<p>Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte threatened on Friday (Oct 18) to dig up the remains of President Ferdinand Marcos' dictator father and toss them into the sea, as their bitter feud heats up ahead of upcoming elections.</p>

<p>The Duterte and Marcos families have had a very public falling out as both attempt to shore up their rival support bases and secure key positions ahead of the mid-term elections next year and presidential polls in 2028.</p>

<p>The remains of the elder Marcos were laid to rest at the "Cemetery of Heroes" in 2016 after then-president Rodrigo Duterte, Sara's father, dismissed public criticism that the long-deceased dictator -- accused of widespread rights abuses and embezzling billions -- did not deserve the honour.</p>

<p>Sara Duterte, 46, told reporters on Friday she had relayed the exhumation threat to the incumbent president's elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, and warned their family to stop harassing her.</p>

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<p>"One of these days, I will go there. I will get the body of your father and throw it in the West Philippine Sea," Duterte said, using the Filipino name for the portion of the South China Sea claimed by Manila.</p>

<p>Marcos' spokesman Cesar Chavez said the presidential palace had no comment on the issue.</p>

<p>Duterte is facing impeachment threats in the House of Representatives, led by Marcos's cousin Martin Romualdez, who is also expected to run in 2028.</p>

<p>She quit her cabinet post of education secretary in June after relations between the two families reached breaking point.</p>

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<p>Months earlier, her father had accused Marcos of being a "drug addict", with the president hitting back the next day and claiming his predecessor's health was failing due to long-term use of the powerful opioid fentanyl.</p>

<p>Neither provided evidence of their allegations.</p>

<p>On Friday, the vice president said she felt "used" after teaming up with Marcos for the May 2022 election, which they won by landslide.</p>

<p>"It's not my fault that we are on this road to hell," the younger Duterte said during a two-hour news conference where she did most of the talking.</p>

<p>"That's why I left the administration (because) I did not like what I was hearing there, I did not like what I was seeing there".</p>

<p>Duterte remains the constitutional successor to 67-year-old Marcos.</p>

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte threatened on Friday (Oct 18) to dig up the remains of President Ferdinand Marcos' dictator father and toss them into the sea, as their bitter feud heats up ahead of upcoming elections.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte threatened on Friday (Oct 18) to dig up the remains of President Ferdinand Marcos' dictator father and toss them into the sea, as their bitter feud heats up ahead of upcoming elections. The Duterte and Marcos families have had a very public falling out as both attempt to shore up their rival support bases and secure key positions ahead of the mid-term elections next year and presidential polls in 2028. The remains of the elder Marcos were laid to rest at the "Cemetery of Heroes" in 2016 after then-president Rodrigo Duterte, Sara's father, dismissed public criticism that the long-deceased dictator -- accused of widespread rights abuses and embezzling billions -- did not deserve the honour. Sara Duterte, 46, told reporters on Friday she had relayed the exhumation threat to the incumbent president's elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, and warned their family to stop harassing her. Also read: ‘Your behaviour not unnoticed,’ Philippines embarrasses China at ASEAN summit "One of these days, I will go there. I will get the body of your father and throw it in the West Philippine Sea," Duterte said, using the Filipino name for the portion of the South China Sea claimed by Manila. Marcos' spokesman Cesar Chavez said the presidential palace had no comment on the issue. Duterte is facing impeachment threats in the House of Representatives, led by Marcos's cousin Martin Romualdez, who is also expected to run in 2028. She quit her cabinet post of education secretary in June after relations between the two families reached breaking point. Watch | China Accuses Philippine Ships Of Violating Sovereignty Following Latest Collision × Months earlier, her father had accused Marcos of being a "drug addict", with the president hitting back the next day and claiming his predecessor's health was failing due to long-term use of the powerful opioid fentanyl. Neither provided evidence of their allegations. On Friday, the vice president said she felt "used" after teaming up with Marcos for the May 2022 election, which they won by landslide. "It's not my fault that we are on this road to hell," the younger Duterte said during a two-hour news conference where she did most of the talking. "That's why I left the administration (because) I did not like what I was hearing there, I did not like what I was seeing there". Duterte remains the constitutional successor to 67-year-old Marcos. 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.

Philippine VP threatens to dig up remains of President Marcos' dictator father and toss them in sea

<p>A day after Israel said they killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed Sinwar's death. "We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. In other news, United States President Joe Biden met his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday, marking the first official state visit by an American president since the German reunification. He called on NATO allies to continue supporting Ukraine amid its war with Russia as he began a farewell visit to Berlin on Friday, just weeks ahead of the presidential elections in the US.</p>

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A day after Israel said they killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed Sinwar's death. "We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera.

A day after Israel said they killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed Sinwar's death. "We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. In other news, United States President Joe Biden met his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday, marking the first official state visit by an American president since the German reunification. He called on NATO allies to continue supporting Ukraine amid its war with Russia as he began a farewell visit to Berlin on Friday, just weeks ahead of the presidential elections in the US. Click on the headlines to read more Hamas confirms killing of leader Yahya Sinwar Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza. Biden says Western nations must sustain support 'until Ukraine wins'; receives Germany’s highest honour United States President Joe Biden met with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Friday (Oct 18). Biden arrived in Germany on Thursday, after rescheduling a visit last week to oversee the response to Hurricane Milton which had impacted US several states. Nijjar killing row: Is Canada afraid of India media? Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach, pointing to the case of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader. ISRO gears up for 'Space handshake' SPADEX; private firm delivers two satellites The Indian Space agency has taken possession of two 400kg satellites that are part of a crucial upcoming mission known as SPADEX – Space Docking Experiment. As part of this mission, these two satellites will be hurled into slightly different orbits by a single rocket. North Korea to send 12,000 troops to fight alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine: Seoul North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency. US presidential election: Kamala Harris leads Trump among Black voters in swing states, poll shows United States Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a substantial lead over former US President Donald Trump among Black voters in key battleground states, according to a recent poll. However, a significant portion of undecided Black voters could still play an important role in determining the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. Who is Vikash Yadav? Ex-Indian intelligence officer charged in failed Pannun assassination plot The United States, on Thursday (Oct 17) accused Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, of planning an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who lives in New York City. The US Justice Department has charged Yadav with murder-for-hire and money laundering. Jammu and Kashmir: CM Omar's govt under fire as statehood resolution does not mention Article 370 Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government has come under strong criticism after ignoring Articles 370 and 35a in the very first cabinet meeting of the UT's newly-appointed ministers. Sources in the government say that a resolution was passed by the Abdullah-led government on the restoration of statehood, but it did not mention anything about Articles 370 and 35a. IND vs NZ, 1st Test: New Zealand in pole position in Bengaluru despite Kohli-Sarfaraz fightback New Zealand sit in pole position to win the Bengaluru Test after they gained a 356-run lead in the first innings against India in the first of the three-match Test series. While India were humiliated in the first innings after being bowled out for 46, the hosts made a solid start with Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan leading the revival in the second innings. At Stumps on Day 3, India were 231/3 and trailing by 125 runs with Sarfaraz batting on 70 while Virat got out on the final ball of the day on 70. The Apprentice review: Jeremy Strong delivers stand out performance in Abbasi's film on Donald Trump Former United States president and presidential candidate Donald Trump went on a rant recently on filmmaker Ali Abbasi's latest film The Apprentice, which narrates the Republican's initial years as a real estate giant in New York and his relationship with attorney Roy Cohn. Perhaps, Trump's reaction stems from information that is fed to him because had he watched the film, he may have only objected to certain aspects of Abbasi's provocative film and not ranted about it in its entirety.

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<p>The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Friday night with a photographic tribute to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla, as they arrived in Australia on the first visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years.</p>

<p>The royal couple arrived in Sydney on a Royal Australian Air Force plane on Friday evening and were greeted on the tarmac by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn, and the premier of New South Wales state Chris Minns.</p>

<p>King Charles carried an umbrella and chatted with the welcoming party, as rain cleared for the royals' arrival.</p>

<p>The couple later met with Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon at Admiralty House, a historic government foreshore residence overlooking Sydney Harbour and the opera house, where they will stay.</p>

<p>"Their Majesties have a deep regard for Australia, and this visit will be an opportunity to showcase the very best of our modern and dynamic nation," Albanese wrote on social media platform X, posting a photograph from Admiralty House.</p>

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<p>Sydney's Opera House displayed a photographic montage of King Charles's previous visits to Australia, where he attended school for six months as a teenager, and has returned more than a dozen times.</p>

<p>King Charles is making his inaugural visit to an overseas realm as sovereign, his first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer.</p>

<p>Their trip will be shorter in time and the distance covered than typical royal tours, reflecting the care the king's medical team is taking with his health in light of his ongoing treatment.</p>

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<p>The couple are visiting Sydney and Canberra over six days, before travelling to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.</p>

<p>The official programme begins on Sunday in Sydney, before travelling to Canberra on Monday where the King and Queen will visit the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House. The public will have an opportunity to meet the royal couple at the Opera House forecourt in Sydney on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Earlier, the royal couple wrote on social media platform X, "We are really looking forward to returning to this beautiful country to celebrate the extraordinarily rich cultures and communities that make it so special."</p>

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The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Friday night with a photographic tribute to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla, as they arrived in Australia on the first visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years. The royal couple arrived in Sydney on a Royal Australian Air Force plane on Friday evening and were greeted on the tarmac by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn, and the premier of New South Wales state Chris Minns. King Charles carried an umbrella and chatted with the welcoming party, as rain cleared for the royals' arrival. The couple later met with Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon at Admiralty House, a historic government foreshore residence overlooking Sydney Harbour and the opera house, where they will stay. "Their Majesties have a deep regard for Australia, and this visit will be an opportunity to showcase the very best of our modern and dynamic nation," Albanese wrote on social media platform X, posting a photograph from Admiralty House. Also read: 'Won't stand in the way': King Charles on Australia becoming a republic nation Sydney's Opera House displayed a photographic montage of King Charles's previous visits to Australia, where he attended school for six months as a teenager, and has returned more than a dozen times. King Charles is making his inaugural visit to an overseas realm as sovereign, his first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer. Their trip will be shorter in time and the distance covered than typical royal tours, reflecting the care the king's medical team is taking with his health in light of his ongoing treatment. Watch | Future Of Monarchy In Australia × The couple are visiting Sydney and Canberra over six days, before travelling to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. The official programme begins on Sunday in Sydney, before travelling to Canberra on Monday where the King and Queen will visit the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House. The public will have an opportunity to meet the royal couple at the Opera House forecourt in Sydney on Tuesday. Earlier, the royal couple wrote on social media platform X, "We are really looking forward to returning to this beautiful country to celebrate the extraordinarily rich cultures and communities that make it so special." 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.

Australia illuminates Sydney Harbour to welcome King Charles with photographic tribute

<p>North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korea's National Intelligence Service said it has learned that the North has recently decided to send four brigades of 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian soldiers, reported Yonhap.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Pyongyang is preparing to send around 10,000 soldiers to Russia and called it a "big problem".</p>

<p>Citing Ukrainian intelligence reports, he said that North Korean personnel have already been deployed in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send to fight against us," Zelensky said during a press conference in Brussels after the European Union summit. "That's really, I think, a big problem."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for a security meeting on Friday and said the international community must respond with "all available means".</p>

<p>According to Seoul's spy agency, 1,500 North Korean troops have already arrived in Russia. Some anonymous sources told South Korean media the final figure could be closer to 12,000.</p>

<p>Russia and North Korea have boosted&nbsp;their defence and diplomatic relations&nbsp;in the past months.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday and called him his "closest comrade".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, a military source in Russia’s Far East told BBC Russian, that “a number of North Koreans have arrived” and were stationed in one of the military bases near Ussuriysk, to the north of Vladivostok.</p>

<p>However, some military experts fear that the Russian military units will have difficulties working with North Korean troops due to the language barrier and also because Pyongyang's&nbsp;army has no recent experience in combat operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They could guard some sections of the Russian-Ukrainian border, which would free Russian units for fighting elsewhere,” Valeriy Ryabykh, editor of the Ukrainian publication Defence Express, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I would rule out the possibility that these units will immediately appear on the front line.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency.

North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency. South Korea's National Intelligence Service said it has learned that the North has recently decided to send four brigades of 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian soldiers, reported Yonhap. Zelensky hints at troops deployed on border This comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Pyongyang is preparing to send around 10,000 soldiers to Russia and called it a "big problem". Citing Ukrainian intelligence reports, he said that North Korean personnel have already been deployed in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. Also read: Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine "We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send to fight against us," Zelensky said during a press conference in Brussels after the European Union summit. "That's really, I think, a big problem." Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for a security meeting on Friday and said the international community must respond with "all available means". According to Seoul's spy agency, 1,500 North Korean troops have already arrived in Russia. Some anonymous sources told South Korean media the final figure could be closer to 12,000. Russia and North Korea have boosted their defence and diplomatic relations in the past months. Watch | Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership treaty × Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday and called him his "closest comrade". Earlier this week, a military source in Russia’s Far East told BBC Russian, that “a number of North Koreans have arrived” and were stationed in one of the military bases near Ussuriysk, to the north of Vladivostok. However, some military experts fear that the Russian military units will have difficulties working with North Korean troops due to the language barrier and also because Pyongyang's army has no recent experience in combat operations. “They could guard some sections of the Russian-Ukrainian border, which would free Russian units for fighting elsewhere,” Valeriy Ryabykh, editor of the Ukrainian publication Defence Express, said. “I would rule out the possibility that these units will immediately appear on the front line.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

North Korea to send 12,000 troops to fight alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine: Seoul

<p>Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera.</p>

<p>Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed on Thursday (Oct 17) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;have&nbsp;killed Sinwar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas'&nbsp;chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya said that the group's leader was killed in combat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/movement-cannot-be-eliminated-hamas-releases-first-message-after-sinwars-death-768692"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Movement cannot be eliminated': Hamas releases first message after Sinwar's death</strong></a></p>

<p>Israeli forces have been targeting Hamas officials in Gaza for over a year now, in retaliation to the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel, where around 1200 people were killed and some 250 others were taken as hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinwar was named the group's paramount leader on August 6, as a successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31, earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sinwar was the most powerful Hamas leader left alive following the assassination of Haniyeh.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Army Says Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Southern Gaza's Rafah</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier on Friday, the Palestinian militant group’s political bureau member Basem Naim called Hamas a liberation movement and said it "cannot be eliminated".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.”</p>

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Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza.

Deputy Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the death of the Palestinian militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar on Friday (Oct 18). This comes a day after Israel said that the architect of the October 7 attack has been killed in Gaza. "We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim," Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed on Thursday (Oct 17) that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have killed Sinwar. Hamas' chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya said that the group's leader was killed in combat. Also read: 'Movement cannot be eliminated': Hamas releases first message after Sinwar's death Israeli forces have been targeting Hamas officials in Gaza for over a year now, in retaliation to the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel, where around 1200 people were killed and some 250 others were taken as hostages. Sinwar was named the group's paramount leader on August 6, as a successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran on July 31, earlier this year. Sinwar was the most powerful Hamas leader left alive following the assassination of Haniyeh. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Army Says Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Southern Gaza's Rafah × Earlier on Friday, the Palestinian militant group’s political bureau member Basem Naim called Hamas a liberation movement and said it "cannot be eliminated". “Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.” 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)

Hamas confirms killing of leader Yahya Sinwar

<p>An expert committee has reviewed euthanasia deaths in Canada's most populous province, Ontario, and identified that in several cases where patients asked to be killed were not due to terminal illness but social reasons including isolation and fears of homelessness.</p>

<p>The findings have further raised concerns over approvals for vulnerable people in the country's assisted dying system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday (Oct 16), Ontario’s chief coroner issued several reports after an Associated Press investigation based on data provided reviewed the&nbsp;euthanasia deaths of people who weren't terminally ill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the reports are based on an analysis of anonymised cases, chosen for their implications for future euthanasia requests.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-parliament-set-to-debate-assisted-dying-bill-as-public-support-grows-764319"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;UK parliament set to debate assisted dying bill as public support grows</strong></a></p>

<p>The legal criteria in Canada require a medical reason for euthanasia, a fatal diagnosis, or unmanageable pain. However, according to the committee's reports, cases where people were euthanised were based on other factors including an "unmet social need".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The AP's investigation&nbsp;found doctors and nurses privately struggling with euthanasia requests from vulnerable people whose suffering might be addressed by money, social connections or adequate housing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indian Health Ministry Releases New Guidelines on Passive Euthanasia</strong></p>

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<p>The providers expressed deep discomfort with ending the lives of vulnerable people whose deaths were avoidable, even if they met the criteria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr&nbsp;Ramona Coelho, a doctor on the expert committee, said, "To finally have a government report that recognizes these cases of concern is extremely important. We’ve been gaslit for so many years when we raised fears about people getting MAiD because they were poor, disabled, or socially isolated."</p>

<p>Dr&nbsp;Scott Kim, a physician and bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, said the real issue is the permissive nature of Canada's law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;according to the polls, widespread support can be seen for expanding euthanasia access in Canada. In line with this, Kim questioned whether most Canadians understand what is allowed and said it's “baffling” that officials hadn't previously considered these issues.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An expert committee has reviewed euthanasia deaths in Canada's most populous province, Ontario, and identified that in several cases where patients asked to be killed were not due to terminal illness but social reasons including isolation and fears of homelessness.

An expert committee has reviewed euthanasia deaths in Canada's most populous province, Ontario, and identified that in several cases where patients asked to be killed were not due to terminal illness but social reasons including isolation and fears of homelessness. The findings have further raised concerns over approvals for vulnerable people in the country's assisted dying system. On Wednesday (Oct 16), Ontario’s chief coroner issued several reports after an Associated Press investigation based on data provided reviewed the euthanasia deaths of people who weren't terminally ill. Notably, the reports are based on an analysis of anonymised cases, chosen for their implications for future euthanasia requests. Also read: UK parliament set to debate assisted dying bill as public support grows The legal criteria in Canada require a medical reason for euthanasia, a fatal diagnosis, or unmanageable pain. However, according to the committee's reports, cases where people were euthanised were based on other factors including an "unmet social need". The AP's investigation found doctors and nurses privately struggling with euthanasia requests from vulnerable people whose suffering might be addressed by money, social connections or adequate housing. Watch | Indian Health Ministry Releases New Guidelines on Passive Euthanasia × The providers expressed deep discomfort with ending the lives of vulnerable people whose deaths were avoidable, even if they met the criteria. Dr Ramona Coelho, a doctor on the expert committee, said, "To finally have a government report that recognizes these cases of concern is extremely important. We’ve been gaslit for so many years when we raised fears about people getting MAiD because they were poor, disabled, or socially isolated." Dr Scott Kim, a physician and bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, said the real issue is the permissive nature of Canada's law. However, according to the polls, widespread support can be seen for expanding euthanasia access in Canada. In line with this, Kim questioned whether most Canadians understand what is allowed and said it's “baffling” that officials hadn't previously considered these issues. (With inputs from agencies)

Several euthanasia deaths in Canada driven by isolation, homelessness: Reports

<p>In its&nbsp;first&nbsp;statement&nbsp;following the death of&nbsp;Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's death, the Palestinian militant group&nbsp;on Friday (Oct 18) said&nbsp;that their&nbsp;movement "cannot be eliminated", adding that it&nbsp;is a liberation movement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim said it would continue “the struggle of the Palestinian people”.</p>

<p>“Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.”</p>

<p>“Yes it’s very painful and distressing to lose beloved people, especially extraordinary leaders like ours, but what we are sure of is that we are; this is the outcome for all people who fought for their liberty," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IDF hunting Sinwar's brother</strong></h2>

<p>After killing the Hamas leader&nbsp;in Gaza, the Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF) said that they are now actively hunting for Muhammad Sinwar, Yahya’s brother, and all other senior&nbsp;commanders of the Palestinian militant group.</p>

<p>IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the Israeli forces will continue their operations in Gaza to target the Iranian-backed group and its infrastructure.</p>

<h2><strong>'Turning point': Biden hails Sinwar's death&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>United States President Joe Biden called the death of the Hamas chief a "turning point" in the war, while Iran called&nbsp;him a “martyr”.</p>

<p>"This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” Biden said. “To my Israeli friends, this is no doubt a day of relief and reminiscence, similar to the scenes witnessed throughout the United States after President Obama ordered the raid to kill Osama Bin Laden in 2011.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shocking-video-shows-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwars-last-moments-768526"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar Drone Footage | Shocking video shows Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's last moments</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Sinwar's body moved to secret location&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The body of Hamas leader Sinwar has been moved to a secret location inside Israel after undergoing an autopsy at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute overnight, according to Israeli media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Chief Killed In Gaza Operation: Israel | IDF | Netanyahu | WION Originals</strong></p>

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<p>The autopsy confirmed that Sinwar was killed by a gunshot to the head and by shell fire, according to the media&nbsp;report. However, the forensic institute is waiting for the findings of additional tests to determine whether there were drugs or other unusual substances in his blood at the time of his death.</p>

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In its first statement following the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's death, the Palestinian militant group on Friday (Oct 18) said that their movement "cannot be eliminated", adding that it is a liberation movement.

In its first statement following the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's death, the Palestinian militant group on Friday (Oct 18) said that their movement "cannot be eliminated", adding that it is a liberation movement. Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim said it would continue “the struggle of the Palestinian people”. “Hamas is a liberation movement led by people looking for freedom and dignity, and this cannot be eliminated,” he said in a statement. “We believe that our destiny is one of two good things, either victory or martyrdom.” “Yes it’s very painful and distressing to lose beloved people, especially extraordinary leaders like ours, but what we are sure of is that we are; this is the outcome for all people who fought for their liberty," he added. IDF hunting Sinwar's brother After killing the Hamas leader in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that they are now actively hunting for Muhammad Sinwar, Yahya’s brother, and all other senior commanders of the Palestinian militant group. IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the Israeli forces will continue their operations in Gaza to target the Iranian-backed group and its infrastructure. 'Turning point': Biden hails Sinwar's death United States President Joe Biden called the death of the Hamas chief a "turning point" in the war, while Iran called him a “martyr”. "This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” Biden said. “To my Israeli friends, this is no doubt a day of relief and reminiscence, similar to the scenes witnessed throughout the United States after President Obama ordered the raid to kill Osama Bin Laden in 2011.” Also read: Yahya Sinwar Drone Footage | Shocking video shows Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's last moments Sinwar's body moved to secret location The body of Hamas leader Sinwar has been moved to a secret location inside Israel after undergoing an autopsy at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute overnight, according to Israeli media reports. Watch | Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Chief Killed In Gaza Operation: Israel | IDF | Netanyahu | WION Originals × The autopsy confirmed that Sinwar was killed by a gunshot to the head and by shell fire, according to the media report. However, the forensic institute is waiting for the findings of additional tests to determine whether there were drugs or other unusual substances in his blood at the time of his death. 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)

'Movement cannot be eliminated': Hamas releases first message after Sinwar's death

<p>Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 17) described the January 6&nbsp;riot at the&nbsp;US Capitol&nbsp;as a "day of love", days before the November 5&nbsp;presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump during a campaign event, claimed the thousands of people who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election”.</p>

<p>On January 6, 2021 a mob of Trump supporters&nbsp;breached the US Capitol building in an effort to stop&nbsp;the certification of current US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential elections, forcing lawmakers to flee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several people died amid the riot, including a police officer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The former US president has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from him&nbsp;and that the polls were rigged to favour Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-rioter-to-enter-us-capitol-sentenced-to-53-months-753904"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;First rioter to enter US Capitol sentenced to 53 months</strong></a></p>

<p>Trump, during his "town hall" event in Miami, Florida, was challenged to win back the vote of a man who said he had been disturbed by what happened after the Republicans lost the 2020 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Nothing done wrong at all," Trump said, adding, "There were no guns down there. We didn’t have guns. The others had guns, but we didn’t have guns. And when I say we, these are people that walked down — this was a tiny percentage of the overall which nobody sees and nobody, nobody shows. But that was a day of love."</p>

<p>He further recalled addressing a group of "hundreds of thousands" people during a speech in Washington DC.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill to discuss poll, stresses party unity</strong></p>

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<p>"They didn't come because of me," he said. "They came because of the election. They thought the election was a rigged election, and that's why they came."</p>

<h2><strong>Kamala Harris hits out at Trump's comment&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee&nbsp;Kamala Harris took to X, and reacting to Trump's statement, said, "Donald Trump incited an attack on our nation’s democracy because he didn’t like the outcome of the election."</p>

<p>"If January 6 was a bridge too far, there is a place for you in our campaign," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 17) described the January 6 riot at the US Capitol as a "day of love", days before the November 5 presidential elections.

Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 17) described the January 6 riot at the US Capitol as a "day of love", days before the November 5 presidential elections. Trump during a campaign event, claimed the thousands of people who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election”. On January 6, 2021 a mob of Trump supporters breached the US Capitol building in an effort to stop the certification of current US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential elections, forcing lawmakers to flee. Several people died amid the riot, including a police officer. The former US president has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from him and that the polls were rigged to favour Biden. Also read: First rioter to enter US Capitol sentenced to 53 months Trump, during his "town hall" event in Miami, Florida, was challenged to win back the vote of a man who said he had been disturbed by what happened after the Republicans lost the 2020 elections. "Nothing done wrong at all," Trump said, adding, "There were no guns down there. We didn’t have guns. The others had guns, but we didn’t have guns. And when I say we, these are people that walked down — this was a tiny percentage of the overall which nobody sees and nobody, nobody shows. But that was a day of love." He further recalled addressing a group of "hundreds of thousands" people during a speech in Washington DC. Watch | US: Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill to discuss poll, stresses party unity × "They didn't come because of me," he said. "They came because of the election. They thought the election was a rigged election, and that's why they came." Kamala Harris hits out at Trump's comment Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris took to X, and reacting to Trump's statement, said, "Donald Trump incited an attack on our nation’s democracy because he didn’t like the outcome of the election." "If January 6 was a bridge too far, there is a place for you in our campaign," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump calls January 6 US Capitol riots a 'day of love'; Harris hits out at him

<p>Amid reports of the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the recent attack in Gaza, the Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to leverage Sinwar's likely killing to secure an immediate hostage deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Forum appreciated the "achievement" and expressed concerns for the 101 hostages that have been held captive by Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Along with the appreciation for the significant achievement [of Sinwar’s apparent killing], the families of the hostages express grave concern for the fate of the 101 hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza and demand that [the government] leverage the military achievement to secure an immediate deal to bring about their return,” the Forum said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The elimination of Sinwar is an important milestone on the way to the real victory, which will only be achieved with the return of the 101 abductees,” the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They stressed that for over a year now, the Israeli government has not been able to leverage the unprecedented security achievements in the fighting in Gaza to bring the hostages back.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-chief-dead-idf-probing-if-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-military-op-in-gaza-768430"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hamas chief dead? IDF probing if Sinwar killed in Gaza military op; DNA test underway</strong></a></p>

<p>The families called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to instruct his hostage negotiation team to secure an immediate deal to free their loved ones.</p>

<p>“There is and will not be a total victory without the release of all 101 abductees,” they added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli PM instructs aides to inform hostage families about Sinwar's death</strong></h2>

<p>Netanyahu has instructed his aides to inform the families of hostages that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead, Channel 12 reported, without citing any sources.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;BREAKING: Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed Say Reports, IDF 'Checking' DNA Of Body</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Sinwar was hiding with six hostages</strong></h2>

<p>The Hamas chief had been hiding with the six hostages who were recovered by the IDF on August 31 after being executed by their captors, Channel 12 reported, without citing a source.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further speculated that this is why Sinwar was no longer with any hostages when he was apparently killed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas warns against 'fake news' amid Sinwar's alleged killing</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas group issued a statement, warning against fake news and said that official statements from the terror group are only released on its Telegram channel or website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the group did not say anything about Hamas leader Sinwar's killing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid reports of the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the recent attack in Gaza, the Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to leverage Sinwar's likely killing to secure an immediate hostage deal.

Amid reports of the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the recent attack in Gaza, the Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to leverage Sinwar's likely killing to secure an immediate hostage deal. The Forum appreciated the "achievement" and expressed concerns for the 101 hostages that have been held captive by Hamas in Gaza. “Along with the appreciation for the significant achievement [of Sinwar’s apparent killing], the families of the hostages express grave concern for the fate of the 101 hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza and demand that [the government] leverage the military achievement to secure an immediate deal to bring about their return,” the Forum said in a statement. “The elimination of Sinwar is an important milestone on the way to the real victory, which will only be achieved with the return of the 101 abductees,” the statement added. They stressed that for over a year now, the Israeli government has not been able to leverage the unprecedented security achievements in the fighting in Gaza to bring the hostages back. Also read: Hamas chief dead? IDF probing if Sinwar killed in Gaza military op; DNA test underway The families called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to instruct his hostage negotiation team to secure an immediate deal to free their loved ones. “There is and will not be a total victory without the release of all 101 abductees,” they added. Israeli PM instructs aides to inform hostage families about Sinwar's death Netanyahu has instructed his aides to inform the families of hostages that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead, Channel 12 reported, without citing any sources. Watch | BREAKING: Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed Say Reports, IDF 'Checking' DNA Of Body × Sinwar was hiding with six hostages The Hamas chief had been hiding with the six hostages who were recovered by the IDF on August 31 after being executed by their captors, Channel 12 reported, without citing a source. It further speculated that this is why Sinwar was no longer with any hostages when he was apparently killed. Hamas warns against 'fake news' amid Sinwar's alleged killing Hamas group issued a statement, warning against fake news and said that official statements from the terror group are only released on its Telegram channel or website. However, the group did not say anything about Hamas leader Sinwar's killing. 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)

Hostage families urge Israeli govt to leverage Hamas chief's killing to secure deal

<p>After Israel confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar on Thursday (Oct 17), National Unity chief and former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar's death is an "important achievement", adding that it is not the end of the war in Gaza.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former war cabinet minister Gantz further stressed that the Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF) will continue to operate in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IDF “will continue to operate in the Gaza Strip for years to come” and Israel must leverage recent achievements, including the death of Sinwar, “to bring about the return of the hostages and the replacement of Hamas’ rule,” said Gantz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further offered his support to Israeli soldiers who have been on all fronts for over a year now.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-confirms-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-idf-operation-in-gaza-768495"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel confirms Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, architect of Oct 7 attacks, killed in IDF operation in Gaza</strong></a></p>

<p>“On this day, we must also remember the painful price of the war — all the murdered and the fallen,” he said, offering his support to Israel’s soldiers “who have been working for over a year on all fronts to ensure this never happens again.”</p>

<h2><strong>Sinwar 'one of the world’s worst terrorists'</strong></h2>

<p>Opposition Leader Yair Lapid welcomed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and called him “one of the world’s worst terrorists”, comparing him to the leaders of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lapid shared a post on X, saying, Sinwar “dedicated his life to an evil ideology of hatred and death. He was the embodiment of evil."</p>

<p>He added, “His name belongs alongside [Osama] Bin Laden and [Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim Ali] al-Baghdadi for the terror and misery they reaped on the world. Justice has been done.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar Likely Killed, Says Israeli Cabinet; Hamas Officials Yet To Make A Statement</strong></p>

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<p>“All our enemies will perish,” he said in another post on X. “Let all our enemies know on every front, in every tunnel, in every house that it will be the end of them if they go against the State of Israel. Especially today we must not forget, that 101 hostages are still in Gaza. This is the moment to double and triple efforts to bring them home.”</p>

<p>Earlier on Thursday, Lapid called on the Israeli government to leverage the opportunity presented by Sinwar's death to “strive for a comprehensive deal and also offer monetary rewards and safe passage to anyone who brings hostages to our forces.”</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli foreign minister confirmed Hamas chief 'dead'</strong></h2>

<p>Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Thursday (Oct 17) confirmed that the Hamas chief was killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza. Katz issued the confirmation in a message to dozens of foreign ministers around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that Sinwar was killed alongside two other Hamas militants by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while conducting an operation in one of the buildings in Gaza.</p>

<p>“The mass murderer Yahya Sinwar, who is responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers,” said Katz in the message, according to his office.</p>

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After Israel confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar on Thursday (Oct 17), National Unity chief and former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said Yahya Sinwar's death is an "important achievement", adding that it is not the end of the war in Gaza.

After Israel confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar on Thursday (Oct 17), National Unity chief and former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said Yahya Sinwar's death is an "important achievement", adding that it is not the end of the war in Gaza. Former war cabinet minister Gantz further stressed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue to operate in the Gaza Strip. The IDF “will continue to operate in the Gaza Strip for years to come” and Israel must leverage recent achievements, including the death of Sinwar, “to bring about the return of the hostages and the replacement of Hamas’ rule,” said Gantz. He further offered his support to Israeli soldiers who have been on all fronts for over a year now. Also read: Israel confirms Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, architect of Oct 7 attacks, killed in IDF operation in Gaza “On this day, we must also remember the painful price of the war — all the murdered and the fallen,” he said, offering his support to Israel’s soldiers “who have been working for over a year on all fronts to ensure this never happens again.” Sinwar 'one of the world’s worst terrorists' Opposition Leader Yair Lapid welcomed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and called him “one of the world’s worst terrorists”, comparing him to the leaders of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Lapid shared a post on X, saying, Sinwar “dedicated his life to an evil ideology of hatred and death. He was the embodiment of evil." He added, “His name belongs alongside [Osama] Bin Laden and [Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim Ali] al-Baghdadi for the terror and misery they reaped on the world. Justice has been done.” Watch | Yahya Sinwar Likely Killed, Says Israeli Cabinet; Hamas Officials Yet To Make A Statement × “All our enemies will perish,” he said in another post on X. “Let all our enemies know on every front, in every tunnel, in every house that it will be the end of them if they go against the State of Israel. Especially today we must not forget, that 101 hostages are still in Gaza. This is the moment to double and triple efforts to bring them home.” Earlier on Thursday, Lapid called on the Israeli government to leverage the opportunity presented by Sinwar's death to “strive for a comprehensive deal and also offer monetary rewards and safe passage to anyone who brings hostages to our forces.” Israeli foreign minister confirmed Hamas chief 'dead' Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Thursday (Oct 17) confirmed that the Hamas chief was killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza. Katz issued the confirmation in a message to dozens of foreign ministers around the world. He said that Sinwar was killed alongside two other Hamas militants by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while conducting an operation in one of the buildings in Gaza. “The mass murderer Yahya Sinwar, who is responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers,” said Katz in the message, according to his office. 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)

Benny Gantz calls Hamas chief's death 'important achievement', says 'IDF will continue to operate in Gaza'

<p>&nbsp;The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and warned the two countries to halt cooperation boosting the Ukraine war effort.</p>

<p>New&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;target a Chinese company, Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co Ltd, that makes the engine powering Russia's Garpiya series long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, the US&nbsp;Treasury Department said.</p>

<p>The measures also hit China-based Redlepus&nbsp;Vector Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd for its role in the drones' shipment and an affiliated Russian person and company.</p>

<p>The drones are believed to have been&nbsp;used against military and civilian targets in Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure and inflicting both civilian and military casualties. Reuters was first to report last month that the new Russian drones were being made&nbsp;using Chinese engines and parts.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-zelenskys-victory-plan-for-ukraine-768346"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Here's everything you need to know about Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>"While the United States previously imposed&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;on [People's Republic of China] entities providing critical inputs to Russia's military-industrial base, these are the first U.S.&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;imposed on PRC entities directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms," said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.</p>

<p>A senior Biden administration official said the actions by the Chinese companies were at odds with what the Chinese government has said privately about its intentions.</p>

<p>The Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington, Liu Pengyu, repeated China's opposition to&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;and said it was handling the export of military products responsibly.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Biden To Hold Virtual Meeting Of Ukraine's Allies In November</strong></p>

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<p>"The US&nbsp;makes false accusations against China's normal trade with Russia, just as it continues to pour unprecedented military aid into Ukraine," the spokesperson said. "This is (the) typical double standard, and extremely hypocritical and irresponsible."</p>

<p>The Chinese companies could not be immediately reached out of office hours and the Russian government also could not be immediately be reached for comment.</p>

<p>The moves come as deepening cooperation between Russia and other countries, including China, has thwarted Washington's effort to disable Russia's war effort in Ukraine, which grinds on as Moscow's forces advance in the east.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is headed to Germany for talks with European allies set to include discussion of Ukraine's war strategy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing a "victory plan" that he hopes will end Russia's more than 2-1/2-year-old invasion.</p>

<p>Biden has sought to ease tensions with China even while rebuking its government for supporting Russia.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the October&nbsp;22-24 BRICS summit in Russia, and Washington is watching for signs of further cooperation, according to senior Biden administration officials.</p>

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The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and warned the two countries to halt cooperation boosting the Ukraine war effort.

The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and warned the two countries to halt cooperation boosting the Ukraine war effort. New sanctions target a Chinese company, Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co Ltd, that makes the engine powering Russia's Garpiya series long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, the US Treasury Department said. The measures also hit China-based Redlepus Vector Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd for its role in the drones' shipment and an affiliated Russian person and company. The drones are believed to have been used against military and civilian targets in Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure and inflicting both civilian and military casualties. Reuters was first to report last month that the new Russian drones were being made using Chinese engines and parts. Also read: Here's everything you need to know about Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine "While the United States previously imposed sanctions on [People's Republic of China] entities providing critical inputs to Russia's military-industrial base, these are the first U.S. sanctions imposed on PRC entities directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms," said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. A senior Biden administration official said the actions by the Chinese companies were at odds with what the Chinese government has said privately about its intentions. The Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington, Liu Pengyu, repeated China's opposition to sanctions and said it was handling the export of military products responsibly. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Biden To Hold Virtual Meeting Of Ukraine's Allies In November × "The US makes false accusations against China's normal trade with Russia, just as it continues to pour unprecedented military aid into Ukraine," the spokesperson said. "This is (the) typical double standard, and extremely hypocritical and irresponsible." The Chinese companies could not be immediately reached out of office hours and the Russian government also could not be immediately be reached for comment. The moves come as deepening cooperation between Russia and other countries, including China, has thwarted Washington's effort to disable Russia's war effort in Ukraine, which grinds on as Moscow's forces advance in the east. US President Joe Biden is headed to Germany for talks with European allies set to include discussion of Ukraine's war strategy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing a "victory plan" that he hopes will end Russia's more than 2-1/2-year-old invasion. Biden has sought to ease tensions with China even while rebuking its government for supporting Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the October 22-24 BRICS summit in Russia, and Washington is watching for signs of further cooperation, according to senior Biden administration officials. 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.

US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies for helping Russia make drones to attack Ukraine

<p>Thousands of North Korean troops are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf in Ukraine and some North Korean officers have already been deployed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Western countries have long accused North Korea of sending weapons to Russia, and in recent days Zelensky has said Pyongyang was also sending personnel, a significant escalation of foreign assistance for Moscow's invasion.</p>

<p>"We have information from our intelligence that ... some officers of the North Korean army are already on Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian enemies. So they joined the Russian army," Zelensky told a news conference in Brussels.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-accuses-north-korea-of-sending-troops-to-aid-russia-calls-for-more-military-support-from-partners-767153"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Zelensky accuses North Korea of sending troops to aid Russia, calls for more military support from 'partners'</strong></a></p>

<p>He said he could not give the exact numbers that were already on the ground.</p>

<p>"We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send fight against us," he said, describing it as the "first step to the World War".</p>

<p>The North Korean troops being prepared to fight in Ukraine include land forces and "other technical personnel", Zelensky said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Is Russia using North Korean missiles against Ukraine?</strong></p>

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<p>Ukraine's Western allies have yet to confirm Kyiv's assertion that Pyongyang is sending troops, though they say they are studying it. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said on Tuesday any North Korean troop involvement in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the Moscow-Pyongyang defence relationship.</p>

<p>Zelensky said Russia needs to fill the gap in mobilisation and cover its own personnel losses.</p>

<p>Ukraine and the West say hundreds of thousands of Russians have been killed or wounded fighting in Ukraine, while Ukraine's own military losses, a closely guarded secret, are also high but smaller. Moscow's forces have advanced over the past several months in Ukraine's east.</p>

<p>Ukraine has called on allies to respond firmly to North Korean aid for Russia, including by imposing new sanctions and further isolating Pyongyang.</p>

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Thousands of North Korean troops are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf in Ukraine and some North Korean officers have already been deployed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.

Thousands of North Korean troops are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf in Ukraine and some North Korean officers have already been deployed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Western countries have long accused North Korea of sending weapons to Russia, and in recent days Zelensky has said Pyongyang was also sending personnel, a significant escalation of foreign assistance for Moscow's invasion. "We have information from our intelligence that ... some officers of the North Korean army are already on Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian enemies. So they joined the Russian army," Zelensky told a news conference in Brussels. Also read: Zelensky accuses North Korea of sending troops to aid Russia, calls for more military support from 'partners' He said he could not give the exact numbers that were already on the ground. "We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send fight against us," he said, describing it as the "first step to the World War". The North Korean troops being prepared to fight in Ukraine include land forces and "other technical personnel", Zelensky said. Watch | Is Russia using North Korean missiles against Ukraine? × Ukraine's Western allies have yet to confirm Kyiv's assertion that Pyongyang is sending troops, though they say they are studying it. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said on Tuesday any North Korean troop involvement in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the Moscow-Pyongyang defence relationship. Zelensky said Russia needs to fill the gap in mobilisation and cover its own personnel losses. Ukraine and the West say hundreds of thousands of Russians have been killed or wounded fighting in Ukraine, while Ukraine's own military losses, a closely guarded secret, are also high but smaller. Moscow's forces have advanced over the past several months in Ukraine's east. Ukraine has called on allies to respond firmly to North Korean aid for Russia, including by imposing new sanctions and further isolating Pyongyang. 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.

Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine

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