<p>China's persecution of ethnic minorities culminated in a major and rare moment of backlash in the Nagu town of restive Yunnan province, over 2,400 km southwest of the capital Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests erupted on Saturday after the police began stepping forward to demolish a section of a 13th-century mosque.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The footage, which went viral on social media, showed crowds outside the mosque resisting the move of hundreds of policemen towards the site.</p>

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<p>In Nagu, the Najiaying Mosque had been a key landmark. In recent years, the mosque has reportedly been expanded with a new domed roof and a number of minarets.</p>

<h2><strong>Yunnan protests: Why is the demolition of a section of historic mosque happening?</strong></h2>

<p>This is because a 2020 court judgement deemed the additions illegal. Subsequently, they were ordered to be removed.</p>

<p>The Chinese state is now acting to carry out that order, sparking widespread demonstrations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Yunnan protests: What next?</strong></h2>

<p>The police in Tonghai County, where Nagu is located, called on protesters to surrender to police by June 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens have been arrested so far, reports said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: China targets Uighurs having Quran verses on phones</strong></p>

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<p>"Those who voluntarily turn themselves in and truthfully confess the facts of violations and crimes may be given a lighter or mitigated punishment," the notice by Tonghai County police can be translated as saying.</p>

<p>The police called Saturday’s incident "a serious obstruction of social management order", and the authorities also asked locals to "actively report" protesters.</p>

<h2><strong>Yunnan protests: A target for Xi Jinping’s ‘Sinicisation of religion’?</strong></h2>

<p>Yunnan province is home to some 700,000 of about 10 million Hui Muslims in China.</p>

<p>In 2021, Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to continue a "Sinicisation of religion", which refers to the transformation of religious beliefs to reflect Chinese culture and society.</p>

<h2><strong>Yunnan protests: How unprecedented are they?</strong></h2>

<p>Yunnan has had a history of occasionally erupting in protests against Beijing’s increasing signs of Sinicisation of religion.</p>

<p>In 2018, hundreds of Hui Muslims in the Ningxia region confronted the police to prevent their mosque from being demolished.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That same year, three mosques in Yunnan were also shut down for what China said was to stop "illegal religious education".</p>

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China's persecution of ethnic minorities culminated in a major and rare moment of backlash in the Nagu town of restive Yunnan province, over 2,400 km southwest of the capital Beijing.

China's persecution of ethnic minorities culminated in a major and rare moment of backlash in the Nagu town of restive Yunnan province, over 2,400 km southwest of the capital Beijing. The protests erupted on Saturday after the police began stepping forward to demolish a section of a 13th-century mosque. The footage, which went viral on social media, showed crowds outside the mosque resisting the move of hundreds of policemen towards the site. 云南通海纳家营，武警包围清真寺🕌️禁止民众进入 pic.twitter.com/HLYk0c1KXx — 马聚 (@majuismail1122) May 27, 2023 × In Nagu, the Najiaying Mosque had been a key landmark. In recent years, the mosque has reportedly been expanded with a new domed roof and a number of minarets. Yunnan protests: Why is the demolition of a section of historic mosque happening? This is because a 2020 court judgement deemed the additions illegal. Subsequently, they were ordered to be removed. The Chinese state is now acting to carry out that order, sparking widespread demonstrations. Yunnan protests: What next? The police in Tonghai County, where Nagu is located, called on protesters to surrender to police by June 6. Dozens have been arrested so far, reports said. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: China targets Uighurs having Quran verses on phones × "Those who voluntarily turn themselves in and truthfully confess the facts of violations and crimes may be given a lighter or mitigated punishment," the notice by Tonghai County police can be translated as saying. The police called Saturday’s incident "a serious obstruction of social management order", and the authorities also asked locals to "actively report" protesters. Yunnan protests: A target for Xi Jinping’s ‘Sinicisation of religion’? Yunnan province is home to some 700,000 of about 10 million Hui Muslims in China. In 2021, Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to continue a "Sinicisation of religion", which refers to the transformation of religious beliefs to reflect Chinese culture and society. Yunnan protests: How unprecedented are they? Yunnan has had a history of occasionally erupting in protests against Beijing’s increasing signs of Sinicisation of religion. In 2018, hundreds of Hui Muslims in the Ningxia region confronted the police to prevent their mosque from being demolished. That same year, three mosques in Yunnan were also shut down for what China said was to stop "illegal religious education". 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>Almost all white-collar employees in India are open to new job opportunities, a survey of nearly 4,000 skilled, white-collar employees in India revealed.</p>

<p>The Talent Trends study 2023 by global recruitment firm Michael Page found that 75 per cent of these people are active job seekers, meaning they are looking out for opportunities on a given day or plan to find a new job in the next six months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While 23 per cent were reported to be on the fence but stayed open about finding a new job.</p>

<p>In total, 98 per cent white-collar skilled people surveyed by the Talent Trends across industry sectors were reportedly open to new job opportunities.</p>

<h2><strong>'People are constantly looking out' for new opportunities</strong></h2>

<p>Ankit Agarwala, managing director of Michael Page India, told Economic Times that the findings simply show that people are "constantly looking out despite the economic realities".</p>

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<p>"Our survey shows that the willingness to look out for a job among the employees is not linked to the feasibility of finding a new job," Agarwala was quoted as saying by Economic Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Who were the participants?</strong></h2>

<p>The participants reportedly included 21 per cent top-level, including C-suite employees, 51 per cent departmental managers, 14 per cent mid-level such as line managers, while 10 per cent included ones without any managerial responsibilities.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The study showed that people are open to new opportunities notwithstanding when they started their current job.</p>

<p>Almost two-thirds of those who started their job as recently as 2022 being active job seekers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The culture of long-term service to a single company is becoming an obsolete concept. Loyalty has lost its lustre and job hopping is becoming a norm," said Agarwala. "This trend is especially picking up with an acute shortage of skills in the market and employers too are not looking at loyalty as an important requisite in talent-as was the case 3-4 years ago-as long as they find the right skills."</p>

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Almost all white-collar employees in India are open to new job opportunities, a survey of nearly 4,000 skilled, white-collar employees in India revealed. The Talent Trends study 2023 by global recruitment firm Michael Page found that 75 per cent of these people are active job seekers, meaning they are looking out for opportunities on a given day or plan to find a new job in the next six months. While 23 per cent were reported to be on the fence but stayed open about finding a new job. In total, 98 per cent white-collar skilled people surveyed by the Talent Trends across industry sectors were reportedly open to new job opportunities. 'People are constantly looking out' for new opportunities Ankit Agarwala, managing director of Michael Page India, told Economic Times that the findings simply show that people are "constantly looking out despite the economic realities". ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Tech layoffs: Is your job safe? × "Our survey shows that the willingness to look out for a job among the employees is not linked to the feasibility of finding a new job," Agarwala was quoted as saying by Economic Times. Who were the participants? The participants reportedly included 21 per cent top-level, including C-suite employees, 51 per cent departmental managers, 14 per cent mid-level such as line managers, while 10 per cent included ones without any managerial responsibilities. What does it mean? The study showed that people are open to new opportunities notwithstanding when they started their current job. Almost two-thirds of those who started their job as recently as 2022 being active job seekers. "The culture of long-term service to a single company is becoming an obsolete concept. Loyalty has lost its lustre and job hopping is becoming a norm," said Agarwala. "This trend is especially picking up with an acute shortage of skills in the market and employers too are not looking at loyalty as an important requisite in talent-as was the case 3-4 years ago-as long as they find the right skills." 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>India's stock market capitalisation beat that of France to reclaim its spot as the world's fifth largest stock market, amid rapid revival in Adani Group stocks.</p>

<p>Foreign investors bought shares worth $4.5 billion in May so far, a little more than a two-fold increase from last month, according to India’s National Securities Depository.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US remains the world's largest stock market with a market capitalisation of $44.54 trillion, followed by China ($10.26 trillion), Japan ($5.68 trillion) and Hong Kong ($5.14 trillion).</p>

<h2><strong>India stock market rebound: How much is it?</strong></h2>

<p>The market capitalisation of India stood at $3.3 trillion as of Friday. This was aided by rebound in Adani Group shares from a rout earlier this year in the wake of shortseller Hindenburg's adverse report.</p>

<h2><strong>Investors choose India over China</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a number of overseas funds have been rotating money out of China into Indian stocks.</p>

<p>Beijing’s stringent Covid-19 policies, turmoil in its real estate industry, and a wave of anti-trust campaigns against China’s valuable tech firms have crushed sentiments for Chinese assets, economists say.</p>

<p>Mark Mobius, founder of Mobius Capital Partners and a market expert, also sees India as a viable alternative. "You have got a billion people (Indians), they can do the same thing that the Chinese do. They can do the same kind of manufacturing and so forth," Mobius was quoted as saying by Fox Business.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, Christopher Wood, strategist at Jefferies Financial Group, increased the weight of Indian stocks in his Asia Pacific portfolio, excluding Japan, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This reflects the dissatisfaction&nbsp;among investors when it comes to the Chinese stock market.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Decoding India’s stock market | The India Story</strong></p>

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<p>Foreign investors have added $5.7 billion worth of India stocks since the start of April, chasing stable earnings growth and aided by one of the highest GDP growth rates among large economies in the world, Bloomberg reported.</p>

<h2><strong>India's stock market rebound: Adani revival a crucial factor</strong></h2>

<p>A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court had found no conclusive evidence of stock price manipulation as accused by the US short seller Hindenburg Research.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adani Group's 10 listed entities added nearly $15 billion to their market value last week to trim their losses post-Hindenburg’s report to $105 billion from as high as $153 billion earlier.</p>

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India's stock market capitalisation beat that of France to reclaim its spot as the world's fifth largest stock market, amid rapid revival in Adani Group stocks. Foreign investors bought shares worth $4.

India's stock market capitalisation beat that of France to reclaim its spot as the world's fifth largest stock market, amid rapid revival in Adani Group stocks. Foreign investors bought shares worth $4.5 billion in May so far, a little more than a two-fold increase from last month, according to India’s National Securities Depository. The US remains the world's largest stock market with a market capitalisation of $44.54 trillion, followed by China ($10.26 trillion), Japan ($5.68 trillion) and Hong Kong ($5.14 trillion). India stock market rebound: How much is it? The market capitalisation of India stood at $3.3 trillion as of Friday. This was aided by rebound in Adani Group shares from a rout earlier this year in the wake of shortseller Hindenburg's adverse report. Investors choose India over China Meanwhile, a number of overseas funds have been rotating money out of China into Indian stocks. Beijing’s stringent Covid-19 policies, turmoil in its real estate industry, and a wave of anti-trust campaigns against China’s valuable tech firms have crushed sentiments for Chinese assets, economists say. Mark Mobius, founder of Mobius Capital Partners and a market expert, also sees India as a viable alternative. "You have got a billion people (Indians), they can do the same thing that the Chinese do. They can do the same kind of manufacturing and so forth," Mobius was quoted as saying by Fox Business. ALSO READ | India's growing economic clout powers Dubai's FDI profile to top spot Earlier, Christopher Wood, strategist at Jefferies Financial Group, increased the weight of Indian stocks in his Asia Pacific portfolio, excluding Japan, Bloomberg reported. This reflects the dissatisfaction among investors when it comes to the Chinese stock market. ALSO WATCH | Decoding India’s stock market | The India Story × Foreign investors have added $5.7 billion worth of India stocks since the start of April, chasing stable earnings growth and aided by one of the highest GDP growth rates among large economies in the world, Bloomberg reported. India's stock market rebound: Adani revival a crucial factor A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court had found no conclusive evidence of stock price manipulation as accused by the US short seller Hindenburg Research. Adani Group's 10 listed entities added nearly $15 billion to their market value last week to trim their losses post-Hindenburg’s report to $105 billion from as high as $153 billion earlier. 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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To slay through the day is to perform exceptionally. For Gen-Z, slay could be anything, from a greeting, compliment or a replacement for regards at the end of emails.


BT is the short form for Bad Trip. That is, a bad memory from the past which is revived due to an event in the present day.

Banned for seven months in 2004 for consuming cocaine


If you heard 'stop being a simp' from some Gen-Z person, it simply means they perceive you to be doing too much to woo a person you like in a one-sided desperate fashion.

Dank means high quality. It is mostly an internet slang term that is also used to convey the quality of edgy memes.

Normie refers to a person who gravitates to social standards and accepted practices without broader cultural perspectives.

A situationship is like a relationship, but more of a situation. Friends with benefits are in a situationship. People who are a 'thing' are also regarded as being in a situationship.


Lit is a term used to describe something that is cool and exciting, or just generally something you would want to experience.


Boujee is slang for something "luxurious in lifestyle yet humble in character", influenced by and often interchangeable with the slang bougie.


Rizz refers to the perceived skill in charming or seducing a potential romantic partner, especially through verbal communication.


If you were wished to slay through the day, and you did not know what to make of it, then you must know these Gen-Z terms to keep yourself updated.

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<p>The whereabouts of Uyghur scholar Abuduwaili Abudureheman remain unknown as Hong Kong denied Abudureheman's arrival on its territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the Uyghur scholar had reportedly texted a friend that he was being interrogated by the police at Hong Kong International Airport on May 10.</p>

<p>He has not been heard from since May 10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the rights groups have demanded Hong Kong reveal Abudureheman’s whereabouts, the government said such a call was "groundless and unfounded".</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Abuduwaili Abudureheman?</strong></h2>

<p>Born in the restive Xinjiang, Abuduwaili was based out of South Korea for the past seven years. He holds a PhD in sports industry and leisure.</p>

<p>Abuduwaili was reportedly put on a watch list of Uyghurs by Beijing.</p>

<p>According to Amnesty International, Abudureheman had flown in from Seoul to Hong Kong to visit a female friend.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“That Abuduwaili appears to have been detained on arrival and interrogated raises questions about the potential complicity of the Hong Kong government in human rights violations being committed against Uyghurs by the Chinese government.”</p>

<p>"The unknown fate of Abuduwaili Abudureheman is deeply worrying, given the background of crimes against humanity committed against Uyghurs by the Chinese government in Xinjiang, and its ongoing pursuit of Uyghurs who have travelled overseas," Alkan Akad, an Amnesty researcher, said in an official statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Chinese repression of Uyghur population</strong></h2>

<p>Beijing continues to detain about one million Uyghurs in the so-called "re-education camps" in northwestern Xinjiang province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, the United Nations accused China of committing serious human rights violations in Xinjiang that it said constituted international crimes, including "crimes against humanity".</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;UN report on Uighur Muslims: Extent of China's mistreatment may constitute crimes against humanity</strong></p>

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<p>The United Nations concluded that "the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of Uyghur and other predominantly Muslim groups may constitute international crimes, in particular, crimes against humanity".</p>

<p>It also found allegations of patterns of torture or ill-treatment, including forced medical treatment and adverse conditions of detention, are credible, as are allegations of individual incidents of sexual and gender-based violence.</p>

<p>The United Nations also found credible indications of violations of reproductive rights through the "coercive enforcement of family planning policies since 2017".</p>

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The whereabouts of Uyghur scholar Abuduwaili Abudureheman remain unknown as Hong Kong denied Abudureheman's arrival on its territory. But the Uyghur scholar had reportedly texted a friend that he was being interrogated by the police at Hong Kong International Airport on May 10.

The whereabouts of Uyghur scholar Abuduwaili Abudureheman remain unknown as Hong Kong denied Abudureheman's arrival on its territory. But the Uyghur scholar had reportedly texted a friend that he was being interrogated by the police at Hong Kong International Airport on May 10. He has not been heard from since May 10. While the rights groups have demanded Hong Kong reveal Abudureheman’s whereabouts, the government said such a call was "groundless and unfounded". Who is Abuduwaili Abudureheman? Born in the restive Xinjiang, Abuduwaili was based out of South Korea for the past seven years. He holds a PhD in sports industry and leisure. Abuduwaili was reportedly put on a watch list of Uyghurs by Beijing. According to Amnesty International, Abudureheman had flown in from Seoul to Hong Kong to visit a female friend. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: Recounting China's Baren crackdown, activist Rushan Abbas wants world to speak out on Uyghurs “That Abuduwaili appears to have been detained on arrival and interrogated raises questions about the potential complicity of the Hong Kong government in human rights violations being committed against Uyghurs by the Chinese government.” "The unknown fate of Abuduwaili Abudureheman is deeply worrying, given the background of crimes against humanity committed against Uyghurs by the Chinese government in Xinjiang, and its ongoing pursuit of Uyghurs who have travelled overseas," Alkan Akad, an Amnesty researcher, said in an official statement. Chinese repression of Uyghur population Beijing continues to detain about one million Uyghurs in the so-called "re-education camps" in northwestern Xinjiang province. Last year, the United Nations accused China of committing serious human rights violations in Xinjiang that it said constituted international crimes, including "crimes against humanity". ALSO WATCH | UN report on Uighur Muslims: Extent of China's mistreatment may constitute crimes against humanity × The United Nations concluded that "the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of Uyghur and other predominantly Muslim groups may constitute international crimes, in particular, crimes against humanity". It also found allegations of patterns of torture or ill-treatment, including forced medical treatment and adverse conditions of detention, are credible, as are allegations of individual incidents of sexual and gender-based violence. The United Nations also found credible indications of violations of reproductive rights through the "coercive enforcement of family planning policies since 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>India's rising economic might has given Dubai, one of the richest of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, a key financial dividend in the form of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Financial Times-affiliated report by the FDI Markets, India is one of the top five source countries for announced FDI projects and estimated FDI capital in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With 77.5 per cent of greenfield projects, the top sectors by FDI projects from India into Dubai in 2022 were software and IT services (32 per cent), followed by business services (19 per cent), consumer products (9 per cent), real estate (6 per cent), and financial services (5 per cent).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the top sectors by FDI capital from India into Dubai in 2022 were consumer products (28 per cent), software and IT services (20 per cent), communications (19 per cent), pharmaceuticals (8 per cent) and business services ( 8 per cent). &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Dubai top greenfield FDI destination</strong></h2>

<p>Dubai reinforced its position as the world's top foreign direct investment hub as it retained its top spot worldwide for attracting greenfield FDI projects in 2022.</p>

<p>Dubai achieved 89.5 per cent YoY (year-over-year) growth in total announced FDI projects in 2022. The total FDI, meanwhile, increased by 80.3 per cent during the same period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, said, "Dubai’s leading global FDI ranking underpins a comprehensive framework of initiatives that were launched to further strengthen the city’s business and investment environment".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Our strategy to further consolidate the city’s position as one of the top three global cities, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, is again strengthened by the achievement of attracting and stimulating FDI and reflects the confidence investors, multinational companies, start-ups and global talent have in Dubai," he added.</p>

<p>Dubai hosts the global and regional headquarters of various international companies. It emerged as the world leader in attracting FDI projects in research, development and creative industries clusters.</p>

<p>Many Indians prefer to travel to Dubai due to its proximity to India. Located just a short three to five-hour plane ride away, the trip often emerges as a stepping stone towards investment in the Emirate.</p>

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India's rising economic might has given Dubai, one of the richest of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, a key financial dividend in the form of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).

India's rising economic might has given Dubai, one of the richest of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, a key financial dividend in the form of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). According to a Financial Times-affiliated report by the FDI Markets, India is one of the top five source countries for announced FDI projects and estimated FDI capital in Dubai. With 77.5 per cent of greenfield projects, the top sectors by FDI projects from India into Dubai in 2022 were software and IT services (32 per cent), followed by business services (19 per cent), consumer products (9 per cent), real estate (6 per cent), and financial services (5 per cent). ALSO READ | UAE emerges as social media capital of world, India comes 19th: Report Meanwhile, the top sectors by FDI capital from India into Dubai in 2022 were consumer products (28 per cent), software and IT services (20 per cent), communications (19 per cent), pharmaceuticals (8 per cent) and business services ( 8 per cent). Dubai top greenfield FDI destination Dubai reinforced its position as the world's top foreign direct investment hub as it retained its top spot worldwide for attracting greenfield FDI projects in 2022. Dubai achieved 89.5 per cent YoY (year-over-year) growth in total announced FDI projects in 2022. The total FDI, meanwhile, increased by 80.3 per cent during the same period. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, said, "Dubai’s leading global FDI ranking underpins a comprehensive framework of initiatives that were launched to further strengthen the city’s business and investment environment". ALSO WATCH | The India Story | How the UAE and India built up their special relationship × "Our strategy to further consolidate the city’s position as one of the top three global cities, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, is again strengthened by the achievement of attracting and stimulating FDI and reflects the confidence investors, multinational companies, start-ups and global talent have in Dubai," he added. Dubai hosts the global and regional headquarters of various international companies. It emerged as the world leader in attracting FDI projects in research, development and creative industries clusters. Many Indians prefer to travel to Dubai due to its proximity to India. Located just a short three to five-hour plane ride away, the trip often emerges as a stepping stone towards investment in the Emirate. 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>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government repeated its demand for the death penalty for a prominent separatist figurehead by comparing his status to that of deceased Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.</p>

<p>Yasin Malik, the chief of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, has been deemed a facilitator of terror activities in India's Jammu and Kashmir and is serving a life term in a 2017 terror funding case.</p>

<p>Arguing for India's National Investigation Agency, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued in Delhi High Court that the accused indulged in terrorist and secessionist activities and should be awarded the death penalty, as the case warrants treatment as one of the rarest of rare cases.</p>

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<p>"I am obliged (to argue for the death penalty) because, your Lordship, otherwise anyone can plead guilty and avoid the death sentence and in future someone can take them back," Mehta said.</p>

<p>The Solicitor General further argued that Malik was pleading guilty 'tactfully', and said, "If Osama Bin Laden was tried here (India), he would have been permitted to plead guilty."</p>

<p>But Delhi High Court Justice Siddharth Mridul said that Yasin Malik's status cannot be compared to Osama Bin Laden because the Al Qaeda chief "nowhere stood trial".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What will happen to Yasin Malik now?</strong></h2>

<p>The Delhi High Court has now issued a production warrant against Yasin Malik. The next date of hearing is August 9, 2023.</p>

<p>"In view of the ground that Yasin Malik, sole respondent in this appeal, has inter alia pleaded guilty to a charge under section 121 of the Indian Penal Code which provides for an alternate death sentence, we issue notice to him… to be served through the jail superintendent," the court ordered.</p>

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<p>Yasin Malik was convicted in connection with a 2017 terror funding case by a special NIA court in New Delhi in May 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March 2020, Malik and six accomplices were charged under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), the Arms Act 1959 and the Ranbir Penal Code for the attack on 40 Indian Air Force personnel in Rawalpora, Srinagar on 25 January 1990. During the attack, four Indian Air Force personnel died.</p>

<p>Yasin Malik is a separatist figurehead from India's Jammu and Kashmir. His organisation Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) spearheaded armed terrorism in the Kashmir Valley until 1994 when Malik renounced violence. &nbsp;</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government repeated its demand for the death penalty for a prominent separatist figurehead by comparing his status to that of deceased Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government repeated its demand for the death penalty for a prominent separatist figurehead by comparing his status to that of deceased Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. Yasin Malik, the chief of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, has been deemed a facilitator of terror activities in India's Jammu and Kashmir and is serving a life term in a 2017 terror funding case. Arguing for India's National Investigation Agency, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued in Delhi High Court that the accused indulged in terrorist and secessionist activities and should be awarded the death penalty, as the case warrants treatment as one of the rarest of rare cases. ALSO WATCH | India: NIA moves to Delhi High Court seeking death penalty for Yasin Malik × "I am obliged (to argue for the death penalty) because, your Lordship, otherwise anyone can plead guilty and avoid the death sentence and in future someone can take them back," Mehta said. The Solicitor General further argued that Malik was pleading guilty 'tactfully', and said, "If Osama Bin Laden was tried here (India), he would have been permitted to plead guilty." But Delhi High Court Justice Siddharth Mridul said that Yasin Malik's status cannot be compared to Osama Bin Laden because the Al Qaeda chief "nowhere stood trial". What will happen to Yasin Malik now? The Delhi High Court has now issued a production warrant against Yasin Malik. The next date of hearing is August 9, 2023. "In view of the ground that Yasin Malik, sole respondent in this appeal, has inter alia pleaded guilty to a charge under section 121 of the Indian Penal Code which provides for an alternate death sentence, we issue notice to him… to be served through the jail superintendent," the court ordered. ALSO WATCH | NIA seeks death penalty for Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, moves Delhi High Court Yasin Malik was convicted in connection with a 2017 terror funding case by a special NIA court in New Delhi in May 2022. In March 2020, Malik and six accomplices were charged under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), the Arms Act 1959 and the Ranbir Penal Code for the attack on 40 Indian Air Force personnel in Rawalpora, Srinagar on 25 January 1990. During the attack, four Indian Air Force personnel died. Yasin Malik is a separatist figurehead from India's Jammu and Kashmir. His organisation Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) spearheaded armed terrorism in the Kashmir Valley until 1994 when Malik renounced violence. 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 New Delhi, surrounded by India’s secular traditions and acclimated by the opposition's partial boycott, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new, bigger parliament. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"When India moves forward, the world moves forward. This new building of the parliament will call for the development of the world along with the development of India," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/symbol-of-aspiration-for-140cr-people-indian-pm-modi-during-his-opening-speech-in-new-parliament-597431">Modi said</a>, while adding that the world’s biggest democracy has shed its colonial baggage by shifting to a parliament premise built in free India.</p>

<h2><strong>Ankara, Turkey</strong></h2>

<p>"We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-presidential-run-off-results-erdogan-trumps-kilicdaroglu-in-historic-vote-597594">said</a> Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a roaring crowd of supporters as he won country’s unprecedented run off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power.<br />
Erdogan has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years – and he is now set to serve another five-year term.</p>

<h2><strong>Abuja, Nigeria</strong></h2>

<p>A new president will run the state of affairs from Abuja’s corridors of power. President Muhammadu Buhari over the weekend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerians-have-chosen-well-president-muhammudu-buhari-hails-successor-tinubu-597537">addressed</a> his fellow citizens and 'friends of Nigeria', defending his record over economy and security issues and hailing his successor Bola Tinubu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To my brother, friend and fellow worker in the political terrain for the past ten years – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I congratulate you on the realisation of your dream, which was propelled by a burning passion to put Nigeria amongst the leading nations of the world," Buharu said in his address to the nation.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the electoral call of presidential succession in Abuja remains disputed as incoming President Bola Tinubu’s victory is being challenged by two opposition rivals. On May 30, a court will hear main arguments in the election petition.</p>

<h2><strong>Moscow, Russia</strong></h2>

<p>Moscow slammed the US-led effort to boost Ukraine’s war-effort with F-16 fighter jets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling the move "an unacceptable escalation" of the conflict, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said, "It's playing with fire, without a doubt," as he condemned the attempt to "weaken Russia" by "Washington, London and their satellites in the European Union".</p>

<h2><strong>Yerevan, Armenia</strong></h2>

<p>The Armenian capital this week showed signs of deepening its truce with Baku, the Azeri capital. Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan said this week that his nation was willing to recognise the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave in its entirety as a part of Azerbaijan given rights of ethnic Armenians living in the region are guaranteed.</p>

<p>He acknowledged, "The 86,600 sq km of Azerbaijan's territory includes Nagorno-Karabakh." "If we understand each other correctly, then Armenia recognises the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan within the named limits, and Baku - the territorial integrity of Armenia at 29,800 sq km," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Paris, France</strong></h2>

<p>The heart-moulding elevation of excitement towards the Paris 2024 Olympics achieved a moment of significance this week as the Olympic committee and French authorities presented protocol for Paris 2024's Olympic opening ceremony.</p>

<p>For the first time in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, the Opening ceremony will not be taking place in a stadium. Instead, the extravaganza will unfold along the River Seine, with spectators lining streets and bridges in the heart of the French capital. The plan is not without risks, and organisers revealed extensive safety protocols this week.</p>

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Hello and Welcome. This is The Capitals. Your weekly recap of some of the biggest stories from capitals around the world. In New Delhi, surrounded by India’s secular traditions and acclimated by the opposition's partial boycott, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new, bigger parliament.

Hello and Welcome. This is The Capitals. Your weekly recap of some of the biggest stories from capitals around the world. In New Delhi, surrounded by India’s secular traditions and acclimated by the opposition's partial boycott, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new, bigger parliament. "When India moves forward, the world moves forward. This new building of the parliament will call for the development of the world along with the development of India," Modi said, while adding that the world’s biggest democracy has shed its colonial baggage by shifting to a parliament premise built in free India. Ankara, Turkey "We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," said Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a roaring crowd of supporters as he won country’s unprecedented run off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power. Erdogan has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years – and he is now set to serve another five-year term. Abuja, Nigeria A new president will run the state of affairs from Abuja’s corridors of power. President Muhammadu Buhari over the weekend addressed his fellow citizens and 'friends of Nigeria', defending his record over economy and security issues and hailing his successor Bola Tinubu. "To my brother, friend and fellow worker in the political terrain for the past ten years – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I congratulate you on the realisation of your dream, which was propelled by a burning passion to put Nigeria amongst the leading nations of the world," Buharu said in his address to the nation. Meanwhile, the electoral call of presidential succession in Abuja remains disputed as incoming President Bola Tinubu’s victory is being challenged by two opposition rivals. On May 30, a court will hear main arguments in the election petition. Moscow, Russia Moscow slammed the US-led effort to boost Ukraine’s war-effort with F-16 fighter jets. Calling the move "an unacceptable escalation" of the conflict, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said, "It's playing with fire, without a doubt," as he condemned the attempt to "weaken Russia" by "Washington, London and their satellites in the European Union". Yerevan, Armenia The Armenian capital this week showed signs of deepening its truce with Baku, the Azeri capital. Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan said this week that his nation was willing to recognise the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave in its entirety as a part of Azerbaijan given rights of ethnic Armenians living in the region are guaranteed. He acknowledged, "The 86,600 sq km of Azerbaijan's territory includes Nagorno-Karabakh." "If we understand each other correctly, then Armenia recognises the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan within the named limits, and Baku - the territorial integrity of Armenia at 29,800 sq km," he added. Paris, France The heart-moulding elevation of excitement towards the Paris 2024 Olympics achieved a moment of significance this week as the Olympic committee and French authorities presented protocol for Paris 2024's Olympic opening ceremony. For the first time in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, the Opening ceremony will not be taking place in a stadium. Instead, the extravaganza will unfold along the River Seine, with spectators lining streets and bridges in the heart of the French capital. The plan is not without risks, and organisers revealed extensive safety protocols this week. 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>For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per centt of the vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to&nbsp;secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan had won 49.per cent of the vote on May 14, while his rival Kilicdaroglu had received 44.88 per cent.</p>

<p>This was for the first time in Turkey's history that a second run off vote was required for the final presidential election result.</p>

<p>"We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," Erdogan told a roaring crowd of supporters in Istanbul as the counting of votes closed.</p>

<h2><strong>No one can look down on our people: Erdogan after clinching presidency</strong></h2>

<p>Referring to the congratulatory wishes that poured in towards Erdogan after his victory in the presidential polls appeared imminent, Erdogan said that countries are "sharing their joy" of his electoral win. "No one can look down on our people," he added.</p>

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<p>Kilicdaroglu led a strong campaign in the days leading up to the run-off, while attempting to bring nationalists on his side by blowing the rhetoric over divisive Syrian refugees' issue.</p>

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For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed.

For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed. According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per centt of the vote. The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14. Erdogan had won 49.per cent of the vote on May 14, while his rival Kilicdaroglu had received 44.88 per cent. This was for the first time in Turkey's history that a second run off vote was required for the final presidential election result. "We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," Erdogan told a roaring crowd of supporters in Istanbul as the counting of votes closed. No one can look down on our people: Erdogan after clinching presidency Referring to the congratulatory wishes that poured in towards Erdogan after his victory in the presidential polls appeared imminent, Erdogan said that countries are "sharing their joy" of his electoral win. "No one can look down on our people," he added. Congratulations to President @RTErdogan on his unquestionable election victory! Tebrikler, Sayın Cumhurbaşkanı! pic.twitter.com/I1IR7g3EWe — Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) May 28, 2023 × Kilicdaroglu led a strong campaign in the days leading up to the run-off, while attempting to bring nationalists on his side by blowing the rhetoric over divisive Syrian refugees' issue. Turkey will be continued to be run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president since 2014 and prime minister from 2003. 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>Chinese authoritarian impact forced one of the last remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong to dissolve itself on Saturday. The Civic Party joined a growing list of organisations that have been disbanded as pro-Chinese elements in Hong Kong’s administrative set-up continue to crack down on dissent and democratic values in the polity.</p>

<p>Civic Party chairman Alan Leong told reporters that the dissolution of the party was a “writing on the wall” as there was no one to take over. No members of the Civic Party nominated themselves for the executive positions effectively making the outfit disbanded.</p>

<p>Thirty of the 31 members voted to disband, while one person chose to &nbsp;abstain.</p>

<h2><strong>Hong Kong’s Civic Party: Who were they?</strong></h2>

<p>The party was founded in 2006. It was composed mostly of professionals, lawyers and academics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Civic Party’s peak came in 2012 elections when it won six seats in the Hong Kong legislature. It was the city’s second-largest pro-democracy party after the Democratic Party.</p>

<h2><strong>Civic Party disbanded: Beijing’s crackdown after 2019 protests in spotlight</strong></h2>

<p>Several members of the Civic Party were charged with subversion under the sweeping national security law that was imposed by Beijing following massive 2019 protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2019 protests called for political freedoms that were promised to the semi-autonomous territory after its handover from Britain in 1997.</p>

<p>The members of the party were accused of participating in an unofficial primary to pick up the best candidates for the legislative elections that would allow the pro-democracy camp to win a majority of seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities, however, claimed that the primary was aimed at subverting the government.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Hong Kong marks 25 years under China. But how did it come under British control?</strong></p>

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<p>In a written statement, party chairman Alan Leong thanked "all like-minded people who joined our long walk to democracy for different parts of the journey."</p>

<p>"Today, the Civic Party is bidding Hong Kong farewell,"&nbsp;he wrote. "We hope Hong Kong people will live in the moment with a hopeful and not too heavy heart. Live in truth and believe in tomorrow."</p>

<p>Since the national security law was passed, the city has undergone major changes to its political landscape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system was made to ensure that only "patriots" loyal to China would be able to take office.</p>

<p>More than 200 people have been arrested for allegedly committing acts that Beijing claims endanger its national security.</p>

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<p>Many pro-democracy political organisations in Hong Kong have already been disbanded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They include the 2019 protest organiser Civil Human Rights Front and the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which was behind the annual Tiananmen Square vigil to mark the 1989 massacre in Beijing of pro-democracy activists by Chinese soldiers. The vigil has been banned for the last three years.</p>

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Chinese authoritarian impact forced one of the last remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong to dissolve itself on Saturday. The Civic Party joined a growing list of organisations that have been disbanded as pro-Chinese elements in Hong Kong’s administrative set-up continue to crack down on dissent and democratic values in the polity.

Chinese authoritarian impact forced one of the last remaining pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong to dissolve itself on Saturday. The Civic Party joined a growing list of organisations that have been disbanded as pro-Chinese elements in Hong Kong’s administrative set-up continue to crack down on dissent and democratic values in the polity. Civic Party chairman Alan Leong told reporters that the dissolution of the party was a “writing on the wall” as there was no one to take over. No members of the Civic Party nominated themselves for the executive positions effectively making the outfit disbanded. Thirty of the 31 members voted to disband, while one person chose to abstain. Hong Kong’s Civic Party: Who were they? The party was founded in 2006. It was composed mostly of professionals, lawyers and academics. Civic Party’s peak came in 2012 elections when it won six seats in the Hong Kong legislature. It was the city’s second-largest pro-democracy party after the Democratic Party. Civic Party disbanded: Beijing’s crackdown after 2019 protests in spotlight Several members of the Civic Party were charged with subversion under the sweeping national security law that was imposed by Beijing following massive 2019 protests. The 2019 protests called for political freedoms that were promised to the semi-autonomous territory after its handover from Britain in 1997. The members of the party were accused of participating in an unofficial primary to pick up the best candidates for the legislative elections that would allow the pro-democracy camp to win a majority of seats. Authorities, however, claimed that the primary was aimed at subverting the government. ALSO WATCH | Hong Kong marks 25 years under China. But how did it come under British control? × In a written statement, party chairman Alan Leong thanked "all like-minded people who joined our long walk to democracy for different parts of the journey." "Today, the Civic Party is bidding Hong Kong farewell," he wrote. "We hope Hong Kong people will live in the moment with a hopeful and not too heavy heart. Live in truth and believe in tomorrow." Since the national security law was passed, the city has undergone major changes to its political landscape. An overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system was made to ensure that only "patriots" loyal to China would be able to take office. More than 200 people have been arrested for allegedly committing acts that Beijing claims endanger its national security. ALSO READ | The hammer and sickle effect in Hong Kong Many pro-democracy political organisations in Hong Kong have already been disbanded. They include the 2019 protest organiser Civil Human Rights Front and the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which was behind the annual Tiananmen Square vigil to mark the 1989 massacre in Beijing of pro-democracy activists by Chinese soldiers. The vigil has been banned for the last three years. (With inputs from agencies) 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>Turkey started counting ballots on Sunday evening in the country's first-ever runoff presidential vote. The result will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would expand his authoritarian grip over Ankara into the third decade or not.</p>

<p>Erdogan faces the challenge to be unseated by Kemal Kilicdaroglu.</p>

<p>But as per&nbsp;trends posted officially, Erdogan is well ahead of his challenger. The incumbent president is&nbsp;leading with 54.3 per cent votes against Kilicdaroglu's 45.63 per cent, with nearly one-third of ballots counted at the time of filing this report.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey elections: Implications for the rest of the world</strong></h2>

<p>Turkey stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and as a NATO member, Erdogan’s government vetoed Sweden’s bid to join NATO and purchased Russian missile defence systems, which prompted the United States to oust Turkey from a US-led fighter-jet project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan, however, has also been credited with helping broker a crucial deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments and averted a global food crisis.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-elections-erdogan-gives-cash-to-supporters-in-stark-violation-of-turkish-law-597506">Turkey elections: Erdogan gives cash to supporters in stark violation of Turkish law</a></strong></p>

<p>President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been at Turkey’s helm for 20 years, was favoured to win a new five-year term in the second-round runoff, after falling just short of outright victory in the first round on May 14.</p>

<p>The two candidates have offered sharply different visions of the country’s future and its recent past.</p>

<p>"This election took place under very difficult circumstances, there was all sorts of slander and defamation," the 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu told reporters after casting his ballot, Associated Press reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But I trust in the common sense of the people. Democracy will come, freedom will come, people will be able to wander the streets and freely criticise politicians."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Turkey Runoff Elections 2023: Is Erdogan inching closer to win?</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at a school in Istanbul, Erdogan said that it was the first presidential runoff election in Turkey’s history. But the incumbent president was also seen distributing cash to his supporters shortly after he cast his ballot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I pray to God, that it (the election) will be beneficial for our country and nation," Erdogan said.</p>

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Turkey started counting ballots on Sunday evening in the country's first-ever runoff presidential vote. The result will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would expand his authoritarian grip over Ankara into the third decade or not.

Turkey started counting ballots on Sunday evening in the country's first-ever runoff presidential vote. The result will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would expand his authoritarian grip over Ankara into the third decade or not. Erdogan faces the challenge to be unseated by Kemal Kilicdaroglu. But as per trends posted officially, Erdogan is well ahead of his challenger. The incumbent president is leading with 54.3 per cent votes against Kilicdaroglu's 45.63 per cent, with nearly one-third of ballots counted at the time of filing this report. Turkey elections: Implications for the rest of the world Turkey stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and as a NATO member, Erdogan’s government vetoed Sweden’s bid to join NATO and purchased Russian missile defence systems, which prompted the United States to oust Turkey from a US-led fighter-jet project. Erdogan, however, has also been credited with helping broker a crucial deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments and averted a global food crisis. ALSO READ | Turkey elections: Erdogan gives cash to supporters in stark violation of Turkish law President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been at Turkey’s helm for 20 years, was favoured to win a new five-year term in the second-round runoff, after falling just short of outright victory in the first round on May 14. The two candidates have offered sharply different visions of the country’s future and its recent past. "This election took place under very difficult circumstances, there was all sorts of slander and defamation," the 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu told reporters after casting his ballot, Associated Press reported. "But I trust in the common sense of the people. Democracy will come, freedom will come, people will be able to wander the streets and freely criticise politicians." ALSO WATCH | Turkey Runoff Elections 2023: Is Erdogan inching closer to win? × Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at a school in Istanbul, Erdogan said that it was the first presidential runoff election in Turkey’s history. But the incumbent president was also seen distributing cash to his supporters shortly after he cast his ballot. "I pray to God, that it (the election) will be beneficial for our country and nation," Erdogan said. (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.

Turkey presidential run-off results: Erdogan leads as rival Kilicdaroglu banks on people's 'common sense'

<p>Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, as his last assignment in Abuja's corridors of power, addressed the nation and defended his record on the economy.</p>

<p>President Buhari said that he was leaving a legacy of credible and fair voting and that the country was in better shape since 2015.</p>

<p>Buhari first came to office in 2015 after promising an elevated economy and an end to corruption and insecurity.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, incoming President Bola Tinubu's victory is being challenged by his two closest opposition rivals.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, a court will begin to hear the main arguments in the election petition.</p>

<p>Buhari, an 80-year-old retired general, said the February vote had helped entrench democracy in Africa's most populous nation and that Tinubu, who ran on his ruling party's ticket, was the best candidate to emerge from the election.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-the-political-life-of-president-muhammadu-buhari-who-bid-farewell-to-nigeria-597476">Explained: The political life of outgoing Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari</a></strong></p>

<p>"I am leaving behind an electoral process which guarantees that votes count, results are credible, elections are fair and transparent and the influence of money in politics reduced to the barest minimum," Buhari said in his farewell speech.</p>

<p>"To my brother, friend and fellow worker in the political terrain for the past ten years – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu -, I congratulate you on the realisation of your dream, which was propelled by a burning passion to put Nigeria amongst the leading nations of the world," Buhari said.</p>

<p>Tinubu is inheriting double-digit inflation, which has eroded savings and wages. It is one of the biggest issues that will confront him when he is sworn into office.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Bola Tinubu wins Presidential elections of Nigeria</strong></p>

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<p>President Buhari, however, said that his government had made some difficult choices to reset the economy, some of which "led to temporary pain and suffering for which I sincerely apologise&nbsp;to my fellow countrymen, but the measures were taken for the overall good of the country."</p>

<p>Buhari also defended accusations that extremism had grown under his watch in Nigeria.</p>

<p>“Our battle to ensure that all Nigerians live in a safe and secure environment has achieved considerable results. As I complete my term in office, we have been able to reduce the incidences of banditry, terrorism, armed robbery and other criminal activities considerably,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, as his last assignment in Abuja's corridors of power, addressed the nation and defended his record on the economy.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, as his last assignment in Abuja's corridors of power, addressed the nation and defended his record on the economy. President Buhari said that he was leaving a legacy of credible and fair voting and that the country was in better shape since 2015. Buhari first came to office in 2015 after promising an elevated economy and an end to corruption and insecurity. Meanwhile, incoming President Bola Tinubu's victory is being challenged by his two closest opposition rivals. On Tuesday, a court will begin to hear the main arguments in the election petition. Buhari, an 80-year-old retired general, said the February vote had helped entrench democracy in Africa's most populous nation and that Tinubu, who ran on his ruling party's ticket, was the best candidate to emerge from the election. ALSO READ | Explained: The political life of outgoing Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari "I am leaving behind an electoral process which guarantees that votes count, results are credible, elections are fair and transparent and the influence of money in politics reduced to the barest minimum," Buhari said in his farewell speech. "To my brother, friend and fellow worker in the political terrain for the past ten years – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu -, I congratulate you on the realisation of your dream, which was propelled by a burning passion to put Nigeria amongst the leading nations of the world," Buhari said. Tinubu is inheriting double-digit inflation, which has eroded savings and wages. It is one of the biggest issues that will confront him when he is sworn into office. ALSO WATCH | Bola Tinubu wins Presidential elections of Nigeria × President Buhari, however, said that his government had made some difficult choices to reset the economy, some of which "led to temporary pain and suffering for which I sincerely apologise to my fellow countrymen, but the measures were taken for the overall good of the country." Buhari also defended accusations that extremism had grown under his watch in Nigeria. “Our battle to ensure that all Nigerians live in a safe and secure environment has achieved considerable results. As I complete my term in office, we have been able to reduce the incidences of banditry, terrorism, armed robbery and other criminal activities considerably,” he said. (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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