her child's father as a "legitimate target of Ukraine" and saying Russia was "guilty" in the ongoing war.&nbsp;

Buyanova was jailed on charges of "disseminating false information” about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Since the beginning of the Ukraine invasion in 2022, Russia has adopted a law against spreading "fake" information widely to silence differing opinions, reported the Guardian.&nbsp;

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Buyanova was born in Lviv, Ukraine, but has been a resident of Russia for a long time.&nbsp;

In her statement, she insisted on her innocence, saying that she had not discussed the war with the boy or his mother.

Her defence argued that she had been targeted because of her Ukrainian heritage, noting that prosecutors had no solid evidence to prove she had spoken against the war.

Moreover, there is no audio recording from the consultation room, and prosecutors relied only on the testimony of the seven-year-old boy and his mother, Anastasia Akinshina.

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Akinshina made a video that was quickly picked by pro-Kremlin media, in which she said, "I won’t let them sweep it up under the carpet!”&nbsp;

The case went viral after which Alexander Bastrykin, the hardline head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, vowed to take it under his personal control.&nbsp;

However, the case has attracted widespread condemnation from human rights groups, with Memorial, a prominent Russian human rights organisation, listing Buyanova as a political prisoner.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A Russian court on Tuesday (Nov. 12) sentenced an elderly pediatrician to five and a half years in prison for criticising the war in Ukraine during a patient visit.

A Russian court on Tuesday (Nov. 12) sentenced an elderly pediatrician to five and a half years in prison for criticising the war in Ukraine during a patient visit. This comes after the mother of one of her patients publicly denounced her for comments she allegedly made about Russian soldiers in Ukraine during a private consultation in January. 68-year-old Nadezhda Buyanova was accused by the ex-wife of a soldier killed in Ukraine of referring to her child's father as a "legitimate target of Ukraine" and saying Russia was "guilty" in the ongoing war. Buyanova was jailed on charges of "disseminating false information” about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the Ukraine invasion in 2022, Russia has adopted a law against spreading "fake" information widely to silence differing opinions, reported the Guardian. Also read: Russian court sentences French researcher to 3 years' jail for breaching 'foreign agent' law Buyanova was born in Lviv, Ukraine, but has been a resident of Russia for a long time. In her statement, she insisted on her innocence, saying that she had not discussed the war with the boy or his mother. Her defence argued that she had been targeted because of her Ukrainian heritage, noting that prosecutors had no solid evidence to prove she had spoken against the war. Moreover, there is no audio recording from the consultation room, and prosecutors relied only on the testimony of the seven-year-old boy and his mother, Anastasia Akinshina. Watch | Russian Court Imposes $2.5 Decillion Fine on Google, Surpassing Global GDP × Akinshina made a video that was quickly picked by pro-Kremlin media, in which she said, "I won’t let them sweep it up under the carpet!” The case went viral after which Alexander Bastrykin, the hardline head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, vowed to take it under his personal control. However, the case has attracted widespread condemnation from human rights groups, with Memorial, a prominent Russian human rights organisation, listing Buyanova as a political prisoner. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian doctor gets five years' jail for criticising war in Ukraine during private consultation with patient

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A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) delayed proceedings of US President-elect Donald Trump in the hush money trial case. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit over his&nbsp;failure&nbsp;to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.

This comes days after a report stated that he was not able to conduct a proper inquiry into claims alleging more than 100 boys and young men were abused decades ago at Christian summer camps.

This led to intense pressure on Welby, a spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide.&nbsp;

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Moreover, one senior figure in the church, the bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, called on him publicly to step aside.

“It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatizing period between 2013 and 2024," Welby said in a statement.&nbsp;

He added that he had sought permission to resign from King Charles III. “I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.”

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“The last few days have renewed my long-felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England. For nearly twelve years I have struggled to introduce improvements. It is for others to judge what has been done.”

Last week, Welby said that he had considered resigning over his "shameful" decision not to act to deal with reports of abuse by Smyth, a powerful and charismatic barrister who died in 2018 when he was informed of them in 2013.

Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, issued a statement on Monday, stating that Welby had “apologised profoundly both for his own failures and omissions, and for the wickedness, concealment, and abuse by the church more widely”, but did not intend to resign.

Welby was scheduled to retire in 2026. His early resignation&nbsp;brings a premature end to the tenure of the country's best-known cleric, who became the leader of the Church of England at a time of tension between liberals and traditionalists.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal. This comes days after a report stated that he was not able to conduct a proper inquiry into claims alleging more than 100 boys and young men were abused decades ago at Christian summer camps. This led to intense pressure on Welby, a spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Also read: Britain redefines 'extremism' in the face of rising hate crimes, critics call it a threat to free speech Moreover, one senior figure in the church, the bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, called on him publicly to step aside. “It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatizing period between 2013 and 2024," Welby said in a statement. He added that he had sought permission to resign from King Charles III. “I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.” Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury.https://t.co/aNnuLBMapo pic.twitter.com/pIIR1911QU — Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) November 12, 2024 × “The last few days have renewed my long-felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England. For nearly twelve years I have struggled to introduce improvements. It is for others to judge what has been done.” Last week, Welby said that he had considered resigning over his "shameful" decision not to act to deal with reports of abuse by Smyth, a powerful and charismatic barrister who died in 2018 when he was informed of them in 2013. Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, issued a statement on Monday, stating that Welby had “apologised profoundly both for his own failures and omissions, and for the wickedness, concealment, and abuse by the church more widely”, but did not intend to resign. Welby was scheduled to retire in 2026. His early resignation brings a premature end to the tenure of the country's best-known cleric, who became the leader of the Church of England at a time of tension between liberals and traditionalists. (With inputs from agencies)

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over improper handling of UK Church abuse scandal

Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

The country's two biggest parties agreed on the early timetable, which will see centre-left leader Scholz seek a vote of confidence on December 16, said Rolf Muetzenich, the parliamentary leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD).

This would pave the way for the February vote in a compromise hammered out with the conservative opposition Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian allies CSU.

The agreement seeks to quickly restore political stability at a time when Europe's biggest economy is set to shrink for a second year in a row and amid heightened geopolitical volatility, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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The election date would mean Germany will be ruled by a lame-duck chancellor and stuck in the middle of its campaign period when Donald Trump is inaugurated as US president on January 20.

Embattled Scholz, who wants to run again despite poor poll ratings, initially suggested an election in late March but came under heavy pressure from all other parties to speed up the process.

The CDU is riding high in the polls and its leader, Friedrich Merz, had pushed strongly for an election as early as possible—a demand backed by two-thirds of voters, according to a recent survey.

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"We don't have unlimited time to elect a new government in Germany, regardless of who leads it... because the world around us is not waiting," Merz said on Tuesday.

"It's not as if everyone is holding their breath and watching Germany in fascination, as decisions are taken in Europe, Asia and the United States.&nbsp;

"The world expects a Germany that is capable of taking action."

<h2>Winter election campaign&nbsp;</h2>

The February 23 date would force politicians to run their campaigns in the dark and cold of winter, when voters will be less enthusiastic to flock to outdoor events than during the usual summer campaign seasons.

Scholz is expected to lose the confidence vote in the lower house of parliament, after which President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will have 21 days to dissolve the Bundestag.

Elections have to be held within 60 days of the dissolution.

Scholz took office in late 2021, taking over from the CDU's Angela Merkel, in a three-way coalition with the left-leaning Greens and the liberal and pro-business Free Democrats (FDP).

But mounting differences over economic and fiscal policy came to a head last week when Scholz fired the rebellious FDP finance minister Christian Linder, prompting the small party to leave the government.

Since then, Scholz's SPD and the Greens have carried on in a minority government that would need opposition support to pass any laws—something the CDU/CSU had rejected in the absence of clarity on an election date.

<h2>Future scenarios&nbsp;</h2>

Scholz's coalition marked the first time a tripartite alliance has ruled at the federal level, and it may not be the last, given Germany's increasingly fragmented political party landscape.

Fears about immigration have driven the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It is now polling at close to 20 percent, but other parties have pledged to shun it as a coalition partner.

The latest polls put the centre-right CDU/CSU alliance firmly in the lead at 32 percent.

To win a majority, however, the conservatives would likely need the future backing of the SPD, which is currently polling at 15.5 percent, in a so-called grand coalition, plus a third party.

Contenders for that spot, according to current polling, would be either the FDP, with five percent support, or possibly the Greens, who are polling at 11 percent.

Lindner, who has said he wants to be finance minister again, on Tuesday welcomed the date for new elections, saying, "Happily we now have clarity on this question."

He earlier said that he thought Merz "will almost certainly be the next chancellor of Germany. The only question is, Who will chancellor Merz govern with?"

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.

Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week. The country's two biggest parties agreed on the early timetable, which will see centre-left leader Scholz seek a vote of confidence on December 16, said Rolf Muetzenich, the parliamentary leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD). This would pave the way for the February vote in a compromise hammered out with the conservative opposition Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian allies CSU. The agreement seeks to quickly restore political stability at a time when Europe's biggest economy is set to shrink for a second year in a row and amid heightened geopolitical volatility, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also read: Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires finance minister, ending his three-party ruling coalition The election date would mean Germany will be ruled by a lame-duck chancellor and stuck in the middle of its campaign period when Donald Trump is inaugurated as US president on January 20. Embattled Scholz, who wants to run again despite poor poll ratings, initially suggested an election in late March but came under heavy pressure from all other parties to speed up the process. The CDU is riding high in the polls and its leader, Friedrich Merz, had pushed strongly for an election as early as possible—a demand backed by two-thirds of voters, according to a recent survey. Watch | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Agrees For Early Trust Vote × "We don't have unlimited time to elect a new government in Germany, regardless of who leads it... because the world around us is not waiting," Merz said on Tuesday. "It's not as if everyone is holding their breath and watching Germany in fascination, as decisions are taken in Europe, Asia and the United States. "The world expects a Germany that is capable of taking action." Winter election campaign The February 23 date would force politicians to run their campaigns in the dark and cold of winter, when voters will be less enthusiastic to flock to outdoor events than during the usual summer campaign seasons. Scholz is expected to lose the confidence vote in the lower house of parliament, after which President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will have 21 days to dissolve the Bundestag. Elections have to be held within 60 days of the dissolution. Scholz took office in late 2021, taking over from the CDU's Angela Merkel, in a three-way coalition with the left-leaning Greens and the liberal and pro-business Free Democrats (FDP). But mounting differences over economic and fiscal policy came to a head last week when Scholz fired the rebellious FDP finance minister Christian Linder, prompting the small party to leave the government. Since then, Scholz's SPD and the Greens have carried on in a minority government that would need opposition support to pass any laws—something the CDU/CSU had rejected in the absence of clarity on an election date. Future scenarios Scholz's coalition marked the first time a tripartite alliance has ruled at the federal level, and it may not be the last, given Germany's increasingly fragmented political party landscape. Fears about immigration have driven the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It is now polling at close to 20 percent, but other parties have pledged to shun it as a coalition partner. The latest polls put the centre-right CDU/CSU alliance firmly in the lead at 32 percent. To win a majority, however, the conservatives would likely need the future backing of the SPD, which is currently polling at 15.5 percent, in a so-called grand coalition, plus a third party. Contenders for that spot, according to current polling, would be either the FDP, with five percent support, or possibly the Greens, who are polling at 11 percent. Lindner, who has said he wants to be finance minister again, on Tuesday welcomed the date for new elections, saying, "Happily we now have clarity on this question." He earlier said that he thought Merz "will almost certainly be the next chancellor of Germany. The only question is, Who will chancellor Merz govern with?" 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.

Germany heads for snap elections on February 23 after collapse of coalition

Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers.&nbsp;

This surge in sales highlights that women are concerned about how the incoming Trump term could restrict their access to emergency contraception, and they are preparing now, Monica Cepak, CEO of the sexual and reproductive telehealth company Wisp said.&nbsp;

Wisp offers two types of emergency contraception online&nbsp;and said its sale has gone up about 1000 per cent in just one day after Tuesday's election.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-women-begin-matga-movement-after-trumps-victory-fantasize-poisoning-men-775348">Also read:&nbsp;US women begin ‘MATGA’ movement after Trump’s victory, fantasise poisoning men</a>

“We are seeing women actually stockpile emergency contraception pills,” Cepak said. “We actually recently launched multipacks of Plan B, and this was the driver of a lot of the increase in orders that we saw. About 90 per cent of emergency contraception orders are those multipacks.”

At another sexual and vaginal health firm, Winx Health, a startup, the sales of its morning-after pill Restart were up 315 per cent on the day after the election compared with the 24 hours before the US polls.&nbsp;

“Things skyrocketed immediately,” said Cynthia Plotch, co-founder of Winx Health.

Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Voters Go In Different Directions On Donald Trump and Abortion Rights

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“We’re seeing the majority of these sales come from our multipack. So it’s not that women are buying a single product. They’re stockpiling to have them on hand for themselves, for their friends, for their sisters,” Plotch said.

“Something that I am taking away from this experience is that women are smart. Women are savvy. We didn’t make our bodies political. They were made to be political pawns, and now we’re learning how to take back that control,” she said. “I think that is why we are seeing the trends that we are seeing.”

Meanwhile, some physicians reported a surge in patients asking not only about their options for these types of emergency contraception, but also long-acting contraception like intrauterine devices, or IUDs.&nbsp;

Moreover, some of these patients are also asking to receive either medications or procedures before US President-elect Trump is sworn into office in January.&nbsp;

Two days after the election, Dr Clayton Alfonso, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Duke Health in North Carolina, said, "I had four requests from patients for either permanent sterilization or an IUD, and all four of them were saying, ‘Can I please get this done before inauguration?’"&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers.

Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers. This surge in sales highlights that women are concerned about how the incoming Trump term could restrict their access to emergency contraception, and they are preparing now, Monica Cepak, CEO of the sexual and reproductive telehealth company Wisp said. Wisp offers two types of emergency contraception online and said its sale has gone up about 1000 per cent in just one day after Tuesday's election. Also read: US women begin ‘MATGA’ movement after Trump’s victory, fantasise poisoning men “We are seeing women actually stockpile emergency contraception pills,” Cepak said. “We actually recently launched multipacks of Plan B, and this was the driver of a lot of the increase in orders that we saw. About 90 per cent of emergency contraception orders are those multipacks.” At another sexual and vaginal health firm, Winx Health, a startup, the sales of its morning-after pill Restart were up 315 per cent on the day after the election compared with the 24 hours before the US polls. “Things skyrocketed immediately,” said Cynthia Plotch, co-founder of Winx Health. Watch | US Elections: Voters Go In Different Directions On Donald Trump and Abortion Rights × “We’re seeing the majority of these sales come from our multipack. So it’s not that women are buying a single product. They’re stockpiling to have them on hand for themselves, for their friends, for their sisters,” Plotch said. “Something that I am taking away from this experience is that women are smart. Women are savvy. We didn’t make our bodies political. They were made to be political pawns, and now we’re learning how to take back that control,” she said. “I think that is why we are seeing the trends that we are seeing.” Meanwhile, some physicians reported a surge in patients asking not only about their options for these types of emergency contraception, but also long-acting contraception like intrauterine devices, or IUDs. Moreover, some of these patients are also asking to receive either medications or procedures before US President-elect Trump is sworn into office in January. Two days after the election, Dr Clayton Alfonso, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Duke Health in North Carolina, said, "I had four requests from patients for either permanent sterilization or an IUD, and all four of them were saying, ‘Can I please get this done before inauguration?’" (With inputs from agencies)

American women stockpile contraceptive pills before Trump's term begins over abortion access concerns

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