<p>Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu appeared in public for the first time since Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an insurrection against Russia's senior military leadership and demanded Shoigu be handed over to the Wagner mercenaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The brief video, posted on Monday by the defence ministry, showed Shoigu inspecting a Russian command point and reportedly listening to updates related to the progress of Russia’s war in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wagner-rebellion-when-putins-former-chef-served-a-dish-of-treason-ten-points-608452">Wagner rebellion: When Putin’s former favourite chef served a dish of ‘treason’ | 10 points</a></strong></p>

<p>The Russian defence ministry said that Shoigu listened to a report about "the current situation, nature of the enemy's activities and fulfilment of the [army's] combat tasks in the main tactical directions".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that the Russian capital was ending its "counter-terrorist operation" as he thanked Moscow residents "for their calm and understanding".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the weekend, after Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin announced in an optically appealing fashion that his men would turn to Moscow, the Russian capital had announced counter-terrorist measures in several regions.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Wagner Mutiny Aftermath: Lukashenko overshadows Putin by playing peacemaker with Wagner</strong></p>

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<p>On Monday, reports in the state media have said that it's business-as-usual in the capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Belarus-brokered peace deal with Prigozhin diffused the crisis in less than 36 hours.</p>

<p>A&nbsp;publicity-obsessed Prigozhin has maintained a rare silence after calling an end to his mutiny on Saturday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kremlin said he would travel to Belarus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prigozhin’s press office told Russian state media on Sunday afternoon that the Wagner chief "says hi to everyone and will answer questions when he has good [mobile phone] reception".</p>

<h2><strong>Prigozhin-Yevgeny faceoff</strong></h2>

<p>The Wagner chief has been public with his criticism of Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and Russian chief of army staff Valery Gerasimov since the beginning of the battle of Bakhmut (that eventually ended in Russian victory), claiming that his forces did not receive any support from the Russian army.</p>

<p>"We have already provided such assistance to all of these fighters and commanders. Please show discretion and get in touch with representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defence or law enforcement agencies as soon as possible," the Russian defence ministry said at that time.</p>

<p>The confrontation reached its zenith over the weekend after Yevgeny claimed that the Russian state attacked Wagner forces that allegedly led to the deaths of an unspecified number of mercenaries. Shortly after that, Yevgeny announced an open revolt against Russia’s military leadership.</p>

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Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu appeared in public for the first time since Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an insurrection against Russia's senior military leadership and demanded Shoigu be handed over to the Wagner mercenaries.

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu appeared in public for the first time since Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an insurrection against Russia's senior military leadership and demanded Shoigu be handed over to the Wagner mercenaries. The brief video, posted on Monday by the defence ministry, showed Shoigu inspecting a Russian command point and reportedly listening to updates related to the progress of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Also read | Wagner rebellion: When Putin’s former favourite chef served a dish of ‘treason’ | 10 points The Russian defence ministry said that Shoigu listened to a report about "the current situation, nature of the enemy's activities and fulfilment of the [army's] combat tasks in the main tactical directions". First sighting of Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu after he went dark for days during Yevgeny Prigozhin’s uprising against him. He’s supposedly visiting a command post for the war in Ukraine, though it’s not clear when or where this was filmed pic.twitter.com/vUQZc9GpIN — max seddon (@maxseddon) June 26, 2023 × Meanwhile, the Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that the Russian capital was ending its "counter-terrorist operation" as he thanked Moscow residents "for their calm and understanding". Over the weekend, after Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin announced in an optically appealing fashion that his men would turn to Moscow, the Russian capital had announced counter-terrorist measures in several regions. Also watch | Wagner Mutiny Aftermath: Lukashenko overshadows Putin by playing peacemaker with Wagner × On Monday, reports in the state media have said that it's business-as-usual in the capital. A Belarus-brokered peace deal with Prigozhin diffused the crisis in less than 36 hours. A publicity-obsessed Prigozhin has maintained a rare silence after calling an end to his mutiny on Saturday evening. The Kremlin said he would travel to Belarus. Prigozhin’s press office told Russian state media on Sunday afternoon that the Wagner chief "says hi to everyone and will answer questions when he has good [mobile phone] reception". Prigozhin-Yevgeny faceoff The Wagner chief has been public with his criticism of Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and Russian chief of army staff Valery Gerasimov since the beginning of the battle of Bakhmut (that eventually ended in Russian victory), claiming that his forces did not receive any support from the Russian army. "We have already provided such assistance to all of these fighters and commanders. Please show discretion and get in touch with representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defence or law enforcement agencies as soon as possible," the Russian defence ministry said at that time. The confrontation reached its zenith over the weekend after Yevgeny claimed that the Russian state attacked Wagner forces that allegedly led to the deaths of an unspecified number of mercenaries. Shortly after that, Yevgeny announced an open revolt against Russia’s military leadership. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Watch | Russian defence minister Shoigu shows up in public for first time since Wagner uprising

<p>The Wagner mercenary group, propped up by the Russian state in recent years, first to fight Moscow's proxy wars in Central Africa and then its war in Ukraine, haunted Vladimir Putin last weekend with an armed revolt against the country's military leadership. The world was glued to their TV screens for blow-by-blow breakdown of the evolving situation that many believed would culminate into some kind of change-of-guard in Moscow. But that was not to be.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wagner-rebellion-when-putins-former-chef-served-a-dish-of-treason-ten-points-608452">Wagner rebellion: When Putin’s former favourite chef served a dish of ‘treason’ | 10 points</a></strong></p>

<p>Nevertheless in the hyperconnected corridors of social media, Wagner's race towards Moscow was followed with a humorous chase by edgy memes. Some netizens were also quick to jump from Titanic submersible implosion's bandwagon to that of Wagner's invasion on Russia itself. Something like this.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ben Jennings on Vladimir <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Putin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Putin</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wagner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wagner</a> uprising in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> - political cartoon gallery in London <a href="https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6">https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6</a> <a href="https://t.co/5Y2fGqRyDE">pic.twitter.com/5Y2fGqRyDE</a></p>
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A social media user described a scene of different groups of Russians pointing gun at each other.<img alt="Meme Twitter" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="63d47762-8cc0-43c7-b08e-02006790c3c9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-26T114202.787.png" /></p>

<p>Twitter owner Elon Musk also took to his own social media platform and in one of the memes, he warned that nobody should be trusted.<img alt="Musk Russia meme" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="af2e61e4-f19c-4f2d-a9ce-b9a51d6eba34" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-26T124042.160.png" /></p>

<p>As Wagner mercenaries moved towards Rostov and asserted their occupation on the city, visuals showed the men sitting at a restaurant.</p>

<p>"Russia is always a meme. Even in this situation," another user wrote.<img alt="Russia SK meme" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="533b1510-9788-45c9-a864-e851601434f1" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-06-26T120026.675.png" /></p>

<p>A third user on Twitter gave an admittedly slimy analogy of 'coup-coup clock' over Putin's head as Wagner mercenary columns were seen moving towards Moscow.</p>

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<p>In the end, on internet's landscape of humour, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarussian counterpart Aleksandr Lukashenko had the last laugh.</p>

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<p>Russia's Wagner mercenary group's rebellion lasted for a little less than 36 hours and ended after Belarus brokered a peace deal.&nbsp;Following the deal, the Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin&nbsp;—&nbsp;also a former chef to President Vladimir Putin&nbsp;—&nbsp;announced that he was pulling his troops back to their bases.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The Wagner mercenary group, propped up by the Russian state in recent years, first to fight Moscow's proxy wars in Central Africa and then its war in Ukraine, haunted Vladimir Putin last weekend with an armed revolt against the country's military leadership.

The Wagner mercenary group, propped up by the Russian state in recent years, first to fight Moscow's proxy wars in Central Africa and then its war in Ukraine, haunted Vladimir Putin last weekend with an armed revolt against the country's military leadership. The world was glued to their TV screens for blow-by-blow breakdown of the evolving situation that many believed would culminate into some kind of change-of-guard in Moscow. But that was not to be. Also read | Wagner rebellion: When Putin’s former favourite chef served a dish of ‘treason’ | 10 points Nevertheless in the hyperconnected corridors of social media, Wagner's race towards Moscow was followed with a humorous chase by edgy memes. Some netizens were also quick to jump from Titanic submersible implosion's bandwagon to that of Wagner's invasion on Russia itself. Something like this. Ben Jennings on Vladimir #Putin and the #Wagner uprising in #Russia - political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6 pic.twitter.com/5Y2fGqRyDE — Political Cartoon (@Cartoon4sale) June 25, 2023 × A social media user described a scene of different groups of Russians pointing gun at each other. Twitter owner Elon Musk also took to his own social media platform and in one of the memes, he warned that nobody should be trusted. As Wagner mercenaries moved towards Rostov and asserted their occupation on the city, visuals showed the men sitting at a restaurant. "Russia is always a meme. Even in this situation," another user wrote. A third user on Twitter gave an admittedly slimy analogy of 'coup-coup clock' over Putin's head as Wagner mercenary columns were seen moving towards Moscow. In the end, on internet's landscape of humour, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarussian counterpart Aleksandr Lukashenko had the last laugh. Russia's Wagner mercenary group's rebellion lasted for a little less than 36 hours and ended after Belarus brokered a peace deal. Following the deal, the Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin — also a former chef to President Vladimir Putin — announced that he was pulling his troops back to their bases. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Wagner's race to Moscow chased by Elon Musk and others with edgy memes

<p>The number of Indians who obtained permanent residency and green cards for the United States through the EB-5 programme, also known as green card by investment programme, has reached its highest-ever mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For many wealthy Indians, the EB-5 programme has proven to be not only one of the fastest but also the most reliable ways to obtain a US green card.</p>

<p>The Indian government's recently released figures on citizenship renunciations also show a growing number of Indians seeking a better future in the West.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2022 alone, 225,000 Indians chose US citizenship, with nearly half of them (78,284) opting for the United States, followed by Australia, Canada, and the UK.</p>

<h2><strong>What exactly is an EB-5 visa programme?</strong></h2>

<p>Under the EB-5 visa programme, investors can obtain a conditional green card that initially remains valid for two years. T</p>

<p>o qualify for the conditional green card, investors must invest a specified amount of capital, typically around ₹8.6 crore or ₹6.4 crore, in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) and create or preserve a certain number of jobs in the United States.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-slashes-visitors-visa-wait-time-for-indians-aims-to-issue-one-million-visas-in-2023-576981">US slashes visitors visa wait time for Indians; aims to issue one million visas in 2023</a></strong></p>

<p>After holding the conditional green card for two years, EB-5 visa holders can apply to have the conditions removed by submitting an application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This process involves demonstrating the sustainability of the investment and the creation or maintenance of the required jobs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the application is approved, the investor receives a permanent green card, granting them permanent residency in the United States for ten years.</p>

<h2><strong>EB-5 visa residencies rose&nbsp;by 400 per cent in 3 years</strong></h2>

<p>Among Indian investors, the EB-5 visa has generated significant interest. The overall demand for EB-5 visas has increased by approximately 400 per cent between 2016 and the beginning of 2019, Hindustan Times reported.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is the EB-5 visa programme so popular?</strong></h2>

<p>One of the significant advantages of the EB-5 visa is the absence of restrictions on the area where visa holders can study or work. They are also eligible to start businesses in any part of the country. Additionally, the program has become more accessible and attractive due to the option of filing the EB-5 visa petition concurrently.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Fineprint | Massive hike in U.S. Visa fees expected</strong></p>

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<p>Another reason behind the increasing number of Indians turning to the EB-5 visa programme is the assurance of long-term residency in the US. The possibility of obtaining residency through several years of employment is becoming increasingly remote.</p>

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The number of Indians who obtained permanent residency and green cards for the United States through the EB-5 programme, also known as green card by investment programme, has reached its highest-ever mark.

The number of Indians who obtained permanent residency and green cards for the United States through the EB-5 programme, also known as green card by investment programme, has reached its highest-ever mark. For many wealthy Indians, the EB-5 programme has proven to be not only one of the fastest but also the most reliable ways to obtain a US green card. The Indian government's recently released figures on citizenship renunciations also show a growing number of Indians seeking a better future in the West. In 2022 alone, 225,000 Indians chose US citizenship, with nearly half of them (78,284) opting for the United States, followed by Australia, Canada, and the UK. What exactly is an EB-5 visa programme? Under the EB-5 visa programme, investors can obtain a conditional green card that initially remains valid for two years. T o qualify for the conditional green card, investors must invest a specified amount of capital, typically around ₹8.6 crore or ₹6.4 crore, in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) and create or preserve a certain number of jobs in the United States. Also read | US slashes visitors visa wait time for Indians; aims to issue one million visas in 2023 After holding the conditional green card for two years, EB-5 visa holders can apply to have the conditions removed by submitting an application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This process involves demonstrating the sustainability of the investment and the creation or maintenance of the required jobs. If the application is approved, the investor receives a permanent green card, granting them permanent residency in the United States for ten years. EB-5 visa residencies rose by 400 per cent in 3 years Among Indian investors, the EB-5 visa has generated significant interest. The overall demand for EB-5 visas has increased by approximately 400 per cent between 2016 and the beginning of 2019, Hindustan Times reported. Why is the EB-5 visa programme so popular? One of the significant advantages of the EB-5 visa is the absence of restrictions on the area where visa holders can study or work. They are also eligible to start businesses in any part of the country. Additionally, the program has become more accessible and attractive due to the option of filing the EB-5 visa petition concurrently. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Massive hike in U.S. Visa fees expected × Another reason behind the increasing number of Indians turning to the EB-5 visa programme is the assurance of long-term residency in the US. The possibility of obtaining residency through several years of employment is becoming increasingly remote. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

EB-5 visa: Why this route to US residency has become popular among Indians

<p>Pakistan's dire economic crisis has forced it to take actions as per International Monetary Fund's conditions as the South Asian nation made&nbsp;tax-related announcements earlier this week.</p>

<p>Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced in Parliament on Saturday that Pakistan will implement new tax policy following which the country would&nbsp;generate an additional revenue of 215 billion rupees ($750 million), bringing the total budget to 9.4 trillion rupees.</p>

<p>Following three days of discussions with the IMF, the budget will be finalised within the next three days, according to Dar.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan's focus to revive $6.7bn bailout programme</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government had previously presented an annual spending plan aimed at balancing economic growth with&nbsp;conditions imposed by the IMF to revive a $6.7 billion bailout programme.</p>

<p>But on Saturday, Pakistani finance minister stated that the government has decided to revise and reduce state expenses by 85 billion rupees, just what the IMF had proposed.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-karachi-city-to-stop-import-of-eatables-drinks-due-to-lack-of-dollars-606133">Pakistan's Karachi city to stop import of eatables, drinks due to lack of dollars</a></strong></p>

<p>In an earlier statement, the IMF expressed concerns about the budget's tax policies, pointing out&nbsp;that Pakistan&nbsp;failed to broaden the revenue base. The IMF had also raised objections to an amnesty programme that apparently raised conflict with the bailout programme's conditions.</p>

<p>Earlier, Pakistan&nbsp;Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif&nbsp;met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and committed to taking further measures with the bailout programme.</p>

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<p>The country now expects to secure funding of at least $1.1 billion from the IMF before the expiration of its current programme on June 30.</p>

<p>Over the past year, the government has implemented measures such as raising taxes and fuel prices, as well as loosening control over the foreign exchange rate.</p>

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Pakistan's dire economic crisis has forced it to take actions as per International Monetary Fund's conditions as the South Asian nation made tax-related announcements earlier this week.

Pakistan's dire economic crisis has forced it to take actions as per International Monetary Fund's conditions as the South Asian nation made tax-related announcements earlier this week. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced in Parliament on Saturday that Pakistan will implement new tax policy following which the country would generate an additional revenue of 215 billion rupees ($750 million), bringing the total budget to 9.4 trillion rupees. Following three days of discussions with the IMF, the budget will be finalised within the next three days, according to Dar. Pakistan's focus to revive $6.7bn bailout programme Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government had previously presented an annual spending plan aimed at balancing economic growth with conditions imposed by the IMF to revive a $6.7 billion bailout programme. But on Saturday, Pakistani finance minister stated that the government has decided to revise and reduce state expenses by 85 billion rupees, just what the IMF had proposed. Also read | Pakistan's Karachi city to stop import of eatables, drinks due to lack of dollars In an earlier statement, the IMF expressed concerns about the budget's tax policies, pointing out that Pakistan failed to broaden the revenue base. The IMF had also raised objections to an amnesty programme that apparently raised conflict with the bailout programme's conditions. Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and committed to taking further measures with the bailout programme. #Pakistan changes budget as dictated by IMF to clinch stalled funds. The review came a day after Prime Minister @CMShehbaz met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the Global Financing Summit in Paris.@SehgalRahesha tells you more pic.twitter.com/N8rd7ACrI8 — WION (@WIONews) June 25, 2023 × The country now expects to secure funding of at least $1.1 billion from the IMF before the expiration of its current programme on June 30. Over the past year, the government has implemented measures such as raising taxes and fuel prices, as well as loosening control over the foreign exchange rate. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan races against time with extreme tax measures to secure $1.1bn from IMF

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 'Order of Nile', Egypt's highest civilian honour on Sunday.&nbsp;Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conferred the Indian leader with the rare gesture in a mark of reflection of growing India-Egypt ties.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Modi met Egyptian President&nbsp;Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo earlier on Sunday. Prior to that, Modi visited the historic Al-Hakim Mosque.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Al-Hakim Mosque&nbsp;is an 11th-century historical and cultural site in Egypt's&nbsp;Cairo. The mosque stands as a testament to the cultural heritage shared between the civilisations between the nation of Ganges and nation of Nile.</p>

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<p>PM Modi was on a state visit to Egypt from June 24-25.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the Prime Minister also visited the Heliopolis War Grave Cemetery in Egypt and paid tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the first World War.</p>

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<p>PM Modi's Egypt visit comes months after&nbsp;President El-Sisi's&nbsp;presence as the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in January.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Modi held a roundtable meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly in Cairo on Saturday.</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 'Order of Nile', Egypt's highest civilian honour on Sunday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conferred the Indian leader with the rare gesture in a mark of reflection of growing India-Egypt ties.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 'Order of Nile', Egypt's highest civilian honour on Sunday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conferred the Indian leader with the rare gesture in a mark of reflection of growing India-Egypt ties. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi confers PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo 'Order of the Nile', is Egypt's highest state honour. pic.twitter.com/XvY4NFsIpu — WION (@WIONews) June 25, 2023 × Prime Minister Modi met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo earlier on Sunday. Prior to that, Modi visited the historic Al-Hakim Mosque. The Al-Hakim Mosque is an 11th-century historical and cultural site in Egypt's Cairo. The mosque stands as a testament to the cultural heritage shared between the civilisations between the nation of Ganges and nation of Nile. Indian Prime Minister #NarendraModi visits Al-Hakim Mosque in Egypt#PMModiInEgypt pic.twitter.com/SfVkLSpyl5 — WION (@WIONews) June 25, 2023 × PM Modi was on a state visit to Egypt from June 24-25. On Sunday, the Prime Minister also visited the Heliopolis War Grave Cemetery in Egypt and paid tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the first World War. #InPics | Indian Prime Minister #NarendraModi visits Heliopolis War Cemetery in Egypt's Cairo and pays tribute to Indian soldiers. (Courtesy: ANI)#PMinEgypt pic.twitter.com/Oiyv2nvSJK — WION (@WIONews) June 25, 2023 × PM Modi's Egypt visit comes months after President El-Sisi's presence as the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in January. Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Modi held a roundtable meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly in Cairo on Saturday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The US dollar’s role as world’s primary reserve currency for global trade was challenged at a finance summit in Paris by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Brazilian counterpart&nbsp;Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen defended the oversized role of US dollar in global markets.</p>

<p>At Paris Climate Finance summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to support Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's call for emerging markets in the Global South to reconsider their reliance on the dollar.</p>

<p>Lula, who was on a panel with Ramaphosa, called for trading in domestic currencies and exploring alternative options.</p>

<h2><strong>'Issue of currency' to be discussed in BRICS summit</strong></h2>

<p>South African President Ramaphosa said&nbsp;that the "issue of currency" would be discussed at the upcoming meeting of BRICS countries later this year, which South Africa is scheduled to host in August.</p>

<p>The BRICS group comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.</p>

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<p>Yellen argued that finding viable replacements for a currency that has dominated trade for decades would pose challenges for countries.</p>

<p>"There is a very good reason why the dollar is used widely in trade and that’s because we have deep, liquid, open capital markets, rule of law and long and deep financial instruments," she was quoted as saying by <em>Financial Times.</em></p>

<p>Yellen's comments came at a time when China is pushing for increased international adoption of Yuan.</p>

<p>Russia has been using the Chinese yuan as one of its main currencies for international reserves and overseas trade since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Concerns have been raised that Washington might increasingly exploit the global dominance of the dollar to further its foreign policy objectives, as exemplified by the freezing of $300 billion worth of Russian central bank assets held in dollars and euros by Ukraine's western allies.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Is BRICS raging against the US Dollar an exercise in futility?</strong></p>

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<p>Although some central banks have responded to the sanctions on Russia by purchasing gold, they still retain nearly 60 per cent of their reserves in US currency, according to IMF data cited by Financial Times.</p>

<p>During the closing ceremony of the Paris summit, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, Lula reiterated his concerns about the negative impact of the dollar's dominance on low- and middle-income countries.</p>

<p>He questioned why countries like Brazil couldn't engage in trade using their own currencies when conducting business with Argentina, China, or other nations.</p>

<p>"Why can’t we trade in our own currencies?" he asked.</p>

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The US dollar’s role as world’s primary reserve currency for global trade was challenged at a finance summit in Paris by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen defended the oversized role of US dollar in global markets.

The US dollar’s role as world’s primary reserve currency for global trade was challenged at a finance summit in Paris by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen defended the oversized role of US dollar in global markets. At Paris Climate Finance summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to support Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's call for emerging markets in the Global South to reconsider their reliance on the dollar. Lula, who was on a panel with Ramaphosa, called for trading in domestic currencies and exploring alternative options. 'Issue of currency' to be discussed in BRICS summit South African President Ramaphosa said that the "issue of currency" would be discussed at the upcoming meeting of BRICS countries later this year, which South Africa is scheduled to host in August. The BRICS group comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Also read | Brazil's President Lula seeks common BRICS currency to counter US dollar's dominance Yellen argued that finding viable replacements for a currency that has dominated trade for decades would pose challenges for countries. "There is a very good reason why the dollar is used widely in trade and that’s because we have deep, liquid, open capital markets, rule of law and long and deep financial instruments," she was quoted as saying by Financial Times. Yellen's comments came at a time when China is pushing for increased international adoption of Yuan. Russia has been using the Chinese yuan as one of its main currencies for international reserves and overseas trade since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Concerns have been raised that Washington might increasingly exploit the global dominance of the dollar to further its foreign policy objectives, as exemplified by the freezing of $300 billion worth of Russian central bank assets held in dollars and euros by Ukraine's western allies. Also watch | Is BRICS raging against the US Dollar an exercise in futility? × Although some central banks have responded to the sanctions on Russia by purchasing gold, they still retain nearly 60 per cent of their reserves in US currency, according to IMF data cited by Financial Times. During the closing ceremony of the Paris summit, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, Lula reiterated his concerns about the negative impact of the dollar's dominance on low- and middle-income countries. He questioned why countries like Brazil couldn't engage in trade using their own currencies when conducting business with Argentina, China, or other nations. "Why can’t we trade in our own currencies?" he asked. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The tangy and sweet flavours of Indian cuisine dominate the global culinary landscape. With Indian diaspora spread far and wide, the Indian flavours too have become part-and-parcel of local cuisine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,&nbsp;accompanied by local MP Andrew Charlton, ventured to the vibrant Little India precinct in a Sydney suburb&nbsp;to sample popular Indian street food such as 'chaat' and 'jalebi', as suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Australia visit last month.</p>

<p id="1">Albanese wrote on Twitter, "Great Friday night in Little India, Harris Park with Andrew Charlton. We tried out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recommendations of chaat at Chatkazz and jalebi at Jaipur Sweets - a winner!"</p>

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<p>Located in Parramatta in Sydney's western suburbs, Harris Park is renowned for its sizable Indian community and is widely recognised as a hub for Indian cuisine, hosting numerous Indian-owned businesses and shops.</p>

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<p>During a significant event held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Modi and Albanese jointly inaugurated the 'Little India' gateway, symbolising the strong cultural ties between Australia and India and elevating bilateral interactions between the two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi, in his address to the community event in Sydney during his visit, had enthusiastically recommended the delectable "Chaat" and "Jalebi" from Jaipur Sweets at Harris Park, urging everyone to accompany his esteemed friend, Prime Minister Albanese, to savour the Indian flavours at the famous restaurant.</p>

<h2><strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi responds to Albanese</strong></h2>

<p>Responding to Anthony Albanese on Twitter, Modi wrote: "Sounds like a memorable Friday night, imbibing the best of Indian culture and culinary diversity. A winner indeed, like the India-Australia friendship."</p>

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<p id="10">Parramatta’s Harris Park holds a special place for Indian cuisine enthusiasts. This particular&nbsp;neighbourhood is famous for its wide range of culinary offerings at a number of&nbsp;Indian-owned businesses.</p>

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The tangy and sweet flavours of Indian cuisine dominate the global culinary landscape. With Indian diaspora spread far and wide, the Indian flavours too have become part-and-parcel of local cuisine.

The tangy and sweet flavours of Indian cuisine dominate the global culinary landscape. With Indian diaspora spread far and wide, the Indian flavours too have become part-and-parcel of local cuisine. Recently, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accompanied by local MP Andrew Charlton, ventured to the vibrant Little India precinct in a Sydney suburb to sample popular Indian street food such as 'chaat' and 'jalebi', as suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Australia visit last month. Albanese wrote on Twitter, "Great Friday night in Little India, Harris Park with Andrew Charlton. We tried out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recommendations of chaat at Chatkazz and jalebi at Jaipur Sweets - a winner!" Great Friday night in Little India, Harris Park with @Charlton_AB. We tried out Prime Minister @narendramodi's recommendations of chaat at Chatkazz and jalebi at Jaipur Sweets - a winner! pic.twitter.com/biy3Fo4aKQ — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) June 23, 2023 × Located in Parramatta in Sydney's western suburbs, Harris Park is renowned for its sizable Indian community and is widely recognised as a hub for Indian cuisine, hosting numerous Indian-owned businesses and shops. Also read | A British chef's passion for snacks famous in Indian streets During a significant event held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Modi and Albanese jointly inaugurated the 'Little India' gateway, symbolising the strong cultural ties between Australia and India and elevating bilateral interactions between the two. Modi, in his address to the community event in Sydney during his visit, had enthusiastically recommended the delectable "Chaat" and "Jalebi" from Jaipur Sweets at Harris Park, urging everyone to accompany his esteemed friend, Prime Minister Albanese, to savour the Indian flavours at the famous restaurant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi responds to Albanese Responding to Anthony Albanese on Twitter, Modi wrote: "Sounds like a memorable Friday night, imbibing the best of Indian culture and culinary diversity. A winner indeed, like the India-Australia friendship." Sounds like a memorable Friday night, imbibing the best of Indian culture and culinary diversity. A winner indeed, like the India-Australia friendship. https://t.co/ySAiGBzgjJ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 23, 2023 × Parramatta’s Harris Park holds a special place for Indian cuisine enthusiasts. This particular neighbourhood is famous for its wide range of culinary offerings at a number of Indian-owned businesses. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The armed uprising by Russia's Wagner mercenary group ended as dramatically as it began after a Belarus-brokered deal re-established the status quo amid ongoing war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is a blow-by-blow account of what happened in Russia this weekend that shook corridors of power in Moscow and capitals across the world.</p>

<h2><strong>1. Prigozhin declares rebellion against Russian military leadership</strong></h2>

<p>In a series of posts on social media starting Friday, Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering deadly airstrikes on Wagner fighters and death of his 2500 men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The evil born by the country's military leadership must be stopped," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>2. Moscow orders Prigozhin's arrest</strong></h2>

<p>Russia's Federal Security Service opened a probe against Prigozhin for armed rebellion. Shortly, armoured vehicles were seen being deployed in Moscow and Rostov-on-Don where Prigozhin warned his fighters were moving towards. Moscow ordered the arrest of Prigozhin.</p>

<h2><strong>3. Wagner forces take Rostov-on-Don</strong></h2>

<p>Wagner forces took Rostov-on-Don with little resistance on Saturday morning. Prigozhin&nbsp; posted a video from the regional military headquarters and claimed that the "Wagnerites" control the city's key military installations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wagner fighters were seen walking around the city with takeout coffee and fast food.</p>

<h2><strong>4. Wagner forces move towards&nbsp;Moscow</strong></h2>

<p>Videos which went viral on social media, showed a column of armoured and personnel vehicles appearing to depart from Rostov in the direction of Moscow. The visuals shook global capitals and amounted to the most testing times for Putin's hold of power in and beyond The Kremlin.</p>

<h2><strong>5. Putin addresses the&nbsp;nation to clam nerves</strong></h2>

<p>President Vladimir Putin, in an address delivered at 9:30 AM (Moscow Time) accused forces loyal to the Wagner group of "treason".</p>

<p>"This is a blow to Russia. To our people and our actions to protect the Fatherland from such a threat will be harsh," Putin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Actions that split our unity," he said, adding that they "are a stab in the back of our country and our people."</p>

<h2><strong>6. Wagner convoy accelerates its move towards Moscow</strong></h2>

<p>Wagner's forces accelerated their movement towards Moscow after Prigozhin was accused of treason and charges filed against him. Wagner convoy entered the Lipetsk region about 250 miles south of Moscow, after pushing through the Vorenzh region.</p>

<h2><strong>7. Lukashenko emerges as surprise peacemaker</strong></h2>

<p>Belarus state media announced that President Alexsandr Lukashenko negotiated an agreement with Wagner's Prigozhin to halt his forces’ advances.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prigozhin then said in an audio message that his forces had come within 125 miles of Moscow and were "turning around" to head back to their training camps.</p>

<h2><strong>8. Prigozhin leaves Rostov for Belarus</strong></h2>

<p>Wagner forces left Rostov-on-Don with visuals on social media showing some residents coming out to show their support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prigozhin was among those leaving, driving out of the city in a heavily guarded black SUV.</p>

<h2><strong>9. Criminal case against Prigozhin dropped</strong></h2>

<p>The Kremlin announced that the criminal case against the Wagner leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, would be dropped.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;World reacts to Wagner's Call to Mutiny</strong></p>

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<p>Prigozhin will go to Belarus, the Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said, and the fighters who rebelled with him would not be prosecuted by law given their "service at the front."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>10. Wagner fighters to sign contracts of allegiance</strong></h2>

<p>Wagner fighters who did not participate in the mutiny will now sign contracts of allegiance with the Russian Ministry of Defense.</p>

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The armed uprising by Russia's Wagner mercenary group ended as dramatically as it began after a Belarus-brokered deal re-established the status quo amid ongoing war in Ukraine.

The armed uprising by Russia's Wagner mercenary group ended as dramatically as it began after a Belarus-brokered deal re-established the status quo amid ongoing war in Ukraine. Here is a blow-by-blow account of what happened in Russia this weekend that shook corridors of power in Moscow and capitals across the world. 1. Prigozhin declares rebellion against Russian military leadership In a series of posts on social media starting Friday, Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering deadly airstrikes on Wagner fighters and death of his 2500 men. "The evil born by the country's military leadership must be stopped," he said. 2. Moscow orders Prigozhin's arrest Russia's Federal Security Service opened a probe against Prigozhin for armed rebellion. Shortly, armoured vehicles were seen being deployed in Moscow and Rostov-on-Don where Prigozhin warned his fighters were moving towards. Moscow ordered the arrest of Prigozhin. 3. Wagner forces take Rostov-on-Don Wagner forces took Rostov-on-Don with little resistance on Saturday morning. Prigozhin posted a video from the regional military headquarters and claimed that the "Wagnerites" control the city's key military installations. Wagner fighters were seen walking around the city with takeout coffee and fast food. 4. Wagner forces move towards Moscow Videos which went viral on social media, showed a column of armoured and personnel vehicles appearing to depart from Rostov in the direction of Moscow. The visuals shook global capitals and amounted to the most testing times for Putin's hold of power in and beyond The Kremlin. 5. Putin addresses the nation to clam nerves President Vladimir Putin, in an address delivered at 9:30 AM (Moscow Time) accused forces loyal to the Wagner group of "treason". "This is a blow to Russia. To our people and our actions to protect the Fatherland from such a threat will be harsh," Putin said. "Actions that split our unity," he said, adding that they "are a stab in the back of our country and our people." 6. Wagner convoy accelerates its move towards Moscow Wagner's forces accelerated their movement towards Moscow after Prigozhin was accused of treason and charges filed against him. Wagner convoy entered the Lipetsk region about 250 miles south of Moscow, after pushing through the Vorenzh region. 7. Lukashenko emerges as surprise peacemaker Belarus state media announced that President Alexsandr Lukashenko negotiated an agreement with Wagner's Prigozhin to halt his forces’ advances. Also read | Wagner chief Prigozhin commands fighters to retreat, halt advance on Moscow to prevent bloodshed Prigozhin then said in an audio message that his forces had come within 125 miles of Moscow and were "turning around" to head back to their training camps. 8. Prigozhin leaves Rostov for Belarus Wagner forces left Rostov-on-Don with visuals on social media showing some residents coming out to show their support. Prigozhin was among those leaving, driving out of the city in a heavily guarded black SUV. 9. Criminal case against Prigozhin dropped The Kremlin announced that the criminal case against the Wagner leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, would be dropped. Also watch | World reacts to Wagner's Call to Mutiny × Prigozhin will go to Belarus, the Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said, and the fighters who rebelled with him would not be prosecuted by law given their "service at the front." 10. Wagner fighters to sign contracts of allegiance Wagner fighters who did not participate in the mutiny will now sign contracts of allegiance with the Russian Ministry of Defense. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata.</p>

<p>Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted.</p>

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<p>"As per the preliminary information, one of the goods trains was standing when it got hit by the other goods train. More details will be revealed after a detailed inquiry," safety officer Dibakar Majhi at Onda Station was quoted as saying by Press Trust of India.</p>

<p>So far, the initial reports suggest that there were no casualties. But the driver of one of the goods trains suffered minor injuries in the accident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a statement by railway officials, "Both were empty goods trains and the reason of the accident and how both trains collided is still not clear. The train services in Adra division have been affected by this accident. ADRA division comes under the south-eastern Railway and serves four districts of West Bengal: West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Burwan and three districts of Jharkhand state: Dhanbad, Bokaro and Singhbhum."</p>

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<p>The accident comes just a month after a triple train crash in Odisha&nbsp;resulted into one of the deadliest train accidents of all time, claiming&nbsp;at least 275 lives.</p>

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Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata.

Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted. Also watch | India: Odisha train tragedy | World News | WION × "As per the preliminary information, one of the goods trains was standing when it got hit by the other goods train. More details will be revealed after a detailed inquiry," safety officer Dibakar Majhi at Onda Station was quoted as saying by Press Trust of India. So far, the initial reports suggest that there were no casualties. But the driver of one of the goods trains suffered minor injuries in the accident. #WATCH | West Bengal: Two goods trains collided at Onda railway station in Bankura. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/T4sL5rn7Rp — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × According to a statement by railway officials, "Both were empty goods trains and the reason of the accident and how both trains collided is still not clear. The train services in Adra division have been affected by this accident. ADRA division comes under the south-eastern Railway and serves four districts of West Bengal: West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Burwan and three districts of Jharkhand state: Dhanbad, Bokaro and Singhbhum." Also read | Was Odisha train crash avoidable? A 2022 CAG report flagged serious concerns The accident comes just a month after a triple train crash in Odisha resulted into one of the deadliest train accidents of all time, claiming at least 275 lives. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top military commanders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin's primacy in the Kremlin is yet to be completely ruled out.</p>

<p>Prigozhin, whose Wagner mercenary group&nbsp;helped Russia seize the city of Bakhmut, accused the Russian military of carrying out a strike on its camp, as he threatened Shoigu, declaring:&nbsp;"This scum will be stopped!"</p>

<p>Prigozhin also claimed that his forces had shot down a Russian military aircraft, a claim which is yet to be verified.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>All 'necessary measures' have been taken: Kremlin</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that President Vladimir Putin was informed about the developing situation and that "all necessary measures" were being taken.</p>

<p>According to the Russian state-owned news agency TASS, security was tightened in Moscow at government facilities and key infrastructure with the Russian National Guard and security forces being put on alert.</p>

<p>"Special services and law enforcement agencies, namely the Defense Ministry, Federal Security Service, Interior Ministry and the Russian Guard, constantly report to the president in a round-the-clock mode on the measures taken in the context of the implementation of his earlier instructions," Peskov said in a statement in the early hours of Saturday.</p>

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The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership. The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top military commanders.

The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership. The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top military commanders. A threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin's primacy in the Kremlin is yet to be completely ruled out. Prigozhin, whose Wagner mercenary group helped Russia seize the city of Bakhmut, accused the Russian military of carrying out a strike on its camp, as he threatened Shoigu, declaring: "This scum will be stopped!" Prigozhin also claimed that his forces had shot down a Russian military aircraft, a claim which is yet to be verified. All 'necessary measures' have been taken: Kremlin Meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that President Vladimir Putin was informed about the developing situation and that "all necessary measures" were being taken. According to the Russian state-owned news agency TASS, security was tightened in Moscow at government facilities and key infrastructure with the Russian National Guard and security forces being put on alert. "Special services and law enforcement agencies, namely the Defense Ministry, Federal Security Service, Interior Ministry and the Russian Guard, constantly report to the president in a round-the-clock mode on the measures taken in the context of the implementation of his earlier instructions," Peskov said in a statement in the early hours of Saturday. 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

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<p>In a major development for India's elevating digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Andrew Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, have unveiled significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the United States.</p>

<p>These investments, cumulatively summing up to $25 billion,&nbsp;are aimed at fostering digital transformation, promoting local language content, generating employment opportunities, and bolstering the global export of Indian products.</p>

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<p>The announcements made by Google and Amazon underscore the remarkable confidence that global tech giants place on India's digital future.</p>

<h2><strong>Google to start global fintech operation centre in GIFT city, Gujarat</strong></h2>

<p>Sundar Pichai shared that Google will establish a global fintech operation center in Gujarat's GIFT city, as tech giant's&nbsp;expanding&nbsp;presence in India continues to capitalise on the country's flourishing digital economy.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PM Modi in US | Google will open global fintech centre in Gujarat: Sundar Pichai after meeting PM</strong></p>

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<p>Specifically, Google also plans to invest a substantial $10 billion in the Indian Digitisation Fund.</p>

<p>Furthermore, Google will extend its virtual assistant, Bard, to encompass more Indian languages in the near future. This initiative will enhance accessibility and inclusivity by offering a localised digital experience to a wider population, empowering them with cutting-edge technology.</p>

<p>Sundar Pichai also acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi's Digital India initiative has established a global blueprint that other countries are now striving to emulate.</p>

<h2><strong>Amazon to follow Google's India-in-focus suit</strong></h2>

<p>Following Google's suit, Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy announced that Amazon has already invested an astonishing $11 billion in India.</p>

<p>Amazon chief executive said that the company intends to invest an additional $15 billion that adds up their total investment to an impressive $26 billion.</p>

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In a major development for India's elevating digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Andrew Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, have unveiled significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the United States.

In a major development for India's elevating digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Andrew Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, have unveiled significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the United States. These investments, cumulatively summing up to $25 billion, are aimed at fostering digital transformation, promoting local language content, generating employment opportunities, and bolstering the global export of Indian products. Also read | Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra attend state dinner for PM Modi at White House The announcements made by Google and Amazon underscore the remarkable confidence that global tech giants place on India's digital future. Google to start global fintech operation centre in GIFT city, Gujarat Sundar Pichai shared that Google will establish a global fintech operation center in Gujarat's GIFT city, as tech giant's expanding presence in India continues to capitalise on the country's flourishing digital economy. Also watch | PM Modi in US | Google will open global fintech centre in Gujarat: Sundar Pichai after meeting PM × Specifically, Google also plans to invest a substantial $10 billion in the Indian Digitisation Fund. Furthermore, Google will extend its virtual assistant, Bard, to encompass more Indian languages in the near future. This initiative will enhance accessibility and inclusivity by offering a localised digital experience to a wider population, empowering them with cutting-edge technology. Sundar Pichai also acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi's Digital India initiative has established a global blueprint that other countries are now striving to emulate. Amazon to follow Google's India-in-focus suit Following Google's suit, Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy announced that Amazon has already invested an astonishing $11 billion in India. Amazon chief executive said that the company intends to invest an additional $15 billion that adds up their total investment to an impressive $26 billion. These funds will be utilised to generate more employment opportunities, support the digitalisation of small and medium-sized businesses, and facilitate the global export of Indian products. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Argentina's economic crisis and South American nation's continued reliance on the US dollar has resulted into an opportunity for Chinese Yuan that Bejing didn't see coming. Many leading companies are now embracing the Chinese Yuan, a currency that has not played much significant role in global trade so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Argentina's customs&nbsp;agency tally cited by Bloomberg, more than 500 Argentine companies have requested to pay for imports in yuan.</p>

<p>The import payments in the Chinese currency equivalent to $2.9 billion have reportedly been authorised.</p>

<p>In first 10 days of June, yuan transactions in Argentina’s currency market have doubled when compared to all of May, to about $285 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the same time, the share of yuan transactions in Argentina’s foreign currency market recently hit a daily record of 28 per cent, compared with just 5 per cent in May, according to data from Mercado Abierto Electrónico exchanges cited by Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Argentina's embrace of Chinese Yuan: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The trend reportedly highlights both Argentina's economic crisis as well as China’s ambitions for the yuan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The central bank doesn’t have dollars, so it needs the emergency aid China is offering," Marcelo Elizondo, a trade economist in Buenos Aires, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"For Argentina, its currency ties to China represents an emergency, but for China its a point of leverage to take advantage of a geopolitical opportunity," Elizondo added.</p>

<h2><strong>US dollar's receding dominance: What is happening?</strong></h2>

<p>The ongoing war in Ukraine and corresponding western economic sanctions on Russia have pressed many nations to opt for non-dollar trade routes, stoking a pattern of assertive financial independence among the nations of Global South.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had made an impassioned call to his BRICS counterparts Russia, India, China and South Africa to replace the US dollar with their own currencies for trading among the BRICS member nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lula's comments came amid efforts by India, China and Russia to set up streams for trade in their own currencies and expanding calls amongst BRICS nations to launch a potential common currency mechanism for trade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Every night I ask myself why all countries have to base their trade on the dollar," Lula had said at the New Development Bank in Shanghai, also called the BRICS bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Who decided that our currencies were weak, that they didn't have value in other countries?," Lula asked.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>China's Yuan outreach to Argentina</strong></h2>

<p>China recently allowed Argentina to use more than half of a $18 billion currency swap line for bilateral trade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two nations have shared a bilateral swap agreement since 2009.</p>

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Argentina's economic crisis and South American nation's continued reliance on the US dollar has resulted into an opportunity for Chinese Yuan that Bejing didn't see coming.

Argentina's economic crisis and South American nation's continued reliance on the US dollar has resulted into an opportunity for Chinese Yuan that Bejing didn't see coming. Many leading companies are now embracing the Chinese Yuan, a currency that has not played much significant role in global trade so far. According to Argentina's customs agency tally cited by Bloomberg, more than 500 Argentine companies have requested to pay for imports in yuan. The import payments in the Chinese currency equivalent to $2.9 billion have reportedly been authorised. In first 10 days of June, yuan transactions in Argentina’s currency market have doubled when compared to all of May, to about $285 million. At the same time, the share of yuan transactions in Argentina’s foreign currency market recently hit a daily record of 28 per cent, compared with just 5 per cent in May, according to data from Mercado Abierto Electrónico exchanges cited by Bloomberg. Argentina's embrace of Chinese Yuan: What does it mean? The trend reportedly highlights both Argentina's economic crisis as well as China’s ambitions for the yuan. "The central bank doesn’t have dollars, so it needs the emergency aid China is offering," Marcelo Elizondo, a trade economist in Buenos Aires, was quoted as saying by Bloomberg. Also watch | Is the dollar era nearing an end? × "For Argentina, its currency ties to China represents an emergency, but for China its a point of leverage to take advantage of a geopolitical opportunity," Elizondo added. US dollar's receding dominance: What is happening? The ongoing war in Ukraine and corresponding western economic sanctions on Russia have pressed many nations to opt for non-dollar trade routes, stoking a pattern of assertive financial independence among the nations of Global South. Earlier, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had made an impassioned call to his BRICS counterparts Russia, India, China and South Africa to replace the US dollar with their own currencies for trading among the BRICS member nations. Lula's comments came amid efforts by India, China and Russia to set up streams for trade in their own currencies and expanding calls amongst BRICS nations to launch a potential common currency mechanism for trade. Also read | Brazil's President Lula seeks common BRICS currency to counter US dollar's dominance "Every night I ask myself why all countries have to base their trade on the dollar," Lula had said at the New Development Bank in Shanghai, also called the BRICS bank. "Who decided that our currencies were weak, that they didn't have value in other countries?," Lula asked. China's Yuan outreach to Argentina China recently allowed Argentina to use more than half of a $18 billion currency swap line for bilateral trade. The two nations have shared a bilateral swap agreement since 2009. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Argentina chooses Chinese Yuan over US dollar amid economic crisis

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