<p>Elon Musk, who recently launched an AI startup to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, and was a co-founder of the Artificial Intelligence startup, played a significant role in setting up systems in place during the company's inception.</p>

<p>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a podcast released last week&nbsp;highlighted Musk's magnetic ability to attract talent and attention, describing him as purportedly having unique superpowers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Elon was definitely a talent magnet and attention magnet, for sure, and also just like has some real superpowers that were super helpful to us in those early days, aside from all of those things," Altman told <em>In Good Company</em> podcast host Nicolai Tangen.</p>

<p>Altman’s remarks on Musk have not been consistent. In March, as per Fortune magazine, appearing for&nbsp;<em>On With Kara Swisher</em> podcast, he said: "I mean, he's a jerk,&nbsp;whatever else you want to say about him—he has a style that is not a style that I’d want to have for myself.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk's move away from OpenAI</strong></h2>

<p>Musk's discontent with OpenAI's direction led him to launch xAI in July, positioning it as a competitor to Altman's company.</p>

<p>xAI's ambitious goal is to "understand the true nature of the universe," and Musk has assembled top AI talent from Google, DeepMind, Microsoft, and Tesla for this endeavour.</p>

<p>In 2018, Musk left OpenAI's board after offering to lead the organisation but being rebuffed, according to Semafor.</p>

<p>One of his grievances is that OpenAI transitioned from a nonprofit in 2015 to a "capped profit" model in 2019, coinciding with a substantial $1 billion investment from Microsoft.</p>

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<p>Musk's dissatisfaction with OpenAI became more evident this year as ChatGPT's launch led to a soaring company valuation. He criticised the shift from an open-source nonprofit to a closed-source, profit-driven entity controlled by Microsoft.</p>

<p>Altman defended the partnership with Microsoft, as did Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. However, Musk expressed concern that Microsoft's influence exceeded what OpenAI's leadership team recognised.</p>

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Elon Musk, who recently launched an AI startup to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, and was a co-founder of the Artificial Intelligence startup, played a significant role in setting up systems in place during the company's inception. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a podcast released last week highlighted Musk's magnetic ability to attract talent and attention, describing him as purportedly having unique superpowers. "Elon was definitely a talent magnet and attention magnet, for sure, and also just like has some real superpowers that were super helpful to us in those early days, aside from all of those things," Altman told In Good Company podcast host Nicolai Tangen. Altman’s remarks on Musk have not been consistent. In March, as per Fortune magazine, appearing for On With Kara Swisher podcast, he said: "I mean, he's a jerk, whatever else you want to say about him—he has a style that is not a style that I’d want to have for myself. Musk's move away from OpenAI Musk's discontent with OpenAI's direction led him to launch xAI in July, positioning it as a competitor to Altman's company. xAI's ambitious goal is to "understand the true nature of the universe," and Musk has assembled top AI talent from Google, DeepMind, Microsoft, and Tesla for this endeavour. In 2018, Musk left OpenAI's board after offering to lead the organisation but being rebuffed, according to Semafor. One of his grievances is that OpenAI transitioned from a nonprofit in 2015 to a "capped profit" model in 2019, coinciding with a substantial $1 billion investment from Microsoft. Also watch | Elon Musk to transform X into a super app with calling feature × Musk's dissatisfaction with OpenAI became more evident this year as ChatGPT's launch led to a soaring company valuation. He criticised the shift from an open-source nonprofit to a closed-source, profit-driven entity controlled by Microsoft. Altman defended the partnership with Microsoft, as did Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. However, Musk expressed concern that Microsoft's influence exceeded what OpenAI's leadership team recognised. 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 optics of US President Joe Biden being given a ceremonial welcome outside Vietnam's Presidential Palace are being deemed as signs of the way Washington and Hanoi have come to terms with their troubled history consisting of&nbsp;Washington's deadliest military intervention&nbsp;in modern history that killed millions.</p>

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<p>Moreover, Biden's visit has purportedly&nbsp;"solidified" US-Vietnam bilateral ties into a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", in what the <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1701024984833900666">White House described</a> as Vietnam's highest tier of international partnership.</p>

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<p>But&nbsp;below the surface of the elevating&nbsp;US-Vietnam relationship, Hanoi also has&nbsp;plans to purchase a significant arsenal of weapons from Russia in defiance of American sanctions, according to an internal Vietnamese government document dated March 2023, New York Times reported.</p>

<h2><b>Vietnam's potential defence ties with Russia: What does the document reveal?</b></h2>

<p>The document from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance reportedly outlines Vietnam's strategy to modernise its military by secretly funding defence acquisitions through transactions within a joint Vietnamese-Russian oil venture in Siberia.</p>

<p>The document, signed by a Vietnamese deputy finance minister, highlights Vietnam's efforts to strengthen strategic trust with Russia, particularly at a time when Russian defence exports have come under Western scrutiny amid its offensive in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Funds for these arms would be transferred within the accounts of a Russian-Vietnamese joint venture called Rusvietpetro, which operates in northern Russia's oil and natural gas sector.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>For Vietnam, the move is reflective of its historical reliance on Russian weaponry and will to dodge the&nbsp;US sanctions against countries buying Russian arms.</p>

<p>The US sanctions have purportedly disrupted Vietnam's plans to upgrade its military, crucial for countering Chinese expansionists in the South China Sea. Such sanctions, however, have partly pushed Vietnam to forge renewed defence ties with countries such as India. New Delhi and Vietnam&nbsp;have&nbsp;signed a Joint Vision Statement on the India-Vietnam&nbsp;Defence&nbsp;Partnership towards 2030, "which will significantly enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation".</p>

<h2><strong>Why is it difficult for Vietnam to move away from Russian weapons?</strong></h2>

<p>The challenges faced by the Vietnamese in diversifying the supplies for their&nbsp;defence needs are not much different from their Indian counterparts.</p>

<p>One of the most practical challenges remains with the control boards that are in Cyrillic for the fighter jets and submarines that New Delhi and Hanoi have imported from Russia and the erstwhile Soviet Union over the decades. A shift from Cyrillic requires both time (in terms of training duration for another system) and money, of course.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Vietnam's ties with the United States and Russia: What's the bottom line?</strong></h2>

<p>Vietnam's ties with Russia and the United States underscore the geopolitical tensions in the region elevated by Chinese expansionist practices in the region, with Hanoi's historical allegiances and practical considerations in the context of its improving ties with the United States shaping the&nbsp;decisions related to its defence needs.</p>

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The optics of US President Joe Biden being given a ceremonial welcome outside Vietnam's Presidential Palace are being deemed as signs of the way Washington and Hanoi have come to terms with their troubled history consisting of Washington's deadliest military intervention in modern history that killed millions.

The optics of US President Joe Biden being given a ceremonial welcome outside Vietnam's Presidential Palace are being deemed as signs of the way Washington and Hanoi have come to terms with their troubled history consisting of Washington's deadliest military intervention in modern history that killed millions. Thank you for the warm welcome, Vietnam. I know this will be a historic visit. pic.twitter.com/df2h4uMFuk — President Biden (@POTUS) September 10, 2023 × Moreover, Biden's visit has purportedly "solidified" US-Vietnam bilateral ties into a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", in what the White House described as Vietnam's highest tier of international partnership. Also read | US, Vietnam sign 'comprehensive strategic partnership' during Biden's visit But below the surface of the elevating US-Vietnam relationship, Hanoi also has plans to purchase a significant arsenal of weapons from Russia in defiance of American sanctions, according to an internal Vietnamese government document dated March 2023, New York Times reported. Vietnam's potential defence ties with Russia: What does the document reveal? The document from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance reportedly outlines Vietnam's strategy to modernise its military by secretly funding defence acquisitions through transactions within a joint Vietnamese-Russian oil venture in Siberia. The document, signed by a Vietnamese deputy finance minister, highlights Vietnam's efforts to strengthen strategic trust with Russia, particularly at a time when Russian defence exports have come under Western scrutiny amid its offensive in Ukraine. Funds for these arms would be transferred within the accounts of a Russian-Vietnamese joint venture called Rusvietpetro, which operates in northern Russia's oil and natural gas sector. What does it mean? For Vietnam, the move is reflective of its historical reliance on Russian weaponry and will to dodge the US sanctions against countries buying Russian arms. The US sanctions have purportedly disrupted Vietnam's plans to upgrade its military, crucial for countering Chinese expansionists in the South China Sea. Such sanctions, however, have partly pushed Vietnam to forge renewed defence ties with countries such as India. New Delhi and Vietnam have signed a Joint Vision Statement on the India-Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030, "which will significantly enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation". Why is it difficult for Vietnam to move away from Russian weapons? The challenges faced by the Vietnamese in diversifying the supplies for their defence needs are not much different from their Indian counterparts. One of the most practical challenges remains with the control boards that are in Cyrillic for the fighter jets and submarines that New Delhi and Hanoi have imported from Russia and the erstwhile Soviet Union over the decades. A shift from Cyrillic requires both time (in terms of training duration for another system) and money, of course. Vietnam's ties with the United States and Russia: What's the bottom line? Vietnam's ties with Russia and the United States underscore the geopolitical tensions in the region elevated by Chinese expansionist practices in the region, with Hanoi's historical allegiances and practical considerations in the context of its improving ties with the United States shaping the decisions related to its defence needs. 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 and his former partner Grimes privately welcomed their third child, the tech mogul confirmed on his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk acknowledged the child's existence after the child's name was mentioned in an upcoming biography of Musk by Walter Isaacson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to this revelation, it was known that Musk and the artist "Miss Anthropocene" had a three-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter.</p>

<p>In an X post, Musk revealed that their youngest child is named Tau Techno Mechanicus.</p>

<p>Isaacson's book, however, mentions the child's legal name as Techno Mechanicus Musk, with the nickname Tau.</p>

<p>According to an advance copy of Musk's biography cited by Business Insider, the child was born via surrogate in June 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Meaning of the name of Elon Musk's latest child</strong></h2>

<p>The nickname Tau is derived from "the Greek letter representing the irrational number that is equal to two times pi," with the approximate numerical value, 6.28, also coincidentally relating to Musk's birthday, June 28.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Elon Musk's X is throttling traffic to websites</strong></p>

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<p>Isaacson's 688-page book, <em>Elon Musk</em>, contains more details about Musk's family and is set to be released soon.</p>

<p>The revelation about the child comes shortly after Grimes responded to an X post from Isaacson promoting the biography and sharing photos of Musk with two of his children.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Grimes later deleted her reply, expressing her desire to see her son and her frustration at not being able to be part of her children's lives.</p>

<p>Grimes and Musk, aged 35 and 52 respectively, had an on-and-off relationship from around 2018 to 2022. They had previously welcomed a son named X Æ A-Xii in May 2020 and a daughter named Exa Dark Sideræl in December 2021.</p>

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Elon Musk and his former partner Grimes privately welcomed their third child, the tech mogul confirmed on his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter).

Elon Musk and his former partner Grimes privately welcomed their third child, the tech mogul confirmed on his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). Musk acknowledged the child's existence after the child's name was mentioned in an upcoming biography of Musk by Walter Isaacson. Prior to this revelation, it was known that Musk and the artist "Miss Anthropocene" had a three-year-old son and a one-year-old daughter. In an X post, Musk revealed that their youngest child is named Tau Techno Mechanicus. Isaacson's book, however, mentions the child's legal name as Techno Mechanicus Musk, with the nickname Tau. According to an advance copy of Musk's biography cited by Business Insider, the child was born via surrogate in June 2022. Meaning of the name of Elon Musk's latest child The nickname Tau is derived from "the Greek letter representing the irrational number that is equal to two times pi," with the approximate numerical value, 6.28, also coincidentally relating to Musk's birthday, June 28. Also watch | Gravitas: Elon Musk's X is throttling traffic to websites × Isaacson's 688-page book, Elon Musk, contains more details about Musk's family and is set to be released soon. The revelation about the child comes shortly after Grimes responded to an X post from Isaacson promoting the biography and sharing photos of Musk with two of his children. Also read | Indian-origin executives shine across global corporations. This is how Elon Musk reacted Grimes later deleted her reply, expressing her desire to see her son and her frustration at not being able to be part of her children's lives. Grimes and Musk, aged 35 and 52 respectively, had an on-and-off relationship from around 2018 to 2022. They had previously welcomed a son named X Æ A-Xii in May 2020 and a daughter named Exa Dark Sideræl in December 2021. 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 earthquake which devastated Morocco has claimed nearly 2,500 lives according to the latest count. As the&nbsp;toll continues to rise, authorities are now reviewing surveillance footage that captured&nbsp;the moments leading up to, during, and after this tragic event.</p>

<p>Intriguing bursts of blue light in the sky were captured by security cameras in one of the city's residences, approximately three minutes before the powerful earthquake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cause of this phenomenon remains shrouded in mystery, leaving unanswered questions about whether it serves as some sort of ominous sign of impending disasters.</p>

<h2><strong>Similar flash of lights were reported before Turkey earthquake too</strong></h2>

<p>It's worth noting that these luminous flashes are not entirely unprecedented, as they were documented by other security cameras prior to the devastating earthquake in Turkey earlier this year, which claimed the lives of 45,000 people.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco earthquake: What do such phenomenon mean?</strong></h2>

<p>One theory suggests that these flashes may be linked to tectonic pressure, seismic activity in the vicinity, or even volcanic eruptions.</p>

<p>However, the exact cause of this peculiar occurrence remains yet to be scientifically verified.</p>

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<p>Interestingly, reports of earthquake lights have persisted for centuries, and with advancements in modern technology, the humanity has managed to gain more insights into this phenomenon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These ethereal luminous events are often associated with seismic activity or celestial phenomena. They do not manifest at all times but seem to appear in proximity to the time and epicenter of an earthquake, where tectonic pressures are most pronounced.</p>

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<p>The first recorded instance of earthquake lights captured on camera dates back to 1965 during an earthquake in Japan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, similar phenomena have been observed in China in 2008, Italy in 2009, and Mexico in 2017.</p>

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The earthquake which devastated Morocco has claimed nearly 2,500 lives according to the latest count. As the toll continues to rise, authorities are now reviewing surveillance footage that captured the moments leading up to, during, and after this tragic event.

The earthquake which devastated Morocco has claimed nearly 2,500 lives according to the latest count. As the toll continues to rise, authorities are now reviewing surveillance footage that captured the moments leading up to, during, and after this tragic event. Intriguing bursts of blue light in the sky were captured by security cameras in one of the city's residences, approximately three minutes before the powerful earthquake. The cause of this phenomenon remains shrouded in mystery, leaving unanswered questions about whether it serves as some sort of ominous sign of impending disasters. Similar flash of lights were reported before Turkey earthquake too It's worth noting that these luminous flashes are not entirely unprecedented, as they were documented by other security cameras prior to the devastating earthquake in Turkey earlier this year, which claimed the lives of 45,000 people. Morocco earthquake: What do such phenomenon mean? One theory suggests that these flashes may be linked to tectonic pressure, seismic activity in the vicinity, or even volcanic eruptions. However, the exact cause of this peculiar occurrence remains yet to be scientifically verified. أحد الأخوان من المغرب الشقيق أرسل لي هذا المقطع الغريب من كاميرا مراقبة لمنزله في مدينة أغادير لحظة وقوع الزلزال… ظهرت ومضات ضوء زرقاء غامضة في الأفق ولا أحد يعرف ماهي. مع العلم أن هذه الأضواء ظهرت نفسها لحظة وقوع زلزال تركيا وسوريا قبل 7 أشهر. هل يوجد لدى أحد تفسير؟ pic.twitter.com/q845XXSlYu — إياد الحمود (@Eyaaaad) September 9, 2023 × Interestingly, reports of earthquake lights have persisted for centuries, and with advancements in modern technology, the humanity has managed to gain more insights into this phenomenon. These ethereal luminous events are often associated with seismic activity or celestial phenomena. They do not manifest at all times but seem to appear in proximity to the time and epicenter of an earthquake, where tectonic pressures are most pronounced. Also read | Morocco earthquake: Locals race against time to rescue survivors trapped under collapsed buildings The first recorded instance of earthquake lights captured on camera dates back to 1965 during an earthquake in Japan. Subsequently, similar phenomena have been observed in China in 2008, Italy in 2009, and Mexico in 2017. 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>In a historic legal proceeding scheduled to be held on September 11th in Germany's Hamburg, small island nations severely impacted by the climate crisis will pursue world's first climate justice case against high-emission countries.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>World's first Climate Justice case: What is it about?</strong></h2>

<p>Countries such as the Bahamas, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Antigua and Barbuda -- under the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (Cosis) -- will begin pursuing the case in the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to determine whether greenhouse gas emissions absorbed by the marine environment should be classified as pollution.</p>

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<p>The ocean plays a critical role in mitigating climate change, absorbing 25 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions, capturing 90 per cent of associated heat, and producing 50 per cent of the world's oxygen.</p>

<p>The ITLOS will have a two-day hearing on the matter.</p>

<h2><strong>International laws for Climate Justice</strong></h2>

<p>Under the binding United Nations convention on the law of the sea, countries have obligations to prevent, reduce, and control marine pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If successful, the case by Cosis could extend these obligations to include carbon emission reduction and the protection of marine ecosystems already harmed by CO2 pollution.</p>

<p>Tuvalu's Prime Minister, Kausea Natano, emphasised the urgent need for action, citing rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and deteriorating marine ecosystems caused by climate change.</p>

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<p>Estimates suggest that half of Tuvalu's capital, Funafuti, could be submerged by 2050.</p>

<p>Despite the legally binding Pris Agreement's aim to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degree Celsius, it permits countries to set their own emissions reduction plans.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the bottom line?</strong></h2>

<p>This case seeks to hold major polluters accountable in an international court of law. Thereby, it remains significant due to unprecedented nature of the suit, highlighting the critical importance of addressing climate change as it risks rendering some states uninhabitable and submerge others under rising seas.</p>

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In a historic legal proceeding scheduled to be held on September 11th in Germany's Hamburg, small island nations severely impacted by the climate crisis will pursue world's first climate justice case against high-emission countries.

In a historic legal proceeding scheduled to be held on September 11th in Germany's Hamburg, small island nations severely impacted by the climate crisis will pursue world's first climate justice case against high-emission countries. World's first Climate Justice case: What is it about? Countries such as the Bahamas, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Antigua and Barbuda -- under the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (Cosis) -- will begin pursuing the case in the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to determine whether greenhouse gas emissions absorbed by the marine environment should be classified as pollution. Also read | EXPLAINED | UNGA adopts landmark resolution on climate justice. What does it mean? The ocean plays a critical role in mitigating climate change, absorbing 25 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions, capturing 90 per cent of associated heat, and producing 50 per cent of the world's oxygen. The ITLOS will have a two-day hearing on the matter. International laws for Climate Justice Under the binding United Nations convention on the law of the sea, countries have obligations to prevent, reduce, and control marine pollution. If successful, the case by Cosis could extend these obligations to include carbon emission reduction and the protection of marine ecosystems already harmed by CO2 pollution. Tuvalu's Prime Minister, Kausea Natano, emphasised the urgent need for action, citing rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and deteriorating marine ecosystems caused by climate change. Also watch | Green alternatives could help tackle climate crisis: Study × Estimates suggest that half of Tuvalu's capital, Funafuti, could be submerged by 2050. Despite the legally binding Pris Agreement's aim to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degree Celsius, it permits countries to set their own emissions reduction plans. What is the bottom line? This case seeks to hold major polluters accountable in an international court of law. Thereby, it remains significant due to unprecedented nature of the suit, highlighting the critical importance of addressing climate change as it risks rendering some states uninhabitable and submerge others under rising seas. 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 North Korean train presumed to be&nbsp;carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia for an expected meeting with Russian&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin, South Korean media reported on September 11.</p>

<p>Hours later, the Kremlin confirmed that Kim will visit Russia "in the coming days" after receiving an invite from President Vladimir Putin himself.</p>

<p>"At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation in the coming days," the Kremlin said.</p>

<p>South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported earlier that Kim's train appeared to have already left for Russia, citing an unidentified official.</p>

<p>Two major South Korean publications, namely Chosun Ilbo newspaper and the Yonhap news agency, reported that the train left the North Korean capital of Pyongyang on Sunday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin is possible as early as Tuesday, the reports added.</p>

<h2><strong>Kim Jong Un-Vladimir Putin meet: What do we know so far?</strong></h2>

<p>Last week, US officials released intelligence indicating that North Korea and Russia were coordinating a leader-level meeting within this month. The potential meeting was purportedly aimed at&nbsp;strengthening their cooperation amid rising tensions with the United States.</p>

<h2><strong>Where will the potential meeting be conducted?</strong></h2>

<p>A potential meeting location is Vladivostok in eastern Russia, where Putin is presently attending an international forum that runs until Wednesday, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency.</p>

<p>Vladivostok was also the site of Putin's initial meeting with Kim in 2019.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia-North Korea ties: What do they want from each other?</strong></h2>

<p>US officials suggest that Putin may be seeking additional supplies of North Korean artillery and ammunition to replenish diminishing reserves amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>This could increase pressure on the US and its allies to engage in negotiations, given concerns about an extended conflict despite significant arms shipments to Ukraine over the past 17 months.</p>

<p>In exchange, Kim may be seeking much-needed energy and food aid, as well as advanced weapons technologies, including those related to intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarines, and military reconnaissance satellites.</p>

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<p>The Russia-North Korea relationship has been evolving since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, driven by Putin's need for military support and Kim's desire to strengthen partnerships with Moscow and Beijing, potentially breaking diplomatic isolation and aligning North Korea within a united front against Washington.</p>

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A North Korean train presumed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia for an expected meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, South Korean media reported on September 11.

A North Korean train presumed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia for an expected meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, South Korean media reported on September 11. Hours later, the Kremlin confirmed that Kim will visit Russia "in the coming days" after receiving an invite from President Vladimir Putin himself. "At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation in the coming days," the Kremlin said. South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported earlier that Kim's train appeared to have already left for Russia, citing an unidentified official. Two major South Korean publications, namely Chosun Ilbo newspaper and the Yonhap news agency, reported that the train left the North Korean capital of Pyongyang on Sunday evening. A meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin is possible as early as Tuesday, the reports added. Kim Jong Un-Vladimir Putin meet: What do we know so far? Last week, US officials released intelligence indicating that North Korea and Russia were coordinating a leader-level meeting within this month. The potential meeting was purportedly aimed at strengthening their cooperation amid rising tensions with the United States. Where will the potential meeting be conducted? A potential meeting location is Vladivostok in eastern Russia, where Putin is presently attending an international forum that runs until Wednesday, as reported by Russia's TASS news agency. Vladivostok was also the site of Putin's initial meeting with Kim in 2019. Russia-North Korea ties: What do they want from each other? US officials suggest that Putin may be seeking additional supplies of North Korean artillery and ammunition to replenish diminishing reserves amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. This could increase pressure on the US and its allies to engage in negotiations, given concerns about an extended conflict despite significant arms shipments to Ukraine over the past 17 months. In exchange, Kim may be seeking much-needed energy and food aid, as well as advanced weapons technologies, including those related to intercontinental ballistic missiles, nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarines, and military reconnaissance satellites. Also watch | Why is Putin cosying up to Kim? × There are concerns that potential Russian technology transfers could escalate the threat posed by Kim's expanding arsenal of nuclear weapons and missiles, which are designed to target the United States, South Korea, and Japan. The Russia-North Korea relationship has been evolving since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, driven by Putin's need for military support and Kim's desire to strengthen partnerships with Moscow and Beijing, potentially breaking diplomatic isolation and aligning North Korea within a united front against Washington. (With inputs from agencies) 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>Praises have been pouring in for India's successful G20 stewardship since the leaders began addressing the media after the conclusion of the summit's business on&nbsp;September 10. The latest is Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, who was filled with adulation for New Delhi's ability to bring consensus within G20 in the form of landmark New Delhi leaders' declaration.</p>

<p>"Well done India, a lot of announcements made that will benefit both our countries, the G20 countries and the whole world. So I want to say to India well done, and we will work to create a future for both countries" he told reporters after the ceremonial welcome.</p>

<p>The Saudi leader held extensive talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed shoring up bilateral trade and defence ties. Both leaders co-chaired the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.</p>

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<p>A total of eight agreements were signed between India and Saudi Arabia, namely, Energy, Digitisation, CPV and Saudi anti corruption, National archives, Invest India &amp; Saudi counterparts, Exim banks, MSME and Desalination</p>

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<p>Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Delhi on Saturday for a three-day visit, combining his attendance at the G20 summit as well as a subsequent state visit.</p>

<p>Ahead of the talks, the Saudi leader was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of India's president.</p>

<p>President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Crown Prince at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he inspected a combined defence services Guard of Honour.</p>

<p>One of the top highlights of the G20 summit has been the launch of an India-Middle East-Europe corridor announced by&nbsp;India, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the European Union.</p>

<h2><strong>India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor</strong></h2>

<p>The launch of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor — which US President Joe Biden hailed as 'a real big deal' — is being described as a collective bid to outfox China's expansionist efforts with Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We look forward to the integration of the initiative and the Economic Corridor project which is announced in this meeting. I would like to thank those who worked with us to reach this founding step to establish this important economic corridor," Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammed Bin Salman said at the launch of the corridor on September 9.</p>

<p>Besides, the Indian-Saudi Investment Forum is being held in New Delhi on the sidelines of the official state visit to India by the Saudi Crown Prince.</p>

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Praises have been pouring in for India's successful G20 stewardship since the leaders began addressing the media after the conclusion of the summit's business on September 10.

Praises have been pouring in for India's successful G20 stewardship since the leaders began addressing the media after the conclusion of the summit's business on September 10. The latest is Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, who was filled with adulation for New Delhi's ability to bring consensus within G20 in the form of landmark New Delhi leaders' declaration. "Well done India, a lot of announcements made that will benefit both our countries, the G20 countries and the whole world. So I want to say to India well done, and we will work to create a future for both countries" he told reporters after the ceremonial welcome. The Saudi leader held extensive talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed shoring up bilateral trade and defence ties. Both leaders co-chaired the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and I had very productive talks. We reviewed our trade ties and are confident that the commercial linkages between our nations will grow even further in the times to come. The scope for cooperation in grid… pic.twitter.com/UalSTDmrTY — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2023 × A total of eight agreements were signed between India and Saudi Arabia, namely, Energy, Digitisation, CPV and Saudi anti corruption, National archives, Invest India & Saudi counterparts, Exim banks, MSME and Desalination Also watch | G20 Summit 2023: India-Middle East- Europe economic corridor announced × Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Delhi on Saturday for a three-day visit, combining his attendance at the G20 summit as well as a subsequent state visit. Ahead of the talks, the Saudi leader was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of India's president. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Crown Prince at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he inspected a combined defence services Guard of Honour. One of the top highlights of the G20 summit has been the launch of an India-Middle East-Europe corridor announced by India, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the European Union. India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor The launch of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor — which US President Joe Biden hailed as 'a real big deal' — is being described as a collective bid to outfox China's expansionist efforts with Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Also read | G20 Delhi summit: Why India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor is a 'real big deal' "We look forward to the integration of the initiative and the Economic Corridor project which is announced in this meeting. I would like to thank those who worked with us to reach this founding step to establish this important economic corridor," Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammed Bin Salman said at the launch of the corridor on September 9. Besides, the Indian-Saudi Investment Forum is being held in New Delhi on the sidelines of the official state visit to India by the Saudi Crown Prince. 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>Brazil's President&nbsp;Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva&nbsp;called for reforms in the UN Security Council during a press conference in New Delhi on September 11, adding that the current structure of UN bodies is "reflective of the world of 1940s".</p>

<p>President Lula was handed over the G20 gavel on September 10, the concluding day of the New Delhi G20 summit, symbolic of Brazil succeeding India as the next G20 president.</p>

<p>Brazilian President Lula&nbsp;was addressing the media before his departure from India after the conclusion of the G20 summit. Brazil will be the G20 President from December 1, 2023.</p>

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<p>Both Brazil and India are&nbsp;part of the G-4 political cooperative alliance, with Japan and Germany being the other two members,&nbsp;who support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UNSC while calling for equitable representation and multilateral and global governance bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil's Lula reacts to ICC arrest warrant against Putin</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil’s President Lula also said that he will review his country’s position on the arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin issued by the International Criminal Court, of which his country is a signatory.</p>

<p>"The role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) (which imposed the arrest warrant against Putin) needs to be reviewed….I am going to study this matter," he said at a press conference in New Delhi.</p>

<p>Lula, who received the G20 presidency from India on Sunday, hoped that Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Putin would attend the next G20 summit to be held in Brasilia in November 2024.</p>

<p>"I don’t know why President Xi and President Putin didn’t come. We will invite them, we hope they will participate," he said.</p>

<p>Putin did not take part in the New Delhi summit over the weekend, although the reasons for his absence have not been explained since India has neither signed nor ratified the Rome Statute, which established the ICC.</p>

<p>Up to 123 countries, including Brazil, have signed the Rome Statute and another 30 have signed it, but have not ratified it.</p>

<p>"The United States is not a signatory to the ICC, Russia has not signed the ICC, India is not a signatory to the ICC…Why have we signed the treaty?" the Brazilian president asked.</p>

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for reforms in the UN Security Council during a press conference in New Delhi on September 11, adding that the current structure of UN bodies is "reflective of the world of 1940s".

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for reforms in the UN Security Council during a press conference in New Delhi on September 11, adding that the current structure of UN bodies is "reflective of the world of 1940s". President Lula was handed over the G20 gavel on September 10, the concluding day of the New Delhi G20 summit, symbolic of Brazil succeeding India as the next G20 president. Brazilian President Lula was addressing the media before his departure from India after the conclusion of the G20 summit. Brazil will be the G20 President from December 1, 2023. India passes the gavel to Brazil. We have unwavering faith that they will lead with dedication, vision and will further global unity as well as prosperity. India assures all possible cooperation to Brazil during their upcoming G20 Presidency. @LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/twaN577XZv — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2023 × Both Brazil and India are part of the G-4 political cooperative alliance, with Japan and Germany being the other two members, who support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UNSC while calling for equitable representation and multilateral and global governance bodies. Brazil's Lula reacts to ICC arrest warrant against Putin Brazil’s President Lula also said that he will review his country’s position on the arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin issued by the International Criminal Court, of which his country is a signatory. "The role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) (which imposed the arrest warrant against Putin) needs to be reviewed….I am going to study this matter," he said at a press conference in New Delhi. Lula, who received the G20 presidency from India on Sunday, hoped that Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Putin would attend the next G20 summit to be held in Brasilia in November 2024. "I don’t know why President Xi and President Putin didn’t come. We will invite them, we hope they will participate," he said. Putin did not take part in the New Delhi summit over the weekend, although the reasons for his absence have not been explained since India has neither signed nor ratified the Rome Statute, which established the ICC. Up to 123 countries, including Brazil, have signed the Rome Statute and another 30 have signed it, but have not ratified it. "The United States is not a signatory to the ICC, Russia has not signed the ICC, India is not a signatory to the ICC…Why have we signed the treaty?" the Brazilian president asked. 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 second and concluding day of the G20 summit in the Indian national capital ended with Delhi experiencing its cleanest air day of the year. September 10 was the first 'good air' day since October last year.</p>

<p>The improved air quality is being attributed to the incessant rainfall and various restrictions imposed during the G20 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi Air Quality: When air got cleared for G20</strong></h2>

<p>The average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 45, falling within the 'good' category, which was the best recorded since October 10, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicates that Delhi only experiences 'good air' days when there's significant rainfall or a substantial reduction in emissions, often due to lockdowns. This Sunday witnessed both factors at play.</p>

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<p>"The AQI improved to 'good' category on Sunday due to a combination of rain, the special drive to clean up, closure of offices and enterprises, and restrictions on traffic due to the summit. Rain further helped in settling down pollutants," Anumita Roychowdhury from the Centre for Science and Environment was quoted as saying by the Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi's very few 'good air' days: Record from recent years</strong></h2>

<p>In previous years, 'good air' days were rare occurrences in Delhi, with none reported in 2015, 2016, and 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, 2017 saw two such days during the monsoon in July. In 2019, there were two 'good' air days with an AQI of 49 in August. In 2020, there were five 'good' air quality days, including one in March during the Covid lockdown and four in August during the monsoon.</p>

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<p>But the air quality is expected to decline to the 'satisfactory' category on Monday, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, a forecasting body under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.&nbsp;</p>

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The second and concluding day of the G20 summit in the Indian national capital ended with Delhi experiencing its cleanest air day of the year. September 10 was the first 'good air' day since October last year.

The second and concluding day of the G20 summit in the Indian national capital ended with Delhi experiencing its cleanest air day of the year. September 10 was the first 'good air' day since October last year. The improved air quality is being attributed to the incessant rainfall and various restrictions imposed during the G20 summit. Delhi Air Quality: When air got cleared for G20 The average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 45, falling within the 'good' category, which was the best recorded since October 10, 2022. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicates that Delhi only experiences 'good air' days when there's significant rainfall or a substantial reduction in emissions, often due to lockdowns. This Sunday witnessed both factors at play. Also read | India's anti-pollution body revamps action-plan to combat air quality in Delhi-NCR "The AQI improved to 'good' category on Sunday due to a combination of rain, the special drive to clean up, closure of offices and enterprises, and restrictions on traffic due to the summit. Rain further helped in settling down pollutants," Anumita Roychowdhury from the Centre for Science and Environment was quoted as saying by the Times of India. Delhi's very few 'good air' days: Record from recent years In previous years, 'good air' days were rare occurrences in Delhi, with none reported in 2015, 2016, and 2018. However, 2017 saw two such days during the monsoon in July. In 2019, there were two 'good' air days with an AQI of 49 in August. In 2020, there were five 'good' air quality days, including one in March during the Covid lockdown and four in August during the monsoon. Also watch | India has spent over Rs 4,100 crore on Delhi for G20 Summit | G20 Summit | WION Originals × In 2021, there was just one 'good' air day on October 18, thanks to continuous rainfall. Last year, three 'good' air days were recorded in September and October, primarily due to rain improving air quality. But the air quality is expected to decline to the 'satisfactory' category on Monday, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, a forecasting body under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences. This 'satisfactory' air quality is expected to persist from Monday to Wednesday. 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 powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude&nbsp;that struck Morocco on September 8 late night has so far resulted in the loss of over 2,000 lives according to the latest death count published by the authorities. Thousands more have been injured, with rescue operations continuing in the distant mountainous regions of the North African nation.</p>

<p>This earthquake, the strongest in more than a century, had its epicenter near the prominent tourist and economic centre of Marrakesh.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco earthquake: When did it happen and why is it so destructive?</strong></h2>

<p>The seismic event occurred at approximately 11:11 PM local time on September 8, with its epicenter situated in the High Atlas mountain range, approximately 72 kilometres (44.7 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, a city inhabited by around 840,000 people.</p>

<p>Notably, its impact was felt as far north as Portugal, according to preliminary reports.</p>

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<p>With a magnitude of 6.8 classifying it as a "strong" earthquake, and a relatively shallow depth, the destruction wrought by the earthquake&nbsp;was substantial.</p>

<p>While earthquakes of this magnitude are not much frequent in the region, they are not entirely unexpected.</p>

<p>The US Geological Survey said that since 1900, the area has experienced nine earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or higher but none surpassed&nbsp;a magnitude of 6.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco earthquake: How bad is it?</strong></h2>

<p>This earthquake is Morocco's deadliest since 1960 when a quake claimed the lives of over 12,000 people.</p>

<p>The impact of current earthquake has been severe, affecting more than 300,000 people in Marrakesh and neighbouring regions.</p>

<p>Historic sites, including the ones tagged by UNESCO as World's Heritage,&nbsp;have suffered damage, with the most significant devastation occurring in proximity to the Atlas Mountains.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | Gravitas: Morocco Rocked By Rare, Powerful Earthquake; Over 800 Killed | 'Earth Shook For 20 Seconds'</strong></p>

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<p>The full extent of the earthquake's scale is still emerging. Despite damaged or obstructed roads, emergency responders were dispatched to the affected regions. Access to remote mountain villages proved challenging, reports said.</p>

<p>King Mohammed VI of Morocco established a relief commission tasked with distributing aid to survivors, including children who lost their parents and those who lost their homes in the quake disaster.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco earthquake: Global reactions</strong></h2>

<p>The world leaders have expressed solidarity with Morocco in the face of ongoing relief and rescue operations.</p>

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently at the centre of India's geopolitical moment in the sun due to purported success of G20 summit being hosted in New Delhi, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and assured support to Morocco.</p>

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A powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude that struck Morocco on September 8 late night has so far resulted in the loss of over 2,000 lives according to the latest death count published by the authorities.

A powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude that struck Morocco on September 8 late night has so far resulted in the loss of over 2,000 lives according to the latest death count published by the authorities. Thousands more have been injured, with rescue operations continuing in the distant mountainous regions of the North African nation. This earthquake, the strongest in more than a century, had its epicenter near the prominent tourist and economic centre of Marrakesh. Morocco earthquake: When did it happen and why is it so destructive? The seismic event occurred at approximately 11:11 PM local time on September 8, with its epicenter situated in the High Atlas mountain range, approximately 72 kilometres (44.7 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, a city inhabited by around 840,000 people. Notably, its impact was felt as far north as Portugal, according to preliminary reports. Also read | Morocco: Powerful earthquake kills thousands; tremors felt till as far as Portugal With a magnitude of 6.8 classifying it as a "strong" earthquake, and a relatively shallow depth, the destruction wrought by the earthquake was substantial. While earthquakes of this magnitude are not much frequent in the region, they are not entirely unexpected. The US Geological Survey said that since 1900, the area has experienced nine earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or higher but none surpassed a magnitude of 6. Morocco earthquake: How bad is it? This earthquake is Morocco's deadliest since 1960 when a quake claimed the lives of over 12,000 people. The impact of current earthquake has been severe, affecting more than 300,000 people in Marrakesh and neighbouring regions. Historic sites, including the ones tagged by UNESCO as World's Heritage, have suffered damage, with the most significant devastation occurring in proximity to the Atlas Mountains. Also read | Gravitas: Morocco Rocked By Rare, Powerful Earthquake; Over 800 Killed | 'Earth Shook For 20 Seconds' × The full extent of the earthquake's scale is still emerging. Despite damaged or obstructed roads, emergency responders were dispatched to the affected regions. Access to remote mountain villages proved challenging, reports said. King Mohammed VI of Morocco established a relief commission tasked with distributing aid to survivors, including children who lost their parents and those who lost their homes in the quake disaster. Morocco earthquake: Global reactions The world leaders have expressed solidarity with Morocco in the face of ongoing relief and rescue operations. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently at the centre of India's geopolitical moment in the sun due to purported success of G20 summit being hosted in New Delhi, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and assured support to Morocco. Turkey, which last year was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes of all time, has promised 265 personnel and 1,000 tents in aid efforts to Morocco. The complex geopolitics in the region also unraveled itself in the face of humanitarian crisis after Algeria, which broke all diplomatic ties with Morocco in 2021 opened up its airspace for humanitarian aid going to and from Morocco. The United Nations, US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron have also said they are ready to provide assistance. 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 day after unanimous adoption of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-leaders-reach-consensus-new-delhi-leaders-declaration-adopted-634091">New Delhi leaders' declaration</a>&nbsp;at New Delhi G-20 summit, the photographic symbolism in the capital of world's largest democracy began reigning supreme. The leaders of the nations reached Rajghat, the resting place of the flagbearer of non-violence Mahatma Gandhi, to pay homage to India's father of nation and legendary figure of Indian and global history. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple at the banks of River Yamuna along with his wife Akshata Murthy on a day when Delhi has been particularly rainy to dispense pleasant air emblematic to India's successful G20 stewardship that the West was particularly skeptical about.&nbsp;</p>

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A powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude&nbsp;that struck Morocco on September 8 late night has so far resulted in the loss of over 2,000 lives according to the latest death count published by the authorities. Moreover, thousands more have been injured with rescue operations continuing in the distant mountainous regions of the North African nation.<br />
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<p>The 80th Venice International Film Festival concluded on Saturday night with a spectacular ceremony that saw the quirky comedy&nbsp;<em>Poor Things</em>&nbsp;take home the prestigious Golden Lion award. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos accepted the honour on behalf of the film, marking a memorable moment in cinema history.</p>

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A day after unanimous adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration at New Delhi G-20 summit, the photographic symbolism in the capital of world's largest democracy began reigning supreme.

A day after unanimous adoption of New Delhi leaders' declaration at New Delhi G-20 summit, the photographic symbolism in the capital of world's largest democracy began reigning supreme. The leaders of the nations reached Rajghat, the resting place of the flagbearer of non-violence Mahatma Gandhi, to pay homage to India's father of nation and legendary figure of Indian and global history. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple at the banks of River Yamuna along with his wife Akshata Murthy on a day when Delhi has been particularly rainy to dispense pleasant air emblematic to India's successful G20 stewardship that the West was particularly skeptical about. #InPics | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy at Delhi's Akshardham temple 📸: Swaminarayan Akshardham#RishiSunak #AkshardhamTemple pic.twitter.com/eWTaRQ8GXR — WION (@WIONews) September 10, 2023 × Catch all the live updates here on WION on day-2 of showpiece geopolitical event being hosted in New Delhi. Morocco earthquake: Thousands left dead after deadliest seismic disaster in a century A powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude that struck Morocco on September 8 late night has so far resulted in the loss of over 2,000 lives according to the latest death count published by the authorities. Moreover, thousands more have been injured with rescue operations continuing in the distant mountainous regions of the North African nation. Maldives likely heading for round 2 of presidential elections as no winner emerges The South Asian nation of Maldives looks all set to hold round 2 of the presidential elections after none of the top two candidates managed to secure more than 50 per cent of the vote in round 1, reports in local media indicated. India's Sun mission Aditya-L1 successfully performs third Earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO India's Sun mission Aditya-L1 has successfully performed the third Earth-bound manoeuvre, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Sunday (September 10). Sharing a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, ISRO said the maneuvre was performed from the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. The space agency's ground stations at Mauritius, Bengaluru, SDSC-SHAR, and Port Blair tracked the satellite during this operation. Russia launches barrage of drone attacks on Kyiv overnight Ukrainian authorities reported a drone attack on the capital city of Kyiv during the early hours of Sunday. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of the population, prompting authorities to issue urgent advisories for residents to seek shelter due to the falling debris resulting from the attack. Poor Things wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival The 80th Venice International Film Festival concluded on Saturday night with a spectacular ceremony that saw the quirky comedy Poor Things take home the prestigious Golden Lion award. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos accepted the honour on behalf of the film, marking a memorable moment in cinema history. 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>As India's national capital was decked up to host the showpiece geo-economic G20 summit, the security apparatus went into high alert when a private cab, designated for use in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden, attempted to enter a five-star hotel where the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was lodged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security personnel intercepted the Ertiga car and discovered that, before reporting for duty at ITC Maurya where Biden was staying, the driver had opted to drop off one of his regular clients at Taj Mansingh in central Delhi where the UAE President was lodged, The Indian Express reported.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden security apparatus at G20 summit: What happened?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>An official from a security agency told the daily that India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had enlisted several private vehicles for Biden's motorcade, while the US had acquired 60 vehicles of its own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among these was a car with registration in Haryana state, whose driver was part of Biden's advanced carcade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This vehicle prominently displayed stickers showing that it belonged to Biden's motorcade and was expected to be present at ITC Maurya, where the US President was staying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on Saturday morning, the driver received a call around 8 am from his regular passenger, a businessman, requesting to be dropped off at the Taj Mansingh hotel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the movement of Biden's motorcade was slated to commence around 9-9.30 am, the driver accommodated his regular passenger's request.</p>

<p>The passenger was reportedly picked up from upscale Lodhi Estate area in New Delhi district.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The security personnel intervened when they spotted multiple stickers on the car, indicating affiliations with ITC Maurya hotel and the Biden carcade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security personnel promptly communicated the situation via wireless communication, leading to their intervention and the driver's prevention from entering the hotel premises.</p>

<p>Security personnel at the hotel cross-verified the car's details with their counterparts at ITC Maurya, confirming that it indeed was part of&nbsp;Biden's advanced carcade.</p>

<p>Both the driver and the businessman were questioned by intelligence agency officials. The driver claimed ignorance of the protocol and acknowledged the impropriety of leaving his post during security duty.</p>

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As India's national capital was decked up to host the showpiece geo-economic G20 summit, the security apparatus went into high alert when a private cab, designated for use in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden, attempted to enter a five-star hotel where the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was lodged.

As India's national capital was decked up to host the showpiece geo-economic G20 summit, the security apparatus went into high alert when a private cab, designated for use in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden, attempted to enter a five-star hotel where the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was lodged. Security personnel intercepted the Ertiga car and discovered that, before reporting for duty at ITC Maurya where Biden was staying, the driver had opted to drop off one of his regular clients at Taj Mansingh in central Delhi where the UAE President was lodged, The Indian Express reported. Biden security apparatus at G20 summit: What happened? An official from a security agency told the daily that India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had enlisted several private vehicles for Biden's motorcade, while the US had acquired 60 vehicles of its own. Among these was a car with registration in Haryana state, whose driver was part of Biden's advanced carcade. Also read | G20 Summit 2023: ‘Game-changing investment’: Biden on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor × This vehicle prominently displayed stickers showing that it belonged to Biden's motorcade and was expected to be present at ITC Maurya, where the US President was staying. However, on Saturday morning, the driver received a call around 8 am from his regular passenger, a businessman, requesting to be dropped off at the Taj Mansingh hotel. Since the movement of Biden's motorcade was slated to commence around 9-9.30 am, the driver accommodated his regular passenger's request. The passenger was reportedly picked up from upscale Lodhi Estate area in New Delhi district. Also read | Joe Biden ‘disappointed’ as China’s Xi skips G20 summit The security personnel intervened when they spotted multiple stickers on the car, indicating affiliations with ITC Maurya hotel and the Biden carcade. Security personnel promptly communicated the situation via wireless communication, leading to their intervention and the driver's prevention from entering the hotel premises. Security personnel at the hotel cross-verified the car's details with their counterparts at ITC Maurya, confirming that it indeed was part of Biden's advanced carcade. Both the driver and the businessman were questioned by intelligence agency officials. The driver claimed ignorance of the protocol and acknowledged the impropriety of leaving his post during security duty. The car in the question was then removed from Biden's motorcade, and all stickers were removed by security officers. After routine questioning, neither the driver nor the passenger faced any legal consequences. 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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