<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday (Oct 23).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news, three people were killed and 14 were injured in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday, Turkey's interior minister said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A huge explosion took place&nbsp;at the&nbsp;headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday (Oct 23), killing three and injuring 14 others, Turkey's interior minister said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Oct 23) said he supported “dialogue and diplomacy, not war” at the BRICS Summit currently underway in Russia’s Kazan.</p>

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<p>Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23).</p>

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<p>A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the wake of more than a hundred hoax flight bomb threats, Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Records tumbled left, right and centre on Wednesday (Oct 23) in the Africa T20 World Cup qualifier as Zimbabwe beat Gambia by massive 290 runs. The match played at Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi saw Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza smash a 32-ball hundred as they posted a massive 344/4 in 20 overs. As a result of the massive score, Zimbabwe set several records for a Test-playing nation in the shortest format.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday (Oct 23).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday (Oct 23). In other news, three people were killed and 14 were injured in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday, Turkey's interior minister said. Click on the headlines to read more Modi-Xi meet: India PM stresses on ‘border peace, mutual trust and respect’ for amicable ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday (Oct 23). During the meeting, Xi Jinping reportedly urged that China and India should strengthen their cooperation, according to Chinese state media. Terror attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara; 3 killed, 14 injured A huge explosion took place at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on Wednesday (Oct 23), killing three and injuring 14 others, Turkey's interior minister said. ‘We support diplomacy, not war,’ PM Modi tells world leaders at BRICS Summit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Oct 23) said he supported “dialogue and diplomacy, not war” at the BRICS Summit currently underway in Russia’s Kazan. Potential successor of Hezbollah, Safieddine killed in Israeli attacks, group confirms Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23). French mass rape trial: Gisele Pelicot makes explosive testimony, says shame is on accused Gisele Pelicot, who was drugged by her former husband who then invited several men to rape her, took the stance at a French court in the mass rape trial, saying the shame of rape should be on the perpetrators, not the victims. Sikh teenage girl found dead inside walk-in oven at Walmart store in Canada A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said. 'There is evidence,' US claims North Korean troops deployed in Russia to fight against Ukraine US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine. 'X abetting crime': Indian govt blasts social media platforms over hoax flight bomb threats In the wake of more than a hundred hoax flight bomb threats, Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue. Zimbabwe cricket team runs riot in Gambia capitulation as records tumble left, right and centre Records tumbled left, right and centre on Wednesday (Oct 23) in the Africa T20 World Cup qualifier as Zimbabwe beat Gambia by massive 290 runs. The match played at Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi saw Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza smash a 32-ball hundred as they posted a massive 344/4 in 20 overs. As a result of the massive score, Zimbabwe set several records for a Test-playing nation in the shortest format. Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim, Mary J Blige named in new lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs A new lawsuit filed against music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs mentions several high-profile celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim and Mary J Blige. The lawsuit has been filed by a Texas-based attorney who is representing many accusers of the music mogul.

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<p>Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23).</p>

<p>Hezbollah confirmed that Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike.</p>

<p>Safieddine had been running Hezbollah alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination and was expected to be formally elected as its next secretary-general, although no official announcement had yet been made.</p>

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<p>A relative of Nasrallah, Safieddine had sat on the group's Jihad Council - the body responsible for its military operations. He was also head of its executive council, overseeing Hezbollah's financial and administrative affairs.</p>

<p>Safieddine assumed a prominent role in speaking for Hezbollah during the year of hostilities with Israel that ultimately led to his death, addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long been unable to attend for security reasons.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Death of Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's Heir Apparent Confirmed: IDF</strong></p>

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<p>His killing further erodes the group's top leadership as Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon's south, eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut - all Hezbollah strongholds - and the group's fighters seek to push back Israeli ground incursions.</p>

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Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23).

Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23). Hezbollah confirmed that Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Safieddine had been running Hezbollah alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination and was expected to be formally elected as its next secretary-general, although no official announcement had yet been made. Also read: Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this... A relative of Nasrallah, Safieddine had sat on the group's Jihad Council - the body responsible for its military operations. He was also head of its executive council, overseeing Hezbollah's financial and administrative affairs. Safieddine assumed a prominent role in speaking for Hezbollah during the year of hostilities with Israel that ultimately led to his death, addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long been unable to attend for security reasons. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Death of Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's Heir Apparent Confirmed: IDF × His killing further erodes the group's top leadership as Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon's south, eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut - all Hezbollah strongholds - and the group's fighters seek to push back Israeli ground incursions. 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.

Potential successor of Hezbollah, Safieddine killed in Israeli attacks, group confirms

<p>Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Democrats still think Harris can defeat Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, at the same time, they are privately having discussions, expressing fear that the battleground polling appeared to be moving in Trump’s direction over the last two weeks, The Hill reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There have been cracks in the "blue wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with Senate incumbents in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin now in toss-up races, according to the Cook Political Report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Generally, the three northern states move in the same direction in the presidential race, but Harris has been losing ground to Trump, particularly in Wisconsin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Everyone keeps saying, ‘It’s close.’ Yes, it’s close, but are things trending our way? No. And no one wants to openly admit that,” said one Democratic strategist. “Could we still win? Maybe. Should anyone be even slightly optimistic right now? No.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another strategist said, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former senior aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), said that he feels optimistic about Harris's chances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s pretty damn frustrating for it to be so close given how extreme and unhinged Trump’s rhetoric has become in the last couple of weeks,” Manley said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About Harris's campaign, he said, "I just hope and trust they’ve got a plan."&nbsp;</p>

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Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.

Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest. However, the Democrats still think Harris can defeat Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at the same time, they are privately having discussions, expressing fear that the battleground polling appeared to be moving in Trump’s direction over the last two weeks, The Hill reported. Also read: Bill Gates backs Kamala Harris by secretly donating $50 million for her presidential run: Report There have been cracks in the "blue wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with Senate incumbents in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin now in toss-up races, according to the Cook Political Report. Generally, the three northern states move in the same direction in the presidential race, but Harris has been losing ground to Trump, particularly in Wisconsin. “Everyone keeps saying, ‘It’s close.’ Yes, it’s close, but are things trending our way? No. And no one wants to openly admit that,” said one Democratic strategist. “Could we still win? Maybe. Should anyone be even slightly optimistic right now? No.” Watch | US Elections 2024: Trump Holds Lead Over Harris on Economic Issues: Poll × Another strategist said, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.” Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former senior aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), said that he feels optimistic about Harris's chances. “It’s pretty damn frustrating for it to be so close given how extreme and unhinged Trump’s rhetoric has become in the last couple of weeks,” Manley said. About Harris's campaign, he said, "I just hope and trust they’ve got a plan." (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats worry US presidential race slipping away from Kamala Harris

<p>US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is evidence that there are DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)&nbsp;troops in Russia," Austin told reporters in Rome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What exactly they're doing" remains to be seen, said Austin, adding, "These are things that we need to sort out."</p>

<h2><strong>North Korea sends 3000 troops to Russia</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, the South Korean lawmakers said that North Korea had sent 3000 troops to Russia to support them in its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawmakers made the statement after being briefed by South Korea's&nbsp;National Intelligence Service (NIS), an estimate that is twice the previous figure.</p>

<p>Pyongyang meanwhile, has promised to provide a total of about 10,000 troops, and the deployment of these troops will be completed by December, claimed Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Signs of troops being trained inside North Korea were detected in September and October," Park Sun-won, a member of a parliamentary intelligence committee, said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It appears that the troops have now been dispersed to multiple training facilities in Russia and are adapting to the local environment."</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine calls on North Korean&nbsp;troops to surrender&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine called on any North Korean troops deployed by Russia to surrender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We address fighters of the Korean People's Army who were sent to help Putin's regime. You must not die senselessly in a foreign land. You must not repeat the fate of hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers who will never return home!" a statement issued by an initiative run by Kyiv's military intelligence stated.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky accused North Korea of sending troops to Russia</strong></h2>

<p>In the past few days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea of preparing to send 10,000 troops to Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;North Korea Has Sent 1,500 Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Reports</strong></p>

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<p>The Kremlin has dismissed&nbsp;South Korea's claims as "fake news".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Moscow and Pyongyang have previously denied arms transfer but have vowed to boost military ties as the leaders of both countries signed a mutual defence treaty at a summit in June.&nbsp;</p>

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine. "There is evidence that there are DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) troops in Russia," Austin told reporters in Rome. "What exactly they're doing" remains to be seen, said Austin, adding, "These are things that we need to sort out." North Korea sends 3000 troops to Russia Earlier in the day, the South Korean lawmakers said that North Korea had sent 3000 troops to Russia to support them in its war with Ukraine. The lawmakers made the statement after being briefed by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS), an estimate that is twice the previous figure. Pyongyang meanwhile, has promised to provide a total of about 10,000 troops, and the deployment of these troops will be completed by December, claimed Seoul. "Signs of troops being trained inside North Korea were detected in September and October," Park Sun-won, a member of a parliamentary intelligence committee, said. Also read: South Korea to send ‘offensive’ weapons to Ukraine after North ‘dispatches’ troops to Russia "It appears that the troops have now been dispersed to multiple training facilities in Russia and are adapting to the local environment." Ukraine calls on North Korean troops to surrender Ukraine called on any North Korean troops deployed by Russia to surrender. "We address fighters of the Korean People's Army who were sent to help Putin's regime. You must not die senselessly in a foreign land. You must not repeat the fate of hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers who will never return home!" a statement issued by an initiative run by Kyiv's military intelligence stated. Zelensky accused North Korea of sending troops to Russia In the past few days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea of preparing to send 10,000 troops to Russia. Watch | North Korea Has Sent 1,500 Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Reports × The Kremlin has dismissed South Korea's claims as "fake news". Both Moscow and Pyongyang have previously denied arms transfer but have vowed to boost military ties as the leaders of both countries signed a mutual defence treaty at a summit in June. 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)

'There is evidence,' US claims North Korean troops deployed in Russia to fight against Ukraine

<p>A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said that they were informed about a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm (local time)&nbsp;last Saturday.</p>

<p>"The woman, who was an employee of the store, was located in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store's bakery department," HRP said in an update on Tuesday (Oct 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police added that the investigators are probing with the Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teenage girl recently moved to Canada from India, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported.</p>

<p>However, the cause and manner of death have not been determined yet as of Tuesday, the police said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police further called the investigation "complex", adding, "An investigation of this nature may take a significant amount of time."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Walmart spokesperson said that the Halifax city branch&nbsp;will be closed until further notice as the investigation continues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family," Walmart spokesperson Amanda Moss said in a statement to ABC News. "Our focus remains on taking care of our associates and making sure they have the support they need."</p>

<h2><strong>Member of Maritime Sikh Society</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Maritime Sikh Society confirmed to CTV News that she was a member of their community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It's very sad for us, for her family as well, because she came for a better future and she lost her life,” said Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society.</p>

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A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said that they were informed about a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm (local time) last Saturday.

A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said that they were informed about a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm (local time) last Saturday. "The woman, who was an employee of the store, was located in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store's bakery department," HRP said in an update on Tuesday (Oct 22). The police added that the investigators are probing with the Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. The teenage girl recently moved to Canada from India, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported. However, the cause and manner of death have not been determined yet as of Tuesday, the police said. Also read: Canada 'bed fellow' with those trying to challenge Indian sovereignty, says envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma The police further called the investigation "complex", adding, "An investigation of this nature may take a significant amount of time." A Walmart spokesperson said that the Halifax city branch will be closed until further notice as the investigation continues. "We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family," Walmart spokesperson Amanda Moss said in a statement to ABC News. "Our focus remains on taking care of our associates and making sure they have the support they need." Member of Maritime Sikh Society Meanwhile, the Maritime Sikh Society confirmed to CTV News that she was a member of their community. Watch | India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Indian Envoy Slams Trudeau Government × “It's very sad for us, for her family as well, because she came for a better future and she lost her life,” said Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society. (With inputs from agencies)

Sikh teenage girl found dead inside walk-in oven at Walmart store in Canada

Key Airlines That Have Suspended Flights As Tensions In West Asia Rises 



Indian airline suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until further notice 


Air France extended its suspension of Paris-Tel Aviv flights until October 29 and Paris-Beirut flights until November 30



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The Emirati airline suspended Dubai-Beirut flights until October 31 


The Iranian airline cancelled Beirut flights until further notice

The Qatari airline temporarily suspended flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Lebanon 


The UK carrier suspended Tel Aviv flights until March 2025 end


Key airlines that have suspended flights as tensions in West Asia rises

<p>Sudanese volunteer rescuers said four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The strike also wounded 27 people, including women and children, the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups, said in a statement.</p>

<p>Sudan's ERRs have been coordinating life-saving aid for civilians caught in the crossfire since the war began between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023.</p>

<p>They said rescuers had recovered "20 charred bodies, including four children and two women" after Tuesday's strike.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/escalating-sudan-bloodshed-increases-refugee-surge-into-chad-767974"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Escalating Sudan bloodshed increases refugee surge into Chad</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier this year, the head of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) told AFP nearly a third of all war-related injuries admitted into MSF hospitals "are women or children under 10".</p>

<p>Across Sudan, the war has killed tens of thousands of people, with some estimates of up to 150,000 dead.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Sudan's Warring Generals Mull Over Peace Talks</strong></p>

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<p>It has also caused the world's largest displacement crisis and brought the country to the brink of famine.</p>

<p>Tuesday's strike comes as battles rage in Sudan's Al-Jazira state just south of the capital, where activists have reported over 50 deaths since Sunday.</p>

<p>Both the army and the RSF have been accused of war crimes, including targeting civilians, indiscriminately shelling residential areas, and blocking or looting humanitarian aid.</p>

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Sudanese volunteer rescuers said four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday. The strike also wounded 27 people, including women and children, the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups, said in a statement.

Sudanese volunteer rescuers said four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday. The strike also wounded 27 people, including women and children, the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups, said in a statement. Sudan's ERRs have been coordinating life-saving aid for civilians caught in the crossfire since the war began between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023. They said rescuers had recovered "20 charred bodies, including four children and two women" after Tuesday's strike. Also read: Escalating Sudan bloodshed increases refugee surge into Chad Earlier this year, the head of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) told AFP nearly a third of all war-related injuries admitted into MSF hospitals "are women or children under 10". Across Sudan, the war has killed tens of thousands of people, with some estimates of up to 150,000 dead. Watch | Sudan's Warring Generals Mull Over Peace Talks × It has also caused the world's largest displacement crisis and brought the country to the brink of famine. Tuesday's strike comes as battles rage in Sudan's Al-Jazira state just south of the capital, where activists have reported over 50 deaths since Sunday. Both the army and the RSF have been accused of war crimes, including targeting civilians, indiscriminately shelling residential areas, and blocking or looting humanitarian aid. 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.

Sudan conflict: 20 killed in Khartoum air strike, says rescuers

<p>A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the&nbsp;southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when the family was eating breakfast and pallets dropped from aeroplanes and careened towards the displacement area, the grandfather of the boy, who is also named Sami Ayyad, told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several family members tried to take cover inside their improvised tents, however, the falling aid killed the three-year-old on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ayyad's aunt and cousin were also wounded on their foot and face respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-rushed-to-aid-even-before-asking-lebanese-envoy-after-mea-announces-to-supply-tonnes-of-aid-768821"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'India rushed to aid even before asking': Lebanese envoy as New Delhi sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon</strong></a></p>

<p>“I was sitting here with the boy, and the moment I left him…the package fell on him,” Ayyad said. “There was only a second between me and him. I carried him and started running.</p>

<p>“We have no hospitals. I ran like crazy, but the boy died instantly. I couldn’t save him. Blood started coming out of his nose and mouth,” he added.</p>

<p>Several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza, including the United States, Britain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: No Iran Attacks, Focus On Gaza Aid Says Joe Biden</strong></p>

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<p>Ayyad added, "We don’t want aid. We want dignity. Enough with the humiliation and insult that we are receiving from the Arabs, not just the Israelis. Those who have no mercy on us — look at our children, our women, our elderly.”</p>

<p>Sami’s uncle, Mohammad Ayyad, told CNN, “Our lives are… humiliation, death, horror. I sleep at night not sure if I will wake up. We are human beings, not animals to drop food (to) from the sky."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UAE airdropped 81 food packages into Khan Younis on Saturday (Oct 19), according to the Israeli agency. Over 10,000 packages have been airdropped in recent months, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, or COGAT, said.&nbsp;</p>

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A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend. The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

A three-old Palestinian boy was killed after pallets of aid air dropped in the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis, his family members said, over the weekend. The humanitarian crisis has worsened as Israel continues to attack Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The incident happened when the family was eating breakfast and pallets dropped from aeroplanes and careened towards the displacement area, the grandfather of the boy, who is also named Sami Ayyad, told CNN. Several family members tried to take cover inside their improvised tents, however, the falling aid killed the three-year-old on the spot. Ayyad's aunt and cousin were also wounded on their foot and face respectively. Also read: 'India rushed to aid even before asking': Lebanese envoy as New Delhi sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon “I was sitting here with the boy, and the moment I left him…the package fell on him,” Ayyad said. “There was only a second between me and him. I carried him and started running. “We have no hospitals. I ran like crazy, but the boy died instantly. I couldn’t save him. Blood started coming out of his nose and mouth,” he added. Several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza, including the United States, Britain, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Watch | Israel-Hamas War: No Iran Attacks, Focus On Gaza Aid Says Joe Biden × Ayyad added, "We don’t want aid. We want dignity. Enough with the humiliation and insult that we are receiving from the Arabs, not just the Israelis. Those who have no mercy on us — look at our children, our women, our elderly.” Sami’s uncle, Mohammad Ayyad, told CNN, “Our lives are… humiliation, death, horror. I sleep at night not sure if I will wake up. We are human beings, not animals to drop food (to) from the sky." The UAE airdropped 81 food packages into Khan Younis on Saturday (Oct 19), according to the Israeli agency. Over 10,000 packages have been airdropped in recent months, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, or COGAT, said. 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)

Three-year-old Palestinian boy dies after Gaza airdropped aid falls on him

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday (Oct 23), India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed during a press briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can confirm that there will be a bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit," Misri said in a special Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) briefing on Tuesday (Oct 22). &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazan on Tuesday (Oct 22) to attend the 16th BRICS Summit.</p>

<p>Senior Russian officials greeted the Chinese president at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/working-to-restore-trust-indian-army-chief-on-lac-deal-with-china-769819"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;‘Working to restore trust,’ Indian Army chief on LAC deal with China</strong></a></p>

<p>Xi will be attending the BRICS Summit in Russia from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reached Kazan earlier in the day and held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BRICS Summit is taking&nbsp;place in Kazan under Russia's chairmanship on October 22-23.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India, China Reach Agreement On Border Patrolling Along LAC: Indian Foreign Secretary Misri</strong></p>

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<p>The Summit, themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," will provide an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues," according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).</p>

<p>Moreover, China on Tuesday also confirmed that the two Asian giants had reached an agreement to end the border crisis.</p>

<p>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “China and India have maintained close communication through diplomatic and military channels regarding border-related issues. Currently, the two sides have reached a solution on the relevant matters, which China views positively.”</p>

<p>“In the next phase, China will work with India to effectively implement the solution plan,” Lin Jian added.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday (Oct 23), India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed during a press briefing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday (Oct 23), India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed during a press briefing. "I can confirm that there will be a bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit," Misri said in a special Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) briefing on Tuesday (Oct 22). #WATCH | India's #PMModi and China's President #XiJinping to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICSSummit, Kazan, Russia. The meet comes days after India and China reached a key pact about patrolling the Line of Actual Control. READ: https://t.co/cUsR90O0Hj… pic.twitter.com/7ZBCzowPmT — WION (@WIONews) October 22, 2024 × Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazan on Tuesday (Oct 22) to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. Senior Russian officials greeted the Chinese president at the airport. Also read: ‘Working to restore trust,’ Indian Army chief on LAC deal with China Xi will be attending the BRICS Summit in Russia from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reached Kazan earlier in the day and held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The BRICS Summit is taking place in Kazan under Russia's chairmanship on October 22-23. Watch | India, China Reach Agreement On Border Patrolling Along LAC: Indian Foreign Secretary Misri × The Summit, themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," will provide an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues," according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Moreover, China on Tuesday also confirmed that the two Asian giants had reached an agreement to end the border crisis. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “China and India have maintained close communication through diplomatic and military channels regarding border-related issues. Currently, the two sides have reached a solution on the relevant matters, which China views positively.” “In the next phase, China will work with India to effectively implement the solution plan,” Lin Jian added. (With inputs from agencies)

BRICS Summit: PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday

<p>Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.</p>

<p>The group "takes full and sole responsibility" for targeting Netanyahu's house, Mohammad Afif, head of the Iranian-backed militant group's media office, told a press conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut.</p>

<p>"If our hands didn't reach you the previous time, then days, nights, and the battlefield are still between us," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israeli-pm-netanyahus-caesarea-home-targeted-in-drone-attack-from-lebanon-none-hurt-768921"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel said a drone was launched at Netanyahu's holiday home on Saturday. Netanyahu was not there at the time, but he described it as an assassination attempt by "Iran's proxy Hezbollah" and called it a "grave mistake".</p>

<p>Hezbollah also for the first time, acknowledged that Israel had captured some of its fighters since it launched a ground offensive in south Lebanon and said that Israel was responsible for their wellbeing.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Netanyahu's Home Targeted In Drone Attack</strong></p>

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<p>Hezbollah had not captured any Israeli soldiers but had come close, Afif said. "It won't take long before we have captives from the enemy (Israel)."</p>

<p>He also denied that the group's Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association was involved in financing Hezbollah salaries or weapons and would fulfill its obligations to clients in full even after Israel targeted it with some 30 strikes on Sunday.</p>

<p>Israel and the US say Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which has over 30 outlets across Lebanon, is used by Hezbollah for money laundering and terrorism financing, assertions the group denies.</p>

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Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home. The group "takes full and sole responsibility" for targeting Netanyahu's house, Mohammad Afif, head of the Iranian-backed militant group's media office, told a press conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut. "If our hands didn't reach you the previous time, then days, nights, and the battlefield are still between us," he said. Also read: West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence Israel said a drone was launched at Netanyahu's holiday home on Saturday. Netanyahu was not there at the time, but he described it as an assassination attempt by "Iran's proxy Hezbollah" and called it a "grave mistake". Hezbollah also for the first time, acknowledged that Israel had captured some of its fighters since it launched a ground offensive in south Lebanon and said that Israel was responsible for their wellbeing. Watch | Netanyahu's Home Targeted In Drone Attack × Hezbollah had not captured any Israeli soldiers but had come close, Afif said. "It won't take long before we have captives from the enemy (Israel)." He also denied that the group's Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association was involved in financing Hezbollah salaries or weapons and would fulfill its obligations to clients in full even after Israel targeted it with some 30 strikes on Sunday. Israel and the US say Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which has over 30 outlets across Lebanon, is used by Hezbollah for money laundering and terrorism financing, assertions the group denies. 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.

Hezbollah takes ‘sole responsibility’ for targeting Netanyahu’s residence; says there would be no negotiations

<p>The Indian government has extended the residence permit of exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday (Oct 22), according to Indian news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes a day after Nasreen took to the social media platform X&nbsp;and appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to let her stay in the country, where she has been residing for the last 20 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her post, the author expressed her love for India, saying that the Ministry of Home Affairs has not been extending her residence permit since July 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Taslima Nasreen?</strong></h2>

<p>Exiled Bangladeshi author Nasreen has been living in exile since 1994, after she was forced to leave Bangladesh after a row over her book "Lajja".&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was later criticised by Islamist fundamentalists for her articles on communalism and women's equality in Bangladesh. Dhaka government also banned some of her books, including her breakthrough novel "Lajja" and her autobiography "Amar Meyebela".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exiled-bangladeshi-author-taslima-nasreen-takes-a-dig-at-sheikh-hasinas-ouster-with-same-islamists-remark-747578"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen takes a dig at Sheikh Hasina's ouster with 'same Islamists' remark</strong></a></p>

<p>When she was forced to leave Bangladesh, she spent the next 10 years in exile in Sweden, Germany, France, and the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, between 2004 and 2007, she stayed in Kolkata. However, later, she had to leave the city following violent protests by radical Muslims demanding that she&nbsp;leave India.</p>

<p>Then, she shifted to Delhi for three months and later had to leave India in 2008 for the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after a few years, she returned back to India.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian government has extended the residence permit of exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday (Oct 22), according to Indian news agency ANI. This comes a day after Nasreen took to the social media platform X and appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to let her stay in the country, where she has been residing for the last 20 years.

The Indian government has extended the residence permit of exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday (Oct 22), according to Indian news agency ANI. This comes a day after Nasreen took to the social media platform X and appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to let her stay in the country, where she has been residing for the last 20 years. In her post, the author expressed her love for India, saying that the Ministry of Home Affairs has not been extending her residence permit since July 2022. .@AmitShah Dear AmitShahji 🙏Namaskar. I live in India because I love this great country. It has been my 2nd home for the last 20yrs. But MHA has not been extending my residence permit since July22. I'm so worried.I would be so grateful to you if you let me stay. Warm regards.🙏 — taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) October 21, 2024 × She later shared another post, thanking Amit Shah. . @AmitShah 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏A world of thanks. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 — taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) October 22, 2024 × Who is Taslima Nasreen? Exiled Bangladeshi author Nasreen has been living in exile since 1994, after she was forced to leave Bangladesh after a row over her book "Lajja". She was later criticised by Islamist fundamentalists for her articles on communalism and women's equality in Bangladesh. Dhaka government also banned some of her books, including her breakthrough novel "Lajja" and her autobiography "Amar Meyebela". Also read: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen takes a dig at Sheikh Hasina's ouster with 'same Islamists' remark When she was forced to leave Bangladesh, she spent the next 10 years in exile in Sweden, Germany, France, and the US. Later, between 2004 and 2007, she stayed in Kolkata. However, later, she had to leave the city following violent protests by radical Muslims demanding that she leave India. Then, she shifted to Delhi for three months and later had to leave India in 2008 for the US. However, after a few years, she returned back to India. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Liz Cheney, a former US Republican congresswoman, has now been backing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for the November 5 elections and has stressed that the Republican women can vote for Harris, and they don’t need to tell anyone about it.</p>

<p>Cheney, who has been a longtime opponent of abortion rights, condemned bans imposed by Republicans on the procedure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking during three joint events with Vice President Harris in three swing states, Cheney, 58, said that only Harris had the compassion to deal with the issue.</p>

<p>Earlier, she also celebrated the demise of Roe v. Wade and warned women aren’t getting needed reproductive health care after the Supreme Court’s momentous 2022 decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-2024-dick-cheney-says-he-will-vote-for-kamala-harris-hits-out-at-donald-trump-756644"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US presidential election 2024: Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris, hits out at Donald Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>She again made it clear that she still opposes abortion, adding, “I have been very troubled, deeply troubled by what I have watched happen in so many states. I have been troubled by the extent to which you have women who, as the vice president said, in some cases, have died, who can’t get medical treatment that they need because providers are worried about criminal liability.”</p>

<p>Cheney said, “We are facing a situation today where I think that it’s an untenable one" and America needs a president “who understands how important compassion is, who understands that these shouldn’t be political issues, that we ought to be able to have these discussions and say, ‘You know what? Even if you are pro-life, as I am, I do not believe, for example, that the state of Texas ought to have the right, as they’re currently suing to do, to get access to women’s medical records."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Liz Cheney Joins Campaign Stage With Harris | Trump Tours Storm-Damaged North Carolina</strong></p>

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<p>“There are some very fundamental and fundamentally dangerous things that have happened and so I think that it’s crucially important for us to find ways to have the federal government play a role and protect women from some of the worst harms that we’re seeing," she continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the January 6 US Capitol riots, Cheney has been opposing Trump. Moreover, her recent endorsement of Harris has also raised speculations that she could play a role in future Harris administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Liz Cheney, a former US Republican congresswoman, has now been backing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for the November 5 elections and has stressed that the Republican women can vote for Harris, and they don’t need to tell anyone about it.

Liz Cheney, a former US Republican congresswoman, has now been backing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for the November 5 elections and has stressed that the Republican women can vote for Harris, and they don’t need to tell anyone about it. Cheney, who has been a longtime opponent of abortion rights, condemned bans imposed by Republicans on the procedure. Speaking during three joint events with Vice President Harris in three swing states, Cheney, 58, said that only Harris had the compassion to deal with the issue. Earlier, she also celebrated the demise of Roe v. Wade and warned women aren’t getting needed reproductive health care after the Supreme Court’s momentous 2022 decision. Also read: US presidential election 2024: Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris, hits out at Donald Trump She again made it clear that she still opposes abortion, adding, “I have been very troubled, deeply troubled by what I have watched happen in so many states. I have been troubled by the extent to which you have women who, as the vice president said, in some cases, have died, who can’t get medical treatment that they need because providers are worried about criminal liability.” Cheney said, “We are facing a situation today where I think that it’s an untenable one" and America needs a president “who understands how important compassion is, who understands that these shouldn’t be political issues, that we ought to be able to have these discussions and say, ‘You know what? Even if you are pro-life, as I am, I do not believe, for example, that the state of Texas ought to have the right, as they’re currently suing to do, to get access to women’s medical records." Watch | US Elections: Liz Cheney Joins Campaign Stage With Harris | Trump Tours Storm-Damaged North Carolina × “There are some very fundamental and fundamentally dangerous things that have happened and so I think that it’s crucially important for us to find ways to have the federal government play a role and protect women from some of the worst harms that we’re seeing," she continued. Since the January 6 US Capitol riots, Cheney has been opposing Trump. Moreover, her recent endorsement of Harris has also raised speculations that she could play a role in future Harris administration. (With inputs from agencies)

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