<p>US President Joe Biden on Monday (Sept 2) said that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. The United States, meanwhile, was close to presenting a "take it or leave it deal" on hostage release and subsequent ceasefire to put a conclusive end to the 11-month war in Gaza.</p>

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<p>Biden was speaking to reporters at the White House after Israeli forces over the weekend recovered the bodies of six hostages, including 23-year-old American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, from a tunnel in Gaza.</p>

<p>Israeli military claimed the hostages were recently killed by the Palestinian Hamas militants. This&nbsp;sparked criticism of the Biden administration's Gaza ceasefire strategy and put up pressure on Netanyahu from Israelis to bring the remaining hostages back home.</p>

<p>Asked whether he thought Netanyahu was doing enough to reach a hostage deal, Biden said "No." He, however, did not elaborate on his remarks.</p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu's response to Biden's comment</strong></h2>

<p>Netanyahu appeared to push back when asked about Biden's comments, saying pressure should be applied to Hamas, not Israel, particularly after the hostages' deaths.</p>

<p>"And now after this we're asked to show seriousness? We're asked to make concessions? What message does this send Hamas? It says, kill more hostages," he told a news conference in Jerusalem.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu calls Philadelphi Hamas' oxygen, says 'control important'</strong></p>

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<p>Netanyahu said he did not believe Biden or anyone serious about achieving peace would ask Israel to make more concessions and that instead it was Hamas that needed to do so.</p>

<p>Asked if he was planning to present a final hostage deal to both sides this week, Biden told reporters: "We're very close to that."</p>

<p>"Hope springs eternal," he added when asked whether a deal would be successful.</p>

<p>Biden said later in the evening that he plans to talk to Netanyahu "eventually" but did not specify a clear timeline when asked. Biden and Netanyahu have spoken several times amid Israel-Hamas&nbsp;war in Gaza.</p>

<p>Netanyahu, who has accused Hamas of obstructing any agreement, said over the weekend that "whoever murders hostages does not want a deal."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden on Monday (Sept 2) said that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.

US President Joe Biden on Monday (Sept 2) said that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. The United States, meanwhile, was close to presenting a "take it or leave it deal" on hostage release and subsequent ceasefire to put a conclusive end to the 11-month war in Gaza. Also read | US finalising 'take it or leave it' deal for Israel-Hamas war Biden was speaking to reporters at the White House after Israeli forces over the weekend recovered the bodies of six hostages, including 23-year-old American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, from a tunnel in Gaza. Israeli military claimed the hostages were recently killed by the Palestinian Hamas militants. This sparked criticism of the Biden administration's Gaza ceasefire strategy and put up pressure on Netanyahu from Israelis to bring the remaining hostages back home. Asked whether he thought Netanyahu was doing enough to reach a hostage deal, Biden said "No." He, however, did not elaborate on his remarks. Netanyahu's response to Biden's comment Netanyahu appeared to push back when asked about Biden's comments, saying pressure should be applied to Hamas, not Israel, particularly after the hostages' deaths. "And now after this we're asked to show seriousness? We're asked to make concessions? What message does this send Hamas? It says, kill more hostages," he told a news conference in Jerusalem. Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu calls Philadelphi Hamas' oxygen, says 'control important' × Netanyahu said he did not believe Biden or anyone serious about achieving peace would ask Israel to make more concessions and that instead it was Hamas that needed to do so. Asked if he was planning to present a final hostage deal to both sides this week, Biden told reporters: "We're very close to that." "Hope springs eternal," he added when asked whether a deal would be successful. Biden said later in the evening that he plans to talk to Netanyahu "eventually" but did not specify a clear timeline when asked. Biden and Netanyahu have spoken several times amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Netanyahu, who has accused Hamas of obstructing any agreement, said over the weekend that "whoever murders hostages does not want a deal." (With inputs from agencies)

Israel responds to Biden's claim over Netanyahu's stance to secure hostage deal

<p>Eleven people went on trial in Sweden on Tuesday, accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case.</p>

<p>A once-acclaimed waste management company is accused of dumping or burying some 200,000 tonnes of waste from the Stockholm area at 21 sites, with no intention of processing it correctly.</p>

<p>Among those charged with "aggravated environmental crime" is its former chief executive Bella Nilsson, an ex-stripper who once called herself the "Queen of Trash".</p>

<p>She was the last of the accused to arrive at the courthouse in northern Stockholm as the trial, which is expected to last until May, opened on Tuesday morning.</p>

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<p>Wearing big dark sunglasses, Nilsson refused to answer questions as she shoved away reporters' microphones.</p>

<p>High levels of PCBs, lead, mercury, arsenic and other chemicals were released into the air, soil and water, prosecutors said, endangering the "health of humans, animals and plant life".</p>

<p>They say the now-bankrupt NMT Think Pink "collected waste with no intention or ability to handle it in line with environmental legislation."</p>

<p>The waste consisted of everything from building materials to electronics, metals, plastics, wood, tyres and toys.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Mission Sustainability: Population, Over-Consumption and Waste</strong></p>

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<p>Think Pink left the piles "unsorted" and abandoned, according to the charge sheet.</p>

<p>Nilsson's ex-husband Thomas, the company's founder, and Leif Ivan Karlsson, an eccentric entrepreneur who starred in a reality show about his over-the-top lifestyle, are also among those indicted, along with "waste broker" Robert Silversten.</p>

<p>An environmental consultant who helped the company pass inspections, Magnus Karlsson, has been charged as an accessory.</p>

<p>All 11 accused have denied committing any crime.</p>

<p>In its heyday from 2018 to 2020, the company's fuschia-coloured construction waste sacks could be seen on many a Stockholm sidewalk, and the company twice won a prestigious Swedish business prize.</p>

<h2><strong>- Burning dumps -</strong></h2>

<p>Think Pink was hired by municipalities, construction companies, apartment co-ops and private individuals to recycle and dispose of building waste.</p>

<p>But the business came crashing down in 2020 when its owners were arrested.</p>

<p>Bella Nilsson -- who has now changed her name to Fariba Vancor -- has previously told Swedish media that the company acted in line with the law, and insisted she is the victim of a plot by business rivals.</p>

<p>"She has an explanation for all of this," her lawyer Jan Tibbling told the Dagens Nyheter daily on Monday.</p>

<p>Considered Sweden's largest environmental crime case, the police investigation runs to more than 45,000 pages, with 150 witnesses due to testify.</p>

<p>One prosecutor, Linda Schon, told Dagens Nyheter that they had to limit the charges to 21 sites because they were running out of time.</p>

<p>"There may have been a number of sites we haven't been able to investigate," but "we believe that 21 sites is enough to show that the crimes were systematic," she said.</p>

<p>Several municipalities have sought damages for clean-up and decontamination costs, totalling 260 million kronor ($25.4 million).</p>

<p>One of the biggest claims is from the Botkyrka council, where two Think Pink waste piles burned for months in 2020 and 2021 after spontaneously combusting. One was near two nature reserves.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em></p>


Eleven people went on trial in Sweden on Tuesday, accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case. A once-acclaimed waste management company is accused of dumping or burying some 200,000 tonnes of waste from the Stockholm area at 21 sites, with no intention of processing it correctly.

Eleven people went on trial in Sweden on Tuesday, accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case. A once-acclaimed waste management company is accused of dumping or burying some 200,000 tonnes of waste from the Stockholm area at 21 sites, with no intention of processing it correctly. Among those charged with "aggravated environmental crime" is its former chief executive Bella Nilsson, an ex-stripper who once called herself the "Queen of Trash". She was the last of the accused to arrive at the courthouse in northern Stockholm as the trial, which is expected to last until May, opened on Tuesday morning. Also read | Sweden to put two men on trial for alleged burning of Quran Wearing big dark sunglasses, Nilsson refused to answer questions as she shoved away reporters' microphones. High levels of PCBs, lead, mercury, arsenic and other chemicals were released into the air, soil and water, prosecutors said, endangering the "health of humans, animals and plant life". They say the now-bankrupt NMT Think Pink "collected waste with no intention or ability to handle it in line with environmental legislation." The waste consisted of everything from building materials to electronics, metals, plastics, wood, tyres and toys. Also watch | Mission Sustainability: Population, Over-Consumption and Waste × Think Pink left the piles "unsorted" and abandoned, according to the charge sheet. Nilsson's ex-husband Thomas, the company's founder, and Leif Ivan Karlsson, an eccentric entrepreneur who starred in a reality show about his over-the-top lifestyle, are also among those indicted, along with "waste broker" Robert Silversten. An environmental consultant who helped the company pass inspections, Magnus Karlsson, has been charged as an accessory. All 11 accused have denied committing any crime. In its heyday from 2018 to 2020, the company's fuschia-coloured construction waste sacks could be seen on many a Stockholm sidewalk, and the company twice won a prestigious Swedish business prize. - Burning dumps - Think Pink was hired by municipalities, construction companies, apartment co-ops and private individuals to recycle and dispose of building waste. But the business came crashing down in 2020 when its owners were arrested. Bella Nilsson -- who has now changed her name to Fariba Vancor -- has previously told Swedish media that the company acted in line with the law, and insisted she is the victim of a plot by business rivals. "She has an explanation for all of this," her lawyer Jan Tibbling told the Dagens Nyheter daily on Monday. Considered Sweden's largest environmental crime case, the police investigation runs to more than 45,000 pages, with 150 witnesses due to testify. One prosecutor, Linda Schon, told Dagens Nyheter that they had to limit the charges to 21 sites because they were running out of time. "There may have been a number of sites we haven't been able to investigate," but "we believe that 21 sites is enough to show that the crimes were systematic," she said. Several municipalities have sought damages for clean-up and decontamination costs, totalling 260 million kronor ($25.4 million). One of the biggest claims is from the Botkyrka council, where two Think Pink waste piles burned for months in 2020 and 2021 after spontaneously combusting. One was near two nature reserves. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'Queen of Trash' in dock in Sweden's biggest toxic waste scandal

<p>Nine Maoists were killed in an armed encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Tuesday (Sept 3), about 280 km south of the state capital Raipur in central India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The gunfight broke out around 10.30 am (Indian Standard Time) in the forest along the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts. This is when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Maoist operation, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range Sundarraj P told news agency Press Trust of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were part of the operation. The operation was launched after inputs were received about the presence of Maoists belonging to its west Bastar division unit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The exchange of fire lasted for a "long duration" after which the authorities found the bodies of nine Maoists clad in 'uniform'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, a huge cache of weapons was also seized from the encounter site, he said.</p>

<p>Security personnel were reported to be safe and the search operation was still underway in the area, Press Trust of India reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Maoist attack rocks Chhattisgarh : 10 security personnel, driver killed</strong></p>

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<p>Bastar region comprises seven districts, including Dantewada and Bijapur.</p>

<p>A total of 154 Maoists have been gunned down by the security forces in various parts of Chhattisgarh so far.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Naxal-Maoist insurgency in India</strong></h2>

<p>The term Naxal comes from the village Naxalbari in West Bengal where the far-left Naxalbari uprising of 1967 occurred. People who are engaged in the insurgency are called Naxals or Naxalites. The movement itself is referred to as Naxalism.</p>

<p>At its core, they are a group of far-left radical communists, supportive of Maoist political sentiment and ideology.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nine Maoists were killed in an armed encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Tuesday (Sept 3), about 280 km south of the state capital Raipur in central India.

Nine Maoists were killed in an armed encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Tuesday (Sept 3), about 280 km south of the state capital Raipur in central India. The gunfight broke out around 10.30 am (Indian Standard Time) in the forest along the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts. This is when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Maoist operation, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range Sundarraj P told news agency Press Trust of India. Personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were part of the operation. The operation was launched after inputs were received about the presence of Maoists belonging to its west Bastar division unit. Also read | India: Two CRPF CoBRA personnel killed in maoist IED attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma The exchange of fire lasted for a "long duration" after which the authorities found the bodies of nine Maoists clad in 'uniform'. Besides, a huge cache of weapons was also seized from the encounter site, he said. Security personnel were reported to be safe and the search operation was still underway in the area, Press Trust of India reported. Also watch | Maoist attack rocks Chhattisgarh : 10 security personnel, driver killed × Bastar region comprises seven districts, including Dantewada and Bijapur. A total of 154 Maoists have been gunned down by the security forces in various parts of Chhattisgarh so far. Naxal-Maoist insurgency in India The term Naxal comes from the village Naxalbari in West Bengal where the far-left Naxalbari uprising of 1967 occurred. People who are engaged in the insurgency are called Naxals or Naxalites. The movement itself is referred to as Naxalism. At its core, they are a group of far-left radical communists, supportive of Maoist political sentiment and ideology. (With inputs from agencies)

Nine Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh as India hits hard on red terror

<p>Larry, the beloved chief mouser of the UK's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is set to have a companion in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new Siberian kitten.</p>

<p>"The kitten will REPORT to Larry the Cat," an X account that goes by the name 'Larry the Cat' said. The comment generated over two million impressions on X and a wave of sarcasm-filled empathy for Larry, the ageing chief mouser of 10, Downing Street.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Siberian? Larry, do you trust him?," a user wrote on X. "I suspect he miaows with a Moscow accent," another user replied.</p>

<p>"It's a young man's game, Larry... Time to delegate some day-to-day tasks and focus on running the country, decent of Keir to get you an assistant," a third user wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Larry, you are getting an assistant. &nbsp;That will take some of the pressure off your duties," a fourth user on X added.</p>

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<p>UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has allowed his children to get a new kitten while they live at Downing Street, after "a long summer of negotiations" about a dog, the Prime Minister has revealed.</p>

<p>The UK Prime Minister was asked for an update on remarks he made during the summer general election campaign that his children were pestering him to get a German shepherd dog.</p>

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<p>"Well, those negotiations have been going on. There’s been a long summer of negotiations, back and forth, different options," he replied.</p>

<p>"But now we’ve gone for – and this is an agreed after long negotiations, I said we’d get in the room and sort it out – we are now getting a kitten instead of a dog."</p>

<p>He later added,&nbsp;"This is a Siberian kitten, which is being picked up today by my daughter and so that’s where it ended up."</p>


Larry, the beloved chief mouser of the UK's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is set to have a companion in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new Siberian kitten. "The kitten will REPORT to Larry the Cat," an X account that goes by the name 'Larry the Cat' said.

Larry, the beloved chief mouser of the UK's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is set to have a companion in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new Siberian kitten. "The kitten will REPORT to Larry the Cat," an X account that goes by the name 'Larry the Cat' said. The comment generated over two million impressions on X and a wave of sarcasm-filled empathy for Larry, the ageing chief mouser of 10, Downing Street. "Siberian? Larry, do you trust him?," a user wrote on X. "I suspect he miaows with a Moscow accent," another user replied. "It's a young man's game, Larry... Time to delegate some day-to-day tasks and focus on running the country, decent of Keir to get you an assistant," a third user wrote on X. "Larry, you are getting an assistant. That will take some of the pressure off your duties," a fourth user on X added. Also read | Larry the Cat says he's in charge of UK until next prime minister takes office UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has allowed his children to get a new kitten while they live at Downing Street, after "a long summer of negotiations" about a dog, the Prime Minister has revealed. The UK Prime Minister was asked for an update on remarks he made during the summer general election campaign that his children were pestering him to get a German shepherd dog. Also watch | Cats are problematic invasive species: Study; 'Cats feed on everything in their environment | WION × "Well, those negotiations have been going on. There’s been a long summer of negotiations, back and forth, different options," he replied. "But now we’ve gone for – and this is an agreed after long negotiations, I said we’d get in the room and sort it out – we are now getting a kitten instead of a dog." He later added, "This is a Siberian kitten, which is being picked up today by my daughter and so that’s where it ended up."

Larry the Cat to get an 'assistant' as chief mouser of UK PM office

<p>The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously jailed for protesting against the government of erstwhile Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to state media reports on Tuesday (Sept 3).</p>

<p>The pardon was granted by the United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who instructed that the sentences be cancelled, the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.</p>

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<p>"The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation," it added.</p>

<p>The individuals were convicted for their participation in protests across several emirates in support of the student-led demonstrations that concluded in the ouster of Bangladesh's long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests, which resulted in more than 450 deaths, many due to police firing, were a significant factor in Hasina's removal from power last month after demonstrators stormed her official residence in Dhaka.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh protests: US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful protest</strong></p>

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<p>The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 57 Bangladeshi citizens in an expedited trial in July after they held protests&nbsp;against the then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government during the agitation&nbsp;in Bangladesh.</p>

<p>Three protesters were sentenced to life in prison while 53 others received 10-year sentences, and one individual was sentenced to 11 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, Human Rights Watch had slammed the proceedings as "abusively fast," while raising concerns about the fairness and due process of the trials.</p>

<p>The UAE, a nation comprising seven emirates, has strict laws against unauthorised protests and prohibits speech that could incite social unrest or criticism of its rulers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country is home to a large expatriate population, including a significant number of South Asians, with Bangladeshis forming the third largest foreign community after Pakistanis and Indians, according to the UAE foreign ministry.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously jailed for protesting against the government of erstwhile Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to state media reports on Tuesday (Sept 3).

The United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were previously jailed for protesting against the government of erstwhile Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to state media reports on Tuesday (Sept 3). The pardon was granted by the United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who instructed that the sentences be cancelled, the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Also read | No elections in Bangladesh? Yunus puts 'vital reforms' before participatory poll promise "The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation," it added. The individuals were convicted for their participation in protests across several emirates in support of the student-led demonstrations that concluded in the ouster of Bangladesh's long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina. The protests, which resulted in more than 450 deaths, many due to police firing, were a significant factor in Hasina's removal from power last month after demonstrators stormed her official residence in Dhaka. Also watch | Bangladesh protests: US urges Bangladesh to uphold right to peaceful protest × The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 57 Bangladeshi citizens in an expedited trial in July after they held protests against the then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government during the agitation in Bangladesh. Three protesters were sentenced to life in prison while 53 others received 10-year sentences, and one individual was sentenced to 11 years. At the time, Human Rights Watch had slammed the proceedings as "abusively fast," while raising concerns about the fairness and due process of the trials. The UAE, a nation comprising seven emirates, has strict laws against unauthorised protests and prohibits speech that could incite social unrest or criticism of its rulers. The country is home to a large expatriate population, including a significant number of South Asians, with Bangladeshis forming the third largest foreign community after Pakistanis and Indians, according to the UAE foreign ministry. (With inputs from agencies)

UAE pardons Bangladesh citizens jailed for protesting against Sheikh Hasina

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Sept 3) left for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and enhancing India's capacities in critical technologies, including semiconductors. Later in the day, he landed in Brunei's&nbsp;Darussalam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. PM Modi will remain in Brunei on September 3-4, and then travel to Singapore.</p>

<p>While departing from New Delhi, PM Modi said he was looking forward to his scheduled engagements with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and other key members of the Royal family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As we celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties, I am eager to advance our historical relationship with Brunei to new heights," PM Modi said.</p>

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<p>After Brunei, the Indian prime minister will be in Singapore on September 4 and 5. The prime minister is scheduled to hold meetings with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.</p>

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<p>PM Modi will also interact with Singapore's "vibrant" business community.</p>

<h2><strong>Singapore visit: Semiconductor deal could be crucial breakthrough</strong></h2>

<p>WION has exclusively reported that India and Singapore will sign a pact on semiconductors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other than semiconductors, MoUs that are expected to be signed include Skilling, Health/Medicine, and Digital Collaboration.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Singapore has been invited by the Indian government to invest in 12 industrial parks announced last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;The India Story | India's big push to become a semiconductor hub</strong></p>

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<p>The Lion City, known for being the financial centre of the world, could send a team to India to look at the projects and invest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singapore is India’s top foreign investor and has accounted for about 23 per cent of India’s FDI equity inflows since 2000.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Sept 3) left for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and enhancing India's capacities in critical technologies, including semiconductors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Sept 3) left for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and enhancing India's capacities in critical technologies, including semiconductors. Later in the day, he landed in Brunei's Darussalam. This is the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. PM Modi will remain in Brunei on September 3-4, and then travel to Singapore. While departing from New Delhi, PM Modi said he was looking forward to his scheduled engagements with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and other key members of the Royal family. "As we celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties, I am eager to advance our historical relationship with Brunei to new heights," PM Modi said. Also read | India edges past the UK in critical technologies research; IIT Bombay, Roorkee top performers After Brunei, the Indian prime minister will be in Singapore on September 4 and 5. The prime minister is scheduled to hold meetings with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Also read | What is Neighbourhood First, SAGAR outlook? Foreign policy frameworks at centre of Modi 3.0 inauguration PM Modi will also interact with Singapore's "vibrant" business community. Singapore visit: Semiconductor deal could be crucial breakthrough WION has exclusively reported that India and Singapore will sign a pact on semiconductors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Other than semiconductors, MoUs that are expected to be signed include Skilling, Health/Medicine, and Digital Collaboration. Also read | India, Singapore to sign pact on semiconductors during PM Modi's visit Singapore has been invited by the Indian government to invest in 12 industrial parks announced last week. Also watch | The India Story | India's big push to become a semiconductor hub × The Lion City, known for being the financial centre of the world, could send a team to India to look at the projects and invest. Singapore is India’s top foreign investor and has accounted for about 23 per cent of India’s FDI equity inflows since 2000.

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Israel has responded to US President Joe Biden's claim that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure hostages from Hamas' captivity in Gaza.

Israel has responded to US President Joe Biden's claim that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure hostages from Hamas' captivity in Gaza. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Mongolia Tuesday (Sep 3), defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued last year. Click here to read more: Israel responds to Biden's claim over Netanyahu's stance to secure hostage deal US President Joe Biden on Monday (Sept 2) said that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. The United States, meanwhile, was close to presenting a "take it or leave it deal" on hostage release and subsequent ceasefire to put a conclusive end to the 11-month war in Gaza. Mongolia gives thumbs-down to ICC arrest warrant against Putin. Will it face prosecution? Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Mongolia Tuesday (Sep 3), defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued last year. It’s his first visit to an ICC member nation since the Hague-based court found Putin guilty of illegally deporting Ukrainian children when the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. China: 11 dead after bus crashes into students at school gate At least 11 students were killed in eastern China on Tuesday (Sep 3) as a speeding bus ploughed into them. Chinese state-controlled media reported that the students were waiting at the gate of a middle school in Tai'an city in Shandong province at 7 am. PM Modi heads to Brunei and Singapore with focus on bilateral ties, semiconductor capabilities Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday (Sept 3), left for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore, with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and enhancing India's capacity for critical technologies, including semiconductors. Video: ‘The way you deserve…,’ Radical group assaults US soldiers in Turkey The US embassy in Turkey said that a nationalist Turkish youth group on Monday (Sep 2) assaulted two US soldiers in the western part of the country, leading to the arrest of at least 15 individuals. US Open: Daniil Medvedev into quarter-finals with Jannik Sinner on horizon Daniil Medvedev set-up a potential US Open quarter-final showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner on Monday as both men looked to exploit the huge hole left by the shock exits of superstar duo Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore's The Room Next Door gets a thunderous 17-minute standing ovation The Venice Film Festival lit up last night as Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar’s film The Room Next Door received a long 17-minute standing ovation. Movie watchers were mighty impressed with the film starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in leading roles. WATCH: SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's income from ICICI under scrutiny ×

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<p>Pakistan's Peshawar is emerging as the potential 'epicentre' of mpox disease, a top health official in the South Asian nation said, over two weeks after the World Health Organization declared it an emergency of international concern.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country, mired under militancy and terrorism due to decades of support by Islamabad among other challenges, reported the second case of mpox on Sunday (Sept&nbsp;1), taking the total number of cases to five, the country's Dawn publication reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is the fifth case reported this year [in Pakistan] and the fourth since WHO declared mpox a global health emergency," Federal Director General of Health Dr Shabana Saleem said on Sunday (Sept&nbsp;1).</p>

<p>"Peshawar appears to be turning into an epicentre&nbsp;for mpox cases," she added.</p>

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<p>All other cases have been reported from the predominantly tribal Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which shares a porous international boundary with Afghanistan with virtually free movement of goods and people, mostly of Pashtun origins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cases have stoked fears of its spread in neighbouring Afghanistan as well, where the health facilities have worsened since August 2021 when Taliban extremists stormed to power.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan mpox crisis: What's the situation?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>According to Pakistan's National Health Services (NHS) Ministry spokesperson Sajid Shah, the latest patient is a 47-year-old man who entered the country from an unnamed Gulf nation on August 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A resident of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the man was reportedly isolated by the Border Health Services at the Bacha Khan International Airport for showing symptoms akin to the mpox crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Mpox in Africa: New MPOX strain stirs public health emergency in Africa</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier on Thursday (Aug&nbsp;28), a 51-year-old man who returned from Saudi Arabia was isolated in Peshawar for a similar reason. His test samples sent to Khyber Medical University returned positive, Pakistan's Dawn publication reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan has not yet reported any local transmission of mpox as all four patients entered the country from abroad and were isolated from the airports.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan's Peshawar is emerging as the potential 'epicentre' of mpox disease, a top health official in the South Asian nation said, over two weeks after the World Health Organization declared it an emergency of international concern.

Pakistan's Peshawar is emerging as the potential 'epicentre' of mpox disease, a top health official in the South Asian nation said, over two weeks after the World Health Organization declared it an emergency of international concern. The country, mired under militancy and terrorism due to decades of support by Islamabad among other challenges, reported the second case of mpox on Sunday (Sept 1), taking the total number of cases to five, the country's Dawn publication reported. "This is the fifth case reported this year [in Pakistan] and the fourth since WHO declared mpox a global health emergency," Federal Director General of Health Dr Shabana Saleem said on Sunday (Sept 1). "Peshawar appears to be turning into an epicentre for mpox cases," she added. Also read | Mpox crisis: UN still in vaccine tender mode amid thousands of suspected new infections in Africa All other cases have been reported from the predominantly tribal Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which shares a porous international boundary with Afghanistan with virtually free movement of goods and people, mostly of Pashtun origins. The cases have stoked fears of its spread in neighbouring Afghanistan as well, where the health facilities have worsened since August 2021 when Taliban extremists stormed to power. Pakistan mpox crisis: What's the situation? According to Pakistan's National Health Services (NHS) Ministry spokesperson Sajid Shah, the latest patient is a 47-year-old man who entered the country from an unnamed Gulf nation on August 29. A resident of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the man was reportedly isolated by the Border Health Services at the Bacha Khan International Airport for showing symptoms akin to the mpox crisis. Also watch | Mpox in Africa: New MPOX strain stirs public health emergency in Africa × Earlier on Thursday (Aug 28), a 51-year-old man who returned from Saudi Arabia was isolated in Peshawar for a similar reason. His test samples sent to Khyber Medical University returned positive, Pakistan's Dawn publication reported. Pakistan has not yet reported any local transmission of mpox as all four patients entered the country from abroad and were isolated from the airports.

Mpox crisis: New cases reported in Pakistan, Peshawar a potential 'epicenter'

<p>At least 27 people were reported dead due to relentless torrential rainfall in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day on Sunday (Sept 1).&nbsp; Widespread flooding, waterlogging, and road and rail traffic disruption are affecting millions with emergency measures imposed across both states.</p>

<h2>Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rains: Top developments</h2>

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	<p><strong>Evacuations</strong>: Thousands of residents have been evacuated from flood-affected areas by national and state disaster response teams. These evacuees are now housed in relief camps as the states brace for further rainfall.</p>
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	<p><strong>Trains cancelled</strong>: Over 100 trains have been cancelled, with several others diverted due to waterlogged tracks across the South Central Railway network, which serves Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other neighbouring states in the south of Vindhyas.</p>
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	<p><strong>Prime Minister’s assurance</strong>: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday (Sept 1), and assured them of all possible assistance from the central government to tackle the crisis.</p>
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	<p><strong>Weather warnings</strong>: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Telangana, including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar. The red alert is&nbsp;effective starting Monday (Sept 2).</p>
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	<p><strong>Vijayawada impact</strong>: Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh has been severely affected, with the Budameru rivulet overflowing at several points, flooding many parts of the city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada&nbsp;for the second time on Sunday (Sept 1) to take stock of the situation.&nbsp;</p>
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	<p><strong>Further Alerts</strong>: The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall for several districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, and Nandyala, on Monday.</p>
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At least 27 people were reported dead due to relentless torrential rainfall in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day on Sunday (Sept 1).

At least 27 people were reported dead due to relentless torrential rainfall in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day on Sunday (Sept 1). Widespread flooding, waterlogging, and road and rail traffic disruption are affecting millions with emergency measures imposed across both states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rains: Top developments Death toll: The heavy downpour has claimed at least 15 lives in Telangana and 12 in Andhra Pradesh, as rivers in both states swelled dangerously. Evacuations: Thousands of residents have been evacuated from flood-affected areas by national and state disaster response teams. These evacuees are now housed in relief camps as the states brace for further rainfall. Also read | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana hit by floods: Home Minister Amit Shah assures all support to CMs Trains cancelled: Over 100 trains have been cancelled, with several others diverted due to waterlogged tracks across the South Central Railway network, which serves Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other neighbouring states in the south of Vindhyas. Prime Minister’s assurance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday (Sept 1), and assured them of all possible assistance from the central government to tackle the crisis. Weather warnings: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Telangana, including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar. The red alert is effective starting Monday (Sept 2). Schools closed in Hyderabad: In Hyderabad, authorities have declared a holiday for schools on Monday (Sept 2) to ensure the safety of students. Government action: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held an emergency review meeting and directed officials to stay vigilant and take quick action to provide relief in flood-hit areas. He urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary. Vijayawada impact: Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh has been severely affected, with the Budameru rivulet overflowing at several points, flooding many parts of the city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada for the second time on Sunday (Sept 1) to take stock of the situation. Further Alerts: The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall for several districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, and Nandyala, on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

27 dead as flood fury strikes India's Andhra Pradesh, Telangana: Top points

<p>India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan heard the bunch of petitions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"How can a house be demolished just because he is accused? Can't be demolished even if he's a convict," Justice Gavai said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are not for illegal constructions on road etc. But demolition of properties have to be in accordance with law," the court said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also told the Supreme Court that no property belonging to a person can be bulldozed merely because he or she is involved in some criminal case or convicted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It can only be done strictly following the rules and procedure prescribed under the municipal laws," Mehta said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Justice Gavai said that while the top court will not protect unauthorised constructions, he said some guidelines must be laid down to address the incidences of demolition of homes of accused individuals.</p>

<p>"Why can't some guidelines be laid down? It should be put across states...This needs to be streamlined," Justice Viswanathan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A father may have a recalcitrant son, but if the house is demolished on this ground...this is not the way to go about it," Justice Viswanathan added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan</strong></p>

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<p>A batch of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court in 2022 in the wake of a demolition drive scheduled for April 2022 in Delhi's Jahangirpuri. The drive was finally stayed. But the petitioners prayed for a declaration that authorities cannot resort to bulldozer action as a form of punishment.</p>

<p>One of these petitions was by former Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat who challenged the demolitions done by the erstwhile North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri after communal violence in the area.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names.

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names. The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan heard the bunch of petitions. "How can a house be demolished just because he is accused? Can't be demolished even if he's a convict," Justice Gavai said. "We are not for illegal constructions on road etc. But demolition of properties have to be in accordance with law," the court said. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also told the Supreme Court that no property belonging to a person can be bulldozed merely because he or she is involved in some criminal case or convicted. "It can only be done strictly following the rules and procedure prescribed under the municipal laws," Mehta said. Also read | ‘Bulldozer justice’: West Bengal Police launch probe into viral video of man thrashing woman, BJP slams TMC Justice Gavai said that while the top court will not protect unauthorised constructions, he said some guidelines must be laid down to address the incidences of demolition of homes of accused individuals. "Why can't some guidelines be laid down? It should be put across states...This needs to be streamlined," Justice Viswanathan said. "A father may have a recalcitrant son, but if the house is demolished on this ground...this is not the way to go about it," Justice Viswanathan added. Also watch | Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan × A batch of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court in 2022 in the wake of a demolition drive scheduled for April 2022 in Delhi's Jahangirpuri. The drive was finally stayed. But the petitioners prayed for a declaration that authorities cannot resort to bulldozer action as a form of punishment. One of these petitions was by former Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat who challenged the demolitions done by the erstwhile North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri after communal violence in the area. (With inputs from agencies)

'House can't be demolished even if person is a convict': Supreme Court on 'bulldozer justice'

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tense exchange with a steelworker is going viral across North America, The worker told Trudeau that policies of his government have left his family struggling to make ends meet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The footage of the exchange from a city in Ontario has surfaced on social media. In the video broadcasted by the CTV News, a worker declined to accept Trudeau's offer for doughnuts as he went on to complain about the high taxes and raised medical bills.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The 25 per cent tariffs we just brought in is going to help you out … that's going to keep your job," Trudeau told the man.</p>

<p>"What about the 40 per cent taxes I am paying? And I don't have a doctor," the employee of Algoma Steel replied.</p>

<p>Trudeau told the man about a purported multimillion-dollar investment from the Canadian government that he claimed would ensure he would have a job "for many years to come". The man then said that Trudeau would be voted out.</p>

<p>"That's what elections are for," Trudeau said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-pulls-off-a-pakistan-act-holds-moment-of-silent-for-terrorist-hardeep-nijjar-in-parliament-733095">Canada pulls off a Pakistan act, holds 'moment of silence' for terrorist Hardeep Nijjar in parliament</a></strong></p>

<p>"I look forward to everyone exercising the right to vote. … We are going to invest in you and your job."</p>

<p>"I don't believe you for a second," the steelworker replied.</p>

<p>After Trudeau pointed to his government's initiative to help Canadians get dental care, the worker said that he believed unemployed Canadians had better access to affordable health care than he did. "Probably like my neighbour who doesn’t go to work because she’s lazy?" the steelworker asked.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Canada: Justin Trudeau's government survives no-confidence vote</strong></p>

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<p>"You know what? Most Canadians try to stick up for each other, and that’s what we've got to keep doing," Trudeau responded and wished the man good luck. The worker refused a handshake from Trudeau.</p>

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<p>Trudeau’s government has come under scrutiny amid a deep cost-of-the-living crisis in Canada. The prime minister, however, has remained optimistic. "Inflation came down last month, beating out expectations," he wrote in a Facebook post on July 17. "But, until Canadians can feel that relief in their wallets, at the grocery store, and on their mortgages, the job’s not done."</p>

<p>Canada is scheduled to go to the polls on October 20, 2025.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tense exchange with a steelworker is going viral across North America, The worker told Trudeau that policies of his government have left his family struggling to make ends meet.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tense exchange with a steelworker is going viral across North America, The worker told Trudeau that policies of his government have left his family struggling to make ends meet. The footage of the exchange from a city in Ontario has surfaced on social media. In the video broadcasted by the CTV News, a worker declined to accept Trudeau's offer for doughnuts as he went on to complain about the high taxes and raised medical bills. "The 25 per cent tariffs we just brought in is going to help you out … that's going to keep your job," Trudeau told the man. "What about the 40 per cent taxes I am paying? And I don't have a doctor," the employee of Algoma Steel replied. Trudeau told the man about a purported multimillion-dollar investment from the Canadian government that he claimed would ensure he would have a job "for many years to come". The man then said that Trudeau would be voted out. "That's what elections are for," Trudeau said. Also read | Canada pulls off a Pakistan act, holds 'moment of silence' for terrorist Hardeep Nijjar in parliament "I look forward to everyone exercising the right to vote. … We are going to invest in you and your job." "I don't believe you for a second," the steelworker replied. After Trudeau pointed to his government's initiative to help Canadians get dental care, the worker said that he believed unemployed Canadians had better access to affordable health care than he did. "Probably like my neighbour who doesn’t go to work because she’s lazy?" the steelworker asked. Also watch | Canada: Justin Trudeau's government survives no-confidence vote × "You know what? Most Canadians try to stick up for each other, and that’s what we've got to keep doing," Trudeau responded and wished the man good luck. The worker refused a handshake from Trudeau. Castro Jr having a bad day pic.twitter.com/RcjeU2lCaa — Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) September 1, 2024 × Trudeau’s government has come under scrutiny amid a deep cost-of-the-living crisis in Canada. The prime minister, however, has remained optimistic. "Inflation came down last month, beating out expectations," he wrote in a Facebook post on July 17. "But, until Canadians can feel that relief in their wallets, at the grocery store, and on their mortgages, the job’s not done." Canada is scheduled to go to the polls on October 20, 2025. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Toddlers should not be allowed to watch screens at all, Sweden told parents on Monday.</p>

<p>Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, the country's&nbsp;Public Health Agency said.</p>

<p>Kids between the ages of two and five should be limited to a maximum of one hour of screen time a day, it said in new recommendations, while those aged six to 12 should spend no more than an hour or two a day in front of a screen.</p>

<p>Teenagers aged 13 to 18 should be limited to two to three hours per day, the agency said.</p>

<p>"For too long, smartphones and other screens have been allowed to enter every aspect of our children's lives," Public Health Minister Jakob Forssmed told reporters.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-kids-need-humans-not-screens-effects-of-early-screen-time-exposure-on-child-development-620281">Kids need humans, not screens! Effects of early screen time exposure on child development</a></strong></p>

<p>The minister said that Swedish teens aged 13 to 16 spend six and a half hours a day on average in front of their screens, outside of school hours.</p>

<p>Forssmed said that didn't leave "a lot of time for communal activities, physical activity or adequate sleep", and lamented a Swedish "sleep crisis" noting that more than half of 15-year-olds did not get enough sleep.</p>

<p>The health agency also recommended that kids not use screens before going to bed and that phones and tablets be kept out of bedroom at night.</p>

<p>It cited research showing that excessive screen use can lead to poor sleep, depression and body dissatisfaction.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;What is the right age for kids to be on social media?</strong></p>

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<p>Sweden's government has previously said it is looking at a ban on smartphones in primary schools.</p>

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Toddlers should not be allowed to watch screens at all, Sweden told parents on Monday. Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, the country's Public Health Agency said.

Toddlers should not be allowed to watch screens at all, Sweden told parents on Monday. Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, the country's Public Health Agency said. Kids between the ages of two and five should be limited to a maximum of one hour of screen time a day, it said in new recommendations, while those aged six to 12 should spend no more than an hour or two a day in front of a screen. Teenagers aged 13 to 18 should be limited to two to three hours per day, the agency said. "For too long, smartphones and other screens have been allowed to enter every aspect of our children's lives," Public Health Minister Jakob Forssmed told reporters. Also read | Kids need humans, not screens! Effects of early screen time exposure on child development The minister said that Swedish teens aged 13 to 16 spend six and a half hours a day on average in front of their screens, outside of school hours. Forssmed said that didn't leave "a lot of time for communal activities, physical activity or adequate sleep", and lamented a Swedish "sleep crisis" noting that more than half of 15-year-olds did not get enough sleep. The health agency also recommended that kids not use screens before going to bed and that phones and tablets be kept out of bedroom at night. It cited research showing that excessive screen use can lead to poor sleep, depression and body dissatisfaction. Also watch | What is the right age for kids to be on social media? × Sweden's government has previously said it is looking at a ban on smartphones in primary schools. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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