<p>A total of fourty one Canadian diplomats have left India after New Delhi's intervention following the row that erupted over Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death.</p>

<p>New Delhi had asked Ottawa earlier this month to&nbsp;withdraw dozens of its diplomatic staff. India had said, it would proceed with removing the diplomatic immunity if they had remained.</p>

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<p>The India-Canada ties have hit a new low after Canada accused India of being behind the 18 June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an accusation India has denounced as absurd.</p>

<h2><strong>Canadian consular services paused in Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bangalore</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly also confirmed the development that Ottawa has taken 41 of its diplomats out of the country.&nbsp;The development has consequently resulted in pause of consular services in at least three Indian cities.</p>

<p>"As of now, I can confirm that India has formally conveyed its plan to unethically remove diplomatic immunities for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents in Delhi by October 20. This means 41 Canadian diplomats and their 42 dependents were in danger of having immunity stripped on an arbitrary date and this would put their personal safety at risk...Canadians watching may be wondering what this means for our operations in India. There's no question that India's decision will impact the levels of services to Consulates in both countries," Melanie Joly said.</p>

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<p>"Unfortunately, we have to put a pause on all in-person services in our continents in Chandigarh, in Mumbai and in Bangalore..."</p>

<p id="6">After Canada asked India for its cooperation&nbsp;in the purported Canadian investigation in Nijjar's&nbsp;killing, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar last month said in New York that India would be willing to examine any evidence presented by Canada.</p>

<p>Jaishankar also raised the point of continued Canadian inaction following attacks by Khalistani separatists on the Indian consulates in Canada.</p>

<p id="7">“We have actually been badgering the Canadians. We have given them loads of information about organized crime leadership which operates out of Canada,” Jaishankar said, referring to Khalistani separatists.&nbsp;<br />
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A total of fourty one Canadian diplomats have left India after New Delhi's intervention following the row that erupted over Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death.

A total of fourty one Canadian diplomats have left India after New Delhi's intervention following the row that erupted over Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death. New Delhi had asked Ottawa earlier this month to withdraw dozens of its diplomatic staff. India had said, it would proceed with removing the diplomatic immunity if they had remained. Also read | 'Motivated and absurd': India slams Canada's accusations over terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing The India-Canada ties have hit a new low after Canada accused India of being behind the 18 June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an accusation India has denounced as absurd. Canadian consular services paused in Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bangalore Meanwhile, the Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly also confirmed the development that Ottawa has taken 41 of its diplomats out of the country. The development has consequently resulted in pause of consular services in at least three Indian cities. "As of now, I can confirm that India has formally conveyed its plan to unethically remove diplomatic immunities for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents in Delhi by October 20. This means 41 Canadian diplomats and their 42 dependents were in danger of having immunity stripped on an arbitrary date and this would put their personal safety at risk...Canadians watching may be wondering what this means for our operations in India. There's no question that India's decision will impact the levels of services to Consulates in both countries," Melanie Joly said. Also watch | India-Canada row: Canada tones down on Nijjar killing row | WION × "Unfortunately, we have to put a pause on all in-person services in our continents in Chandigarh, in Mumbai and in Bangalore..." After Canada asked India for its cooperation in the purported Canadian investigation in Nijjar's killing, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar last month said in New York that India would be willing to examine any evidence presented by Canada. Jaishankar also raised the point of continued Canadian inaction following attacks by Khalistani separatists on the Indian consulates in Canada. “We have actually been badgering the Canadians. We have given them loads of information about organized crime leadership which operates out of Canada,” Jaishankar said, referring to Khalistani separatists. "We have a situation where actually our diplomats are threatened, our consulates have been attacked and often comments are made (that are) interference in our politics," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk could take his social media platform&nbsp;X, formerly Twitter, off Europe to effectively make it inaccessible across the continent, Business Insider reported. Musk is reportedly considering the move in a bid to avoid a Digital Services Act, a regulation recently enacted by the European Commission.</p>

<p>The publication cited a person familiar with the company stating that Musk has discussed removing the availability of X from Europe entirely or blocking users in the European Union.</p>

<h2><strong>Does a precedent such as this exist?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, there is a precedent.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What EU's Digital Services Act is about?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Digital Services Act came into effect in August across the European Union. It requires online platforms such as X and Meta Platforms Inc. to have transparent systems in place for content moderation as well as the removal of false and misleading information.</p>

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<p>The European Commission, as of last week, was officially "investigating X's compliance" with the Digital Services Act, according to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton</p>

<p>The Commission can impose "periodic penalty payments," or fines, up to 6 per cent of a company's global revenue.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Elon Musk feeling forced to remove 'X' from Europe?</strong></h2>

<p>Elon Musk has fired most of X's trust and safety team. During Twitter's pre-Elon Musk days, the trust and safety team of the platform had hundreds of people, and an overwhelming of them were fired soon after the billionaire business magnate bought the platform in October 2022.</p>

<p>The Business Insider report added that Elon Musk deliberated upon the idea of limiting access to Twitter to certain geographies almost immediately after taking over the company.</p>

<p>"That's part of the reason he gutted international teams the first chance he got," one of the people familiar was quoted as saying by Business Insider, in reference to the thousands of Twitter employees Musk&nbsp;laid off or fired after taking over the company.</p>

<p>The report adds that Musk considered the idea of curtailing Twitter's international presence when he ordered the permanent closure of the company's offices in Europe and India, as well as the ones in Australia, Africa and South Korea. Musk then reportedly suggested that the platform, then known as Twitter, should operate in the countries where it was most popular, notably, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan.</p>

<p>Europe accounts for about 9 per cent of X's global monthly active user base, according to Apptopia data&nbsp;cited by Business Insider.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk could take his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, off Europe to effectively make it inaccessible across the continent, Business Insider reported.

Elon Musk could take his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, off Europe to effectively make it inaccessible across the continent, Business Insider reported. Musk is reportedly considering the move in a bid to avoid a Digital Services Act, a regulation recently enacted by the European Commission. The publication cited a person familiar with the company stating that Musk has discussed removing the availability of X from Europe entirely or blocking users in the European Union. Does a precedent such as this exist? Yes, there is a precedent. Also watch | Elon Musk to transform X into a super app with calling feature × Meta's Threads is inaccessible to the people in Europe reportedly due to regulation-related issues. What EU's Digital Services Act is about? The Digital Services Act came into effect in August across the European Union. It requires online platforms such as X and Meta Platforms Inc. to have transparent systems in place for content moderation as well as the removal of false and misleading information. Also read | Big tech companies brace for EU’s Digital Services Act regulations The European Commission, as of last week, was officially "investigating X's compliance" with the Digital Services Act, according to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton The Commission can impose "periodic penalty payments," or fines, up to 6 per cent of a company's global revenue. Is Elon Musk feeling forced to remove 'X' from Europe? Elon Musk has fired most of X's trust and safety team. During Twitter's pre-Elon Musk days, the trust and safety team of the platform had hundreds of people, and an overwhelming of them were fired soon after the billionaire business magnate bought the platform in October 2022. The Business Insider report added that Elon Musk deliberated upon the idea of limiting access to Twitter to certain geographies almost immediately after taking over the company. "That's part of the reason he gutted international teams the first chance he got," one of the people familiar was quoted as saying by Business Insider, in reference to the thousands of Twitter employees Musk laid off or fired after taking over the company. The report adds that Musk considered the idea of curtailing Twitter's international presence when he ordered the permanent closure of the company's offices in Europe and India, as well as the ones in Australia, Africa and South Korea. Musk then reportedly suggested that the platform, then known as Twitter, should operate in the countries where it was most popular, notably, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. Europe accounts for about 9 per cent of X's global monthly active user base, according to Apptopia data cited by Business Insider. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took off for Israel to hold&nbsp;talks with his Israeli counterpart. After concluding his Israel visit, Sunak&nbsp;is scheduled to travel to other countries in the region for further discussions with other leaders in West Asia, Downing Street announced.</p>

<p>Downing Street, however, did not specify which other leaders Sunak will engage with. Instead, it mentioned that the UK Prime Minister will travel "to a number of other regional capitals", whose details have not been released due to security reasons.</p>

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<p>In Israel, Sunak will meet with PM Benjamin Netanyahu as well as the&nbsp;country’s President, Isaac Herzog, on Thursday, according to the details of Sunak's schedule shared by 10, Downing Street.</p>

<h2><strong>Rishi Sunak's Israel visit: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Sunak is set to arrive in Israel right after US President Joe Biden concluded his wartime visit to the country at war with Hamas since October 7. Biden was due to visit the Jordanian capital Amman&nbsp;for a four-way summit with the leaders of Jordan, Egypt and Palestine Authority. But Jordan called off the summit after a hospital in the Gaza Strip was hit by a strike and killed over 500 people, in the deadliest civilian casualty event in the region since the beginning of the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak faces the task of pacifying Arabian leaders whose anti-Israel passions are running high, especially since the Gaza hospital's mass casualty event.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel would allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to Gaza, a move Cairo later approved from the Rafah border crossing into Gaza.</p>

<p>Downing Street said that Rishi Sunak would push for humanitarian access to Gaza&nbsp;to happen "as soon as possible", an event whose administerial approval has already been given by both Israel and Egypt following US President Joe Biden's visit.</p>

<p>It is noteworthy that the push for humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip was first announced by US State Secretary Antony Blinken on October 17 following days of engagements with leaders in West Asia.&nbsp;</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took off for Israel to hold talks with his Israeli counterpart. After concluding his Israel visit, Sunak is scheduled to travel to other countries in the region for further discussions with other leaders in West Asia, Downing Street announced. Downing Street, however, did not specify which other leaders Sunak will engage with. Instead, it mentioned that the UK Prime Minister will travel "to a number of other regional capitals", whose details have not been released due to security reasons. Also read | Spotlight on Washington's waning political capital after Gaza hospital blast sinks Biden's Jordan summit In Israel, Sunak will meet with PM Benjamin Netanyahu as well as the country’s President, Isaac Herzog, on Thursday, according to the details of Sunak's schedule shared by 10, Downing Street. Rishi Sunak's Israel visit: What does it mean? Sunak is set to arrive in Israel right after US President Joe Biden concluded his wartime visit to the country at war with Hamas since October 7. Biden was due to visit the Jordanian capital Amman for a four-way summit with the leaders of Jordan, Egypt and Palestine Authority. But Jordan called off the summit after a hospital in the Gaza Strip was hit by a strike and killed over 500 people, in the deadliest civilian casualty event in the region since the beginning of the war. Sunak faces the task of pacifying Arabian leaders whose anti-Israel passions are running high, especially since the Gaza hospital's mass casualty event. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel would allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to Gaza, a move Cairo later approved from the Rafah border crossing into Gaza. Downing Street said that Rishi Sunak would push for humanitarian access to Gaza to happen "as soon as possible", an event whose administerial approval has already been given by both Israel and Egypt following US President Joe Biden's visit. It is noteworthy that the push for humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip was first announced by US State Secretary Antony Blinken on October 17 following days of engagements with leaders in West Asia. Today, at our request, the United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza, including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harm’s way. — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 17, 2023 × "Every civilian death is a tragedy. And too many lives have been lost following Hamas’ horrific act of terror," Sunak said in his remarks before taking off from London. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Located in the Kannur district of the state, about 463 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and over 2,300 km south of the national capital New Delhi, the Maryan Apparel Private Limited reportedly produces 100,000 units of Israeli Police uniforms at an annual average.</p>

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<p>Annually, representatives from the Israeli Police also conduct quality assessments at the factory to ensure the uniform standards are met, an India Today report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The factory is under the ownership of Thomas Olickal, a Mumbai-based businessman hailing from Kerala.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel Police's connect with Kerala</strong></h2>

<p>While speaking to the India Today publication&nbsp;about the collaboration between the factory and the Israeli Police, Shijin Kumar, the factory's manager, shared that the partnership began eight years ago when an inquiry was initiated by the Israeli authorities to supply Police uniforms for their personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the factory has consistently provided uniforms to meet their requirements, the India Today report said further.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Around 18,000 Indians live in Israel, Indian govt deploys chartered planes</strong></p>

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<p>"We have provided uniforms to the Philippian Army and the government officials of Kuwait earlier. Later, an inquiry from Israel came. The officials from the Israeli police also came down to Kerala and examined how our factory functions before finalising it (agreement for the supply of uniforms)," Shijin said.</p>

<p>"We have successfully delivered the order given to us every year," he added.</p>

<p>The company's initial Kerala outlet was located in the capital Thiruvananthapuram but later relocated to Kannur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The factory employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with more than 95 per cent of the workforce comprising&nbsp;women, India Today reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police.

Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police. Located in the Kannur district of the state, about 463 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and over 2,300 km south of the national capital New Delhi, the Maryan Apparel Private Limited reportedly produces 100,000 units of Israeli Police uniforms at an annual average. Also read | Indian Army studying Israel-Hamas war to draw lessons, upgrade strategy Annually, representatives from the Israeli Police also conduct quality assessments at the factory to ensure the uniform standards are met, an India Today report said. The factory is under the ownership of Thomas Olickal, a Mumbai-based businessman hailing from Kerala. Israel Police's connect with Kerala While speaking to the India Today publication about the collaboration between the factory and the Israeli Police, Shijin Kumar, the factory's manager, shared that the partnership began eight years ago when an inquiry was initiated by the Israeli authorities to supply Police uniforms for their personnel. Since then, the factory has consistently provided uniforms to meet their requirements, the India Today report said further. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Around 18,000 Indians live in Israel, Indian govt deploys chartered planes × "We have provided uniforms to the Philippian Army and the government officials of Kuwait earlier. Later, an inquiry from Israel came. The officials from the Israeli police also came down to Kerala and examined how our factory functions before finalising it (agreement for the supply of uniforms)," Shijin said. "We have successfully delivered the order given to us every year," he added. The company's initial Kerala outlet was located in the capital Thiruvananthapuram but later relocated to Kannur. The factory employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with more than 95 per cent of the workforce comprising women, India Today reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Netflix is increasing prices for select customers in the US, UK, and France, following a robust quarter marked by substantial subscriber growth. The development&nbsp;reflects streaming major's growing confidence in the future during a challenging time for the media industry hit by the strike of screenwriters.</p>

<h2><strong>Netflix subscription rate hike: How much is it?</strong></h2>

<p>Netflix is increasing the price of its most expensive plan in the United States by $3 to $23. The basic Netflix plan's price has been hiked by $2 to $12.</p>

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<p>The streaming major is taking similar steps in the United Kingdom and France, Bloomberg reported.</p>

<h2><strong>Netflix subscription rate hike: By when it's coming into effect?</strong></h2>

<p>The increased subscription rates will come into effect starting Wednesday, October 17, 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Netflix hiking its subscription prices?</strong></h2>

<p>Netflix has strengthened its lead as the world's top paid streaming service.</p>

<p>It exceeded expectations by adding 8.76 million customers in the third quarter globally, raising its total subscriber base to 247.2 million.</p>

<p>The company attributes this success to a strong programming lineup and a crackdown on password sharing.</p>

<p>"We’ve shown that with discipline and a focus on the long term, you can build a strong, sustainable streaming business," the company said in a letter to shareholders, according to Bloomberg.</p>

<p>Consequently, Netflix is on track to gain more than 20 million customers in the current year, a substantial increase from the fewer than 9 million added in 2022, Bloomberg reported further.</p>

<h2><strong>Spotlight on Netflix's paid sharing, ad-supported versions</strong></h2>

<p>The introduction of paid sharing&nbsp;allowed customers to buy additional streaming access for friends or family</p>

<p>Notably, the largest share of Netflix's growth in the third quarter came from Europe, West Asia, and Africa, where the company added nearly 4 million customers.</p>

<p>The average revenue per customer has remained relatively stable over the past year, according to a company readout.</p>

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<p>The company also introduced an advertising-supported version of its streaming service in 12 markets, with nearly 30 per cent of new customers opting for ads in the last quarter.</p>

<p>In contrast to many competitors who are struggling with their streaming ventures, Netflix has returned to growth, courtesy of its focus on password sharing crackdown and an ad-supported version.</p>

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Netflix is increasing prices for select customers in the US, UK, and France, following a robust quarter marked by substantial subscriber growth. The development reflects streaming major's growing confidence in the future during a challenging time for the media industry hit by the strike of screenwriters.

Netflix is increasing prices for select customers in the US, UK, and France, following a robust quarter marked by substantial subscriber growth. The development reflects streaming major's growing confidence in the future during a challenging time for the media industry hit by the strike of screenwriters. Netflix subscription rate hike: How much is it? Netflix is increasing the price of its most expensive plan in the United States by $3 to $23. The basic Netflix plan's price has been hiked by $2 to $12. Also read | Game on for Netflix as streaming giant begins rolling out gaming on TV The streaming major is taking similar steps in the United Kingdom and France, Bloomberg reported. Netflix subscription rate hike: By when it's coming into effect? The increased subscription rates will come into effect starting Wednesday, October 17, 2023. Why is Netflix hiking its subscription prices? Netflix has strengthened its lead as the world's top paid streaming service. It exceeded expectations by adding 8.76 million customers in the third quarter globally, raising its total subscriber base to 247.2 million. The company attributes this success to a strong programming lineup and a crackdown on password sharing. "We’ve shown that with discipline and a focus on the long term, you can build a strong, sustainable streaming business," the company said in a letter to shareholders, according to Bloomberg. Consequently, Netflix is on track to gain more than 20 million customers in the current year, a substantial increase from the fewer than 9 million added in 2022, Bloomberg reported further. Spotlight on Netflix's paid sharing, ad-supported versions The introduction of paid sharing allowed customers to buy additional streaming access for friends or family Notably, the largest share of Netflix's growth in the third quarter came from Europe, West Asia, and Africa, where the company added nearly 4 million customers. The average revenue per customer has remained relatively stable over the past year, according to a company readout. Also watch | Netflix’s revenue reality check × The company also introduced an advertising-supported version of its streaming service in 12 markets, with nearly 30 per cent of new customers opting for ads in the last quarter. In contrast to many competitors who are struggling with their streaming ventures, Netflix has returned to growth, courtesy of its focus on password sharing crackdown and an ad-supported version. Major media companies such as Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery Inc., and Paramount Global have implemented cost-cutting measures and layoffs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has thrown an unpromising invitation to US President Joe Biden for a cup of tea in Moscow. Putin's purported invite came a day after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-attacks-russian-targets-with-missile-system-covertly-given-by-the-us-648172">Ukraine attacked Russian targets with missile system covertly supplied to Kyiv</a> by Washington.</p>

<p>These long-range missiles are known as ATACMS or Army Tactical Missile System and were designed during the end of the Cold War for deep-strike missions on priority targets detrimental to American interests.</p>

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<p>Putin invited Biden "for pancakes and tea" after holding talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'If Russia has lost the war...': Vladimir Putin's big statement</strong></h2>

<p>Putin delivered these remarks during a rare trip to Beijing.&nbsp;When asked by a journalist about US President Joe&nbsp;Biden’s comment that Russia had already lost the war in Ukraine, Putin appeared incensed.</p>

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<p>"If Russia has lost the war, why do they [the US] supply ATACMS?" Putin asked.</p>

<p>"Let them take them back, and all the other weapons. He [Biden] can take a seat and eat pancakes and visit us for some tea."</p>

<h2><strong>Putin's 'tea' remark for Joe Biden: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>A number of Vladimir Putin's opponents as well as Russian dissidents have died in suspicious circumstances and alleged poisoning instances.</p>

<p>A few of these dissidents have died after drinking poisoned cup(s) of tea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two years ago, the European Court of Human Rights found the Kremlin responsible for the 2006 assassination of Alexander Litvinenko, 43, a Putin critic who reportedly died after drinking green tea at a London hotel.</p>

<p>The Kremlin had denounced the verdict.</p>

<p>Similarly, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned in Siberia&nbsp;after a powder dissolved in a liquid&nbsp;was reportedly put into his tea&nbsp;he drank at a Russian airport.</p>

<p>Putin added that Washington's deliveries of its weapons&nbsp;were a "mistake".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There’s nothing good for Ukraine in this. It just prolongs the agony," he added.</p>

<p>Vladimir Putin is a guest of honour at a summit in Beijing, attended by the likes of a Taliban minister among others, to mark the 10th anniversary of China's expansionist trade project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has thrown an unpromising invitation to US President Joe Biden for a cup of tea in Moscow. Putin's purported invite came a day after Ukraine attacked Russian targets with missile system covertly supplied to Kyiv by Washington.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has thrown an unpromising invitation to US President Joe Biden for a cup of tea in Moscow. Putin's purported invite came a day after Ukraine attacked Russian targets with missile system covertly supplied to Kyiv by Washington. These long-range missiles are known as ATACMS or Army Tactical Missile System and were designed during the end of the Cold War for deep-strike missions on priority targets detrimental to American interests. Also read | Ukraine attacks Russian targets with missile system secretly given by the US Putin invited Biden "for pancakes and tea" after holding talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. 'If Russia has lost the war...': Vladimir Putin's big statement Putin delivered these remarks during a rare trip to Beijing. When asked by a journalist about US President Joe Biden’s comment that Russia had already lost the war in Ukraine, Putin appeared incensed. Also watch | Gravitas: Ukraine proves America's billion-dollar weapons are not invincible × "If Russia has lost the war, why do they [the US] supply ATACMS?" Putin asked. "Let them take them back, and all the other weapons. He [Biden] can take a seat and eat pancakes and visit us for some tea." Putin's 'tea' remark for Joe Biden: What does it mean? A number of Vladimir Putin's opponents as well as Russian dissidents have died in suspicious circumstances and alleged poisoning instances. A few of these dissidents have died after drinking poisoned cup(s) of tea. Two years ago, the European Court of Human Rights found the Kremlin responsible for the 2006 assassination of Alexander Litvinenko, 43, a Putin critic who reportedly died after drinking green tea at a London hotel. The Kremlin had denounced the verdict. Similarly, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned in Siberia after a powder dissolved in a liquid was reportedly put into his tea he drank at a Russian airport. Putin added that Washington's deliveries of its weapons were a "mistake". "There’s nothing good for Ukraine in this. It just prolongs the agony," he added. Vladimir Putin is a guest of honour at a summit in Beijing, attended by the likes of a Taliban minister among others, to mark the 10th anniversary of China's expansionist trade project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A Russian-American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent, her employer and a journalist watchdog group said Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with the US Congress-funded outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, "needs to be released so she can return to her family immediately," RFE/RL acting president Jeffrey Gedmin said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Alsu is a highly respected colleague, devoted wife, and dedicated mother to two children," Gedmin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is the second US journalist to be held by Russia in recent months. Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, has been detained since March, accused of spying.</p>

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<p>Kurmasheva was being held at a temporary detention center overnight, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said in a statement, citing state media Tatar-Inform.</p>

<p>A representative of Russian human-rights news website OVD-Info told CPJ that Kurmasheva would "most likely" be transferred to pre-trial detention shortly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kurmasheva lives in Prague, Czech Republic, but entered Russia on May 20 for a family emergency, the CPJ said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was temporarily detained at the Kazan airport on June 2 before her return flight, where both her US and Russian passports were confiscated and she was fined for failing to register her American passport with Russian authorities, according to RFE/RFL.</p>

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<p>Kurmasheva has covered ethnic minorities in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, RFE/RFL, said, especially on efforts to preserve the Tatar language, even as Russian authorities "have exerted increased pressure on Tatars in recent years."</p>

<p>She was awaiting the return of her passports when the new charge was announced, the CPJ said, adding that if found guilty she faces up to five years in jail.</p>

<p>The organization said it was "deeply concerned" by the charges.</p>

<p>Russian authorities must "release her immediately and drop all charges against her," Gulnoza Said, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia program coordinator, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Journalism is not a crime and Kurmasheva's detention is yet more proof that Russia is determined to stifle independent reporting."</p>

<p>"Alsu was detained simply because she is an employee of Radio Liberty. In fact, now any independent journalist in Russia risks the same thing," CPJ cited a colleague of Kurmasheva's as saying, on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kurmasheva's arrest comes seven months after the detention of Gershkovich, who became the first Western reporter to be jailed on spy charges in Russia since the Soviet era.</p>

<p>The 31-year-old Wall Street Journal Moscow correspondent, his employer and the US government have rejected the spying allegations.</p>

<p>Russia has not provided public evidence of the allegations it has made against Gershkovich. A Moscow court earlier this month rejected his appeal of his detention and ordered him held until the end of November.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The American, who previously worked for AFP, continued to report from Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, despite many Western journalists leaving the country.</p>

<p>He has been held at Moscow's notorious Lefortovo prison.&nbsp;</p>

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A Russian-American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent, her employer and a journalist watchdog group said Wednesday.

A Russian-American journalist working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent, her employer and a journalist watchdog group said Wednesday. Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with the US Congress-funded outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, "needs to be released so she can return to her family immediately," RFE/RL acting president Jeffrey Gedmin said in a statement. "Alsu is a highly respected colleague, devoted wife, and dedicated mother to two children," Gedmin said. She is the second US journalist to be held by Russia in recent months. Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, has been detained since March, accused of spying. Also read | Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia for espionage; Moscow claims he was ‘caught red handed’ Kurmasheva was being held at a temporary detention center overnight, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said in a statement, citing state media Tatar-Inform. A representative of Russian human-rights news website OVD-Info told CPJ that Kurmasheva would "most likely" be transferred to pre-trial detention shortly. Kurmasheva lives in Prague, Czech Republic, but entered Russia on May 20 for a family emergency, the CPJ said. She was temporarily detained at the Kazan airport on June 2 before her return flight, where both her US and Russian passports were confiscated and she was fined for failing to register her American passport with Russian authorities, according to RFE/RFL. Also watch | Russia charges WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich with spying × Kurmasheva has covered ethnic minorities in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, RFE/RFL, said, especially on efforts to preserve the Tatar language, even as Russian authorities "have exerted increased pressure on Tatars in recent years." She was awaiting the return of her passports when the new charge was announced, the CPJ said, adding that if found guilty she faces up to five years in jail. The organization said it was "deeply concerned" by the charges. Russian authorities must "release her immediately and drop all charges against her," Gulnoza Said, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia program coordinator, said. "Journalism is not a crime and Kurmasheva's detention is yet more proof that Russia is determined to stifle independent reporting." "Alsu was detained simply because she is an employee of Radio Liberty. In fact, now any independent journalist in Russia risks the same thing," CPJ cited a colleague of Kurmasheva's as saying, on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. Kurmasheva's arrest comes seven months after the detention of Gershkovich, who became the first Western reporter to be jailed on spy charges in Russia since the Soviet era. The 31-year-old Wall Street Journal Moscow correspondent, his employer and the US government have rejected the spying allegations. Russia has not provided public evidence of the allegations it has made against Gershkovich. A Moscow court earlier this month rejected his appeal of his detention and ordered him held until the end of November. The American, who previously worked for AFP, continued to report from Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, despite many Western journalists leaving the country. He has been held at Moscow's notorious Lefortovo prison. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United Nations Security Council on Monday (Oct 16) rejected a Russian resolution that called for "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza. The fifteen-member Security Council rejected Russia's resolution with six abstentions, four votes against the resolution and five votes in favour.</p>

<p>The countries against the resolution cited Russia's failure to condemn the acts of terror by Hamas and Moscow's refusal to single out the Gaza-based group for its attack on Israel that has killed at least 1,400 people.</p>

<h2><strong>Sequence of events</strong></h2>

<p>The UN Security Council convened to discuss 'Situation in Middle East, including the Palestinian question'. Prior to the UNSC meet, the Russian mission in the United Nations had distributed the draft resolution copies whose text called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution&nbsp;condemned "all acts of terror", but did not mention Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brazil, the president of UN Security Council this month, had put into discussion another draft resolution that condemned "shameful terrorist acts by Hamas".&nbsp;</p>

<p>But shortly after the council convened on Monday, the United Arab Emirates — also a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MaAsrvQ70s">signatory of Abraham Accords</a> with Israel — intervened to prevent a potential showdown between two resolutions. The Council reconvened after closed-door consultations, following which Russia presented its resolution.</p>

<p>According to the council proceedings seen by WION, the second resolution proposed by Brazil that condemned Hamas appeared to have broader support as reflected in the post-vote statements of the member states. It, however,&nbsp;did not go to vote.</p>

<h2><strong>How Russian resolution for ceasefire failed to get through?</strong></h2>

<p>The Russian representative Vassily Nebenzia presented the resolution by stating that Moscow "condemns the deaths of Israeli civilians as well as the civilians in the Gaza strip. We condemn all violence and all terrorist attacks."<br />
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The vote by show of hands in the Council resulted in the rejection of the Russian resolution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Five countries, including China, voted in favour of the resolution.</p>

<p>Four countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and France, voted against the resolution. There were six abstentions in total.</p>

<p>The United States representative Linda Thomas-Greenfield claimed that Russia brought up the resolution without due consultations with the member states. "By failing to condemn Hamas, Russia is giving cover to a terrorist group that brutalises innocent civilians."</p>

<p>The United Kingdom&nbsp;representative Barbara Woodward said that the Russian resolution failed because it did not condemn "terrorist attacks by Hamas".</p>

<p>The representative of the United Arab Emirates Lana Nusseibeh, who supported Russian resolution, called out "unjustifiable Hamas attacks on 7th October" but said that Israel's demand for over a million Gazans to shift from north to south is "unjustifiable and unmetable."</p>

<h2><strong>Ceasefire resolution leads to Israel-Palestine showdown in UNSC</strong></h2>

<p>Israel's Gilad Erdan said the Security Council, which has not adopted a resolution on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories since 2016, stood at "one of its most pivotal crossroads" since its founding.</p>

<p>"Will the council support the fight for civilisation? or will it incentivise the genocide of Jihadists who aim to murder all the infidels?," he said.</p>

<p>"For a body dedicated to security, this shouldn't even be a question."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The first step this council must take before any calls for aid, calm or restraint is to designate Hamas as the murderous terror organisation that it is."</p>

<p>Israeli representative described Hamas' stated goals against Israel as "Hitler's Mein Kampf on steroids".</p>

<p>Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour said the council had a moral duty to act in a bid to restrain an Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip he said was claiming 12 lives every hour.</p>

<p>"What is happening in Gaza is not a military operation. It is a full scale assault against our people. It is massacre&nbsp;against innocent civilians."</p>

<p>Israel has cut off supplies of water and power to the isolated Gaza strip, and warned more than a million people to leave the north of the densely populated landlocked region.</p>

<p>The UN has warned that the&nbsp;Gaza Strip faces an "unprecedented human catastrophe" if water and other vital supplies are not restored.</p>

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The United Nations Security Council on Monday (Oct 16) rejected a Russian resolution that called for "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza. The fifteen-member Security Council rejected Russia's resolution with six abstentions, four votes against the resolution and five votes in favour.

The United Nations Security Council on Monday (Oct 16) rejected a Russian resolution that called for "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza. The fifteen-member Security Council rejected Russia's resolution with six abstentions, four votes against the resolution and five votes in favour. The countries against the resolution cited Russia's failure to condemn the acts of terror by Hamas and Moscow's refusal to single out the Gaza-based group for its attack on Israel that has killed at least 1,400 people. Sequence of events The UN Security Council convened to discuss 'Situation in Middle East, including the Palestinian question'. Prior to the UNSC meet, the Russian mission in the United Nations had distributed the draft resolution copies whose text called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution condemned "all acts of terror", but did not mention Hamas. Also read | Indian ambassador to UN highlights India's exclusion from global decision-making, calls for UNSC reforms Brazil, the president of UN Security Council this month, had put into discussion another draft resolution that condemned "shameful terrorist acts by Hamas". But shortly after the council convened on Monday, the United Arab Emirates — also a signatory of Abraham Accords with Israel — intervened to prevent a potential showdown between two resolutions. The Council reconvened after closed-door consultations, following which Russia presented its resolution. According to the council proceedings seen by WION, the second resolution proposed by Brazil that condemned Hamas appeared to have broader support as reflected in the post-vote statements of the member states. It, however, did not go to vote. How Russian resolution for ceasefire failed to get through? The Russian representative Vassily Nebenzia presented the resolution by stating that Moscow "condemns the deaths of Israeli civilians as well as the civilians in the Gaza strip. We condemn all violence and all terrorist attacks." The vote by show of hands in the Council resulted in the rejection of the Russian resolution. Five countries, including China, voted in favour of the resolution. Four countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and France, voted against the resolution. There were six abstentions in total. The United States representative Linda Thomas-Greenfield claimed that Russia brought up the resolution without due consultations with the member states. "By failing to condemn Hamas, Russia is giving cover to a terrorist group that brutalises innocent civilians." The United Kingdom representative Barbara Woodward said that the Russian resolution failed because it did not condemn "terrorist attacks by Hamas". The representative of the United Arab Emirates Lana Nusseibeh, who supported Russian resolution, called out "unjustifiable Hamas attacks on 7th October" but said that Israel's demand for over a million Gazans to shift from north to south is "unjustifiable and unmetable." Ceasefire resolution leads to Israel-Palestine showdown in UNSC Israel's Gilad Erdan said the Security Council, which has not adopted a resolution on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories since 2016, stood at "one of its most pivotal crossroads" since its founding. "Will the council support the fight for civilisation? or will it incentivise the genocide of Jihadists who aim to murder all the infidels?," he said. "For a body dedicated to security, this shouldn't even be a question." "The first step this council must take before any calls for aid, calm or restraint is to designate Hamas as the murderous terror organisation that it is." Israeli representative described Hamas' stated goals against Israel as "Hitler's Mein Kampf on steroids". Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour said the council had a moral duty to act in a bid to restrain an Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip he said was claiming 12 lives every hour. "What is happening in Gaza is not a military operation. It is a full scale assault against our people. It is massacre against innocent civilians." Israel has cut off supplies of water and power to the isolated Gaza strip, and warned more than a million people to leave the north of the densely populated landlocked region. The UN has warned that the Gaza Strip faces an "unprecedented human catastrophe" if water and other vital supplies are not restored. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>US President Joe Biden's wartime visit&nbsp;to West Asia has been upended by a deadly strike at a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-500-killed-after-israeli-airstrikes-target-hospital-claims-gaza-health-ministry-648141">Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of Palestinians</a>, in the deadliest civilian casualty event of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war so far. On October 17, when&nbsp;Biden's&nbsp;Air Force One took off from Joint Base Andrews to Tel Aviv, protesters halfway across the world in the Jordanian capital of Amman attempted to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-palestine-protests-break-out-across-west-asia-after-gaza-hospital-strike-648170">breach security barriers</a> placed close to the Israeli embassy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Biden's plane was still inside the US air space, the announcement came from Amman's foreign ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jordanian kingdom cancelled a scheduled four-war summit between Joe Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egypt's President&nbsp;Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the Palestinian Authority leader&nbsp;Mahmoud Abbas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The summit will be held "when the decision to stop the war and put an end to these massacres has been taken", Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said.<br />
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Biden's West Asia visit comes after days of shuttle diplomacy led by State Secretary Antony Blinken, who covered ten stops during the course of five days and extended his wartime visit in the region to six days against the original schedule of just two days.</p>

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<p>Blinken visited&nbsp;Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with two stops each in Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.</p>

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<p>"The Jordanian government’s cancellation of President Biden’s trip serves as a glaring indicator of the United States’ waning political capital in the Middle East," Raed Jarrar, Advocacy Director at Washington-based Democracy For The Arab World Now (DAWN) non-profit, told WION.<img alt="Raed Jarrar is an Arab-American political advocate based in Washington, DC" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="182b467d-0b72-4516-a0b4-32f6913ea710" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-10-18T082240.139.png" /></p>

<p><em>Raed Jarrar is an Arab-American political advocate based in Washington, DC</em></p>

<p>"President Biden's statements, which perpetuate a 'blank check' policy towards Israel, are driving a wedge between the US and other nations in the region," added Jarrar.</p>

<p>The term 'blank check' policy in reference to the US policies in West Asia came into vogue after the Trump administration was accused of turning a blind eye towards&nbsp;Saudi Arabia — given its longstanding partnership with the oil-rich kingdom —&nbsp;after the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jarrar believes that the Biden administration is also pursuing a 'blank check' policy&nbsp;with Israel amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: US President Biden's Israel visit with 'strategic importance'</strong></p>

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<p>"The time has come for the United States to shift its approach from blank-check support to serving as a broker for peace," Jarrar said.</p>

<p>"President Biden should urgently call for a ceasefire, rather than continue to tacitly support the deeply troubling and devastating Israeli actions in Gaza," he added.</p>

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US President Joe Biden's wartime visit to West Asia has been upended by a deadly strike at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of Palestinians, in the deadliest civilian casualty event of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war so far.

US President Joe Biden's wartime visit to West Asia has been upended by a deadly strike at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of Palestinians, in the deadliest civilian casualty event of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war so far. On October 17, when Biden's Air Force One took off from Joint Base Andrews to Tel Aviv, protesters halfway across the world in the Jordanian capital of Amman attempted to breach security barriers placed close to the Israeli embassy. As Biden's plane was still inside the US air space, the announcement came from Amman's foreign ministry. The Jordanian kingdom cancelled a scheduled four-war summit between Joe Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. The summit will be held "when the decision to stop the war and put an end to these massacres has been taken", Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said. Biden's West Asia visit comes after days of shuttle diplomacy led by State Secretary Antony Blinken, who covered ten stops during the course of five days and extended his wartime visit in the region to six days against the original schedule of just two days. Also read | Shuttle diplomacy: Blinken meets Jordanian King, Palestinian President Abbas in Amman Blinken visited Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with two stops each in Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Today, at our request, the United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza, including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harm’s way. — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 17, 2023 × "The Jordanian government’s cancellation of President Biden’s trip serves as a glaring indicator of the United States’ waning political capital in the Middle East," Raed Jarrar, Advocacy Director at Washington-based Democracy For The Arab World Now (DAWN) non-profit, told WION. Raed Jarrar is an Arab-American political advocate based in Washington, DC "President Biden's statements, which perpetuate a 'blank check' policy towards Israel, are driving a wedge between the US and other nations in the region," added Jarrar. The term 'blank check' policy in reference to the US policies in West Asia came into vogue after the Trump administration was accused of turning a blind eye towards Saudi Arabia — given its longstanding partnership with the oil-rich kingdom — after the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Jarrar believes that the Biden administration is also pursuing a 'blank check' policy with Israel amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: US President Biden's Israel visit with 'strategic importance' × "The time has come for the United States to shift its approach from blank-check support to serving as a broker for peace," Jarrar said. "President Biden should urgently call for a ceasefire, rather than continue to tacitly support the deeply troubling and devastating Israeli actions in Gaza," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Spotlight on Washington's waning political capital after Gaza hospital blast sinks Biden's Jordan summit

<p>Ukraine's armed forces used recently acquired American long-range missiles against Russia for the first time on Tuesday (October 17). US President Joe Biden, who was previously hesitant to provide these weapons to Ukraine, ultimately authorised the covert delivery by the Pentagon in response to what they said were Ukraine's urgent needs on field against Russian offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They were reportedly deployed to strike two air bases in territory now overtaken by Russia, causing significant damage, according to Ukrainian special operations forces.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Washington for its support.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The decision marks a shift in the Biden administration's approach, particularly as Ukraine grappled with a challenging counteroffensive in its southern and eastern regions.</p>

<p>While the impact of these missiles on the battlefield remains uncertain, officials believe they can effectively target key Russian bases that support troops in Ukraine. The delivery was conducted covertly due to concerns about potential attacks during shipment.</p>

<p>The decision to provide these long-range missiles marked a significant change, partly influenced by actions taken by Britain and France.</p>

<h2><strong>What are these long-range missiles?</strong></h2>

<p>These long-range missiles are known as ATACMS or Army Tactical Missile System and were designed during the end of the Cold War for deep-strike missions on priority enemy targets.</p>

<p>The ATACMS missiles provided to Ukraine contain cluster munitions, a type of weaponry banned by international agreements that the United States has not signed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-send-atacms-long-range-missiles-to-ukraine-report-638729">US will send ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>In July, the United States began supplying Ukraine with 155-millimetre&nbsp;artillery shells designed for destroying armoured vehicles and enemy soldiers.</p>

<p>These missiles have a range of 100 miles and can be launched from mobile platforms that can quickly relocate to avoid counterattacks.</p>

<p>Ukraine has reportedly pledged not to use these missiles within Russia's recognised borders.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukraine's armed forces used recently acquired American long-range missiles against Russia for the first time on Tuesday (October 17). US President Joe Biden, who was previously hesitant to provide these weapons to Ukraine, ultimately authorised the covert delivery by the Pentagon in response to what they said were Ukraine's urgent needs on field against Russian offensive.

Ukraine's armed forces used recently acquired American long-range missiles against Russia for the first time on Tuesday (October 17). US President Joe Biden, who was previously hesitant to provide these weapons to Ukraine, ultimately authorised the covert delivery by the Pentagon in response to what they said were Ukraine's urgent needs on field against Russian offensive. They were reportedly deployed to strike two air bases in territory now overtaken by Russia, causing significant damage, according to Ukrainian special operations forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Washington for its support. What does it mean? The decision marks a shift in the Biden administration's approach, particularly as Ukraine grappled with a challenging counteroffensive in its southern and eastern regions. While the impact of these missiles on the battlefield remains uncertain, officials believe they can effectively target key Russian bases that support troops in Ukraine. The delivery was conducted covertly due to concerns about potential attacks during shipment. The decision to provide these long-range missiles marked a significant change, partly influenced by actions taken by Britain and France. What are these long-range missiles? These long-range missiles are known as ATACMS or Army Tactical Missile System and were designed during the end of the Cold War for deep-strike missions on priority enemy targets. The ATACMS missiles provided to Ukraine contain cluster munitions, a type of weaponry banned by international agreements that the United States has not signed. Also read | US will send ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine: Report In July, the United States began supplying Ukraine with 155-millimetre artillery shells designed for destroying armoured vehicles and enemy soldiers. These missiles have a range of 100 miles and can be launched from mobile platforms that can quickly relocate to avoid counterattacks. Ukraine has reportedly pledged not to use these missiles within Russia's recognised borders. (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.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ukraine attacks Russian targets with missile system secretly given by the US

<p>Protests broke out in cities across West Asia after a deadly strike at a hospital in Gaza <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-500-killed-after-israeli-airstrikes-target-hospital-claims-gaza-health-ministry-648141">claimed hundreds of Palestinian lives</a>. The Hamas-administered Gazan authorities claimed more than 500 people died in the hospital airstrike allegedly committed by the Israeli side. Israel was quick to refute the claim and said that the blast occurred due to a 'misfired' missile that was aimed at Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report in CNN cited sources to claim that Israel has provided the US with intelligence it has gathered related to the deadly Gaza hospital explosion, to establish its purported innocence in what has been the deadliest civilian casualty toll in a single incidence during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The hospital was reportedly sheltering thousands of displaced people who were evacuated from their homes, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's a look at protests erupting across West Asia following the mass casualty event that occurred at the Gaza hospital:</strong></p>

<p>In the Jordanian capital Amman, hundreds of protesters&nbsp;took to the streets&nbsp;as a group gathered near the Israeli embassy, a move deterred by the&nbsp;security forces stationed there.</p>

<p>Jordan's state-run Petra news agency also reported the protesters' attempts to reach the embassy and subsequent instances of arson in the area.</p>

<p>Videos on social media seen by WION showed security forces using tear gas to push protesters away from the embassy.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war | Israel to Hamas: Die or surrender</strong></p>

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<p>In an announcement that coincided with raging protests in Amman, Jordan cancelled a planned summit of the leaders of Egypt and Palestine with US President Joe Biden.</p>

<p>Biden's West Asia itinerary now includes only a visit to Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><b>Gaza hospital strike: Protests break out in Lebanon, Iraq and Iran</b></h2>

<p>In Lebanon, hundreds of protesters took to the streets near the US embassy in the capital Beirut while attempting to to break through the security barriers.</p>

<p>In the Iraqi capital Baghdad, hundreds of people took to the streets to chant anti-Israel slogans.</p>

<p>Dozens of protesters reportedly&nbsp;attempted to cross a bridge that leads to Green Zone, CNN reported.&nbsp;But security forces prevented them from crossing it, the publication reported further.</p>

<p>Baghdad's Green Zone houses Iraqi government offices and foreign&nbsp;embassies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Iranian capital Tehran, protests also took place outside the French and British embassies. Anti-Israel protests also occurred&nbsp;in other cities such as Esfahan and Qom.</p>

<p>Israel's retaliation against Gaza Strip-based Hamas following the events of Oct 7-8&nbsp;— that&nbsp;killed over 1,400 Israeli citizens&nbsp;— has led to the death&nbsp;of nearly 3,000 Palestinian people in the thickly populated Gaza Strip.</p>

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Protests broke out in cities across West Asia after a deadly strike at a hospital in Gaza claimed hundreds of Palestinian lives. The Hamas-administered Gazan authorities claimed more than 500 people died in the hospital airstrike allegedly committed by the Israeli side.

Protests broke out in cities across West Asia after a deadly strike at a hospital in Gaza claimed hundreds of Palestinian lives. The Hamas-administered Gazan authorities claimed more than 500 people died in the hospital airstrike allegedly committed by the Israeli side. Israel was quick to refute the claim and said that the blast occurred due to a 'misfired' missile that was aimed at Israel. A report in CNN cited sources to claim that Israel has provided the US with intelligence it has gathered related to the deadly Gaza hospital explosion, to establish its purported innocence in what has been the deadliest civilian casualty toll in a single incidence during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Also read | Video: Israeli airstrike or 'misfired' Islamic Jihad rocket? What killed hundreds at Gaza hospital The hospital was reportedly sheltering thousands of displaced people who were evacuated from their homes, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said in a statement. Here's a look at protests erupting across West Asia following the mass casualty event that occurred at the Gaza hospital: In the Jordanian capital Amman, hundreds of protesters took to the streets as a group gathered near the Israeli embassy, a move deterred by the security forces stationed there. Jordan's state-run Petra news agency also reported the protesters' attempts to reach the embassy and subsequent instances of arson in the area. Videos on social media seen by WION showed security forces using tear gas to push protesters away from the embassy. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war | Israel to Hamas: Die or surrender × In an announcement that coincided with raging protests in Amman, Jordan cancelled a planned summit of the leaders of Egypt and Palestine with US President Joe Biden. Biden's West Asia itinerary now includes only a visit to Israel. Gaza hospital strike: Protests break out in Lebanon, Iraq and Iran In Lebanon, hundreds of protesters took to the streets near the US embassy in the capital Beirut while attempting to to break through the security barriers. In the Iraqi capital Baghdad, hundreds of people took to the streets to chant anti-Israel slogans. Dozens of protesters reportedly attempted to cross a bridge that leads to Green Zone, CNN reported. But security forces prevented them from crossing it, the publication reported further. Baghdad's Green Zone houses Iraqi government offices and foreign embassies. In the Iranian capital Tehran, protests also took place outside the French and British embassies. Anti-Israel protests also occurred in other cities such as Esfahan and Qom. Israel's retaliation against Gaza Strip-based Hamas following the events of Oct 7-8 — that killed over 1,400 Israeli citizens — has led to the death of nearly 3,000 Palestinian people in the thickly populated Gaza Strip. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden's administration and claimed that "a weak president in the White House" is costing peace in West Asia amid the ongoing state of war in Israel as well as Iran's&nbsp;belligerence against purported American interests in the region.</p>

<p>In an opinion article written for Newsweek, Trump claimed that the United States must confront&nbsp;what he believed was "the absolute failure of the Biden administration".</p>

<p>"The only thing Biden is good at is the weaponisation of the justice system against his political opponents," Trump wrote while referring to over a dozen cases against him being pursued in the courts across the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Every step of the way, Joe Biden has empowered and emboldened America's enemies the world over—and clearly none more so than the terrorist group Hamas, and their bloodthirsty sponsor, the villainous regime in Iran," Trump wrote further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump claimed that when he left the White House in 2020, Iran was "weak, broke and desperate to make a deal."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hammered Iranian oil exports down to a record low," Trump wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"But then Biden came in, loosened my sanctions, and today Iran is producing more than three million barrels a day. Iran went from making little money under me to raking in at least $80 billion a year under Biden," he wrote further.</p>

<p>But Trump's claim of Iran making "at least $80 billion a year" from its oil trade appears imprecise.</p>

<p>Iranian oil exports have been summed at $41 billion if they are sold at Brent prices, wrote Jeffrey J. Schott, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and co-author of 'Economic Sanctions Reconsidered', in an article for Barrons publication.</p>

<p>Further, Trump recalled his decision to cut off hundreds of billions of dollars of American aid to the Palestinian Authority and went on to slam Biden for repealing his decision after he took office.</p>

<p>"When Biden took office, one of the first things he did was reverse this policy and ship $235 million American taxpayer dollars to the Palestinians—despite warnings from within his own government that this money would be used to fund Hamas'&nbsp;terror campaigns," he wrote.</p>

<p>Joe Biden's administration restored $235mn of aid to Palestinians in April 2021.</p>

<p>Two-thirds of this money went to the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which had suffered a&nbsp;crisis since it lost $360mn of US funding in 2018 during Donald Trump's presidential tenure.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump accuses UNRWA of fueling Israel-Palestine conflict</strong></h2>

<p>Trump accused the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) of 'helping (to) fuel' the conflict between Israel and Palestine for decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will once again cut off money for UNRWA," he added.</p>

<p>"We will restore the Trump Travel Ban on entry by people from terror-plagued countries, territories, and places," he said while referring to a similar ban briefly imposed during his presidential tenure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We aren't bringing in anyone from Gaza or Syria or Somalia or Yemen, or Libya, or anywhere else that threatens our security," Trump wrote.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden's administration and claimed that "a weak president in the White House" is costing peace in West Asia amid the ongoing state of war in Israel as well as Iran's belligerence against purported American interests in the region.

Former US President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden's administration and claimed that "a weak president in the White House" is costing peace in West Asia amid the ongoing state of war in Israel as well as Iran's belligerence against purported American interests in the region. In an opinion article written for Newsweek, Trump claimed that the United States must confront what he believed was "the absolute failure of the Biden administration". "The only thing Biden is good at is the weaponisation of the justice system against his political opponents," Trump wrote while referring to over a dozen cases against him being pursued in the courts across the United States. Also read | Trump slapped with gag order in 2020 election subversion case "Every step of the way, Joe Biden has empowered and emboldened America's enemies the world over—and clearly none more so than the terrorist group Hamas, and their bloodthirsty sponsor, the villainous regime in Iran," Trump wrote further. Trump claimed that when he left the White House in 2020, Iran was "weak, broke and desperate to make a deal." "I hammered Iranian oil exports down to a record low," Trump wrote. Also watch | Iran-flagged tanker seized over suspected crude oil transfer × "But then Biden came in, loosened my sanctions, and today Iran is producing more than three million barrels a day. Iran went from making little money under me to raking in at least $80 billion a year under Biden," he wrote further. But Trump's claim of Iran making "at least $80 billion a year" from its oil trade appears imprecise. Iranian oil exports have been summed at $41 billion if they are sold at Brent prices, wrote Jeffrey J. Schott, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and co-author of 'Economic Sanctions Reconsidered', in an article for Barrons publication. Further, Trump recalled his decision to cut off hundreds of billions of dollars of American aid to the Palestinian Authority and went on to slam Biden for repealing his decision after he took office. "When Biden took office, one of the first things he did was reverse this policy and ship $235 million American taxpayer dollars to the Palestinians—despite warnings from within his own government that this money would be used to fund Hamas' terror campaigns," he wrote. Joe Biden's administration restored $235mn of aid to Palestinians in April 2021. Two-thirds of this money went to the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which had suffered a crisis since it lost $360mn of US funding in 2018 during Donald Trump's presidential tenure. Trump accuses UNRWA of fueling Israel-Palestine conflict Trump accused the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) of 'helping (to) fuel' the conflict between Israel and Palestine for decades. "We will once again cut off money for UNRWA," he added. "We will restore the Trump Travel Ban on entry by people from terror-plagued countries, territories, and places," he said while referring to a similar ban briefly imposed during his presidential tenure. "We aren't bringing in anyone from Gaza or Syria or Somalia or Yemen, or Libya, or anywhere else that threatens our security," Trump wrote. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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