<p>A minister in the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet suggested this week that people should eat more turnips after the ongoing shortage of fruits and vegetables led some supermarkets to set limits on customer purchases. While many cite post-Brexit trade impasse as cause behind the current shortage, the government has blamed it on weather conditions in the south of Europe and the north of Africa, the geographies from where Britain imports part of its food needs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shortage is likely to last for "two to four weeks more", according to the UK Environment Secretary Therese Coffey.</p>

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<p>Coffey suggested that a better&nbsp;alternative to the food items in short supply might come in the form of local seasonal produce such as turnips.</p>

<p>"It is&nbsp;important to make sure that we cherish the specialisms that we have in this country," she said in response to a question in parliament.</p>

<p>"A lot of people would be eating turnips right now rather than thinking necessarily about aspects of lettuce and tomatoes and similar, but I'm conscious that consumers want a year-round choice and that is what our supermarkets, food producers and growers around the world try to satisfy," she said.</p>

<p>A spokesman for Asda, one of the UK's leading supermarkets, said earlier this week it was "experiencing sourcing challenges on some products" imported by Britain. Following this, the supermarket chain&nbsp;introduced a temporary limit of three of each product on tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, salad bags, broccoli and cauliflower.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;U.K. warns against food shortage as the food trade deal is about to end</strong></p>

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<p>Other supermarket chains such as Morrisons, Tesco, and Aldi too have introduced similar purchase limits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turnip has been associated with the peasants and was long considered a staple amongst the community. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office, however, denied any insensitivity in Coffer's remarks, adding that she was simply "celebrating" a British produce.</p>

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A minister in the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet suggested this week that people should eat more turnips after the ongoing shortage of fruits and vegetables led some supermarkets to set limits on customer purchases.

A minister in the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet suggested this week that people should eat more turnips after the ongoing shortage of fruits and vegetables led some supermarkets to set limits on customer purchases. While many cite post-Brexit trade impasse as cause behind the current shortage, the government has blamed it on weather conditions in the south of Europe and the north of Africa, the geographies from where Britain imports part of its food needs. The shortage is likely to last for "two to four weeks more", according to the UK Environment Secretary Therese Coffey. ALSO READ | Millions forced to skip meals for an entire day in the UK, new study shows Coffey suggested that a better alternative to the food items in short supply might come in the form of local seasonal produce such as turnips. "It is important to make sure that we cherish the specialisms that we have in this country," she said in response to a question in parliament. "A lot of people would be eating turnips right now rather than thinking necessarily about aspects of lettuce and tomatoes and similar, but I'm conscious that consumers want a year-round choice and that is what our supermarkets, food producers and growers around the world try to satisfy," she said. A spokesman for Asda, one of the UK's leading supermarkets, said earlier this week it was "experiencing sourcing challenges on some products" imported by Britain. Following this, the supermarket chain introduced a temporary limit of three of each product on tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, salad bags, broccoli and cauliflower. ALSO WATCH | U.K. warns against food shortage as the food trade deal is about to end × Other supermarket chains such as Morrisons, Tesco, and Aldi too have introduced similar purchase limits. Turnip has been associated with the peasants and was long considered a staple amongst the community. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office, however, denied any insensitivity in Coffer's remarks, adding that she was simply "celebrating" a British produce. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks.</p>

<p>The protocol has been a bone of contention following the economic fallout that London has been facing in the aftermath of Britain's exit from the European Union. The protocol was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland.</p>

<p>"I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country," Sunak wrote in The Daily Telegraph.</p>

<p>Sunak wrote that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable".</p>

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<p>"My job is to seize this opportunity, confront the hard choices, and give everything I have&nbsp;got. And I promise you this: I won’t agree on any deal which doesn’t fix the problems and deliver for Northern Ireland and our precious Union. That is the best way to finish the job, to unleash the opportunities of Brexit for every part of our United Kingdom and, finally, to get Brexit done,” he wrote.</p>

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<p>The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was drafted for the UK to legally undo parts of the Brexit agreement through a Parliament vote. Against this, the European Union took legal action that led months of impasse until the latest round of talks launched by the Sunak administration.</p>

<p>“No British Prime Minister could ever sit back and just allow these problems to continue. That’s why my predecessors were right to create the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – and why I supported them in doing so,” Sunak noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For as long as the European Union refused to reopen negotiations on the Protocol itself, this Bill was the only way forward. I have no doubt that it helped to create the conditions where the EU has been prepared to engage constructively. But my predecessors were also right to say this Bill was a last resort. Like them, I have always said a negotiated solution would be a better outcome," he wrote.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the deal over trade between Britain and Northern Ireland was "inching towards a conclusion".</p>

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks. The protocol has been a bone of contention following the economic fallout that London has been facing in the aftermath of Britain's exit from the European Union. The protocol was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland. "I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country," Sunak wrote in The Daily Telegraph. Sunak wrote that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable". ALSO WATCH | Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the UK want to change? × "My job is to seize this opportunity, confront the hard choices, and give everything I have got. And I promise you this: I won’t agree on any deal which doesn’t fix the problems and deliver for Northern Ireland and our precious Union. That is the best way to finish the job, to unleash the opportunities of Brexit for every part of our United Kingdom and, finally, to get Brexit done,” he wrote. ALSO READ | Boris Johnson might not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was drafted for the UK to legally undo parts of the Brexit agreement through a Parliament vote. Against this, the European Union took legal action that led months of impasse until the latest round of talks launched by the Sunak administration. “No British Prime Minister could ever sit back and just allow these problems to continue. That’s why my predecessors were right to create the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – and why I supported them in doing so,” Sunak noted. "For as long as the European Union refused to reopen negotiations on the Protocol itself, this Bill was the only way forward. I have no doubt that it helped to create the conditions where the EU has been prepared to engage constructively. But my predecessors were also right to say this Bill was a last resort. Like them, I have always said a negotiated solution would be a better outcome," he wrote. Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the deal over trade between Britain and Northern Ireland was "inching towards a conclusion". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador posted a photo on social media of what he said was a mythological woodland spirit similar to an elf. The Mexican President's social media post claiming to be reminiscent of the ancient Mayan civilisation, became quite a social media moment this weekend in Mexico.</p>

<p>The president posted the photo of an "Aluxe", which is basically a woodland spirit in Mayan folklore.</p>

<p>López Obrador said that the photo "was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding "everything is mystical."</p>

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<p>The photo, which appears to have been captured during night, shows a tree with a branch forming what looks like a halo of hair. This has been interpreted on social media as what seems like the stars forming the figure’s eyes.</p>

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<p>The Mexican President López Obrador has time and again expressed his reverence for the indigenous cultures and beliefs. The photo posted by the president has been attributed to be captured in the Yucatan peninsula where engineers and workers are constructing a tourist train that is the president’s pet project.</p>

<h2><strong>So what are Aluxes?</strong></h2>

<p>According to traditional Mexican beliefs with roots in Mayan civilisation, "Aluxes" are small, mischievous creatures who live in the forests and fields. They are believed to be prone to playing tricks on people, such as hiding things in plain sight. Some people leave small offerings as a mark of respect for them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Archaeologists discover ruins of ancient Mayan city in Mexico</strong></p>

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<p>The ancient Mayan civilisation peaked from 300 A.D. to 900 A.D. on the Yucatan Peninsula and in adjacent parts of Central America. Till this date, the descendants of the Mayan people continue to live on the peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite a colonial conquest by the Spanish in the 16th century that changed the region's demography forever, many continue to speak the Mayan language. They wear traditional clothing, while also conserving traditional foods, crops, religion and medicine practices.</p>

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Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador posted a photo on social media of what he said was a mythological woodland spirit similar to an elf. The Mexican President's social media post claiming to be reminiscent of the ancient Mayan civilisation, became quite a social media moment this weekend in Mexico.

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador posted a photo on social media of what he said was a mythological woodland spirit similar to an elf. The Mexican President's social media post claiming to be reminiscent of the ancient Mayan civilisation, became quite a social media moment this weekend in Mexico. The president posted the photo of an "Aluxe", which is basically a woodland spirit in Mayan folklore. López Obrador said that the photo "was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding "everything is mystical." ALSO READ | Mexico Senate passes controversial bill overhauling election body, critics term it a democratic setback The photo, which appears to have been captured during night, shows a tree with a branch forming what looks like a halo of hair. This has been interpreted on social media as what seems like the stars forming the figure’s eyes. Les comparto dos fotos de nuestra supervisión a las obras del Tren Maya: una, tomada por un ingeniero hace tres días, al parecer de un aluxe; otra, de Diego Prieto de una espléndida escultura prehispánica en Ek Balam. Todo es místico. pic.twitter.com/Tr5OP2EqmU — Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) February 25, 2023 × The Mexican President López Obrador has time and again expressed his reverence for the indigenous cultures and beliefs. The photo posted by the president has been attributed to be captured in the Yucatan peninsula where engineers and workers are constructing a tourist train that is the president’s pet project. So what are Aluxes? According to traditional Mexican beliefs with roots in Mayan civilisation, "Aluxes" are small, mischievous creatures who live in the forests and fields. They are believed to be prone to playing tricks on people, such as hiding things in plain sight. Some people leave small offerings as a mark of respect for them. ALSO WATCH | Archaeologists discover ruins of ancient Mayan city in Mexico × The ancient Mayan civilisation peaked from 300 A.D. to 900 A.D. on the Yucatan Peninsula and in adjacent parts of Central America. Till this date, the descendants of the Mayan people continue to live on the peninsula. Despite a colonial conquest by the Spanish in the 16th century that changed the region's demography forever, many continue to speak the Mayan language. They wear traditional clothing, while also conserving traditional foods, crops, religion and medicine practices. 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 the United Kingdom, days after a number of schools barred use of toilets during lessons and partly during break times, reports of "rioting" by students are dominating the news cycle. Reports say that the situation forced many schools to call police after the pupils "went on the rampage".</p>

<p>A report in The Mirror claimed that a school in North Yorkshire had teachers allegedly pushed over while a tree was set on fire.</p>

<p>Kids let off fire extinguishers, kicked down doors and smashed windows on a day of disorder, the report added.</p>

<h2><b>UK schools unrest: Protests planned on TikTok</b></h2>

<p>According to reports in British media, students "planned" the protest on TikTok shortly after the new toilet-use rules were announced. The visuals currently viral on social media show large group of teenagers in uniform gathered at a Cornwall school's fences, with some attempting to scale them down. One parent told&nbsp;The Mirror<em>&nbsp;</em>that part of the fencing was broken and at least one student was reportedly injured.</p>

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<p>Sit-ins have also been staged at Bromfords School in Wickford and at Castle View School in Canvey, the reports said.</p>

<p>Amid reports of violent inside-the-school-premise protests, hundreds of students staged a protest outside a school in Yorkshire. The protest was against a decision by the school authorities to close most of its facilities during the lesson time.</p>

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<p>Crowds of children vented their anger at The Farnley Academy's new policy, which only gives them access to centrally located bathrooms within teaching periods.</p>

<h2><b>UK schools unrest: Parents back their children's 'struggle'</b></h2>

<p>Parents cited in the British media say they back their children's struggle to visit the toilet at all times while they are attending the school. Many claimed that their children were&nbsp;sent home for 'non-compliance' for trying to visit the toilet.</p>

<p>"Just had my phone call from a very stressed teacher to come and get my son for non&nbsp;compliance," a parent was quoted as saying by The Mirror.</p>

<p>"I told her I fully support our young adults and she refused to speak or comment on the matter. I'm proud of our kids for finding their voices and making a stance."</p>

<p>And another parent went on: "Why our children are been treated like they are in a prison of war camp? This is not how our children should be treated if they need toilet let them&nbsp;go it’s not a crime and to limit them with toilet roll is totally unacceptable in all the ways."<br />
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In the United Kingdom, days after a number of schools barred use of toilets during lessons and partly during break times, reports of "rioting" by students are dominating the news cycle. Reports say that the situation forced many schools to call police after the pupils "went on the rampage". A report in The Mirror claimed that a school in North Yorkshire had teachers allegedly pushed over while a tree was set on fire. Kids let off fire extinguishers, kicked down doors and smashed windows on a day of disorder, the report added. UK schools unrest: Protests planned on TikTok According to reports in British media, students "planned" the protest on TikTok shortly after the new toilet-use rules were announced. The visuals currently viral on social media show large group of teenagers in uniform gathered at a Cornwall school's fences, with some attempting to scale them down. One parent told The Mirror that part of the fencing was broken and at least one student was reportedly injured. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Sexual abuse 'normalised' in U.K. schools × Sit-ins have also been staged at Bromfords School in Wickford and at Castle View School in Canvey, the reports said. Amid reports of violent inside-the-school-premise protests, hundreds of students staged a protest outside a school in Yorkshire. The protest was against a decision by the school authorities to close most of its facilities during the lesson time. ALSO READ | Britain's teachers, civil servants join country's biggest strike in a generation Crowds of children vented their anger at The Farnley Academy's new policy, which only gives them access to centrally located bathrooms within teaching periods. UK schools unrest: Parents back their children's 'struggle' Parents cited in the British media say they back their children's struggle to visit the toilet at all times while they are attending the school. Many claimed that their children were sent home for 'non-compliance' for trying to visit the toilet. "Just had my phone call from a very stressed teacher to come and get my son for non compliance," a parent was quoted as saying by The Mirror. "I told her I fully support our young adults and she refused to speak or comment on the matter. I'm proud of our kids for finding their voices and making a stance." And another parent went on: "Why our children are been treated like they are in a prison of war camp? This is not how our children should be treated if they need toilet let them go it’s not a crime and to limit them with toilet roll is totally unacceptable in all the ways." 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 February 2022, about 11 weeks after New Delhi and Moscow signed a joint statement titled ‘India-Russia Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity’, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced 'special military operations' in the predominantly Russian-speaking <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/key-city-in-donbas-largely-under-russian-control-says-ukraine-486382">Donbas region</a> of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope you hear me," Putin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq6LcYDVsw8">said</a> on February 24, 2022, pointing towards the West. "Anyone who considers interfering from outside, you will face consequences greater than you have ever faced in history," he said while declaring the offensive which, according to a US military estimate, has resulted in 100,000 military casualties on both Russian and Ukrainian sides so far.</p>

<p>Putin’s declaration put countries with whom Moscow shares ‘special’ or ‘privileged’ bilateral ties – such as India, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Turkey among others –- in a rare geopolitical tight spot. For months, Russia was holding a gun to Ukraine’s head, citing ‘security challenges’ such as an eastward expansion of NATO despite West’s past diplomatic assurances against the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That day, Putin pulled the trigger, shooting much of the Russian diplomatic capital in the West, and sending combative shockwaves across the Global South. The term Global South has come to be associated with the countries that were left out of the industrialisation wave, mostly the nations in the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania.</p>

<p>At its centre continues to be a geopolitically rising India, with a long history of bilateral bonhomie with Russia and the erstwhile Soviet Union.</p>

<h2><strong>India: A sane voice amid the war cry</strong></h2>

<p>India's careful geopolitical navigation was visible on February 23rd when New Delhi abstained from a non-binding&nbsp;UN vote that called upon Moscow to end hostilities against Kyiv.&nbsp;India's permanent representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi while asserting&nbsp;that "no solution can ever arrive at the cost of human lives".&nbsp;India, while recognising the&nbsp;"inherent limitations" of the said resolution, added&nbsp;that it is "constrained to abstain" and that&nbsp;only viable way out of the conflict are "dialogue and diplomacy".</p>

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<p>India's voice has been that of&nbsp;restraint, that&nbsp;maintains&nbsp;its signature strategic autonomy, while calling for the ‘cessation of hostilities’ and upholding of the UN charter, according to experts. At the same time, India’s reaction to the Russian military action has been rooted in protecting New Delhi’s national interests with its desire to reduce hostilities between the two sides, they say.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“India has been following the buildup of tensions for the last several years and always knew that this was no ordinary conflict or war in the classical sense. It is a multilayered conflict with deep roots in history,” said Pankaj Saran, India’s former deputy National Security Advisor (2018- 2021), a job he took soon after returning from Moscow as India’s envoy (2016-2018). Saran is currently the convenor of New Delhi-based Centre for Research on Security and Strategic Issues.</p>

<p>“The issues involved relate to the fundamentals of the European security architecture,” Saran told WION, referring to the security implications of the US-led transatlantic alliance.</p>

<p>Anil Wadhwa, India’s former envoy to Italy, Poland and Lithuania, Thailand, and Oman, added that New Delhi’s response to the war has been characterised by ‘restraint’, that is, “condemnation of the civilian killings and abstention from the votes on the UN resolutions by the United States and West”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is not an isolated position,” Wadhwa said, while referring to the multilateral posturing of the countries such as the UAE, South Africa, Israel and Turkey in relation to the ongoing war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During the one year of war, in its abstentions from the UN votes condemning Russian actions against Ukraine, India has often found itself in the company of South Africa and China – two of its BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) partners. Individually, despite their bilateral issues, both New Delhi and Beijing have courted Moscow to ‘end the war’. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s famous ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/todays-era-must-not-be-of-war-g20-draft-communique-uses-indian-pm-modis-remarks-to-putin-534278">today’s era is not of war</a>’ pitch to Vladimir Putin found its place in the Bali G20 declaration, shadowing a much-complicated geopolitical challenge as New Delhi took over the G20 presidency — during what has now become the second year of war in Ukraine.</p>

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In February 2022, about 11 weeks after New Delhi and Moscow signed a joint statement titled ‘India-Russia Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity’, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced 'special military operations' in the predominantly Russian-speaking Donbas region of Ukraine.

In February 2022, about 11 weeks after New Delhi and Moscow signed a joint statement titled ‘India-Russia Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity’, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced 'special military operations' in the predominantly Russian-speaking Donbas region of Ukraine. "I hope you hear me," Putin said on February 24, 2022, pointing towards the West. "Anyone who considers interfering from outside, you will face consequences greater than you have ever faced in history," he said while declaring the offensive which, according to a US military estimate, has resulted in 100,000 military casualties on both Russian and Ukrainian sides so far. Putin’s declaration put countries with whom Moscow shares ‘special’ or ‘privileged’ bilateral ties – such as India, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Turkey among others –- in a rare geopolitical tight spot. For months, Russia was holding a gun to Ukraine’s head, citing ‘security challenges’ such as an eastward expansion of NATO despite West’s past diplomatic assurances against the same. That day, Putin pulled the trigger, shooting much of the Russian diplomatic capital in the West, and sending combative shockwaves across the Global South. The term Global South has come to be associated with the countries that were left out of the industrialisation wave, mostly the nations in the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. At its centre continues to be a geopolitically rising India, with a long history of bilateral bonhomie with Russia and the erstwhile Soviet Union. India: A sane voice amid the war cry India's careful geopolitical navigation was visible on February 23rd when New Delhi abstained from a non-binding UN vote that called upon Moscow to end hostilities against Kyiv. India's permanent representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi while asserting that "no solution can ever arrive at the cost of human lives". India, while recognising the "inherent limitations" of the said resolution, added that it is "constrained to abstain" and that only viable way out of the conflict are "dialogue and diplomacy". ALSO WATCH | How has the Russia- Ukraine war changed the word? × India's voice has been that of restraint, that maintains its signature strategic autonomy, while calling for the ‘cessation of hostilities’ and upholding of the UN charter, according to experts. At the same time, India’s reaction to the Russian military action has been rooted in protecting New Delhi’s national interests with its desire to reduce hostilities between the two sides, they say. “India has been following the buildup of tensions for the last several years and always knew that this was no ordinary conflict or war in the classical sense. It is a multilayered conflict with deep roots in history,” said Pankaj Saran, India’s former deputy National Security Advisor (2018- 2021), a job he took soon after returning from Moscow as India’s envoy (2016-2018). Saran is currently the convenor of New Delhi-based Centre for Research on Security and Strategic Issues. “The issues involved relate to the fundamentals of the European security architecture,” Saran told WION, referring to the security implications of the US-led transatlantic alliance. Anil Wadhwa, India’s former envoy to Italy, Poland and Lithuania, Thailand, and Oman, added that New Delhi’s response to the war has been characterised by ‘restraint’, that is, “condemnation of the civilian killings and abstention from the votes on the UN resolutions by the United States and West”. “This is not an isolated position,” Wadhwa said, while referring to the multilateral posturing of the countries such as the UAE, South Africa, Israel and Turkey in relation to the ongoing war. During the one year of war, in its abstentions from the UN votes condemning Russian actions against Ukraine, India has often found itself in the company of South Africa and China – two of its BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) partners. Individually, despite their bilateral issues, both New Delhi and Beijing have courted Moscow to ‘end the war’. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s famous ‘today’s era is not of war’ pitch to Vladimir Putin found its place in the Bali G20 declaration, shadowing a much-complicated geopolitical challenge as New Delhi took over the G20 presidency — during what has now become the second year of war in Ukraine. 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>An armed group in Papua New Guinea released a hostage while holding an Australian professor and two local researchers captive in the remote highlands of the archipelago. Reports said that the remaining three captives are expected to be in 'reasonable health'.</p>

<p>"The release of one female Papua New Guinean captive is a positive outcome, and negotiations continue for the safe release of the remaining two female Papua New Guineans and one male,"&nbsp;the commissioner of police, David Manning, said in an official statement.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports in the Australian media, a university professor under the presence of local researchers, was conducting studies near Mount Bosavi. The professor was also accompanied by some Papua New Guinea graduates.</p>

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<p>The hostages were moved&nbsp;between villages in the area, an assistant police commissioner for Western End, John Kale, told the ABC. Kale expressed the&nbsp;concerns that the hostages could be moved again through villages and thick forest.</p>

<h2><strong>What now?</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, negotiations are currently&nbsp;ongoing to achieve a "peaceful resolution".</p>

<p>Missionaries have been working with police on the ground and have spoken to the professor via satellite phone, according to reports.</p>

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<p>"We are continuing to work to strengthen lines of communication, which remains a challenging aspect of this operation," the commissioner of police was quoted as saying by The Guardian.</p>

<p>"The circulation of fake news can complicate security operations leading to tragic outcomes, and I call on people using social media and administrators to not post information that has not been verified by official sources," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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An armed group in Papua New Guinea released a hostage while holding an Australian professor and two local researchers captive in the remote highlands of the archipelago.

An armed group in Papua New Guinea released a hostage while holding an Australian professor and two local researchers captive in the remote highlands of the archipelago. Reports said that the remaining three captives are expected to be in 'reasonable health'. "The release of one female Papua New Guinean captive is a positive outcome, and negotiations continue for the safe release of the remaining two female Papua New Guineans and one male," the commissioner of police, David Manning, said in an official statement. What happened? According to reports in the Australian media, a university professor under the presence of local researchers, was conducting studies near Mount Bosavi. The professor was also accompanied by some Papua New Guinea graduates. ALSO READ | Australian professor taken hostage in Papua New Guinea's highlands, says PM Marape The hostages were moved between villages in the area, an assistant police commissioner for Western End, John Kale, told the ABC. Kale expressed the concerns that the hostages could be moved again through villages and thick forest. What now? According to reports, negotiations are currently ongoing to achieve a "peaceful resolution". Missionaries have been working with police on the ground and have spoken to the professor via satellite phone, according to reports. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Papua New Guinea appoints Minister for Coffee × "We are continuing to work to strengthen lines of communication, which remains a challenging aspect of this operation," the commissioner of police was quoted as saying by The Guardian. "The circulation of fake news can complicate security operations leading to tragic outcomes, and I call on people using social media and administrators to not post information that has not been verified by official sources," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a state-organised concert on Wednesday, hailed the country's ongoing war effort in Ukraine by referring to the historical territorial alignments of Kyiv. Putin was addressing a crowd of tens of thousands at a Moscow stadium as the country marked the Defender of the Fatherland Day holiday.</p>

<p>Putin has repeatedly invoked Ukraine's past territorial alignments under the Russian Empire as well as the Soviet Union, in what many interpreted as the Russian leader's justification to invade Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have just been hearing from the highest military command that at this very moment there is an ongoing fight on our historical lands, for our people. It is led by similarly brave fighters like the ones standing beside us here right now,"&nbsp;he said while pointing to the military personnel present at the venue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Today, defending our interests, our people, our culture, language and territory, our entire nation is the defender of our Fatherland," Putin said.</p>

<p>"I bow to all of you," he added.</p>

<p>Following a play of the Russian national anthem, the crowd in the stadium chanted "Russia!" as Putin shook the hands of the military personnel on the stage.</p>

<p>"When we are together, no one can be our equal. For the unity of the Russian nation!"&nbsp;Putin said.</p>

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<p>Putin's Wednesday appearance comes up after the Russian leader's state-of-the-nation address a day before. On Tuesday, Putin vowed to continue the war and blamed NATO's expansion as the causal reason which he said forced Moscow into launching 'special military operations' in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian media reported that the crowd at Moscow’s Luznhniki Stadium waved Russian flags and gave muted applause between performances and speeches. However, most of the attendees were employees of state-run institutions. A report in The Moscow Times said that a state institution forced 70 per cent of its workers to go to Wednesday's concert.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a state-organised concert on Wednesday, hailed the country's ongoing war effort in Ukraine by referring to the historical territorial alignments of Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a state-organised concert on Wednesday, hailed the country's ongoing war effort in Ukraine by referring to the historical territorial alignments of Kyiv. Putin was addressing a crowd of tens of thousands at a Moscow stadium as the country marked the Defender of the Fatherland Day holiday. Putin has repeatedly invoked Ukraine's past territorial alignments under the Russian Empire as well as the Soviet Union, in what many interpreted as the Russian leader's justification to invade Ukraine. "I have just been hearing from the highest military command that at this very moment there is an ongoing fight on our historical lands, for our people. It is led by similarly brave fighters like the ones standing beside us here right now," he said while pointing to the military personnel present at the venue. ALSO READ | As it happened | Vladimir Putin speech: Russia suspending participation in New START nuclear treaty "Today, defending our interests, our people, our culture, language and territory, our entire nation is the defender of our Fatherland," Putin said. "I bow to all of you," he added. Following a play of the Russian national anthem, the crowd in the stadium chanted "Russia!" as Putin shook the hands of the military personnel on the stage. "When we are together, no one can be our equal. For the unity of the Russian nation!" Putin said. ALSO WATCH | Russia's Putin blames West and Ukraine for provoking conflict × Putin's Wednesday appearance comes up after the Russian leader's state-of-the-nation address a day before. On Tuesday, Putin vowed to continue the war and blamed NATO's expansion as the causal reason which he said forced Moscow into launching 'special military operations' in Ukraine. The Russian media reported that the crowd at Moscow’s Luznhniki Stadium waved Russian flags and gave muted applause between performances and speeches. However, most of the attendees were employees of state-run institutions. A report in The Moscow Times said that a state institution forced 70 per cent of its workers to go to Wednesday's concert. 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>Apple Inc. is close to succeeding in a project that entails&nbsp;non-invasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring in the Apple watch. The project, reportedly called E5, will be able to measure how much glucose is there in someone's body without needing to prick the skin for blood in the first place, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report, while citing the people familiar with the matter,&nbsp;added that after hitting major milestones recently, Apple now expects&nbsp;it could eventually bring glucose monitoring to market.</p>

<h2><strong>Apple blood glucose monitoring: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The rollout of one such breakthrough would be a boon to individuals suffering from diabetes. It will also help Apple to strengthen its foothold in the healthcare and wearables market. Typically, people&nbsp;rely on a device that pokes the skin for blood.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Apple Watch can detect pregnancy?</strong></p>

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<p>At present, there also are patches from a number of brands&nbsp;that are inserted into the skin. However, they must be replaced about every two weeks.</p>

<h2><strong>About Apple's blood glucose monitoring technology</strong></h2>

<p>Apple is reportedly using a chip technology known as silicon photonics and a measurement process called optical absorption spectroscopy. The system uses lasers to emit specific wavelengths of light into an area below the skin where there is interstitial fluid (a liquid that flows outside the veins and capillaries)&nbsp;that can be absorbed by glucose. The light is then reflected back to the sensor in a way that indicates the concentration of glucose. An algorithm then determines the level of a person's blood glucose. It remains unclear if this algorithm was developed in-house or was outsourced by Apple Inc.</p>

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Apple Inc. is close to succeeding in a project that entails non-invasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring in the Apple watch. The project, reportedly called E5, will be able to measure how much glucose is there in someone's body without needing to prick the skin for blood in the first place, Bloomberg reported. ALSO READ | Apple MR headset, with pricey features, to release this spring: Report The report, while citing the people familiar with the matter, added that after hitting major milestones recently, Apple now expects it could eventually bring glucose monitoring to market. Apple blood glucose monitoring: What does it mean? The rollout of one such breakthrough would be a boon to individuals suffering from diabetes. It will also help Apple to strengthen its foothold in the healthcare and wearables market. Typically, people rely on a device that pokes the skin for blood. ALSO WATCH | Apple Watch can detect pregnancy? × At present, there also are patches from a number of brands that are inserted into the skin. However, they must be replaced about every two weeks. About Apple's blood glucose monitoring technology Apple is reportedly using a chip technology known as silicon photonics and a measurement process called optical absorption spectroscopy. The system uses lasers to emit specific wavelengths of light into an area below the skin where there is interstitial fluid (a liquid that flows outside the veins and capillaries) that can be absorbed by glucose. The light is then reflected back to the sensor in a way that indicates the concentration of glucose. An algorithm then determines the level of a person's blood glucose. It remains unclear if this algorithm was developed in-house or was outsourced by Apple Inc. Reports say that hundreds of engineers are working on the project. This is part of Apple's Exploratory Design Group or XDG. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The robots will be able to take over up to 40 per cent of household chores within the next ten years, a large survey of 65 Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts in Japan and the United Kingdom revealed. The revelation corresponds to the widespread contemplation that a revolution in artificial intelligence is set to dominate the way humanity functions its day-to-day tasks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>AI and household chores: Which all tasks are likely to have automation?</strong></h2>

<p>The report said that tasks such as shopping are expected to have the most automation. However, taking care of young infants as well as older individuals are least likely to have automation despite progress in the Artificial Intelligence's universe.</p>

<h2><strong>Privacy concerns remain but automation could improve gender equality</strong></h2>

<p>One of the authors of the report warned that such significant automation of household chores could result in a "whole onslaught on privacy".</p>

<p>"I don’t think that we as a society are prepared to manage that wholesale onslaught on privacy,"&nbsp;Ekaterina Hertog, associate professor in AI and society at Oxford University, was quoted as saying by The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hertog further argued that on the different side of the same coin, such automation of household chores could result in improved gender equality since women continue to bear the burden of most of the household work. At the same time, the high costs of household robots could also result in "a rise of inequality in free time" due to limited accessibility of such technology due to costing factors.</p>

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<p>The research, published in the journal Plos One, predicted that 60 per cent of the time spent on shopping for groceries would be cut. But there still are concerns if the timeline of '10 years' will hold on to the test of the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hertog compared the optimism surrounding the automation of household chores with the self-driving cars. "The promise of self-driving cars, being on the streets, replacing taxis, has been there, I think, for decades now – and yet, we haven’t been able quite to make robots function well, or these self-driving cars navigate the unpredictable environment of our streets. Homes are similar in that sense,"&nbsp;she said.<br />
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The robots will be able to take over up to 40 per cent of household chores within the next ten years, a large survey of 65 Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts in Japan and the United Kingdom revealed. The revelation corresponds to the widespread contemplation that a revolution in artificial intelligence is set to dominate the way humanity functions its day-to-day tasks. AI and household chores: Which all tasks are likely to have automation? The report said that tasks such as shopping are expected to have the most automation. However, taking care of young infants as well as older individuals are least likely to have automation despite progress in the Artificial Intelligence's universe. Privacy concerns remain but automation could improve gender equality One of the authors of the report warned that such significant automation of household chores could result in a "whole onslaught on privacy". "I don’t think that we as a society are prepared to manage that wholesale onslaught on privacy," Ekaterina Hertog, associate professor in AI and society at Oxford University, was quoted as saying by The Guardian. ALSO READ | Use of AI in war risky? In a first, global summit on artificial intelligence in military domain Hertog further argued that on the different side of the same coin, such automation of household chores could result in improved gender equality since women continue to bear the burden of most of the household work. At the same time, the high costs of household robots could also result in "a rise of inequality in free time" due to limited accessibility of such technology due to costing factors. ALSO WATCH | The India Story | Excitement and dread over artificial intelligence × The research, published in the journal Plos One, predicted that 60 per cent of the time spent on shopping for groceries would be cut. But there still are concerns if the timeline of '10 years' will hold on to the test of the time. Hertog compared the optimism surrounding the automation of household chores with the self-driving cars. "The promise of self-driving cars, being on the streets, replacing taxis, has been there, I think, for decades now – and yet, we haven’t been able quite to make robots function well, or these self-driving cars navigate the unpredictable environment of our streets. Homes are similar in that sense," she said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Speaking at an event in India's Bengaluru city in&nbsp;the run-up to G20 summit later this year, the&nbsp;US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for fresh economic sanctions on Moscow. From Washington's corridors of power, President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard chief executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. Meanwhile, the Israeli military on Thursday informed that Palestinian militants fired as many as six rockets from the Gaza Strip towards the country's south.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for fresh economic sanctions on Moscow on Thursday (February 23) and also said that the world must increase financial support to the war-ravaged Ukraine and help in its fight against Russian aggression.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Biden administration on Thursday (February 23) nominated former Mastercard chief executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. The announcement comes amid the ongoing push for development lenders to revamp and address global problems more effectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israeli military on Thursday informed that Palestinian militants fired as many as six rockets from the Gaza Strip towards the country's south. The firing of the projectiles comes less than 24 hours after Israel carried out a rare daytime arrest operation that triggered fighting in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Oman has decided to allow Israeli aircraft to fly through its airspace, indicating another sign of closer ties between the two countries. The announcement was made by Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Thursday (February 23). Cohen said the approval (from Oman) is a "significant and historic decision for the Israeli economy and Israeli travellers,” the news agency AP reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A selfie photograph taken by a U2 spy plane’s pilot was released by the Pentagon. The highlight of the selfie is the suspected Chinese spy balloon which was captured by the pilot while the plane was hovering above the Chinese spy balloon in the US skies, after which the balloon was shot down by the US military off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month.</p>

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<p>India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (February 23) yet again spoke of Pakistan's tacit support to terror groups at a time when the country faces multiple economic challenges and almost dismissed the idea of helping the western neighbour to come out of its economic mess. No country can come out of a difficult situation, Jaishankar insisted, "if it's basic industry is terrorism".&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-womens-t20-wc-india-vs-australia-semi-final-match-report-565224"><strong>ICC Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur's fifty in vain as Australia beat India by 5 runs to enter final</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/23/334453-womens-t20-wc-australia-beat-india-to-book-a-place-in-finale.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Australia beat India by five&nbsp;runs, on Thursday,&nbsp;in the semifinal of the ICC Women's World T20 in a thrilling finish. Needing 16 runs in the final over with Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav on the crease, India managed just five runs off the first three balls. Radha Yadav then was caught off&nbsp;Ashleigh Gardner on the fourth ball, leaving India with the daunting task of needing two sixes to win the game.&nbsp;The new batswoman, Shikha Pandey, however, could manage only a single, and Deepti Sharma finished off with a four, which was too little and too late.</p>

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<p>Loved watching the Game of Thrones prequel? The House of the Dragon is now set to return with season 2 in 2024. Production on season 2 is currently underway as HBO and HBO Max content CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the same. Casey also hinted that the show will return in the summer of 2024 as he said that it won’t be eligible for the 2024 Emmy season.</p>


Speaking at an event in India's Bengaluru city in the run-up to G20 summit later this year, the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for fresh economic sanctions on Moscow.

Speaking at an event in India's Bengaluru city in the run-up to G20 summit later this year, the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for fresh economic sanctions on Moscow. From Washington's corridors of power, President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard chief executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. Meanwhile, the Israeli military on Thursday informed that Palestinian militants fired as many as six rockets from the Gaza Strip towards the country's south. Click on the headlines to read more: Janet Yellen calls for fresh sanctions on Russia as G20 finance chiefs gather in India The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for fresh economic sanctions on Moscow on Thursday (February 23) and also said that the world must increase financial support to the war-ravaged Ukraine and help in its fight against Russian aggression. Indian-American Ajay Banga gets nominated by Joe Biden for World Bank president The Biden administration on Thursday (February 23) nominated former Mastercard chief executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. The announcement comes amid the ongoing push for development lenders to revamp and address global problems more effectively. Palestine fires six missiles after Israel launches one of the 'deadliest' military raids in West Bank The Israeli military on Thursday informed that Palestinian militants fired as many as six rockets from the Gaza Strip towards the country's south. The firing of the projectiles comes less than 24 hours after Israel carried out a rare daytime arrest operation that triggered fighting in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100. Oman to allow Israeli aircraft to fly through its airspace, says Jerusalem Oman has decided to allow Israeli aircraft to fly through its airspace, indicating another sign of closer ties between the two countries. The announcement was made by Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Thursday (February 23). Cohen said the approval (from Oman) is a "significant and historic decision for the Israeli economy and Israeli travellers,” the news agency AP reported. Selfie with spy balloon! US pilot captures Chinese balloon at 60,000 feet A selfie photograph taken by a U2 spy plane’s pilot was released by the Pentagon. The highlight of the selfie is the suspected Chinese spy balloon which was captured by the pilot while the plane was hovering above the Chinese spy balloon in the US skies, after which the balloon was shot down by the US military off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. On Pak’s economic crises, Jaishankar calls out neighbour’s ‘basic terrorism industry’ for its ills India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (February 23) yet again spoke of Pakistan's tacit support to terror groups at a time when the country faces multiple economic challenges and almost dismissed the idea of helping the western neighbour to come out of its economic mess. No country can come out of a difficult situation, Jaishankar insisted, "if it's basic industry is terrorism". EXPLAINED | Stem cell transplant cures another HIV patient, is this a solution to the HIV crisis?The Düsseldorf patient, a 53-year-old German man, has been labelled as the third person to have been "cured of HIV." Even four years after quitting the medication, the virus is still undetectable in his body. This has been made possible with a bone-marrow transplant from people carrying a specific HIV-resistant genetic mutation. What is Xylazine? How is the medicine turning people into Zombies?A new medicine, called Xylazine, or “tranq” has unleashed havoc in cities across the US by causing deadly symptoms including skin rotting. ICC Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur's fifty in vain as Australia beat India by 5 runs to enter final Australia beat India by five runs, on Thursday, in the semifinal of the ICC Women's World T20 in a thrilling finish. Needing 16 runs in the final over with Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav on the crease, India managed just five runs off the first three balls. Radha Yadav then was caught off Ashleigh Gardner on the fourth ball, leaving India with the daunting task of needing two sixes to win the game. The new batswoman, Shikha Pandey, however, could manage only a single, and Deepti Sharma finished off with a four, which was too little and too late. House of the Dragon set to return in 2024 Loved watching the Game of Thrones prequel? The House of the Dragon is now set to return with season 2 in 2024. Production on season 2 is currently underway as HBO and HBO Max content CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the same. Casey also hinted that the show will return in the summer of 2024 as he said that it won’t be eligible for the 2024 Emmy season.

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<p>The Indian students looking to apply for higher studies in &nbsp;the United States will now be able to apply for their visa up to one year or 365 days before the tentative date of the start of their academic term. Once given the visa, the students will be able to travel to the United States only 30 days before the start of their academic course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US state department said that the 'F' and 'M' student visas – for University and for a vocational or related training programme respectively – will now be issued up to 365 days before the start of the I-20 programme. This will give students more time to apply for a US visa. Previously, the visa interviews were allowed to be scheduled only up to 120 days, and I-20 forms up to six months before the tentative start of an academic programme.</p>

<h2><strong>Why change of rules?</strong></h2>

<p>This is because the wait time for visa processing for prospective students is up to over two years.</p>

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<p>Over the past few months, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced multiple steps to ease the processing and reducing the&nbsp;wait time, including special interview slots, interview waivers for some applicants and a plan to allow domestic stamping of H-1B renewals.</p>

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<h2><strong>What determines the eligibility for an&nbsp;F or M visa?</strong></h2>

<p>The choice of one's course of study and the type of school determines whether an applicant needs an F visa or an M visa. The F category visa is given to the applicants prospectively attending University or college, high school, private elementary school, seminary, conservatory and another academic institution including a language training programme. Individuals planning to attend a vocation or other recognised non-academic institution other than a language programme are eligible to apply for an M visa. One can apply for these visa categories after receiving the acceptance letter from a US-based institution concerned. Both the visas can allow a stay of up to 60 months in the United States.</p>

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The Indian students looking to apply for higher studies in the United States will now be able to apply for their visa up to one year or 365 days before the tentative date of the start of their academic term.

The Indian students looking to apply for higher studies in the United States will now be able to apply for their visa up to one year or 365 days before the tentative date of the start of their academic term. Once given the visa, the students will be able to travel to the United States only 30 days before the start of their academic course. The US state department said that the 'F' and 'M' student visas – for University and for a vocational or related training programme respectively – will now be issued up to 365 days before the start of the I-20 programme. This will give students more time to apply for a US visa. Previously, the visa interviews were allowed to be scheduled only up to 120 days, and I-20 forms up to six months before the tentative start of an academic programme. Why change of rules? This is because the wait time for visa processing for prospective students is up to over two years. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Applying for a US Visa? Here's how long it will take × Over the past few months, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced multiple steps to ease the processing and reducing the wait time, including special interview slots, interview waivers for some applicants and a plan to allow domestic stamping of H-1B renewals. ALSO READ | US issues over 82,000 student VISAs; Indians comprise 20% of all international students in US What determines the eligibility for an F or M visa? The choice of one's course of study and the type of school determines whether an applicant needs an F visa or an M visa. The F category visa is given to the applicants prospectively attending University or college, high school, private elementary school, seminary, conservatory and another academic institution including a language training programme. Individuals planning to attend a vocation or other recognised non-academic institution other than a language programme are eligible to apply for an M visa. One can apply for these visa categories after receiving the acceptance letter from a US-based institution concerned. Both the visas can allow a stay of up to 60 months in the United States. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Netflix has reduced its subscription prices in over 30 countries across the world, in the regions such as West Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, parts of eastern Europe, Latin America and South East Asia. The move is being seen as the streaming giant's attempt to appeal customers around the world across diverse socio-economic strata.</p>

<p>In some markets, Netflix has halved the cost of a subscription, the Wall Street Journal reported.</p>

<h2><b>Netflix subscription price cuts: Where all is it happening?</b></h2>

<p>Netflix cut its subscription prices in West Asian countries such as Yemen, Jordan, Libya and Iran. The beneficiary subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa will come from countries including&nbsp;Kenya and Tanzania; and east European countries such as Croatia, Slovenia and Bulgaria.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Latin American nations including Nicaragua, Ecuador and Venezuela have seen&nbsp;reduction in their Netflix subscription costs. In Asia, subscribers in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have started to pay&nbsp;lesser than before to avail the streaming services of Netflix.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Latin America, nations including Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Venezuela have seen reductions in subscription costs, as have parts of Asia including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The streaming players, including Netflix and HBO Max,&nbsp;have diversified their subscriptions in recent months based on the market-tier and spending power capacities.</p>

<h2><strong>Netflix subscription cuts: Subscriber growth fastest in India in 2022</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos Friday said that India grew the fastest among all countries in the world in 2022. The streaming giant with its recalibrated subscription strategies achieved&nbsp;$5.6 billion in operating income over revenues of $32 billion. It reportedly recorded a 30 per cent increase in engagement or watch time and a 25 per cent rise in revenues were reported to be from&nbsp;India.</p>

<p>Netflix services are available in 190 countries and territories, covering almost all of the habitable world. The streaming giant has focused on adapting its subscriptions with respect to the growing competition as well as changing viewing habits of people in a post-pandemic world.<br />
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Netflix has reduced its subscription prices in over 30 countries across the world, in the regions such as West Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, parts of eastern Europe, Latin America and South East Asia.

Netflix has reduced its subscription prices in over 30 countries across the world, in the regions such as West Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, parts of eastern Europe, Latin America and South East Asia. The move is being seen as the streaming giant's attempt to appeal customers around the world across diverse socio-economic strata. In some markets, Netflix has halved the cost of a subscription, the Wall Street Journal reported. Netflix subscription price cuts: Where all is it happening? Netflix cut its subscription prices in West Asian countries such as Yemen, Jordan, Libya and Iran. The beneficiary subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa will come from countries including Kenya and Tanzania; and east European countries such as Croatia, Slovenia and Bulgaria. ALSO WATCH | Tech in Trend: Why is Netflix losing subscribers? × Latin American nations including Nicaragua, Ecuador and Venezuela have seen reduction in their Netflix subscription costs. In Asia, subscribers in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have started to pay lesser than before to avail the streaming services of Netflix. ALSO READ | Netflix partners with Microsoft to offer cheaper streaming plan with ads In Latin America, nations including Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Venezuela have seen reductions in subscription costs, as have parts of Asia including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. The streaming players, including Netflix and HBO Max, have diversified their subscriptions in recent months based on the market-tier and spending power capacities. Netflix subscription cuts: Subscriber growth fastest in India in 2022 Meanwhile, Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos Friday said that India grew the fastest among all countries in the world in 2022. The streaming giant with its recalibrated subscription strategies achieved $5.6 billion in operating income over revenues of $32 billion. It reportedly recorded a 30 per cent increase in engagement or watch time and a 25 per cent rise in revenues were reported to be from India. Netflix services are available in 190 countries and territories, covering almost all of the habitable world. The streaming giant has focused on adapting its subscriptions with respect to the growing competition as well as changing viewing habits of people in a post-pandemic world. (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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